Session Log 6/11/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, June 11, 2000 9:18:05 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
GM says, "ok, corin and renard, you read over the log from last session, right? so you know where we are?"
Corin says, "yep"
Renard requests a snapshot-recap of the last moment of last game... particularly, how bad my wound is...
Corin says, "I would have rode after the fleeing bandit, but anyways :P"
GM says, "right, so one bandit rode away before the combat, four are wounded and riding away, and two are down and bleeding at your feet, including the leader Treverus"
GM says, "Godefridel positively identifies Treverus"
Bodoni says, "(Has anyone picked up Treverus from on top of me? :))"
Renard [to GM]: and we positively identify the cows ;)
Caralchis says, "who was over toward the tents with me?"
Renard says, "who all is hurt and how bad?"
GM says, "note that you might wish to refer once again to the map of the area at http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/campsite.JPG"
Corin says, "whats the black line near the southern solitary bush?"
Bodoni says, "(the wood for fire?)"
GM says, "only Bodoni was hurt, taking two wounds, one in the chest and one in the leg"
GM [to Bodoni]: that's right
Renard [to GM]: yes, we take a quick run around the whole campsite to be aware of what stuff was left behind...
Bodoni says, "::sloshes the man (Treverus) off me, and attempts to stand up::"
Corin says, "Lets get these cattle rounded up and get out of here, there may be others coming back!"
GM says, "as we finished up last time, treverus had just been put down by bodoni as he made a final desperate attempt to fight, while corin, joseph, and a couple of other were over by the tents"
Renard [to GM]: Johan will go calm the horses down and get them prepped for a quick get-away back to town...
GM says, "it's obvious that you interrupted the bandits in the middle of a meal, as one of the cook fires is lit and there is meat smoking over it on a spit"
Bodoni says, "::Limps toward the cooking area::"
GM [to Bodoni]: you're bleeding. you stand up ok, but you feel woozy.
Corin says, "Bodoni, want help getting onto your horse?"
Bodoni says, "::waves him off:: Nay, I'll be fine..I've had worse.."
GM says, "anyone looking inside the tents, or do you just search around them?"
Joseph says, "I was looking for rope in the tents"
GM says, "Godefridel starts looking over Treverus' body"
Caralchis says, "I'll glance in briefly before heading back to the horses"
Bodoni says, "::cuts a chunk off the meat with my small knife::"
GM says, "that was to bind Treverus, right Joseph? you find rope holding up the tents, and a few other bits and pieces around the campsite"
Corin says, "(how many cattle are we talking about?)"
Renard [to GM]: I look in a tent -- I'm sure Corin and others will look too...
Renard keeps an ear out for the return of any bandits
Corin is naturally inquisitve, and pokes around inside the tents.
GM says, "now that you've had a chance to count carefully, you slowly determine that there are 12 cattle standing around in the clearing.... note that you recall that a total of 17 were stolen..."
Corin says, "You're probably eating one of them, Bodoni."
GM says, "even at your level of arithmetic, it would seem that some are missing :)"
GM says, "the meat on the fire is obviously wild boar"
Caralchis says, "is treverus dead or just unconscious?"
Bodoni says, "::stops immediately at Corin's words:: Hm? Oh.... ::sheepish look:: Oops..."
GM says, "he is breathing, but not moving, and he's very pale"
Bodoni says, "(oh... damn... than scratch that :D Funny as it was.. ;))"
Renard [to Bodoni]: You're not Muslim are you??
GM says, "does anyone have a relevant medical skill? first aid? diagnosis? physician? anything?"
Renard [to GM]: I can bind a wound....
GM says, "[looking in the tents] in five of the six tents, you find two bedrolls each, with personal effects and a few coins"
Renard [to GM]: after calming the horses, Johan rounds up the cattle...
Corin grabs some of the coins he finds and hurries out to the cattle, helping round them up.
Bodoni says, "::Takes a few more pieces of meat, and prepares to get onto his horse::"
GM says, "[tents, continued] the sixth would apparently have been treverus', as it contains only a single bedroll and a leather bag that jingles when you pick it up"
Renard impounds the coins (including any he sees Corin take) to take to Garomach.
Renard [to GM]: did they take all their nice swords?
GM says, "[tents, continued] in his tent, you also find just lying there a leather armband with a metal disk sewn into it. on the disk are engraved intricate tracings of some sort"
GM says, "the only swords around are on the two bodies"
Corin says, "The cattle are Garomach's, not the coins."
Renard says, "we'll have to take the loot to Garomach as compensation for this crime"
GM [to Corin]: technically, everything is indeed garomach's, i'm afraid
Corin says, "yeah, our compensation..."
Joseph picks up the armband for identification later.
Renard [to GM]: who got the armband first?
Bodoni says, "::mentions:: They seem to be missing some the cattle as well. ::mentions to Corin::"
GM says, "of, course, *I* won't tell him if you keep the coins :)"
Bodoni says, "(missing some OF the cattle...)"
Renard only impounds those coins that he *sees* Corin take.
Corin says, "I found these two coins in this tent.""
GM says, "caralchis was the one who located the armband first"
Bodoni says, "::munching on the pieces of meat, and attempting to get re-mounted::"
Caralchis says, "I'll hold on to it for identification later"
Renard looks around - "Are we satisfied with our quick rummaging? We should get going before they come after us... though if we take the cattle with us, we'll be easy to catch.
GM says, "johan, gamerus, and corin have no trouble getting the cattle ready for travel"
GM says, "[Godefridel] did you find my ring? i couldn't find it on Treverus or anywhere!"
Caralchis says, "Yeah, let's get going"
GM says, "he seems upset"
Corin jumps back on his horse.
Joseph says to Godfridel, "what's wrong?"
Bodoni says, "What about in the leaders bag ::motions:: Just coins in there?"
Renard says, "[to Godefridel] you've got another minute to find it - but we've got to get going before we're ambushed with reinforcements!"
GM says, "ok, you'll need to make a choice about what route you take. there's obviously the route back to the road, back the way you came. there's also a trail that leads north, perhaps directly back towards Praesus. of course, you don't know for sure."
Corin says, "(which way did they flee?)"
GM says, "[Godefridel] i treasure that ring... i really must find it again..."
GM [to Corin]: the bandits fled south
Bodoni says, "Renard? Are coins the only thing in the leader's bag? Perhaps the ring?"
GM [to Bodoni]: the leader's bag has just coins, but quite a number of them
Corin says, "(and we came from the west?)"
Renard says, "he might have had time to sell the ring..."
GM [to Bodoni]: that is, you don't obviously see a ring. i suppose if you dumped it out and looked carefully, you might find one.
Corin looks at Treverus' hands to see if he is wearing it.
Renard goes over to Treverus and pats him down carefully. Also binds his wounds
Bodoni says, "Renard, lets search the bag. I want to be sure. ::motions for it::"
Corin says, "Lets take him with us to Garomach."
GM says, "[Godefridel looks thunderstuck] Renard, you think he might have sold it? oh, my... it's priceless to me"
Caralchis looks about anxiously
Corin says, "No! we dont have time to search the bag now!"
Renard [to Bodoni]: Let's not spill this all over the ground - we can go through it back at the inn where we left Garomach -- and can question Treverus when he wakes up
GM says, "it's been about 20 minutes since the combat"
Corin says, "(Is there a spare horse to throw Treverus on?)"
Bodoni says, "Fine, fine... but be warned he seemed unreceptive... I would'd bet on his cooperation at all."
Caralchis says, "I suggest we move on as quickly as possible"
Renard says, "[to Godefridel] He sold something that's worth quite a lot - this bag is quite full!"
GM says, "there are indeed two spare horses, and you can dump treverus over one of them and lead it"
Corin attempts to throw Traverus's body across the horse, and hog ties his hands across its belly.
Renard says, " Johan will help Corin with Treverus"
GM says, "ok, he's a big, heavy guy but johan is bigger and does most of the work... between the two of you you manhandle his body into position and tie him with some tent rope"
Bodoni says, "::grunts:: Make sure that son of a flatulant cow doesn't die on the way back, I wacked him pretty hard."
John has arrived.
John smiles.
Bodoni says, "(hey, John)"
Corin says, "(hi John)"
Renard [to John]: you move to a different time zone?
GM hits john with a bolt of lightning
John collapses in a heap of meat.
Corin stands back while the lightning dissapates.
Renard says, "ok - let's ride back to Garomach!"
Corin lashes the horse Treverus is tied to to his own horse.
Caralchis says, "the way we came or down the trail?"
Bodoni says, "::trys to ignore the numbing pain in my chest/shoulder area::"
GM says, "ok, you remount your horses and start driving the cattle back... i'll need a marching order and a direction of travel - north or west"
Corin says, "Does anyone recognize the north direction?"
Joseph mounts his horse, "let's go west, we know that road"
GM says, "or strike your own path through the forest :)"
John rides up to renard.
Corin says, "Otherwise, we head west back home."
Renard says, "I know the way back -- follow me..."
Caralchis says, "I would opt for west"
Bodoni says, "Aye... west it is."
Bodoni says, "::rides in front of Joseph's position::"
Corin agrees and begins riding west leading Treverus horse.
Renard says, "someone should take up rear to drive the cows"
Renard -- did we rope the cows together?
John John will fall back and take care of the cows.
Corin says, "We only need me up front, the rest keep on the sides and rear for the cattle."
Bodoni says, "::takes up a side position, and keeps my eye out::"
Corin says, "We need to drive these cows hard. Lets get back as soon as possible."
Bodoni says, "::chomps of a piece of cooling meat every now and again::"
Renard [to Caralchis]: of course I'll defer to you, sir, but i recommend we take the northern trail, as it leads most directly back to town!
GM says, "renard is hesitating, looking at both trails and considering... he appears to be using every once of brain matter..."
GM says, "ounce"
Renard trusts Johan implicitly
Corin turns to Renard. "you know the northern trail?"
GM [to Bodoni]: eating some of the meat helps the fatigue a bit
Renard says, "I'm only saying that it's heading in the direction we need -- and how often do trails simply wind around randomly?"
Bodoni says, "::swallows a piece of meat:: Fine.. if you're so caught up with the fates, flip a coin.."
Caralchis says, "I would have thought we should take the west trail, simply because we know where it leads"
Corin says, "It may not stay north, but head east into the forest."
Renard [to Caralchis]: as I say, as Garomach's man, we'll follow your decision
Caralchis says, "It is not of great concern to me which path we take, so long as we take it soon"
Corin says, "we'll make better time with the cattle on the main road.""
Bodoni says, "::Agrees with Caralchis:: Aye, lad. True words."
Renard [to GM]: was the western trail particularly long and winding?
Corin says, "Of course, e could split up."
Corin says, "(e = we)"
Caralchis says, "Let us take the western trail"
Renard restrains a slap to the back of Corin's head
Corin says, "They could only pursue one of us."
GM says, "the western trail winds somewhat to avoid major hills and obstructions, but it heads west pretty decisively"
Joseph puts his bow in easy reach. "gentlemen, it's time to go"
Renard [to GM]: I mean as far as getting us back to town without undue extra milage
Bodoniwatches the two, puts a hand to his forehead, and shakes his head::
Corin says, "I vote for west""
Bodonisighs
Bodoni agrees with Corin
Corin again begins to head west leading the other horse.
Bodoni says, "Aye, west."
Joseph says, "[to Bodoni] feeling ok there, Dad?"
GM says, "[Godefridel, in a small voice] i think we should stay and look for my ring"
Bodoni says, ":nods to Joseph"
Corin ignores Godefridel and continues heading out.
Caralchis says, "And risk being attakced by the reinforcements? I think not. Per haps we will return at another time. Let's get going"
Bodoni says, "::nods to Joseph:: Aye, that I am. Simply...vexed ::grins slightly::"
Corin is riding west whether being followed or not.
Caralchis follows Corin and motions for the rest of the party to do likewise
Bodoni follows Corin
Joseph rides with Bodoni, herding the cattle on the trail
Corin mutters to himself, "Godefridel can stay looking for his damn ring if he wants, but not me.."
GM says, "ok, i have corin taking the point, followed by a dozen cattle being herded by joseph, johan, bodoni, caralchis and renard. godefridel and gamerus, as usual, bring up the rear"
Renard [to GM]: silence = consent
Corin keeps a lookout ahead.
Bodoni says, "(Sounds good to me... let the NPC's take all the risks. ;D)"
Corin says, "(nah, we'll get attacked from the sides :P)"
GM says, "as you start going, Godefridel starts complaining to Gamerus, who appears to be the only one sympathetic to him.... he's getting a good head of steam going and looks to bitch and moan the whole way back"
Corin is glad he cant hear Godefridel bitching.
GM says, "Rule #1 of GMing is that the most vulnerable position is always wherever the PCs are... surely you all know that :)"
Corin says, "heh so it doesnt matter where you are :)"
Bodoni says, "::explains to Godefridel (again!):: It's not that we don't care...but surely the understood the danger?"
Caralchis ignores Godefriedel, if he can
GM rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 1 2] = 4 + 0 = 4.
GM says, "you ignore him, caralchis"
Corin says, "ouch"
GM smiles
Caralchis cheers
Renard -- ignored PERMANENTLY --
Corin says, "with that roll, he's tone deaf to it!"
GM says, "frankly, i'm surprised the man didn't just disappear into thin air"
Corin says, "rofl"
Corin says, "That roll suggests he turns and gags him."
Renard [to GM]: well, it is a world of mysterious magics...
Renard [to GM]: ... and weird coincidences...
GM says, "as you set off, the sun is past the zenith and day is approaching its warmest"
Corin occasionally looks back at Treverus to see if he is moving at all.
Bodoni says, "(surely YOU understand... ::sigh:: typo demons..)"
John says, "YeeHaw"
GM says, "it's still quite humid, and the exertion of the day makes your armor quite uncomfortable... flies buzz about bothering you and your horses and the sweat itches"
Renard [to John]: gee, 5 minutes ON THE NOSE!!!
GM says, "treverus isn't moving any more than a sack of potatoes might"
Renard [to GM]: how many hours' ride?
Corin says, "rofl"
Bodoni says, "::shifts uncomfortably in the saddle as some salty sweat trickles into the wounds::"
GM says, "leading the cattle takes longer, of course, but you make it back to the main road without encountering any additional bandits within 2 hours"
Renard [to GM]: and back to the inn?
Caralchis says, "can I use that same roll to ignore the uncomfortable heat?"
Corin says, "(notes the key word might)"
Corin says, "(oops never mind)"
GM says, "as you reach the road, a group of 20-30 peasant types are walking north along it"
Corin studies the peasants, seeing if they are armed.
Caralchis says, "That's the way we would be turning, right?"
Bodoni says, "::keeps alert for signs of trouble::"
GM says, "they keep walking, but look at you, startled to see a band of horsemen leading cattle out of the woods towards them"
GM [to Caralchis]: yes, you need to go north
GM says, "none appear armed"
Renard says, " someone rides up to tell them what's going on, find out what such a large group of peasants are doing on the road, and back to us to tell us about it..."
GM says, "several of them appear injured, however"
Corin turns north on the road. "seen anyone else on these roads, friend?" I address one peasant.
Caralchis says, "What is the villagers' reaction to us?"
Bodoni says, "::mentions the obvious:: Some of these folk look kicked about"
GM says, "[a peasant, to Corin] sure, it's a big road"
GM [to Caralchis]: apparently fear or at least concern
Corin decides not to bother, and continues riding north.
John says, "What happened? rather loudly"
Bodoni says, "::speaks to one of the injured:: You don' look well, fellow. What happened to ye?"
Renard ...
Renard ..
Renard .
GM says, "[a peasant, to Bodoni] we are just pilgrims, traveling to Oresticum to accept the blessings of the holy relics at the cathedral of St. Andrew"
GM says, "make that church, sorry.... :)"
Bodoni says, "Aye, aye... but your wounds...how'd ye come about 'em?"
GM says, "[a peasant] oh, you know... Marius here, he was thrown by his mule and can't use his legs anymore... this other fellow, can't think of his name right now, he's been ill with some sort of wasting disease for months now"
Corin turns to make sure he is being followed by the cattle and others.
Bodoni says, "I see. ::takes an involuntary trot backwards::"
Corin calls back. "lets keep it moving!"
GM says, "[same peasant] some of us, like myself, merely want to show our devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ and have no particular wrong that needs righting"
Renard says, "you'll pardon us while we pass you by. We're returning to Lord Garomach with some stolen cattle"
Renard says, "Bandits have been about, but I expect you'll have no trouble with them"
Bodoni says, "Aye... a good day to you folk. "
GM says, "[peasant] we have little that bandits would find useful"
GM says, "[peasant] aye, a pleasant road ahead, and may the Lord bless you"
Bodoni says, "::inclines his head:: The same to ye."
Joseph [says to peasant] "I know this is an odd question, but did any of you happen to buy or find a gold ring recently?"
GM says, "[peasant] a gold ring? *chuckles* i'm afraid not."
Joseph smiles [to peasant] "just checking, good day."
GM says, "the band of pilgrims is traveling very slowly, as a couple of their number are limping heavily and must be helped along... you pass them easily, even with the cattle"
GM says, "it is only another hour before you approach Benecortum"
Corin says, "(is that where garomach stayed?)"
GM [to Corin]: yes
Corin heads to the inn Garomach is at.
Caralchis does this as well
GM says, "this is easy enough, as there is only one :) it is run by Predrag"
Caralchis says, "son of Postdrag?"
John says, "We taking the cattle to the inn?"
Corin dismounts and looks around for someone to tend his horse.
GM says, "as you enter the village, the villagers of benecortum spill out to meet you, cheering"
Corin (is there space behind the inn to corral the cattle?)
John says, "that's a lot of rooms to pay for"
GM says, "i'm presuming you aren't actually going to STAY at the inn, but are merely picking up Garomach"
Caralchis presumed this as well
Corin says, "I will go in and look for Garomach.""
Corin hands Bodoni his horse.
Caralchis dismounts his horse and follows Corn to Garomach, after making sure his horse is tended ti
Bodoni says, "::takes the horse reigns::"
Corin enters the inn with Caralchis.
GM says, "corin and caralchis go inside, while the rest of you talk excitedly to the benecortum villagers"
Bodoni says, "::dismounts and looks for someone to hand both horses off to::"
Corin looks around for Predrag.
John stays with the cows.
GM says, "a few of them recognize cows and talk in loving tones to their familiar and beloved cattle"
Corin adresses the barmaid. "Predrag here?"
GM says, "wait, corin"
GM says, "inside the inn, Garomach is seated at a table, spooning up soup and wrapped in a heavy woolen blanket"
Corin walks hurridly over to Garomach. "We found the bandits! And the cattle!"
GM says, "predrag's wife is hovering about, cleaning and looking busy"
John says, "(to those outside) You guys think we'll make it back home today?"
GM says, "you don't immediately see predrag or galen or anyone else inside"
Caralchis says, "(who has the coins?)"
GM says, "[Garomach, gratefully] wonderful! excellent! *cough, cough* i'm sorry that i can't join in the celebration."
Bodoni says, "(Not sure, Caralchis)"
GM says, "[Garomach] tell me everything that happened, Caralchis, please... and you, Corin, of course"
Renard [to GM]: we'll go over the loot with Garomach, apprise him of the bandit situation, and see if we can't revive Treverus
Caralchis shows the armband to Garomach, and tells him what happened
Corin says, "We have the leader tied up outside.""
Caralchis says, "he is not in good health..."
Renard [to Garomach] If that band has evil marks, you must burn it!
GM says, "you aren't inside, renard"
Corin [to Garomach] "The villagers seem to have recognized some of the cattle. Shall we leave those with them?"
GM says, "[Garomach] yes, yes, we must distribute the cattle to their rightful owners..."
Corin nods. "and what shall we do with the leader?"
Corin says, "He may dies soon, if not already.""
GM says, "do you just tell Garomach everything, or leave anything out?"
Corin tells Garomach everything.
GM says, "[Garomach] so there are 5 cattle missing? hmmm.... and 11 bandits.... their tactics are odd"
Corin nods. "And they ran south from the fight. There must be others that way."
GM says, "[Garomach] this armband is probably just some pagan relic... perhaps we should show it to Abbot Milestus?"
Corin says, "He is here in this Town?""
GM says, "[Garomach] usually, cattle thieves would operate in an area for just one night, driving as many cattle as possible as quickly as possible before them and out of the area, then trying to trade them elsewhere for more useful goods"
GM says, "(ooc: Abbot Milestus is the abbot of the St. Vincent Monastery, several miles north of Benecortum)"
GM says, "(ooc: Joseph has a friend their, a certain Father Theudar)"
Corin (would that be en route back to Praesus?)
GM says, "there, not their... sheesh"
GM [to Corin]: no, it's well out of your way
Corin says, "(nod)"
Corin says, "M'lord, what do recommend we do next?"
GM says, "[Garomach] i am *sneeze*... excuse me. i am in no shape to travel today"
GM says, "[Garomach] i will be staying here tonight and try to get home tomorrow"
Corin says, "Do you wish us to travel with you?"
Caralchis has disconnected.
GM says, "[Garomach] as for the rest of you... you've done well. take everything back to my villa at Praesus, attend to the distribution of the cattle, and make sure Treverus stays alive. i will want to speak with him tomorrow."
Corin nods and bows, taking his leave.
Corin goes outside and tells the others all Garomach has said.
Bodoniwaiting outside with the others, having seen to the horses::
GM says, "the money in Treverus' pouch, by the way, you judge to be about right, maybe a little high, for the value of 5 cattle"
Renard says, "someone should stay with Garomach until he's well enough to come back to his villa. The rest of us can go home"
Renard [to GM]: how does that compare to the value of a typical gold ring?
Corin takes a look at Treverus to see if he is still alive.
Caralchis has connected.
GM [to Renard]: you haven't any idea, you've never seen a gold ring... Godefridel just claims that it's priceless
Corin (wb Caralchis)
John is tired of hearing about the gold ring.
Caralchis says, "(sorry 'bout that, powere flicker and the server didn't come back)"
GM [to Renard]: none of the coins is gold, but altogether they might be about the value of enough gold to make into a ring... that's about all you can tell
Bodoni says, ":still wishes to help Godefridel, but is unsure how to continue"
GM says, "brb"
Renard [to GM]: there we go
Corin (for Caralchis) "[Garomach] as for the rest of you... you've done well. take everything back to my villa at Praesus, attend to the distribution of the cattle, and make sure Treverus stays alive. i will want to speak with him tomorrow."
Bodoni still wishes to help Godefridel, but is unsure how to continue
Renard [to Bodoni]: We'll see what Treverus says for himself
GM says, "is anyone going to stay here, or are you all going back to Praesus?"
Renard says, "Back to the villa, eh? But who will stay to see to Garomach overnight?"
Bodoni offers to stay
Corin says, "he did not ask for an escort.""
Bodoni says, "But he is our Lord, and he is ill.. should one of us, not stay?"
Caralchis says, "so Godefridel is whining about the ring again?"
Corin looks around at the villagers to see who is most familiar with the cattle.
Renard says, "Bodoni and son can stay. We'll ride back in the morning."
GM [to Caralchis]: not at the moment... he's apparently run out of complaints for the moment
Joseph says to Bodoni, "You should tend to your wounds, Dad."
GM says, "note that bodoni is also injured...."
Renard says, "Indeed - find a doctor and pay him with the coins. Lord Garomach willing, that is"
Bodoni says, "Aye, aye.. I need to change out of this and get these wounds dressed."
Bodoni says, "::points to the armor::"
Corin says, "It makes sense for Bodoni to stay, he is injured and could do with rest also."
Bodoni says, "(any gambling at this town, GM?)"
GM [to Renard]: Doctor? maybe in Oresticum, but not in these privincial border villages
Corin allows the villagers to claim the cattle that are theirs, and rounds up the others.
GM [to Bodoni]: nothing official :)
Bodoni says, "(I'm sure I can find something ;D)"
Renard [to Bodoni]: Exactly! We'll see you in the morning
GM says, "joseph, are you indeed staying as well?"
Joseph says, "I'll stay. Tell my mom what's happened."
Bodoni says, "Ye, nay have to boy.. I can take care of myself."
Bodoni says, "(before Jo)"
GM says, "[Gamerus] i'll inform your mother, Joseph"
Corin says, "we could use you Joseph on this ride."
Renard [to Bodoni]: We insist that Joseph stay with you and Garomach.
Corin shrugs at Renard's words and turns back to the cattle.
GM says, "ok, joseph stays"
Bodoni says, "::accepts Renard's....decree.. ;D::"
Corin (How many cattle continue with us?)
GM says, "the rest of you saddle up, push away a couple of villagers who are hawking loogies at treverus' face, and start driving the cattle not claimed by Benecortum villagers towards Praesus"
Corin again takes point leading the other horse.
GM says, "there are still 8 cattle remaining... you recognize 5 of them as having Praesus brands"
Caralchis says, "does garomach want me to go back to Praesus?"
Renard says, "yes, he told us so!"
Corin shakes his head, "He will return tomorrow with Bodoni and Joseph.
John falls in line near the rear of the cattle, making sure none get separated
GM [to Caralchis]: garomach wants you all to return, distribute the cattle, keep treverus alive, and wait for him in the morning
Caralchis says, "alright"
GM says, "by the time you approach Praesus, the sun is setting behind you"
GM says, "it's been a long and exciting day!"
Corin says, "We will go to Vincent's monastary perhaps on the morrow, after talking to Garomach."
GM says, "the Praesus villagers are, if anything, even more excited than were Benecortum's, since they know you all more personally"
Corin tiredly gets off his horse and unties Treverus, dragging his body from the horse.
GM says, "there is much cheering as you ride triumphantly into the square"
Corin puffs up his young chest proudly at the cheering villagers.
GM says, "the cattle are easily distributed as required, and farmers take the ones meant for Soltis and Salentum off your hands for you"
GM says, "you deliver the captured loot to Garomach's villa?"
Corin (Is there someone in Praesus who can tend to Treverus?)
Renard says, "Those whose cattle are missing can see Garomach about them when he returns. He's ill and staying in []. "
Renard -- indeed, we take Treverus and the loot to Garomach's villa. We try to assess Treverus' condition and wake him if possible.
John dismounts and walks from here, shaking hands along the way
John approaches Renard and Treverus
John pokes a wound, trying to wake Treverus
GM says, "treverus groans"
Caralchis goes to his house and takes off his armour, then returns to the villa to see what's up with Treverus
John pokes one of Renard's wounds
John giggles.
Corin eyes John strangely.
GM says, "assumption: you've all doffed armor, washed some of the sweat off, had something to eat, talked with your families a bit, and returned to the villa to poke Treverus... let me know if any of this is wrong"
Renard says, "Can Garomach's servant draw us some baths? "
Corin (good assumption)
Renard says, "or do we just wash in a creek somewhere?"
John John washed up at home, probably in a barrel or a creek
Renard says, "we certainly take turns guarding Treverus. Two people at a time"
John ...before coming back he puts a little lard in his hair and combs it as best as he can.
Renard Can we not wake Treverus with slaps, water, etc? Are the wounds still bleeding?
Corin gathers a bucket of water and pours it over Treverus' head.
GM says, "renard bound his wounds (note that this is technically an anachronism, but i'm allowing it out of mercy!) so they are no longer bleeding"
Renard says, "We'll try and wake him again in the morning. I'll redress his wounds, then we can call it a night. "
Corin nods to Renard.
Corin (we return home to sleep then?)
GM says, "he does cough up some blood when you slap him around, and manages to open his eyes glassily"
Corin [to Treverus] "How many others are in you band?"
GM says, "[Treverus] (gobbledy-gook, gobbledygook) water (gobbledygook)"
Corin pours some water messily into Treverus' mouth.
GM says, "[Treverus] *cough, choke* Lady Miruguntha? did it work?"
Renard seems a little startled.
Corin (do we know a Lady Miruguntha?)
Caralchis says, "who's there with Treverus right now?"
GM says, "all of you except bodoni and joseph, who are back at benecortum"
GM says, "the name Miraguntha doesn't ring a bell with any of you, actually"
GM says, "Treverus look delirious though, so that might be his mother's name for all you know"
Renard [to GM]: is Godefriedel with us,too? or perhaps he would've stayed in Benecortum with garomach?
Corin [to Treverus, slapping his face lightly. "How many more of you are there?"
GM says, "[Treverus] did we succeed? (babble in some language you don't know)"
GM says, "Godefridel is staying at Gamerus' inn"
GM says, "neithre of them is present"
GM says, "Treverus, looking more alert now, stares stolidly at the ceiling"
Renard says, "Let's wait until morning, eh?"
Corin (anyone have interrogation or torture? *grin*)
GM says, "his face is creased with pain as he coughs up more blood"
Renard looks concerned, somewhat confused about the meaning of Treverus' babbling
Corin (or even intimidation)
Corin says, "We should tie him up well through the night."
Renard says, "Errr... on the other hand, he may not live."
Renard [to GM]: is Treverus still delerious?
GM [to Renard]: he's no longer babbling, and he's closed his eyes again
GM [to Renard]: still breathing, though :)
Renard looks more and more frustrated and concerned
John pokes at Treverus some more.
Corin (who is most intelligent here?)
John says, "What's that pal? No, you failed."
Renard says, "Perhaps Caralchis and Johan can go to work on him and get him to talk about this Lady of his..."
Renard says, "... perhaps where his pals ran off to"
GM says, "we going too fast for you, Johan?"
Renard pats Johan on the back
John says, "no......why you say that?"
Corin says, "(interrogation defaults to IQ-5, +6 bonus with torture.)"
Renard [to GM]: are monastaries known to have healers?
John says, "let me at em "
Renard [to Corin]: or defaults to ST, right? [gestures to Johan]
GM [to Corin]: just say what you do... you can't compare IQs in character
Caralchis says, "that would give me an 8"
GM [to Renard]: yes, sometimes
John is attempting to intimidate treverus (with torture)
Renard [to GM]: how far is St. Vincents?
Corin stands back and allows John at Treverus.
Renard says, "Those injured peasants were seeking healing at St. Vincents!"
John says, "Where'd your scuzzy friends go?"
GM says, "the monastery is about 5 miles north, but it's night already"
Renard [to John]: [whispering] don't hurt him!
GM [to Renard]: no, they were going to Oresticum, not St. Vincent's
Renard says, "We should take him to St. Vincents -- it's after dark, but they'll let in an injured man..."
GM [to John]: describe what you do if you're doing something
Renard says, "[to Treverus] would you like us to take you to St. Vincents for prayers, or let Johan rip into you?"
John says, "I'm using intimidation skill. that's a roll isn't it?"
John says, "as a player, I don't know all the techniques"
John says, "let's start by bending a finger back"
John says, "getting up in his face and acting tough"
GM says, "(ooc: in general, it's better to say 'i slap him around, growl that i'm going to break his fingers, etc.' rather than 'i used intimidation with torture'. i'll translate into GURPS terms, you just roleplay you actions.)"
John says, "I want to know where your friends ran off to? Who are you waiting for?"
John says, "You think you big time? you gonna die big time."
GM says, "Treverus ignores you"
Corin says, "break his finger.""
Renard [we're a load of ruffians ain't we! ;) ]
GM says, "what's you default intimidation skill, johan?"
Renard [to GM]: his ST-5, I think
GM [to Renard]: *chuckle*
John nods.
John says, "plus any torture bonus?"
Renard turns his head away while the finger snaps
John says, "I really don't want to hurt him any more than necessary, but I'll do what I have to do to make the villain talk"
John says, "We're starting with non-breaking technique, but we'll move up if we have to."
GM says, "one sec, i'm looking up the skill"
Corin says, "(brb...practising my potty skill)"
GM says, "as you bend Treverus' finger, he closes his eyes and concentrates"
GM says, "but doesn't speak"
John says, "Alright, tough guy."
John says, "We can do this friendly or we can do this not so friendly"
Corin (b)
John pokes at Treverus wounds, making them hurt a bit.
Corin takes out his knife, pulls off Treverus boot, and presses it against Treverus' toe.
John grumbles.
John says, "I don't like knives..."
GM says, "he continues to ignore you both. he looks to be steeling himself for pain, though."
John stomps on Treverus's foot.
John spits in his face.
John says, "look cow thief. I'm gettin tired of you."
GM says, "treverus yelps when you stomp his foot, but ignores getting spit on"
John , being urged by Renard, pulls his finger back until Treverus screams or it breaks.
Renard leans over Treverus and says [real meanlike] "tell us about your Lady and your plans!"
Renard talks himself into thinking this is what Garomach wants
GM says, "those events happen simultaneously... you hear the snap just as treverus screams in pain... his face turns pale"
GM says, "well, garomach did say he'd talk to him in the morning... :)"
GM says, "from outside you hear faint cries"
Renard says, "[to Treverus] you want a priest for your last rites? You want a chance to confess your sins? Or you want to be in hell by the end of the night?!"
Corin goes to the window and looks out.
Renard motions to Corin to check it out
Renard [unnecessarily] ;)
GM says, "[from outside] kidnapping! help! Faisilde is missing!"
GM says, "(ooc: Faisilde is the girl you caught with the peasant boy Galen)"
Corin runs outside towards the yelling.
GM says, "(ooc: she's the daughter of the Lord of Benecortum)"
Renard [to GM]: was Galen and/or his father around earlier?
Corin (where was Galen from? Son of Predrag?)
GM [to Renard]: no
GM [to Corin]: yes
John says, "[to Treverus] you're dead anyway. You'll be swinging from a rope by tomorrow night."
John says, "Why don't we make your death painless. You can gain some redemption if you confess now."
GM says, "Treverus' reply is to cough up more blood"
Renard [to GM]: Galen's father neither?
Corin looks to see who is yelling.
GM [to Renard]: you didn't see them, but you weren't exactly looking for them
John says, "stop faking it, thief!"
Renard says, "This girl went and eloped with that peasant boy, I guarantee you!"
GM says, "there's a rider galloping into town, heading for the villa... in another few seconds he is there"
Corin Turns to study the rider.
John is focuses on his task of interrogation.
GM says, "it's someone you recognize from Benecortum... one of Baron Faiseric's personal servants"
Corin [to servant]"Faisilde is missing?"
John says, "someone get me some food and water so we can heal this wretch up before we beat him up some more."
GM says, "breathlessly, he says, 'come quickly! Faisilde is missing from her room and she cannot be found anywhere in town! the Baron is frantic!'"
Corin [to servant] Is Galen around?
Caralchis comes quickly
Renard says, "to the servant: when was she last seen?"
GM says, "note to Joseph and Bodoni... you heard this commotion several minutes ago, back at Benecortum, so you can insert a few actions here if you like"
Corin (like look for Galen *Grin*)
GM says, "[servant] i don't know exactly, but i assume before she retired for the night"
GM says, "[servant] why do mention Galen's name?"
Bodoni says, "(joseph can, Bodoni managed to slip away, and is off gambling somewhere. ;D)"
Corin says, "Never mind! Have you seen him recently?"
Renard throws a piece of something as Corin
GM says, "bodoni, you're playing dice with Garomach :)"
GM says, "[servant, flustered] uh, i'm not sure, i think i saw him sometime today... i can't really remember"
Corin nods thoughtfully.
Renard says, "to the servant: when was she last seen?"
GM [to Renard]: already answered that
Joseph says, "(to GM) have we seen Galen at the inn today?"
Renard [to GM]: ah yes.
Corin says, "(brb)"
Bodoni says, "::grunts hearing the news:: Hmph...kids."
John tries to feed and water Treverus
Renard says, "[to Treverus] Johan is simple-minded, but really a caring fellow. He would like to be able to nurse you back to health, but you're not being cooperative. ... [getting suddenly angry] Are you in league with the devil?!?"
Corin says, "(b)"
GM says, "treverus eats and drinks what you put in his mouth"
Bodoni says, "I'm betting this is that boy Galen's doing. ::rolls the bones again:: I loose again? "
Bodoni says, "::sighs::"
Corin turns to Renard, "Shall we ride to Benecortum?"
GM says, "caralchis has gone to fetch the horses"
Renard [to Corin]: perhaps you and caralchis
Corin nods. "Garomach is expecting us. Perhaps we will meet on the way."
Caralchis says, "what time of day/night is it?"
GM [to Renard]: you and johan are going to stay behind at Garomach's villa?
John says, ""Are we staying here with this bum" to renard"
GM says, "it is not too long after dark, but it is full dark"
Renard says, "I suppose we'll have to watch Treverus..."
John sighs.
Corin looks at the sky, "It is getting late. Let us sleep and go in the morning."
John yells at Treverus "if you make me stay up all night, I'm gonna be really mad"
GM says, "[servant, desperate] PLEASE, come quickly... Baron Faiseric thinks the bandits are still on the prowl and he's calling for your hides!"
Renard [to the servant] I think Garomach knows something about this kidnapping -- he's in Benecortum at Galen's father's inn"
GM says, "[servant] you would dare accuse Lord Garomach? (shocked)"
Corin grumbles tiredly, and climbs onto his horse. "Lead on, friend. No, Renard says he might have information."
John begins tying Treverus up very very well, to something in the room.
Bodoni says, "(someone slap that servant around, and but 'im in his place! :D)"
Renard [to servant] no accusations, just that he's aware of the bandit activities and other members of our party are there as well
Caralchis returns with some horses, "so, who is riding with us to Benecortum?"
John says, "[to the servant] you stay here and watch treverus"
GM says, "[servant] Garomach is, er, indisposed at this time"
John mounts a horse
Corin (we still armored etc?)
GM says, "you can be armored if you stop to get your armor, but the servant is practically jumping from one foot to the other in anticipation"
Corin says, "I must stop and get my armor and weapons."
Corin says, "I will be quick.""
Caralchis says, "If Corin is taking the time to do so, I may as well also"
GM says, "is anyone staying behind?"
John says, "I assume we can grab our weapons at least."
Renard [to Johan]: I think we ought to watch Treverus!
Bodoni says, "::finds Garomach and I, singing war songs at a table when the others eventually arrive::"
Corin says, "Renard staying behind?"
John says, "I told the servant to stay behind"
GM says, "you did?"
Renard [to Johan]: but Treverus is dangerous, and his friends might seek him out!
John sighs.
John says, "yes......"
GM says, "Garomach's servant is also here, so Treverus wouldn't be left alone"
John says, "look back about 20 lines"
John smiles.
Caralchis warns whoever is staying behind not to be too rough with him. Garomach will be wanting to talk to him in the morning.
Renard says, "besides which, Treverus might die from his wounds by morning!"
John says, "as long as someone stays behind, Im OK"
Corin says, "renard, will you stay?""
GM says, "of course, neither servant is very brawny or tough :)"
GM says, "[Faiseric's servant] i cannot stay here, i must return to Baron Faiseric"
Corin says, "We could lock him in a room.""
Corin says, "Is there a dungeon in the castle?""
John says, "i was already trying to tie him to something in the room (like a post)"
GM says, "it's not a castle, and there is no dungeon"
John giggles.
Corin grins.
GM says, "you can tie him to a wall though"
GM says, "there are thick logs holding up the ceiling that are open all the way around to use for that purpose"
Renard [to GM]: Has Treverus not responded to whether he prefers to be healed or to die?
GM [to Renard]: nope, he's continued to ignore you
Corin says, "(which hand did he fight with? Can I remember?)"
John has been trying to nurse treverus a bit
GM says, "brb"
GM says, "back"
John says, "Alright. Renard and I will stay."
Renard says, "or we could take him to St. Vincents"
GM says, "[Faiseric's servant] i must return immediately... shall i report to Baron Faiseric that no one is answering his call?"
Corin nods. "let us ride then!"
John says, ""do we have our maces?" to GM"
John sighs.
Caralchis says, "Caralchis and COrin are answering the call"
Corin says, "Lead on servant boy!"
GM says, "Johan, you pick up your mace but were so busy bitching about Treverus that you don't get armored"
John says, "we are under command from Garomach right now"
John says, "right. I wasn't worried about armor"
GM says, "Corin and Caralchis are armed and armored"
John says, "what about Renard?"
Renard [to servant] tell Baron Faiseric we have the leader of the cow bandits
GM says, "John, ooc: that technically is mostly lost, though... both are Barons while you're lowly peasants"
GM [to Renard]: he knows that, you were in benecortum earlier in the day
John says, "well, you have to fill me on who John thinks is in proper command because I'm not sure"
Renard says, "Fuck it. Let's drag Treverus with us. If he dies, he dies. God will have it as it must be."
GM says, "there is no 'proper command'... if Garomach and Faiseric were both here you'd tend to follow Garomach, but any Baron's command holds great weight"
Corin ponders Renards words. "good idea. Throw him on the horse."
GM says, "it's noon, and it's 10 minutes to the next cliffhanger... is everyone on board for 10 more minutes?"
Corin says, "it keeps us altogether.""
Corin (I'm in)
Joseph says, "lead on..."
GM says, "very well... you pick Treverus up, and his eyes open in surprise and fear, then he grunts in pain as you load him roughly onto a horse"
Renard grabs Treverus and yells at him "You're in for a rough ride"
Bodoni says, "(sure)"
Caralchis says, "(sure)"
Corin again hog ties him across the horse's belly.
GM says, "Renard picks up his weapon and climbs on his horse, and together you set off at the fastest pace you can manage for Benecortum"
Renard [to Treverus]: last chance to get yourself some comfort!
GM says, "Treverus slows you down, though..."
John says, "good idea!"
Renard says, "go on ahead, you folks!"
GM says, "does one of you stay with him while the rest go on ahead?"
John rides next to Treverus
Corin says, "let us stay together.""
Renard [to GM]: we're taking him, until he speaks up
John agrees with Renard.
John says, "let's go"
Corin looks at Renard and Treverus, shrugs, and kick his horse on to catch up with the others.
GM says, "you arrive in Benecortum all together, a little more slowly than you would have liked"
Renard [regarding the finale -- why not an extra hour?]
GM [to Renard]: because i'm in the middle of a move and i must do some work... my wife has been working all morning while i'm sitting here playing games
Corin says, "rofl"
Corin follows the servant.
GM says, "Benecortum is in an uproar. Baron Faiseric's villa is lit up, people are scampering about. Villagers are trying to look busy and unobtrusive at the same time. Baron Faiseric himself is bellowing something unintelligible."
Renard when/if we see Garomach, I'll ask [respectfully] whether he told Faseric about Galen.
Corin heads to the inn, looking for Garomach.
GM says, "you approach the inn and go inside, to find Garomach and Bodoni drinking and playing at dice. They seem mostly unaware of the events outside."
GM says, "joseph, what are you doing when they arrive?"
Caralchis heads toward Faiseric
Joseph says, "I've been with Bodoni & big G."
GM says, "[Garomach, to Renard] whashat? Galen and *hic* Faishilde? naw, i didn't tell him nothing! (all this in a rather loud voice)"
Corin looks at Bodoni to see if he is also drunk.
GM [to Joseph]: also drinking or just watching the game?
Bodoni says, "::gives a boistrous laugh::"
Joseph says, "just watching"
Bodoni says, "(quite, Corin... plastered in fact)"
Corin turns to Joseph, "have you heard Faisilde is missing? IS Galen missing also?"
Bodoni says, "::says a prayer over the dice before tossing them again::"
Renard [to Garomach]: We must tell him now, sir! or have his father tell him! They think his daughter has been kidnapped, and surely she's run off with Galen!
John says, "[to renard] let's go tell him. they're drunk."
Corin says, "(what does Caralchis find out with Faiseric?)"
Bodoni says, "Haha..what did I tell ye Mi'Lord! Impetuous child. ::to Garomach::"
GM says, "[Garomach] that'sh what all thish ish about, eh? *hearty laugh* a hearty wench! *sprays spittle all over you*"
Renard [to GM]: is Galen's father not around?
John says, "to renard "the baron will get it out of his father""
GM [to Renard]: he's not in the inn right now, but his mother is
John smiles.
Renard tells Galens mother what's happened
John says, "dare we be so bold"
Bodoni says, ":laughs loudly as Garomach and I drink and play"
Corin [to Predrag's wife] Where is Galen?
Bodoni laughs loudly as Garomach and I drink and play
Renard says, "madam, where is your husband?"
Renard says, "he must be told"
GM says, "[Galen's mother] i am aware of my son's.... indiscretions... and have warned him to stop. i hope they have done nothing foolish."
Corin says, "When have you seen him last?"
GM says, "[G's mother] Predrag is out looking for them, hoping to find them before it's too late."
Renard says, "Madam, the Baron is out raising the town in fear that she's been kidnapped. "
Corin says, "Perhaps they are in the same grass we found them in?"
Renard says, "Where is your husband?"
GM says, "[G's mother, covering her eyes with her hands] i know! i know! the secret will come out, i know it! i don't know what to do!"
Renard says, "This is what happens when people keep secrets!"
Renard says, "They soon grow into lies, and soon the world is ablaze with chaos!"
GM says, "the door bursts open and Predrag backs inside"
Corin turns away from the woman and heads outside, looking for Caralchis and Faiseric.
Renard [to GM]: is Predrag the father?
Corin says, "(scratch that)"
John nods.
GM [to Renard]: yes
John turns to predrag, looking tough and backing renard up
GM says, "as he turns to face you, you can see the tears flowing down his face. the reason is obvious, as he holds his dead son in his arms."
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, June 11, 2000 12:18:44 pm LunaSoft MOO time --