The Memory of Haakon

27

You feel the heat of yet one more blinding surge of energy from the Sommerswerd as you fall to the deck, scorched by the closeness of the explosion. The Bleeding Merchant is all but a shambles of flame and fire. Cursing the Persistence of Rune Fire and his blade, you look for a way to escape this deathtrap.

The other ship with Rune Fire at its prow is nearing the Bleeding Merchant, a large Ram affixed to it in anticipation of crashing through the pirate ship's hull once and for all. The Bleeding Merchant, although already doomed by the Blasts that have struck it will only sink that much quicker when it is struck by Rune Fire's ship.

The only option is for the Pirates to try to take the enemy clipper, a much faster ship, which will hopefully be able to outrun the opposition before they can untangle themselves from the mess of the Bleeding Merchant once it is rammed. Shouting, you urge the Pirates to leap onto the Clipper and take control. Despite their attempts they are still foiled by the brave Kirlundins. Gazing swiftly over the enemy, you realize the true leader of the Marines as you spot a flash of deep green.

A Kai Journeyman urges them on, utilizing his skills to carefully carve away at key points in the battle. He must be eliminated before any success at taking the clipper can be accomplished. Leaping through the flames to the enemy Deck you confront the eager young leader.

Kai Journeyman: COMBAT SKILL 19   ENDURANCE 23

If you defeat this Menace, turn to 43.

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