Companionway                                           -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      #      -

  This is a narrow, but well appointed companionway just off the main deck.
It protects the Captain's quarters, map room, and officer's mess from the
weather.  The companionway is lined with expensive carpetting and decorated
with expensive woods.  There are several portholes along the outer wall
while on the other wall, hang several oil lanterns.  The captain's quarters
are to the south, while the hatch to the main deck is to the north.  

<1823hp 1916sp 1296st> s

 Captain's Quarters                                     -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  The captain's quarters is the finest cabin on the ship.  While not
spacious, it has been designed to make the most use of all the available
space.  A large bed, three times the size any other bed on the ship, with a
decadently plush feather mattress, multiple pillows, clean sheets, and warm
quilts, dominates the cabin.  Two large windows, one on each side of the
bed, look out the stern of the ship.  A large rolltop desk is built into the
eastern wall; the captain's log open upon it.  Shelves, cabinets, drawers,
and closets are built into the walls and filling all the remaining wall
space.  
The captain of the pirates is here going over his log.
'Arr, Katran, ye looks like ye'd be a fine addition to our merry crew.' the pirate captain says.
'What say ye, wouldst ye like to join our band o' miscreants!' the pirate captain exclaims.
The pirate captain chortles with glee.

<1823hp 1937sp 1299st> sayto captain yes
You say to the pirate captain, 'Yes'
'Arr.' the pirate captain says. 'Those scurrilous curs, the crew of the Marauding Succubus, have plundered our treasure room.'
The pirate captain says, 'They took twee treasure chests, a gold and a silver.'
'The gold one be gone, I fear.' the pirate captain says. 'Thar silver, be within the Cove somewhere, but whereabouts I know not. Return it to we intact, and ye'll be rewarded heartily!'
The pirate captain chortles with glee.

<1823hp 1937sp 1299st> n

 Companionway                                           -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      #      -

  This is a narrow, but well appointed companionway just off the main deck.
It protects the Captain's quarters, map room, and officer's mess from the
weather.  The companionway is lined with expensive carpetting and decorated
with expensive woods.  There are several portholes along the outer wall
while on the other wall, hang several oil lanterns.  The captain's quarters
are to the south, while the hatch to the main deck is to the north.  

<1823hp 1937sp 1298st> s

 Captain's Quarters                                     -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  The captain's quarters is the finest cabin on the ship.  While not
spacious, it has been designed to make the most use of all the available
space.  A large bed, three times the size any other bed on the ship, with a
decadently plush feather mattress, multiple pillows, clean sheets, and warm
quilts, dominates the cabin.  Two large windows, one on each side of the
bed, look out the stern of the ship.  A large rolltop desk is built into the
eastern wall; the captain's log open upon it.  Shelves, cabinets, drawers,
and closets are built into the walls and filling all the remaining wall
space.  
The captain of the pirates is here going over his log.
'Arr, the chest!' the pirate captain exclaims. 'Ye dids it!'
The pirate captain exclaims, 'Get yeself over to Talekh, 'e'll set ye up proper!'
The pirate captain takes a solid-silver treasure chest from you, drops it, and kicks it through a hidden hatch in the door.

<1823hp 1970sp 1301st> n

 Companionway                                           -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      #      -

  This is a narrow, but well appointed companionway just off the main deck.
It protects the Captain's quarters, map room, and officer's mess from the
weather.  The companionway is lined with expensive carpetting and decorated
with expensive woods.  There are several portholes along the outer wall
while on the other wall, hang several oil lanterns.  The captain's quarters
are to the south, while the hatch to the main deck is to the north.  

<1823hp 1970sp 1300st> n

 Middeck                                                NW     N     NE
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)-D-> E
                                                        -      #      -

  The deck of this mighty pirate ship is constructed from solid oak
planking and beams.  Three masts rise from the centers of the forecastle,
maindeck, and the sterncastle, each bearing an array of furled sails.  There
are burns and gashes all over the deck marking previous battles on the high
seas.  A door-like hatch to the south leads down to the captain's quarters,
while another hatch here covers the opening to below decks.  

<1823hp 1970sp 1298st> d

 Companionway                                           -      #      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <-U-(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  The hallway under the deck of the ship is lit with lanterns on each side
of the hallway.  It has the smell of fine cedar and is quite elaborate.
There are pictures of important crewmen and pirates from the past.  The
hallway leads to crew's quarters and To the north is the crew's quarters.
The hallway continues to the east.  A ladder leads back up to the deck of
the ship.  

<1823hp 1970sp 1296st> s

 Crew's Mess                                            -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> E
                                                        -      S      -

  This messhall is very dirty and messy.  The tables and chairs are cracked
and in bad need of repair.  There are crumbs of food leftover from previous
meals and the floors are covered with spilt beer and ale.  There are deep
scratches in the walls and the table from many knife fights that have
occured here.  
A conniving pirate is here looking for trouble.

<1823hp 1970sp 1293st> s

 Talekh's Room                                          -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  A string of tied bandanas drapes down from the elevated bunk, raised over
a seaman's desk with various and sundry scrolls, sextants, compasses, maps,
gold knickknacks, and loose sheets of paper.  The pirate ship is designed
for economy of space, not comfort, and so this stateroom doesn't have room
for much else, but from what belongings hang from the walls and ceiling, and
roll around the desk, talekh has spent his years well, even if illegally.  
A one-eyed pirate stands here, chortling at you.
Talekh drops a solid-silver treasure chest, and kicks it open.
'Take yeer pick, Katran.' Talekh says. 'Ye're one o' us now.'
For helping out your pirate brethren, the Powers have granted thee a Mark.
You have been granted the Mark of Brotherhood!

<1823hp 1970sp 1292st> l

 Talekh's Room                                          -      N      -
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      -      -

  A string of tied bandanas drapes down from the elevated bunk, raised over
a seaman's desk with various and sundry scrolls, sextants, compasses, maps,
gold knickknacks, and loose sheets of paper.  The pirate ship is designed
for economy of space, not comfort, and so this stateroom doesn't have room
for much else, but from what belongings hang from the walls and ceiling, and
roll around the desk, talekh has spent his years well, even if illegally.  
     A solid silver treasure chest is here, sparkling.
A one-eyed pirate stands here, chortling at you.

<1823hp 1998sp 1296st> l chest

You focus your powers of observation on a solid-silver treasure chest:
This item is beyond your power to identify further.
This silver treasure chest is inscribed with the brand of pirates.  It's
heavy, filled with treasure, which makes its presence here even more
unusual.  Why it's not safely secured within the pirates' hold is a mystery,
although probably one easily solved.  

<1823hp 1998sp 1296st> l in chest
A solid-silver treasure chest contains:
     a bottle of Ahab's finest (new)
     D'sayr's silver pendant (new)
     the sheriff's stolen badge (new)

<1823hp 1998sp 1296st> get bottle chest
You take a bottle of Ahab's finest from a solid-silver treasure chest.
Talekh nods to all in the room.
Talekh kicks a solid-silver treasure chest under her bed.

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