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Block Island Blues
(Roll20 Session, Feb 6. 17:00)
[Aug 30. 1924]
A ragtag group of “investigators”, who all visited picturesque Block Island for personal or professional reasons, meet near port. Each of them had a quite successful day, but will the evening be just as enjoyable?
The Investigators
- Dr. Evelyn Winters
- Montgomery O'Shea
- Augustus Thaddeus Johnson III
- Frederick McCraken
Report
The wonderful day was followed by a god-aweful night. The Lighthouse on Fox island was out of order which, combined the tardiness of the first mate, caused the ferry to run aground. The investigators saved themselves towards the lighthouse, but their rowboat got damaged after hitting the wreckage of a recently sunk ship.
After barely making it to shore they found subtle hints about an attack on the lighthouse. Gathering clues, they found evidence that one of the lighthouse-keepers has been trying to sell some coins since middle of July and later they indeed come across four golden coins in the locker next to one of the beds. Repair records showed that the lighthouse had bulb problems one night in early July.
When they explored the top of the tower, they found the grizzly scene of a lighthouse-keeper's last stand against several horrendous fish-like humanoids. Trying to get help as fast as possible they fired off a flare from the top of the lighthouse and started to repair the radio. Barring the doors of the lighthouse proved critical, since the creatures started another assault shartly after. But two unblocked windows were enough of a weak point to allow the beasts to launch venomous darts at the investigators. Scared they fled to the top, hoping to hold out until help arrives.
Three fish creatures tried to charge up, but two were shot dead on the stairs by the revolver-wielding Clergyman, while the last one was punched over the handrails by Fred. Just twenty minutes later the Johnstown Coastguard arrived and brought them to safety at Wickford, RI.
Aftermath
- The investigators are currently in custody of the US coast guard. They will certainly be questioned.
- Some of their possessions may still be recovered from the wreckage of the SS Mary Sue.
- The group currently owns four mysterious golden coins adorned with obelisks and strange symbols that they could try to sell. (Currently only Fred and Montgomery know about the coins)
- Information about Mr. Cassidy's appraisal requests are currently only known by Evelyn.
