(From D's point-of-view)

Eclipse pages Asmo on Arcana. "Hopefully, he's actually around. He's only been idle for seven minutes..."

"Last time went to what, 10 pm?

Octavius says, "No clue"

Oriana is AFK again while she gets supper

emote is logging btw

D is logging btw

Eclipse laughs. "llpm MST, 12am CST, 1am EST..."

Oriana returns with a big steaming bowl of pasta...mmmmm...pasta...

Eclipse licks his lips. "Mmmm...pasta..."

Octavius remeberses that his is going to have BBQed food soon.

Eclipse grabs some mozzarella, then realizes he doesn't have any pasta

made.

He looks disappointed. "Boo."

Oriana would send some pasta to Eclipse, had the Internet evolved to

that

level already.

<Login> Guest has reconnected.

In the distance you hear someone's alarm clock going off.

Guest wavers and vanishes into insubstantial mist.

Guest has arrived.

Eclipse says, "Hello."

Guest grins.

Eclipse says, "What was that about?"

Oriana says, "Oh no...thought we'd lost you for a minute there,

Labyrus..."

Guest says, "Sorry...I think I just disconned whoever was logged in as

guest."

Oriana says, "Hmm? Who is the Guest if it's not Labyrus?"

Eclipse says, "I was afraid of that... Labyrus doesn't have his

password,

yet, so he has to log on as Guest. Otherwise you would be welcome to

stay.

Sorry."

Eclipse curls up in a ball and cries.

Guest giggles.

Guest hugs Eclipse.

Guest [to Eclipse]: Have Labyrus log back in if you can.

Eclipse says, "TWO PCs without passwords?! Why me?"

Eclipse says, "Is there a way for me (GM) to create a character without

Lakos's help?"

"Labyrus tried, but it's saying all the guests are full.

You say, "Labyrus tried, but it's saying all the guests are full."

shrug

You shrug.

Guest says, "Maybe...@makeplayer <playername> for <Email>"

Guest says, "There might be a - between make and player"

Octavius makeses his second disappearance.

roll 3d10

D rolled 3d10: 3, 10, 9; totalling 22.

Eclipse says, "Give me your player name and email, then."

Eclipse says, "Here goes nothing..."

last hugon

I don't understand that.

Guest says, "Koi...don't worry about email, just put in something

generic and

page me the password."

Guest says, "I don't know if GM's have permissions to make players

though. :("

Eclipse sighs heavily. "Do you know their phone number? I don't think

I can

do it."

Guest says, "I don't, Isn't Vita supposed to be here tonight?"

Guest thought she was in this group.

Eclipse says, "She is, but not yet. They try to keep the phone free

until

later in the evening. Is it the Woodgate Trail house or the other

one?"

Eclipse swears that we WILL get started in the next few minutes.

Guest grins.

Eclipse says, "Asmo. I'll be in touch with you through Arcana. I'm

going to

let Labyrus get on, now."

Guest nod. "No prob...holler when vita get's on.

Guest frees up the guest character.

<Logout> Guest has disconnected.

Guest has disconnected.

The resolution of Guest fades. With a hiss of static its disconnected

body

implodes into a single point of light, then blinks out of existence.

<Login> Guest has connected.

Guest has arrived.

emote saw something truly bizarre the other day

D saw something truly bizarre the other day

Oriana asks Tyson what he saw

Guest says, "I seem to be here again"

Eclipse's eyes bug out. "Which Guest are YOU?!?

Guest says, "labyrus"

The new time squad cartoon. (speaking of the Trojan horse) "There were

supposed to be soldiers inside!" "Chocolate soldiers?" "No. Not

chocolate soldiers. The king doesn't like candy. Real ones." "But

chocolate's different!

I don't understand that.

say The new time squad cartoon. (speaking of the Trojan horse) "There

were supposed to be soldiers inside!" "Chocolate soldiers?" "No. Not

chocolate soldiers. The king doesn't like candy. Real ones." "But

chocolate's different!"

Guest says, "is there another guest?"

You say, "The new time squad cartoon. (speaking of the Trojan horse)

"There

were supposed to be soldiers inside!" "Chocolate soldiers?" "No. Not

chocolate soldiers. The king doesn't like candy. Real ones." "But

chocolate's

different!""

Oriana says, "You lost me back at 'the,' sorry."

Eclipse says, "Three, actually. I'm going half-mad trying to resolve

the

situation..."

It's a wierd cartoon. "Eli Whitney and his flesh eatin robots!

I don't understand that.

say It's a wierd cartoon. "Eli Whitney and his flesh eatin robots!"

You say, "It's a wierd cartoon. "Eli Whitney and his flesh eatin

robots!""

Eclipse calls Cadyhuin and Lakos...

Guest says, "So, should I just shut up so as not to confuse anyone?"

Oriana says, "No, you have our permission to speak. *G*"

Guest says, "YAYYY permission"

Oriana laughs out loud

Eclipse tries the OTHER number. (can't remember which one it is...)

Eclipse says, "DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!"

Oriana says, "What seems to be the problem?"

Eclipse says, "Lakos is not home. I have two PCs who don't have

passwords and

thus need to use Guest, but there can't be more than one Guest logged

in at a

time. I have GM power, but not the power to create characters,

apparently.

Asmo is suggesting we use port 7777 (the main Arcana port), but that

would

mean genning new MOO characters with new passwords sent via email."

Eclipse flops into his chair. "Sorry about the delay, folks. I'll get

this

fixed soon enough."

Oriana sighs...seems the gaming gods really DO hate her involvement with

this

group.

"Know the passes on the other chars? They could use one of those

You say, "Know the passes on the other chars? They could use one of

those"

Eclipse says, "You must have some SERIOUS Entropic Resonance, or

someting."

Oriana says, "I think it's a long-term Paradox flaw, actually."

Eclipse smacks himself in the forehead. "Of course!"

<Login> Shan has connected.

l

Game Room Nexus (An IC-Neutral Location)

From here, you can enter into the rooms for various games. Each exit

leads to

it's own game. If the DM/ST/GM is not on at the moment, the game will

not be

in session.

You see Octavius (idle), Eclipse, Oriana (OOC), and Guest (OOC) here.

Obvious exits include Malakai (Mal) and Player Start (ps).

Shan has arrived.

Shan says, "Hullo"

"Hullo

You say, "Hullo"

Oriana says, "Hello...I don't know exactly who you are, but hello

anyway! (c:"

Eclipse says, "I don't know any passwords, but I could probably find one

from

someone if I ask around. Give me a minute. Beth, is anyone from

Friday's

group on ICQ?"

Eclipse says, "That's Utopis."

Oriana says, "Lemme check, I'm not on ICQ either..."

"Of all the numbers I have, only seeing Al right now

You say, "Of all the numbers I have, only seeing Al right now"

Guest says, "My old email might work for someone with a different

browser. Go

to http://www.blackvault.com/main.html and scroll down to email login.

Login:omega Pass:kinori"

Oriana says, "Same here"

Oriana says, "None of them are on AIM, either."

Eclipse sighs and looks at Octavius. "Sorry, Al. Looks like you might

get

voted off the island, this time. Could we borrow your character and

password

for tonight?"

lol

I don't understand that.

Eclipse is running out of options and Mountain Dew.

laugh

You laugh.

Guest says, "any luck on my old email adress? Lakos sent the pass

there"

Eclipse says, "I'll check"

Eclipse says, "Looks fragged to me. It asks me what I was trying to do

when I

had the error."

look

Game Room Nexus (An IC-Neutral Location)

From here, you can enter into the rooms for various games. Each exit

leads to

it's own game. If the DM/ST/GM is not on at the moment, the game will

not be

in session.

You see Octavius (idle), Eclipse, Oriana (idle, OOC), Guest (idle, OOC),

and

Shan (idle) here.

Obvious exits include Malakai (Mal) and Player Start (ps).

Guest says, "that's what always happened to me"

Oriana curses the gods of online gaming

Eclipse says, "Could someone IM Al? He's idling... My ICQ has

experienced a

(hopefully) temporary malfunction."

Oriana is logging on right now

Eclipse laughs at the body swapping he is demanding of his players

tonight...

emote took the college placement tests recently.

D took the college placement tests recently.

Oriana says, ""

Oriana says, "How did that go, Tyson?"

"Placed out of freshman english, and out of most of the math classes

You say, "Placed out of freshman english, and out of most of the math

classes"

emote does a little

D does a little

Oriana says, "Congrats, Tyson!""

"Danke

You say, "Danke"

Oriana says, "Sorry Eric, Al doesn't seem to be answering me..."

Oriana says, "Oh wait, he's talking now...what do you want me to say?"

Eclipse says, "Ask him if we can borrow his body...er...his character

and

password for the night."

Octavius appearses in a poof of smoke.

Oriana says, "Oh, he's back now, tell him here! (c:"

look

Game Room Nexus (An IC-Neutral Location)

From here, you can enter into the rooms for various games. Each exit

leads to

it's own game. If the DM/ST/GM is not on at the moment, the game will

not be

in session.

You see Octavius, Eclipse, Oriana (OOC), Guest (idle, OOC), and Shan

(idle)

here.

Obvious exits include Malakai (Mal) and Player Start (ps).

Oriana says, "Via ICQ, he says he doesn't mind..."

Eclipse says, "Al, we're all out of options. Do you think one of the

players

could borrow your character name for the night. You wouldn't be able

to

watch the game, but it would let all of our PC "Guest" to log in"

Eclipse says, "Thank-you."

"Don't worry, I'll get around to updating my site tonight and post the

log

You say, "Don't worry, I'll get around to updating my site tonight and

post

the log"

Octavius says, "As long as they return it in the condition they recived

it :)"

Eclipse grins wickedly. "I'll punish them if they don't."

Octavius says, "Cool who needs it?"

"Don't worry.. You won't end up like Warren

You say, "Don't worry.. You won't end up like Warren"

Octavius says, ":)"

Eclipse says, "Either Asmo or Labyrus."

Octavius says, "who is the guest now?"

Eclipse says, "Labyrus"

Octavius says, "I 'll page him the password."

Guest says, "I don't trust myself with someone else's char"

Octavius says, "Why is that?"

Guest says, "I have a tendancy of screwing up anything I touch"

"You're not going to be using his char, just his name

You say, "You're not going to be using his char, just his name"

shrug

Eclipse says, "This has been ALMOST as much fun as role-playing.

Problem-solving. Incredible odds. Evil GMs. Except that _I_ am not

the

GM!""

You shrug.

(See `help pose` for details on extended use of the pose verb.)

Oriana ROFLMAO's

Octavius says, "Its just the name."

help pose

Showing verb help on `pose':

----

Pose is more powerful (and prettier) than emote because it conjugates

your

message for every interested party in the room. Enter your pose as if

you

were typing in a first-person voice.



-- Pose recognises the following:



Names -- Exact matches on the aliases of gendered objects in the

room.

Pronouns -- Pronouns will match for the last player mentioned.



Additional verbs you wish conjugated to your gender should be prefixed

with a

period.



-- For example:



Typed------> .kick chuck, bruising him on his shin as I .laugh madly.

You see | You kick chuck, bruising him on his shin as you laugh

madly.

Chuck sees | Quinn kicks you, bruising you on your shin as he laughs

madly.

Others see | Quinn kicks Chuck, bruising him on his shin as he laughs

madly.



Typing `.kick chuck, bruising chuck on chuck's shin...` would produce

the

same, except 'him' would translate to 'chuck', since a literal name was

specified.



-- Special subs:



/all /everybody /everyone -> A list of every $player in the room.

----

End of verb help on `pose'.

Guest says, "be warned Your name might be damaged (If anyone can hurt a

name,

it's me"

Octavius says, "Well name you have the password."

Octavius says, "name=now"

Eclipse says, "Are we squared away, then? Octavius logs off. Labyrus

logs

off as Guest and logs on as Octavius. Asmo logs on as Guest. Beth

takes the

perimeter. I'll provide cover fire. D will create the diversion..."

Guest says, "how do I log off precisely"

Octavius says, "Going now SIR!!!!!!!!!!"

Oriana says, "Type @quit"

Octavius says, "@quit"

<Logout> Guest has disconnected.

Guest has disconnected.

The resolution of Guest fades. With a hiss of static its disconnected

body

implodes into a single point of light, then blinks out of existence.

Eclipse says, "My lord. I feel like I'm in a Shadowrun game!"

"Allright! I can do diversion! Remember the travelling elf, halfling,

donkey and severed head sex show Labrat?

You say, "Allright! I can do diversion! Remember the travelling elf,

halfling,

donkey and severed head sex show Labrat?"

<Logout> Octavius has disconnected.

Octavius has disconnected.

<Login> Octavius has connected.

Octavius has connected.

Oriana laughs out loud for what seems like the millionth time

already...and

the game hasn't even started yet!

<Login> Guest has connected.

Guest has arrived.

Oriana stalks around the perimeter of the room with a squirt gun,

prepared to

snipe anyone who enters without permission

Eclipse says, "I don't think I've STOPPED laughing, yet. This has been

insane.""

"We talk about some wierd things in vince's game.

You say, "We talk about some wierd things in vince's game."

Eclipse splatters guest with lead. "Oops, sorry."

Oriana isn't sure she wants to know about "Vince's game"

Guest heeyyss...

Octavius says, "I seem to have entered the strange world of someone

elses name"

Eclipse looks at Guest. "You're Asmo, right? You got any ID?

"52 inches on a 36 inch halfling.

You say, "52 inches on a 36 inch halfling."

Guest thwaps Eclipse.

Guest grins. "That good enough?": )

Eclipse says, "Could be worse. Could be Beth in HUGON'S body..."

Oriana says, "Hey! Watch it with the halfling jokes...*G*"

Octavius says, "let's never speak of that again"

Oriana continues to LOL

<Login> Hugon has connected.

Shan suddenly realizes that he hasn't printed his character sheet.

Eclipse says, "Speak of the devil..."

emote sings "Hugon, what a wookie."

D sings "Hugon, what a wookie."

Eclipse says, "Alrighty, then."

Oriana doesn't want to be anywhere near Hugon's body

Eclipse puts on his dragon medallion for real, this time.

"That reminds me of something we talked about earlier... Would a

halfling take damage from having sex with a wint? Would it be soakable?

You say, "That reminds me of something we talked about earlier... Would

a

halfling take damage from having sex with a wint? Would it be

soakable?"

Eclipse has left.

Oriana says, "Now, THAT was disgusting..."

look

Game Room Nexus (An IC-Neutral Location)

From here, you can enter into the rooms for various games. Each exit

leads to

it's own game. If the DM/ST/GM is not on at the moment, the game will

not be

in session.

You see Octavius (idle), Oriana (OOC), Shan, and Guest (OOC) here.

Obvious exits include Malakai (Mal) and Player Start (ps).

"It's a valid question

You say, "It's a valid question"

Octavius says, "I have little wonder where he went"

"And I scared the st away. Again.

You say, "And I scared the st away. Again."

Octavius says, "you have that talent"

Oriana doesn't think she's going to be having sex with any wints anytime

soon,

so Tyson will have to find someone else for his little experiments.

(c;

Eclipse comes out.

Eclipse says, "If you will all follow me..."

Eclipse has left.

stand

What do you want to stand from?

mal

Malakai

The room for the Mage: Epic Fantasy games.

You see Eclipse here.

Obvious exits include Nexus (out, o).

rest

You can't find a place to rest.

sit floor

You can't find a place to sit.

sit

You can't find a place to sit.

help sit

Sorry, but no help is available on `sit'.

rest

Oriana has arrived.

You can't find a place to rest.

Guest has arrived.

Octavius has arrived.

Eclipse gets out a can-opener and opens the barrel of Sticky.

Eclipse says, "Koi, D, you two are already caught up to speed on your

character sheets."

nod

You nod.

Shan has arrived.

<OOC> Guest nods.

Eclipse says, "Al'Morath, you are a new prisoner, captured a little more

than

a week ago from your home in Meoyu."

Octavius ( OOC) say how do I do actions (such as Eclipse gets out a

can-opener

and opens the barrel of Sticky. )

Eclipse says, "Oriana, you were captured while you were sleeping by

Variel

himself a day or three ago."

ooc Emote blah blah blah

<OOC> You say, "Emote blah blah blah"

Octavius ( ooc) never mind )

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Use a colon before the verb"

Oriana nods

<Logout> Hugon has disconnected.

Oriana wonders how you do OOC stuff?

ooc ooc instead of say

<OOC> You say, "ooc instead of say"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Thank you Tyson"

<OOC> Octavius says, "thanks"

<OOC> Octavius says, "I was doing it wrong"

<OOC> Guest says, "Shorthand for emots is a :, you can say stuff by

using ""

Eclipse says, "Shan, you are also a new acquisition, captured, broken,

dominated, and put back together again."

Shan says, "Huh?"

Eclipse says, "The three prisoners of the group are compelled by potent

Mind

magicks to obey the following rules -"

!!! A checkpoint has begun. During the next few minutes, you will

experience

slow response time (AKA lag). Be patient, grasshopper.

Eclipse says, "1. Obey Hemlock, the god of demons and infernalism."

!!! The checkpoint has finished. After a suspenseful 1 second, the

world is

saved once more.

<OOC> Guest says, "Remind me to have them blank those messages."

Eclipse says, "2. Obey your superiors among the Ba'Lak (including D and

Koi)."

Eclipse says, "3. Keep the secrets of the Ba'Lak."

Eclipse says, "4. Do not shed the blood of a fellow Favor-Giver

(Ba'Lak)."

Eclipse says, "and 5. Betray the Ba'lak, and you must kill yourself."

Eclipse says, "Prepare to be spammed. What you are about to read is

obviously

propaganda to the prisoners, but D and Koi believe as divine writ:"

Eclipse says, "The Ba'Lak have existed forever since the beginning of

time,

or at least since the first sentient being asked a man to kill someone.

That

first assassin was a Ba'Lak, a "favor-giver". Many others followed in

the

footsteps of this mythic first assassin. In those days, no man ruled

his

people long enough to become a tyrant. In this way, the Ba'Lak lived

up to

their great name, for they did all free peoples the favor of ensuring

that no

one ruled for too long. The calling of the favor-giver was a proud,

noble

vocation. "

Eclipse says, "As the Ba'Lak grew wealthy and powerful, though, a

terrible

fate befell the guild. Money and power had turned many Ba'Lak into

rulers as

terrible as the ones they had been paid to execute. They must have

realized

their own danger, for they gripped the lands and people of their fiefs

with

hands of steel. Soon, people within the Ba'Lak lands and without

learned to

fear the Masters among the assassins. Wealth attracted trouble of

another

sort, too. The ranks of the Ba'Lak swelled with heavy-handed

mercenaries

looking to make their fortunes. Desperate to retain their power, but

faced

with immense internal competition for limited marks, the Ba'Lak began

to

grant too many favors. "

Eclipse says, "People and rulers alike turned away from the Ba'Lak,

calling

them murderers. Many began to hunt the Ba'Lak, capturing lone

assassins and

leveling guildhouses. In the confusion of the purge, more powerful

rulers

emerged. These new Kings and Queens nearly destroyed the Ba'Lak, so

thorough

were their hunts."

Eclipse says, "The worst of these rulers was King Nightfire Heroborn,

who

forced his beliefs onto the people with terrible enchantments,

enslaving them

with his hypocritical theology. Nightfire led his servants to war

against

the Ba'Lak landholders. He slaughtered millions of people in his blind

quest

to confiscate the lands and goods of the Ba'Lak. Each assassin

received a

short mockery of a trial before being burned at the stake. Under this

greatest of all tyrannies, the remaining Ba'Lak were forced to go into

hiding. "

Eclipse says, "The Ba'Lak hide still, for their persecution at the hands

of

the Heroborn (later called the Guiltbearer Clan) made the assassins

stronger

and wiser. No more did they operate in broad daylight, beneath the

very

noses of those who had greatest reason to fear them. Instead, they

keep

their widespread power, and even their very existence, a secret. No

longer

could anyone join the ranks of the Ba'Lak. Now, the Ba'Lak recruit

their

members carefully from among the most qualified individuals of each

generation. The Ba'Lak invite these initiates into their ranks. Those

who

refuse are slain. Those who sincerely accept the offer are taught the

secrets of the Ba'Lak, guided along the Path of Favor-Giving. Once

they

realize the wonder of the Ba'Lak, no one ever breaks the Ba'Lak

Precepts."

Eclipse says, "Tell me when you're done reading. I won't ever spam you

like

this again. I promise. It was just easier, this way."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Done"

<OOC> Octavius says, "done reading, I'm a compulsive liar, how do I

accept

sincerely"

<OOC> Guest is finished. ;)

ooc I'd think the magics they used would ensure it?

<OOC> You say, "I'd think the magics they used would ensure it?"

<OOC> Shan says, ""I guess"

Eclipse says, "D and Koi accept sincerely. The others recognize it as

highly

biased. The 'slaves' are compelled by Mind to obey the five precepts.

The

fifth, of course, insures the sacredness of the first four. It is like

a

geas in D&D, kind of..."

Eclipse says, "You have been summoned by Master Variel, the leader of

your

cell of Ba'Lak. You are standing in the room with him now."

Eclipse says, "He is of middle years, though a light of either

fanaticism or

madness burns in his eyes."

<OOC> Oriana says, "FUUUUUUUUCK!"

<OOC> Guest laughs.

emote abases herself "Master Variel, it is an honor."

D abases herself "Master Variel, it is an honor."

ooc Fun, yes?

<OOC> You say, "Fun, yes?"

Eclipse says, "'Welcome, fellow Favor-Givers. Rise, D, with Hemlock's

blessing.'"

<OOC> Oriana says, "I should've known better than to give Z an

opening..."

Guest follows suit, bowing revrently, to the Master, though remainig

silent.

<OOC> Eclipse grins. "Notice how I WIDENED it, though?"

emote stands

D stands

<OOC> Guest says, "BTW...please forgive my horrible spelling."

Oriana stands with her arms crossed, scowling, saying nothing.

Octavius keeps to the side, trying not to be noticed

ooc Most of it's Z fault, but I helped! I thought up the original idea

for the ba'lak ;)

<OOC> You say, "Most of it's Z fault, but I helped! I thought up the

original

idea for the ba'lak ;)"

Eclipse says, "'The time has come, at last, to strike at our enemies,

the

Guiltbearers."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Tyson, you need to learn when to keep your mouth

shut...

(c;"

emote smiles openly

D smiles openly

ooc wheres the fun in that?

<OOC> You say, "wheres the fun in that?"

Eclipse says, "Variel smiles at Oriana. 'Is that any proper posture for

a

lady in the presence of a servant of Hemlock? Kneel. Do me

obiesence.' He

smiles."

Koi's eyes widden slightly, anticipating. [Guest]

<OOC> Oriana says, "Does the Mind magick mean I have to obey this

asshole, Z?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "See number 2 on the 'must do list'..."

emote smirks at Oriana

D smirks at Oriana

Oriana bows slowly, but her eyes remain filled with murderous rage and

never

leave Variel.

Eclipse says, "'All of you new Ba'Lak, bow to your master! Bow to

Variel!"

Octavius bows gracelessely, keeping his mouth shut

Koi's eyes shift to the three, watching them closely for any signs of

disrespect. [Guest]

Eclipse says, "He smiles as though your responses are genuine, not

induced."

Eclipse says, "'Good. Now, as I was saying, the time has come to strike

the

Guiltbearers a telling blow.'"

Excellent. We will be the tools of the Ba'Lak's vengeance, master

Variel?

I don't understand that.

"Excellent. We will be the tools of the Ba'Lak's vengeance, master

Variel?

You say, "Excellent. We will be the tools of the Ba'Lak's vengeance,

master

Variel?"

@describe me as

Description for D (#323) set. If you misleadingly describe objects,

your

@describe priveleges may be revoked. See `help customizing`.

Eclipse says, "'Our sources tell us that King' he sneers at the title

'Argos

Guiltbearer's daughter Iphigenia is living among the Epagans at the

Island of

Hospitalers to the west.'"

Eclipse says, "'I know,' he answers D."

Eclipse says, "'You will sneak onto the island, kidnap the Princess, and

bring

her back to me."

Eclipse says, "'I have a...use...for her.'"

Eclipse says, "He winks at D."

Octavius says, "I know a back way into the village where we will not be

noticed my lord"

emote smiles and nods "Of course, Master. Your will be done."

D smiles and nods "Of course, Master. Your will be done."

Koi nods quietly, eyes not showing any emotion. "We will bring her to

you

Master." [Guest]

look

Malakai

The room for the Mage: Epic Fantasy games.

You see Eclipse, Oriana (idle), Guest, Octavius, and Shan (idle) here.

Obvious exits include Nexus (out, o).

Eclipse says, "'And you other two? What have YOU to say for

yourselves?' He

smiles wickedly."

Eclipse rolled 7d10: 5, 3, 1, 3, 9, 9, 2; totalling 32.

<OOC> Guest says, "Mmm...two nines."

Oriana says, "I will obey your orders...Variel. You leave me little

choice.

But the day is coming when I will have my vengeance."

emote glares at Oriana, takes a few steps, and gives her one hell of a

swat to the back of the head "Be respectful of your betters, bitch!"

D glares at Oriana, takes a few steps, and gives her one hell of a swat

to the

back of the head "Be respectful of your betters, bitch!"

Eclipse says, "He smiles. 'Of course you will have your vengence, my

little

darling, on MY enemies!' He laughs."

Koi turns, eyes narrowing at Ocriana, watching her closely. [Guest]

<OOC> Guest says, "D and I would know eachother?"

Oriana returns D's glare.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Somewhat, though you haven't worked together

before."

<OOC> Guest nods.

Even if these outsiders are to help us, I hope that when we're done,

they get the fate they deserve.

I don't understand that.

"Even if these outsiders are to help us, I hope that when we're done,

they get the fate they deserve.

You say, "Even if these outsiders are to help us, I hope that when we're

done,

they get the fate they deserve."

Eclipse says, "'Now, I think you should all bow and scrape and worship

me some

more. There's a good cabal of slaves!' His tone is off-hand, cold,

uncaring."

emote performs as commanded

D performs as commanded

Octavius tries to join in the glaring and glares at koi

Eclipse says, "'Trust me, my dear servant. I am already punishing them,

right

Oriana?'"

Oriana bows again, her eyes narrowing as anger and pain twist her

features

Koi turns, ignoring the three, kneels and bows before the Master.

[Guest]

Eclipse says, "'You may rise. I have prepared a letter of passage

aboard the

vessel Storm Crow in the port of Landsend. Be careful, my servants. I

will

be most disappointed if you fail to bring the Princess Iphigenia to

me...'"

emote rises "Be assured Master, we shall either deliver the princess to

your, or die in the attempt.

D rises "Be assured Master, we shall either deliver the princess to

your, or

die in the attempt.

Guest slowly rises, templing his hands and bowing once again. "We shall

not

fail Master."

Eclipse says, "Variel is the only person in this room besides the five

of you.

He has no guards, no windows where allies watch for his safety. He is

completely confident that he will be obeyed."

<OOC> Guest dohs and forgot to spoof that. ;)

Eclipse says, "He smiles sardonically. 'I am sure you will not fail

me...'"

<OOC> Octavius says, "can I make it so that it says Almart does stuff"

emote looks about at the slaves and sneers "Come along then. We've got

work to do."

D looks about at the slaves and sneers "Come along then. We've got work

to do."

<OOC> Guest says, "Oh...is almart your real character's name?"

<OOC> Octavius says, "Almarth that is, whoops"

emote bows once more to Variel "May Hemlock's blessing be with you

Master." and turns to go

D bows once more to Variel "May Hemlock's blessing be with you Master."

and

turns to go

Oriana stands abruptly, still scowling at Variel

Eclipse says, "He smiles at you."

Koi let's D take the lead intending to bring up the rear of the group.

[Guest]

Eclipse says, "Sweetly."

Oriana spits on the floor in front of Variel's throne, then follows D

out of

the room.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "This is going to be an interesting group..."

Octavius Exits behind Oriana

<OOC> Oriana says, "Yeah, well, it's what you get. (c; "

Eclipse says, "The Ba'Lak provide you with horses and supplies for the

three

day journey to Landsend."

(once out) You may know me as D.

D ( once out) You may know me as D. )

Guest frowns at Oriana as she goes. . o O ( That one needs dicipline )

Octavius says, "I am known to most only as 'Jim'"

ooc Description: Short, slender cat woman with tiger like markings.

Numerous scars, her limbs look they've been broken many times and poorly

set. Ragged clothing, and odd cobra like markings on her head.

<OOC> You say, "Description: Short, slender cat woman with tiger like

markings. Numerous scars, her limbs look they've been broken many times

and

poorly set. Ragged clothing, and odd cobra like markings on her head."

emote nods "I'm sure, that by the time we return, she will be much more

tractable."

D nods "I'm sure, that by the time we return, she will be much more

tractable."

Eclipse says, "The trip passes almost uneventfully, though it seems

intent

upon raining the entire time. The moon is new, as you would be able to

see

if the clouds weren't so thick most nights."

<OOC> Octavius says, "!Almarth is an incredibly ugly male of the same

race as

D"

<OOC> Guest grins. "It only works by it's self, you can't OOC it."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "A note on moons - Malakai's moon changes colors

each

month. Each month corresponds with a Sphere of magic, Good, Evil, or

Chaos.

Each month is exactly 30 days long, except for Chaos, which varies from

one

year to the next."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Oriana is 2'7" tall with hazel eyes and long

reddish-brown

hair...otherwise she is a completely nondescript halfling."

Almarth spends much of the time on the trip telling tales of himself,

'jim'

and his adventures around Malakai [Octavius]

<OOC> Eclipse says, "That's one way to torture your slavers..."

emote holds a small meeting in their cabins

D holds a small meeting in their cabins

Oriana is notably quiet for the entire trip and speaks only when spoken

to,

although while riding she will sometimes hum halfling folk songs under

her

breath.

We should put some effort into planning before we arrive.

I don't understand that.

"We should put some effort into planning before we arrive.

You say, "We should put some effort into planning before we arrive."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Good idea."

<OOC> Oriana says, "How long will the journey probably take?"

ooc Btw, is the ship booked both ways? Or will we have to book passage

on another ship?

<OOC> You say, "Btw, is the ship booked both ways? Or will we have to

book

passage on another ship?"

<OOC> Guest says, "Koi is Elven, with scars and various other nicks that

hint

at training as a warrior. He is tall, with dark blond hair and an

average

look about him, blue eyes...pain skin...you know...normal elf stuff.

;)"

Eclipse says, "The sea journey will last one week before you reach the

archipeligo of Magrothea, which is two days east of the Island of

Hospitalers."

ooc Do we know if Iphiwhatever is a mage?

<OOC> You say, "Do we know if Iphiwhatever is a mage?"

Eclipse says, "The ship is yours to command, the distinctive Golgothan

construction marking its origin as surely as the flag flying at the top

of

its mast."

ooc Excellent.

<OOC> You say, "Excellent."

emote calls the meeting to order "First, we need to know the resources

available to us. Slaves, what abilities do you have? Mundane, or

magical."

D calls the meeting to order "First, we need to know the resources

available

to us. Slaves, what abilities do you have? Mundane, or magical."

Koi finds a place to sit with his back to the wall, watching the group,

perfectly content to let D lead this meeting. [Guest]

Eclipse says, "It is not certain that Iphigenia is a mage, but her

entire

family is (almost to a man, if you will), and she IS working amoung the

Epagans."

Almarth says "I am a skilled warrior, and I have strong control of the

life

sphere [Octavius]

ooc Allrighty then.

<OOC> You say, "Allrighty then."

Oriana says, "I am skilled in the spheres of Correspondence and Mind,

and have

been trained in the arts of the assassin."

Eclipse rolled 8d10: 2, 2, 4, 3, 5, 2, 1, 5; totalling 24.

<OOC> Eclipse laughs maniacally.

emote nods

D nods

l

Malakai

The room for the Mage: Epic Fantasy games.

You see Eclipse, Oriana, Guest (idle), Octavius (idle), and Shan (idle)

here.

Obvious exits include Nexus (out, o).

"Koi? How about you?

You say, "Koi? How about you?"

Koi nods to D, "My skills lie in the manipulation of forces...and in

unarmed

combat." [Guest]

"I see. Well. First, when we arrive we will take rooms. Then one of our

part -looks at Oriana- will manage to wound herself. We will take her to

the hospitalers, and use that as an excuse to scout it.

You say, "I see. Well. First, when we arrive we will take rooms. Then

one of

our part -looks at Oriana- will manage to wound herself. We will take

her to

the hospitalers, and use that as an excuse to scout it."

"Then we will finish our planning, sneak in, drug the bitch, and leave.

Probably via correspondance magic. Oriana, you will also use your mind

magic on her to render her into essentially a living zombie.

You say, "Then we will finish our planning, sneak in, drug the bitch,

and

leave. Probably via correspondance magic. Oriana, you will also use

your mind

magic on her to render her into essentially a living zombie."

Oriana stands up, looking like she is about to protest, then seems to

remember

the Mind effect and sits down, looking frustrated.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Damn you, Tyson!"

ooc Eh? What'd I do?

<OOC> You say, "Eh? What'd I do?"

<OOC> Oriana says, "You're using me as a diversion! (c;"

Koi nods in aggreemeng. "If you wish, while you scout the interior we

will

search the exterior to get a sense of the movments of any of their

scouts."

[Guest]

<OOC> Guest bahs. "Aggreement

<OOC> Guest chuckles.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Cor 3 can only teleport self, and it takes Mind 4

to

dominate the will."

First we scout the others, then go in.

I don't understand that.

"First we scout the outside, then go in.

You say, "First we scout the outside, then go in."

<OOC> Oriana says, "But they don't have to know that I'm not THAT

skilled, do

they? Hehehehehe..."

"You are able to perform such feats I presume?

You say, "You are able to perform such feats I presume?"

<Logout> Eclipse has disconnected.

Eclipse has lost his link.

Oriana says, "I can only transport myself, and unfortunately I have not

gained

that amount of control over the mind."

<OOC> Guest eeps.

<Login> Eclipse has connected.

Eclipse has connected.

<OOC> Guest pokes at Eclipse.

emote nods "Well, there're ways you can still be useful."

D nods "Well, there're ways you can still be useful."

Eclipse says, "Oops. I closed the wrong window..."

ooc Ah.

<OOC> You say, "Ah."

Oriana scowls at D. "I'm sure there are."

ooc I presume we were given money, too?

<OOC> You say, "I presume we were given money, too?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Enough to get you there and back and pay for rooms

and

food, but not enough for bribes. ;-)"

ooc Gotcha

<OOC> You say, "Gotcha"

"Now we have a plan. Nothing to do what wait and enjoy ourselves.

You say, "Now we have a plan. Nothing to do what wait and enjoy

ourselves."

emote plunks her booted feet down on the table and looks at Oriana

"Start polishing."

D plunks her booted feet down on the table and looks at Oriana "Start

polishing."

Eclipse says, "Everyone roll me a Perception + Culture check, dif 6."

Oriana rolled 2d10: 2, 5; totalling 7.

roll 3d10

D rolled 3d10: 10, 4, 9; totalling 23.

Oriana says, "None"

ooc 2

<OOC> You say, "2"

<OOC> Octavius says, "how do I roll?"

<OOC> Guest says, "Just out of curiosty...how do I roll ;)"

ooc roll xd10

<OOC> You say, "roll xd10"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Where x is the number of dice."

Guest rolled 3d10: 1, 1, 6; totalling 8.

Octavius rolled 6d10: 2, 10, 2, 2, 10, 8; totalling 34.

<OOC> Guest blehs.

<OOC> Guest says, "At least I didn't botch."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Well, you didn't botch."

<OOC> Guest grins.

Oriana obeys D's order and actually sings a merry little tune as she

does so

"Oh no... With your tongue.

You say, "Oh no... With your tongue."

Eclipse says, "Over the sound of Oriana singing while she works, D and

Al'Marath realize that their ship is a bit distinctive."

"Our ship is going to be noticeable, and they're going to be searching

for her..

You say, "Our ship is going to be noticeable, and they're going to be

searching for her.."

"Perhaps we should sail a few miles down the coast, weigh anchor, and

then go ashore aboard a longboat

You say, "Perhaps we should sail a few miles down the coast, weigh

anchor, and

then go ashore aboard a longboat"

Oriana curses in her native language before obeying D's clarified order

Guest frowns. "That is uneccesary D."

Eclipse says, "The Empire has not been a very active trading partner

with the

Island of Hospitalers. Rumors of golgothan pirates have certainly

spread

this far, by now..."

<OOC> Guest is refering to the Tounge shining. ;)

<OOC> Oriana says, "Note to self: Kill D."

"She is a slave. She is here to serve. It's not like she's one of us.

You say, "She is a slave. She is here to serve. It's not like she's one

of us."

ooc Hey, I'm a perfectly brainwashed specimen. I was built this way.

<OOC> You say, "Hey, I'm a perfectly brainwashed specimen. I was built

this

way."

!!! A checkpoint has begun. During the next few minutes, you will

experience

slow response time (AKA lag). Be patient, grasshopper.

!!! The checkpoint has finished. After a suspenseful 2 seconds, the

world is

saved once more.

<OOC> Oriana says, "The next time I play in one of Z's games, I'm

leaving the

angst at home. (c; "

"You remember how disrespectful she was to the Master. It's less than

she deserves.

You say, "You remember how disrespectful she was to the Master. It's

less than

she deserves."

emote looks at Orianna "When this is over, I'm going to ask to have you

permanently."

D looks at Orianna "When this is over, I'm going to ask to have you

permanently."

Koi's frown deepens and he shakes his head. "Making them hate you even

more

will not help out cause." [Guest]

"They hate us already. It doesn't matter as long as they obey.

You say, "They hate us already. It doesn't matter as long as they obey."

emote looks at Koi "Thats a rather odd attitude for a Ba'Lak.

D looks at Koi "Thats a rather odd attitude for a Ba'Lak.

Koi's eyes narrow slightly. "Do not question my loyalty." [Guest]

<OOC> Guest giggles.

Oriana stops polishing long enough to meet D's eyes and say, "When this

is all

over, I won't be around long enough for you to enjoy your control over

me.

There's only one more life I intend to take before I take my own." She

pauses. "No, wait. Make that two."

"Breaking that rebellious spirit will be most pleasing.

You say, "Breaking that rebellious spirit will be most pleasing."

"I wasn't questioning your loyalty. You're the first Ba'Lak I've met who

didn't take the chance to enjoy his superiority to others.

You say, "I wasn't questioning your loyalty. You're the first Ba'Lak

I've met

who didn't take the chance to enjoy his superiority to others."

Oriana says, "Breaking your neck will be more pleasing."

<OOC> Eclipse breaks out the popcorn and watches the firefight...

emote smirks "We'll see, oh yes we will. But enough. I'll go tell the

captain our slight change in destination."

D smirks "We'll see, oh yes we will. But enough. I'll go tell the

captain our

slight change in destination."

emote stands and heads for the door

D stands and heads for the door

Koi says quietly as D goes, "Slaves or not, they are still the

instruments of

Hemlock..." [Guest]

Oriana goes to her cabin and cries . o O ( I'm sorry, Ben...I'm trying )

Eclipse says, "All around the ship, it is an endless...well...ocean."

"Tools that are ours to use, and then discard.

You say, "Tools that are ours to use, and then discard."

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL!"

<OOC> Oriana says, "About the ocean description, that is..."

<OOC> Eclipse puts up a sign over his window that says 'Angst drive-thru

window.'

Koi says, "Tools are best when they can be reused." [Guest]

Eclipse says, "There is no land in sight, at the moment, as you have

left the

continent of Ketza behind you, and Magrothea is still days away."

"One mustn't be unwilling to use them roughly or break them when

neccessary. And that one, will be trouble unless she learns her place.

You say, "One mustn't be unwilling to use them roughly or break them

when

neccessary. And that one, will be trouble unless she learns her place."

emote leaves to find the captain

D leaves to find the captain

Guest frowns silently to himself.

<OOC> Oriana says, "So much for throwing us all in the sticky vat, eh

there Z?"

Koi goes to find a quiet place to meditate. [Guest]

Eclipse says, "Captain Ahab is an unpleasant-looking figure with a peg

leg and

three days of stubble."

<OOC> Guest laughs.

Captain Ahab. Theres been a slight change in plan.

I don't understand that.

"Captain Ahab. Theres been a slight change in plan.

You say, "Captain Ahab. Theres been a slight change in plan."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "You're in the sticky vat the way six people share

the

last bed in a hotel."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Captain Ahab lol"

<OOC> Oriana says, "You know your ST is an English major when..."

<OOC> Guest says, "If a whale becomes involved in this...I'm outta here.

;)"

<OOC> Oriana says, "ROFLMAO"

<OOC> Eclipse laughs and shrugs. "Couldn't resist. Sorry."

ooc test

<OOC> You say, "test"

Eclipse says, "'Yes, ma'am? What is our current destination, ma'am?!'

You

never thought you'd HEAR an exclamation mark in a question until now."

Ooc whats the name of where we're going again?

<OOC> You say, "whats the name of where we're going again?"

Eclipse says, "'I live to serve mighty Hemlock, ma'am!""

<OOC> Guest giggles. "Okay...we're pitching this guy overboard." :)

<OOC> Guest says, "Who took 5 dots in sailing?"

<OOC> Guest grins.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Um, that would be Bob, the invisible mystery NPC."

emote smiles "Your fervor does you service.. We need to be put off a few

miles away from the port. You'll need to wait for us to return. It

shouldn't take us more than a day or two."

D smiles "Your fervor does you service.. We need to be put off a few

miles

away from the port. You'll need to wait for us to return. It shouldn't

take

us more than a day or two."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Your final destination is the Island of

Hospitalers, but

a Golgothan ship would be out-of-place on such a peaceful missionary

island.

You must pass through the archipeligo of Magrothea. (guess who reads

Douglas

Adams, too...)"

<OOC> Octavius says, "Let's hope Ahab isn't the St's Pet NPC"

"Our ship is very distinct, and it would be best not to attract

attention to ourselves.

You say, "Our ship is very distinct, and it would be best not to attract

attention to ourselves."

<OOC> Eclipse has only one pet NPC - the Supreme Being...

<OOC> Oriana says, "Aren't ALL pet NPCs Supreme Beings? I know mine

is..."

Eclipse says, "'Of course, ma'am! I live to serve, ma'am!'"

emote nods "Thank you Captain. I shall speak favorably of you to my

superiors" turns and goes below

D nods "Thank you Captain. I shall speak favorably of you to my

superiors"

turns and goes below

<OOC> Eclipse says, "You're looking at him right now, and I don't mean

Ahab,

here... @who"

Eclipse says, "'Ma'am! What shall we do about our ship's appearance,

ma'am?!

I do not think you shall make the voyage in a dingy, ma'am!'"

"No, we'll complete the voyage in this ship. We'll just weigh anchor a

few miles upcoast from the port, and go ashore in a longboat.

You say, "No, we'll complete the voyage in this ship. We'll just weigh

anchor

a few miles upcoast from the port, and go ashore in a longboat."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Ahab reminds me of Lt. Barclay from Star Trek..."

Eclipse says, "'Yes, ma'am! Thank-you, ma'am! At once, ma'am!' He

falls on

the ground and grovels at D's feet."

emote looks suprised "That's quite allright captain. Please, continue

your duties."

D looks suprised "That's quite allright captain. Please, continue your

duties."

emote leaves the captain and heads below decks

D leaves the captain and heads below decks

ooc Allright, this guys kinda scary.

<OOC> You say, "Allright, this guys kinda scary."

<OOC> Guest grins.

ooc Were we given a description of Iph-whatever?

<OOC> You say, "Were we given a description of Iph-whatever?"

Eclipse says, "Ahab scrables to his feet, and rushes over to the rail.

He

unties a whip, and begins ordering his crew around, cracking his whip,

and

striking those that move too slowly for his tastes (which seems to be

almost

all of them)."

emote returns to her cabin and looks to Koi "I suggest leaving the

captain alone. He doesn't seem at ALL stable."

D returns to her cabin and looks to Koi "I suggest leaving the captain

alone.

He doesn't seem at ALL stable."

<OOC> Eclipse grins. "Nope. None of the Ba'Lak have actually seen her.

One

of their spies just heard she was in the Epagan Hospital on the Island

of

Hospitalers...

Koi raises an eyebrow at D. "A bit -too- willing to please?" [Guest]

emote nods "A botched bit of mind alteration perhaps."

D nods "A botched bit of mind alteration perhaps."

Guest smirks ever so slightly. "Perhapes."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Maybe it's what happens when an Arete 8 mage tries

to use

a Mind 4 Effect on someone with a Willpower of 1..."

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL"

ooc LoL!

<OOC> You say, "LoL!"

<OOC> Guest laughs.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Of course, I just made him up on the spot, so even

_I_ am

not entirely sure about Ahab..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "lol"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Okay, maybe that's a BIT too much LOL'ing for one

night...*G*"

Eclipse says, "By the time you reach the archipeligo, the skies have

begun to

clear, allowing you to see the yellow crescent of the moon of the month

of

Time."

Eclipse says, "Even here, the other ships seems to give yours a wide

berth..."

Eclipse says, "Perhaps it is the flag you fly, or perhaps it is the ram

secured to the bow, or even the longbows in the hands of several of the

crewmembers..."

ooc You know, for a secret organization, they're very subtle, are they?

<OOC> You say, "You know, for a secret organization, they're very

subtle, are

they?"

Eclipse says, "Or maybe it's the captain at the wheel, who is frothing

at the

mouth, at the moment..."

oo Not very even

I don't understand that.

<OOC> Guest chuckles.

ooc Not very even

<OOC> Octavius says, "could we just get a skull and crossbones flag

instead"

<OOC> You say, "Not very even"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Great...I've been brainwashed by the

worst-kept-secret-orga

nization in Malakai."

Eclipse says, "You're being subtle. You're pretending to be a Golgothan

imperial battleship. No one would believe a Golgothan fishing boat

flying a

flag of truce, around here..."

<OOC> Oriana says, "'Maybe it's just a fisherman out for a late-night

pleasure

cruise through eel-infested waters...'"

<OOC> Guest giggles.

Eclipse says, "You might invoke less fear with the skull and crossbones.

Pirates are better trusted in these parts than Golgothans. At least

they

don't pretend to be the representatives of a benign, xenophobic Empire

the

way Golgothan 'merchants' do..."

ooc Maybe we should rename the ship, The Pirate Revenge?

<OOC> You say, "Maybe we should rename the ship, The Pirate Revenge?"

<OOC> Oriana says, "If we did, D would definitely be Vizzini. 'Move the

thing! And...that other thing!' (c; "

<OOC> Eclipse says, "I'm sure Ahab would gladly have the name changed at

your

tiniest whim..."

ooc I'm not sure I want to tamper with him...

<OOC> You say, "I'm not sure I want to tamper with him..."

Finds a spot where he can watch the shore approach as the boat sails in

and

still stay out of the way of the sailors. [Guest]

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Though it's hard to paint in a straight line when

your

eyes are filled with tears of rapture and devotion..."

<OOC> Guest says, "Err...Koi finds..."

Oriana emerges from her cabin and stands on the deck staring out at the

ocean,

but stays far away from D.

emote waits aboard deck, and keeps a wary eye on the captain

D waits aboard deck, and keeps a wary eye on the captain

Almarth remains in his bunk, seasick and miserable [Octavius]

Eclipse says, "You are passing between the largest island in Magrothea -

within sight of the massive and heavily-populated waters of the

capital's

harbor - and a smaller island. Traffic is very heavy here."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Is our fifth person still here?"

l shan

Shan (idle)

You see a player who should type '@describe me as ...'.

Shan (idle) is uninjured.

Shan isn't wielding anything, armed only with their fists.

Eclipse says, "Ahab seems quite happy to be at the helm. If he doesn't

steer

clear of the other ships, at least he is noticeably crazy enough to

convince

the other vessels to steer clear of HIM!"

emote slips up behind Oriana "Someday, you'll be like that."

D slips up behind Oriana "Someday, you'll be like that."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Shan has been idle for at least half an hour. I

think

we've pretty much lost him. Not to worry, though. You still have

Captain

Ahab!"

<OOC> Guest chuckles.

Oriana says nothing and moves to another area of the deck

<OOC> Eclipse laughs.

ooc I can tell, Ahab, in one form or another, is going to be around for

a long long time.

<OOC> You say, "I can tell, Ahab, in one form or another, is going to be

around for a long long time."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Sometimes the best NPCs are the ones you make up on

the

spur of the moment."

<OOC> Octavius says, "depends on your definition of best"

<Login> Rahab has connected.

Guest sighs and decides to approach Captain Ahab.

Eclipse says, "He has the wheel in a white-knuckled death-grip."

<OOC> You say, "I am"

<OOC> Oriana is leaving a message for Al in GCP

<OOC> Octavius says, "nada"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "It wouldn't be a bad idea for two people to log, in

case

one gets lost..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "got it"

ooc So, are we all having fun yet?

<OOC> You say, "So, are we all having fun yet?"

<Logout> Octavius has disconnected.

Octavius has disconnected.

<OOC> Koi says, "Okay...Did Ahab respond to me? :)"

<OOC> Koi says, "Sorry about the trouble, but now I don't have to spoof

everything. ;)"

<Login> AlMarth has connected.

Eclipse says, "Ahab seems to hear you, and his eyes become a bit

nervous. He

is sweating AND foaming at the mouth, now. His arms develop a sudden

rash,

and he begins to scratch it until it draws blood."

The resolution of Octavius fades. With a hiss of static his

disconnected body

implodes into a single point of light, then blinks out of existence.

emote steps forward "Captain?"

D steps forward "Captain?"

Koi's frown deepens. "Captain, calm yourself..."

Koi's frown deepens. "Captain, calm yourself..."

<OOC> Koi dohs.

Oriana decides she doesn't want anything to do with Ahab, and avoids

him.

AlMarth has arrived.

Eclipse says, "Ahab jerks to attention, spinning the wheel in panic. He

falls

down, grovelling. 'Yes, ma'am?! What is your bidding, ma'am?!'"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "hello"

<OOC> Oriana applauds the arrival of the REAL Al'Marth

"Please captain, man the wheel!

You say, "Please captain, man the wheel!"

"Could we perhaps steer a bit clear of those other ships? We don't want

to draw unneccessary attention to ourselves.

You say, "Could we perhaps steer a bit clear of those other ships? We

don't

want to draw unneccessary attention to ourselves."

Eclipse says, "Ahab jumps at the wheel like a lion pouncing, and nearly

flips

over it. You hear a few curses from the water at the bow before he

gets the

ship under control. He scratches his rash some more. 'Sorry, ma'am!

It

won't happen again, ma'am!'"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Now this is just getting absurd. (c;"

"Good job captain. Now, you just mind the ship like a good boy. I want

you to make sure you get a few hours of sleep every night, and enough

food. We need you healthy captain.

You say, "Good job captain. Now, you just mind the ship like a good boy.

I

want you to make sure you get a few hours of sleep every night, and

enough

food. We need you healthy captain."

Eclipse says, "Ahab salutes, and continues steering the ship, avoiding

almost

all of the fishing boats along the way. No one seems to be approaching

you."

Rahab has arrived.

emote steps away from the captain slowly and walks to the front of the

boat

D steps away from the captain slowly and walks to the front of the boat

<OOC> Rahab says, "You don't see me, I'm not here yet. I have to finish

getting set up..."

Koi eyes the captain for a moment...then goes in search of a slightly

more

stable, and hopefully competent sailor.

<OOC> Koi says, "Perhapes a firstmate?"

Eclipse says, "The traffic is much lighter once you leave the

archipeligo

behind. Ahab seems much more confident and sane when he isn't in

traffic."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Harbor Rage. And the first mate might have hanged

himself an hour ago... I know _I_ would. ;-)"

<OOC> Koi want's to find someone more reliable...if he exists. ;)

<OOC> AlMarth says, "more sane relative to before? That's not all that

sane"

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL"

Eclipse says, "There is a first mate named Vernon. He doesn't foam at

the

mouth, but his tongue has been cut out."

<OOC> Oriana ROFLMAO's

<OOC> Koi laughs.

<OOC> Koi says, "Does he seem stable? And competent if I watch him for a

bit?

:)"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Who votes we take a different boat back"

Eclipse says, "Expression + Intelligence to communicate with him, Dif 4"

<OOC> Oriana says, "I do...preferably one with D not on it :p"

Eclipse says, "He seems stable enough, though he's not much of a

talker."

ooc We can't just leave Ahab. God knows what he'd do on his own.

<OOC> You say, "We can't just leave Ahab. God knows what he'd do on his

own."

<OOC> Koi wonders if he can throw any mind into that...

<OOC> Oriana says, "Come on...does anyone really *care* what happens to

Ahab?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Well, at least he has the crew whipped..."

ooc Kinda

<OOC> You say, "Kinda"

<OOC> Eclipse needs to stop drinking Mountain Dew before Bambi shows up

in the

hold...

<OOC> Koi laughs

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL"

Koi rolled 2d10: 9, 2; totalling 11.

<OOC> Koi says, "Heh...2 dots of intell rules!"

<OOC> Rahab giggles.

Eclipse says, "Koi, you can get a basic message across, like an American

tourist trying to communicate with a Parisian."

ooc DO YOU SPEAKEY ANY ENGLISHEY?

<OOC> You say, "DO YOU SPEAKEY ANY ENGLISHEY?"

<OOC> Oriana says, "'My hovercraft is full of eels.'"

Koi approaches him. "I need you to do something for me sir."

<OOC> Eclipse chokes. "What!?

Eclipse rolled 5d10: 3, 8, 2, 7, 3; totalling 23.

<OOC> Koi ponders a hovercraft...

Eclipse says, "What's your Int + Enigmas?"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Hasn't anyone ever seen the Monty Python sketch with

the

Hungarian phrasebook?"

<OOC> Rahab says, "Ohhhyes."

<OOC> Koi says, "2!"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Oh yes! Now I remember."

<OOC> Koi says, "I'll -write- it out for him if I have to. ;)"

<OOC> Koi says, "Err...wait...I don't think I can write... ;)"

!!! A checkpoint has begun. During the next few minutes, you will

experience

slow response time (AKA lag). Be patient, grasshopper.

!!! The checkpoint has finished. After a suspenseful 2 seconds, the

world is

saved once more.

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL!"

Eclipse says, "He pantomimes, basically, 'What?' He doesn't quite

manage to

mime the 'sir', though..."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Why is it that Beth's games try to be light and end

up

dark and brooding, but MY games aim at dark and brooding and wind up

being

funny?"

Koi nods to the first mate. "Your captain is very loyal...however he

seems

very unstable...should he do anything to endanger our mission I want

you to

be the one to stop him."

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL! I don't know...I just don't know."

Eclipse says, "Loi, do you have Academics?"

<OOC> Koi does.

Eclipse says, "Do you have pen and paper?"

<OOC> Koi laughs. "Hmmm...wrote out an entire character sheet and never

wrote

out a eq list."

ooc Brb, gonna grab a snack

<OOC> You say, "Brb, gonna grab a snack"

Eclipse says, "Or maybe just scratch the words into the deck with a

dagger,

though it might break Ahab's heart..."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Write them in your own blood!"

<OOC> Koi says, "I'd have chalk...my characters -always- have chalk. ;)"

<OOC> Eclipse shrugs, and admits that this is true.

<OOC> Rahab snickers.

Eclipse says, "Okay, you can communicate with him. He has Academics 3.

Don't

ask..."

<OOC> Koi says, "Rofl"

<OOC> Oriana says, "When the tongueless first mate has Academics 3, you

*really* need to lay off the Mountain Dew."

<OOC> Eclipse loves random rolls, sometimes...

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Now I just have to try to figure out WHY he has

Academics

3. Maybe he was a scholar before his indoctrination..."

Eclipse calms himself.

<OOC> Koi grins. "Anyway...that's what I tell him essentially. ;)

Eclipse says, "He seems to understand completely. He's been working

with this

captain for over a year, now. Ahab cut out his tongue for 'aft deck

steering' or something like that."

<OOC> Koi giggles.

Koi nods. "No questions will be asked about your actions...can I trust

you?"

Eclipse says, "'As much as you can trust any servant of the Ba'Lak,

sir.'"

Eclipse says, "Another night passes without incident, though a fog rises

at

sunset and lasts until well after dawn. Ahab assures you that the ship

is in

no immediate danger of colliding with the Island of Hospitalers."

<OOC> Oriana says, "test"

<Logout> Oriana has disconnected.

Oriana has lost her link.

<Login> Naphtali has connected.

<Login> Oriana has connected.

Oriana has connected.

Oriana exits.

Oriana has arrived.

<OOC> Koi pokes Oriana ;)

<OOC> Oriana says, "Ack...SimpleMU crapped out on me for a minute there"

Koi finds a good place to watch everything from, more than a little

concerned

with the captain now.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "did you get my last post?"

<OOC> Oriana says, "No."

Eclipse says, "Another night passes without incident, though a fog rises

at

sunset and lasts until well after dawn. Ahab assures you that the ship

is in

no immediate danger of colliding with the Island of Hospitalers."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Okay"

Eclipse says, "Eventually, the fog lifts, and the Island of Hospitalers

comes

into view beyond the starboard bow."

<Logout> AlMarth has disconnected.

ooc Good. We're not near the port, are we?

AlMarth has lost their link.

<OOC> You say, "Good. We're not near the port, are we?"

Eclipse says, "The island is approximately 30 miles long, according to

Verne,

and roughly 10 miles east to west. The main port is beyond the horizon

to

the north, approximately 12 miles away from your current position."

emote nods "Captain, is it safe for for you to weigh anchor here, and

wait for us to get back?"

D nods "Captain, is it safe for for you to weigh anchor here, and wait

for us

to get back?"

Eclipse says, "The southern shore is rough and rocky, but a small craft

might

be able to find a fairly flat beach."

<OOC> Koi says, "Does the landing seem extreamly hazerdous? "

Eclipse says, "During high tide? Definitely. During low tide? No."

ooc what tide is it?

<OOC> You say, "what tide is it?"

Eclipse rolled 1d10: 7; totalling 7.

<OOC> Koi laughs. "My next question." :)

Eclipse says, "The tide is just lowering."

ooc Would it be safe to go ashore now?

<OOC> You say, "Would it be safe to go ashore now?"

The resolution of AlMarth fades. With a hiss of static their

disconnected

body implodes into a single point of light, then blinks out of

existence.

Eclipse says, "By the time you get there, it should be."

<OOC> Koi says, "Well...we should get moving then. ;)"

Eclipse says, "The ship has one lifeboat that is bigger than the others,

covered with tarp to keep it dry and free of water."

Right. Gather up your stuff everyone, we're going to shore. Captain, I

want you to wait here for my return. If you see a hostile craft

approaching be willing to flee, but try to stay within sight of a signal

flame. And captain, take care of yourself please.

Eclipse says, "It is the only one big enough for the whole cabal."

I don't understand that.

"Right. Gather up your stuff everyone, we're going to shore. Captain, I

want you to wait here for my return. If you see a hostile craft

approaching be willing to flee, but try to stay within sight of a signal

flame. And captain, take care of yourself please.

You say, "Right. Gather up your stuff everyone, we're going to shore.

Captain,

I want you to wait here for my return. If you see a hostile craft

approaching

be willing to flee, but try to stay within sight of a signal flame. And

captain, take care of yourself please."

emote gathers her equipment and heads to lifeboat, waiting for the rest.

D gathers her equipment and heads to lifeboat, waiting for the rest.

Eclipse says, "Ahab nods feverishly, too overwhelmed with obedience to

manage

words."

Oriana reluctantly dons her armor and sword

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Okay. Everyone roll me a Perception + Alertness

roll,

dif 8"

Oriana rolled 4d10: 7, 9, 6, 2; totalling 24.

<Login> AlMarth has connected.

Koi rolled 5d10: 8, 6, 3, 7, 10; totalling 34.

<OOC> Koi says, "woop!"

AlMarth has arrived.

roll 5d10

D rolled 5d10: 4, 1, 10, 5, 6; totalling 26.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Al'Marth, roll me a Per + Alertness, dif 8"

<Logout> Oriana has disconnected.

Oriana has lost her link.

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 3, 9, 10, 3, 9, 6; totalling 40.

Koi raises an eyebrow at the tarp, reaching out to lift it away.

<Login> Oriana has connected.

Oriana has connected.

Koi seems mildly suspisious for some reason.

Oriana exits.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Uhh I got D/Ced and just came back, what's going

on?"

Oriana has arrived.

<OOC> Rahab will paste, Al...

Oriana says, "ACK!!!"

oo We arrived, and we're getting ready to go ashore

I don't understand that.

ooc We arrived, and we're getting ready to go ashore

<OOC> You say, "We arrived, and we're getting ready to go ashore"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Okay, I had 2 successes, did I notice anything?"

<OOC> Oriana says, "test"

Eclipse says, "Beneath the tarp is a sleeping girl of three or four

years.

She is of the same unusual race as many of the Ba'Lak Masters. She

looks

malnourished and dehydrated."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "I hear you, Beth."

"What the hell? A sto away?

You say, "What the hell? A sto away?"

Oriana kneels down next to the girl and begins trying gently to awaken

her

Eclipse says, "She appears to be stirring. There is a gold signet ring

tied

to a string around her neck."

Oriana examines the ring more closely

Koi frowns at the girl. "Where did you come from...?"

Rahab's eyelids flutter, opening. She grabs at the ring. "Go away!"

AlMarth says, "no"

Oriana lets go of the ring. "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

AlMarth says, "Me, I'm Hugo, and I'm here to rescue Penelope from a

frightening old man"

Rahab seems to be trying to cower back into the shadows of what's left

of the

tarp. She looks at an empty spot beside her. "Are they Bad People? Did

YesFather send them?"

Oriana [to AlMarth]: "Wait a minute...didn't you say your name was Jim?

Oriana [to Rahab]: "I don't understand...

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Roll your Intelligence + Culture dif 2"

AlMarth says, "No, I'm Hugo, you must have misheard"

Oriana rolled 2d10: 8, 6; totalling 14.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "me?"

Eclipse says, "no"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Did that work?"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "ok"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Oriana, Al'Marth is a tanak. They're compulsive

liars..."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Why does my puter not like dice rolling programs??"

Oriana nods in understanding

<OOC> Eclipse says, "It worked for me, Beth..."

Koi [to Rahab]: Child...what are you doing on this boat?

Rahab looks all around her, eyes wide and somewhere in that stage of

fear

between terror and resigned apathy. "Running away," she says, looking

at the

air baside her. "We're running away."

"Who's 'we'?

You say, "Who's 'we'?"

<Login> God has connected.

<OOC> Koi ponders eating some real food...instead of mowing on M&M's...

Rahab frowns, gesturing at the spot beside her. "Us."

Oriana begins examining the child for wounds or other signs of abuse.

emote says "I see." and stands up "We don't have time for this. We could

take her back with us, she might make a halfway decent servant. I'm all

for throwing her overboard though. Koi?"

D says "I see." and stands up "We don't have time for this. We could

take her

back with us, she might make a halfway decent servant. I'm all for

throwing

her overboard though. Koi?"

Oriana says, "Now wait just a minute. This child has done nothing to

you.

Look at her. She's half starved to death. We owe it to ourselves to

take

care of her."

Koi raises an eyebrow at D...then shakes his head, trying to get a look

at the

the girl bears.

Koi [to Rahab]: Who are you running away from?

<OOC> Koi says, "Err...the ring the girl bears."

<OOC> Koi starts to leave words out of things...

Rahab seems frightened, squirming away from Oriana, forgetting about the

ring

in her more immediate concern to avoid contact. "YesFather," she

answers

without looking at Koi.

The child is no concern of mine. At the moment she's merely a nuiscence.

I don't understand that.

"The child is no concern of mine. At the moment she's merely a

nuiscence.

You say, "The child is no concern of mine. At the moment she's merely a

nuiscence."

Koi's eyes widen slightly for a moment, then narrow at the girl.

"Child...who

is yesfather?"

Rahab frowns slightly at the question, back pressed up against the boat,

as

far from everyone as she can get. "YesFather. That's who he is."

Oriana says, "Did YesFather give you that ring you wear?"

Koi [to Rahab]: What does he look like?

Koi motions to D to look at the girls ring.

emote leans forward and takes a look

D leans forward and takes a look

Koi whispers, "Wanted to pitch her over the side did you?"

<Logout> Naphtali has disconnected.

AlMarth also looks

Eclipse pages, "It is the personal signet of Variel himself, marking her

as

his daughter by blood."

Rahab reaches up to hide the ring in her small hand again, the attention

making her obviously nervous.

Well. This changes everything.

I don't understand that.

"Well. This changes everything.

You say, "Well. This changes everything."

AlMarth says, "I don't see why it would"

emote tries to put on a comforting smile "Don't worry little girl. We

won't hurt you. In fact, we'll take you with us, a keep you safe

for-from, yesfather.."

D tries to put on a comforting smile "Don't worry little girl. We won't

hurt

you. In fact, we'll take you with us, a keep you safe for-from,

yesfather.."

Oriana stands up and raises a hand to her mouth, her face a mask of

conflicted

emotions

emote glances at Oriana "You be quiet. Don't say anything to frighten

her."

D glances at Oriana "You be quiet. Don't say anything to frighten her."

Rahab looks at the empty space beside her. "What do you think?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Even villains can have children, you know..."

Koi considers his options...leave her here with 'Ahab'...or take her

into

possible danger... "Yes...we can keep you safe child."

AlMarth says, "we still ought to throw her overboard, right d, I mean

that's

what you always seem to want to do with everyone"

AlMarth says, "throw them all overboard, yepyeo"

"That goes for you too, Jim or Hugo or whatever.

You say, "That goes for you too, Jim or Hugo or whatever."

AlMarth says, "Yes sir, anything for my sworn liege-lord-master"

Oriana rolls her eyes

Rahab nods at the empty space, and lets go of the ring. "Do you have any

water?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "It's good being a tanak when you're the slave of an

evil

cult, isn't it, Al'Marth?"

"Of course. -motions to a sailor- get some water and food.

You say, "Of course. -motions to a sailor- get some water and food."

Rahab offers a very tiny smile to D.

emote looks at Oriana "Even though I know his lying, I'd like to you

take note. Thats the proper behavior for one in your circumpstances.

D looks at Oriana "Even though I know his lying, I'd like to you take

note.

Thats the proper behavior for one in your circumpstances.

Eclipse says, "He obeys you at a sprint."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "With all the angsty characters someone had to be a

looney"

<OOC> Koi grins.

<OOC> Koi says, "What's RP without angst?"

<OOC> Koi says, "Or a loon for that matter? :)"

Oriana says in a thickly sarcastic tone, "I will be certain to do

so...ma'am."

ooc I'm enjoying being evil =)

<OOC> You say, "I'm enjoying being evil =)"

Eclipse says, "The sailor returns a short while later with a pitcher of

water

and a basket of limes. 'Verne's idea,' he explains."

<OOC> Oriana is glad she can get all the angst out of her system here

and go

back to being her looney self in the fall

emote nods her thanks, then hands the basket and pitcher to Rahab "Eat

and drink slowly, or you'll make yourself sick."

D nods her thanks, then hands the basket and pitcher to Rahab "Eat and

drink

slowly, or you'll make yourself sick."

Koi [to Rahab]: I'm afraid you'll have to eat on the way...we need to

hurry to

make the tide.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Don't worry, Tyson. You'll get your chance to

suffer in

a couple of weeks..."

ooc Whoohoo! Angst-erific!

<OOC> You say, "Whoohoo! Angst-erific!"

AlMarth says, "Can I have some?"

No.

I don't understand that.

"No.

You say, "No."

AlMarth says, "why not?"

Rahab nods twice, struggling with the weight and bulk of the items. She

puts

them down to stand up. "Want some?" she addresses the empty spot

beside her.

"Because shes more valuable than you.

You say, "Because shes more valuable than you."

"If theres any left over, you can have those.

You say, "If theres any left over, you can have those."

Koi looks at AlMarth "Help the sailors lower the boat...now."

AlMarth says, "(to Rahab, ignoring who she's actually talking to) Yes I

will

have some"

Koi holds out a hand to Rahab. "You shouldn't be in there while they

lower

it...it may tip."

Rahab says "Okay" to seemingly no-one, and then looks at AlMarth. "No,

not

you."

AlMarth reluctantly lowers the boat

Rahab climbs out of the boat first.

<OOC> Koi chuckles.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Aparently, the little girl has Time 5..."

<OOC> Rahab giggles.

<OOC> Oriana says, "To borrow a phrase from my Changeling group, she

hopped in

the way-back machine."

Eclipse says, "You lower the lifeboat and board. Are you taking Rahab

along,

or are you going to let Ahab show her the ship?"

<OOC> Rahab says, "It's the slow fingers machine :)"

ooc We're taking her.

<OOC> You say, "We're taking her."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Hee hee...we have Ahab and Rahab...oops, those are

the

painkillers talking..."

<OOC> Koi nudges Eclipse. "If you think we're leaving her in the

captains/your

cappable hands..."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Rule number one - Don't split up the party."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Actually, that's about rule number ten or

twelve..."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Rule number zero - don't give the GM ideas.

*pointed look

to Tyson* *G*"

"Now, before we take you somewhere safe, we have a job to do. It might

get a little violent, but I don't want you to be frightened ok? We won't

let anything happen to you. -unspoken 'yet'-

You say, "Now, before we take you somewhere safe, we have a job to do.

It

might get a little violent, but I don't want you to be frightened ok?

We

won't let anything happen to you. -unspoken 'yet'-"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Tyson, they will never forgive you for this. You

know

that, don't you?"

ooc Hey, I like giving the gm ideas. It spices up life.

<OOC> You say, "Hey, I like giving the gm ideas. It spices up life."

<OOC> Oriana is AFK

ooc Hehe

<OOC> You say, "Hehe"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "say d gets the curse of the annoying looney"

Rahab looks at D with wide eyes. "We'll be okay. She takes care of

me."

Eclipse says, "Anyone have a skill, knowledge, or Sphere that might make

it

easier to find a safe place for your boat?"

Koi sits and looks the girl over...checking to see if there is any

particular

resembelance to someone else he knows.

ooc Nope.

<OOC> You say, "Nope."

<OOC> Oriana is back

<OOC> Koi might beable to use water to help wipe the shore clean. ;)

<OOC> AlMarth says, "I can pretend to"

<OOC> Rahab has no useful skills at all. She's a kid.

Koi rolled 5d10: 9, 7, 7, 8, 4; totalling 35.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Does Correspondence 1 help?"

Rahab doesn't really seem to trust anyone, avoiding any physical contact

and

always keeping that empty space beside her.

Eclipse says, "Oriana, yes. Don't bother rolling."

AlMarth says, "I think I have Scurvy"

Oriana uses Correspondence to find a safe place for the boat

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Entropy 2 help?"

"You can't have scurvey, we haven't been aboard ship that long.

You say, "You can't have scurvey, we haven't been aboard ship that

long."

<OOC> Koi says, "Aww...but I wanna blast the shore clean. ;)"

Eclipse says, "You find a safe place to land the boat. Everyone roll me

an

Intelligence + Science check, diff 7"

AlMarth says, "Your Word is Law commander"

Oriana rolled 2d10: 8, 1; totalling 9.

Rahab takes a long and way too fast drink of the water from the pitcher

on the

way in.

<OOC> Koi says, "Gah...science..."

roll 4d10

Oriana says, "None"

D rolled 4d10: 2, 6, 3, 9; totalling 20.

Koi rolled 2d10: 4, 4; totalling 8.

Rahab rolled 1d10: 5; totalling 5.

AlMarth rolled 2d10: 3, 2; totalling 5.

ooc 1

<OOC> You say, "1"

Eclipse says, "Those who make at least one success recognize that while

the

beach is a great landing spot now, it will disappear beneath the waves

during

high tide."

!!! A checkpoint has begun. During the next few minutes, you will

experience

slow response time (AKA lag). Be patient, grasshopper.

!!! The checkpoint has finished. After a suspenseful 2 seconds, the

world is

saved once more.

emote hops out "Ok, help me secure the boat above the high tide line."

D hops out "Ok, help me secure the boat above the high tide line."

Eclipse says, "You haul up the ten foot cliff face to the dry land

above."

Eclipse says, "The Hospital should be somewhere in the vicinity of the

port

town."

Now then, to the Hospital.

I don't understand that.

"Now then, to the Hospital.

You say, "Now then, to the Hospital."

emote starts towards where the port should be

D starts towards where the port should be

Oriana follows D

AlMarth follows, whistling a merry tune

Koi brings up the rear of the group, making sure to keep a close eye on

the

child.

Rahab follows along, moving a little unsteadily.

Eclipse says, "The island is peaceful, with tropical flora and fauna

everywhere. It seems almost incredible that there could be any human

beings

on it."

Rahab [to empty_spot]: Make the ground stop moving...

<OOC> Oriana says, "Do the rest of us feel the ground moving?"

"Jim, carry the poor child.

You say, "Jim, carry the poor child."

<OOC> Koi says, "She's used to being on the boat...land sickness. ;)"

Eclipse says, "No."

Eclipse says, "Okay, yes. You guys type too fast sometimes."

Eclipse says, "You travel approximately eight hours before twilight

draws

near."

AlMarth picks up rahab, begins trying to calm her with an incredibly

impropable tale

Rahab gets more and more squirmy the longer she's held. The physical

contact

seems to terrify her.

Oriana walks in silence, trying to sort out what she's just seen

<OOC> Eclipse says, "General announcement: If you have Scrourge points

or

Corruption, and the FIRST die on any later Arete roll comes up a 1, you

get

Backlash whether you succeed or not."

AlMarth continues his outlandish tale, paying no heed

Koi rolled 3d10: 8, 7, 9; totalling 24.

ooc How much corruption do I have?

<OOC> You say, "How much corruption do I have?"

<OOC> Koi says, "0 I hope. ;)"

Rahab lasts maybe five or ten minutes before being reduced to outright

tears

of panic. "Put me down! Let me go!"

AlMarth says, "I must follow the chief's orders"

Eclipse says, "Night has fallen. The waxing yellow gibbous provides

some

illumination, but you are getting tired."

emote stops "Put her down then."

D stops "Put her down then."

Oriana says, "Al"

"Whatever, just make her shut up. We don't want to alert any guards or

scouts.

You say, "Whatever, just make her shut up. We don't want to alert any

guards

or scouts."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Oops, never mind"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Yeah, like I'd calculate that in the middle of a

game,

Tyson!"

AlMarth Puts her dowm, but continues tall tales

ooc nodnod

<OOC> You say, "nodnod"

Rahab immediately makes her way as far away from AlMarth as possible.

Oriana looks back at Rahab and gives her a small smile

Koi [to Rahab]: Child...do not stray too far away.

Rahab obediently makes her way over to Koi.

emote continues on, under the light of the moon

D continues on, under the light of the moon

Eclipse says, "Everyone roll me a Perception + Alertness, dif 6"

Koi [to D]: We should rest...before we get there.

Oriana says, "Don't you think we should stop for the night? After all,

we

don't know what could be out here."

Oriana rolled 4d10: 1, 5, 6, 2; totalling 14.

Oriana says, "Ack! None!""

Rahab rolled 5d10: 7, 5, 7, 8, 8; totalling 35.

Koi rolled 5d10: 3, 5, 6, 5, 10; totalling 29.

<OOC> Rahab says, "4?"

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 2, 5, 4, 8, 2, 7; totalling 28.

roll 6d10

D rolled 6d10: 7, 6, 3, 5, 1, 1; totalling 23.

<OOC> Oriana says, "You have now all witnessed Beth's bad rolling

firsthand.

Thank you. Thank you."

<OOC> Koi grins at Oriana.

<OOC> Koi says, "You should watch me make a saving throw sometime. ;)"

Eclipse says, "Oriana, ignore this: You have the distinct feeling that

you

are being watched."

"It's a small island, large predators would die out.

You say, "It's a small island, large predators would die out."

<Login> Octavius has connected.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Oh that makes me feel safe...*G*"

Octavius has arrived.

Octavius says, "Hi."

ooc Hello

<OOC> You say, "Hello"

Oriana shoots a pointed look at D. "Enemies don't have to tower over

you to

be dangerous, you know."

Koi's eyes search the woods about him, scanning for any danger.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "thanks for letting me borrow your name"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Hi Al...I see you got my message in GCP?"

<OOC> Octavius says, "I caught beth's message. I hope I am not to late."

Rahab keeps the empty spot between herself and Koi, looking around

warily.

"Waiting around in the forest after dark would most likely be much more

dangerous than continuing. We should be there soon.

You say, "Waiting around in the forest after dark would most likely be

much

more dangerous than continuing. We should be there soon."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Don't worry, you just missed a whole lot of

angst...and

Captain Ahab."

AlMarth says, "I agree completely, Sir"

<OOC> Octavius says, "AHAB!!!!!!!!! Let me guess a white whale in

ivnolved

:)."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Think he'll get a couple of quotes on your page,

Beth.

<wink wink>"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "I mean ?"

ooc Luckily, not yet

<OOC> You say, "Luckily, not yet"

Rahab's gaze stops on some brush, and she glances nervously at Koi, as

if

trying to decide what to do. "Mister..." she whispers.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Ahab is FAR more dangerous than Moby Dick could

EVER

be..."

<OOC> Oriana starts to giggle uncontrollably

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Especially if you're in a fishing boat."



Ot

I don't understand that.

Koi looks at the girl. "Yes child?

<OOC> Koi laughs.

Rahab looks back at the brush. "There's people there."

<OOC> Octavius says, "If you see a guy named Ishmel waering banded mail

run

like hell ye of evil bent :)."

emote slows

D slows

page eclipse Ok, I'm doing a little searching via telepathy

Eclipse has received your page: "Ok, I'm doing a little searching via

telepathy"

Oriana's hand flies to her sword hilt

Eclipse says, "Anyone who stops to look, make me another Per + Alertness

check, dif 6. Add successes to your earlier check.."

Koi turns, scanning the brush.

Oriana rolled 4d10: 5, 3, 3, 9; totalling 20.

Eclipse pages, "Hold on a sec..."

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 5, 2, 9, 8, 10, 10; totalling 44.

Rahab rolled 5d10: 8, 7, 10, 5, 10; totalling 40.

Koi rolled 5d10: 2, 1, 8, 7, 2; totalling 20.

roll 6d10

D rolled 6d10: 5, 6, 2, 7, 9, 8; totalling 37.

<OOC> Koi says, "4 total"

Oriana says, "1 success total"

ooc 4

<OOC> You say, "4"

<OOC> Octavius says, "good roll Labyrus."

<OOC> Rahab grins. "Total 9."

Eclipse pages, "you sense curiosity, fear, and lust from the place where

Rahab

pointed."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "6 total"

<OOC> Oriana wonders if she can borrow some of Rahab's dice rolling

skills...

page eclipse How many different minds?

<OOC> Koi says, "pluse your two from earlier d...6 total"

Eclipse has received your page: "How many different minds?"

<OOC> Koi says, "oh wait...nm"

<OOC> Octavius says, "and good roll Rahab"

<OOC> Koi says, "Stupid 1's"

<OOC> Koi learns new gaming system....

Eclipse pages, "You see the face of a man and a woman screened by

underbrush a

hundred yards away. Two minds."

<OOC> Rahab smiles.

"Two of them. About a hundred yards away. A man and a woman.

You say, "Two of them. About a hundred yards away. A man and a woman."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Guess who helped program the dice-rolling

program..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "I hate 1's too they vist me far to fequently :)."

<OOC> Oriana says, ""I roll pretty crappy even without the involvement

of

1's..."

"I'm picking up some odd emotions. Weapons out people, I don't think

they'll attack us unless they think we'll be easy prey.

You say, "I'm picking up some odd emotions. Weapons out people, I don't

think

they'll attack us unless they think we'll be easy prey."

page eclipse I'm keeping a watch on them

Eclipse has received your page: "I'm keeping a watch on them"

Rahab takes a few steps back.

Koi watches the bushes a moment more, then nods. "Let's keep moving."

emote keeps a hand on her scimitar and continues

D keeps a hand on her scimitar and continues

Eclipse pages, "They are only moving a tiny amount."

Eclipse pages, "but not in any direction, just generally squirming."

Rahab looks at the empty spot, as if for confirmation.

Oriana keeps her sword close by but does not draw it

AlMarth doesn't have a weapon, so he just tries to stay out of the way

Koi's eyes keep searching the parameter, keeping toward the back as a

rear

guard.

Eclipse says, "They do not appear to be moving closer. The more you

strain

your eyes, the more you can make out their faces. They are both

myshari, and

they do not appear threatening."

Oriana whispers, "I say we just keep moving."

emote whispers to Koi "Think we should dispose of them? Don't want any

witnesses.."

D whispers to Koi "Think we should dispose of them? Don't want any

witnesses.."

ooc they're having sex, aren't they?

<OOC> You say, "they're having sex, aren't they?"

Eclipse says, "After a few more seconds, the moon comes out completely

from

behind a hazy cloud, illuminating the fact that they don't look to be

wearing

weapons, or clothes, for that matter."

Oriana whispers to D, "I don't think that's necessary."

Koi frowns. "Two missing people might be more noticed than a group of

travelers just walking toward the port town..."

"Well alrighty then. I don't think they're paying attention to us

anyways.

<OOC> Koi nudges D. ;)

You say, "Well alrighty then. I don't think they're paying attention to

us

anyways."

<OOC> Octavius says, "A couple out for a monnlight tryst. How romantic

:)."

Rahab peers at the people, frowning.

<OOC> Koi coughs...

<OOC> AlMarth says, "this is what I put up with from Tyson in Vinces

campaign"

ooc Hey. Vince is in on it too.

<OOC> You say, "Hey. Vince is in on it too."

Once he realizes what's going on, Koi moves to block the childs

view...motioning for her to keep moving. [Koi]

<OOC> Eclipse says, "A random event to make the party nervous, so

they'll be

less suspicious when they need to be..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "And what I put up with in Eus's :)."

<OOC> Oriana says, "And what I put up with in my real world campaign..."

"That mean's we're probably close to town.

You say, "That mean's we're probably close to town."

Rahab peeks around Koi, with that little-girl contrariness.

Oriana stifles a giggle

AlMarth laughs out loud

Koi [to Rahab]: Eyes forward girl...those two are having a private

converstion...we should not interfere.

Oriana says, "That's one way of putting it."

<OOC> Koi grumbles at his lack of a can opener.

AlMarth says, "How is watching them interfering?"

<OOC> Rahab peers. Koi, was that in an order tone?

<OOC> Koi says, "In an authoritative tone, not an order though. ;)"

Oriana [to AlMarth]: "Come on...if you were in their place, wouldn't it

kind

of ruin the mood?

<OOC> Rahab says, "Probly close enough."

Rahab immediately stops looking. "Yessir."

AlMarth says, "It's a learning experience for her"

Oriana shrugs, confused, and makes a note of this for future reference

"Such a well mannered, and well trained little girl.

You say, "Such a well mannered, and well trained little girl."

AlMarth says, "How boring"

Eclipse says, "You reach the southwest side of the town just after dawn.

It

looks like a small port, barely more than a fishing village."

"We'll find quarters, then rest. After that, we'll start scouting. I

want you all on your best behavior. Don't upset the natives or make them

suspicious

You say, "We'll find quarters, then rest. After that, we'll start

scouting. I

want you all on your best behavior. Don't upset the natives or make

them

suspicious"

Eclipse says, "There are handful of men and women armed with short bows,

short

swords, and crow's mail wandering around. They appear to be some sort

of

watch or police force."

<OOC> Koi says, "Just out of curiosity...since we don't want to be

noticed...who has the Arcane background? :)"

AlMarth says, "I'll behave myself like a good little boy"

ooc I do.

<OOC> Oriana says, "I have a 4"

<OOC> You say, "I do. "

<OOC> Rahab says, "Yeah, right :)"

"Hold back you guys.

You say, "Hold back you guys."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "What is yours, Tyson, 10 or 11 dice? I can't

remember.

<smirk>"

<OOC> Octavius says, "I do but I am not in this group :)"

emote starts forward, slowly, hands away from her weapons

D starts forward, slowly, hands away from her weapons

ooc 3 dots in arcane. 10 dice for psychic invisibility

<OOC> You say, "3 dots in arcane. 10 dice for psychic invisibility"

Eclipse rolled 5d10: 7, 2, 10, 8, 1; totalling 28.

Eclipse rolled 5d10: 1, 3, 6, 4, 3; totalling 17.

Eclipse rolled 5d10: 3, 9, 7, 1, 3; totalling 23.

Eclipse rolled 5d10: 4, 6, 6, 4, 7; totalling 27.

Eclipse rolled 5d10: 7, 6, 4, 4, 4; totalling 25.

Eclipse rolled 8d10: 3, 2, 9, 5, 7, 3, 1, 3; totalling 33.

Eclipse says, "One of them notices your group."

ooc That isn't good.

<OOC> You say, "That isn't good."

<OOC> Koi says, "Heh...psychic invis a mind ?"

ooc D hasn't awakened yet. Only a hedge mage

<OOC> You say, "D hasn't awakened yet. Only a hedge mage"

Eclipse says, "She tips her hat and bids you 'good morning' before

continuing

on her way."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Well that was a whole lot of panic over

nothing...(c; "

"Good morning" Gestures for the rest of the group to come forward

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Sometimes typing slowly is a good thing."

You say, "Good morning" Gestures for the rest of the group to come

forward"

Oriana obeys

emote heads into the port

D heads into the port

<OOC> Octavius says, "You should of seen it yesterday :)."

Koi does his best to look nondescript. ;)

Eclipse says, "There is a small pub on the docks. Most of the rest of

the

town appears to be designed to support the Hospital to the west of

town."

emote looks for an inn to stay at.

D looks for an inn to stay at.

Eclipse says, "Actually, there doesn't appear to be an inn..."

Rahab just sticks with the group.

Eclipse says, "Make me an Int + Culture check."

ooc A port town without an inn?

<OOC> You say, "A port town without an inn?"

<OOC> Koi says, "Let's kill someone and take their house. ;)"

Eclipse says, "dif 7"

roll 4d10

D rolled 4d10: 6, 1, 4, 2; totalling 13.

<OOC> Rahab gets very quiet for a few...have to go do something.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "BOTCH!"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "all of us?"

<OOC> Eclipse nods.

Oriana rolled 2d10: 9, 1; totalling 10.

Koi rolled 2d10: 4, 4; totalling 8.

Rahab rolled 1d10: 6; totalling 6.

AlMarth rolled 4d10: 5, 9, 10, 1; totalling 25.

<OOC> Oriana says, "None AGAIN! This is pissing me off..."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "1"

<OOC> Koi pats. "At lest you didn't botch.

Eclipse pages, "You seem to remember something about travelers sleeping

in the

woods when they stay on the Island of Hospitalers. Something about

enjoying

the view..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Threaten the electronic dice bag. It just might

work."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Ten to one that happens at least once tonight..."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "At least you didn't botch, "

"I'd hoped that it wasn't true, about having to sleep in the woods..

You say, "I'd hoped that it wasn't true, about having to sleep in the

woods.."

<OOC> Koi says, "I'm waiting till I try to cast to botch. ;)"

<OOC> Oriana says, "I know the feeling...*G*"

Koi says, "We need to rest somewhere...perhapes a local has a loft or

spare

room they rent out..."

<OOC> Koi idles for 30 seconds.

AlMarth says, "From what I know about Epagans I don't think we'll be

able to

find a place to say"

"Why not?

You say, "Why not?"

AlMarth says, "they like their privacy"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Why did it have to be the TANAK who made his

check?"

"So their hospitality will probably get us a room just about anywhere.

You say, "So their hospitality will probably get us a room just about

anywhere."

AlMarth says, "Anywhere""

"I order you to tell me the truth. What do you know about where we can

stay?

You say, "I order you to tell me the truth. What do you know about where

we

can stay?"

Oriana chokes back her laughter

Ooc that's not going to make his head explode is it?

<OOC> You say, "that's not going to make his head explode is it?"

AlMarth rolled 5d10: 4, 2, 1, 8, 4; totalling 19.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Do I have to kill myself now?"

AlMarth keeps his mouth firmly shut

<OOC> Eclipse says, "It might force him to kill himself unless he pleads

the

Fifth..."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Probably the only way to keep the tanak quiet for a

few

hours..."

emote blinks a bit "Tell me the truth. Now."

<OOC> Koi laughs like mad as he returns.

D blinks a bit "Tell me the truth. Now."

<OOC> Koi says, "That was just mean D. ;)"

Oriana can't help it anymore and bursts out laughing

ooc Thanks >=)

<OOC> You say, "Thanks >=)"

AlMarth says, "The truth is, my name isn't really Jim"

Rahab looks bewildered.

Oriana doubles over because she's laughing so hard she can barely

breathe

emote sighs "Just hold still and keep your mind blank."

D sighs "Just hold still and keep your mind blank."

page eclipse I'm trying to read his mind.

Eclipse has received your page: "I'm trying to read his mind."

AlMarth complies

<OOC> Octavius says, "So what's the race mix I now there is at least one

tanank and a halfling."

<OOC> Koi tries to remember what he can do with one dot of mind. ;)

Eclipse pages, "Telepathy check dif 6"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Mind 1 allows you to sense life and read emotions."

roll 12d10

D rolled 12d10: 6, 4, 9, 4, 9, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1, 5, 7; totalling 52.

<OOC> Koi ahhs...note to self...

<OOC> Koi says, "Ouch that's a lot of one's"

ooc 1!

<OOC> You say, "1!"

<OOC> Octavius says, "What else is there if you don't mind me asking?"

<OOC> Koi says, "Else as in what? Spheres?"

Eclipse says, "It's like torturing a man who doesn't know what you're

trying

to find out - his answer keeps changing like a Magic 8 Ball."

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL!!!"

ooc Tanak. I just figure all the brainwashing would override the curse

until such time as she recovers her real self

<OOC> Octavius says, "Racial mix of the party."

<OOC> You say, "Tanak. I just figure all the brainwashing would override

the

curse until such time as she recovers her real self"

"Whatever your name is, I order you not to say any falsehoods ever

again.

You say, "Whatever your name is, I order you not to say any falsehoods

ever

again."

Oriana says under her breath, "Like that's going to work."

"Oh it will.

You say, "Oh it will."

<OOC> Octavius says, "LoL"

"It'll keep him quiet.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Any chance that all the tampering with my brain

will

override the compulsion to kill myself"

You say, "It'll keep him quiet."

Oriana says, "We'll see about that won't we?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "That brings up an interesting question: Do tanaks

know

when they're telling a lie?"

Rahab frowns and looks at all the goings-on, bewildered.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "by my concept, I do"

ooc They'd be more than a little psychotic if they didn't

<OOC> You say, "They'd be more than a little psychotic if they didn't"

emote looks for a helpful looking passerby

D looks for a helpful looking passerby

Eclipse says, "Another watchman, this one armed with a falchion and

wearing

white armbands at his shoulder, approaches the party."

emote waits for him

D waits for him

Eclipse says, "He DEFINITELY notices you. 'Hey there. I don't remember

you

coming into port. What is your point of origin?'"

ooc Where did we come from again?

<OOC> You say, "Where did we come from again?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "The Golgothan Empire."

ooc Ok, wheres a good place to lie about coming from?

<OOC> You say, "Ok, wheres a good place to lie about coming from?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Anywhere but Golgotha. Preferably somewhere

someone

knows well enough to BS about."

AlMarth begins gesturing frantically

emote looks at Almarth *telepathic message* ok, I rescind the order I

gave about not lying. Tell the man where we're from.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "I know how to BS"

D looks at Almarth *telepathic message* ok, I rescind the order I gave

about

not lying. Tell the man where we're from.

<OOC> Koi laughs like mad.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Manipulation+subturfuge"

!!! A checkpoint has begun. During the next few minutes, you will

experience

slow response time (AKA lag). Be patient, grasshopper.

<OOC> Koi says, "Now...is a Tanak know how to keep from getting caught

in a

lie....."

Eclipse says, "He turns to Oriana, 'By Michael, you are not native to

this

region! Tell me what brings a halfling to this port?'"

!!! The checkpoint has finished. After a suspenseful 2 seconds, the

world is

saved once more.

Eclipse rolled 6d10: 4, 4, 9, 4, 3, 9; totalling 33.

<OOC> Octavius says, "LoL since I don't know how to do actions ooc."

ooc Wait, Tanak's are widely known as liars, yes?

<OOC> You say, "Wait, Tanak's are widely known as liars, yes?"

Oriana says, "Sir, we have traveled to this island in hopes that the

Hospitalers can help us. This child is sick and needs their

attention.""

<OOC> AlMarth says, "err do I roll manipulation+subterfuge?"

<OOC> Koi says, "ooc : "

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Go for it, Al."

<OOC> Octavius laughs out loud

Rahab frowns slightly.

<OOC> Octavius says, "Thanks."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "dif 6"

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 2, 4, 10, 5, 3, 1; totalling 25.

Koi frowns slightly.

<OOC> Oriana is distracted due to the fact that the "Schwette wiener"

sketch

is being rerun on SNL...*G*

Eclipse says, "Oriana, he's frowning at you. 'There is more to it than

that,

I'll wager my Order."

Eclipse says, "Oriana, he's frowning at you. 'There is more to it than

that,

I'll wager my Order."

<OOC> Koi grins. "I love that sketch."

Eclipse says, "Not only does he not buy it, AlMarth. He seems to be

ignoring

you."

"Actually, our ship was attacked by a giant squid. We barely managed to

get away in a lifeboat, and we were washed up on your shores.

You say, "Actually, our ship was attacked by a giant squid. We barely

managed

to get away in a lifeboat, and we were washed up on your shores."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "can I try again?"

Eclipse says, "'Divine Order protect me if you are not on some other

errand,

to make you so frightened of me!'"

"The child is sick, and it's fortunate that we arrived on your isle

You say, "The child is sick, and it's fortunate that we arrived on your

isle"

"We're frightened because we're low on money, have no friends, and who

knows what cruel hand fate might deal us in these strange lands

You say, "We're frightened because we're low on money, have no friends,

and

who knows what cruel hand fate might deal us in these strange lands"

Oriana nods. "Absolutely. Please, sir, be understanding. Have some

mercy."

Rahab's frown is deepening.

Koi keeps his mouth shut, staying close to the child.

Rahab glances at the empty spot next to her. "Are they talking about

me?"

Eclipse says, "He frowns even more deeply."

Oriana gestures at Rahab. "See how upsetting all of this is for her?

Please,

let us pass in peace."

"as you can see, the child is quite ill, even seeing imaginary things.

You say, "as you can see, the child is quite ill, even seeing imaginary

things."

AlMarth tries once again to lie, pulling the other lies into something

believable

<OOC> Eclipse says, "D, roll Subterfuge + Manipulation"

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 7, 8, 1, 1, 1, 5; totalling 23.

Rahab's eyes suddenly widen. "You're -lying-." she announces.

roll 4d10

D rolled 4d10: 3, 5, 8, 3; totalling 19.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "BOTCH"

emote points a thumb at Al "He is."

D points a thumb at Al "He is."

"But he can't help it.

You say, "But he can't help it."

Rahab says, "I'm not sick!"

AlMarth says, "Yes I can!"

<OOC> Oriana says, "I think this qualifies as an "Oh shit" moment..."

Eclipse says, "Everyone roll me a Perception + Awareness, dif 7"

Oriana rolled 3d10: 6, 1, 3; totalling 10.

roll 6d10

D rolled 6d10: 8, 4, 7, 8, 10, 1; totalling 38.

Oriana says, "ACK! BOTCH!"

ooc 3

<OOC> You say, "3"

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 6, 2, 4, 9, 8, 10; totalling 39.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "3"

Koi rolled 6d10: 4, 7, 1, 6, 1, 9; totalling 28.

<OOC> Octavius loans Beth his dice for future rolls

<OOC> Koi says, "Gah...0"

<OOC> Oriana shakes her head in disgust

<OOC> Octavius says, "My dice always work netter for people other thatn

me :)"

Eclipse says, "Anyone who gets even one success realizes that he has

used

magick with his invoking of Michael and Order."

Oriana stumbles backwards a few feet and falls to the ground, staring at

the

watchman. A single tear trickles down her cheek.

Rahab rolled 5d10: 2, 2, 1, 2, 1; totalling 8.

<OOC> Rahab says, "Oooh."

<OOC> Koi blinks. "She looks like she's been attacked?"

ooc anyone other than the watchman about?

<OOC> You say, "anyone other than the watchman about?"

Rahab screams suddenly.

Oriana is trembling, wide-eyed, staring directly ahead of her.

"What the hell? What'd you do to them?

You say, "What the hell? What'd you do to them?"

Eclipse says, "'So, you said you came from across the sea? And your

ship was

attacked by a demon? And your tanak needs healing?' He smiles warmly.

'I

understand your predicament. I suggest you see the Epagans

immediately.

They are poor, but generous with what wealth they have.'"

Eclipse says, "Everyone roll me a Perception + Alertness check, dif 9"

6d10

Oriana rolled 4d10: 7, 5, 1, 7; totalling 20.

I don't understand that.

roll 6d10

D rolled 6d10: 9, 9, 7, 6, 6, 5; totalling 42.

Rahab rolled 5d10: 3, 1, 7, 9, 2; totalling 22.

<OOC> Koi says, "Okay...that's next to impossible not to botch. ;)"

<OOC> Oriana says, "ANOTHER botch?!"

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 9, 7, 1, 7, 3, 8; totalling 35.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "0"

Koi rolled 5d10: 5, 1, 9, 4, 9; totalling 28.

Koi says, "woop!"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "No botch on this one. It's a passive check..."

<OOC> Koi says, "1!"

<OOC> Rahab says, "0."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Beth take the dice I handed you :)."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Anyone get 2 successes?"

<OOC> Oriana takes the dice and thanks Al

<OOC> Oriana says, "Well good...that's about the last thing I need

here...(c;"

<OOC> Koi says, "D did."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Welcome."

ooc Yup

<OOC> You say, "Yup"

Eclipse pages, "You notice the watchman move a finger. Out of the

corner of

his eye, you see another watchman nod and walk away."

"Well, we'll be on our way then..

You say, "Well, we'll be on our way then.."

"Come along folks

You say, "Come along folks"

Koi leans down torward the girl, whispering quietly to her. "Calm

down...be

quiet..." Then turns to go look over Oriana...trying to figure out what

happened to her.

Koi [to Oriana]: Are you alright?

Oriana is sobbing uncontrollably. She is opening her mouth as if she

wants to

say something, but no sound comes out.

Eclipse says, "The watchman with the white cloth bands on his arm

leaves,

continuing on his rounds."

emote begins to move away from the watchman, managing to casually keep

watch for more of them

D begins to move away from the watchman, managing to casually keep watch

for

more of them

Eclipse says, "People are beginning to stop and stare at the scene

Oriana is

creating."

Rahab shakes her head, seeming afraid to move. She looks helplessly at

the

empty space beside her.

emote stops and comes back

D stops and comes back

Koi leans down, reaching out his hands to help Oriana back to her feet.

Oriana gets to her feet unsteadily.

AlMarth helps Rahab up

Rahab is up, just standing very still.

<OOC> Eclipse grins wickedly. "Shall we continue with our tour of the

pacifists' island mission?"

ooc Oh yes

<OOC> You say, "Oh yes"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "yup"

<OOC> Oriana says, "You have got to be the most evil GM in the world, Z.

So,

in other words...let's go. (c;"

page eclipse Ok, I'm mind touching them to see whats wrong.

Eclipse has received your page: "Ok, I'm mind touching them to see whats

wrong."

Eclipse pages, "Who?"

page eclipse Oriana

Eclipse has received your page: "Oriana"

Koi [to Oriana]: Can you walk?

Oriana nods. "I...think so."

Eclipse pages, "roll dif 6"

page eclipse since it's over, I'll pass on that

Eclipse has received your page: "since it's over, I'll pass on that"

Koi [to Oriana]: Lean on me if you need to, but we must be

moving...quickly.

Oriana says, "Thank you...but...no."

"Good. That watchman didn't buy it, we need to get moving.

You say, "Good. That watchman didn't buy it, we need to get moving."

Koi nods curtly to Oriana. "Then get moving."

Eclipse says, "The Epagan Hospital is on the west end of town, less than

a

half mile from the docks."

ooc Rahab still freaking out?

<OOC> You say, "Rahab still freaking out?"

Eclipse says, "It is a large wooden building with no fence and large,

welcoming doors."

ooc no external guards?

<OOC> You say, "no external guards?"

Eclipse says, "There is a sign over the front door, written in a dozen

or so

regional and local languages."

<OOC> Rahab says, "She's following quietly."

<OOC> Oriana says, "What does the sign say?"

Eclipse says, "It reads, 'May Peace Prevail on Malakai'."

Eclipse says, "No guards or visible watch of any kind."

"Well, now all we need is an excuse

You say, "Well, now all we need is an excuse"

emote looks for an alley or someplace out of the way

D looks for an alley or someplace out of the way

AlMarth says, "I said I have scurvey"

"You do not have scurvey

You say, "You do not have scurvey"

Oriana says, "I think we need something that will stand up to scrutiny."

Rahab says quietly "I'm thirsty."

Eclipse says, "There does not appear to be an alley, just a large

building

surrounded by recently-planted gardens."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Do we still have that food the sailor gave us?"

"In a moment dear.

You say, "In a moment dear."

ooc No private places?

Eclipse says, "Yes, but it won't feed all of you."

<OOC> You say, "No private places?"

<OOC> Koi says, "A barn...a shed?"

Oriana takes some of the water from the sailor and gives it to Rahab

Eclipse says, "There is a pair of outhouses two hundred yards west of

the

Hospital."

"Now Rahab, yes we were lying. But it's important. We're trying to

capture a dangerous criminal, and we didn't want any word of our

presence to get back to her. Ok?

You say, "Now Rahab, yes we were lying. But it's important. We're trying

to

capture a dangerous criminal, and we didn't want any word of our

presence to

get back to her. Ok?"

emote heads towards them, gesturing the others to follow her

D heads towards them, gesturing the others to follow her

Oriana snorts. "Oh, so she's a dangerous criminal now?"

Rahab takes a drink of the water, and shakes her head. "Bad People

lie."

<OOC> Koi facepalms.

<OOC> Koi says, "Outhouses?!?"

"Yes, very dangerous. Sometimes it's neccessary when the other people

are even worse.'

You say, "Yes, very dangerous. Sometimes it's neccessary when the other

people

are even worse.'"

Rahab shakes her head. "Lying is a Bad Thing. Good People don't do Bad

Things. Good People always tell the truth."

Rahab seems increasingly suspicious of D.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "willpower check to avoid lying"

AlMarth rolled 5d10: 10, 4, 8, 8, 2; totalling 32.

"I'm not going to debate comparative ethics. But we have to. I don't

like to, but it's neccessary.

You say, "I'm not going to debate comparative ethics. But we have to. I

don't

like to, but it's neccessary."

Eclipse says, "As you near the outhouse, a woman dressed in a white

dress

exits. She is a myshar of late middle years, with a motherly face and

build.

She smiles at you as you walk by. 'May peace favor you always,

strangers.'"

Koi ooc 10 bucks says that's her. ;)

Rahab says, "Then you're a Bad Person." Her eyes narrow. "And Bad

People

have to be made good."

<OOC> Koi dohs.

<OOC> Koi says, "10 bucks says that's her. ;)"

AlMarth (to Rahab) "sometimes magic makes you lie, My race was cursed

long

ago, forced to lie"

emote bows slightly "And you as well. Perhaps you could give us a little

guidance?"

D bows slightly "And you as well. Perhaps you could give us a little

guidance?"

Eclipse says, "'Certainly, children.'"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Perception + Awareness everyone, diff 8. No

botches."

"We're new here, could you perhaps tell us where we could find room and

board? My name is Varalla, by the way.

You say, "We're new here, could you perhaps tell us where we could find

room

and board? My name is Varalla, by the way."

Rahab frowns at AlMarth's words.

roll 6d10

D rolled 6d10: 5, 1, 8, 1, 10, 2; totalling 27.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "2+ successes..."

Koi slows and turns to the Rahab, looking at her. "We'll discuss it

lader...right now is not the time."

Oriana rolled 3d10: 7, 5, 10; totalling 22.

Rahab rolled 6d10: 2, 8, 8, 6, 3, 1; totalling 28.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Wow...1 success"

Koi rolled 6d10: 9, 1, 6, 4, 8, 1; totalling 29.

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 9, 7, 9, 7, 7, 4; totalling 43.

<OOC> Koi says, "well dang it"

<OOC> Octavius says, "See the dice are rolling better already :)"

<OOC> Koi says, "geeze...nice roll al ;)"

Eclipse says, "'You are most certainly welcome to stay at the Hospital.

We

OOc and the compulsive liar wins again.

have plenty of empty cells, especially at this time of year."

<OOC> You say, "and the compulsive liar wins again."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "2"

emote nods "Thank you for your kindness."

D nods "Thank you for your kindness."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Cool thanks."

Eclipse says, "'Come, follow me. I will show you to your rooms. My

name is

Icelas. What are yours?'"

<OOC> Koi says, "was that the name we were looking for? :)"

As I said, mine is Varalla.

I don't understand that.

<OOC> Rahab isn't sure how much longer she can stay tonight...head's

killing

me...

emote follows ICelas

D follows ICelas

"As I said, mine is Varalla.

You say, "As I said, mine is Varalla."

<OOC> Oriana also has to leave soon-ish due to work in the a.m...

AlMarth says, "I'm Hugo"

Oriana says, "My name is Oriana."

Koi nods to the woman. "Koi..."

Eclipse says, "Almarth and D, she smiles at you as though she

understands

something you don't realize."

Rahab studies the woman for a long time before answering. "Rahab

Angela."

No really, I'm not like him.

I don't understand that.

"No really, I'm not like him.

You say, "No really, I'm not like him."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "How long can you stay? Give me a time, and I'll

wrap it

it for you by then."

Oriana shakes her head with a lopsided smile.

<OOC> Oriana says, "I can stay for another hour or so."

ooc I can stay as long as needed

<OOC> You say, "I can stay as long as needed"

<OOC> Rahab says, "I'm not going to make it that long...I've had a

migraine

since about 8 pm."

Eclipse says, "'Welcome, strangers. May peace follow you always.'"

Oriana bows. "Thank you. Same to you."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Ouch I know how that feels. You have my Sympathy

Rahab."

<OOC> Rahab thankies...

Eclipse says, "She leads you inside the building, and calls over a

myshar

woman with dark eyes and brown hair. 'Could you show these travelers

to

their rooms?'"

Eclipse says, "The younger woman curtsies, and leads you up a flight of

stairs."

<OOC> Octavius says, "You're very welcome."

Koi follows wairly...though he's not trying to look wairy. ;)

Oriana follows

AlMarth follows

<OOC> Koi says, "Into the lion's den..."

emote follows

D follows

<OOC> Oriana isn't scared because things have already gotten as bad as

they

can get for her... (c;

<OOC> Eclipse laughs out loud. "Dare we tell them, Octavius?"

Rahab follows Koi, although she looks back to watch the older woman for

a few

moments.

ooc The banshee is yet to come

<OOC> You say, "The banshee is yet to come"

Eclipse says, "She directs you each to a simple room with a small bed, a

dresser, and a washbowl."

<OOC> Octavius says, "We dare, we dare :)"

ooc You're lucky. I was going to have Al break oriana's arm to get us

entrance

<OOC> You say, "You're lucky. I was going to have Al break oriana's arm

to get

us entrance"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Not tonight, though..."

<OOC> Oriana thinks she is not going to like what's coming up...

Rahab looks around the room, heading immediately for the bed.

<OOC> Koi says, "Nah...I woulda done it if you needed someone D. ;)"

Eclipse says, "Everyone who is still awake, Per + Alertness, diff 6"

emote looks around and thanks the Myshar "Perhaps you could direct me to

the dining hall?"

D looks around and thanks the Myshar "Perhaps you could direct me to the

dining hall?"

roll 6d10

D rolled 6d10: 6, 1, 10, 7, 3, 10; totalling 37.

ooc 3

<OOC> You say, "3"

Oriana rolled 4d10: 7, 4, 4, 7; totalling 22.

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 5, 8, 2, 7, 10, 8; totalling 40.

Koi rolled 6d10: 2, 6, 2, 10, 8, 1; totalling 29.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Wow...2 successes"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "4"

<OOC> Koi says, "2"

Oriana is just sitting in her room trying to process all the things that

have

happened to her today

<OOC> Octavius says, "Like those dice? You can kept them Beth :)"

<OOC> Rahab says, "I'm putting the little girl to sleep and going to go

lie

down in a dark room. See you guys later."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Yup, thanks. (c:"

Eclipse says, "Anyone who rolls at least one success. You notice that

there

are no locks on the doors of the tiny rooms. They also open out, so it

would

be impossible to barricade them except from the outside."

<OOC> Octavius says, "-Laughs like a madman"

ooc G'night

<OOC> You say, "G'night"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Hrm...interesting"

<OOC> Octavius says, "- laughs like a madman"

<OOC> Octavius says, "laughs like a madman"

Rahab curls up on top of the covers, immediately falling sound asleep.

<OOC> Octavius says, "like a madman"

<OOC> Rahab says, "it's ooc : action"

<OOC> Koi wave nightnight to Rahab.

AlMarth goes to bed

<OOC> Octavius says, "Opps wrong button:)"

Eclipse says, "The young Epagan with the brown hair departs with a 'May

peace

favor you always'."

Oriana tosses and turns for awhile before finally falling into a fitful

sleep

<OOC> Rahab poofs.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 10, 5, 1; totalling 16.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 6, 9, 9; totalling 24.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 10, 6, 5; totalling 21.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 1, 9, 3; totalling 13.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 9, 3, 6; totalling 18.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 2, 1, 1; totalling 4.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 6, 10, 2; totalling 18.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 7, 8, 5; totalling 20.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 4, 8, 3; totalling 15.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 2, 8, 10; totalling 20.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 10, 10, 5; totalling 25.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 2, 9, 7; totalling 18.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 3, 2, 7; totalling 12.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 5, 9, 6; totalling 20.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 1, 1, 5; totalling 7.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 1, 2, 7; totalling 10.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 4, 6, 2; totalling 12.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 4, 10, 3; totalling 17.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 8, 8, 4; totalling 20.

Eclipse rolled 3d10: 1, 4, 2; totalling 7.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Yikes...dare I ask what that was all about? (c:"

<OOC> Koi watches eclipse accidentally lean on his keyboard. ;)

ooc weesa gonna die?

<OOC> You say, "weesa gonna die?"

Eclipse says, "Just checking something..."

Eclipse says, "Of course not!" <smirks>"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Ugh...NO Jar Jar Binks tonight, pleeeeease..."

ooc what time is it btw?

<OOC> You say, "what time is it btw?"

Eclipse rolled 1d10: 10; totalling 10.

<Logout> Rahab has disconnected.

Rahab has disconnected.

<Logout> God has disconnected.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Lessee...it's 11:30 here, which would make it 9:30

in

Pacific time?"

ooc On a side note, I scored a 29 out of 30 on the gun down the gungan

game at campchaos.

<OOC> You say, "On a side note, I scored a 29 out of 30 on the gun down

the

gungan game at campchaos."

Eclipse rolled 1d10: 2; totalling 2.

ooc In the game

<OOC> You say, "In the game"

<OOC> Oriana smites head...oops, my bad (c:

Eclipse says, "What is your character doing *right now*, D?"

The resolution of Rahab fades. With a hiss of static her disconnected

body

implodes into a single point of light, then blinks out of existence.

Koi goes looking for the dining hall as well.

OOc It's early morning, right?

<OOC> You say, "It's early morning, right?"

Eclipse says, "Yes. About 9am."

emote is looking for the dining hall, to eat and listen to other

people's conversations.

D is looking for the dining hall, to eat and listen to other people's

conversations.

AlMarth looks for chow as well

Oriana does the same

Eclipse says, "The Epagans have all gone to carry out their duties hours

ago,

but there is enough oatmeal and milk left over to feed everyone,

thousigh

You sigh.

l

who

Malakai

The room for the Mage: Epic Fantasy games.

You see Eclipse, Shan (idle), Koi, AlMarth (idle), Oriana, and Octavius

here.

Obvious exits include Nexus (out, o).

<OOC> Koi hugs D.

AlMarth eats gratefully, happy to have whatever he gets

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Did you catch that last post, D?"

ooc About oatmeal and milk?

<OOC> You say, "About oatmeal and milk?"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "I'll take that as a yes..."

Eclipse says, "All the activity seems to be elsewhere, at the moment."

emote finishes her meal and goes looking for the next plot hook

D finishes her meal and goes looking for the next plot hook

Oriana heads for where the action is

AlMarth Tags along with D, being gennerally annoying

Eclipse says, "Where do you THINK the action is."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Could we get a general layout and description of the

building please?"

<OOC> Koi laughs.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "In all honesty, I'm on a time cycle, here, not a

linear

adventure."

<OOC> Koi would guess within the Hospital area...

emote collars an acolyte and tries to convince him to give her a tour

D collars an acolyte and tries to convince him to give her a tour

<OOC> Oriana says, "Oh okay...I'm just going to wander randomly through

the

halls of the Hospital then."

Eclipse says, "Most of the lower level of the Hospital consists of rooms

where

the Epagans take care of the sick and injured. The upper level is

reserved

for the Epagans and travelers. There is a substantial kitchen, an

immense

dining area, and two or three small living areas. Storage rooms are

scattered throughout the building. There are also outhouses to the

west."

<OOC> Eclipse feels a bit like he's programming a MOO room description

as he

goes...

<OOC> Oriana says, "LOL"

OOc Whats the name of the one we're supposed to kidnap?

<OOC> You say, "Whats the name of the one we're supposed to kidnap?"

Eclipse says, "Iphigenia."

<OOC> Koi grins. "That's pretty much how it goes."

Oriana is going to search for a place where a lot of Epagans are

gathered and

observe what they are doing

emote idly mentions to the acolyte "I heard the daughter of King Argos

worked as a healer here. Iph something?"

D idly mentions to the acolyte "I heard the daughter of King Argos

worked as a

healer here. Iph something?"

ooc test

<OOC> You say, "test"

<OOC> Oriana says, "I hear you, Tyson"

Eclipse pages, "She cocks her head, confused. 'I can't imagine a

Guiltbearer

in THESE peaceful halls, ma'am."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Eclipse is probaly pageing people."

<OOC> Koi says, "it takes a while to type."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "I'm here too"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Yup, I think so"

emote nods

D nods

"Must've heard wrong. Thank you for your time, dear.

You say, "Must've heard wrong. Thank you for your time, dear."

AlMarth continues to tag along with d

"I'm going to have to do something with you, aren't I?

You say, "I'm going to have to do something with you, aren't I?"

AlMarth says, ""maybe""

Eclipse says, "I'll do this one to the general public - the Epagans of

the

Island of Hospitalers devote their lives to healing. They have

acquired a

small fleet of ships that patrols the waters in search of ships in

distress.

Their ability to find and rescue people in distress is legendary, and

they

receive many donations from merchants in the area."

emote sighs, waits for the acolyte to get out sight, then hauls AlMarth

into a storage room, energetically violates him, then walks off, leaving

him breathless.

D sighs, waits for the acolyte to get out sight, then hauls AlMarth into

a

storage room, energetically violates him, then walks off, leaving him

breathless.

"There, now shut up.

You say, "There, now shut up."

<OOC> Koi blinks.

<Logout> Octavius has disconnected.

Octavius has lost his link.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "PLEASE tell me that was ooc, tyson!"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "energetically violates?"

ooc Sorry, the loony part of my soul just rose up and temporarily took

control

<OOC> You say, "Sorry, the loony part of my soul just rose up and

temporarily

took control"

ooc nope.

<OOC> You say, "nope."

<OOC> Oriana says, "You know it's late and the group is hyped up on Mt.

Dew

when..."

<OOC> Koi rolls on the floor laughing.

<OOC> AlMarth says, "GASP losing consiousness, needs caffeine"

<OOC> Koi finally managed to type a coherent sentence...

Eclipse raises an eyebrow. "So, the cats are shagging in the closet,

eh?

What are YOU doing about this, AlMarth?"

<Login> Octavius has connected.

Octavius has connected.

<OOC> Oriana says, "In the morning I'm probably going to hope I imagined

all

that..."

!!! A checkpoint has begun. During the next few minutes, you will

experience

slow response time (AKA lag). Be patient, grasshopper.

!!! The checkpoint has finished. After a suspenseful 2 seconds, the

world is

saved once more.

<OOC> Octavius says, "Damn computer froze on me."

<OOC> Koi whews....manages to get control of himself...

<OOC> Oriana says, "-Octavius You missed some good stuff, man..."

<OOC> Eclipse breaks out the whip in a desperate attempt to regain

control of

the party...

<OOC> Oriana says, "Oops, guess that doesn't work in OOC mode..."

<OOC> Oriana says, "No, please...anything but the whip..."

ooc How long does it take? Do we roll stamina?

<OOC> You say, "How long does it take? Do we roll stamina?"

<OOC> Octavius says, "Just my luck, mind tell me what I missed?"

<OOC> Koi nods - only works IC

<OOC> Eclipse says, "I'm waiting on AlMarth to respond."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Mostly lots of people cracking up about what Tyson

said"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Hey She's a female, I'm male, and extroardinarily

ugly,

this is the one way I can get any. I sit back and enjoy it "

<OOC> Oriana says, "ROFLMAO!!"

ooc We're both extremely ugly. Hopefully it's dark in there.

<OOC> You say, "We're both extremely ugly. Hopefully it's dark in

there."

<OOC> Koi falls out of his chair again.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Someone needs to post this in the forum..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "I just don't have the guts to :)"

Eclipse says, "Alrighty, then. I won't have you roll to do it. D

obviously

doesn't have any expectations, and AlMarth is male... I WILL make a

roll for

something else, though..."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Oh God no...think of the offspring..."

ooc Uh.. Uh oh. Failing would probably be better in this case, right?

<OOC> You say, "Uh.. Uh oh. Failing would probably be better in this

case,

right?"

<OOC> Koi says, "If you two get caught...your getting a stern talking

to. ;)"

Eclipse rolled 10d10: 3, 5, 6, 3, 7, 5, 6, 1, 10, 1; totalling 47.

Eclipse rolled 5d10: 10, 6, 2, 3, 3; totalling 24.

Koi explores some -other- area of the hospital.

Eclipse says, "One of the Epagans notices the din, but decides not to

get

involved. 'I must not judge. I must not judge. I must not judge...'"

ooc LOL!

<OOC> You say, "LOL!"

Oriana tries to ignore the freaky cat noises coming from the closet

<OOC> Octavius says, "test"

<OOC> Oriana says, "Hooboy...must refrain from cracking up and waking

the

entire household..."

<OOC> Octavius laughs evilly

ooc Were the results of that roll good, or bad?

<OOC> You say, "Were the results of that roll good, or bad?"

<OOC> Koi is lucky he hasn't broken his keyboard yet...nearly dropped it

twice

now.

Eclipse says, "All told, there are approximately 30 Epagans in residence

at

the Hospital. Twelve of them are here right now, including Icelas -

the

Epagan Archmage."

<OOC> Oriana says, "From now on this will be known as the Session Where

Everyone Slept With Each Other. Thank you. Thank you."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "everyone?"

<OOC> Koi blinks. "Hey now...wait a minute...did I miss something?" :)

<OOC> Eclipse says, "But sex has only been involved TWICE, and once it

was two

NPCs!"

ooc Koi and Oriana making freaky halfling noises?

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Oh"

<OOC> You say, "Koi and Oriana making freaky halfling noises?"

<OOC> Oriana says, "But it sounds better to say it that way...*G*"

<OOC> Oriana says, "You only wish. *poke poke*"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "better?"

<OOC> Eclipse contemplates the possibility that it could get MUCH worse

in the

future if he doesn't turn up the angst, and soon.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Or worse, depending on your politics."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Damn people joke about sex and I miss the begining

of

them :("

<OOC> Oriana says, "I thought the angst was turned up already!!"

<OOC> Koi is being a perfectly behaved gentalman dang it. ;)

<OOC> Oriana says, "You're laughing harder than anyone actually... (c; "

<OOC> Eclipse shakes his head. "It obviously is NOT HIGH ENOUGH!"

<OOC> Oriana refrains from comment about earlier events

<OOC> Eclipse says, "It will be weeks before anyone knows that. Even

with

Life, it will take a few hours to a day."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Shall we move on with the Shadowrun among selfless

healers?"

Ooc Certainly.

<OOC> You say, "Certainly."

<OOC> Koi grins.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Sure, I've got another 1/2 hour to an hour of gaming

left

in me..."

<OOC> Koi grabs his gel rounds and his chaingun.

emote steps out and looks back into the closet "Are you going to be

quiet now? Or do I have to get out bamboo splinters and lether cuffs?

D steps out and looks back into the closet "Are you going to be quiet

now? Or

do I have to get out bamboo splinters and lether cuffs?

AlMarth smiles and stays quiet

Koi meander aimlessly...though he tries to aimlessly meander up to the

epagan

living quarters.

emote wanders off

Eclipse says, "Anyone who's TRYING to think of a way to find Iphigenia,

please

roll me a Perception + Culture, dif 7"

roll 3d10

D wanders off

<OOC> Octavius groans "Don't mention Shadowrun. It reminds me of a

story am

am trying to write.

D rolled 3d10: 5, 1, 6; totalling 12.

Koi rolled 3d10: 2, 4, 4; totalling 10.

ooc Lagerific

<OOC> You say, "Lagerific"

Koi <- Not the knowledges guy for the party.

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Shit, D, another Botch. You are obviously too busy

resisting the desire to snuggle to think clearly, or something."

<OOC> Koi says, "rofl"

ooc Snuggling is like work. I just don't do it.

<OOC> You say, "Snuggling is like work. I just don't do it."

<OOC> Octavius says, "LoL"

<OOC> Eclipse taps the microphone. "Is the other half of the cabal

still here?

<OOC> Oriana is here, trying to stay awake

<OOC> AlMarth is here

<OOC> Koi is trying to meander upstairs dang it. ;)

<OOC> AlMarth has been awake for 12 hours

<OOC> Eclipse says, "Perception + Cultures, please, dif 7"

<OOC> Koi says, "Already did...failed miserably."

AlMarth rolled 6d10: 3, 7, 7, 5, 6, 5; totalling 33.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Anyone else noticing a correlation between the

lateness of

the hour and the number of OOC messages being sent? *G*"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "2"

Eclipse says, "Koi, you find lots of empty, unlocked rooms. Many have a

few

simple, personal possessions - brushes, clothing, etc..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Yet it is per[ortional to the latness."

<OOC> Koi says, "Anything that would look like it might belong to our

target?"

AlMarth Finds Epagan, asks where I might find Iphigenia

Eclipse says, "Koi, you folks know next to nothing about your target.

You

don't find any signet ring of the Guiltbearers, or anything."

<OOC> Koi was hoping more for door nameplates. ;)

Eclipse says, "AlMarth, he tells you she is in the garden, taking a walk

before lunch."

AlMarth goes to garden

<OOC> Eclipse says, "It's a not-for-profit organization. They don't

have

nameplates."

Eclipse rolled 1d10: 10; totalling 10.

AlMarth begins BSing Princess

emote follows AlMarth

D follows AlMarth

Eclipse says, "AlMarth, there are ten people out here."

<OOC> Octavius says, "That looks bad."

Eclipse rolled 10d10: 5, 7, 9, 1, 2, 10, 3, 6, 1, 10; totalling 54.

<OOC> Oriana says, "Hey, now. How does that preclude nameplates? (c; "

<OOC> Octavius says, "They don't have the money :)."

<OOC> Koi says, "Doctors always have nameplates on everything. ;)"

<OOC> Oriana says, "This conversation is getting progressively more

ridiculous. *G*"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "BSing Princess about who he is"

<OOC> AlMarth says, "Lying"

Eclipse says, "Five of them are obviously Epagans. You've got it

narrowed

down to two women - one young enough to practically be called a girl

among

the elves, the other a myshar woman with blond hair who looks to be in

her

late 20s"

<OOC> Octavius says, "That is also preportional to the lateness of the

hour."

<OOC> Eclipse says, "These aren't doctors. They Awaken to heal people.

They

don't spend 10+ years in college. They have no reason to feel that

they have

EARNED nameplates."

AlMarth goes up to Myshar and asks "where might I find Princess

Iphiapata?"

page eclipse I'm letting Almarth draw their attention, and lurk in the

background listening to see if I can pick up which is which

Eclipse has received your page: "I'm letting Almarth draw their

attention, and

lurk in the background listening to see if I can pick up which is

which"

<OOC> Koi says, "if it's her...clonk her over the head. ;)"

Eclipse says, "The myshar woman with the blond hair turns and smiles at

you.

'Please, I am simply Iphigenia, here. I make no claims to my father's

line.'"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "You may all smack yourselves in the foreheads,

now..."

<OOC> Octavius says, "Guess she did meet a stranger after all :)."

Eclipse says, "I think we'll stop here for the week."

<OOC> Oriana says, "Sounds like a plan. (c: "

<OOC> Octavius says, "Cool."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "I really need sleep, bye"

<OOC> Eclipse says, "While I tally up XP, why don't you tell me what you

think."

Koi waves to Al.

Eclipse removes his dragon medallion.

ooc Much fun was had

<OOC> Koi says, "err...waves."

<OOC> You say, "Much fun was had"

emote waves bye

D waves bye

<OOC> Koi grins. "It's great...but...I'm used to moos." :)

ooc Nice going from Angst to Loonieness

<OOC> You say, "Nice going from Angst to Loonieness"

<OOC> Oriana says, "This is fantastic! Apart from your single-minded

determination to toss my char aboard the angst wagon as every turn.

*G*"

<OOC> Octavius says, "I had fun watching what I did."

<OOC> Octavius Bonks his head as he relizes what Eic is doing.

emote wanted to see if Al's head would explode

D wanted to see if Al's head would explode

<OOC> AlMarth says, "I went insane"

<OOC> Oriana says, "It was great to finally get a program working long

enough

to play with you guys..."

Eclipse pages, "4 XP"

<OOC> Octavius says, "The same with you beth even if I technically

didn't

play."

<OOC> AlMarth says, "okay"

"30 points to go.

You say, "30 points to go."

Eclipse says, "Ahab was a bit of a surprise even for me."

Oriana says, "Ahab was awesome!"

"Ahab's a blast. hopefully he keeps showing up in the future

You say, "Ahab's a blast. hopefully he keeps showing up in the future"

Octavius says, "What is the story behind Ahab?"

Eclipse says, "You never know who you're gonna meet when you GM, do

you?"

AlMarth says, "I really need to leave now"

Oriana says, "Bye Labyrus, see you next week! (c: "

Eclipse waves bye to almarth

page eclipse I'm not going to have a bunch of butt ugly kittens am I?

Eclipse has received your page: "I'm not going to have a bunch of butt

ugly

kittens am I?"

"Bye Lab

You say, "Bye Lab"

<Logout> AlMarth has disconnected.

AlMarth has lost their link.

Octavius says, "Good night."

Oriana says, "Ahab was the captain of our ship. He was a total fanatic.

He

was frothing at the mouth...you kind a had to be there..."

Eclipse pages, "Wouldn't YOU like to know!"

Octavius says, "Cool."

Oriana says, "'Night, Al."

<OOC> Koi waves to Octav.

Octavius says, "Bye."

page eclipse Yes I would. Figuring a difficulty of 6, the first roll got

enough successes for that to happen. The second roll was the number, was

it?

Eclipse has received your page: "Yes I would. Figuring a difficulty of

6, the

first roll got enough successes for that to happen. The second roll was

the

number, was it?"

Octavius says, "Maybe I can lurk next week :)"

Eclipse says, "Sure."

Koi ponders writing his character sheet into his plan.

<Logout> Octavius has disconnected.

Octavius has disconnected.

"Night guys

You say, "Night guys"

Koi says, "Night D."