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GoldenH's IRC Campaignthe log: game 609/06/2002 at 09:28[Storyteller] well where we last left our intrepid characters, Tabius had just gotten into a brawl. [Storyteller] so tell me this: do you want to start from the next day? * Maris is fine with that [Vanal] sure [Storyteller] okay [Storyteller] Where are you all staying? [Tabius] [still need to know if we find anything out.....] [Storyteller] like I said, you only found out about the translucent guy [Tabius] [At the manse erm sorry Manor] [Vanal] translucent guy ? [Tabius] What guy? * Maris found about the translucent guy [Vanal] oh, it figures [Vanal] the CYNIS gets the info [Tabius] [takes one to know one I guess] * Vanal rolls his eyes [Storyteller] if you didn't find out about the translucent guy, it means you failed your investigation roll [Vanal] I didn't *make* an investigation roll ! [Storyteller] ah [Storyteller] well some people didn't do that [Jynaru] Investigation roll? * Tabius waits for everybody with breakfast and drinks in his quarters as agreed. [Storyteller] no no [Cicada] !exa 11 [Storyteller] Cicada, 7, 2, 2, 3, 8, 4, 9, 9, 7, 1, 8, Successes : 6 [Storyteller] I’ve got something different planned [Storyteller] what did you all want to do last night? [Cicada] Dice seems to work. [Storyteller] then we'll say that before I start the next day [Tei_P] Sleep [Storyteller] okay [Tabius] Ok..... [Vanal] Well, after a long day hitting the pavement...toss a few back, and Vanal's usual shtick of trying to seduce some pretty young lady * Maris spent the night shmoozing the dragonblooded then getting some sleep [Vanal] emphasis on *trying* [Maris] he'll find out if any one else is investigating the murder as well * Cicada treated the few bruises she got shielding a peasant from her lord. [Maris] well try [Storyteller] actually, Maris, you'd probably get seduced by that other girl, who tried to seduce you last time. You remember her, Livian I think it was. [Vanal] Maris ? * Jynaru spent the night sleeping. [Vanal] you mean Vanal...and it was Rebecca * Tabius studies and meditates after his failed day on the town. [Storyteller] no [TheScreenJockey] [boot Shakel, por favor] [Vanal] oh [Vanal] my bad 8g* [Storyteller] can't, Vanal didn't op me. Now there's no op. * Maris had some fun with Livian [Storyteller] alright, good no contested seduction roll.. [Vanal] ... * Vanal pounds his head into a wall [Storyteller] anyone else? [Maris] wait [Maris] I'll contest it [Cicada] Werlynn is at the other site. [Maris] he need to find out if anyone else is investigating the investigation [Maris] how much other people know [Maris] afterwards he'll play with Livian [Tabius] [Everybody agreed to meet in the morning at Tabius'] [Maris] should I roll then? [Werlynn] Wow, fast connect. I like this place more already [Storyteller] Roll your willpower [Maris] !exa 7 [Storyteller] Maris, 3, 10, 1, 10, 1, 5, 6, Successes : 4 Storyteller, 5, 3, 3, 10, 10, 7, Successes : 5 [Storyteller] !ex 6 [Storyteller] you failed [Maris] damn [Storyteller] or at least didn't win [Storyteller] anyhow [Storyteller] you get seduced [Storyteller] so it's just her [Maris] can I roll conviction in the morning to regain will? [Maris] conviction even [Storyteller] sure [Tabius] [same, but Temperance after the meditations] [Storyteller] everyone else can roll to regain will if they need to [Maris] !exa 4 [Storyteller] Maris, 5, 3, 3, 7, Successes : 1 [Tabius] !exa 4 [Storyteller] Tabius, 4, 4, 9, 1, Successes : 1 [Tabius] [cool, that’s all I needed] * Storyteller nods [Cicada] !exa 4 [Storyteller] Cicada, 9, 9, 4, 4, Successes : 2 [Storyteller] okay now which of you aren't staying in the manor? Maris, you have to stay in the manor tonight. no time to bring her home. * Vanal is in the manor * Tabius is in the manor and made arrangement for a large breakfast for everybody] * Cicada is part of making that breakfast. [Storyteller] alright then everyone will be at this breakfast? * Maris nods * Tei_P is at the manor put is probably out front hard at ma practice [Vanal] guess so * Jynaru will be there * Tei_P will as well [Storyteller] okay [Storyteller] You all show up for Tabius' breakfast feast. His room is well decorated [he can tell you more] but you settle down to a nice meal, the sun rising slowly in the east. * Shakel shows up in the dining room after most everyone is seated . . . looks about for Maris * Maris stands to one side and looks to Shakel, [Shakel] "Maris, There you are! How delightful of you to invite me." [Storyteller] [Shakel, describe yourself for the hordes] [Vanal] [Hey, we're not a horde ! We're a club !] * Tabius wonders what the 'guest' looks like [Storyteller] [lol] [Maris] "Oh everyone I met an old friend when I was out looking for clues. This is Ragara Shakel. I thought she'd be helpful." * Vanal nods "always a pleasure to meet a Ragara" * Tabius carefully postures himself to betray nothing in front of a Ragara. * Tei_P makes a slight nod of his head in her direction * Shakel is a somewhat taller than average woman with dark hair and eyes, her skin a pinkish hue . . . she wears what could be a sort of comfortable athletic outfit - or could be pajamas . . . in either case, it shows off her strong arms, but definitely female figure * Jynaru examines the new arrival [Storyteller] [Talk amongst yourselves, and I’ll go on from there] [Maris] "Well what has everyone found out?" * Cicada is kneeling by the table alert to any requests the honored Dynasts might make. And quietly studies the Ragara for any threat to her lord. * Tabius nods to the new comer waiting for Cynis to introduce all those in the room to his guest. * Shakel smiles broadly at having been made the center of attention, nodding at everyone in turn "It's wonderful to meet you all. Maris has told me SO much." * Maris introduces everyone [Vanal] "Oh really..." [Maris] [[sorry I forget]] * Vanal claps Maris's shoulder...a little tightly [Vanal] "How much, my good friend ?" * Maris shrugs nonchalantly [Maris] "I'm afraid Shakel is overexaggerating a bit. We only spoke a few minutes before I had to part." [Vanal] "I see. Well, I assume you've been in town for the wedding and changing of office ?" * Maris moves to sit in one of the large chairs [Shakel] "Oh, nothing terribly personal at all," Shakel sits. "A Cynis knows how to keep secrets... * Tabius announces, 'If Vanal and our guest would make themselves comfortable we can get to the business at hand. * Vanal scowls at Tab...but takes a seat anyways * Tabius after they have seated themselves or gotten something for breakfast, "Who would like to report their findings first?" [Vanal] "Well, I dug around...and my men dug around...couldn't find a dammed thing." * Maris looks to the others * Tala sits down [Tabius] "I have nothing to report. The paper trail seems to not exist. [Jynaru] "I heard some rumors, but couldn't find anything substantial." * Maris looks to the last few [Maris] "Tala? Tei?" [Tei_P] "I found nothing." his tone is unreadable [Tala] "I heard some interesting stories while I was helping the people of the city." * Maris nods to her [Maris] "I too heard one story." [Cicada] My lord is being too modest. While searching for other clues, my lord found out the following about the Islesi. He is medium height, has copper-colored hair, and a distinct scar somewhere on his person. Otherwise he looks like an average Realm citizen.. Is that not so my lord? * Tala nods, "I was told that as well." [Maris] "None of you heard of the transparent man who blew threw town did you? * Maris says questioningly [Vanal] "Transparent man ?" [Tabius] "That is the rumor." * Tei_P perks up and listens "Go on." [Maris] "I found an eye witness who collaborated teh story." [Jynaru] "Not some sort of wild spirit, but a man?" [Vanal] "Well, someone like that COULD have taken a pot-shot at the prefect without undue notice." [Tala] "I also heard stories of a translucent figure seen around the city. From what I know of spirits it sounds like some manner of elemental." [Tala] "An spirit of air I believe." [Maris] "A man about 6 feet tall with inlaid feathers, who was white as snow, looked very angry and had wind blowing through him was seen stalking the city." [Maris] "Said to have been translucent as glass." [Maris] "And that does seem a fair assessment of the fellow to me Tala." * Vanal raises an eyebrow "Fascinating." [Tala] "I do not know what bearing this has on your investigation, however I heard mentioning of alliances." [Maris] Alliances? * Tabius looks to Tala, "Do tell Tala" [Tala] "Between some foreigners and locals. Apparently quite a few children will be born in the coming years." * Tala shrugs. "That is all * Maris chuckles * Vanal smirks [Maris] "Well I dare say that has been a common occurrence in Pangu long enough as well." [Shakel] Iselsi and Elementals and secret alliances . . . I'm SO glad I came." [Tala] "As I said. Simply something I heard. Foreigners marrying locals. Enough of them to make it something spoken of by a number of people I met." [Maris] "Well an Air spirit would certainly explain the arrow though." [Tei_P] "has any one told Shakel of the Anathema we think is running around" [Tala] [who is Shakel?] [Vanal] "That it would, Maris." * Maris coughs a bit unsettledly, "Well I don't think I got around to that one. Supposed Anathema though." [Maris] "Not sure why such a spirit would be as angry as that though." [Vanal] "Ah yes...*that*." [Shakel] [I is Shakel] [Maris] "Might be a good idea to track it down." [Storyteller] * Shakel is a somewhat taller than average woman with dark hair and eyes, her skin a pinkish hue . . . she wears what could be a sort of comfortable athletic outfit - or could be pajamas . . . in either case, it shows off her strong arms, but definitely female [Tabius] "The spirit or the Anathema" says Tabius with a smile. [Storyteller] [new player] [Maris] "The Spirit." [Vanal] "The air spirit ? That might be worth a shot. But form what I've known, if an air spirit does not want to be found...it won't be." [Tabius] "And what shall we do when we track it down, if we can track it down?" [Vanal] " [Maris] "Your the sorcerer Tabius." [Maris] "You know better then me." * Vanal smirks some more [Jynaru] "How difficult would it be to summon such a spirit? Would it leave detectable traces?" [Storyteller] there seems to be some bustle about in the corridors outside [Maris] "We do have two immaculates on our side though. Most spirits don't seem to want to cross them very much." * Tala raises an eyebrow. * Maris then looks up at the commotion. * Cicada goes to investigate, after bowing to her lord and his guests. [Storyteller] it passes quickly. you can see nothing through the stone walls of the manor * Maris then looks up at the commotion. * Shakel twists around towards the source of the commotion * Maris gets up and goes to the door to caution the stupid servants. [Shakel] "Does that happen a lot around here?" * Maris opens the door and looks into the hallway. * Tei_P stays seated but angles his chair towards the door [Vanal] "I don't know. I’ve only been here a few days." [Cicada] Sir Cynis, please let me. I shall look into it. * Tabius will never cease to be amazed. * Vanal sips at his drink [Storyteller] You open the door, only to see a gaggle of women turning a corner to your left [Storyteller] they quickly disappear out of sight [Maris] "Would you mind seeing what they're up to Cicada?" [Cicada] [to Tabius] My lord, should I investigate? * Maris asks politely and with a look at Tabius to insure him he's not poaching." * Tabius to Maris, "The summoning would be easy for those that know how to manipulate the essence of this world, but to a mortal shaman it would be very difficult if possible at all. [Maris] assure even * Tabius nods to Sable. * Cicada bows to her lord, then races after the women. * Maris closes the door and heads back to his seat [Tala] "And there would be little chance of summoning that specific spirit, as we know nothing about it." [Shakel] as Maris returns . . . "SIR Cynis . . . How cute." [to Tabius] "Hold on to that one . . ." [Tei_P] "Perhaps this elemental was summoned by the demon?" * Vanal blinks at Shakel...and just shakes his head [Maris] "Well maybe the spirit is on our side. It just doesn't feel like asking for help." * Maris asks semi hopefully [Jynaru] "If so, the Anathema might be gone already. A powerful spirit of the air could easily account for what was seen yesterday." [Maris] "It doesn't seem right that the spirit would hang around after the fact [Tabius] "But what is the motive for the spirit?" * Cicada runs up to them. "Aykia, what's the commotion?" -] *shakel* you know that Cicada is a mortal servant right? [Tala] "Such a spirit would know not to enter the city without permission." [Maris] Maybe it thinks it's guarding it's turf [Maris] "There could be heresy here." [Tei_P] "Maybe it was bound by a greater will?" [Jynaru] "If so, it is either extremely powerful, or extremely stupid, as spirits go." [Cicada] [[brb]] [Tabius] "That or its very specialized. [Vanal] "Or very angry. Maybe it's not done yet." [Maris] maybe the Anathema bound it for the task and it was on it's way out of the city when it was spotted. [Tei_P] "If I remember my spirit lore, binding an elemental is fairly easy if the exalt knows what he's doing." [Maris] "I forget myself." [Maris] "It was heading towards the center of teh city when it was spotted." [Maris] "And flying at that." [Tei_P] When exactly was it spotted?" [Jynaru] "Tabius, you are the expert. In such matters, what service might be expected of a bound spirit?" [Maris] "Right after teh shooting." [Maris] We'd have heard if the Prefect is dead though." [Tei_P] "heading towards the shooting after it happened [Maris] "Maybe the Old Prefect was summoning an ally?" [Vanal] "So we may be barking up the wrong tree ?" [Maris] "I don't know. It's suspicious though." [Tabius] "Whatever the binder wishes for a year and a day. [Vanal] "Half of what's been going on is suspicious, what's one more factor ?" * Maris whistles. * Vanal leans back in his chair [Vanal] "This is so much simpler when it's your army against their army." [Shakel] "This is all far more complicated that I'd imagined. I wish I'd been there - could be of more help." [Storyteller] [Cicada are you here?] [Cicada] [[back]] [Storyteller] [alright, sry] * Tala shrugs. "If it was an ally it may be around somewhere." [Maris] "I would hope so. If not maybe the gaurds have seen it." [Jynaru] "A year and a day? So the Summoner could have summoned it at any time, and left it to it's work? [Tala] "If it is not, it may be around spying for its master. Another use for such spirits." [Tabius] "If it was an ally perhaps the old Prefect knows something of it? [Vanal] "maybe we should ask him." [Maris] "He didn't mention anything to me about it. And he was unconscious right afterwards remember." [Maris] "But your right we should ask him of it." [Vanal] "there's one other possibility. that the shooter wasn't the ONLY person who wanted the prefect dead." [Tala] "I shall look around the palace and the area near it." [Tabius] "That or complete one task, which can not take more than 1 year and a day." * Tala looks at Tei, "Perhaps if it is still nearby we can find it." [Cicada] [to Akiya] Who knows about that? What's being done? [Tei_P] "Perhaps." [Shakel] "Wait? One task, you said?" [Jynaru] "It seems to me that with the appearance of the spirit, the lack of evidence makes more sense. The reason there is nothing to be found is that the binder was never here." [Cicada] [to Akiya] Stop repeating me and speak up, please. [Shakel] "So couldn't this spirit already be gone? It's task complete?" [Vanal] "The prefect is still alive." [Tei_P] "Though with our recent luck I would not be surprised by anything we find." [Tabius] "It depends on what the task was. [Shakel] "I'm just saying - there's a good chance looking for it would be waste of time." [Cicada] [to Akiya] I see, so it is all in good hands and we have no need to worry. [Tei_P] "Won't know till we look." [Tabius] "If the Spirit thinks that the Prefect is dead it will think its job is done, but with nothing to take back to its master I do not know if the binding would be gone or not." * Tala looks at Tei, "Shall we?" [Maris] "If the Anathema did bind it and it loosed the bonds it might be willing to tell us what happened. To get revenge on the Unclean." [Storyteller] [Akiya] the other servant girls pull on her. "Yes, yes he should be found soon! Nobody could have left the city!" * Tei_P stands "We shall" [Storyteller] [Akiya] "I must go now!" [Tabius] "If I were to summon a demon or elemental to do a task I would require proof, such as the head of the target or an ear or precious belonging as proof of a job done." [Jynaru] "Is it possible to find that spirit and attempt to bind it yourself?" [Cicada] [to Akiya] Ok, see you later. And try to calm down. * Tala stands and nods to the others, then moves towards the door." [Storyteller] [Akiya] Akiya waves and runs with her friends down the hall * Tei_P follows Tala * Cicada waits until Akiya is out of sight, then runs back to the room. * Vanal strokes his goatee, pondering the various possibilities [Maris] "Wait let's see what Cicada found out before we go after the spirit." [Tabius] "Finding it would be the problem. Negotiating with it is a different thing altogether." [Maris] "If it wants revenge it might not be too hard." [Vanal] "and if worse comes to worse...a little daiklaive diplomacy can't hurt." * Tala shifts her perceptions into the spirit realm, also focusing essence through herself so that she can touch both worlds at once. [8 personal, 1 wp] * Jynaru chuckles dryly [Jynaru] "Yes, it's rather hard to argue with a daiklave." [Maris] "Oh Tabius I almost forgot, what did the Menemon's say when you talked to them?" [Vanal] "They tend to leave rather lasting and profound arguments, don't they ?" [Tei_P] "unless you’re insubstantial and can't be touched." [Storyteller] Tala, as you stand by the door, you hear a great stomping and clanging from the other side of the wall, quickly fading. * Tala looks around the room to make sure the spirit isn't spying on the group [Jynaru] "However, could the spirit be bound to silence? It may not be able to tell us anything." [Storyteller] There are no spirits in this room. * Tala frowns and opens the door. [Tabius] "If the Spirit is a demon it would be bound for a year. An elemental would only be bound for a lunar month, let me make that clarification" [Vanal] "Then we let it WRITE us what we need to know." [Storyteller] Tala: As you open the door, you see several guards racing down the hall. Cicada steps to the side and they pass, quickly disappearing around the same corner the previous women turned by. * Tala 's eyes widen and she looks back into the room [Cicada] [whispering to Tabius] My lord, Bentharr the next captain of the guard has gone miissing. A dead animal has been found in his room, and the guards of Lady Malena seems to be the ones investigating. [Tala] "Something has alarmed the palace guards." [Jynaru] "What sort of animal?" * Maris waits for Tabius to repeat what his servant said * Tabius to Cicada in a whisper, "What kind of animal?" [Storyteller] [You remember that Bentharr was the one trying to save the Prefect yesterday] [Cicada] [to Tabius] Ly lord, do you wish me to investigate further? * Tala pursues the guards, keeping an eye out for spirits or spirit activity * Tei_P Tei follows her * Vanal gets up and paces around the room [Cicada] [whispering to Tabius] I do not know what animal. * Tabius to the group "The new caption of the guard seems to be missing." [Vanal] "Bloody hell." * Shakel watched Tabius and Cicada at the door [Maris] "Well that's just great." [Maris] "I guess we'll start with that then." [Shakel] "Missing? Just gone?" * Maris stands * Tabius looks to Sable for any details for Shakel. * Vanal scowls "More shifts for the men. They are NOT going to like this." [Storyteller] Tala: You feel no disruption here. Give me a Perception + Awareness [Cicada] Honored Dynasts, please forgive my ignorance, but I know nothing more yet. [Tala] !ex 5 [Storyteller] Tala, 1, 7, 9, 8, 1, Successes : 3 [Maris] "Let's go talk with the authorities and see if we can't find out more." * Shakel stands since everyone else is, smoothing down the front of her outfit * Tei_P as Tei walks he begins to shift his sight into the other realm [8 personal and 1wp for both spirit walking and sight] [Storyteller] Tala: You are easily able to follow the clanging of the guards throughout the manor * Vanal tugs on his sleeves [Maris] "Well the Tower is the best to find them as any." [Vanal] "this is getting quite complicated." [Tabius] "More complicated every moment." [Storyteller] As you two cross the central area of the Manor, you may start to feel a slight disruption. * Jynaru rises, and follows the group * Maris nods to everyone else and heads towards the top of the Manor. [Storyteller] you cannot place it yet * Tala glances at Tei [Storyteller] Are you trying to follow the Immaculates? * Shakel tags along * Vanal mutters curses as he follows * Tabius looks to Maris for where we are all going. * Maris is heading up a main stairway for the roof and the family tower. * Tei_P is following Tala [Storyteller] Okay you all slowly follow the Immaculates. You manage to catch sight of them, but they are moving rather quickly. You will get lost soon if you don't catch up [Maris] [[I’m following the Immaculates?]] [Storyteller] alright you're not * Shakel is following Maris, actually, to the tower [Storyteller] alright [Storyteller] you two can go to the tower * Maris heading for the command center [Storyteller] everyone else is following the immaculates? [Tabius] [I don't think anybody was following the IO's] * Cicada wants to follow the ICs, but her place is with her lord. * Vanal is headed to the CC w/ Maris [Storyteller] Oh [Storyteller] lol * Storyteller stupid [Storyteller] okay [Tabius] [would already have Shooed Sable off after the IO's] [Storyteller] So Cicada is following the IOs and everyone else is going to the tower [Vanal] ... [Shakel] [to Maris] "This is really incredibly interesting. So what HAVE you been up to beside thwarting evil plots and the like?" * Cicada ,at her lords request, is sprinting after the ICs. [Vanal] well, it's not right that it's jsut those 3...I'll head with them * Vanal sprints after the IC & cicada * Tei_P slows slightly so Cicada can catch up but does not let Tala get out of sight [Maris] "Just the usual debauchery." * Tabius shakes his head as he watches everybody run around like chickens with their heads cut off. [Shakel] "and now you're having breakfast with monks!" * Cicada catches up. She is clearly in good shape as she is not the slightest out of breath. [Maris] "This seems a entertaining switch though." * Tei_P lets his pace speed back up * Maris holds a finger to his lips, "Shh! If that got out in Pangu I'd be a laughing stock" He says with a smile [Tala] !ex 5 [Storyteller] Tala, 8, 3, 6, 9, 10, Successes : 4 [Storyteller] [IO] As you cross the central part of the manor, the disturbance in the spirit world grows stronger. Cicada, you are unaware of any disturbance in the spirit world, not being properly attuned to it. * Maris heads up the stairs and reaches the tower. * Maris heads on in and towards the Old Prefect's office unless someone has the gaul to stop him. [Tei_P] [IO] to Cicada "Careful something is odd here." [Storyteller] [Tower] You are granted access to the tower after some stiff looks, but there does not seem to be any movement to stop you. A small contingent of guards follows you wherever you go * Vanal huffs and puffs, feeling oddly out of shape for a soldier [Maris] [[the prefect in?" [Cicada] [IO] What? What is wrong, sir Tei? * Jynaru watches the guards as they continue on * Cicada looks around nervously. [Tei_P] [IO]" I' not certain but the spirit world here is strange" * Tala looks back at Tei, "It's the same as the Temple." * Shakel pats on of the guards on the cheek... "Now now, we're not going to break anything." [Storyteller] [Tower] You arrive at the Tammanah's door * Maris knocks politely [Storyteller] [Tower] Two guards are barring the way. "My lord, he is in a meeting." [Tei_P] [IO] "The temple?" [Tala] [io] not quite as strong, but it is similar." [Maris] "With whom may I ask?" * Cicada bites her lip, but continues on with the monks. [Storyteller] [Tower] "Ask of what m'lord?" [Vanal] [IO] "Similar ? like they were caused by the same being ?" * Jynaru shakes his head as he watches Shakel [Maris] "Who is he having a meeting with!?" * Maris says annoyed * Maris says this loud but not so loud as to be heard through the door [Storyteller] [Tower] "His advisors. The Captain of the Guard's student is missing, and after trying to save our Lord's life, we are very concerned." [Maris] "Well that is what we are here concerning. We'd like to offer our help in finding Bentharr." * Tala continues onwards "The source of the disturbance is likely the same." [Storyteller] [IO] You follow the guards to a room, actually that is a bit bigger than your own. Servants and guards gawk inside, but many guards stand in the hallway, barring the way. Two of them seem to be having a large argument. * Tala steps up to them. "What is going on?" * Shakel eyes the guards playfully . . . must be tough standing by a door all day [Storyteller] [Tower] "m'lord, Our Lord Prefect Tammanah is capable of handing the matter." He tries to glower at you. [Storyteller] [IO] One of the guards not arguing turns to look at you, recognizes you for an Immaculate, and bows. "Captain, the Immaculates are here." [Tabius] "We have information, that your lord does not likely have access to. Perhaps you might be so kind as to inform him that we await the pleasure of his presence. [Tei_P] [IO]"Yes now could some one please explain" * Maris frowns at the idiot and lives up to every intimidating inch of his body. * Shakel puts a hand on Maris' shoulder and tries to get him to back off a bit [Storyteller] [IO] The Captain, one of the men embroiled in the discussion, turns to look at you. So does the other. They stop, look at each other, and look back. The Captain's argumentative partner is now, you see, the Prefect's Captain of the Guard. "I am sorry, my lord, my lady." [Storyteller] [IO] The Captain of the Guard moves to allows you to pass inside, and continues his argument with the other Captain, whose name you catch to be Heral [Storyteller] [Tower] He looks at you doubtfully. "Your names?" [Maris] "Cynis Maris." [Maris] "Yours?" [Tei_P] [IO] enters hands on his swords hilts * Tala enters the room slowly [Storyteller] [Tower] He nods, and one of the men opens the door, walks in, and closes it behind him * Shakel smiles at the guards and steps a bit in front of Maris "Ragara Shakel. Y'know boys, if you let us in right now, we'll be sure to tell the Prefect what a great job you're doing here. The news we have is astounding to say the least. He'll LOVE you for * Shakel getting it to him so quickly." [Storyteller] [IO] As you enter the room, you see a dead animal alright - alas, this dead animal has the form of a human. * Tabius looks at the Guard. "Tabius Cathak." [Storyteller] [IO] The face of a beast, and her body covered with hair * Shakel attempts to enter when the door is opened, and blanches when it is then closed [Vanal] [IO] "What the hell is this thing ?" * Cicada walks in after the two monks, trying to look inconspicuous, while studying the people present. * Tei_P [IO] makes whatever passes for an immaculate crossing himself * Vanal [IO] kneels by the body * Tala approaches the corpse slowly, studying it carefully with both perceptions.. [Storyteller] [IO] The COTG finishes arguing with Heral [I don't care if one of your charges are missing! If she is, she will probably be with Bentharr!] and turns. "My lords, I was hoping you could tell us. We have never seen anything like it." [Vanal] [intelligence + lore ?] * Tei_P [IO] kneels to examine the body "Wyld one?" [Storyteller] [Tower] The man who previously entered the room opens the door. "You, Lord Cynis, may enter. The rest must stay outside.. for now." [Storyteller] [Sure, INT+Lore if you wish to ID the body] [Shakel] "Stay outside?! What for?" [Tala] !ex 6 [Storyteller] Tala, 2, 10, 10, 2, 10, 9, Successes : 7 * Maris glowers at the guard before heading in and becoming much less intimidating and much more friendly [Vanal] !ex 5 [Storyteller] Vanal, 1, 1, 6, 2, 8, Successes : 1 [Tala] [omg] [Maris] [[[damn]] [Tei_P] !ex 6 [Storyteller] Tei_P, 8, 7, 6, 1, 5, 7, Successes : 3 [Tabius] "Go Maris." [Storyteller] [Tower] He looks at you very unhappily, but says only "It is our lord's wish to be undisturbed during his meeting." [Vanal] [...that was less than spectacular] * Maris is already inside [Tabius] [Is a little laggy, sorry] * Tala stands slowly after examining the body. [Shakel] [to the guards] "You boys really should lighten up. Relax a little. When was the last time you got a week off?" * Tabius leans against the wall as if he does not have a care in the world. [Tala] "It is without doubt the remains of an anathema. One of those twisted by the wyld." [Storyteller] [Tower] The guards glower at Shakel unsuccessfully [Vanal] [IO] "Wonderful...what killed it ?" * Tala studies the wounds. [Storyteller] well, it's decapitated [Storyteller] [IO] That probably killed it. * Tala points to the stump of a neck [Shakel] "Really. Next time you get some time off, come on over to Chanos. Find the Rough House. We'll treat you right." * Tei_P [IO] Is now going over the whole room with both his senses [Vanal] [IO]" It was found like this, or did one of your men kill it ?" * Tala looks around the room [Storyteller] [IO] It's hide is thick, and is of many colors. You perceive that the colors are different in the spirit realm. Despite that, You IO's can feel the same feeling of Betrayal and Sorrow as at the temple, but there is something else - pure fear. And Anger. [Storyteller] The guard speaking merely grunts and falls quiet * Cicada glances around the room, is the head here? [Tei_P] [IO btw we're exactly are we?] [Cicada] [[brb]] [Tala] [are the emotions we sense coming from the corpse, like they are its feelings, or nonlocalized?] [Vanal] [[Huh ?] * Shakel huffs and ignores the guards thereafter, eyeing everything ELSE in the room * Tabius is not ceasing to wonder. [Tala] [as if the emotions were left behind by someone else] [Storyteller] [IO] you are in the west side of the Manor, just about in the exact center of that wall, a little more to the south than the left. There is a window, open to the sky. [Vanal] [IO] "Was the window open when you came in ?" [Storyteller] [The something else is clearly from other beings, although what kind of beings they are unknown, except that they are very powerful [Cicada] [[back. I hate being sick in the morning. Sorry]] [Tala] [so the sorrow and betrayal is from the body?] [Tei_P] [IO] "Who killed this thing?" I ask to the general assembly [Tei_P] [ack killed not killed] [Storyteller] [Tower] "Indeed, the window was open when we arrived, and so too was the body on the floor." says one man, dressed in the Prefect's colors. Another, not of the colors "Pray too that your master protected our charge..." he glowered at the body on the floor "And did not shriek from his duty [Tala] [Tower or IO?] * Vanal nods [Tei_P] [IO] "Was someone being kept in this room?" [Vanal] [Just how high up is this window ?] [Tabius] "So Shakel, where do you come from, what school did you attend? [Storyteller] Tower = IO' [Storyteller] sorry * Storyteller is shrugs [Storyteller] "This was my student's quarters." the captain of the guards says. "He kept it well, and earned it." * Shakel smiles broadly at Tabius. "Why I'm from Chanos, of course. There or Jucha, right?" * Tala [io] stands and looks at the captain. [Shakel] "School was . . . unpleasant. I'm own a club in Chanos." [Tala] "Tell us everything you can about him." [Shakel] [half to the guards] "And the most entertaining and infamous club in the city ...ask anyone." [Tabius] "Actually I grew up in the Imperial City, but I recently did an assignment in Chanus." [Shakel] "Is that so?" seems suddenly slightly less interested, having heard Tabius has actually been to Chanos [Storyteller] [sorry, uh typing boy =me] [Tala] [io] "Anything to help us determine why this beast would be in his room....Starting with where he is." [Storyteller] [tower] a knocking comes from within the chamber, and one of the guards opens the door. * Maris walks out holding a very large Text. [Shakel] "Maris, how'd it-, what's that you've got there?" * Tei_P [IO] looks around for the anathema's head * Maris smiles at his compatriots, "A history of the City." [Maris] "And information on the Spirit that was spotted hopefully. [Storyteller] [IO] "We do not know where he is, Immaculate. We are searching for him," the other captain says, "AND m'lady Talli." * Maris begins walking downstairs back toward Tabius's room [Shakel] "Oh . . . I see." [Storyteller] [IO] "Who said she could be found here." completes the COTG [Shakel] [to Tabius] "So the Imperial City? Met anyone terribly famous?" [Maris] "Anyways we have two hours before we meet with Lady Malena.' * Vanal scowls [Maris] "She wished to talk with us." [Vanal] [IO]"So, you've got two missing person right now." [Storyteller] [Tower] The door is closed tightly after Maris leaves the room. [Storyteller] [IO] The captains both nod. [Vanal] [IO]"And I doubt they ran off with one another to Nexus." [Maris] "I suggest we try and find out what we can of the spirit in the intervening time." [Maris] "And see what the Immaculates have found out so far." [Maris] [[wb]] [GoldenH] thx * Jynaru nods [Tala] [io] "Who is Lady Talli?" [Maris] "Well we only need one person to look through the book. Tabius you think your up to the challenge? I must admit I'm no master when it comes to researching." [GoldenH] [IO] "Lady Talli is a maidservant of Lady Malena." [Tala] [io] "And has anyone spoken with her yet?" [Tei_P] [IO] [ is that blasted head even here?] [GoldenH] [IO] "She is missing, M'lady" [GoldenH] [IO] Indeed, the head lies a few feet from the body. * Maris looks to Tabius * Tei_P [IO] goes to examine the things face to see if he recognizes it from anywhere [Tala] [meant Malena] * Tabius in the Hall with Shakel. "I have met most of the leaders of the houses here and there I guess they are famous." * Tabius follows Maris down to his own rooms. [GoldenH] [IO] "Lady Malena is currently speaking with Lord Tammanah, m'lady." [Tala] [IO] Tala frowns. "I am referring to lady Malena." Tala says, already slightly irritated at being irreverently called 'immaculate' * Vanal leans against a wall, taking in the details of the room [Maris] [[you get my question Tabius?]] * Jynaru looks to Shakel [Maris] [[question even]] [Jynaru] "I suppose you and I are going to go check on the monks?" [Shakel] "Hmm? . . . I suppose we are. Any idea where they've gone?" [Tabius] "I can certainly look through the book Maris. * Maris nods and hands it over. [Tala] [IO] Tala repeats her question. "Has anyone spoken to Lady Malena about her missing servant?" * Tabius takes the book and finds several good book marks around the room so he can mark different pages as well as gathering his pencil and a piece of paper to take notes on. [GoldenH] [IO] The room is a little bigger than your quarters in the Manor, which is impressive, though yours were merely adequately spaced. The walls are well made and strong, but few ornaments can be found besides a few portraits, a desk, a locker for weapons [which is shut], and such forth, decorated like any of the officers of the Legions would if they had a permanent quarters. Lamps hang from poles, but they have not yet burned out." [Maris] "I'll check up on the murder. Let's try to meet back together say in a bout an hour and a half at Tabius's place?" [GoldenH] [IO] "Lady Malena is currently speaking with Lord Tammanah, m'lady." * Tabius starts speed reading as it were through the history of the city looking for anything that would help with the situation or explain something that has happened. [Maris] "And the spirits name is Feather Slits through the Rain." [Tala] [IO] "And this manner is somewhat important." Tala points at the body. "That is the body of an anathema. Here. IN the palace." [Maris] "He was supposedly a great help in downing Malkor." * Vanal ponders [Vanal] [IO] "You don't suppose that spirit did this ?" * Maris then heads off asking around for where the quarters of Bentharr are [GoldenH] [IO] "Anathema?" The guards seem greatly put off, worried even, which is only to be expected. "What else, after this?!" mutters the captain of the guard. * Shakel starts wandering the halls more or less, looking for someone to ask about monks running through here… [GoldenH] Maris: Investigation + Intelligence [Shakel] !exa 3 [GoldenH] Shakel, 10, 4, 5, Successes : 2 [Maris] !exa 3 [GoldenH] Maris, 3, 5, 5, Successes : 0 [Shakel] [[dammit, I’m not Maris]] [Vanal] [[You sure it's anathema...and not just a wyld barbarian ?] * Maris finds some guards and asks them where Bentharr is * Tala turns to Tei, "I am going to talk to Lady Malena." [Tala] [[7 successes]] [Tei_P] [IO] to Tala "isn't that where the others went?" [GoldenH] [IO] Shakel joins your group as[ A NUCLEAR BOMB [joking :p] ] the captain responds "My lords!" he cries "What can we do of this?" [Shakel] "THERE you are!" Shakel exclaims, failing to notice the captain's cries or the headless corpse . . . [Vanal] [IO] "Right now ? Be on guard, if something seems unusual, investigate it, quiet-like." * Maris gets the directions to Bantharr's place and heads there [Tala] [IO] "She and the Prefect must know what has occurred." * Tala turns to the guard [Tala] [IO] "Where can I find Lady Malena right now?" * Vanal looks at Shak "Yes, here we are." [GoldenH] [IO] "My lady Tala, Lady Malena is in a discussion with Lord Tammanah in the Tower." * Shakel blinks rapidly at the _thing_ in the middle of the room * Ledaal_Jynaru 's eyes go immediately to the corpse * Tala nods and goes in the direction of the tower [Shakel] "What, uh?" motions to the corpse [Tala] [Is this a new scene yet?] [GoldenH] no [GoldenH] not until you leave the room [Vanal] [IO] "Long story." * Tei_P [IO] Finishes his examination of the head [I assume I didn’t recognize the face] * Maris walks down the corridor and walks into the room looking around, "Ah there you 4 are." [GoldenH] Maris also notes the large amount of gawking guards and servants. [Tala] [k, than I am. Spirit effects gone] * Maris then looks at the Beast and shakes his head. [Maris] "Well I guess we know why Feather paid the Tower a visit after all." [Maris] Feather even [Vanal] "Hello Maris." [Vanal] "oh ?" [Maris] "Hello Vanal." * Ledaal_Jynaru looks at Vanal with a raised eyebrow [Ledaal_Jynaru] "Do tell." [Maris] "The Spirit we saw. Apparently he's an ally to the city and has a lot to lose by the reawakened anathema." [Maris] "He's supposed to be a great warrior as well." [Maris] "Must have come here to depose of that." [Vanal] "That fits." [Shakel] "He could've been neater about it." [Maris] "Though we should talk to him and figure out what else happened here." [Maris] "Like Bentharr is missing." [Vanal] "The window was open, and the body was decapitated when it was found." * Vanal nods [Maris] like why even. [Maris] "We have a meeting with Lady Malena in two hours though so it'll have to wait." * Maris looks at the guards [Maris] "Why are the guards wearing two different sets of uniforms?" * Maris asks confused * Maris looks at the Captain to get an answer. * Shakel eyes the guards [Shakel] "It's very stylish." * Tala walks through the halls of the Palace. [GoldenH] The Captain, Illanador points at himself. "I am Illanador, Captain of the Prefect's Guards." he points at the other captain. "Heral, Captain of Our Lady Malena's Home Guard, from the Western Isles." [GoldenH] alright [GoldenH] what'yall doin? [GoldenH] and what can I do for ya'll? * Vanal ahs no bloody clue [Maris] "And your both looking into this?" [Jynaru] I suppose we're going to kill time until it's time to meet with Malena * Shakel is nodding at and counting guards [GoldenH] so where are you? I'm confused as to where everyone is. * Maris is at the site of the murder [Vanal] in the room w/ the body [Shakel] same here [Tabius] [reading a history of the city in his own quarters] [Cicada] [Is in the room with the body] * Tala going to talk to Malena =] [GoldenH] okay the room with the body shall hereby be called the [Quarters] [GoldenH] Tabius is just [Tabius] * Tabius casts ISoB for the day and goes back to reading. * Jynaru is in the room with the body. [GoldenH] Tala, okay * Tei_P is in the quarters and is thinking 2 hours is a good chunk of time for an MA lesson for cicada [Maris] [Quarters] "And why are you both looking into this?" [GoldenH] [Tower] for those trying to talk to the lady Malena * Shakel is thinking you only need one Captain to investigate the murder of someone who's better off dead anyway, and the other Captain could probably use a drink [GoldenH] [Tei] for you, Tei, although you may try to get Cicada to come with you when you leave, she can just say she went with you. [GoldenH] so is anybody else going to talk to Malena? [GoldenH] I guess not [Tei_P] [quarters] "I don't think I'll be much help here." to Cicada "Perhaps we could discuss your training further?"] * Jynaru is going to spend an hour looking for people who've seen the spirits. [GoldenH] [Tower] As you walk up to the towers, the guards open the doors for you as you near. * Cicada first runs to her lord's quarters to report what happened in the room. Then she tries to excuse herself and go to the lesson. [Jynaru] "I'm going to check the surrounding area. Maybe someone saw something." [Tei_P] [tei] will be in one of the lesser used courtyards waiting. [Vanal] [Quarters] "Anyways, right now, the major concern is finding the spirit, and pumping him for info." * Tabius reads the book looking for anything that might explain the events or happenings of the current situations going on in the region. * Tabius looks up at Sables hurried report and excuses her to pursue matters at her own discretion. * Shakel attempts to make small talk with Captain Heral, who really doesn't need to be dealing with all this . . . [GoldenH] [Tower] You easily gain entrance with Lady Malena, in a room in the tower filled with men. Some armed, some not. Tammanah seems impatient, not like yesterday. * Jynaru nods to Vanal, and heads out the door [Cicada] [Tabius] My lord, is my presence needed for my lord's research? [GoldenH] [Tower] Malena nods to you from behind you, sitting in a chair out of view of the door. * Maris waits for an answer from teh two captains. * Tabius looks up at Cicada again, "Not at this time dear Sable, do as you think best until its time to meet her again at noon or so." [GoldenH] [Quarters] The captains shake their heads. "We have seen no spirits within these walls." [Tala] [Tower] Tala nods in greeting. "Lord, Lady. I am sorry for interrupting you however I bring grave news." [Vanal] [Gyah...everytime I see the word 'Sable'...I think of the WWF chick] [Maris] [Quarters] "And why are you both looking into this?" * Maris asks again getting impatient. [Cicada] [Tabius] Yes, my lord, I understand. [runs off to the courtyard where Tei is waiting] [Tala] "The body of an anathema has been discovered in the quarters of the Guard Captain's student." [GoldenH] [Quarters] "The two missing are the Captain of the Prefect's Guard's prodigy, and a servant of my lady Malena. As you can tell, both of us have responsibilities to these people." [Maris] "A servant of Lady Malena's is missing as well?" [GoldenH] [Tower] There is a lot of muttering to this statement. Tammanah opens his eyes wide, then returns to normal. [GoldenH] [Quarters] "Indeed" says Illanador [Maris] [Quarters] [Maris] [Quarters] "And why do you think it has anything to do with Bentharr?' [Maris] [Quarters] "Or this incident." [GoldenH] [Tower] "I still must leave. I have no time to deal with this; Lady Malena will speak of it with you in an hour." [GoldenH] Lady Malena rises. * Cicada arrives in the courtyard a little shortwinded. "Please forgive me for keeping you waiting, sir Tei" [GoldenH] "I spoke to Cynis Maris earlier, he and the others my husband spoke with are all invited to speak of it further then." [Tei_P] [tei] "No apologies necessary, WE all have our duties." [GoldenH] [Tower] "for now, I must deal with another problem." [Tala] [Tower] "Yes. And both the captain's student, and Lady Malena's servant Talli are missing." [GoldenH] [Quarters] These are Bentharr's quarters, M'lord. [GoldenH] [Tower] Malena nods. "This we have been told." [Maris] [quarters] "Of course they are. Why doe Lady Malena's missing servant have to do with them though?" [GoldenH] [Quarters] The captains look at each other. "M'lord, if a lady wishes to spend time with a man.. we do not question it." * Tei_P has removed his armor, bracer and collar. and laid his shortsword over to the side in the same pile [Cicada] [looks away from Tei, smiling] Yes, we have...... Should we start with some basic exercises, to warm up and learn each others style and level? [Tala] [Tower] "The guards said that you had not been informed." [Maris] [Quarters] "So she was sleeping with Bentharr then?" * Shakel laughs girlishly . . . [Shakel] "oh that's just too wonderful!" [Vanal] [Quarters] "What's so amusing ?" [Maris] [Quarters] "Why the hell didn't you say so in the first place? Anyways what are you doing here. Shouldn't you be out searching for the two of them?" [Shakel] "Honestly, if you two had simply said that to begin with ... still, I don't see why this needs to occupy BOTH of you." * Tabius has finally gotten through most of the boring stuff in what seems part of the first age. The reading should get interesting now. [Tei_P] "I already warmed up before the sun rose this morning , but I would like to see you perform so.." Tei strikes the fire dragon pose and moves forward slowly [Tala] [Tower] "I felt it important that you know about the anathema." * Tala nods again the Prefect and Malena, then exits the room. * Cicada smiles once to Tei. Then, without assuming any stance, launch a quick series of punches towards his face, eager to show him how much she has learned. [GoldenH] [Tower] "We know that much at least." [GoldenH] [Quarters] "We are investigating here, while our men comb the streets of the city. [Tei_P] [Cicada what’s your current ma rating] [GoldenH] [tower] you quickly make your way to wherever you are going [Vanal] [...combing the city ?...we ain't found SHIT !] [GoldenH] [not you. And time passes. It takes time to comb the city.] [Vanal] [nononono, spaceballs joke] [GoldenH] [heh] [Cicada] [only 3, not much I know. Not much of a match for my Exalted lords, but she is still proud of it.] * Maris moves to the window and looks out it to get a view of the area from here. * Shakel crosses her arms and sizes up her pair of Captains * Tei_P [tei] has little trouble blocking the punches but is surprised it took as much effort as it did * Tabius is moved to tears at the heroic defense of the city against wild boars soon after its foundation. [GoldenH] Maris: You look out the window and see a large number green of grass and various flowerbeds and gardens until the nearest ring of buildings is far away. It is at least a three story drop from here. [Vanal] [Actually, it's a trio...Vanal is a Talon commander 8g*] [Shakel] "Now, which of you is going to join me for a drink before this meeting with the Lady Malena?" * Maris smiles at Shakel, "Well I suppose that wouldn't be amiss. And I wouldn't want to obstruct the Captain's anymore." [GoldenH] The captains nod graciously and allow you to exit [GoldenH] you've all got half an hour left * Maris nods to the captains and heads out to go get a drink [Shakel] [[surely the Realm has something resembling Absinthe]] [GoldenH] [Absinthe?] * Cicada [Tei] gets a little too carried away, and leaves a few openings too many in her defense. [Ledaal_Jynaru] [Argh! There's nobody to talk to in the streets! Just guards who say "I know nothink."] * Vanal follows Maris [Vanal] "Maris, my friend...I'm going to need a LOT of wine." * Maris takes them back to his room and pours them all drinks [Maris] "Understandably so Vanal." * Tei_P [tei] works her defenses out wide and then connects with several kicks to the side and chest [Shakel] [[Absinthe - a pale green liqueur flavored with wormwood and having an obscenely high alcohol content]] * Vanal [Maris' pad] tosses the drink straight back [GoldenH] [ahhh] * Maris will have something to that accord in his medicine cabinet [GoldenH] [Allright i'll give you five minutes, then you'll need to show up for lady malena's meeting.] * Shakel tosses 'em back like it's going out of style * Tala goes to her quarters, spending the hour training. [Cicada] [Tei] Urgh.... Forgive me sir Tei. I got carried away. And please be careful, I am not as sturdy as my Exalted lords. [GoldenH] [Oh, and somebody make a PER + Obviousness check, who was in the room] [Vanal] [MP] "Life hates me. I come down here to run a few patrols, attend a wedding, socialize with some dynasts...maybe find a lover, but noo, now we've got monks dying, people taking pot-shots at prefects, and anathema bodies lying in manors." [Vanal] [Huh ?!] [GoldenH] [What I mean, is, the anathema was obviously female] [Vanal] [Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh] [GoldenH] I said it, but I’m not sure if you saw me say it [Maris] [[you mentioned it]] [GoldenH] yea [GoldenH] okay back to your chatting * Tabius almost gets a paper cut, but his cold like metal skin of bronze protects him from such things. * Vanal tosses back another drink * Cicada gets up again and makes ready one more time. It is however clear that there is something she feels a little bad about not saying. [Shakel] "Aside from the rather stone-faced help, I must say I love it here." [Tabius] [[Hello Who?]] [Vanal] "Oh, once you get past the rampaging anathema, would-be assassins, and butcherers of Immaculates, it's a nice place." * Vanal scowls * Vanal studies his drink closely [Maris] "Should have gone to Pangu. [Tei_P] [tei] You're much better than I had expected, it will be a pleasure to train you." Tei is obviously enjoying himself for about the first time since this whole fiasco began [Maris] "We know how to let a person dive into debauchery." * Vanal shakes his head * Shakel works on keeping WELL ahead of the guys in terms of consumption [Vanal] "Maris, you know me. I'm not one for wanton debauchery." [Shakel] "I respect the Immacualtes, really. but they're not so tough." * Vanal tosses back a third drink * Maris has been going fairly slowly [Shakel] "I'm sure butchering one isn't as difficult as they'd have you believe." [Vanal] [the amount of drinks prior to being drunk is resistance+stmaina, right ?] * Tei_P [Tei] moves in again slowly this time and begins to truly test her defenses [Maris] "Vanal's seen one apparently and thinks they are." [Vanal] "Anathema ?" [Vanal] "Fuck yes. " [Vanal] "Most bloody terrifying thing I've ever seen in my life, thank GOD they took it down before it hit my line." * Cicada [Tei] moves more carefully, trying to read Tei's form and exploit weaknesses. [Shakel] "oh, well, the Anathema, of course . . . how many of THEM can there be floating about, though?" [Vanal] "Well, at least one around here." [Vanal] "Who could tear through the lot of us like a scythe through chaff." [Shakel] "The dead one, you mean . . ." * Vanal scowls [Tei_P] [Tei] "You know this is the first time I've fought anything without the intention of killing it since I joined the order [Vanal] "I doubt it. Something just...didn't feel right there." [Shakel] "Oh" . . . finishes her drink * Vanal tosses back a fourth * Vanal is rather tipsy now * Tei_P [Tei] is quite impressed by her skills [Cicada] [Tei] "Your servant is most pleased to know that you are not trying to kill her. She had her doubts for a second back there. [smiles] * Shakel is sure to take notice of that . . . it all falls into place [Vanal] "You know, all I wanted from life was a nice wife, an attractive lover...and a successful career. NO ONE MENTIONED ANYTHING ABOUT DAMNED ANATHEMA!" * Vanal throws the glass over his shoulder * Maris chuckles, "Well no one mentioned them to me either.' [Tei_P] [Tei] "have you seen much combat?" [GoldenH] it's time * Vanal stumbles to his feet [Maris] "And I thought they were a crock tell tomorrow. But we got to get to Lady Malena. Try to keep calm when we talk to her.' * Maris heads out to get Tabius and then goes to talk to Malena [Shakel] "Already? How the time flies." * Shakel crooks her arm in Vanal's * Vanal straightens his tunic, adjusts his sleeve, take some last drink, and tries to present a mildly dignified manner [Cicada] [Tei] "Mostly light combat at the rear areas of legion operations. And my role has only been to shield my lord a few seconds before other troops arrived." * Vanal accepts the help [Cicada] [Tei] "So I worry that my meager skills are insufficient for the troubles now facing my lord..." * Shakel smiles at having someone to tote around . . . finally [Tei_P] [Tei] "I see, well we must be at that meeting soon. I would much like to continue this when we have more time [Vanal] [Yeah, he only hadta get drunk] [Shakel] [everyone's so serious around here . . . a few people die and go missing and suddenly no one's any fun anymore] * Cicada [Tei] looks a little disappointed, but quickly clears away that expression. "Yes, we should go immediately." [Vanal] [Hey, Van's a soldier, not a cop...plus, anathema spook him] [Vanal] [He's also slightly bipolar *g*] [Tala] [i had to get up at 6:30 am this morning, It's getting pretty late now] * Maris makes it to the appointment with Vanal and Shakel slightly behind him * GoldenH actually woke up earlier than that, so bear with me? [GoldenH] okay * Cicada runs back to Tabius quarters and freshen herself up and make ready to escort her lord. [GoldenH] shall we go ]]]]]] to the meeting? * Maris is there * Vanal takes deep breaths, and tries to keep himself form teetering [Tala] [If I have time to train after the meeting I will, please let me know how much time I get to spend so I can update my tally] [Storyteller] allrighty [Tabius] then [Tala] [good night] * Maris is not obviously drunk [Storyteller] you going to sleep? [Tala] [i had to get up at 6:30 am this morning, It's getting pretty late now] [Storyteller] allright [Storyteller] have a nice sleep then [Tala] [as in I have been up since 6:30am Saturday [Storyteller] does anybody else want to hold off on this? * Jynaru isn't even a little drunk. [Storyteller] wait it's not Saturday? [Tala] [yesterday was] [Vanal] it's Sunday, now [Storyteller] oh that's right * Maris is fine. but he can wait if others want to [Vanal] ...I might be going to bed soon, anyways [Tabius] [is fine, but agrees with Maris] [Storyteller] Well I can keep going, but I won't if you all don't want to [Storyteller] well at least most of you [Storyteller] a log should suffice for this [Cicada] [[back]] [Tei_P] I have no where to go but I can wait if everyone else wants too [Storyteller] wb [Jynaru] Same here. Getting it done might be good, as we're not going into combat or anything... I hope. [Maris] [[well if a log should suffice let's just keep going then]] [Shakel] yeah uh, i joined in because my schedule changed so dramatically . . . I got all the time in the world * Cicada jumps Malena and kills her. [Tabius] [yes lets..... would be good to get to some action sooner or later and this will quicken that] [Cicada] [just joking of course] [Storyteller] lol [Storyteller] don't kill the prefect's wife. * Vanal spontaneously master drunken fist kung-fu and kicks the anathema's ass single-handedly [Tabius] [cheers for Cicada ] [Vanal] you GO, girl ! [Storyteller] of course you could probably kill everyone here [Storyteller] but I’d change your alignments to chaotic evil [Vanal] there ARE no alignments [Jynaru] No, not that! [Vanal] there's not even humanity ! [Vanal] ... [Vanal] wait...there's no humanity ! [Jynaru] Anything but that!!! [Shakel] what about our Paladin, though?! [Tabius] [Bangs head against wall] [Cicada] Now, do we play on? I don't feel too well. But I can go on with no problem. [Vanal] it's the Path of What I Was Going To Do Anyways ! * Tabius KNOCKS on the Ladies Door! * Maris sits in a Chair and lets Malena start the meeting [Storyteller] You are let into the room, Malena is not there yet [Storyteller] You can look outside and see some kind of war party leaving the city for the east * Tabius waits very patiently. [Storyteller] maybe... oh... a couple talons [Storyteller] anyhow * Shakel gets all cozy with Vanal . . . don't worry, it's just until she finds someone more entertaining * Tei_P will stand in the back and listen per usual, [though he may be a little closer to cicada than he normally stands] * Cicada tries, fairly unsuccessfully, to hide her blush. [Storyteller] a few minutes after the party has left your line of sight, Malena comes in. She is visibly suppressing her anger. * Cicada drops down on one knee in respect. * Vanal blinks slightly blearily [Storyteller] She looks at you all, nods, and, her mouth tightens a bit. * Maris stands and bows at her entrance, "Good Day Lady." [Storyteller] "Stand, girl, I am only by right a servant myself * Vanal gives a nod "Good day, m'lady." [Storyteller] She walks by, nodding to Maris, and takes a seat behind a table you are setting at * Tei_P is under no obligation to show obeisance and so does not [Storyteller] and to Vanal * Shakel is not impressed * Maris then sits [Storyteller] did I mention she has a broadsword strapped to her back? [Vanal] ... * Cicada looks like she is going to object, then stands up, not looking comfortable at all. [Maris] [[nope]] * Tabius continues in his normal semi blank expression waiting and watching as patient as ever. * Shakel is only slightly less unimpressed [Jynaru] [No. That's rather important. [Maris] "You feel it necessary to go armed lady?" [Storyteller] well she is wearing a dress besides that. The Broadsword looks well made. [Storyteller] She nods * Vanal seats himself...carefully * Shakel might be impressed if it's a particularly nice dress [Storyteller] "I will not be so foolish again." * Tabius thinks that Shakel would only be impressed if she marched into the room in a Noble warstrider. [Vanal] "B-beg pardon, m'lady ?" [Storyteller] it is a pretty nice dress. It looks like it's been worn for a while, as she hasn't had a chance to change since the assassination.. though she had a chance to freshen up [Storyteller] she glowers [Vanal] [Naw Tab...nothing short of Eva unit 01] [Storyteller] And of course, the assassination was at her wedding [Storyteller] "I left my home so I could protect my people. I gave it up for a man - and now this." [Storyteller] she glowers deeper. [Tabius] [[Bah, give me the SDF-3]] [Vanal] [[...actually, no...Mr.T's van] [Storyteller] she sighs [Maris] "Well I have to say that this isn't typical of most Realm Weddings." * Tabius looks at the lady, understanding that patience is a veil often pierced. * Vanal glares at Maris [Maris] "But it will be dealt with." [Storyteller] "I'm sure it wasn't." sigh "Well, he was a good man, and he seemed to trust you." she gives you all a cool, and you suspect reasonably competent assessment. "I suppose I'll believe him." [Storyteller] she nods [Maris] "Was milady?" [Cicada] [[Is the prefect dead?!]] [Storyteller] she blinks, and shakes her head. [Vanal] "He's dead." [Storyteller] "No, he will be fine, if he is ever the same." she grimaces and looks up. "No. But it was a close call, and I won't allow it to happen gain." [Vanal] "Isn't he " [Vanal] "Oh. I see." [Shakel] "Well that's . . . something." [Vanal] "do you have any leads ?" [Tei_P] "the same. He has changed" [Tabius] "I believe that I do. * Maris sits and watches the Lady [Vanal] [Guys, I'm beat...and Vanal's kinda drunk, so it's best if he shut his yap....I'm gonna hit the sack] [Maris] [[night]] [Storyteller] "Now tell me, lords of the earth" she puts no life into it. "What would you suggest I do that I have not already done? I am combing the city with my men. I find an anathema in one of my lords most trusted men's bed. And our oaths failed and our city soon to be crushed like so many pebbles" [Vanal] [['night]] [Storyteller] [l8r [Cicada] [[good night]] * Jynaru turns to Tabius with a thoughtful expression [Jynaru] [Night] [Cicada] [So the Anathema in the room WAS the maidservant?] [Maris] "It's Princes actually. Not that I care much. And your doing all you can obviously." [Storyteller] [so it seems] * Tei_P masters the urge to give the downtrodden woman a big hug [Storyteller] she nods, slowly [Tabius] "After reading this cities history I believe I know what is causing all of the problems. [Maris] "You do Tabius?" [Storyteller] She looks at you. "Ah?" * Maris sits and waits for the answer * Jynaru drums his fingers on the chair arm as he waits [Tabius] "In the first age, when the Anathema held sway this structure was once one of the most powerful structures on the blessed isle and in all of creation. It was wrought by the Anathema that was buried at the old Temple, himself. "When the Divine Hierarchy could brook no further affront the Lords of the Earth took their rightful place disposing the evil Anathema. Unfortunately, the side effect of removing this Anathema was the destruction of the original structure, of which this is but a small base. [Storyteller] she nods, having been told this already. "go on." * Shakel starts looking about for signs of the place's immense cosmic power [Storyteller] [really I’ve got no idea where you're going with this] [Storyteller] [so surprise me[ [Tabius] Through some means yet unknown to me, the Anathema instead of being destroyed was made captive through mighty magics, along with his wife, buried under the temple. For some reason it seems that the local spirits of this area were bound to a task that if the Anathema should ever escape they would bring about misery and hardship to any in this area for letting the Anathema go. This town is referred to as some kind of guard for that Temple that was broken into and pillaged. It is failed in its duty by the Anathema having escaped. The spirits of this entire region are now allied against all those in this city. The first blood to be spilled was that of the head of the guard, the Prefect. When the office of the Prefect changed mid-flight of the arrow it changed course from your father in law to your husband. [Tabius] Until which time as the Anathema is one again imprisoned, destroyed, or the spirits somehow appeased this city and its occupants will deal with more of this kind of mysterious mischief. [Storyteller] she nods [Maris] "What about the anathema in Bentharr's room?" [Shakel] "That's-, That's uh-, This is no good at all. So there's an Anathema on the loose?" [Storyteller] "As I have suspected" [Storyteller] [yaaay, somebody figured it out[] [Storyteller] [please, continue][ [Tabius] "I have not seen this body, but it seemed that the bodies of the two awakened Anathema were also found at the Temple. I think that they have some mystical means of changing the dead or creating a facsimile of themselves. "If in fact the Anathema are still alive. They may be dead and this is all the work of the local spirits as punishment. [Maris] "We should talk to the spirits then." [Shakel] "You think they'll help us find it and get rid of it? It being the cause of all this anyway." [Tabius] "You have studied over my shoulder I see Cicada, there are spells thus. [Cicada] My lord...? [Jynaru] [ummmm....wha?] * Cicada 's face reddens. [Tabius] "To take control of another person, there are spells that can do this. [Storyteller] Malena looks up. "You know these spells?" [Tabius] "I know of these spells, as does any sorcerer and many Lords of the Earth, we must constantly be on guard for them. [Storyteller] Malena blinks [Storyteller] "So you cannot use this magic?" [Tabius] "I could learn such given enough time, but have not chosen to due to their nature. * Cicada was whispering something to Tabius before. [private chat] [Storyteller] She looks at you intently. [Storyteller] "Do you know someone who does? [Tabius] "Possibly." [Shakel] "Would knowing the spells allow us to counter them? Is that it?" [Storyteller] she speaks slowly. "You trained you entire life in magic, and you do not even know - if your theory about the anathema are correct - if they can be stopped?" [Tabius] "Anything can be stopped Lady, even the Fae. Its a question how, when, and where, not if. * Maris sits deep in thought Storyteller, 4, 3, 5, 8, 3, 6, Successes : 1 [Storyteller] !ex 6 [Tei_P] "there is another possibility. These anathema may have died in the temple, and they're souls went out to possess some poor soul as is their way. Though it doesn't usually happen so fast [Tei_P] "If this is the case they may be anywhere." [Storyteller] Malena stares. [Storyteller] "The dragons would allow an innocent soul to be possessed so?!" [Shakel] "Would the spirits still be 'punishing' us if that were the case?" [Tei_P] "it's possible, if these souls reincarnated very quickly it would be as if they never died" [Tabius] "More than likely Shakel. They will finish their task regardless of what happens, unless there were conditions set upon their initial binding. I have found none such in the history book so far. [Storyteller] "So even if we killed them, that would not be it." [Tei_P] "not even the dragons can be everywhere madam." [Storyteller] she nods sadly [Tei_P] "we must imprison them back in their tomb perhaps." [Maris] "We'll have to appease the spirits and try to get their help in rebinding the anathema." [Storyteller] "You explored the temple... do you think there is anything left there to imprison them?" [Storyteller] She looks at Maris. "I can take no part in that." [Jynaru] "Wait. Earlier you said that spirits when summoned could only be bound to a year and a day. Why are these spirits still enforcing this bond?" [Tabius] "If they are elementals only for a month. However, that is the limit by which we know. [Tabius] "As we are all aware, the limits of the first age were not the same. [Maris] "I think they made a deal with the Immaculates." [Tabius] "The defenses of the realm are a good example of this. [Maris] "Far as I know a deal is different then sorcery." [Shakel] "Maybe they work willingly. We could talk them out of it." [Tabius] "If so Shakel, then we should be about it." * Jynaru nods. [Maris] "That's want I think. Our best bet is to find that Feather fellow. I think he'll be our best help." [Tei_P] "If they are bound so tightly as to still be enforcing the pledge, then I doubt talking will do much good." [Maris] "Then we'll have to stop them then. Can't have spirits going rogue in the Realm." [Shakel] "I've heard that before . . . people respond to me" [Storyteller] Malena looks at Tei "Do you have records of the agreements with these spirits?" [Shakel] "Spirits . . .may as well" * Jynaru looks at Shakel. [Tei_P] "Not I my lady but some of my superiors may." * Jynaru chuckles [Storyteller] She looks up, strain being relieved from her face. [Storyteller] "Can you send for them?" [Storyteller] maybe hope? [Tei_P] "I could request the knowledge but there is no telling how long the request could take." [Storyteller] She nods, sadly [Tei_P] "I will try though." [Storyteller] she nods. "Thank you." * Tei_P is wondering just how he will do so [Maris] "Anyone else have anything else to discuss?" [Tabius] "On another matter, which may or may not be related. The Wing that left here going east, I would like to enquire as to its purpose. [Storyteller] She nods. * Maris looks to Tabius and then looks to Malena. [Storyteller] "It does not leave this room?" [Tabius] "understood. * Shakel fails to conceal a cheshire grin [Storyteller] she looks around the table [Maris] "Tammanah's visiting the mine's right?" [Storyteller] she nods [Storyteller] "He told you then?" * Jynaru nods * Maris nods [Maris] "He mentioned it last night." [Storyteller] she laughs. "And just like them not to tell me so. I should have guessed there was a reason he was willing to speak with you." [Storyteller] "Very well. This does not leave the room.": [Maris] "I thought I mentioned it to you after I met with him Tabius." [Tei_P] "you did, I was there." [Storyteller] [shit i don't remember :O] [Tabius] "Yes, but it was not clear that he needed 250 men to escort him and I was under the impression he expected us to accompany him. * Maris nods and looks to Malena for explanation as to that. [Storyteller] [no you didn't tell Malena [Maris] [[I meant Tabius]] [Storyteller] [okay] [Maris] [[I know i didn't tell Malena]] [Storyteller] *[right]* [Storyteller] "Well I may as well tell the rest of you then." [Tabius] [[I knew from before when we talked to the young Prefect that there was an orichalcum vein found. I specifically asked if it wasn't just high grade gold.] [Storyteller] "In the mountains are old granite mines, where nothing but rock has been found since the mining started. A few weeks ago, a vein of orichulum was found." she wonders at how many of you already knew this, but continues. [Tabius] [[orichalcum is the only material out of the 5 that has to be smelted and mystically worked into its metallic form. The others are found at specific times or places [such as meteor sites]] [Storyteller] "It could be that bandits knew of this. How valuable could Orichulum be to the right buyer? And why is it that this was fated to occur at the same time Malkor was freed?" [Storyteller] she shakes her head. [Storyteller] "It must not fall into the wrong hands." [Maris] "The Prophecy." [Storyteller] she nods [Maris] "I am sure the last part of it won't come to pass though." [Storyteller] [can you tell it for everyone who heard [Storyteller] she laughs. "And just like them not to tell me so. I should have guessed there was a reason he was willing to speak with you." [Storyteller] [Storyteller] "Very well. This does not leave the room.": [Storyteller] [Maris] "I thought I mentioned it to you after I met with him Tabius." [Storyteller] [Tei_P] "you did, I was there." [Storyteller] sorry [Storyteller] [do y'all wanna hear the prophecy?" [Maris] [[ah I don't have the email up]] [Maris] [[give me a second]] [Storyteller] [i can find it] [Storyteller] [i think] [Jynaru] [yeah. It'd save me the trouble and possible disc from opening a new window.] [Maris] [[I know where it is. just need a second to open hotmail]] [Storyteller] [thanks] The ProphecyA long time ago, before the great contagion, when the Anathema still ruled creation, the essence flows around the world were far stronger. Despite their cruelty the people flourished, and the drama of their lives moved huge quantities of essence, as even in their unExalted state the mortals were powerful and used a great deal of magic, and truly powerful emotions were let loose when they were twisted by their Solar masters every day of their lives. Once, in that time, this building was the base of a great manse, under the thrall of two anathema. One, a solar called Master of the Rosen Blades. The other was his mate, a Lunar, Princess of the Midnight Flume. The city, called Pasiap's Talon at the time, had been a towering mountain of living bone before Malkor, the solar's True Name, came here and with nothing but his sword, desecrated the beautiful natural structure, carving it to his own whims, down to it's very roots. At the center he left a thin tower, and around this tower was a spiraled platform upon which he - over the millennia of his rule - would bring countless examples of life from distant lands. The magic of the living bone let the things live in this climate, even if it would have been impossible normally, and it was a marvel of it's time. But despite this great work, Malkor was an evil, haunted man, cursed by the Sun, and he was given to great rages and massacres. At one time a full quarter of the city's inhabitants died in one of his fits. That would be three times the population of this city on this very day, such was the splendor of the first age. But when the Elemental Dragons reached Ultimate Exaltation, and took mortal form, they traveled across the Blessed Isle, liberating the people from the Solar Deliberative’s harsh rule. When they came here, and captured the Solar and his bride, dragging him to meet his fate, he screamed. That scream shook the very foundation of the Blessed Isle, and many lesser buildings shattered in the aftershocks that followed. But with that scream the Talon snapped, and fell into The Dragon's Channel. And with that snap, the living bone became living no more, but mere granite. The solar and his bride were imprisoned as they had to be, their souls and bodies forever entrapped within a prison of jade, and buried under a hill north of here. A shrine was erected, and in time, the Immaculate Order came, and bargained with the spirits in order to ensure that their prisons would not be disturbed, because in the stars that night a horrifying prophecy was written. 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. [Storyteller] it was mostly correct. |