FrivYeti/DragonsSessionThree

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Friv[8:20:19 PM]: *waves* And we have everyone.
ambisinister[5:19:10 PM]: Heya team, sorry I'm a little late
Friv[8:20:27 PM]: For this first time in approximately ever.
willcoon[5:19:12 PM]: O _ O ;;;
Friv[8:20:36 PM]: (And no worries, I only showed up five minutes ago meself.)
willcoon[5:19:27 PM]: jesus rodham clinton we're all here
Dakura[5:19:57 PM]: should I suddenly go offline to preserve our former streak of non-game?
Friv[8:21:24 PM]: Hahahah. I will KILL YOU.
Friv[8:21:25 PM]: ;)
ambisinister[5:20:19 PM]: I didn't realize his Jesusness was a Clinton.
willcoon[5:20:22 PM]: perhaps meteors
fallstavia[5:20:25 PM]: Whoa. Dakura! How's it going. :)
fallstavia[5:20:33 PM]: ...and if this is turning into a game room, I'll go quiet now. :)
Dakura[5:20:45 PM]: you didn't even notice me before, Fall?
QuicksilverFox85[5:20:49 PM]: *chuckles* Want me to duck out, or do you mind spectators?
ambisinister[5:20:49 PM]: I don't think the emoticon makes that any less threatening, Friv.
fallstavia[5:21:12 PM]: There's like...a dozen names over there.
Friv[8:22:28 PM]: Well, we're going to duck into another room, but lurkers are free to watch.
fallstavia[5:21:19 PM]: Anything more than 3 in here overloads my optics.
Friv[8:22:40 PM]: I don't think I
Delamerik[5:21:29 PM]: Holy shit. I leave for twenty minutes and suddenly WE HAVE SUBSTANCE TO OUR CHATTERLIST.
Friv[8:22:45 PM]: 've ever seen this many around.
willcoon[5:21:55 PM]: the Great Convocation
fallstavia[5:21:56 PM]: Duck into another room if you want but you're welcome to stick it out here. I won't talk. :)
Moonsword[5:22:16 PM]: We're not worried about _you_.
Friv[8:23:29 PM]: Votes? Anyone opposed to just staying here and completely overwhelming the locals?
Moonsword[5:22:31 PM]: Not really.
willcoon[5:22:44 PM]: not unless there
willcoon[5:22:53 PM]: is opposition or arrivals
Friv[8:24:33 PM]: Alrighty, then. It has been a ridiculously long time, but I do recall that I failed to give out XP last session.
Dakura[5:23:24 PM]: -shrugs-
Moonsword[5:23:28 PM]: Ah, we can knife the arrivals.
willcoon[5:24:00 PM]: we've been giving ourselves XP but I don't think that counts
Friv[8:25:20 PM]: So note down 5 apiece on your Wiki-character sheets. And no, I'm afraid it doesn't.
Friv[8:25:35 PM]: (I noticed that on the chat log. ;) Which reminds me, I should format that tommorrow...)
ambisinister[5:24:28 PM]: Will gave us a lot of xp two or three weeks ago.
Moonsword[5:24:35 PM]: I think I've got 6, since you gave me a bonus at one point.
willcoon[5:24:49 PM]: how much did we get the first session?
QuicksilverFox85[5:25:08 PM]: (*gets set up in the spectator seats, offering fall some popcorn*)
Dakura[5:25:12 PM]: 5, I think
Friv[8:26:24 PM]: Also five, with the bonus to Moonsword for being the only person at the first session.
willcoon[5:25:31 PM]: ahaha nice
Moonsword[5:25:41 PM]: So I'm at 11 and the others are at 10?
Friv[8:26:57 PM]: I'll set up an experience log on the Wiki, where we can record amounts gained and spent.
Friv[8:27:00 PM]: *nods*
willcoon[5:25:59 PM]: WE ARE LIKE UNTO TINY GODS
ambisinister[5:26:11 PM]: I've already got one built into my sheet, but I'll use yours if you'd like
Friv[8:28:09 PM]: Either or. That's just a way to keep an overlog of sorts that I can quickly glance at.
Friv[8:28:26 PM]: Anyway, IC. When last we left our soldiers, they were camped out in the shadow of a mountain, with the Wyld on two sides.
Moonsword[5:27:38 PM]: Be right back, just a second.
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willcoon[5:28:16 PM]: <.<
Moonsword[5:28:28 PM]: Back.
Moonsword[5:28:35 PM]: I didn't do anything to you guys, honest!
willcoon[5:28:50 PM]: >..>
Friv[8:30:06 PM]: ((*pokes everyone* Oy vey. Move IC, folks. Let's see what happens...))
Friv[8:30:24 PM]: The night passes uneventfully, without even the chirp of crickets or birdsong to disturb the silence.
ambisinister[5:29:28 PM]: ((we actually had just finished a chat about who is in charge in which kind of situations...))
Friv[8:31:03 PM]: ((*nods* But that was a finished scene, wasn't it?))
Moonsword[5:29:57 PM]: ((You had? Oh, wait, my character doesn't care what the menfolk think, right. ^_^ ))
ambisinister[5:30:25 PM]: ((yeah, that's right, I was just being more specific))
willcoon[5:30:34 PM]: Naturally, one or two of the Exalts are disturbed nonetheless.
Friv[8:32:20 PM]: Presumably, Sesus Skein is safely inside his salt circle, although some of the men might find it disturbing that he requires a salt circle to sleep in...
Dakura[5:31:11 PM]: ((-rimshot-))
ambisinister[5:31:30 PM]: ::Hailey busies herself making coffee or tea for her waking companions::
Friv[8:32:50 PM]: Most of these Exalts are disturbed...
willcoon[5:31:39 PM]: ((just to note - everyone knows not to touch the salt, right?))
Moonsword[5:31:47 PM]: ::Valeria is already awake::
ambisinister[5:32:12 PM]: ((As a general rule of thumb, Hailey will never break any circle unless she knows it ok))
Friv[8:33:25 PM]: ((This would have been mentioned to people ICly at various points, so I assume so. It's up to Skein how specific the warming is.))
Friv[8:33:59 PM]: As morning dawns, the sun shining surprisingly bright and clear, you see that the borders of the Wyld land have changed; now, great bramble hedges mark the exact spot at which the Wyld ceases to exist.
willcoon[5:32:52 PM]: ((well, everyone, don't touch the salt))
Friv[8:34:07 PM]: You aren't quite sure which side of the border they're on.
Moonsword[5:33:04 PM]: ::Valeria, being raised by Haven's premier sorcerer, knows better than to disturb a circle without understanding what would happen.::
Friv[8:34:29 PM]: Aside from that, however, everything is as you left it the night before.
ambisinister[5:33:21 PM]: Morning Val. Something warm?
Friv[8:34:52 PM]: ((Errant Tiger's men, being superstitious soldiers, will stay the heck away from a salt circle.))
Moonsword[5:33:54 PM]: ::Valeria frowns thoughtfully and then nods.:: "Yes," she answers in her soft voice.
Dakura[5:34:06 PM]: Errant Tiger is awake (having been unable to return to sleep), and currently talking quietly with one of the mortal soldiers who is doubling as a scribe to begin a rough map from Scarlet Haven outward, hopefully towards Creation proper.
willcoon[5:34:17 PM]: ::Skein wakes from an unrestful sleep, breaks his circle, and gathers such salt as he can reuse.::
Moonsword[5:34:28 PM]: ((If they go near it, they are get a corrective *whap* from my dire staff*
ambisinister[5:34:43 PM]: :: Hailey smiles and passes over a mug of ((insert val's preference that Haily would know from their friendship))::
willcoon[5:35:00 PM]: Good morning everyone. How do things look by the light of day?
Moonsword[5:35:06 PM]: ((Aren't you making coffee?))
ambisinister[5:35:21 PM]: The night passed uneventfully.
Moonsword[5:35:22 PM]: Valeria sips her coffee and frowns at Skein.
ambisinister[5:35:42 PM]: ((If figure coffee or tea))
Moonsword[5:35:57 PM]: "Companion," she starts once he is close enough to clearely understand her whispered voice, "why do you sleep within such a ward?"
ambisinister[5:36:11 PM]: ((assuming we even had such comodities in the middle of the Wyld))
Moonsword[5:36:15 PM]: ((Does anyone remember how to make the dice roll in this room?))
willcoon[5:36:26 PM]: roll 3 10
willcoon rolls 3 10-sided dice. The results are: 1 9 3
willcoon[5:36:43 PM]: (( /roll number sides ))
Friv[8:38:08 PM]: ((I'm willing to say that there's some approximation which none of you know from the real thing.))
Moonsword[5:36:55 PM]: ((We're humans. Someone will walk out into the Wyld and _make_ coffee if they have to, Amb.))
willcoon[5:36:58 PM]: Valeria, I do this for all of our safety.
Moonsword[5:37:33 PM]: ((I wouldn't know the difference anyway since I don't drink it in real life. ^_^ ))
willcoon[5:37:35 PM]: I have ... not been the same since my Second Breath.
Moonsword[5:37:59 PM]: roll 6 10
ambisinister[5:38:00 PM]: ::Hailey move to the edge of the camp and sits down. Amaranth trots over and Hailey leans against her warm fur::
willcoon[5:38:02 PM]: I sleep fitfully. Thanks to the ward, that is all.
Moonsword[5:38:39 PM]: ((Int + Occult to see if I have any idea what could be doing that. Assuming it ever spits out the numbers. <_< ))
Friv[8:40:33 PM]: roll 6 10
Moonsword[5:39:27 PM]: ((*poke*))
willcoon rolls 6 10-sided dice. The results are: 3 5 10 10 4 5
Moonsword[5:39:38 PM]: ((...is this thing on...?))
Friv[8:40:58 PM]: ((Weird. Oh, wait. Use / ))
Friv[8:41:01 PM]: /roll 6 10
willcoon[5:39:48 PM]: (( use a slash beforehand))
Friv rolls 6 10-sided dice. The results are: 8 3 8 4 10 6
Friv[8:41:14 PM]: ((Go for it, Moonsword.))
Moonsword[5:40:06 PM]: ((I'll that that. 4 successes enough?))
Friv[8:41:42 PM]: ((The purpose of a salt circle is to repel hungry ghosts, because they can't cross it.))
Moonsword[5:40:28 PM]: ((Rats. I have to roll myself. Evil man.))
Moonsword rolls 6 10-sided dice. The results are: 5 5 8 6 10 5
Friv[8:41:59 PM]: ((Three successes is enough for that info.))
Friv[8:42:12 PM]: ((Presumably, Skein has undead problems.))
Moonsword[5:41:04 PM]: Valeria looks at him searchingly and steps close, perhaps closer than Skein might prefer.
Moonsword[5:41:25 PM]: ((What aspect is he, again?))
Friv[8:42:47 PM]: ((Water.))
willcoon[5:41:33 PM]: ((Water))
Moonsword[5:42:23 PM]: Looking up to meet his eyes, her voice is even softer than usual. "Why, Sable Dragon, do you have many problems with the dead?"
willcoon[5:42:24 PM]: :: Skein blinks uncomforably, moreso at the scrutiny than at the proximity ::
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ambisinister[5:42:48 PM]: ::Hailey enjoys another brief moment of rest against her companion and then stands, slowly stretching. She picks up another mug and moves across the camp to Tiger:: Good morning, Sir. Coffee?
Moonsword[5:43:03 PM]: ((Note: she's the daughter of a sorcerer and has also been through some _weird_ stuff in her life. The idea of strange magical phenomena does _not_ amuse Valeria.))
willcoon[5:44:25 PM]: Skein lowers his eyes, and his voice. "Not with the dead, Valeria. The circle is for me, for my spirit."
Moonsword[5:44:26 PM]: ((Uh, anyone still there?))
Moonsword[5:44:35 PM]: ((Never mind.))
willcoon[5:44:42 PM]: "With the circle in place, it torments only me."
Moonsword[5:45:28 PM]: Valeria cocks her head slightly, considering the answer. "Your spirit hungers? It seeks release?" she asks, confused.
Dakura[5:45:31 PM]: "Thank you" Tiger says, absently taking the mug. He confers for a few moments more with the mortal soldier he had been talking with, and then lets the man head back to his other duties. "Any thoughts on what we're likely to find at the mountain, Brightdawn?"
ambisinister[5:46:39 PM]: Not really, even the Wyld has receded from the area, it's still Blighted land and the nature of the Blighting will remain unknown to us until we get there.
ambisinister[5:47:09 PM]: With any luck there we will continue to avoid mutated predators.
willcoon[5:47:28 PM]: "Indeed. I pray that it does not find it. It is my lower soul alone, my po, and it terrifies me."
ambisinister[5:47:31 PM]: ((even though the Wyld...))
willcoon[5:47:44 PM]: "You understand that this is a somewhat delicate matter...?"
willcoon[5:48:27 PM]: "Please, it is not a pleasant thing for the worst of one's soul to be extruded and scrutinized."
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Moonsword[5:48:39 PM]: Valeria frowns thoughtfully. "Of course. Be wary, though, Sable Dragon."
ambisinister[5:48:56 PM]: ::Haily pauses and appears lost in though for, as if contemplating something that just occured to her. After a moment she whistles softly, calling Amaranth over.::
Dakura[5:49:11 PM]: "True... But I doubt it will be completely devoid of habitation. A significant-looking place like that..." He shook his head. "I can't imagine that there not be _something_ there."
Moonsword[5:49:44 PM]: She catches your eye, her irises now stark, cold black jade. "If it is released, I will not hesitate to lay it low."
willcoon[5:49:48 PM]: Skein shakes his head, smiles sadly. "I have no other choice."
ambisinister[5:49:55 PM]: Ami, I want you to make a quick circuit of the camp and see if any of those tree creatures are nearby. Be careful.
ambisinister[5:50:21 PM]: ::Amaranth smiles a wolfish smile and then lopes off quietly into the surrounding area::
Moonsword[5:50:23 PM]: "This is not a threat. Merely a warning. Be wary and I will aid you as I can."
willcoon[5:50:42 PM]: He looks up at this, and there is a glimmer of something in his eyes, like a movement beneath dark waters. "I could ask for no less. Thank you."
Moonsword[5:50:52 PM]: She sighs and shakes her head, looking at something that isn't there. "I have my own curses, be they less burdensome than yours."
ambisinister[5:50:59 PM]: We have seen stranger things in our lives. With any luck it will not be the home to a Fae noble.
Moonsword[5:52:01 PM]: "Your secrets are yours alone. Save dire peril, so they will remain," Valeria assures him softly, placing her hand on his shoulder.
Moonsword[5:52:16 PM]: "On this, you have my word."
willcoon[5:52:54 PM]: Skein hesitates before placing his hand on Valeria's. "Thank you."
Dakura[5:53:17 PM]: "That I would doubt... or at least that it is currently home to one," Tiger replied. "Here within the corridor, where the Wyld is weak? I doubt one would find it comfortable enough to stay in."
willcoon[5:53:33 PM]: He blinks and glances suddenly towards the other Blooded.
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ambisinister[5:55:26 PM]: Speculation aside, there is, of course, only one way to find out. ::she smiles slightly and looks over at the mountain::
Dakura[5:55:27 PM]: Errant Tiger frowned, taking a swallow of the coffee. "Point taken..."
willcoon[5:55:54 PM]: Skein, appearing somwhat uncomfortable, replies "I hope for a chance to repay your kindness."
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willcoon[5:56:38 PM]: He casts about, and gestures towards the others.
Moonsword[5:56:48 PM]: Valeria looks at him as if she can't really understand his discomfort. "I suggest you come and get some coffee, Sable Dragon. Today will be a long march and we'll all need to be awake. We are too close to the Wyld as it is..." she trails off.
Dakura[5:57:00 PM]: "We'll find out soon enough, then, considering how we could have gotten there in the night had we continued onward rather than camping."
ambisinister[5:57:23 PM]: ::Amaranth trots back into the camp and sits at Hailey's feet. After a lazy moment spent stretching, she begins grumbling and barking in a quiet stream of sound. Hailey looks and listen intently::
ambisinister[5:58:27 PM]: Amaranth was unable to locate any of the creatures from yesterday nearby. Although the swath of Blight ahead of us is hedged in by dense plant growth that Amaranth was unable to see, smell, or hear through.
willcoon[5:58:46 PM]: "Perhaps I should. We might speak later...? Except that for now -" his voice drops "- I imagine there is insufficient dissent for us to be getting anywhere. We should return to the others."
Friv[9:00:21 PM]: ((Note: It's the Blight to the sides that is hedged, not the front.))
Friv[9:00:39 PM]: ((The hedge is running parrallel to the Blight, along the border.))
Moonsword[5:59:29 PM]: She glances at him, confused. "Dissent...?"
Moonsword[5:59:55 PM]: ((Was that a typo, WC?))
ambisinister[6:00:15 PM]: ((i could just be messing up my terminology. I thought blighted land was what you got after the wyld receded, leaving "normal creation" behind that is slightly twisted from its time as wyld land))
Friv[9:01:57 PM]: ((*nods* That's correct. Currently, you guys are theoretically in a Blight.))
willcoon[6:00:50 PM]: He smiles. "Perhaps you're right, I'll temper my opinion when I offer it to our leader."
Friv[9:02:10 PM]: ((It's a weird blight, since it's mostly scoured to the ground, but it's a Blight.))
Friv[9:02:33 PM]: ((The border on either side drops straight into the Middlemarches. That's where the fae came out of the night before, and the hedge currently seperates the two.))
Dakura[6:01:23 PM]: "Wonderful..." He shook his head. "While Nizeni said that she would not take action against us at the present..." He trailed off for a moment.
willcoon[6:01:29 PM]: ((nope, he's just playing last night's events off lightly))
ambisinister[6:01:43 PM]: ((ok gotcha))
Friv[9:03:16 PM]: ((I need to draw up some maps for next week.))
willcoon[6:02:03 PM]: Skein raises an eyebrow at the hedges.
willcoon[6:02:38 PM]: "It's awfully... /convenient,/ isn't it?" he says to no one in particular while getting his coffee.
Moonsword[6:03:12 PM]: "The Fey?" Valeria asks, spitting the last word.
ambisinister[6:03:17 PM]: Unless you have some means of flight, the best we can do is move quickly and alertly. At least with such a well defined corridor it will be difficult for anything to sneak up on us...that is unless it can pass through the brush unhindered
Dakura[6:04:04 PM]: Tiger sighed, and gulped down the rest of the coffee. "Considering the nature of the local fae, I would not doubt that at least some of them could."
Moonsword[6:04:21 PM]: ((Is there a subtext here I'm missing, like Skein plotting a mutiny or something?))
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willcoon[6:05:17 PM]: ((haha! no, he's just sort of musing on last night's 'chat', and perhaps trying on the idea that the leader thinks of him as a troublemaker))
willcoon[6:05:46 PM]: ((he's also concerned by the wyldodynamics, which is a different issue))
willcoon[6:05:51 PM]: Skein takes a swig of coffee and spins back towards the group, regaining his full composure midspin.
ambisinister[6:05:58 PM]: ::Hailey finishes her coffee as well, then collects Tiger's mug:: We'd best be moving, I think. No sense in dawdling. Moonsword[6:06:04 PM]: ((Ah.))
Parokki Has exited the room
Moonsword[6:06:35 PM]: ((You're not an issue. You're a weakling. One good hit on the head with a dire staff and you're out like a light, man.))
willcoon[6:06:36 PM]: "Excellent! What's our plan, then? We march until we hit something?"
Moonsword[6:06:47 PM]: ((Ah, the joys of dishing out 21L on command. ^_^ ))
willcoon[6:07:35 PM]: ((I like to think of it as "differently combative"))
ambisinister[6:07:47 PM]: Or until something hits us. :: Her face is deadpan::
willcoon[6:08:32 PM]: "... True enough, but we can hope for the former, can't we?"
Dakura[6:09:42 PM]: "Hope may not be quite enough." Errant Tiger headed back towards his tent. "I want everyone ready to move out within a quarter hour!" he shouted to the troops as he walked.
Friv[9:11:23 PM]: The soldiers quickly pack up the camp, eager to continue moving, and the group resumes travelling ((I assume, using the same precautions as yesterday.)) Within two hours of marching through this uncomfortably desolate wasteland, you reach the edge of the mountains. The hedge has petered out, but the Wyld seems to be gradually petering out as well; the trees may have blue pines and glowing pinecones, but they look like trees, and the sky is normal. The corridor itself is picking up traces of greenery; patches of grass and even the occasional bush now dot it. willcoon[6:10:15 PM]: He looks around at the others, then goes to get his things together.
Friv[9:11:47 PM]: ((Whoops, jumped the gun a bit on scene-shifting. Meant to copy that and wait a few moment.))

willcoon[6:10:57 PM]: ((I'm ready to move out m'self))
Moonsword[6:11:00 PM]: Valeria shifts her staff into her hands, looking at the others.
ambisinister[6:11:06 PM]: ((I think we're ready to go))
Moonsword[6:11:08 PM]: "Shall we be off, then?"
Elric Has entered the room
willcoon[6:11:45 PM]: "Yes, let's."
ambisinister[6:11:56 PM]: ::Hailey locks her helm into place and looks at the others:: No time like the present.
Friv[9:13:48 PM]: ((Assume the scene-shift above takes place here.))
Dakura[6:12:39 PM]: ((that had essentially been my last pose before we began moving again, so I'm good))
ambisinister[6:13:13 PM]: ::She turns with a grace at odds with her heavy armor and begins to trot ahead of the group, Amaranth keeping pace::
willcoon[6:13:22 PM]: ((we're still moving, then?))
Friv[9:15:03 PM]: ((*nods* The group is moving, the terrain is just starting to change.))
Friv[9:15:13 PM]: ((In the distance way, not the Wyld way. ;) ))
Moonsword[6:14:38 PM]: ((Yes.))
ambisinister[6:14:44 PM]: ((will we hit the foot of the mountain before a mid day break or no?))
Dakura[6:15:06 PM]: ((I thought we were just at the foot of the mountain))
Friv[9:16:36 PM]: ((*nods* You're just at the foot of the mountains now. It's still a good two hours until mid-day.))
Friv[9:16:44 PM]: ((Yay early starts. ;) ))
ambisinister[6:15:35 PM]: ((ah, you're right, i misread))
Moonsword[6:15:37 PM]: ((Wrong mountain.))
ambisinister[6:16:10 PM]: ::Hailey rejoins the others:: Well, now that we're here, do we atempt to attain the sumit or try and skirt around?
ambisinister[6:16:42 PM]: ((does the scar continue to move in a straight line right up the side of the mountain?))
Dakura[6:17:15 PM]: ((is the mountain contained within the corridor, or do the sides poke out of it?))
Friv[9:18:42 PM]: ((The sides of the mountain definately poke out of the corridor.))
Friv[9:19:08 PM]: ((The corridor itself passes up the mountain, but if it doesn't change direction, it'll hit the highest point about halfway up and then start sloping down.))
Friv[9:19:29 PM]: ((It'll be a hefty hike, but not actually a climb, for the most part.))
Moonsword[6:18:56 PM]: ((I'm an Earth Aspect. I'm _supposed_ to climb mountains, it's in my nature.))
ambisinister[6:18:56 PM]: ((so the corridor does not include the peak? it's going over the shoulder, as it were, of the mountain))
Friv[9:20:31 PM]: ((Correct.))
willcoon[6:19:54 PM]: (( I prefer going /down/ mountains, but if we must...))
Friv[9:21:50 PM]: ((Everyone has at least one dot of Athletics, right?))
ambisinister[6:20:48 PM]: In my professional opinion I think we should stay in the scar until we reach creation.
Dakura[6:21:25 PM]: Tiger looked off into the distance, where the edge of the mountain pushed into the Wyld. "I'd prefer to avoid heading into the Wyld as long as we can. If need be, we will, but if we can avoid it..."
willcoon[6:21:26 PM]: ((Yes, er. At least one.))
ambisinister[6:21:34 PM]: ((2! Which can spontaneously become 3. [cast and favored abilites have no training time, correct?]))
Friv[9:23:04 PM]: ((*laughs* That's correct.))
ambisinister[6:22:48 PM]: ((You laugh, but I've grown abilities to adapt to tough situtions in other games. Generally accompanied by a fairly decent stunt))
ambisinister[6:23:49 PM]: After basic training, the hike up the shoulder should be insignificant
Dakura[6:23:59 PM]: ((would we have to head into the Wyld to go over the mountain, or can we end up staying within the corrider. i.e. would we have to head all the way to the summit to get over it, or could we go partially up, around, and then down?))
Friv[9:25:47 PM]: ((*points up* The peak isn't actually inside the corridor. It passes over the mountain's shoulder and onwards.))
Friv[9:25:57 PM]: ((At least, you assume onwards. You can't see over the mountains yourselves.))
willcoon[6:25:27 PM]: Skein looks up, and at his companions with their fancy-schmancy climbing experience, then shrugs, and follows them up the mountain.
Dakura[6:25:32 PM]: ((I know it isn't in the corridor. what I mean is, would we _have_ to go all the way to the peak to go over the mountain?))
Moonsword[6:25:46 PM]: ((Do you actually know how to climb, WC?))
willcoon[6:25:53 PM]: ((No, we can follow the corridor itself))
Moonsword[6:26:00 PM]: ((I mean, Valeria's probably strong enough to carry you.))
willcoon[6:26:02 PM]: ((I've got a dot !
Friv[9:27:16 PM]: ((No, you can follow the corridor over the mountain.))
willcoon[6:26:15 PM]: ((it's athletics plus what, strength?))
ambisinister[6:26:29 PM]: ((Indeed))
willcoon[6:26:50 PM]: ((ahaha though if she lets that known out loud he might have to pretend he's never seen a mountain before, jsut for the excellent visual of that ))
Moonsword[6:26:57 PM]: ((She's small but mighty!))
Friv[9:28:28 PM]: ((Technically, many of you probably haven't seen mountains before.))
Friv[9:28:39 PM]: ((They pop up in the Wyld sometimes, but there aren't any in Scarlet Haven.))
willcoon[6:27:46 PM]: ((okay, inclines then. also HIGH FIVE we are the first ever to set foot on a mountain!!))
Moonsword[6:27:48 PM]: ((Quit bothering me with the details, Friv. :P))
ambisinister[6:28:19 PM]: ::She studies the terrain ahead:: The corridor is clear, and the sight lines are all direct. If it's all right with you, Sir, I'd like to move ahead of the group and get to the summit of the scar to see what lies on the other side of the moutnain.
ambisinister[6:28:32 PM]: You should be able to see me the whole time.
Dakura[6:28:53 PM]: "We go over," Tiger finally decided. "It will slow us down, but so would going around the base of the mountain. We go up until we can go around without hitting Wyld."
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willcoon[6:30:14 PM]: Skein smiles at Tiger's decisive proclamation, and follows along the corridor.
willcoon[6:31:01 PM]: ((do we roll friv?? ))
Dakura[6:31:21 PM]: "I don't want anyone going near any caves or holes, should there be any. We can investigate if there appears to be a reason, but no one will go in alone in such a case."
Friv[9:33:29 PM]: ((*nods* Was just waiting for resolution. Stamina + Athletics for the hike.))
ambisinister[6:32:24 PM]: ::looks at Tiger, her body language expectant::
ambisinister[6:32:40 PM]: ((trying to figure out if I'm scouting ahead or not))
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Moonsword rolls 5 10-sided dice. The results are: 4 5 9 2 9
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willcoon rolls 3 10-sided dice. The results are: 7 7 3
Dakura[6:33:28 PM]: ((just assume you are, unless you would have objections IC)
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Dakura rolls 4 10-sided dice. The results are: 6 1 7 5
ambisinister[6:34:05 PM]: ((ah ok, just figured i'd go by the book and ask for permission first))
ambisinister[6:34:06 PM]: ::Hailey kneels and scoops up a handful of earth and focuses on it a for a brief moment before setting off::((Activating all Encompassing Earth Sense))
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ambisinister rolls 6 10-sided dice. The results are: 3 9 7 9 10 3
Moonsword[6:34:25 PM]: ((Dakura, the term lucky was invented for rolls like that.))
Dakura[6:34:36 PM]: ((heh))
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Delamerik[6:34:42 PM]: Holy shit. I leave for twenty minutes and suddenly WE HAVE SUBSTANCE TO OUR CHATTERLIST.
willcoon[6:35:14 PM]: ((... dude that was like an hour ago))
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Friv[9:37:16 PM]: ((Hrm... that was odd.))
willcoon[6:36:09 PM]: ((... okay funny hat man... ))
Friv[9:37:49 PM]: ((Just running step one with Hailey.))
Moonsword[6:36:36 PM]: ((Valeria glances over her shoulder. "What was that... thing? And what is a chatterlist?" she asks the nearest person softly.))
Friv[9:38:10 PM]: ((Strange sounds coming out of the Wyld, clearly.))
Dakura[6:37:14 PM]: ((-nods, and waits in case he will need to make awareness rolls himself...))
willcoon[6:38:03 PM]: ((Oh god, with all these people lurking I'm sure to get Positives on all my Observer Awareness Methods...))
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QuicksilverFox85[6:40:01 PM]: (>.>)
Friv[9:41:28 PM]: ((*laughs*))
willcoon[6:40:31 PM]: (( do we survive the walk?))
Friv[9:41:56 PM]: ((Probably.))
Friv[9:42:06 PM]: ((Let's see what Hailey finds. Sorry for the delay.))
Friv[9:42:57 PM]: As the group starts upwards, the mountain becomes increasingly green, with pine trees starting to appear amongst the grass and rocks.
Friv[9:43:14 PM]: In addition, faint mountains can now be seen in the distance, to the west and east. You're almost certain they weren't there before.
Moonsword[6:42:21 PM]: Valeria frowns, looking around.
Moonsword[6:42:37 PM]: "Is this..." she starts, shaking her head, "is this Creation?"
Dakura[6:44:18 PM]: ((are these the blue pine trees, or normal ones?))
Friv[9:45:38 PM]: ((Normal ones.))
Moonsword[6:45:26 PM]: ((So we're in Georgia, then?))
Moonsword[6:45:48 PM]: ((Sorry. I'll quit making Southern jokes.))
Dakura[6:45:59 PM]: ((which side of the mountain are we on? still on the one we started?))
Dakura[6:45:59 PM]: ((which side of the mountain are we on? still on the one we started?))
Friv[9:47:33 PM]: ((*nods* Hailey is still ahead of you, climbing the crest of this mountain's shoulder.))
ambisinister[6:47:54 PM]: ::Hailey vanishes over the shoulder of the mountain for a moment, then reappears, waving::
willcoon[6:48:06 PM]: Skein is taking in the view as he climbs, somewhat quieted by the sight.
Moonsword[6:48:22 PM]: Valeria jogs up to her.
Dakura[6:48:25 PM]: Errant Tiger looks behind them, back down the way they had come from. Was the whole view like this now, or just what was before them?
Friv[9:50:19 PM]: Directly behind, you can still see the Blighted corridor stretched backwards. However, you can see faint mountains far to the southwest and southeast.
willcoon[6:50:04 PM]: Skein increases his pace to reach the crest, eager to see the other side.
Dakura[6:51:18 PM]: Shaking his head, wondering if Creation was really only this close to Scarlet Haven, Tiger had one of the higher-ranked mortals take command while he sped up to see what the other Dragon-Blooded were looking at.
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Friv[9:54:18 PM]: As the Dynasts speed ahead, they reach the summit where Hailey is standing. They can see mountains on all sides; it looks like there are dozens of passes in every direction, and there is no sign of the Wyld at all. Behind you, the corridor still stretches, you assume, but it isn't distinguishable from the surrounding area.
Friv[9:54:48 PM]: ((Tiger is fairly sure that if Creation is this close, it wasn't before. There have been expeditions southwards before, and they never found anything.))
Moonsword rolls 5 10-sided dice. The results are: 3 4 4 8 5
ambisinister[6:54:19 PM]: We're here everyone. This is Creation.
Moonsword[6:54:44 PM]: "But..." Valeria whispers softly, "where are we?"
ambisinister[6:54:51 PM]: ::Hailey looks up from some charts and inks that she spread out on the ground at her feet. It looks like she has been recently working on them::
willcoon[6:55:08 PM]: Skein just looks around for a time. He clears his throat. "Does this look like anything on the maps?"
ambisinister[6:55:38 PM]: It's hard to say. Once night falls I may be able to take a better stab at our rough location once i have the stars to reference.
Moonsword[6:56:56 PM]: ((Be right back.))
ambisinister[6:57:19 PM]: ::She finishes marking the chart, makes some notes in a ledger, and then begins to pack things up while the ink dries.:: Though I can't say for sure where we are, I know i'll be able to find the correct route back to Scarlet Haven from here.
Dakura[6:57:37 PM]: "Any ideas, in that case? There can't be mountain ranges like this in too many places."
ambisinister[6:58:37 PM]: ((where were we supposedly supposed to be popping back into creation Friv? Somewhere near Metagalpa?
ambisinister[6:58:40 PM]: ))
Friv[10:00:19 PM]: ((Further west of that. You were supposed to be about 300 miles or so east of the Haslanti League.))
Friv[10:00:54 PM]: ((Well, southwest.))
ambisinister[7:00:05 PM]: ((Checks the map in his core book. Near Crystal?))
Friv[10:01:28 PM]: ((On the map, you'd be not far from that massive river that divides the North and the Northeast.))
Friv[10:01:49 PM]: ((Haslanti are on the other side of the White Sea from Crystal.))
Friv[10:02:27 PM]: ((Sort of that brown area with no cities really close, bordered by Icehome, Cherak, and Rubylak.))
ambisinister[7:01:13 PM]: ::loosens a map case from her pack and pulls out the copy of the map she recieved from Haven::
Moonsword[7:01:22 PM]: ((Back.))
ambisinister[7:01:54 PM]: (ahhh, ok)
ambisinister[7:02:24 PM]: ::Hailey studies the map, then looks around, then studies the map some more::
ambisinister[7:02:38 PM]: ((something mental + survival i'm guessing))
Friv[10:04:01 PM]: ((Intelligence + Survival, yeah.))
ambisinister[7:03:15 PM]: ((I'll use the 1st excellency to boost my pool by 4))
Friv[10:04:47 PM]: ((Go for it.))
ambisinister rolls 10 10-sided dice. The results are: 6 2 7 10 2 1 6 7 4 2
Friv[10:06:04 PM]: ((Based on the direction of the mountains, and the type of plants, you're pretty sure that you're more southerly than you thought you'd be. There's one mountain range on the southwestern edge of the map which qualifies; if it's where you are, you're about 750 miles northeast of Cherak.))
Friv[10:06:34 PM]: ((Which would put you at least 800 miles off course, but closer to the Realm's territory.))
Friv[10:06:42 PM]: ((Possibly even inside it.))
ambisinister[7:05:33 PM]: ((would cherak be on our older map?))
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Friv[10:07:28 PM]: ((I think so.))
Dakura[7:06:20 PM]: ((wow... we're... not even close to the wyld now, if that's correct...))
ambisinister[7:06:27 PM]: ((or a better question, where's the closest, city/town/satrappy as indicated by our map to our estimated position?))
Friv[10:08:47 PM]: ((The nearest city would be the town of Palliton, which is about 75 miles southeast. If there are other towns nearby, they're too small for this map to note.))
Moonsword[7:08:08 PM]: ((Uhm...?))
willcoon[7:08:27 PM]: ((what.))
ambisinister[7:08:30 PM]: ((pay no attention to the forum. it's just got the hiccups))
willcoon[7:08:34 PM]: ((i am uncertain))
willcoon[7:08:39 PM]: ((wyld storm))
Friv[10:10:00 PM]: ((I think the forum just boots quiet people.))
Moonsword[7:08:48 PM]: ((Everyone but Seras logged out and then in again.))
Dakura[7:09:04 PM]: ((I'm still here))
Friv[10:10:26 PM]: ((Weird, I didn't see it.))
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ambisinister[7:09:19 PM]: ((did you get my last question friv?))
Friv[10:10:42 PM]: ((Don't think so, no.))
ambisinister[7:09:44 PM]: ((or a better question, where's the closest, city/town/satrappy as indicated by our map to our estimated position?))
ambisinister[7:09:49 PM]: My best guess, at this moment is that we're somewhere around here...::indicates a point on the map:: Which means the closest friendly territory is...
Friv[10:11:41 PM]: ((Oh. I responded to that. *reposts*))
Moonsword[7:10:23 PM]: Valeria looks down at the map.
Friv[10:11:44 PM]: ((((The nearest city would be the town of Palliton, which is about 75 miles southeast. If there are other towns nearby, they're too small for this map to note.))
Moonsword[7:10:40 PM]: "I wonder why we emerged so far from the Wyld..." she muses.
ambisinister[7:11:22 PM]: This town here...Palliton. Let's hope the borders have not changed to drastically since this map was drafted.
willcoon[7:12:28 PM]: "Excellent. How long do you think before it will come within sight?"
ambisinister[7:12:29 PM]: With any luck they will be able to direct us to a current satrapy capitol.
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ambisinister[7:13:27 PM]: According to the map, it's about 75 miles, give or take through hilly terrain. A day's travel for the group to put it in sight, two days to reach it.
Friv[10:14:48 PM]: The soldiers have rejoined the group now, and are staring about in wonder.
ambisinister[7:13:48 PM]: I can easily make it to the town in a day.
Moonsword[7:14:25 PM]: Valeria looks over at Hailey. "Old friend, I think it wiser to stick together at this moment."
willcoon[7:14:31 PM]: "I think it would be best to stay together for when we make first contact."
ambisinister[7:15:06 PM]: As eager as I am to explore, I think you may be right.
Dakura[7:15:26 PM]: "We stay together, at least for the moment," Tiger agreed with Valeria and Skein. "Just because this is Creation is no reason not to be cautious."
Moonsword[7:16:03 PM]: "As I recall, Creation itself held dangerous enemies. The Anathema were spawned here," Valeria notes softly.
ambisinister[7:16:45 PM]: ::looks down at the map and ftuzes around with an architects compass. It would appear she is plotting routes::
Seras_Winterblood[7:17:57 PM]: (sorry to interrupt: would you guys like your own chat?)
Seras_Winterblood[7:18:05 PM]: (I can arrange that)
Friv[10:19:22 PM]: ((OOC: We usually do that, but there were lurking requests.))
ambisinister[7:18:13 PM]: :: she spends some time calculating, oblivious to the others::
Friv[10:19:31 PM]: ((I usually just create a temp room to run in.))
Moonsword[7:18:20 PM]: ((I thought we were providing public entertainment.))
ambisinister[7:18:25 PM]: ((nah, we're all exhibitionsists here))
Seras_Winterblood[7:18:30 PM]: ((it doesn't have to be private))
Seras_Winterblood[7:18:38 PM]: ((okay. Just thought I'd offer =D)
willcoon[7:18:47 PM]: Skein looks between the mountain range and the calculations with interest, trying not to get in the way.
fallstavia[7:18:50 PM]: (I wanted to watch but was too lazy to move rooms).
willcoon[7:18:50 PM]: (Thanks ^ ^;; )
ambisinister[7:20:36 PM]: Sir? If I could get you to look at the map. It seems like the quickest route will be to go along this ridge here. Assuming the terrain isn't terribly different, the ridge should help to shelter us from the environment. In addition we should be able to find some fresh water here, here, and here....
Friv[10:22:05 PM]: ((brb))
ambisinister[7:21:33 PM]: I can't speak for game or local plants and the like, but it will be easy enough figure out once we begin to travel.
Moonsword[7:21:56 PM]: ((...and mysteriously, all life stops motionless, all activity halted, save our brave heroes and their intrepid allies.))
willcoon[7:22:27 PM]: ((The loom is broken! Free candy!))
willcoon[7:23:13 PM]: ((er, as in, i imagine we can make things into candy now that the spiders aren't there to stop us right?))
Friv[10:24:37 PM]: ((You can try. *back*))
Moonsword[7:23:29 PM]: ((Secretly, Valeria is a Sidereal out to _conquer the WORLD!_))
ambisinister[7:23:41 PM]: Valeria, are there any conclusions you can make about the more...spiritual aspects of this route?
Dakura[7:23:45 PM]: Tiger looked at the map over Hailey's shoulder. "Yes... Well, as far as I'm aware the landscape doesn't change much in Creation, so that path should still be viable..."
Moonsword[7:23:49 PM]: ((*starts making Sidereal Valeria*))
willcoon[7:24:21 PM]: ((the candy is now a rock again, Skein's teeth hurt))
Moonsword rolls 6 10-sided dice. The results are: 2 2 5 4 6 4
Friv[10:26:00 PM]: ((The route is not spiritual, apparantly.))
Moonsword[7:25:00 PM]: ((I got bupkiss. Since when do you fail _that_ hard...?))
Moonsword[7:25:21 PM]: Valeria shakes her head, distracted by a sudden minor headache but unwilling to voice her irritation.
Friv[10:26:35 PM]: ((I have, sadly, seen worse.))
Friv[10:26:46 PM]: ((Five botches in a row using 6 to 9 die pools.))
Moonsword[7:25:52 PM]: ((>_<))
Friv[10:27:48 PM]: ((I teleport! *botch* Crap, I dodge! *botch* Ow, I soak! *botch* Ack, I dodge the second attack! *botch* Oh god, he's down! I heal him! *botch*))
Friv[10:28:18 PM]: ((And a mook with a gun dropped a 150 XP demon to incapacitated.))
willcoon[7:27:30 PM]: ((Dag. That is some serious divine ire right there.))
Moonsword[7:28:00 PM]: ((Someone didn't like you that night...))
Friv[10:29:28 PM]: ((Seriously.))
Dakura[7:28:35 PM]: "We'll have to make do with what we may encounter, then." He turns to the soldiers. "Enough gawking. We can relax our guard somewhat, but once we begin moving again stay alert." He turned to Hailey. "Once you're ready to start blazing the trail...?"
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willcoon[7:30:05 PM]: ((one sec, brb))
ambisinister[7:30:36 PM]: I'm always ready sir. ::she offers a lazy salute and begins to pack up her things quickly and efficiently::
Friv[10:32:13 PM]: ((Everyone roll me up a Perception + Awareness roll for the next bit of journey.))
ambisinister[7:31:51 PM]: ((If it matters, I still have All Encompassing Earth Sense up))
Moonsword rolls 5 10-sided dice. The results are: 1 2 4 1 9
ambisinister rolls 8 10-sided dice. The results are: 7 4 3 5 7 2 2 8
Friv[10:34:18 PM]: ((Acknowledged. :) ))
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willcoon rolls 3 10-sided dice. The results are: 10 10 7
willcoon[7:33:45 PM]: ((bwahahaha))
Friv[10:35:06 PM]: ((Holy sweet dragons.))
Dakura[7:34:12 PM]: ((decides to stunt first))
willcoon[7:34:20 PM]: ((sorry I stole your luck : ( ))
ambisinister[7:34:24 PM]: ((how does it feel to be having such intimate relations with the devil?))
willcoon[7:34:57 PM]: ((pretty awesome, I'm not gonna lie.))
willcoon[7:35:26 PM]: ((want to join in? ))
Moonsword[7:35:28 PM]: ((Bite me, WC.))
Friv[10:36:51 PM]: ((Devil-threesome?))
Moonsword[7:35:44 PM]: ((I ST an Exalted game. I _am_ the Devil.))
willcoon[7:36:02 PM]: (( guys is it getting sexy in here or is it just me ))
ambisinister[7:36:21 PM]: ((I think we all ST exalted games, dont' we?))
willcoon[7:36:37 PM]: (( uhm... ahah i guess so))
Friv[10:37:52 PM]: ((*pokes Dakura* Stunt it up.))
willcoon[7:36:42 PM]: (( poor lurkers... ))
Dakura[7:36:43 PM]: Errant Tiger, less tense now that they seemed to really be in Creation proper, was able to pay more attention to the surroundings themselves, rather than looking for anything concealed within. With the plant and wildlife being stable in shape and nature, it was easier to determine what was what, barring any ignorance from lack of exposure.
Dakura[7:37:00 PM]: ((I just did))
Friv[10:38:56 PM]: ((Beauty. I'll give you a die for it. :) ))
Dakura[7:37:44 PM]: ((how many dice?))
Dakura rolls 7 10-sided dice. The results are: 7 2 1 5 9 6 6
Moonsword[7:38:05 PM]: ((Cheapskate.))
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willcoon[7:38:29 PM]: ((ack)))
Friv[10:40:04 PM]: ((Everything ok?))
willcoon[7:39:01 PM]: ((popup blocker reloaded the page just now... w/ no popups?))
Friv[10:40:27 PM]: ((Someone probably PMed you.))
Friv[10:40:39 PM]: ((IE did that to me, before.))
willcoon[7:39:54 PM]: ((aek. okay it should work now i guess))
Moonsword[7:40:10 PM]: ((And this is why I use Firefox, ladies and gentlemen.))
Friv[10:41:38 PM]: The company continues its advance, following Hailey's map of the ridgeline. However, after about two hours, Hailey - still scouting ahead - notices plumes of smoke about five miles south. They don't look large enough to be trouble, but could definately be chimneys. Svadisatma Has entered the room
Svadisatma[7:40:34 PM]: Lil
Svadisatma[7:40:39 PM]: crowd.
Svadisatma[7:40:40 PM]: Wow.
willcoon[7:40:44 PM]: ((hey, me too, but this is a 'public' computer...))
Moonsword[7:40:51 PM]: ((*waves* Game in progress.))
Friv[10:42:10 PM]: ((Allo. *waves*))
Svadisatma[7:41:19 PM]: ((In the main chat?))
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willcoon[7:41:30 PM]: ((I see the very face of god with my three dice))
Friv[10:42:55 PM]: ((Yeah, a couple people suggested we say so they could lurk.))
Moonsword[7:41:41 PM]: ((Exhibitionism?))
Dakura[7:41:55 PM]: ((long story short: people wanted to watch, and no one wanted the hassle of changing rooms))
Moonsword[7:41:59 PM]: ((And WC, we know about the 5 successes on your 3 dice, you lucky little bastard.))
ambisinister[7:42:03 PM]: ::Hailey trots back to the party.::Have the rest of you noticed the smoke?
Moonsword[7:42:27 PM]: Valeria nods, her face serious and intent.
willcoon[7:42:32 PM]: ((kehehe sorry ))
willcoon[7:43:09 PM]: Yes, have you found the source?
ambisinister[7:43:12 PM]: It looks like it could be chimney or camp fires...but we shoudl still be six or seven hours from being able to even see Palliton.
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ambisinister[7:44:09 PM]: I can head in for a closer look, if the rest of you would like.
Dakura[7:44:11 PM]: "It is possible that we were closer than we thought... or that another town was founded since our map was made."
willcoon[7:44:12 PM]: Skein looks to the others. "If it is a camp, perhaps we should increase our pace?"
Moonsword[7:44:22 PM]: "Perimiter scouts? Raiders? An invasion force?" Valeria opines, watching teh smoke.
Friv[10:45:41 PM]: ((OOC: Remember that the map's only going to have large towns on it.))
Friv[10:45:48 PM]: ((Villages and the like don't make the cut.))
Moonsword[7:45:06 PM]: ((...oh, right.))
Moonsword[7:45:33 PM]: ((Be back in a few minutes. Important distraction.))
Dakura[7:45:36 PM]: "You and Skein go ahead to the smoke. Stay cautious, but if it seems peaceful try to see what you can find out. We'll follow along and wait a distance from the source for a few hours."
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willcoon[7:46:41 PM]: Skein looks at Tiger somewhat curiously, then nods. "Certainly. I'll be glad to!"
willcoon[7:46:54 PM]: ((Hii!))
Friv[10:48:29 PM]: ((Hello! *waves*))
ambisinister[7:47:16 PM]: Skein, I will accompany you in case there is trouble, but as I have a relatively hostile appearance, I will remain unseen and let you do the talking if such a thing is neccessary.
Dakura[7:47:55 PM]: ((er... I had said for you and Skein to go... you don't need to volunteer to go with him...))
Friv[10:49:33 PM]: ((I think she was just clarifying the order given her appearance.))
ambisinister[7:48:20 PM]: ((i know, i was explaining my, er, role))
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Rai[7:49:19 PM]: (I don't think I've ever seen this place so hoppin lol)
Rai[7:49:22 PM]: (CARRY ON)
willcoon[7:49:29 PM]: "Thank you, Hailey. Let's move out then, I'm eager to make contact with the people of Creation..."
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ambisinister[7:49:55 PM]: ::Hailey leaves her pack and other cumbersome gear behind, then moves to shadow Skein::
Dakura[7:50:04 PM]: ((long story short: people wanted to watch, and no one wanted the hassle of changing rooms))
Friv[10:51:22 PM]: ((*pokes Dakura* Did you get my PM?))
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ambisinister[7:50:37 PM]: ::As she departs she signals with her hand and Amaranth stops in her tracks, puts and then sulks over to Val for some attention::
ambisinister[7:50:50 PM]: ((that would be "pouts and then..."))
Dakura[7:50:53 PM]: ((-blinks- um... -checks-
Dakura[7:50:56 PM]: ))
willcoon[7:52:18 PM]: "So what do you think, Hailey? How do you think the Realm has changed over all this time?::
ambisinister[7:52:36 PM]: ::As Hailey moves her armor blurs into broken, sliding patterns of light and dark, making her outline fuzzy at just a few paces away::
ambisinister[7:53:29 PM]: I am hoping that it is the same Realm that Mr. Ujiro loved and served.
Moonsword[7:53:52 PM]: ((Back.))
ambisinister[7:54:08 PM]: If such a place could produce someone like him, then I would very much like to see it as he did.
ambisinister[7:54:26 PM]: I am prepared to be disappointed.
willcoon[7:56:10 PM]: "Don't speak too soon! However, it is said that conflict begets strength... we shall see what we shall see..."
willcoon[7:57:15 PM]: "Surely you won't be staying too far back, will you? You must be eager to meet the people of this land."
ambisinister[7:58:22 PM]: ::There is a reluctance to her voice:: Eager...perhaps. For prudence sake, I shall remain obscure for this meeting. There will be time enough once we know what is going on.
Dakura[7:59:17 PM]: As Hailey and Skein go on ahead, Errant Tiger begins leading his soldiers in the same direction, though at a less hurried pace. He keeps an eye on the trails of smoke reaching up into the sky, determining what would be a safe but close distance for them to pause at.
Friv[11:01:03 PM]: The smoke trails are close to an hour's hike for Skein, although Hailey could have covered it in half that time. By the time they approach the smoke trail, they are passing from the mountains to the north into the hilly regions southwards, with scattered fir and birch trees everywhere. As they approach the smoke trails, they find that someone has cleared the forest around the area, leaving farmland not unlike that at Scarlet Haven, if simpler and less well-maintained. A few minutes away, they can see wooden cottages and a gravel path. There are people tilling the fields, but not very many.
Friv[11:01:28 PM]: ((Presumably, Hailey falls back a bit further as they approach the clearing, so the people only see Skein.))
Moonsword[8:00:44 PM]: Valeria moves forward a dozen yards before the column but then stops advancing, looking around and ready to intercept anything that moves towards the group.
ambisinister[8:01:48 PM]: ::As Hailey moves she focuses on her anima, feeling the currents of the air, letting them buoy her steps and guide her body. Focusing she finds places of absence int the air, and uses this knowledge to help project and aura of obscurity::
Friv[11:03:13 PM]: The villagers look poor, and are clearly northern locals; their pale skin and hair in shades of blonde and brown marks them as natives. They are still working, but are also gradually turning to watch Skein, looking to see if he is continuing past or pausing.
ambisinister[8:02:00 PM]: ((stuntage, and a stealth roll))
Friv[11:03:36 PM]: ((Two dice. Roll it up.))
ambisinister[8:02:37 PM]: ((project an aura...))
ambisinister rolls 10 10-sided dice. The results are: 5 6 4 8 1 9 9 3 2 8
willcoon[8:03:49 PM]: Skein moves towards the farmers slowly and calmly, a faint mist surrounding him as he approaches. The light catching the water droplets makes him glisten and shimmer.
HiQKid Has entered the room
willcoon[8:04:58 PM]: "Greetings. I am Sesus Skein, Ebon Dragon of Sesus Ujiro's Legion."
Moonsword[8:05:50 PM]: ((_Sable_ Dragon, not Ebon Dragon, you goof!))
willcoon[8:06:02 PM]: ((is that changed from 1e?))
ambisinister[8:06:08 PM]: ((who knows, he sleeps in a salt circle dont he?))
willcoon[8:06:22 PM]: "I have traveled far. Tell me, where is the satrap of this region?"
Moonsword[8:06:33 PM]: ((Yes. Remember when I was addressing you as a Sable Dragon earlier?))
Friv[11:07:47 PM]: The farmers have stopped working and watch Sesus approach. After he speaks, one of them speaks in return. "Shamas? Yurez Tal kalazkin. Shomas vennar?"
Friv[11:07:58 PM]: ((Quick show of hands. Who speaks Snowtongue?))
Friv[11:08:07 PM]: ((That's a rhetorical question, by the way.))
willcoon[8:07:12 PM]: ((of course))
Moonsword[8:07:19 PM]: ((None of us. We all speak Low Realm, I think.))
ambisinister[8:07:27 PM]: ((go go gadget linguistics charms?))
Friv[11:08:39 PM]: ((High Realm, actually.))
willcoon[8:07:33 PM]: ((... damn. i knew i forgot something... oh well, i know where my exp are going...))
Friv[11:08:50 PM]: ((Actually, no. Low Realm.))
Dakura[8:07:41 PM]: ((High Realm. Low realm is for peasants))
Friv[11:09:05 PM]: ((Yeah, but the army is mostly made of peasants.))
Dakura[8:07:59 PM]: ((make up your mind))
Friv[11:09:21 PM]: ((I was speaking without thinking.))
Friv[11:09:35 PM]: ((While High Realm would be an option, the bulk of Scarlet Haven would speak Low Realm.))
ambisinister[8:08:25 PM]: ((i suspect Ujiro would have taught all the DBs high realm))
Friv[11:09:54 PM]: ((*thinks* You know what, I'll just give you guys High and Low Realm for free.))
Friv[11:10:15 PM]: ((It'll be the exp boost for the session. ;) ))
ambisinister[8:09:03 PM]: ((sadly, none of this will help us with snow tongue))
Friv[11:10:19 PM]: ((Well, no.))
willcoon[8:09:51 PM]: Skein smiles dismissively. "No matter. Show me to a Dragon-Blood." He gestures around, pouring essence into the air around him in as egregious a manner as possible.
willcoon[8:10:15 PM]: ((i'm trying a presence roll without speaking the language to indicate i want to see an authority))
Friv[11:11:41 PM]: ((*laughs* Go for it. One-die stunt for the anima.))
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willcoon[8:10:55 PM]: ((i'll put two motes into Presence Excellency))
willcoon[8:11:18 PM]: so presence + charisma?
willcoon rolls 14 10-sided dice. The results are: 4 5 1 10 7 2 1 7 9 8 9 1 4 4
Friv[11:12:45 PM]: ((*whistles*))
Friv[11:13:12 PM]: Most of the farmers cry out in surprise and immediately prostrate themselves, while one near the back goes racing off towards the town, presumably to summon someone in authority.
Moonsword[8:12:11 PM]: ((WC, there are going to be significant consquences for stealing my luck!))
willcoon[8:12:32 PM]: (( I imagine i will return it with interest at the least appropriate time))
Dakura[8:12:39 PM]: ((this time it wasn't luck. it was mainly large dice pool))
Moonsword[8:12:54 PM]: ((And, hopefully, Farmer Jed out there is going for a mayor, not a Solar. Solars would be bad.))
willcoon[8:12:54 PM]: "Splendid."
willcoon[8:13:43 PM]: Skein follows Jed at a stately pace, hoping silently that someone knows Realm in these parts...
willcoon[8:14:16 PM]: ((sorry, is it two motes recovered per die, or one?))
ambisinister[8:14:18 PM]: ::Haiely settles in to observe from the edge of the village::
ambisinister[8:14:26 PM]: ((2))
Friv[11:16:09 PM]: Skein sees which building Farmed Jed runs into and heads towards it, arriving just as its inhabitant exits in some haste.
willcoon[8:15:02 PM]: ((good good))
Friv[11:17:07 PM]: He is a middle-aged man, quickly belting on a ceremonial robe of some sort, stitched with five colours of thread - white, red, blue, green, and black. His hat, tall and square, doesn't quite fit him, and when he sees Skein and quickly bows, it very nearly falls from his head. Only a quick grab saves it from landing in the dirt
Friv[11:17:41 PM]: In accented High Realm, he addresses Skein, his eyes fixed firmly on the ground. "M-most humble greetings from this servant, O Exalted One."
Moonsword[8:17:04 PM]: ((Oh, wow, the red carpet treatment. SWANK-y.))
willcoon[8:17:33 PM]: He looks down at the villager, smiling. "Please, Rise. Are you the representative of this village, then?"
Friv[11:19:22 PM]: ((Worth noting that this level of worship will be new to you guys; Ujiro demanded respect, but military tradition meant that it was the standard respect of a subordinate to a superior.)) The man straightens, keeping his eyes fixed down. "Yes, Banner Of Heaven. I am this village's Interpreter."
willcoon[8:20:02 PM]: Skein is enjoying this. "Excellent. I am Sesus Skein, Envoy of the Scarlet Haven."
Friv[11:22:11 PM]: This catches the Interpreter's attention, and he looks up enough to watch Skein's chest. "Ah... I am sorry, Most Exalted One. I do not know that place."
Dakura[8:21:57 PM]: ((-blinks- Did Will post something? it never appeared for me))
willcoon[8:22:07 PM]: "I am here on a matter of great importance. Do you have a current map of the Satrapy? Where might I find the overseer of this region?"
Moonsword[8:22:21 PM]: ((Yes, he did.))
willcoon[8:22:23 PM]: (( " Skein is enjoying this. "Excellent. I am Sesus Skein, Envoy of the Scarlet Haven." " ))
Friv[11:24:12 PM]: The Interpreter starts looking nervous. "Satrapy? I do not know the word. Is it the daimyo that you are seeking?"
Moonsword[8:23:18 PM]: ((...daimyo...?))
ambisinister[8:23:27 PM]: ((::narrows eyes:; Friv Yeti you devious bastard))
Friv[11:24:53 PM]: ((Feel free to roll Intelligence + Lore.))
Friv[11:25:02 PM]: ((Probably isn't what you're thinking, Ambi. ;) ))
Moonsword[8:23:46 PM]: ((Friv, you [censored]-[censored] bastard!))
willcoon rolls 5 10-sided dice. The results are: 1 4 10 1 10
willcoon[8:24:36 PM]: (( o-o what an odd roll ))
Friv[11:25:53 PM]: ((How the hell do you do that?))
Moonsword[8:24:54 PM]: ((I believe your luck is becoming balanced.))
Moonsword[8:25:05 PM]: ((And I'd love to know how he does it for future reference.))
Friv[11:26:20 PM]: ((Still 4 sux on five dice. Not too shabby.))
willcoon[8:25:09 PM]: ((The secret is lacking useful skills))
willcoon[8:25:43 PM]: Skein's eyes narrow at this. "Yes, I believe it is. Come, tell me of this region. I am unfamiliar with these lands."
Moonsword[8:25:44 PM]: ((Ah. I know too much to roll well. This explains things.))
Friv[11:27:03 PM]: ((From what Skein can remember, the daimyos were the regional rulers of the Shogunate, answerable only to the Shogun. As far as he knows, the Empress abolished the position when she came to power.))
Friv[11:27:48 PM]: "Ah... of course, Exalted One." The interpreter gestures towards his house. "Would the lord care to partake of this humble servant's hospitality? It is unlikely what one such as yourself is useful, but it may serve."
Moonsword[8:27:02 PM]: ((Friv, quit scaring us please.))
willcoon[8:27:46 PM]: "Certainly. Lead on. Only allow me a moment."
Friv[11:29:02 PM]: ((Awww...))
ambisinister[8:28:03 PM]: ::Hailley considers for a moment, then steps out from concealment, silent as a specter. She heads towards Skein, moving with what she hopes is a predatory aloofness::
willcoon[8:28:19 PM]: Skein turns back towards where Hailey is waiting.
Friv[11:29:48 PM]: Hailey's appearance causes nearby farmers to jump in startlement, and back away from her precipitously.
Moonsword[8:28:52 PM]: ((Be right back.))
Dakura[8:29:03 PM]: ((Did some primordial set up another Creation, and we ended up in that one instead?))
ambisinister[8:29:05 PM]: ::She directs her armor to shift in a disconcerting fashion::
Moonsword[8:29:26 PM]: ((Someone was pounding on my apartment door for some reason...))
Friv[11:30:51 PM]: ((Odd.))
willcoon[8:29:42 PM]: Skein nods at her appearance, then turns to enter the house.
ambisinister[8:29:45 PM]: Shall I get the others, Envoy?
Moonsword[8:30:01 PM]: ((No need to do anything but knock but they were pounding on it...))
Moonsword[8:30:08 PM]: ((*rolls eyes*
Moonsword[8:30:09 PM]: ))
willcoon[8:30:23 PM]: "I think perhaps we should return with some token of this land.
ambisinister[8:30:42 PM]: ::Hailey turns, ignoring the villagers and jogs back to the party with obviously superhuman speed::
willcoon[8:30:50 PM]: Come, enter with me. Perhaps this man has a useful map, or might direct us to the... Daimyo of this region."
willcoon[8:30:59 PM]: ((er. ))
Friv[11:32:27 PM]: ((Skein can beat her to that, if you'd like. ;) ))
ambisinister[8:31:17 PM]: ((scratch that, didn't know you had more to say, thought you were nodding that i should leave))
willcoon[8:31:30 PM]: ((thanks))
ambisinister[8:31:48 PM]: ::Hailey nods and falls into step behind Skein::
Moonsword[8:31:56 PM]: ((@Dakura: I'd be really afraid of that. Or that we ended up in feudal Japan somehow. >_< ))
ambisinister[8:32:10 PM]: ((you just don't want me to cut skein's fun short by dragging tiger back))
Moonsword[8:32:16 PM]: ((It wouldn't be completely out of line for a DB to get mistaken for a kami, for example.))
Friv[11:33:32 PM]: The interpreter hurries into the cottage ahead of Skein. It is clean, but very simple. A few wooden chairs and a small set of shelves make up one room, while the second contains a pantry and small iron stove. In the back, you see a small bedroom, with a bed and a desk, and possibly a closet; it's hard to tell from this angle.
Friv[11:33:46 PM]: ((Feudal Japan would be pretty awesome.))
Dakura[8:32:47 PM]: ((good point... but... oooh... we could take over easily if it was that ^_^ ))
willcoon[8:33:04 PM]: ((i never denied that))
Moonsword[8:33:08 PM]: ((Right up to the point the real kami decide to get rid of us.))
Moonsword[8:33:33 PM]: ((Although if someone knew the right Charms, it could be a rough fight.))
Friv[11:34:51 PM]: The Interpreter hurries to the kitchenette, bowing again. "Would the Envoy or his companion like tea? Or fruit?"
willcoon[8:34:14 PM]: Skein turns to Hailey, amused.
ambisinister[8:34:34 PM]: ::Hailey says nothing, allowing her armor to match texture and hue with the wall behind her::
willcoon[8:34:41 PM]: "We shall have tea, Interpreter.
Dakura[8:34:50 PM]: ((Well, we do have an Immaculate Monk back in SH, which charms to affect spirits))
Moonsword Has exited the room
Moonsword Has entered the room
Moonsword[8:35:45 PM]: ((Uh...?))
willcoon[8:35:46 PM]: Also, I would see your maps, such as you have."
ambisinister[8:35:56 PM]: ((we see you))
Moonsword[8:36:01 PM]: ((There are days this chatroom really irks me, know what I mean?))
Friv[11:37:24 PM]: The interpreter nods, and brings out a pair of china cups, and draws a kettle from a shelf, filling it with water from a bucket next to the counter. Muttering a few words under his breath, he holds his hands to the kettle; in a matter of moments, it is whistling merrily, and he pours into the cups. "Of course, Exalted One, but I fear our maps are rude and local."
Friv[11:37:35 PM]: "You could likely find much better in Mela's Bounty."
Dakura[8:37:14 PM]: ((well, we're not in Japan, then))
Moonsword[8:37:28 PM]: ((Probably not, no.))
willcoon[8:37:44 PM]: "I am certain they will serve us well. Perhaps you could indicate the location of the Daimyo?"
Friv[11:39:29 PM]: The Interpreter nods, bringing the tea into the main room and placing it on the table in front of Skein and Hailey. "Of course, Exalted One. It would be my honour."
willcoon[8:38:57 PM]: Skein takes his cup, contemplates it for a moment, and inhales the scent of the boiling leaves.
Friv[11:40:26 PM]: ((I like how all of my recent lines start with "The Interpreter nods" or "The Interpreter hurries".))
willcoon[8:39:18 PM]: He takes a sip.
willcoon[8:39:34 PM]: ((he's a hurried and harried little man))
Friv[11:40:56 PM]: The tea both smells and tastes different than that back in Scarlet Haven; it is certainly stronger, but also has more layers of taste.
Friv[11:42:42 PM]: The Interpreter stands, having placed the tea, and speaks. "The Exalted One had questions about this area. How can this servant be of aid?"
Moonsword[8:42:07 PM]: (("Take... out... the... _map_..."))
ambisinister[8:42:20 PM]: ::Hailey ignores the tea and turns the her gaze so that the unreadable crystaline visor of her helm is focused on the Interpreter::
willcoon[8:42:51 PM]: Skein looks at his tea for a moment before responding. "I am looking for the Exalted authority of this land. You said you had a map..?"
Friv[11:45:42 PM]: "Ah, yes. Of course." Turning, the Interpreter walks to the shelves, and opens a drawer. Searching through rolled-up scrolls, he comes out with one, returning and placing it back on the table. "Here you are, your lordship. This realm is Mela's Bounty, commanded by the Daimyo Yukong.
ambisinister[8:45:04 PM]: ::Hailey looks down at the map, mentally comparing to the one she left in her pack::
Friv[11:46:19 PM]: He hazards, after a moment, another comment. "You must have travelled long not to have heard of it, my lord."
Friv[11:47:02 PM]: The map itself, unfortunately, covers only about a hundred miles to a side, but is rather more detailed than Hailey's. However, all of the notations on the map are in Snowtongue.
Dakura[8:45:58 PM]: ((So? can you tell how screwed we are from the maps?))
Friv[11:47:45 PM]: She's fairly sure that she can make out the topographical notes, as well as markings representing cities and towns. Most of the area is also contained within a large blue line that stretches around the bulk of the map, bordering a red line to the west.
Moonsword[8:46:37 PM]: ((A little from Column A, a little from Column B, I suspect.))
Friv[11:48:10 PM]: The topography seems to suggest that she was right about where in Creation the company is.
willcoon[8:47:18 PM]: Skein smiles through the coil of steam rising from his cup. "Indeed we have. The tongue of this region is foreign to us. Would you note for us the Daimyo's location?"
willcoon[8:47:52 PM]: "Also... what manner of Daimyo is this Yukong?"
Friv[11:49:23 PM]: "Of course, Exalted one." The Interpreter takes a step forwards, pointing to a city marked near the centre of the map, on the border of a large lake. A river runs southeast from the lake. "This is Mela's Bounty, the capitol."
Friv[11:49:49 PM]: He pauses, frowning slightly. "I'm not sure I understand your question, Exalted One. He is the daimyo, one of the Princes of Earth."
willcoon[8:49:19 PM]: ((about how far are we?))
Friv[11:50:54 PM]: ((About thirty miles.))
willcoon[8:49:53 PM]: "I imagine you think him a fair ruler?"
Friv[11:51:53 PM]: "Of course, Exalted One, although it is not the place of any mortal, even an Interpreter, to question the ways of the Exalted." HiQKid Has exited the room
Friv[11:53:19 PM]: Meanwhile, the army continues to approach. They're probably not more than about this distance back, so they can see the clearing up ahead.
willcoon[8:52:10 PM]: Skein nods. "Naturally. Now, I have another question before I depart for the capitol."
Friv[11:53:45 PM]: The Interpreter nods again, keeping his gaze fixed down. "This servant will endeavor to aid you."
ambisinister[8:52:40 PM]: I've seen and heard all I need to, Envoy. I will be returning to the column.
willcoon[8:53:31 PM]: "Please, summon them, for we move for the capitol. I shall join you momentarily."
ambisinister[8:54:08 PM]: ::Hailey nods to Skein and then sets off for the party::
willcoon[8:54:34 PM]: "Now, Interpreter, as a point of curiosity, who shall our records say was the first to greet us in Mela's Bounty?"
Friv[11:56:19 PM]: The Interpreter colours. "This one is named Jassas Marn, great one. You honour him by asking."
ambisinister[8:55:29 PM]: ::Moving at an unrestrained speed, she quickly reaches Tiger and the others::
Moonsword[8:55:53 PM]: Valeria watches her approach with interest.
Moonsword[8:56:34 PM]: As she comes within earshot, Valeria's soft voice whispers, "What village is this?"
willcoon[8:56:37 PM]: "You have aided us immensely, Jassas Marn. My thanks to you."
Friv[11:58:11 PM]: "It was my pleasure to aid you, Exalted One." The interpreter bows low again.
Dakura[8:57:04 PM]: "I assume things went well?" Tiger asked.
ambisinister[8:57:07 PM]: ::she slows down to a walk and slips off her helmet as she closes the last couple steps. SHe runs a gauntleted hand through her hair:: Their...elder didn't say
ambisinister[8:57:29 PM]: There is a language problem, although their elder can speak the high tongue.
Moonsword[8:57:38 PM]: Valeria raises an eyebrow but waits for more information.
willcoon[8:58:23 PM]: Skein gathers the map, and returns his teacup. "Farewell, Interpreter. You have served the Dragons well. Their blessings upon you."
ambisinister[8:58:27 PM]: Long story short, what amounts to the satrapy capitol is about thirty miles to the east. We should be able to find one of the Dragon Graced there.
ambisinister[8:58:57 PM]: Skein should be back momentarily, he will better be able to speak of the people of this place that I
Friv[0:00:16 AM]: The Interpreter remains bowing until Skein leaves, with a proud smile.
willcoon[8:59:00 PM]: He turns and departs, sweeping back towards the main party.
willcoon[8:59:34 PM]: ((aww that's adorable))
Moonsword[9:00:09 PM]: "Dragon... graced...?" Valeria asks, confused.
ambisinister[9:00:54 PM]: It's another name for the Exalted I learned back at home. I think it's kind of old and didn't see a lot ofuse.
ambisinister[9:01:02 PM]: I like the sound of it though.
willcoon[9:01:10 PM]: ((is the party moving again, and where does Skein meet them?))
Moonsword[9:01:22 PM]: Valeria nods. "An interesting term, true."
Dakura[9:01:25 PM]: ((no, we're waiting for you))
Moonsword[9:01:42 PM]: ((For a moment there, I was afraid Friv had dropped us into Enlightened or something...))
willcoon[9:02:01 PM]: Skein returns triumphantly to the party, presenting the map and indicating the capitol city.
Friv[0:03:20 AM]: ((*laughs* That would have been pretty hilarious, but nope. This is something totally different.))
ambisinister[9:02:26 PM]: The attitude of the people towards Skein, and even myself was....very different
Moonsword[9:02:46 PM]: ((If it involves hentacle rape, I'm opting out. -_^ ))
Dakura[9:03:05 PM]: "Howso?"
ambisinister[9:03:19 PM]: ((just regular tentacles i hear, we should be fine))
ambisinister[9:03:58 PM]: You are aware of Colonel Maddar's thoughts on how mortals and the Exalted should interact?
Moonsword[9:04:06 PM]: ((Any sort of tentacle rape is automatically hentai. Thus, see above comment. ^_^ ))
Friv[0:05:54 AM]: ((Ah, but regular tentacles just try to squash people and/or tear them apart.))
Friv[0:05:58 AM]: ((So you'll be fine.))
ambisinister[9:04:43 PM]: Like that, but even more severe. It was...like they revered...and feared us.
Friv[0:06:04 AM]: ((Or bissected. Either way.))
willcoon[9:05:22 PM]: ((Hear that guys the ST says we'll be fine NOTHING CAN GO WRONG))
ambisinister[9:06:05 PM]: ((willcoon rolls 6 10 sided dice; 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1))
Dakura[9:06:07 PM]: ((-looks at the 'bissected' comment- interesting definition of nothing))
Moonsword[9:06:52 PM]: ((WC, they always say that right before the hurting starts.))
Friv[0:08:16 AM]: ((*shoves you guys IC* Start scene-wrapping, I'm running late as-is. ;) ))
willcoon[9:07:03 PM]: "My companions, it appears that much has changed in our absence."
ambisinister[9:07:11 PM]: ((My IG comments did make i through the OOG stuff, yeah?))
ambisinister[9:07:21 PM]: ((make it thorugh))
Friv[0:08:33 AM]: ((I saw it.))
Dakura[9:07:26 PM]: "So, Skein. Hailey says that you have a bit more insight into the situation with the people than she does?" Tiger said as he looked at the map the Water-Aspect was carrying.
Moonsword[9:07:34 PM]: ((Colonel through even more so, yeah.))
Moonsword[9:08:03 PM]: Valeria rolls her eyes at the very _idea_ of that sort of behavior.
Svadisatma Has exited the room
willcoon[9:09:09 PM]: "I see you have told them of the Interpreter's attitude towards us?"
willcoon[9:09:17 PM]: "Quite intriguing."
willcoon[9:09:39 PM]: "However, he also mentioned something that gave me pause.
Moonsword[9:10:02 PM]: "Oh?"
willcoon[9:10:47 PM]: See, here on the map. This is the capitol city of the region, Mela's Bounty. The Interpreter indicated that the authority of the region is the Daimyo Yukong."
Moonsword rolls 5 10-sided dice. The results are: 6 2 7 2 4
Dakura[9:11:13 PM]: "A 'Daimyo'?"
Moonsword[9:11:19 PM]: ((*hangs head*))
willcoon[9:11:27 PM]: "Apparently there has been a great shift in the political makeup of the Realm."
Moonsword[9:11:39 PM]: "Daimyo? The term is familiar, old, but familiar..." Valeria muses.
ambisinister[9:11:44 PM]: Or this region to say the least.
willcoon[9:12:03 PM]: "Daimyos were once the rulers of regions of the realm, answerable to the Shogun. Naturally, the Empress abolished the system."
willcoon[9:12:18 PM]: "This is quite an intriguing development."
Moonsword[9:12:42 PM]: "As I recall, it was the Contagion and the Fair Folk who abolished the system," Valeria comments dryle.
Moonsword[9:12:50 PM]: "The Empress processed the paperwork."
willcoon[9:13:11 PM]: "However I think it clear that we must speak with this Yukong, and learn of the events leading to this shift of power."
Dakura[9:13:15 PM]: Tiger nodded. "Somewhat worrying... What about Mela's Bounty? If it's the captital, then it would have to be either well-established and then should have been on our own map, or the country itself is young."
willcoon[9:13:35 PM]: "... well said, Valeria."
ambisinister[9:14:05 PM]: Skein let me see the map so I can compare it to ours.
willcoon[9:14:21 PM]: Skein hands her the map.
willcoon[9:14:36 PM]: "Also... we should make sure to note the interpreter in our records. His name is Jassas Marn."
ambisinister[9:15:04 PM]: ::she pulls out her own map and compares the two, trying to locate Mela's Bounty on her map first, and then filling in what details she can make out from the foreign map::
Friv[0:17:45 AM]: Most of the cities on the new map are not on Hailey's, including Mela's Bounty. However, two of the three cities noted on Hailey's map that are within the area of this one are there - Palliton and Saraver.
Friv[0:18:09 AM]: A third, however, is missing; the first map has it about 80 miles north of Palliton, while the new one just notes a forest on the spot.
ambisinister[9:17:37 PM]: Hrm..it would appear that a not insignificant amount of time has passed since the Legion entered the Wyld.
willcoon[9:17:43 PM]: "Indeed, we have no idea what may have occured in the Realm since Ujiro was forced into the Wyld. Mela's Bounty lies about thirty miles from here."
ambisinister[9:17:50 PM]: Look at all of the differences...
willcoon[9:18:29 PM]: "Hmm... quite odd. "
ambisinister[9:18:46 PM]: Well, it would seem that the best course would be to head to Mela's Bonty, it is likely there is even a crude path or trail we can travel to reach it
willcoon[9:18:52 PM]: "A forest..? I wonder..."
Dakura[9:19:01 PM]: Tiger did so, comparing the two maps. "So... it may be that time went somewhat differently in Creation than it did in Scarlet Haven..."
ambisinister[9:19:01 PM]: ::she scans the smaller map::
willcoon[9:19:52 PM]: ((how much time remains in the day?))
ambisinister[9:20:24 PM]: ((if i'm remember our time correctly i think we're 2 or 3 hours from sunset
ambisinister[9:20:28 PM]: ))
ambisinister[9:20:39 PM]: ((ack, hideous typo...remembering))
Friv[0:22:46 AM]: ((That's about right, yeah.))
willcoon[9:22:17 PM]: ((err.. I missed something? I see two lines from Ambi and two from Friv (that's about right repeated twice) ))
Friv[0:24:02 AM]: ((I was replying to WillCoon.))
Friv[0:24:12 AM]: ((They shouldn't be repeated.))
Moonsword[9:22:59 PM]: ((Two from Ambi and one from Friv.))
Friv[0:24:32 AM]: ((Anyway, I think I will call game with the group deciding to move on to Mela's Bounty.))
Friv[0:24:48 AM]: ((5 XP apiece, plus Low Realm added to your sheets for free. ;) ))
ambisinister[9:23:38 PM]: ((sounds good))
willcoon[9:23:55 PM]: ((thanks ^___^;;
Friv[0:25:47 AM]: And now, I must to bed, for I have to wake up in 7hrs and 45min.
willcoon[9:24:45 PM]: Yay! Congratulations everybody on doing this
willcoon[9:24:48 PM]: yep yep
ambisinister[9:24:49 PM]: ((thanks friv! thanks everyone else!))
Moonsword[9:24:51 PM]: *waves*
Moonsword[9:24:55 PM]: Get some sleep.
willcoon[9:25:05 PM]: someone get the transcript? I've lost it with the reloading page..
ambisinister[9:25:06 PM]: I also need to run, as much as i would love to stay and chat
willcoon[9:25:22 PM]: yep, off to bed with us all
willcoon[9:25:28 PM]: good night everyone!
Moonsword[9:25:33 PM]: Got it.
Dakura[9:25:43 PM]: bye, all
Friv[0:26:58 AM]: Night!

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Many thanks, Talion! Saves me some work. :) - FrivYeti