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[GM]: RECAP: The Party leaves the apartment of Sir Petr with Sir Cornelius and goes directly
to the Holy Cathedral. They encountered an old lady pleading with a Cleric her case to be
let in to see The Lord Patrona, as the leader of the church himself surprised everyone by
making an appearance. The Lord Patrona was amazed to see the Old Book and told Sister Anne
that it might be The Book- The Original. He touched everyone in the room and gave them a
blessing from Ral. Everyone could feel the energy at that moment and continuing throughout
the night. They party all stayed in rooms provided by the Priests at the Holy Cathedral and
awaken refreshed and feeling better than they have for a very long time. It is 7pm on the
1st (Bright) Saturday of Drakurah, in the Spring of 1132p. BEGIN SESSION 37 ---
[GM]: Sharply at 7am a bell begins to ring. It is sounded for one full minute and then it
stops. Instantly doors can be heard to open and footsteps begin to move in the hallways
throughout the complex.
[Anne]: Anne yawns, stretches, and begins her morning prayers before dressing and meeting
the rest of the group
[GM]: There is a knock at each of your doors.
Thor hearing the bell, gets up, dresses, and gathers his equipment
[Anne]: Anne answeres the door
Thor then answers the door
[GM]: The only thing that Anne sees is Sir C opening his door. The hallway is empty. He
is yawning and is surprised by Anne's gaze.
[GM]: Sir C: "Oh, good morning Sister"
Thomas rolls out of bed, stumbling to a mirror and looks at himself. Figuring this will
be a big day, he begins to shave but is disturbed by the knocking and go to the door,
razor still in hand.
[GM]: Sir C notices Thor, "Good morning"
[Anne]: Good morning, Sir Cornelius... I gather its time for morning prayers...
[Anne]: I had best hurry..."
[GM]: Sir C: "I guess that's the wakeup call around here."
[Thor]: "Ahh, good morning."
[Anne]: Anne turns back into her room, and dresses in her robe, and hurries to the chapel
[ Prophane left the game ]
[GM]: Sir C nods and backs back into his room, still yawning.
[GM]: Everyone's room is very small. 1 cot, a wash basin, and a holy symbol on the wall.
[GM]: Sir C splashes water on his face.
Thor goes back into his room, making sure everything is in order and he has with him
everything he has..
[GM]: Jamison exits his room, dressed and ready to go. He stops at Sir C's room and
then both move towards Thor's room.
[GM]: Anne has left for the Chapel.
Thor opens the door, noting Jamison and Sir C, and steps out, closing the door behind
him
[GM]: She has no problem finding it. There is a trail of priests moving that way.
Thomas looks around, thinking it is waaay to early for this kind of antics, returning
to his mirror and finishes shaving. He quickly gets himself cleaned up, even pulling
his shaggy dirty blonde hair back into a small pony tail at the base of his skull. He
gets himself cleaned up a bit more and heads out.
[GM]: Jamison: "Good Morning Thomas"
[Anne]: Anne joins the crowd of priests, and heads to pray... Her robe's hood is up, as
usual
[GM]: Everyone is just beginning to realize that you feel very invigarated and rested.
Anne feels as if she's walking on air!
[GM]: You are also aware that you had many dreams during the night, but you are having a
tough time remembering details.
[GM]: Except for Sir C.
[Thomas]: You see Thomas' eyes for what seems to be the first time, and they are an
emerald green. He actually looks fairly respectible. Appearently, Thomas is one of
those people that "cleans up real nice".
[GM]: Sir C: "I had the strangest dream last night"
Thomas nods at Jamison, "Morning."
[GM]: Jamison smiles at Thomas and nods
[GM]: The four men find themselves standing in the hallway as a priest enters.
[GM]: The priest nods, "Good Morning gentlemen, I am Brother Geoff" (he smiles and nods
to each of you)
[GM]: Brother Geoff: "I will show you to breakfast"
Thor smiles
[GM]: Jamison: "Good Morning Brother Geoff"
Thomas nods, "Sounds good." Thomas puts his hands in his pockets, walking a long with
his normal slouch.
[GM]: Sir C nods and follows
[GM]: You are all lead to a large dinning area with humble benches.
Thor follows along
[GM]: The tables have been set with breads, friut, and some kind of hot cereal. There
is also plenty of water.
[GM]: There is enough food for at least 100 people, but the room is empty.
Thomas waits for a moment, figuring this must be for the whole church.
[GM]: Brother Geoff "Here is the dinning area, make yourself at home. I must hurry to
the morning prayers." (he bows and begins to leave)
[GM]: You four are left in the dinning room.
Thor moves over to a nearby table and sits
[GM]: Sir C looks around the room, then he follows Thor to a table. Jamison follows
suit.
Thomas pulls up a bench and has a seat.
[GM]: Sir C "Well, men ... I know it is early. By the sun coming through the small
window in my room I would estimate it to be no later than 7 am."
[GM]: Sir C "But I feel as if I almost overslept. I am very rested it seems."
[Thor]: "Me too. Probably some special effect of sleeping here in the temple."
[GM]: Jamison nods, "Me as well Sir Cornelius. (looking at Thor) Maybe so. I never
slept in a temple before."
Thor glances at the food "Now I find I am very hungry. Shall we?"
[GM]: Sir C takes a loaf of bread and breaks it, passing it around. He also takes some
fruit and puts it on a plate that is in front of him."
Thor pours himself a glass of water
[GM]: Sir C "Let do!"
Thor takes some fruit and bread in his turn and starts eating
(Anne whispered to GM): While praying, Anne says a special prayer fro Brother Drascal
and Father bartus, who both helped her reach this place...
[GM]: Jamison puts a scoop of the cereal in a nearby bowl. He tastes it, "Well, it
isn't as good as the food in Lexington, but it is good enough"
Thomas eats as well, noting to be free for all purposes. He eats heartly.
[GM]: Jamison smiles.
[GM]: Sir C talks while everyone eats, "I had interesting dreams last night. I found
myself in a sword fight that seemed to last for many hours."
[GM]: Sir C "I dont usually remember my dreams, but I seem to remember every detail of
this one."
[GM]: Sir C "In fact I am anxious to try some of the moves that I was able to perform
last night. (looking at Thor) It is odd isn't is?"
[Thor]: "Now that is interesting. I had many dreams myself, but can't remember much of
them."
[GM]: Jamison: "Perhaps we could enter the arena Sir C. After last night I have decided
that I want to make arrangements to fight there."
[GM]: Sir C smiles at Jamison, "Perhaps young squire ... it might be possible"
[GM]: Jamison smiles and continues eating the cereal.
[Thor]: "Perhaps we should do so Jamison. I find myself willing to try my skills there
as well."
[GM]: Sir C "But first we should not forget our business"
[Thor]: "Aye, first we must take care of our true business here in the city."
[GM]: Sir C "The Prince is expecting the return of his ring"
Thor falls silent for a few minutes as he returns to eating
[GM]: Sir C "I wanted to talk of this with everyone. I guess that I should wait until
Anne is here with us. After all she is part of this too.
[Thor]: "That he is. And you're right, let's wait for Anne to arrive before discussing
this further."
[GM]: Sir C nods
[GM]: If no one says anything Sir C and Jamison are quite, appearing to be deep in
thought while they finish their breakfast.
[Thor]: (Thor also remains silent, waiting for Anne to arrive before we talk further)
Thomas eats silently, his mind elsewhere.
[GM]: After 30 minutes, priests began to arrive in the dinning area.
[GM]: They fill the room, not giving the four men much more than a nod and a smile.
Many of them do not speak but keep their heads down, seeming to be in prayer.
[GM]: Soon Anne arrives.
[Anne]: When Anne arrives, she looks for Sir C and the others...
Thor spots Anne and waves her over
[GM]: Sir C stands at the sight of Anne.
[Anne]: She makes her way through the crowd towards her friends...
[Anne]: Good morning, Sir C, Jamison - Thor, Thomas... How did you all sleep?"
[GM]: Jamison also stands at the approach of Anne. He smiles. "Good Morning, Anne"
Thor also stands "Very well, and you?"
[GM]: Jamison "Very well. I don't think I have ever slept as good. Anne, could this
be the effect of sleeping in a temple?"
[Anne]: "Thank you Jamison! I slept quite well, Thor - unusually well."
Thomas shakes his head, "Yeah, me too."
[GM]: Anne looks very well this morning. In fact you have never seen her look as good.
[Anne]: "I don't think so (Anne sits as she talks) - I think instead it might be the
effect of His Holiness blessing us last night."
[GM]: Vision rolls from everyone, please.
DICE for Anne: (3d6) : 3d6=4,6,5 = [ 15 ]
(To GM) DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=4,4,3 = [ 11 ]
[GM]: Sir C, Jamison
DICE for GM: (3d61,1,1) = [ 0 ]
DICE for GM: (3d61,1,1) = [ 0 ]
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=1,6,1 = [ 8 ]
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=1,5,3 = [ 9 ]
[GM]: ((sorry, I meant to say except for Anne))
[Anne]: ooc Okay
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=3,2,4 = [ 9 ]
DICE for Thor: (3d6) : 3d6=5,6,6 = [ 17 ]
(GM whispered to Thomas): Everyone notices something different about Anne. There is a
tint of red to her hair that you have never been aware of before.
[Thor]: ooc: ouch lousy roll :(
[GM]: There is a piece of lint in Thor's eye as Anne arrives.
[GM]: Jamison "Perhaps it was the blessing. I still feel ... strange"
[Anne]: "As do I... As do I!"
[GM]: Sir C: "Well, we were just waiting for you to discuss our plans, Anne"
[GM]: Jamison passes bread to Anne
[Anne]: "Thanks! Why don't you start while I dig into breakfast..."
Thomas leans back in the bench, looking at Sister Anne for a moment...
[Anne]: Thanks Squire! (Anne smiles at Jamison)
[GM]: Sir C "Sure. Now as I was thinking. There is no reason why we shouldn't keep our
meeting with the Prince."
[Anne]: Anne fills her plate with the cereal, fruit and bread, and a glass of water.
(Thomas whispered to GM): I am watching her eat. Now I know she has a crooked tooth, Is
that still there?
[Anne]:
(GM whispered to Thomas): She actually looks pretty good. Almost attractive. Her teeth
do not seem to be as crooked as you remember.
Anne eats quietly, listening to sir C
[GM]: Sir C "Of course, one doesn't just walk in and present themself to the Prince. I
am sure that an appointment should be made."
[Anne]: "It might be difficult with the wedding coming up so soon..."
[GM]: Sir C "But the Prince must be anxiously awaiting our arrival. As far as I know,
he knows nothing of our progress. He probably knows that the Baron has been arrested,
though"
[GM]: Sir C "Exactly, I am sure that everyone and their brother are trying to see him at
the moment."
Thomas forks another peice of fruit into his mouth, looking at Sister Anne for a moment.
He then looks to Thor, then to Jamison, then back to Thor again. He looks around for
JD...
[Anne]: So how would you suggest we get an audience Sir C?
(Thomas whispered to GM): Gotta consult the master here ^_^
[GM]: Sir C "I am sure that I can get a note to the Prince, though. But I am wondering
where we should tell him to reach us. Should I say at the church here?"
Anne notices thomas's look, and looks away, either upset or shy.
(GM whispered to Anne): You know that he means no offense, but Sir C's calling the Holy
Cathedral a 'church' is almost an insult.
[GM]: There is no sign of Jackdaw
[Anne]: "This is not just a church sir C, it is the Holy Cathedral itself, the heart of
Ralian thought in all of Methoria..."
[GM]: ((Correct me if I am wrong, but JD didn't stay at the Holy Cathedral last night?))
[GM]: Sir C "Oh, I meant no offense Sister Anne. Right the Holy Cathedral"
[Anne]: "Comparing it to a church, well - it's like comparing an eating knife to a fine
sword..."
Thomas gives the Sister one more look before turning his gaze to Sir C and the
conversation at hand.
[Anne]: "I understand..."
[GM]: Sir C "I see your point, sister. Please forgive me."
[Anne]: "I would suggest we give our address as the hotel, unless we all stay here.
I'm not sure if the Holy Father would appreciate us using the Catedral as a meeting
place."
[GM]: Sir C "Where do you think that we might find that faun Jackdaw? Do you think
that he will return here (he pauses) later today?"
[Anne]: catedral=Cathedral
[Anne]: ooc - I think JD left the cathedral and looked for a few lonely ladies
[ Jing joined the game ]
[GM]: ((Welcome Jing from Tornadoland))
[Anne]: "I don't know, Sir C... I suspect we'll find him somewhere nearby."
[GM]: ((How was it, btw? Pretty bad huh?))
[Vox]: *riding the twister in yelling at it....* U suck.. or blow.. one of the two
[GM]: ((Just got a message from MikeL. He wont be here tonight anyway.))
[Vox]: anyways.. it's over...
[GM]: ((and headed toward me, I suppose? : ( ))
[Vox]: Of course rub
[GM]: OOC: Anyway, we're in a Holy Place here. Watch your language Vox, or whoever you
are!
[GM]: : )
[GM]: Sir C "Well, I should go arrange to get a message to the Prince."
[Anne]: "Do you need help Sir C?"
[GM]: Sir C "Should I tell him that he can find us here?"
[Anne]: "If we are all here, you might as well."
[Anne]: ooc - test
[GM]: Sir C "Very well, and it would probably be better if I went alone. I am going to
get the message sent through my friend Sir Petr. He has some connections in this town.
But I should hurry before he leaves for the day."
[GM]: Sir C "Sister, do you think that you could get me some writing material?"
[GM]: Jamison finds himself looking at Anne, almost staring.
[Anne]: "I think so... I write letters home on occaision - I'm sure I can come up with a
paper and pen..."
[Anne]: (Anne looks VERY uncomforatable)
[GM]: Jamison almost blushes and looks away.
[Anne]: I'll go and get it for you - why don't you wait here...?"
[GM]: Sir C "Very good."
[GM]: Sir C stands as Anne leaves. Jamison does the same.
Anne hurries out of the refectory and into the wing where her room and gear is kept...
Feeling rather depressed and freakish that everyone had to stare at her...
[GM]: Jamison, "Is it just me or does she look different?"
Anne fights a tear from the corner of her eye... *even Jamison...*
[ Casca joined the game ]
(GM whispered to Anne): ((Bob is going to be mad if I ruined things for him!))
(Anne whispered to GM): When anne gets to her room, she dons her gear (leaving her pack
behind) and gathers papers and pen and ink for Sir C
(Anne whispered to GM): bob? Do you mean Jamison's Player?
[GM]: The dinning area is within 30 yds of where your rooms were. It does not take long
for her to return.
Thomas shakes his head, "I was gonna run it by JD, when you got a question about such
things, figure you run it by the master." Thomas winks, "Her teeth even straightened
...Curious magic at work here."
(GM whispered to Anne): Yeah, didn't you know his name?
(Anne whispered to GM): nope!
[Thomas]: [Before Anne returns...]
(GM whispered to Anne): hehe
[GM]: Jamison "Here hair is even differnt. It looks almost reddish"
Thomas nods, "Yeah, but you can change that easy. The other things are harder to
change."
[GM]: Anne returns
[Anne]: About 10 minutes later, Anne returns (in her armor), carrying ink, paper, and
pens
[Anne]: "Here you go Sir C... I hope this does well for you."
[GM]: Sir C "that will do nicely, thanks"
[Anne]: Anne sits again...
[GM]: Sir C takes the paper, pens, and ink and begins to write.
[GM]: Sir C "Anything special that I should say here?"
[Anne]: So while sir C is off getting us an audience, what did you others have in mind
for the day? My business is done here, for now..."
[Anne]: "I don't know.... were we planning on giving him the ring, or telling his daddy
first?"
(Casca whispered to GM): Thank you for leaving your room open to lurders!
[GM]: Jamison: "Well, I would like to return to the arena and make arrangements to fight
there"
(GM whispered to Casca): You are welcome. A GURPS player?
[ Casca left the game ]
[GM]: Sir C " There will be pleaty of time for that later, good squire"
[GM]: Sir C continues to write, "The briefer the better"
[GM]: Sir C stands "I must go now and catch Sir Petr before he goes on duty. I should be
back in about 1 hour"
[Anne]: (To Jamison) "Weapons training sounds interesting... Perhaps I should learn how
to wield a staff?"
[Anne]: "We'll be waiting, Sir Cornelius!"
Thomas looks at the others, seeing no one going to say anything, "Alright, I'll bit.
Now Sister Anne, Don't be taking this the wrong way...but did you do something to
yourself?" He makes a gesture and puts his hand through his hair, ruining his
ponytail. Thomas stands and bows, putting on a phony accent, "'Tis morning you
look more radiant than ever."
[GM]: Sir C "Now if you will all excuse me"
[Thomas]: [I wait till those guys leave, if I can.]
[Anne]: Anne looks upset... "That's not funny Thomas!"
[ Casca joined the game ]
[GM]: Sir C is gone
[Anne]: Anne checks her hair
[GM]: Many of the priests in the room have finished their breakfast, but remain
either talking to each other or sitting in silence.
[GM]: Anne finds it to have a reddish tint.
[Anne]: "huh?"
[Anne]: "Perhaps I spoke too soon... Does anyone have a mirror?"
Thomas looks serious, pulling his hair back into a ponytail, and takes a seat,
"Just kidding, sorry if that was in poor taste." He looks at her, "Huh?"
[Anne]: "Sorry Thomas - this is strange! For as long as I can remember, I've have
muddy brown hair."
[ Casca left the game ]
[GM]: Jamison, "Sorry, I don't have one."
Thomas shakes his head, "Not me, well, don't take this wrong, but when you do find
a mirror, you ain't going to be disappointed." Thomas smiles.
[Thor]: "That's what I thought too Anne, I wonder what's happened."
[Anne]: "I don't know.... I really don't!"
[Anne]: (Anne looks excited...but still wary about this strange alteration)
[GM]: Jamison, "Excuse me for a second"
[GM]: Jamison stands and walks over to one of the other tables, "He approaches one
of the priests that has been talking"
[GM]: Jamison says something quietly in the priest's ear.
[GM]: The priest looks at the others at the table and then smiles and gets up and
leaves.
[GM]: Jamison returns to the table.
[Anne]: "Jamison, what did you say to the priest over there?"
[GM]: Jamison smiles, "Well, I asked him if he had a mirror" (he almost blushes)
[GM]: Jamison "I really think that you should have a good look at yourself. There
must be strong magic at work here"
[Anne]: "A mirror? but...but.... okay - but...."
[Anne]: "How do I look different? Do I still look like me? I must, don't I?"
[GM]: The priest returns in about 5 mintues and hands Jamison a mirror. He returns
to his seat and his conversation.
[GM]: Jamison hands Anne the mirror.
[Anne]: Anne looks cautious, but curiosity wins over, and she looks in the mirror...
(GM whispered to Anne): You still look like yourself, but there are changes. Your
teeth that used to be crooked are not hardly noticable anymore.
(GM whispered to Anne): Your facial features are also more pleasant. And the reddish
tint in your hair goes all over, even more prominent at the roots.
[Anne]: Anne looks in the mirror and is brought to tears... *Rals blessing* she
thinks....
[Anne]: "It's me - but like me that I wished I was...."
[GM]: Jamison "It must be. The blessing must have done this!"
[Thor]: "It must be. A special effect of our blessing from last night."
[GM]: Jamison "I wonder ....."
[Anne]: "Blessed Ral!" The mild oath escapes her lips before she can hold it in....
[GM]: Jamison "I wonder (he looks at the others)"
[Anne]: "I don't know what to say... Friends, I think I must meditate on this."
[GM]: Jamison "Are we changed too? I have to say .. I feel different too."
[Anne]: "Thank you, Thomas, for your diplomacy, and you Jamison, for yours..."
[Thor]: ooc: Sorry I've been kinda quiet, other things going on here. AFK for a few
[GM]: ((np))
[GM]: Jamison "Yes, sister"
[Anne]: "I see no outward difference - but the changes you have may be internal, or
even spiritual, rather than physical."
[Anne]: Thomas looks different somehow - like he 'cleaned up' nicely once he had a
chance to escape the dusty road and the dungeon we were travelling."
[Anne]: "I hope I'm not speaking out of line, Thomas."
[GM]: Jamison "Yes, Thomas have you always had green eyes? I apologize, but I cant
say that I remember."
[GM]: The dinning room is beginning to clear a little.
[Thor]: "I, too, feel different. This is interesting."
[GM]: Several Clerics are going around clearing the tables that are now empty.
[GM]: Jamison to Thor, "Well, I guess that we wait around here until Sir C returns?"
[Anne]: "I think I need some time to think about this... Can one of you get me when
Sir C returns? I should takae the paper and pens back to my room..."
[GM]: Jamison "Yes, we will let you know."
[Thor]: (to Jamison) "I suppose we should."
[Anne]: Anne retreats to her room with paper and pens...
[GM]: Jamison "In fact, I think I will also return to my room and wait until the good
Knight returns. This place seems to be clearing out."
Thomas shrugs and smiles, "Just watch yourself around JD."
[GM]: Jamison laughs at Thomas' remark. He gets up and moves toward his room.
(Anne whispered to GM): When Anne gets to her room, the tears of joy she tried to hold
back burst forth, and she prays silently, sometimes singing praises to Ral's goodness.
She does this until intterupted
[GM]: Jamison returns to his room
[GM]: The time passes quickly and Sir C returns.
[Thor]: (BRB)
[GM]: Sir C and Jamison go to knock on Anne's door.
[GM]: They also knock on Thor's and Thomas' door.
[Anne]: Anne ceases her prayers and rises, quickly washing her face with the water...
[Anne]: Then she answeres the door... "Sir C! Jamison! Do we have our audience?"
[GM]: There is a breif meeting in the hall.
Thomas wakes from a nap, nearly killing himself as he falls out of the small cot. He
walks to the door and opens it.
[GM]: Sir C "I had the note delivered, but I am afraid that now we must wait."
Thor walks to the door and opens it, stepping out when he sees SirC
[Anne]: "And when is the trial of the Baron?"
[GM]: Sir C "I expect that the Prince will send for us here."
[GM]: Sir C "The trail was set for (Dark) Thursday if I remember correctly."
[GM]: ((today is the first Saturday, so the trail is in 5 days))
[GM]: Sir C as far as what we should do in the meantime ... any suggestions Sister Anne?
[Anne]: "Hopefully that will give us some time to wait for the prince's summons, then..."
[GM]: Sir C "At least one of us should wait here at all times."
[Anne]: "I can be here - why don't you and the others head over to the auditorium and
sign up for some battles and training?"
[GM]: Jamison smiles.
[Anne]: "That way, when they come for you, I'll knwo where to find you!"
[Anne]: "When they come for us, that is."
[GM]: Sir C "Well, I guess we could do that. Jamison? Where is the sword?"
[GM]: Sir C looks at Anne, "Did we decide to hold that until after the trial?
[Anne]: "I think I recall a plan to that effect..."
[Anne]: I can store it in my room, if you wish?"
[GM]: Sir C scratches his head.
[Thor]: "I believe that was the plan."
[GM]: Jamison "It is tucked safely under my cot."
[GM]: Jamison "shush .. someone is coming"
[Anne]: "Well then it should be safe there... The Priests and Priestesses of Ral are not
theives...."
[Anne]: (anne shushes)
Thor waits quietly
[GM]: Footsteps are coming from the other end of the hallway. Not just the quiet steps
of a priest ... but clanging sounds.
[GM]: Sir C stands up straight.
Thomas listens, not particually interested in the sparing or this arena thing. Thomas
waits for a moment, figuring it is just Jamison's paranoria.
Thor stands straighter
[Anne]: Anne puts her hand on her mace's haft...
[GM]: Around the corner come a priest leading two Knight's in shining armor.
[GM]: The Priest is Brother Geoff.
[Anne]: "Hello Brother Geoff... How can we help you?"
[GM]: Geoff: "Greetings (he nods) These men seek you, I believe"
[GM]: Geoff motions towards the party and the Knights begin to approach, "Sir Corneilus
of Nearhill Downs?"
[Anne]: "Thank you... (To the men) I'm Sister Anne."
[GM]: Sir C puts his hand on his sword, "Yes, I am he"
[GM]: I am Sir Landon and this is Sir Franki, "We are told escourt you to Prince Gunthar."
[GM]: Sir C smiles, "Now that's what I call fast service!"
[GM]: Sir C looks at Anne and Jamison
Thomas smiles and relaxes.
[Anne]: "Well then, we had best not keep Prince Gunthar waiting!"
[Anne]: Hadn't we best find JD first?"
[GM]: Sir C whispers to Jamison
[GM]: Jamison nods.
[Anne]: He would DIE if he missed the 'big frollic."
[GM]: Sir C "Could you men wait outside for us? Give us a few minutes to get our things
together?"
[GM]: The two Knights look at each other.
[GM]: They shrugg their shoulders, "I assume that would be acceptable."
[GM]: Sir Landon "Very well, we shall meet you outside"
[GM]: The two knights depart.
[Anne]: "Okay!" (Anne rushes and prepares her gear for travel)
[GM]: Geoff who had been standing silent, bows and begins to leave also.
Thomas grabs his meager gear and is soon ready.
Thor goes back in his room quickly, being sure he has everything with him
Thor then exits his room and waits for the others
[GM]: Sir C "Okay, should we find Jackdaw. Should we ask the Prince for a meeting this
evening?"
[GM]: Jamison approaches Anne, "Anne?"
[Anne]: "It looks as if we'll be seeing him soner than this evening..."
[Anne]: "yes Jamison?"
[GM]: Jamison "Where should I put the sword? I don't think that we should carry it with
us"
Thomas covertly make sure Jamison has Gleam...
[Anne]: Leave it under my bed - I'll leave my gear here, so that should keep prying eyes
away from the room...
[GM]: Sir C waits patiently in the hallway.
[GM]: Jamison "Do you think it will be safe?"
[Anne]: "If we take it with us, we risk having it taken from us at any moment..."
Thor waits with Sir C
[Anne]: "I don't know. Do you have reason to believe it would be taken from us?"
[GM]: Jamison "I know that we were followed. I do not have a good feeling about leaving
it unguarded ... even in a chur.... The Holy Cathedral."
[Anne]: "Then I think it would besafest with us, even though we are at risk."
Thor nods
[Anne]: (Anne smiles as he catches himself)
[GM]: Sir C takes the ring from his pocket and looks at it.
[GM]: Jamison "Perhaps you are right"
[Anne]: "We five together have a better chance of protecting it than an empty room."
[GM]: Jamison goes to his room and takes the wrapped sword with him.
[Anne]: "Assuming we can find JD"
[GM]: All seem to be ready to depart.
[GM]: Sir C "Are we ready?"
[Thor]: "Yes, let us go"
[Anne]: "I'm ready!"
[GM]: Sir C begins to leave the hallway in the direction of the knight's exit.
Thomas nods, "Ready."
Thor follows along
[GM]: Outside you will find the two knights waiting persistantly outside. Brother Geoff
also waits with them.
[GM]: The two knights perk up when you come outside.
[GM]: Sir Landon "So, ready to meet the Prince?" (he smiles)
[Anne]: "Indeed!"
[Thor]: "Certainly."
[GM]: Sir C "Yes, lead the way!"
[GM]: Geoff nods and leaves saying softly: "Ral go with you"
[GM]: The two knights clank clank clank toward the southern gate of the Holy Cathedral.
[Anne]: "Brother Geoff - I expect we will bereturning late... Will that pose aproblem?"
[GM]: Geoff "I will see that your rooms are left undisturbed" (he smiles)
[Anne]: "Thank you... Ral go with you, Brother Geoff."
[Anne]: (anne smiles back)
Anne rushes to catch up to the rest of the group
[GM]: The party is lead outside of the Holy Cathedral and through the city. There are
many merchants on the street. Probably more merchants than you have ever seen. The
whole City seems to be one large marketplace.
[GM]: You go south to the Royal Castle.
[Anne]: Anne looks left and right, trying to take in all the sights and sounds, and
smells of the market...
[ Jing left the game ]
[GM]: As is the practice in castlemaking. There is only one entrance. The entrance
to the Royal Castle is on the East, facing most of the kingdom which is Methor.
[GM]: The knights lead you through the front gates. The guards step back and let you
pass.
[GM]: You are lead to a side door where Sir Landon raps three times and it is answered
by a man looking like a butler.
[Anne]: Anne follows, wide-eyed... never having been in a Palace before!
[GM]: The Royal Castle is made of a dark golden-looking stone. It is not as impressive
as the Holy Cathedral, yet it is very noble in its architecture.
[GM]: A huge standard flies above.
[GM]: A golden gryphon holding a sword in each paw crossed at is breast on a background
of dark blue. It flaps in the breeze magestically giving you all a sense of National
Pride.
[GM]: You enter a long hallway.
[GM]: You are lead past the kitchen and a number of closed doors.
[GM]: Sir C "Not exactly rolling out the red carpet for us, are you?"
[GM]: The knights continue not saying a word and soon you enter a large room with a
large red mahogony table finely made.
[Anne]: "Now, sir C, I'm sure this is to keep the common folk from hearing about an
indiscretion..."
[GM]: There are heads of creatures on the wall. A wild Boar, several exotic creatures,
a Zebra, and in the middle proudly displayed what appears to be a dragon.
[GM]: Sir C "I am sure you are right Anne"
[GM]: Sir Landon turns and speaks, "If you will please wait here for Royal Highness
Prince Gunthar"
[GM]: The two knights exit the room and the doors are all closed.
[Anne]: "Thank you Sir Knight!"
[GM]: Jamison looks around nervously.
[GM]: Jamison "I hope that our heads are not to be the next ornament in this room!"
Thomas takes a seat, looking around, thinking what a strange path that has led him to
this chamber.
[GM]: Sir C pulls out a chair and holds it for Anne.
Thor goes over to the table for a better look
[Anne]: "I doubt they will be... Thank you Sir C, but perhaps we shoul all stand until
the Prince arrives?"
[GM]: Sir C "Very well, but Princes usually like to see people rise as they enter the
room." (he smiles)
[GM]: You all do not wait long
[Anne]: "You know far better than I! (Anne takes the proffered chair)"
[GM]: After Anne sits, Sir C then sits. He seems to chose his seat wisely. Jamison
follows.
Thor also sits
[GM]: After about 10 mintues the Prince enters the room.
[GM]: Everyone stands and bows.
[Anne]: Anne rises, and then bows deeply .... "Your Majesty...."
[GM]: Sir C "Prince Gunthar (he frowns at Anne) It is an honor"
Thomas stands and bows.
[Anne]: (Anne looks embarrased - Faux Pas?)
[GM]: Prince Gunthar dressed in a long purple robe trimmed with gold takes a seat at
the head of the table, "Greetings all. Please be seated"
[Anne]: Anne sits quietly
Thor sits
Thomas takes a seat.
[GM]: ((Anne, only a Knight or Royalty would make the distinction. But only the King
it called 'His Magesty' ))
[GM]: The Prince smiles, "There are faces here that I do not recognize"
[Anne]: ooc - I figured as much, but Anne is hopeless when it comes to non-preistly
ettiquette!
[GM]: Prince "Sir Cornelius, please make the appropriate introductions"
[GM]: Sir C looking a little nervous begins.
[GM]: ((making a Savoir Faire roll))
DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=1,1,1 = [ 3 ]
[GM]: ((nice!))
[Anne]: ooc - woohoo!
[Thor]: ooc: wow, nice roll
[GM]: Sir C :"Good and Noble Prince, I am pleased to introduce to you the good Sister
Anval Ironfist, Priestess of Ral ...."
[GM]: ((Btw, that was not a GM fake))
[GM]: Sir C continues "... and next to her a former Soldier in the National Army,
Thor ..."
[GM]: " ... and to his left, Thomas Wintersun"
Thomas nods at the mention of his name.
[GM]: ".... and this is Jamison a freelance squire ..."
[GM]: " ... and then myself Sir Cornelius of Nearhill Downs .... at your service."
[GM]: The Prince nods at each of you in turn, but doesn't smile, "Very impressive Sir
Cornelius"
(Anne whispered to GM): dont forget JD!
[GM]: ((Did we get Jackdaw?))
[Thor]: ((I don't think he's with us..))
[Anne]: ooc - JD is still loose in the city somewhere
[GM]: Sir C "I must also state that another of our party is not present, yet he is with
us in this fine city. Jackdaw the Faun"
[GM]: Prince "Ahh.. the faun. Now him I remember!"
[GM]: Prince "And Thor .. I also remember you being there that night. But the rest of
you ... I can only guess at how you entered into this."
[GM]: Prince "But that does not matter. What is important is ...."
[GM]: Prince "Do you have the ring?"
[GM]: Sir C takes the ring from his pocket and presents it to the Prince , "As you
commissioned us to procure your Highness" (he bows)
[GM]: The Prince takes the ring and looks at it very closely.
[GM]: He studies it, holds it to the light of one of the glowstone lamps and then
smiles, "Very good (he stands) Very good indeed. Then you HAVE suceeded!"
[GM]: Sir C stands and motions for each of you to stand.
Thor stands
Thomas does as well.
[Anne]: Anne stands
[GM]: Jamison stumbles to his feet, seeming very nervous.
[GM]: The Prince walks around the room and laughs, "You do not know how happy you
have made me. With the wedding at hand, the ring that I had lost has been a constant
concern to me. Now I may truely celebrate!" (he smiles)
[GM]: The Prince "..and I would wish that you all be my guests at that wedding.
Will you all consent to be there?"
[GM]: Sir C "Of course Prince Gunthar"
[GM]: Sir C looks at the others.
[Anne]: "A royal Wedding? I would be deeply honored, your Highness!"
[Thor]: "I would be honored to attend."
[GM]: Prince "Very good"
[GM]: The Prince moves to have a seat.
Thomas nods, "I will be there."
[GM]: Sir C follows suit.
[Anne]: Anne moves back to sit (after the prince)
Thor takes his seat
[GM]: Prince "Now to matters at hand. Does anyone know that you have carried my
ring from Shevandale?"
[GM]: Sir C "This matter has been handled with the upmost discretion, I can assure you."
[GM]: Prince "Very well, none of you are to speak of it from this day on."
[GM]: The Prince looks at each one of you "Understood?"
[Anne]: "Yes your highness!"
Thor knows about keeping his mouth shut "Understood."
Thomas nods.
[GM]: The Prince "You have performed a service greater than you can realize. A nation
may now celebrate. You have not only served me, but served all of Methor."
[GM]: Sir C "Yes, sire"
[GM]: The Prince "..and for your reward?
[GM]: The Prince "I would like to reward you ... will gold suffice?"
[GM]: The Prince looks towards the group waiting for a response.
[GM]: Sir C looks to the others.
[Anne]: "Your Goodwill and future hapiness is reward enough for me, Milord Prince."
[GM]: Sir C "I think we all feel the same, your Highness"
[Anne]: "But I cannot speak for my friends on this..."
[Thor]: "Aye. I spent my past life serving our fine nation as a member of the Army.
It is my honor to have helped with this task."
[Thor]: (brb)
[GM]: Prince "Nonesense .. I feel that you must be rewarded for you service to me
and your country. You will be my guests at the wedding, but I would like to also
reward you in another way .. for you troubles."
Thomas smiles, "Gold will suffice."
[GM]: The Prince smiles at Thomas, "Very well then!" (he stands)
[GM]: Sir C stands as well.
[Anne]: (anne stands)
Thor stands
[GM]: Prince "I will contact you at the Holy Cathedral, then?"
Thomas follows suit.
[Anne]: "Thank you, your Highness... that would be most acceptable."
[GM]: The Prince smiles. He moves to shake the hand of Sir C. He then moves to
shake each person's hand in the room. He pauses and kisses the ring finger of Sister
Anne.
[GM]: Prince "A service well done."
[Anne]: Anne blushes furiously!
[GM]: The Prince finishes and then moves to exit, "...and now ... to the festivities!"
[GM]: The Prince leaves and the two Knights return. You are escourted out of the
castle.
[Anne]: ooc - what day is the wedding?
[GM]: The Knights pause outside of the castle, "Shall we continue with you to the
Holy Cathedral?"
[GM]: ((The Wedding is on Ralsong. That would be 8 days away.))
[GM]: ((Or maybe 9 days.))
[GM]: Sir C dismissed the two Knights, "No, thank you we shall need no escourt."
[GM]: END SESSION
