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GoldenH's IRC Campaignthe log: game 502/06/2002 at 08:06Start of #pvpexalted buffer: Sun Jun 02 00:56:46 2002 * GoldenH beats chest hairs [Vanal] GH:that like The Gord ? [GoldenH] no, the gord is a hack [Cicada] Who's chest hairs? [Vanal] ... [GoldenH] my chest hairs [Vanal] THOU SHALT NOT DISS THE GORD ! [Cicada] Oh. * Vanal puts GH into the Walls of Jericho [Jynaru] Beats.....chest.....hairs..... [Vanal] SUBMIT ! [Jynaru] That much cushioning? [Jynaru] Natural sweater..... bleah. [GoldenH] Gord is a hack [Cicada] Yuuurghhh.... [GoldenH] is anyone else here? [Tabius] No I am not here * Vanal scratches his chin...and insta-feeds Battlefield Earth in GH's brain...on a loop [GoldenH] okay [GoldenH] should we wait for manx? [Jynaru] What time is it? [Vanal] we're already starting late, he can catch up *g* [Tabius] a bit I guess........ or we can move along, I do not remember where Tei was? [Cicada] Yeah, lets start. [Vanal] We'd all hit the sack, or were otherwise occupied [Tala] Hey hey hey, that's just not right Vanal. Nobody deserves that [Cicada] Cicada left him on the balcony, he was going to sleep. [Jynaru] Start=good. [GoldenH] ok [Vanal] so, GM-dude....get your rear in gear * GoldenH casts the spells that makes the manxcats fall down [Jynaru] So that's how he lost the tail. [GoldenH] It has been a long night. You found what sleep you could, the long night having been cut short by your nocturnal activities. Nonetheless, you awaken with the rising sun, as bells ring to herald the new day and the common men rush to see their fellow man's birth to a new life. Though not exaltation, the binding of man and woman is still a great moment. And though not holy, the final passing of the title Prefect from father to son is a great event in any man's life. [GoldenH] It is a bright, crisp morning, and already crowds have gathered outside the manor. You all find a white invitation sitting on a table inside your door, discreetly left by some servant in the night, and looking at it you find you have been invited to view the service from the top of the manor where it will take place. * Cicada helps grooming her lord to look his best. * Maris has his servants dress him in his finest and he heads up to the top of the manor to view the service * Vanal gets up and gets dressed in appropriate garb...and unusually for him, every article of his garb is pure white * Tabius [DOH! Vanal you punk] is dressed in purest white as well. [Vanal] [I even upstage you in my wardrobe, face it runt, you're outclassed] * GoldenH takes a sip of ice cold lemonaide while everyone decides what to do with themselves * Cicada herself is dressed in a servants kimono of deep blue. As an unmarried woman at a wedding she should be in anything but white. * Vanal pulls on his gloves, fastens a ceremonial long sword to his belt, and sets out * Maris walks up the stairs and comes out on top at the garden looking for the wedding party * Tabius wonders if it would be bad manners to wear a blade to a wedding? * Jynaru gets out of bed, and dresses in deep green clothing. After a short delay, he heads to the top of the manor [GoldenH] Indeed, the Invitation reads for you to travel to the rooftop [GoldenH] swords will be fine [Vanal] [it's ceremonial, duller than Carrot Top, no harm, no foul] * Tala dresses in her ceremonial robes and goes up to the top of the manor. * Vanal gets his butt to the manor * Maris wears his long sword as usual and a leather wrap with his claws carefully wrapped in them. [GoldenH] At the eastern wall of the Manor a balcony has been constructed over the last few days, jutting out from the rooftop so that everyone could hope to see the ceremony, instead of some lucky few. The rooftops across the great field between the manor and the nearest buildings are covered with people already, ensured a good spot, while an ever growing crowd stretches over the eastern field... although there is no more room to hold them, that does not stop the peasants from squeezing each other to what must feel like a vise in their effort to see what is happening. * Tabius wears his blade as well, spending and essence to make it glow blue with the chill of the North. * Tabius , when all the preparation are completed takes Sables arm an escorts her to the top of the Manor. [Cicada] [to Tabius] My lord! I should walk behind you! Please do not lower yourself before your peers like this. [Tala] [leaves her weapons behind in her room, only wearing her Jade Torc] * Jynaru goes unarmed and unarmored. [GoldenH] Those of you who have been around recognize several people of great importance. V'neef. Mnemon Juniper. all of the heads are here, and a small private Prefect's guard. So too are Lady Malena's guards from her family. [GoldenH] and her family [GoldenH] you also see a few you don’t recognize * Maris moves toward the dragonblooded side of the family. [Tabius] me smiles at Sable. 'Worry not, when we get to the top I will let you take your '~proper' place. [GoldenH] neither of those families have any Blooded family members * Vanal hides a scowl when he recognizes Menemon, but makes DAMN sure not to show his...dislike * Tabius sits where his highly hones social skills dictate would be most appropriate. [Cicada] [To Tabius] Thank you, my lord. [tries to hide her blush] [Tabius] [[hones - Honed]] * Maris sits where he's supposed to [GoldenH] Tammanah, the old prefect, is wearing the trappings of his office. Tatatshwhan, and his wife-to-be is Lady [GoldenH] Malena * Vanal sits down in his designated seat, and looks around to see if he's sitting next to anyone he knows [GoldenH] stand on the edge of the balcony over looking the crowd * Jynaru finds his seat, and scans the crowd [GoldenH] The crowd cheers [GoldenH] Tammanah is holding a golden staff - just gold - and he speaks in a booming voice, even over the crowd. [GoldenH] He announces to everyone of the wedding, and of the passing of office to his son * Vanal watches on boredly * Cicada is scanning the crowd and layout of the roof while sitting on the floor behind Tabius. Is the tower in the middle of the roof? [GoldenH] And to save you the time, I'll just gloss over everything since it really is just a performance [GoldenH] and you're not really involved [Jynaru] And to save you the work of speechifying? ;] * Maris sits and watches [GoldenH] naturally ;] [GoldenH] The speech is long and convoluted, as are their oaths to each other. To protect and to love each other, to serve their people, to be faithful and to uphold the faith [Tabius] [[Has flashbacks from the 3 Stooges at GH 'Naturally"]] [GoldenH] Eventually the oaths have completed, and teh wedding is over. As they kiss, you all get to make a perception + awareness roll [Tabius] !exa 11 [GoldenH] Tabius, 9, 9, 4, 6, 6, 6, 3, 7, 1, 4, 6, Successes : 3 [Maris] !ex 3 [GoldenH] Maris, 3, 3, 1, Successes : 0, Botch [Cicada] !exa 6 [per+awr] [GoldenH] Cicada, 6, 1, 8, 1, 1, 6, Successes : 1 [Tabius] [[Ouch.... I thought I was unlucky]] [Tala] !ex 5 [GoldenH] Tala, 5, 8, 3, 9, 8, Successes : 3 [Vanal] !ex 4 [GoldenH] Vanal, 9, 1, 6, 7, Successes : 2 [Tei] !exa 5 [GoldenH] Tei, 7, 3, 6, 1, 2, Successes : 1 [Jynaru] !ex 5 [GoldenH] Jynaru, 7, 9, 6, 5, 8, Successes : 3 * Cicada finds herself too absorbed with casting glances in the direction of Tei.... [Jynaru] [[YES! Dropping the a is much better.]] [Vanal] [it seems I only uber-roll when trying to dance with Dynasts] [Tabius] [[I only roll average or there abouts when it doesn't matter]] [Vanal] [Hey, for Vanal, finding some sweet little thing is of the utmost importance *g*] * Tei has been standing just behind the wedding couple. Dressed in flowing silk robes of red-gold silk, his twin blades at his belt and his jade breastplate gleaming [Jynaru] [[I heartily endorse that!]] [Tabius] " Sable to me now!" * Tala sees something and dashes towards it * Tabius Tabius goes running towards the platform. [Cicada] Yes my lord! What?! * Vanal blinks * Tabius looking for what the guard is looking at with drawn weapon. * Maris watches the prefect's guard with interest wondering if this will be as entertaining as the gladiator match. [Vanal] "What in the 7 hells is going ON ?!" * Cicada gets up and place herself back to back with Tabius. [GoldenH] One of the prefects guards has drawn his sword and is running towards the prefect * Tala moves to intercept him [GoldenH] roll initiative Tabius, Tala and Cicada * Jynaru runs to intercept [Cicada] !exa 8 [GoldenH] Cicada, 10, 9, 9, 9, 4, 8, 2, 8, Successes : 7 [Tabius] !ex + 9 [GoldenH] Tabius, 8, Successes : 1 [GoldenH] no no no [GoldenH] like this [GoldenH] GoldenH : 1d10 +6, 6 , Total: 12 [GoldenH] !roll 1d10 +6 [Jynaru] [[Bah! Fast typers you.]] * Vanal draws his sword, and hauls ass to intercept [Cicada] !roll 1d10 +8 [GoldenH] Cicada : 1d10 +8, 4 , Total: 12 [Tabius] !roll 1d10 +9 [GoldenH] Tabius : 1d10 +9, 6 , Total: 15 [Cicada] [sorry] [Tabius] [AH........ that’s without any weapon speed since its not drawn] [Vanal] [figured, Van's first fight...and no daiklaive] [Tala] !ex 1 [GoldenH] Tala, 8, Successes : 1 [Tala] [16] [Jynaru] !roll id10+6 [GoldenH] Can only have 1 to 1000 sides and 1 to 100 dice [Jynaru] !roll 1d10+6 [GoldenH] Jynaru : 1d10+6, 8 , Total: 8 [GoldenH] 8+6 = 14 [Jynaru] Yeah, but imaginary numbers are fun. Who wants pi? [Tala] [duh ya] [GoldenH] okay [Vanal] [okay, so it's just those 3 who can act ?] [GoldenH] Everyone who rolled higher than 12 has a chance to block the guardsman [GoldenH] actually [GoldenH] yea [Vanal] !roll 1d10+6 [GoldenH] Vanal : 1d10+6, 9 , Total: 9 [Jynaru] How far is the guardsman form the Prefect, and where is the Prefect? [GoldenH] The guardsman is running towards the prefect, almost there [Vanal] crud [GoldenH] Maybe a few feet. You have all managed to get within range, but barely [Vanal] ...Tab is NEVER gonna let me hear the end of this [Vanal] oh, *phew* [GoldenH] not you [Vanal] nuts [Vanal] *g* [GoldenH] you and cicada don't have higher than a 12 [Jynaru] Is the Prefect between me and the Balcony edge? [GoldenH] or do you * Tabius [is waiting for Tala the inish winner to post??]] [Jynaru] Cic's got 12 exact. [GoldenH] damnit, when you use the adder, you have to use + + [GoldenH] yes but it's higher than a 12, you have to beat him, because he was closer * Tala reaches the guard and wraps herself around him flowing like water to trap his arms and pin them in a hold [GoldenH] okay [Jynaru] Ah. was wondering. [Tala] !ex 9 [GoldenH] Tala, 9, 1, 3, 7, 4, 2, 3, 9, 7, Successes : 4 [Tala] [holds, pg 240] [GoldenH] Tabius, Jynaru, Vanal [GoldenH] ? * Tabius blocks further access to the Prefect while looking around for any other possible threats that the guards might possible have been reacting to. [GoldenH] ok * Vanal takes a side of the prefect, sword at the ready from any other attackers [GoldenH] 1= prefect 2= guardsman 3= vanal 4= jynaru 5= tala 6= malena [Jynaru] [[Now is NOT the time for connect death!]] * Jynaru nods to Tabius and Vanal as he takes the balcony side of the prefect [GoldenH] GoldenH : 1d6, 1 , Total: 1 [GoldenH] !roll 1d6 [Vanal] 1d6 ? [GoldenH] An arrow streaks through the sky, and before anyone has a chance to react, it sinks into the prefects' chest GoldenH, 2, 2, 4, 7, 4, 8, 3, 4, Successes : 2 [GoldenH] !exm 8 [Jynaru] What direction did it come from? [GoldenH] The prefect falls to his knees, bleeding heavily [Vanal] "MEDIC !" [GoldenH] from the east, it could have come from anywhere in the crowds [GoldenH] or beyond [GoldenH] The crowd is in an uproar as a great wailing and gnashing of teeth arises. [Tala] [I knew the rooftop seating on the other buildings was a bad idea] [Jynaru] Bloody Hell. [Vanal] Well, this has turned into a big ol' cluster-fuck * Tabius !Really! looks for other !possible! threats! * Maris finally gets up annoyed that someone would stoop to arrows and moves towards the guard Tala just grappled. * Vanal calls out for a medic...and hopes to HELL his Talon has heard the commotion [GoldenH] The guard's eyes bulge out of his head and he struggles to be free of your grasp * Jynaru moves towards the crowd, looking for someone leaving the area [GoldenH] There doesn't seem to be anyone leaving, although there does seem to be a great number of people trying to get into the manor to see their lord * Tei has moved to the prefects side attempting to view the wounds [Vanal] "Where the HELL did that shot come from ?!" [Jynaru] Joy. We have an intelligent assassin. Saints preserve us. [Tala] "Surrender. Give up, you won't escape." [GoldenH] Tei: the wound is bleeding heavily. It doesn't look bad for an exalt, but for a mortal.. it could be deadly. Attached to the shaft of the arrow is a note * Maris pulls his long sword and yells at the guards, "Get down there and keep the damn peasants out of here! We have enough trouble without them coming up and swarming us!" * Vanal shouts to Maris [Vanal] "GET MY GODDAMNED TALON HERE !" [Tei] [the note is secondary I want to attempt medical help] [GoldenH] alright roll your wits + medicine [Tei] !ex 6 [GoldenH] Tei, 6, 6, 8, 9, 1, 6, Successes : 2 * Cicada press her way through the people towards the prefect. [Tei] [drat] * Maris looks at Vanal, "They don't have a clue who I am!! You want them here your gonna have to get them here yourself!" * Tala wonders if anyone is going to assist in taking this man into custody * Vanal scowls [GoldenH] Tei: you are able to remove the arrow, but the bleeding continues [Vanal] "THEN COVER THE PREFECT !" * Maris nods at that * Maris moves in front of the prefect watching the crowd. [GoldenH] The prefect's face is white, and his newly-wedded wife is holding his head in her lap [GoldenH] Tamm? [GoldenH] Tei: the wound is bleeding heavily. It doesn't look bad for an exalt, but for a mortal.. it could be deadly. Attached to the shaft of the arrow is a note [GoldenH] * Maris pulls his longsword and yells at the guards, "Get down there and keep the damn peasants out of here! We have enough trouble without them coming up and swarming us!" [GoldenH] * Vanal shouts to Maris [GoldenH] [Vanal] "GET MY GODDAMNED TALON HERE !" [GoldenH] [Tei] [the note is secondary I want to attempt medical help] [Vanal] "Oh Hell..." [GoldenH] sorry * Tei keeps tight hold of the note and does what he can for the prefect [GoldenH] Tammanah faints * Vanal stops...getting his Talon won't do diddly-squat right now [Tei] "Where is that medic? He needs help and quick." [GoldenH] Tei: you can try again, at one higher difficulty * Jynaru pushes his way through the crowd * Vanal bursts off RUNNING, RAMMING his way through the crowd [GoldenH] Ciacda and Jynarum you arrive at the scene and see what has happened [Tei] !ex 6 [GoldenH] Tei, 4, 8, 3, 1, 1, 9, Successes : 2 [Jynaru] [[I'm going to attempt to find the medic and clear him a pathway]] [Tabius] [[[[DOH! thats not suppost to be there]]] * Cicada sit down next to the prefect, and tearing her kinomo into bandages tries to stop the bleeding. [Tei] [drat once again] * Vanal runs off to get his troops, and a field surgeon * Maris looks at the guard Tala is holding, "YOU! Explain yourself now!" [GoldenH] Tei: your attempts seem almost futile * Tabius to the crown, but mostly to the heads of the houses and other dragon blooded, "does anybody know Wound Closing Touch or Grievous Wound Alteration Energy! [GoldenH] The Guard "My lord! I saw the arrow! I was only trying to protect the prefect!" * Maris points his longsword at the grappled man's throat. [Vanal] [considering the crowd will I be able to get my troops here quickly enough ?] * Cicada [stunt] As she holds the bandage to his chest, she blows air into his lungs to keep them from deflating. [GoldenH] Vanal: No [Vanal] ...shit [GoldenH] [sorry cicada, need more than that!] * Vanal is wading futilely against the crowd [Tala] [through the prefects guards who probably are locking down the whole place?] [GoldenH] [yeap] [Cicada] We're losing him.... [Vanal] "DAMN IT !" [GoldenH] Cicada: roll wits + medicine [Tabius] [*Any response to Tabius's shout out?] * Maris removes the sword and looks to the remaining guards, "Search the rooftop for any other assassins!" [GoldenH] Tabius: no [GoldenH] The dragon bloods in attendance shake their heads sadly [Tala] [could I attempt a reverse of Drowning-In-Blood Technique?] * Cicada one willpower to add compassion. * Vanal breaks off the attempt [GoldenH] [not likely] [Jynaru] [[ Have they locked down the rooftop entrance]] [Tala] [*shrug* worth a shot] [Vanal] "With all the goddamned peasants, I can't get help !" * Tabius wonders if cauterizing the wound would be any help? [Cicada] !exa 7 [GoldenH] Cicada, 1, 3, 7, 7, 10, 6, 5, Successes : 4 * Maris sheaths his sword and looks to the note Tei has in his hand, "Tei let me see the note!" [GoldenH] Jyanaru: there are guards surrounding the entire area now, and by what you can see, you imagine that nobody will be able to leave [Tala] [thought he was a DB, guess I was wrong] [Vanal] Nobody MORTAL, you mean [GoldenH] Cicada: you are able to slow the flow of blood * Maris holds out a hand kneeling to the right of Tei * Tei hands the note over without looking * Tala uses her legs to make the man's knees buckle so she can get him to the ground. [Tala] [nobody = nobody] [Cicada] [to Tei] Help me with the bandage! I'll try to keep him alive. And get a surgeon!! * Vanal walks over to Maris and reads the note with him * Vanal ponders... * Maris takes it and stands up reading the note holding it out so Vanal can get a good look as well. [GoldenH] A third man, with a package of drugs and other tools bursts through the crowd and kneels before you "My lords! let me help!" * Vanal looks at the man [Vanal] "you a doctor ?" * Tala glances at the guards "Take this man into custody until he can be questioned." [GoldenH] He nods quickly, already opening his bags to reveal what is inside [GoldenH] The guards look at one another nervously * Maris looks to Lady Malena, "Do you know him?" [Tei] to man "I got the arrow out." * Tabius seems to have been concentrating on Lady Malena for some time. * Vanal quickly checks the bag, and if all is okay, lets the man through [Tabius] !ex 11 [GoldenH] Tabius, 10, 5, 6, 6, 4, 7, 9, 6, 7, 10, 1, Successes : 7 [GoldenH] The man looks at the arrow and shakes his head sadly [GoldenH] "Lets see what we can do * Maris obviously means the so called doctor GoldenH, 10, 3, 2, 4, 4, 5, 3, 8, Successes : 3 [GoldenH] !ex 8 [GoldenH] everyone else roll too [GoldenH] I mean, Tei and Cicada [Cicada] [roll what?] [Tei] roll what? [GoldenH] wits + medicine [Tei] !ex 6 [GoldenH] Tei, 10, 10, 7, 6, 8, 6, Successes : 6 [Jynaru] Any chance I can glean some info from the arrow? [Cicada] [here goes another willpower] [Cicada] Clenching her teeth, Cicada keeps struggling] [Cicada] !exa 7 [GoldenH] Cicada, 2, 4, 1, 3, 2, 9, 6, Successes : 1 [Cicada] [bah!] [Tabius] [[Its not a botch so its still helpful :-] ]] [Vanal] "An assassination attempt at his own WEDDING...who in Mela's name is THAT damned cold ?!" [GoldenH] The three of you put together are able to staunch the bleeding and bandage the wound. Although he will be hurting for a while, he will at least live. * Jynaru heads towards the prefect [Jynaru] [[I want to see that damned arrow.]] [Vanal] "What does the note say, Maris ?" [GoldenH] Lady Malena seems to notice Maris. "He is.. he is the Captain of the Guard's Protégé. He could not harm my husband!" [GoldenH] her voice is tight and tinged with anger [Maris] "In blood shall your failure to uphold the ancient oaths be washed clean." [Vanal] "Ancient oaths ?" * Maris actually meant the doctor [GoldenH] oh * GoldenH shrugs sadly, imperfect [Maris] The swordsman was the Captain? [Vanal] the swordsman was the captain’s protégé [Maris] Ah [GoldenH] "No, the captain's student. He would replace him, one day." GoldenH, 2, 2, 2, 7, 1, 7, Successes : 2 [GoldenH] !ex 6 [GoldenH] tears fill her eyes [Tala] [they mean the guy i am holding?] * Maris goes over to Tammanah and shakes him to see if he can wake him. [Jynaru] Not to be obsessive, but where's that arrow? [GoldenH] the arrow is lying down next to the prefect [GoldenH] Tammanah does not seem receptive to being woken. He is breathing slowly and steadily [GoldenH] Tala: yes * Tala releases the man and helps him up. [Maris] "Hey doctor you might want to come over here and help out Tammanah. * Tei stands up and looks very troubled, and very confused. [GoldenH] The guardsman shakily stands * Vanal runs a hand through his hair [Tala] [well he probably shouldn't have drawn the sword =] ] * Tabius comforts the Lady Malena and says everything will be Ok. [Maris] "And Lady Malena you might want to say something to the crowd. They seem a bit worried." [Vanal] "More than a bit, I'd say" [GoldenH] Maris: the doctor is helping and he, with the help of cicada and Tei have just saved his life [Jynaru] All right. I want to take a VERY good look at it. Length of shaft, type of head, fletching, materials involved. [Maris] I meant the old Prefect [GoldenH] Lady Malena nods sadly [GoldenH] ah [Vanal] "Lady, my men will make sure whoever did this will *pay*, you have my word." [GoldenH] The doctor, shaken, rises and walks over to old Tammanah to see what he can do [GoldenH] The doctor takes a brief look at him, and orders some guards to bring him to his private chambers. [GoldenH] "Tammanah will be alright. [GoldenH] Jynaru: Perception + Archery * Maris nods [Jynaru] !ex 8 [GoldenH] Jynaru, 3, 6, 9, 7, 4, 2, 4, 10, Successes : 4 [GoldenH] Lady Malena rises, and walks to the edge of the balcony [GoldenH] Jynaru: The arrow is a nondescript wooden arrow of local construction. * Tabius moves with the Lady. * Maris stands to the side of it all and looks toward the tower in the center of the roof to see if it's being guarded as well [GoldenH] Lady Malena announces to the crowd "Our lord will live! Please, stop! His attacker will be found!" GoldenH, 10, 9, 1, 3, 4, Successes : 3 [GoldenH] !ex 5 [Jynaru] Average length? I ask because the length has a lot to do with range. Trying to figure out how far out it could have come from. [GoldenH] Her words do not seem to comfort the crowd at all, but the guards seem to have things under control * Tala moves to where the Prefect is [GoldenH] Jynaru: I don't know THAT much about arrows, but it looks about the average length for a hunter [Vanal] so, it was a hunting arrow ? * Tabius is very much looking out for more snipers. Also thinks he might want to say something to the crowd to get them under control. * Cicada moves up behind Tabius. Though she is a little embarrassed about her torn clothes. [Jynaru] Broadhead point, eh? * Vanal unfastens his cape and hands it Cic "You might want this." [GoldenH] Jynaru: yeap [Cicada] [to Vanal] Thank you sir Cathak, I am much indebted [bows] [Jynaru] At least our assassin isn't overly competent. He could have serrated it. * Vanal nods in return and circles the area, trying to find the possible spots a sniper could have shot from and HIT [Tabius] "Or poisoned it, I am not sure that death was the first goal. [Vanal] "A warning ?" [GoldenH] An assassin could have been just about anywhere [Tala] [could have shot from where there wasn't a crowd of people] * Maris looks to the Guard’s protégé, "Where did you see the arrow coming from?" [GoldenH] But the crowd would have killed 'em already [GoldenH] There are peasants everywhere you can see [GoldenH] There isn't an empty rooftop or window in sight [Vanal] "so, I assume it wasn't a suicide mission, so it's obvious he wasn't in the middle of the crowd..." [Vanal] "...unless, of course...he was using sorcery or charms." [Tei] "the note seems to lend weight to this being a message of some sort" * Tala surveys the area slowly, taking in details [Cicada] [right now anybody down there unfortunate to be carrying a bow has probably been beaten to death] [GoldenH] [indeed]' * Vanal grabs some paper, scrawls out a message on it and taps a guard on the shoulder [Vanal] "Get this to the 10 day's talon's barracks." [Tabius] The shot was not a death shot, to the heart, neck or head, but certainly enough to kill a mortal. [GoldenH] The guard simply shakes his head in response to Maris. "By the time I saw it was already halfway home." he shakes. "It's almost like it was curving in the air" [Tei] "does anyone else think getting out of the open air would be a good Idea?" [GoldenH] Another guard nods in response to Vanal, and takes off [Tabius] !ex 9 [GoldenH] Tabius, 8, 4, 9, 8, 4, 2, 1, 7, 6, Successes : 4 [Vanal] "CURVING ?!" [Vanal] "That eliminates the prospect of some bandit with a grudge." [Vanal] "good idea, Tei." [Jynaru] "The wording of the note implies the shot was meant to kill." [Vanal] "Is it safe to move him ?" [GoldenH] Tabius, your attempt to quell the crowd by a show of power doesn't seem to affect them [GoldenH] The doctor shakes his head [GoldenH] "Not in this. If he were to be bumped, or to fall.." * Vanal nods * Maris looks to the Protégé, 'What do you mean by curving?" * Jynaru pays heavy attention to the response * Vanal listens intently [Cicada] [to Tabius] My lord, let me make a stretcher. [Jynaru] [As resident archer, I might be able to figure something out] [GoldenH] Protégé looks at you "It wasn't traveling as it should. Had it traveled in a straight line, it would have hit Tammanah, not Tatatshwhan [Tabius] As you will Sable. [GoldenH] The doctor waves his hand in response [GoldenH] "We have stretchers. But we should not move him until the rooftop has been cleared [Jynaru] [For clarification. It CURVED HORIZONTALLY????] [Cicada] [to docter] Yes, sir. [GoldenH] by now many of the guests have been escorted below. Clearly. [Tei] "then lets clear the rooftop." [GoldenH] [Something like that. But the wind wasn't right for it to be blown.] [GoldenH] [vertically, too ] [Vanal] "So, you're saying it pulled what? a 45 degree swerve ?" * Maris whistles to his slave and when she gets there he orders her to go get some other servants and get them to clear the roof immediately. * Jynaru 's face darkens, and he whispers. [GoldenH] The man [whose name has been now pronounced as Bentharr] shakes his head. "My lord, It was strange, that was all I know. I have never seen anything like it." [Jynaru] "Anathema." [GoldenH] Maris: The guards are already doing that as quickly as they can. [Maris] K [Vanal] "Not necessarily, jyn." * Tala assists the guards in clearing the crowd * Tala offers reassuring words to people as she leads them away [Vanal] "It could've been a magic weapon, or an outcaste, hell...it could’ve been a damned dynast" [Jynaru] "How many Dragonbloods did you see standing in the crowds? No ordinary peasant could have pulled off that shot." [Tala] [brb] [GoldenH] By now the crowd below has given up. It is just you, and the prefect, and his servants. They carefully load him into a stretcher, and carry him to the tower. His wife follows, the court doctor whispering her assurances. [Tei] "there are so many here of the blood that I doubt anyone was paying attention" [GoldenH] The guards are funneling people home * Tabius does not leave Lady Malena's side. [GoldenH] Lady Malena flushes. "Please, my lord. I would like to be alone with my husband." [Jynaru] "Anyone of sufficient skill to do that should have been here, not mingling with the commoners." [Tabius] As you say, but I will not be far. If this is a message, there is very little missed with its intent upon your household. [Maris] "There is an Iselsi in town. I doubt very much he was invited up here." [Vanal] "Iselsi...that would figure, wouldn't it ?" * Maris nods GoldenH, 10, 4, 9, 1, 7, 6, Successes : 3 [GoldenH] !exm 6 [Maris] "I suspect he'd be the first we should check up on for this." [Tala] "If they intended to do that, then regardless of their station or skill, they would not have been up here." [Jynaru] "Iselsi?" * Jynaru shakes head. [Maris] "If not him he'd probably have heard something." * Vanal scowls * Maris unfolds the note in his hand and studies it carefully * Tabius frowns at all the suspicions. "Me thinks that this message is not from a loyal dynast." [GoldenH] Tabius: she makes it very clear that you don't want to follow her. Socialize + Manipulation or Charisma at higher than 3 in order to come with [GoldenH] and she says it in a polite way [Tei] "This Iselsi sounds too obvious to me" [Jynaru] "Where can we find him?" [Maris] one of the Inns [Maris] "One of the Inns." [Maris] "I don't know where though." [Maris] "Your men would make the search go faster though Vanal" [Cicada] [whispering to Tabius] My lord, if you wish I could keep an eye on them... discreetly. * Tabius bows out graciously and will not intrude, "Please know that Cathak stand with you and that an attack on your household is an attack on ours." Then leaves. [Maris] "Also Tamanah may have seen the arrow himself.' [Maris] "Perhaps it really was meant for him and some magic was protecting him [Vanal] "Maris, they're on it." [Vanal] "I've got some covering the exits to town, and a scale headed here." * Maris smiles graciously and bows to Vanal, "I should have known." * Tabius to Sable when they are out of earshot of Malena and the guards, "Doing ones duty is not always physical, sometimes its a kind word and showing concern." [Vanal] "Don't ever doubt me, my friend. They *did* train use for events such as this at the House of Bells, remember ?" [GoldenH] One of the servants comes to your group, still chattering away on the rooftop [Cicada] [to Tabius] Yes, my lord, I understand. [Jynaru] "Not to insult the proficiency of your soldiers, but I think I would like to take a look for myself." * Maris looks to the servant [Vanal] "By all means." [Maris] "Yes?" [GoldenH] "My lords," says the servant kindly "If you would be so kind as to return to your rooms? We will be investigating this matter, and although you are not suspect, we must wait for a time." [Maris] "For what?" * Maris says annoyed to the servant * Tabius walks to the group of Dynasts, "I would be happy to host you all for a time in my quarters so that we can discuss this days events." to the Servant, " we will all be there". [GoldenH] "Until we decide who is in charge" he says. "Lady Malena, most likely, but Tammanah may wish to retain control for the moment. Our Lady would be most wise to allow him to do so." * Vanal leaves his orders for his men with one of the guards, written of course, and nods * Vanal scowls [Maris] "Your afraid of a coup?" * Maris says disbelievingly [GoldenH] The guards hand it off to one of the runners who takes it down [GoldenH] The servant shakes his head. * Jynaru nods, and heads off to his own rooms. [GoldenH] "We trust our lady, but Tammanah is far more experienced." [Tabius] "Maris, let us talk in my quarters, this way" Tabius moves off showing the others the way [Tabius] "JYNARU, you are invited as well! * Jynaru turns to Tabius * Maris nods to Tabius and then looks at the servant, "Send word to me when Tammanah awakens. I wish to speak with him." [GoldenH] The servant nods. "Of course." * Vanal sighs and follows Tab * Maris then walks toward Tabius's room * Tabius is assuming that Tei and Tala and Vanal, besides Jynaru and Maris are standing in the corridor. * Jynaru sighs, and follows Tabius [GoldenH] do you all follow Tabius to the corridor outside his room? * Tabius nods to Cicada that she should procure refreshments. * Maris does so * Tei as well * Jynaru follows [GoldenH] alright [GoldenH] Tabius describe your room [Tabius] [[laggerific]] * Cicada goes to the room in advance and makes tea after first having tasted the water herself, and from her own stash of tea leaves. * Tala follows the others into Tabius's room * Tabius 's room is much like the others in the manner. It has a bathroom off to the left of the main entrance, a small hallways with a wall tapestry going directly ahead into what seems a small living room. [GoldenH] now these are the rooms in the manor, right? * Tabius once in the living room it appears to have 2 doors leading to what you would assume a master bedroom and a quarters for servants. * Vanal sits down in a chair, puts feet up on a table, and just looks pissed * Cicada then close every window and draw the curtains. Then proceeds to serve the tea. * Maris takes a seat himself and takes the tea with a nod [Tabius] [[Yes]] * Vanal accepts the tea [GoldenH] good * Cicada goes to a separate room to put on a new kimono, and then gives Vanal back his cloak. "My thanks, sir Cathak" * Jynaru accepts the tea. * Vanal take sit and hangs it on the back of the chair "My pleasure." [GoldenH] [this is between you all now, i will take little input unless the facts need clarifying] * Tei accepts a cup and stands near the door arms crossed in his sleeves. He looks a bit frustrated * Jynaru retrieves the arrow, and sets it on the table [Maris] "So who wishes to speak first?" [Vanal] "Okay, the prefect got shot. What the FUCK happened ?!" * Tabius once everybody is in and taking their ease some what, "I am sorry for the abrupt invitation, but the musing of Dynasts are more often misunderstood by common folk than what most of us realize." [Jynaru] "I suppose you can't do anything with this, Tabius? * Cicada stand behind Tabius, in such a way that she 'just happen' to be between him and the windows. [Vanal] "We've got a magic arrow, a note, and an invisible would-be-assassin [Tabius] 'I might Jynaru, but it has been handled by many and the time to have scanned it would have been upon impact, sadly. * Maris sits patiently sipping his tea and waiting for the others to go [Tei] "Someone Shot the prefect in such a way as to utterly confuse several dozen crack troops and a large handful of Dragonblooded" [Maris] "What are we going to do about it though?" [Vanal] "So, how did the archer keep form being seen, and how did they get their arrow to take a curved route ?" [Tabius] "Figure out who did it, track them down, and make them regret the action." [Maris] "Of course but how?" [Vanal] "Well, reconstruct what happened." [Jynaru] "We already have. WE need more information. And aren’t going to get it sitting here sipping tea." [Maris] "Vanal's troops are already keeping the city closed off which is a good first step. We're looking for the Iselsi. Any other things we should do? [Maris] "I'm going to talk to Tammanah when he wakens to see if he knows anything about this note or the attack." [Vanal] "find out if it WAS the Iselsi." [Tabius] More information is needed. However, sooner or later I need to talk to the guard and ask him why he didn't shout a warning about an incoming object like any sane individual. [Jynaru] "If you can find the Iselsi if he doesn't want to be found." [Vanal] "Sometimes one doesn’t think clearly, Tab...he Was only mortal." [Tei] " And Pray this has nothing to do with the defiled temple and the empty tomb" * Jynaru nods to Tabius [Maris] "We can try at least." [Tabius] "I think Tei, that that prayer will fall on deaf ears. It is my opinion that it has everything to do with the Temple and its previous occupants. [Vanal] "Tei, don't even SUGGEST that. Facing down one of the Wretched or the Forsaken is NOT a pleasant prospect." [Maris] "Why do you think so Tabius?" [Jynaru] "He's the captain's Protégé. He should have known better than to rush towards the Prefect with a drawn weapon." [Vanal] "True." [Tabius] Well, once I got done with translating the writing in blood on the wall, it had something very interesting to say. [Maris] "What was that?" [GoldenH] the note says only A message "In blood shall your failure to uphold the ancient oaths be washed clean." [Vanal] "what did it say ?" * Tala looks up at the mention of the temple writings [GoldenH] I’m going to email that to the list now [GoldenH] okay? [Tabius] [[Thanks]] [Vanal] knock yourself out [GoldenH] it's way too big to type out here [Tabius] The note on the arrow did say an Ancient Oath. The writing on the wall speaks of a betrayal of the rulers of this land in ancient times. [Vanal] "That sounds familiar, if taken from a certain perspective." [Tabius] Both speak of vengeance. Who would be more of a target than the current ruler of the ancient rulers lands. [Maris] "Personally I think that the failure to uphold ancient oaths might be a failure to keep the tomb unscathed." [Maris] "But I'm not sure. And I think Tammanah will know a bit about it." [Vanal] "That writing scares the living hell out of me." [Tala] [reading] [Maris] [I still haven't gotten it yet] * Vanal sips his tea [Vanal] [check on yahoogroups] [Maris] [there it goes] [Tei] "It is without a doubt speaking of the anathema. This does not bode well for us." * Cicada remembers reading it last night and suppress a shudder. [Jynaru] {Just a warning. My connect may conk out when I go grab the info. [Tabius] "I think it is an Anathema speaking himself. Not one of the Anathema reborn, but one of old, still with the vile powers he wielded before they were cast out. [Vanal] "So, let's assume one of the anathema is running loose, which seems bloody likely right now. What do we DO ?" [Jynaru] "First, we find the Iselsi. Loath as I am to admit it, we need all the help we can get. [Tabius] " In terms you can easily understand my Cathak brother, we kick its ass!" [Maris] by running blood shall the sins of their fathers be cleansed [Vanal] "Tabius, have you ever SEEN an anathema ?!" [Maris] "I take it back." [Maris] "Perhaps it was an Anathema's attack." [Maris] "But I thought the man was dead." [Maris] "His corpse was still in the tomb [Tabius] "Of course not, you know better. However, we were forced to study some aspects at the Heptegram. [Vanal] "Well, I have. Once, as a junior officer. I saw a half dozen of my dragon's most skilled Dragonbloods take it one. It killed four, and crippled the fifth." * Tala shakes her head [Jynaru] "What kind of Anathema can we expect, if it proves to be Anathema?" [Tabius] "As could you Vanal, your point?" [Vanal] "Their asses are not so easily kicked." [Tala] "As I said before, there was nothing in the tomb save those shards." [Maris] "No above. The body up there." [Maris] "The one that resembled the male on the mural. [Vanal] "Never underestimate one, never trust tone, and above all, if it can be helped at ALL...never fight one without a DAMNED good reason." * Tabius winks at Vanal. * Vanal gives Tabius a glare of sheer menace * Tabius inwardly smiles like a little school boy at hitting one of Vanals buttons as he so often hits Tabius's. [Maris] "There are more then enough dragonblooded in this city to take it on if nessessary. We need more proof then hearsay it exists though." [Vanal] "In that case, we find proof." [Tabius] "You have the most experience Vanal, at least that I know of, what do you suggest we find as proof? * Tei has been looking grim and going over the bloody writing in his head [Maris] "I say we search the town for any information we can get. Question as many people as possible." [Maris] "Look for any information as to who shot that arrow. [Maris] "As well as question Tammanah thoroughly when he wakes up. [Vanal] "I saw one fight, Tabius. I didn't track it. All I know is that they're powerful, merciless and bloodthirsty." [Vanal] "You'd do well to remember that, *boy*." [Maris] "It's a hunter's arrow right?" * Tala sighs * Vanal gulps down his tea [Maris] "Where this paper came from should be tracked down as well." * Maris says placing the note down. [Jynaru] "Yes. From the local area." [Vanal] "Abut it's a completely normal arrow otherwise ?" [Maris] So I say we go to talk to fletcher's and find out who could have made it then." [Maris] "Discreetly though." [Tei] "as to what type of anathema. It mentions a couple of time about calling spirits and teaching magic, making me think it is one of the Unclean" [Vanal] "I can have one of my men do it. Less recognizable." [Vanal] "But that arrow Tei...that's a martial ability. It could be the Forsaken." [Maris] "If the man is up then the wife may be as well." [Vanal] "Or hell, it could be one of those beast-men." [Maris] "Which means possibly two" [Tabius] "Either way, the Prefecture faces a deadly enemy." [Tei] "Any of them could have fought, But the unclean specialize in sorcery" [Maris] "Anyone have any other ideas?" [Tala] "That we alert the Immaculate Order." [Maris] "Good idea." [Vanal] "Just what we'd need. The bloody Wyld Hunt in the area." [Jynaru] "Wait. Too many people." [Tala] "The order is specifically trained to deal with such beings." [Vanal] "If it's Anathema, there's no such thing, Jyn." [Jynaru] "With that many involved, the Anathema is sure to go to ground." [Tabius] "They will also take a good deal of time to get here. [Tabius] Perhaps we should alert certain individuals in the other houses about the possibility and see what they think and suggest? [Tala] "You would prefer that those who are neither trained to do so nor powerful enough, be sent to be slain by this thing? [Tei] "Or perhaps you would like to hunt it yourself?" * Vanal looks around for a stiff drink [Vanal] "You know my feelings on the matter, Tei." * Tabius produces a bottle and hands it to Vanal. * Vanal grabs it, and pours a BIG glass of the contents [Tei] "Well here are my feelings." * Maris sits and listens * Cicada looks at Tei. [Jynaru] "That at least gives us some time. I merely fear that the more we add in, the less chance we have of finding it NOW." * Jynaru looks to Tei. * Tala looks at Jynaru [Tala] "And what, pray tell, would you do if you found it now, besides die that is. [Vanal] "Jyn, we are not strong enough to take one on. All of us put together would likely not be able to." * Tabius waits for Tie. * Jynaru nods. [GoldenH] if you could summarize? This isn't really the biggest thing to happen tonight. * GoldenH 'll give you another 5 minutes [Tabius] [[UH OH]] [GoldenH] [[ although you might not understand it ]] [Vanal] [[ERK]] [Jynaru] [[The Prefect getting SHOT isn't the biggest thing? Oh, damn.]] [Vanal] [[Is it too late for me to join the navy ?] [GoldenH] [[yes]] [Maris] "Also we might be best trying to deal with the bandits in the area so the Anathema doesn't try and turn them into an army. [Tabius] "That Maris, is certainly something we can effect shortly and with effect." [Jynaru] [[Spider-Senses tingling. Danger, Danger Will Robinson.]] [Tei] Basically all this arguing about the wyld hunt is moot if tab is right and this is a first age solar, no one we could get would be able to stand up against it in direct combat. So wee had better focus on the assassination attempt and forget the demon for now. [Vanal] "Look, right now, we aren't sure it's anathema. So right now, let's determine just WHAT we're dealing with." * Vanal agrees with Tei [Maris] "Alright that sounds best. [Jynaru] "That seems simplest." [Maris] "We search the town for any information as well as information on the arrow and note. [Maris] "We talk to Tammanah." * Tabius pokes his head out the door to see if there are servants or investigators here yet. * Cicada turns away from Tei, hiding a smile. [Maris] "We find the Iselsi." [Tei] "also we should speak to the prefect asap to find out what he saw of the attack on him" [GoldenH] Tabius: There is a page coming down the hall. He sees you, and bows his head [Maris] "Of course." * Tabius to the page,' Have you come for us?' [GoldenH] The page speaks to Vanal. "My lord, one of you asked to be informed when Tammanah awoke?" * Maris hears this and stands up, "Well this will be one thing down." * Maris picks up the note and looks to the Page, "That'll be me. Lead me to him." * Vanal gets up [GoldenH] The page bows and says. "This way." He walks down the hall * Maris follows [GoldenH] Maris has left the building. I will now speak to him in private chat [GoldenH] please, continue [Tabius] "Well I for one would appreciate those investigators getting here and doing what it is they do so we can get ourselves about more important business. [Tei] "I'm sure the other houses have already launched a formal investigation, if only to make sure it wasn’t one of them." [Tei] [clearing their own name before someone accuses them that is] * Vanal nods [Vanal] "it was clearly not one of us, since we were all surrounding the prefect when he got hit...except for Maris." [Tei] "where was Maris?" [Vanal] "He held back." [Tabius] I highly doubt any of the main houses will be suspect. The facts do not indicate thus, even as a cover up. In addition there are few that would gain from the young Prefects death as Tamanah is more likely to take over than anybody. [Tei] "In these unstable times anything is possible" [Tei] "There is also the note, which may or may not be important." [Tabius] "Could I examine the note a bit. Compare handwriting with what was on the wall? [Tala] "But the note referenced the prophecy did it not? Who else knew of the prophecy?" [Tabius] "The entire populace it would seem. [Vanal] "Nice to know our field of suspects is narrow." [Jynaru] "The note is vague. Anyone with a slight knowledge of history could have written it." [Tei] "what of the guard saying that the arrow seemed to curve, he intimated that at first it was headed for the prefect wife not him." [Tabius] [[Clarification on that last by Tei, I thought it was towards the old Prefect at first?]] [Tei] [I thought he said it curved away from her to hit him.] [GoldenH] one sec everyone, I’ve got to take care of a wolf spider about the size of your fist [Tabius] [HOLY COW.... that’s a BIG spider.]] [GoldenH] I’m going to keep it :D [Cicada] [[depends on the fist]] [FiatVictrix] [Evil connect.] [Tei] [who is Tammanah cause that’s who it was headed to at first] [Maris] [[the old prefect]] [Tabius] [ :-] ] [Tei] [oh ok, my bad] [Maris] [[also I might point out I'm the only one who didn't keep the guard from knocking the Prefect out of the way]] [GoldenH] heh got it [Vanal] [[oh, shut up, Cynis-boy ! *g*]] [GoldenH] I’ll take it outside later [Maris] [[ :-P ]] [Tala] [man with sword running at prefect? If it were the secret service he'd have been shot dead before he got as close as this guy did] * Tei is very upset he didn’t notice anything in time to do something [Vanal] [anyways, what are we gonna do ? pound the pavement and search for clues ?] [Jynaru] {soon as we get the official OK in the form of X is in charge. [Vanal] [so, oh GM...where's the OK ?] [GoldenH] go have fun! [GoldenH] you can probably leave your rooms at any time you want. * Vanal gets up [Tei] "is the shot prefect able to be questioned yet.] [Jynaru] [First we gotta get there.] [Vanal] "I'm going to get changed and gear up. There needs to be a clear military and guard presence on the streets, deter any would-be follow-up." [Tabius] Sounds like an excellent idea Vanal. * Jynaru finishes his now lukewarm tea, and stands * Tabius spends a point of essence and his cloths change to more normal street wear. [Jynaru] "I assume we all have the same plan in mind?" * Vanal nods [Tabius] "Get more information? [Tei] "Some one would speak to the prefect as soon as he's able to speak * Cicada change into an extra set of tunic and leggings. [more practical for running around] [Vanal] "I think Maris is on that." * Vanal exits, and re-enters, with his armor, shield and sword [Tei] "well anyway I would like to change out of these peacock clothes and in to something more suitable." [Cicada] [to Vanal] Sir Cathak, if you please. [helps Vanal put on his stuff] * Vanal nods "Thank you." [Jynaru] "Shall we meet back here tomorrow and confer?" [Tabius] "I concur. [Vanal] "Sounds good to me." [Tei] "that's a plan then." * Jynaru sets down the teacup, and heads to his rooms. * Tei hands his cup back to cic and returns to his room to change * Vanal straps on his daiklaive * Tala exits the room and goes to hers, returning to her normal garb [Vanal] "If that's all, I'm going to see to my men, and keep this town quiet." * Vanal gives a quick salute and trots off [Jynaru] {Now what?} [GoldenH] well do you want to do it tonight or tomorrow morning? [GoldenH] tomorrow right? [GoldenH] then there might not be time tonight, at least not for the whole thing. * Tabius now that all have left, "Sable I have a letter for you" hands a letter to her. * Tala goes out into the town. She becomes the Order's presence in the city. She talks to people, helps them if they need it. If people speak about what happened she uses it as an opportunity to gather info, but she doesn't make it a police-questioning, unless somebody says something that would lead her to believe he had clues. * Cicada takes the letter. "For ME, but my lord I swear I does not hold outside sympathies." * Tei would like to speak with the new prefect, or at least ask Maris what he said * Cicada opens the letter and reads it. * Tabius [to Sable] Its a letter dear Sable, worry less. [GoldenH] Cicada: it is indeed not a letter, but a thin square of white jade. It is so thin that it is almost translucent. In the center is a rune, engraved into it. [Cicada] [to Tabius] Yes, my lord. [GoldenH] Tala: the people are very receptive to you, and you do great works * Cicada examines the rune. [GoldenH] Cicada: you cannot identify the rune [GoldenH] it is so lightly carved as to be nearly invisible [Cicada] [To Tabius] My lord, forgive me. I know not what this is, or why I should have it. Where did my lord get this from? * Tabius looks at the rune attempting to identify it. [GoldenH] Tabius: Thou canst not identify the rune [Tabius] "I see, but I do not comprehend the symbol. The Lady Juniper gave it to me for you, concerning your mother I believe. * Cicada looks up at Tabius in shock. "My mother?!" * Maris knocks on the door [Cicada] [The door to Tabius apartment?] [Maris] Yes [GoldenH] Tei: you may see Maris going back to Tabius' apartment [GoldenH] depending where you were looking * Cicada quickly hides the square in her tunic. Then takes a deep breath to calm down and open s the door. * Maris nods to her * Maris heads in [Maris] "It seems to get worse and worse then * Vanal checks to see if his men have found out anything [GoldenH] Vanal: your men are spread around the city, and they have not found anything except rowdy peasants looking for a head to smash [Tabius] "What is it Maris? * Maris says sitting down in one of the chairs * Tei just notices Maris enter the room from the end of the hall and hurries to get in before the door closes [Maris] "Well a while back Tammanah told me a story about the Garden and Malkor the anathema and the history of the town." * Cicada almost closes the door in Tei's face, flustered she invites him in. [Maris] "At the end of the story is a warning [Maris] It is said that when the veins of the earth run with the life-blood of the heavens that the Anathema entrapped free themselves, and they will bring their people to task for what had been done against them, that the very earth would shake and the waters would rise, and that a great darkness would fall upon us all. [Maris] Tammanah has just been informed that there was a vein of Orichalchum found in the local mine." [Maris] "He even showed me a sample of the ore." [Tei] "great dragons preserve us" [Tabius] Orichalchum, not gold? [Maris] "Yes I'm quite sure it was Orichalchum." [Maris] "Tammanah is going to check out the mine himself tomorrow to make sure." [Maris] "But he's pretty sure it's not a prank." [Tabius] Revelations abound these days. Any about a band of heroes that stop the horror? [Maris] "Not that I know of." [Maris] "Though I don't trust prophecy all that much." [Maris] "I'm sure there's a way to stop whatever is happening." [Tei] "prophecies have a way of being self fulfilling [Maris] "Anyways I think that whoever we're dealing with is either some sort of Malkor Flunkie or the reborn spirit of him.' [Tei] "I wish I could speak with some of the orders loremasters" [Tabius] Earthquakes and tidal waves are not exactly self fulfilling Tei, they either happen at the will of the gods or the Earth Dragon if not by the sorceries of the Anathema. [Maris] "Tammanah mentioned that he had some loremasters of his own." [Maris] "Also that they were fairly sure Malkor was Forsaken not Unclean." [Tei] "ah well I am no lore master." [Vanal] [TOLD YOU SO !] [Maris] "And I think the new prefect and Lady Malena were acting very suspicious about the shrine when they got there." [Maris] "I daresay they were hiding something." [Tei] "for once we are in agreement. Something about this whole thing is just not right. I feel the answer should be clear but I just cant see it." [Maris] "Anyways I think we should focus on figuring out who shot the arrow." [Maris] "That seems to be our best lead." [Maris] "The Captain of the Guards wasn't there when the arrow was shot. Perhaps we should try and find out if anyone knows where he was." [Tabius] If it curved in mid-flight that will be all but impossible to discern. [Tabius] At least from the roof top. [Maris] "Which is why we travel the town asking questions. Someone had to have seen something." [Maris] "At least I hope they did." * Maris pulls out the note, "Well who wants to look for where the note came from?" [Tabius] I guess I can. * Maris nods and hands it to Tabius, "Good Luck with that then." [Maris] "I'll ask questions with the Dynasts see if any of them know anything." [Maris] "Are we to meet the others at any point in time?" [Tei] "tomorrow" [Tabius] Tomorrow morning. * Maris nods [Maris] "Alright then I'll see you then." [Tabius] I will drop by Menemon and ask there if you don't mind Maris? [Maris] "Of course not." [Maris] "Do as you believe necessary." * Maris nods to both Tei and Tabius and heads out the door to head to his room and fetch his armor before heading out to find answers. * Tabius casts ISoB and them puts his make up on. [Tala] !ex 4 [GoldenH] Tala, 1, 5, 8, 10, Successes : 3 * Vanal walks along, flanked by a pair of soldiers, feeling oddly like Sam Vimes *g* [Maris] !ex 3 [GoldenH] Maris, 7, 10, 4, Successes : 3 [Tabius] ' [Tabius] "Cicada, ready yourself as well, we will be off very shortly. [Cicada] [to Tabius] Yes, my lord. I am already ready. [Tabius] "Excellent" * Tabius makes his way out of the manor and into the town finding where paper is made and sold asking questions and using his unique talents to pick up as many clues as possible. * Cicada follows Tabius and keeps and eye on their surroundings. [Vanal] [*yawn*] [GoldenH] [pat pat] [GoldenH] Tabius: Investigation [GoldenH] + Charisma * Vanal starts asking around town about the shooter * Tei wanders the town checking to see that everything is in order and generally observing his surroundings [GoldenH] Vanal: roll [Vanal] !ex 4 [GoldenH] Vanal, 2, 7, 10, 6, Successes : 3 [Vanal] boo-yaka [GoldenH] You get a lot of angry people angry again, but nothing else. Nobody seems to have any idea who did it. [Vanal] ... * Tala smiles and waves to man she was speaking with, then walks away. She spots Tei and nods to him. [Vanal] cripes, what would a failure have been [Vanal] ? [GoldenH] not enough successes [GoldenH] a botch = brawl * Vanal continues patrolling around [Maris] !ex 8 [GoldenH] Maris, 3, 9, 5, 5, 3, 1, 3, 4, Successes : 1 [Tabius] [[*Is wondering if his extra talents would constitute a stunt over the duration of the investigation roll?]] [Maris] !exa 8 [GoldenH] Maris, 6, 9, 8, 6, 7, 7, 4, 4, Successes : 4 [GoldenH] Stunts only occur when you describe something really cool, regardless of whether or not it would be really cool. You can of course describe your talents in action if you want a stunt. * Tabius during his investigation fully envelopes himself in the feelings and thoughts of the populace that he encounters, seeing what they see for hidden clues only one of the blood would notice or understand. Often Cicada has to hold her lord back from becoming to enveloped. [GoldenH] alright.. I'll give you a +1 for that. [Tabius] *Their raw anger and outrage fills him like a fountain, urging him on to find the clues needed to track down the vile attacker and any who support these horrid and reprehensible actions. Pushing here and there for further insight. [GoldenH] ok [Tabius] :-] [GoldenH] roll your dice * Tala realizes Tei didn't notice her and continues with what she was doing. [Tabius] !ex 8 [GoldenH] Tabius, 5, 2, 1, 5, 6, 3, 2, 3, Successes : 0, Botch [Tala] [Ouch] * Cicada does in short have to keep Tabius from going on a berserk hunt for the sniper or breaking down crying in despair.... I like my job. [Tabius] [[WELL SCREW ME ]] [GoldenH] Yea [Tala] [looks like it did] [GoldenH] weren't you going to use the exa? oh well. [Tabius] [Yeah but totaly forgot, I was swept up in my own words. [Tabius] [[I would be more than willing to use EXA [GoldenH] Anyhow... you fail to control yourself and end up getting into a brawl with somebody. [Cicada] [[And he is using ISoB... I cannot even knock him down, should he go berserk....]] [Tabius] [[LMAO, that is bad, very]] [Vanal] [Want some backup ? ] [GoldenH] Tabius: just remember to use it. I'm not letting you use the other if you don't like your first die [Tabius] [[no problem]] [Tala] [is there some kind of difference?] [Tala] [aside from standard dice superstition?] [GoldenH] a good roll on one is a bad roll on the other. 1=10 2=9 etc * Cicada quickly sees that she cannot stop her lord. And instead tries to shield the bystander, with her own body if necessary. * Tabius after nearly pummeling an uncooperative shop owner and being tripped and help down by Cicada. [GoldenH] since some of you get consistently bad rolls, it's a chance to cheat the system ;] * Tei has noticed the commotion and moves in to help cic restrain him * Tabius comes back to himself and decides that seeing such emotions at its height might not be such a good idea since they mirror his own. [Vanal] [I really should be going to bed in a few] * Cicada probably nurse a fair number of bruises... [GoldenH] You come back to yourself, along with a very angry man being held back by Vanal. [Vanal] "Brilliant bloody work, Tab !" [GoldenH] [alright.... you may sleep if you so wish... I should end this soon anyhow. many are likely sleepy.] [Maris] [[I'm gonna get some sleep myself. Night all]] [GoldenH] l8r [Cicada] Good night. [Thanos] GAR!!! and I was just getting on a roll. * GoldenH nods sadly [Cicada] [So did Cicada manage to get hurt?] [GoldenH] No you didn't get hurt [GoldenH] gg everyone [DarthTom] definitely [GoldenH] 5xp [Thanos] ] * DarthTom has a nice little nest-egg built up [GoldenH] and looking forward to the next two weeks OH YEA [DarthTom] ... [Thanos] heheheee [DarthTom] anyways, sleep needed [Thanos] let the mysteries abound. [DarthTom] 'night [GoldenH] l8r DT [Thanos] later. [Jynaru] What HAVE I gotten myself into? [GoldenH] lol |