Session Log 7/23/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, July 23, 2000 9:02:19 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "so, after one week, with several of you resting and healing and the other villagers pitching in and helping you out as necessary"
GM says, "Garomach comes around and tells you all that the fast rider sent out by Faiseric a week ago has returned"
GM says, "a small delegation is being sent by the King to Benecortum to discuss options... apparently this whole thing has much wider implications than you had previously assumed"
Corin says, "((ooc - who is in this small delegation?))"
GM [to Corin]: you have no idea, nor does Garomach
Corin heads over to Bodoni, to see how the old man is healing.
Bodoni (Old man! Pft! ;D)
GM says, "the delegation is expected within the week, and Garomach has a faint inkling that some action is going to be called for, but he's out of the loop so far"
Caralchis says, "(I don't happen to see Faiseric at all, do I?"
Corin pokes Caralchis.
GM [to Caralchis]: nope, you're too busy healing... you might see him later though
Caralchis says, "(that's what I figured)"
Corin says, "Ah, dont worry about Faiseric. What I want to know is whats going on over in Benecortum.""
GM says, "at the beginning of this session, caralchis and bodoni are still badly hurt, but getting better. johan is slightly hurt."
Corin says, "you still look like hell, Bodoni. Feeling any better?""
GM says, "anyone want to do anything during the time you wait for the delegation to show up?"
Corin is tempted to spend some of the gold.
Caralchis says, "other than be healed, nope :)"
Bodoni says, "I feel like the devil himself has poked me, but I'm doing better I suppose lad."
Corin says, "Bodoni, can your sons make me some good armor, if I had some money to pay them?""
Corin says, "It's gotta be light though...""
GM says, "Father Theudar from the monastery is doing his best to help out with the healing process, but mostly you just need time at this point"
Bodoni shakes his head "Yes, they could at that."
Bodoni (is the shop at the house, GM or elsewhere?)
Corin says, "how much would it cost me?""
Bodoni (Hold on a moment Corin. ;D)
Corin says, "(k)"
Bodoni (Damn...Gm throw that page link up public, I need it..)
GM says, "http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/char.html"
Bodoni (couldn've sworn I put it down..)
GM says, "bottom of the page has armor stats"
Corin says, "(light mail)"
Bodoni looks at Corin "You could handle light mail, probably..strong lad in any event.. should be light enough."
Corin puffs up his chest. "ok, but I heard its expensive."
Corin says, "But since we're friends and all..."
Bodoni nods "Yes, yes it is...but if your looking for protection, it's some of the best.."
Bodoni wry grin "aye, lad...ye needn't remind me..ye'll get it at a reduced price..ye needen't worry."
Corin nods. "ok, do you have some made already? Or must it be made?"
Bodoni says, "But it'll take some time... I don't have the iron nessesary lad."
Bodoni says, "Can ye wait?"
GM [to Corin]: there's not much demand for armor in these little villages :)
Bodoni shakes head "Nay, not much demand for such armor..
Corin says, "I guess so, can you tell me when it's ready?""
Bodoni says, "As ye noted it's somewhat expensive....ye'll be the first to know lad."
Corin is eager to try on his new armor.
Bodoni slight grin
Bodoni says, "it'll be 12 weeks at a minimum...and'll probablyrun ye around 400."
Corin nods. "I will return in 12 weeks then."
Bodoni says, "Tell ye what, give me the money now...I'll use it to buy your maertials and such."
Bodoni calls out
Corin says, "ummm, you need the $400 now? I'll be right back then.""
Corin sprints home to dig up the chest.
Bodoni (Corin trying to pass some of that gold around to spread the blame, eh? ;D)
Corin looks around, and then digs up the chest. Corin tries to count out 400 in gold from the chest.
Corin says, "(what gold? Caralchis must be feverish.)"
GM [to Corin]: you grab a bunch of coins and put them in a bag.
Corin returns to Bodoni with a bag of money and hands it to Bodoni. "I think its all here."
Corin says, "(after burying the chest again)"
Bodoni takes it "If it isn't I'll tell ye lad, don' worry."
Corin nods, and tries not to look nervous.
Bodoni says, "Right then...one set of light mail..it'll be good to look at that make again, haven't seen it made is some time"
Corin says, "it has to be better than this old leather jacket.""
Bodoni nods "Trust me, lad, it will. Well all seems to be in order..here."
Corin says, "(I guess we now await the delegation?)"
Corin says, "((lag test))"
GM says, "are you lagging, corin?"
Corin says, "I guess not"
GM says, "there was some whispering going on, that's all :)"
Corin says, "oh :) "
Corin is a little paranoid.
GM says, "after four more days, Garomach is summoned to Benecortum"
GM says, "he spends the entire day there, and when he returns he looks quite bemused"
Corin wonders if bemused is good.
GM says, "someone define bemused for Corin :)"
Corin says, "(amused by a bee?)"
GM says, "he gathers your group together and tells you what happened:"
Corin listens intently.
Caralchis says, "to be bewildered; confused"
GM says, "[Garomach] i'm glad to see Bodoni and Caralchis continue to improve"
Bodoni Nods to milord
GM says, "[Garomach] it would appear that i'm to be sent on an important mission, and i'm to bring people i trust"
Bodoni (Wishes he'd taken fast healing as an advantage. ;D)
GM says, "[Garomach] i have no one other than my servant, and he is too young to be of much help. so i naturally choose you."
Corin wonders if garomach is referring to Godefriedel.
GM says, "[Garomach] maybe i should back up and explain, but it is all very strange"
GM says, "[Garomach] the King sent his marshal Hrothgar with a small group of advisers to speak with Faiseric."
GM says, "[Garomach] somehow, they have determined that Miraguntha has a daughter"
GM says, "[Garomach] they are concerned that she may seek revenge, and that she may share her mother's... shall we say, unpleasant talents"
Corin whispers to Caralchis, "another witch, it seems?"
Bodoni mutters something about devil's spawn
GM says, "[Garomach] they wish me to seek her out and capture her for the King."
Corin fingers the jeweled knife at his belt thoughtfully.
GM says, "[Garomach] normally this would not be a job given to a one-armed ex-soldier such as myself"
GM says, "[Garomach] but there is a slight complication..."
GM says, "[Garomach] Hrothgar believes that the girl is serving in the court of the Visigothic Dux Tolosae"
GM says, "[Garomach] and, of course, we are on the verge of war with the Visigoths, so sending a military contingent there is out of the question"
Bodoni nods
GM says, "ooc note: the Franks are essentially on the verge of war with *everyone*, except perhaps the Ostrogoths who inhabit Italy"
Caralchis furrows his brow
Corin looks excited at the prospect of some action.
GM says, "[Garomach] therefore they have asked me to travel as a merchant bringing fine goods, with a small group of guards"
Caralchis says, "did they supply you with the fine goods?"
Bodoni gets a gleam in him eye "It seems I'll get a chance to wear my new armor soon than I thought."
GM says, "[Garomach] i was quite disgusted at the prospect, of course... imagine, a Frankish soldier asked to impersonate a TRADESMAN *he spits on the ground*"
GM says, "[Garomach] still, if it will serve the King, i am under obligation"
Corin doesn't know where the court of the Dux Tolosae is.
GM says, "[Garomach] we have two days to prepare. they will provide the goods and a horse-drawn carruca to transport them. the rest is up to us."
Corin says, "Will we all ride in the carruca, or ride our own horses?""
Corin says, "mi'lord?"
GM says, "[Garomach] Tolosa is a city in Cisalpine Gaul, near the sea"
GM says, "[Garomach] the carruca will be filled with trade goods, but i will try to make room for at least one extra person in case Bodoni and Caralchis still need to rest during the first part of our journey"
GM says, "[Garomach] we will not be riding horses, either - a merchant's guards would not"
Bodoni Straightens "I don't suspect I will need to mi'lord."
Corin groans and mumbles something about walking.
GM says, "ooc: a carruca is basically a carriage, with four wheels, in case that wasn't obvious :)"
Caralchis says, "(it wasn't terribly obvious..)"
Corin says, "(and wasn't in Caralchis' dictionary *grin*)"
Bodoni (Hey, Corin, Bodoni assumed you wanted a helmet with your armor. If not let him know..)
Caralchis says, "(no it weren't :( )"
Corin says, "(helmet sounds great)"
GM says, "[Garomach] well, then! it will be a long journey, so we'll need to bring food. also armor, weapons, and outdoor gear."
Bodoni (Good that's the default, since helmet's are somewhat essential.. ;D)
Corin says, "When do we leave, mi'lord?""
GM says, "[Garomach] two days hence"
Bodoni smiles thoughtfully at the prospect of food
Corin sighs, and realizes his armor will not be ready.
GM says, "[Garomach] i will be learning the way and learning a bit about the goods we are bringing over the next two days"
Corin says, "How long do you think we will be gone? My mother will worry...""
GM says, "[Garomach] we will meet at dawn on [whatever day two days hence is] here in the square"
GM says, "[Garomach, curling his lip] a warrior's mother should be proud, not worried... but i expect it to take the rest of the summer. Tolosa is quite a journey."
Bodoni says, "Aye, she should be proud. You're a strong, clever lad. You'll do fine, she needn' worry."
Corin nods and anticipates a tirade from his mother when he tells her.
GM says, "[Garomach] if there is nothing further, i will leave you to prepare."
Bodoni says, "Aye, mi'lord."
Corin takes his leave and hurries home to tell his mother.
Bodoni nods, and heads back to him home to prepare for the long journey ahead of him
Caralchis gets his things together
GM says, "[Margis] you want to do WHAT?"
Corin grabs the small pile of coins he previously took from the chest and places it in a small bag to bring with him. He then tells his mother that if he should not return, that she may find some solace by digging in the back yard by the old tree.
Corin says, "Lord Garomach said a mother's warrior should be proud.""
GM [to Corin]: how much are you leaving in the chest?
Bodoni goes about packing the things he'll need, making more room for food it seems than anything else
Corin says, "(general consensus group? How much should I bring so we can buy in Tolosa?)"
GM says, "[Margis] i know, and i am... but your father was a warrior and now i face life alone"
Corin says, "Ma, it is only for a short time. I will be back before you know it.""
Caralchis says, "enough to make Caralchis suspicious"
Corin says, "(rofl Caralchis)"
Corin says, "(I grab five hundred and leave the rest in the chest then, James)"
Corin says, "(if there is any more *grin*)"
Caralchis says, "that oughtta do it"
Bodoni gathers up the buckler shield he previously had the wife dig out of his storage chest, and grabs one of his old helmets
GM [to Corin]: you take about half of it
Corin says, "(how heavy is 500?)"
GM [to Corin]: one second, let me think about that
Bodoni slight grin "Wee bit banged about, but ye'll do."
Zhenya [Guest] has arrived.
Bodoni (.2 lbs each maybe? ;D)
Corin says, "(i hope its in paper money *grin*)"
GM says, "about 3 pounds... most of the money is in copper, with some silver intermixed"
Bodoni (jospeh?)
Joseph has disconnected.
Corin says, "(ok thanks GM)"
GM [to Corin]: yeah, paper money would be worth, by weight, at least as much as copper money :)
Corin says, "(rofl)"
Zhenya [Guest] says, "GM, sorry to interrupt, but my computer crashed. and the moo won't let me log in as 'joseph' because joseph is still in the game. I don't understand."
Corin says, "try now, joseph jsut got disconnected"
Bodoni (Give it a try now, Zhe. :))
Caralchis says, "it takes a while for people who disconnect to actually be gone"
GM [to Zhenya [Guest]]: that's ok... the way to reconnect if that happens again is to type 'connect reconnect' at the login prompt
Zhenya [Guest] has disconnected.
The housekeeper arrives to remove Zhenya [Guest].
Bodoni Tries on the new armor for the first time
Corin gathers his belongings, armor and weapons and readies himself to return.
Joseph has connected.
Corin says, "wb Joseph"
Bodoni (What'd you miss, Joe?)
Joseph says, "thanks. good to be back :-) "
Joseph says, "you were defining the wagon for Caralcus"
GM [to Joseph]: did you miss the part where the tribe of wild Huns attacked Praesus?
Caralchis says, "LOL"
Joseph says, "Yep, misssed that. don't worry, I'll just follow along for a while."
Bodoni (Then you didn't miss much... rest has been preperations..)
GM [to Joseph]: just kidding... everyone is just preparing to go, that's all :)
Corin says, "he missed the facts about going as tradesmen?"
Joseph says, "great. merchants guards. walking. got it. "
Bodoni (We're going with Garomach to A visigoth controlled area, on a secret mission possing as Mechant guards to Garomach's role as a merchant. ;))
Corin heads over to Bodoni's workshop, and tells one of his sons that he will return for the armor after his trip with Lord Garomach.
Corin says, "(listens for the theme song to Mission Impossible)"
GM says, "unless you all tell me otherwise, i'll assume that you're bringing your standard equipment, plus a blanket from home to sleep in and enough food for about a week... you'll need to be doing some hunting, inevitably"
Caralchis assumes Garomach is taking care of food
Bodoni (GM, I'm bringing extra food.)
GM [to Corin]: i have the MP3 of that if you like :)
Corin says, "eval is definately bringing a blankie from home to cuddle."
Caralchis reworks his assumptions and grabs some food
Corin says, "eval? scratch that."
GM says, "little campaign confusion there, corin?"
Bodoni (Eval? :D)
Corin says, "(typo :) )"
GM says, "eval is a great name for a Cyberpunk hacker character, actually"
Corin says, "Start a campaign James then"
Corin loads up his quiver with arrows again, making sure they are sharp.
Corin wonders how he can masquerade as a merchant and carry a bow.
Bodoni (You're a guard...guard's carry bows don't they?)
GM says, "ok, food weighs about 1 pound per day"
Corin says, "(sounds good bodoni)"
GM [to Corin]: he's right, weapons are expected.
Corin hopes to place all the food on the carruca.
Caralchis says, "can we keep food in the carruca?"
GM [to Caralchis]: there will be some extra room for your stuff, but it's not unlimited... caralchis and bodoni will still be injured when you start out, so if you want to keep healing you might want to use the space for resting
GM says, "otherwise, you can use the space for some of your stuff"
Corin says, "(the old farts sleep while we walk, eh?)"
Caralchis says, "mmmmmmmm rest....."
Bodoni (Bodoni will tough it out)
Caralchis says, "maybe we'll beat you up a bit and you can get to rest in the cart"
Corin says, "(rofl)"
GM says, "i'm going to implement a new rule, actually... if you don't rest during a day, you still get a healing roll, but it's at -4"
GM says, "i mean, you should still heal, right? just much more slowly"
Caralchis says, "MUCH more slowly :)"
Bodoni (Sounds reasonably)
Bodoni (Sound. ;D)
Caralchis says, "(how much have my wounds healed?)"
Corin is eager to begin the trip.
Corin says, "Bodoni and Caralchis, you really should rest for the intial part of the trip. Once you are well, you can better help the party.""
Bodoni standing outside waiting for the others, my only remaining wound, bandaged, and covered mostly by the helm I wear
Bodoni says, "Nonesense, lad..I'm fine..It'll take more than a few wounds to lay me up. If I can stand, I can walk."
Corin shrugs. "ok...whatever. But I wish we could ride horses."
GM says, "dawn on the appointed day finally arrives"
Bodoni says, "Aye, but since my days as a soldier, I am no stranger to marching, lad."
Caralchis arrives in the square and greets anybody who arrives
GM [to Corin]: you were pretty disappointed with the quality of Garomach's pathetic draft horses anyway... those nags were only fit for field work
Corin also arrives in the square, ready to go.
Joseph packs his warm clothes, sword and bow
Caralchis has all his gear in hand, and the large gash in his neck is obvious, though looking better than a week ago
GM says, "Garomach arrives, wearing light leather armor and a pack on his back"
Bodoni waves buy to the wife, and promises to look after Joseph
Corin grimaces at the ugly gash on Caralchis's neck. "You should rest while that heals Caralchis."
Corin says, "Ride in the carruca.""
GM says, "johan and renard are last to show up, a few minutes after everyone else. they are squabbling over what's going to happen to their pigs while they are gone"
Bodoni looks at Caralchis "Aye, ye probabaly need it."
Joseph says, "thanks for the food, Mom. I'll look after Dad :-) We'll be back soon.. I think"
GM says, "[Johan] she can't take care of them right, i tell you"
GM says, "[Renard] look, it'll be fine, it's not a difficult job"
Caralchis says, "if you want me to, I won't put up a fight.."
Corin helps Caralchis get into the carruca.
Bodoni hides a smirk
GM says, "[Dorinia] be careful, my dearest ones! make me proud!"
Corin is glad his mother didnt come to the square to see him off.
Corin pokes Joseph. "Surprised she let you go..."
Bodoni Check his mace at his side, and laughs "Ye needen't worry, wife, we will."
GM says, "Margis is a little too gruff for that. but she seems both pleased and sad tht you're leaving, corin."
Corin says, "(I see margis and think of the Simpsons)"
Bodoni admires the new armor he wears proudly
GM [to Bodoni]: you won't want to wear that all the time... too hot
GM [to Bodoni]: but if you want to model it this morning, that's fine :)
Bodoni (he'll take it off once the start moving .:))
Corin says, "(Are there two driver positions on the carruca?)"
GM says, "[Garomach] so, we're all here then. let's be off."
GM says, "first you all have to march to Benecortum, where the carruca is waiting"
Caralchis must have looked funny being helped into the carruca by Corin then
GM [to Caralchis]: i just ignored that part :)
Corin says, "(see if help you next time *grin*)"
GM says, "the weather has been dry lately, so the walk is an easy one. the dirt road is dusty and grit rises from it as you walk with the sun at your backs"
Corin hopes we make a very short stay in Benecortum.
GM says, "it takes half an hour to reach Benecortum, and that village is getting to work as you arrive"
Bodoni Carries on about some campaign he participated in long ago to the others
GM says, "villagers are bustling about, walking our to their farms, leading draft horses and oxen"
Caralchis listens interestedly
Corin says, "lets makes this quick getting the carruca, we have a long walk to Tolosa.""
GM says, "the gate to Faiseric's villa is wide open, and inside is the carruca, being loaded by several servants"
Corin waits outside the gate.
Corin busies himself talking to a young girl.
Bodoni peers slightly to his side, and looks oddly
GM says, "Faiseric and another man, looking at least as tough as Faiseric does, but older, are standing there talking"
GM says, "[Faiseric] Garomach, well met! i see you've brought your team?"
Corin says proudly to the girl, "we're making an important trip to Tolosa."
Bodoni moving with the others, having put the armor back on before we entered the gate
Corin remembers the secrecy, "well, its important because I have to protect the goods in the carruca."
GM says, "[Garomach] Lord Faiseric. Marshal Hrothgar, hail! yes, we are ready."
Bodoni nods graciously to both "Mi'lord, Marshal.."
GM [to Corin]: the girl is slightly repelled by your appearance (Hunnish) but interested by your tale
Bodoni (Can't trust those Huns? ;D)
GM says, "ooc: a marshal is approximately equivalent to a 3-star general in the US army"
Corin says, "to girl Have you been to Tolosa?"
GM says, "[Hrothgar] good, they look suitably ragged for a merchant's guards"
Caralchis wonders if he should say anything about the chest
Bodoni straightens
Corin looks nervously over to Caralchis, trying to catch his attention.
Corin says, "Caralchis! Let me introduce you to this beautiful lady!""
GM says, "[Hrothgar] you, old man, keep that suit of armor out of sight, it's too nice"
GM says, "[girl] Tolosa? where is that?"
Corin says to girl loud enough for Caralchis "Caralchis is a fine soldier."
Caralchis greets the young lady
Corin says, "Caralchis, tell the lady where Tolosa is...""
GM says, "[Garomach] their appearance deceives, of that i can assure you"
Bodoni nods "Aye, t'was a gift from Lord Faiseric. T'would be rude not to display it in his company."
Caralchis points, "a long way away that way
GM says, "[Faiseric] hmmmm, your gesture is appreciated, but i concur with the marshal. wear it only in dire need, Bodoni."
Corin [to girl]: "Perhaps when I get back from Tolosa, we can meet and I can tell you my adventure?"
GM says, "[girl] many days' walk south?"
Bodoni says, "As ye wish, mi'lord." :sets about removing it:"
Caralchis says, "so Corin, I trust you returned the chest to Faiseric as would be proper"
GM says, "[servant] Milord Garomach, the carruca is ready."
Corin says, "yes, yes...I disposed of that as we discussed. But this trip to Tolosa, aren't you nervous?""
GM says, "[Faiseric] good luck, Garomach."
Caralchis says, "I've been much further before, though I have been enjoying the docile life of a farmer a bit more than a soldier's lately"
Bodoni Excuses self and moves toward the Caralchis and Corin "Hurry up then, Corin."
Corin says, "Let me help such a brave soldier into the carruca.""
GM says, "[girl, impressed] YOU were a real SOLDIER?"
Caralchis says, "I was, some time ago. I served in the Roman army"
GM says, "[girl] is that how you got that wound?"
Corin says, "well, we got to be going now...bye young...what is your name again?""
Caralchis says, "this is actually quite fresh. A demonic wolf attacked me"
Bodoni (Joseph, you still with us? ;D)
GM says, "[Garomach] begone, girl! we've a long road ahead and no time for frivolity."
Corin nods and helps Caralchis into the carruca.
Corin tries to wink flirtatiously to the girl as they leave.
GM says, "the girl runs off with a last quizzical look at Corin and Caralchis"
Bodoni Claps Corin on his shoulder "Come lad, I'm sure they'll be planty of time to excersice that libido later."
Corin grins at Bodoni.
Corin is glad they are off finally.
Bodoni Out of Joseph's earshot "The Visigoth's lands have interesting women."
Corin says, "really? how do you mean interesting? Will they like me even?""
Corin gestures to his facial features.
GM says, "the carruca has only one driver's seat and room has been left in the back for one person prone or two seated if they sit close"
Corin says, "Sure you dont want to cuddle with Caralchis in the back, Bodoni?"
Corin tries not to giggle.
Bodoni Looks "Aye..perhaps...some of them'll like ya no matter what ya look like..long as you have the coins to spare." (before)
GM says, "the carruca is packed with boxes"
Bodoni smirks "Feh. Let the mighty warrior rest, I need no such luxuries."
Corin didnt plan on spend his money on women, but the thought interests him.
Bodoni (Bodoni: Corruptor of youth! ;D)
GM says, "Garomach climbs awkwardly into the driver's seat, hindered by his crippled arm, and takes the reins"
GM chuckles at bodoni & corin
Corin says, "(one-armed bandit)"
Bodoni (Gasps: The one armed man! ;D)
Corin says, "Ok, lets be off!""
GM says, "he speaks a word of command to the horse and it starts moving, struggling at first with the weight of the carruca but then pulling it at a nice walking pace"
GM says, "the wheels groan as the carruca rumbles through the gate"
Corin says, "Seems like Caralchis is weighing that carruca down...""
GM says, "looking back, you see Faiseric and Hrothgar talking to each other quietly as you turn the corner and get onto the main road"
GM says, "brb"
Bodoni grunts in agreement
Corin looks at the horses pulling the carruca to see if they are of better quality than the last draft horses they had.
Bodoni (ya know... I'm not sure...but I think we lost Josepeh again..)
Corin says, "(you may be right)"
Caralchis is inclined to agree
Joseph says, "I'm right behind you, Dad"
Bodoni (Jospeh...you've been mighty quiet. ;D)
GM [to Corin]: the horse (singular) pulling the carruca is another draft horse, good for endurance and strength, but not for speed or combat
Corin says, "I wonder what Faiseric and Hrothgar are talking about.""
Corin says, "Do you trust this Hrothgar?""
GM [to Corin]: your chances of success, maybe?
Bodoni (We're the expendables.. ;D)
GM says, "for the first couple of hours you go over very familiar territory to all of you: it's the main road of Benecortum that you traveled down just two weeks ago when searching for the bandit camp"
Corin says, "(with the trail to the east into the woods?)"
GM [to Corin]: that's correct... you pass that spot after about an hour or so
GM says, "[Garomach] so our first real stop will be in Cavillonum, in Burgundian territory"
GM says, "[Garomach] there's no really direct route to Tolosa, so we're going to have to cross a small mountain range twice to get there"
Corin looks forward to visiting Cavillonum since he has never been there.
GM says, "[Garomach] southeast to Cavillonum, then south to Lugdunum, southwest to Puinius in the Visigoth's lands"
Corin [to Bodoni]: "Those women you mentioned. Will they be in Cavillonum?
GM says, "[Garomach] and finally down a minor trail to Tolosa"
GM says, "all the place names are at least town-sized, big enough for members of the oldest profession to ply their trade"
Corin gets the hint.
Bodoni chuckles "-Those- woman, are pretty much everywhere, lad."
Corin says, "Even in Praesus?""
GM says, "they never told you about Margis???"
Corin says, "(rofl)"
Bodoni (Laughs!)
Corin says, "(I thought it was dorinia)"
Bodoni (LOL!)
Corin lets his imagination run while they walk the road.
Bodoni re: Praesus, and smirks "What do ye think, lad?"
Corin says, "well, i heard some of the girls were real friendly, but I never really thought about it until recently.""
GM says, "for the first day the road rises slowly into the hills and you realize that the mountains you could see from home are between you and your first destination"
GM says, "there is very little trade in these parts, and you pass no one the first day"
GM says, "the Burgunds - who the Franks are, of course, on the verge of war with - lay claim to the land starting somewhere around here, but you don't know exactly where"
Bodoni keeps his eye out on the road
GM says, "Garomach cautions you to be vague about your loyalties if you meet anyone"
Corin says, "(and we are from frankish territory, right?)"
GM [to Corin]: right
Bodoni nods
Corin [to Joseph]: "i'm gonna say I'm loyal to whoever pays me."
GM says, "quick ooc note: Garomach is a Frank, a member of the Frankish 'nation' (so to speak). the rest of you aren't Franks, but you aren't really Romans anymore either. Your nationality is unclear, sort of like a green-card holder in the US who has no other citizenship"
Corin says, "(like any americans nationality is clear.)"
GM says, "i'm talking legal status, not genetic history. Legally, a US citizen's nationality IS clear."
Corin says, "(ok, just being arguementative *smile*)"
Bodoni (So, if American society were to collapse, it would be much the same? Not americans but not the occuping new force either, eh?)
GM says, "but since the Western Empire collapsed, you aren't Romans anymore, not legally. And the Franks have annexed your territory but haven't made you Franks either."
GM [to Bodoni]: right
Corin says, "(true chaos in society)"
GM says, "these distinctions are a little the heads of some of you (Corin, Renard, Johan) either for lack of intelligence of lack of experience... Bodoni and Caralchis have the experience and Joseph has read enough and listened to his father and Theudar enough to grasp it"
GM says, "...a little OVER the heads..."
Corin says, "(Bodoni and Caralchis are grasping it alright)"
GM says, "you travel about 30 miles the first day and reach a good stopping point, where there is a stream and a meadow readily available"
GM says, "the horse can't go farther than that, so Garomach calls a halt"
GM says, "it's still midafternoon when you stop, plenty of time until dark"
Corin follows the carruca into the meadow, and heads over to the stream for a drink.
GM says, "another ooc note: i won't necessarily play out every day of travel, but let's do this first one so that you have an idea of what is involved"
Caralchis says, "alright"
Bodoni (Okie dokie..)
GM says, "[Garomach] we should save our preserved food as much as possible."
GM says, "[Garomach] renard, joseph, corin... you find some game"
Corin nods and unshoulders his bow.
GM says, "[Garomach] the rest of us will set up camp and build a fire"
Corin splits off from the others in search of some game.
Bodoni set about gathering dry wood
Caralchis gets out of the carrruca, gets some water in his dry throat, and helps set up camp
Corin makes sure he does not stray too far.
Bodoni digging out a fairly deep pit
Corin stealthily moves through the woods.
Joseph follows Corin
GM says, "Garomach unhitches the horse, leads it over to a tree, and gets johan to help him tie it up with a long rope. the horse takes a long drink and then sets to grazing"
GM says, "[Renard] just stay with me, i never get lost"
Corin beckons to Joseph, "Go with Renard."
GM [to Corin]: are you NOT going with Renard?
Corin decides to also join Renard.
Corin says, "(from the tone of that question)"
Joseph shrugs, follows Renard
GM [to Corin]: no tone intended, i'm just clarifying
Corin says, "(paranoia sets in)"
Corin says, "(we'll group, but spread out a little.)"
Bodoni (GM: Are YOU taking point? ;D)
Corin says, "(renard volunteered)"
GM says, "renard will take the point"
Joseph says, "(to Corin) ok, but if anything attacks, try *not* to shoot me"
GM says, "he claims to be fairly good at this"
GM laughs
GM says, "nice rep, Corin"
Corin scowls at Joseph's remark.
Joseph smiles at Corin
Bodoni settling about with the camp
Corin then grins, "well, try not to wrestle with my target."
GM says, "before long, renard whisper 'see, look there - boar tracks!'"
Corin looks where renard points.
GM says, "[Renard] won't be easy, but unless we see some deer we'd better get this one"
Bodoni (Demon Boar track.. ;D)
GM says, "[Renard] these tracks are pretty fresh, too"
Corin says, "let me sneak up on it, it wont hear me.""
GM says, "[Renard] ok, here's how we do this"
GM says, "[Renard] we have to find the boar first, of course. then Corin, since you volunteered - you sneak around to the far side and ready your bow. wait in a clear area, for heaven's sake"
Corin nods.
GM says, "[Renard] Joseph, you and i give him some time and ready our own weapons. then we charge, screaming at the top of our lungs."
GM says, "[Renard] we'll spook the boar right into Corin's waiting bowshot!"
GM says, "[Renard] when we have several hunters, this is the best way"
GM says, "[Renard] right?"
Corin agrees.
Joseph defers to Renard's judgement, but is hesitant to run into Corin's bow range
Bodoni (LOL!!)
Corin says, "Just make sure the boar is in front of you."
Joseph says, "fine. let's do this"
GM says, "[Renard] look who you're talking to, Joseph"
GM says, "Renard smirks ruefully"
GM says, "(re Corin's bow range)"
Corin says, "I will not miss this time.""
Joseph says, "very well, but first we must find the boar..."
GM says, "Renard leads away"
Corin follows.
Corin moves quietly.
GM says, "he stays 30 feet ahead of you... within 20 minutes he doubles back and whisper 'ok, we found him'"
Corin nods. "I will circle around and find a clearing. Head it towards the setting sun."
GM says, "i can hear him snuffling around in the brush up ahead... hopefully he'll stay put for long enough"
Corin sneaks off, circumventing the boar's location.
GM says, "Corin, we'll give you enough time. when you hear us yelling, get ready"
Corin glances back and nods.
GM says, "i'm making Stealth rolls for Corin as he sneaks around"
Corin tries to get around to the other side of the boar as quickly and quietly as possible.
Corin then looks for a suitable vantage point through which the boar must run.
GM [to Corin]: you reach an open space in the woods as silently as you were able, which seems pretty silently.
Corin readies an arrow, aiming at the location through which the boar must pass.
GM [to Corin]: you have to wait a little bit, as Renard gives you plenty of time and you were quicker than he expected
Corin keeps aiming while he waits.
GM says, "[Renard] Joseph, ready weapons"
Joseph draws sword
GM says, "he holds his flail in both hands, taking care not to rattle the chain"
GM says, "[Renard] NOW!!!!"
Corin grits his teeth in anticipation.
Corin hears the yell and readies himself.
GM says, "Renard charges into the forest yelling and swinging his flail in both hands"
Joseph runs twords the boar, YYAAAAAH!
Corin says, "(rubbing the dice on his lucky rabbit's foot)"
GM [to Corin]: you have about half a second to see the brush rustling and swaying and to hear the rushing of many feet
Corin lets loose at the first thing through the bush.
GM [to Corin]: before a medium size boar bursts forth, charging directly at you, tusks gleaming in a shaft of stray sunlight
GM says, "ok, roll at a -5"
Corin says, "(gulp)"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 5 1] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Bodoni (What's the penalty for? Prone?)
Corin says, "(opportunity fire)"
Corin says, "(covering two hex target)"
Bodoni (Ah, I remember something about that..)
GM says, "actually, i'm sorry, it was at -9... i forgot the range modifier at first"
GM says, "so you missed"
Corin quickly draws another arrow.
GM says, "roll you fast-draw"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 2 5] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Corin says, "(how long could I aim?)"
GM says, "not long! it covers nearly half the distance to you in the time it takes you to nock the arrow"
Corin utters a yell, and lets loose another arrow.
GM says, "ok, you let go... make another roll, this time at -2"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 5 5] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM says, "that's a hit"
Bodoni (well, you said you wouldn't miss twice...you were right. :))
Corin says, "(heh pokes Bodoni)"
GM says, "damage is 1d impaling... roll it"
Corin rolls 1 + 0.
Result [5] = 5 + 0 = 5.
Bodoni (Woo-wee! Nice roll, man..)
GM says, "nice roll... the boar is injured, and veers away from you, dashing back towards the brush"
GM says, "at right angles to his original direction"
Corin quickly draws another arrow, chasing after it.
Joseph says, "how close am I to all of this?"
GM says, "Renard and then Joseph come running after the boar as you pause to nock another arrow"
GM says, "corin, roll another fast-draw"
Corin yells out "Its hit!"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 5 4] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM says, "you could get another shot away if you don't aim, or you can just chase after it with the others"
Corin says, "one last without aiming."
Bodoni (Corin's not gonna aim! Everyone hit the dirt! ;D)
GM says, "ok, you get the SS penalty so it's at -8"
GM says, "he's not aiming towards anyone else this time :)"
Corin says, "(aiming over Joseph's shoulder at the boar.)"
Corin says, "j/k"
Corin says, "rolling"
Bodoni (Grins ;D)
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 4 5] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM says, "miss, and the boar gets away"
Corin completely?
GM says, "[Renard] let's go! we can follow it by the blood trail!"
Joseph says, "follows Renard"
Corin runs after Renard, pulling out his sword as he goes.
GM says, "he takes off excitedly"
Corin says, "(I gotta go now guys)"
GM says, "you quickly discover that renard is a very fast runner, and he slowly pulls away from both of you"
GM says, "two more minutes, corin?"
Corin says, "(ok)"
GM says, "the boar is bleeding from the arrow wound, and eventually tires and turns to face renard in a last-ditch effort"
Joseph says, "how far ahead?"
Corin continues to run towards Renard.
GM says, "renard wisely stops and waits for the rest of you to catch up"
GM says, "the boar is just about to charge renard when you run up to him"
GM says, "corin, you're holding a bow... what do you do?"
Corin says, "(do I have time to nock and fire?)"
GM says, "you aren't holding an arrow, want to fast-draw one?"
Corin says, "(heh good answer. Ok)"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 1 4] = 10 + 0 = 10.
GM says, "can't draw while you're running :)"
GM says, "ok, you nock an arrow"
GM says, "joseph, you're holding your spatha"
Joseph says, "is the boar cornered?"
GM says, "not really, but it seems to feel cornered... it can't get away from you and it's wounded"
GM says, "[Renard] spread out a little so we don't interfere with each other"
GM says, "he readies his flail"
Corin steps to the left and aims.
GM says, "the boar charges renard, who is holding the center of your line"
GM says, "ok, corin, roll at -3 for range"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 5 6] = 12 + 0 = 12.
GM says, "hit, roll damage"
Corin rolls 1 + 0.
Result [4] = 4 + 0 = 4.
Bodoni (Another good roll, man. :D)
GM says, "again the boar is wounded, and it stumbles from the blow briefly as it charges"
Joseph says, "am I close enough to help Renard?"
GM says, "just as it approaches renard, it veers and tries to get between him and joseph"
GM says, "renard swings at it"
Corin says, "Kill it!""
GM says, "joseph, what do you do?"
Joseph says, "try to kill it"
GM says, "maneuver?"
Joseph says, "all out attack"
GM says, "two attacks? +2 damage? +4 to hit?"
Joseph says, "sorry. +4 to hit"
GM says, "ok, roll away then."
Corin says, "(renard is going to take off Jospeh's head with his flail.)"
Joseph rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 4 1] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Bodoni (grins)
GM says, "hit, roll damage"
Joseph rolls 1 + 0.
Result [2] = 2 + 0 = 2.
GM says, "joseph, your damage is 2d-1"
GM says, "with a spatha"
Joseph says, "right"
Joseph rolls 2 + 0.
Result [5 6] = 11 + 0 = 11.
Caralchis says, "woah! nice roll"
Bodoni (Damn...another good roll..)
GM says, "between joseph and renard, they put the boar down easily... both of them hit"
Joseph says, "pork chops for everyone!"
GM says, "it's about 250 pounds... between the three of you, you lug it back to camp"
GM says, "we'll pick it up here next time"
Bodoni (Corin, are you using a short bow, or something?)
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
Bodoni (Cool... awesome game. :D)
-- End log: Sunday, July 23, 2000 12:16:24 pm LunaSoft MOO time --