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[Tue Dec 14 18:57:09 CST 1999]

[GM]: As the 1st Wednesday in the Spring Month of Drakurah of the year of 1132p comes to a close, the party minus Jackdaw finds themself together once again in the Pub of Blithey Street.
[Jing]: hey guys just a sec.
[Jing]: read this
[GM]: It is 10 pm
[GM]: BEGIN SESSION
[Jing]: nevermind i can't paste that big of a bloack of test
[Anne]: Anne sits at the table holding her firends...
[Anne]: Well, we didn't make out too badly - I sold the spellbook, and figured we'd divy up the loot...
[GM]: Jamison and Thor were joined by Thomas at about 9:00 (?) .. and Anval at about 9:30 (?)
[Anne]: yep
[GM]: Thor: What did ya get for it?
Thomas takes a seat, after spending sometime on the street. He turns his chair around backwards and slowly sips a beer.
[Anne]: 500 gold sovereigns!
[Anne]: (thats 10,000$)
[Anne]: And we found out what the magical items did, too!
[GM]: Thor scratches his head ..."You mean 500 silver right?"
[GM]: Jamison begins adding up the gold in his head.
[Anne]: (She hands Thor the sword) "No, 500 GOLD sovereigns!"
[Anne]: "Thor, you are now the proud owner of an Orcslayer Sword! It is enchanted to be escpecially dangerous to orcs!"
[GM]: Thor: "Well, I purchased a sword earlier today ... I wont be needing to use that one any more .... 500 gold?" (his jaw drops)
[GM]: Thor: An Orcslayer?
[Anne]: "Yep! I trust the mage who told me, too!"
[GM]: Thor reaches for the sword .. "I never seen one of them"
[GM]: Jamison: Please tell us about the other items.
[Anne]: "Thomas got a magical necklace - good for mages, and since Lendyll is gone, He might as well have it! -- It was incredibly valuable, so Thomas agreed to have a smaller portion of gold..."
[Anne]: And Jackdaw has two magic rings, that aid in battle defence... Like light leather when worn together...
Thomas nods and holds the necklace out for the others to see...
[GM]: Jamison: Incredibly valuable?
[Anne]: Like maybe 2000 gold sovereigns worth!
[GM]: Thor nearly chokes on a swig of ale, "Damn!"
[Anne]: Anne smiles....
[GM]: Thor: I don't think I have ever seen such money!
[Anne]: And I claimed the last two objects, for the church to destroy... The ring that gives deathly visions must be studied, and the book from the baron's castle was (whispers) NECROMANCY!!!"
[GM]: Thor examining the Orcslayer, "So, how much was this sword worth?"
[Anne]: 400 to 450 Gold Sovereigns
[GM]: Jamsion: Ahhh.... an evil book of spells ....
[GM]: Thor: So, Sister Anval ... you giving this sword to me?
[Anne]: True - and since the book has been destroyed, I made sure to get proof of its contents - to use against the Baron at his trial!"
[GM]: Jamison: Good idea .. we may need it.
[Anne]: Yes, Thor - I did promise you!
[GM]: Thor: 400 to 450 Gold? Wow!
[Anne]: I figure as Recompense, Sir C, Jamison and Dirk deserve a double cut of the money for not getting a magical item... Does that sound fair?
[GM]: Thor holds up the sword studying the way the light catches it.
[Anne]: (ooc - I think Dirk was there too, right?)
[GM]: Jamison: I trust you sister to divide it up
[Jackdaw]: b
[GM]: OOC: Yes, Dirk was there too
[Anne]: Here is how Anne Divides the loot...
[Anne]: 100 gold for Jamison
[Anne]: 100 gold for Dirk
[Anne]: 100 gold for Sir C (which Jamison should carry for Sir C)
[Anne]: 50 gold for JD
[Anne]: 50 gold for Anne
[Anne]: 50 gold for Thor
[Anne]: 10 gold for Thomas
[Anne]: That leaves 40 gold sovereigns left undivided... Didn't I hear you and Thor (to Jamison) talking about paying the map-owner some money?
[Jackdaw]: brb
[GM]: Jamison: "Yes, he was promised a share too"
[Anne]: Do you think he will be happy with 40 gold?
Thomas nods "Fair enough..From what the Doc told us, this thing" He holds out his a small powerstone "..Ain't nothing in comparison to this..." Points to his necklace...
[GM]: Jamison: Well Thor and I stopped by his shop earlier ...
[Anne]: "And what did he say?"
[GM]: Jamsion: He was pretty angry .... he said that he hadn't seen Dirk and threw us out
[GM]: ((Thor is on the way))
[Anne]: "Dirk - Do you still have the map?"
[GM]: Dirk (who has been really quiet up until now, staring off into space), "Uh ... yeah ... I have it" (pats his pocket)
[GM]: Dirk: I guess it slipped my mind.
[Anne]: hand it over... We'll see it back to him...
[Anne]: And pay him, too!
[GM]: Dirk takes out the maps (one of the catacombs and one of the baron's castle)
[Anne]: Anne hands them to Jamison... along with the 40gold for the map-owner
[Anne]: "Jamison, I trust you will see these to their owner?"
[GM]: Dirk: Bilko is my cousin .. I know him. He is going to demand a larger share.
[GM]: Dirk counts the coins in front of him and takes 60 sovereigns and hands them to Jamison, "Here give him this too"
[GM]: Dirk: That's 100 gold ... that should satisfy him!
[ Ghostmoon left the game ]
[Anne]: Thanks Dirk!"
[ Ghostmoon joined the game ]
Thomas turns to Dirk "How much bigger?"
[Anne]: Anne stands up "I'm sorry but I cannot tarry - I still have errands to run tonight, and our journey to the Royal City to prepare... If you could meet me in the morning at the Chruch of St. Meliss?"
[GM]: Jamison takes the coins and puts them in three stacks.
[GM]: ((Bilko will now get 100g =$2,000))
[Anne]: (sounds good)
[GM]: Jamison: Sure .. are we leaving tomorrow morning them, Anne?
[Jackdaw]: b
[Anne]: "I'd like to, if we can find JD before noon! (grin)..."
[Anne]: "Did you have any other errands that might delay us longer?"
[GM]: Jamison: No, just returning the map and paying Bilko
[GM]: Jamison: I prepared for the journey today
[Anne]: "Great - Then pleasant dreams, fellows, and I'll see you at dawn!"
Thomas nods "I'll be there..."
[GM]: Jamison: What time shall we meet?
[Anne]: "Dawn, or shortly afterwards
[ Thor joined the game ]
[GM]: Jamison: Dawn at the Church of St. Meliss .. very good!
(Thomas whispered to GM): I would like to spend some of my points on Hawk Flight. Can I spend a few hours, after dark of course, practacing?
[GM]: ((welcome Thor))
[Thor]: ((Made it finally. Hi everyone))
(Anne whispered to GM): Anne heads to her original church to get her earings from the last few months (the 1500$, divided as 60 gold and 300 silver)
[Anne]: Hiya Thor!
[Jackdaw]: hi
[Anne]: You have a magic sword now!
(GM whispered to Thomas): I am sure that that can be arranged.
[Thomas]: [Hello]
(Anne whispered to GM): Sorry about this - it must seem like I'm railroading everyone along - but I'm trying to make it so you have a chance to intoduce Jing tonight...)
[GM]: Thor you have an Orcslayer worth $8000-$9000 it does extra damage towards Orcs.
[GM]: ..and Thor you also have 50 gold = $1000
[GM]: Your share of the take
(Thomas whispered to GM): Okay, then after dark, I am going to slip and soar around...I would like to spend 6 points on the skill, raising it from 15 to 17
[Thor]: ((Alright got it ;-) ))
(GM whispered to Thomas): Sorry Hawk Flight is MVH .. it will cost you 8 points.
(Anne whispered to GM): Anne heads to her original church to get her earings from the last few months (the 1500$, divided as 60 gold and 300 silver)
(GM whispered to Thomas): Sorry .. I miscalculated.
(GM whispered to Thomas): I think you are right.
(Thomas whispered to GM): Okay
[Thor]:
[GM]: Anval Leaves
[GM]: What is everyone else going to do?
[GM]: .....
[Jackdaw]: frollic?
[GM]: Thor what are your plans for the night?
[Anne]: When anne's business is done, she will return to the Church of St. meliss, to finish her duties there...
Thomas plays some darts, but soon becomes bored. He looks around, "I am going for a walk...If I don't catch you, See ya tommorrow at Dawn."
[GM]: Dirk trys to get Thomas' attention before he leaves.
[ Paul joined the game ]
[GM]: ((welcome Paul))
[Anne]: hi paul
Thomas walks out onto the darkening streets, but turns around "Hey..."
[Thor]: Hmm.. nothing really
[Paul]: ((thanks *Smile*))
[GM]: By the way .... Could Thor sell the sword if he wishes?
Thomas walks over to Dirk "You okay, man?"
[GM]: Dirk to Thomas: "I need to talk to you ... now ... very important"
[Anne]: (ooc - I suppose - its his share, isn't it? He might want to ask if another PC would like to buy it off him, first...)
Thomas looks a little concerned "Sure...Lets go to the back."
[Thor]: He is certainly considering it.. he bought a new weapon with that last money he got, and he uses THAT one better.
[Thor]: If anyone wants it.. make an offer :)
[GM]: ((Just a thought Thor .. It might be worth more to you in cash than as a weapon ... unless you plan on fighting some Orcs soon. hehehe))
[Jackdaw]: ooc JD wouldn't care, nasty sharp pointy thing that it is
[Thor]: (Right. Since my skill with that Shortsword I bought is higher)
[GM]: Thor... and there is also weapon shops that might buy it from you too.
[GM]: Just some thoughts.
[GM]: First we shall roleplay Thomas and Dirks encounter.
[Thor]: (Alright I'm gonna grab something to eat. AFK)
Thomas heads for the back room. He pulls out a seat and takes it.
[GM]: Dirk: Thomas, follow me to my flat ... there is something that I need to show you.
Thomas nods "Sure..."
[GM]: The way that I understand it ... Thomas and Dirk knew each other before the party were formed. They were both down on their luck
[GM]: The two of them leave and within 10 minutes arrive at the place that Dirk calls home.
(Thomas whispered to GM): When we get close to his flat I take a good look on the streets in case I have to port out if this a trap...Jamison is not here to be paranoid ^_^
[GM]: Dirk checks the door for any signs of entrance and then carefully opens the door.
(GM whispered to Thomas): It looks fairly safe. ... nothing out of the ordinary
Thomas walks with his hands in his pockets, keeping his eyes on the streets.
[GM]: Dirks enters and waits for Thomas to do the same
(Thomas whispered to GM): Gotcha
Thomas walks into the room, taking his hands out of his pocket "Whatcha got?"
[GM]: ((Gang, I would like to do 15 mintues with Thomas, then 15 minutes with Jackdaw, then 15 mintues with Anval ... sound good?))
[Anne]: (Fine by me...)
[Anne]: (do me last)
[Thomas]: [Sounds good]
(GM whispered to Jing): I plan to enter you with Jackdaw
[Jackdaw]: ok
[GM]: Dirk locks the door securely
[Thor]: (That works. I will have to leave anyway in about 1.5 hours)
[GM]: Thomas: We have known each other for what .... 3 or 4 years now? (??)
[GM]: (that was Dirk)
Thomas shrugs " 'Bout that."
[GM]: Dirk: Well, you know my troubles ... the price on my head ... the trouble with the law?
[GM]: Well, 100 gold isn't gonna get me out of this city
[Thomas]: "Sure...we both got people on our backs..."
[Thomas]: "How much is?"
[Dirk]: Well, this morning back in the church ... I'm sorry for giving you the slip ... but ...
[Dirk]: I kept thinking of something that I saw down in the Catacombs ... so I went back in.
Dirk waits for Thomas to respond.
[Thomas]: "Yeah...I should have done the same...I hate those recording crystals....Hmm...Tell me more."
[Dirk]: You remember the tomb of the king? .. the Orcslayer guy .. what's his name?
[Dirk]: Millborne?
[Thomas]: "I can't remember either, but that sounds close 'nough."
[Dirk]: I think that's what it said ....
[Dirk]: But I went back in and ... took something.
Thomas nods "Okay...What did you get?"
Dirk studies Thomas' face
[Dirk]: I can trust you right?
Thomas smiles "As much as you can trust anyone."
Dirk bends down and takes something out from under his bed roll
Dirk unwraps a blanket .. and reveals a scabbard holding a sword.
[Dirk]: You know what this is?
Thomas takes a look at it...
(Thomas whispered to Dirk): Do I reconize it?
Dirk pulls it out of the scabbard and you see about the most beatiful sword that you have ever seen.
[Dirk]: Bastard sword
[Dirk]: It shines brightly catching the light.
[Dirk]: You ever hear of Gleam?
(Dirk whispered to Thomas): Yeah ... you heard of it in books and such
[Dirk]: Well, Thomas old friend .... lay your eyes on the actual sword itself .... Gleam
Thomas softly whistles, his eyes glazing over a bit. "That is a beauty....A little bit, not much though." Hs voice sounds a little distant.
[Dirk]: This is what it's going to take to get me out of this hell hole!
[Dirk]: And get the loan sharks off my back too
[Dirk]: What do you think?
[Thomas]: [Could you tell me about Gleam?]
[Thomas]: [OOC]
[Dirk]: ((Gleam was the legendary sword weilded by King Millborne the Orcslayer in the Great Orc War. You have heard the legends of Millborne since you were a young lad.))
[Dirk]: ((Probably greatly exagerated .. but still .. must be some truth to it.))
[Thomas]: [Okay, so most, if not everyone, would know were it came from. I assume that it is a national treause.]
[Dirk]: Dirk: My plans are to leave town tomorrow ... I am going to start over in Linden ... with a weapon shop or something. You want to come with me?
[Dirk]: ((Yes, a national treasure))
[Dirk]: Okay switch to Jackdaw
[GM]: ------------------------------------------
[GM]: ------------------------------------------
[Jackdaw]:
[Jackdaw]: frollic
[Jackdaw]: frollic
[GM]: Jackdaw has been visiting the "Always Lonely Ladies" and is now out for an evening walk. Actually, in search of a pub or something.
[Jackdaw]: happy happy
[Jackdaw]: joy joy
[Jackdaw]: my tireded!
[Jackdaw]: but soon be better!
[GM]: There are three ladies (well, maybe I shouldn't go that far) on his arm .. they make their way down the street .. singing ...
[Jackdaw]: and dancing
(GM whispered to Jing): Would Jing save three ladies and a faun if they were attacked by an assassin?
[GM]: Very few pedistrians are on the streets at this late hour (11pm)
(Jing whispered to GM): he would save the women.. however the faun i don't know.....:-)
(GM whispered to Jing): Well, here is your chance.
[Jackdaw]: we find good place to eat, drink make Mary
[GM]: When suddenly
[Jackdaw]: uhn, which of you Mary?
[GM]: A man in black jumps out of the shadows.
[GM]: The assassin from earlier that morning.
[Jackdaw]: look like nasty mans?
[Jackdaw]: ooh
[GM]: Assassin: Ahh... now faun ... you get yours!
[Jackdaw]: how far away?
[GM]: The ladies began to scream in terror
(Jing whispered to GM): tell me when to jump in
[ Rustcloak joined the game ]
Jackdaw whistles sharply
[GM]: Assassin is 10 yds away and approaching you fast
(GM whispered to Jing): You notice this ... as you were out for a late night walk.
(Jing whispered to GM): is it possible to intervene before the assain reaches them?
[Jackdaw]: casting Apportation, 1 sec, effective skill 14 due to whistling, since the ladies are on my arms
(Assassin whispered to Jing): You would have to be quick ... perhaps
Assassin fastdraw his katana
(Jing whispered to Assassin): k... going to run to get there
[Jackdaw]: will time it to hit when he's 3 yards away
(Assassin whispered to Jing): Let's say you are 20 yds away
(Jing whispered to Assassin): k running
Assassin stops 5 yds away from the faun and waits to see what he will do
[Jackdaw]: blinks at him while keeping the tones going
(Assassin whispered to Jing): Would you make a noise running?
Assassin stops and looks around.
(Jing whispered to Assassin): not much
[Assassin]: Someone is running towards the group
Jackdaw steps foreward raising the pitch, also the assassin
DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=4,6,4 = [ 14 ]
[Jackdaw]: oop
[Jackdaw]: not with -4 for range
[GM]: The assassins attention is drawn for an instant as Jackdaw's spell goes off ... but the spell is a flop
[GM]: A discord in his music
[Jackdaw]: are ladies off my arms now?
[GM]: The assassin readies himself to greed the runner
[Jackdaw]: if so will take up sirinx
[GM]: The ladies step back and are screaming .. they are off Jackdaw's arm now.
[GM]: Enter Jing
Jackdaw starts to play his sirinx
(Jing whispered to GM): first round? int.?
[Jackdaw]: ooc now 4 yards away?
GM steps to face between Jing and Jackdaw
(Jing whispered to GM): am i coming from behind him or side?
[GM]: OOC: hehehe
[GM]: Assassin does that.
[GM]: Do we need a map?
(Jing whispered to GM): no
Jackdaw tries again this time skill 16
[GM]: Assassin is on the Northwest
[Jackdaw]: not sure
[GM]: 4 yds from JD and Jing
[Jackdaw]: with only 3 of us relative positions should do
[GM]: They form an equilateral triangle.
[GM]: Assassin faces to the Southeast
[GM]: Jing comes from the south
(Jing whispered to GM): u want action from me yet?
[GM]: What's your init Jing?
[GM]: Jackdaw?
[Jackdaw]: 6
(Jing whispered to GM): 6.75
(Jing whispered to GM): i believe
[GM]: Sequence is Jing, Jackdaw, Assassin
[GM]: Jing your action?
[Jing]: 4 yrds away thats one hex correct?
[Jackdaw]: 4 hexes
[GM]: 4 hexes seperate each of you
[Jing]: closes in on assain... to the cloeset hex to him
[GM]: Range?
[GM]: To a range of 1 hex?
[Jing]: yes
[GM]: Jackdaw?
[Jackdaw]: was I starting the spell last round or this one?
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): I am going to say that your other spell JUST failed.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): STarting over
[Jackdaw]: step and start to cast
[Jackdaw]: playing sirinx
[Jackdaw]: apportation again
[Jackdaw]: now at 3 yards
[Jackdaw]: looking fierce
[Jackdaw]: him scarred my friends!
[GM]: Assassin step back (2 hex range) and swings his katana at Jing
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=2,1,6 = [ 9 ]
[GM]: Jing defense?
[Jackdaw]: ooc master of secret martial arts use Jing Jang defense?
(GM whispered to Anne): Should I switch to Anval at 9:00 pm?
(Anne whispered to GM): Your call - I'm happy to wait until JD's fight is over, or longer!
(Anne whispered to GM): Whatever is good for you
[Jing]: acrobatics
DICE for Jing: (3d6) : 3d6=4,1,6 = [ 11 ]
DICE for Jing: (3d6) : 3d6=3,3,3 = [ 9 ]
[GM]: just a sec
[GM]: You failed acrobatics ... so your dodge was at -2
[Jing]: yes i blew it
[GM]: Ouch
[GM]: DR?
[Jing]: 3
[GM]: Okay .. here is the damage roll
DICE for GM: (1d6+2) : 1d6=2 = [ 4 ]
[Jing]: what loc.?
[GM]: You take 1 point of damage, Jing
[Jing]: 1 gets through so 2?
[GM]: Torso
[Jing]: k
[GM]: The assassin's blade slices through Jing's armor doing 1 point of damage.
[GM]: Switch to Anval
[GM]: Anval arrived at the Church of the Blessed Triangle at about the time that the fight was starting (11pm)
[GM]: She finds a letter in her room on a table.
(GM whispered to Anne): You there?
[GM]: Anval?
[Anne]: Anne opens the letter..
[Anne]: (Sorry - wife called me)
(GM whispered to Anne): The letter is from your mother
[GM]: OOC: No problem
[Anne]: Anne reads the letter... Eager to hear news from Mom...
(GM whispered to Anne): She wants to know how you are doing in the big city and that your are greatly missed. She also tells of the sale of some property.
(GM whispered to Anne): Enclosed is two notes. One of $1000 and one of $500
(GM whispered to Anne): The letter ends saying that she wished that she could send more .. and to take care of yourself.
[Anne]: "Aww... Mom.. Thanks!" Anne smiles, and wipes a tear from her eye...
[GM]: The notes are crisp and new looking .. kept that way from an enchantment on all of them.
[GM]: Anval's next move?
[Anne]: She tucks the letter into her pack, to reply to later... and gathers what little belongings she had in her chamber, preparing to return to St. Meliss's
[Anne]: (When she has her gear, she heads to St. Meliss's, taking main streets)
[GM]: The Church is dark and oddly enough she does not meet anyone
[GM]: She arrives at the Church of St. Meliss at 11:30 pm
[GM]: Back to Thomas and Dirk
Thomas looks over at Dirk "How much do you need to get out of here and shake the sharks?'
[GM]: Dirk: Well? Are you with me?
(Anne whispered to GM): wah? hehehe...
[GM]: Dirk scratches his head .... well, I figure that I am in about $5000
(GM whispered to Anne): hehehe
(GM whispered to Anne): I hope you are okay with that?
(Thomas whispered to GM): How much is my necklace worth?
(GM whispered to Thomas): Almost $40,000
[GM]: Dirk: But the amount that I get from selling the sword will give me my dream ... my own weapon shop.
(Anne whispered to GM): Yeah! Its fine with me!
(GM whispered to Anne): ;-}
[GM]: Dirk: Why do you keep asking me about how much money I need, Thomas?
(Thomas whispered to GM): OOC: Question, assuming he sells this thing, this is like a major offense correct?
(GM whispered to Thomas): I don't think that such a law has been made.
[GM]: Dirk: Why are you hesitating, old friend? You dont want me to sell it ..... do you?
[GM]: Dirk puts the sword back in the scabbard.
[ Jing left the game ]
[Thomas]: "Just thinking...You sell that thing it shows up somewhere, people are going to come after you. I mean, mostly we stick to little stuff...Nobody really cares..."
[GM]: What do you mean, Thomas? How could they trace it back to me?
(Rustcloak whispered to GM): Thanks for the Lurk.
Thomas shrugs and sits down "Ah...maybe I am just losing my stomach for this kind of thing. Tell you what...you want a clean slate, right?"
[ Rustcloak left the game ]
[GM]: Yeah, Thomas .. that's what I want ... to be rid of the loan sharks ... and this stinking city.
[Dirk]: ...
[ <?> left the game ]
Thomas takes the necklace of his neck and looks at it..."You put that thing back and you can have this thing..." Holds up the necklace "It is worth a hella of a lot more than the sharks want...but you can use the rest to start a shop..."
[Dirk]: Necklace?
[Dirk]: How much is it worth?
Dirk looks at the necklace carefully
Thomas looks at Dirk "Than you are clean...Yeah, one of the other founds it in the catacombs...But this mage said is worth a lot...Like $40,000." He smiles, waiting for the reaction...
[Dirk]: $40,000 .... geeze! What does it do?
Thomas looks over "Mages can draw power from it...but it also give you some forties the body."
Thomas looks over "Mages can draw power from it...but it also give you some fortifes the body."
[Dirk]: Hmm.... The sword is worth a lot more, you know.
[Dirk]: Let me ask you this Thomas .. Why do you care about this sword?
[Dirk]: You have always been one to care about things ... Me, I never bothered to think about things so much.
[Thomas]: "Yeah, I know...but how much do you need? I figure we sell the necklace for 40,000. I keep 5,000 you get the rest. Clean and for once honest...This is the way out, friend."
[Dirk]: Honest?
Dirk laughs
[Dirk]: Me honest ... for once.
[Dirk]: You know Thomas....
[Dirk]: I have never been called greedy
Thomas laughs as well "Well...Kinda honest..."
[Dirk]: And it may sound silly, but I think that I would take the honest way out.
[Dirk]: $40,000 would pay off the sharks and set me up nicely.
Dirk laughs aload again.
Thomas nods "But we gotta work quick...and tonight. I leave by dawn for the royal city. I think I might have a buyer." Thomas thinks of the good Doctor.
[Dirk]: But Thomas?
[Dirk]: What about the sword?
[Dirk]: There may be a problem
[Dirk]: When I was coming out of the Cats today ... those priests were sealing up our hole.
[Dirk]: I don't think we can get back in.
[Dirk]: And why put it back there anyway .... want somebody else just claim it?
[ Jing joined the game ]
[Dirk]: ((wb Jing))
[Anne]: re hi!
[Jing]: ooc: finally
[Thomas]: "Can you remember where it came from? Jeeze, your right...Sister Anne mentioned that..." A light goes off in his head "You want to be a hero?" Thomas smiles....
[Dirk]: What do you mean, Thomas?
[Dirk]: ...a hero?
[Dirk]: Switch to Jackdaw, Jing
[Thomas]: "We could say you got lost on the way out of the Cats, and boom, you found it. Could give it to the Church or even Sister Anne...Maybe get a reward."
[Dirk]: ----------------------------------------------------------------
[Dirk]: ----------------------------------------------------------------
[Dirk]: Round 2
[Dirk]: Jing your action?
[Jing]: takes a step
[GM]: Is that all?
[Jing]: going into cat stance (free action)
DICE for Jing: (3d6) : 3d6=1,2,2 = [ 5 ]
[GM]: The Assassin notices the cat stance, "Hmmm...."
[GM]: Jackdaw, your action?
[ kenny joined the game ]
[Jing]: *a very good looking cat stance* What is the penelty to kick the sword arms wrist?
[Jing]: laggggggggggggg
[Jackdaw]: finish concentrating, step and cast
kenny Kenny feels what it's like to lurk
[GM]: Roll
[Jackdaw]: skill 16, range now -3 for 13
DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=5,2,4 = [ 11 ]
[Jackdaw]: he gets a HT roll to resist I think at a penalty equal to what I mase it by
[Jackdaw]: made
[GM]: Jing: I think the same for targeting a hand ... -4
[Jackdaw]: sorry IQ to resist
[Jackdaw]: at -2
[Jing]: ooc: k 11 or less
[GM]: IQ roll at -2 (right?)
[Jackdaw]: how much he weigh?
[Jackdaw]: yes
[GM]: IQ=12
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=2,6,4 = [ 12 ]
[GM]: Missed!
[Jackdaw]: him floateded up 1 yard
[GM]: The assassin begins to rise in the air.
[Jackdaw]: ooc now at -3 penalty for most physical actions, like levitation
[Jackdaw]: how much pounds hava him?
[ dshuster joined the game ]
[ kenny left the game ]
[GM]: Assassin goes on all out defense.
[ dshuster left the game ]
[Jackdaw]: over 200#/
[GM]: Round 3
[GM]: Jing?
[Jing]: hold
[Jing]: i didn't get any 7ttack that round
[GM]: I asked you what your action was ... you said step
[Jing]: it should still be round 2
[Jing]: steping and attacking
[Jackdaw]: then ha asked the penalty to attack the sword wrist
[Jing]: then i still have three attacks to do
[Jackdaw]: actually that might be better as a disarm?
[Jackdaw]: unless he wants to damage the wrist?
[Jing]: which is what i was going for
[GM]: Okay ... then we go back to just before JD's spell took effect.
[GM]: Assassin hasn't taken HIS action yet either.
[Jing]: k... ty
[Jing]: 11 or less to hit on kick
DICE for Jing: (3d6) : 3d6=4,2,6 = [ 12 ]
[Jackdaw]: I think damage to the wrist would be an arm attack, same effect anyway
[GM]: Go, ahead and attack Jing
[GM]: A miss?
[Jing]: missed kcik to arm by one
[Jing]: correct
[Jing]: no two other attacks if gm will allow?
[Jing]: now
[GM]: What was your kicking skill?
[Jing]: kicking to vitals 15
[Jing]: sorry 15 kicking
[GM]: Before penalties?
[Jing]: .....
[Jing]: yes
[Jing]: lagging
[Jing]: sorry
[GM]: You dont have a skill of 16?
[Jing]: karate yes.. kicking no
[GM]: Then how do you justify multiple attacks?
[Jing]: kicking is considered a manuver in a sence
[Jackdaw]: to buy off the -2 penalty
[Jing]: karate which all my attacks r off of
[Jing]: i'm doing karate.. the manuvers i'm doing r karate manuvers
[GM]: But is your kicking at skill of 16 or higher?
[Jing]: it dosn't have to be rub.
[ Thor left the game ]
[Jackdaw]: TBAM?
[GM]: Nope
[Jing]: no
[GM]: I am allowing the high skill bonus though
[Jackdaw]: GM's call, could work either way
[GM]: Skill of 16+ gets 2 attacks
[Jing]: correct
[Jing]: which it is for karate....
[Jackdaw]: if he still has some penalty
[Jing]: which is wh7t i'm using
[GM]: But I am thinking that this manuever is not at that level .. so no additional attacks.
[Jackdaw]: then effective skill might be what counts
[Jing]: rub.
[Jing]: read the ma
[GM]: Sorry .. haven't read it yet.
[GM]: Okay .. then you get one additional attack based on Karate, right?
[Jing]: if u're using chymbara rules... which u say u r. then my karate skill is 16 which is what everything this character does is bassed off of
(Anne whispered to GM): Can You say "Rules Lawyer?"
[Jing]: i get 2 attacks with karate
[Jing]: with cat stance which is a manuver it is a free attack.
[Jing]: like fast draw is considered free
[Jackdaw]: ooc there is some realism in that, if you're not as well trained in kicking (still have some penalty) then you might not have as much controll and ballance
[Jing]: so normally i get two attacks a round
[GM]: Okay, I am understanding what you say .... but this 'free attack' thing .. I don't know about.
[Jing]: i used cat stance to get three
[Jackdaw]: cat stance is part of one attack
[Jing]: no it's not
[Jing]: check ma rub
[Jackdaw]: the stance in itself is not an attack, it adds to your attack
[Jing]: to my knowledge at least it isn't considered an action
[Jackdaw]: if you succeed then you get extra damage on your attack
[Jing]: no jack.. trust me.. look up cat
[Jackdaw]: it's not a descrete action, it's like fast draw
[Jing]: right the stance is.. if u make the stance the kick is free....
[Jing]: if u don't make the stance your considered off balance
[Jing]: i could be wrong.. but i don't believe i am
[Jing]: ooc: sorry guys
[Jackdaw]: the "free" attack only comes if someone enters your front hexes
[GM]: Okay .. your right Jing ... you have two attacks coming
[Jackdaw]: not if they are already there
[Jing]: thank you
[Jing]: jack may be right on the front hex thing though
[GM]: Oh, Jackdaw is correct...
[Jing]: i thought it was if someone is in the hex in front of you
(Anne whispered to GM): Since he missed his kick roll for his first attack, he must make a DEX roll or fall down... Gurps Basic.
[GM]: Reading a little further .. if someone enters your hex then they may be attacked as a free action
[Jackdaw]: your front hex
[Jing]: then do u want to dock me one attack then rub?
[GM]: Also, Jing .. since you missed your kick roll ... I need a DX roll or you fall down.
DICE for Jing: (3d6) : 3d6=4,2,2 = [ 8 ]
[GM]: Yes ... if you dont fall
[GM]: Then you get one more roll
[Jing]: made dx 13
[GM]: Okay .. one attack coming
[Jackdaw]: well done!
[Jing]: what is the penelty to kick to the throat?
[Anne]: -5
[Jing]: spin kick if allowed to throat though i don't know damage.
[GM]: Kicking is at -2 already .. then another -5
[Jing]: ooc: k.. kick to vitals.. aka nuts
[Jing]: so 10 or less to vitals correct?
[GM]: Yes
DICE for Jing: (3d6) : 3d6=5,2,4 = [ 11 ]
[Jackdaw]: do you have Kicking?
[Jing]: yes
[GM]: You have to roll twice
[Jing]: 15
[Jackdaw]: How much?
[Jing]: why two rolls?
[Jackdaw]: 1CP or 2?
[GM]: Spin kick says: First roll is a quick contest
[Jing]: not spining
[Jing]: just strait kick.. sorry didn't clerify
[Jing]: 1cp....
[GM]: You said spin kick
[Jackdaw]: then you are at only -1 for any kicking attacks
[GM]: .... 'if allowed'
[Jackdaw]: off karate, 16-1-3=12
[Jing]: but u said i was at an additonal minus 2 though for what i dodn't know
[GM]: this is getting too confusing
[Jackdaw]: sorry
[Jing]: so i went with strait kick
[Jing]: ...
[Jing]: ooc: it helps to know ma
[Jing]: ooc: it's very intricate and complex if u don't understand it
[GM]: Okay ... so you made the roll by 1?
[Jing]: yes for either attack
[Jackdaw]: even if you do understand it
[GM]: So, any problem with Assassin parrying that kick?
[Jackdaw]: no
[Jing]: lol....
[Jackdaw]: if he can
[Jing]: if he uses sword no
[Jing]: he cant do dam. with it.. but he can p_rry
[GM]: Assassin attempts a retreating parry with his katana
[GM]: Why not?
[Jing]: it's another manuver i believe
[Jackdaw]: sword, karate, judo, brawling any would work
[GM]: He needs a 12 or less
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=3,1,2 = [ 6 ]
[Jackdaw]: he can parry, you might get hurt
[Jing]: he can't do dam. i don'
[GM]: Katana to the leg?
[Jing]: he can't do dam. i don't thin
[Jing]: think
[GM]: Where is the realism in that?
[Jing]: well... i don't honestly know.. however.. i believe it is a manuver such as aggresive parry... it's not aggresive parry
[GM]: Okay, the Assassin parries the kick from Jing
[Jing]: but u can do damage.. but it's at minuses
[GM]: Jackdaw's spell goes off
[Jing]: and its off of sword skill but not parry
[Jackdaw]: sorry it was you might get hurt if you parry the sword and miss
[GM]: The assassin gets an action. He goes on all out defense.
[GM]: The assassin rises 1 yd up into the air.
[GM]: Back to Thomas and Dirk
[GM]: Dirk: So, what do you think, Thomas? a hero?
(Paul whispered to GM): parry with a weapon against karate attack is at -4 to his katana skill to do damage...basic rules pg 99
(GM whispered to Thomas): you still there?
(GM whispered to Paul): Thanks
Thomas gets up, pacing a bit "Yeah...You, Dirk, bringing a legendary artifact back to the church...That has to be good for business...a weapon shop I mean."
(Thomas whispered to GM): Hehehe...My eyes glaze over when you guys go heavy into the rules ^_^
[GM]: Dirk: Hmm.... Well, Thomas I always did say that you had the brains.
(GM whispered to Thomas): mine too ... hehehe
(Anne whispered to GM): Read BAsic pg 99 - If you parry a HTH attack with a weapon, you immediately get an attack at -4 to hit against the attacking limb..."
(Paul whispered to GM): heh...i'm just reading and trying to understand it all :)
[GM]: OOC: Actually it was brought to my attention (thanks guys) that when you parry a karate attack with a weapon you immediately roll vs skill-4 to see if you do damage.
[Jing]: ooc: k.. i thought it was off of skill..
[Thomas]: "Aww...Flattery will get you everywhere..." Thomas is getting excitied, the prospect of getting out of the city on his mind. "Well, before we get ahead of ourselves, lets go find Sister Anne...She can prolly help us...Then we can sell the necklace. We can punch our ticket out of this town once and for all."
[GM]: So, we did everything right ... except there was supposed to be one more roll to see if Jing got damage
[Anne]: yes
[Paul]: ((slice his leg off! *grin* ))
[GM]: Dirk: Okay, Thomas ... lead the way.
[GM]: Thomas and Dirk leave looking for Anval
[GM]: Switch to Anval
[Anne]: yay!
[GM]: Anval arrives at the Church of St. Meliss
[Anne]: Anne heads inside, and looks for Father Bartus - this long day is not over yet!
[GM]: Father Bartus, as luck would have it, is praying inside near the alter. He is the only figure in sight.
[Anne]: (Anne waits for a moment when she can announce herself without distrubing his prayers)
[Thomas]: "Kay, First wrap that thing up...Anything you need here, take it with you if you really want it." Thomas looks around at the squaller of the flat and says in a quieter voice as he closes the door behind him. "Good bye..."
[Anne]: "Father Bartus... It is I, sister Anne again..."
[GM]: Father Bartus ignores Anval for a moment and finishes up his prayers .. His command of Old Haddin almost make Anval blush
[GM]: Dirk: Carefully wraps up the sword in a blanket and follows Thomas outside.
[GM]: Dirk: There is nothing here that I want!
[Anne]: (Anne bows to the altar) "I'm sorry to bother you again, Father... May we discuss travel plans?"
[GM]: The High Priest stands and turns to Anval, "Greeting Sister"
[Fr.Bartus]: I was expecting you
[Fr.Bartus]: Please tell me how that I may serve you sister.
[Anne]: "I think My allies and myself need to leave for the Royal City tomorrow morning - is that possible?"
[Anne]: By Fastcoach?"
[Fr.Bartus]: Why yes ... it shall be arranged.
[Anne]: Wonderful.... Then there is little left to be done, except for my promise...
[Fr.Bartus]: Will 8 am be okay?
[Anne]: Yes, Definitely!"
Fr.Bartus considers
[Fr.Bartus]: Fine .. then it shall be done!
[Anne]: Father - I know of someone who has a map of the catacombs...
[Fr.Bartus]: A map of the catacombs?
[Anne]: A detailed map!
[Fr.Bartus]: That could be invaluable
[Fr.Bartus]: Detailed do you say?
[Fr.Bartus]: I did not think that such a thing existed!
[Anne]: It is owned by a sword merchant named Bilko... We used it to reach the Baron's castle."
Fr.Bartus looks exicited
[Anne]: But, as I promised, I will write what I can recall before I leave!"
[Anne]: I thought you should know, in case the church could find it useful..."
[Fr.Bartus]: I do not know this man Bilko .. Does he practice (in the church)?
[Anne]: "Truly, Father, I do not know..."
[Fr.Bartus]: Fine, then .... I will approach this Bilko myself.
[Fr.Bartus]: There are footsteps at the door
[Anne]: "Father, he seems unsavoury - at least a litttle... Please take some others with you..."
[GM]: The door opens
[GM]: Bartus: Perhaps Ral shall soften his heart (he smiles)
[GM]: Jamison and Thor stand at the door
[Anne]: "We shall see, I gather..."
[GM]: Jamsion: Excuse us ... are we interupting?
[Anne]: Jamison! Thor! Welcome!
[GM]: Jamison smiles at Anval, "Greeting anne ... father"
[Anne]: "I was just arranging our travel arrangements... Jamison - do you still have the map?"
[GM]: They approach Anval
[GM]: Jamison: Thor and I payed a visit to Bilko, this evening. He was angry for being disturbed ... but rather happy when we left.
[Anne]: Ahhh! Then could you tell Father Bartus about Mr. Bilko - he might be interested in buying his map!"
[GM]: Jamison: We have returned the ... map .. and paid Bilko his share.
[GM]: Jamsion: Yes Father ... Bilko did say something about looking for a buyer
[GM]: Bartus: Then perhaps he has found one!
[GM]: END SESSION