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Title: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 13, 2014, 02:13:08 AM
We begin the fight to rescue the Natives here.  Whats everyone doing as they exit the door?  Nan what are you doing out where you are when they appear?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 14, 2014, 01:26:19 PM
Not being much of a public speaker, Eric doesn't make any bold announcements. He comes out the door with his rifle and immediately looks for solid cover.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on March 14, 2014, 06:36:51 PM
Jimmy watches them run out, wondering what in the Hell they are doing.  He tries to slip out of cover long enough to be noticed by his companions without being conspicuous.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 14, 2014, 08:01:37 PM
boz and pip?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 14, 2014, 11:57:50 PM
Following Eric's lead, Robert comes out with his borrowed pistol held high and tries to find something nice and solid to hide behind.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 15, 2014, 03:20:51 AM
spot rolls from boz, pip and robby
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 15, 2014, 08:21:55 AM
Spot 1d20+1 : 12 + 1, total 13
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 16, 2014, 08:00:58 AM
Spot = 1d20+5
Rolled 1d20+5 : 2 + 5, total 7
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 21, 2014, 01:47:54 AM
William points out that Jimmy is nearby.

Hiding places will require running in the open to get to.

Your constable friend holler out "This is Constable Jefferson!  I need you all to stand down so I and my companions can talk to these men  over here!  We don't need bloodshed today!"

There is a long moment of silence. 

"They're here up to no good!"

"Doesn't matter a damn what they're here for.  You aren't the law, and deciding this isn't your business.  We need you to get back to work on those walls while we take care of this."


ooc: anyone doing anything?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 22, 2014, 11:32:55 AM
Eric waits to see the crowd's reaction rather than run for cover and make a commotion.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 22, 2014, 05:39:04 PM
The constable call over to the Natives trapped behind a wall of lumber:

"You men here on business?"

"We're looking for Constable Jones.  We have information for him."

I suddenly occurs to you neither Jones nor Harry are here.  The crowd begins to not quite disperse but they do seem to be losing their will to gun down the two strangers.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 22, 2014, 09:28:04 PM
Eric heads out, keeping an eye on the crowd. His gun is in his hands, but not raised.

"I know Jones. I was with him recently."

He heads toward the men.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 22, 2014, 11:35:55 PM
Robert pokes his head out now that the threat of being shot on sight seems to have lessened. "That's...actually, yes, where did they head to?" he asks, following after Eric.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 26, 2014, 08:10:34 PM
It takes a great deal of wrangling but eventually the Natives are brought inside.  Explanations for the behavior during the attack of the old man are still not forthcoming.  Speaking of which there is no longer a body in the room...
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 29, 2014, 09:30:47 AM
How long were we out of the room?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 29, 2014, 03:12:01 PM
Maybe 20 minutes.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 29, 2014, 04:35:57 PM
Who all was in the room before we left?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 29, 2014, 04:40:10 PM
COuncilman George Bryan and a few functionaries.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 30, 2014, 03:08:46 PM
Robert's near-perpetual frown deepens. "Where has the Councilman gone?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 30, 2014, 06:50:33 PM
ooc: the councilman shot the crazy old guy


"He's in his chambers, he will be back in a moment."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 30, 2014, 07:29:11 PM
Eric facepalms. He looks to Robert:

"I was out earlier and just got here. Do we know where Jones is?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 31, 2014, 12:27:32 AM
The COnstable wih the Indians pipes up: "A lot of people would like to know that.  We haven't seen him or Constable Dresden since their arrival back."

The Natives look somewhat crestfallen at that and turn their attentions to you.

"You are acquaintances of Jones?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 31, 2014, 01:34:02 PM
"Yes."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 31, 2014, 05:12:17 PM
"Do you know how to find him?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 02, 2014, 03:48:25 PM
Eric scratches his head. "Off the top of my head, no. Robert, do you know where he is? I was busy helping with the walls and looking into other things."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on April 06, 2014, 11:28:20 AM
Robert shakes his head. "I've been trying to solve the gunpowder shortage...I haven't seen him since we returned."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on April 06, 2014, 11:32:14 AM
Jimmy moves in, deciding it would be best to rejoin the group and find out what the hell is going on.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 06, 2014, 03:37:20 PM
Jimmy suddenly arrives as the petty bureaucrats turn up their nose at his appearance.

Councilman Bryan reappears "Would everyone involved with this please come into my office?"


As you all enter he closes and locks the door, listening at it for a moment.

"All right, with all due haste, please explain to me what's going on, starting with you." (points at robert)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on April 06, 2014, 07:03:13 PM
Robert leans against the wall, arms folded. "I've not been back in town too long, but I was here because I was hoping to find out why my employer was being harassed and bullied into signing a government contract without the benefit of due legal council. After a marvelously unhelpful afternoon spent talking quite a bit to learn absolutely nothing, an elderly man who looked like he should be dead of consumption tried to throttle me. It took enough injury to kill three men to bring him down, and now the corpse is missing. I can't imagine that answers more questions than it raises."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 07, 2014, 02:13:56 AM
Robert leans against the wall, arms folded. "I've not been back in town too long, but I was here because I was hoping to find out why my employer was being harassed and bullied into signing a government contract without the benefit of due legal council. After a marvelously unhelpful afternoon spent talking quite a bit to learn absolutely nothing, an elderly man who looked like he should be dead of consumption tried to throttle me. It took enough injury to kill three men to bring him down, and now the corpse is missing. I can't imagine that answers more questions than it raises."

"His corpse is missing because it's ... appearance would be raising too many questions among an already terrified public.  Who is  your employer, perhaps I can shed some light on his problems?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on April 07, 2014, 01:55:33 PM
"I work for Mr. Peebles."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 10, 2014, 01:03:58 AM
"The gunmaker?  I've no knowledge of any plans involving him but I can find out something."

He calls in an aide of some sort and whispers to him and sends him away.

"We should have something in a few moments.  Now then you two (points at robby and nans PC's), what are you doing here?""
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on April 10, 2014, 10:08:31 AM
"I work for the Boss, and I work with Jones." Jimmy replies fairly curtly.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 10, 2014, 05:04:39 PM
"And your boss would be whom?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on April 10, 2014, 05:10:16 PM
Jimmy shrugs.  "I never asked for his name."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 10, 2014, 07:22:30 PM
It is immediately obvious that a) that was the wrong answer
and b) this is a man used to paranoia.

It's almost like a cloud passes over his face.

"You work with one of our men, and for an unknown persons or organization you know nothing of.  Not even so much has the name.  You would seem to be fairly trusting."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on April 10, 2014, 08:16:19 PM
Jimmy shrugs, unconcerned.  "Jones knows his name if you want names.  I don't know your name and I'm talking to you."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 11, 2014, 06:55:16 PM
"And are you with him?" (looks pointedly at robby)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 16, 2014, 07:23:25 AM
"I haven't met his boss, if that's what you're talking about. He and I are on a first-name basis, otherwise.

As for why I'm here, I traveled here from the south shortly before the recent events. Since I've been here, I've been trying to help coordinate the efforts on building the walls and have tried to run down the myriad of rumors I hear from the builders. Most of them turn out to be frightened exaggerations or the ravings of madmen."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 16, 2014, 05:14:24 PM
"So Jones recruited all of you to some extent?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 19, 2014, 07:45:01 AM
"So Jones recruited all of you to some extent?"

"Kind of. I more or less volunteered."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 19, 2014, 09:01:24 PM
"Ah.  Recruits by unfortunate circumstance then."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 20, 2014, 08:23:11 PM
Eric nods, and looks at the rest of his companions.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 21, 2014, 12:43:23 AM
There is a knock upon the door and councilman Bryan bids them enter.  It's a very nervous looking aide who whispers into the councilmans ear for several long moments.  He then bids the aide leave the room, and turns to Mr. Jenkins. 


"It would seem some of my council brethren are as motivated by fear as common sense.  They want to have some sort of hold upon various important persons, and your Colonel Peebles is one of them.  I will see to it the pressure is taken off of him.  It may indeed be that they wished to use him to get yo you sir.  The council has parted ways in our opinions on how to best handle the current circumstances.  Indeed we aren't even sure in total what our current circumstances are.  You may wish to...be careful.  Even enlightened men who should know better can act oddly under duress."

"But now Constable Jones, who was among our most formidable practicioners of...science, has disappeared on an errand.  Much like Franklin.  Much like General Washington, whom we all suspect to be dead.  You were picked by him, most likely for some sort of training I think because desperate times demand desperate measures.  But you will need a new governmental liaison until Jones reappears.  I would suggest Constable Isaiah here, and that furthermore at least one of you be made a constable as well.  I will leave that to you."

He turns to the natives

"What news did you have for Jones?"

"I was told to speak only to Jones or his second, Harry Dresden.  Failing that I was to locate the rest of his men, who would conveniently appear to have been arranged for my arrival."

His expression and tone are perfectly neutral.  You can't tell if he's fishing or being accusatory.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on April 21, 2014, 10:36:02 AM
Jimmy watches all of this quietly.  He's finally starting to wise up, unlike Jones these people will probably not be okay with The Boss, and The Boss will probably want to know what's going on with these people.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 23, 2014, 07:05:44 AM
"Are you looking for a volunteer for a new constable, or what?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 23, 2014, 06:29:08 PM
'someone who both wants the job and is capable would be preferable.  What exactly is it that you do now?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 24, 2014, 07:54:46 AM
"I never picked up a 'serious' profession. I'm somewhat of an amateur hunter and have trained with firearms and bows."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 28, 2014, 08:52:11 PM
He pulls out some paperwork and scribbles on it.

"Sign here and you're officially a constable.  One of you sign as a witness."

"Until Jones is found you report to me.  Go find him, and if you can't interview these gentlemen and find out what you're supposed to know.  If you'll excuse me I need to have a stiff word with a few people."

With that you and the natives are shown into the street.  Still with no explanation for the attack on one of your own."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 29, 2014, 10:19:52 AM
"Wonderful. I don't even know where to begin to look.

I was a bit preoccupied with wall defenses as of late. Do any of you remember when and where we were supposed to meet up with Jones? Who saw him last? We may have to start there and go backward."


Eric looks at the new companions:

"Where were you supposed to meet Jones? How did he contact you?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 29, 2014, 07:39:35 PM
ooc: He and Harry were supposed to contact you within a few days.

"We've been laying low outside of town.  Jones was to meet us today.  He didn't show so we came looking for him."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 30, 2014, 07:07:31 AM
"He was supposed to contact us soon. Jimmy, Robert: any ideas where to start looking?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on April 30, 2014, 10:07:31 AM
Jimmy silently shakes his head. 
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 01, 2014, 08:54:04 PM
"Is there a way for us to stay with one of you?  Given today's reaction I doubt we'll be welcomed into the city again if we leave, and we most definitely aren't safe outside it."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 03, 2014, 09:53:31 AM
"I think that's a good idea.

So, where has Jones been known to stay in the past? We need to start looking for something that would help us find him."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on May 03, 2014, 10:26:08 AM
"I'd ask Harry, but seeing as he's missing as well...Jones must have had some sort of lodgings."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 03, 2014, 07:36:51 PM
"Dammit. I'm fresh out of ideas. Shall we lay low for a night and see what the morning bring?"

He looks to the native Americans and tells them they can come with him.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 03, 2014, 07:41:44 PM
ooc: are you guys going your separate ways for the day at this point?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 05, 2014, 10:49:59 PM
I'm fine either way.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 08, 2014, 08:22:42 PM
ooc: Okay who is following robby's pc?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 13, 2014, 12:31:52 AM
Okay since no one answered I'm assuming no one is following robby, therefore what will you be up to?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 13, 2014, 01:37:54 PM
Okay since no one answered I'm assuming no one is following robby, therefore what will you be up to?

The two Native Americans are following Eric, correct?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 13, 2014, 04:32:35 PM
yup
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on May 14, 2014, 12:49:51 AM
Robert will be heading back to his family's place for the night.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on May 14, 2014, 10:27:43 AM
Jimmy goes back to the bar that he's been holing up in.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 15, 2014, 12:25:44 AM
ooc: Robby wher is Eric staying?

Jimmy finds the bar full of fearful, whispering patrons.'

Robert finds a mountain of correspondence on his desk.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on May 15, 2014, 10:50:15 AM
A nonplussed Robert starts sifting through the mail, wondering what exactly prompted this massive influx of messages.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 15, 2014, 04:04:24 PM
Much of it has to do with the business, the new efforts to stabilize the city's defenses and find the necessary materials for gunpowder, and there is one letter from a certain someone:

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 15, 2014, 10:12:33 PM
ooc: Robby wher is Eric staying?
Ooc: I'd have to dig through the posts, but it was with one of the other guys. I can't remember if it was Harry, Robert, or Pip. I though he's stayed with two different people over the course of the campaign, and I don't think this second time was with Harry.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 19, 2014, 09:00:54 PM
ooc: Pip's PC is missing as well.  You is currently in need of a place to stay.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 19, 2014, 11:32:10 PM
Are there any inns open?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 19, 2014, 11:50:48 PM
Yes.  You want upscale or down?  Either might be fussy about the natives.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 20, 2014, 10:50:22 AM
Downscale, so I have a bit more room for negotiating price if I need to "convince" the owner that the natives won't be a problem.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 20, 2014, 02:33:05 PM
Jimmy knows a place  :eh
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on May 20, 2014, 02:36:00 PM
Pocketing the letter from Jones, Robert writes out answers for as many of the others as he can manage before turning in for the night.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 22, 2014, 10:15:33 PM
Eric brings them there, and hopefully nobody gets shot.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 23, 2014, 03:54:01 AM
Eric brings them there, and hopefully nobody gets shot.

There's a lot of  :twitch reactions.

The owner approaches and hisses at you in a whispery voice "What the hell are you doing?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Nanshork on May 23, 2014, 03:31:33 PM
Jimmy, drink in hand, walks over to join the conversation.  He says somewhat menacingly, "Looks to me like they want a drink.  Do you have a problem with that?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 23, 2014, 03:46:37 PM
"Only in the sense that I don't want an angry mob burning us to the ground."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 24, 2014, 10:41:14 PM
"I'm the constable in charge of keeping an eye on them. We need a place to stay for the night."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 25, 2014, 12:13:11 AM
"Long as you got money thats no problem.  I'd suggest keeping them out of sight during busy hours.  Some of my customers are...twitchy."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 26, 2014, 03:49:18 PM
"Long as you got money thats no problem.  I'd suggest keeping them out of sight during busy hours.  Some of my customers are...twitchy."

OOC: Eric's wealth bonus is +4. I'm assuming that's fine for this place?

To the natives:
"We should probably head to the room and stay there for a bit. We can try to plan our next course of action."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 26, 2014, 09:07:01 PM
ooc:just fine

Once you get upstairs:

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 27, 2014, 09:37:02 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 27, 2014, 10:44:30 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 28, 2014, 10:13:02 AM
OOC: Does Eric remember the name of the Native American we met a while ago with Jones? He is assuming that's who they're talking about.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 28, 2014, 05:55:20 PM
ooc: You mean the Shaman he dropped off the lone survivor from the farmhouse with?  You never did get his name, but his features are fairly similar to the two men in front of you.  Enough to be related.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 29, 2014, 07:30:54 AM
OOC: Yeah, that's who I meant.

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 29, 2014, 06:11:05 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 30, 2014, 07:25:12 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 30, 2014, 03:40:08 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 30, 2014, 09:38:59 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 30, 2014, 11:33:26 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 31, 2014, 07:40:50 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 01, 2014, 03:48:57 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 01, 2014, 07:36:32 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 04, 2014, 01:37:10 AM
ooc
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 04, 2014, 11:11:19 AM
OOC: I thought the idea was we were holding up for the night. I'd planned on leaving a bit before sun up so as not to make a scene with the natives.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 04, 2014, 06:36:36 PM
There is a loud crash and shattering of glass in the middle of the night.  Investigating, you realize it's Jimmy's room.  His window is broken in from the outside, and he is missing.  From the second story.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 06, 2014, 08:15:15 AM
Eric goes in and looks and listens out the window:

Spot = 1d20+5, Listen = 1d20+0
Rolled 1d20+5 : 16 + 5, total 21
Rolled 1d20 : 17, total 17



If he doesn't see or hear anything immediate, he checks the room for any evidence:

Search = 1d20+0
Rolled 1d20 : 8, total 8
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 06, 2014, 03:57:23 PM
The window appears to have been broken from the outside, and their are signs of a brief scuffle, but (thankfully) no blood. 

You don't see or hear anything outside.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 06, 2014, 07:52:58 PM
Eric tells the natives "Jimmy has been taken!" and goes out to look for him.

OOC:
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 06, 2014, 09:11:04 PM
ooc

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 08, 2014, 08:09:14 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 08, 2014, 03:44:48 PM
As you get closer you can definitely tell it's a woman's voice.  Make another listen roll to determine direction.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 08, 2014, 08:36:22 PM
Listen = 1d20+0
Rolled 1d20 : 17, total 17
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 08, 2014, 11:10:40 PM
You eventually track the sound to a blind alley.  There is someone laying in the shadows.  You feel almost certain they are dead.  People are beginning to come outside armed now that the noise has stopped, looking sheepish and terrified. 
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 09, 2014, 08:46:39 AM
Eric, with his rifle held in one hand pointed upward moves in to inspect the person in the shadows. He then questions the nearest person as to what s/he heard or saw.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 09, 2014, 05:25:28 PM
Mostly they hears a woman screaming and "jest awful sounds.  Sounds like nuthin' human would make."

RObert can make a Listen roll to see if the commotion eventually wakes him up when people flood the streets.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 09, 2014, 09:21:40 PM
Listen (1d20+1=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4530443/)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 10, 2014, 01:25:27 AM
Robert is awoken in the wee hours by cries of alarm.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 10, 2014, 07:20:14 AM
"Everyone should get back inside to stay safe."

Eric examines the body to see what happened.

Search = 1d20+0
Rolled 1d20 : 5, total 5
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 10, 2014, 05:12:40 PM
willpower save plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 11, 2014, 09:52:01 AM
Will = 1d20+1

Rolled 1d20+1 : 9 + 1, total 10
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 11, 2014, 03:16:04 PM
You lose a point of sanity as you realize her murderer was most likely not human.  Her corpse is bloodless, with various bones broken as though she had fallen from some height, and there are several large puncture wounds.  Her abdomen is shrunken as well as though her entrails were no longer there.  You can only assume it is the spider being the Natives were referencing.

On the plus side you doubt that the monster has Jimmy.  The incidents were too close together.

Unless there's more than one of them.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 12, 2014, 07:46:54 AM
Eric decides it's prudent to deal with this situation, figuring it's too late to find Jimmy at this rate. He searches the area for any clues or tracks that might lead to the woman's killer, taking 20 (for a total of 20). If there is anything available nearby, he covers her body.

If anyone else shows up, he tells them that the woman needs to be identified so next of kin can be notified, and her body needs to be burnt.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 13, 2014, 04:10:16 AM
Robert hastily gets dressed and comes in search of whatever the commotion is.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 13, 2014, 04:33:13 PM
Robert discerns there has been another murder in the poorer section of the city near the docks.

Eric sees some sort of clear substance on the woman which he cannot identify.  Thats about it.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 14, 2014, 09:55:19 PM
Dread brewing in the pit of his stomach, Robert attempts to find the murder to investigate.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 15, 2014, 03:56:53 AM
It takes you a bit but eventually you come upon Eric in a blind alley, looking pale.  There is also very obviously a body covered in a curtain...
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 15, 2014, 08:22:41 PM
Once Eric recognizes Robert, he speaks to him (making sure no one is nearby):

"It's most likely the queen of all those spiders we killed. I think after her body is identified, we should probably have her burnt. I forgot how that thing reproduced, and Jones isn't around to ask."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 16, 2014, 03:34:50 AM
A gentleman approaches you "Excuse me, but do either of you happen to be a Constable?  I ask because you seem to be in charge here..."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 16, 2014, 12:09:40 PM
Robert nods in assent before noticing the man. "Not in any official capacity, no, but with things as they are now...Anyway, you needed something?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 16, 2014, 02:45:16 PM
"Me too. I was deputized recently."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 16, 2014, 03:52:14 PM
"There's...been a happening at the docks.  Someone needs to see this."

He looks shocked beyond the need for facial expression.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 16, 2014, 05:36:48 PM
"Fuck. I'll go.

Someone needs to see that this woman is identified, her next of kin notified, and her body burned afterwards."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 16, 2014, 07:08:25 PM
ooc: is robert examining the body or are you taking off after eric?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 20, 2014, 02:19:39 AM
Robert's staying behind to examine the body.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 20, 2014, 02:54:37 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 20, 2014, 03:14:16 AM
Before Eric a brine encrusted dinghy bobs gently, its wood aged and rotten to the point where the thing ought to fall apart as the slightest movement, and its insides slick with algae and sea scum washed aboard through was was surely a near capsize.  This boat has had a bad trip, and its passenger no better than it.  Unconscious and arm half slung over the edge was a haggard man who looked to be in his mid 30s, his taupe colored hair and beard mattered down with kelp and salt.  His leggings wear intact, but his shirt was torn in several places.  Somehow in spite of all that his body seemed free of any serious injury or marking.  A waterlogged leather satchel is tied about his other arm and pressed against his abdomen.

This man is alive and breathing softly, clearly exhausted from whatever ordeal he faced.  A keen eye on his health would indicate he is likely suffering from dehydration and possibly starving.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 20, 2014, 04:46:35 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 21, 2014, 12:05:11 AM
After several minutes hunched over the corpse, Robert's forced to admit that his lack of formal medical training might be hindering him somewhat. For the time being, he merely takes a few samples of the acid, stowing them carefully in glass vials and padding them with extra layers of cloth. That done, he starts asking passersby if they know who the woman is and where her living relatives can be found.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 21, 2014, 02:01:39 AM
Given her condition it's difficult for many to recognize her, but it's implied she is a woman of low character who did whatever was necessary to pay rent and food, and desperation likely forced her outside when no one else would go.  It turns out she is well known in these quarters, and has no living relatives.  You are begged to avenge the manner of her passing by quite a few angry street folk.

There is however a young man with a stone face and unfocused eyes who waits silently, and as the people disperse he is still staring at you quietly.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 21, 2014, 08:09:47 AM
Eric calls out to the man in the boat to see if he can rouse him. If he does not awake, he looks for a way to get the man within reach.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 21, 2014, 01:50:06 PM
Eric yells out, but the man only barely twitches.  He does not appear to be conscious.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 21, 2014, 03:53:19 PM
Robert sets about the grim task of burning the poor woman's body, careful not to touch it with his bare hands or breathe in any of the smoke. Once done, he checks to see if the young man is still staring at him.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 21, 2014, 09:53:55 PM
Robert sets about the grim task of burning the poor woman's body, careful not to touch it with his bare hands or breathe in any of the smoke. Once done, he checks to see if the young man is still staring at him.

He's been watching you the entire time.

Robby: A DC 15 treat injury check will wake him up.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 22, 2014, 09:48:55 AM
If at all possible, Eric draws the boat in as close as possible and attempts to get the man out of it (he has rope).

If he gets the man out, he attempts to rouse him with a bit of water from one of his water skins.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 22, 2014, 02:42:51 PM
You get him in with help. 

Sol, gimme a Fort save
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 22, 2014, 08:08:05 PM
Moving the 180 lb man is hazardous as the boat groans and cracks under stress, but you manage to drag him out and start performing first aid.  Heartbeat, check, breathing, check.  Come now, live, live!

Quote from: Crunch
Fort:
Rolled 1d20+4 : 18 + 4, total 22


"Nuuhh... nuuh..."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 22, 2014, 10:20:05 PM
Dusting his hands off, Robert stares the man down, waiting for him to make the first move.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 23, 2014, 02:48:08 AM
Eric manages to rouse the man awake, but just barely.  He badly needs medical attention.


Robert sees the young man is younger than he thought and seems to be in pretty bad shape.  His expression is quite unsettling: http://files.abovetopsecret.com/files/img/hn4f8d2d71.jpg  (note he doesnt look like this guy and is much younger, but the effect is the same).
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 23, 2014, 10:01:36 AM
Eric manages to rouse the man awake, but just barely.  He badly needs medical attention.

Eric gives the man one of his waterskins and some rations. He helps the man up over his shoulder and says "We should see if we can get you do a doctor.". He begins to look for a hospital or doctor.

"So, what happened to you?"

Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 23, 2014, 12:47:16 PM
Eventually, Robert's patience cracks. He crosses the street to stand directly in front of the man, head tilted expectantly.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 23, 2014, 03:02:01 PM
Eric manages to rouse the man awake, but just barely.  He badly needs medical attention.

Eric gives the man one of his waterskins and some rations. He helps the man up over his shoulder and says "We should see if we can get you do a doctor.". He begins to look for a hospital or doctor.

"So, what happened to you?"

Sol, you're up.

A doctor has been called for and is on his way towards you.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 23, 2014, 03:03:15 PM
Eventually, Robert's patience cracks. He crosses the street to stand directly in front of the man, head tilted expectantly.

He begins to silently mouth what you assume are words.  You begin to think his mind may be gone, and that perhaps you have found a witness.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 23, 2014, 03:26:29 PM
"Ah. Why don't you come sit down? It's okay, I'm...sort of a doctor." Robert gently takes hold of the man's upper arm and steers him toward a nearby crate.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 23, 2014, 04:25:49 PM
Deep within his addled mind Johnathan was on the run, that baleful wailing closing in behind him and their shapes obscured by fog and mist.  And yet even from back here he could feel its hot gaze burning his skin like open coals.  This thing was his fault, and he couldn't escape it.  The thought of stopping came to him, only to be quenched as another wave of terror washed over him.  That noise, why did it have to make that noise?  What was it even saying to him!?  He felt his body lose traction with the ground and he tripped, tumbling over the ground as the beast leapt out of the miasma upon him.  Get off, get off, get off, get off, get off!

"Nuh.... uuuugghhh!!!!"  Awake!  The man sprung awake in a panic and nearly decked poor Eric before quickly losing his balance and his breathing taken over by involuntary hyperventilation and coughing.  He swung at the air again, but his body wouldn't have it and he dropped back to his knees as the cobwebs cleared from his head.  "...ppth....ptgh... argh mercy my head.... kaff!"  Give him a moment.

".....my....my boat?"  The wooden wreck was starting to sink as water slipped through open cracks.  "Where am I?  Who are you?  The water...  Get away from the water, its not safe..." he trailed off, trying to get back to his feet and away from shore.  He'll gladly accept your aid to help him out of there. 

So thirsty....
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 23, 2014, 09:24:00 PM
"Ah. Why don't you come sit down? It's okay, I'm...sort of a doctor." Robert gently takes hold of the man's upper arm and steers him toward a nearby crate.

He allows himself to be led.  His eyes seem to always be moving, scanning the dark for something.  You definitely get the feeling he's witnessed something.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 24, 2014, 12:01:37 PM
Eric leads the man away from the shore before offering him a water skin and some rations.

He helps the man sit down before getting the food, and stays beyond arms reach, otherwise.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 25, 2014, 12:58:31 AM
The dazed man is easily led away and will passively submit to wherever you take him.  When the place you bring him has food and water, he consumes them ravenously.  Must have been hungry.  The meeting is quiet save for the consumption of food until he finally finishes and takes a deep breath to relax.

"T-thank you.  I don't know what I would have done without your h-help."  His brow furrowed in thought, wondering how he could possibly bring up the thoughts dancing in his head.  "My name is..." he hesitated for a moment as if he questioned his own name, "John.  I'm John Whitechapel.  I've been in flight I'm afraid and I know not how far I've drifted off course."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 25, 2014, 01:31:27 AM
Robert gets the man sitting down. "You saw something, didn't you?" he asks quietly. "Something you couldn't explain?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 25, 2014, 01:44:46 AM
(EDIT:Stupid me, I thought Boz was talking to me there.  It's the fact his character is ROBERT while the person I should be replying to is ROBBYPANTS.  The post has been edited a bit to not be derpy.)

John's mind was racing even through the silence.  Even he isn't sure if it was a terrible dream or real.  His nerves had been completely broken before and he knows he had been running on emotion, but those things he saw... and the things he did...

"I feel better, thank you." he said, becoming quiet and glancing about to be sure others weren't peeping in.  "I've come from Mabell, there was an incident and I had to flee.  I was being chased.  And the places I went from help didn't seem to know what I was talking about.  I don't really expect it here either."  There was a moment of hope and fear, unsure if he was incriminating himself to hidden judgmental ears just beyond those walls.  Who was this guy?

"Please tell me, do you know anything of Mabell?"

Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 25, 2014, 01:55:56 AM
Robert gets the man sitting down. "You saw something, didn't you?" he asks quietly. "Something you couldn't explain?"

He nods, quivering.

ooc: Robby your PC has never heard of Mabell
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 25, 2014, 02:46:16 AM
"Could you tell me what happened?" Robert does his best to speak in a calm, level manner. The more relaxed the man is, the better. "Anything you can think of, no matter how small it is or how unbelievable it sounds, would be extraordinarily helpful."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 25, 2014, 03:11:31 AM
Constables arrive, having been awoken by tales of murder and corpse burning.

"What has happened here?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 25, 2014, 03:23:48 AM
The man frowned slightly in though, rubbing his forehead.  This would not go well.  "I don't think I can.  Were I to tell you what I recall you'd think me mad.  I am sure it is nothing more than delirium from being lost at sea.  If you truly wish to know...  well, I suppose I could tell." 

"I was an architect in Mabell.  I helped design several of the buildings, I was pious as any good soul.  Things were fine.  But one day the pastor asked some something rather odd.  And... and for the life of me I don't recall.  Its like my mind had gotten befuddled with the devil's drink.  I don't actually remember, but my entire memory for the week is simply foggy.  Do you know what its like to have an entire week of your life missing?  The next thing I remember clearly is being in mass.  And there was a noise and..." he paused for a moment growing pale.  Perhaps he should not.  Yes, he thinks he should skip that lot.  "I'm sorry, I suppose my head still hurts.  At some point something got into the townsfolk.  Several of my kinsfolk were accusing me of something, and I remembered there were strangers in town just shortly before.  And the fire.  Oh god, the fire!" he remembered seemingly suddenly.  There was a moment of silence and he took another swig of water trying to wash that feeling away. 

"Sorry, I'm certain the rest if pure fantasy.  I remember 'monsters' chasing me to the shore.  I had to live in the woods for a bit, and then I got my hands on that boat.  I didn't think they could get in the water like that.  I'm sure I was just in a panic running from the fire and the townsfolk.  They just weren't themselves."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 25, 2014, 10:53:53 AM
"My name is Eric Carlson. I've been recently promoted to constable both in light of recent events and due to my prior services and willingness to help. I rather wasn't expecting any of this a month ago, to be honest." Eric lets John continue and listens as he recalls the events.

As John gets upset and goes into details of delirium and things that cannot be, he leans in, lowering his voice so that others will not hear.

"I don't know exactly what you saw, and I understand if you don't want to recall it all now. Still, I feel given time for you to heal and better clear your head, we should discuss these things. I don't mean to alarm you, but there have been some rather odd occurrences as of late. I have witnessed a few, myself. What this specifically means, I don't know, but I aim to help restore order and peace to the area.

In general, keep quiet about the details about what you've seen lately to most people. Many wouldn't understand, but I have a circle of colleagues who know more about this than me. We can meet up with them, soon. In the mean time, follow me back to the inn. I can get you more food and water, and you need rest."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 25, 2014, 11:03:34 AM
It was the last thing he was expecting.  "Wait.  You...believe me?"  He listened in cautiously.  Was this a trick?  No, this was the first person who seemed to take him seriously.  With no one else to rely on, this was his big chance to find out what was going on.

"I am in your debt.  And... I want to know exactly what happened."

He'll need to meet your friends.

John Whitechapel has joined your party.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 25, 2014, 03:41:55 PM
It was the last thing he was expecting.  "Wait.  You...believe me?"  He listened in cautiously.  Was this a trick?  No, this was the first person who seemed to take him seriously.  With no one else to rely on, this was his big chance to find out what was going on.

"I am in your debt.  And... I want to know exactly what happened."

He'll need to meet your friends.

"Now isn't a good place to talk about it. Let's turn in for the night. I plan on getting up a bit ahead of sun-up so I can be discrete. We'll meet up with my friends tomorrow."


John Whitechapel has joined your party.
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 25, 2014, 03:47:01 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 25, 2014, 04:35:53 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 26, 2014, 07:57:07 PM
Do we end up retiring for the remainder of the night?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 26, 2014, 08:56:45 PM
Your new native american friends have tons of questions which you put off till the morning.  The doc says your new acquaintance is bad off, but food, water and rest will cure his physical problems.  After those discussions you get your rest.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 26, 2014, 10:33:34 PM
Robert puts a reassuring hand on the traumatized man's shoulder before rising and leading the constables a few paces away. "There was a murder here, a homeless woman who lived out this way. This man saw what attacked her. I'm trying to interview him, but it's a delicate process. I don't think his mind came through very well."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 27, 2014, 01:21:57 AM
Robert puts a reassuring hand on the traumatized man's shoulder before rising and leading the constables a few paces away. "There was a murder here, a homeless woman who lived out this way. This man saw what attacked her. I'm trying to interview him, but it's a delicate process. I don't think his mind came through very well."

"So the rumors about something not quite human were true..."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 27, 2014, 01:38:51 AM
"I certainly didn't burn her corpse just so she could have a proper Viking burial." Robert grimaces, trying not to look at the place where her lifeless body was sitting. "I don't believe the thing is still around, but travel in groups just in case. Best not to give anything a reason to consider you prey."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 28, 2014, 07:37:33 AM
In the morning, Eric talks to the Native Americans. "The man, John, that I brought back with me is in need of food, water, and rest. I can leave some supplies with him. That being said, I'd like to meet up with my other colleagues to see their opinions on things. I'm trying to keep John from talking about what he saw until he is in better physical health.

Are you okay waiting here with him? My initial plan was for us to head out before sun-up to keep customers from seeing you, but I'm not sure if we should leave John alone."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 28, 2014, 04:45:42 PM
"We do not have a problem with this."

Eric and Robert (and Pip's PC if you're still there ) are summoned to city hall first thing.  All the constables and city officials are there as well as some of the more important merchants.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 29, 2014, 12:16:02 AM
Eric goes up to Robert: "I found some one last night by the docks. He as nearly dead and delirious. He's seen something, but I haven't pressed him for details yet. He needs some food and rest."

Eric waits anxiously for the meeting to start.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 29, 2014, 02:36:59 AM
Per their agreement, John has been largely mum since you've escorted him.  He seems to be studying the area whenever he goes, but unless spoken to he simply is satisfied to rest and think and try to remember.

Then try to forget.  He needs a stiff drink.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 29, 2014, 03:08:52 AM
The meeting is called to order by councilman George Bryan, with the full government attending (sans Franklin).


"All right Gentlemen I'd like to start us of with some new business before we get down to brass tacks.  There have been influential persons among our number who have been taking advantage of the chaos and claiming to be representatives of the Supreme Executive Council.  I will not put up with this.  Anyone performing any more of this nonsense will be shot by my order.  We are in times too dangerous for this."

"Also I would like to admonish by fellows in government to put aside differences and petty quarrels, or we may not make it through this.  You all know who you are, and I need not mention names.  Your behavior verges on treason, see to it you make amends."

"Now for the heart of the matter: Some of you are new.  You may know, or think you know, some little of whats going on.  Well here's the truth: Death is upon us.  We can no longer rely upon trade with the outside world, as the seas have been cut off from us, and the native tribes have retreated due to recent events.  Food and gunpowder and shot may need to be rationed.  Hunt with bows for the moment, and make sure everyone else does as well.  We need to become self-sufficient, but that will take a great deal of time, and all your efforts must be bent to this task."

"Washington has still not been confirmed dead, and New York and it's surrounding area is a Hell on Earth.  The forces we assume General Washington unleashed in desperation upon the British have violently changed our world, opening it to dozens of other realities, and the dark spaces that lie in between them.  The Enemy is upon us, as well as God alone knows how many beings from other worlds.  Many of them will perish without being seen by us as they will have nothing here of sustenance for them, or be unable to adapt to life in our world.  Some however can adapt quite handily, and several of them have been seen.  A great beast is among us, walking unseen, attempting to prepare this world for it's masters.  Given time it would poison our waters and air, and render all life unedible to us.  We would become grist for it's creators mill.  Even our cannons cannot repel it, but I have learned two of our Constables, Jones and Dresden, have made it their mission to put an end to it.  If anyone can, I would imagine Jones is capable."

"Accompanying this beast was a swarm of lesser beasts, spider like beings from the ancient histories of the world.  They mimic us, wearing our bodies and skins in the manner that snails wear their shells.  They do this to get close to us, for in our world we are the prey they prefer.  We have set up a College for experimenting in the sciences needed to confront these beings, and to name them and pool our knowledge.  Thus far we are calling them the Aranea.  They appear as great bloated spiders, and their proficiency in the Enemy's science comes far more naturally to them than to us.  We suspect one of their elders is responsible for the murders, in revenge for a recent wiping out of one of their nests by Constable Jones and his men.  Do not confront this being alone.  Do not venture out alone at night, and do not let your families either.  Even without its powers this creature would still be very formidable physically."

"The destruction of both armies at New York has also created a potential problem, one we refer to as Shades.  You may think of them as Ghosts, but they are not.  They are what is left of one of us, reformed and remade in the substance of the Enemy.  Helpless victims pulled through a doorway to the spaces Outside, torn apart, and reborn.  They can return to this world but require a connection to it.  If you see someone you know to be dead ignore them, or their connection to you will become ever greater, and you will pull them back through to our world."

"Travel other than official business is henceforth forbidden.  We are telling the lay community that this is due to roaming bandits and the British Army, but that facade is beginning to wear thin already.  If you must leave the city on an errand for us take care.  Look for signs a door has been opened nearby, such as patches of ground where nothing grows, or odd plants or animals.  Avoid these areas for they may contain beings who would be monsters to us."

"Lastly, a man was found drifting into the docks last night, and we received envoys from the Lenape tribesmen.  Once interviewed anything pertinent will be passed on.  If any of you have any of your number missing please report it to the council after this meeting is adjourned.  I wish the news were better,  Very shortly we will have to decide of what to say to the populace.  In all likelihood most wouldn't believe us until the monsters are at their doorstep.  If anyone has anything to report now is the time I will open the floor for questions or information."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 29, 2014, 07:59:55 PM
"I am the one who found the man by the docks, last night. He was in poor health. I've given him food and water and he is currently resting. He seems to have seen... something, but I've avoided discussing it with him until he is in better health."

Once the meeting adjourns, Eric reports to the council to ask if they have any news on Jones or Dresden.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 30, 2014, 03:06:54 AM
"No, and quite honestly we don't know if we ever will.  The entity they are confronting is by far the most powerful being any of us have ever encountered, and we hope that only the one slipped through.  They will not be able to confront it directly without arranging for help, and the kind of help they need will cost them more than most of us would be willing to give. "

"Things should go easier for you for a little while after my warning, but fear of consequence will only last so long.  Be careful.  Make sure to interview both the new arrival and our native friends as carefully as possible.  I'll have a physician sent to look at him.  Take note of any disappearances as well we're keeping track of them.  We believe the Aranea may be using disguises made from some of her victims."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 01, 2014, 07:38:47 AM
If Robert is at the meeting, Eric asks if he wants to go to the room to meet the new person. Eric returns to the room.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on July 01, 2014, 01:36:13 PM
Robert follows Eric back after the meeting, making sure to pull someone aside and let them know to interview the traumatized man who witnessed the attack.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 01, 2014, 03:07:19 PM
Eiji you PC has visitors (i.e. you are all now in the same room with Eiji and the Natives).
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 01, 2014, 10:55:20 PM
"So, John, are you feeling any better after some rest? I brought some colleagues over to talk, when you're feeling up to it."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 03, 2014, 01:39:47 AM
The others had left for business and for a moment Johnathan was alone, or as alone as he could be.  They had entrusted his safety to natives, a decision he would not normally have approved of were he in better state of mind and body.  Fortunately it seems that he was wise to trust his unexpected savior's and their choice in allies as the natives were kind enough and left him be to his studies and this was merely all he asked.  When given opportunity he would retrieve the box and its contents, specifically his diary and ink, and begin to read. (http://youtu.be/RLAWjhnEbjM)

This was not the first time and so it wasn't a surprise for him to read a note left for himself as a reminder within the brine encrusted parchment.  A reminder and a warning.  Among the largely scribbled and difficult to read hurried font was something written clear for him; "It may continue to mess with my head.  Write down the story every time it changes, one of them is true I'm certain.  Take everything with caution and don't write its real name, if you remember it." -- Johnathan Whitechapel.  Signed and dated and written in his own handwriting in a dull ruddy brown ink which seemed all too close to blood and didn't match with his pen.  Still, he usually remembered writing that when he was on the run.  And since the boat his mind was getting foggy again leading him to make another entry.  After all, things were different and he had gotten a new lease on life again.  And so he began a new entry...

(click to show/hide)

Just in time.  Johnathan closed his book as others began to filter in, both his savior Eric and several new faces.  Since he was left he had washed and cleaned himself up, but had kept the overgrown hair and beard (albeit much more well groomed).  He didn't feel quite right removing it right now.  "Mr. Carlson.  Welcome back.  And... friends of his, yes?" he nodded, slipping away the book back into safe storage.  He cleared his throat and extended his hand to shake politely, "Yes, I am doing much better.  I am ever fortunate you found me when you did.  I don't know how much longer I could have taken on that wooden junk."  His eyes scanned over the new faces.  "So... um... is it safe?  About the things we spoke of, or rather didn't speak of, earlier.  I'll do whatever I can to help, and I'm already decided to follow.  You're the best leads I've had and the first who haven't treated me as off my rocker.  And from what little I have picked up in rumor while I sat here, things don't seem to be entirely right with the rest of the world.  How can I help?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 07, 2014, 10:06:51 PM
Eric leads the way into the room. He stands there wearing a somewhat worn buff coat over his tattered but serviceable clothes. He stands at average height. His long brown hair is pulled back into a pony tail, and it looks as though he hasn't taken time to properly comb it in a few days. His stubble almost blends in with his side burns.

"John, I'm glad to see you're doing better. Do you need more food or water? I have both."

Eric finds a seat about two arm's lengths away from John.

"It's safe here. Please, if you feel comfortable, tell us what you can about what happened to you. Don't rush yourself, and tell us all the details. Don't worry about us judging you for sounding... insane. There may be more truth to your recollections than you realize."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 08, 2014, 05:15:12 PM
Johnathan extended his hand to shake his newfound allies.  So, all of these people knew things?  He silently pondered if he would have anything of use for them; perhaps he had only a taste or his doubts about being some mad hallucination were true and his information was faulty.  No matter, he had to press on.  "Its good to meet you.  Whitechapel, pleased to meet you."  He cleared his throat and sat down, putting away his diary.

"I'm a engineer, from Mabell.  It's in Maine, but when I left Mabell for help due to the events within I was told that no such town exists.  I've visited several towns actually before I ended up on that god forsaken dingy, and I was treated as mad everywhere I met.  It was enough to make a man silence himself about such things.  But I had no rest in other towns, for I was being pursued by... something dreadful, I dare not call them human anymore.  And yet the most frustrating part of all my story comes here and concerning my troubled mind, for I scarcely can draw a clear picture.  Every time I get clarity on the subject it seems altered from how I last remembered it.  I had kept to writing it down, but not everything.  It's was over a month of this insanity..."  That doesn't seem right since the events have only been a few weeks.  Either his sense of time is askew or his actual time was askew.  He drew in closer whispering for a moment as if they could hear them.  "I got the impression that some of the things I drew attracted them to me.  They'd always interrupt me when I was trying to make sense of things and only seemed to lose my scent when I was weary and addled.  I'd imagine they were playing with me like a mouser with its meal."

He made a face of disgust for a moment.  "I digress.  Mabell.  I worked there, and I can't give you a clear picture but things that keep repeating are strangers coming to town, and myself constructing.... something.  And then I went to church.  And then... then... the townsfolk weren't the townsfolk anymore and all the stuff there had been replaced, except me I'm certain.  And I'm certain they knew because they turned on me, and released these ghastly things that hunted me.  I thought they would hunt me here, I admit I tested it while I rested fully expecting to run but this time... "  Silence.  "I've run by land often but never over water, and never this far.  I don't imagine how I managed to survive that long ride surfing only the winds of fortune and storm churned waves.  I may have finally outrun whatever they were.  Or... maybe not." he looked up at you all with a stern expression.  "Because if you believe anything I say, you must have seen something too.  If rumor is true there is a lot wrong with the world.  I honestly don't know what is truth and what is hearsay, but right now I'd be damned if I didn't try to find out exactly what pit I've dug myself into."

"The things you know.  Please tell me, I have to know where to go next."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 08, 2014, 10:47:43 PM
"There's nowhere really to go, per se. There is something living in the town currently, among us. Hidden in the shadows, preying on lone, unsuspecting victims at night. It is retaliating because we recently killed a den of its progeny. We are currently trying to figure out a way to deal with it. Sadly, I do not think this thing is the same that was chasing you, as it's been here longer than you.

I'll give you a brief explanation of what is going on. It's not something I really understand, myself, but I've grown to accept based on what I've seen.

There are things from beyond this world. Things that should not be. There exists a form of... magic, if you want to call it that, that allows this world and that to connect. From my understanding, General Washington grew desperate and unleashed some terrible forces in hopes of destroying or routing the British.

He got more than he bargained for, and for some time, a portal remained open between the worlds, and some... things came in.

Right now, we're doing mostly damage control and reconnaissance. We are trying to learn the nature of the threats, how to best deal with them, and in the mean time, how to best keep everyone safe and from panicking. So, as frustrating as it must be to have everyone think you insane, it's best to keep what you know mostly to yourself. Also, when you are feeling well enough to move about, do not venture around in town or out by yourself. Especially at night.

The man who taught us all of these things has gone missing as of late. We are not sure where he is, and he's been gone long enough that I am worried for him. For now, we're likely going to have to pick up the pieces and move along as best as we can."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 12, 2014, 02:30:58 AM
"Something walks amongst us even now?"  There was no rest for him.  Were these the same things?  Perhaps not, and the news of that sunk his heart to hear.  To think these things came in more shapes and were so wide spread.  "Washington... what have you done?" he muttered, holding his head in deep thought.  Though it stopped though blasted redcoats, this was simply too much.

"The things which hunt in this town.  What are they?  I've decided." he furrowed his brow, "I can't keep running from this, I'll never escape.  I don't know if it relates but I need to know what I'm facing."  It was admittedly some false bravado but it was the best choice.

"And plus you say the missing man knows things?  If he still lives he might know about my situation.  Let me help you find this man."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 12, 2014, 09:34:52 AM
"When young, the things look sort of like spiders. We killed a whole den of them. When they get larger, they are nearly the same size as a man. They have the ability to skin their victims and to wear the skins to get close to people. They don't mimic us perfectly, but they do so well enough to get people to let their guard down.

From what I understand, the older ones are able to use something that's probably easiest to call 'magic'. I don't know what all they can do. Jones and a handful of other people know a bit of this sort of stuff and a bit about defenses. I tried looking at their strange eldritch books and couldn't make heads or tales of it. I was left with a headache and a nose bleed.

These creatures currently are being referred to as "the aranea". The one that is in this town is here because we killed its children, yet it does not know who we are. It is lurking in the shadows, killing lone travelers at night. So, again, I'll stress that we are not to travel alone at night.

Yes, I'm hoping we can find Jones. The sooner, the better."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 12, 2014, 04:10:59 PM
the natives have been whispering among themselves while you chat.

"We need to talk to someone in power."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 12, 2014, 04:28:31 PM
Eric looks to Robert: "I'm not even sure who's really 'in power'. Someone from the council?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 12, 2014, 06:58:08 PM
"One that you trust, who is informed.  We will need to bring this man so he can repeat what he has seen.  If an entire town has been taken that is a major concern, particularly if no one remembers it."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 13, 2014, 12:03:44 PM
Eric asks Robert: "Since you've been with the group longer than I, is there anyone you trust more than the others? I don't really know any of the councilmen. I've only gone through Jones, in the past."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on July 15, 2014, 03:48:14 PM
Robert considers for a few moments. "My employer, Mr. Peebles. He'd know who better to go to, if nothing else."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 15, 2014, 07:40:00 PM
"Well, then. Shall we? We'll have to be discreet leaving so the locals don't pitch a fit about the natives."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 16, 2014, 03:59:18 AM
Eventually a time is made to leave and Mr. Peebles is reached.

"Well normally I'd say Franklin, but he's gone missing.  Matlack is a good man but primarily concerned with the war.  Young is still recovering from a savage attack on his person at the hands of the British.  Cannon is descending into fanaticism and is hardly much seen.  That leaves you with George Bryan.  He is in poor health at the moment, but if you need something done either he or Matlack are your best options."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 16, 2014, 12:56:44 PM
Eric talks to Robert: "I do not know either of these men. Is there one you'd prefer to talk to?"

He addresses the natives: "Do you recognize either of their names? If so, do you have a preference?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on July 16, 2014, 02:33:57 PM
"Bryan. Matlack will have his hands full already, I suspect. I only hope that his condition does not stem from our current problems."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 16, 2014, 06:26:48 PM
"Me too. Have you met him before? I've met him once. Do you have any more experience with him?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 17, 2014, 03:33:52 AM
ooc: Bryan is the councilman you spoke to the day before when the natives appeared
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 17, 2014, 08:31:50 AM
Ooc: oops. Modified my question.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on July 18, 2014, 01:07:31 AM
"I've been in a meeting or two with the man, but never spoken to him personally before yesterday. Still, he seems sensible enough that I'd call him our best option."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 18, 2014, 01:47:49 AM
ooc: you three off to see the wizard then?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on July 18, 2014, 01:49:49 AM
OOC: Dibs on the Tin Man!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 18, 2014, 01:55:37 AM
He hopes Bryan is a real wizard.  Does he live on the coast?

"George Bryan you say, is he a good man?  Will I be coming with you for this?  You only need the way."  After all, he doesn't know this place and was transported here via a storm.  He doesn't think this is Mabell anymore.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 18, 2014, 07:53:57 AM
OOC: Yes, we are.

"Yes, I think it'd be best if you came, too, John. If nothing else, I imagine you don't want to split up until we get a better idea of what happened to you. Bryan might have some questions and answers for you, too."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 19, 2014, 03:15:28 AM
It is a desolate morning as the people on the street are still whispering of the previous day and nights events.  You make it to the town hall and after much ado about nothing you are finally allowed to see Bryan, who seems frustrated that you weren't shown in immediately.

"My apologies, I'm still dealing with petty infighting among the staff and council.  What can I do for you gentlemen?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 19, 2014, 08:18:47 AM
"Thanks for meeting with us on short notice. Several people wanted a word with you." Eric looks to the natives.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 19, 2014, 06:14:59 PM
"You should listen to what he has to say first."

*points at Sol*

"Tell this man your story."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 19, 2014, 08:53:33 PM
Eric nods and looks to John. "Yes. Go on."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 21, 2014, 08:38:13 PM
They were off to meet important people, though the exact nature and position of Mr. Bryan was fuzzy to John.  He'll request proper clothing and be sure to wear a hat to arrest his rather wild hair.  The last thing he needs to do is look the stereotype of the raving seabaked madman, not when he needs to make his case.  "Hello, I am Johnathan Whitechapel, and I have had the fortune of being rescued..." he began as he went into his tale once more, hesitating at parts as his memory of the incident grew hazy and uncertain of himself.  He addressed two parts with particular fervor; how the people of Mabell had "not been themselves" and how afterward what civilization he ran into also seemed off, and more importantly didn't even know of a Mabell.

"I've yet to meet a person who acknowledges it exists, I cannot have come from a non-existent place.  The lack of knowledge seems to wide spread to be mere conspiracy and it makes me question my own existence, yet here I am so it must be true.  As for the populace, it may be a stretch but I have begun to wonder if they are one in the same as your monsters.  The townspeople were 'off' in a way that is difficult to define, as if someone had made close but not right simulacrum of them.  Your things wear skins of people, it seems too close.  I have to know.  And, even if its not the same, maybe it can bring me closer to the truth.  For now, all I can do is offer my help and information where my missing town was."

Did he miss anything?  Oh, an important question!  "Your... what did you call the skinwalkers again, Are-something?  When you find it, what do you plan to do with it?  Should we try and interrogate the beast or slay it on sight?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 22, 2014, 03:14:10 AM
He looks surprised by that last bit and looks at the rest of teh party.

"Has he been 'brought in' so to speak?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 22, 2014, 08:01:04 AM
"Yes. He's seen enough on his own that I didn't think there was any chance of convincing him 'it was all just a dream', or something. He had questions, and I figured we could get the most honest answer from him if we were also forthcoming. Also, some of our group has gone missing, as of late. I'm both concerned for their safety, but also for ours. It's not prudent to wander about alone in this city, anymore, and we're dangerously close to there being no group."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 22, 2014, 04:46:37 PM
"I would like to thank our new friends for bringing this to my attention.  Would you be willing to retell your story within the hour at a full meeting of the Council?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 27, 2014, 08:01:44 AM
"Oh, of c-course."  For once he was having progress.  It was a.. strange feeling.  He hoped the hope was not unfounded.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 27, 2014, 10:50:34 AM
OOC: Do the natives have any questions for Bryan, since they were the ones who wanted to talk to someone?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 27, 2014, 07:09:12 PM
ooc: oddly no.  You asking them anything before the meeting?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 27, 2014, 09:20:24 PM
To the natives, discretely: "So, who is it you wanted to talk to? Bryan, or do you want to wait to address the council? I'm not sure if you wanted to talk in private or something more open."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 27, 2014, 09:28:34 PM
"This mans story needed to be told while there is still time.  If what he says is true, then things are much worse than we had thought."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 27, 2014, 10:00:48 PM
Eric agrees and waits for the council to meet.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 27, 2014, 11:30:23 PM
In an hours time you all meet within the hall.  There is much uproar as many are not entirely understanding of their days interruption.  Councilman Bryan quiets the clamor, and speaks:

"Thank you for your time Gentlemen.  I know this was short notice, and some of my messengers may have been quite curt, but this is an emergency.  Things are much worse than we had believed.  As you know a man was rescued from the docks recently, and he has been the only man seen on the waters in some time now.  This is that man.  And I would like you to listen to him."

*points at Eiji's PC*
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 28, 2014, 12:00:47 AM
They sure knew how to make a man nervous.

Everything was so much bigger than he anticipated, everyone was focused on him.  It made him lightheaded to think about it.  "Is this... is this what I should do?  I'm a terrible public speaker." he begged Eric once he realized the scope of things to come.  He would have to review his diary and double check remembering his story in case there was a variation in theme.  Mabell is gone, he built something, there were strangers, the people were spiders, wait, no, the people were 'wrong', he suspected they were spiders.  And they had dogs?  What was chasing him now?  Oh god...

"I'm gonna need a drink." he muttered.  He'll have to do this.  When introduced he'll stand, coughing nervously and adjusting his shirt.

"H-hello gentlemen.  Uh, thank you for making time for me, you must all be very busy with your spider problem I've been told about."

He glanced over the crowd.  Out of the corner of his eye he swore he saw something off about this.  Maybe it was just panic setting in but what if not all of them were human?  He didn't even think about that, if he told everything then they'd know, and who knows what they'd do.  But he needs to tell them, even though he was chased out Mabell was his home.  It was that damned pastor's fault.  Wait, it was the pastor's fault?  He doesn't really recall.

It occurred to him he had been standing there silent and awkward there for a moment.  "Please excuse me, I'm not really... good at this.  Like Mr. Bryan said, I had been lost at sea.  I was fleeing from my hometown of Mabell in Maine, a town which I haven't seen any reference to yet.  I checked the local maps here before I came and it is the same as always, no indication of it existing.  My town had fallen victim to something fell and supernatural, something I can't quite explain and dare not recall.  I no longer trust my pastor there, I remember he was important in what happened.  Unfortunately the events which led up to it have been distorted, but I suppose the results are more important.  My town is gone and there was something wrong with its people."

He proceeded to tell his tale, though much more uncertain of himself and nervous.  He seemed to skip over the part of the strangers, focusing instead on the populace no longer acting normal and how they turned upon him.  They had beset a beast of some uncertain appearance, and that his journey, a journey which seemed to be at least a month long, was met with unnatural weather and fog.  More importantly was his encounters with others who claimed not to know where he came from and offered no sanctuary.  Eventually he was driven to the shore by his pursuers and left on raft.  He thought himself safe, but he was no sailor and soon he was adrift in the waves.

"I had kept a dairy of events before the boat trip.  I would have presumed it an elaborate fever dream, but I had on me the book, and a gun.  I do not even know where I received the gun but I know I am a peaceful man, I had no reason to own one.  I think I may have taken it from someone to protect myself against my pursuers.  Even though my town seems to have been taken over by whatever IT is, I still desire to go back to find out what happened and who else escaped or survived or remains normal.  And the problem is so much bigger than me now, the whole country is in danger from the strange and aberrant.  Right now I suspect the spiders you seek are involved with Mabell somehow, but I can't know until I find it.  I'll help you find it.  Please... tell me that the information I bare is potent, tell me that it helps!"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on July 28, 2014, 02:04:25 AM
Robert listens curiously to the speech, half-paying attention and half-making notes for future research. If even a fraction of this was true - and even if it wasn't, given recent events - gunpowder would be in the highest of demands. With sea trade completely out of the question, alternate methods for obtaining it would be crucial for the faintest hope of survival.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 28, 2014, 02:56:00 AM
The gathering listens with absolute stone-faced silence.  Several of them look stunned as Councilman Bryan addresses them:

"Gentlemen with an ... event of this proportion we are likely not dealing with emissaries of the Enemy so much as one of the Enemy themselves.  Nothing else we know of holds the power to make this happen.  Washington may have doomed us all.  It is possible this pastor he mentions was corrupted and managed to open a doorway through which the town was pulled, in which case we are still in dire straits, but not immediately damned.  We need to think upon this.  Redouble your efforts to defend the city and find the necessary ingredients for us to create our own ball and powder.  Those of you weapon smiths among us have full authority to requisition what you need to devise new and improved weapons.  We may well need them.  You may think our new friends among the Natives who made sure this was brought to light most expediently.   So your best to calm the townsfolk, as squabbles with the Lenape are not something we need or desire at this point.  I will see you all again soon at the next scheduled meeting unless more trouble is brought to light."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 28, 2014, 03:16:58 AM
You are summoned over.  "This man is a cartographer.  Go with him and do your best to guess when your former home might have been."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 28, 2014, 09:09:04 AM
To the smaller group and Bryan: "Is there any value to us seeking our Mabell on our own, or is it too dangerous?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 28, 2014, 03:27:03 PM
"If the Enemy has taken it, there will be no Mabell to find.  And It's influence will still be strong in the area.  You would not survive such a task at this point.  We need to train you further."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 28, 2014, 09:36:24 PM
"* Sigh * So, what now? How is our time best spent?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 29, 2014, 06:26:25 PM
"Help our new man rebuild his shattered confidence, and train him in what will be necessary.  Speaking of training, since Jones has had to momentarily leave us, you should ask his native friends if they will train one or more of you in the sciences you will need to succeed.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 29, 2014, 06:51:32 PM
"That's a good idea, although I'm not sure I'm a smart enough man for that."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 29, 2014, 09:18:55 PM
"Anyone can do it given enough time.  It requires will more than intelligence."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 29, 2014, 10:01:50 PM
"Sometimes, I feel I don't have much of that, either, but thanks for the vote of confidence."

OOC: Eric has a 10 in all his mental stats. He's more of the fast, athletic type.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 30, 2014, 02:59:18 AM
ooc: Yeah being a caster would prolly not be good for you in most respects.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 03, 2014, 12:02:16 PM
"Robert, how much 'training' have you had? John, would you be willing to learn more from the Natives? They'll be able to teach you a bit more in depth about what we're up against and how to resist it."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 03, 2014, 03:04:05 PM
"I'm glad you asked, I am willing, hopefully able.  I was wondering, what do natives have to do with this?  What do they know that we don't?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 03, 2014, 06:19:22 PM
"Jones knows several of them. I know they have some bit of history with each other, and they already have a fairly good idea what we're up against. They're none to happy with the turn of events, but they are also pragmatic and wish to see this problem stopped.

I do not know any of them personally, but I'm glad for any friend I can find during these times."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 05, 2014, 01:26:31 AM
"Of Jones' brand of teaching? None, happily, although I'm afraid there may be little choice in the matter."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 05, 2014, 08:19:49 AM
Eric looks to the Natives: "I've proven a stubborn student in the past, and I'm not sure there is any point in trying to teach me anything too fancy about the enemy's ways. That being said, would it be possible for me to learn any defenses against them?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 05, 2014, 04:31:04 PM
"Stubbornness is normal.  If the art you were trying to learn weren't repulsive to you, you would not be human, and would likely not need to learn it."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 06, 2014, 07:34:38 AM
"Heh. I guess that should make me feel a bit better than it does.

So, shall we be moving on? I'm not sure the best place to work on this."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 07, 2014, 01:51:20 AM
First there is the inevitable sidestop with the cartographer to attempt to narrow down the position of someone's former home town.  Then everyone save the natives are deputized.

The natives pretty much agree the skeevy low rent district place you have now might be best.   Teaching you might attract things that would be less explainable downtown.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 07, 2014, 07:32:33 AM
OOC: do we have anything physical that we can use to show people we've been deputized if they question our authority? (Aside from our guns :p )
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 07, 2014, 04:38:58 PM
http://www.ncpublications.com/colonial/nchr/subjects/watson5.htm  This is from NC instead of Pennsylvania, but you may find it interesting reading. 

At the moment things are in a transitionary phase.  Traditionally the British army enforced the rule of law, but they're gone now.   The new government is arguing whether or not Constables should be appointed (and if so who by), or elected.  Given the emergency, the side pushing for appointments is winning for now.  Once they satisfy that and work out particulars you'll find out as they're still arguing about something even as minor as badges.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 13, 2014, 03:37:54 AM
"So how much do you know already?  And how likely are we able to pay the proprietor to keep his mouth shut?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 13, 2014, 07:12:17 AM
"So how much do you know already?  And how likely are we able to pay the proprietor to keep his mouth shut?"

"I have seen small aranea. I know that Washington opened a gate he couldn't control and something passed through. I understand that our reaction is a native defense against things that shouldn't exist, and they have powers that we might call magic. We can use those powers, but it's not easy, and can warp some people."

OOC: Eric's current wealth bonus is +4. I don't know what that represents in our ability to bribe him.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 13, 2014, 03:00:49 PM
ooc: He meant more along the lines of how willing was said person expected to be willing to take bribes.


"And how many of you would be willing to learn those arts?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 13, 2014, 08:34:06 PM
"We'll have to see. I get the feeling he might take some money. I have a bit to offer.

I tried once, and it didn't take. I'm willing to give it a go, again, but I don't know how well it will work."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 14, 2014, 03:55:11 AM
ooc: You tried learning a knowledge skill, not a spell.  Thats a whole nother monkey.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 14, 2014, 07:02:04 AM
ooc: You tried learning a knowledge skill, not a spell.  Thats a whole nother monkey.

OOC: oops. All this fancy book-learnin looks the same, to Eric.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 14, 2014, 04:59:43 PM
They whisper among themselves for a minute.

"We would like to test you by seeing how you answer a few questions.  Do you find this acceptable?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 14, 2014, 09:33:56 PM
"Go for it."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 15, 2014, 03:38:08 AM
"You see a man you know to be dead before he notices you.  What do you do?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 15, 2014, 07:43:17 AM
"Keep my distance, draw a gun, and stay hidden if I can. Don't talk to it. If it notices me, shoot before it can move."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 15, 2014, 07:33:28 PM
They look at your companions awaiting their response.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 18, 2014, 11:04:51 PM
Things certainly got busy, and John had been passed from person to person to record various bits of information, which while willing he did with some nervous reluctance.  Information, he had been cautious about what he was writing down due to the ever present reminded he (apparently) wrote for himself: Be careful what you write and draw.  It might draw their attention.  He knew some of the things he had made were purposefully incomplete and sometimes wondered if it would have been better if he could remember everything that had passed, or if this was some trick he had pulled upon himself to shield him from the truth.  Yet he had to know, his terrible curse of the human condition; he just couldn't stand here and do nothing while the world was being devoured by things beyond.

After recording the last known location of Mabell, Maine, he was given the title of deputy.  Would he need this?  The title was comforting but he hoped he'd never have use for its sway nor knew what to do with this.  They moved onward to another, one new "the arts".  He suspected it was less of what he or a painter would pull and something more dark and sinister.  Magic, he didn't believe in magic, nor miracles for that matter.  This surge of indignation which welled within him at the thought was confusing and troubling, as he couldn't recall entirely why he felt the way he did.  Yet another mystery to solve in time, if it doesn't get buried away.

Bother, all this inner monologuing has caused him to daze out there.  He's being addressed with a quandary of a man who should be dead.  "Hide if I can and observe, and if I can trust him not.  I don't know if I would go as far as killing, but such a thing I'd have to keep detained until I found help or someone who knows better.  People don't come back from being killed." he answered, then hesitated and muttered "They don't, right?  That's still how it is?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 18, 2014, 11:14:28 PM
"Flames. Sooner, rather than later. Several things of that ilk despise it, I've come to realize." Robert's reply is blunt, his eyes hard.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 20, 2014, 02:29:38 AM
"You awaken from a nights rest to find yourself in an open field.  The sky is a strange color.  There are no insects or birds.  What do you do first?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 20, 2014, 02:44:37 AM
John seemed startled for a moment.  "How did you know about... I didn't sa.... wait.  Ahem.  Nothing, nothing.  "A similar but not quite thing happened.  I had foolishly tried talking to people.  It was a bad idea.  I don't really know if running was the right answer, but I eventually found my way back to normal people.  So I suppose that is the right thing to do?  Keep running until normality returns?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 20, 2014, 07:52:26 AM
"I'd assume I was dreaming and try to concentrate on waking up, first."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 23, 2014, 02:01:12 AM
"Look for shelter. Either it's a bad storm or something worse is coming."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 23, 2014, 02:16:35 AM
"You are asked to kill a friend after being told he isn't your friend anymore.  How do you go about doing it?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 23, 2014, 02:27:13 AM
John furrowed his brow.  What kind of question was that.  Ideas began swarming in his head above and beyond the initial question.  "I don't know if I could.  After all, the person telling me to kill; can I trust them?  God alive, can I trust anyone?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 23, 2014, 07:59:29 AM
"Assuming I trusted the source, with my rifle, from a distance."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 23, 2014, 11:37:12 AM
"They shouldn't be given the chance to respond. Excesses of force so that they're crippled and reeling even if the first attack goes poorly."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 23, 2014, 03:15:49 PM
"You begin hearing voices in your head, what is the appropriate action to take?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 23, 2014, 04:03:25 PM
"Try to block them out."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 25, 2014, 11:07:02 AM
"Seek aid from a physician."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 28, 2014, 06:23:00 AM
"I'd... I might tell someone, if I trusted them.  You can't just trust anyone, but if you have someone, you can tell them.  Then ignore it, but keep telling it.  Unless it sounds like gibberish, because I think that might be how they find you..."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 28, 2014, 04:22:52 PM
"You have reached the end of your time.  You are lost, starving, and without food or water.  Just before death a quiet voice tells you it can enable you to survive if you let it in.  What do you do?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 28, 2014, 10:34:57 PM
"If I have my gun, shoot myself."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 28, 2014, 11:21:27 PM
He glances over at his ally and his solution and furrows his brown.  What a troubling question, was this the kind of thing he was getting into?  A deal with the devil?  Absurdity, the devil... the devil doesn't exist!  "If I have my gun... shoot at the voice.  I'll die soon anyway, I may as well drag them down with me."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 01, 2014, 02:30:33 AM
"Ignore it. It's most likely a hallucination in any event."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 01, 2014, 03:23:19 AM
To Robby: "The simplest, most violent solution is rarely the best one."

To Sol: "Running delays the inevitable, one must stand tall eventually and face their problems."

To Boz: "Your mind has been hardened by your education.  letting that go may be difficult."

"Your answers were not altogether preferable, but these are not good times, and even in the best of times those called upon to learn what has to be taught are rarely ready.  So be it.  What do you believe is most important to learn first?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 01, 2014, 07:17:52 PM
Had he failed the test?  Their teacher seemed unimpressed, but he kept in mind it was better to be truthfully ignorant than to try and bluff competence.  Something about all this though got his hairs on end, and he knew not why.  "I do not know what you can teach me, but if we're going to fight body snatchers, it is probably best to find out how to avoid getting snatched, or... how to reverse it.  Can it be reversed?  No, no I imagine not if it is their skin they wear.  What a dreadful thought." he muttered, pacing as he thought out loud.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 01, 2014, 10:24:21 PM
"What do you believe is most important to learn first?"

"Defenses seems important. Then, anything relevant to tracking and defeating things."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 06, 2014, 02:22:26 AM
"If you cannot determine who and what your foe is, how would you defend against him?  If you cannot determine whether someone is under the power of another how would you free him?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 06, 2014, 02:29:13 AM
"That... is a good point." he said, rubbing his beard anxiously.  "What are we looking for?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 06, 2014, 02:58:34 AM
"Many things.  Your city is being haunted by one of the children of Grandmother Spider.  Constable Jones and his companions are most likely hunting an Anaye.  We suspect at least on of the council has let their medicine corrupt them.  Something devoured your home.  Where would you like to start?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 06, 2014, 07:04:44 AM
"I'd like to find Jones, or do you fear he's beyond saving?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 08, 2014, 04:31:42 PM
"Jones knows what he's doing, on the whole. I feel we should tend to the matters inside our walls before searching after him. This...Grandmother Spider is as good a place as any to start. Whatever the council may have done can wait."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 08, 2014, 05:59:03 PM
"You would be more of a hindrance than a help to Jones at this point.  He requires the aid of trained practicioners, which you are not yet."

*looks at Sol*

"Any objections to dealing with the simplest matter first?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 09, 2014, 03:10:25 PM
"I am not an expert, I would yield to your opinion sir."  He's willing, lead the way.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 09, 2014, 05:29:41 PM
"I'm fine with that."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 11, 2014, 03:00:21 AM
The next week is spent in odd rituals they claim are meant to focus your will and perception.  When at last they believe you are ready they bring forth a cloth covered item.  When the cloth is removed, a steel cage large enough to hold a rabbit is revealed.

"Tell us what you see in the cage."


Wis checks plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 11, 2014, 10:32:44 AM
Wis = 1d20+0

Rolled 1d20 : 18, total 18
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 11, 2014, 11:42:17 AM
Wisdom 1d20+1 : 6 + 1, total 7
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 15, 2014, 07:33:18 PM
Thus began an entire week of training.

There was a discomforting air about this entire thing and yet John followed through like a man already familiar with these rituals.  The ease which he adapted to their unnaturalness bothered him, but he continued to remind himself that this was for the best, and it'll be the only way to survive and fulfill his promises.  More importantly, it would help put his mind at ease with previous events.  Though during the day his mind was a calm still lake, at night the nightmares caught up to him and he continued to awake several times.  The man seemed tired often, he really needed to get some proper rest.

At the end of the week, his teacher brought them a cloth covered cage and revealed its contents like some manner of stage magician. 

"In that cage, is... is that..."

Straight Wisdom check...
Rolled 1d20+3 : 5 + 3, total 8
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 16, 2014, 01:38:32 AM
Boz and Sol
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Robby
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 16, 2014, 10:38:35 AM
I try to study it as well as I can without getting too close:

Search = 1d20+0, Spot = 1d20+6 (if either are applicable)
Rolled 1d20 : 7, total 7
Rolled 1d20+6 : 16 + 6, total 22


"What is that thing? It looks like a squirrel, yet... something is... off... about it..."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 16, 2014, 04:58:18 PM
The squirrel notices you're attentions and goes to sleep.

"It is...something that will confirm your studying has paid off."

Robby
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 16, 2014, 08:52:01 PM
Robby
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I'm assuming that's d20 + my level?

Rolled 1d20+3 : 17 + 3, total 20
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 17, 2014, 04:56:13 PM
robby
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The squirrel gives up sleeping and makes a leap at the cage bars hissing at Eric.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 17, 2014, 08:10:48 PM
Will = 1d20+1

Rolled 1d20+1 : 9 + 1, total 10



"Fuck! It's one of those spider-things, isn't it?!"

Eric reflexively reaches for his pistol before realizing it might not be wise. He slowly pulls his hand away and awaits response from the men.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 18, 2014, 04:12:40 AM
"Yes.  Congratulations you have passed the first test.  You other two need more study."

robby
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 19, 2014, 07:12:00 PM
John furrows his brow, staring at the squirrel in a cage.  Was this a joke?  No, a test, but of what.  He thought it might be a test of perception, was the squirrel wearing anything?  Nae, bare naked as god had made it.  Was it eating something?  No, the thing was barely awake as it was.  It was little more than a docile pet... until Eric comes a little too close and points it out as a spider invader! 

"Spider!  Body snatcher!  You keep one of them around here, what if it escapes?!" he gasped.  More training, he'll need more training indeed.  But preferably at a distance back here where the thing couldn't burrow through his skin and into his brain or whatever this horrid demons did.

He'll sit back down slowly.  After grabbing a random blunt object just to be sure.

(EDIT: I didn't see it.  Edit changed to just reacting to the reaction.)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 19, 2014, 11:24:29 PM
Robert frowns thoughtfully. "...Where did you find this one, exactly? It could be a sign of others."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 20, 2014, 03:52:07 AM
ooc: sol you didnt see that part


"Our people have been cleansing them from the woods of late.  Initially we captures this one for other purposes, but as a training guide it will be most useful."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 25, 2014, 06:42:07 AM
This all seemed very reckless.  What if that thing got out?  It would be an epidemic.  We wouldn't be able to trust each other, anyone could be the spider.  What use would he be with his training, he had already failed to see it.  Even now he was going on trust in Eric that he has seen it right and tha-

Wait, what if... what if their teacher was one of them?

No.  No.  Put that thought out of your head John, you have to trust someone and these are the people to trust right now.  He must remain faithf- ahem, he has to trust them.  He sat back down, but he stared somewhat intently at there teacher as he kept his thoughts to himself.  Clearly, this training must work, so spider doppleganger or not, he'd learn from them.

"Again.  I will try again.  I can't stop now."

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 25, 2014, 02:47:23 PM
"Well, I suppose it'd be best if I could recognize them. I'll make more of an effort...though the sooner we finish, the sooner we can start to expel these things." Robert eyes the squirrel-thing with deep suspicion.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 26, 2014, 12:21:50 AM
wisdom checks from sol and boz plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 26, 2014, 08:47:38 PM
Wisdom 1d20+1 : 2 + 1, total 3
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 27, 2014, 01:55:32 AM
opposed level check from sol
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 27, 2014, 06:12:55 AM
Level check instead of wisdom?  Alright.  Amusingly, the same modifier!

Rolled 1d20+3 : 5 + 3, total 8


Will it be as good as the Wisdom check?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 27, 2014, 03:56:38 PM
It still appears to be an ordinary squirrel, however it's attentions are now focused upon you as well as Eric.


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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on October 08, 2014, 02:18:14 PM
Wisdom once more 1d20+1 : 3 + 1, total 4
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 15, 2014, 02:51:31 AM
Your new masters (whose names are Achewon and Esseni) tell you to practice as you can but with stiff warnings.

"Whatever beings this method may reveal in turn are you revealed to them.  Your fellow men may not see their disguise cast aside, but they will know, and they will come for you.  Do not be too careless with it's use, else you may find something awaiting you that you cannot put down.   It's continued use also causes some difficulties of the mind.  Be wary of using it too often.  We will remain here until Jones returns or we receive word from our brothers that we are needed elsewhere.  Seek us out if you wish to learn more."


That having been said what does everyone wish to do?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on October 15, 2014, 03:07:04 AM
"What a dreadful art, I will keep your warning in mind." John spoke with a look of deep concentration.  The thought of revealing his presence terrified him, and while he knew logically not only could this be good, but required, he found himself afraid.  And ashamed at his fear.  He thought he was made of sterner stuff.

"How should I practice, and when?  Given its risks, it seems... hazardous to just go out there and try it in the open.  And... if we do happen to come across one, what then?  Should we shoot to kill?  Or flee for our very lives?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 15, 2014, 04:26:19 AM
"Try using it from concealment.  Watching the street from a second story window for example.  Wear concealing clothing.  They will know it's you, but i f they can't see your face they have no way of knowing who you are if you flee.  Engaging the Enemy in public would rather depend on how your organization wishes to handle such things.  There is also the problem that a truly powerful entity will be able to resist you, and while you may not reveal it's presence, it will certainly know you are looking for something."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 15, 2014, 07:38:31 AM
"If nothing else, I should probably buy another set of clothing if I wish to conceal myself. Beyond that, I'm not sure the best path. I may help tend to the city's defenses until we come up with a different course of action."

Eric looks to buy a large, generic coat, a pair of pants of a different color, a wide-brimmed hat, and a scarf.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 15, 2014, 05:18:58 PM
gimme a d20 roll
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 15, 2014, 08:48:37 PM
gimme a d20 roll
Rolled 1d20 : 11, total 11
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 16, 2014, 01:14:18 AM
Supplies are iffy due to no shipments from overseas.  Locals are taking over certain industries such as clothes manufacturing but one or two items you wish may take a bit.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 20, 2014, 04:30:47 PM
What are the rest of you doing while Eric shops?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on October 29, 2014, 02:25:16 AM
Actually, shopping is an excellent idea.

He is thinking something more simple.  A large hat and a scarf which can be wrapped around one's face... or used for other activities.  What can't you use a long strip of fabric for, and plus it can be buried and concealed in case one is followed.  Some manner of robe, poncho, or cloak can be used too to conceal the clothing of the upper half.  The key important thing is being able to don and remove the outfit quickly.

Pity that shades don't exist yet, he could do well with those too.

He also thinks he should obtain some manner of weapon which doesn't look like a weapon, such as a sap which is just a scarf with a weighted end, or the like.  He will address his fellow teammates for advice on that one, as he's unsure where to go for such a thing.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 29, 2014, 03:56:52 AM
d20 roll plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on October 29, 2014, 04:39:18 AM
Rolled 1d20 : 9, total 9


420 rollscoped!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on October 29, 2014, 03:25:11 PM
Robert, meanwhile, goes in search of materials for his work. While it's unlikely anyone would be selling exactly what he needs to research the gunpowder problem, he might be able to find useful approximations or things that could be rendered down into what he wants.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 29, 2014, 04:50:14 PM
d20 roll plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on November 05, 2014, 04:05:31 AM
Rolled 1d20 : 1, total 1
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 05, 2014, 04:28:38 AM
Neither of you has much luck shopping due to scarcity. 

In the case of Boz's PC there is a minor kerfluffle until they realize just exactly who you are.   After which you get a decent offer of help.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 06, 2014, 01:05:44 PM
Supplies are iffy due to no shipments from overseas.  Locals are taking over certain industries such as clothes manufacturing but one or two items you wish may take a bit.
Eric takes what he can get, but is otherwise ready to move on. If we don't have anything else we are doing, Eric goes back to helping with building the wall, and otherwise runs patrols.

He won't patrol at night without one of the others.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 06, 2014, 05:41:00 PM
anyone wish to join him on night patrols?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on November 07, 2014, 12:53:25 AM
Relieved that there's at least one thing going right, Robert accepts the offer of help. Unless more pressing matters emerge, he devotes most waking hours to researching gunpowder synthesis, although if needed he joins Eric for night patrols.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 10, 2014, 03:33:30 AM
gimme some rolls o craft: chemical and knowledge: physical sciences
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on November 19, 2014, 07:44:40 PM
Craft: Chemical 1d20+14 : 4 + 14, total 18
Knowledge: Physical Sciences 1d20+10 : 14 + 10, total 24
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 19, 2014, 08:31:48 PM
http://docsouth.unc.edu/imls/lecontesalt/leconte.html You believe you may have found an answer to alleviate the saltpeter problem for producing gunpowder.  Not immediately of course, but you believe eventually the city can be self sufficient if it manages it's powder stores quickly enough.

You also realize it would be easy enough to convert the equipment at Mr. Peebles company to the manufacture of crossbows in the meantime.

Effectively you have saved the company.  Whether or not you have saved the city as well will be determined.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 29, 2014, 01:08:35 AM
Whilst he is working on that the other two of you give spot/listen rolls if you are scouting the city
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 29, 2014, 08:46:31 AM
Spot/Listen checks:
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 06, 2014, 04:21:28 AM
My apologies, somehow I missed your reply  :blush

Your on patrol in daytime in the market, and you see a woman who looks out of place.  Her dress is little more than rags or hide sewn together.  She isn't a Native, but does have accessories made from bones, teeth, and feathers.  She is not trying to draw attention to herself (and indeed no one seems to notice her much).  A patrol group composed of the thugs you've seen around town (theyre the guys who tried to bully you on the councils' behalf) walk by her and she smiles.  Her teeth are dirty, yellow, an sharpened, and she beings to half walk, half lope after them.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 08, 2014, 01:31:17 PM
"Fuck", Eric mutters to himself. He pulls his rifle out and begins trying to follow her and the rest of the group, staying as inconspicuous as possible (for a guy with a gun).

Hide = 1d20+7
Rolled 1d20+7 : 12 + 7, total 19
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 08, 2014, 05:53:46 PM
They are oblivious to both of you.  Really, given the circumstances carrying the rifle doesn't make you stand out too much, as armed men are patrolling and many are taking to limited bird hunting to supplement their diet.    It is odd that no one seems to pay much attention to the hag given her appearance and manner. 


When it becomes obvious they're going back to the courthouse, she veers off into an ally.  Who are you following?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 09, 2014, 07:42:51 AM
When it becomes obvious they're going back to the courthouse, she veers off into an ally.  Who are you following?

The hag, trying to remain hidden. Do I need another check?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 09, 2014, 05:31:23 PM
Prolly, but you'll be going down an alley, and since you haven't seen it yet you don't know if there's anywhere to hide.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 10, 2014, 10:13:03 AM
Prolly, but you'll be going down an alley, and since you haven't seen it yet you don't know if there's anywhere to hide.

Eric will try to peek into the ally just barely, trying to stay out of sight as much as possible.

Hide = 1d20+7
(http://www.minmaxboards.com/Themes/Thing/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d20+7 : 14 + 7, total 21

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 10, 2014, 04:01:55 PM
sorry, hit modify instead of quote:


will save plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 11, 2014, 07:12:46 PM
Will = 1d20+1

Rolled 1d20+1 : 2 + 1, total 3
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 11, 2014, 08:03:17 PM
You lose a San as you see her effortlessly vault a 30 foot high wall.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 12, 2014, 08:03:57 AM
"Well..." Eric stands there for a moment. Is there any way for him to go around and try to get to the other side?

How far away is he from the other members in this part of town?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 12, 2014, 05:35:10 PM
There is but she might be gone by the time you get there.  Robert is hard at work and probably too difficult to find at this exact moment, Jonathan might be easier to find.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 13, 2014, 07:55:32 AM
First, Eric attempts to run around to the other side as fast as possible, trying to see if he can find her.

If needed, Spot = 1d20+6

Rolled 1d20+6 : 12 + 6, total 18
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 13, 2014, 04:49:01 PM
She's moving quickly from roof to roof.  Oddly you seem to be the only one paying attention...or maybe you're the only one who can see her.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 14, 2014, 10:03:42 PM
Is she running faster than a human can run? If not, Eric tries to pursue her on the ground.

Is there anyone around that Eric recognizes who he could send to try and summon Jonathan?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 15, 2014, 03:01:07 AM
Is she running faster than a human can run? If not, Eric tries to pursue her on the ground.

Not currently, though she gives the impression that she could.  She isn't showing much exertion.

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Is there anyone around that Eric recognizes who he could send to try and summon Jonathan?

There are militia men yes.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 16, 2014, 08:03:02 AM
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Is there anyone around that Eric recognizes who he could send to try and summon Jonathan?

There are militia men yes.

Eric quickly grabs one of them. He's careful not to yell so loud that the hag can hear him (or at least that a human couldn't). "Quick! Go get Johnathan and tell him to look for me at [where ever I think I'm heading]! I might not be right there, but I'll hopefully be near that spot. Make sure he's armed!"

Eric tries to keep up with her as best he can, hoping he doesn't draw much attention to himself. If she doesn't notice him, he's hoping he can keep up.

How are the people reacting to him running?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 20, 2014, 03:58:25 PM
They do definitely notice you.   There are definitely remarks about you being rude or wondering whats wrong with you.

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 21, 2014, 08:01:20 PM
Eric will blurt out the occasional "Sorry!",  "Pardon me!",  "Excuse me!", and  "Coming through!" as needed. He's not too concerned with how people feel, but really just wants to make sure that no one is accidentally or intentionally in his way.

Can he see the thing on the roof? If so, does it seem to notice him?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 22, 2014, 02:29:53 AM
She occasionally glances in your direction, so you're pretty sure she knows.

It becomes obvious eventually she's leading you toward a less busy section of the city.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 22, 2014, 08:42:35 PM
Eric quickly looks around for Johnathan or any other militia member. Failing that, he'll look for any man with a gun.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on December 23, 2014, 06:51:10 PM
Johnathan was alone in the room he was.  He stood nervously where he was pacing, watching the wall, muttering something until in a snap reaction he drew his gun!

"Ahh!"  So slow.  He wasn't actually going to fire, he was practicing.  It wasn't just his reaction times with a gun, he's been trying to think in terms of what objects he could use around the house as weapons as well.  He slipped the gun back away and tried again, this time grabbing a nearby bottle just as the door opened.  "Aahhh!!!!"  He spun around wielding the bottle threateningly, then immediately calmed when he saw the person was human.  "D-don't sneak up on me like that... wait, what's the matter?"

It looks like things have hit the fan without him.  He is on his way, taking the bottle with him instinctively and throwing on a hat he picked up for crude face concealment.  There's no more time, "Please lead the way!"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 23, 2014, 07:03:12 PM
You see Johnathan and the man you sent to fetch him running down the street.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 23, 2014, 10:18:24 PM
If I still see the woman, I'll point to her and ask Johnathan if he can see her.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on December 24, 2014, 12:36:33 AM
Johnathan arrived out of breath and hand twitching, ready to reach into his breast pocket where his gun is currently hidden.  "Are you safe?  Did you see one?"  He must.  A woman?  How insidious.  He will look around for the lady described, and then look for sights of tracks or duress.  If this woman was running away, then she may have knocked over things or otherwise left a messy trail in her wake.

Spot:
Rolled 1d20+6 : 20 + 6, total 26
  Where are you demon?

Survival (if it applies for track-seaking):
Rolled 1d20+3 : 16 + 3, total 19


"Tell me everything, I will back you up the best I can."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 24, 2014, 02:31:02 AM
Jonathan can, your other companion seems to be blinded by the noonday sun...
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 24, 2014, 09:01:53 AM
Eric tells the other person: "Stick around, in case we need backup. Do you have a weapon?"

More discretely, to Johnathan: "That thing looks like a disheveled woman with filed teeth. No one else seems to notice her. I saw her leap no less than 30 feet to the roof tops, and has been jumping up there, ever since. She is almost certainly aware I've been perusing her, and seems to be leading me to a more secluded spot. This could be good or bad. I'm hoping if she overtly attacks, others will see her."


Bhu, is the creature still running?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 24, 2014, 04:01:45 PM
She appears to have jumped into a blind alley.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 25, 2014, 09:50:53 PM
Mostly to Johnathan, but in the other guy's direction: "Did you see it jump down?"

Eric readies his rifle and tries to walk wide around, square with the alley. He's aiming to look down the alley without getting himself too near to the walls, let he get grabbed from around the corner.

Spot (if needed) = 1d20+6

Rolled 1d20+6 : 3 + 6, total 9
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on December 25, 2014, 10:34:07 PM
"Do you think it's spotted me already?  ...I have an idea." he frowned, looking in the direction of her passing.  "Pursue, I will try and stay right behind you and out of sight.  Let her think she takes on one when there are two.  But.... but please don't do anything reckless.  If you're in trouble, I shaln't fault you for running."

He nervously pulled his gun, checking to ensue it was loaded.  He still had that bottle on him too, just in case he needed a makeshift club-to-dagger.

No ranks in hiding, but he'll make the best of it, seeing what kind of tactics he can pull off.

Know Tactics:
Rolled 1d20 : 15, total 15


Hide:
Rolled 1d20+2 : 11 + 2, total 13


Move Silently:
Rolled 1d20+2 : 12 + 2, total 14
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 25, 2014, 11:00:47 PM
Mostly to Johnathan, but in the other guy's direction: "Did you see it jump down?"

Eric readies his rifle and tries to walk wide around, square with the alley. He's aiming to look down the alley without getting himself too near to the walls, let he get grabbed from around the corner.

Spot (if needed) = 1d20+6

(http://www.minmaxboards.com/Themes/Thing/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d20+6 : 3 + 6, total 9


"Ummm..."   :scared
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 28, 2014, 09:45:47 AM
I'm assuming so far as Eric is concerned, she's "gone"?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 28, 2014, 08:52:29 PM
gimme a listen check
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 29, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Listen = 1d20+0

Rolled 1d20 : 15, total 15
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 30, 2014, 02:33:26 AM
You can hear a commotion coming from the upstairs of the building on the left.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 30, 2014, 09:58:20 PM
"Fuck."

Eric tries the door on the ground floor to see if it's open. If not, he tries to kick it in: (Str = 1d20+2) ->
Rolled 1d20+2 : 9 + 2, total 11


To Johnathan and the other militia-member: "We need to get in there! Someone is being attacked!"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on December 30, 2014, 10:13:04 PM
A nervous tension was in the air as they seem to have briefly lost their target, only for the sound of distress to give it away.  In a moment of unusual bravery, or perhaps simply panic, John was already running for the door to give it a heavy kick in!

Strength check
Rolled 1d20 : 8, total 8


Heart palpitating, breath short.  What was he doing.  Did he really think he could take this thing on?
No time to think, he has to act, and damn the consequences!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 31, 2014, 12:36:59 AM
The doors are unlocked.  They're the sort that swing outward, so there's a brief moment of unintentional comic relief as you solidly plant feet against them before realizing you can just open them. 
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on December 31, 2014, 12:53:46 AM
He will consider that a victory.  He's so buff, his feet have Knock at will.  Yeah.

Looks like there isn't time for stealth, so he'll run.  He will, however, take any alternate paths as to block off escape routes as needed.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 31, 2014, 01:53:08 AM
It's a typical old house thats seen better days.  A lot of them on this side of the city have been converted to keeping one tenant per room, with the landlord either having the best room or living off property.  It's dark, dusty, and smells like dead fish.  There's a staircase leading upwards where you can hear mumbled voices.  The smell of rotting fish gets stronger the closer you get to the stairs.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 31, 2014, 03:43:49 PM
Eric pauses and holds his hand up to signal the others to stop.

Keeping his voice down, "This isn't good. I used to work with a curious fellow named Jimmy who always smelled like this. He always said the weirdest stuff about 'his boss', and he would never go into details. It made him very hard to trust. Not that long ago, he was dragged out of his upstairs window, down the street faster than I could find him. That, or he ran off on his own."

Bhu, did we kick open the door, or did it open on its own? Do any of the rooms on the main level appear occupied?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 31, 2014, 05:43:25 PM


Bhu, did we kick open the door, or did it open on its own? Do any of the rooms on the main level appear occupied?

You realized it was already open after kicking.  The main floor has lots of dust, though it does have signs that it was inhabited at least until recently as someone's personal possessions are still here.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 31, 2014, 09:37:29 PM
You realized it was already open after kicking.  The main floor has lots of dust, though it does have signs that it was inhabited at least until recently as someone's personal possessions are still here.
I said I would try it first and kick it in if it were locked:

"Fuck."

Eric tries the door on the ground floor to see if it's open. If not, he tries to kick it in: (Str = 1d20+2) ->

I was hoping to enter quietly if possible.


That being said, if at all possible, Eric tries to hear what is being said: Listen = 1d20+0 ->
Rolled 1d20 : 20, total 20
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 31, 2014, 11:58:42 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 01, 2015, 09:50:27 PM
Eric motions to the others to get back, and he leaves the building. Quietly, to Johnathan: "Two are talking up there, I'm not sure what exactly they want, but it sounds like their business is concluding. We should get back and hide."

Eric looks for a spot in an alley or adjacent building to hide where he can watch the building entrance and the roof.

Hide = 1d20+7 ->
Rolled 1d20+7 : 10 + 7, total 17
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 01, 2015, 11:04:08 PM
Your newfound companion runs outside confused (you're pretty sure he heard the same thing you did).


Sol you staying in or going back out?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 02, 2015, 05:45:06 AM
His rush for the next door slowed from the combination of a wall of stink assaulting his nose and Eric's seeming subtle approach.  He gave him a silent uncertain look at he went listening, and confusion was he went to retreat whispering harshly.  "What?  Are you sure?  Shouldn't we just break into it?  Someone may be dead... there may be two of those things up there, the odds are even."

Johnathan promised to help.  The fact he was even willing to enter there was a bit of unprecedented bravery.  But he would not consider himself brave.  If Eric falls back, than so shall he, but he is not sure about Eric's plan at all.

Shall they hide? 
Rolled 1d20+2 : 10 + 2, total 12
  He will still try and obtain the best flanking positions possible, cutting off any alternative routes they might take.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 02, 2015, 08:30:55 AM
To Johnathan: "It's possible one or both of those things cannot be killed by bullets."

To both: "Did either of you hear what was said upstairs? Do either of you speak German?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 02, 2015, 03:33:38 PM
The militiaman does not understand German, and looks fish belly pale.  He mumbles something about going for help and runs like the Devil himself is after him.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 02, 2015, 11:34:43 PM
"Hopefully for the best."

Eric waits upward to five minutes hiding with his rifle to see if anyone comes out or if any help comes.

If neither of those happen (and Johnathan doesn't disagree), Eric suggests creeping back to take another listen.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 03, 2015, 02:49:24 AM
"Hopefully for the best."

Eric waits upward to five minutes hiding with his rifle to see if anyone comes out or if any help comes.

If neither of those happen (and Johnathan doesn't disagree), Eric suggests creeping back to take another listen.


You see a brief burst of light from a window before a tall figure in a wide hat and cloak comes to the window and beckons to you.  Shadows seem to cling to him (?), and he seems impossibly large for a man.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 03, 2015, 03:01:29 AM
"Eric?"

John wasn't protesting Eric's commands, but he was getting visibly upset at how things were going.  And now, though he may or may not see it himself, it seems they were noticed.

Well "leader"?  What will it be?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 03, 2015, 08:10:40 AM
Without moving closer, "I've smelled this smell before. Have you seen Jimmy?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 03, 2015, 08:37:29 AM
"I don't know what it is, but is smells like the damned."  Unpleasant memories of his time adrift at sea filled his mind.  "...I haven't seen Jimmy, why?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 03, 2015, 07:29:55 PM
"I don't know what it is, but is smells like the damned."  Unpleasant memories of his time adrift at sea filled his mind.  "...I haven't seen Jimmy, why?"
"...I'm not talking to you. Look at the window. Don't go over there."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 04, 2015, 02:46:16 AM
If the figure in the upstars window hears you it gives no evidence of it as it backs into the room.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 04, 2015, 02:22:04 PM
"Oh, fuck. Did you see any of that, Johnathan?

So, do we go up to our quite possible dooms or do you have any other ideas? On the bright side, it knows we're here and hasn't already killed us."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 08, 2015, 11:43:41 AM
"I... I don't know." he stammered.  (Actually, DID he see that?)  "Was it the skinwalker thing, the spider you were chasing?  Oh heavens help us, if it knows we're all doomed!  Should we retreat?!" John pleaded as his legs slowly started backing him up.  What did these people drag him into?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 08, 2015, 12:42:06 PM
"Sadly, no. I think we're dealing with two other things. One is some hulking, fish-smelling thing. I remember this smell on Jimmy, and he was always talking about a 'boss'. The other is a woman-looking thing with sharp teeth that can jump impossibly high. Given the teeth, I think it's possible she may be her own creature, although it's possible she's wearing a skin and we're seeing her true teeth. Still, I thought they were spider-things and wouldn't have teeth like that.

But, yeah, I get the feeling if it wanted us dead, it could kill us. Still, it might be luring us in there to kill us discretely. I suppose you could stay here and keep watch, and go get help if I don't come out in five minutes..."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 08, 2015, 05:04:02 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 09, 2015, 01:41:22 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 09, 2015, 03:37:57 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 11, 2015, 09:24:07 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 11, 2015, 06:32:50 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 11, 2015, 11:14:17 PM
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Eric heads down and looks for Johnathan.

"Well, that went better than expected. Kind of. Do you have any paper and writing implements on you? I do not currently have anything and would like to quickly copy something."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 13, 2015, 07:09:48 PM
Johnathan took cover by whatever structures there was, gripping his gun tightly and peeking around the corner as Eric, that madman possessed, went forward solo to whatever lay behind that door.  He couldn't tell if it was bravery or madness that gripped his ally, and all he could do was wait out this storm of the unknown.  What was he doing... Eric was probably going to get eaten alive by spiders or something in there.  But rather than a chorus of screams, only the faint murmur of speech could be heard and before John new it, Eric had returned seeming satisfied enough.

"Is it safe?  Did you find the spider?!" he insisted.  Everything seemed fine, but Eric could tell John was giving him that stare, as if he was trying to see if you'd spontaneously grow fangs and shoot legs out of your eyes.  So far so good... 

Fortunately for you, he has a diary with paper to spare.  As he loosens the sheets and hands them to you he keeps up his questioning, nervously juggling his gun hilt between his fingers.  "What aren't you telling me?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 13, 2015, 10:32:30 PM
"The thing is gone, but there are some symbols on the floor I want to copy, just in case they're gone before I can return. Are you willing to go in there with me? The place should be empty, but be on guard.

There was no spider thing in there, and that fanged 'woman' seemed to be gone. After I copy that symbol, I should talk to Cannon, one of the councilmen. Apparently, the guy in there has talked to him one way or the other in the past. He gave Cannon advice and he's been 'ignoring' it. Also, he's attracted trouble from 'the Hexe', whatever that means. Anyway, when we go to him, don't start immediately talking to him about what we saw. I want to see if he offers up any information before I finish. I'm afraid he'll pipe up if I say too much too soon."

Eric heads back to the building, gun in hand, in case something in there attacks. He goes back to the room to see if the symbol remains, and will copy it as best he can. He is careful to break it up onto multiple pages, in case drawing it in its entirety on a single page manifests something malevolent.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 19, 2015, 03:10:37 AM
There is a small crowd gathering, and a man who is reluctantly elected to do so (ie shoved forward) nervously approaches you


"Ah...er..excuse me...is everything...well?'
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 19, 2015, 03:30:46 AM
Gone.  John's heart sunk.  It seems there was a beast about and they weren't able to get it.  Now his paranoia would rise and he'd be seeing demons around every corner.  It would only be a matter of time before he messes up and his trigger finger gets too itchy.  He'd have to do what he could, it couldn't be helped and frankly he could have died here, but he wondered if death would have been a better fate than fear

Then there was this... thing.  Was it human?  Eric had treated it with familiarity, and yet also fear and concern.  Mostly though, that tall figure was either not human, or was "boss" for something that was very much not human.  Neither of them were good, and he couldn't quite make out Eric's motivations here.  ....wait, not only Eric.  Cannon!  He was in on this as well, taking advice from this... this interloper, this demon in human skin.  And a "Hexe" thing.  This was all too confusing!

He reluctantly slipped his gun out of sight again and let Eric get going with the drawings when others came from behind, apparently startled by their uneasy behavior.  "Ah?  I... oh.  It... it's fine." he said, frowning and looking back with more confidence.  "False alarm, thought there was someone in trouble but actually just was probably something falling over.  Sorry about that."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 19, 2015, 08:09:00 AM
There is a small crowd gathering, and a man who is reluctantly elected to do so (ie shoved forward) nervously approaches you


"Ah...er..excuse me...is everything...well?'
OOC: Is this before we go back in to look at the drawing?

To the concerned citizen: "I hope so. I need to investigate something. Everyone else stay out here."

To Johnathan, with his gun out: "Lets go."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 19, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
There is a small crowd gathering, and a man who is reluctantly elected to do so (ie shoved forward) nervously approaches you


"Ah...er..excuse me...is everything...well?'
OOC: Is this before we go back in to look at the drawing?

To the concerned citizen: "I hope so. I need to investigate something. Everyone else stay out here."


To Johnathan, with his gun out: "Lets go."

It's after.


"Um...sir?  Um...is anyone left?"



If anyone has Knowledge (Arcane Lore, Theology, or TMWNMTK) you can make a check, especially if you have German heritage.



Meanwhile back at the Lair:  Having successfully pulled off a social coup for both himself and his employer, Robert is relaxing with a well deserved meal when there is a knock upon the door.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 19, 2015, 10:34:11 PM
OOC: Is this before we go back in to look at the drawing?

It's after.

OOC: Were we able to copy down the symbols in the room?


"Um...sir?  Um...is anyone left?"

"Left where? What do you mean? In the building?"




If anyone has Knowledge (Arcane Lore, Theology, or TMWNMTK) you can make a check, especially if you have German heritage.

OOC: Eric does not.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 20, 2015, 02:53:01 AM
ooc: Yup you got it written down

"Er...yes.... in the building.  Things have been...unusual lately."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 20, 2015, 08:01:01 AM
"Er...yes.... in the building.  Things have been...unusual lately."

"For how long? What have people been seeing or hearing? Or smelling?

I haven't checked every room, yet."

OOC: When Eric was in the building, did he see any signs that anyone had been recently killed or attacked?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on January 20, 2015, 02:42:05 PM
Robert, still flush with recent victory, answers the door cheerily.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 21, 2015, 02:17:47 AM
"Er...yes.... in the building.  Things have been...unusual lately."

"For how long? What have people been seeing or hearing? Or smelling?

I haven't checked every room, yet."

OOC: When Eric was in the building, did he see any signs that anyone had been recently killed or attacked?


"Er...well there were lots of hooded men a few weeks back and all sorts of strange goings on.  None of them came back out, and we've been too scared to go in...even when there were noises.."

OOC: No signs of scuffle that you remember, but you only really went into two rooms.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 21, 2015, 02:19:37 AM
Robert, still flush with recent victory, answers the door cheerily.

An oppressive smell of rot and the ocean greet you as you near the door.  Standing on the other side is a humanoid figure in a wide brimmed hat and clock who shadows seem to cling to. 

"I think it is time we talked Mr Jenkins"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 24, 2015, 09:15:02 PM
OOC: No signs of scuffle that you remember, but you only really went into two rooms.

"Well, I guess I should take a better look around before I declare all is well. Johnathan, shall we?"

Eric readies his gun again and goes into the building, ready for a more thorough look.

To the others: "Wait out here, please."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 24, 2015, 09:38:57 PM
search/spot/listen rolls depending on what you want to do
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 25, 2015, 11:09:01 AM
Assume the following protocol: Listen out side of any closed doors before opening. If it seems quite, open and look for anything living with Spot. If the room is clear, Search for clues.

If Eric hears anything through the door, he might act differently depending on what he hears.

Listen = d20+0
Rolled 1d20 : 15, total 15



Spot = d20+6
Rolled 1d20+6 : 10 + 6, total 16



Search = d20+0
Rolled 1d20 : 11, total 11
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 25, 2015, 11:10:20 AM
Also, once things are clear (if they are), assume Eric goes through and takes 20 on the Searches for further clues (for a total score of 20).
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on January 28, 2015, 01:28:36 PM
Robert takes a firmer grasp on the door handle. "And what might your business with me be, sir?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 28, 2015, 02:32:42 PM
Robert takes a firmer grasp on the door handle. "And what might your business with me be, sir?"

"Your colleagues are unaware of the location of my employee.  I thought perhaps I would ask you what you knew of his disappearance."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on January 29, 2015, 03:08:36 AM
"Your - ah. Jimmy." Robert frowns, fighting the urge to gag at the reek. "Very little. Eric was the one who found him missing, and he hasn't contacted me. From what I've been told, I suspect abduction, though you would likely be better equipped than I to guess at his captors or fate."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 29, 2015, 03:19:43 AM
There is a brief moment of silence.

"You are not like the other two."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 01, 2015, 05:39:58 PM
"What do you mean?" Robert's hand tightens on the door latch. Is the smell starting to give him a headache, or is that perhaps just the nerve-wracking nature of the visit?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 01, 2015, 11:11:11 PM
"The other two have been changed, they have given away their defense and begun the road to maturity.  With effort they can briefly see pieces of reality as they are, not as your species wishes it were.  You have not made this leap.  Why?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on February 05, 2015, 02:19:07 AM
(Playing catch-up...)
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John furrowed his brow.  "Excuse me, I've a bit of business ot handle.  I'll see if anyone is left, but I don't think so."  He turned and left to go aid in the recording of the things inside.  Runes, familiar and terrible runes...

Quote from: Flashback
"Dear brother.  How is the contruction of the new chapel wing going?  Oh, perfect.  Listen, there's been a slight change to the plans of that unfinished hall.  We'd like to go with this design..."

...

"You realize that the pillars would end up intersecting right?  That can't hold up the roof if we..."

...

"Ah, that's right.  It was so simple, all I have to do is bend the paper and the shape appears as..."

"Ugh.."  Something about this whole thing seemed to get on John's nerves.  If questioned he wouldn't go into detail.  Everything is ok.  Everything is fine.

Once they have returned he'll try and help provide answers, but frankly he had more questions himself.  Apparently the room was home to some spooky characters previously.  And apparently there was a need to investigate further.  John will nod and will follow, debating if what knowledge he knew about this situation (if any) should be shared with the man he now had suspicions about...

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 05, 2015, 03:09:01 AM
Sol and Rob

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Sol

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 06, 2015, 08:10:44 PM
"So the question is: who was staying here? The big guy or the fanged woman?

I suppose we should verify with records who was staying here, and whether or not they are accounted for. It's possible the fanged woman is or was one of them, but I really can't be sure."

Before leaving, Eric looks around one last time for any items that look like they don't belong. Any items which might be personal effects for one of the two... others.

(take 20 on Search for a total of 20.)

Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 06, 2015, 10:30:51 PM
"So the question is: who was staying here? The big guy or the fanged woman?

I suppose we should verify with records who was staying here, and whether or not they are accounted for. It's possible the fanged woman is or was one of them, but I really can't be sure."

Before leaving, Eric looks around one last time for any items that look like they don't belong. Any items which might be personal effects for one of the two... others.

(take 20 on Search for a total of 20.)

You don't see anything odd, you do see clothing, weapons, and supplies for at least 5 adult men...along with chalk, a leather bound book of recent manufacture, and various other stuff that you might need Jenkins to identify.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 07, 2015, 08:40:48 AM
Eric grabs up the book and other items of interest to show to Jenkins.

He grabs up any powder and shot that he might find useful for himself and offers half to Johnathan (how much is there?).

He grabs up as many firearms as he can carry, starting with the most expensive looking, to sell off. Note that before selling them, Eric wants to check if the former occupants are accounted for. If they're still alive, he'll ask them if they left anything behind rather than selling their gear.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 07, 2015, 10:05:31 AM
Robert shrugs. "I don't know that I'd call it maturity. I don't presume to know much about it, but I am yet to be convinced that it's a nobler existence."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 07, 2015, 06:34:14 PM
Robert shrugs. "I don't know that I'd call it maturity. I don't presume to know much about it, but I am yet to be convinced that it's a nobler existence."

"Existence is not noble, it merely is.  You are immature in the sense that your species has developed a psychic blindness against what my former pupil wrongfully refers to as 'the Enemy'.  You cannot perceive reality for what it truly is, and therefore much of reality cannot perceive you as well, but once you have put that natal defense behind you have a short time to gain proficiency in the skills you will need to survive.  Or you can remain in blissful ignorance and hope that the moment of reckoning does not occur within your lifetime.  Your friends have decided to take that step, or been misled into it.  Or perhaps they rightfully believe it is the only way to save themselves and those they care about.  But you have not.  Otherwise it would be more difficult to shield you from seeing me as I am, or at least in a form your mind would accept."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 07, 2015, 06:42:29 PM
Eric grabs up the book and other items of interest to show to Jenkins.

He grabs up any powder and shot that he might find useful for himself and offers half to Johnathan (how much is there?).

He grabs up as many firearms as he can carry, starting with the most expensive looking, to sell off. Note that before selling them, Eric wants to check if the former occupants are accounted for. If they're still alive, he'll ask them if they left anything behind rather than selling their gear.

You have the options of the following:

A basket of goodies for Jenkins or someone to identify

The book

4 Snaplock Muskets ad a Ferguson RIfle with enough shot and powder for 20 shots each (in other words gold in these powder deprived times)

1 5 pound barrel of gunpowder

6 Blast Grenades (d20 Past pg 26)

5 hooded cloaks of an odd design

assorted bedding etc

If you peek outside the gathered crowd will tell you 5 men were renting rooms there, but havent been seen in weeks.

Technically you have the authority to confiscate this stuff till it's rightful owner shows.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 08, 2015, 08:19:03 PM
Eric dolls out three grenades to Johnathan and keeps three for himself. He keeps the 20 shots for the rifle for his own.

He searches through the bedding and cloaks to see if anything is caught in the folds or pockets.

He keeps the basket of goodies, book, and one cloak to show to Jenkins. He may look through the book later on his own, if time permits.

He asks Johnathan to help him carry the five guns, remaining powder and shot, and the powder keg to sell. He advises Johnathan to take any ammunition he needs at this point.


So, if nothing stops us, the plan is to offload the heavy munitions first for coin (splitting the money with Johnathan), and then to seek out Jenkins to look over the other things.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 11, 2015, 05:22:02 PM
"Perhaps it's fortunate for you that I haven't gone as far as they have, else we might not be able to speak." Robert pauses, eyes narrowing fractionally. "As much interest as I have in your theories, I suspect they aren't the reason you paid me a visit. Nor was Jimmy, come to think of it...the chances that I would know something the others didn't were slim, at best."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 12, 2015, 03:50:45 AM
"Perhaps it's fortunate for you that I haven't gone as far as they have, else we might not be able to speak." Robert pauses, eyes narrowing fractionally. "As much interest as I have in your theories, I suspect they aren't the reason you paid me a visit. Nor was Jimmy, come to think of it...the chances that I would know something the others didn't were slim, at best."

"I am still quite able to hide my true self from your friends.  They have just begun the first steps in the journey, and long will it be before they could trouble one such as me, assuming they live that long.  I am here because you will need to make that journey with them, for at the moment my enemies are your enemies, and it behooves me to aid you in what way I can.  The craft those would-be shamans are teaching you may be crude, but it is a science, not an art.  It's just a science that uses a different language and form of mathematics.  It occurs to me that showing it to you in a more scientific manner may be an easier way to teach you.  Your friends eyes are open now, and what they see can see them in return.  And being that you accompany them it will largely be able to see you as well when you are in proximity.  The door is open now Mr. Jenkins, and there will be no shutting it.  You must progress, or perish."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 12, 2015, 03:52:08 AM
Eric dolls out three grenades to Johnathan and keeps three for himself. He keeps the 20 shots for the rifle for his own.

He searches through the bedding and cloaks to see if anything is caught in the folds or pockets.

He keeps the basket of goodies, book, and one cloak to show to Jenkins. He may look through the book later on his own, if time permits.

He asks Johnathan to help him carry the five guns, remaining powder and shot, and the powder keg to sell. He advises Johnathan to take any ammunition he needs at this point.


So, if nothing stops us, the plan is to offload the heavy munitions first for coin (splitting the money with Johnathan), and then to seek out Jenkins to look over the other things.

There's more of a market for the powder at the moment than the guns.  who do you wish to approach for the sale?  Jenkins employer is the foremost gunsmith in town.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 12, 2015, 03:57:04 PM
There's more of a market for the powder at the moment than the guns.  who do you wish to approach for the sale?  Jenkins employer is the foremost gunsmith in town.
I'm fine going there, first.

Eric travels with Johnathan (assuming he doesn't object), both so that he can help carry the goods, and to have an extra person around while this is all being carried around in broad daylight.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 14, 2015, 11:56:18 AM
"I am still quite able to hide my true self from your friends.  They have just begun the first steps in the journey, and long will it be before they could trouble one such as me, assuming they live that long.  I am here because you will need to make that journey with them, for at the moment my enemies are your enemies, and it behooves me to aid you in what way I can.  The craft those would-be shamans are teaching you may be crude, but it is a science, not an art.  It's just a science that uses a different language and form of mathematics.  It occurs to me that showing it to you in a more scientific manner may be an easier way to teach you.  Your friends eyes are open now, and what they see can see them in return.  And being that you accompany them it will largely be able to see you as well when you are in proximity.  The door is open now Mr. Jenkins, and there will be no shutting it.  You must progress, or perish."

"Nothing scientific made itself clear the last few attempts...but if you think you'll make a better instructor, then I accept. Let's see what you have to teach."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 14, 2015, 04:45:28 PM
"I shall return in several days then.  Your accomplices will be here soon, and I imagine they have quite the surprise for you.  Tell no one of my coming here, you have enemies you do not know yet.  Franklin's disappearance was not voluntary."


And with that he is gone.  15 minutes later there is a knock upon your door and your friends are there.

(this means you robby and sol).
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on February 15, 2015, 12:21:59 AM
Your friends are there.

Or maybe not....

As they went to leave, Johnathan lagged for a moment.  "You go on ahead, I have to do something real quick before I forget, will that be alright?"  He didn't want to discuss it, but if asked, he'll simply state it's nothing important, just personal.  You'll give him a few minutes, won't you?

Because if he gets a moment alone, he will return to the abandoned house they were at previously.  That door needed to be taken care of and he simply couldn't trust Eric not to do something with that knowledge.  It was better that way.  Anyway, how did that saying go?  Always split the party?  Yeah, he's pretty sure that's it, what could go wrong.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 15, 2015, 02:32:12 AM
Robert answers the door quickly, having been expecting Eric's arrival. "Eric? What is it?" He pauses, running a hand distractedly through his hair. "Sorry. I'm worn out after all this work, but I think the city should be able to handle at least one of its pressing issues now. Did something come up?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 15, 2015, 08:55:24 AM
You see Eric approach, carrying a large amount of guns, a barrel, and a basket, all rather awkwardly.

"Sorry. I need to offload this stuff. The basket is for you. Also... we need to talk."

Assuming he's allowed in, Eric comes in sets down the stuff, and shuts the door. He grabs the basket of odds and ends and the book and hands it over to Robert (Bhu, you'll have to tell him specifically what's inside).

"I found these at an poor part in town.

I saw a rather odd... woman in town. She appeared to be a poor, disheveled woman, but I saw sharpened fangs. What's more, is no one else seemed to be even notice her presence. When I followed her, she went into an alley and jumped 20 or 30 feet onto a roof. I followed her on the ground to the building.

When I got there, she was gone, but I met Jimmy's former boss. I'd guessed as much by that disgusting fish smell, but he also directly asked me about him. He doesn't know where Jimmy is, either. He didn't seem overtly hostile, but his presence is unsettling, to say the least. It seems he has spoken with Cannon before. He told me that Cannon isn't following the advice he gave him and the council, and that I should remind him to do so. He said it's attracted 'trouble in the form of a Hexe', whatever that means.

The room had some odd symbols drawn on the floor..."

Eric grabs out the copies he made of the drawings to show Robert, as well as an odd-looking robe.

"They had a bunch of robes, like this one, as well. Whoever they were, they left in a hurry. They left their weapons behind. Based on the rotting food on the table, they seem to have been gone for a while. The former tenants are unaccounted for.

Anyway, I'm hoping you have some insight on how to best approach Cannon. I've never trusted him. Also, I hope we can find some useful information in this book and these personal effects."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 15, 2015, 06:05:08 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on February 15, 2015, 07:32:39 PM
Uh oh...

Listen:
Rolled 1d20+6 : 9 + 6, total 15
  Get a roll of this!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 16, 2015, 04:32:41 PM
Sol

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 17, 2015, 12:44:20 AM
bhu:
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 17, 2015, 12:57:20 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 17, 2015, 01:01:51 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 17, 2015, 03:19:41 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 17, 2015, 05:02:08 AM
Robert flips through the book as Eric talks, frowning. "Hexe? It's German for witch, which...comes as little surprise next to this. These--" he stabs a finger at the diagrams "--are summoning circles. You'll have heard of the type; cultists who think they can conjure and bind demons to their will."

"Now these bottles...I guess they're not common elsewhere, but they wouldn't at all be out of place in a chemist's lab. Or an alchemist's, for that matter, or perhaps a deranged summoner's workshop." Robert huffs out a breath, setting one of the vials back down gingerly. "I'll have to test the unmarked substances to be safe, but that's a side matter. What the hell has Cannon been doing to draw even more trouble down on our heads?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 17, 2015, 10:13:37 PM
"Fuck if I know. Have you dealt with him before Jones brought me into the group? I've barely spoken with the man.

So, do you assume the sharp-toothed woman I saw was the witch? I'm hoping they haven't successfully summoned anything, but who can tell?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 18, 2015, 03:30:15 AM
Reminder Note: Cannon has previously been implicated by Jones as having possibly switched sides or been responsible for things going wrong, such as Franklin's disappearance.  Also others have had bad things to say about him as well.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 18, 2015, 10:38:32 AM
"So, I guess the better question is 'how might we find out?'. It's not like we can just go ask Cannon.

Also, Jimmy's boss said to remind Cannon to follow his advice. I'm not sure it's wise to let Cannon know we've talked to him."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 19, 2015, 12:34:48 AM
"Cannon's been overstepping the boundaries of common sense for some time now. I don't think it's likely he'll stop because we ask nicely. We need irrefutable evidence of the damage he's done - enough that he can't dismiss it or try to fix it by pressing further - or we need a way to stop him ourselves."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 19, 2015, 07:48:12 AM
"Do we know specifically what he's been doing? All I've heard is vague speculation, so far."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 21, 2015, 08:24:06 AM
"From what Jones mentioned, he seemed to be calling other creatures across from other realities. Jones was under the impression that there were too many such things around here to be residue from New York, and thought Cannon was brilliant enough to have done it. He was also kidnapping people he thought were psychically sensitive. Why, precisely, I'm not sure, but that was reason enough for Jones to want him dead."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 22, 2015, 08:08:11 PM
"So... do we even try to confront Cannon, or do we take a more... direct route to solving the problem?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 23, 2015, 01:27:14 AM
"Do you want to be the one to tell him he's gone mad with power? That said, I certainly doubt it will be easy. We'll need a plan. Advice, if we can find it. And weapons, certainly. I don't trust Cannon to die from a single gunshot wound."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 23, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
"I did just acquire more weapons, but I'm not sure how helpful that is.

Is there any way to find out if he would be vulnerable to something? Sort of like a silver bullet, or what not."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 23, 2015, 05:23:34 PM
ooc: I should note at this point you have your Indian friends and possibly the head of the council
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 23, 2015, 09:23:10 PM
ooc: I should note at this point you have your Indian friends and possibly the head of the council

OOC: I was planning on going to the Indians next if we couldn't think of anything. I don't know much about the head of council.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on February 24, 2015, 07:10:54 AM
John was not alone.

How quickly did they get here?  Someone was in the house already upstairs.  His hand gripped on his gun again nervously and attempted to slip in real quiet.  He had to take care of that door first, even if someone was here.  He tried to think, did he know how to properly deface the door's sigil?  Was it merely a matter of drawing a line through it, or was more brute force methods needed?  He'll do the best with what he has, but he will remain alert in case the occupants of this abandoned house decide to investigate downstairs.

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Move Silently:
Rolled 1d20+2 : 14 + 2, total 16


Know TNMTK (if needed):
Rolled 1d20+1 : 13 + 1, total 14


Listen:
Rolled 1d20+6 : 11 + 6, total 17

Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 24, 2015, 08:26:58 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on February 24, 2015, 10:07:51 PM
NOPE.

NOPE NOPE NOPE not opening the door to the freaky German witch coven and her human phosphorous BBQ or whatever they're having behind the door.  Though, he's now willing to be expedient in his door-sigil ruining if expediency is needed.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 25, 2015, 01:57:28 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on February 25, 2015, 10:58:52 PM
"Apart from asking him? I suppose our allies might have things we could try. Alternatively...if we knew what he'd done to himself, it might give us some clues as to any weaknesses he possesses. I don't expect that'll be common knowledge, though."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 26, 2015, 11:38:28 AM
"Perhaps we should go talk to our native friends after I deal with all of this stuff. I'll try to track down Johnathan, too."

If Robert doesn't object, Eric attempts to sell the rifles and powder, and stows what he cannot sell. He takes enough powder for himself for an extra 50 shots, and offers some to Robert before leaving.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 01, 2015, 02:28:29 AM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 02, 2015, 02:28:01 AM
That's right, the evil sigil is in that room, isn't it?

The room that is on fire.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu- "What the hell am I doing.... "  CHARGE!  John summons up all the bravery he can and kicks in the unlocked door, expecting backdraft.  Hold your breath, he has to find a way to control (if not snuff) the fire and erase the sigil!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 02, 2015, 03:41:07 AM
The room is completely ablaze and beginning to spread quickly (you fear if you do not leave soon you will not leave at all).  The circle on the floor is being destroyed as the flames eat away at the boards it is drawn on  There is no sign of whatever made the voices you heard.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 02, 2015, 04:26:39 AM
It was better than he thought, his imagination had danced with imagines of infernal demons rising from sulfurous hellgates and nightmares from beyond time.  In comparison, fire was a blessing and one that was doing his job for him.  Still, a fire is no good and it may yet spread into the city.  For the sake of the populace and to free himself of incrimination he had to stop this. 

Fortunately, he was a builder.  He tried to divine the structural key points in the room and made note to aim to save those first.  Any cloth-like objects will be thrown over to smother and try and contain the fire into one center area.  It seems doubtful there was water anywhere near, but if there is any manner of piping* in this building maybe he had a chance of breaking through the wall and rupturing it.  Better a messy house than a destroyed one!

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Physical Sciences:
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*Actually I have no idea if this place or time period would have piping, are they still using chamberpots?  Though.... throwing a chamberpot will work just as well.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 02, 2015, 05:19:54 PM
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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 03, 2015, 02:21:41 AM
That's bad, real bad.

Plan B.  Destroy things that help the fire spread, contain it to this building.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 03, 2015, 02:58:22 AM
You hear cries of "Fire!" from outside the building


It suddenly occurs to you that your appearance here could look awkward
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 03, 2015, 03:00:32 AM
It was already on his mind.  At least others have noticed, he thought he might have to discharge his firearm to draw attention. 

"I'm inside!" he'll shout back.  "I need help containing the fire!  Keep it from spreading!"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 03, 2015, 03:50:37 AM
A bucket brigade forms quickly.  Your efforts are valiant, but futile as the fire devours the building (and only this building) with almost supernatural zeal.  The others thank God for their luck in preventing it from spreading (and also, incidentally, for ridding them of a building they thought cursed). 
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 10, 2015, 09:58:31 AM
My last post still stands:

"Perhaps we should go talk to our native friends after I deal with all of this stuff. I'll try to track down Johnathan, too."

If Robert doesn't object, Eric attempts to sell the rifles and powder, and stows what he cannot sell. He takes enough powder for himself for an extra 50 shots, and offers some to Robert before leaving.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 10, 2015, 05:29:34 PM
ooc: is RObert taking anything
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 12, 2015, 09:49:07 PM
Robert will take about 30 shots worth of powder and make a copy of some of the sigils. While Eric is busy looking for Johnathan, Robert decides to get a head start on the matter and goes looking for the Indians.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 13, 2015, 02:56:50 AM
What rifles does everyone have (Mythweavers is down)

Are you waiting on jonathan before beginning the sale?

Sol what is Jonathan doing  after the fire?

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 18, 2015, 08:23:46 PM
The smell of burnt wood filled the air as Johnathan retreated from the bonfire which had resulted.  It was a strange victory of sorts; for certain the evil sigil was now gone, but it was far too bright and flashy and more importantly, it was not by his hand.  What group of german witches were out and about in his country, and what was their role in all of this?  Too many questions and not enough answers.  For now, he'd have to suffice with coughing the smoke out from his lungs and being glad the flames were contained.  Hopefully no one would question why he was there and simply assume him trying to help.

He will need to find someone trustworthy, and right now Eric was in question.  He needed somewhere else, but who.  Maybe Robert.  Once he is sure he is fine and there is no one to apprehend them he will make haste to find his companions.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 19, 2015, 02:53:44 AM
OOC: Okay, Mythweavers is back up.

Sol doesnt have an applicable gun for ammo, and neither does Boz (though running a gun shop you prolly have snaplock muskets available if you want one)

Robby you have 20 shots and powder for your ferguson rifle

How are you parceling out the 6 blast grenades?

Boz make note that you have the 1700's equivalent of a chemical kit.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 19, 2015, 08:20:58 PM
Eric will keep two and give two to his two companions.

How much does the extra shot/powder/weapons translate into for wealth?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 19, 2015, 08:54:19 PM
Eric will keep two and give two to his two companions.

How much does the extra shot/powder/weapons translate into for wealth?

D20 Moderns wealth system is ...wonky.  Lemme do some more research and I will answer
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 25, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
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"Much too much for my liking. A question: Do you know anything about these sigils?" Robert shows his teachers the copied symbols.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 25, 2015, 06:09:20 PM
Ooc: How much ammo/powder do you want Boz?  Eiji are you taking any?  Robby: I found the sales rules.  Sale value is purchase DC -3.  If you make this DC you gain back wealth equal to what you would lose purchasing it.


They turn pale "Where did you see this?  This is an immediate danger and must be destroyed now, before it kills us all."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 26, 2015, 12:50:55 PM
I'm not sure what everyone took, but I'll roll wealth checks against the DCs provided (current wealth = +4)

Shot and powder for 10 shots (DC 5)
Rolled 1d20+4 : 12 + 4, total 16


Snaplock muskets (DC 18)
Rolled 1d20+4 : 17 + 4, total 21


It might be best to hold onto the powder keg for now.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 27, 2015, 02:30:25 AM
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"Eric found this while investigating an abandoned house. I'm fairly certain he wouldn't have let it be, though. These are summoning diagrams, correct? What would someone be attempting to bind here and now?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 27, 2015, 02:42:06 AM
John would be happy to get more ammo, however much was needed.  Or perhaps however much he could carry.  You could never be too safe.  His position is unclear right now, but he's gone to seek out Robert.  How convenient for him if he walks in at this very point on the discussion of summoning sigils.

"Robert?  ...oh, the sigils, you already know."  Cough.  There's ash on him, was he scorched by a fire?  "The sigils are gone, I... I was going to do it myself, but someone got there before me.  Why are there German witches in America?  I heard them shortly before the entire house went up in flames... I wasn't able to save the house, I could only keep it from spreading.  Listen, I... I have a lot of questions.  What do you already know?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 27, 2015, 02:46:08 AM
ooc: Robby, how many of each are you selling, you might wanna save one for sol.

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on March 27, 2015, 07:07:47 AM
ooc: Robby, how many of each are you selling, you might wanna save one for sol.
I'll save one and sell the rest. Saving the powder keg, as well.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 27, 2015, 05:58:09 PM
Go ahead and chat with Jonathan whilst I add up da lewt.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on March 28, 2015, 01:09:56 AM
"I don't know nearly enough for my liking. Someone set the place ablaze? ...I'm not at all certain that's a victory, especially with the erstwhile summoner still at large. We do need to inform the constables about this, but...should we give them copies to search for? That seems to be begging for further trouble, even if they're largely useless without the rest of the ritual."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 28, 2015, 01:21:23 AM
"I didn't see them, but I heard them.  Smoke poured in just before I got in the door, and they were gone.  Whoever they are, they're fast."

Giving anyone these sigils is bad news.  "How much do these people know about the occult?  I don't know them or how much they can be trusted, I just take you guys words for it.  You could always make a change.  If they don't know better, even purposeful re-creation of the sigils will fail then.  But I suppose that goes against the point of sharing.  Who can we trust?  Who has the security to keep it away from others?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on March 28, 2015, 01:40:45 AM
"Witches?  What witches?  You say they escaped a burning room?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on March 28, 2015, 01:48:41 AM
"I don't know if it's a victory or not.  I'm certain they started the fire, and I don't know how much they had time to prepare or if the fire was natural or not.  I just know that the bucket squad was able to douse the closest buildings and keep them unscorched.  Of course... maybe they were trying to destroy the evidence."  He kept his copy of the sigils closer to him.  They must never find their way out of this diary.

"What are we going to do?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 02, 2015, 01:10:53 PM
OOC: Is Eric with the others during the conversation, or is he off selling stuff?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 02, 2015, 04:08:55 PM
Selling requires one hour per item per successful sale.  So your off at the market
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on April 04, 2015, 02:03:57 AM
"Keep an eye out for anything remotely connected to this. In the meantime, we need to inform anyone trustworthy to watch for signs of trouble. I wouldn't disseminate copies, but a quick glance so they know what to look for should be safe enough."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on April 07, 2015, 12:11:56 AM
"I'm afraid I am not sure who to trust..." John admitted, looking away.  Could he trust Robert?  Maybe.  "Still, a glance seems about right.  I suppose they don't need it exact, anything that looks similar is probably trouble.  So... where do I go from here?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 07, 2015, 02:04:27 AM
ooc: Robby add +8 to your wealth bonus

Sol:

"You go nowhere, you may be a marked man.  We go to see your leaders immediately.  One of them has been a fool."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on April 07, 2015, 04:23:43 PM
Thanks. Let me know when Eric catches up with the rest of them.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on April 24, 2015, 03:49:33 PM
"M-marked man..."

From one problem to another.  If it wasn't his pursuers, now it was the spiders.  John felt he was over his head, going quiet and just trying to sort everything through in his head.  "Right right.  Out leaders.  Um, I just met them once briefly, but I can bring you to the ones I met.  Shouldn't we get the others too?"  The rest of the party he means.

Hopefully playing off these apparent opposing forces won't net him in deeper trouble.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on April 24, 2015, 04:46:20 PM
"Yes, they will want to be present for this.  Your head councilman will likely summon the towns guards as a whole."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 03, 2015, 01:46:39 AM
Eventually all of you are rounded up and exchange information (assuming you want to) and you all go to see councilman Bryan.  How much are you telling him?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 05, 2015, 03:51:01 PM
OOC: I'm assuming we all discuss what to tell him, first. Also, are our two native friends around currently?

Eric says to the other two: "How much do we want to tell him? I was told by the fish-man explicitly to remind Cannon of his warning, but I don't know if we should tell anyone else."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 05, 2015, 08:22:43 PM
ooc: Your native friends insisted on rounding everyone up to inform the councilman, so they are present.  They do perk up when you mention the fish man


"You have spoken with the Openchahke?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on May 05, 2015, 09:01:09 PM
John was being quiet. 

He had good reason.  This stuff was beyond him.  The council was some people he had just met.  These natives apparently had history too.  Things were going down and it was big; he knew better than to stand in the way.  As they went to address the others they spoke of who and who should not be there.  And then...

"What?  ...please tell me you said fisherman"

There are fish men now?  Mermaids?  What else could there be, vampires?  Zombies?  Demo-

No, that's enough of that.  "There is a fishman?  A... open chalkie?  Oh god, what are you guys not telling me?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 05, 2015, 10:44:26 PM
"Openchahke is our word for Garfish.  And the name by which we know a particularly dangerous spirit.  A former servant f what your Jones refers to as The Enemy.  A servant who has acquired enough power to free himself from his Masters thumb, but not enough power to be a Master himself.  He is a very dangerous spirit, who speaks in riddles and enigmas.  Do not trust him.  He can teach you much of the Way that we cannot, the same things he taught Jones and your leaders.  But there is a price for that knowledge."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 06, 2015, 12:08:04 PM
"When I say 'fishman', I mean more by his smell than his appearance. He wore a hood that concealed his face.

When I met him, he was asking about Jimmy's whereabouts, and hinted that he was 'the boss' Jimmy had mentioned. He seems to not know what happened to Jimmy.

He also indicated that he's spoken to Cannon before, and that Cannon is not 'heeding his warning'. He said that Cannon has attracted 'trouble in the form of a hexe'. I assume that means something like 'witch', but I really don't know. I found this... Openchahke... by following a feral-looking woman who could leap great heights. Despite her prominent features and behavior, no one else seemed to notice her. When I got to the building where the Openchahke was waiting, she was nowhere to be seen. This was the location with all of the symbols on the floor."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 06, 2015, 05:45:15 PM
"The Enemy is not a united tribe.  They are many squabbling tribes, with many servants who may not entirely share their goals, but are willing to align with them for power.  Your man Cannon appears to have carried out some sort of ritual that has attracted a rival power.  The circles you speak of are most likely a door to somewhere or somewhen else.  They can be used for travel, communication, or summoning forth something to bind it to your will.  A process that is perilous at best for even the more experienced among us.  The circle should be disposed with once the ritual is done as it can leave the door open.  If these witches you mention burned the building to the ground, it was likely to close the door, and remove evidence of it's existence.  The only question is who originally made it, them or someone else.  If the Openchahke says this Cannon is not following his advice, it is possible that he has called up something too powerful for him to deal with.  Something the witches oppose due to having a different master."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 07, 2015, 08:35:44 AM
"I'm assuming it's exceptionally dangerous to ally with them to take on the larger enemy.

If I show you the symbols, can you figure out what might have come through? Also, is carrying a copy of the symbols on paper dangerous? Can that 'open a door' in and of itself? Because if so, I should probably tear it up."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 07, 2015, 06:12:21 PM
" Without the appropriate investiture of will and the rituals the paper copy is not dangerous in the sense you speak of.  As for identifying it, that will depend on whether we have encountered it before.  Each door leads somewhere different, so each one looks different."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 08, 2015, 09:00:12 AM
Eric produces his copy so they can see.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 08, 2015, 04:36:59 PM
The expressions  on their face as they glance briefly at one another say it all.

"This is not good at all.  We have not encountered this specific door before, but it looks similar to ones we have.  This is meant to be a permanent door.  If this was created by one of your own, then he has betrayed you."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 09, 2015, 08:58:46 AM
"It'd be nice if we knew if Cannon drew it.

Now that I've been trained to notice disguised creatures, they seem to notice me very quickly. Is it possible to learn to discern those who have learned how to summon?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 09, 2015, 03:42:43 PM
"Those who practice the Way long enough learn to recognize each other.  If nothing else by their behavior, or what they carry with them."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 10, 2015, 07:53:12 AM
"I'm not sure I like the sound of that.

Are you two coming with us when we go to talk to Bryan?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 10, 2015, 07:09:42 PM
"It is necessary."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 10, 2015, 08:46:07 PM
"Do you think it's wise to tell him about the circle, the woman, and the Openchahke?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 10, 2015, 09:03:19 PM
"It's the entire reason we're going to see him"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 11, 2015, 07:13:00 AM
"Just making sure there wasn't something we should hide.

Shall we?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 11, 2015, 08:19:35 PM
It takes a bit of travel given the lateness of the day, but councilman Bryant is found relaxing in a local Public House. 

"The men say you have need to speak to me urgently.  Shall I finish my ale while we talk or does this require a private chat?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 11, 2015, 08:38:57 PM
"Discretion would be best."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 11, 2015, 08:45:54 PM
He quickly chugs his ale and orders his meal to be delivered before paying and leaving with you for city hall.  Once there:


"I assume this must be pretty bad."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 12, 2015, 08:11:55 AM
"It looks like someone created a permanent summoning circle in that building that recently burned down. We're assuming whoever is responsible burned the building to hide the evidence.

I followed a 'woman' with sharp teeth who could jump clear from the ground to rooftop. No one else seemed to see her, even when she was right next to them. I followed her to the building that would eventually be burnt. She went in and I never saw her leave. Another creature was in there. An... Openchahke. He was asking me about the whereabouts of our colleague, Jimmy. He also seems to have spoken to Cannon in the past. He told me to remind Cannon to listen to his advice, and that he's 'attracted trouble in the form of a hexe'.

We haven't spoken to Cannon since this happened."

He looks to the others: "Did I leave anything out?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on May 12, 2015, 03:19:58 PM
Robert, who's been staring off thoughtfully into space, shakes his head. "Nothing of import, but what we've mentioned is quite enough to be getting on with already."

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Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 12, 2015, 05:51:55 PM
Councilman Bryan turns very, very pale and calls a page.

"I want you to summon the city council, the constables, and everyone else who is 'informed'.  You know what I mean by that, go now.  And I do mean everyone, particularly councilman Cannon."

As the page scurries away he turns back to you.  "Did you perchance happen to make a copy of this circle you saw?"

"Who else knows of this?"

"What else can you tell me of the woman and the Openchahke?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 15, 2015, 08:02:10 AM
As the page scurries away he turns back to you.  "Did you perchance happen to make a copy of this circle you saw?"

Eric produces his copy. "This is as close a copy as I could make."


"Who else knows of this?"

"There were a few guards that came around the time I was there, but I'm not sure how much they saw. Johnathan stuck around on the premise longer than I did."

Eric turns to Johnathan "Did anyone else come around after I left that might have seen anything?"


"What else can you tell me of the woman and the Openchahke?"

"I saw the woman walking among other people. She looked old and dirty and smiled when she saw me. Her teeth were unnaturally sharp. No one else around her seemed to even notice her presence. When I perused her, she leaped to the rooftops as easily as a child jumping a puddle. I followed her on the ground until she came to the apartment building. I never saw her again after she went inside.

The Openchahke called to me while I was waiting outside and wasn't thrilled that I didn't immediately go in. He asked for Jimmy, an associate of ours, referring to him as a 'catspaw'. I told him we haven't seen Jimmy since he was abducted, and he didn't seem to have any knowledge of this abduction. As I mentioned earlier, he told me Cannon wasn't following his advice and has attracted 'a hexe'. I didn't get a good look at him. His form was obscured by a hooded cloak and he smelled strongly of fish; the same smell Jimmy would occasionally have on him after visiting 'his boss'."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on May 18, 2015, 05:26:03 PM
John mutters to himself as he and others went to address their higher ups.  All these people messing around with the strange and alien and occult: it was no good at all.  How was he supposed to trust these... whatever they were.  Students of fishmen and the like.  He figured it would be wise to let others do the talking, being more well informed and less apt to leak something they shouldn't.  Still, he was keeping a close eye on everyone, both friends and possible foes.

Sense Motive:
Rolled 1d20+5 : 9 + 5, total 14


His focus was broken when he was addressed and put on center stage.  "Eh?  Oh, after you... right."  He nodded frowning.  "German witches.  I went to try and deal with the sign.  I... recognized it, so I was going to destroy it.  Someone else got to it first though.  I never saw them but I heard them, several females speaking German, in what I can only imagine was some form of witchcraft.  Moments later, the whole place was engulfed in flames.  I did my best to ensure it didn't consume the rest of the city."

He had a thought.  What... what if this man sent those witches?  He was up to no good, wasn't he?

Perhaps he has said too much.  At least he didn't realize he also retained a copy of the sigil in his journal...
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 19, 2015, 03:32:30 AM
Councilman Bryan looks angry, and he bids you all enter the meeting room chambers.  The longer it takes for everyone to arrive, the more flustered he becomes, until at last most all of the local powers that be have arrive.

"Where is Councilman Cannon?"

"He can be informed later, the rest of us are here what does one man missing matter?"

"FOOL!  What does one man matter?  Because that man has much to answer for.  He has brought the Hexe down upon us, and possibly much worse."

There is much agitation and murmuring upon this news

"Many of you will have heard rumors that Franklin's disappearance was not voluntary, nor are those of many of our constabulary.  You will have heard rumors of a schism amongst the Council, and I will say to you now those rumors are true.  Franklin is gone, and none of us knows where.  Being, as he is, well versed in the sciences of the Enemy, there are only a very few amongst us who could inconvenience him.  I have at times openly hinted at meetings that there were those among us who had committed acts not in accordance with the welfare of this city, and that I expected them to stop.  Well now I shall stop hinting.  I believe Cannon has continued experimenting with the Enemies sciences long after he was to have stopped, moreover that he has taken foolish and impressionable men he can use as apprentices because thy can be considered expendable.  You will notice neither he nor his men are here."

"Some other things many of you have heard little of: there is a foul and unseen presence that walks among us during the dark.  Constable Jones and his assistant have had to seek the aid of a monstrous being from before our time to seek it out and destroy it.  The same being who taught the skills that all of the Council know.  The same being who appeared before these men (points at PC's) and told one of them to tell Cannon that he had ignored it's advice at his peril.  And what is that advice you ask?  I can tell you, for I was present.  Do not call up Any that you cannot put down; by the which I mean, Any that can in turn call up somewhat against you, whereby your most powerful arts may not be of use. Ask of the Lesser, lest the Greater shall not wish to answer, and shall command more than you."

"These same men were approached while investigating rumors at a waterfront property, much of which you will note are owned by Councilman Cannon.  They found it abandoned, with supplies left behind and this drawn upon the floor. (Holds up Robbies sketch).  Those of you who have been initiated will recognize it as a doorway.  Those of you with true skill will recognize where this doorway leads to, and that no care has been taken to bar it shut after it's use."

There is a fair amount of shock and dismay at this point.

"Furthermore this building was burned to the ground by the Hexe, in all likelihood to close a doorway that is an entry way for their rivals, which means we have attracted their attention.  We now have one of the Aranea, an invisible servant of the enemy, witches, and at least one cult running about the city freely.  This cannot stand.  We will not survive if this is allowed to continue.  We are low on supplies, and dare not move for long beyond the walls of this city, and our efforts at self-sufficiency are flailing.  And you dare ask me why it matters?  One of our own has betrayed us.  Cannon and his men have not attended because they likely realize they have been caught out!"

"We need to move on this now.  I know some of you will demand to put this to a vote, but let me assure you that if Cannon has turned against us, we will face a bloody fight indeed to bring him to justice."

"What proof do you offer but your word?  My men have not seen witches, nor have many of us learned of these arts you speak of, nor seen any of these creatures we hear tell of.  Where is your proof."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 19, 2015, 08:27:08 AM
"What proof do you offer but your word?  My men have not seen witches, nor have many of us learned of these arts you speak of, nor seen any of these creatures we hear tell of.  Where is your proof."

"I saw that witch leap clear to a roof from the ground like it was nothing. No one else saw it but me, because they haven't been trained to see it. I've seen giant spiders that live in the skins of the dead. I've shot them and I've burned them. I've seen some crazy beast masquerading as a squirrel, of all things. When I was trained to recognize the enemy, I saw past it's eyes and through them. I saw what was behind them... and it saw me, too, and hated me. If you want 'proof', you're going to have to learn how to look for it. Just know that once you do, you become a target.

Now, if you're not willing to step up and learn, or at least defer to those how have, remain silent and stop slowing us down."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 21, 2015, 03:03:49 AM
"And we should take the word of men most of us barely know, who are accompanied by murderous savages?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 21, 2015, 07:33:07 AM
Eric looks to the natives, and asks them in a voice that most of the room wouldn't be able to hear: "Would we be able to show several of these guys that same thing you showed me with the squirrel?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 21, 2015, 05:55:11 PM
"It is no longer in this world, though we could call up something else.  I would not advise doing it here though."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 21, 2015, 08:52:56 PM
Semi-quietly, to the group (but anyone nearby can probably hear): "I guess I'd say we should either provide some proof soon or stop wasting our time with people who want the impossible."

To Bryan: "Is there any need to involve any of the other council members? Are we just looking for Cannon at this point?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 22, 2015, 02:03:01 AM
"The Council members are schooled in the Way of the Enemy to various degrees.  One of us alone could not bring down Cannon."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 22, 2015, 08:27:03 AM
"So what's he want for proof? Eyewitness testimony is valid."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 22, 2015, 07:31:23 PM
"You must understand, of necessity, much of this has been kept a secret until now.  The assembled members of this body have only been told what they need to know, as they needed to know it.  Washington's failure has left us in an unfortunate position, wherein men who were not prepared had to be informed of developments.  Many of these men have not seen what you have seen, or are desperately clinging to their old way of life in the face of an uncertain future."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 23, 2015, 09:43:48 AM
"So, what now? Chase any lead on Cannon? Does anyone know where he might be?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 23, 2015, 03:36:41 PM
"We know his residence, and the surrounding buildings are occupied mostly by those loyal to him."

There is a knock upon the door, and a page who looks as white as a sheet comes running in to see Bryan

"Sir, this was just delivered for you."

"What is it?"

"A note from the most terrifying old woman I have ever seen.  I seriously thought for a moment she was going to kill me and pin the note to my corpse."

Some of the other men laugh at this, but Bryan shushes them and opens the letter.

"Does anyone hear read and or speak German fluently?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 23, 2015, 11:44:30 PM
"A note from the most terrifying old woman I have ever seen.  I seriously thought for a moment she was going to kill me and pin the note to my corpse."

"Did she appear disheveled and have sharpened teeth?"


"Does anyone hear read and or speak German fluently?"

"Just French and Latin."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 24, 2015, 02:25:01 AM
"Among other things, yes..."

A young man in the back admits sheepishly to knowing German.  There are scowls as the British were using Germans as mercenaries, but they let him through.  After a quick read he looks up, slightly terrified.

"It says 'What has been done must be undone, or all of you pay the price.  One of your men has broken the Pact.  Bury him.  Or we put all of you in the ground."

There is a great deal of shouting and squabbling after this.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on May 24, 2015, 02:38:52 AM
"German?"

A letter in German, it must have been those witches.  It was just then that John made the connection to the sharp tooth hag they spotted and the presence of the witches.  That must have been them!  And how terrifying, made even more terrifying by the contents of the letter.

Who were these people?

They... almost sounded like they were allies.  On one hand, both of them have a vested interest in undoing whatever this Cannon was scheming.  On the other hand, the witches seemed keen to scorch the earth and salt the land to achieve this.  And as a result, they were a threat.

One thing was certain though... "We need to stop Cannon.  Stop Cannon, and these German witches won't bother us.  But I'd like to have a word with them anyways, I don't trust them." he muttered.

It was strange, but he was calm.  Relatively speaking.  He finally had a clear goal after all that time spent running lost and afraid.  Finally it looked like he was able to do something for the better.

He just hoped it lead to good results.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 24, 2015, 02:54:29 AM
Bryan looks at you.  "No.  You very much do not want to speak with them, and with Cannon gaining their attention I fear they will be our problem.  Honestly I'd let them kill one another and be done with it, but the letter implies they will come for us first if we do not remove him."

"Excuse me, but why should we be afraid of a cult of old women?"

"Because they are women no longer.  The Hexe are a germanic cult of hags who traded their humanity for power.  When our...teacher was training us in the Way of the Enemy, several of us made foolish mistakes that brought their attention.  They could not kill our patron and us both, but they could make life difficult for him.  So a Pact was made: We did not repeat our mistakes or invade their territory, and they let us live in peace.  Someone has broken that Pact, most likely Cannon."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 24, 2015, 09:02:45 AM
"Where is their territory?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 24, 2015, 05:22:56 PM
"The spaces between.  It's how I knew someone had summoned something when you mentioned them.  If it came through a door to here it most likely passed their way, and it isn't aligned with their Master.  Cannon attempting to summon something he couldn't control led to us being exposed to them, and the...Openchahke casting him from our classes.  It festered and led to confrontation, and now he is our teacher no longer, and we stumble about blindly in the dark.  The Council unanimously agreed to no more openings of doors or windows to satisfy the Hexe, and to prevent our own destruction.  We've been afraid they would appear since the incident in New York, and now it would appear that Cannon has done something, and they may kill us all for it.  Or we can risk life and limb storming his house, and hand him to them.  Alive or dead will make little difference to the witches."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 25, 2015, 09:14:07 AM
"I'd say we choose the latter option, and I'd prefer dead, in all honesty. I fear any chance we give him to speak would only increase the danger for him.

Where's the best place to look for him? Should we go to his place and take some people with us who know more about him and might better interpret any clues he's left behind? I'm not originally from this area, and I might miss something otherwise obvious."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 25, 2015, 05:26:15 PM
"If he's not here he's at his home preparing to leave.  He'll have to run without using doorways or the witches will get him.  That they have given us an opportunity to deal with him ourselves implies they may still allow the Pact to stand.  If he's at home he will prove difficult to remove, and the surrounding houses are his men.  This may well be an armed standoff.  Assuming it doesn't attract anything from the woods."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 25, 2015, 09:37:09 PM
"Is it just his men, or are there families there?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 25, 2015, 09:42:15 PM
"Their families are supposed to be there.  I doubt they are, or if they are I doubt they are innocents any longer."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 26, 2015, 07:08:01 AM
"I wish it were more certain. I'd feel more comfortable just burning the buildings to the ground, shooting anyone who didn't surrender when they came out.

Is there any possibility any of Cannon's men did this, or did it have to be him? If we know it's him, we might be able to get his men to turn on him if we offer them leniency, if we make a big enough show of force when we come."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 26, 2015, 06:13:49 PM
"Too many variables.  Cannon may be experimenting, or he may have joined the Enemy, in which case he may or may not be human.  If he is not, his men are likely corrupted as well.  If he is not he may have a lien on his soul, for lack of a better term, in which case his men will as well.  He's obviously been teaching some of them the Way to carry out his research, so the promise of power and eternal life would sway them easily enough.  He may have even used the Way to compel them if he has learned how.  He's been experimenting on using the Way to manipulate the Dead like puppets.  It's a small enough leap to manipulating the living."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 26, 2015, 08:40:35 PM
"So, what now? The five of us go scout it out?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 26, 2015, 08:41:57 PM
"No.  We move in force.  We need to neutralize this so we can get men back to their watch posts, and before the witches call again.  They'll be watching us."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 27, 2015, 12:34:33 PM
"So, when do we go? I can pretty much leave now.

I'm armed, although I don't know much about... the arts. My hope is that they are not impervious to lead and that I shoot first.

Do you know if they are warded against bullets if they would be susceptible to something else? I've heard stories of silver hurting foul creatures, and I wonder if there is some truth to that. I may want to craft some custom bullets or arrows."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 27, 2015, 08:46:02 PM
"Occult superstition will not serve, and your musket will only take you so far.   You and the other men will handle Cannon's men and possible entities of low power.  Cannon himself and anything he will have called up will be the responsibility of myself and the council."

He turns to address the crowd

"That being said I am done speaking, and this needs taking care of immediately.  Arm yourselves now, and we meet in front in 15 minutes.  If any of you still have reservations you can try me and hang me from a tree once this is over, assuming we survive it.  I must be brutally honest, unless Cannon has fled or is completely unprepared, some of you will not be going home.  The Council  will see to it your widows and children are well taken care of."


ooc: What does everyone wish to do before we take off?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on May 28, 2015, 08:39:55 AM
Eric is ready to go.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on May 28, 2015, 04:46:53 PM
ooc: Boz and Sol?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on May 28, 2015, 08:08:17 PM
The path was clear.  They must take down Cannon.  He finally had purpose.  So why was he suddenly so full of doubt and fear.

Good god, what was he doing.  How did he get wrapped up in this.  Hunting monsters.  Killing other humans.  Was Cannon still human?  He wasn't sure, but the whole thing was so dangerous.  He suddenly realized he stepped into a war he was not prepared for.  As the others chattered back and forth about their plans, John was silent and looking away.

He was going to die, wasn't he?

He wanted to go to the church and try and talk to God, try and sort things out.  Yet the thought of doing so made him feel even more uncomfortable somehow.  Ever since he ran from his missing town, there's been this irritating blank spot in his mind that he refused to recall.  It had something to do with church.  He wish he could have remembered.

There wasn't any turning back now.  15 minutes.  If he was going to fight, he'll need to use his fear to fuel his survivor's instinct.  He wasn't about to get killed; not by beastly pursuers, not by spider things, not by German hags, and not by whatever the hell Cannon was summoning.

Armor.  He needs armor, or a shield of some kind.  He has his gun, but what good would a gun do if he couldn't block their claws and teeth?  Maybe some cameo too.  It would be good not to be seen.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 08, 2015, 03:05:39 AM
Once everyone is armed, the city militia (for lack of a better term) slip out into the night.  You are told to keep lookout due to your ...esoteric skills.  They're even trying to quietly bring a cannon by horsecart.  Or at least as quietly as it can be done.  Once you get to the outskirts of the town you notice many of the houses are crushed flat, and the omnipresence of the flies tells you that it's unlikely you'll find any living inhabitants.

"Why have none of us heard word of this I wonder?"

And then you get towards the end of the road, and Cannon's house is there:

(http://i.imgur.com/lN4VEE4.jpg)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 08, 2015, 12:39:23 PM
OOC: How many came with, in total?

(quietly) "Hmm. Nice place."

Rifle out, Eric looks around for anything unusual: Spot = d20 + 6

'd20+6' is not a valid dice string!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 08, 2015, 12:40:06 PM
(Roll for above, as I screwed up the string)

Rolled 1d20+6 : 5 + 6, total 11
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 08, 2015, 04:38:48 PM
Maybe 100 men.  It's very quiet, and all you can hear is the wind.  No owls, no crickets, nothing.  There doesn't appear to be any lights on in the house.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 08, 2015, 08:26:41 PM
"I see two options:

1) Burn it to the ground and shoot whatever comes out.

2) A handful of us go in, the rest of you wait out here, and possibly shoot whatever comes out... that isn't us.

In case we go with the second option, we should probably have code words in case some spiders come out wearing our skins. Any other ideas?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 09, 2015, 01:17:21 AM
"We use the cannon to knock before demanding he come out."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 09, 2015, 02:12:14 AM
"Well, that would certainly get their attention. The trouble is, how fast do you think you can reload and aim it? You might not have the opportunity for a second shot." Robert squints up at the upper windows of the house, concern and fatigue written across his face. "You're certain a gunshot wouldn't do the trick? Or are you trying to put him on the defensive right at the start?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 09, 2015, 02:37:30 AM
"A well aimed shot might take out a few support beams, and their defenders with them.  The rest would likely open fire at that point, giving away their positions."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 09, 2015, 07:30:59 AM
"Has anyone ever been inside? I was originally thinking of setting fire, but there's so much stone, I'm not sure enough of the building would catch to be more than an inconvenience."

OOC: Do the roofs look flammable?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 09, 2015, 05:16:30 PM
"I have not, nor do I remember his house being this...expansive."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 09, 2015, 09:16:51 PM
"Oh. Even better. A magic house. I guess I see three options:

1) Burn it and shoot what comes out (assuming it catches fire).

2) Start a full-on assault and shoot what attacks.

3) Several of us go in covertly. Probably not to kill Cannon (unless he happens to be standing right by the door), but possibly to look for a better way to sabotage the house from the inside.


I'm still leaning toward burning, and shooting from cover."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 10, 2015, 03:36:40 AM
"We'll try a few shots first."

Orders are given, and the men slowly start to encircle the house and find cover.

Who will take part in the opening salvo?

Or are you reserving your shots?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 10, 2015, 08:27:31 AM
Eric has enough ammunition to comfortably fire initially. Also, his rifle reloads quickly, so he can be ready to counterattack, if needed.

OOC: Are we just shooting through windows at this point? Here's an attack roll, if it's needed:

Rolled 1d20+5 : 18 + 5, total 23
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 10, 2015, 04:05:49 PM
Eric has enough ammunition to comfortably fire initially. Also, his rifle reloads quickly, so he can be ready to counterattack, if needed.

OOC: Are we just shooting through windows at this point? Here's an attack roll, if it's needed:

(http://www.minmaxboards.com/Themes/Thing/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll has been tampered with!
Rolled 1d20+5 : 18 + 5, total 23

Through doors or windows.  The roof does look flammable btw.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 12, 2015, 11:36:25 PM
Robert, unwilling to waste precious powder shooting up empty rooms, goes in search of suitable cover to await the opening volley.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 13, 2015, 02:32:49 AM
ooc: Sol? How bout you?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 17, 2015, 05:15:14 PM
Johnathan felt some strange camaraderie as they departed to deal with Cannon.  He found it darkly amusing that they planned to bring a canon to deal with Cannon.  The amusement stopped at the thought that they might actually need a canon though.  The feeling of being overwhelmed encroached upon his mind again, but he refused to listen to his better judgement, and instead moved forward with purpose.

He had never seen Cannon's house before, and being told that it wasn't supposed to be like this did not ease his mind.  Even so, it wouldn't make a difference.  This was the house as it was now.  He'll deal with it.  He even had reservations about the idea; what if they were wrong?  What if this was a mad witch hunt and they were about to attack innocents? 

With doubt set in, he would reserve his shots.  After all, this gun really was only for emergencies, there would be no way he could reload in time.

He'll find cover, trying to buddy up with at least one other.  Robert, you and me are battle buddies right now.  He'll follow you.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 17, 2015, 09:23:31 PM
Against all odds Eric's shot finds a mark as you can hear someone scream out.  There is no return fire.

"That was far too easy."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 24, 2015, 03:31:21 AM
Eventually a lone figure  appears in the doorway.  He moves oddly, as if not familiar with his own body.  Or like he is being manipulated like a puppet.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 24, 2015, 04:10:19 PM
Against all odds Eric's shot finds a mark as you can hear someone scream out.  There is no return fire.

Eric snickers. "Heh."


Eventually a lone figure  appears in the doorway.  He moves oddly, as if not familiar with his own body.  Or like he is being manipulated like a puppet.

"Well, fuck."

Eric doesn't hesitate to shoot.

Attack = 1d20+5
Rolled 1d20+5 : 8 + 5, total 13


Damage = 2d10
Rolled 2d10 : 8, 10, total 18
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 25, 2015, 03:23:05 AM
You hit.

Your shot amputates his arm at the elbow.

He doesn't even bother to flinch, and continues walking jerkily at the same pace.

San rolls plz.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on June 25, 2015, 12:34:20 PM
San rolls plz.
Is that a Will save? If so, 1d20+1

Rolled 1d20+1 : 9 + 1, total 10
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 25, 2015, 03:09:46 PM
yes, tis a will save
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 27, 2015, 03:44:45 PM
As it turns out, John was a coward after all.

The gunfire was ringing out and he couldn't handle it.  There's no way he could take this on directly, so John was looking for a different angle of attack, a way in that wasn't in the front.  In his searching, does he run across the zombie-like approach of one of the occupants in front?  Shall he also test his sanity?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 27, 2015, 05:14:09 PM
If you begin circling around before they open fire, no.  If you wait you may have to.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 27, 2015, 07:10:44 PM
He chooses to circle.  Let's go!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 28, 2015, 03:29:52 AM
Spot/Listen from Sol, Will save from Boz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on June 28, 2015, 03:54:37 AM
For the glory of Mabell!
I'm all ears
Rolled 1d20+6 : 11 + 6, total 17

And eyes!
Rolled 1d20+6 : 15 + 6, total 21
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on June 29, 2015, 12:56:15 AM
Will 1d20+5 : 8 + 5, total 13
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on June 29, 2015, 03:02:38 AM
And with those rolls will now also need a will save from sol as well
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 03, 2015, 03:07:50 AM
Whoops!

Rolled 1d20+5 : 10 + 5, total 15


Mea culpa.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 03, 2015, 03:42:53 PM
san loss for bos
Rolled 1d4 : 4, total 4


san loss for robby
Rolled 1d4 : 4, total 4


Sol loses no San

Sol
(click to show/hide)

we may now roll initiatives
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 07, 2015, 07:41:32 AM
we may now roll initiatives
Rolled 1d20+3 : 17 + 3, total 20
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on July 14, 2015, 05:41:22 PM
Initiative 1d20+2 : 10 + 2, total 12
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 15, 2015, 03:00:22 AM
Round 1
Robby 20
Native one 19
Sol 13
Boz 12
Native two, Not a Zombie 5
Councilman 3

Robby you're up.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 15, 2015, 07:50:13 AM
Eric reloads his rifle.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 16, 2015, 02:54:04 AM
Your native teacher begins setting up for some sort of ritual.

Sol, you're up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 18, 2015, 04:41:54 AM
Johnathan mustered up all his courage.  The back, they wouldn't expect an attack from the back, and he had to see the source of the flow of corpses of the damned that seemed to spill forth from the house like a festering wound bubbling with fetid pus.  He will spend as many move actions as required to make his way back there, get a review of the area, and either report on his findings or bravely try to enter from the rear to get the sneak on things.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 18, 2015, 04:16:22 PM
A Move Action gets you to the pile, well ahead of everyone else, leaving you a bit nervous.  Doing anything with the actions you have left?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 18, 2015, 04:36:33 PM
Sure, the place the pile emits from.  Is it blocked?  Is there another entry?

Rolled 1d20+6 : 5 + 6, total 11
to be sure.  God, if only he had a molotov or something to chuck in the windows.  They didn't get those, did they?

He could try setting the corpses on fire.  Sure, corpses aren't very flammable unless dry, but if he could get it alight, instant bonfire and instant problem for the clearly evil occupants.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 18, 2015, 07:03:20 PM
OOC: Can Eric see what Johnathan is doing, or at least where he went?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 19, 2015, 05:45:43 PM
They appear to be blocking most of the back windows and entrances.

ooc: spot roll Robby
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on July 20, 2015, 07:35:28 AM
ooc: spot roll Robby
Rolled 1d20+6 : 11 + 6, total 17
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 20, 2015, 05:47:36 PM
ooc: yes you can see him
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 28, 2015, 08:13:25 PM
He is going to hate himself for doing this, but...

It seems like piling all these bodies here is irrational, there must be something behind them.  Let's try and open a door or break a window to let the corpses fall out, see if he can't get a back way entrance going on.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 28, 2015, 08:52:43 PM
The pile is massive, and moving it would be impossible for one man.  A double move will get you to a window, but you have your choice of being out of sight in the back, or in the firing line up front.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on July 28, 2015, 08:59:18 PM
John is a coward, but having his allies die on him is a worse fate.  As much promise as it looks like getting in via the rear, he'll have to help out in front of he plans to stand a chance.

That not-a-zombie is still up and at it, isn't it?  Gun, don't fail me now... he takes aim and discharges his weapon.  Sadly, the range of a blunderbuss is terrible.  He's probably going to eat a lot of penalties (not included) depending on how far away the thing is.

Rolled 1d20+4 : 4 + 4, total 8
(+1 if within 30 ft)
Damage:
Rolled 2d8 : 3, 3, total 6
(+1 if within 30 ft)

Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on July 29, 2015, 02:21:54 AM
Sol takes out a large chunk of it's back.

Boz is up.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 04, 2015, 11:37:42 PM
Robert's fingers tingle oddly as he raises the rifle to his cheek and pulls the trigger. Something about the chaos feels oddly unreal, as though some part of him were watching the thing shamble forward.

Rifle shot 1d20+3 : 8 + 3, total 11
Damage? 2d10 : 8, 10, total 18
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 05, 2015, 03:35:09 AM
aaaand the not a zombie is dead

The rest of your party holds to see what happens.


Round 2
Robby 20
Native one 19
Sol 13
Boz 12
Native two
Councilman 3

Robby you're up.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 05, 2015, 07:32:13 AM
Was that the only thing presently attacking us?

If so, Eric looks to see if there is anyone up in the windows -> Spot = 1d20+6

Rolled 1d20+6 : 3 + 6, total 9
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 05, 2015, 03:15:09 PM
that was currently it yes.  there appears to be nothing in the windows.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 05, 2015, 06:50:37 PM
Eric looks at his companions: "Do we try to rush in while they're getting ready? I have a feeling the longer the wait, the stronger their attack will be."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 10, 2015, 08:21:50 AM
He can't believe it!  He took that horrible shambling thing down!  Well, helped take it down.  Point is, it's down, it's dead!

And there were probably more inside.

"I changed my mind, burning down the entire house and forgetting about the whole thing is completely ethical." John stammered, fumbling with trying to reload his gun.  He's too nervous, it wasn't happening.  He took in a sharp breath and second guessed himself.  "But if not that we need to go in and clear it out.  I've already fired my gun, I need to reload or fight melee.  I'll... I'll support, someone else go first."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 10, 2015, 08:12:12 PM
"Given the amount of masonry, I don't know that we can burn it down. We may have to clear it out."

Bhu, how long does it take to travel back to town?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 11, 2015, 02:54:51 AM
Depends, what is it you want to get?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 11, 2015, 07:46:01 AM
Depends, what is it you want to get?
I'm thinking to have most of us keep up the pressure outside the place while we send two or four guys back to get something flammable. Not necessarily powder, but something like oil that we might be able to spread to get a fire started.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 11, 2015, 05:41:41 PM
Depending on the cooperativeness of people anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 11, 2015, 08:34:34 PM
Eric tries to grab a couple of the more reliable-looking men. Preferably ones he's talked to in the past while working on the wall.

"I need you to run back to town as fast as you can and procure anything that is extremely flammable and bring it back. Go for something like oil that can spread and keep burning. Some rags or straw might be helpful, but be sure to bring something to get the fire burning."

Eric gives them some funds, if they ask for it. In the mean time, he keeps an eye out for any movement in the windows or around the house.

Spot = 1d20+6
Rolled 1d20+6 : 18 + 6, total 24
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 12, 2015, 01:55:29 AM
the rest of you may also make spot/listen rolls
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 12, 2015, 06:26:07 AM
"Oh y-your really doing it!  ...ok then."  No time to go back on his word.

Shh, what's that? 
Rolled 1d20+6 : 18 + 6, total 24
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 12, 2015, 07:39:02 AM
"Oh y-your really doing it!  ...ok then." 
"I don't think powder and lead is going to solve this problem. Although, I'm not sure fire will, either, but we may be able to disrupt his base and slow him down."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 20, 2015, 10:54:57 AM
Spotting 1d20+1 : 11 + 1, total 12


"It may not solve the problem entirely, but it'll certainly inconvenience him a fair bit. If he should suffer excruciating pain in the process, well. So much the better." Robert runs a hand through his hair, smudging soot and traces of stray powder across his forehead.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 21, 2015, 02:20:52 AM
Robby and Sol

(click to show/hide)

Boz

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 21, 2015, 08:21:12 AM
"Fuck." Eric hopes the men return with the supplies soon.

Eric aims his rifle and shoots at one of the shamblers closest to the others.

Attack -> d20+5
Rolled 1d20+5 : 12 + 5, total 17


Damage => 2d10
Rolled 2d10 : 1, 1, total 2



OOC: How long ago did the men leave for supplies?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 21, 2015, 10:21:19 PM
ooc: they've been gone about 5-10 minutes

Robby nicks one to little effect as the councilman roars out advice about the head and neck being vulnerable.  Sure enough those who take a bullet in the brain or have their heads severed fall and stop moving.  It doesn't seem to be occurring to the men that the councilman knowing this would be unusual, but then they are probably shitting themselves in fear at this moment. 

Your native teachers continue with whatever ritual they were doing.

Round 1
Robby 20
Native one 19
Sol 13
Boz 12
Native two, So not Zombies 5
Councilman 3

Sol is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on August 22, 2015, 04:16:51 PM
John paced nervously back and forth, half expecting the house to come alive and devour them, and hoping that liberal application of fire and malice would suffice.  They were taking a long time though.  Too long.  No sooner did John manage to reload his gun, did the shambling menace re-assert itself again!  "They're coming!"  He would have to make this shot count.  Steady, steady, wait until they were in rannnnge....

Attack:
Rolled 1d20+4 : 14 + 4, total 18

(+1 if within 30 ft)

Damage:
Rolled 2d8 : 5, 4, total 9

(+1 if within 30 ft)

Damn you, he just reloaded this thing!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 24, 2015, 03:55:04 PM
Sol gets in a decent hit, after which the mass of bodies begins to lurch forward in earnest.

One is now within sight of Robert, a particularly nasty, flyblown bit of rot.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on August 27, 2015, 09:51:50 AM
Robert is quick to point his rifle and fire, lest the rotting thing get any closer. Head and neck, eh?

Attack 1d20+3 : 8 + 3, total 11
Damage? 2d10 : 2, 10, total 12
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 28, 2015, 01:41:39 AM
the head of what used to be a child is now missing

Round 1
Robby 20
Native one 19
Sol 13
Boz 12
Native two, So not Zombies 5
Councilman 3

the councilman spends his actions fiddling with something and barking orders, Robby is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 28, 2015, 03:20:14 PM
How far is the closest of these things to us? How many do we see moving?

If they are sufficiently far away and slow moving, Eric reloads his rifle. If they are going to be upon us within the round, he stows his rifle and draws his saber.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 28, 2015, 04:50:19 PM
If Sol continues standing where he is they will be on him next turn.

The rest of you havve 2 turns after that.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on August 28, 2015, 06:40:46 PM
Eric reloads, then.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on August 31, 2015, 10:23:34 PM
the native ritual continues, sol is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 03, 2015, 03:03:36 AM
"Oh crap, it's still up!"

John NOPES out of there, double moving away from it and for cover.  With cover, maybe he'll have enough time to reload, or find a particularly heavy rock to chuck at the human mockery's face.  He is not fighting that thing with his dingy butter knife, no sir!
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 03, 2015, 03:06:04 AM
boz is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 22, 2015, 12:46:42 PM
(click to show/hide)

With a bit more space between shambling death and himself, Robert scrambles to reload his own rifle. John will probably be fine for the moment.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 23, 2015, 03:30:19 AM
Your native guides begin chanting as the not zombies begin to make their way into the militia.


Round 2
Robby 20
Native one 19
Sol 13
Boz 12
Native two, So not Zombies 5
Councilman 3

Robby is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 23, 2015, 07:35:22 AM
Having finished reloading, Eric fires at the nearest "zombie" that isn't currently in melee.

Attack -> 1d20+5 (+1 if within 30 feet)
Rolled 1d20+5 : 9 + 5, total 14


Damage -> 2d10 (+1 if within 30 feet)
Rolled 2d10 : 7, 7, total 14
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 23, 2015, 03:25:50 PM
You horrifically wound one of the more rotten ones and it falls.

Sol is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 28, 2015, 07:10:21 PM
Cowering behind a rock, John fumbled with the ammo, opening his gun to reload.  Damn it, damn it, he was supposed to be running away from the horrors, not fighting them.  Something about this whole situation just made him foul tempered and mad, but he wasn't sure if he was mad at himself or just the heavens for the fortune he's been granted.

While he's out for this round (reloading is very slow), he will spend this time to observe his immediate surroundings.  He's looking for possible weapons or shields, improvised or not, he can use to make this easier.  He can't be stopping for 12 seconds every time he fires his gun.  Who knows how many of those things there are.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 28, 2015, 08:39:55 PM
spot check for sol, os is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on September 28, 2015, 08:59:49 PM
John!  What do your non-elven eyes see? 
Rolled 1d20+6 : 6 + 6, total 12
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 29, 2015, 01:30:07 AM
You may need to steal a knife from a downed militiaman, or club them zombies with your empty gun.

Boz is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on September 29, 2015, 01:03:22 PM
Encouraged by Eric's kill (if these things can even truly be said to be alive), Robert hazards another shot at the rotting monstrosities while there's still time to escape.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 29, 2015, 06:58:25 PM
Your native teachers cease chanting, and begin staring intently at the house.  There is a feeling of dread and expectation hanging in the air, and the corpses begin moving into the house.

"We have bought you some brief time, but it will not last.  You should do whatever you're going to without delay."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on September 29, 2015, 09:27:01 PM
OOC: Just to be clear, they're returning to the house?

Have the guys returned with the powder, yet?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on September 30, 2015, 05:27:16 PM
OOC: Just to be clear, they're returning to the house?

Have the guys returned with the powder, yet?

Yes the bodies are slowly making their way inside, powder guys arent back yet (its been less than a minute).
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 01, 2015, 09:18:18 AM
Eric checks to see how the humans in the building are responding -> Spot = 1d20+6.

Rolled 1d20+6 : 2 + 6, total 8


To the others near by: "Well, that's a bit of fortune. The guys don't seem to be back with the powder yet, so we'll need to plan something else, fast. Should we press an assault on the building to get to the people? I don't want to risk getting trapped on the second floor when those things start attacking, again."

To the natives: "About how much time do we have?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 01, 2015, 05:43:55 PM
You see nothing in the house.

"Uncertain.  We called out to something, and it is roaming the house as we speak.  The bodies are mere puppets driven by the will of one or more men of power, and they are calling them in for defense.  You have until they overwhelm our spirit before they are turned on us again.  You can use this time to behead them as fast as you can, or risk being caught in the melee once you enter the house.  Our use of this method has also likely drawn the attention of the Hexen, and we should probably expect to see them before all is over."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 02, 2015, 08:03:39 AM
To the natives: "Shit... You think they'll come here while we're still at the house, or do you mean within the next couple of days? Are we going to be in their... debt?"

To the group: "I vote to approach the house quickly and use the distraction to kill as many humans as possible while the... things are busy fighting the spirit. I figure if we can kill their leaders, they will be easier to deal with when unorganized. They move slowly and we are away from the main town."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 02, 2015, 07:14:34 PM
"Kill the puppet masters and the puppets fall with them.  If we attracted the Hexen they will be here any moment now.  Since we have led them to a common foe they will likely target him.  At least they'll target him first."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 02, 2015, 08:29:38 PM
"That's probably as good as we're going to get. Alright, guys! Lets shoot some cultists."

Eric reloads his rifle and promptly makes his way to a ground-floor window. When he runs up to the window, he approaches the house in the space between two windows (or at the corner) to minimize the opportunity for others to shoot at him.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 02, 2015, 11:19:12 PM
boz and sol?  what are you up to?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on October 06, 2015, 01:25:26 PM
"I have quite a lot of misgivings about this...but if you're certain it's the best way, well." Robert reloads alongside Eric before following suit, carrying his rifle in a tight, two-handed grip as he runs in case he needs to use the stock to break someone's skull. One never knows nowadays.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 06, 2015, 02:24:56 PM
"If you have a better idea, now's the time."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on October 16, 2015, 05:36:54 AM
"Wait, there are PEOPLE in there?"

Oh god, he didn't sign up to kill people!  Well, technically he didn't sign up.  Nor to kill anything.  But desperate times and all.  Still, he did not relish taking a life.  This was wrong.  Maybe... he could threaten them to surrender.  In his head he knew it was all bluster and nonsense though, he was far too timid for that action.  For once his fairly rugged appearance may help in intimidating...

He'll go inside, but someone braver than him must act.

Good news though, that gun should be reloaded by now.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 19, 2015, 07:34:57 AM
"Wait, there are PEOPLE in there?"
"Yes, and our friends just afforded us a rare opportunity to deal with them. Now is the chance to deal with both threats at once."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 20, 2015, 02:17:21 AM
The not zombies appear to be going through the fron entrance now that it's closest.  There's quite the crowd.  You waiting till they go in or sneak attacking them from behind?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on October 20, 2015, 02:22:22 AM
He doesn't like this at all.

Still.... he will offer one vote on the tactical positioning: They can follow the zombies.  They'll be all surprised, watching the zombies flow in, but not otherwise up in arms.  Then we come in when they were expecting more zombies, and then bang bang bang!

Actually the other way, sneaking in through the back, is more likely to get them off guard.  But last he saw the back was a big old corpse pile.  They're an entrance, probably, but without knowing the layout of the house they could completely misjudge where to go.  Following the zombies.... well, the zombies know where they are going, right?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 20, 2015, 01:43:25 PM
The not zombies appear to be going through the fron entrance now that it's closest.  There's quite the crowd.  You waiting till they go in or sneak attacking them from behind?
OOC: My thought was (if possible), coming up to the side of the house, using the walls as cover (by not lining up to any window while approaching), and shooting in through the windows (climbing in later, if needed).

I'd like to be farther away from the not-zombies, if possible, because we don't know when they'll flip. My hope is to take a few guys by surprise, and once they realize what's happening, keep their attention divided.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 20, 2015, 02:18:17 PM
You could sneak to a side window, but you would be visible from the front, though I'll give you hide rolls to move behind other men or obstructions until the last possible moment.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 20, 2015, 04:22:48 PM
You could sneak to a side window, but you would be visible from the front, though I'll give you hide rolls to move behind other men or obstructions until the last possible moment.
That works.

Hide -> 1d20+7

Rolled 1d20+7 : 5 + 7, total 12
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on October 20, 2015, 09:02:46 PM
John will submit to the judgment of others.  Let's just hope you're correct.

Through the side window!  Sneaky sneaky!  He'll wait til Robby is in first, so not to harm him if he botches this.

Rolled 1d20+2 : 20 + 2, total 22
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on October 21, 2015, 07:59:41 AM
Eric is not planning on entering the house (yet, at least) if he can shoot anyone from outside.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 21, 2015, 05:14:17 PM
Boz?  You sneakin too?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on October 29, 2015, 10:28:47 AM
Robert might as well take a stab at sneaking.

Hide 1d20+2 : 8 + 2, total 10
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on October 30, 2015, 03:13:48 PM
Sol you get one leg through the window when you hear this http://soundbible.com/4-Alien-Recording.html
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 04, 2015, 08:52:03 PM
Is Eric at the house yet, or still approaching?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 05, 2015, 01:31:51 AM
still approaching, as is Boz's PC
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on November 05, 2015, 08:52:20 PM
John swallowed his fear and stepped forward thinking about how things will be after this.  A heroic situation played in his head as he mounted the head of a monster spider on his wall, satisfied that they were all dead.  Yes, they're all spiders, regardless what they look like.  It's ok to kill these... hunt these... He stepped into the breach.

Something dreadful ringing down the hall.  He hesitated, and pushed the rest of the way in in spite of his own mental protests.  What the hell was it?  He hoped his white-knuckle grip on his gun would be enough.  Hopefully the source of the noise was weak to bullet.

"..."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 06, 2015, 03:49:47 PM
Sol
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on November 06, 2015, 06:20:29 PM
These are corpses which are moving away, not towards, me right?

Either way I'm going to bring attention to their movement for the others behind me.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 07, 2015, 02:37:36 AM
The Militamen seem none too eager to enter, but you do see your two companions approaching
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 07, 2015, 07:51:48 PM
ooc: Boz and Robby, you trying to push our way through the crowd of deadites at the front door or heading around to where Sol appears to be going through a window?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on November 07, 2015, 09:50:08 PM
Around seems like the best way not to get gnawed on.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 08, 2015, 08:07:43 AM
I was already planning on approaching a window, so let's do that.

The not zombies appear to be going through the fron entrance now that it's closest.  There's quite the crowd.  You waiting till they go in or sneak attacking them from behind?
OOC: My thought was (if possible), coming up to the side of the house, using the walls as cover (by not lining up to any window while approaching), and shooting in through the windows (climbing in later, if needed).

I'd like to be farther away from the not-zombies, if possible, because we don't know when they'll flip. My hope is to take a few guys by surprise, and once they realize what's happening, keep their attention divided.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 08, 2015, 05:03:22 PM
As you meet John by the window you can see the corpses fighting to reach the back of the house.  The noise is appreciable louder here.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on November 09, 2015, 12:57:35 AM
"....what's the plan?  I'll... I'll follow you, you go first."

He just wants to protect your back, that's all, it's not cowardice.  Honest.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 09, 2015, 07:40:52 AM
As you meet John by the window you can see the corpses fighting to reach the back of the house.  The noise is appreciable louder here.
Fighting what to reach the back of the house?

Are any of the people controlling them visible from the window?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 09, 2015, 05:30:24 PM
No one visible but meat puppets.  They're fighting each other trying to crowd through a hall to narrow to accommodate them all
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 09, 2015, 06:45:25 PM
Can we get to a window to see what's in the room where they're going?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 10, 2015, 12:57:08 AM
It would require going around the back, potentially out of everyones sight.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 10, 2015, 09:35:15 AM
Eric motions to the other two: "Lets go around, back. I want to see if I can get ahead of the mob and find who is controlling them.". Eric begins to head to the back of the house, trying to keep his head below window-height.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 10, 2015, 02:31:36 PM
stealth rolls plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 10, 2015, 03:08:17 PM
stealth rolls plz
Hide -> 1d20+7
Rolled 1d20+7 : 4 + 7, total 11



Move Silently -> 1d20+3
Rolled 1d20+3 : 5 + 3, total 8
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on November 14, 2015, 03:10:07 AM
Nobody can see me....

Rolled 1d20+2 : 7 + 2, total 9
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on November 17, 2015, 12:44:59 PM
Hide 1d20+2 : 15 + 2, total 17
Move Silently 1d20+2 : 19 + 2, total 21
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 17, 2015, 04:48:19 PM
Robert is the master of woodcraft.

Unfortunately the rest of you happen to walk in front of a window at the wrong moment and are spotted by something you see too briefly to identify.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 17, 2015, 09:53:31 PM
I take it that the thing hid? Did it duck further into the room? Is there anything else in the room?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 18, 2015, 01:54:36 AM
It ran back into the room.  It's hard to make anything out as the inside of the window seems caked with dust like it's gone unoccupied for some time.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 18, 2015, 07:25:10 AM
Is there other movement in the room? Other people/walking-corpses?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 18, 2015, 02:42:48 PM
spot roll plz
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 18, 2015, 03:07:17 PM
Spot = 1d20+6

Rolled 1d20+6 : 5 + 6, total 11
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 19, 2015, 02:22:17 AM
Between the dust and darkness it's hard to see anything, you think it's empty.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 19, 2015, 07:39:53 AM
"Fuck it."

Eric smashes a pane with the butt of his rifle, then gets out of the way of the window, in case anyone shoots out. If it is quiet in there, he'll peek inside.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 19, 2015, 04:39:44 PM
spot and listen rolls unless u has light source
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 19, 2015, 08:21:05 PM
Spot = 1d20+6
Rolled 1d20+6 : 15 + 6, total 21


Listen= 1d20
Rolled 1d20 : 15, total 15
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 20, 2015, 01:32:35 AM
It appears clear.  Something was here as the dust on the flor was disturbed, and it's obviously gone out into the hall.  The house is unlit inside.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 20, 2015, 07:27:05 AM
Are Johnathan and Robert near me? The last I heard, Robert was planning on going around the house and not through the horde.

If so, Eric tells them: "I just saw something move in here, but it ducked out into the hall. The room is empty, but unlit.

Do you want to enter here, or go further around toward the back?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 20, 2015, 06:16:39 PM
ooc: yes they're near
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on November 20, 2015, 06:37:21 PM
Something is here?  Oh no no no.  He wants to get this over with... but if they get flanked, they're all dead!

He's going to hate himself for this.

Silently, he motions towards the door.  Make sure we're not being flanked.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 21, 2015, 10:05:48 AM
Eric uses the butt of his rifle to clear out the glass from the window. He then climbs in the room, and readies his rifle, covering the others as they enter.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 21, 2015, 08:11:32 PM
Once you're all in you notice thick layers of dust coating the room.  It has quite obviously gone unused for some time.  The door to the hall sits to one side as if it had been removed or never attached.  You can hear obvious sounds of combat from somewhere in the house, and the strange noises are louder.  They seem to be getting closer when you get a brief glimpse of something that speeds through the air in the hall too quickly to be seen,
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 22, 2015, 01:16:33 PM
(Whispering) "Should we go back out, and try to enter in closer to the combat, or brave these halls?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on November 30, 2015, 03:06:24 AM
"Let's continue. We're making little progress otherwise, and we have little time."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on November 30, 2015, 07:08:34 AM
Eric carefully approaches the doorway, standing to each side, to peer just a bit down the hall, making sure there is nothing right next to the doorway. If it is clear, he checks looks out into the hall, checking each direction.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on November 30, 2015, 05:28:20 PM
Mighty damn dark in there.  You can hear noises from the direction the barely glimpsed something went, but thats likely towards teh crowd of bodies flooding in through the front.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on November 30, 2015, 10:24:38 PM
His non-existent kingdom for a Molotov.

John is following, not leading.  However, he's keeping an eye out for combustibles.  He has a feeling he will need them.

Rolled 1d20+6 : 3 + 6, total 9
Keep your eyes peeled.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 01, 2015, 07:03:28 AM
Eric does not have a lantern or any torches, although he does have flint and steel. Are there any candles around in the room?

Search = 1d20
Rolled 1d20 : 17, total 17
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 01, 2015, 02:55:38 PM
You can actually find an old lantern among some stuff gathering dust along the wall.  This looks to be a store room of some sort, just not one commonly used or anywhere near capacity.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 01, 2015, 08:17:13 PM
Does the lantern have oil?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 01, 2015, 08:39:05 PM
It has some old oil in it, but it's mighty old.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 02, 2015, 07:54:46 AM
Eric grimaces. He takes out the flint and looks for something flammable, like some curtains, and tears off a piece. He attempts to light the lantern.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on December 02, 2015, 06:59:08 PM
It's difficult, but with the others guarding the door they give you the time to light it.  The flame is iffy given the impurities in the oil, but it will serve.  It's kind of fumey though.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 03, 2015, 07:41:07 AM
(Quietly) "Whew. Hopefully, this will be brief."

Eric looks at the other two:

"Do either of you prefer using a pistol? Someone needs a hand free to hold this. If not, I'll carry it."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on December 04, 2015, 07:27:14 PM
"I use my blunderbuss.  It's only good for one shot, but it'll leave my hand free.  I'll bludgeon things to death with the handle if I must.  I can hold the light." John offered.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on December 05, 2015, 09:29:26 AM
"Thanks."

Eric resumes holding his rifle. He takes point in the hall, but stands to the side so he won't block all of the light from the lantern.

"Our two options are to toward the fighting and kill as many 'leaders' as we can, or use the distraction to search the house for anyone powerful who might be hiding. Thoughts?"
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 07, 2016, 02:17:04 AM
"I'm not a fighter.  The more we fight, the more likely we will die.  Call me a coward but I'd like to cut the head off the snake I see in front of me now instead of waiting to be surrounded."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 07, 2016, 08:04:42 AM
OOC: Did the strange noise we heard, followed by the thing that rushed by too fast to see move toward or away from the combat?

"While we search the house, we should be mindful of other exits, in case our route back to this room is cut off. Be careful if we leave this floor."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 07, 2016, 06:59:16 PM
ooc: you think its headed towards the mass of corpse people up front.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 08, 2016, 08:04:06 AM
ooc: you think its headed towards the mass of corpse people up front.
That being said:

"I think we should go toward the group to see what that is. I'm hoping we can add to the chaos and keep them uncontrolled longer."
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 12, 2016, 01:42:01 AM
Sneaking down the hall or hustling?
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 12, 2016, 08:20:29 AM
Sneaking down the hall or hustling?
How about we split the difference and move at just below full speed (-5 penalty). The goal is to move deliberately, yet cautiously, trying to be as quiet as we can be; we don't have a lot of time.

Move Silently = 1d20+3-5
Rolled 1d20-2 : 11 - 2, total 9
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 13, 2016, 04:20:28 AM
No problems there.  John isn't the most stealthy of individuals unfortunately.  Maybe it's his nerves...

(-5 Move Silently)
Rolled 1d20+2 : 4 + 2, total 6
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 13, 2016, 04:21:43 AM
No problems there.  John isn't the most stealthy of individuals unfortunately.  Maybe it's his nerves...

(-5 Move Silently)
(ROLLS)

The roll didn't quite work as intended, it didn't count the modifiers right.  So here it is correct:
Rolled 1d20-3 : 8 - 3, total 5
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: Bozwevial on January 13, 2016, 03:05:42 PM
Robert moves along in the others' wake, treading carefully to keep from stepping on the noisiest of the floorboards.

Move Silently 1d20+2 : 15 + 2, total 17
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on January 13, 2016, 06:26:59 PM
ooc: omg that dice roller...


You do well until you near the fracas further up front at which point a pair of dead men round the corner

nishutive times

You can hear what you're pretty sure is whatever the hell the natives summoned grinding up zombies in the nearby room
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on January 14, 2016, 08:11:19 AM
"Lets see what's past these two. If there are no people in the next room, we'll look elsewhere."

Initiative = 1d20+3
Rolled 1d20+3 : 13 + 3, total 16
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: SolEiji on January 18, 2016, 04:54:20 AM
"C-crap!  We don't have time for this!" John sputtered, tightening his grip on his weapon.  Firing his gun here would likely be no good, as his eyes darted around the room.  Maybe he can find something to obstruct these dead men with, pin their rotten husks against the wall or something.

Initiative:
Rolled 1d20+2 : 4 + 2, total 6


Spot:
Rolled 1d20+6 : 6 + 6, total 12
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 05, 2016, 02:26:53 AM
initiative for robert jenkins
Rolled 1d20+2 : 8 + 2, total 10


the zombies
Rolled 1d20-2 : 16 - 2, total 14
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 05, 2016, 02:28:16 AM
oh ffs....

Round 1

16: Robby
14: Zombies
10: Boz
6: Sol

Robby is up
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 05, 2016, 08:06:37 AM
OOC: before Eric attacks, can we hear gunfire in the house where the fighting is? I don't want to draw attention to us by firing a gun, unless some of the people in there are/were firing at the zombies.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 05, 2016, 06:43:56 PM
No but there's quite a din, and musket shots from outside.
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: RobbyPants on February 06, 2016, 09:31:46 AM
Eric fires his rifle:

Attack = 1d20+5 (+1 if within 30 feet)
Rolled 1d20+5 : 16 + 5, total 21


Damage = 2d10 (+1 if within 30 feet)
Rolled 2d10 : 2, 3, total 5
Title: Re: Chapter 3: Chaos Reigns
Post by: bhu on February 06, 2016, 05:25:42 PM
You catch one in the shoulder as it continues forward.  They seem to be moving more slowly, and with less coordination, as if the puppet masters pulling their strings are distracted.

Boz is up.