Session Log 12/7/2000 Log
-- Start log: Wednesday, December 6, 2000 9:39:47 pm LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
GM says, "Modag wakes you before dawn"
Corin groggily opens his eyes.
GM says, "[Modag] Better get started, Corin. here's some bread and cheese, and some wine to wake you up. need anything else?"
Corin hungrily takes the food offered. "ummm, got a spare jacket for a kind of disguise?"
Corin says, "I lost mine to some guard who tried to grab me."
GM says, "Modag eyes you. "Well, nothing that will really fit, but i can give you something.""
Corin says, "Meet outside the gate at noon, right? With the carruca."
GM says, "he shows you some jackets. as before, the only things that would be worth DR 1 would be quite hot to wear in the summer."
GM says, "[Modag] that's right."
Corin says, "((anything worthwhile for me to wear which may disguise me?))"
GM says, "well, no disguise kits or anything. i suppose if you had Disguise skill you might whip something up. otherwise, it's just clothes and such. he has nobleman's clothing, so you can look like a noble, although the clothes will be too big for you."
Corin looks at the jackets offered and shakes his head. "Never mind. I'll make do."
Corin gulps down his wine, and finishes his food.
GM says, "[Modag] very well. good luck!"
GM says, "Modag makes an arcane symbol in the air and mumbles some words in a language you don't know."
Corin nods. "See you at noon!" he says not too confidently.
Corin heads outside and peers out the doorway before going out.
GM says, "the rosy fingers of dawn are just started to touch the eastern horizon. visibility is still poor, but the weather is already fairly warm. it's going to be a clear, hot day."
Corin says, "At least me not having a jacket will make sense today." he mutters."
GM says, "there's little traffic on the streets so far."
Corin walks out and keeps to the side of the streets, keeping an eye out for any city guards.
Corin heads towards Faustulus's inn.
GM says, "roll your Hearing"
GM says, "(target 11)"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 6 1] = 10 + 0 = 10.
Corin stops walking.
GM says, "hey, i haven't said anything yet! :)"
Corin says, "heh"
GM says, "still two blocks from Faustulus' inn, you hear the tramp of booted feet just around the corner from you"
GM says, "they sound like they'll reach the corner within seconds"
Corin dives into a darkened shadow.
Corin turns his back on the approaching sound.
GM says, "you crouch in a doorway and hide your face"
GM says, "the boots reach the corner, pause"
GM says, "you can't quite tell if there is one pair of boots or two"
GM says, "a voice says, "well, what do we have here?""
GM says, "another voice answers, "we'd better check it out.""
GM says, "the boot sounds begin to approach you"
GM says, "they'll be next to you in four seconds"
Corin speaks in a girls voice, "momma! I want my mommy!"
Corin and stands keeping his back to the men he attempts towalk quickly away.
Corin says, "((using my mimic skill))"
GM says, "you're awfully large for a girl, do you really think that'll work?"
Corin says, "heh..dunno"
GM says, "well, roll your Mimicry anyway"
Corin says, "its the only thing I could think of quickly *grin*"
Corin says, "I run if i think they will grab me."
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 4 3] = 12 + 0 = 12.
Corin says, "((ouch))"
GM says, "[voice 1] wha...? hey, hold it, pal! stop!"
Corin runs fast as he can away from them.
Corin says, "((probably dont run like a girl either."
GM says, "it's ok, i think your cover is blown anyway :)"
GM says, "roll DX twice"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 5 6] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 6 4] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Corin says, "15 DX"
GM says, "you stumble a bit, but your speed enables you to make a clean getaway."
GM says, "however, now you're many blocks away from Faustulus' inn"
Corin keeps running until he can no longer hear the men, and pulls into a doorway to catch his breath.
Corin says, "damn, this aint gonna be easy....""
Corin says, "((were they city guards?))"
GM says, "you think so"
Corin reaches into his pockets to see how much money he has.
Corin says, "should have asked that rich Modag for some money.""
GM says, "you have some, but not a whole lot. maybe $20."
Corin looks around at the people in the street.
GM says, "almost no one at this early hour."
Corin says, "((what time is it?))"
GM says, "maybe an hour before dawn"
GM says, "well, make it forty minutes by now."
Corin says, "((and how long a carruca ride is it from Faustulus to the city gate?))"
GM says, "maybe half an hour... you have PLENTY of time."
GM says, "Modag got you up early mostly because he figured you'd have a better chance in the dark."
Corin says, "((so much for that idea))"
Corin wonders whether to try once more in the semi-dark or to wait for a more busy time.
GM says, "up to you, of course :)"
Corin decides that he should wait until there are more people about. He heads for a darkened alley and camps there until the city is bustling with people.
Corin says, "((how much would a bottle of lamp oil cost?))"
GM says, "ok, you have no trouble with that. the two guards you met up with do not pursue you, and you hang out until the markets begin to fill up. by an hour after dawn there are plenty of people on the street."
Corin looks around for a store to buy some oil.
GM says, "you can get some olive oil (which they used for lamps - seems wasteful doesn't it?) for $5"
Corin says, "((would it be explosive, if a burning rag was stuffed inside?))"
GM says, "nope"
Corin says, "heh"
GM says, "no Greek fire :)"
Corin says, "((need a distraction))"
GM says, "pure alcohol would work better, but even that isn't much of an explosive"
GM says, "and it's not easy to find pure alcohol - wine is far more common, and that's no more than 10%"
Corin says, "walks out into the street and moves with the crowd towards Faustulus. He keeps an eye out for guards, and someone who he may be able to pay to do an errand for him."
GM says, "there are some beggar kids around you could talk to"
Corin approaches one of the older beggars.
Corin says, "hey, you....want to make some money?""
GM says, "[beggar] yeah"
GM says, "He eyes you suspiciously."
Corin says, "think you could drive a carruca a couple of blocks?""
Corin says, "I need some help.""
GM says, "[beggar] i dunno, never tried."
Corin says, "well, it aint hard. Just snap the reins. And to go that way, you pull the reins that way. Get it?""
Corin motions with his hands.
GM says, "(i love this. you have neither Driving nor Teaching. i won't even bother rolling for this, ok? :)"
Corin says, "(heh, ok, not really teaching him, he may blow it badly)"
GM says, "[beggar] ain't gonna get me in trouble with the guard?"
Corin says, "nah, the guard aint worried about the carruca. If he asks, tell him Lord Euric told him to bring it to his estate.""
Corin says, "wait, i gots me a better idea.""
GM says, "the beggar scratches his head. "well... ok...""
Corin says, "go inside Faustulus inn, and ask to speak to Faustulus. You must only speak to Faustulus.""
Corin describes Faustuls to the beggar.
GM says, "[beggar] uh-huh"
Corin says, "Tell Faustulus that Corin needs him to take Corin's carruca three blocks towards the city gates. And he needs it now. Can you do that?""
GM says, "[beggar] what if he asks why?"
Corin says, "Tell him its to help Portia and the others. If you get Faustulus to bring the carruca to where I say, I'll give you $5. Deal?""
Corin says, "Remember the name Portia too. Portia. She means alot to him.""
GM says, "this beggar doesn't look all that bright, but he's doing his best here."
Corin says, "so tell me what you're gonna say to Faustulus.""
GM says, "[beggar] $10 and i'll do it"
GM says, "[beggar] gonna tell Faustulus that Corin needs me to take the carruca down towards the gates, right now"
Corin says, "No. tell Faustulus to take it. OR get someone else who can take it.""
GM says, "[beggar] right, he's gotta take it. ok, i got it."
Corin says, "And if he asks why?""
GM says, "[beggar] it's to help Portius, or something"
Corin says, "You're a good kid. Portia is the name. Whats your name?""
GM says, "[beggar] who wants to know?"
Corin says, "Someone who may give you $10 if you can do this right.""
Corin says, "But remember, the carruca has to be there for you to be paid, ok?""
Corin points down the street to a suitable meeting place.
GM says, "[beggar] nah, half now, half later. i ain't stupid."
Corin turns. "You dont want the job, I'll ask one of these other kids."
Corin starts to move towards the other beggars.
GM says, "[beggar] they'll say the same thing"
Corin says, "we'll see.""
GM says, "he looks indecisive"
Corin moves closer to the other beggars. "Hey, one of you...."
GM says, "[beggar] hey, hey, ok, fine"
Corin turns back and smiles. "Remember, I agreed to your $10 if you can do this."
GM says, "[beggar] but you better pay, or i got friends"
Corin flashes the $10. "You do it right and you'll get paid."
Corin says, "Now go. And try not to make it obvious you're going into the inn.""
Corin says, "See you over there.""
GM says, "he runs off"
Corin walks towards the agreed meeting place and finds a suitable out of the way spot to wait.
GM says, "(now for some IQ rolls!)"
Corin wonders if the boy can do it.
GM says, "are you going to watch the inn to see what happens, or just wait at the meeting spot?"
Corin says, "((if I can get within sight of the inn without being seen ,yes I will watch.))"
GM says, "you should be ok. you haven't seen those two guards around just yet."
Corin says, "((do I see him enter it?))"
GM says, "you watch the beggar go into Faustulus' inn"
Corin says, "so far so good..." Corin mutters."
Corin hopes Faustulus is there.
GM says, "after ten minutes the door opens a crack, and Faustulus looks out, checking the streets"
GM says, "seeing no one, he and the beggar walk around to the side where you can't see (where the carruca is kept)"
Corin says, "hrmmm, looks like the kid did it!""
GM says, "after a few more minutes, the carruca is rumbling up the street with the kid sitting in the back"
Corin looks to see if it is followed.
GM says, "doesn't look like it"
Corin moves quickly and stealthily towards the agreed meeting place.
GM says, "passersby practically bump into you you are so stealthy"
GM says, "Faustulus doesn't stop at the agreed-upon stop, but keeps going"
Corin hurries after the carruca, trying to catch up with it.
GM says, "after another two blocks, he stops and looks around"
Corin waves at Faustulus.
Corin runs up to the carruca.
GM says, "[Faustulus] hello, Corin!"
GM says, "the beggar jumps down and holds out his hand"
Corin looks aorund quickly to see if there are guards.
GM says, "none in sight"
Corin quickly pulls out $10 and hands it to the boy. "You did great! Not going to give me your name?"
GM says, "he grabs the coins and runs off"
Corin shrugs and climbs up into the carruca.
GM says, "[Faustulus] hey, he told me you didn't have any money and that he asked me to pay him!"
Corin grins. "Well, that kid wasnt so stupid after all."
GM says, "(...that YOU asked...)"
Corin says, "Its to a good cause Faustulus.""
Corin tries to talk to Faustulus while hidden within the carruca.
GM says, "[Faustulus] *sigh* so what's up? how is this helping Portia?"
Corin says, "I got Modag to help us. And in return I am helping him.""
Corin says, "Modag is close to Euric. He may be able to persuade Euric to release Portia.""
GM says, "[Faustulus] i've heard you mentioning this Modag. well, i need to get back to the inn. look out for guards - they've been patrolling the area!"
GM says, "[Faustulus] they questioned me after you ran off yesterday morning, but i didn't mention your carruca"
Corin nods, "Thanks Faustulus! Have you managed to do anything?"
GM says, "[Faustulus] i have spoken with the advocatus. he is working on it, but it will take some time."
GM says, "(advocatus = lawyer)"
Corin nods. "Good, hope that will help. I will let you know if there is any news."
Corin says, "Did they happen to leave my jacket with you?""
GM says, "he hands you the reins and gets down"
GM says, "[Faustulus] your jacket? no."
Corin says, "there were two goons out back, but they were too slow for nimble Corin!" Corin grins."
GM says, "(goons. hired goons.)"
Corin climbs into the driver's seat. "Thanks again, Faustulus."
GM says, "[Faustulus] just get Portia back safely!"
GM says, "[Faustulus] good luck!"
Corin snaps the reins in the direction of the gate. "I will!" Corin calls back.
GM says, "he waves and takes his leave"
Corin times his arrival at the gate when it is busy with people passing thru.
GM says, "you don't have any trouble leaving through the gate. they mostly check people coming in, not going out."
Corin keeps going until he arrives the place he believes that Modag meant.
Corin searches the carruca while he waits for Modag.
GM says, "you pass through the inner gate, and the outer gate, and continue on down the road a piece. it's still early for meeting Modag."
Corin looks for a suitable tree to tie the horses to.
GM says, "the carruca is still filled with the goods Garomach had brought, and with bags of figurines :)"
Corin looks at the goods that Garomach had brought.
GM says, "same stuff as before... (check back in the logs)"
Corin says, "((nod))"
Corin decides to rest in the back while he waits for Modag.
GM says, "Modag arrives right on time with no problems... and let's call it here. we accomplished everything i wanted to."
Corin says, "((cool!))"
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
Corin says, "((would you have let me steal it myself?))"
-- End log: Wednesday, December 6, 2000 10:58:20 pm LunaSoft MOO time --