Session Log 2/4/2001 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, February 4, 2001 9:07:41 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
GM says, "at the end of last session you had been given tacit approval by Augax to try to recapture Joseph, as long as he is not implicated. it's currently the early evening, and you have until the morning after next."
Caralchis says, "I say we make this work better than last time"
Corin says, "We'd better, or we're all dead.""
Bodoni listens silently, in deep personal thought about the upcoming events
GM says, "modag has limited info, but it may prove helpful"
GM says, "he assumes that joseph is being held in Euric's cellar - essentially a small dungeon. he saw at least 20 guards on Euric's lands while he was there."
Corin says, "We gotta sneak in, no way we can fight 20 of 'em.""
Caralchis says, "quite true... are the walls climbable?"
Corin says, "maybe the sneakiest of us should poke around and see what we need to do? I'll try....""
Bodoni remembers the last time he climbed something and frowns deeply
Corin shrugs his shoulders.
GM says, "modag is willing to give you any assistance we can proffer, but he's reticent about actually joining you. he's not trained for that sort of thing, and his motivation is limited (sorry, joseph)."
Corin says, "Modag's magic glass thing may be useful here.""
Caralchis says, "corin could hire his dock buddies to storm the place while we sneak in the back"
Caralchis says, "though i'm not sure even they would go for that"
Corin says, "maybe just cause a fight at the front gates anyway."
Corin says, "pretend to be drunk."
GM [to Caralchis]: the walls are climbable. they are ~6 foot high stone with iron spikes on top, so it'll be tricky.
Bodoni looks up "Yes, Corin has a great idea. Why with that device of his we could spy upon the very building from a great distance!"
Corin says, "You give me a shove up the wall Bodoni and I could get over.""
Corin says, "We can scope it out during the day time too.""
Corin says, "((Modag here with us now?))"
GM says, "yes"
Corin looks at Modag, "Can we borrow that glass thing?"
GM says, "[Modag] my far-seeing device?"
Corin nods vigorously.
GM says, "[Modag] well.... use it for scouting, but i'd appreciate you not taking it with you into the villa. it's precious to me, and i wouldn't want it to be damaged or lost."
Bodoni clearly eager to start the actions to rescue his son "I believe we should start some sort of diversion after having spied upon that place with that device to find the best way in. While the distraction is afoot, we may be able to sneak in over the wall. Corin's plan seems to be the best solution."
Corin says, "fair enough. Is there somewhere high we can look down on his place from?""
Bodoni says, "Do ye know the highest point in the city? Somewhere from above where we might spy upon the devils?"
Corin says, "((have we noticed anything like that in the city, GM?))"
GM says, "not really - it's atop a hill. there are mountains west of the city, but they'd be a hike. you'd have to spend a whole day to get there and back. and the view from there, even with the glass, might not be that great."
Corin says, "so maybe we just peek over the wall and look around.""
GM says, "you'd be seen by guards unless you did that at night."
Corin says, "((you have the URL of that jpg still?))"
Joseph says, "Gentlemen, I've got a bad cold, so I'm going to go get some rest. Have fun storming the castle!"
GM [to Corin]: yes, it's http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/villa.JPG
Corin says, "ok Joseph. Hope you feel better."
GM [to Corin]: case does matter
Joseph has disconnected.
Corin says, "Modag, Euric's cellar is part of the main building right?""
GM says, "[Modag] yes. near the northeast corner."
Corin says, "DO you know of a way into it?""
Bodoni listens intently
GM says, "yes. it's simply a door along a corridor. i presume there is a staircase behind the door. *he goes on to describe the door and how to find it*"
Corin says, "I remember a lot of trees up in the north-east corner of the place, near the wall too. May be the best place to scramble over.""
The housekeeper arrives to cart Joseph off to bed.
Corin says, "yeah, but Modag, do I have to go through the main entrance of the main building or can I sneak thru a window out back or something?"
GM says, "(ooc) windows are normally shuttered openings rather than glass-covered openings"
Corin says, "((which are openable from outside?))"
GM says, "in the summer, the shutters are normally kept open at night."
Bodoni agrees "That north grove of trees may be the best route to take, lad."
Corin says, "I dont think i got enough money to hire my dock friends again.""
Corin will be right back.
Bodoni says, "Than we may simply have to settle for a night time mission from the north wall, and prey the God keeps with us."
Bodoni (should be Pray...not prey.. Heh)
GM looks forward to seeing Bodoni clambering over that wall :)
Corin says, "b"
Bodoni (Bodoni begins writing his last will and testament upon seeing the GM's 'horns' and evil smile. :D)
GM says, "so, do you have enough of a plan here? when is this shindig to take place?"
Corin says, "Modag, will you go to the docks and hire those men to make a fight at the front gate with the guards?""
Corin says, "Tell 'em its easy money, and remind them of their last payment.""
Corin says, "unless we think complete surprise is best?""
GM says, "[Modag] i presume they could be found tomorrow at work, or tonight in the pubs and brothels near the docks, but if you recall, i never met the ones you hired."
Corin says, "i'm thinking we dont really want to stir the nest up anyway.""
Corin says, "the least noise and trouble possible.""
Bodoni thinks heavily "Mayhaps t'would be best to simply steal into the devil's stronghold, and pray God be with us in our endeavor.
Corin says, "yeah, I think you're right Bodoni. God knows I dont want to be smacking swords with dem knights tonigh.""
Bodoni says, "Let us go forth tonight, and wrest Joseph from the grasp of devils."
Caralchis says, "we must be sure we have a very quick escape route also"
Corin says, "Hopefully i get my dagger back too, that would be a good bonus. Our escape route is run for the woods.""
Bodoni clearly eager to save his son from whatever Euric has planned for Joseph
Corin says, "and dive over the wall. we'll leave a rope in the woods.""
Bodoni nods
Corin says, "Modag can you get your glass thing now? It may help us.""
GM says, "[Modag] yes. i will return soon."
GM says, "he leaves"
Corin says, "How long til dark? We'd better eat, it may be our last.""
GM says, "dark is upon you"
Corin orders some food waiting for Modag and eats hungrily.
GM says, "you can get some food from the inn. the innkeeper brings it out to the stable. not the best stuff you've ever eaten, but there's lots of it."
Bodoni writes a letter to his wife instructing his freind to attempt to deliver it should anything happen to him
Bodoni (That okay, GM?)
Caralchis orders a nice hearty meal as well
Bodoni eats heartily and perhaps a bit too much
GM [to Bodoni]: well, you're not Literate. but you can dictate a letter to someone who is.
Bodoni (Okay....will do. :D)
GM says, "which friend are you giving this letter to?"
Bodoni (Keep forgetting about literacy...heh)
Corin thinks of his mother when he hears Bodoni talking of his wife.
Bodoni (I was going to give to theTavern keeper since most everyone else about may well be killed along with me)
Corin says, "((give it to Augax or Modag))"
GM says, "oh, Faustulus? ok. you're not at his inn right now, but you can take a letter to him back in the city."
Caralchis tries not to think of anyone, but he invariably ends up brooding about Garomach
Bodoni (Right that's what I intended to do)
GM says, "Modag returns with the magic glass."
Corin finishes his food, rubbing his belly satisfied. "Well, looks like the time is drawing nigh...."
Caralchis nods
GM says, "[Modag] Bodoni, i would be happy to deliver your message to Faustulus if you wish to get started immediately."
Corin says, "rememer, we're not attacking here. we dont want any guard to sound the alarm.""
Bodoni says, "Thank you, Modag. I would appreciate that greatly."
GM says, "Modag hands the glass to Corin. "Be careful with it, please.""
Corin says, "IF one does, I'll tell you know, I running..""
Bodoni hands Modag the latter
Corin nods. "I will Modag. Thanks."
Bodoni (letter...)
Caralchis says, "(to Corin) Probably the wisest course of action..."
Corin says, "we cant fight 20 guards or more. we'll all die.""
Corin says, "Lets go then?""
GM says, "Modag looks at your team gravely, closes his eyes, mumbles a few unintelligible words, and leaves abruptly."
Caralchis says, "are we all armed and armoured here?"
GM says, "you take your knives and spears and head out into the night. the moon tonight is nearly new, so that will be a help."
Bodoni stands and takes up his spear, tucking his knife snuggly into his wasteband.
Corin checks his bow and arrows, smoothes their flights, and checks his knife and sword as they walk.
Caralchis says, "oh right.. i forgot about the losing equipment thing"
GM says, "your armor consists of full suits of leather."
Corin says, "lets head forthe north east corner of the wall.""
Corin says, "keep well away from the gates though.""
Caralchis says, "naturally"
Bodoni nods grimly
GM says, "renard leads you easily towards the villa. you keep to the side of the road so as to be able to draw out of sight if any other travellers approach."
Caralchis schools himself mentally
Corin says, "lets hope we're all laughing about this back with Augax in a few hours.""
Caralchis says, "amen to that!"
Bodoni says nothing a grim look seemingly etched into his features
GM says, "as you near Euric's villa, you hear the sounds of merriment and see a great host of lights sparkling on the path leading to the main entrance and inside the gate. it seems Euric is throwing a banquet this evening."
Corin hisses to his friends, "the noise may be a good distraction."
Bodoni frowns at the sight "I pray it is that."
GM notices that Bodoni has become far more religious lately.
Bodoni (Most people do when faced with emminent death. heh)
Corin says, "(lets hope its not eminent)"
Bodoni (most people don't give any though to religion. Until.. 'to put it bluntly' the shit hits the fan)
GM says, "you go around the servants' entrance, keeping well away from the circle of activity centered there, and come upon the northeastern corner of the wall."
Corin pulls out the glass looking device. "Bodoni, boost me up a sec."
Corin says, "you guys keep a lookout.""
GM says, "there is much less activity back here."
Bodoni hoists Corin upwards
Corin peeks over the top, and looks around with the device.
Bodoni grunts "Did ye have to partake in so much food, lad? I'm not any young soldier anymore?"
GM says, "you're right next to the wall?"
Bodoni a thinly veiled attempt at levity
Corin says, "shut up and hold still Bodoni, ye old fart!""
Corin says, "((yes))"
Bodoni grunts
GM [to Bodoni]: holding corin only puts you at Heavy Encumbrance :)
GM says, "you look towards the villa and can see several open windows. most are dark."
Bodoni (He's an old man... old men complain. Heheh)
Corin says, "((any guards?))"
GM says, "there are very few people in this part of the yard, but the trees screen your view to some extent so it's hard to be sure."
Bodoni anxiously whipsers "Well, do ye see anything, lad?"
Corin pulls himself to the top of the wall, trying to lie down flat on it.
Corin says, "whispers back, "it looks clear, lets go!""
Bodoni attempts to scramble up the wall, the spear clenched in his teeth
GM [to Corin]: roll Climbing
Corin says, "roll 3d6 with dice."
Bodoni (Me as well, I assume?)
Corin says, "((syntax?))"
GM says, "you need to turn off auto-say"
Corin says, "autosay"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 6 3] = 14 + 0 = 14.
Corin says, "((its roll 3d not 3d6))"
GM says, "oh yeah, that too :)"
GM [to Corin]: you struggle a bit but make it up there. the iron spikes get in your way a bit. you'll have to be careful not to snag them coming down.
Bodoni (Should I roll as well?)
Corin helps the others get up by pulling them up.
GM [to Bodoni]: you look at the inch-thick spear, decide not to hold it in your mouth, and hand it to caralchis
Corin says, "((he's had bigger))"
Caralchis feels like a big man with 2 spears
GM says, "hey, now! :)"
Bodoni (Grrrrr! Corin! Heheeh)
Corin says, "((heh))"
GM [to Bodoni]: roll Climbing now. Corin's help negates the small penalty.
Bodoni (Corin, you're gonna have a hard time pulling me up... Bodoni weighs alot.)
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 6 3] = 10 + 0 = 10.
Corin grunts "Bodoni, you are one fat oaf!"
GM [to Bodoni]: you make it up, no problem.
GM says, "johan boosts renard up"
Bodoni defensively mumbles "I simply have large bones, welp!"
GM says, "so renard is atop the wall as well."
GM says, "caralchis, you're holding several spears now."
Caralchis wonders if he should pass the spears up
GM says, "and you and johan are the only two still outside."
Corin pass the spears caralchis, we'll toss em over."
Corin says, "pass the spears caralchis, we'll toss em over.""
Caralchis passes the spears up to Corin and Bodoni and Renard
Bodoni takes them as handed
Corin drops them over the other side quietly.
Bodoni does the same
GM [to Corin]: make a DX roll
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 2 2] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Caralchis says, "alright, I've not had much experience with climbing...."
Corin says, "((lets hope those keep up))"
GM says, "the spears land flat, not making much sound."
GM [to Caralchis]: johan offers to boost you up
Corin says, "lets go caralchis, your turn.""
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 1 6] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM says, "ouch. you slip clumsily and put your left hand down on one of the spikes."
Bodoni quickly covers Caralchis's mouth with a hand
Bodoni says, "Shhhh...."
Caralchis grimaces in great pain but doesn't cry out
Caralchis (hopefully)
GM says, "luckily, the leather glove takes most of the damage, and you are just nicked. roll your Physical Will (that's an 11 for you)."
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 1 5] = 10 + 0 = 10.
Caralchis says, "whew"
GM says, "you manage not to make a sound."
GM says, "(i was going to apply a negative modifier equal to damage taken, then rolled minimum damage. damn the dice!)"
Caralchis takes a deep breath and removes his hand from the spear
Corin says, "((ok,where do we stand?))"
GM says, "johan clambers up like a big cat."
GM says, "so you are all atop the wall now. it's a good 6 feet back down to the ground, and footing is somewhat treacherous up here. anyone scared of heights?"
Caralchis (i'm up with the rest of 'em now, right?)
Caralchis (ok, nm)
Bodoni (nope)
Corin says, "(nope)"
Corin says, "(although i do need one more quirk)"
Caralchis (not me)
GM says, "once you're all up there and looking over the wall, you freeze when you hear voices in the distance."
Corin says, "shhh! listen!""
Bodoni freezes as best he can and begins to sweat
GM says, "[male voice] i know you don't want this, but i had no choice."
Corin says, "((how far awy is the voice?))"
GM says, "[female voice] father, i will not marry that evil man. if you force me to do this, i'll kill myself, i swear it!"
GM says, "roll hearing, corin"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 5 5] = 14 + 0 = 14.
GM says, "you can't quite tell where the voice is coming from. the direction of the main building, certainly."
Corin whispers, "is that portia?"
GM [to Corin]: roll IQ
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 5 1] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Caralchis says, "i'm guessing that passed...""
Corin hisses to the others, "i think thats portia!"
Caralchis turns to Corin and raises his eyebrows very high
GM says, "[m.v.] i'm in debt up to my armpits, darling. and with the fine levied upon your freedom, i couldn't pay up."
GM says, "[f.v. - portia?] i'd have rather stayed in prison!"
Corin whispers "we'll rescue her too!"
Bodoni looks dubious at Corin's words, but finally nods, whispers "Yes..it's...it's the right thing to do."
GM says, "the two voices continue in this vein, slowly getting louder, then fading again."
Corin checks he's not snagged on any spikes and slides down off the wall, trying to land lightly and then laying low.
Caralchis follows a few moments later, trying not to land on Corin
Bodoni takes the plunge. Trying to be quiet, and bracing himself for the shock of impact
GM says, "there are some rolls involved here. one sec."
Corin says, "((thought it was too easy *grin*))"
Caralchis says, "dah"
GM says, "i don't think anyone here has Acrobatics, so that should make this easy"
GM says, "corin, caralchis, and bodoni jump down with no problem. however, i'll need them to roll vs. Stealth here."
Corin says, "((bodoni do a triple lundy off the wall?))"
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 6 4] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 3 6] = 12 + 0 = 12.
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 4 3] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Caralchis (passed if there's no penalties)
Bodoni (AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!)
Bodoni (missed by 2!)
Caralchis (ahhhhahah)
GM says, "Bodoni lands hard, slips, and breaks a branch which snaps with a sound like a cracking whip."
Bodoni says, "Ooof!"
Caralchis searches for his spear
GM says, "the voices, now quite distant and indistinct, stop"
Caralchis stops looking for his spear in favour of freezing
GM says, "you find your spears easily"
Corin whispers, "lie down, hide in the woods and be quiet until its clear."
GM says, "renard and johan wait, but the voices pick up again shortly and move off. the brothers jump down."
Caralchis grabs his spear
Bodoni lies down, crouching and takes up his spear
Caralchis (how dark is it, btw?)
GM says, "ow! johan lands badly."
Caralchis gets back to the ground and shuts up
Caralchis (lying, that is)
GM says, "he grunts softly and rolls onto his back, holding his left leg."
Corin curses softly at his clumsy friends.
Bodoni (Curse away there, Spiderman.... feh! Hehehehe)
Corin says, "((lol))"
Corin whispers, "Caralchis, you hurt?"
GM says, "brb"
Caralchis whispers "no, just a scratch.. you might want to worry about Johan's leg, though"
Corin whispers, "and i bought a bow and arrows, jacket and knife too" to GM'
GM says, "back"
Corin looks at Johan, "Whats wrong?"
GM says, "[Johan] (whispering) hurt my leg. ow, ow, ow."
Corin says, "stay here then, we'll get you on the way out.""
GM says, "[Johan] i think it'll be ok, though, just hurts right now. gimme a minute here."
Corin listens to see if there is any change in the noises from the house.
GM says, "you can see a little more clearly from down here, without all those leaves in the way. there aren't any shadows about, and you can't hear any more noises from this part of the yard. Portia and her father (presumably) have moved on and are no longer in hearing range."
Corin again uses the looking glass to scan the area.
GM says, "what are you looking for in particular?"
Corin says, "((guards, and a good path to the house that would hide us best.))"
GM says, "there are two obvious options"
Caralchis (do we have rope?)
GM says, "you can stay in the trees longer, head over to the servants' quarters, and follow that to its northwest edge, then dash across to the main building."
Bodoni looks about carefully
GM says, "or you can take a shorter path that stays farther away from the activity, but leaves you in the open longer. this would involve a direct route to the main building."
GM [to Caralchis]: you mentioned bringing it, so i assume you have some. let's say 10 yards or so.
Corin repeats those thoughts to his friends.
Corin says, "i think we should stay away from the servants quarters and sprint over to the corner of the house."
Caralchis shrugs and looks to someone else to make the decision
Bodoni Nods
Bodoni says, "Let's do so."
Caralchis says, "Johan, can your leg stand a short sprint?"
GM says, "[Johan] i think so."
Caralchis says, "good"
Corin says, "all at once or one at a time?"
Corin says, "((is it grass we are crossing?))"
GM says, "are your weapons out or slung?"
Corin says, "((whatever is best for running.))"
GM [to Corin]: grass, with a few twigs and branches back here under the trees.
Caralchis (i figured people normally just held spears, i dunno)
Corin says, "Caralchis, help Johan if he needs it.""
Caralchis nods
GM says, "you can sling a spear on your back, which is normal when you're on the move. i'll assume that's where you're keeping them, then."
GM says, "so you can use your hands if you were to fall."
Caralchis says, "ok, sounds good"
Corin says, "look out for twigs. REady?""
GM says, "ok, you move stealthily through the trees to the perimeter of the shadows. let's get Stealth rolls from everyone again."
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 1 3] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Caralchis takes a deep breath, glances at his friends and goes, keeping an eye on Johan
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 4 2] = 10 + 0 = 10.
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 1 5] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Bodoni (YEs!)
Caralchis (good so far...!!!!)
Corin peers thru the edge of the trees, looking for guards.
Corin says, "((Johan rolled an 18! *grin*))"
GM says, "(rolling for R&J) renard is the worst of you, stepping on several twigs and crunching the grass. he doesn't have the hang of this at all."
GM says, "he looks at Bodoni with a worried look and shrugs"
Corin says, "renard, quiet down!""
GM says, "from here you have a better view."
GM says, "(as far as you can tell, Renard's poor performance didn't alert anyone)"
Corin says, "((again uses the glass))"
GM says, "there is a steady stream of servants going to and from the main building. they don't come over toward the targeted corner, but they will have a full view of you as you head for it."
GM says, "the path they take is well-lit, which may work to your advantage, ruining their night vision. still, you'll have to be careful."
Corin says, "maybe we should crawl across?"
Caralchis tries to find the place on the villa map where we are
GM [to Corin]: using the glass, you are able to look into several open windows and can get a general idea for what is in each room beyond.
GM says, "(i note, btw, that you completely ignored Modag's request that you not take the glass into the villa with you. pretty considerate. :)"
Corin says, "((you noticed that eh?))"
Corin says, "((dont make me lose it as punishment))"
GM [to Corin]: (interesting idea, i hadn't thought of that!)
GM [to Corin]: the rooms are primarily bed chambers of varying quality. none appears to be occupied.
Corin says, "((well ,i couldnt leave it at the wall, could I?))"
Corin says, "((what is the scale of the map? i cant read it.))"
Caralchis says, "(i think that bar thing says 25 yards)"
GM says, "that little bar is 25 yards"
Corin says, "((25 yd sprint to the house.))"
Corin says, "((probably should have come at it from the back side))"
Corin says, "((less trees though))"
Caralchis says, "if they hear us we can always pretend to be rabbits"
Corin says, "(lol)"
Corin says, "ok, lets do this, ready to run?"
Caralchis nods, and takes yet another deep breath
Bodoni nods
GM says, "any particular order here, or is this a mad dash, every man for himself?"
Corin gets in a kneeling position, ready to take off. "One mad dash to the house, quiet as possible? or one at a time?"
Bodoni says, "Let's all go as quickly and quietly as possible."
Corin says, "One at a time will be easier to miss though.""
Bodoni says, "And more a chance for one of us to be seen and alert the guards."
Caralchis says, "though it's also more protracted"
Corin says, "ok, sounds like its a group thing. On three then. One...two....three!""
Bodoni takes off on three
Corin runs towards the house.
Caralchis bolts towards the house
GM says, "ok, you know what's coming..."
GM says, "that's right..."
GM says, "stealth rolls, everyon!"
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 2 5] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 5 6] = 17 + 0 = 17.
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 2 3] = 6 + 0 = 6.
Corin says, "Bodoni!"
Bodoni (AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!)))))
Caralchis says, "(aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!)"
Bodoni (OMFG! That's a critical failure! Isn't it??!!)
GM says, "corin's critical success unfortunately does not help with Bodoni's critical fail!"
Caralchis says, "(awww, but it should!)"
Corin says, "((may have to kill a servant here.))"
Bodoni (So what guard did I run smack into?)
Caralchis ((or just tie them all up with our rope)
GM says, "caralchis and corin lope across the sward unnoticed, johan lumbering behind heavily."
Corin quickly pulls out his knife when he hears the noise Bodoni makes.
GM says, "bodoni and renard, running next to each other, get their feet tangled up and fall down in a clattering heap"
Bodoni gets out his spear when he realizes how badly things are starting to go
GM says, "bodoni is unable to prevent crying out as he hits the ground"
Corin says, "((we should have made this a one man job.Not the attack of the US SEal team.))"
Caralchis swears under his breath
GM says, "looking up from the ground, bodoni sees a guard, 20 yards away, carrying a platter of food, stop in his tracks and look in your direction."
GM says, "not guard, not guard, sorry - servant."
Bodoni (It's all renard's fault he tripped me up! Hehehehehe)
Corin says, "((phew heat attack))"
Corin says, "((pretend your haviing sex!))"
GM says, "(two men in full leather armor having sex in a Roman villa - what is this, a gay porn video?)"
Bodoni (LMAO!!!)
Caralchis says, "(no, but it's damn funny)"
Corin imitates a womans voice, loud enough for the man to hear, "Oh, Henry, you're so big an strong!"
GM says, "the servant looks back towards the servants' quarters and says something"
Caralchis wonders if he should start pretending to be a rabbit soon
Corin says, "((lol))"
Bodoni Wonders what the hell to do now, thinking quickly about options
GM says, "the servant then continues carrying the platter towards the villa"
GM says, "for a brief moment no one is around"
Corin says, "quick, lets go!""
Bodoni scrambles to his feet and gets moving
Caralchis (my thoughts exactly)
Bodoni keeping away from Renard
Corin slips inside the window.
Caralchis takes the opportunity to get away
GM says, "renard hears you and gets to his feet, scrambling towards the group"
GM says, "the two of you make it to the corner."
GM says, "you notice, as you get into the shadows, a couple of men exit the servants' quarters and heading in your direction."
Corin says, "quick this way!""
Corin says, "inside the room!""
Bodoni tries to get quickly out of sight
Corin says, "((Is the window easily accessible?))"
GM says, "there's only one window and there are five of you. corin has already jumped inside."
GM says, "give me a DX roll, Corin"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 4 1] = 8 + 0 = 8.
GM says, "no problem. who's next?"
Corin helps the others.
Caralchis says, "umm, me i guess"
GM says, "roll 'em"
Corin pulls them hard thru the window.
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 4 3] = 12 + 0 = 12.
Bodoni moves in after Caralchis
GM says, "(i'm enforcing DX rolls because you're hurrying, btw)"
GM says, "ok, go Bodoni"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 3 5] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Bodoni (YES!
Corin says, "((even with a load in his shorts.))"
Bodoni calmmers through the window
GM says, "you're all inside. Renard, the last of the group, made it just as two servants come around the corner, looking around."
Corin ducks down out ofsight.
Caralchis grins
Caralchis ducks as well
Bodoni ducks
GM says, "they are focusing mostly on the yard."
GM says, "renard gooses Bodoni"
GM says, "j/k"
Corin says, "whisper, "well at the time I was since they were just laying there.""
Bodoni (heh)
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 3 3] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Corin says, "((rolling today!))"
Bodoni (Jesus H. Christ, Corin... Heh..)
GM says, "one of the servants says to the other one, "He said something about lovemaking going on back here? and a man wearing leather?""
Corin tries not to giggle.
GM says, "[servant #2] i think we should start watering his wine."
Bodoni (LOL! Afk, brb)
GM says, "[servant #1] yeah, i don't see anything. i guess we should report it anyway, though."
Corin waits for the servants to leave, and then looks around the room they are in.
GM says, "on phone, one sec"
Caralchis (I'm so clever, I put roll 3d with dice on my clipboard)
Corin says, "heh"
Corin says, "i put my results on mine"
Caralchis (I spent some time seeing if i could make it look like i rolled things that i didn't.. the system seems pretty fool proof)
GM says, "sorry that took so long"
Corin says, "np"
GM says, "the servants look around a bit more for form's sake, but then head back"
Bodoni (hehehe)
Corin says, "((room desc?))"
Bodoni whipsers "We must hurry. The servants are sure to say something."
Corin mutters, "and who's fault is that?"
GM says, "it's a bed chamber. there's a bed, a couple of chests, a chair. all very nice quality."
Bodoni points "Yon clumsy Renard."
Bodoni says, "His big feet did trip me!"
Bodoni defensive
Corin shakes his head and goes to the door, listening at it.
Caralchis (sure blame it on the one who isn't here to defend himself...)
GM says, "on the ceiling is painted an erotic scene, and on the walls are scenes of a lush garden"
Bodoni (Hehehehe...)
GM says, "assuming this villa is laid out like the last one you were in, then this door opens on to a hallway which goes all the way around the core of the villa."
GM says, "then there would be another layer of rooms in the interior, which open onto the atrium in the center."
Corin says, "((do we have any idea where the stairs down are?))"
Caralchis (we could just dig from here...)
GM says, "they're in this area, and modag described the door, but that was in terms of the front entrance. you're a bit disoriented here."
Corin opens the door a crack and peers out.
GM says, "the hallway is brightly lit with torches running down both sides, one pair every 5 yards or so"
Corin says, "((any doors that do not appear like a bedroom door? set aside from the rest?))"
GM says, "there are several doors. across the hall, there are a few open doors, from which you can hear the sounds of partying coming from the atrium."
Corin will be right back.
GM says, "there is a door, on your side of the hall, and about 7 yards along it towards the front entrance, that is reinforced with iron bands and barred with a heavy slab of wood. that matches Modag's description."
GM says, "the hallway is deserted, btw."
Corin says, "b"
Corin says, "I see a door that fits Modag's descr. Wait here and watch me.""
Corin says, "I'll wave you on if its clear.""
Bodoni nods and waits
Bodoni close to the door with the others
Corin quickly but quietly heads for the door.
GM says, "give me a Stealth roll"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 6 6] = 16 + 0 = 16.
Caralchis (alas, the good rolls could not last forever)
GM says, "whew! close one! but you make it to the door unheard."
Corin quickly tries to remove the wood.
GM says, "there's no way to do this quietly. the wood rasps noisily as you lift the bar, but you get it moved."
Corin opens the door, and goes inside.
GM says, "it's pitch black in here. the small amount of light that comes in from the hall illuminates a flagstone staircase that leads down into more blackness."
Corin says, "((Nite vision and acute vision"
Corin looks back at the others and waves them towards him.
Bodoni creeps forwards slowly towards the door
Corin heads down into the darkness.
Corin says, "Joseph? You there?"
GM says, "[Joseph] Corin? is that you up there? thank god!"
Corin says, "SHHH, no time, hurry up, lets go!"
GM says, "his voice is coming from down below and off to one side."
Corin hurries towards the voice.
GM says, "[Joseph] i can't, i'm chained!"
Corin says, "keep talking so i can find you."
GM [to Corin]: note that night vision helps you 'if there is even a bit of light'. this helps you until you reach the bottom, where even the faint light from the hallway above is insufficient. it's truly black here.
Corin hisses back up the stairs, "Grab a torch!"
Bodoni grabs a torch quickly and follows down
Corin quickly tries to unchain Joseph once he can see him.
Bodoni keeps a steady ear out
GM [to Caralchis]: what are you doing all this time?
Corin says, "((keep a look out))"
Corin says, "((i know James wants to slam the door shut above with a hearty laugh.))"
Caralchis keeps an eye on the corridor
GM [to Bodoni]: what are you doing about the door when you start coming down the stairs? leave it open or close it?
Bodoni leaves it open for a quick escape
Corin says, "((and easily noticed))"
GM says, "ok, hope no one notices. :)"
Corin says, "((branding, imprisonment, slavery , is that your idea of fun James? *grin* ))"
GM says, "hey, you know it!"
Corin says, "((can we get his chains off?))"
GM says, "ok, Bodoni takes a torch from a wall mount, enters the doorway, and comes down the stairs. you find Joseph and another guy chained to the wall in a small room at the base of the stairs."
Corin examines the chain.
GM says, "the chains are locked shut. it won't be easy to get them off. but let's try this next time - it's noon and i have to make it into the city today. :)"
Corin says, "ok"
Corin says, "sounds good :)"
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, February 4, 2001 12:07:17 pm LunaSoft MOO time --