Draax Thursday April 5th, 2001 10:45:28 PM
Draax listens to Bill and Sedar. "OK guys, do what you have to do, stay safe, and hopefully we will all survive long enough to work together again." Draax shakes both of their hands in farewell.
Wartti (DM Jerry) Thursday April 5th, 2001 11:00:47 PM
"Just a bartender and a bouncer. It pays 5 gold a week. Bouncer 10. Why, got a friend?"
Sontra Thursday April 5th, 2001 11:26:13 PM
Sontra looks up. "Friends...yah...got lots...but a few might wanna have the job." He smiles and heads back to his friends, sweat dripping down his face, he goes down the wrong ally a few times. Finally she appears back at her friends. She looks like she had too much to drink. She tries to sit, twice, both failing so she decides to stand.
"Good...plece...oplace...place..." Finally it comes out right. "But two...joubs...and drimking..." She shouts out. "ARGGGGGGGG!" Her voice is slurred.
Comparing Results (DM Jerry) Monday April 9th, 2001 11:54:29 AM
Two of the three groups return to the sign board where the others await them. Those who went to the Crypt also finally return. (I couldn't wait on posts from the Crypt people any longer so I'm moving ahead. Those people very slow in posting so I'm making an arbitrary decision here...)
Those going to the crypt report that it is a den for thieves and what not, which would not be so bad, but it would take some doing to get in there and work your way into their trust. If we do go with this option we're looking at weeks or months before they'd trust us enough to hire us. The place is full of secrets and a feeling of evil and darkness. Twould be a difficult cover.
Our brave heroes in disguise now sit and discuss their results and which jobs they should persue while awaiting the return of the final group. Read on brave reader and see where the group decides to work while they are in disguise.
Sontra Monday April 9th, 2001 8:32:27 PM
Sontra looks at the group for a moment. "We're NOT working there! Horrible place, and the drinks..." He tails off, not saying much more than odd words put together. Slurry and slow, that's how he speaks throughout the entire thing, making it quite boring. "Whatcha find? Goodness?"
Steps Monday April 9th, 2001 9:16:34 PM
Steps looks at the group and in a soft voice, but loud enough for everyone to hear he says, "The Beer & Bath may be what we are looking for. They are in need of workers right away. I took on the job of a bouncer and they still need the following:
"Two bartenders, another bouncer for the hours that I do not work, they are open from dawn until past midnight, six toters/waitresses/waiters, and ten or more preparation staff.
"Bartender: 200gp a month, Bouncer: 150gp a month, Toter: 75gp a month, Preparation Staff: 50gp a month. In addition to tips and overtime.
"So, if we all take the jobs, we will still need to find a few others who are not in our group and I think that our mutual friend may be able to help us find a few people to fill the additional position.
"So what do you guys think? If you agree, pick the job that you want and I can take each of you there two at a time so that she does not see us as a group."
Steps waits to see what the others say.
Roger Tuesday April 10th, 2001 8:39:50 AM
"I think the Beer and Bath would work fine. I imagine that I could be the other bouncer."
Sontra Tuesday April 10th, 2001 10:28:27 AM
Sontra laughes. "Me barntedner....well, the drink person..." He looks at his friends. "Gave me big drink, lots of alchol...scary..." Sweat is on his face, and he seems to have a brusied spot down his arm.
What Shall We Be? (DM Jerry) Tuesday April 10th, 2001 10:57:00 AM
Our courageous spies to be are making the important decision of what their cover in real life shall be. It appears that they are close to their decision. May they choose well.
Harry Tuesday April 10th, 2001 5:27:32 PM
"Beer and bath sounds like it'd be good rates.. I don't know what position I'd take. But I'm sure the gods will provide." Harry looks a bit worried. "I don't know about this whole situation though."
Sontra Tuesday April 10th, 2001 7:17:23 PM
Sontra throws some water on his face and seems to sober up. "I feel very much the same, I think we are being set up here...But by whom I am not sure of. Many people could be doing it, and we are not even sure if we are being thrown into horrible places." He looks around for a moment. "I suggest we watch ourselves for the next little while, enemies are many, and friends are few in times like these."
Steps Tuesday April 10th, 2001 10:27:58 PM
Steps listens to the others and then begins to think to himself for a minutes.
"If we are being set up, I hope it is by the good guys, because if it is by our enemies, that would mean that they know who we are and it would be a waste of time to go around looking like we do. Like Sontra say we need to be watchful."
Steps pauses for a second and then continues.
"Back to work, I agree that it would have been better to have more than one choice for employment where we all could have worked together, but the woman that hired me seems to really be in need of workers right away and if it is a set up they did a good job.
If you do not know what job you would like we can let the employer decide. She will give those that she hires a week to prove that they can do the job. The only problem that I see is that she needs a lot more people and we need those same people, so if we do need to be absent for some reason or another, we will not be missed. "
Steps looks at each of the members at the table.
"I can take a few of you to the place and the rest of you can go there on your own or I can take everyone at the same time or different times, because she did tell me to go out and find some more help. However, when we do this I think that we should at least stay in groups of two or more, so that it does not look strange to our new employer that some of us may need leave work at the same time if the need arises."
Sontra Tuesday April 10th, 2001 10:59:25 PM
Sontra looks at Steps. "I shall return with you. A bartender will be good for me, as I have had to sell some drinks in my time..." He smiles, and sets the waterskin back in his bag.
"If nobody else comes with us, then you shall have to stick together, and we don't want to lose anyone... Like we did Bill, although I'm sure he's ok..." He grabs from his side his dagger. "Take this, on it you shall find names, they only come under the moonlight, but if we ever get split up, please tell these people if I am gone. They shall find me..." She smiles and hands it to anyone who isn't going with them.
Tamosvar Wednesday April 11th, 2001 12:03:40 AM
"I find that the bartender often learn things of interest from those they serve, since I am in the market of interesting knowledge I would like the other bartending job."
Roger Wednesday April 11th, 2001 2:11:21 AM
"I think at least one or two of us should probably approach her on our own. In order to give her someone else to confide in. I do not think we want to overwhelm her with people that might be loyal to Steps, instead of her"
Being Set Up (DM Jerry) Wednesday April 11th, 2001 1:35:05 PM
A voice from behind you says, "Of course you've been set up. But by a friend."
A sound of hoof on cobbles can be heard. A nearby wagon rises as a considerable weight steps down from it.
Then materializing from thin air is a Minotaur. He is over 8 feet tall and carries himself as a warrior. He also carries a holy symbol of Domi.
"I am Bull. I set you up."
Sontra Wednesday April 11th, 2001 11:27:59 PM
Sontra turns quickly, eyes on the creature. Muttering under his breath. "And we know you're a good guy because?"
Sontra's eyes fall apon the symbol of Domi. "A follower? Or a fake?" He pulls his severely magical sword from his side and looks prepared to fight, if needed.
Roger Thursday April 12th, 2001 7:11:11 AM
Roger quickly turns towards the Minotaur. He sizes up the Minotaur, and quickly swallows anything he might have had to say. Quickly, Roger look around the rest of the area, within the wagon (as best he can), to determine whether the Minotaur is acting alone. While looking around, Roger backs up, or situates himself so that he has enough room for combat, if it should arise.
Steps Thursday April 12th, 2001 8:46:47 AM
Steps looks at both Tamosvar and Sontra. "Ok, that takes care of the bartenders. Roger can go talk to the woman on your own and decide what job you would like from her. It would also be nice to see if she tells you the same things she told me."
As the Minotaur speaks and then appears, Steps looks up and just shakes his head. "I knew something weird would have to happen. Things were going normal for a little too long."
To the Minotaur he says. "As my friend said. "What makes you the good guy? How are you setting us up? And you say your name's Bull, is that suppose to mean something to us?"
The disguised half-elf says everything in a calm voice, but he is ready to spring into action if needed.
"And most important," he says with a smile, "eavesdropping on a private conversation is not polite."
Harry Thursday April 12th, 2001 2:26:29 PM
"Hey kip," says Harry to Bull. "How're you doing bout these parts? Locals treat you well? Haven't seen your like around these parts, but doesn't surprise me anymore." He extends his hands.
"I'll give you benny of the doubt, even if these chaps won't. What can I do you for? Or what can you do for me?"
Tamosvar Friday April 13th, 2001 6:32:53 AM
When the minotaur appears Tamosvar's eyes widen a moment in surprise before he readies himself for combat if need be. He stands there arms negligently hanging by his side but there is an impression of an explosion of movement ready to burst into being at anytime.
Bull (DM Jerry) Friday April 13th, 2001 8:50:06 AM
Bull watches the various responses to his appearance closely appraising the group.
After an appropriate dramatic pause, he pulls a satchel off of his shoulder and lays it on the ground.
"Inside this satchel is a scroll of Detect Lie, Detect Invisibility, and the signet ring of Marcus along with his password. I'll need the ring back."
He looks around the area as if for something specific.
"I was part of a now defunct group named The Grey. We worked for Marcus as you do now. The Loot & Booty was built by us and is still owned by us. Chenna now manages it for us in a blind trust. She knows me as a customer, but knows not that I be one of her secret owners. I saw that the wickedness of the staff was exposed in such a way as to cause her to fire the staff. She had been instructed to fire the whole staff if corruption was discovered within the staff.
"I did this as a last favor to Marcus to help you get a cover job where you could remain together for mutual protection and secrecy. So of course, I watched to see that you made the correct choice for a place of employment. When you correctly saw through the obvious hole in my plans--that this job was just too easy--I came forward. Otherwise, you would not ever trust your cover. Now all you have to overcome is your mistrust of me. Thus the items in the satchel.
"Your plans for going for positions separately is well thought out. I do suggest that you all get on the same shift if possible so that you are all available at the same times of day to meet your responsibilities to Marcus and the HLM.
"So do your magics and satisfy your curiosity and skepticism. Then do not approach or talk to me again about such things. I will be outside of the loop. As I said, this should be my last act for Marcus.
"I await your ministrations."
Sontra d20+9=14 d20+9=24 d20+9=24 d20+9=13 d20+9=11 Friday April 13th, 2001 12:47:11 PM
(OOC: Sorry the rolls are an act of hitting the wrong box, and typing.)
IC: Sontra picks up the satchel and looks through it. Once satisfied that these items are what Bull says he pulls out the Detect Lie Scroll. "This shall help us now... unless it is a one use..." Sontra looks at his friends. "We can trust you? Well I shall put my hand forward, but I shall find out your true intentions." He walks over to Bull, completely interested. "Minotaur you say? I wish I could have met you under better conditions. We could have been good friends." He seems giddy at the sight of this 'Taur'. "Perhaps you could tell me about Minotaurs later, for I would love to find out more about you..."
Roger Friday April 13th, 2001 1:27:09 PM
Eyeing the Minotaur, Roger makes sure to get an eyeful of the signet ring, to ensure it belongs to the suggested owner. After seeing the ring and verifying the owner, Roger will then ask, "Would you prefer these questions asked here on the street, or would you prefer to move to a more private spot? So we can not be blamed for any eavesdropping that might take place."
Harry Friday April 13th, 2001 2:31:17 PM
"Well, sounds good to me." Harry nods to the Taur. "So shall we all just show up at once? Rather than go piecemeal? This job is the only way to go, I think, so whoever found the work first should lead the rest of us to them, right?"
Steps Friday April 13th, 2001 9:52:51 PM
Steps waits to see if the Minotaur has any suggestions. Steps looks the ring over thoroughly and then nods his head, satisfied that it is original.
"OK Bull, I am convinced and thanks for clearing up the mystery about the job and for your advice. While you are here maybe you can help with the filling of the other positions at the Beer and Bath. I would like to be able to bring her more workers than those gathered here and I would prefer that more workers outside of the loop apply on their own. Being new to the city I would not know where to find these workers."
Steps waits to see if the Minotaur has any suggestions.
Tamosvar Sunday April 15th, 2001 5:49:59 PM
After seeing that the Minotaur was friendly Tamosvar relaxes and lets the rest of the party ask the questions. Instead he makes a slow circuit about the group making sure that no ones grows too interested in them.
Bull (DM Jerry) Monday April 16th, 2001 11:38:30 PM
"These advertisements should suffice to bring in others also. Good work is hard to find."
"Otherwise you seem to have things in hand. It appears my final favor for Marcus is complete. Good luck. I have a dragon to consult. Farewell."
He turns walks down the street and dissappears.
We got Jobs! (DM Jerry) Monday April 16th, 2001 11:44:12 PM
One by one, two by two, our brave spies approach the Beer & Bath and obtain jobs from Chenna.
[please post your selected job in your next post.]
The jobs are for Bouncer, bartender, reservation desk, and a sortie of waiters and water toters.
The rest of the day is spent working hard preparing the B&B for reopening, training in your new occupations, etc.
[You have the freedom here to freelance a bit about your new duties and tell an anecdote of something that happened the first day of work.]
Harry Tuesday April 17th, 2001 3:20:24 AM
Harry signs on to work the front desk, knowing that he'll be better in a role where he gets to meet a good number of people than he will putting together those bitter, nasty alcoholic drinks (he is, after all, a moralistic Brother at heart).
((will continue later. 3:30 AM here... creative juice is dying))
Sontra Tuesday April 17th, 2001 6:15:35 PM
Sontra taking the only job where he would fit with experience, The Bartender. He got into it quickly, and tried to make friends with any others around him. Trying to find who he could trust.
Sontra on the first day figured how to set drinks on fire for show, and got caught on fire himself. He ran and rolled around for a little while. He got back up and tried it again, this time succeding, although it took a while before anyone would get near him doing it.
Sontra spent alot of his spare time exploring the bar, getting to know it inside out, and then everything in between. Although he hasn't had alot of time, he has enough to know how to escape if needed without the front door.
Harry (cont.) Wednesday April 18th, 2001 3:38:54 AM
After dealing with a few pernicious customers who demanded more service than he could give them (subtly, Harry reminded himself as he carried the eight cart of food to the man on the second floor, "The customer is always right"), Harry called it a day. He handed over his key to the night clerk and moved off into the streets, waiting for the others to finish their shifts.
When they began to pour out he commented, "Well... should we all board together since we all work together? Or shall we find separate places to hang our hats?"
Room and Board (DM Jerry) Wednesday April 18th, 2001 11:03:29 AM
Harry is pleasantly surprised to find that the top floor is for staff lodgings. There are a set of apartments designed to house two bunkmates per room. A common room is for socialization, cooking and shared restrooms.
Sontra does not find a secret exit from the bar. The nearest one would be the staircase heading down or simply diving into the big pool that bumps up against your bar making part of it a wet bar.
Roger Wednesday April 18th, 2001 1:33:34 PM
Roger applies, and picks up the job as bouncer. For his first day, he works on learning who the staff are. Where supplies are, and helps out with moving some of the bigger and heavier pieces of inventory.
Whenever Roger is not actively engaged in moving items, he does his best to keep an eye, and respond to any customers that might be over enthusiastic about getting to know the staff, or any other customers.
DM Jerry Thursday April 19th, 2001 5:16:00 AM
[Due to my late post yesterday, I'll wait until tonight for the rest of you to have a chance to post.]
Harry Thursday April 19th, 2001 4:23:57 PM
Harry drags himself up the stairs, slowly, and into his own room. He offers up a short prayer to Alemi, quietly, before returning out to the common room to wash and eat a quick bite before he goes to sleep. He remains mainly silent to everyone else, but notes that if needed, they know where to find him. He seems exhausted, as if this were one of the first days of truly difficult labor he's ever gone through.
Steps Thursday April 19th, 2001 6:35:17 PM
Steps enjoys his job as one of the establishment's bouncers. He keeps an eye on the door, being polite to all the customer even as he escorts a few out. As he throws one drunken customer out he says in a calm voice. "Please come back again."
It's Time....but for what? (DM Jerry) Thursday April 19th, 2001 9:23:21 PM
As the party settles to relax a bit in the late hours, a man enters the bar as it is closing. He approaches Steps.
"I'm looking for a job."
He grins and shows the sign of Marcus.
[This is Carl's entrance. I'll leave it to him to continue the conversation and describe himself]
Back in the common room, an owl flies into Harry's private room and holds his leg out.
The note reads, "Good hunting tonight. I need to know the source of those fliers. Be careful.
Also, I am sending you a new potential member. He is trustworthy. He carries my sign."
It is signed with Marcus' seal.
Sunblaze Thursday April 19th, 2001 10:09:28 PM
(OOC: Sorry about the not posting, it seemed repeating every time I tried.) Sontra looks at the newcomer with a smile. Then she signals a waiter. "Find out what he wants, please... say it's on me..." Sontra grabs a glass and cleans it up, making sure it's nice. She then looks to (Carl?) with a moan. "Great... another guy..."
DM Jerry (Jerry) Thursday April 19th, 2001 11:18:15 PM
Because of the confusion of having two names for our characters (alias and real) plus adding the new folk, I want everyone to put their first name in parenthesis after their character name. If you are posting for your alias, do it like this:
Alias Tamsuar (i.e. Arien) [Adam]
Otherwise just:
Arien [Adam]
This will help us to get used to all the name stuff...I hope.
Tamosvar (i.e. Arien) [Adam] Friday April 20th, 2001 2:03:46 AM
While not having any major accidents during his first few days of training as a bartender the hot headed elf does almost skewer some of the more annoying patrons. Only the fact that he didn't wear his rapier into the bar room and the realization that stabbing customers would probably get him fired, although he was never quite sure with the way these humans acted at times. Despite these troubles the first few days went rather smoothly and Tamosvar eventually learned to subliminate most of what the patrons said beyond their orders for more drinks.
Alias Gullion (Carl) Friday April 20th, 2001 7:20:59 AM
The man who grins up at Steps is a short, stooped fellow, who might have once been healthy, but is now florid of face and running to fat. His skin is mottled, and shows evidence of a bout of the pox at some time in the past. His hands shake a little, as if he has spent too much of his time at the bottle. His lank, greasy black hair is plastered to his scalp, and a beaded cap (which has seen far better days) is perched upon his head. His face wears an ingratiating grin, which parts to reveal unhealthy looking teeth and worrisome breath. He is clad in a grubby embroidered robe of indeterminate colour, that like his cap is showing its age. His shoes are red, and have long, pointy toes. He gives the impression of a friendly, worn out and slightly pot-bellied weasel.
Gullion swiftly tucks Marcus' sign back up his baggy sleeve. As he does so the hilt of an ornate dagger is momentarily visible. He smiles leerily at Sunblaze, and bows. "The pleasure is all mine, m'dear."
He turns back to Steps. "Now I happen to know for a fact that the last fella who served nibbles and treats for the clientelle of this fine establishment was run out of the joint when it turned out his Exotic Eastern Kebabs were actually Rat on a Stick. An' that, sadly, is depriving your poor payin' customers of the opportunity of sampling some o' the finest wares this side of Ilthmar."
He grins again, and with a flourish reveals a tray that had somehow been tucked under his robes. "Ladies an'Gents, may I offer for yer delectation an' appreciation, Gullion's Tray of Multitoodinous Delights!" He coughs unpleasantly, hawks up a gob of flem, and spits it noisily into the cobbles.
Upon close inspection the tray seems to hold a bewildering assortment of snacks, powders, herbs, unidentifiable objects and assorted bric-a-brac. Upon even closer inspection the astute observer will note the stuff is all junk, but Gullion never seems to shut up long enough to make closer inpection possible.
"Yessir, Gullion will provide items of exotica to clients of taste, an' provide a friendly ear to those with troubles an' woes. An' of course half me profits will go to the House. Well, I guess you'd better introduce me to me fellow workers, eh fella?"
Roger (Rond) ((Todd)) Friday April 20th, 2001 9:37:51 PM
Having never done table a waiting before, Roger is surprised to seem to have a knack for balancing things, and to carry them to the table. The first couple of days go a little slow, as Roger gets use to where everything is. But over time, he starts to serve up quite a storm.
Water Toter or bust (DM Jerry) Friday April 20th, 2001 9:46:58 PM
Channa the owner saunters over to this new applicant.
"Sir Gullion I don't sublet within the establishment that I manage. That would cut into my profits. However, if you're willing to clean up, we need water toters to empty and fill the baths. If you show talent, we'll let you perfume them too. Sound exciting? I'll pay you 25gp a week plus tips."
"Sir Steps, please close up the building for the evening. I'm going home." She leaves, living in her own apartment elsewhere.
In the meantime, the group begins to gather in the common room to discus how best to find the source of the magical fliers that Marcus had shown them.
It's nighttime... time for aliases to be dropped and for the true spies to emerge. Watch carefully! They blend with the shadows and work the thankless tasks that keep the kingdom great.
So let's get to it. The first task at hand, is to find the source behind the magical fliers that seem to be charming the readers. The flyers say, "The end of The Wold is near."
Marcus said that those who succumb to the charm hear an additional command to: "Come on the night of the full moon to the Arena for an important meeting which may just save your soul from the awful things to come."
[It's been a while getting to the point, but this is it my friends. Let's get to Marcus' task.]
Sontra (Sunblaze) [Steve] Friday April 20th, 2001 10:18:14 PM
Sontra knows his job has been finished for now at the bar, and cleans up. He sets himself up to go. He gets the others and with a smile sets off. "I believe we have about 7 days until the full moon... I have already gotten this message, so I know what it was like. We might want to all go visit the arena and see if we can dig up any clues as to who is planting these fliers, but keep your hands on your blades and spellbooks, for I have a feeling that we're in for a wild ride." She goes over to the door and is about to open it, waiting for any last comments.
Harry (Damocles) [Dave] Saturday April 21st, 2001 12:29:07 AM
"I'll go with you Su... Sontra... I'm afraid I'm not the bluffer that you are and will need someone else to do the talking for me," says Harry, as he exits his room, wearing a normal looking outfit, drab browns and greens, and a long, flowing cloak... He seems to be moving with an uneasy step, although his speed is unaffected, his step is off. Odd... The large mace at his side indicates that he's ready for business.
Alias Gullion (Renik) (Carl) Saturday April 21st, 2001 10:53:31 AM
At Chenna's words Gullion's face splits into a grin. "Water toter? That's three promotions up from Nibble Salesman!" Aside to Sontra he whispers, "And the pay is tenfold!" Back to Chenna; "Boss, I accept! You've just found yerself the finest Water Toter in Yrth's Peninsula! Why, my old Dad, bless his dear departed soul, spent his whole life aiming to be a Water Toter. Never made it higher than Human Waste Shoveller, I'm afraid, but them's the breaks. An' truth be told, he was a right idle bugger." He grins round at the assembled group, and continues rambling in this vein until Chenna departs.
Once she leaves, Gullion smiles at the group, retrieves a sack stashed at the entrance to the Beer and Bath, then vanishes for several moments into the nearest washroom.
The figure that emerges is quite unlike the hunched, half-crippled individual who entered. It is a slender man of average height, graceful and agile, good looking in an angular sort of way. In his movements, face and eyes he gives the impression of being alert and quick witted. He is pale skinned and clear eyed, and his hair is shoulder length, brown, and wet from washing. He is dressed for nocturnal city life; black calf length boots, grey trousers, dark grey shirt, black doublet. Over this he wears exquisitely made black leather armour, studded with black iron rivets. At his side he carries a rapier, and on his belt an ornate dagger, along with a buckler on his left arm. This matches the armour, and is black, expertly made, and studded.
He pulls on a long grey cloak, and introduces himself. "Companions, my name is Renik Dacour, and I, like you, have been charged with a mission by our mutual benefactor. We all know what we must do, and I will speak of it further now. One can never be too careful. I apologise for my somewhat colorful alter-ego, but it occurred to me that in a guise such as that I might perform information gathering even whilst in disguise, without attracting undue suspicion."
His jaw sets firmly, and he continues, "But now the time for disguises is past. If I am to face unknown dangers I will do so as myself."
He looks at the assembled group, and smiles. "We've got a lot to accomplish before the full moon. Shall we get to it?"
Arien [Adam] Saturday April 21st, 2001 4:30:55 PM
Shedding his colorful disguise rather eagerly Arien quickly changes into his old clothes and throws his cloak over his shoulders. Stepping lightly and yet moving quickly the elf seems to glide into the common room and sits with the rest of the party. After listening to the conversation for a bit he interjects, "I say we scout out this arena early so we can get a feel for the place. There also might be some... visitors there that know something about these flyers. But whatever we do we should do it quick, there is little time left to us."
Draax (Steps) (Stan) Saturday April 21st, 2001 7:39:12 PM
Steps greets Gullion/Renik, "Welcome. We can always use more help." After Channa the owner leaves, Steps locks the doors and makes sure that all the windows are secure. As the group gathers in the common room, Steps' human features slowly change into to those of a half-elf. Still wearing the same leather armor as his alias Steps, Draax looks as everyone goes through their transformations.
"Before we begin, everyone please remember to only be seen entering and leaving here as your alias."
Draax listens to the others as he changes into his chain mail, helm, ashen grey cloak, and gathers his shield and weapons.
"I think both Sunblaze and Arien are right, we should scout the place out early and also be there for the event. I do not think that anyone should go alone unless others will get in your way. I think that some of you stealth types should scout the place and a few of us can be near by in case things go awry. We can meet at the inn and make plans on what we find or don't find.
"If no one disagrees, those of you that have already changed complete out of your disguise should leave from the back, one at a time. Those that are still in your disguises or/and can change your disguise magically should leave from the front."
Draax's image shimmers for a second and Steps stands before the group again. He goes to the back, making sure that there is no light, and begins to let out those leaving from the back. After everyone is gone, he locks up the place, goes to an area where he cannot be observed, and changes his image to himself before heading to the arena. As he gets on his way he begins to smile. "Now the fun really begins."
Harry (Damocles) [played by Dave] Monday April 23rd, 2001 12:13:21 PM
"Draax.. um..." The priest sighs his familiar sigh. "It's just that... why should we take off our disguises at all? We're going to be trying to gather information and -- well, it'd be easier to do in disguise, wouldn't it?"
Roger (Rond) ((Todd)) Monday April 23rd, 2001 2:00:41 PM
Listening to the conversation as it unfold. When Draax is done he comments, "I agree. For now, we should start learning the lay of the land, also. So that we can maneuver around as unobtrusively as we can. I wouldn't try anything too sneaky tonight. I'd just try to identify some people or places that we may want to follow up on." Once all conversation dies down, Roger is going to head out the front door. He decides that he's going to go have a drink or two, before heading to bed.
Draax (Steps) [Stan] Monday April 23rd, 2001 7:40:21 PM
"Harry, that really depends on what we will be doing. I would rather not have Steps found breaking into to somewhere, fighting or bringing attention to my alias. If we are going to get down and dirty, I really don't want any customers recognizing Steps as someone they seen causing a commotion. I may be able to look like Steps, but I can only fight like Draax and any good fighter that takes a measure of both may put it together.
But like Roger said, if we are only going to get the lay of the land, we can remain as our alias until we start actually doing things that may bring attention to ourselves.
So, are we going to wait until tomorrow or do some of you still want to check a few things out tonight?"
Draax waits to see if anyone is still going to go sneaking or if everyone is going to retire like Roger did. He will retire with everyone or provide backup.
Bring On The Night (DM Jerry) Monday April 23rd, 2001 10:37:45 PM
Those exiting the building in disguise, use the front entrance. Those exiting out of disguise use the rear entrance.
The group has no problem exiting the building and meeting around in the short alley behind the Beer & Bath that runs from Adventurer's Square to Warriors Lane.
The night is dark. The magical mist that covers Adventurer's Square to the southeast that has been in the news glows in the slight moonlight. This ominous event seems to have quieted the sounds of the night. Your steps on the cobblestones seem loud to your ears. Everything is sharp, distinct. Senses alert.
Bring on the night.
Sontra/Sunblaze [Steven] Monday April 23rd, 2001 11:29:05 PM
Sontra, glad to stretch his legs goes out the front door, meeting at the alley. He watchs around, seeing if more than his friends are there. If not, he takes off his kilt, and Sunblaze's hair grows back, and her features show.
"Ahh, tis a wonderful night... Now to our job... We should split into two groups, on to the arena, the other to search about for the scrolls." She pulls her haversack out of her bag and puts the kilt in. "The ones at the arena should has at least on map maker, so we get to know the lay-out. I shall join that group so I can 'fake' us being travellers or the like if need. Also I could try some spells in spots so that we may be able to use them ahead of time..." She rubs her head, straining for ideas. She looks up and comes to a realization. "I didn't read my scroll!" She rubs her head some more. "Harry... should this happen?"
Renik (Gullion) [Carl} d20+12=31 d20+12=29 Tuesday April 24th, 2001 6:33:22 AM
Renik pulls up the cowl of his hood, so that his face disappears into shadow. Then he slips out of the back door, and silently into the darkness of the alleyway behind the Beer and Bath.
As he joins with his newfound companions he glances nervously at the mist across the square, and the local gossip springs unbidden to mind; "It claims the souls of any who enter it, feeding on them to grow ever larger!" "It sucks flesh from the bones!" "It is a hole in the Wold, sucking our reality away and spewing it out into endless nothing, endlessly consuming until nothing remains!"
These tales are doubtless wild and fanciful fabrication, but here in the dead of night, confronted by the eerily glowing mist, the effect is nonetheless disquieting.
He smiles inwardly at himself. Come Renik, you are a professional, keep your mind on the job! You of all people should not be prey to childish night-fears! He turns his attention to the mission at hand, and nods at Sunblaze's suggestion.
"I concur. The Golden Arena should be examined before the Full Moon. I will join you, Sunblaze. My forte lies in concealment and infiltration, so if you are in agreement I will go first by some 20 to 30 feet, attempting to remain hidden in case we encounter any lookouts or sentries, or other unwelcome attention. Let us decide who is going where, and be off, for the night grows no younger, and," he cannot help mentioning, "the sooner we are away from that accursed mist, the better."
Assuming the others are in agreement, Renik heads off towards the Arena. His planned route is simple. He attempts to avoid busy areas where possible, melting into the shadows and moving slowly, and in total silence. (Hide check 19+12=DC31, Move Silently check 17+12=29) He keeps to the back alleys around the back of the Green Tortoise Club, then comes up the alley alongside it to peer into Warrior's Lane, scanning the area for signs of activity. If all is clear he motions the party forward, and down towards the intersection with Adventurer's End, heading for the path that leads into Gladiator Park.
(DM Jerry) Tuesday April 24th, 2001 11:17:58 AM
(I looked in Duncans Travel Agency under the Continent of Yrth, country of New Elenna, Plateau City, Dragon Quarter: and found that JK has placed Duncan's Travel Agency where the Beer & Bath should be. So when you look on that map, the Beer & Bath is not listed. It should be in the building/location where Duncan's now is. Duncan's should be on the river in Circus or Hindquarter.)
[hint to the wise: stay in one group.]
Draax (Steps) [Stan] Tuesday April 24th, 2001 4:07:07 PM
Feeling the excitement of starting a mission, Draax listens to everyone as they decide which group to join. "I will go with the group looking for scrolls and people carrying scrolls. If anyone is coming with me, just remember not to read the front of the scrolls. I do want to go around chasing chicken people again."
The chuckles as he remembers the last time.
Dave, OOC Tuesday April 24th, 2001 5:25:33 PM
(I'm getting pretty tired of this splitting up business. We're not going to split up. Period. It's too much of an inconvenience to work things that way. Jerry has noted on repeated occasions that we should NOT split up. If the rest of you keep insisting on this course of action... I'm sure consequences will follow)
Arien (Tamosvar) [Adam] Tuesday April 24th, 2001 5:32:55 PM
"Well then if we have two objectives it makes more sense to quickly accomplish one then move onto the other. Splitting a party is never, never, an option. So the real question now is which do we want to do first? We know where the arena is so we could go there first, between the group of us we can easily get an idea of how the layout works there. Then we can spend the rest of the night looking for anyone spreading these flyers."
Should the group decide to go to the Arena first Arien will follow along on the roofs to keep a good look out for anyone wanting to ambush the group.
Organization and a Stranger (DM Jerry) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 12:07:40 AM
Our heroes of the night discuss the value of staying together over the expediency of splitting up. Some take some false starts only to be drawn back into the alley to hear what the others have to say. The conversation continues in whispers and low tones in the shadows outside their back door.
(OOC: Methinks Dave is very wise.)
Renik notices a solitary figure looking into the alley as he begins to leave. The figure enters.
Meanwhile, a solitary figure approaches. He reveals a glowstick which shows, once again, the sign of Marcus and a holy symbol of Wardd. He grins. "I believe that if you can match my sign, I am to join you. The ahem....big "M" apologizes for all the interuptions this evening, but warns that he's sending one more soon." He waits for you to show your matching symbols and then breathes a sigh of relief and introduces himself in low tones."
[this is the introduction for Michael's character. Michael you may now begin posting.]
Adam OOC Wednesday April 25th, 2001 1:16:36 AM
Well after seeing what can happen to split parties and having that warned against in very strong terms by Chris Lindsay over in game 3 when I was just learning the game I too have adopted the "No splitting the party" policy. Unless of course I'm the DM then I just let my evil chuckle warn them that that might not be such a great idea.
Garmik (Alias Mismor) [Michael Tedin] Wednesday April 25th, 2001 2:10:45 AM
Garmik is dressed in non-descript clothing covered by a grey cloak. He brushes his brown hair to the side with his hand and speaks in hushed tones. "I should introduce myself. I am Garmik Bilsch, but you may call me Mismor while at the Beer and Bath. I'm hoping to get hired as a performer there. If not, I can wait tables." Garmik looks around the alley to make sure nobody is watching or eavesdropping. His voice drops lower. "I don't know how far you have gotten in finding the source of these fliers, but I suspect that you have not found much. In any case, I am think we should get away from the back door before we raise suspicions. If we are going to look at the Arena, I am willing to follow. Renik, you seem to know the way. Can you lead?"
Renik (Gullion) [Carl] Wednesday April 25th, 2001 5:10:07 AM
"Welcome Garmik, it is good to have you along. I cannot agree strongly enough that we should depart at once. This is not the place for debate, we are certain to attract attention if we tarry any further. Are we in agreement? We adopt Arien's suggestion? First we head to the Arena, then if there is still time we investigate the flyers. Well then, let's go."
Renik has been growing somewhat impatient with the indecision of the group, and is relieved to get going. He reflects wistfully that such missions are easier to organise when operating solo, but quickly dismisses the thought. Marcus put this group together for a reason, and he suspects that it is because he fears their enemies are dangerous and powerful. No sense in playing the lone wolf under those circumstances.
If the rest are ready, Renik will set off on his previously described route, in the previously described fashion, watching Arien's effortless scaling of sheer walls with a mixture of envy and admiration. Now that's an ability that would come in handy, he thinks.
Harry (Damocles) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 12:24:07 PM
Harry nods to the rest. "It seems that we are going to go to the Arena then, eh? Well, it is always best to know the ground that you are fighting on, possibly, I suppose... But a place like that..." He sighs as he pauses. "It's just that -- there might be people there after hours already, might there not be? Oh dear... I suppose if we are dead set in our ways already..."
Harry begins following ofter Renik, keeping a fair clip, but staying mainly on the streets. He'll try not to attract attention simply by not doing anything out of the ordinary.
(Roger)((Rond))(((Todd))) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 7:03:39 PM
Feeling a bit odd, Rond shivers. Noting the current conversations he comments, "Let's move. Afterwards, we may want to consider some public, noisy place, for discourse."
Sunblaze Wednesday April 25th, 2001 7:43:51 PM
Sunblaze looks at the newcomer with a scowl. "I wish Bill was here instead..." She mumbles. She looks around and sets off towards the Arena with her friends. She holds her head, as she has a splitting head-ache, it seems odd to her. She watches slowly as the new comer walks along. Trying to keep her head up without it hurting.
Garmik (Alias Mismor) [Michael Tedin] d20=7 d20=1 d20=13 Wednesday April 25th, 2001 9:22:53 PM
Garmik notices Sunblaze's apprehension, but says nothing. As the party moves through the streets, Garmik stays to the shadows as much as possible, though he makes sure that Sunblaze and the others know exactly where he is. (Hide Skill Check of 7+7=DC 14) Along the way, Garmik keeps his eyes and ears open for any potential trouble (Spot Check of 1+6= DC of 7 oops, Listen Check of 13+6= DC of 19).
Renik leads the way (DM Jerry) d20+11=31 Wednesday April 25th, 2001 11:12:50 PM
Renik leads the way as described: "He keeps to the back alleys around the back of the Green Tortoise Club, then comes up the alley alongside it to peer into Warrior's Lane, scanning the area for signs of activity. If all is clear he motions the party forward, and down towards the intersection with Adventurer's End, heading for the path that leads into Gladiator Park."
Looking to the right down Adventurer's End one can see the Golden Towers of Gold Dragon Castle. All is dark there except for the lit grounds.
You must now turn north and go past Gold Dragon Castle to the nearest park entrance. The Golden Arena is within the park.
As you get farther from the strange mists in Circus and Hindquarters, the sounds of the night return. Night owls, insects, especially coming from over the wall to the park to the west. Plus the sounds of humanity: A drunk in an alley, the sounds coming from The Golden Griffin Inn and the Red Wyrm Inn.
Suddenly a group of three figures appears atop the park wall to the west. When they spot you (d20+11=31) [natural 20] they freeze. As most of you are hidden at any single moment, they pause as if ascertaining how many of you there are and whisper to each other. They, however, are totally exposed on the top of the wall separating Adventurer's End from Gladiator Park.
All three carry a large jingling sack. One looks back over his shoulder nervously.
Sunblaze Wednesday April 25th, 2001 11:36:42 PM
Sunblaze looks over to the people there and then is stunned. She unsheaths her sword and prepares to fight. She moves closer to the new band and holds it up. "Who is thee?" Her head still hurts, but she ignores it for now.
Harry (Damocles) d20-3=16 Thursday April 26th, 2001 1:53:25 AM
Harry bolts towards an alleyway, hoping to not be noticed by the others. (Hide check 16, due to armor penalty). He clanks a bit as he moves, but doesn't seem to be going any slower. Once out of sight, great wings unfurl from his back and his clothes become a suit of glimmering armor with a full helm that shields much of his face. He prepares himself for the worst case scenario, but hopes for the best.
Renik (Gullion) [Carl] Thursday April 26th, 2001 5:38:46 AM
Renik looks up to see the three men appear at the top of the wall. Swiftly unslinging his bow he notches an arrow and trains it on the three.
"You heard the lady, gentlemen," he calls. "Come down here and let's discuss this like civilised fellows, I dislike chatting to folk perched up on walls. We wouldn't want you to fall off and hurt yourselves, would we?"
He grins from within the shadow of his cowl, and takes closer aim with his bow.
Draax (Steps) [Stan] Thursday April 26th, 2001 6:29:28 AM
Draax nods to Garmik in greeting and then smiles at Sunblaze's comment. He sees the other group carrying the sack just as he hears Sunblaze address them. He draws his bow and readies an arrow, but makes no other move.
Roger (Rond)((Todd)) d20+10=30 Thursday April 26th, 2001 9:20:32 AM
Not wishing to give away party numbers, and letting those that have identified themselves have the limelight. Roger jumps into the shadows. (hide check 20+10)
Garmik (Alias Mismor) [Michael Tedin] d20=6 Thursday April 26th, 2001 8:48:32 PM
Garmik follows Sunblaze's lead and unsheaths his sword, but holds it at his side. He attempts to move back into the shadows, hoping he has not been seen. (Hide check 6+7=DC 13.) He whispers to Sunblaze and Renik, "Be careful, it may not be necessary to fight these people. It may draw more attention than we want. Let us quickly find out what these men are about and, if it does not concern us, move on. If they know nothing of the fliers, we should leave them be. Remember the job we were hired to do. Ask about the fliers."
Arien (Tamosvar) [Adam] Thursday April 26th, 2001 10:00:09 PM
After seeing the men Arien crouches at the edge of a roof. Arms crossed and resting on his knees Arien makes no hostile overtures and keeps an eye out from his vantage for any companions the trio may have that might be trying to flank the party.
Strangers In the Night (DM Jerry) Thursday April 26th, 2001 10:23:21 PM
In response to Sunblaze hailing, "Who is thee?" Stranger #1, a long haired male with an earring in the left ear.
He says, "We want no trouble here. And we suggest that you give us none."
And with that he does a flip in the air and lands on his feet... a bit roughly.
Harry is most likely seen when he heads toward hiding, but he is probably not seen to change appearance.
The 2nd gentlemen drops his bag to the ground below him and then gently floats to it. "We'd love to discuss the hour of the night wit' ye pretty lassie, but we must be off rather quickly you see."
Rond disappears like a ghost (perfect roll). His performance is not lost on the 3rd of the figures: a black headed female. "We don't want a tangle with you fine folk. I am Midnight. We are known as the 'Stars of Midnight.' We must be on our way and so should you. For we are followed indirectly."
The three of them then run forward smiling and saluting.
Sunblaze 2d4(4+2)=6 Thursday April 26th, 2001 11:19:48 PM
Sunblaze sees the 'thieves' as she guesses running away and then follows in suit. "I'm coming with you Stars... I would rather know who you are and why you were here than think you were criminals." She laughs, her head pounding, and she seems to be ready to pass out.
She drops her sword and comes to a dead halt, then she begins to cast her spell (Sleep, 6 HD are affected[2d4], Wizard Spell, but sung).
"Weary Thieves, stop and rest, I would think it best. Your bones are sore, Stay awake for no more."
If any fall asleep she runs after them, grabbing her sword and trying to drag them into an alley. "Help me my friends."
Harry(Damocles) Friday April 27th, 2001 11:48:50 AM
Harry rises aloft out of the alleyway, and in doing so, one might notice his new likeness to the devas and Aasimar of myth. He soars well above the street level, trying to rise high enough so as to not be noticed by anyone who is not watching him exit the alley. From his greater vantage point he attempts to see who it is that follows the group already at work.
Draax (Steps)[Stan] d10=6 d20=3 Friday April 27th, 2001 12:52:11 PM
Draax listens as Sunblaze converses with the alleged thieves. Upon hearing that others may be in pursuit of the rogues, Draax begins to looks and listen (DC 3+6 =9) for any sign of pursuers. He turns toward Sunblaze as she begins to sing, he then looks toward the retreating rogue to see what the results are. He keeps his readied bow pointed to the ground, but ready to bring into position and fire if needed.
Renik (Gullion) [Carl] d20+12=20 Friday April 27th, 2001 5:28:18 PM
Renik sighs. He is sure this is not what Marcus had in mind when he suggested they keep a low profile. He has a nasty feeling they are about to get caught in a confrontation that is not their affair. Still, the die is cast now, and he had best be ready. The fact that pursuers are likely to be on the scene at any moment has not escaped him.
Attempting to keep the fleeing Stars of Midnight within bowshot, he melts into the shadows of a doorway (Hide 8+12=DC20), and waits to see if Sunblaze is succesful in bringing down any of the thieves.
Garmik (Alias Mismor) [Michael Tedin] d20=1 Friday April 27th, 2001 8:59:41 PM
Garmik is unsure why Sunblaze is acting so rashly towards these men who seem to want no trouble. He is even more apprehensive about the pursuers they mention. He does a quick check around to see anything that might look like pursuers. (Spot check 1+6= DC 7) He keeps quiet, tries to stay unseen, and keeps his sword ready at his side.
If any fall asleep as a result of Sunblaze's lullaby, Garmik will first defend Sunblaze against any violent response from the Stars of Midnight. If there is none, he will help Sunblaze drag sleepy bodies into an alley.
Arien (Tamosvar) [Adam] d20+7=23 Saturday April 28th, 2001 1:07:39 AM
Storing the name of the group away for later use and inquiry Arien jogs lightly across the rooftops to find a better vantage point. Once there Arien gives a sweeping glance of the general area before focusing on the way the trio came from. (Voluntary spot check.)
DM Jerry Tuesday May 1st, 2001 12:33:28 AM
[Game halted until character sheets are in. Next goal date: Wed.]
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