DM Jan Sunday April 28th, 2002 9:22:32 PM
Drake stops in his tracks as the hulking form of Drew blocks his vision, and he is suddenly shook out of whatever gripped him as Turin's cry of "Handle yourself!" meets his ears.
The grip of passion is further dismantled in everyone's minds as Miranna's image of Flaust appears at the door. Drake is breathing hard, but looks to have got a grip on himself. "I'm glad you're back," he tells the group genuinely. "Please - help me get everyone inside. I have no idea where to put them." Drake's assumption is that Turin is one of the new refugees.
The smaller children, possibly frightened, and possibly feeling the after effects of the tidal wave of love, are clingy and are wanting lots of hugs.
Inside, Flaust can be seen in the midst of mayhem. "They'll share your bunks - put them over there - just squeeze in as best you can - no, not there, there!" She looks relieved to see her elder orphans, and for the moment has no idea of the plans they must make.
Syr Monday April 29th, 2002 3:43:28 AM
Without wasting time, he begins scooping up children two at a time and placing them on beds and in rooms all around the house. He seems to be moving at a frenzied pace, taking stairs two at a time and leaping down from the landing before corralling two more.
Once the clamour and chaos have died down, he moves to Mother's side, "Mom, can we slow down and talk to you for a moment? We need your advice."
Drew Monday April 29th, 2002 12:06:09 PM
Drew dosent wait to approach Mother. As soon as he finds her he approaches her and begins explainging things to her quietly and so that no one can hear. As soon as Syr comes over he has his smaller brother help fill in any details that his duller mind may have missed.
Miranna Monday April 29th, 2002 12:11:35 PM
Following Syr's example, but at a more sedate pace, Miranna helps to settle the new children as best she can.
When peace is restored, she quietly tells Syr that she will go to her study to test the potions, and will join the rest of them later.
Turin Monday April 29th, 2002 10:49:00 PM
Turin starts helping the children in as quickly as he can, watching to make sure nothing happens to cause even MORE problems. As soon as all the children are at least inside or somewhere else they can be safe, he'll go inside.
Jezebella Tuesday April 30th, 2002 7:57:32 AM
Jez continues to follow Miranna, hovering over here like a nervous bird. She accompanies her to her study, where she watches the young wizardess identify the potions, silently and somewhat starry eyed.
DM Jan Tuesday April 30th, 2002 12:08:31 PM
The group helps settle the new arrivals into the Orphanage. It's a bit of a squeeze, but no one seems to care. To some of the children it's a new adventure, and only a few seem overwhelmed by it all. Miranna sets to work, identifying the potions and items they 'found', helped by Jezebella who is eager to learn everything she can.
Meanwhile, Flaust listens to Drew and Syr with growing concern. At the end of it all - "I'm not sure if the Storm Dragons are in town," she says. "However - I shall find out. If not, there will be other ways to contact the Gold Dragons I'm sure. I'll try and get something organised. In the meantime, get some rest - all of you, and you must put together your message then it's ready. As for the lake, the only thing I can suggest is to ask some of the boatmen, but be careful. I've heard they were going to close the port. Things are getting truly desperate beyond our walls."
She welcomes Turin by giving him a strong, rib-creaking hug. "So, you managed to get mixed up in this, too? Well, you have a home here if you want it."
The night draws in.
Turin Tuesday April 30th, 2002 8:51:27 PM
Turin says quickly, "Be careful of the chain!" before getting hugged. At the offer of a place to stay, "This looks better than the places I've been staying lately."
Flin Wednesday May 1st, 2002 12:58:36 AM
Flin, after having done precious little to help settle in the new orphans, continues to walk upstairs to his room in a daze, saying hardly a word to anyone. He shuts the door quietly behind him and is not heard from again for the remainder of the evening.
Syr Wednesday May 1st, 2002 5:17:16 AM
Syr listens to Flaust's words with growing consternation, "But the Storm Dragons have to be here!" His voice drops to a whisper, "Only they can truly help us."
Tugging on her sleeve, "Please mother do what you can to reach them."
With a worried expression he goes upstairs and finds a clear spot on the floor to sleep and proceeds to doze off murmuring the name storm several times before being silent.
Miranna Wednesday May 1st, 2002 8:09:20 AM
The potions take longer to identify than she had at first thought, and Miranna does not appear again for the evening. The process is further slowed somewhat by her taking time to explain everything to Jezebella.
Once the potions are identified, Miranna takes Jezebella's hands and asks her softly, "What is the matter, Jezebella? You have been unusually quiet."
Jezebella Wednesday May 1st, 2002 9:37:15 AM
Jezebella takes a shuddering breath as Miranna takes her hands. She looks down to thier hands together, and begins to blurt ... "I lov.." She stops, suddenly, a breif tremble running through her. "I .. I lost something. One of my old daggers, I think. I don't know where I left it, and its been .. occupying my mind." She blinks, suddenly, her eyes a bit wet.
She continues, softly.. "Thank you for letting me watch you work."
Miranna Wednesday May 1st, 2002 10:03:01 AM
Miranna looks at her little sister in silence for what seems like a long time. Finally, she sighs softly and squeezes the girl's hands lightly. "Jezebella, you know that I love you. I will not force you to reveal what you do not wish to, but remember that I shall be only too glad to help bear any burdens you may have. The others too I am sure. Will you let us help?"
Drew Wednesday May 1st, 2002 10:37:20 AM
Drew goes to the comon rooms with the childern, being more of a play ground than a playmate. Children hanging off of arms and hair and legs, he seems to bear it with little dignity, but dosent seem to mind either. Then when the children go to bed he find his close family (Jez, Mirrana, Syr) and lays down near them, to rest.
DM Jan Wednesday May 1st, 2002 11:13:47 PM
Despite everyone being two and three to a bunk, or having to sleep on the floor, sleep comes quickly for most. It has been a tiring day for everyone in one way or another - from the terrible revelations witnessed by the elders of the Orphanage, right down to the Orphanage's newest and youngest, who's families have been disrupted and torn apart in the preparation for a seige, and who now have to sleep and live with strangers.
Some of the group are taking in what happened in different ways. For instance Drew appears determined, Flin seems very disturbed about something, Jezebella is upset, others seem to be taking it in their stride, as they must, at least outwardly anyway.
In the morning, Drake is up and about early, organising breakfast shifts. "So er - what went on yesterday?" he'll ask whoever of the group comes down to breakfast first, extremely curious.
Flaust walks IN to the Orphanage soon after. She's obviously been up much earlier and has returned with some news for her elder group.
Flin Thursday May 2nd, 2002 1:40:35 AM
Flin slowly makes his way down to the kitchen to break the evening's fast. He smiles half-heartedly to some of the kids and proceeds to take a seat at the table. His eyes are bloodshot with deep bags underneath. He appears to either have had a fitful night sleeping of appears not to have slept at all.
Turin Thursday May 2nd, 2002 6:07:30 AM
Turin walks down to breakfast, wearing all his gear, just in case. He turns to Drake, and says, "Don't expect peace, but do expect victory." He then turns to Flaust, nodding at her.
Jezebella Thursday May 2nd, 2002 7:59:47 AM
The gypsy girl smiles shakily to Miranna. She continues... "You help ... more then you know. I will.. I will share when the time is right. If that ever comes to pass." She smiles again, somewhat sadly, and leaves the room quickly before Miranna presses... or worse, doesn't.
................
In the morning, she rises from a deeper sleep then she is used to. She wanders downstairs with her hair mussed, which is very unusual for her. She catches Drakes question... she pulls him to a darker, unpopulated area of the dining hall and fills him in. At the... meeting... with the Cult God, she shudders, and omits any detail. She describes the vial as 'concentrated evil'. She finishes with thier current quests... asking if he had any input on how to accomplish thier goals.
Drew Thursday May 2nd, 2002 10:34:51 AM
Drew upon seeing Mother walk in goes directly to her and waits for her to fill him in.
Syr Thursday May 2nd, 2002 12:54:25 PM
Syr wakes several times during the night. His mind fails to let go of Marteus' hate filled voice. Each time he punches the pillow harder before burying his face in it and trying to get back to sleep. In the morning, he joins the others downstairs and follows Drake to Flaust's side, waiting for word of what she discovered.
Miranna Thursday May 2nd, 2002 1:30:45 PM
Miranna comes down late, having slept late the night before and then spent time studying her spells in the morning. Unlike most mornings, however, she makes no awkward apologies for being late. It strikes those close to the elf that she looks different somehow, although they'll be hard pressed to say exactly how.
The more observant ones notice a new foot-long cloth pouch at her right hip. From the narrow opening at the top, the end of a stick is just visible. She crosses quickly to the elder group and hands out some vials while listening to what Flaust has to say.
[Miranna tested the wand and sewed a simple wand-holder for herself. DM Jan, please let me know how much gold to deduct for this, if needed. The potions are handed out as in our email discussion.]
Flin Thursday May 2nd, 2002 11:15:42 PM
Flin sighs in sudden determination and marches back up to his room and closes his door. The sound of packing can be heard.
DM Jan Friday May 3rd, 2002 1:20:13 AM
Drake looks rather mystified after Turin's cryptic comments, but is put to rights by Jezebella who tells him what happened.
"No wonder some of you looks so -" he stops and apologizes, not wishing to make Jez feel any worse. As she explains about the Myllinar Root, he becomes a little more animated. "I don't know anything about the plant itself, but - some of the turtle handlers have to dive way below the City to help maintain the Tuecri machinery that helps keep the City afloat and move it from place to place. "It's specialized and dangerous - not many of them can do it. But I bet they could help you if you asked."
Miranna arrives downstairs and hands out potions to some of the group, having finally discovered their properties. ((I'll let you know the wand cost in the next post))
Gradually, everyone gathers around Flaust except for Flin, who seems particularly troubled.
"I may have found a way for you to contact the Gold Dragons," she says in a hushed voice. "Unfortunately, the Storm Dragons are out of town, but - they are friends of old, and after talking to their butler - Mitchum - he may be able to get an audience with the City Overlord himself, and 'he' most certainly knows how to contact the Gold Dragons. I've told Mitchum you will go and visit him this morning at the Storm Dragon's mansion on the Gold Level.
"On my journey through the City - I also discovered that it is as I feared. The port is closed - the City is completely sealed from outside traffic. This means we will have to be careful about our food, and go on to half rations. Drake I want you to get that organised. Find out ways of making our rations last longer. It's going to be difficult, but we must just tighten our belts and make the best of it."
((OOC - sorry, but I won't be able to post until Monday :( In the meantime I'll work on those xps))
Turin Friday May 3rd, 2002 1:49:16 AM
Turin, on hearing about the turtle handklers and the Tuecri machinery, gets very excited. "If we can explain this to one of theirs that has heard Valdor's message, they can no doubt get it for us!" After Flaust speaks, he nods at the mention of the meeting, then shrugs at the mention of half-rations. "If need be, we can live on rats. They're not so bad as they seem, and are better than the food at some inns."
Flin d20+10=27 Sunday May 5th, 2002 11:42:48 PM
Flin comes back down and stops in the great room and looks around at all who are present.
"My friends....my family....thank you so much for taking me in and for the kindness you have all shown me in the past several months. I am deeply ashamed that today, I repay that kindness by leaving. I do so not to hurt or diminish any of you. Rather, I do so in order that you might become stronger. I have come to have great doubts about my faith...great doubts about the Gods...great doubts about everything......consequently, the powers I once had are......are gone. I leave today so that I can try and rediscover my faith....rediscover the truth....rediscover.....me. I hope all of you can understand that...and for those who don't, I hope someday you will. I hope to return some day.....but in light of how things stand right now....who can say. But be sure of one thing....no matter where any of you are...if you see me....I shall know you. And if you need me....I will be there for you. I love you all more than I can express and I shall never forget any of you."
Flin makes his way to the door, exchanging tearful embraces with various family members and opens the door and pauses, looking back.
"I love you all.....goodbye."
With that, Flindalgren Silvertongue, gnome priest of Ffloy, makes his way into the street and quickly disappears within the crowd.
Diplomacy Roll 27
Syr Monday May 6th, 2002 2:26:33 AM
Syr gasps when he hears the party is supposed to visit the famed Dragon mansion. He takes on a dreamy look and begins to think how wonderful it will be just to meet the Storm Dragon's butler. He hopes that Mitchum will make the time for a story or two about the famed group. Snapping out of it, he declares, "Well, it's morning! What are we waiting for folks? We have a city to save and an army to beat!"
As Flin leaves, he hugs the dimunitive gnome, "You are always welcome at our table and our side."
Miranna Monday May 6th, 2002 3:25:27 AM
Miranna closes her eyes and gives a long, low sigh. There has been too much upheaval in the only home she knows... and all traceable to the foul influence of Marteaus. Marteaus must pay for it, for all of it - Jezebella's melancholy, Flin's departure, the half rations...
There is a dangerous glint in the elf's eyes when she opens them again. "We have to get the root for Helena. Let us go to the docks first. We can call at the Storm Dragons' mansion on our way to Helena's."
Jezebella Monday May 6th, 2002 7:49:15 AM
The gypsy girl places her hand on Miranna's shoulder, conforting her after her drawn out sigh. The look in her eyes afterward makes her take a hesitant step back, with a flash of terror in her eyes that certainly does not fit her usual cool confidance.
"ye... yes." She starts, shakily, not meeting Miranna's eyes. "Let's go to the docks, and go for a nice swim." She half smiles, attempting a weak joke.
Drew Monday May 6th, 2002 9:12:54 AM
The glint in Miranna's eye matches the one found so often in Drew's. "Action is what is needed so let us act. The Storm Dragons are up top and the docks are lower. I sugest we go to the Dragons first then the Docks, then away and down to the botom of the lake. I presume it will be dark so we will need magical light sources."
DM Jan Monday May 6th, 2002 12:42:27 PM
The events in the Wold appear to be taking their toll on everyone in some form or another. Some appear galvanized and driven, others appear troubled and lost.
Still shaken by events, Tiree, Plink and Polaris (for the moment anyway) elect to stay back at the Orphanage and help Drake and Flaust.
Flin, being a cleric is having a particularly tough time of it and chooses to go out in search of his faith. "Be careful, tiny one," Flaust says, in a worried tone - despite figuring he wouldn't be able to leave the City per se. "There is much danger beyond the Float. And it comes closer with every breath."
As the group discuss which task to accomplish first, Flaust adds -
"With the docks being closed, obtaining what you want might be difficult and need some planning. I'm not suggesting that for one moment you do something that will break the law, but if a rule must be bent, then it usually takes a while to twist it into the shape you need. Something tells me this particular plant you seek will not be an easy thing to collect - otherwise, it would not be so rare."
Outside - the morning light is firing horizontal shafts along the the main streets. It is accompanied by the very faint smell of burning which is wafting over the lake from Plateau City.
Turin Monday May 6th, 2002 1:51:16 PM
Turin, not smelling the smoke, turns to the others. "Well, let's go. The Gold Dragons will want to know that you don't have to be a god to kill a god."
Drew Tuesday May 7th, 2002 10:52:07 AM
"I agree, the information must make its way to the Gold Dragons as soon as possible."
Syr Tuesday May 7th, 2002 2:10:34 PM
Grinning with delight, "Yup, You must go up before going down..."
Jezebella Tuesday May 7th, 2002 5:52:50 PM
Jezebella looks thoughtfully at her friends.. Miranna in paticular. She hesitates slightly, and then adds her thoughts. "Perhaps if we fetch the witch the roots she needs from the base of the lake, she can give us further information to bring to the Dragons... I got the feeling that they would assist her with that horrid essence in the vial..." She looks around at her friends, seeing doubt on thier faces through her troubled eyes. She murmers: "perhaps not.. or perhaps we can visit the dragons if we find more."
Miranna Tuesday May 7th, 2002 9:59:35 PM
"I would have preferred to get the root first, but Flaust is right. We can visit the Dragons a second time if needed. Let us go, now."
With that, the elf takes Jezebella by the hand and leads the way out of the orphanage, to the amazement of those who knew her more closely.
((DM Jan OOC - welcoming Sam)) Wednesday May 8th, 2002 1:56:14 AM
((Hey everyone, I'd like to introduce Sam (Game 1, Storm Dragons), who's kindly offered to take up the reins of DMing until the end of May, while I help finish off some projects for Jerry. I'd be grateful if you'd all keep me in the loop with emails in the meantime.
Have fun - and behave yerselves ;) ))
Dragon Hunting(dm sam) Wednesday May 8th, 2002 9:28:31 AM
(hi all. hopefully we'll have some fun while jan is away.) as Miranna takes matters in her "own hand", Flaust calls out "Be polite to Mitchum when you meet him. He can be very difficult if you insult him." then the group leaves the orphanage and out into the streets. after traveling a bit they arrive at the lifts to find long lines of people waiting to use them. normally the lifts are able to take their riders to any level, but because of the heavy traffic each lift is going to a specific level(everyone make a spot check of 18 to find the line to the gold level)
Drew d20+4=7 Wednesday May 8th, 2002 3:02:44 PM
Drew is clueless and uncomfortable in the press of people. He seems figity and nervous. Looking about, twitching and breathing heavily.
Syr d20+5=12 Wednesday May 8th, 2002 3:02:49 PM
The elf does a double take at Flaust parting words thinking to himself, "Why would anyone insult someone so important to the Storm Dragons?"
In bis eagerness to get to the Gold level, (Spot 12) he totally misses the line and has to search around or the rest of the group before following.
Turin d20+4=18 Wednesday May 8th, 2002 6:13:05 PM
Turin walks along, looking around and seeming to know the way around, and heads straight towards the Gold level lift line. "This way, guys."
Jezebella d20+7=16 Wednesday May 8th, 2002 6:38:01 PM
The gypsy girl presses close to Miranna, holding on to her as a lifeline in the sea of people. She calls above the din.. "Which way?"
Miranna d20+7=22 Thursday May 9th, 2002 3:59:24 AM
Miranna frowns at the mass of people, but feels strangely calm and purposeful as she feels Jezebella's tight hold on her. "Follow me, Jezebella. My Weasel knows the way even if I do not."
[Has the elf's metamorphosis extended to her sense of direction? Or is this just a fluke shot? Who knows?]
The long line(dm sam) Thursday May 9th, 2002 10:15:33 AM
it takes a few minuets, but Miranna and Turin finally find the right line. unfortunatly it seems to be the longest line. just before the group moves to get in line, Jezebella hears a voice yelling "PASSES TO THE GOLD LEVEL!! NO WAITING!! PASSES TO THE GOLD LEVEL!!! NO WAITING!!!"
Jezebella Thursday May 9th, 2002 6:50:47 PM
Jez smiles gratefully to Miranna who shows the way... she calls over the hub-ub of the crowd to the cluster of her friends around them. "Someone is calling out that they have passes to gold... I suspect it is a scam of some kind, but we can check it out if we want!"
Turin Thursday May 9th, 2002 8:23:54 PM
Turin looks at Jezebella, and shrugs. "If it's a scam, we can deal with the guy later. If not, it'll get us there faster."
Syr Friday May 10th, 2002 2:52:04 AM
Syr smiles, "Lead on. If worst comes to worst, we can always get the big guy to growl at him." With that the elf, speeds ahead of the Drew, staying out of reach.
Drew Friday May 10th, 2002 9:49:56 AM
Drew looks at Syr and says as if he didn't know there was a joke. "You are right I will deal with them, but for now I will hold our place in line while you all check it out."
The Scalper(dm sam) Sunday May 12th, 2002 9:46:29 AM
as Drew stays in line, the others move towards the direction that Jezebelle heard the voice. in a moment they see a middle aged man dressed in a dark red shirt and leather leggings. a floppy hat sits on his head and a long slender sword rests on his hip. he doesnt seem to notice the group approaching him as he continues to yell his offer to the crowd.
Turin Sunday May 12th, 2002 1:59:17 PM
Turin looks at the man offering the tickets, and says, when the man's drawing his breath, "How much, and what assurance do we have?"
Miranna d20+3=23 Sunday May 12th, 2002 9:46:33 PM
Miranna answers Turin, her emerald eyes on the man, "We pay only after we get to the Gold Level." She turns on her most charming smile for the man. "Do you not think it is a good idea, seller of passes?" [Charisma roll 23!]
Syr Monday May 13th, 2002 2:11:17 AM
Syr stays silent and looks around to see if anyone else is paying attention to the man in the floppy hat. He seems to trust Turin and Miranna and has no concern about getting to the Gold level with the two of them addressing the scalper.
OOC: Welcome Sam! I look forward to all the treasure from the great and fantastic adventure planned. (Do you add hero points for shameless grovelling towards the DM? It never seemed to work on Anthony)
Drew Monday May 13th, 2002 9:35:43 AM
Drew waits in line.
Jezebella Monday May 13th, 2002 5:15:31 PM
Jezebella waits silently, still clasping Miranna's hand... she mentally inventories the funds she holds for her friends, keeping her responsibilities forefront. If she was to hold the pursestrings, they would be as tight as they needed to be to see her family through this strange rough time.
The Dealer(dm sam) Tuesday May 14th, 2002 9:48:03 AM
turning to talk with Turin and Miranna, the seller says "How much? Well, its ten gold per pass, and each person going will need a pass. And as for paying when you get back," he says as he eyes Miranna, "Well, how do I know you'll be back? You pay up front. Sorry but its bad bussiness to give something away before you get paid." then with a cheesy smile on his face he says "Murphy is my name. How many passes can I get you?" meanwhile, while hes waiting in line Drew feels a tug on his shirt. "Scuse me mister." a young boy says. "Me and my mom need to get to the top, but she just got robbed. Can we borrow a gold piece. I swear when we get to the top we'll pay you back."
Drew Tuesday May 14th, 2002 10:38:48 AM
Drew looks at the small boy looking at the childs clothing and attitude. Having been a beggar and a thief all his life he figures he can spot one pretty easy. He asks. "Where is your mother?"
Turin d20+4=12 Tuesday May 14th, 2002 3:56:19 PM
Turin, not so sure he trusts this 'Murphy', says, "Let me see the passes, just to be on the safe side. After all, we wouldn't want a fast one pulled on us, would we?" He smiles, and plays his fingers lightly on his spiked chain. (Innuendo roll to get across, "That would be very foolish to do")
Syr Wednesday May 15th, 2002 3:59:26 AM
Syr eyes the scalper and then asks loud enough for others around to hear, "Just curious but why should we need passes? What would happen if we didn't have them?"
He listens for an answer from Murphy or any bystanders.
Miranna Wednesday May 15th, 2002 4:17:54 AM
Miranna continues smiling at the man. "Of course it is bad business to give something away without seeing payment. But consider, Sir - it would be equally bad practice for the customer to pay without being assured that the ware is genuine. I was not advocating that you wait for us to return; I was suggesting that you accompany us, at least as far as the lift to the Gold Level."
Jezebella Wednesday May 15th, 2002 7:21:45 AM
Jezebella smiles in support of Miranna's suggestion. "With all of us at ten gold a head, that is a small fortune... surely it is a sound investment of your time, good sir. To accompany us to the lift, I mean."
Bargening(dm sam) Wednesday May 15th, 2002 9:18:31 AM
Murphy shrugs his shoulders at Miranna's suggestion. "Sure, ill go with you, but its going to cost you. If I move from here, its like closing a shop. And if the shop is closed, I make no money. And if I make no money, then Mrs Murphy gets angry and I get no supper. So, ill go with you, but its going to cost you 2 extra gold per pass, making it 12 per pass." then he looks at Turin and Syr. "You can stand in line right over there," he says pointing at the end of the Gold Level line, "And wait 2 or three hours to get up there. Obviously your in a hurry, or you wouldnt have stopped here." then he fishes something out of his pocket and tosses it to Turin. "Thats what your buying. Its certified and everything." what Turin catches is a smooth stone that says Gold Level District Pass. #435452. Meanwhile, back in the line, the young boy says to Drew. "She's over there." the boy points a couple of places down the line to see a ragged looking woman completly covered in an old blacket. she coughs softly and is clutching his side(Drew make spot check of 12)
Turin Wednesday May 15th, 2002 12:54:29 PM
Turin looks at the stone, and nods. "This seems genuine." He tosses it back, steps back, and gestures to the others to come back to where he is. When they are near him, he whispers, "60 gold is expensive, but if we get there faster, and have assurances, it's worth it. I'm willing to pay him all of it, if it's legit."
Drew d20=16 Wednesday May 15th, 2002 2:26:21 PM
Drew looks the mother and the boy over again. (Spot of 16)
Syr Thursday May 16th, 2002 1:12:56 AM
Syr sees the wisdom of Murphy's advice and grins, "Why not talk to our banker?" With that he pushes Jez forward.
Miranna Thursday May 16th, 2002 2:31:02 AM
Miranna pulls Jezebella aside and whispers to her, "If we can afford it, I suggest that we pay, Jezebella, but it is up to you. You are much better at managing money than I."
The elf then steps back and waits for Jezebella to either decline or conclude the deal.
Jezebella the bankroll Thursday May 16th, 2002 7:14:00 AM
Jez shoots Syr a glare, and sticks her tounge out at him. Hiding a giggle, she begins to turn back to Murphy, only to be pulled aside by Miranna. She nods to her words.
She thinks for just a moment, then says to Murphy : "You get the twelve gold for escorting us now. That we agree to." She begins digging out twelve golden coins from her smaller stash in her beltpouch. "And the cost of the passes once we are assured they are genuine."
Jez, ooc Thursday May 16th, 2002 7:14:47 AM
(oops, sorry. 10 gold ;))
Smilin Murphy(dm sam) Thursday May 16th, 2002 9:16:38 AM
"Well, there's only one problem with that, little lady." Murphy says with a smile as he takes her gold. "I dont want the guards at the lift to see you pay me. They dont exactly take kindly to guys like me, if you know what I mean." he says with a wink. "But I have an idea. You pay me now, and ill give you my saber. Then, when we get to the gate and see that the passes are genuine you can give me my saber back. Say something like 'Guard this well, my friend. Ill need it soon.' or whatever you think would be good. That way I can continue my bussiness here. What do you think?"
Meanwhile, after close examination of the boys mother, Drew sees a dark red spot on the blanket where the woman is clutching her side. he can tell that shes trying to hide it, but shes not doing a very good job.
Drew Thursday May 16th, 2002 3:22:01 PM
Drew seeing the mother in trouble leans down to the boy and wispers. "What is your mothers name?" as soon as the boy tells him he says "Pretend Im your friend." and with that he stands up to his full highth and bellows out the womans name. "Here I am, your son found me, I've been waiting for you and when I couldn't find you I saved your place in line, come on." He beckons to the mother and waits till she gets closer to try and figure out what is wrong with her.
Miranna Friday May 17th, 2002 11:31:18 AM
Miranna shakes her head at Murphy, her smile now gone. "That was not the agreement. We will pay only after we get to the lift. If you are concerned about the guards, we can say what you suggested as we hand over the payment. The guards need not know what we are paying you for."
"I suggest that you do not try any tricks with us, seller of passes. My brother over there has a very huge weapon hidden somewhere..."
Turin d20=9 Saturday May 18th, 2002 1:35:15 AM
Turin tries to figure out if this Murphy is legit or a con artist, and knows that the saber is worth far less than the money they'd lose in a scam, and not worth it. (Sense Motive Roll, if he's Bluffing, he should make a Bluff roll (Cha is the ruling attribute), and get higher than 9. Not that hard.) "I'm not so sure I trust you here."
Syr d20+2=13 Monday May 20th, 2002 6:18:46 AM
On cue, Syr glares at Murphy and cracks a knuckle(intimidate 13).
Jezebella Monday May 20th, 2002 7:50:11 AM
Jezebella stands silent, waiting for her friends bold statements to sink in.
Frownin Murphy(dm sam) d20+9=18 Monday May 20th, 2002 9:12:24 AM
Seeing that things might turn ugly, Murphy says with a frown "These are troubled times indeed if my customers threaten me for no reason. Im not going to give you my passes without you paying me. Im sorry, but it appears we cannot do bussiness with each other." then he pulls out the gold Jesebella gave to him earlier and tosses it to her. as he does that Turin cannot pick up on any deception on his part and it appears to Syr that hes not afraid of him.
meanwhile, as Drew approaches the woman her son says "Her name is Rosia." then when she hears Drew bellow out her name. she says in a scared voice "I dont know you, who are you? What are you doing with my son? What do you want?"
Miranna Monday May 20th, 2002 10:08:00 AM
The elf mirrors Murphy's frown. "No reason? You agreed to accompany us to the lift and receive payment only after we have verified that your passes are genuine. You retracted your agreement after accepting my sister's advance. You call that no reason? If we were not in a hurry, we would not be dealing with you at all."
Looking the scalper in the eye, Miranna changes subject suddenly, "Did you receive the vision from Valdor?"
Turin Monday May 20th, 2002 2:06:57 PM
Turin just stares at Murphy. "Do you have a business license?"
Drew Monday May 20th, 2002 3:11:37 PM
When Rosia approaches, drew does his best to look peacefula nd safe, knowing the effect of his teeth on people he smiles very little. "Dont not fear, your son asked for money for the lift he stated you were robed. Being a child of the streets i feared a scam and sought to put a stop to it, however I see that you are hurt and that your son was honest with me. I seek to help you both and perhaps make a new friend in these troubled times. My brothers and sister are over there discussing with the scalper if it is possible to lower his prices. You would be welcome to come with us one way or another. Now how badly are you hurt, there are healers in my family perhaps we can help."
Syr Tuesday May 21st, 2002 2:37:15 AM
Disappointed that Murphy ignored his posturing, Syr's attention wanders. Knowing how lucrative a deal this scalper is making, he looks around for anyone else carrying the passes. In particular, he searches the crowd for anyone making their way to the front at a fast speed.
Jezebella Tuesday May 21st, 2002 7:07:14 AM
Jezebella steps back a bit, the ten gold in her hand seeming very heavy. She pulls a couple of her friends away.. Miranna and Syr were closest. "I think the passes are genuine.. and hes playing this as straight as a scalper can. I don't think he would have given back the ten gold if he was planning on cheating it, would he?" She seems unsure with her logic, even as she presents it.
Done Dealin?(dm sam) Tuesday May 21st, 2002 7:26:58 AM
"If I had a license would I be out here?" Murphy says to Turin "Why do you think I dont want the guards to see our transaction." then he says to Miranna "Ive heard of Valdor, but I cant recall haveing any visions of him. Why do you ask?" it seems like hes going to say something else, but seeing that Jezebella is calling some kind of meeting, he just pulls out a small knife from somewhere in his shirt and begins cleaning his nails. while the discussion is going on, Syr can see people coming and going in all directions, but doesnt notice anyone getting through quickly at the moment(make spot check of 15 to see anything Syr)
back in line, Rosia says to Drew "Leave us alone stranger, my brother is at the gate. He'll....." then the woman's eyee roll back into her head and she falls down, crashing heavely to the ground. "MAMA!!" the boy yells as he rushes to her side. "GET UP MAMA, GET UP!!" then he looks at Drew, with tears in his eye "HELP HER, HELP HER PLEASE! MAKE HER GET UP!!"
Drew d20=16 Tuesday May 21st, 2002 8:50:38 AM
Drew catches the woman and then panic and pain flood his heart. Lifting his head he screams with all of his might, cutting through the noise of the crowd. "SYYYYYYYYRRRRRRRRR!!! JEZ!!!!!! I need help!!!" He begins to look at the woman and see if he can figure out whats wrong with her. If his gfamily arives quickly he will explain everything, take a healing potion from his pouch in case its needed and then turn to calm the boy.
Jezebella Tuesday May 21st, 2002 12:52:19 PM
The gypsy girl turns from the scalper at Drew's yell. She calls out reflexively: "Elj.." but the sound dies in her throat. Her expression grows grim, as she moves quickly through the crowd, and fumbles in her pouch for a healling potion. She will feed it to the fallen woman unless someone helps her first.
Turin Tuesday May 21st, 2002 6:18:34 PM
Turin rolls his eyes, and starts to head back to where they left Drew. Then, hearing his yell, he runs over as quickly as he can.
Miranna Tuesday May 21st, 2002 10:31:33 PM
"Jezebella, I do not -" Miranna starts saying in a low whisper, but is cut off by Drew's scream. Without another thought, she starts running back to Drew.
Syr d20+5=7 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 1:08:41 AM
Syr whips his head around at Drew's yell. Observing Drew and the woman, he looks around for a threat. He moves to the boy's side and tries to soothe his crying, "She'll be okay, just wait, we have friends that can help her."
To the Rescue(dm sam) Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 4:23:14 AM
once everyone arrives, Drew is finally able to get a good look at the woman's side. he sees a cut on the cloth, as if she's been stabbed. there also seems to be alot of blood flowing down her leg that he didnt notice before. Syr is able to calm the boy down a bit, but he can clearly see that the boy is terrified. after everyone sees that the woman is in dire straits, Jezebella forces the potion down the woman's throat. though the wound closes, the spot where it was looks infected and the woman doesnt wake up(anyone with healing or herbalism skill make a check of 20).
Drew Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 8:59:50 AM
Drew looks at the boy now that hes calmed down, "Your mother said that her brother was waiting at the lift. Is that down here or up on Gold Level? What is his name? What does he look like?"
Turin Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 4:39:01 PM
Turin, seeing what's happened, then turns to the line. "Great. Now we've got to wait in line even longer." He looks around, and wonders if there is any way to get up besides the lift.
Miranna Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 10:00:32 PM
When the woman fails to regain consciousness, Miranna frowns and casts Detect Poison on her.
Jezebella Thursday May 23rd, 2002 6:55:08 AM
Jez remains kneeling at the woman's side. She takes another potion from her pouch... and asks of Drew and the boy : "What happened? Who hurt this woman?"
Drew Thursday May 23rd, 2002 10:33:13 AM
Drew answers Jez's questions as far as he knows. "They were robbed and had no money, the young lad came asking for money."
Revelation(dm sam) Friday May 24th, 2002 9:37:55 AM
after asking his questions Drew realizes that the boy is way to upset to answer him. the poor boy just continues to whimper. Miranna's spell reveals that the woman has in fact been poisioned. everyone else stands, not sure what to do
Miranna d20+7=20 Friday May 24th, 2002 10:56:09 AM
Miranna gives a soft exclamation when her suspicion is confirmed. She examines the wound more closely to determine the exact type of poison. [Made Alchemy check vs DC 20, as secondary effect of Detect Poison spell.]
The elf relays the information to her family with sadness in her eyes. "We have to get her to a healer fast." Turning to the boy, she smiles at him in an attempt to calm him and win his confidence. "We will try our best to save your mother, little boy. Will you let us bring her to a temple?"
Miranna will suggest that they delay their visit to the Gold Dragons to save a life.
Turin Friday May 24th, 2002 10:29:40 PM
Turin sighs, and nods assent.
Syr Saturday May 25th, 2002 2:06:23 AM
Syr leaves the boy with Miranna and scans the crowd for the scalper.
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