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[Tue Feb 15 19:13:08 CST 2000]

Thomas ducks out from under Jamison's gaze, hooking his arm around Sister Anne's arm and hurries down to the dining room, "You said you were hungry, right Sister?"
[GM]: ...
[GM]: RECAP: The party, just having finished breakfast, arrives in the Hotel garage to meet Spence, Palmer, and Horrice who are making ready for a prompt departure. It is 8:00am on the 1st (Bright)Friday of Drakurah, in the Spring of 1132p ... but where is Jackdaw?
[GM]: BEGIN SESSION
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[Jack]:
[GM]: The clock strikes 8 am.
Thomas reenters the dining room, looking around those mages JD was hanging around with the other night. He figures JD probabily crashed with them...He was looking pretty wasted the other night.
[GM]: Spence checks over the fastcoach
(Unobtrusive lurker whispered to GM): Hey Rubix! Just lurking for awhile. Might be afk for awhile but I'll keep an eye on the action!
[GM]: There are at least 6 tables containing mages
(GM whispered to Unobtrusive lurker): sounds good
[Thomas]: [I am looking for the ones I saw him hanging with specifically]
[GM]: Roll IQ
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=6,6,5 = [ 17 ]
(Thomas whispered to GM): !Q=14
[GM]: There is one mage that you think might be one of the six.
Thomas walks over to him, "Excuse me, sir?"
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GM mage eyes Thomas carefully, "Yes?"
[Thomas]: "Have you seen my buddy, he is a faun. He stands about this high," *makes a gesture with his hand*, "Can't miss him really."
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): ...
GM mage raises an eyebrow, "Oh... the faun? I saw him last night"
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): "he's obnoxious and disliked, that cannot be denied"
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): 1776
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Give me a will roll at - 5
DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=2,2,5 = [ 9 ]
[Thomas]: "Good, You see him this morning? Or see where he went last night?"
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): that's either 4 or 14
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): depending on which way it's supposed to work
[GM]: The Mage rubs his chin, "I cant say that I have seen him .... Why don't you ask Lucas over there ... I believe that he was with him late last night."
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): will with a penalty of -5 fails by 1
(dglass whispered to GM): I am going to make up my character right now. I will mail her to you when I'm finished ok?
Thomas nods, "Thanks mister." He moves to the one called Lucas and repeats his question.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): A ray of sunlight crosses your face. You are dreaming of walking to the Royal City.
Jack waits at the coach for the others to show up
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): no I'm not, I'm dreaming of two lovely mages and being awake!
[ Waldo left the game ]
[GM]: Lucas smiles at the long haired man standing in front of him, "The Faun? Yes .. I was with him last night ... had a great time."
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): must have spiked the wine or something
[Thomas]: "Yeah, hard not to with that guy. You see where he crashed, we are pulling out and it is going to be a hell of a walk for him if I don't find him."
[GM]: I believe that he spent the night with Hilda and Bermutha ... (he moves his hand in front of his mouth whispering) At least that is what they are saying.
[ dglass left the game ]
[ Zuggtmoy joined the game ]
[GM]: OOC: Zugg!!!
[Zuggtmoy]: Hiya
(Zuggtmoy whispered to GM): things are very bad here tonight, with Jen, so I don't know how long I can stay, ok?
[Jackdaw]: hihi
[Jack]: OOC: Hi there :)
Thomas rolls his eyes, growing weary of this, "Alright, thanks buddy." He goes over to the two ladies, "Good morning, I was wondering if you have seen my friend, a faun by the name of Jackdaw?"
(Zuggtmoy whispered to GM): Hiya jack!
[Thomas]: [Hello]
(Zuggtmoy whispered to GM): oops = sorry
(GM whispered to Zuggtmoy): Okay, don't worry about us. Things are okay here. : )
[GM]: Lucas looks up at Thomas, "So, he is going to miss his ride to the Royal City? The front desk can tell you the room number .. It's on the second floor, I believe (he smiles)"
[GM]: Jamison paces nervously in the garage, "Where are they?"
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): persistant ain't they?
Thomas rolls his eyes, growing weary of this, "Alright, thanks buddy." He goes to the front desk and asks for the room number.
[GM]: Palmer looks at the young squire in anticipation, "Well, we .. could wait for them"
[GM]: Lucas says to any who can hear as Thomas leaves, "Well, ... you are welcome .... "
[Anne]: brb
[GM]: It is now 8:15am
Jack looks to Palmer "I think we should.."
[GM]: Palmer looks at Thor, "Fine by me .... this is a Private coach, after all."
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Will Roll at -4
[Anne]: b
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): failed by 3
[ Dave joined the game ]
[Jackdaw]: "zzzzz"zzzzzzz"zzzzzzz"
(Thor whispered to GM): ack, you now have GM
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): I didn't get that roll. Send it to the GM?
(GM whispered to Thor): thanks
(Cheeky whispered to GM): Hi Rubix, I am a FOGie, mind if I watch for a bit? Have you guys started yet?
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): oops went to Jack
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): he still must be GM
(GM whispered to Cheeky): No prob. You are welcome. Just started about 15 min ago.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): was 3,6,3+4=16
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): it's been taken care of.
(Cheeky whispered to GM): Thankyou very much.
[GM]: More mages stream down, heading for the resturant.
[ Mooha joined the game ]
[Mooha]: hello
[GM]: Jamison takes his staff and finds a vacant corner. He begins to practice.
[Thomas]: [I get that number?]
[GM]: After inquiring at the front desk, Thomas gets the room number for Hilda and Bermutha.
(Anne whispered to GM): Crud.... jen's up again... I have to go. I'll send you an e-mail and fill you in on our situation later tonight. Sorry about missing the game... I love Methoria! 8(
[Mooha]: I am looking for a newbie game
[Mooha]:
[Mooha]:
[Mooha]:
[Mooha]:
[Mooha]:
(GM whispered to Anne): No problem
[Mooha]: oops
(GM whispered to Anne): Take care
(Anne whispered to GM): thanks!
[GM]: OOC: Sorry but this game is full. You are welcome to lurk, though.
[ Mooha left the game ]
[Anne]: sorry guys but I have to go... I'll see you next week, I hope!
[ Zuggtmoy left the game ]
Thomas looks at the number and heads up to the room. Assuming he finds it, he knocks on the door. "Jackdaw, you there man? We gotta move."
[GM]: Upon arriving at the appropriate door, Thomas notices a special marking on the door. There is a gliph of three stars on the door.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Will roll at -2
(To GM) DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6+2) : 3d6=3,1,1 = [ 7 ]
[GM]: There is a sound of moaning from inside the room.
Thomas looks at it and tries to discern its meaning.
[Jackdaw]: bummer, made it
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Upon hearing the knock you wake yourself.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): oops
[Jackdaw]: "yyaaawwwnn"
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Body sense roll
(To GM) DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=3,3,5 = [ 11 ]
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): default ? probably failed
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Failed by 1
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): You are disoriented. You cant remember where you are.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): You hear a voice calling you from beyond the door.
[GM]: Roll IQ Thomas
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): more than that
Thomas waits impatiently, "Come on, man! Your going to be walking to the city if you don't move." He stands back a bit.
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=4,1,4 = [ 9 ]
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): is there something warm and feminine nearby?
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): This time you recognize Thomas' voice. It is all coming back to you now.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): There are two 'warm and femines nearby'
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): "Oh the shame!"
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): "my falleded asleep"
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Just like almost every other morning of your life!!!
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): : )
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Upon looking at the two women, you know where you are.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): my new friends still here?
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): good
(GM whispered to Thomas): This symbol often stands for magic. Every door nearby seems to have this same marking.
Jackdaw quietly goes to the door and whispers to thomas "my catched up"
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): They are sleeping .... snoring .. out of it.
(To GM) DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=5,2,6 = [ 13 ]
[GM]: Jamison trys a new move with his staff.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): just made a Will roll
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): I guess I can leave then
[GM]: Spence loads the last of the gear into the back of the fastcoach and checks it one last time.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): yep
[Thomas]: "Buddy, we got business. Jamison is going to have your head over his mantle if you don't move. Say good-bye to your pals and lets go...we are late as it is."
Jackdaw gathers his things, few as they are
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Did you make your will roll by two or more?
[Jackdaw]: just a min, I need a GM ruling
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): no, even.
[GM]: GAME PAUSED
[GM]: What ya got, Jackdaw?
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): Is this a stressfull situation for JD, leaving them unsatisified?
Thomas waits impatiently, thumping his foot as he looks up and down the hall.
[Thomas]: [Of course, Thomas is not the most patient of men ^_^]
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Sure, in fact it is almost impossible to pull yourself away from this cozey room.
[GM]: RESUME SESSION
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): if so I'll play to them in their sleep and try to bring them Ecstasy
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): to leave them satisified, even if not me :-(
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): You are also almost embarassed for falling asleep. It is all contributing to a large amount of stress.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Roll for the spell
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): need a 9, it's VH
(To GM) DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=6,5,6 = [ 17 ]
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): oops
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): there goes my reputation
(To GM) DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=3,6,4 = [ 13 ]
[Thomas]:
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): crit roll
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): They seem to frown in their sleep.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): You are feeling even more stress now. Perhaps you should leave before they wake up?
Jackdaw slips out of the room in shame
[GM]: Anne sits in the fastcoach checking over her package.
[Jackdaw]: there is no bounce in his step this morning
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): I guess I should ask, Do you still wear the bracelet?
[Jackdaw]: his perky little tail hangs down limply
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): yes
[Jackdaw]: his brow is furrled
[GM]: Thomas at first doesn't think it is Jackdaw.
[Jackdaw]: a tear creeps down his cheek
[GM]: He looks differently.
Thomas sighs as he sees the fuan and walks back with him to the coach, "You okay man?"
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[GM]: Thomas notices two things:
Jackdaw cries on thomas' arm
[GM]: 1. His hair. A long mane of ... blond hair. Thick Blond
Jackdaw sniffles and moves down the hallway
[GM]: Even Jackdaw's eyebrows are blond.
Thomas looks on in horror, "They took Jackdaw's Mojo!"
[Thomas]: [j/k]
[GM]: OOC: hehehe
Jackdaw quickly checks his mojo
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): still there?
[GM]: 2. He actually looks kinda attractive, despite the dragging tail.
[GM]: In fact he looks awfully darn cute.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Yep ... it's intact.
Thomas glances back at the room, wondering what horrors happened there. "What the hell happened to you? Looks like they played house with you."
Jackdaw says "my falled asleep!"
[GM]: The two walk towards the garage to face what horror they do not know.
[Jackdaw]: "my so embarasseded!"
[Jackdaw]: 'now they not think fauns any fun!"
[Jackdaw]: "maybe if my go back..."
[GM]: Jamison stops swinging his staff and says outload, "This is rediculous. Were is that silly faun!!!"
Jackdaw says perking up a bit at the thought
[GM]: Jamison goes over to check on Anne inside of the coach. He moves so that he can see the wrapped sword under the seat, "How are you doing sister?"
Thomas chuckles, despite himself, "Damn, well they have no idea what there are missing, I am sure." He rolls his eyes at this little character, "Well, we will never know will we? Come'on...There is a whole new city filled with women..."
[Jackdaw]: "whole city of women? no men at all?!?"
[Jackdaw]: "that too much even for Jackdaw!"
[Jackdaw]: "but my try!"
[GM]: Palmer talks into a sphere held in his hand, "Fastcoach 111 on standby. Coach Heights ... 'er garage"
[Thomas]: "Not literally...*sigh* Come'on, we have to get you a new hobby. Lets go."
[GM]: Horrice stands holding his halberd in front of the coach, seeming content to be 'standing guard'
[GM]: Horrice notices a spot on the blade of his polearm and stops to polish it.
[GM]: The door of the garage is open letting in the brisk morning air. Men move to and fro readying 3 other fast coaches for departure.
[GM]: Soon Thomas and Jackdaw enter the garage.
Thor mutters as he realizes it's getting late and hops aboard
[GM]: It is 8:30am
Jackdaw climbs back onto the roof and settles in for a bit of a nap
[GM]: Jamison, "Finally!" (he stops and stares at Jackdaw) "What the heck happened to you?"
[Jackdaw]: "my falleded Asleep!"
[GM]: Everyone notices Jackdaw's new Bleached Blond look.
[Jackdaw]: ooc except JD
[GM]: Jamison, "Looks like you fell into a bucket of dye!"
[GM]: OOC: Except Jackdaw, right.
[Jackdaw]: ooc he's still too down to notice it yet
Thomas waves at the other and picks up his pack and shoulders it. He enters the fastcoach and takes his usual seat in the corner. He sinks into the thick, leather cushioning...
[GM]: Jamison waits for all to enter the coach
[GM]: Spence gets into the front cab of the coach, apparently making ready to leave.
(Cheeky whispered to GM): Thanks Rubix.. it looks like a fun game. I have to go now.. Enjoy.
[Thomas]:
[GM]: Palmer, "Are we ready for departure?"
(GM whispered to Cheeky): Sure thing.... later!!!
[Thor]: "I believe so. I think we are all here"
[ Dave left the game ]
[GM]: Jamison, "One short actually ... the man called Jing will not be joining us today."
[GM]: Palmer, "Very well" (turning to Horrice) "Secure the back, please"
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): does JD still feel particularily tired? He's now down 6 fatigue from the failed spell attempt too
[GM]: Horrice moves to the rear of the coach and begins to lock the hatch of the compartment that holds the party's gear.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): also all hair blonde or just on the human half?
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Just on your face and head.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): ok thanks
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): What is the rule for lost sleep?
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): Last time -2 fatigue till it was made up
[GM]: Soon Jamison get in the coach propping his staff across the door, and re-claiming his seat by the window
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): To Jackdaw's shame, he feels like he got almost a full night's worth of sleep. Only fatigue from the spell makes him tired.
[GM]: Palmer says into the sphere, "Coach 111 departing at 8:30 am for The Royal City."
[GM]: The coach pulls out.
[GM]: Soon the brisk morning air greets the party through the open windows of the fastcoach.
[GM]: The cobblestone streets glisten in the early morning light of Flamos. There is a hustle and bustle in the streets as everyone seems to have a place to be.
[GM]: Jamison ask's Palmer,"So, how long a trip today?"
[GM]: Palmer, "Estimated arrival in The Royal City is 6:30pm"
[GM]: Jamison counts the hours on his fingers, "That's ... 10 hours" he sighs.
[GM]: IQ roll from everyone please.
DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=5,3,3 = [ 11 ]
[Jackdaw]: made by 2
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): this coach is a different one than yesterday
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=2,1,3 = [ 6 ]
[GM]: Jamison
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=5,1,1 = [ 7 ]
[GM]: Anne
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=3,4,6 = [ 13 ]
[GM]:
(GM whispered to Thomas): this coach is a different one than yesterday
DICE for Thor: (3d6) : 3d6=5,5,3 = [ 13 ]
[Thor]: ooc: (sorry was away)
[GM]: The table inside is set with fresh juice and clear water.
(GM whispered to Thor): missed IQ right?
(Thor whispered to GM): right.. only 9 right now
Jackdaw leans down and asks " why we getteded new coach? was firstest one brokeded?"
[GM]: There is also a loaf of bread for a light snack
[Jackdaw]: "this roof not same as other, it harder"
[GM]: Jamison, "I was noticing that too. Palmer? Why a differnt coach?"
[Jackdaw]: "not as bouncy"
Thomas nods at JD, "Yeah, I noticed that too."
[GM]: Palmer looks back through the window connecting the two compartments, "Coaches are always rotated ... it's standard practice."
[GM]: The fastcoach exits the city to the north using at first the Old ancient Highway, the mages's web, which heads off to the north. Soon the King's Highway is seen crossing the old route making in the only turn that the long stone road makes for hundreds of miles either direction.
[Jackdaw]: "you picked them up and turned them round and round, like a dance?"
[GM]: Palmer looks back in Jackdaw's direction and scratches his head, "Something like that..."
[GM]: Soon the fastcoach is on The King's highway.
Jackdaw will try to nap on the roof. to be ready for tonight and the city of all women
[ Renvile joined the game ]
Jackdaw 's beginning to look forewards to it
[GM]: The King's Highway (REM) -- This smoothed-stone pathway was commissioned by King Rothmand XV in 1052p to greatly increase the speed of travel between Shevandale, Lexington, and The Royal City. It was enchanted over a 15 year period by a group of over 100 mages using a variety of spells, including Shape Stone and Fortify, and remains until this day 'a permanent monument to modern society.' It appears a grey marble which has been left rough to add traction. It avoids most of the villages between the major cities, but runs parallel to the Old Mage's Web connecting them. It is primarily used by the Royal Post and the Coach Services.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): resting to regain fatigue too
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Okay
[GM]: Jamison, "On the road again" sigh
[GM]: Soon the ride becomes very smooth, as Spence works his magic. The coach seems to be floating in the air.
[GM]: Anne, "I think I am going to get a little shut eye." she holds her head "... wake me if anything happens"
[GM]: The City of Lexington grows slowly smaller to the East. Soon the party is what seems to be outside of civilization and in an area of rolling hills. Villages can be seen off in the distance to the south. The hills remain in the north.
[GM]: Jamison watches the hills in the north. Thomas' view is out the southern window.
Thomas gaze out, watching the scenery blur by.
[GM]: IQ roll thomas
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=4,3,2 = [ 9 ]
(GM whispered to Thomas): You estimate the coach to be going about 30-40 miles/hour ... a little faster than yesterday.
[GM]: Time passes slowly at first, but before you know it the first stop is reached.
[GM]: Palmer, "Fifteen minute break"
[GM]: The three men exit the coach from the front.
Jackdaw wakes up and jumps down
Jackdaw goes looking for a kitchen
[GM]: The coach has stopped at a small changing station, the horses are changed with precision and four new mounts are added.
Thomas stretchs his legs and has a look around, not wandering very far.
[ Renvile left the game ]
[GM]: Jamison, "Sister, we are at the changing station. I am going to stick with Jackdaw .. I'll be right back"
[GM]: Anne sits up, but does not exit the coach.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): do I find a kitchen?
[GM]: Jamison runs to catch up with Jackdaw.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): You soon find a kitchen. To your dismay, there are only men working there. They hurry to change the food in the fastcoach.
[GM]: Jamison, "Jackdaw, what are you doing here?"
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Thor gets up, steps out of the coach and wanders around a bit
Jackdaw asks "you haved any egges not ruineded?"
[Jackdaw]: "if so can my haved some?"
[GM]: There are two 'outhouses' near the stable.
[GM]: A man looks at the faun, "Good morning sir ..... Huh? an egg?"
[Jackdaw]: "yes"
[Jackdaw]: "maybe two?"
[Jackdaw]: "but not ruineded with fire"
[GM]: The man goes over and gets a basket that has a dozen eggs inside on some hay. "Fresh gathered this morning. Help yourself"
[Jackdaw]: "thank you"
Jackdaw takes 4 egges
[GM]: The man smiles, "Mind if I ask what you need with .. raw eggs?"
[Jackdaw]: "breakfast"
[GM]: Jamison looks around the kitchen. He greets the men that seem to hardly pay him any attention.
Jackdaw neatly taps open the end of one egge and sucks out the insides
[Jackdaw]: brb phone
[GM]: The man to Jackdaw, "Well, to each his own, I guess!" he shakes his head and chuckles. "Is that was a faun eats?"
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): k
[GM]: Jamison leads Jackdaw back to the coach with his find, and soon all are on board and off again.
[Jackdaw]: b
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Sitting on the roof and eating the eggs?
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): yep
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): Jackdaw likes his egges raw
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[GM]: Palmer talks into his sphere, "Coach 111 departing station 4 at 10:30am"
[GM]: Jamison leans back and shuts his eyes, "I will be glad to see Sir Cornelius again. I wonder if he is still safe?"
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): when JD finds out about oysters he will probably add them to his diet too
Thor smiles as he leans back, watching the scenery outside
[GM]: The table is set again with juice, water, and bread. This time the bread is bisciuts.
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): I bet!
[GM]: The scenery changes very little over the next two hours. The hills to the north grow smaller and the villages to the south seem fewer.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): teenage, male, faun it's like hitting the jackpot at the slots!
[GM]: Anne sleeps
[Jackdaw]: after a bit Jackdaw will lean over and ask for some water, please
[GM]: Jamison rests his eyes.
Thor soon falls asleep himself
[GM]: Jamison pours Jackdaw a glass of water and hands it up to him.
[Jackdaw]: "thank you"
[Jackdaw]: as he takes it, drinks and returns the glass
[GM]: Jamison, "Ahhh..... don't mention it." He takes the glass back and sits it on the table.
[GM]: Jamison wonders what would happen to the items on the table if the coach were to hit a large bump.
[GM]: Soon the next stop is reached.
Thor wakes up and gets himself a glass of water
[GM]: Palmer, "Coach 111 arriving at Station 3 at 12:30pm. fifteen minute break, everyone!"
[GM]: Jamison exits with his staff.
Thor takes it outside as he walks around awhile
[GM]: Anne exits and stretches her legs.
Jackdaw takes a quick bushbreak
[Thor]: OOC: BRB about 10 mins
[GM]: Soon the party is back aboard the coach and it leaves the station.
[GM]: The table is set for lunch this time.
[GM]: There are slices of bread and meats
[GM]: There is also a large piture of ale, and some honey spread, and clear water.
Jackdaw will have some lunch
[Jackdaw]: with ale
[Jackdaw]: then back to the roof
[GM]: The scenery to the north is now absent of the hills. A village to the south is not spotted until an hour after the departure from the last station.
Thomas eats and looks out the window, wondering how long to the Royal City.
[GM]: Thomas vision roll please
Thor grabs himself lunch as he relaxes
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=3,4,4 = [ 11 ]
(GM whispered to Thomas): A very large Eagle seems to be following the coach. You think it is the same one that you saw before the last station.
[GM]: The ride is pleasant ... as is the lunch. Soon Palmer states, "coach 111 arriving at staion 2 at 2:30" turning to the party, "Gentlement ... and Sister ... we are more than halfway there. Fifteen minute break"
[GM]: Jamison is soon out, practicing his staff.
[GM]: Anne goes into one of the 'outhouses'
Jackdaw jumps down to streach
[GM]: Jackdaw's blond mane follows him
Thomas leans back, staring at the sky. He looks at the group, "You all see that?" He points out a large eagle, "I think I saw it before at the last station..."
[GM]: OOC: oops!
Jackdaw looks where Thomas is pointing
[GM]: The eagle was seen by Jackdaw and Jamison, but soon disappeared as the station approached.
[GM]: Jamison said, "That is not a good sign. Thomas please tell us if you see it again. Hey, Jackdaw, keep an eye out up there!"
[GM]: Soon the 15 minutes are up and all return to the coach
[Thor]: "I will also keep an eye out.."
Thomas nods, "Alright. I wonder how big it is?" He keeps an eye out for the mighty bird...
[GM]: As Palmer enters the coach and makes ready to leave he talks into his sphere, then turns to the party . "only 4 hours left!"
[GM]: The coach pulls out.
[Thor]: "Almost there. Great"
Thor glances out the windows, watching for anything unusual
[GM]: The table is set with fruit and a picture of mead.
[GM]: Jamison, "Hey, this is mead! I haven't had mead in a long time."
[GM]: Anne, "Jamison .. are you sure that you are old enough to drink!"
[GM]: Anne smiles.
[GM]: About one hour out of the station ....
[GM]: Vision rolls to anyone looking outside.
DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=5,4,6 = [ 15 ]
[Jackdaw]: made it
DICE for Thor: (3d6) : 3d6=3,2,4 = [ 9 ]
[Thor]: got it exactly
[Jackdaw]: same here
[GM]: Jamison
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=3,4,3 = [ 10 ]
[GM]: Anne
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=3,1,3 = [ 7 ]
[GM]: Thomas?
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=4,2,3 = [ 9 ]
[GM]: Everyone spots the Giant Eagle following the coach, Anne who changed seats to get near a window spots it first off in the distance.
[GM]: Anne, "our friend is back"
[GM]: It is a large bird with a wingspan of about 12 feet.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): ooc if they hadn't been so persistant it could be JD
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): hehe
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): ooc actually with that up there too it might have gotten interesting
Thomas looks up, "I wonder what is up with that? I could go an take a look, but it has been a while since I flew."
[GM]: Jamison who is on the north side of the coach and cant get a good view sits up out the window to have a good spy at the creature.
[GM]: Jamison gets back to his seat.
[GM]: Jamison, "Well, perhaps we should wait .... I don't know if we should risk it Thomas"
[GM]: Anne smiles at Thomas, "You can ... fly?"
Thomas shrugs, "Sure..." He looks around as if surprised, "Can't every one?"
[GM]: The coach continues down the King's Highway.
[GM]: The big bird disappears from sight.
[GM]: The coach seems to be outrunning it.
[Thomas]: "Yes, I am pretty good with any spell that is involves moving stuff but I am terrible at other spells." He shrugs, "Always been that way."
[GM]: Soon Palmer says, "Coach 111 arriving at station 1 at 4:00 pm"
[GM]: Palmer, "Fifteen minute break!"
Thor gets out and wanders around
[GM]: Spence gets out and checks over the coach as the horses are changed.
[GM]: Anne gets out and looks for the large bird.
Thomas does the same, watching the horizon.
[GM]: Jamison stands near Anne, but not getting too far from the coach.
[GM]: Horrice wields his mace and walks over to the party, "What you guys staring at?"
[GM]: Horrice shruggs his shoulders and stares up too.
Thor glances up as well, scanning the sky
[GM]: The bird does not appear
[GM]: Palmer, "All aboard!"
Thomas shrugs, "I saw a big eagle."
[Thor]: "For some reason it seems to be following us, but avoids these change points"
[GM]: Horrice as he gets back in the coach, "Large Eagle, huh?"
Thor goes back on board
[GM]: The coach pulls out.
[Jackdaw]: brb
[GM]: The table is set with a fresh picture of mead, ale, and wine.
[GM]: Jamison, "The bar is open!"
[GM]: Anne, "None for me thanks."
[GM]: Just 1/2 hour out of the station many villages pop up to the south of the Highway.
[GM]: There seems to be one about every 10 minutes or so to the south of the Highway a few hundred yards away.
[GM]: There is also one or two to the north as the ride continues.
[GM]: The bird does not make a re-appearance on this segment of the journey.
[Jackdaw]: b
[GM]: Palmer, "Just about 30 miles from The Royal City now ... almost there!"
[Jackdaw]: ooc what time of day
[Thor]: "Alright.. we're almost there. Great!"
[GM]: The sun is getting close to sitting in front of you.
[GM]: 20 minutes pass ...
[GM]: As the fastcoach tops a hill still 10 miles from their destination, the Royal City makes a majestic appearance. It appears blue and glistening on the horizon.
Jackdaw perks up at the "almost there" looking forewards to the city of all women he's been told about
Jackdaw starts grooming
[GM]: The sun is beginning to sit behind it.
Thor mutters "Whoa.." as he gets a glimpse of the Royal City
[Jackdaw]: suddenly there's a cry from the roof
[Jackdaw]: "what happen a my?"
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): Jackdaw notices a difference in his hair. ... it's lighter... and longer.
[GM]: Soon a large bridge becomes visible, and just in front of it the King's Highway ends and rejoins the Mage's Web.
Jackdaw leans down and looks into the coach "Whan this happen me?"
[Jackdaw]: shaking his hair
[GM]: From the Royal Encyclopedia of Methor .....
[GM]: Old Mage's Web (REM) -- Created by Mages of Old, this web of roads has connected all of Methoria since before the dawn of the Age of Pendular. Even in the early days of Methor, the web was considered ancient with origins unknown. The web extends from the Silver Desert in the South to the Elven Forest in the North and covers most of the continent. The web is made up of stones that are fitted together to form a pathway that is easily travelled by foot or horseback. The ancient enchantment on the stones exists to this day and can be experienced when they are removed and set along the pathway. Within hours they are magically returned to their old resting place.
Thomas looks on with interest, wandering what the city is like. He can't imagine it being much different than the last, but you never know.
[GM]: Jamison, "I thought you musta fell in a pot of dye!"
[Jackdaw]: "got a shiney thing, um, puddle?, um mirror?"
[GM]: OOC: Jackdaw would have come to Shevandale via the Mage's web as well as most of you.
[GM]: As the fastcoach crosses the bridge, the skyline of The Royal City becomes striking against the horizon. The centerpiece is the Royal Castle built here nearly 1,000 years ago. The fabled golden stones is breathtaking as is the enormous standard that flies about it. A Golden Gryphon holding two crossed swords on a Dark Blue Background.
[GM]: The standard flaps magestically in the wind.
[GM]: Traffic into The Royal City seems heavy.
Jackdaw continues his grooming, but still looks at his hair funnily
[GM]: Once the Fastcoach enters the Mage's Web, it slows a bit.
(Thor whispered to GM): Quick character note - Even though he was part of the Royal Army, Thor has never actually visited the Royal City.
(GM whispered to Thor): Okay, sounds about right.
Jackdaw wonder what at center of web? magespider? he shivers
(Thor whispered to GM): One of these days I'll get my background fully written out and sent to you..
[GM]: OOC: None of you have ever visited The Royal City. Sir C, though had been there before for his Knight's training and test.
[GM]: The fastcoach moves directly to the front of the Royal Castle and then makes a hard right (turning South) entering the city which seems to have sprung up around it over the past 1,000 years. The Holy Cathedral known as "The Heart of Ral" now glistens in the light of Flamos as it sets in the West.
[GM]: OOC: Correction (turning North)
[GM]: OOC: Correction#2 (in the past 500 years)
Jackdaw hangs on as the coach lurches back and forth
[GM]: Anne takes a deep breath, "I have seen it in pictures .... but never dreamed that it was this .... beautiful."
[GM]: Anne wipes a tear.
Jackdaw eagerly looks around
[GM]: "The Heart of Ral" shows off its 14 spires that seem to reach up into the clouds, and the metalic blue stone in which the cathedral is constructed sparkles in an unworldly manner, setting it apart from the rest of The Royal City.
[Thor]: "My unit never visited the City.. first time I've seen it.. umbelievable."
(To GM) DICE for Jackdaw: (3d6) : 3d6=1,5,2 = [ 8 ]
(Thomas whispered to GM): Hey, I am going to have to take off in a few minutes..I have to get up early tommorrow and I am beat.
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): vision roll
(Jackdaw whispered to GM): are there men in the city?
[GM]: As the fastcoach enters the city proper, it soon becomes apparent that this is a city waiting in anticipation of celebration. There are signs of supplies being delivered to many locales, being stockpiled for some upcoming event. Various posters have been placed on the buildings advertising "The Wedding of the Century" in some sort of competition for creativity and beauty.
(GM whispered to Thomas): okay
(GM whispered to Jackdaw): There are a lot of men here.
[GM]: As Flamos sets in the west its white brillance takes on an almost pinkish glow. Silverna follows close behind 'the holy flame' in the usual half-moon phase of sunset signifying the first week, the bright week, of the fortnight Drakurah is growing old. Contesta the Warrior ridding high in the sky approaches its "new" stage and begins to take on a crescent shape that has often been called the 'Scythe of Blood'.
Jackdaw leans down and speaks to Thomas "you telled me that was city of women, there men here!"
[GM]: Jamison takes in the sights
Jackdaw feels disappointed and somewhat letdown
[GM]: Jamison's eyes are wide with wonder, "I always dreamed that I would be here someday .... "
Thomas looks on in wonder, his usual bland expression replaced by one of wonder. He stares at those spires with a strange look and he murmurs, "I wonder how high they are?" He is shaken from his revere by Jackdaw, "Sorry! I had to get you out of that hotel somehow!"
[GM]: The fastcoach pulls into the garage of a large Hotel. The sign outside reads "The Royal Coach Inn". It is not as large OR as nice as The Coach Heights Inn, but it is still looks as if it could accomodate a nearly one hundred guests.
[GM]: As the coach pulls into the garage ... a enchantment is broken
[GM]: The party feels it has been brough back to reality.
[GM]: The coach stops, "Coach 111 arriving at Royal Coach Inn at 6:00pm"
[GM]: Palmer looks back to the passengers "Well, folks .. we are here! Thanks for flying Fastcoach!" he winks.
[GM]: Horrice is out quickly and unlocks the luggage compartment.
[GM]: Jamison get out holding his staff and a wrapped item from under the seat.
Jackdaw gathers himself and climbs down
[Thor]: "We have arrived, and quickly at that. Thank you"
[GM]: Anne takes her pack and holds it tighly to her chest
Thor stands up and exits the coach
[GM]: Spence checks out the coach
Thor then moves around to the back and gets his pack
[GM]: Palmer stays in and continues to talk into the sphere.
[GM]: Jamison gets his pack
Thomas checks his pack and walks out of the cart, looking about.
[GM]: OOC: cart?
[Thomas]: [I have to go guys, see ya all later. Thanks Rubix]
[GM]: OOC: Later Thomas ... see ya next week!!!
[Thomas]: [Fastcoach]
[Jackdaw]: later Thomas
[ Ken-Ohki left the game ]
[Thor]:
[Jackdaw]: ooc call it here for the evening? it's almost 11
[GM]: After everyone gets their gear Spence approaches and asks the party a question, "Will the party be staying in the Hotel this evening?"
[Jackdaw]: "my not know"
[GM]: Anne looks at the rest of the party, "I am not sure ..."
[Jackdaw]: "is lonely ladies here?"
[Thor]: "I believe we will be, I am not sure though"
[Jackdaw]: "we finded knight here?"
[GM]: Spence, "Fine I will make the arrangements" he leaves.
[GM]: As plasmos sets it is now 6:30pm ... twilight.
[GM]: END SESSION