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(06:06:49 PM) NewsMuffin: Link to OOC?
(06:07:02 PM) GlyphGryph: #DarkTidesOOC
(06:07:09 PM) NewsMuffin: Thanks.
(06:07:34 PM) GlyphGryph: Everybody, please give me a summary of what your character was doing at the end of last session
(06:07:52 PM) Darvi: Lying in bed
(06:07:58 PM) NewsMuffin is now known as Neris
(06:07:59 PM) scriver: I don't remember how it ended
(06:08:03 PM) scriver: I crashed
(06:08:20 PM) scriver is now known as Boggotaruach
(06:08:26 PM) GlyphGryph: I believe you were involved in a party at the barracks
(06:08:40 PM) Boggotaruach: Yes, I think we were heading there
(06:08:49 PM) Boggotaruach: did we find the giant?
(06:08:59 PM) Darvi: Nay
(06:09:03 PM) Neris: I was getting ready to head off to a pub to hang with those soldier guys.
(06:09:45 PM) Boggotaruach: Then I guess we party in the barracks anyways?
(06:09:52 PM) Boggotaruach: With the Hero-Ale?
(06:10:18 PM) GlyphGryph: Yep, you have a party with your fellow soldiers
(06:10:50 PM) Boggotaruach: And I put the point in problem-solving
(06:10:55 PM) Boggotaruach: I need that practicality!
(06:12:16 PM) GlyphGryph: Okay, who wants to go first?
(06:13:01 PM) Boggotaruach: I could?
(06:13:09 PM) GlyphGryph: Sure
(06:13:14 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll a notice roll
(06:13:23 PM) Strife [
d04f0f92@NewNet-C23BABFC.mibbit.com] entered the room.
(06:13:29 PM) Neris: Wait... if the soldiers are going to a pub, and the barracks... wha?
(06:13:38 PM) Boggotaruach: 1d6+2 notice
(06:13:39 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Boggotaruach, notice: 6 [1d6=4]
(06:13:54 PM) Boggotaruach: Der Strificador!
(06:14:40 PM) Darvi: Hey Matt
(06:14:57 PM) GlyphGryph: You've noticed the targets of your party are not actually here at the barracks! But some of the soldiers were whispering something earlier before slipping out, something about Darien
(06:15:52 PM) Boggotaruach: ((I did not notice that the cat-man had dissapeared?
))
(06:16:28 PM) GlyphGryph: (( Cat-man?))
(06:16:43 PM) Strife is now known as Ebru
(06:16:46 PM) ***Boggotaruach makes small talk with the other guards of the barracks, asking them if they have heard where Darien might be.
(06:16:57 PM) Boggotaruach: Yes, Kitteh-boy.
(06:17:10 PM) Boggotaruach: ((Also of the guard))
(06:17:24 PM) Boggotaruach: ((he who joined late))
(06:18:17 PM) GlyphGryph: None of the guards have any idea where Darian could be. In fact, none of his friends are even here. Still, they are quite happy to be celebrating his return with some free booze1
(06:18:20 PM) GlyphGryph: !
(06:22:00 PM) GlyphGryph: Okay, I just realized there's not much more to do with you after that
(06:22:07 PM) GlyphGryph: So on to Neris (while I work with Ebru)
(06:22:15 PM) Neris: Ok!
(06:22:25 PM) GlyphGryph: Neris, it is time to head to the bar
(06:22:30 PM) GlyphGryph: Which bar are you heading to?
(06:22:37 PM) Neris: Don't worry, I'm already drunk.
(06:22:45 PM) Neris: Not really, but you get the picture.
(06:23:34 PM) GlyphGryph: Just wandering the streets then?
(06:23:34 PM) ***Boggotaruach gives up, ale is made for drinking, and if the damn giant doesn't want his free grain-water then damn if he'll waste more time trying to find that ungrateful bastard. Barrel is opened, drinking commence!
(06:23:52 PM) Neris: Yeah, pretty much.
(06:24:00 PM) Neris: Looking for that bar.
(06:24:12 PM) GlyphGryph: You eventually find your way to the Troll's Tooth Tavern
(06:25:16 PM) Neris: Ok.
(06:25:27 PM) GlyphGryph: It actually looks like the bar is closed off, and they're not letting most people in
(06:25:55 PM) Neris: How are the guards reacting to people who want in?
(06:26:48 PM) GlyphGryph: The Bouncers, a large Hruntar and a rather aggressive looking Tybral, are stopping anyone who tries to come in, asking why they are there.
(06:27:08 PM) GlyphGryph: You observe for a moment, find most people are just turned away, a few others are checked against a list, and for a smaller number
(06:27:25 PM) GlyphGryph: One of the bouncers pops inside, then returns a bit later - usually to wave them away, but sometimes to let them inside
(06:27:26 PM) Neris: Hmm.
(06:27:53 PM) Neris: I approach the guards, and tell them my name, and that I'm from a major noble house in the city.
(06:29:28 PM) GlyphGryph: The tybral turns his head. "That's nice, dasa, but why are you here?"
(06:29:37 PM) GlyphGryph: "The tavern's been rented out tonight."
(06:30:07 PM) GlyphGryph: The Hruntar interjects "I'm afraid we aren't open to the public, so you'll have to head somewhere else"
(06:30:39 PM) Neris: "I know some of the guys in there. One of the soldiers brother was killed in the fighting and I would like to pay my respects to him." Said with a wink.
(06:31:56 PM) GlyphGryph: What skill would you like to roll?
(06:32:09 PM) Neris: Hmm.
(06:32:28 PM) Neris: Seduction.
(06:32:39 PM) Neris: Because it's my highest relavent one.
(06:32:55 PM) Darvi: It's your only relevant one
(06:32:55 PM) Neris: That's not how relevant is spelled.
(06:33:27 PM) Boggotaruach: that's not really relevant guis
(06:33:38 PM) Ebru: Revanent?
(06:33:42 PM) ***Ebru grabs his rifle.
(06:33:45 PM) Neris: Reverend.
(06:34:25 PM) GlyphGryph: Unfortunately, seduction isn't very relevant at all
(06:34:29 PM) GlyphGryph: It will give you a +1 bonus only
(06:34:38 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll - beat a 4 to have them believe you
(06:34:39 PM) Neris: Ok.
(06:34:48 PM) Neris: 1d6+1
(06:34:48 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6+1: 7 [1d6=6]
(06:34:52 PM) Neris:
(06:35:56 PM) GlyphGryph: And actually, you get +1 for being adorable too!
(06:36:02 PM) GlyphGryph: So 8
(06:36:34 PM) Neris: C:
(06:36:38 PM) Neris: \
(06:36:48 PM) Neris: Program Files (x86)
(06:36:59 PM) GlyphGryph: o_O
(06:37:01 PM) GlyphGryph: Anyways
(06:37:06 PM) Neris: Sorry.
(06:38:56 PM) GlyphGryph: The Hruntar says "I don't buy it, Jack, lookit her, does she seem like the type to mingle with soldiers? She's just some noble trying to get in with the big hero." "Ah, dun worry about Bucconigitech, she looks harmless enough, and she does seem like she knows them. Go on in, dasa."
(06:39:10 PM) GlyphGryph: The Tybral opens the door for you and waves you in.
(06:39:22 PM) Neris: Smile, and thank them, then head inside.
(06:43:39 PM) GlyphGryph: The atmosphere inside is fairly subdued - Darian sits at the head of one of the tables, and his laugh deep laugh occasionally sweeps the room. The soldier you spoke to earlier, the one who invited you here, sits in front of the fireplace and has the rapt attention of several people you've never seen. The Glum soldier is sitting in a corner booth - there is a woman by his side, occassionally stroking his hear, speaking to him.
(06:44:50 PM) Neris: I go over and see the guy who invited me.
(06:44:58 PM) GlyphGryph: There's free beer and spirits available at the bar, it seems, since no one is paying for their orders, and there's a card game involving some of the soldiers at one of the tables as well.
(06:45:52 PM) Neris: First I grab some ale fit for the lady that I am, then I go and see the guy who invited me.
(06:47:07 PM) Neris: Be right back.
(06:47:08 PM) GlyphGryph: You grab some wine, and then head over to the fireplace - the soldier is telling a story about one of the nights out in the field, and you get there just in time to hear the end of what must have been a funny bit, since those gathered around chuckle and laugh for a few moments
(06:47:40 PM) GlyphGryph: Do you try to insinuate yourself in with the crowd, or wait for a pause in the story and verbally let him now you've arrived.
(06:47:55 PM) Neris: Back,.
(06:48:17 PM) Neris: I'll fit myself in with the crowd for a bit.
(06:49:29 PM) GlyphGryph: 1d6
(06:49:29 PM) MrSnakeEyes: GlyphGryph, 1d6: 4 [1d6=4]
(06:49:44 PM) GlyphGryph: He notices your arrival, and gives you a small nod, but doesn't interrupt his story beyond that
(06:50:09 PM) Neris: That's fine. I smile back at him, and glance around at the others in the bar.
(06:50:13 PM) GlyphGryph: "But as hilarious as that was, things took a rather more sobering turn a few hours later..."
(06:50:40 PM) GlyphGryph: He goes on to tell of how they came upon a man shivering in the cold, and had wrapped him in a cloak and taken him in
(06:51:54 PM) GlyphGryph: He claimed to have been separated from his family doglike monsters
(06:51:58 PM) GlyphGryph: And he was wounded
(06:52:18 PM) GlyphGryph: We split up - I stayed behind to tend to his injuries...
(06:52:34 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll a notice check for looking around the bar
(06:52:34 PM) Neris: I stare on, captured by his story.
(06:53:06 PM) Neris: 1d6
(06:53:06 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
(06:54:09 PM) GlyphGryph: "But alas, we could not save him. And less than an hour letter, it was us who needed the saving!"
(06:54:42 PM) GlyphGryph: The woman has left the glum soldier, and has moved off to talk with one of the others
(06:55:08 PM) GlyphGryph: Many of the gambling men have quite a pile of coins
(06:55:20 PM) GlyphGryph: Some look to be middle classed tradesman and the like
(06:55:25 PM) GlyphGryph: Others are clearly noble
(06:55:38 PM) GlyphGryph: You recognize among the faces a couple belonging to the bueracracy
(06:55:48 PM) Neris: I'll go over and talk to the glum soldier, while still giving some attention to the story, because it's interesting.
(06:57:24 PM) GlyphGryph: "No sooner had we wrapped the man did he begin to stir again. At the same time, we heard the sounds of growling from the darkness of the night, the fire leaving us blind to what lurked in the shadows..."
(06:58:09 PM) GlyphGryph: "It was just me and Morgan, and we could feel the touch of death on the breeze.. the fire flickered, and the creatures crept forward, slowly, confident."
(06:59:00 PM) GlyphGryph: "Dog like is a way to describe them, perhaps, for they walked on four legs, had a tail and a maw full of teeth, and was about the right size, but nightmarish describes them even better."
(06:59:25 PM) GlyphGryph: "Not furred, but covered in something hard and coiled, something that almost glistened in the firelight."
(07:00:00 PM) GlyphGryph: "They're tail was long, and at its end there was a wicked blade... their mouths had far more teeth than such a creature would need..."
(07:00:12 PM) GlyphGryph: You approach the glum looking soldier
(07:00:19 PM) GlyphGryph: He doesn't take note of your presence
(07:00:30 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll a conversation to try to start talking with him
(07:00:59 PM) Neris: Do I get a bonus if I make the conversation a specific way, like with Dali?
(07:01:25 PM) GlyphGryph: You can try to be specific to earn a circumstance bonus, yes
(07:01:28 PM) GlyphGryph: Up to +3
(07:01:31 PM) Neris: Ok.
(07:01:44 PM) Boggotaruach: ((or you can PUSH the conversation
))
(07:02:06 PM) Neris: Hmm.
(07:03:26 PM) Neris: I'll start with saying that I'm sorry about his loss, and that I know there isn't much can do, but I know a wizard... also I'm PUSHing it.
(07:06:36 PM) GlyphGryph: 1d6+1 Pushing the conversation forward, no circumstance bonus. He's sick of hearing people feeling sorry for him...
(07:06:37 PM) MrSnakeEyes: GlyphGryph, Pushing the conversation forward, no circumstance bonus. He's sick of hearing people feeling sorry for him...: 5 [1d6=4]
(07:07:15 PM) GlyphGryph: "Hmm... a wizard? Why do I care if you know a wizard?"
(07:07:27 PM) GlyphGryph: It's not the best, but at least he's talking to you.
(07:07:46 PM) Neris: That's good.
(07:08:15 PM) Neris: "He may be able to make you feel better. He knows stuff."
(07:08:22 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll
(07:08:27 PM) GlyphGryph: Difficulty 5
(07:08:32 PM) GlyphGryph: Match for success
(07:08:35 PM) GlyphGryph: Beat for a good success
(07:08:39 PM) Neris: no modifiers?
(07:08:43 PM) GlyphGryph: No modifiers
(07:08:48 PM) GlyphGryph: You can push again if you want
(07:08:58 PM) Neris: That's a good idea.
(07:09:08 PM) Neris: 1d6+1
(07:09:09 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6+1: 5 [1d6=4]
(07:09:26 PM) Neris: Be right back.
(07:09:41 PM) GlyphGryph: Barely
(07:15:12 PM) Neris: Back.
(07:16:10 PM) GlyphGryph: He grunts and motions for you to sit down
(07:16:32 PM) GlyphGryph: "Don't see what a wizard could do to help me or why I'd want him too, but go ahead. Tell me."
(07:16:43 PM) GlyphGryph: He motions for the waitress to refill his glass of mead.
(07:16:49 PM) GlyphGryph: She does so and moves on.
(07:18:41 PM) Neris: I sit, and explain to him that the wizard can do some insane things. He could kill in the blink of an eye, and create life from mud and water.
(07:19:00 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll conversation
(07:19:16 PM) Neris: PUSH
(07:19:27 PM) Neris: 1d6+1
(07:19:28 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6+1: 7 [1d6=6]
(07:19:57 PM) Boggotaruach left the room (quit: Quit:
http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client).
(07:20:12 PM) GlyphGryph: Very nice
(07:21:37 PM) Neris: Thank you.
(07:21:46 PM) GlyphGryph: "Fine then, if you think he can help me, let's go see if he can help me. It's not like I'm enjoying this crappy congratulation party anyways."
(07:21:52 PM) GlyphGryph: "Who are you, by the way?"
(07:22:06 PM) GlyphGryph: He drains his glass.
(07:23:01 PM) Neris: My name is Nerislyassa. I'm from one of the major noble houses. (Still haven't figured the house name or remember my last name.)
(07:23:07 PM) Neris: ""
(07:23:12 PM) GlyphGryph: heheh
(07:24:07 PM) Neris: Gellantara, that's what it is.
(07:24:15 PM) GlyphGryph: "Okay, Lyassa, take me to the wizard and let's see what he can do. Maybe we'll get mugged on the way and someone will take a blackjack to my skull. I mean, it's not like things can really get worse.
(07:25:34 PM) GlyphGryph: The man, whose name you still don't know, seems to have every intention of bailing on the celebration with you, right now, in search of some wizard
(07:28:26 PM) Neris: Yeah, sorry had to talk to people.
(07:29:29 PM) Neris: I'll tell him that the wizard is a very prestigious man, and even a person as important as I can't get an impromptu meeting with him, though maybe he and I could go do something a little more fun?
(07:32:17 PM) GlyphGryph: Conversation, roll a 5
(07:32:36 PM) Neris: Push, because 5's are high.
(07:32:42 PM) Neris: 1d6+1
(07:32:43 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6+1: 4 [1d6=3]
(07:32:47 PM) Neris: Damnit.
(07:34:51 PM) GlyphGryph: He's obviously dissapointed, and sits back town
(07:35:12 PM) GlyphGryph: "Fine, whatever. Fun. Yeah, sure, fun. When my brother's dead, I can just go and have some fun..."
(07:35:43 PM) Neris: "Ok, then we can just go and have some boring old shit time."
(07:36:06 PM) Neris: Said while trying to sound the least angry or venomous.
(07:36:13 PM) Neris: As I can be.
(07:36:25 PM) Neris: Sentence fractions are a bitch.
(07:37:25 PM) GlyphGryph: I'm not sure what you are aiming for with that!
(07:37:54 PM) Neris: Neither am I.
(07:37:59 PM) GlyphGryph: Haha
(07:38:10 PM) GlyphGryph: You hear a voice from over your shoulder
(07:38:22 PM) Neris: If he doesn't want fun, maybe he just wants to sit around and bitch instead of making something of himself. Don't tell him that.
(07:38:29 PM) GlyphGryph: "Mupak, perk up. This girl's just trying to help out, and I'm tired of you being so glum."
(07:38:47 PM) GlyphGryph: You look to see the storytelling soldier, the one who you met earlier.
(07:39:11 PM) Neris: I smile at him.
(07:39:17 PM) GlyphGryph: "Yes, you're brothers gone. There will be plenty of time to grieve, but you are not the only one who lost someone on this trip."
(07:40:21 PM) GlyphGryph: "Darian lost his best friend from since he was young to the worms, Johan and Rockir are gone as well, and I know its more personal when its family, but it's been over a week now. If you dwell on this, it's going to kill you."
(07:41:00 PM) GlyphGryph: "Now, Lady..."
(07:41:14 PM) GlyphGryph: He leaves a pause, clearly not having caught your name at any point
(07:41:14 PM) Neris: "You can call me Neris."
(07:42:09 PM) GlyphGryph: "Lady Neris, I'm going to sit here next to Mupak, and we are going to have a delightful conversation and Mupak is going to gt involved and what we are not going to talk about is anything related to the mission or anything bad that may have happened during it."
(07:42:27 PM) GlyphGryph: Do you agree to this, cause we'll just time skip the rest?
(07:42:45 PM) Neris: I do agree, because it's a good idea.
(07:42:55 PM) Neris: And skipping the rest is fine with me.
(07:43:08 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll three conversation rolls
(07:43:12 PM) GlyphGryph: +1 from adorable
(07:43:20 PM) Neris: Ok.
(07:43:21 PM) GlyphGryph: to the first one
(07:43:26 PM) Neris: Ok.
(07:43:30 PM) Neris: 1d6+1
(07:43:31 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6+1: 6 [1d6=5]
(07:43:35 PM) Neris: 1d6
(07:43:35 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
(07:43:40 PM) Neris: 1d6
(07:43:40 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6: 1 [1d6=1]
(07:43:46 PM) Neris: What.
(07:43:50 PM) GlyphGryph: Haha
(07:43:54 PM) Neris: The two 6's make up for it.
(07:44:09 PM) Neris: I hope.
(07:44:38 PM) GlyphGryph: Yeah, they do - the night sort of ends on a sour note when you bring up something that reminds Mupak of his brother and he storms off
(07:44:44 PM) GlyphGryph: But he actually cheered up for a while
(07:45:02 PM) Neris: Well, that's good.
(07:45:04 PM) GlyphGryph: And you got along quite well with Horan.
(07:45:10 PM) Neris: I hope I can make it up to him.
(07:45:12 PM) Neris: So that's his name.
(07:45:19 PM) GlyphGryph: Yep
(07:45:25 PM) Neris: Ok.
(07:45:38 PM) GlyphGryph: Eventually things close up, you head home...
(07:45:45 PM) Neris: Ok.
(07:46:00 PM) GlyphGryph: After the guy mentions if you ever want to talk some more or go for a night out, you can ask after him at the barracks
(07:46:23 PM) Neris: I tell him I'll be sure to do that soon.
(07:46:38 PM) Boggotaruach [
51e991af@NewNet-B80832DE.mibbit.com] entered the room.
(07:46:53 PM) Neris: When I get back to my house I'll ask my father to find a wizard who can genuinely raise the dead.
(07:47:00 PM) Neris: None of that zombie shit either.
(07:47:03 PM) Darvi: wb
(07:47:10 PM) Neris: Like brought back to life.
(07:47:11 PM) Neris: For reals.
(07:51:52 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll an idea roll
(07:52:06 PM) GlyphGryph: Actually
(07:52:09 PM) GlyphGryph: Wait, I'll do it
(07:52:10 PM) GlyphGryph: Secretly
(07:52:42 PM) Neris: Ok.
(07:53:05 PM) Neris: Wait, now I don't know... I'll demand proof from him. I'll kill his assistant and ask him to bring him back to life.
(07:53:41 PM) Darvi: 1d6
(07:53:42 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Darvi, 1d6: 2 [1d6=2]
(07:54:15 PM) GlyphGryph: Yes, you are totally sure a wizard that can bring the dead back to life is totally a thing that is plausible and that your father will definitely know just the guy
(07:54:54 PM) GlyphGryph: Maybe that wizard who brought your cat back to life when you were younger.
(07:55:13 PM) GlyphGryph: Your not sure if it works the same on people, but someone's got to know how.
(07:55:31 PM) Neris: Yes, that's the one. Does he have any assistants?
(07:56:32 PM) GlyphGryph: He did when you last saw him, but that was, oh, two years ago now
(07:57:19 PM) GlyphGryph: You check in with your father
(07:57:24 PM) Neris: Ok.
(07:57:37 PM) GlyphGryph: What do you ask him, specifically?
(07:58:24 PM) Neris: If he knows of anyone who can bring dead people back to life. Tell him it's for a good friend of mine, with no hints at anything. Be as sincire as possible.
(07:58:32 PM) Neris: Sincere.
(07:58:47 PM) Darvi: 1d6
(07:58:48 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Darvi, 1d6: 5 [1d6=5]
(08:00:30 PM) GlyphGryph: He says, Neris dearest, that is beyond the ability of any known mage.
(08:00:33 PM) GlyphGryph: The dead are dead.
(08:01:21 PM) Neris: Tell him I really need this, and I'll never go wrong of him again if he can find someone who can preform these miracles.
(08:02:32 PM) GlyphGryph: He sighs and says he'll do what he can, but he don't know whats gotten these crazy ideas into your head.
(08:02:52 PM) Neris: Thank him forever.
(08:02:54 PM) Darvi: 1d6
(08:02:54 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Darvi, 1d6: 4 [1d6=4]
(08:02:54 PM) GlyphGryph: He also reminds you that you have a meeting with the young Marcus later today.
(08:03:52 PM) Neris: That's today?
(08:04:58 PM) Darvi: 1d6+1
(08:04:58 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Darvi, 1d6+1: 2 [1d6=1]
(08:05:35 PM) GlyphGryph: 1d6
(08:05:35 PM) MrSnakeEyes: GlyphGryph, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
(08:05:42 PM) GlyphGryph: Yes, Neris, it's "today"
(08:05:50 PM) GlyphGryph:
(08:06:18 PM) Neris: Oh, because I was awake all night / got back and fell asleep. Yeah, it's today.
(08:08:45 PM) GlyphGryph: Okay, FAST FORWARD
(08:08:59 PM) GlyphGryph: I'm going to go right to the part where you meat Phineas
(08:09:04 PM) GlyphGryph: Unless someone wants to do something
(08:09:05 PM) Neris: Ok.
(08:09:22 PM) Neris: Fast forward is good for me.
(08:09:54 PM) Ebru: Fine by me. I'm still kinda out of it.
(08:10:02 PM) ***Ebru hasn't slept in . . . awhile.
(08:10:24 PM) Darvi: 1d6
(08:10:25 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Darvi, 1d6: 5 [1d6=5]
(08:10:28 PM) ***Boggotaruach nurses his hangover, or sleeps a drunken sleep?
(08:12:15 PM) GlyphGryph: First one, then the other: P
(08:12:27 PM) GlyphGryph: Neris, you arrive at the Museum
(08:12:33 PM) Neris: Ok.
(08:13:48 PM) GlyphGryph: Dali spends some time with you before dropping you off there, saying he's got things he has to get done, but Phin will be happy to show you around.
(08:14:04 PM) GlyphGryph: You hear a crack of thunder from around the corner of the building and Dali winces.
(08:14:24 PM) Neris: "What was that?"
(08:14:27 PM) GlyphGryph: "That would be Phineas. Don't let him point his tube at you, Nerislyassa."
(08:14:36 PM) GlyphGryph: "He's just... whatever it is he's doing.
(08:14:42 PM) GlyphGryph: "It's one of his devices."
(08:15:09 PM) Neris: "Ah. That seems to be a good idea. I'm sure it's rather... interesting."
(08:15:59 PM) GlyphGryph: "Ah, better let me get his attention first I guess..."
(08:16:16 PM) GlyphGryph: He sticks his head around the corner "Phineas! You're guest is here!"
(08:16:25 PM) Neris: I giggle a bit.
(08:16:31 PM) GlyphGryph: *your
(08:16:32 PM) Neris: Because I'm that classy.
(08:16:53 PM) GlyphGryph: "Ah, send her around, Dali, I'm just doing a bit of Science!"
(08:17:22 PM) GlyphGryph: Dali waves you around, gives you a wink and a low "Have fun", and then heads back the way you came from.
(08:17:40 PM) Neris: I smile, as if sharing an in joke with him, and head on my way.
(08:18:50 PM) GlyphGryph: As you turn the corner, you see Phineas for the first time - he's got a patch over one eye, a sort of gangly (though still fairly fit looking) guy who looks slightly ill-kempt
(08:19:15 PM) GlyphGryph: He is currently bracing a long metal tube against one wall, and then he lights a fuse...
(08:19:30 PM) Neris: I smile and wait for him to finish.
(08:19:40 PM) GlyphGryph: A thunderours roar fills the air as dirt and dust is kicked up at the bottom of a nearby tree, along with bits of blood and feathers
(08:19:49 PM) GlyphGryph: Around fifty birds take to the air
(08:19:57 PM) GlyphGryph: "Nerislyassa, yes?"
(08:20:23 PM) Neris: "Ahm, yes, that's me."
(08:20:38 PM) GlyphGryph: "Isn't the Tucsum parakeet amazing? Beatiful, flocks in large numbers, yet incredibly stupid!"
(08:21:00 PM) GlyphGryph: "Every time I fire into the flock, I kill several of them, yet after a few moments in flight, they return to their wounded and dead companions!"
(08:21:08 PM) Neris: I stare on for a minute, before smiling and agreeing.
(08:21:18 PM) Neris: "Rather amazing, isn't it."
(08:21:20 PM) GlyphGryph: He prepares the tube again as he talks, while the birds return
(08:21:52 PM) GlyphGryph: He fires again, killing perhaps a dozen in the shower of metal shards that come from the end of the tube
(08:22:32 PM) Neris: "That's a fine instrument you have there, Phineas."
(08:22:35 PM) GlyphGryph: 'And they fly off again, and then return! It is almost sad in a way, that they so yearn for their dear companions that they have no qualms about returning to the site of their death... but anyways, proper introductions!"
(08:22:45 PM) GlyphGryph: He drops the tube, and reaches out to shake your hand.
(08:23:04 PM) Neris: I tenderly take his hand in greeting.
(08:23:05 PM) GlyphGryph: "Nice to meet you Neris, may I call you Neris? And yes, my misotaur is quite impressive, isn't it?"
(08:23:28 PM) Neris: "Yes, Neris is fine, if I may call you Phin." I say with a humorous smile.
(08:23:47 PM) GlyphGryph: "Sorry, I meant to be more prepared for this, but I got a bit carried away when I noticed the Tuksum flock out here in the tree."
(08:23:49 PM) Neris: "It is quite impressive. I've never seen anything like it."
(08:24:05 PM) Neris: I smile at him politely.
(08:24:13 PM) GlyphGryph: He laughs a bit. "It certainly makes collecting the smaller animals a site easier!"
(08:24:27 PM) GlyphGryph: "You're familiar with the fireworks they set off on emperors day?"
(08:24:45 PM) Neris: "I am" I say with a rather educated expression.
(08:24:57 PM) GlyphGryph: "This works on a similar principle, but instead of brilliantly colored explosions, it fires hundreds of bits of jagged metal."
(08:25:18 PM) GlyphGryph: "Starval!"
(08:25:31 PM) GlyphGryph: A harried looking brown hand man hurries out a nearby door.
(08:25:38 PM) GlyphGryph: "Yes, Phin?"
(08:25:59 PM) Neris: I glance at the man.
(08:26:00 PM) GlyphGryph: "Prepare some snacks for the lady while I give her a tour of the museum, would you?"
(08:26:25 PM) GlyphGryph: "Also, gather up these birds - if any of the corpses are fairly whole, bring them to the taxidermy room."
(08:27:41 PM) Neris: "That sounds delightful. Taxidermy has always fascinated me. Maybe I could see your work when we're done in the museum?"
(08:28:31 PM) GlyphGryph: sorry guys, brb
(08:28:37 PM) Neris: Ok.
(08:28:58 PM) ***Ebru hums elevator music.
(08:34:10 PM) GlyphGryph: Okay, back
(08:34:21 PM) Neris: Ok.
(08:34:31 PM) ***Ebru hums energetic synthetic rock!
(08:34:58 PM) GlyphGryph: Neris, make a roll for pleasant conversation, or seduction, whichever you prefer to attempt!
(08:35:21 PM) Neris: Seduction would be easier, but I don't want to do that with him at the moment.
(08:35:34 PM) Neris: Do I get any bonuses for conversation
(08:35:35 PM) Neris: ?
(08:36:19 PM) GlyphGryph: You occassionally get a +1 adorable for things that would otherwise give you a penalty
(08:36:23 PM) GlyphGryph: But in this case... no
(08:36:35 PM) GlyphGryph: But it's easy enough to make conversation with him, just feign interest
(08:36:38 PM) GlyphGryph: Beat a 2
(08:36:43 PM) Neris: He's attracted to ugly women.
(08:36:47 PM) Neris: Wow, a 2.
(08:36:52 PM) Neris: PUSH get.
(08:37:00 PM) GlyphGryph: PUSHed
(08:37:01 PM) Neris: 1d6+1
(08:37:01 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Neris, 1d6+1: 5 [1d6=4]
(08:37:07 PM) Neris: Super success.
(08:37:10 PM) GlyphGryph: you take a risk, and make up some words
(08:37:14 PM) GlyphGryph: Apparently they were right!
(08:37:21 PM) GlyphGryph: He shows you his museum and his taxidermy
(08:37:28 PM) Neris: My favorite form of anything: Winging it.
(08:38:06 PM) Neris: Act very interested in his work.
(08:38:06 PM) GlyphGryph: And finally, he mentions that he's going on a trip in a few days along with his faithful companion Starval and a small band of likeminded fellows, and some guards, and some servants. He asks if you would like to come along.
(08:38:18 PM) GlyphGryph: He assumes you'll be bringing your own retainers and guards.
(08:38:28 PM) Neris: I smile and agree happily.
(08:38:34 PM) GlyphGryph: And he'll be happy to include them as well.
(08:39:04 PM) Neris: I tell him that I'll be looking forward to it greatly.
(08:39:32 PM) GlyphGryph: He gives you a time and location to meet, and says you can stop by to discuss his research with him whenever you want
(08:39:49 PM) GlyphGryph: Also, that the expedition will be tracking down the elusive Caramcaw Bogodi.
(08:39:57 PM) GlyphGryph: It is said there are only a dozen left in the world.
(08:40:12 PM) GlyphGryph: He would like to kill a male and a female to add them to his collection before they are all gone.
(08:40:15 PM) GlyphGryph: so he can study them
(08:40:43 PM) GlyphGryph: So if you know any good shots, bring them along!
(08:41:00 PM) GlyphGryph: He laughs, and says there will probably be time for looking at plants and rocks as well if that sort of thing strikes your fancy
(08:41:03 PM) GlyphGryph: And then you depart
(08:41:17 PM) Neris: I smile and say that that sounds like it would be a particularly interesting outing before I leave.
(08:41:21 PM) Neris: Ok.
(08:41:32 PM) Neris: If it's alright with you, I'm done for a while.
(08:41:37 PM) Neris: It's really hot in here.
(08:42:29 PM) GlyphGryph: Hokay, moving on then.
(08:42:38 PM) GlyphGryph: Boggotaruach, you ready to go?
(08:42:53 PM) Boggotaruach left the room (quit: Quit:
http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client).
(08:42:58 PM) GlyphGryph: He went!
(08:43:18 PM) GlyphGryph: Okay, Ebru, you gonna go see how Neris's thing went?
(08:43:28 PM) GlyphGryph: Except she said she's done for a while, so... :/
(08:43:53 PM) Neris: I mean, I'll still be here.
(08:44:02 PM) Neris: I'll be watchin you.
(08:44:21 PM) Ebru: So, got any Ebru only plot hooks?
(08:44:25 PM) Neris: That really creepy song.
(08:44:55 PM) Ebru: What, Planet Hell (the unspecified synth rock song I was humming)?
(08:46:04 PM) GlyphGryph: Eh, none except the one you passed on until later
(08:46:14 PM) GlyphGryph: I suppose you could try to do some investigating of your own
(08:46:20 PM) GlyphGryph: If there's anything in particular you're looking for
(08:46:27 PM) Ebru: Meh, it still wouldn't make sense to do that one now.
(08:46:34 PM) GlyphGryph: Although... actually, I do have one if we want to skip forward to nighttime!
(08:46:36 PM) Ebru: I've got nothing, lemee think . . .
(08:47:23 PM) GlyphGryph: But its a bit of a doozy and I was going to save it for a bit later...
(08:47:39 PM) GlyphGryph: Neris, what are you going to do for "retainers"
(08:47:56 PM) Ebru: Maybe I could go ask the gubbermental types for information related to their raid?
(08:48:00 PM) GlyphGryph: You're family is not that well off, and you can't afford to send any servants with you for a week
(08:48:26 PM) GlyphGryph: *Your
(08:48:37 PM) GlyphGryph: Ebru, roll an INVESTIGATION
(08:48:44 PM) Ebru: d6?
(08:48:52 PM) GlyphGryph: You try to find some stuff out from the BEURACRACY
(08:49:04 PM) GlyphGryph: d6, beat 4
(08:49:07 PM) Ebru: Do I get any bonuses for adorableness?
(08:49:15 PM) Ebru: 1d6
(08:49:16 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Ebru, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
(08:49:16 PM) Darvi: xD
(08:49:17 PM) GlyphGryph: Hmm...
(08:49:20 PM) Darvi: WHoa
(08:49:24 PM) GlyphGryph: Yeah, sure
(08:49:27 PM) GlyphGryph: 7 for you!
(08:49:48 PM) GlyphGryph: Now, by the raid I assume you mean the group that went out to do the dark mage thing?
(08:49:48 PM) Ebru: So I get immediate code word clearance?
(08:49:55 PM) Ebru: Yes.
(08:49:58 PM) GlyphGryph: Nah, that's a 10+
(08:51:06 PM) GlyphGryph: You do find a middle level bureaucrat that you ask some questions of, they comment that a lot of people have been asking how the trip went (and a lot looking to join the next one and be big heroes) and the person is happy to tell you what they've heard.
(08:51:22 PM) Ebru: I'm open about being a wandering white mystic type who'd like to help, if that changes anything.
(08:51:26 PM) Ebru: What has he heard?
(08:51:48 PM) GlyphGryph: The explain how of the ten who went out, 6 came back - 3 were killed, 1 was injured and is incapacitated in one of the far flung towns.
(08:52:05 PM) GlyphGryph: The new Governor has sent one of his best healers to attend to him.
(08:52:20 PM) GlyphGryph: One of the men was apparently killed by an ambush of dogs from hell in the middle of night!
(08:52:38 PM) GlyphGryph: They fought off the dogs, wounding them, but the dogs managed to escape and hound them for most of the trip!
(08:52:46 PM) GlyphGryph: Heh, hound. He laughs at his own joke.
(08:52:49 PM) Ebru: *gasp*
(08:53:15 PM) Ebru: Make silent judgment about the mid level bureaucrat.
(08:53:26 PM) Ebru: Attempt to get the name of the person in charge.
(08:53:27 PM) GlyphGryph: In addition, occassionally they encountered some sign of dark sorcery! Revanants rising from the grave, people falling ill and succumbing to plague, creatures, normally tame, turning vicious and attacking the group
(08:53:40 PM) GlyphGryph: He asks "In charge of what?"
(08:54:24 PM) Ebru: Responding to the dark magicy things.
(08:54:29 PM) GlyphGryph: He says they helped the locals while they were out as well - a poisoned well, a rampaging bull, and ended up doing a small side quest involving a rogue uncertified wizard they had to put down
(08:54:31 PM) Ebru: Who is the local expert, I guess.
(08:54:48 PM) GlyphGryph: But finally they found the evil sorcerers lair in a dark cave in the woods, went down and chopped him to bits!
(08:55:12 PM) GlyphGryph: "Oh, I don't know about that. I guess it would be the Governor's man, though..."
(08:55:34 PM) GlyphGryph: "Senior Ban Lucas"
(08:56:01 PM) GlyphGryph: "He's the go to guy, he's always in and out about that stuff."
(08:56:45 PM) GlyphGryph: "Well, not in and out here, specifically, but, you know, I've heard, in general."
(08:56:55 PM) Ebru: Remove self gracefully from conversation after inquiring about Mr. Lucas's whereabouts.
(08:57:23 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll 1d6 conversation
(08:57:56 PM) Ebru: Adorable bonus?
(08:57:58 PM) Ebru: 1d6
(08:57:59 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Ebru, 1d6: 3 [1d6=3]
(08:58:06 PM) Ebru: Meh.
(08:58:21 PM) GlyphGryph: +1 adorable, he rolls an opposing notice..
(08:58:30 PM) GlyphGryph: 1d6 Notice, vs 4
(08:58:31 PM) MrSnakeEyes: GlyphGryph, Notice, vs 4: 4 [1d6=4]
(08:58:54 PM) GlyphGryph: He asks why you are so interested, but you barely manage to deflect him
(08:58:59 PM) GlyphGryph: And take your leave
(08:59:16 PM) GlyphGryph: He had no idea where Lucas was
(09:00:05 PM) Ebru: Find someone else to ask, I guess. Adorable powers activate?
(09:00:24 PM) Darvi: ADORABLE POWERS COMBINE!
(09:00:28 PM) Darvi: GATTAI!
(09:00:35 PM) Darvi: :3
(09:00:57 PM) GlyphGryph: Roll an investigate!
(09:01:37 PM) Ebru: 1d6
(09:01:38 PM) MrSnakeEyes: Ebru, 1d6: 4 [1d6=4]
(09:03:50 PM) GlyphGryph: You don't find much out about him, other than that he works for the governor and is from the Capital (again, like the new governor)
(09:04:49 PM) GlyphGryph: Okay guys, sorry if not a whole lot got done tonight, but I think we need to wrap this up
(09:04:50 PM) Ebru: Leave in a huff.
(09:05:09 PM) Ebru: Alright!
(09:05:21 PM) Ebru: I'm just glad to be here for a change.
(09:05:46 PM) Darvi: Heh.
(09:05:53 PM) Darvi: I think I got work for you Ebru.
(09:06:06 PM) Ebru: What sorts of work?
(09:06:14 PM) Darvi: Plot.
(09:06:35 PM) Ebru: Plotiful plot?
(09:06:59 PM) Darvi: Plotacular plot
(09:08:08 PM) Neris: David Cook sung my favorite song of the month.
(09:08:27 PM) GlyphGryph: Okay, and we are done.
(09:08:31 PM) GlyphGryph:
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