Session Log 11/12/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, November 12, 2000 9:28:58 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
Renard says, "ok, I'll help the guard. "
GM says, "so, let's pick up the second-by-second action where we left off last time."
Corin is still whispering sweet-nothings in the rabid horse's ear.
GM says, "corin is running next to the left horse, holding the reins and trying to slow it down"
Corin says, "((that too))"
GM says, "bodoni has defied his age and lack of depth perception to jump aboard the carruca and has pushed Tuval out of the way"
Bodoni (The amazing Corin! Watch him get dragged.. Heh. ;D)
GM says, "renard and johan are running towards the fallen guard and are currently one second away from him"
Bodoni (age and depth perception be damned! LOL!)
Corin says, "(the amazing viagra strikes again)"
GM says, "joseph is running towards the carruca"
Bodoni (hahaha!! I made a viagra joke last week in my other campaign. :D)
GM says, "caralchis is standing near joseph, not really doing anything at this moment"
GM says, "we'll start with caralchis"
Caralchis runs towards the carucca, with the intention of assessing how Lady Portia is handling all this
GM says, "the carruca is rumbling past you, so you start running next to it. do you try to jump inside or just yell something at Portia?"
Caralchis yells,
Caralchis says, "whoops"
Corin says, "(he yells whoops?)"
Caralchis says, "my Lady Portia! are you ok?"
GM says, "(Portia yells back, "Did you trip, Caralchis?")"
Corin says, "(lol)"
Caralchis (no that was in relation to the accidental pressing of the enter key)
GM [to Caralchis]: i was kidding :)
Corin says, "(j/k Caralchis *grin*)"
GM says, "[Portia] what's going on out there?! is Tuval nuts?"
GM says, "bodoni, your move!"
Bodoni attempts to slow the horses to a stop
GM says, "ok, this second you grab the reins and pull back hard. make a Driving (Carruca) roll at default skill."
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 2 4] = 9 + 0 = 9.
GM says, "(consulting Vehicles 2nd ed....)"
GM says, "your effective skill would be 12-5+1, technically with -3 for One Eye but carrucae are slow so let's make it -1. that's a 7. so you missed by 2. not too bad."
GM says, "the horses whinny in protest and slow down, but the carruca's inertia continues to push them along. you do manage to slow the carruca somewhat"
GM says, "renard (and acting for johan), your move!"
GM says, "(lag check)"
Corin says, "(here)"
GM says, "skipping renard for now... corin, your move"
Bodoni (I have you now... :D)
Corin continues to calm the wild horse, attempting to bring it to a stop.
GM says, "but not trying to jump on top, right?"
Corin says, "(I thought about it, but no.)"
GM says, "ok, then, make a default Animal Handling roll"
Corin says, "(If the carruca gathers too much speed for me, I leap away.)"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 5 6] = 17 + 0 = 17.
GM says, "it's slowing down, so it's getting easier to keep up, not harder"
Corin says, "ouch"
Renard says, "oops, sorry - we're going to continue to try and grab and drug the downed soldier, I guess"
GM says, "ouch is right... critical failure for Corin"
Caralchis says, "ouch"
GM says, "the horse bites at you"
GM says, "and it hits you. pick a defense!"
Corin says, "ugh, ummmmm"
Bodoni (Horse: "Stop tugging on me, buddy!" *Yoink!* ;D)
Corin says, "(advice? dodge?)"
GM says, "dodge or possibly a parry would be your only options"
Corin says, "can I do both?"
Corin says, "all out defense?"
GM says, "you can't all-out defend because you didn't know the attack was coming this round"
GM says, "you'd have to call for it prior to the attack"
Corin says, "can i combine a retreat then?"
Corin says, "I did mention leaping away"
GM says, "you can dive for the ground... of course, there's a careening carruca right behind you"
Bodoni (Do what you'd do IRL? Try to twist away, and instinctively let go.)
GM says, "in any case, make a decision NOW... you have only a split second"
Corin twists away, letting go of the horse and leaping backwards as the horse snaps at him.
Renard [to Corin]: take a straight dodge. A bite isn't going to kill you
GM says, "ok, roll a dodge at +1"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 5 4] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM says, "you need a 10"
GM says, "didn't make it!"
GM says, "the horse gets your left shoulder, biting through your clothing and drawing blood"
Corin says, "(my left side would probably be bitten, arm, hand, shoulder, face? since the horse was on the left of the carruca)"
Corin says, "oops ok"
GM says, "you're moderately hurt and stumbling away as the carruca races past"
Corin yells, "arggh!" and stumbles away from the horse.
GM says, "back to renard!"
Bodoni Bodoni glances at the sound of the yell, before quickly getting back to stopping the carruca
Bodoni (*Kicks renard's chair* :D)
Renard says, "well, we're gonna keep trying to grab the dumb guy "
GM says, "ok, you reach him this turn and grab his arms. the carruca is two seconds away"
GM says, "(i sure hope Bodoni doesn't veer the carruca left or anything...)"
Bodoni (Bodoni: *Veers the Carruca left* "MUahahaahahahaah!!!" ;D)
GM says, "one of the other guards is running up to the right horse, and Euric is yelling incoherent orders"
GM says, "let's get back to bodoni"
GM says, "next second, btw"
Bodoni again tries to stop the carruca
Corin says, "(no critical failure!)"
Bodoni says, "I'll have barrels of glue outta ye, ya nags!"
Bodoni (Make glue outta horses then?)
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 4 1] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Corin says, "(nice!)"
Bodoni (Ah!)
Corin says, "(Bodoni is superman this episode!)"
GM says, "the carruca slows considerably and is now moving at just a slow walking pace"
Bodoni says, "Whoa, there."
GM says, "renard, that gives you more time, and the carruca might not even reach you. but your move, anyway"
Renard says, "...continue"
GM says, "ok, you pull the guy off the path and out of the way"
GM says, "i think we can move away from second-by-second action, now, in any case... the crisis appears to be over"
Renard says, "safely out of danger, then?"
Bodoni (The ship? Out of danger? Hehehe)
Corin holds his shoulder, wincing in pain.
GM says, "caralchis, what are you doing over the next few rounds?"
Caralchis quickly explains the situation to Portia while walking beside the carruca
Corin scowls to the others, "some people should never be an archer." He nods towards the archer who fell, letting loose his arrow.
GM says, "[Euric] seize them, men!"
Corin says, "Lord Euric! We come in peace!""
Renard enters a fighting stance, shouting "How dare you!
Bodoni perks up "Well that be a fine how do ya do!
GM says, "tactical summary:"
GM says, "Bodoni is driving the carruca, now stopped. Caralchis is to the left of the carruca, with Corin and Joseph nearby"
GM says, "Renard and Johan are a few hexes in front of the carruca and to the left of the path, holding the arms of a guard who is lying down"
Renard [to GM]: where's the map url again?
GM [to Renard]: http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/villa.JPG
Corin says, "(the main gate closed?)"
GM [to Corin]: yes
GM says, "There are two guards near Renard and Johan, between them and the main building and about 3 hexes away"
Bodoni (Unfortunately...)
GM says, "Euric and three more guards are on the opposite side of the path and moving closer. they'll be on you in two seconds."
Corin offers no resistance.
GM says, "the two original guards are near Corin and Joseph, and the three archers are nearest them as well"
GM says, "the four armored guards are between everyone and the main gate, and continue to approach from that direction"
Corin says, "(outnumbered and unarmed? DOnt think so.)"
Renard says, "is the carucca somewhat armored?"
Caralchis says, "(Perhaps, but the Lady Portia is inside and we do not wish to endanger her)"
GM [to Renard]: not really. there's a solid wooden wall between the compartment inside and the driving seat, but the sides and back are open frame construction with only linen curtains
GM [to Renard]: it would give you some protection and would be hard to swing a sword at, but it would be easy to stick a spear or fire an arrow into it
Renard [to all]: I recommend we back up to the carucca and try to negotiate a surrender
Renard [to GM]: do we all have clear paths to retreat up against the carucca
GM [to Renard]: yes you do
Bodoni (I'm down with that. I can stop speeding carruca's but I can't bounce bullets as it were. :D)
GM says, "[Portia, whispering to Caralchis] I have your weapons if you need them"
Renard runs to the carucca, tries to reach in for his flail or axe
Corin says, "(oh no)"
Caralchis says, "(whispers back) I do not think we really hold much hope of fighting all these guards successfully"
Bodoni eyes bug out as he sees Renard's action "Are ye mad?!"
GM says, "we'd better go back to individual rounds then"
Corin says, "(there are at least 10 guards right?)"
GM [to Corin]: you've seen 15
GM [to Renard]: it takes you a second to run to the carruca. johan follows.
Corin kneels down, holding his left shoulder tenderly.
GM says, "bodoni, you're in the driver's seat. what are you doing?"
GM says, "(pun intended, btw)"
Corin says, "(lol)"
Bodoni leaps down at Renard to try and stop him
GM says, "sounds like a flying tackle... that should be fun! :)"
Renard [to Bodoni]: an armed surrender is preferrable to an unarmed one
Bodoni (Right. I'm sure the guards will be agreeable to letting us surrended while still armed. :P ;D)
Bodoni (do I need to roll?)
GM says, "ah, here we go... "
GM [to Bodoni]: roll DX or Brawling, whichever is higher, at -1
Renard [to Bodoni]: are you kidding me?
Bodoni (Um..am I kidding about what?)
GM [to Renard]: it's a quick contest, so you might as well go ahead and roll your DX or Brawling, no penalty
Bodoni (hold it a sec, GM.)
Corin [to Renard]: Bodoni is acting right. Its suicide to grab our weapons.
Bodoni (Dude. there're four heavily armed knights a slew of foot guards, and archers..)
Renard -- first, he doesn't KNOW I'm getting my weapon, only that I'm running towards the carucca, to REGROUP WITH THE REST OF YOU DOPES
Corin says, "that is true."
GM [to Renard]: i agree
Renard -- secondly, you've probably got better things to do with your second, like trying to surrender... they don't even know you're trying to surrender yet
Bodoni (Okay, okay... :) Just watch out for arrows. :D ::takes cover::)
Renard -- thirdly, you could try telling me not to grab my weapon, rather than tackling me...
GM [to Renard]: i think he thinks he already told you that... it's confused by the sequence of rounds.
GM [to Bodoni]: in any case, that's your final action this round?
GM says, "WHAT is your final action this round? (is what i meant to type)"
Bodoni gets to ground level near the carruca, and waits
GM [to Bodoni]: climbing down? and on the left or right side? note that the rest of the PCs are on the left side.
Bodoni (That'd be the left side, then.)
Bodoni (And sure...climbing.)
GM says, "check."
GM [to Corin]: your move
Corin addresses Euric and the guards approaching as he kneels unthreateningly. "M'lord, we offer no resistance and come in peace!" He bows his head.
GM says, "caralchis, your move"
GM [to Caralchis]: you're close enough to get inside the carruca or reach inside and get things if you wanted to
Corin says, "(gm is a trouble maker :P)"
GM dons innocent face
Caralchis says, "nah.. i'll just stay where i am and act submissive"
Corin says, "(NPC's handing out weapons *grin*)"
Renard [to GM]: I would like to approach the carucca from the opposite side as Euric
GM says, "Joseph begs for mercy along with Corin"
Corin says, "(heh)"
GM [to Renard]: ok, that's the left (west) side, which is also where the other PCs are
GM says, "next second and Bodoni is climbing down"
GM says, "Renard & Johan are at the carruca."
Corin says, "(whats Tuval do?)"
GM says, "Tuval was knocked off the carruca previously and is lying stunned on the path a ways back"
Corin says, "(rofl)"
Bodoni (I had to stop the carruca. *shrugs*)
Corin says, "(at least we dont have to pay him now.)"
GM says, "Corin & Joseph are kneeling and presenting their necks to the axe^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H asking for clemency"
Corin says, "(that may be a little exageration)"
GM says, "bodoni, you spend this second finishing the climb to the ground"
Corin raises his head to see the reaction of the incoming guards.
GM says, "[Euric] i have serious doubts that you come in peace. treason is a serious charge!"
Corin says, "Treason? What treason?""
Corin suddenly wonders whether he should be running instead of kneeling.
GM says, "renard, your move"
Renard reaches in and looks for a weapon
GM [to Renard]: you stick your head inside the curtain and Portia is sitting there with several weapons. everything is basically within your reach, but disorganized. do you grab something at random or take a second to pick?
Renard I look for one of my weapons
GM says, "ok, you spend this second picking out your flail and axe"
Renard says, " and = or"
Corin says, "(why do i picture the GM rubbing his hands gleefully?)"
GM [to Renard]: my point being that you find both of them. next turn you grab one or the other
GM says, "johan waits next to you"
GM says, "caralchis, you're standing right next to renard & johan. what are you doing?"
GM rubs his hands gleefully
Bodoni (So, can we see Renard doing this?)
Caralchis whispers to Renard and asks if they have any sort of plan... i also move so it's not to hard to get a weapon and try and locate one of mine but don't grab it
GM says, "yep! next turn, after you're on the ground, you can do something about it if you like, Bodoni."
Corin says, "(we're like the KEystone Cops right now)"
GM says, "next second!"
Corin says, "what does Joseph do?"
GM says, "[Euric, continuing] i know you must be working with the traitor Garomach, since you came looking for him earlier today. we don't have the full story about him yet, but i'm sure you'll be able to fill in the blanks."
GM [to Corin]: joseph is watching you & Bodoni for guidance here
GM says, "bodoni, your move"
Bodoni eyes bug out as he sees Renard's action and he whispers "Are ye mad, Renard?!"
GM says, "actually, let me update the tactical situation first."
GM says, "3 guards are now just on the other side of the carruca"
GM says, "Euric has moved around to the front of the carruca"
Corin grabs his shoulder dramatically, lets his eyes roll back in his head, and falls face-first to the ground, feigning fainting.
Renard says, "Bodoni, I'm not about to cause trouble, but let's not bare our breasts just yet"
GM says, "another 3 guards on the same side of the carruca and to your north, 3 hexes away and with spears drawn"
GM says, "the original 2 guards have regrouped and are 3 hexes to your west with spears drawn"
Bodoni looks skeptical, but conceeds the point
Corin says, "(tough to sheath spears anyway)"
GM says, "four armored guards with swords drawn, spread out in a line to your south and waiting 3 hexes from the end of the carruca"
Corin says, "(sounds like surrounded to me.)"
GM says, "and the three archers continue to cover you from a range of 10-15 hexes, to your west"
GM [to Corin]: pretty much
Renard says, "Why don't you explain the situation, Euric, rather than bringing about a brawl"
Renard says, "!""
GM [to Corin]: are you really 'fainting'?
Corin says, "sure :)"
GM says, "ok. joseph crawls over to check on you"
Corin winks at Joseph and closes his eyes again.
GM [to Renard]: are you picking a weapon?
GM says, "skipping him *again*, what's caralchis doing?"
Caralchis says, "nothing much"
GM says, "ok. Bodoni, you?"
Renard [to GM]: flip a coin. I guess the flail
Bodoni looks concerned over Corin, but does nothing seeing Joseph there. Shows open hands, and does not move
GM [to Renard]: are you going to hand a weapon out to Johan, or not worry about him? it's too crowded on this side of the carruca for him to get in there himself until you move
Renard [to GM]: not that I trust Johan with a weapon (PCed or NPCed), but I'll hand him one.
Renard [to GM]: not however if I'm about to be speared in the back..
GM says, "ok, then. you pick up both your axe and your flail and hand the axe to johan as you turn back towards the guards."
GM [to Renard]: no spearing-in-the-back THIS turn, at least :)
Corin says, "(they wont notice that small inoffensive flail in your hands.)"
Bodoni (*takes a massive step away from Renard* :D)
GM says, "next round!"
GM says, "[Euric] i'm not starting a brawl, i'm defending my country. drop your weapons immediately before you get yourselves hurt!"
Corin lays still on the ground.
GM says, "caralchis, you go first"
GM says, "[Joseph] we need some help over here! corin's hurt!"
Bodoni whispers to Renard "Best do as he says, lad."
GM says, "renard, your move. we'll come back to caralchis."
Renard says, "What in heaven are you talking about? Garomach has disappeared; we came unarmed to ask what you know about it"
Caralchis is waiting
GM says, "next round"
GM says, "the guards to the east of the carruca throw aside the curtain on that side, exposing the remaining cache of weapons, and Portia"
Corin says, "(we're in a world of hurt now.)"
Renard [flail in hand but unreadied]
Renard says, "We know you met with Garomach the night he disappeared, sir!"
GM says, "[Euric] oh, i'll tell you what i know about it. i had Garomach imprisoned on grounds of high treason, and you're implicated. so i'm taking you into custody as well. you can come quietly or not, it's up to you."
Bodoni says, "You apparently argued, according to the source."
Bodoni to Euric
Bodoni (TO fight or not to fight? Suggestions anyone? Vote on it? Probabaly futile considering how current voting is. :D)
Renard says, "Who made the allegation of treason, and why?"
Corin says, "(electoral or popular?)"
Bodoni (Why, electorial of course..everyone know that's the best. :P Heh. Not.)
GM says, "[Euric] one of your comrades is hurt, but we can only assist him once you surrender."
Corin groans loudly in obvious pain.
GM says, "joseph smears some blood from your shoulder onto your throat. "Hurry, he's pretty bad!""
Caralchis (haha, i forgot that corin was actually hurt :))
Bodoni looks grimly about "If it gives the lad the help he needs, then I surrender to your will, Lord Euric."
Bodoni motions to Corin
GM says, "ok, that discussion takes a couple of rounds."
GM says, "[a guard] Lord Euric! they came armed to the teeth! the carruca is full of weapons!"
GM says, "you hear Portia cry out as she is hauled out of the carruca by the eastern guards"
GM says, "renard, your move"
Renard waits for response from Euric
Renard brb
GM says, "[Euric] (to the guard) seize the weapons and get the carruca out of here. two of you cover the prisoners. (to the PCs) put down your weapons, for the last time. you're heavily outnumbered."
Caralchis urges Renard to drop his flail
GM says, "Johan watches Renard for guidance"
GM says, "Bodoni, any action this round?"
Bodoni Does likewise with regard to Renard "For God's sake, Renard, put down your weapon."
Bodoni (Nothing other than that)
Renard says, "b"
GM says, "[Euric] (to his guards) you and you, fetch their weapons."
Renard drops
GM says, "two of the three guards to your north advance slowly"
Renard ...his pants! ;)
GM chuckles
GM says, "(ah, the old mooning strategy!)"
Renard drops his flail [never readied].
Renard [to all]: so much for 'all for one...'
GM says, "Johan drops his axe, and doesn't slice off his foot"
GM says, "(it was a dark time for the alliance...)"
GM says, "Euric motions to his guards."
GM says, "the three to your north approach Renard, Johan and Bodoni (one each)"
GM says, "the two to your west approach corin and joseph"
Corin remains motionless.
GM says, "of the three to the east climbs up on the carruca and starts driving it away, while another holds Portia by the arm and the last one comes around to Caralchis"
GM says, "do you resist arrest or go quietly? if the latter, we can fast-forward a bit"
Bodoni goes quietly
Corin says, "ff sounds good."
Renard [to GM]: we surrendered, so making noise at this point doesn't seem in keeping...
GM [to Renard]: hey, you never know. you might've been trying to sucker them in for some unarmed combat. :)
GM says, "but you don't (which is probably wise)"
GM says, "the guards take you by the arms and lead you towards the guard tower, where you are tied up"
Corin says, "(including me?)"
GM says, "Portia is taken away towards the main building, and you lose sight of her"
GM says, "Corin's wound is treated, and then he is taken to join the other PCs"
Caralchis manages to remain calm
Corin squirms at his bonds when the guards leave, trying to wriggle loose.
GM says, "you wait in the guard tower for about an hour, with several guards constantly on watch"
GM [to Corin]: they don't leave you alone at all
Corin says, "ok, i do it very non-chalantly then?"
Corin says, "(just trying to loosen the ropes perhaps?)"
GM says, "ok, roll normally but i'll be checking to see if the guards notice"
GM says, "warning: chances are they will. they're being pretty attentive."
Corin says, "I wait then for a more opportune time."
Corin says, "Well, this has turned into quite a mess.""
GM says, "after you wait a bit, one of the armored guards, helmet now off, says gruffly, "All right, we're to take you into town now.""
Corin says, "town?""
Caralchis raises an eyebrow
Caralchis (one of his own)
Corin says, "Where is Portia? She must come with us!""
GM says, "he starts to tie your ropes to one another so that you'll be in a chain"
Bodoni agrees "We cannot leave our charge behind."
GM says, "[guard] the girl? she's fine, she's talking to Lord Euric right now."
Caralchis says, "she'd better be unharmed"
GM says, "the guard smirks slightly at your uppitiness and silently continues tying you together"
Corin groans loudly at the tie-ing, flexing his shoulders awkwardly as they do so.
Renard [to all]: just want to point out that a coordinated surrender probably wouldn't have resulted in this chain-gang
Corin says, "(nah, just a chain-gang burial.)"
GM says, "when he's done, the four armored guards lead you out of the guard tower, through the main gate, and back towards Lugdunum."
GM says, "any resistance during the 45-minute hike back to town?"
Corin says, "one sec, group whispering :P"
GM says, "note: marching order is bodoni, joseph, caralchis, renard, corin, johan"
Renard where the f are we being taken?
GM says, "are you asking the guards or idly wondering?"
Corin says, "where are the guards located?"
GM says, "a 'whisper log' of this session would be about triple the length of the official log :)"
GM [to Corin]: two in front, two behind.
Corin decides to trudge along in cooperation.
GM [to Corin]: weapons sheathed, armor still on including helmets.
Renard - sure, I ask the guards where we're being taken
Bodoni moves along, offering no funny business during the trip. Wonders about our overall mission and how to complete it now
GM says, "[guard] city guardhouse. there's a detention hall where you'll be questioned."
Renard [to GM]: I'm reviewing the log to see where we were tied up.... can't find the sentence...
Corin [to Renard]: after we surrendered, we were tied up and put in guard tower.
GM says, "you pass through the outer gates without anything happening"
GM says, "you get a few stares from passersby, but the outer town isn't that crowded. then you pass through the inner gates"
Bodoni (Maybe we should day something about the mission we're on? Anyone?)
Corin says, "(these guards wont care)"
Bodoni (I meant to those that're going to interrogate us.)
GM says, "there are many more people here, and the route to the city guardhouse takes you near the market square"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 4 4] = 11 + 0 = 11.
GM says, "Corin suddenly drops his rope and darts away!"
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, November 12, 2000 11:54:56 am LunaSoft MOO time --
Corin says, "heh..meanie :P"