The Killer Chorus Band

So, after weeks trotting around Shark Bay and its environs....we left without even stepping foot on the trail for the treasure. I do not understand these humans - the captain moans about losing the sword we got him, and now suddenly he doesn't want to pursue a new sword /and gold/. Odd people.

Still, we left and headed North - and came across a ship. One that needed repairing. So we offered and went aboard - naturally such a superior carpenter as me can't refuse to aid silly lost humans. This was unfortuantely not actually the case - but sneaky pirates who were intent on taking things. Having tricked me into falling asleep with some magic - nice trick, must be sure to learn it - they must have done well as they took the rest of our crew that were on their ship.

Now, the crew often say I'm a loose cannon, but Sira bloody well fires them - and straight at the ship we are on! I am all for not negotiating with pirates but not when what we are negotiating for is my life. Thankfully sense was seen and I was restored to my full dignity on the ship. Full dignity and no blasted money as I had to hand it all over so we could re-supply in the next port. Still, I have an IOU - and I must remember to remind the captain about it. They are forgetful people.

After a stop in Tulago, we headed up to Baltimus - we needed a money lender and fast. So the captain could pay me the IOU. And also to upkeep the ship and what not - those humans always wanting money.

At Baltimus the Captain got an offer from an odd man, to take slaves north. Now, I have some strong feelings on slavery - though mostly when it involves me - but the captain wanted money and we took it. Everyone had been on me to follow orders, so I would. I took charge of our people, we told the others they were prisoners, and we loaded them up and shipped off. The singing was...unfortunate. Songs about work and such like. Not songs about raping and murdering, which would really have helped. Still. I told the girls they were a killer band of chorus people. They seemed to buy this. Helene wanted to know why they were all black - so racist of her to notice. All the humans are the same to me - inferior.

Still, having bribed our way into our destination we now have a dilemma - do we continue with slaving, or do we use the slaves to catch slavers and turn them over? Less reward, but perhaps Sira won't jab a dagger in Captain Cortes' eye socket. I suspect I want to avoid that - he hasn't paid off my IOU.