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[GM]: RECAP: The Party, having met with the Prince earlier in the day, now finds itself in
search of ways to get to a village 100 miles south of The Royal City called Southtown and
also trying to decide if such a trip should be taken. They first visited a Coach station
and found that there will be a coach leaving for Southtown at 7pm. Next they visited a
local Branch of the University and found that a teleportation spell might be too costly.
It is now 2pm on the 1st (Bright) Saturday of Drakurah, in the Spring of 1132p.
BEGIN SESSION 39 ---
Jamison looks at JD
[GM]: Jackdaw talks to himself out loud, "Me only have 'nuff money to port me to
Southtown"
[GM]: Jackdaw (looking up at Jamison) "Me not sure what to do. ..."
[Jamison]: JD, why do you need to go to Southtown,anyways?
[GM]: Jackdaw (hoping up and down frantically) "Me have to help widow, find box buried
there so bad man can not hurt her"
[Jamison]: Bad mans...er man, and a box???
[GM]: Sir C shakes his head, "Well, if you ask me ... it sounds rather bizarr"
[Jamison]: Does she need the box, right away?
[GM]: Jackdaw "Ghost man told me 'bout it. It buried there. It help his wife."
[Jamison]: Do you know what's in the box?
[GM]: The party walks away from the University of Methor TRC moving roughly in the
direction of the Coach Station which is in the center of town.
[GM]: Jackdaw: "It have paper that make bad man not want to hurt nice lady"
Jamison looks to SC.."Well, it certainly appears that our Friendly faun wants us to
take a trip to Southtown...what do you think?"
[GM]: Sir C "Well, you guys cant afford to pay the professor to teleport you all there
.. even if it were an emergency. And the coach doesn't leave until 7pm. What shall
we do until then?" He brings the party to a stop and looks at each one in turn.
[GM]: Sir C "...and as I have said. I have told His Magesty that I would be in the
city in case he has need of my service. I cannot leave."
[GM]: Sir C turns to Anne "Perhaps you could ask a special favor of the Lord Patrona
or something? Maybe he could arrange for a coach?"
[Jamison]: I wonder if there is a fastcoach to Southtown...
[GM]: Anne looking at Sir C a little confused "I would almost feel embarrassed asking.
If we do decide to go to Southtown ... then I think we should just take the coach at
7pm:"
[GM]: Jackdaw "Box needs to be found. Papers given to widow!"
[Jamison]: JD, how long to get the box, once we are in Southtown?
[GM]: Sir C "Actually, I cant think of anyone having a reason to take a fastcoach to
Southtown."
[GM]: Anne smiles and stiffles a laugh.
[GM]: Sir C (looking at Jackdaw) "... oh, until now)
Jamison wrinkles his forhead in confusion
[GM]: Jackdaw stomps a hoof.
Thomas waits patiently, his hands in his pockets.
[GM]: Thor and Jing stand a little away from the party who seems to have stopped in
the street.
[Jamison]: Well, our friend here will need some help...I will accompany him to
Southtown and try to make sure he stays out of trouble..
[GM]: Jing: "Well, Jackdaw .... you find a way to get there .. and count me in!"
Thomas shrugs, "I can go as well...Might need me."
Jamison sighs....thinking of the chance lost....
[GM]: Anne "Well, I can see that you will be needing a priest. I suppose that I
should stay and keep an eye on our rooms"
[Jamison]: SC... I don't know that I should take the package with me on this
jorney...
[GM]: ooc: Priest = Priestess
[GM]: Sir C: "I would be honored to watch it."
[GM]: Anne "And if you need my help ... " (she smiles)
[GM]: Anne: "... I would be glad to help also"
Jamison reaches for the package and hands it to SC..."please take care of it...Sir"
[GM]: Sir C "I give you my word that nothing will happen to it." (he reaches and
takes the package carefully)
Jamison looks to Anne and smiles..."Your help is always appreciated, Sister"
[GM]: Anne trys not to blush.
[GM]: Jackdaw begins to hop up and down again, "We go to Southtown ... we go now?
Jamison and Me and Jing and Thoams?"
[Jamison]: Well JD, it appears you have your help....let's go see about some
tickets..
[Jamison]: And Anne
[GM]: Sir C "Let's do"
Jamison moves towards the coach station
Thomas does so as well, slouching along.
[GM]: The party begins to move again and within 10 minutes they find themselves
back at the station.
Jamison looks around for a ticket counter..
[GM]: Thor to Jamison "I will be coming along as well."
(Phinnea whispered to GM): Whats the cost of adding each +1PD, +1DR magic to
armor?
[Jamison]: OOC: so that is 6 of us???
[GM]: The station is not very busy... in fact it is almost deserted... except for
the man behind the ticket window .. and one man standing in the corner.
[Jamison]: OOC:JD, Thor, Jing, Thomas, Anne, Lamison?
[Jamison]: ooops
Jamison looks at the man standing in the corner
(GM whispered to Phinnea): $1250 for the DR
(GM whispered to Phinnea): $2500 for the PD
(Phinnea whispered to GM): ouch
(GM whispered to Phinnea): YOu have GURPS Magic?
(Phinnea whispered to GM): yep
(GM whispered to Phinnea): It costs $25 per point up to 100
[Jamison]:
(GM whispered to Phinnea): I don't charge any more than that. YOu might also be
able to haggle with the Enchanter, but that is the basic cost.
[GM]: ((sorry whispering))
[GM]: Vision roll from Jamison
DICE for Jamison: (3d6) : 3d6=1,5,6 = [ 12 ]
[GM]: The man in the corner wears robes and carries a staff. His face is concealed
by a hood.
(GM whispered to Jamison): Nothing special
[GM]: Ticket master: Can I help you guys?
[GM]: Jackdaw: We go to Southtown! Southtown!
[Jamison]: Yes could we have 6 tickets to Southtown?
[GM]: Ticketmaster: Oh, yeah .. I remember you.
[GM]: Ticketmaster: 6 tickets to Southtown? (he begins writing something) Oneway?
or roundtrip?
[Jamison]: Round trip
[GM]: OOC: Anyone remember what I told you the cost would be?
[Jamison]: OOC: not I
[Thomas]: [Nope]
[Jamison]: How long does the trip take?
[GM]: Ticketmaster: That'll be $30 for the round trip ticket, times 6 ....
[GM]: Ticketmaster looks up "Coach will leave at 7 and arrive at 2 in the morning"
Jamison looks at JD....."Will that be soon enough,JD?"
[GM]: Ticketmaster "That'll be $180 crowns!"
[GM]: Jackdaw "I have to do"
[GM]: Jackdaw "It have to do"
[GM]: Man in corner "Ticketmaster, halt .. do not sell those tickets!"
Jamison reaches into his purse and pulls out 6 crowns, then hands them to the ticket
master
Jamison turns around
[GM]: Sir C looks toward the man.
[GM]: The man steps forward and takes off his hood.
Jamison looks agian at the robed stanger..
[GM]: The man has bushey brown eyebrows and full brown hair.
[Jamison]: That's him... that's the one...
[GM]: The man slowly approaches the ticket counter, "You are planning to leave the
Royal City?"
Jamison steps forward...."Why do you follow us, and what is the meaning of your
interference...?
[GM]: The man looks at Sir C and then at Jamison
[GM]: The man smiles at Jamison "Interference?" (he laughs) "How have I interfered
with you journey?"
[GM]: The Man "Until now .... "
[GM]: Ticketmaster looks confused "Who the heck are you mister?"
[Jamison]: So...You admit to following us....
[Jamison]: Why?
[GM]: The Man "As is my duty"
[GM]: The Man bowing formally (mostly to Sir C) "I shall introduce myself ... I am
Kelly DuLox"
[GM]: Kelly "I have been commissioned by His Magesty in matters such as these to ...
watch those that are appointed to appear in court."
[GM]: Sir C "DuLox ... DuLox .... where have I heard that name?"
[GM]: Sir C "Oh, forgive me ... Sir C of Nearhill downs" (he bows) "Commissioned by
the King?"
Jamison whisperes to SC.." I think this is the guy that was asking for us at the
hotel..."
[GM]: Kelly "Or the Royal Court"
[GM]: Kelly "But they are one and the same"
[GM]: Jackdaw begins to hop around frantically "We buy tickets? We go? Now?"
[Jamison]: In a minute JD...
[GM]: Jing takes a stance near Jackdaw
[Jamison]: Why do you wish to prevent our journey...?
[GM]: Kelly "I must ask you why you leave the Royal City ... so soon before the trail.
As I understand it .. you desire to go to Southtown?"
[Jamison]: Yes... we have a short errand to perform for our friend here....
[GM]: Sir C "Truthfully, I was not going going to leave the city. But 6 of our party
here have .... pressing business there."
[GM]: Kelly "Business in Southtown? None of you have ever been there"
[Jamison]: And as you heard...we fully expect and plan on returning well before the
trial. We even are purchasing round trip tickets
[GM]: Kelly smiles at Jamison "I made note of that"
[Jamison]: And , seeing as you are so good at following us around.... You could certainly
buy a ticket for yourself and continue following us.....
[GM]: Kelly walks up close to Jing (who seems ready to pounce on him) "You are not
Dirk! (turning to Jamison and then Sir C) Where is the man called Dirk?"
[Jamison]: Who really wants to know????
[GM]: Kelly turns to Thomas: "You are his friend ... surely you know where he is?"
Thomas shrugs, "Yeah, he went straight. He payed his debts and is no longer a part
of this..."
[GM]: Kelly turning to Sir C "Was not it the order of the court that Dirk appear as
well?"
[GM]: Sir C "DuLox .... as in Lox? The council of Lox?"
[GM]: Jackdaw "We leave now or we miss coach!"
[Jamison]: plenty of time yet...JD....Let's get this settled...
[GM]: Kelly smiles "You know the name ... I am impressed"
[GM]: Sir C (turning to Jamison) "The Lox family have been serving the King ... since
before .... "
[GM]: Kelly "For over 1000 years" (he boasts proudly)
[Jamison]: Hmmm... Since the older regimes...
[GM]: Kelly look directly at Sir C "I have it upon your word Knight that the intention
of the party is to return by the appointed time and date?"
[GM]: Sir C looking at the others "Yes .. yes. Upon my word that is the intent of this
party!"
[GM]: Jackdaw "Now we can go. Now man with big stick let us go?"
Jamison mummbles to himself...."Someday , they will take my WORD..."
[GM]: Kelly "This is highly irregular ... but I will take the word of a Knight."
[Jamison]: Hummmpf
[GM]: Kelly "But Dirk must be found! It is upon my honor .. and my embarrassment that
he is not here now."
[GM]: Kelly "I mistakenly counted this man ... (pointing at Jing with his staff) as
your friend Dirk"
(Jamison whispered to GM): Are you sure Dirk was there then... I thought he had snuck
out...
[GM]: Jing "If you point that thing at me again ... you may regret it."
[GM]: Kelly looks at Jing and smiles, "Such boasts should be proven in the Arena"
[GM]: Jing "It is no boast ... it is a fact!"
Jamison returns his attention to the ticket master and hands over 6 crowns
[GM]: Sir C "Alright Jing ... we need no trouble here today. This man is under orders
from His Magesty. I will not stand by and have you do anything to him."
[GM]: Jing walks away looking a little irritated.
[Jamison]: Round trip for Southtown
[GM]: ooc: Jamison, do you mean 6 sovereign?
[Jamison]: oops, yep
[GM]: Ticketmaster first looks at Kelly and then at Jamison "6 roundtrip tickets to
Southtown. Very well"
[GM]: Kelly begins to walk away "Any idea on where this man Dirk might be?"
[Thomas]: [I can't remember the name of the city...It begins with a S?]
(GM whispered to Thomas): He told you that he was going to make a fresh start in
Linden
[GM]: Kelly turns back to face the party.
Jamison looks to Kelly Dulox...."only knew him 1 day.....
[GM]: Ticketmaster tears off 6 tickets, stamps them and hands them to Jamison"
[Jamison]: I don't know his patterns of travel
[Thomas]: "He has gone to Linden, but I prefer he be left out of this if possible."
Jamison accepts the tickets...
[GM]: Kelley "Linden ... the seat of Evil!"
Thomas arches an eyebrow..."Try again..."
[GM]: Kelly "Perhaps he can be left out of it. But it must be reported at once."
[GM]: Kelly looks at Thomas "You said Linden right?"
[Jamison]: Seat of evil.../Jamison raises an eyebrow
[GM]: Kelly shivers "A very nasty place indeed. I would risk my honor not to have
to go there."
Jamison looks at Anne to see if she understands
Thomas nods, "Yeah. Hmmm...I hate to think I was scammed."
[GM]: Anne shruggs her shoulders.
[GM]: Kelly "Very well. Continue on your way ... you shall find no other objections
from me"
(Jamison whispered to GM): Detect lies on Thomas
[GM]: I need three vision rolls from everyone. Let me know if you pass all three
of them.
(GM whispered to Jamison): Roll DL
(GM whispered to Jamison): First
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=5,2,1 = [ 8 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=5,6,2 = [ 13 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=3,2,6 = [ 11 ]
(To GM) DICE for Jamison: (3d6) : 3d6=6,5,4 = [ 15 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=2,1,6 = [ 9 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=5,4,1 = [ 10 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=1,6,1 = [ 8 ]
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=2,4,3 = [ 9 ]
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=6,3,5 = [ 14 ]
(Jamison whispered to GM): miss
DICE for Thomas: (3d6) : 3d6=4,6,4 = [ 14 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=6,5,3 = [ 14 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=4,3,3 = [ 10 ]
(To GM) DICE for GM: (3d6) : 3d6=3,5,4 = [ 12 ]
(Thomas whispered to GM): IQ=14
DICE for Jamison: (3d6) : 3d6=6,3,5 = [ 14 ]
DICE for Jamison: (3d6) : 3d6=3,1,6 = [ 10 ]
DICE for Jamison: (3d6) : 3d6=6,1,3 = [ 10 ]
[Jamison]: missed the first...
[GM]: The tickets are handed to Jamison and then Kelly DuLox is gone. No one seems to
have seen him leave except for Anne and Thomas
[Jamison]: Where did he go???/
(GM whispered to Thomas): You caught it out of the corner of your eye. He seemed to
walk through the wall and was gone.
(GM whispered to Thomas): Perhaps some kind of illusion?
[GM]: Anne "There! He was there and then he was gone."
[GM]: Anne looks confused "Did anyone see that besides me?"
Thomas does a double take and smiles..."Wish I knew that trick."
[Jamison]: Sir C... What do you know about the council of Lox?
[GM]: Anne to Thomas "did you see it? It's like he took a step backwards into the
wall"
Thomas nods, "Yeah. Hmmm. Maybe he was just projecting an illusion?"
[GM]: From the Royal History of Methor: Council of Lox -- When King Vespus VI died
in 247p without a Worthy Heir to the throne, Lox and his council of mages chose the
next King of Methor from the three that claimed the throne: Lord Kessler the Magebane
(Son of the Brother of King Vespus VI), The Princess Elizabet Vespusian (Daughter of
the King), and Baron Bartos Pyronius (1st Cousin of the King). Tests were established
based strongly on the Nomadic Code that are still in effect to this day that are used
to chose a worthy King.
[GM]: Time is now about 3pm
[GM]: Sir C "The family of Lox has always been very powerful in the Kingdom."
[GM]: Sir C "It was them that put a mage on the throne."
[Jamison]: Interesting...
[GM]: Anne "Well, we have our tickets. What shall we do until the coach departs?"
[GM]: Jackdaw "No enough time for a frolic" (he hangs his head sadly)
Jamison looks at Anne, How about a stroll around the city...?
Thomas nods at the group, "I am up for that."
[GM]: Anne "That sounds nice" (she smiles)
[GM]: Jing sighs
[GM]: Sir C "Anywhere in particular you want to go?"
[Jamison]: JD... come along... we'll help you while away a little time...
[GM]: Jackdaw "Me right behind you"
[Jamison]: Show us a few of the sights we haven't seen, SC
[GM]: Sir C "Very well"
Jamison motions Anne to follow and the falls into step with the rest of the group
[GM]: You are all lead on a fairly good tour of the City. You are lead down to the
Square in which are found many markets. Many on the streets in anticipation of the
big event coming up.
[GM]: Almost anything you can think of buying can be found there.
Jamison looks at the street vendors...
[Jamison]: ?he keeps an eye out for a small "pretty"
[GM]: The vendors seem to contain a great amount of excitement as much gold is changed
hands.
[Jamison]: Everyone seems to be very excited about the comming wedding...
[GM]: After the Square you are lead around the City to an enormous (a place that
contains ashes of the dead along with monuments to them ... I forget the word)
[GM]: Sir C tells you that this is a favorite place of his and points out many statues
to heroes of his.
[GM]: Along with the statues are listed various deeds that were performed by the great
men.
[GM]: After this it is about 5:30
[GM]: Anne "I think after this we should go find something to eat"
[Jamison]: Sounds good
[GM]: Anne "Shall we return to the church? I would like to do that before we leave
for Southtown."
[GM]: Anne "Or should we look for more .. interesting cuisine?"
[Jamison]: sure.. you need to collect your things...
Thomas walks along, his mind drifting to what Dirk is doing...He hates to think he was
scammed.
[GM]: Anne "Yes I do" (she smiles)
[GM]: Anne at one point asks Thomas, "Isn't that Linden place the place where Dirk
said that he was from?"
[GM]: Anne "He once told me that there wasn't any churches there .... and bodies were
not burned in preparation for the long journey of death."
Thomas shrugs, "Not sure really. We did not talk about the past much...better that
way sometimes."
[GM]: Sir C (overhearing) "Ah, yes .... I have heard frightening tales of that place.
It is a city of Goblins is what I hear ... or once was."
[GM]: The party arrives back at the Church about 6 pm
[GM]: Anne goes to fetch her gear (along with anyone else who needed to) and a priest
approaches.
[GM]: Geoff: "Good Afternoon"
[GM]: Sir C "Greetings"
[GM]: Geoff "There have been deliveries for Sir C, Jamison, Anne, Jackdaw, Thomas,
and Thor"
[GM]: In front of the doors to your rooms you will find small chests sitting.
Jamison looks at the chest, suspiciously..
[Thomas]: [brb]
[Jamison]: Hey Thomas... You there?
[Jamison]: OOC: waiting for Thomas to respond...
[Thomas]: [Back]
[GM]: In these chests you will find each 1000 gold sovereign in mint condition and a
note signed by the Prince stating: Gracious Thanks for a service performed.
Thomas does the same, seeing if the little chests are locked.
[GM]: Sir C takes the note with his name on it and carefully rolls it up. "This could
be more valuable than the gold"
[GM]: The chests are not locked.
[Jamison]: Well, this will certainly slow us down... need to convert this into paper
(Phinnea whispered to GM): To create 3 different alchemy mixes, do I need to roll
against my skill at creation time, or do I just pay the material cost for each potion?
[GM]: Sir C "This could perhaps get you a favor from Prince Gunthar in the future."
[Thomas]: [Paper accepted everywhere?]
(GM whispered to Phinnea): The way I understand it is that you roll vs your skill at
creation time. I will need to read up on it to make sure, though.
(Phinnea whispered to GM): ok :)
Jamison pockets the note...
[GM]: ooc: Sorry, Thomas not sure exactly what you are asking.
[GM]: The 1000 sovereign are all gold coins.
[Jamison]: OOC: Can we exchange them?
[GM]: The note is a penned note from the Prince stating his thanks for a job well done.
[GM]: Yes, at any bank in the kingdom . ... and some outside of it.
[GM]: Gold coins especially
[Thomas]: [Sorry. Is paper money accepted everywhere? Gold has intrinitic value..paper
does not and has to be backed by someone.]
[GM]: Paper Currency is considered property of the Crown and is accepted (by law)
throughout the Kingdom.
[Jamison]: But it can be used to obtain gold... at banks...?
[GM]: Of course.
[GM]: Geoff: "Will there be anything else? Shall you require dinner?"
[Jamison]: Yes Dinner.
[GM]: Geoff nods, "It will be waiting in the serving area"
[GM]: Geoff leaves
Jamison looks to SC...."We need to convert this before our trip.."
[GM]: Sir C "Yes, most likely"
[Jamison]: Any place on the way???
[GM]: Each chest weights about 50lbs, btw.
[GM]: Sir C "There are many banks in the City. We will pass them to get back to the
station"
Thomas nods, hefting the chest, "I think you are right Jamison..."
[GM]: Btw, Jing did not return with you to the Church but said that he would meet you
at the station just before 7pm.
[Jamison]: Great let's eat and get going.. we are running out of time..
[GM]: In the dinning area you find bread, fruit, and soup.
[GM]: Nothing fancy, but it will provide sustance.
Jamison waits for Anne to be seated and then seats himself
[GM]: Anne sits and waits for everyone to be seated
[GM]: Anne "Perhaps a short prayer for the food and the upcoming journey?"
[Jamison]: please lead us, Sister
Thomas takes a seat, tucking his napkin into the front of his shirt. He is about to
start eating, but stops as he sees the prayers about to start.
[GM]: Anne "Ral bless this food so that it will provide the nutrients that our bodies
require ... and grant us a safe journey to Southtown and guide our actions in helping
the widow friend of Jackdaw"
[GM]: Anne "Amen"
[GM]: Anne (turnes to Jackdaw) Sorry JD, I don't even know this ladies name.
[GM]: Jackaw "Her name is Brin Gem .... Bringem"
[GM]: Jackdaw "Misses Widow Brin gem"
[GM]: Jackdaw takes a piece of bread and begins to eat.
Jamison begins eating also
Thomas nods, seeing the prayer is finished, and begins to eat.
[GM]: You all feel just slightly rushes and are almost finished as 6:30 approaches
[Jamison]: Let's ge moving..
[GM]: Sir C "Well, if you are going to catch that coach .. and make a stop at a bank ...
you are going to have to leave now!"
[GM]: Sir C stands and wipes his mouth elegantly.
[GM]: You are soon walking down the street.
[GM]: Each carrying a chest of gold??
Jamison stands , brushes the crumbs from his chest and heads for his room
Thomas tries to put in his pack, so it is not obvoius.
[Jamison]: Will it fit in a pack?
[GM]: It will, but it fill up a pack and crush almost anything else you put in.
[Jamison]: I'll carry mine...
[Jamison]: Under 1 arm..
Thomas sees this is not going to work, so just acts like he does this all the time and
swaggers to the bank.
[GM]: Oddly enough, you don't seemed to be noticed on the streets with your chests.
[Jamison]: OOC: how far to the bank?
[GM]: Perhaps Sir C's presence help you.
[GM]: There is a bank not too far from the Cathedral.
[GM]: ooc: Sorry, I called it a church earlier.
[Jamison]: let's get there...
[GM]: You don't have to wait long and soon you all have it changed into something easier
to carry. Choices are:
[Jamison]: OOC: refresher on bills?
[GM]: Paper money in denominations of $1000 (King's note), $500 (Patrona's note), $100
(Gryphon note)
[GM]: This bank has some platinum Gryphon coins. You have not seem many of them before.
[GM]: They are a value of $100
[GM]: So, 20 coins would do it.
[GM]: Sorry .. I mean 200 coins
[GM]: Or any combinations of these.
[GM]: Soon you are finished and arrive at the station about 5 minutes before 7pm
[Thomas]: [Sorry, 1 Sovereign= How many $?]
[GM]: Jing is waiting impaitently.
[GM]: 1 Crown ($1) is the silver coin
[GM]: 1 Sovereign (Gold, $20)
[Jamison]: 10-1000, 4-500, 10-100, 100-soverigns
[GM]: 1 Gryphon ($100, platinum)
Thomas looks over at Jamison's qucik math skills and gets the same.
[GM]: Jamison: The 10-100 are notes, right?
[Jamison]: correct.
[GM]: Anne admires one of the Patrona's Notes. She asked for 40 of them
[GM]: Thor got 200 gryphons (coins)
[GM]: Jackdaw got all $100 Gryphon notes
[GM]: 200 of themn
[GM]: You were a little surprised when Sir C put all of his in an his account. (made
a deposit)
[Jamison]: Awwww...nuts....
[GM]: Jing "It's about dang time!"
[Jamison]: Let's get to the station
[GM]: Sir C tells you that he is still making payments on his horse.
[GM]: You might wonder that you have never seen his horse.
Thomas wonders what kind of horse costs >that< much, but figures it his money...
[GM]: Inside the station you find Jing. The ticketmaster is gone and the place is
closed down.
[Jamison]: Where is your steed, SC?
[GM]: There is one more person waiting in the station also.
(GM whispered to Phinnea): You want to join them here?
(Phinnea whispered to GM): SURE
Jamison looks around
[GM]: A female dwarf
[GM]: She apparently holds a ticket as well.
Phinnea looks up at the people entering the station.
(GM whispered to Phinnea): Your ticket is free if you can come up with a reason to be
going to Southtown!
(GM whispered to Phinnea): : )
(GM whispered to Phinnea): Oh, really .. you are in The Royal City because of the
festivities.
(Phinnea whispered to GM): Alchemist convention?
Jamison looks at the dwarf and smiles..
(GM whispered to Phinnea): Perhaps you have a relative living in Southtown.
Phinnea returns a toothy grin.
(GM whispered to Phinnea): let's say a rich uncle that is a weapon dealer .. he sent
you the ticket and wanted you to pay him a visit.
Jamison steps forward..." Well hello.. Going to Southtown?"
Phinnea stands and waddles over to Jamison. "You going to Southtown, then?"
Phinnea nods vigorously.
[GM]: Jing "Seems kinda like it's going to be a full coach!"
[Phinnea]: "Me uncle lives there, he does..."
[GM]: Jing picks at his teeth
[GM]: Sir C "Hmm... I thought all the Dwarves lived in the Fendor Mountians?"
Phinnea holds up her ticket proudly. "HE sent me this 'ere ticket, and asked me to
visit 'im."
[GM]: Anne "Now, Sir C .... that is a racial remark. There are Dwarves in every city!"
[Phinnea]: "We get our skills in them mountains, then go to the cities to make money!"
[GM]: Sir C "Excuse me .... no harm meant"
[GM]: Jing smiles
Phinnea shrugs harmlessly.
Jamison looks around for the coach...
[GM]: There is a sound from outside and you can all see a coach pull up and stop.
[Phinnea]: "Me names Phinnea, my friends call me Phinny"
[GM]: A man gets out and enters the building.
[Jamison]: OOC: Can we have a visual discription for Phinnea?
[Thomas]: "I believe our ride has arrived."
[GM]: Phinnea, do you need descriptions of the rest of the party?
Phinnea is a 3'9" fat female dwarf, not particularly attractive... (typing)
[GM]: The man goes and unlocks the door which leads to the ticket booth and carries out
a couple of bags.
Phinnea is wearing leather armor all around her chubby body, and believes herself to be
fairly attractive.
[GM]: The man loads the bags and then returns and says, "Tickets?"
Phinnea carries a small mace over her shoulder, hefts a backpack, and moves pretty slowly.
Waddles really...
Phinnea hands her ticket to the man.
[GM]: Man "You mean to tell me that you all are going to Southtown?" (he takes the ticket)
Thomas shoulders his pack and goes over to the ticketman, giving him his ticket.
Phinnea grins happily. "Yep, we all are for sure!"
[GM]: Man "Seven of you?" (he scratches his head)
Jamison smiles... and then motions for Anne to preceed him..
[Jamison]: yes... is that a problem?
[GM]: Man takes the tickets from Jamison and the rest of the problem.
[Phinnea]: ooc She is 285 lbs of chubby female dwarf fat.
[GM]: Full coach is usually 6
[GM]: Jackdaw "There no problem. Me rid on roof!"
Jamison looks at the coach... and then at JD....and smiles
[Jamison]: problem solved...
[GM]: Man looks askance at Jackdaw, "Let me get this straight .. you want to ride on
the roof?!" (he laughs loudly)
Phinnea smiles at JD. "What a gentlemun, he is!"
[GM]: Man "Well, this is going to be a real interesting night!"
[GM]: You are all lead to the coach. The man open the door for you.
Jamison wishes SC well before they leave..
Phinnea scrambles awkwardly into the coach.
[GM]: You can see a man sitting in the front compartment of the coach holding a sword.
[GM]: The guard doesn't seem to pay you much attention
[Jamison]: OOC: a guard?
[GM]: Sir C "I wish you well too, squire. Take care of them, okay?"
[Jamison]: We will be back in time.....
[GM]: You are rushed aboard and the coach pulls out before you know it.
[GM]: Jackdaw holds on tightly and the coach wips to and fro.
[Phinnea]: "So tell me, why you people going to Southtown then?"
Thomas takes his seat in the corner as he usually does.
[Jamison]: JD.... How's the ride?
[GM]: Inside, it is cramped but not totally uncomfortable.
[GM]: The ride is a little rough
[GM]: Jackdaw "Mmmm.... mmeee ooookkkay"
Phinnea has a padded seat in many ways.
[Jamison]: Think of the widow and hand on, JD...
[GM]: Soon the coach is outside of the City
[GM]: It rides on the Mages Web.
[Jamison]: Is it smoother?
[Phinnea]: "Cat gotcha tongues? What takes you to Southtown?"
[GM]: You might wonder that the Mages Web reaches to this island. It has been part of
the mystery.
[GM]: The mages web is a stone highway built by the mages of old. Enchanted to
maintain itself.
[Jamison]: We are heading to Southtown to help our friend JD....
Jamison points to the roof
[GM]: It is not particually smooth.
Phinnea nods. "hrmmm"
[Jamison]: He is trying to get a box of papers...or something.
[GM]: Anne "Jamison, I am going to try to get a little shut eye."
[Phinnea]: "papers must be important?"
[Jamison]: And we are along to try and keep him out of trouble...
Phinnea chuckles.
[Jamison]: Apparently...at least to him...
[ RangerElf joined the game ]
[Jamison]: And yes...it will take all 6 of us to keep him out of trouble..
[GM]: You might also note that you all still have your gear. There seems to be a place
to store it under the seat. But this space is a little cramped.
(RangerElf whispered to GM): was wondering if I could sit in and watch how this is done?
(GM whispered to RangerElf): Sure. Do you play GURPS?
Jamison takes the sage advice of the GM
(RangerElf whispered to GM): nope
(RangerElf whispered to GM): just curious how this all works...
[Phinnea]: "me uncle, he lives in southtown like I said, he might be able to help. He
has lots of money, and knows people he does."
(RangerElf whispered to GM): all this too
[Jamison]: What does your uncle do???
[GM]: The ride continues to be rough throughout and seems to take much longer than the
ride of the fastcoach.
(GM whispered to RangerElf): You are welcome
Phinnea shrugs thoughtlessly. "a little of this and that..."
[Jamison]: Hmmmmm
Jamison looks at Thomas..
[Jamison]: And his name is????
(GM whispered to Phinnea): You can make one up .... or I will either way
[Phinnea]: "mostly sells his potions and stuff... His name is Brattle Torvald."
Thomas looks over, his hair falling over his eyes, but Jamison gets the feeling he is
listening, even if he does not look like he is.
[Jamison]: potions... is he an apothocary?
Phinnea nods, "kinda... he taught me lots, he did..."
[Jamison]: Tell us a little about yourself, Phinney
[GM]: Jing leans back as much as he can and seems to be asleep.
[Phinnea]: "He calls 'imself an alchymist really...me? well, I just tinker around...I'm
really good wid me hands."
[GM]: Thor listens to the conversation between Jamison and Phinnea
[Phinnea]: "I can cook, sew leather, you name it, I make someone a good wife, I would!"
Jamison looks at the size of Phinney's hands...
Phinnea smiles at Jamison demurely.
Jamison looks a little wild eyed and returns the smile.....
Thomas chuckles but stifles it, thinking where is JD when you need him?
[Jamison]: nervously
[Phinnea]: "And you should see me dance!" Her eyes glisten excitedly.
[GM]: Thor "So, Phinnea ... you live in the Royal City?"
[Jamison]: ahmmm, all in due time, Phinney...
Jamison pulls at his collar
Phinnea nods. "for the last few year I 'ave."
[Phinnea]: "keeps me busy..."
[GM]: Thor "Nice Place"
[GM]: Thor "I would think a Dwarf would be taken advantage of the crowd and be raking in
the gold!"
[Phinnea]: "So what do you do then?"She looks at Thor.
[GM]: Thor "I used to be in the Army ... I'm kinda between jobs now."
Phinnea nods. "and the others 'ere?"
[GM]: Thor "Got tired of fighting them Orcs!"
Phinnea looks back at Jamison.
[Jamison]: My appologise, Phinney.
[Jamison]: Let me introduce everyone
[GM]: Thor smiles and nods to Jamison
[Jamison]: You've met Thor...
Phinnea nods.
[GM]: Thor "Greetings"
[Phinnea]: "forgive me if I dont curtsey like a lady."
[Jamison]: Here we have Sister Anne Ironfist..
[GM]: Anne is apparently asleep
(Jamison whispered to GM): If I get the names wrong ...help
(GM whispered to Jamison): I will
Jamison motions to Thomas
Phinnea looks at Anne sleeping.
[Jamison]: Here is Thomas ....
[Phinnea]: "Thomas, what do you do?"
Thomas nods, pushing his scraggly hair away from his eyes. He smiles, "A little of this,
a little of that."
Jamison chuckles
[Phinnea]: "hehehe....ok.."
Jamison motions to Jing.
[GM]: Jing does not move appearing to be asleep to.
[Jamison]: here we have Jing... He is a man of many talents...
[Phinnea]: "hrpph...you people have some tired ones with you!"
[Jamison]: And suprises...
[GM]: Jing speaks without moving a muscle "greetings"
Phinnea looks over at Jing, a little startled.
Jamison motions to the roof
[Jamison]: And up above, enjoying the ride and the scenery...Is Jacdaw the Faun...he has a
voratios appetite...
[Phinnea]: "appetite?"
[Phinnea]: "I likes to eat too!"
[Jamison]: As you spend time with him, you will understand...
[Jamison]: That, too
Jamison chuckles...
[GM]: Jackdaw seems pretty occupied keeping a hold on the roof.
Phinnea pats her bulbous belly, grinning widely.
[Jamison]: And myself....I am Jamison Johanson...Squire
[Jamison]: OOC: oops Johnson
[Jamison]: Pleased to meet you
[Phinnea]: "well, it looks like I'm wid some real gentlmuns..dont take advantage of a
cute young female dwarf, you hear?"
[GM]: The ride goes on for what seems a very long time. Then about 10:30 the coach makes
a stop.
[GM]: The man yells "Alright bathroom break!"
[Jamison]: I can promise you a peacable ride...
Jamison climbs out
[Jamison]: and looks around
Phinnea squeezes out of her chair and plops onto the ground outside.
[GM]: The mage's web has been very lonely .. very few travellers on the road.
[GM]: Anne wakes up and gets out to stretch
Phinnea waddles over to the nearby bushes.
[GM]: Jing has exited the coach before you notice.
Jamison wanders over to the bushes to water some plants...
[GM]: Thor gets out and looks around.
[Phinnea]: "Coming wid me, Jami?"
[Phinnea]: "no peeking now!"
[Jamison]: oops... sorry, Phinney.... I'll go over here..
[GM]: There is only a small building with one room.
[GM]: The man unlocks the door and goes inside.
Jamison finds a tree...
[GM]: You are all in what appears to be the deep jungle.
Phinnea listens to the noises of the jungle, then lets nature take its course.
Jamison after making water, goes to check on JD
[GM]: Except for the mage's web ... you might be lost in the tropical plants and thick
vegitation.
Phinnea scurries back to the group, pulling her leather coverings around herself.
[GM]: Jackdaw has found his way into the small building
Jamison follows
[GM]: The night is very warm and musty.
Phinnea also enters the building.
[Jamison]: JD... how are you holding on
[Jamison]: ?
[GM]: Jackdaw "Me fine. (he rubs his backside) But me booty hurt"
[Phinnea]: "You could sit on me lap, JD. A little fellow like yourself."
Jamison chucles... "Do you want to ride in the coach?
[GM]: Inside the man picks up a very small bag and signs some papers
Jamison looks around the room..
[GM]: Jackdaw smiles at Phinnea "Are you lonely?"
[Phinnea]: "lonely? well, not really! Jamison has been downright friendly!"
[GM]: The man puts the bag in the front part of the coach where the guard appears to be
asleep.
Jamison rools his eyes...
[GM]: Jackdaw "Oh, too bad. Why you ask me to sit on your lap then?"
Jamison looks around the 1 room shed...
Phinnea elbows Jamison and whispers, "I hope they dont talk, seeing me and you coming
out of them bushes like that."
[GM]: Anne explore the small building, but soon decides that there is nothing to be seen.
Jamison looks at JD..."JD... I think it might be real fair , if I offer to take the
roof..."
[Phinnea]: ooc rofl
[Jamison]: Please?
[GM]: Jackdaw "You take the roof? But man be mad at you if you take it away?"
[Jamison]: OOC: you want to stop here, Rub?
Jamison rolls his eyes... starts walking away...shaking his head...
[GM]: Let's say that everyone is soon back on the coach and another 3-4 hour ride
[Jamison]: Unbelievable
[GM]: You all arrive in Southtown around 2 am.
[Jamison]: ok...
[GM]: Unless anyone has something to add ....
[Thomas]: [Not here]
[Jamison]: ok, by me....
[GM]: END SESSION
