The Voyages of the Antonia
*** The Further Adventures of Beni Espinoza ***
Everyone is familiar with the voyages of the Princess Ark. Its journey to various points on Mystara have been well documented.
Not quite as well knows are the voyages of the Antonia. Perhaps the lack of noteriety is due to the confinement of her travels to the area known as The Savage Coast. Nevertheless, the Antonia has dropped anchor in several ports of call; from Slagovich in the East to the Trident Isles in the West, and had many memorable adventures along the way.
Included here are a collection of "sea - tales" concerning the Antonia, her stalwart crew, and their travels along the Savage Coast.
Alright Savage Coast fans, here is your chance to add your own personal touch to this webpage.
In this section Im going to encourage you, the webpage viewer, to share your creative writing skills. Using the main characters from the list below, go ahead and write a story concerning an adventure (or misadventure). Hopefully, if enough folks respond favorably to this section, there will be quite a collection of swashbuckling tales.
Whenever you get the creative urge, sit down and pound something out. Then submit it via e-mail ( ldunigan@bellsouth.net ) to me and I'll do my level best to get it posted to this page. Hope to hear from you soon! Happy Writing!
The Crew of the Antonia
Captain Beni Espinoza: ( 14th Level Human Male Thief / Swashbuckler STR: 17 INT: 13 WIS:12 DEX: 18 CON: 14 CHA: 16 Alignment: CG AC: 2 HP: 87)
Beni learned seamanship and duelling from his Grandfather and grew up to a life on the oceans. On one voyage he got word that his wife was killed by his arch-rival, Roberto El Amein. She was kidnapped, raped, and murdered. He has been sailing the Savage Coast looking for the man who killed his true love and getting involved in various adventures along the way.
Akoni Durriken: ( 9th Level Dwarf Male Fighter / Pirate STR: 16 INT: 9 WIS: 7 DEX: 14 CON: 19 CHA: 6 Alignment: NG AC: 5 HP: 97)
Beni Espinosa's first mate and best friend. Akoni is an extremely adept seaman quite unusual for a dwarf...more comfortable on the open ocean than on dry land. He has accompanied Beni on several adventures and has vowed to help him find the man responsible for his wife's death.
"Padre" Jessie Landa: (11th Level Half Elf Male Cleric / Local Hero STR: 9 INT: 11 WIS: 16 DEX: 10 CON: 15 CHA: 7 Alignment: CG AC:5 HP: 88)
Priest of the General in Smokestone City until recently, when he joined up with Captain Espinoza to be his ships healer.
Luven Lightfinger: (11th Level Halfling Male Thief / Smuggler STR: 16 INT: 17 WIS: 15 DEX: 19 CON: 16 CHA:16 Alignment: N AC: 6 HP: 72)
Until recently he worked for the largest Thieves Guild in Vilaverde. Gambler, businessman, and "obtainer" of rare and valuable artifacts, Luven joined up with Captain Espinoza for the adventure and chance to obtain his fortune and glory.
Brother Neron Turgot: (8th Level Lupin Male Priest / Fighting Monk STR: 18/41 INT: 11 WIS: 12 DEX: 18 CON: 16 CHA: 9 Alignment: NG AC: 6 HP: 64)
Torasta Master and self appointed bodyguard for Captain Espinoza. Beni saved the life of the Lupin monk and in return Brother Neron felt he owed Beni a life debt, so he sails where his friend does.
Nalana Santiago: ( 9th Level Human Female Sea Ranger / Explorer STR: 14 INT:14 WIS: 17 DEX: 13 CON: 16 CHA:16 Alignment: NG AC: 7 HP: 81)
Nalana was once a platoon leader of the Texeiran Marines, charged with hunting pirates and smugglers. Her wonderlust got the best of her and she joined up with Beni’s crew.
Nakos the Tidemaster: (13th Level Tortle Male Water Elementalist STR: 11 INT: 18 WIS: 14 DEX: 9 CON: 16 CHA: 13 Alignment: NG AC: 3 HP: 44 hp)
Nakos found his way onto Beni’s crew when the Antonia was damaged near Camel Hump. They became quick friends and have traveled together ever since.
Renaldo “Renny” Hauk: (10th Level Human Male Fighter / Swashbuckler STR: 16 INT: 8 WIS: 13 DEX: 16 CON: 13 CHA: 16 Alignment: CG AC: 6 HP: 99)
At one time Beni and Renny were competitors in the smuggling business, but when both discovered that they had a shared enemy in Roberto El Amein, they became friends and joined forces. Renny’s ship, Mako’s Wake was sunk in a battle with Roberto and so he now acts as Beni’s third in command.
Nemesis
Roberto El Amein: (14th Level Elf Male Thief/Swashbuckler STR: 13 INT: 13 WIS: 12 DEX: 19 CON: 14 CHA: 11 Alignment: LE AC:6 HP: 84)
Captain of the Manta’s Whip, and arch-enemy of Beni Espinoza. Has vowed not to rest until he has been brought down and destroyed. He has many vile allies all over the Savage Coast to include the Tribe of the Sea Plague at Orc’s Head and other various criminal organizations.
Garok: (10th Level Gurrash Male Fighter STR: 18:76 INT 3 WIS: 13 DEX: 14 CON: 17 CHA: 4 Alignment: NE AC:5 HP: 101)
More enforcer that First Officer, but nevertheless his title is that of second in command on the Manta’s Whip. This one-eyed Gator Man is vile, cruel, and bent on helping Roberto destroy Beni Espinoza…..who is responsible for plucking out the creatures other eye.
The Voyages of the Antonia
Chapter One: (Awaiting Submissions)