Session Log 10/22/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, October 22, 2000 9:10:54 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM [to Corin]: does 'who' work?
Corin [to GM]: nope
GM [to Corin]: very odd!
Corin says, "sorry yes it does"
Bodoni (seems to be working for me)
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
Renard says, "yo bro"
GM says, "now when we ended last week you had just returned from a banquet"
John burps.
GM says, "where you met Euric, the son of the patrician who has killed by Perfu and the Langobards, and Modag, a mystic who invented some sort of telescope"
GM says, "on the way back Modag told you about the end of the world as he foresaw it (coming in a few months) and you discovered a clasp in Euric's carruca that isn't his"
GM says, "in addition, Garomach hasn't returned, and when you arise the following morning, he is STILL not back"
Renard says, "Renard 'Holmes' I ain't"
Renard seeks out the proprietor
GM says, "Faustulus is bustling about this morning, as usual"
GM says, "[Faustulus] you're up early, Renard. what can i do for you?"
Corin doesn't feel so well after his night of carousing with Bodoni, and sleeps late, heading downstairs late morning.
Renard says, "Garomach's not shown up for more than a day -- when did you see him last and where was he headed?"
Bodoni tears himself away from a comfortable bed, only slightly hung over
GM says, "[Faustulus] why, i last saw him the same time you did, i think: yesterday morning before the six of you left with Portia"
GM says, "[Faustulus] said he was going out to "seek information" or something like that. i have no idea what he was talking about, though."
Caralchis isn't in too bad shape, not having gone overboard during last night's festivities, he wakes up at a decent hour and heads down
Bodoni greets Faustulus, and listens Renard and his' convo with some interest.
Corin says, "((lag check))"
Renard wakes everyond up who isn't up. "It's dawn - Garomach's missing. Get up"
Corin stumbles down the stairs, grumbling to himself and rubbing his eyes.
GM says, "we can assume everyone is up and in the common room"
Corin says, "wha..? Garomach is missing? Maybe he'll be back tonite.""
GM says, "it's true that he's been known to drink too much on occasion"
Corin says, "How long were we supposed to stay here before moving on?""
GM says, "he didn't specify, but no more than a two-three days"
Bodoni says, "I do not beleive we can do what needs to be done without him."
Caralchis says, "Knowing Garomach, perhaps we should start with the taverns throughout town; none of you chanced to see him while we were out carousing last night did you?"
GM says, "(none of you saw him last night)"
Corin says, "Its not like we were thinking of him last night." Corin grins at Bodoni and Caralchis."
Renard says, "Let's spend the day looking for him"
Bodoni says, "Not I, Caralchis."
Bodoni smirks as Corin
Corin says, "Bodoni had his head buried in some wench's chest. Was he in there, Bodoni?"
Bodoni feigns deep thought "Nay, lad... I didn't see him."
Caralchis nods at Renard, "we don't have anything else to do, and it is important that we find him"
Renard says, "didn't he talk privately with Portia at one point? perhaps she knows.""
Renard goes to wake her
Corin laughs, probably still a little drunk from last nite.
GM says, "(one sec)"
John follows Renard
Caralchis follows John
Bodoni starts towards Portia's room
GM says, "you knock on Portia's door and, after a minute or two, sleepily answers it"
GM says, "[Portia] oh, renard, good morning. what is it?"
Renard says, "when did you last see and speak with Garomach? He's missing and I wonder if you know what he was planning?"
Bodoni standing behind and to Renard's left peering around the hallway
Corin squirms through the crowd at Portia's door to get a glance of the fair maiden in the morning.
GM says, "[Portia] Garomach? is he that fellow that was with you that first day? i am certainly not any more knowledgeable of his plans that you could be."
Renard - could have sworn she talked to him -
GM says, "[Portia] in fact, yesterday morning he was gone before i arose"
Renard says, "where can we find Euric at this time, do you think? Perhaps he can help."
Bodoni suggests "Perhaps ye were mistaken, Renard."
Renard [to GM]: what day of the week is it?
GM says, "i really wouldn't know, as i met him just last night, same as you. perhaps he is at his villa enjoying a pleasant meal?"
Corin smiles gallantly at Portia, "You look radiant this morning, m'lady. And you were most beautiful at last nite's banquet, I might add."
Corin seems to have forgotten about Garomach.
GM [to Renard]: er... thursday, of course :) or whatever the 5th-century equiv was
Corin says, "((Thor's day *grin* ))"
Renard says, "Bodoni, Corin, Caralchis: what social tendencies have you noticed in Garomach, having spent evenings with him? Does he drink, does he show an interest in... hm... women? "
Joseph says, "he likes to gamble"
Bodoni says, "Aye, he drinks alright..quite the constitution."
John says, "maybe we should go to some authorities.... he's landed and all.."
Bodoni (i'm assuming he goes for gals, right?)
Renard , stepping away from Portia's door, "I mean, might he be at a brothel?
GM [to Bodoni]: yep
Bodoni says, "It's been a long journey. It's almost certain. I do no beleive he partook in the festivities the last town had to offer."
Corin says, "nah, why would he mention looking for information to Fautulus then?""
Bodoni says to Renard
GM [to Bodoni]: actually, in Cavillonum he took you guys out on the town one night :)
Renard says, "Well, we should split up and search the town for him. meet back this evening. unless anyone has something more important to do?"
GM says, "[Portia] is there anything i can do to help?"
Caralchis says, "we need someoen to stay at the Inn and keep an eye out, should he return"
Caralchis says, "perhaps you could do that for us Portia?"
Corin says, "I could stay with her as a guard perhaps?""
Bodoni (oh yeah, that right... must by the drink talking. heh. :D)
John says, "Is noone going to stay with Portia?"
GM says, "[Portia] well, Faustulus and his wife Wendalia will be here all day"
Bodoni says, "Let Corin stay. He's still a bit hungover."
John says, "Is our guard duty at an end?"
Corin says, "I am concerned with Lady Portia's safety."
GM says, "[Portia] i hope not, if you will be in town a while longer. but finding your friend Garomach takes precedence, of course."
Renard says, "Corin. Cut out the BS. You can check out the brothels for Garomach."
GM chortles heartily
Corin frowns at Renard and looks back sadly at Portia.
Renard says, with a straight face.
John poke Renard
John says, "whispers to Renard, Can I go with him?"
Renard says, "Brother, you might scare them. I'm hoping the whores will take a mothering instinct to Corin"
John puts on his most innocent smile.
Corin says, "Mothering instinct? Renard, perhaps they will be more open with a granddfather figure like yourself?""
johan smiles.
Renard says, "Let's go."
johan says, "do you think he would have identified himself at the gate if he left town?"
Bodoni nods to the lady Portia
Bodoni turns to leave
Corin nods reluctantly. "Stay in the inn with Faustulus and his wife, Miss Portia."
GM says, "[Portia] *looks stubborn* but... very well."
GM says, "ok, so how are you splitting up?"
Corin leans over and whispers in her ear before leaving.
Renard looks at Johan proudly, "good idea!"
johan blushes.
Johan follows Renard.
GM says, "Portia gives Corin a scornful look and closes the door to her room."
Corin looks at the wooden door, shrugs and heads downstairs.
Renard says, "Johan and I will question all the guards at the gates and about town. Corin should check out the brothels"
GM says, "great. and caralchis, bodoni and joseph?"
Renard says, "Caralchis - want to drop in on Euric? Ask for any help he might be able to give?"
Renard says, "Bodoni - I'm guessing you won't mind bar-hopping?"
Caralchis says, "I'll do that gladly"
Bodoni says, "I'll check the taverns about town"
Renard says, "Joseph.... ?"
Joseph follows Renard
Renard says, "Do we still have figurines to sell?"
Renard says, "though I doubt Garomach is likely to be wandering the market..."
Corin says, "Who is asking at the gates? I will check any city gates I pass when I do the brothel checks.""
Renard says, "Perhaps you should go with Caralchis, in case Euric has some good suggestions"
Renard says to Joseph...
GM [to Corin]: the red light district is within the city walls, down by the river
Caralchis says, "Should I take the clasp to Euric and ask him of it as well?"
Renard says, "aye - of course"
Joseph says, "ok, I can go with Caralchis."
Corin makes sure his dagger is still nestled within his waistband before heading out.
Caralchis says, "who has the clasp?"
GM says, "ok, so i have johan/renard to the city gates; corin to the red light district; caralchis/joseph to Euric's place; bodoni to the taverns"
Corin says, "Meet back here at the end of the day?""
GM says, "the way i'll do this is to handle each of you separately, in a public channel so the rest of you can hear. therefore, if you want to do something secretly (for whatever reason), make sure you whisper it"
Renard [to GM]: we also question all guards at any important posts, in addition to the gates
GM [to Caralchis]: whoever had the clasp gives it to you
GM [to Renard]: check
Bodoni (COOL! I finally get to use my one armed man joke! Heh! :D)
Corin says, "((we could each move to a separate moo room))"
GM rofl
GM [to Corin]: i know, but then you'd just have to tell each other what you did anyway, which is a time-waster
Corin says, "((nod ok *smile*))"
GM [to Corin]: so let the default be full disclosure and treat special cases via whisper
GM says, "so we'll start it off with johan and renard"
GM says, "i'll assume, btw, that each of you is wearing no armor and bringing nothing more deadly than a knife. correct me if i'm wrong here."
Renard says, "don't need it ;)"
Bodoni (I'll bring no knife, only my fists! Hah hah!)
Johan picks up a fist-sized rock for extra protection
GM says, "ok, johan and renard set off, johan prying up a cobblestone and cradling it in his right hand warily as you start walking towards the main gate in the inner wall"
Corin runs upstairs and grabs his leather jacket since he's heading into the red-light district alone.
Renard [to GM]: we're just going to be asking around for Garomach, so perhaps we can skip the chitchat?
Corin says, "((phone...brb))"
GM [to Renard]: should be good enough
Corin says, "((back))"
GM [to Renard]: make a streetwise roll, then
Renard rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 5 4] = 11 + 0 = 11.
Renard says, "nyet"
Johan smiles.
Johan says, "need I bother against a default of 3"
Corin says, "((may roll a 3!))"
Renard don't sell yourself short - surely it's M/A?
GM [to Johan]: i'm assuming renard's doing most of the talking, but go ahead and make a roll to see if you contribute anything
GM [to Johan]: besides, i may be modifying the roll a bit
Corin says, "((critical failure results in getting mugged *grin*))"
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 4 3] = 10 + 0 = 10.
GM says, "so you both missed by the same amount - nice symmetry"
Johan says, "we're equally useless, par for the course around here"
GM says, "you pass a couple of patrols on the way to the inner gate and question them about Garomach, but when they find out he's only been gone for a day they act scornful and tell you to get lost"
GM says, "at the inner gate, you question the guards, but they tell you that they don't control people leaving, just people coming in. and they tell you to get lost as they have a job to do and it's market day today so there are lots of people coming in."
GM says, "anything else you want to do or shall i move on to corin?"
Renard [to GM]: you can come back to us if you run through the others without success...
GM says, "ok, corin then... it's your turn to make a streetwise roll"
Corin heads over to the redlight district and enters a brothel that Bodoni had shown him.
Johan jokes about with Renard, making the best of a wasted day.
Corin approaches a girl he had met earlier, and buys her a drink.
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 2 4] = 8 + 0 = 8.
GM says, "the girl calls herself Tara and is amenable to having a drink with you"
Corin asks Tara if she has heard of a man Garomach.
GM says, "[Tara] Garomach? that doesn't sound familiar, although i do know a guy named Garrett. could that be him?"
Corin shakes his head "Could you ask the other girls if they know a Garomach?"
GM says, "she asks around and gets a chorus of 'no' replies"
GM says, "you do realize that johns usually don't introduce themselves here :)"
Corin smiles at Tara, "If you hear of him, I am at Faustulus's Inn. It will be worth your while."
GM says, "[Tara] will it now? how worth it, do you think?"
Corin amkes sure he describes Garomach well before leaving.
Corin says, "More than you make in a week, shall we say?""
GM says, "[Tara] we will let you know if a man with a crippled left arm comes in"
Corin says, "thanks" and heads out."
GM says, "on to caralchis/joseph?"
Corin says, "((OK))"
Joseph says, "do we know the way to Euric's villa or are we going to need to get directions?"
GM says, "the two of you get directions from Faustulus for where to find Euric. he tells you where the scion's villa is and how to get there, and you have no trouble finding it."
Caralchis pockets the clasp and heads towards Euric's villa
Joseph follows
GM says, "it's actually in the same area as Gelbach's villa, on that pleasant hill just outside of town"
Joseph says, "(to Caralchis) shall we walk up to the front door and knock?"
Caralchis says, "I don't see any reason we shouldn't"
GM says, "Euric's villa is similar to Gelbach's: gated wall all around, main structure within designed with a courtyard"
GM says, "you come up to the main gate, where there are two guards wearing no armor but carrying spears"
Joseph walks up to the front gate and asks the guard if we can speak with Euric
GM says, "[guard] what is your business here?"
Joseph says, "it concerns the party last night"
GM says, "[guard] yes?"
Caralchis says, "yes"
Joseph says, "Euric was kind enough to give us use of his curruca"
GM says, "[guard] uh-huh *he's bored*"
Caralchis says, "We wish to thank him for his services"
GM says, "[guard] very well, please consider him thanked"
Caralchis says, "We also have some other important things to speak with him about"
GM says, "[guard] oh, there's MORE, is there? listen, Lord Euric is a very busy man. is he expecting you?"
Caralchis says, "Not as such"
GM says, "brb"
GM says, "[guard] stop wasting my time, then."
Caralchis says, "We must speak with him about a mutual friend who may be in some trouble, it is important"
GM [to Joseph]: why don't you make a Diplomacy roll and see if you can save this situation?
Joseph rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 4 3] = 9 + 0 = 9.
GM says, "Joseph manages to talk his way in to seeing the chief servant"
Joseph says, "tells the servant that we need to speak with Euric about a mutual friend who is missing"
GM says, "the chief servant comes to greet you, and sits with you on marble benches in the front yard"
GM says, "[c.s.] who is this mutual friend?"
Joseph says, "a man named Garomach"
GM says, "[c.s.] i have never heard that name. are you sure he's a friend of Euric's?"
GM says, "you can just summarize how much you're going to tell him if you want to short-circuit all the dialog"
Caralchis will introduce the clasp and say we wish to reutrn it
GM says, "c.s. looks at the clasp and hands it back. "this doesn't look like something Lord Euric would wear. see the snake pattern here? that's a frankish design.""
Caralchis says, "frankish? interesting""
Caralchis whispers back "no"
GM says, "aha! secret table talk detected!"
GM grins
Corin says, "((lol))"
GM says, "[c.s.] can i help you with anything else? i think this may be a simlpe case of mistaken identity."
Joseph says, "(to servant) the merchant we are work for, Garomach, told us he had some business to attend to. He hasn't returned. We hoped that Euric could give us some information"
GM says, "[c.s.] *pursing his lips in thought* i'd like to help you, but here's the thing. i know all of Lord Euric's friends - i have worked here for 25 years and knew him when he was no taller than my knee - and i don't know one named Garomach. so i'm not sure what information he could give you."
Joseph says, "blonde hair, tall, one arm crippled"
GM says, "[c.s.] *shrugging* sorry, i don't know him."
Joseph says, "well, if you see anyone of that description, will you tell him we're looking for him?"
GM says, "[c.s.] well, i don't get out much, but if he does come here i will deliver your message."
GM says, "you tell him your names and where you are staying?"
Joseph says, "good day. "
GM says, "c.s. shows you out and you go on your way"
Caralchis (sure)
GM says, "now on to bodoni"
GM says, "there are 20-30 taverns in the city. do you have a strategy or just start with the nearest one and work your way around?"
Bodoni (I'll start with the nearest and work my way through till I've cvheck all or passed out!)
GM says, "what's your general strategy in each place?"
Bodoni (I'll sample the wares, and aks the barkeep if he's seen a man I describe with a withered arm.)
Bodoni (named Garomach)
GM says, "using Carousing specifically or just being friendly?"
GM says, "note that Carousing is a risk: a success helps you but a failure hurts you"
Bodoni (What the hell I'll use the skill. I'll let my fists answer if things get rough)
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 3 6] = 14 + 0 = 14.
Bodoni (Sigh)
Renard [to GM]: we'll move on to any hospitals there might be...
GM says, "heh"
Bodoni (failed by 2 of illustrious GM. :D)
GM says, "ok, you failed so reactions are at -2... it's not like this immediately starts a fight, or even a hockey game :)"
GM says, "you make a bit of a fool of yourself, but your generally good charisma helps you out and you find the tavern owners relatively talkative"
Bodoni (the one eyed man searches for the one armed man!)
GM says, "after visiting four places, you find that two of them were visited by Garomach the previous day"
Bodoni does a little more digging to see if I can find if he mentioned anything
GM says, "in both places the proprietor relates that Garomach came in, ordered ale, and..."
Bodoni sipping one of the establishments stronger ales
GM says, "asked where he could find information about the 'Perfu deal'"
Bodoni inquires as to where he was directed if anywhere
GM says, "neither proprietor had any information to give him, and Garomach moved on both times"
Bodoni tries not to stay too long as I have othe rplaces to check and keep looking
GM says, "however, in the NEXT tavern you try, the proprietor tells the same story but also mentions that some other folks overheard Garomach and came to talk with him"
Bodoni listens, once again sucking down one the tavern ales "And did you happen by any names, there?"
GM says, "this group included Lord Euric, and they talked with Garomach outside of the proprietor's earshot. he did notice that the discussion grew heated at one point, however, and the names Perfu and Pedronius were mentioned. Garomach left soon thereafter."
Renard says, "eureka."
Bodoni says, "Did they leave with him, or seperately?"
GM says, "they left not too long after Garomach did"
Bodoni thanks him for his trouble, and leaves
Bodoni debates whether he should continue to the other taverns or report in
GM says, "it is around noon by the time you have gotten this far"
Bodoni (Was that when we were supposed to meet up?)
Renard returns to the inn to rendez-vous, after checking the hospitals...
Bodoni returns to the inn to tell the others of what I've discovered
Corin heads back after finding nothing in the brothels.
Joseph checks in
GM says, "one sec"
Bodoni says, "What a fine selection of ales this city has to offer."
Bodoni laughs
GM [to Renard]: sorry, i took the hospital comment as a joke the first time around (assuming it was re: Bodoni's fists :)
Renard [to GM]: it sort of was, but in case he got thrashed and dumped in a gutter somewhere...
Bodoni (HEY! I resent that. :D)
Johan says, "Sorry to be a party-pooper, but I'm going to skate out a little early."
GM says, "but in any case, there aren't civilian hospitals, but there are doctors who have offices and, checking a few of them, you find that it would be unlikely for a random beaten-up person to be brought in"
Johan says, "I'll stick with Renard for the rest of the day."
GM [to Johan]: ok, thanks for blessing us with your company :)
Corin says, "bye Johan"
Johan says, "bye"
Johan has disconnected.
Renard - so back at the inn...
GM says, "i'll assume you reconvene at Faustulus' inn at around noon"
Corin says, "Well, that was useless. No-one has heard of him.""
Renard says, " We should all head back to Euric and confront him... this clasp must be Garomach's then..."
Bodoni says, "from what Joseph said about hearing of its 'frankish' design, I can think of nothin' else, lads."
Caralchis says, "indeed"
GM says, "caralchis and joseph tell you a bit about Euric's villa: aside from the two guards at the gate, there were a number of other armed men inside the walls. and the place is crawling with servants. Euric is a rich dude with all the trappings."
Corin says, "If Euric was arguing with Garomach, perhpash they hurt him?"
Joseph says, "could we get Portia to use her connections to get us inside?"
Renard [to Joseph]: - let's see if she's still around, then...
Corin says, "I think Garomach wanted to work some deal with Perfu, and pissed off Euric."
GM says, "Portia's still there, listening intently to your reports"
The housekeeper arrives to cart Johan off to bed.
GM says, "[Portia] i think you exaggerate my connections. it's true, i know a few people around town, but it's been years and i'm not from here."
Joseph has disconnected.
Joseph has connected.
Renard says, "the question is, should we go armed? :)"
Corin says, "Yes, I think we should.""
Corin says, "maybe I could sneak inside?""
Corin says, "with a little distraction going on.""
GM says, "like what?"
Joseph has disconnected.
The housekeeper arrives to cart Joseph off to bed.
Corin says, "dunno really...not sure if I want to be caught alone inside there anyway."
Corin says, "Is it possible Garomach is inside Euric's place and being held there?"
Renard says, "Let's just go to the front door and ask for Euric. We can hire a carraca, perhaps have Portia come with us to ask for an audience...."
Corin says, "that may be a plan, we'll bundle inside the carruca armed to the gills."
Bodoni listens
Joseph has arrived.
Corin says, "we cant take on all his guards though, we'll be crushed."
Bodoni says, "The lad speaks the truth. We'd be foolish to think so."
Corin says, "maybe I could pretend I am Darius from within the carruca, and you are my guards."
Renard says, "There's no reason to think we can't find out what's going on by just gaining audience. Surely Euric will meet with Portia?"
Corin says, "That's probably the best first step. See how Euric reacts. IF he denies knowing Garomach, then we know something is afoot."
GM says, "[Portia] i can send ahead and request an audience."
Bodoni agrees "An excellent idea, Lady Portia. It would seem we have a plan in the works"
GM says, "[Portia] i shall take care of it immediately."
GM says, "she hurries off to find a messenger"
GM says, "we seem to be grinding to a halt and it's about noon. any further plans or shall we call it here?"
Corin says, "probably a good stopping point"
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, October 22, 2000 11:55:23 am LunaSoft MOO time --