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johns (GM): february 3 timestamp rolling 1d10!-8 Lavinia aging 1357 ( 2 ) -8 = -6 rolling 1d10 awakening animo ( 5 ) = 5 behold are you logged in as player devil's fav demon: i just logged in as player johns (GM): do you see a castle devil's fav demon: but also roll20 is being slow so gimme a sec to make sure i can select my char Rosario of Flambeau: ok it is loading in now johns (GM): my coffee is percolating so I will fetch it. Rosario of Flambeau: alrighty. johns (GM): Anyway, here's the castle. you'll have to use imagination to pretend the wood is stone and the blue stuff is water Rosario of Flambeau: That's fine. time to rescue elayne. Rosario will activate his scabbard but not any other buffs for now. johns (GM): What powers does it have Rosario of Flambeau: Was anyone coming with me on this? johns (GM): Nope! Rosario of Flambeau: I thought another PC was. Weird. " Scabbard of Excalibur ReCo Lv 29 R: Touch, D: Conc, T: Ind Trigger: Hold the scabbard as if you were about to draw a blade from it, then say ""It's time to duel."" As ""Endurance of the Berserkers"". Your body acts as though it were unwounded and unfatigued for the duration of the spell. Keep track of the actual Fatigue levels that the body loses while “berserk,” because as soon as the spell wears off, you lose those levels. If you run out of Fatigue levels, the spell terminates immediately and you fall unconscious. A character under the influence of this spell does risk worsening wounds, but he may not notice. Consecutive castings delay the end of the spell — that is, put off the time when accumulated wounds take effect — but a body can only take a number of consecutive castings equal to its Size + 2. Further castings have no effect. Rosario of Flambeau: As an effect of Rosario's sigil, pink flower petals spill from his body in place of blood during the spell's duration. (Base 10, +1 Conc, +1 Touch, 0 Pen, +5 Item Maintains Concentration, +3 can only be used by magi who were members of Vardian's Tomb at the time of enchantment, +1 for 2 uses/day)" Rosario of Flambeau: Rosario of Flambeau: Rosario of Flambeau: " Scabbard of Excalibur ReCo Lv 29 R: Touch, D: Conc, T: Ind Trigger: Hold the scabbard as if you were about to draw a blade from it, then say ""It's time to duel."" As ""Endurance of the Berserkers"". Your body acts as though it were unwounded and unfatigued for the duration of the spell. Keep track of the actual Fatigue levels that the body loses while “berserk,” because as soon as the spell wears off, you lose those levels. If you run out of Fatigue levels, the spell terminates immediately and you fall unconscious. A character under the influence of this spell does risk worsening wounds, but he may not notice. Consecutive castings delay the end of the spell — that is, put off the time when accumulated wounds take effect — but a body can only take a number of consecutive castings equal to its Size + 2. Further castings have no effect. Rosario of Flambeau: As an effect of Rosario's sigil, pink flower petals spill from his body in place of blood during the spell's duration. (Base 10, +1 Conc, +1 Touch, 0 Pen, +5 Item Maintains Concentration, +3 can only be used by magi who were members of Vardian's Tomb at the time of enchantment, +1 for 2 uses/day)" johns (GM): cheers Rosario of Flambeau: gah didnt mean to send twice. Wait a minute, if no one went with me, how am I supposed to get home? lmao. I thought Guli was involved in this or something. This is going to be good. I've got to start making notes for what I actually do in a session so I dont forget so many details. Rosario of Flambeau: Anyway I walk up to the front gate and announce myself as Rosario of Flambeau, coming to protect a lady's honor. (it was elayne, right) johns (GM): I don't remember exactly what Endrite's character told you Rosario of Flambeau: "Release the woman you hold captive, knaves!" johns (GM): She was Elayne and she wanted her teachers, Maelle, rescued What time of day are you doing this Rosario of Flambeau: I think Rosario does this like immediately after the events of the session a few weeks ago. Maybe the others aren't back in Rome yet, they just want nothing to do with this. johns (GM): Ok, day time Rosario of Flambeau: Yeah. johns (GM): one moment still need another minute to look this up Rosario of Flambeau: are they shooting me with a ballista johns (GM): Ok. There are people up in the towers you can see through the battlements. one of them replies "Fuck off" roll Per + Awareness 3 front gate, 2 on each corner cower Rosario of Flambeau: rolling 1d10!+1+3 ( 1 ) +1+3 = 5 sweet. johns (GM): (To GM) rolling 1d10 ( 1 ) = 1 johns (GM): Ok. Your reaction? Rosario of Flambeau: "You don't want to negotiate? Have a respectable parley?" shouting johns (GM): There's a bit of hushed conversation but you can't make anything out from here Rosario of Flambeau: I'll wait for another fuck off before reacting. johns (GM): "You having a laugh?" Rosario of Flambeau: "Of course not. Why would I joke about a lady?" johns (GM): How much french do you speak Rosario of Flambeau: Absolutely none on my sheet. Gahaha. johns (GM): Ok. So after the initial fuck off you have no idea what they're saying to you. Rosario of Flambeau: Sounds good. johns (GM): He's waving his hand angrily as if to shoo an animal. Rosario of Flambeau: Hm. Let me look something up before I decide to leave and come back at night invisible. okay, there's no way i can spont an intelligo mentem to understand him. "I don't speak french!" I yell. "Italiano! Ciao a tutti!" johns (GM): "Italien?" Rosario of Flambeau: "Si!" "Any of you speak Italien?" johns (GM): He gives you a classic Italian gesture. Rosario of Flambeau: lol. Alright. I return the gesture and leave. johns (GM): You walk away? Rosario of Flambeau: Yes. johns (GM): Hmm Whats your walking speed Rosario of Flambeau: 8 iirc johns (GM): Ok. Rosario of Flambeau: -1 qik and 1 encumbrance johns (GM): I was asking perception earlier to see if you could hear them cranking their arbalests. Which takes about 1 minute to do. Rosario of Flambeau: oh lmao. johns (GM): And they have an effective range of hmm 35 yards? Rosario of Flambeau: well, i can't hear them but if this one hits me and i survive, i can just activate my belt and run away at horse speed while ignoring the injury. johns (GM): What if 5 of them hit you Rosario of Flambeau: i might have a problem, but hey. we'll see i guess. johns (GM): Well, you start moseying down the path when you hear one yell something in french that definitely sounds like an order. Rosario of Flambeau: what if i tell you that i really intended to spend my seasons instilling shriek of impending shafts into my talisman, but didnt actually write it down or take vis off the ledger yet. ha ha ha. johns (GM): well you told me you had no buffs up which took me aback. not even a sidestep. Rosario of Flambeau: i just have the ignore wounds buff. Rosario legitimately wanted to try to not kill everyone first. johns (GM): Does Rosario have a shield Rosario of Flambeau: no i have a large sword. and plate armor. johns (GM): Ok, that's a bit of a problem. You don't add your weapon defense bonus against missiles. Rosario of Flambeau: ok. i'll just turn invisible when i hear the guy yell in french then. johns (GM): roll init I guess Rosario of Flambeau: and then run off the road. johns (GM): + finesse Rosario of Flambeau: rolling 1d10!+1 ( 5 ) +1 = 6 fantastic. johns (GM): ok a template archer has +2 quickness and an arbalest has +5 to init rolling 1d10!+2+5 ( 1 ) +2+5 = 8 rolling 1d10 ( 9 ) = 9 Rosario of Flambeau: lol johns (GM): Lords of Men P 138 for reference Rosario of Flambeau: i will. conf my init. ha ha. johns (GM): ok 1 sec Rosario of Flambeau: eat that, single archer of a group. johns (GM): Done Cast away Rosario of Flambeau: rolling 1d10!+17 ( 4 ) +17 = 21 that casts. johns (GM): hmm it does. you are slightly fatigued and hear several large steel bolts whiz by you or hit the ground behind you. Rosario of Flambeau: does this aura feel divine johns (GM): Yes. Rosario of Flambeau: damn, now i feel less inclined to return nice steel bolts. johns (GM): ok maybe the bolts themselves aren't seel. the arbalests themselves have steel bows. a fine product of the Late Medieval Era. Rosario of Flambeau: Excellent. I will return to Elayne and tell her that Maelle has been kidnapped by priests and there's nothing I could do. johns (GM): lol. She seems unimpressed. Also your companions aren't at Mont Mercure. Also you're not sure how to get home. Rosario of Flambeau: lo l. johns (GM): gg I guess? Rosario of Flambeau: I guess I'm fucked, yeah. Kind of surprised people would just leave. johns (GM): they were spooked hard. Rosario of Flambeau: But I guess that's how it is. I guess there are no redcaps up here. johns (GM): you can find your way back to Dragon's Rest or civilization eventually well. sorry that was a bust. Rosario of Flambeau: hey, that's fine. I don't mind not actually killing a bunch of holy men or whatever the big endrite trick was. johns (GM): they're not holy they're just in a castle, in a town which tends to be dominion also they're peasants who dont respect chivalry at all. also the princess was in another castle anyway. Rosario of Flambeau: and i took a fatigue casting a level 15 spell so i assumed it was like 3 or more which i guess im not well versed enough on the rules. lol i thought that guaranteed some level of religion johns (GM): hm... turns out Castles and Mundane Nobility are OP Rosario of Flambeau: sweet. lesson learned tbh. thanks for taking the time to do this even if it was short. johns (GM): lol sorry for dragging it out crap... now I have to write up loot fuddddge Rosario of Flambeau: gahaha rip. johns (GM): ok ping me on discord if you think of something else cheers Endrite: I really enjoy how little we've been willing to interact with In the Name of the Rose. I mean The Name of the Rose. moe (GM): May you live in contentment. I refuse to back your literate plot devil's fav demon: howdy johns (GM): There are a high number of users in your video chat call. devil's fav demon: this game is so popular. moe: I thought that's a courtesy message in case any of us wanted to video call (we don't) johns (GM): ok devil's fav demon: i keep putting off doing my seasons for some reason. i really need to get on that. johns (GM): dusan left with the group who beat up the servants and kidnapped the monk Beardbeard: saisons Nevio: mm johns (GM): what was Belzer doing while the violence occured moe: violence: our most trusted ally johns (GM): good news there have been no new seasons in irl months c'thinker: salve. Nevio: rosario is still at least one in game year behind iirc. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: only one? Nevio: bakir i dont want to update because i dont want to play as him anymore and im going to make a Mythic Slut over the next week. i think maybe two? at least one. Derfel ap Cadwaladr 's eyes gleam with power Endrite: The Companion turnover has been really bad. Probably because playing as non-magi sux! Nevio: i think mostly its that playing as a moral and devout muslim doesnt really work in a group of insane criminals in a catacomb Derfel ap Cadwaladr: lets enslave bakir Nevio: every time ive taken him on an adventure or thought about it he's had nothing to do and no reason to go. johns (GM): its out right Giraldo of Milan: lets enslave lavinia Nevio: ^ Derfel ap Cadwaladr: it is our responsibility. johns (GM): that is not your right Giraldo of Milan: it is moe: you have to give bakir a nonsensical motivation like i did for dusan Nevio: Meat Toilet Lavinia Giraldo of Milan: she is not a christian johns (GM): sure she is Derfel ap Cadwaladr: if we don't enslave our friend bakir, some other roman might Shauncat: I don't mind being useless but sometimes Fiorella just needs to come in and do something Dušan of Criamon: fiorella is really useful though Belzer of Mercere: I followed Dusan out dys: I liked playing as Zita a lot. More than my magus, even. Redcaps ftw Dušan of Criamon: I assume our ejection from the monastery was very larry david johns (GM): larry david usually doesn't assault people dys: When the assassination attempts against Mortis are successful there'll be no reason for Mercuzio to still be around so I'll just make Octavia into a full companion grog like Giraldo, Derfel and Rosario are. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: would larry david have a flask of piss broken over his head by a child johns (GM): Anyway you took some damage and fatigue. you're carrying an old man. you are on the dirt path outside the monastery. exits lead (W)est and (E)ast Dušan of Criamon: he would be extremely unnerved by it and someone would insinuate it was actually him that started the urine-oriented fight Octavia: Where is Dusan currently? johns (GM): With your group Endrite: Try going back to the monastery to rob their library. johns (GM): He was spacing out for a bit contemplating The Enigma but now he's back at it Giraldo of Milan: the full companion with a sheet to match, derfel Dušan of Criamon: we probably will have to to get Nevio and whatever goodies the target accrued during a lifetime of spying Octavia: I salute him, and place the old man at his feet. "The spy, sir! Brought him out for you." "Alive, as you requested." Nevio: lol Dušan of Criamon: "Good, good. Does he still not speak?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Ave, magus." Nevio struggles in the arms of a group of monks Belzer of Mercere takes off his monk disguise Dušan of Criamon: "Salve, Knight Derfel, whom I've been with for the past few hours." Belzer of Mercere rejoins the part johns (GM): Is Belzer with the group that escaped Ok Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "We need to keep moving." Belzer of Mercere: Nevio could do with joining a monastery Octavia: "Of course. Lead on, back to Rome." johns (GM): you are about 5.5 miles from rome Belzer of Mercere: Get that sinful flagellant brainwashing out of his system Derfel ap Cadwaladr: what's the worst they can do to nevio burn him at the stake? Dušan of Criamon: I want to begin interrogating the spymaster on the way Belzer of Mercere: He's a sawbones,they can make use of him, why kill him? johns (GM): Ok You are moving on foot carrying someone. This will impede your speed. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we're doing him a favor really by returning him to the arms of the mother church Belzer of Mercere: Yes Dušan of Criamon: I want it to be known that i harbor plans to rescue Nevio at some point though I don't think regular monks are big into the killing business Belzer of Mercere: That is your right as a magus who can actually pull it off Nevio: ty for making nevio small. johns (GM): wee nevy. Endrite: Hmm. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: nevio and bigger nevio. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, I recommend you find some other way to deliver this guy to Andronicus. Belzer of Mercere: Let's find out how Mortis's search for laborers in Rome turned out Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Rather than depositing him in Vardian's Tomb. Dušan of Criamon: 1: Is he still refusing to speak GM: You wished to question him en route? Dušan of Criamon: 2: Can I interrogate him Derfel ap Cadwaladr: If only Mortis were here, he would know what to do. Dušan of Criamon: yes Belzer of Mercere: Our only magical transport is the whale, AFAIK Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I will ask Patricella. GM: What do you ask, Dusan? Giraldo of Milan: alright, lets take him to the coast where lavinia has parked the whale, then sail back to rome Dušan of Criamon: I'll be jovial:"So what on earth could you have done to incur the wrath of the Order?" Nevio: lol. GM: Giraldo, to the post of Ostia is 13 miles Giraldo of Milan: good, good, we can get there in a few hours then we sail to ostia, then follow the river back to rome Belzer of Mercere: Please let me know if invisible eye revealed tells us Andronius is spying on us or w/e Brother Andrea: "What order" Nevio: lol./ Brother Andrea: "I'm of the order of Benedictines, how about you?" Dušan of Criamon: I laugh heartily Particella unfurls the Mission Accomplished banner (To Belzer of Mercere): That's an enchanted item effect? Dušan of Criamon: "I think you know full well, the hermetic one. Fact is, there's a price on your head." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: derfel's theme plays as the camera pans over the banner (From Belzer of Mercere): Yes, I'll get the maximum level shortly (To Belzer of Mercere): No scrying detected Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Brother Andrea: I don't see Derfel's theme in the jukebox. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Must be some mistake. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It IS possible that he is sincerely repentant. (From Belzer of Mercere): It works mostly akin to Consolatta's Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Don't be fooled by him, Dusan, this is our assassin." (From Belzer of Mercere): Thank you Brother Andrea: "And what of your code against mundane interference?" Nevio: So he does know the order. Gasp. Belzer of Mercere: Derfel's theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTEFKFiXSx4 Derfel ap Cadwaladr: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Dušan of Criamon: "Well, it is much like in your business, it's only against the rules if you're caught. And then they usually have to kidnap you too. You might say we're in the winning position here." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, the Order of Hermes is pretty well known in the courts of Europe. Dušan of Criamon: for a second i actually broke up in a cold sweat thinking i shouldn't have mentioned the order Belzer of Mercere: They talk about it all the time on usenet Derfel ap Cadwaladr looks ahead and squints. (To Nevio): Meanwhile, Nevio, you have been forced into a guest quarter's room, and the door blocked by a hefty servant to lock you in. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "We take a right up here." Nevio: the order of hermes might be well known but we've had several wizards who didnt know as much about the code of hermes as this guy just demonstrated Dušan of Criamon: "I have full faith in your navigation Derfel" (whispering to Belzer: "do you know where we're going") Giraldo of Milan: the morder of mermes Brother Andrea grunts Belzer of Mercere: I don't have any nagivation problems like Octavia or Derfel I'll direct us Brother Andrea: "How much are they paying you?" Octavia: Does Derfel also have no sense of direction Derfel ap Cadwaladr: think of all the vis we'll miss out on. Dušan of Criamon: "Oh, talking shop now? Perhaps a counteroffer?" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: derfel's keen faerie senses presumably lead him only to adventure Brother Andrea: If only he had a Character Sheet to record such a flaw upon Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: How much ARE they paying us? Brother Andrea: Nothing. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Dušan of Criamon: correct Belzer of Mercere: A vague amount of gold Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'm thinking VERY hard here. Belzer of Mercere: 6 gorillion mythic shekels Brother Andrea: The companions got the gold. The gold is worthless to the magi who already have a stockpile. Dušan of Criamon: I think you are all becoming witnesses to my clever scheme here Derfel ap Cadwaladr: A powerful Jerbiton will owe us a favor. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Let's try an experiment in human sacrifice. This is a great idea. devil's fav demon: Good reward, Derfel. brb. Brother Andrea: About a half mile ahead on the road, you see another party coming your way. A young man on foot and a man on horseback, moving together. Dušan of Criamon: Do we engage, fellow adventurers Also what shape is our hostage in is he like, hog-tied on a horse or something the classic "PR disaster" Brother Andrea: He's slung over Octavia's shoulders. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Brother Andrea: I didn't know you had any horses. Certainly Dusan can't ride one. Dušan of Criamon: Let us please recall the situation in which i rolled an exploding success riding a horse thank you Brother Andrea: That was a magic horse summoned for you Mundane horses throw you off. Dušan of Criamon: True enough. OK Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Dušan of Criamon: Do we want to silence spell our hostage before engaging Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Could be a good idea. Does he have any Magic Resistance as a result of his station? I think he probably doesn't have True Faith. I guess there's only one way to find out. Giraldo of Milan: wecould kill him Dušan of Criamon: Let us leave that for the finale I will try to perdo imaginem his noises Derfel ap Cadwaladr: good plan. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think Andronicus might have coaxed us into a snafu here. Dušan of Criamon: I think I can spont up an easier version of Silence of Smothered Sound (AM5 p146) Brother Andrea: dfd let me know when you're back Giraldo of Milan: it was our choice to not just kill him and bounce johns (GM): that's Base 3 PeIm, +1 touch, + a duration dusan Dušan of Criamon: I could make it conc duration if the rest of the party agrees to do the talking for the both of us walking is an allowed distraction right devil's fav demon: im back johns (GM): it's a Base 3 EF to walk and conc at the same time Dušan of Criamon: I think I can pull that off johns (GM): okay Nevio. Do you physically resist your incarceration Dušan of Criamon: Conc duration, touch, etc Nevio: you should absolutely sweet talk your way out of this Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: AFK a sec. Nevio: I don't fight anyone, no. I will try to pull away from the first people who grab me, as I shout about how they're monsters etc for not letting me treat the wounded. But if they keep trying to restrain me I will just sit there and complain. Shauncat (GM): This is hell on a tethered connection Fuck Comcast Derfel ap Cadwaladr: you should start flagellating yourself, so that vardians tomb can establish a reputation as Pious Nevio: lol "Look, I love Jesus! See?" whack whack whack Giraldo of Milan: do you still not have internet shaun jesus Shauncat: Yeah johns (GM): Dusan roll to cast if you've decided to do so, aura is 0 Nevio: fuuuck Shauncat: My power was restored last night but Comcast is still being lazy johns (GM): Nevio, time passes, and then the door to your cell opens. A sterm looking monk in clean robes and two servants come in. Nevio: "I don't even know why I'm in here!" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, it might be more like 5 minutes. Dušan of Criamon: rolling (1d10!+22+1)/2 (( 2 ) +22+1)/2 = 12.5 Nevio: "Are those monks alright?" GM: The monk asks, "Are you saying you are ignorant of what your troupe has done?" Dušan of Criamon: I think I beat it Nevio: "I'm just a doctor." GM: Ok Dusan. As long as you concentrate, Brother Andrea cannot produce sound. The two other people on the road draw near. Nevio: "I'm good! If they haven't recovered yet, I can put them on their way." GM: The horse is laden with heavy sacks of something or other. Nevio: loot! Rabble: "Ciao! What's this here?" The man on foot asks. Dušan of Criamon: I'm going to leave the roleplay to my sodales but I suggest something along the lines of a broken leg and a vow of silence Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i was just going to say he's sick. GM: The monk tells Nevio, "The people you came here with, the actors, have attacked one of the brothers of the Monastery, and taken him with violence. Where are they taking him?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Salve." Giraldo of Milan: alright derfel, tell the nice man whats this here Metrofane: I'll travel in disguise GM: Derfel speaks Italian? Nevio: "If I tell you, will you let me treat the wounded men?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Our friend here has fallen ill." Nevio: rolling 1d10!+4-2 bargain comm ( 1 ) +4-2 = 3 lol. GM: The monk shakes his head. "I can't grant you freedom while you are under the shade of this cloud of suspicion." Octavia: "Piss off." I tell the rabble Dušan of Criamon: Lols Nevio: "Alright. Well, I have a pretty good idea where they'd be going, but I don't see why I should tell you if you won't even let me see patients." Metrofane: "Si, we've not time for idle chitchat. Places to be." Nevio: note, nevio has not asked for his release. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Farewell." Dušan of Criamon: Nevio is playing a complex negotiation game GM: The man on foot tugs at the horse's reins. "Let's move on dad." The man and son pass you by. Dušan of Criamon: Well, that worked splendidly Metrofane: With this social encounter ignored, the thread of prophecy is severed Abbot Abramo: "The men, injured by your companions, are in the care of Brother Ugo. If you wish to help, you may pray for them, from here." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: There are hundreds of thousands of fathers and sons leading mules in Italy at any given moment. Octavia: Let's cut that number down signifcantly GM: The party on road, if you continue along this dirt path, you will eventually hit one of the stone highways that can take you direct to Rome, but you are certain to encounter other people there. Metrofane: That's a lot of mule kebab we could be eating Nevio: "Can I have a whip?" Dušan of Criamon: I want to hear what the guy has to offer I don't even have a stake in transporting him Abbot Abramo: "What on earth for?" Dušan of Criamon: That's just our threat Nevio: "How else am I supposed to pray?" Nevio mimes self flagellation Derfel ap Cadwaladr: well, we'll have to approach rome eventually. Abbot Abramo: The abbot shakes his head sadly. "That is no path to contrition, lost one." Metrofane: Before you can reach Rome you are approached by a skeletal figure in a blue tunic. He has a single, glowing eye. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'm back. Nevio: SA - Derfel ap Cadwaladr: let's approach the tiber river upstream of rome and have it transport us safely to vardian's tomb GM: Alternatively, you could go off road and cross through fields, hills, and forests. Or maybe think of something else. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Good thing you have an expert woodsman with you. Nevio: Nevio is confused. Dušan of Criamon: I leave matters of navigation to my sodales I only want the loot Nevio: "Alright, you're going to have to show me what to do." Metrofane: I have Rome Lore I think that makes me the most qualified to navigate Nevio: why dont you. find an entrance to the catacombs Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we could circle around and take the closest entrance to vardians tomb. Abbot Abramo: "Repeat after me." He says a Hail Mary. Metrofane: We can try forest trails Nevio: nevio repeats after him. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Not all the catacombs are linked to one another. They aren't very well maintained and Rome suffers a lot of earthquakes. Abbot Abramo: "Keep repeating for as long as you can. I will come back eventually." Nevio thinks "Whatever gets me to the wounded men..." Metrofane: I don't think there's any secret catacombs entrances. Jorn's attempt to build an elaborate undercity were cut short Nevio: With nothing better to do, Nevio actually does repeat the prayers. Octavia: "If we just have to be subtle, why don't we find a sack and throw him in it?" Dušan of Criamon: Oh I also stop limiting the monk's ability to make noises important for negotiations "Sodales, to be frank, I'm more interested in what our new friend could give us here and now and perhaps back at the monastery than when we deliver him into the hands of justice." Brother Andrea: "So you're one of them after all... Casting maleficia on a blind monk.. Such shamelessness suits your order well." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: He's right on the money. Metrofane: "One of who?" Dušan of Criamon: "Dear Brother, I spent a few years here now, but I am always struck by what I learned when I first arrived in this beautuful city. The saying 'When in Rome'." Brother Andrea: "The wizards... I can see clearly with my mind's eye. A gaudy cloak, a gnarled staff.." Octavia: "Shut up while the master is talking." I shake the not-monk Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Don't listen to his words, sodales, they're just as poisonous as that which he gave his master." Metrofane: "Yes, that's right on the money. I'm a great and powerful wizard,yes." Dušan of Criamon: "Some of us are more fashion-conscious than others. What I prize more though is what you might have to offer in return for the remainder of your earthly days." Nevio: lol Metrofane: "Floppy hat, beard straight to my knees." Dušan of Criamon: knmaio Brother Andrea: roll uhhh guile and I will Ken your Folk (To GM) rolling 1d10!+2+5 ( 8 ) +2+5 = 15 Dušan of Criamon: which one of us lol Brother Andrea: Metrofane Metrofane: rolling 4+5+d10! Guile Comm 4+5+( 9 ) = 18 -2 to your roll from Gift of the Gab Brother Andrea: nice Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Molto bene. Brother Andrea: "Are you a patient one, the slavic fellow?" Dušan of Criamon: "My patience knows limits." Brother Andrea: "You should cultivate it. I've spent nearly a decade in the monastery waiting for my reward to come to fruition. You could have great things if you're willing to wait yourself." Dušan of Criamon: "You speak in terms of a friend of ours, a moneylender. Long-term promises are a rare tender in hostage negotiations." Metrofane: Enough moneylender shaming Dušan of Criamon: people of means "I'll speak plainly, I do not enjoy bloodshed and you are sure to lose your head if we deliver you to justice. Share some insight into your resources so I may have an easier time convincing my more bloodthirsty sodales." Brother Andrea: "The Duchy of Milan... When it's mine once more you will get your fill of its wealth.. I'm sure that's worth more than whatever you are being paid for this buffoonery!" Dušan of Criamon: Hmmmm Nevio: this motherfucker.. Metrofane: Hmmmm Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Time for the big thinkies. Metrofane: "Maybe I won't have to turn you into a newt after all." Dušan of Criamon: This is a cool development Giraldo of Milan: milan huh Dušan of Criamon: in best VT tradition I would like to befriend this man The guy who asked us to murder him Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: As the only magus present, that is your right. Metrofane: I'm a magus Dušan of Criamon: are we aware of any of his personal beefs with Milan I can't argue with that. "You intrigue me dear Brother. You were in line to inherit Milan?" Brother Andrea: "Who employed you and how much did they tell you?" Did you decide to take the highway or go off roading Dušan of Criamon: Let's off road drag this out Derfel ap Cadwaladr: yeah Metrofane: Yeah Derfel ap Cadwaladr: metrofane should take the lead. Metrofane: I will do so Dušan of Criamon: I second the motion Derfel ap Cadwaladr: he's a talented advisor so derfel will allow it. Nevio: lol Dušan of Criamon: "Less than I'd like to have known. I heard word of undoubtable crimes against the order and little else. No doubt there's more to your story." Metrofane: We were hired by the evil wizard mortis Dušan of Criamon: the giantslayer, etcetera Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Please use all of my legitimately earned titles. Metrofane: Will do Brother Andrea: the late mortis Dušan of Criamon: person of titles Brother Andrea: "I do what's necessary to get what I want." "I want what's best for the master I serve." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we already gave him andronicus's name Brother Andrea: Nice. Dušan of Criamon: OK Derfel ap Cadwaladr: andronicus, the mighty jerbiton. Brother Andrea: "If my master proves unworthy I find a new one... You could learn a lot from me." Octavia: "What kind of idiot trusts a man who kills their master?" Brother Andrea: "What kind of idiot lashes themselves to a sinking ship?" Octavia: "The disloyal are disloyal always. Can't trust any one of them." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: oh you mean the magic realm? Dušan of Criamon: "Loyalty AND foresight, truly we have a meeting of the virtues here." "Brother, you strike me as someone wise beyond your years. You wouldn't happen to have been around for longer than your face would suggest?" When I silenced him, I didn't detect him as being somehow non-mundane, right? Metrofane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RlSgnpLbro Giraldo of Milan: doesnt he look like a very old man Brother Andrea: he didn't resist the spell despite the low casting total Dušan of Criamon: Hmm Either he works for or himself is supernatural I want the goddamn data out of him and I'm unsure how to get it Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Use magic. Giraldo of Milan: kill him andread his brain Brother Andrea: All valid options Meanwhile, back at Subiaco Dušan of Criamon: Alright GM: Nevio's cell door opens again. This time it's a knight and guardsmen. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: let's lock him in the king arthur regio Nevio: Nevio is hoarse, but still praying. "Oh! Hello. How are the injured? Recovering well?" Renato Bufalini: "Let's go, Bevio, or whoever you are." Giraldo of Milan: bofalini bofana Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Settle down now. Nevio: "Go where?" Renato Bufalini: "My dungeon." Nevio: "Wait a minute." "What?" Dušan of Criamon: Uh oh Nevio: "Why are we going there?" Renato Bufalini: "Where else do you store criminals before a trial?" Nevio: "I thought you were going to let me see the patients." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: bofatini. Renato Bufalini: "You'll see them, sure. They're the witnesses after all." Nevio sighs with relief Nevio: "So they're in good health!" "Thank you. Very much." "I guess this praying stuff works." "..." Giraldo of Milan: good job nevio Nevio: "Can I go now?" Renato Bufalini: The lord tells his goons to bind your arms and take you. Nevio: "Gah!" Nevio is led to the dungeon. Renato Bufalini: You are taken out of the monastery to a castle to the north. Nevio: Nice. GM: Party to the south, what's your next move Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Dušan of Criamon: "Well, speak plainly friend. You have a stake in politics of the north?" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Here's my thinking: we should kill Nevio so he can't reveal our secrets. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Who? Dušan of Criamon: We should locate and save Nevio in a complex SAR operation, because it is the morally right thing to do Giraldo of Milan: saving criminals is wrong Nevio: Nevio will reveal your secrets as soon as he has the chance. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we should save nevio by performing a powerful ritual that kills everyone in lord bufalini's mansion. Brother Andrea: "I have been planning for years and will not reveal everything so easily... But it is enough to say I have the means to topple the Viscontis." Dušan of Criamon: An improvement, but that seems disproportional Nevio: Calling in Lavinia for the big murder. Giraldo of Milan: we should save nevio by baptising him Derfel ap Cadwaladr: brother andrea is cool now. Dušan of Criamon: OK, as the junior player of the group, I'd prefer to ask before acting: does VT have history with the Visconti or Milan Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i don't think we do Dušan of Criamon: Hmmmm Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I've never even heard of him. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i'm awful at keeping track of the nobles but milan is really far away. Dušan of Criamon: Do we have any off-VT safehouses where I could place this guy before scouting the political landscape Metrofane: After burning our bridges with the Orsinis and Cappocis we could use a new friend Derfel ap Cadwaladr: you could stash him in the whale Nevio: lol whale jail! whale jail! Derfel ap Cadwaladr: this Dušan of Criamon: Note to self: I will spend a season endeavoring to create off-tomb safehouses Metrofane: Hmmm Dušan of Criamon: "How many years do you reckon you have for your reign, old man?" Metrofane: If he knows something about Andronicus, maybe he could be a potential ally in the upcoming Tribunal Dušan of Criamon: i mean this is a win/win for us because either way we get in someone's good graces i want to be as informed as possible before making a decision though 'kidnapping: a win/win' Derfel ap Cadwaladr: it might be worth it to maintain our sole friendly hermetic relationship (not counting enki) Brother Andrea: "The winds are blowing in my favor... I hear the news. Giovanni is dead and he three sons split power leaving each weak and mistrusting the other... Playing them off each other and bringing forth my conspirators will be simple." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, he does want to Wizard's March me. Giraldo of Milan: mortis makes a good point. andronicus is possibly our greatest ally outside of the covenant Derfel ap Cadwaladr: he's probably joking. nobody would want to march Mortis the Terrible Derfel ap Cadwaladr clears his throat. Dušan of Criamon: and yet everybody would Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Your strictly mundane conspirators, correct?" Octavia: We should also consider that this man, the moment he is not being immediately threatened by us, is going to work towards our destruction, because he hates us. Dušan of Criamon: Naturally Nevio: lol no! Dušan of Criamon: Hell, I would Octavia: He's saying whatever he thinks will get us to not murder him on the spot And get out with the most favourable terms he can Dušan of Criamon: He's making a pretty shitty case for himself though so I'm inclined to give him a little leeway Giraldo of Milan: we should just kill him but i am but a humble grog Octavia: Even if what he's saying is technically true, he's saying it to get out of this situation and the moment he can, he will fuck us over. Dušan of Criamon: Yeah Brother Andrea: Companions rule Vardian's Tomb. Dušan of Criamon: because we haven't befriended him yet Derfel ap Cadwaladr: the gm wouldn't do that Giraldo of Milan: maybe we got off on the wrong foot, when we beat you unconscious and wrecked all your plans and hogtied you and Octavia: "Boss, I think he's just saying whatever he can to avoid getting a sword to the throat. He's a liar and a poisoner." Nevio: lol Giraldo of Milan: "She's right." Dušan of Criamon: "While true, these are things generally best left unsaid." brb Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Octavia: "He's not even handing over what you asked him to, just these stories about Milan." Metrofane: "Know this about Andronicus: he has many allies in the courts and in the alumnus of Bologna. They respect him as a philosopher, they do not fear him as a wizard. He easily has the means to subvert your plots to his own, and they are much more subtle than threatening you with curses." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You could try casting Sight of the Transparent Motive on him. Brother Andrea: "Subtle?" He laughs. "Look at you!" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What's your Intelligo Mentem score, Dusan? Brother Andrea: "You, his goons, bungling into a fiasco without a care in the world. This is his subtlety?" Metrofane: "Dusan is young, brash." "He's an elder, refined in his ways. He can read your mind like a book." Dušan of Criamon: back Metrofane: "He won't need to treaten you with violence or malefica." Dušan of Criamon: inim 21 Brother Andrea: "And you serve him out of what, fear?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "He's a pal." Dušan of Criamon: "A bond forged in the greatest fires." [lie] Brother Andrea: "A friend who keeps you in the dark." Octavia: "Why don't you quit the backtalk and realise the situation you're in? I could snap you like a stick, old man. Answer the master's questions." Rolling intimidate Nevio: nice gl Octavia: rolling 1d10!+2+4+1 ( 8 ) +2+4+1 = 15 Brother Andrea rolls some dice Nevio: :blessed: Brother Andrea: (To GM) rolling 1d10!+5 ( 5 ) +5 = 10 Dušan of Criamon: getting results, the old fashioned way Octavia: Rudeness against my employer reflects poorly on me too. Got to keep the hostage in place. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Noice. Dušan of Criamon: Octavia is absolutely optimal Metrofane: Let's be clear here: he's right, we're helping Andronicus out of fear. Dušan of Criamon: i mean it is an unspoken quid pro quo here Brother Andrea: "I'm sure you would. There's no shortage of thugs in this world, even among the weaker sex." Octavia: I shuffle him on my shoulder over to a less comfortable position for him Dušan of Criamon: Question: Are the possession in the VT tab accurate Alleyway Real Estate (held in Venator's name) Fishmonger's Shop on the Aventine hill (held in Ferris' name) Metrofane: "The Quaesitor may have some tricks for his silver tongue." "Let's continue to Rome Dušan of Criamon: Claim to the Mineral Rights of Allumiere (held in the name of "Vardian's Tomb") Brother Andrea: the latter has expired as the contract holder (house capocci) is no more Metrofane: I'll say thosse last two lines in Dusan's native language Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmmm. Dušan of Criamon: I'll reply in native tongue: "Do we deposit him in the tomb?" Metrofane: "Archibald may wish to know the extent of Jerbiton's plotting in this matter." Dušan of Criamon: "Good, I'd like him on board in this. Can we send advance notice of our arrival?" Metrofane: I could use my familiar if I was Fiorella but as it is, I can't think of a way to send a message faster than we can ride Dušan of Criamon: And we aren't even riding fine, let us cut to the chase and go to Rome Nevio: nice interrogation, all Derfel ap Cadwaladr: hey archibald! we committed some crimes while you were out Dušan of Criamon: I was hoping he would drop loot immediately Hey Archibald, remember last time I brought people you may hate to VT? You'll never guess what's happening today Metrofane: At the very least, Frosty Breath of the Spoken Lie should help here Mr. Jerbiton is planning something Dušan of Criamon: Yeah we're basically in a good win/win situation here and while I'm senior wizard of this current party, I'm still the most junior wizard in the Tomb Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think Perception of the Conflicting Motive could do a lot of work here. Dušan of Criamon: I'll want to counsel with him Metrofane: Archibald is wise Octavia: Archibald is in France, remmeber This adventure is occuring while the magi are away Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Consult with Mortis instead. Dušan of Criamon: oh no Metrofane: As a Guernicus foster I also have due respect for our resident Quasitor Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: The most senior magus in Vardian's Tomb at the moment. Metrofane: Oh I'll go talk to Camilla when we get back to VT to send Archibald a message Dušan of Criamon: I will consult with the most senior Magi at the Tomb on how best to get word to Archibald in France Derfel ap Cadwaladr: can mortis cast Perception of the Conflicting Motive Metrofane: Camilla has a 24/7 mental link to Fiorella Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Possibly, with vis. Metrofane: And Fiorella is with Archibald Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: He can definitely do Sight of the Transparent Motive. Metrofane: and Archibald can teleport Dušan of Criamon: I like our options with regard to contacting Archibald Octavia: a 24/7 mental link with a bird sounds like a terrible idea overall, since they'd keep thinking about eating voles and so on Giraldo of Milan: can mortis cast the spell that turns his blood into lava Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: No, why would I do that? Giraldo of Milan: it would save a lot of time Metrofane: Familiars are sentient so they don't send random thoughts about their instincts I don't think, or at least, its not mentioned in the effect description Dušan of Criamon: I think we're all in agreement here: we want to get to the Tomb, offer our guest hospitality during his stay and contact Archibald. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: whos to say they dont deliberately chat with their masters about how delicious voles are Octavia: 'dude. i saw this vole today that' Metrofane: That's fine Fiorella doesn't mind a chat about voles Giraldo of Milan: even worse, imagine being a bird and having a 24/7 mental link to archibald Dušan of Criamon: lol Metrofane: lol Derfel ap Cadwaladr: fiorella and archibald throw open two separate doors on opposite ends of the council chamber, hitting two different grogs, their mouths both full of delicious vole Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Delicious in Dungeon. Dušan of Criamon: "Mmmm. Haggis" (a bird trying to communicate with another, which despondently goes "what") Octavia: head like a vole Nevio: lol Octavia: I had haggis last week, it was great Metrofane: Okay the mental link effect is unlimited uses, not Sun duration So it turns on whenever the familiar or master wills it Giraldo of Milan: gods an asshole. i miss my apprentice. i love haggis. mm, hermetic crimes. i miss my apprentice Dušan of Criamon: (bird staring off into distance) Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: lol Dušan of Criamon: OK, but really. We're going to the Tomb. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: But also a severe Hermetic Crime! Metrofane: takes bite out of cola rat Haggis? Gross Dušan of Criamon: I think we're in agreement here. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: are owls and lammergeiers sufficiently similar in habit to speak to each other Metrofane: The owl and lammergeier can both just speak Latin Derfel ap Cadwaladr: that's true. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I believe all birds share a language. Brother Andrea: Metrofane: takes bite out of cola rat Haggis? Gross Derfel ap Cadwaladr: birds only share a language if they share a diet and habitat which seems weird, but there it is. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I told you what I believe and I will hear no protestations to the contrary. Anyway, how are you getting back to the Tomb? Metrofane: Owls eat rodents, lammergeiers eat bones Derfel ap Cadwaladr: sick. Metrofane: We return to Rome by movign towards it until we are inside it Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Could work. GM: Nice Dušan of Criamon: seconded GM: I like it can I make a suggestion Metrofane: Sure Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Lay it on me. GM: its easier to move through the city unnoticed at night Metrofane: Suggestion heeded Dušan of Criamon: this almost sounds like a tra Metrofane: Let's do it Dušan of Criamon: I like it GM: Ok No further episodes occur You are back at the Tomb/ Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: If only Lavinia had created that charioteer that rides through the city at night and beats anyone breaking curfew. GM: All of you but one. Dušan of Criamon: "!!!" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Gasp! Octavia: RIP Nevio. He never scored. Metrofane: Let's put on yellow stars and tell people putting people in sacks is part of the bar mitzvah Dušan of Criamon: it's better than the part with sacrifices of christian newborns GM: Anyway, 1 Old Monk safely acquired Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, who fills me in on why we kidnapped an elderly monk? GM: Cumthinker, is Andronicus still here? Octavia: "Evening, boss." Dušan of Criamon: I'll fill Mortis in and ask for his advice on... how to best contact Archibald (From Derfel ap Cadwaladr): he doesn't really need to be but he can if that's more interesting. GM: Andronicus is in your library. Dušan of Criamon: Let's avoid contact between the two for just one scene Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "I've never thought about how to contact Archibald. In my experience he'll simply show up at the most inconvenient time." Metrofane: I'll go talk to Camilla and ask Fiorella to relay a message to Archibald: we have someone in need of interrogation, who may be a witness to a Jerbiton conspiracy to seize control of Milan, or undue influence against a mundane conspiracy to seize control of Milan that by rights should play out normally. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Who cares about Milan?" Dušan of Criamon: A good two scenes playing out simultaneously, wizards bumbling while the mundane jew takes care of the intrigue Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "I'm more worried that it seems that we've been used as a catspaw for some foolish Jerbiton plot." (To dys): Archibald, as a Quaesitor, is aware of something that might be useful. At the last Tribunal an agreement was reached that no Magi would interfere with the Papal/Milanese conflict. The parties involved in negotiation were primarily Literatus and Luctatio Dušan of Criamon: "We still have a few moments to decide if we're the pawn. Let's get Archibald to weigh in." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "While we should certainly render assistance to our Hermetic brother, we will secure a stronger negotiating position if we know the full story. Particularly who Andronicus has working behind the scenes in Milan. Archibald of Guernicus appear in all his depressed glory (From Derfel ap Cadwaladr): he's borrowing the mt tracts as a favor to conrad. Metrofane: "Where's that barking coming from?" Dušan of Criamon: "Archibald! Good to see you. I trust the French air has done you nothing but good." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Speak of the devil and he shall appear." GM: Archibald is warping right in from France, straight after leaving Mont Mercure? Archibald of Guernicus: "Let's not speak of France." yes Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i need to refresh GM: Epic timeline conjunction! Derfel ap Cadwaladr: salvete Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Archibald explodes from temporal stress, creating a black hole that annihilates Rome. Dušan of Criamon: I fill Archibald in, truthfully and to the total of my knowledge. Nevio: lol. Archibald of Guernicus: "So Andronicus asked ye tae help with catching a killer, but interviewing him he's talking about Milan and the like, is that right?" Nevio: Archibald stumbles over to a chair and collapses into it. Dušan of Criamon: "He made a big show of his efforts to retake it or somesuch." "He's either insane or in the right somehow." Archibald of Guernicus: "Draw yer mind back tae last tribunal. We agreed tae stay out of the milan conflict. All magi did." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "He did kill the duke of Milan, to be clear." Archibald of Guernicus: "If this man is involved and influential tae it, he has tae be let go." "But if he knows about the Order, well, we can find out more about that. Give me a bit of his hair or blood, I'll get us some answers." "And try and get rid of all his knowledge of us." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "A little interference in the affairs of the crowned heads of Europe never hurt anyone." Archibald of Guernicus: "Brings nothing but trouble." Dušan of Criamon: "Good good, Octavia, please help with that. Hair, a little blood. Don't kill him." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "We had an agreement with Andronicus, some minor plotter is inconsequential compared to learning what Andronicus has planned." Dušan of Criamon: to Archibald: "And my second question; say we release him from our interference, and he so happens to stumble upon the man in our library, is that a good or a bad thing?" Belzer of Mercere: Taking a cutting of his hair should be easy enough So I'll go do that Derfel ap Cadwaladr: if I do it i can risk botching from my negative sympathy Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Just kick him out upstairs. Why would you let him in the library?" Dušan of Criamon: "I didn't mean for them to meet here, indoors." Archibald of Guernicus: I'll take the hair and make a sun-duration level 25 tunnel to him. Dušan of Criamon: "We have rugs, for goodness sake." Nevio: lol Archibald of Guernicus: I'll try and spont an InMe effect ot learn a question from his mind. Let's see rolling (1d10!+36)/2 (( 9 ) +36)/2 = 22.5 enough for base 15 + 1 touch Dušan of Criamon: good god Archibald of Guernicus: I ask him the mental question "What do you know about the Order of Hermes?" GM: He knows some truths-- that there are 12 houses, they are divided into areas called regions and covenants, they have a code that precludes meddling with mundanes and deals with demons, he knows a bit about some houses like that Flambeaus like fire -- he also knows lots of bogus stuff that Jerbitons like to spread around, like that wizards are naturally inclined to live in towers in the wildnerness, they wear colorful robes with stars on them, and they need to hold a staff to cast spells Nevio: lol jerbitons ftw. GM: He knows the names of a few Roman tribunal covenants specifically. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, that makes sense. GM: Luctatio, Literatus, Verdi Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Vardian's Tomb is famous. Archibald of Guernicus: I'll try and ask him one more question. It's a spont each time so it's a little dangerous, so I'm only trying one more. Does anyone have any better ideas than asking 'Where do you store your information on wizards?' Belzer of Mercere: Ooh Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Uh. His memory? Belzer of Mercere: See what he knows about Literatus specifically Archibald of Guernicus: He might have written notes! Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "have you recorded or shared any of your knowledge" Archibald of Guernicus: In fact Andronicus warned us about that specifically iirc Belzer of Mercere: Nice Archibald of Guernicus: Hm I have a better idea I'll spont frosty breath of the spoken lie on him and you just interrogate him mundanely Dušan of Criamon: Finally we get to the loot i so desire all session Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Go for it. Archibald of Guernicus: When we're done I'll erase his memories of all of us and everything that happened here and give him some excuse with Crme Anyway, sponting it rolling (1d10!+36)/2 (( 6 ) +36)/2 = 21 That's enough GM: Nice Archibald of Guernicus: I'll sit and concentrate so go ahead, sodales Dušan of Criamon: "Have you written down your knowledge of the Order of Hermes?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: having him confess to murder when people come looking for him would be good for us, but would probably count as meddling with milan Archibald of Guernicus: It would, if he's telling the truth basically go nuts on questioning since I'm making him forget all of this anyway Dušan of Criamon: cool Archibald of Guernicus: it doesnt matter what you reveal to him since he wont know it very soon Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You know, we could just bury him alive. Brother Andrea: "What you really want to know is if I've taken precautions in case of something like this.. and yes, I have." Archibald of Guernicus: Only if its not breaking the law, Andronicus knows about our involvement in this Brother Andrea: He breathes frostily. Archibald of Guernicus: lol Dušan of Criamon: good move Belzer of Mercere: Nice Archibald of Guernicus: Fun fact: My spell to erase memories is called Archibald's All-Purpose Problem Solver and it really is Dušan of Criamon: lmao Nevio: lol Brother Andrea: make a boundary ranged version to make everyone forget how awful we are Belzer of Mercere: I'll have a friendly chat with Andronicus in the menatime about the feasibility of the Mage Guild Derfel ap Cadwaladr: speaking purely in terms of covering our asses when everyone in a ten mile radius starts firing trebuchets at the eastern ear Dušan of Criamon: the boundary being the continent of Europe Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: So what I'm hearing is we should be doing more mundane meddling because there are no consequences. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: let's grill him on all the monastery gossip Dušan of Criamon: "It's kind of you to think of our needs, but really, I'd like to know if you've written anything down about what you know." Belzer of Mercere takes bite of bagel Brother Andrea: "I've left plenty in the library that could be very inconvenient for you if you don't let me go." Frost. Nevio: This guy's a real idiot Derfel ap Cadwaladr: he's blind. Dušan of Criamon: "And you wrote nothing else about the Order but the texts in the library?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: blind and dumb. lmao. got him. Dušan of Criamon: soon to be dead too Brother Andrea: "It didn't seem wise to leave my notes behind when I had to leave Milan." No frost. Giraldo of Milan: i miss aristocritus Nevio: my feet hurt. Dušan of Criamon: fair enough, how violent do we want to make this Derfel ap Cadwaladr: after we put on the passion play we can write a play about aristocritus, starring derfel's severed head Nevio: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You're quite the ham. Nevio: that would be fun. Belzer of Mercere: We could just build our friendship with Andronicus Dušan of Criamon: the audience will go wild when we decapitate Jesus Christ as part of a passion play Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think that's our best bet here. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Now that we've already gone to all the trouble of attacking a monastery to get at him. Belzer of Mercere: Andronicus is much better at the social game than us so a good relationship with him will help mend our relationship with Bologna and the nobility. Dušan of Criamon: Well, in terms of hermetic issues I think we're safe Nevio: i can't wait for the twist. Giraldo of Milan: we could do the right thing and expose th- [drowned out by the sound of half a dozen magi incanting their most powerful combat spells] Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: The twist is that Nevio is going to get executed. Belzer of Mercere: Nothing I could do Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we could obey the law of the Roman tribunal, recently enacted with our consent. Dušan of Criamon: The twist is we go Song Tay on the monastery to recover Nevio Derfel ap Cadwaladr: he's also going to tell everyone that vardian's tomb kidnapped brother andrea Nevio: lol. Brother Andrea: i did some research on jurisdiction to figure out what happens to nevio in the past 10 minutes Nevio: he will definitely rat out the covenant thats true. Dušan of Criamon: impressive Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Which is unnecessary because everyone in the area knows who the man with the golden skin and eyes is. Nevio: lol Derfel ap Cadwaladr: [whispering] there he is! it's jesus christ Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You have the hands of a messiah! Derfel ap Cadwaladr: lol Archibald of Guernicus: Oh right. We definitely should find Nevio before he betrays us, and silence him. Dušan of Criamon: "What exactly is your role in the struggle over Milan?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Hey, did you help the abbott kill his predecessor or did he pull that one off on his own?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr bites into apple. GM: "I'm no friend of the current Viscontis. As I told you before, if you left me to my plans, we'd all see them get what they deserve." No frost. Brother Andrea: "I know nothing of the abbot's murderous methods." No frost. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: monks just love poison Dušan of Criamon: Clerks gonna clerk also murk Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Do you know of any other agents of Andronicus?" Brother Andrea: "I don't even know who he is, other than someone who employs idiots." No frost. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmmmmmm. Can we simply ask him who his co-conspirators are? Who has some good social skills? Dušan of Criamon: I should point out I have com -3 also coincidentally, the ice breath just owned us Giraldo of Milan: cum Dušan of Criamon: not sure if anyone noticed Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Not lying isn't the same as the truth. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: my social skills depend mostly on my huge presence, which might not count for a blind guy Brother Andrea: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Presence works on blind people. Brother Andrea: prepare to meet your ultimate menace. they are blind, have true faith, and are made of wood Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I don't see why it wouldn't, no pun intended. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: He can't see that I am extremely handsome." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That isn't all that Presence is. Nevio: Derfel's voice is also "Golden". Archibald of Guernicus: Derfel go Belzer of Mercere: Presence based on Size is one possible scenario where it might not work Giraldo of Milan: technically any time derfel uses presence the result should be treated as 0 Derfel ap Cadwaladr: it doesn't seem like very useful information though, unless we intend to go through with our heinous crime Archibald of Guernicus: interrogate him about anything and everything Belzer of Mercere: For Size +0 then positive presence should carry over though, since its based on charisma Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, it would be useful to know. We should keep our options open. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: lemme check my character sheet here Brother Andrea: lol good one! Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i have 1 guile. Nevio: lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That might be the best here. Archibald of Guernicus: use presence+leadership Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You should get a bonus to tricking him into revealing his co-conspirators since we can detect when he lies. Belzer of Mercere: Oh I have 4 Guile, 5 Comm, and Gift of the Gab Derfel ap Cadwaladr: nice. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Looks like Derfel is our only shot. This just might work. Belzer of Mercere: Sure But just in case, what's the plan? In the slim case I have to take over. Dušan of Criamon: I'm out of ideas and frankly, all I care about is the good of the order, mundane politics are at best a means to an end and at worst a nuisance Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i'll uhh use presence + leadership to sound very authoritative. Archibald of Guernicus: the order agreed that magi shouldnt interfere in this situation. this guy is set to interfere. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I think Belzer should do it. Archibald of Guernicus: if we kill him, we're interfering Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i think everyone but me is set on interfering For some reason. Giraldo of Milan: lets march andronicus on the spot and kill him Nevio: lol. THIS Belzer of Mercere: Derfel has an actual plan so while I appretiate Mortis's sudden confidence, let's see how this plays out first. Archibald of Guernicus: brb Dušan of Criamon: I approve of the Derfel plan and disapprove of murder Nevio: lets do giraldos plan Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we're wiping his mind anyway Belzer of Mercere: Andronicus is useful, even if he wants to march Fiorella I cna always roll a new gifted magi Giraldo of Milan: andronicus is useful. i can beat 5 xp in great weapon out of him Belzer of Mercere: You can get 8XP out of a training dummy Brother Andrea: brb Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Belzer of Mercere: I vote we complete Andronicus's quest Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: So as it stands, I'm not sure we can get anything else useful out of Brother Andrea. I also think so. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "If we're going to get involved with this any further we need to know who else you're working with, Spinola." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Simply wiping his memory wouldn't do anything about the other people who saw our grogs attack the monastery. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "There are unsavory methods, and then there are intolerable methods, speaking as a wizard." Archibald of Guernicus: back Derfel ap Cadwaladr: derfel has a god- and faerie-given talent as a trustworthy leader of men, of course. rolling 1d10!+8 ( 2 ) +8 = 10 lol. Belzer of Mercere: I am blessed by the greatest god faerie, the Eternal Jew Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i'm out of confidence after making a child cry earlier Brother Andrea: "Spinola... When that was my name I learned well how to keep a secret under pressure. Even under torture." Nevio: You should also go save/kill Nevio before he spills the beans on whatever he can. The second he actually realizes his life is in danger he's going to say whatever they want. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: if only Rosario was here to slaughter hundreds of mundanes Nevio: last time he had the chance he just wandered off because they didn't want to play fair. Belzer of Mercere: Call the knights on VT, I'll have sex with them too Nevio: lol Derfel ap Cadwaladr: lol Brother Andrea: lol Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i've weakened his psychological defenses, allowing belzer to slip in for the killing blow Belzer of Mercere: I don't know how we find out where Nevio's been tkaen Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Giraldo of Milan: we use our arcane connections that lavinia keeps for every grog to hurl a soul slay at him Nevio: lol Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "So be it." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, if there's one thing that the Sortes is good for, it's finding people. Dušan of Criamon: We do Song Tay Song Tay resulted in failure Nevio: nevio is a bone craftsman and makes knick knacks out of the bones in the catacombs as a hobby. so there's ACs to him laying around somewhere Archibald of Guernicus: Or we could just use the sortes Nevio: yeah Belzer of Mercere: Fiorella can use an AC to warp him until he dies of magic aids Brother Andrea: lavinia is absent at the moent Nevio: Unless, haha. Lavinia is busy. Brother Andrea: lol haha. tfw no gmpc Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmmm. Archibald of Guernicus: convenient that this character is never here when their presence would in any way benefit us Brother Andrea: haha. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, we could just use Intelligo Corpus to find him. Belzer of Mercere: Oh Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'm sure he's got a bunch of possessions around here somewhere. Belzer of Mercere: Fiorella can summon messenger hawks who fly towards an AC We can follow those to rescue him Or kill him Derfel ap Cadwaladr: let's place a hermetic death ward on the entrance to lavinia's lab. Nevio: lol. Belzer of Mercere: Any other ideas? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We could also simply consign Nevio to his fate. Dušan of Criamon: Boo! Archibald of Guernicus: I dont care about his fate, I care about him ratting on us Belzer of Mercere: Yeah Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What could he say that everyone doesn't already know? Belzer of Mercere: Grogs are disposable Archibald of Guernicus: Oh I know if we have an AC I'll just PeMe all his knowledge of us Nevio: rofl. poor bastard. Belzer of Mercere: Perfect Derfel ap Cadwaladr: lol Brother Andrea: Well, Ok. Belzer of Mercere: All in favor of Archibald's plan? I am Giraldo of Milan: sounds good Nevio: i thought the players would want to try to rescue him, but rip Dušan of Criamon: Ah well Brother Andrea: lol. sorry! Derfel ap Cadwaladr: if we rescue him we can stretch the adventure out Belzer of Mercere: We're trying to play things a bit smarter here Nevio: lol Brother Andrea: its true I have a map and tokens and everything Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Bwahaha. Dušan of Criamon: I have 1 intrigue I would like to throw out some nets see if I find out something through the next season about his location maybe a guard who wants to earn extra coin unless they execute him on the spot Archibald of Guernicus: Well we cant rescue him unless we know where he is Dušan of Criamon: excatly Nevio: roll Dungeon Lore. Archibald of Guernicus: However, thankfully, Johns has ensured we can't know this by destroying Corpus and having Lavinia not show up Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean,we just need to spend some vis on the Inexorable Search and we can find him. Archibald of Guernicus: so we have to resort to this backup plan Belzer of Mercere: NPCs don't even respect his medical talent because they know you can just make Bevio with the exact same scores Archibald of Guernicus: Uh yeah, Nevio is definitely worth vis [audience laughs] Brother Andrea: I will update the Covenant Morale Spreadsheet accordingly Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It would be good for morale. Gah! Archibald of Guernicus: well DO we have a way to find him that isnt spending vis? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We could use our expert tracker. Nevio: you could ask andrea where prisoners of the monastery are held. considering hes lived there for a decade or more. Archibald of Guernicus: Let's try both Giraldo, get tracking Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'm going to guess that the monastery hasn't had any prisoners before. Belzer of Mercere: I'm not sending Fiorella to assault a fortified position held by nobles when she's already on trial for doing so. Giraldo of Milan: okay. well, first we have to go back to the monastery and then figure out where he went, amongst all the traffic Dušan of Criamon: If it was me, I would be assuming he's still held at the monastery, which would be the first place I direct an intrigue roll at Brother Andrea: canon and civil law would be useful here too Derfel ap Cadwaladr: which grogs are alive Brother Andrea: as would church lore Giraldo of Milan: what im saying is that we are probably not going to find him with mundane tracking Brother Andrea: :) Derfel ap Cadwaladr: derfel is wounded Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Giraldo, I find your lack of self-confidence to be problematic. We have a kennel of hounds. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: he was probably hauled away by a bunch of soldiers Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That has to help. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: probably to the closest castle. Nevio: I like the way this guy thinks. Brother Andrea: Castles have loot. Dušan of Criamon: It's true. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Merlin, pull up the map of the surrounding countryside. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What if we were to attack every castle in the region? Belzer of Mercere: If Giraldo can track him down with the help of the dogs that works GM: He'd have to go back to the Monastery, where he may be recognized By the people he beat up. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: True, true. Belzer of Mercere: I can disguise him But then I'd look like a Jew since its item based Nevio: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, it shouldn't be that much of a problem. Nevio: You could use the Mundane False Beard I gave as treasure to disguse Giraldo as a Jew, and then disguise yourself as a Jew by removing your disguise. GM: lol Belzer of Mercere: Fiorella is escorting Guy home at this moment so I shant switch until after that adventure We're a couple of feral jews who were seperated from the rest of the diaspora GM: ty for being honorable Dušan of Criamon: You have our full protection while unable to hide your jewishness Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: AFK a sec. GM: ok team its been a good sesh so far because I've barely had to do anything Nevio: lol Belzer of Mercere: lol Does Giraldo want to go out in disguise and find Nevio Giraldo of Milan: sure GM: Jewraldo of Milan. Belzer of Mercere: I don't really care either way, I gave up my say in Nevio's fate by choosing to watch handegg last week Nevio: dammit gm said it first. GM smirks GM: Okay GIraldo... everything relies on you now Nevio: gahaha Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'm back. Dušan of Criamon: don't forget the basics of... violence with mortis back, i'll go afk for a sec Giraldo of Milan: alright do the dogs give any kind of bonus Archibald of Guernicus: No, I don't think Belzer helps here GM: theres something on their char sheet I can't copy and paste for some reason +3 to rolls involving smell and +2 to hunt rolls Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Nice. Giraldo of Milan: rolling 1d10!+7 ( 7 ) +7 = 14 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Having a dog gives +5 (out of 20) to Hunting in Pendragon. GM: Nice Mortis sees a lot of fresh tracks by the Monastery gate. A bunch of men, some on horseback, came here recently. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Nice one Mortis. GM: A bunch of horses west East, towards the highway. Some people look like they haven't left the monastery at all. And some horses, bearing the scent of Nevio, went north, cutting across fields towards Castello Bufalini. did I say mortis? I meant giraldo, who is basically mortis Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Makes you think. Ok, who are these Bufalini characters? GM: Does anyone have area lore? Giraldo of Milan: "Men on horseback. Heading to the nearby castle. Cut across the fields, they were in a hurry." "Nevio went with them." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Not I. GM: Funnily enough you have a book in your library stolen from the Bufalinis. Belzer of Mercere: Supernal Larceny Jew Disguise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zJ4YdYpr4s GM: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/516682905649545230/544281299645628416/Old_Image.PNG Nevio: prudenzio... Belzer of Mercere: I have 1 Rome Lore Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ohhh. Nevio: ohh Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Does Patricella have any Area Lore? GM: looks like he has 2 okay thats enough to know that they're your typical lord who owns a fief with farms and such on it, outside the city. nothing too exciting there. There's not much distinguishing him from any other landed knight in Mythic Europe. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Who is his lord? GM: The Pope. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: HmmMMMMM. Could be very vulnerable to Hermetic Bullying. Now then, here's my plan: We simply demand Nevio back. Our fearsome reputation should precede us. Nevio: lol. Dušan of Criamon: We are known to beat up monks. Belzer of Mercere: I like Mortis's pan But also we offer him some money Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You know, a pittance.] Archibald of Guernicus: We should show up with different grogs and say that he's our doctor and got mixed up in something he shouldn't have. And offer to pay a ransom Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Nevio isn't a nobleman or anything, his ransom should be insanely low. No more than one libra. I mean Mythic Pound. Belzer of Mercere: Makes sense GM: well I mean, the object he stole is still missing Belzer of Mercere: Sounds like they have no evidence then GM: right except the witnesses and the absence of a monk Nevio: lol. Belzer of Mercere: Well our grogs say they stole our elephant. Their lack of an elephant doesn't matter, we have witnesses Archibald of Guernicus: We can return the monk soon Giraldo of Milan: that monk could have gone anywhere. he was old, and blind, and feeble, Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think just demanding Nevio back without offering any explanation is the best way to go Belzer of Mercere: It sounds like we're going to be going in circles here unless we 1) delete his memory or 2) stage a violent rescue, and I don't see the point in #2 Nevio: mind wipe andrea, Archibald of Guernicus: we are Nevio: but also do that before you go ask for nevio back. then just pretend you never took him. and that the witnesses are lying. perfect plan! if you want to write off nevio its fine too though. Archibald of Guernicus: we'll just say that he was kidnapped by some other group, for some other reason, and make him think this happened Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Belzer of Mercere: Cool Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What about the cult? Nevio is known to associate with them. Dušan of Criamon: Good lead they should follow up on that imho Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, let's do it. Derfel is the optimal candidate for threatening here, but I think I should do it. What do you think? Belzer of Mercere: X Nevio: go for it Belzer of Mercere: Hmm Mortis hasn't had much to do So go for it Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Derfel is at home. Belzer of Mercere: I will return home with GIraldo to tell everyone what we found then Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, who else wants to come with me? Derfel ap Cadwaladr: he's got a medium wound. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'll need at least some grogs because I'm not going to handle money. GM: ok we'll skip ahead a little bit the Pope has called a crusade against the Order of Hermes. you have all been marched by the Tribunal. queasitors and magi killing Knights Hospitaller are beating down your door. what do you do Nevio: lol. Belzer of Mercere rubs hands Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, here's my plan: retreat into the King Arthur regio and start the Grand Pendragon Campaign. Derfel's severed head: i roll into the secret portal to the magic realm. Nevio: loll Belzer of Mercere: Alright, if Mortis doesn't want to handle money, I'll help him out Nevio sits in a cell, forgotten, until he has an aging crisis Dušan of Criamon: OK i'm back what did i mi- :pepe2: Belzer of Mercere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPfaPEe_svA GM: okay Mortis and Belzer are rolling in Are you done with Andrea? what do you do with him after Brainscorching him Archibald of Guernicus: Leave him near the monastery and CrMe that he was kidnapped by raving flagellants that let him go after they realised it was a misunderstanding GM: what CrMe spell do you have Ok. Archibald of Guernicus: rolling 1d10!+3 ( 3 ) +3 = 6 Finesse roll Nevio: damn. GM: Czeck it out Nevio: what a crew. Archibald of Guernicus: so its probably fairly shoddy but itll do for now lasts for Moon duration GM: All dead now! Farewell. Archibald of Guernicus: that list of tokens makes me sad Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'll leave it to Belzer to announce me. GM: Base EF is 6. Guidelines for hitting success with no overage is that lots of details are filled in by the target using their own knowledge of things. Metrofane: I rattle off mortis's list of titles, yadda yadda GM: the example given is someone from London given a false memory of going to Venice would cook up a meory of muddy streets and no canals Guardsman bites apples Guardsman: "So?" Metrofane: "I'm just a herald, ask him why you should care." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "You have one of my men, I demand him back lest you be visited with ruin." Metrofane steps into the background Guardsman: "Your man? You a slaver?" Metrofane: Maybe Dušan of Criamon: The jury's still out on that Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "No, he is my employee, lost these many years to the flagellant cult." "The winds have whispered that your lord holds him in bondage and I have come to demand his release." Guardsman: "You stink of trouble." "And I don't know who you're talking about." "So fuck off." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Hmm, I could use my ghost pal to spook these guys. But he doesn't have any stats or a name or anything. Guardsman: I thought his name was Michael Metrofane: I IMed johns about the ghost pal last week Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: But not me. Metrofane: Michael it is Guardsman: lol pwnd Can Michael become visible, Shaun? Metrofane: Yeah He can Coagulate Covenfolk: hell yeah. Nevio: lol sick Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'll command him to do so. Covenfolk: when did mortis get a ghost pal Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Oh you know, a while back. Guardsman: "Witchcraft!" "He's a witch!" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Yeah no shit, fuckwit." Guardsman: They attack. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sheesh. Metrofane flees Nevio: lol The nerve of these people! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What's their equip? Guardsman: Pikes. Halberds, if you will. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, which is it? Guardsman: Oops their statblock is on the AbAsAr scale... oh well Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Guess they're just really strong! Dušan of Criamon: Channeling strong gygaxian vibes here Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+3 Init ( 3 ) +3 = 6 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: rolling 1d10! ( 8 ) = 8 Nevio: lucky. Guardsman: Proceed Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'll cast Wizard's Brief Sidestep. Guardsman: Nice. They attack! rolling 1d10!+2+4+1+4 ( 7 ) +2+4+1+4 = 18 They miss. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: rolling 1d10! + 17 - 6 vs 5 ( 7 ) +17-6 = 18 Minus whatever the aura is. Wait, where's Flavia? Guardsman: Dominion 2. so -6. Idk, did you bring her? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Always. Guardsman: Roll her init. Flavia: rolling 1d10! ( 8 ) = 8 Ok she'll also attack one of them. rolling 1d10! + 5 ( 4 ) +5 = 9 Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+2+4+1+1 dfn ( 4 ) +2+4+1+1 = 12 The guardsman blocks. And since you have added another character in I will say that one was attacking Mortis and the other now attacks Flavia. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok. Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+11 vs Flavia ( 3 ) +11 = 14 Flavia: rolling 1d10! + 4 ( 9 ) +4 = 13 Guardsman: rolling 14+8+1-13 dmg pre soak 14+8+1-13 = 10 Flavia: Soak is 12. Giraldo of Milan: and then a virgilian sigil triggers, blowing mortis off the bridge and into the valley below Nevio: lol. Guardsman: Belzer has fled. Mortis is up. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Belzer would you like to assist me here? Sheesh. Metrofane: I've already potentially lost FIorella backing up your schemes Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'll use my Wand of Alacrity on one of the guardsmen's halberd's. Metrofane: I said when you first started conjuring demons that I was fleeing Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What scheme? Metrofane: Good question I too wonder what you were planning to gain here Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It works like Dance of the Staves. Guardsman: Nice. Devlish herbam magic. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: So he gets hit in the face with his own halberd. It says it only does +4 damage but it seems like it should do more if it has a blade on it. Giraldo of Milan: a halberd is pretty long hes probably still getting whacked with just a stick Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+4 dmg ( 8 ) +4 = 12 Metrofane: Back at VT: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, Mortis was attacked by guards and I abandoned him to his fate." Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+8 soak ( 5 ) +8 = 13 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, we've had this conversation before. Guardsman: You do -1 damage, healing the guardsman. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It is what it is. Dušan of Criamon: curse the coders Nevio: Metrofane: Back at VT: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, Mortis was attacked by guards and I abandoned him to his fate." rofl Covenfolk: there should probably be some grogs there, since mortis stated his desire to have grogs come along Guardsman: did he? i thought he asked for volunteers and no one spoke up Archibald of Guernicus: I mentioned not taking anyone who was at the monastery kidnapping Metrofane: Mortis thinks Belzer is a grog. He's already been corrected on this several times. Literally nothing I could do." Archibald of Guernicus: brb Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'm pretty surprised that only Belzer came along but it is what it is. Covenfolk: covenant loyalty must be low Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Boy isn't that the truth. Anyway, Flavia's turn. Guardsman: yes Flavia: rolling 1d10! + 5 ( 10 + 3 ) +5 = 18 Guardsman: Which one? Flavia: What do you mean? They're the same. Guardsman: Who are you targeting? One has a staff that is not obeying and one does not. Metrofane: Mortis has only constantly ranted about how he thinks a bunch of badly damaged corpses can do their job better than them, I'm not sure why no grogs stepped forward for a voluntary mission. Flavia: Oh, well the one what can't block good. Guardsman: Ok. rolling 1d10!+2+5 dfn ( 5 ) +2+5 = 12 not including weapon defense here Flavia: The spell doesn't actually mention any penalty to blocking. Guardsman: Damage? Flavia: Damage is +3, so a total of 9 damage. Minus soak. Guardsman: You scuff him slightly. Red guardsman throws his halberd away. Blue guardsman strikes at Mortis. and exerts himself. Flavia: Gah! Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+2+5+5+4 vs Mortis ( 2 ) +2+5+5+4 = 18 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: rolling 1d10! + 9 ( 5 ) +9 = 14 Guardsman: rolling 18+8-14 dmg 18+8-14 = 12 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Gah! I'm wearing chain, so that's 9 +2 stamina. So 1 damage. Guardsman: Nice. You have taken a fatigue. Your turn. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Oyasumi I use the wand on the other guard. rolling 1d10! + 4 ( 4 ) +4 = 8 Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+8-1 soak ( 4 ) +8-1 = 11 The wand bangs off his helmet. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Turn aside, I come only to parley." I didn't throw the wand at him come on. Guardsman: Flavia attacks? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yeah. rolling 1d10! + 5 ( 6 ) +5 = 11 The unarmed guy. Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+2+4 dfn (brawl) ( 10 + 10 + 5 ) +2+4 = 31 nice Nevio: lol. Guardsman: He kickflips over you. Metrofane: Hot damn Covenfolk:, into the valley below Guardsman: Now he draws a shortsword and tries attacking Mortis. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Gah! Guardsman: Blue guy takes a turn to throw his halberd away. rolling 1d10!+2+5+1+3 vs Mortis ( 1 ) +2+5+1+3 = 12 rolling 1d10 ( 1 ) = 1 His sword snaps. Nevio: lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: rolling 1d10! + 9 ( 3 ) +9 = 12 Guardsman: "Hexes! Suffer not the witch to live!" Metrofane: This is the first time carrying multiple weapons has ever been relevant in a TTRPG Nevio: its epic Guardsman: Mortis is up. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "I'm shocked that you haven't heard of me. I'm a famous Roman wizard!" Covenfolk: surely he's also carrying a dagger and a knife Giraldo of Milan: theyre on a stone bridge, surely he can pick up some loose masonry Metrofane: Pendragon says everyone carries a sword a lance and a knife but there's no reason to ever actually ditch the sword and start knifing Giraldo of Milan: and smash kmortis's skull in Guardsman: Ther eis actually Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Anyway, hmm. Guardsman: Once you have a knight on the ground you pull out a knife so you can jam it into their armors weak spot. Metrofane: I mean there is IRL Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What kind of armor are they wearing? Chainmail? Guardsman: Full Metal Scale Armor. Nevio: they call him "Fullmetal" Bufalini Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmmm. Guardsman: oh i just realized mortis has -3 encumbrance to all spellcasting rolls if he's in full chainmail Nevio: rofl Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I've been rolling it. Guardsman: nice. Nevio: nice Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: But here's what I FORGOT to roll, my -5 penalty for poor formulaic magic. Guardsman: Wow, and right after the chat log can't scroll up far enough to see your sidestep rolls. Nevio: gahaha Guardsman: Anyway do something it's your turn Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I just needed a 5, so I would have made it, I think. Ok, what weapons are the two guards holding? Guardsman: Short swords. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: No chance they have wooden hilts? Guardsman: Sure they do. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'll point my wand at the one who still has a short sword. Since Red's broke. rolling 1d10! + 4 ( 10 + 2 ) +4 = 16 Guardsman: Ok. The sword wiggles in his hand uncontrollaby. I don't think the hilt is long enough to hit him, since he's holding it. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Fair enough. Guardsman: Flavia? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: She'll Brawl again, with an eye to a grapple. rolling 1d10! + 5 ( 3 ) +5 = 8 Bah! Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+2+5-1 ( 10 + 2 ) +2+5-1 = 18 Okay. Both guards are now unarmed. So they attempt to grapple each of you. Nevio: lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I feel like these fellows are quite unreasonable. Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+2+5+5-1 red, vs mortis ( 1 ) +2+5+5-1 = 12 rolling 1d10 ( 1 ) = 1 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Belzer come throw money at them. Guardsman: wow! not his day today. Nevio: rofl. Guardsman: He runs off the bridge and dies. Nevio: what a scene this is. Guardsman: rolling 1d10+2+5+5-1 vs Flavia ( 5 ) +2+5+5-1 = 16 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: rolling 1d10! + 4 ( 1 ) +4 = 5 Gah! Guardsman: rolling 1d10 ( 2 ) = 2 Flavia is grappled with a grapple strength of 11. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'll walk over to the guardsman and tell him to let us pass, so I can give money to Count Bufalini. Guardsman: Ok. Does Flavia fight back? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yes. Guardsman: also am going to research this bridge so I can roll damage on the guy who fell off. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: rolling 1d10! + 5 ( 7 ) +5 = 12 Guardsman: Alcantara Bridge: 45m its -6 from being grappled Giraldo of Milan: sounds dead Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: So 6. Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+2+5-2 ( 1 ) +2+5-2 = 6 rolling 1d10 ( 8 ) = 8 Damage? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: + 3 Guardsman: That's pre or post soak Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Flavia's Soak is 12. I don't know what this guy's soak is. Guardsman: ok i'll just go by raw you take 6 points off the grapple strength, so it is now only 5 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok. Guardsman: The guard attempts a special brawl move on Flavia. rolling 1d10!+2+5-2 Brawl ( 3 ) +2+5-2 = 8 Nevio: ooh Guardsman: -6 to your defense Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Does she defend here? Ok. rolling 1d10! + 4 -6 ( 8 ) +4-6 = 6 Gah, close. Guardsman: that's too close for what he needed Nevio: conf! drag it out! oh Guardsman: grogs can't conf. mortis you're up. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Flavia is dead, she has no confidence points. Hmm, I could just go to the castle at this point, but I have no money with which to ransom Nevio. Guardsman: lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: And Belzer ran off. Dušan of Criamon: rolling 1d6 ( 2 ) = 2 sorry Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Guardsman: Okay, damage check. 45 meters if 147.63 feet. It's +1 damage for every two feet. rolling 1d10!+74 ( 4 ) +74 = 78 Nevio: lol Guardsman: rolling 1d10!+8-1 Soak ( 2 ) +8-1 = 9 Ok he died Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sounds like he epically explodes. Ok hmm. I'll shout for Belzer to accompany me to the Castello. Guardsman: I think he's long gone. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It's only been like 4 rounds, he can't have gotten far. Giraldo of Milan: i also dont think hes going to come accompany you Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well sheesh, I can't ransom Nevio with no money. Guardsman: The best laid plans of mice and men Metrofane: You also can't ransom Nevio when you're being burnt at the stake Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'll pull the Servant's Mask off of Flavia and go find Belzer. Guardsman: so she becomes inanimate? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yes. Metrofane: Alright Guardsman: Ok, the guardsman throws her off the bridge. Metrofane: If he catches up with me I'll give him the money and then return to VT I've seen where this is going any why no one else is here Nevio: lol Guardsman: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I don't appreciate you spoiling the plan with your intransigence. Guardsman: The surviving guardsman retreats to the castle. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We all agreed to it, you know, I say holding a helmet with a skull in it. Metrofane: Good luck my dude Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I sigh with disappointment. Ok, hmm. I need to find another body to act as my bodyguard. I suppose the guard is Too Dead to work. Metrofane: Believe me, there's disappointment all around Guardsman: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You know, if someone can't handle a terrifying ghost are they really that good a guard? I think I did Count Bufalini a real favor here. Guardsman: you legitimized his lifelong hatred of wizards. Nevio: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Anyway, I GUESS I'll head back to Vardian's Tomb. Giraldo of Milan: fortunately mortis was announced and the count can now seek proper punitive measures Covenfolk: dead bodies being too dead to raise doesn't make much sense really. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It does make sense. Guardsman: bodies keep their damage penalties even after being reanimated Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Like if they get turned into ashes or are broken beyond any use. Covenfolk: i guess. can you repair the bodies Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, well that's my first plan taken care of. Yeah, with magic. Covenfolk: can you do it without a ritual Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: But Creo Corpus rituals to heal bodies isn't a good use of vis. Covenfolk: you should get into the skeleton business. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Most of the time anyway. That's why I live in a catacomb. Dušan of Criamon: brb, safely outside my scene Covenfolk: or the poisoning business Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Anyway, I'll trudge back to Vardian's Tomb and tell everyone that the Count's men were too belligerent for my plan to resolve this peacefully to work. Guardsman: nice GM: Any more cool ideas? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I would have GREATLY PREFERRED to resolve this without bloodshed but I was forced to use the Hermetic Arts to destroy my foes in a purely self-defense situation. Nevio: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We could sneak into the castle to rescue Nevio. Doesn't Dusan have an invisibility spell? That and Archibald's Unwelcome Entrance should be all we need to mount a rescue. GM: ok Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I say, shaking Flavia's skull out of her helmet. GM: so mortis has implicated himself with the flagellant heresy that committed violence on monastery grounds Nevio: hahahahaha (From Metrofane): I will remark to Lavinia privately that if she wants to deal with Mortis permanently, she might look into some day to deal with Sidestep. GM: he can expect a summons from the Inquisition shortly Nevio: im cracking up. all this plotting to kill mortis and look what happens. Dušan of Criamon: A man of action Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That's fair, I have nothing to hide in this situation. Nevio: Lavinia: "He's what?" GM: the case against him seems pretty solid. mortis identified himself at the monastary, and again when he attacked lord bufalini with Maleficia. Giraldo of Milan: the inquisition comes knocking on the door for mortis and giraldo leads them to his lab GM: also nevio is a heretic and will admit to such under questioning/torture. also the kidnapped monk shows up again and tells everyone he was abducted by flagellants Metrofane: The cast is solid but they could always do with more evidence. Let's do our Christian duty and help them find more evidence against Mortis Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I, of course, don't know that they used my name at the monastery, so I won't do anything about it. GM: right Metrofane: Everything's coming up Mortishouse Particella unfurls "Mission Accomplished" banner again GM: so according to my research an Apparitor (summoner) would show up with a writ Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Thought IF I KNEW that someone was trying to use my personal brand for their own gain I would be very upset. GM: and if Mortis failed to show up to trial he becomes guilty of Contumacy as for Nevio Metrofane: Nevio still has the chance to come down with amnesia GM: my research tells me that the Abbot has jurisdiction to try him ecclisastrically not how that's spelled but regardless Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. GM: after being tried in an ecclisiastic court and likely excommunicated, he can be turned over to the secular court of Lord Bufalini who can also try him for heresy and administer an appropriate sentence the amnesia nevio has keeps him from implicating VT right? Metrofane: Yeah Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: RIP. GM: did Archibald wipe everything including his cult antics in the coliseum? Nevio: lol Metrofane: Might have to ping dys Archibald of Guernicus: If we're returning to just abandoning Nevio to his fate, I've erased all memories of Vardian's Tomb, all people present at the monastery with him (their identities and such), and the identity of every current and former member of the tomb that I know of GM: ok I retract this a little, an abbot does not have authority to excommunicate someone he can call for Public Penance at most I think unless he wants to bring this to a higher court or petition a bishop Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, we COULD rescue Nevio. It would just require some effort. Giraldo of Milan: the monk was ultimately returned so i think nevio would probably just be under Extreme Penance we would also have to restore nevios memories if we wanted to rescue him well recreate them Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think my plan would work quite well even if Dusan doesn't have an invisibility spell. Archibald of Guernicus: I'm only erasing his memories if we don't have a good plan for rescuing him GM: let's ask Nevio. What would his reaction be if he found himself in a court accused of a crime he has no recollection of? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think we should make the effort, we already saved him once. Archibald of Guernicus: its the backup if we leave him to his fate GM: ok I'll hold on that in case you want to rescue him with magics. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I don't know what kind of spells Dusan has and it's entirely possible he fell asleep. Archibald of Guernicus: If there's a good plan, we can save him. If not, it's better that he doesn't drag us down with him. Nevio: Nevio would probably deny the crime. Giraldo of Milan: theres no real point in rescuing him now he doesnt know who we are or care about us Archibald of Guernicus: I haven't erased his memories yet, Giraldo. Giraldo of Milan: oh Nevio: And go along with whatever he thinks would let him get back to cutting up bodies. Archibald of Guernicus: I'm only doing so if we have no plan to rescue him immediately Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Rescuing someone from a castle should be pretty easy, frankly. No castle is proof against Archibald's Unwelcome Entrance. Dušan of Criamon: I'm just a little horrified at the lack of panache so I am bound to do my lackluster intrigue thing Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What kind of spells you got? GM: what if the castle is made of wood. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That would be cool. Nevio: then we burn the entire castle down. GM: The castle of made of wood, human body parts, and clouds. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: lol Nevio: lol Covenfolk: lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean obviously I can siege the castle with a horde of shambling corpses, but that can only be a distraction. Does anyone have a spell that allows them to see through walls? GM: I will brb. also since its getting late a rescue will probably spill into next week. Metrofane: The Prying Eye is pretty basic Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: If we wait until night then we won't have to deal with the Dominion 2 Aura. Also it will be harder to see us. Metrofane: I can put on a disguise for a rescume mission but I should come up with a new one different from Metrofane So I can use the week break to come up with it Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, you could simply wear a bandanna over your face or something. Hello? GM: I think everyone's sleepy. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Fair enough. Metrofane: I'm not sleepy but I'm talking to my dad about something related to the snow issues Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Snow caused Shaun to fall asleep. Dušan of Criamon: I'm still functional, though conveniently not in the scene anymore Giraldo of Milan: you should kill god for making it snow Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It cannot be helped. Dušan of Criamon: We should abolish winter. I've been saying it for years. GM: i love winter Metrofane: Anyway I'd prefer a real Hitman disguise over a bandana Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: So what magi are here? Metrofane: Look like I belong in the castle or w/e Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It's me, Dusan, and Archibald, right? Metrofane: Yeah johns (GM): Lavinia will help. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Uhhhh wow. Archibald of Guernicus: oh NOW shes here? Metrofane: Fiorella and Guy are riding horses back Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I thought she was Mysteriously Absent. Dušan of Criamon: lol johns (GM): Oh, right. Sorry! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yeah that's right you are! Damn! Does Fear: Churches cover all consecrated ground including graveyards? johns (GM): Yes. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Also does it cover non-Christian places of worship? Giraldo of Milan: likely Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Not pagan ones, obviously. But, you know, synagogues and mosques. Archibald of Guernicus: Waiting until night is cool since I can see in the dark Metrofane: I'd say it's fair t make it Chrstian-specific Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, there goes my plan to get married in a graveyard. Metrofane: Churches are a pretty specific thing Dušan of Criamon: You don't have to like it, you just have to do it Metrofane: It's not fear: dominion Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Dusan, what spells you got? Dušan of Criamon: None useful for combat, some surveillance things Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I don't think we'll need to do any combat here. Dušan of Criamon: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1323mdBj0fzinKshBeyRVfhoWd8wh1PWDbpg1IK5XYoA/edit#gid=485896723 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Depending on where Nevio is being held. Dušan of Criamon: If he's behind a wall I'll be able to find him Metrofane: Here's my magic items https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/438126483664535595/544308323206561872/unknown.png?width=960&height=227 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: My guess is that he is behind a wall. Hmm, could you use the Pretender's Glove of Prestidigitation to create some fake rocks that would let us walk up to the castle walls? Metrofane: I think a stone would be at most a pace at at ime We'd probably get caught in the process Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Or you could disguise yourself as the Abbot so you can get into the castle and find Nevio. That might be a bit difficult but I think it's a good place to start when it comes to planning. Metrofane: I'll think about it, but since I could get caught on my lack of scripture knowledge I'll hear others ideas first. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It isn't like the goons at the castle are going to be expert theologians. And you have enough Guile that you could deflect those concerns. Metrofane: I think the sleepiness is real, at any rate. johns (GM): Ok. Next week is ..... another adventure about storming a castle and rescuing someone. Metrofane: Hooray Nevio: sorry. i was pretty sleepy for am inute there and went to get tea. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: lol Temporary sleep. Dušan of Criamon: Better here than at the wheel Archibald of Guernicus: Rescuing Nevio: I sleep Assassinating Mortis: real shit Nevio: lol Mortis: "Assassinating Mortis, huh? Can I take the credit for this deed?" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: How much is a good blood price for that guard I killed? Dušan of Criamon: Mortis, Mortis-slayer Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: 12 shillings? johns (GM): im not sure it works that way outside germanic lands Giraldo of Milan: remember, assassinating mortis is always the most silent takedown stick with the prod. assassinate mortis with the prod. johns (GM): speaking of murder does anyon ehave any enchanted items that help killing someone that lavinia can borrow for a night Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I have that wand. But it;s sort of marginal, not my best work. Giraldo of Milan: guy just has his talisman for protecting him from fire when he sets buildings on fire Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I guess post it in the thread. johns (GM): whats mortis' soak against incendiaries Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Without armor it'll be 3. 2 stamina and 1 Ignem form bonus. Archibald of Guernicus: Dredd of Flambeau voice: Ignem [wand primes itself] johns (GM): where does mortis sleep, usually Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: In his quarters. johns (GM): ok the course is clear Mortis must burn to death in his sleep. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Of course, Flavia doesn't sleep. Or, rather, Gabriella. Nevio: good game all johns (GM): gg Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Classic Vardian's Tomb action. Nevio: It was a very fun bumbling adventure. Giraldo of Milan: h Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Press H to show respect. Dušan of Criamon: Yeah I'm happy with my contribution It was a continuation adventure though Metrofane: GG Nevio: if you want to break up the castle raiding i can run an adventure where the rabble of rome become convinced Vardian's Tomb is poisoning their wells johns (GM): lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'd hold on to that adventure since I'm pretty sure we might poison some wells on our own. devil's fav demon: lol. Dušan of Criamon: ditto Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I should make an item that makes me immune to collapsing buildings. I feel like that might pay off, given how many collapsing building traps we've run into. devil's fav demon (GM): that would make you immune to a solid half of all augustan trickery Endrite: From the available data it's more like 75%. johns (GM): im cold and tide moe: i feel that Beardbeard: im dys: hi cold and tired. im cold and tired. johns (GM): There are a high number of users in your video chat call. If any of the players do not have sufficient internet bandwidth, you may experience degraded performance or instability as a result. devil's fav demon: hi c'thinker: Just type any message and press Enter and it will appear to all other players. dys: I will. moe: You are currently using the Legacy version of Roll20 Video and Voice WebRTC chat. This version is no longer being supported. The new Roll20 Video and Voice chat is available for your game. Activate it now from the Settings tab. johns (GM): Ok So. Nevio the Chirugeon is under arrest at Castle Bufalini. Shauncat (GM): https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/438126483664535595/546768325997232155/unknown.png johns (GM): Mortis loudly proclaimed his intent to free him before murdering a guard and running away. Shauncat (GM): Terry Davis slams fist roll20 devs glow in the dark Nevio: lol. Nevio picks under his fingernail with a piece of bone. johns (GM): so whats the plan moe: We tried violence and it failed, we've run out of options Belzer of Mercere: As a hermetic advocate this is outside my jurisdiction c'thinker: let's wait for them to surrender and return nevio the chirurgeon to vardian's tomb moe: a siege, brillian c'thinker: A psychological siege. moe: Even better, we'll save on mercenary pay. Dušan of Criamon: Does Belzer know some church law? Nevio: what if you send them letters politely requesting his release Dušan of Criamon: We could do bridge of spies except we also need to convince them they don't actually want their spymaster monk back johns (GM): You already gave him back. You dumped him outside the gates of the monastery. Belzer of Mercere: I have some interest in canon law but that takes time, a commodity So no, none at present Dušan of Criamon: I missed the fact we returned him already johns (GM): This means also you failed Andronicus of Jerbiton's quest. Dušan of Criamon: this seems like a bonehead move without getting our valuable Nevio back johns (GM): It was.... Archibald's move, iirc Dušan of Criamon: Nevio > spymaster with claim on north italian duchy Belzer of Mercere: Why did we return him anyway? Nevio: bakir has VERY good Islamic Law, or Theology: Islam, or Dušan of Criamon: Interfering with mundanes Nevio: maybe i'll spend a season on having him read the church law books. c'thinker: because at the last tribunal we all agreed not to interfere with milanese politics Nevio: give me a second to spend bakir's seasons and see if he can contribute anything. Dušan of Criamon: Listen, I think this is basically half of a deal already; we returned the guy we kidnapped, now we just need to sweeten the pot to get Nevio back Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: He could suplex the dungeon. Belzer of Mercere: Andronicus is one of the main people protesting our mundane interference Dušan of Criamon: what's a good tithe? Let's just ask them Belzer of Mercere: If anyone could gloss over an incident of it, it's him c'thinker: maybe he was trying to commit entrapment Dušan of Criamon: "Look, this is all a big misunderstanding, we accidentally kidnapped the wrong guy. We forgot our mook at your place. Sorry about the rugs, send us the bill. xoxo Vardian's Tomb" Archibald of Guernicus: Wait, does this mean both of the plot hooks in this season were people asking us to go commit hermetic crimes...? johns (GM): you were the one who interpreted killing the monk as a hermetic crime Dušan of Criamon: "PS We'll pick up the mook whenever's good for you, around tithing time. You guys need a new gold cross or something right? We've got that" c'thinker: how stinkin odd. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It's incredibly not a hermetic crime if you just murder a monk regular style. Archibald of Guernicus: It seems pretty clear it would be, we just voted at tribunal to have total non-interference with a political issue that hes deeply involved in, and his death would affect johns (GM): In what manner would it affect? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We just need to keep the information from getting out. Archibald of Guernicus: He's at the centre of a conspiracy to murder a load of nobles Nevio: johns you said church lore/civil and canon law right Belzer of Mercere: A hermetic crime isn't a hermetic crime until you're accused of it Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Easy. Dušan of Criamon: Any manner c'thinker: quercus of tremere shows up on our doorstep, saying "hey buddies i need some demons summoned" johns (GM): thats lavinia's job yes nevio those are all valid Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Can Lavinia summon Judas? johns (GM): she just has to go down the hall and ask for mortis Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wow. I can't believe this. I don't even know how to summon ghosts from hell! Nevio: ok seasons are spent. Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!+3+2+1 Int + Civil & Canon Law + Rome spec ( 8 ) +3+2+1 = 14 Belzer of Mercere: GJ johns (GM): Great. Bakir the Grappler: where did you work out? bakir: the library johns (GM): What do you wish to know? Belzer of Mercere: lol Bakir the Grappler: good question. probably how much mundane trouble Mortis is in, or if there's any legal basis to us just asking for Nevio back. johns (GM): How much trouble Mortis is in? He's a mass murderer. Bakir the Grappler: I don't know, I was more focused on spending my seasons to do something useful than to follow the planning. Ironic, since I'm now not useful. johns (GM): Necromancy is a crime against God as well. Bakir the Grappler: Yeah, but that's no big deal. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well I mean, sure. johns (GM): If he were tried by a mundane court he would certainly be executed. Bakir the Grappler: Cool. c'thinker: having rolled civil law, respec the seasons you just spent Bakir the Grappler: Bakir still needed that ability since he wants to build an islamic church in rome and has to know how to do it legally and i'm going to try not to ditch him after all. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Here's my take: there is no legal way to do it. johns (GM): as for asking Nevio back I don't think so? You don't own him, he's a free citizen Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, I guess you could overthrow the Christian nobility and replace them with Muslims. johns (GM): He currently faced two trials, one secular, one inquisitorial Heresy is both a crime against God and the state, which here, is the Church Bakir the Grappler: "If Nevio is innocent, it would be a crime to let him be executed and do nothing." Dušan of Criamon: Nevio is going to be tried in courts? johns (GM): Yes Bakir the Grappler: Yeah, but he didn't know he was being a heretic. lol. Dušan of Criamon: Why he's nothing but a patsy! A user! Who they want is us! johns (GM): There's two courts. The Abbot of Subiaco has jurisdiction over his abbey. The lord Bufalini has taken the secular jurisdiction. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Inquisitorial courts can't actually do anything too scary by themselves. The worst they can do is excommunicate you, which incidentally allows secular courts to execute you to death. johns (GM): A church court cannot mete out any sort of corporal or capital punishment, but can immediately turn over a sentenced heretic to a secular court to be tried for the same crime, who can johns (GM) checks notes johns (GM): burn him at the stake. Bakir the Grappler: what if we throw Mortis under the bus, also throw Nevio under the bus, and negotiate something with the Bofalinis so they support us in the future. Dušan of Criamon: That would be unjust, Nevio does not deserve the stake. Bakir the Grappler: True. Dušan of Criamon: Mortis, sure. But not Nevio. Bakir the Grappler: We should TRY to save him somehow. Maybe we can switch them out somehow. Let's get a trade negotiation going. Dušan of Criamon: Honestly the stake setpiece seems like a better scene for VT than a courtroom We're much better at violently getting people out of places than appeasing people in social encounters Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Why would you want to be friends with the Bufalinis? Bakir the Grappler: They might help sponsor my Islamic temple. Dušan of Criamon: Fair. Bakir the Grappler: Also Bakir doesn't like Mortis and thinks he's an insane sinner. Defiling the dead is extremely bad. Dušan of Criamon: Dusan loves Mortis like an insane, deranged brother, but accepts that it would be apt for him to burn at the stake. Giraldo of Milan: now now. lets all have a show of hands. who agrees with bakirs accusations?? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: How did we get around to burning me at the stake? Belzer of Mercere: Might be worth noting: I witnessed Mortis calling out a demon Dušan of Criamon: Spitballing a Nevio/Mortis teleportation swap Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It was a ghost. Archibald of Guernicus: Someone's got to burn at the stake, at the end of the day Belzer of Mercere: Coagulating ghost Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, the fact that it's spooky doesn't make it a demon. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: what's th ematter never seen a ghost before Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I would expect better from a fellow magus. Bakir the Grappler: "Forgive me if I speak out of turn, but if we have a guilty man, and they have an innocent man, we should swap." "Necromancers are bad news." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "If I'm guilty of anything, it's being too permissive." Dušan of Criamon: "Now now, if we can swap Nevio for someone, we can get Nevio out for free. Let's limit this avenue of thought." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "Those monks probably commit more necromancy than Mortis." Belzer of Mercere: "He's an innocent man but he also volunteered for a dangerous mission where he'd be standing in harms way for the protection of magi. "Sometimes people get hurt in those circumstances." Dušan of Criamon: "If he'd been slain in defense of us, I'd accept that, but not like this." Belzer of Mercere: "If he wished to be left alone to his chirurgical practice he should have said so." Dušan of Criamon: Did we ever identify where he's held Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "There's no way that those monks do more necromancy than me." Belzer of Mercere: "Speaking of which, this rescue operation as it stands is way outside of my wheelhouse as a hermetic advocate, so I shall be returning to my study." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "I can't believe you'd say this, Derfel." "You should care more about this covenant's grogs, Belzer." "Without their support us magi would be unable to pursue our art." Dušan of Criamon: "Sodales, the way I see this we have two moments before us. The trial and the punishment. We should rescue Nevio at one of these when he's guarded less stringently." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: last week mortis was planning on sneaking into the manor again Belzer of Mercere: "Those words would have more weight coming from someone not trying to replace them with decaying corpses." Dušan of Criamon: "I know nothing of mundane laws, so I favor the latter moment." Bakir the Grappler: Bakir might be able to use holy powers in this scenario Derfel ap Cadwaladr: blessed Bakir the Grappler: They'll be buffed by the dominion aura... Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "I'm simply trying to ease the burden of the brute laborer to free them from the most unpleasant tasks." "What else is magic good for?" Bakir the Grappler: i don't really have a great selection of powers though. might be able to find out where he is with astral projection. Dušan of Criamon: OK question to the group: are we able to mount action right now, before the trial i suspect "no" but i am willing to hear competing interpretations second question: are we able to intervene during the trial and should we do so third question: which one of you can make a Fake Dead Nevio Belzer of Mercere: Muto Imaginem can alter a corpse's appearance fairly trivailly Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We can absolutely mount the rescue now. Guy of Bonisagus: "Ah, can't wait to get back to my sodales." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Archibald's Unwelcome Entrance was practically designed for rescuing people from dungeons. Guy of Bonisagus: "But I will miss the fine countryside of Normandy." Fiorella of Jerbiton: "Same." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: do you have a plan for after we spring nevio Belzer of Mercere: Going to bed Dušan of Criamon: "Is Archibald available for a bit of crime against the church? And do we have a corpse handy?" Derfel ap Cadwaladr: and everyone comes looking for him, at vardian's tomb Dušan of Criamon: We replace Nevio with a Fake Dead Nevio Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, who is "everyone?" The Bufalinis and MAYBE some inquisitors? Derfel ap Cadwaladr: well yes. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: If the Bufalinis were going to attack us they would have done it by now. Archibald of Guernicus: "I am so glad my sodales will finally have learned their lesson about summoning church death squads to the covenant." I say to myself, alone in my lab Bakir the Grappler: the church death squads might be scared of showing up because the last church death squad that did was insanely massacred Dušan of Criamon: brb, please consider the raid operation as suggested above johns (GM): that wasnt a church squad, it was a mundane squad Derfel ap Cadwaladr: it depends on how much the gm wants to kill mortis Bakir the Grappler: lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Inquisitors are hardly death squads in any case. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: kind of a tough situation. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: They're a bunch of creaky old men. Archibald of Guernicus: running the world. a new age. Belzer of Mercere: Tunde has killed way more people than your average churchboy Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hey churchboy, you ordained or what? Bakir the Grappler: maybe i can use my cat to distract the guards while we sneak in right domitia Domitia naps Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It depends on where Nevio is being held. How far does your Astral Projection work? Bakir the Grappler: depends. its base 4 so if i start doing meditation inside of a huge dominion aura i miiight be able to get a conc duration ac range one. but probably not. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: what if you boost it by performing your pagan rites at st peters Bakir the Grappler: i'd need at least a +5 i think. and to roll very high. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: thats a +9 Bakir the Grappler: one thing about holy powers is you dont get to use exploding dice. nice. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yeah, St. Peter's is one of the holiest places in the world. Bakir the Grappler: oh its base 5 do we even have an AC to nevio? and also i think at best i'd be able to just see his cell. gm's call i guess. johns (GM): you have an a/c to nevio yheah you have access to his apartment in rome his clothes and slippers and whatever else is there Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: His favorite slippers? johns (GM): what book/page is the guideline for astral projection in Bakir the Grappler: Transcendence Guidelines in Rop:D I also have to make a series of Stamina rolls as I chant, play music, or physically exert myself for an hour. which might be hard in mt peters st maybe i can find a secluded corner to spin around in a circle Derfel ap Cadwaladr: doing squats outside st peters for an hour johns (GM): does a muslim get to enjoy christian dominion? Bakir the Grappler: yes, explicitly. johns (GM): fancy that. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Owned by Holy Methods once again. Bakir the Grappler: dominion is universal across all abrahamic faiths. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: and some non-abrahamic faiths. Bakir the Grappler: because its the same god/a function of human society more than the divine itself/the realm of reason/whatever you want idl yeah idk. anyway Derfel ap Cadwaladr: there is Aura Schism but that's not relevant Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!+6 ( 6 ) +6 = 12 rolling 1d10!+3 ( 5 ) +3 = 8 plus 3 i mean. EF is 6. both passed so far. rolling 1d10!+3 ( 3 ) +3 = 6 rolling 1d10!+3 ( 8 ) +3 = 11 Derfel ap Cadwaladr: continue making stamina rolls for one real-life hour. johns (GM): Transcendence/Meditation base 5? Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!+3 ( 7 ) +3 = 10 rolling 1d10!+3 ( 4 ) +3 = 7 nice. yes. rolling 1d10+10+9 ( 5 ) +10+9 = 24 johns (GM): You have to tell me if it works cause I have no idea what you're rolling haha. Bakir the Grappler: confing this as well. ho. oh. nvm. let me see what i can get now. well TECHNICALLY bakir should have a confidence point since i used them as rosario Covenfolk: God, the stamina on this guy is incredible. Bakir the Grappler: ok i can percieve things at AC range for one moment. conc duration is beyond my ability. johns (GM): Ok GM makes etherial wooshing noises and waves his hands about Bakir the Grappler: "I won't be able to give you much information. I hope this helps." A ghostly Bakir shoots out of Bakir's forehead. (To Bakir the Grappler): For a moment you see Nevio strapped to a table, being tortured with thumbscrews and hot irons in a dark windowless room. Bakir the Grappler: It returns in a moment. GM passes a note to a player Bakir the Grappler: "Nevio is having a very bad time." "We may be too late." GM: a bad time Bakir the Grappler: SA Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Where is he?" Dušan of Criamon: "Oh no! Is he dead?" Bakir the Grappler: "He is alive." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Is the question that I ask later because St. Peter's spooks me out. Dušan of Criamon: "Then not too late." Bakir the Grappler: "Nevio is in a dungeon, being tortured with hot irons and thumbscrews. And I thought it was a racist myth about you Franks." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Bakir the Grappler: "The cruelty here in Rome is truly shocking." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Well, then we must rescue him post-haste." Dušan of Criamon: "Well, now I feel a moral obligation to save him. Maybe even take revenge." Derfel ap Cadwaladr: "The barbarians." Belzer of Mercere: "You can't be racist against Franks. They're too powerful." Belzer of Mercere smiles Jewishly Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "I can see why negotiations failed. These people are animals." GM: the franks are making me racist Bakir the Grappler: lol Derfel ap Cadwaladr: the germans rule even the great city itself. the last bastion of Roman civilization is Wales Belzer of Mercere: :weebey: Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Still, I don't think we need to resort to violence here." Do we have any other way to get an idea of the layout in the castle? Bakir the Grappler: maybe there are some records of the architectural planning somewhere. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Probably not. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: you could Bakir the Grappler: worth a shot. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: summon the ghost of aristocritus, who was there. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I was thinking like someone invisibly spying. GM: perhaps the castle builders filed a permit?? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: lol Quick, to the county records office! Bakir the Grappler: Someone invisibly spying would be cool. GM: Who has specialized in Red Tape here Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we infiltrated lord baffordini's manor with uhh aristocritus (dead) zita (dead) proclus of rome (dead) GM: They're all dead. Octavia: Rofl. Lol. GM: Even the grogs. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Ars ftw. GM: Even the NPCs. Bakir the Grappler: lol. Dušan of Criamon: Conveniently we know how to contact the dead Giraldo of Milan: lord bofadini Dušan of Criamon: Probably more easily than many living people Bakir the Grappler: thats why i wanted to make the Mythic Whore character, so we'd have someone with maxed Charm/Intrigue/etc Derfel ap Cadwaladr: They all got good Christian burials. Bakir the Grappler: someone else should do it Derfel ap Cadwaladr: well not proclus GM: Proclus was incinierated into a pile of dust iirc Bakir the Grappler: bring hafl back and pretend johns is someone else. GM: As was Zita Wait no Zita turned into a ghoul Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. GM: but then rotted away during corpus blight Bakir the Grappler: rip. GM: Aristocritus got ahead of himself Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Can anyone control perhaps a very small animal? Derfel ap Cadwaladr: okay, the NPCs got good Christian burials Bakir the Grappler: I can suggest things to a small animal, but not really. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: How well? Derfel ap Cadwaladr: we have, uhh, an animal handler grog Bakir the Grappler: I have high animal handling and a specialty in cats, and own a cat, but it's also just a cat. Belzer of Mercere: If only we had an animal specialist in the covenant Bakir the Grappler: +2 com +5 animal handling Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Oh well then. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: if only we had two animals bound as familiars Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That's not very useful if the cat can't talk back. Bakir the Grappler: no. Giraldo of Milan: [threateningly] i can suggest things to a small animal Bakir the Grappler: i was going to take Animal Ken on Bakir but couldn't because Holy Methods and Techniques are so expensive. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'm mostly convinced we should never hire another farrier. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: let's send Roy. Bakir the Grappler: and the Virtue budget was pretty tight, really. We do have a few animal familiars, huh. Birds, as well. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We do. Bakir the Grappler: It's too bad both Fiorella and Archibald don't want to be involved. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: the well-established character who we all love, Roy the Owl Bakir the Grappler: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It is what it is. Bakir the Grappler: Roy the Owl, the familiar whose statblock is in the same place as Derfel's. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: let's kill the archons i mean the consuls Octavia: his statblock is in RoP:M Bakir the Grappler: lo l Dušan of Criamon: OK Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Fiorella has done a really good job. Dušan of Criamon: do we have a location for Nevio yet Octavia: Hell Bakir the Grappler: He's in the dungeon. GM: you know where the castle is Bakir the Grappler: It's not an exact location, but he's in a windowless room. Dušan of Criamon: Fantastic Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Does Roy the Owl have any powers yet or just the normal powers of an owl? GM: on this map you can see it's at the top of a very pretty hill Dušan of Criamon: I need corpus vis to cast InCo, right? Bakir the Grappler: Let's go buy some Lambrusco wine. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yes. GM: imagine there's some vineyards on the hill too, that'd be nice Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Derfel's statblock is +5 Presence, +1 Communication, +1 Strength, +1 Dexterity, +1 Quickness. GM: Corpus or Intelligo, Dusan Dušan of Criamon: Hmm Bakir the Grappler: or you could spend seasons putting the effect into an item. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Not a lot of time for that now. Dušan of Criamon: My InCo isn't good anyway but this is an avenue of inquiry available to us Derfel ap Cadwaladr: gulielmus can create a lesser enchanted item in mere hours, Dušan of Criamon: Otherwise, we can just sneak around and use Invasion of Privacy to detect him Giraldo of Milan: gulielmus is in france Dušan of Criamon: and we know he's in a dungeon so that narrows down searching locations Derfel ap Cadwaladr: very wise of him he really is one step ahead of the game Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'd prefer to not sneak around the castle unless we have some magical means to do so. Bakir the Grappler: Yeah. Invisibility would help. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sneaking aimlessly, I mean. Bakir the Grappler: If only Rosario were here and not getting lost in France. Dušan of Criamon: that's what, PeIm? Bakir the Grappler: Yeah. GM: This Grog-centric adventure has spiralled out of control sadly Dušan of Criamon: I'm not the worst at that Bakir the Grappler: level 10 for a diam duration personal range invis spell iirc. 15 sun if you wanna take all day Dušan of Criamon: Can I ritual spont that for guaranteed success? Octavia: Or we could let Nevio die. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Why not? Ritual casting is great. Dušan of Criamon: OK we may have a magical way of sneaking around Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok. Bakir the Grappler: Nevio is currently being tortured, as a reminder, so we probably shouldn't take TOO long. If we're doing this. Well, you. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, any way you slice it it's going to take a while. Bakir the Grappler: Bakir can probably go, but he can't turn invisible. I can maybe make myself immune to metal. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Dusan, can you make Bakir invisible? Bakir the Grappler: and walk up to people and wrestle them. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Can you climb the walls? The gate is probably closed. Bakir the Grappler: or stab them, it turns out brawl is the same for knife fighting as it is for grappling, so bakir is extraordinarily good at stabbing people with knives. Dušan of Criamon: How far is it to the castle Bakir the Grappler: i have pretty high dex, str, and +4 athletics, so maybe. Dušan of Criamon: from VT, I'm thinking about using the aura at home for the casting Bakir the Grappler: i have a solid shot at climbing the walls. but it seems unnecessary. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, you never know. The gate is probably closed at night. GM: a word on the castle design Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We also need a way to get Nevio out. GM: there's a big wall all around, about 12' (3m) tall, with a single large wooden gate Bakir the Grappler: i think i can probably call a jihad on these guys and safely try to enter the castle without losing my divine powers, as they have kidnapped and tortured an innocent man who is my friend but idk. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Which would suggest that Dusan should go along to turn him invisible. Bakir the Grappler: hmm. GM: inside is gardens, stables, and a lush palazzo, which is not a very well fortified structure in fact it has glass windows Dušan of Criamon: I mean it's diameter, we should be able to get everyone invis Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Diameter is 2 minutes. Dušan of Criamon: Ah Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: This will almost certainly take longer. Dušan of Criamon: What if I make it sun sun/group GM: brb Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sun group is good but can you make that level? Dušan of Criamon: base 4 +3 +3 level 30 ahhhh Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yeah. Dušan of Criamon: wait sun is +2? then base 4 +2 +2 level 20 might work on a good roll Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Also it would make more sense to instead bump up the base effect to the Level 5 effect and just cast it multiple times. In my opinion. Dušan of Criamon: interesting proposition Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: The way I see it is you need to be invisible so you can make Nevio invisible to sneak him out. Dušan of Criamon: base 5 +1 +2 casted multiple times Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Then you want at least Bakir to come along to deal with any guards. Maybe more than that, though I would understand if you mistrust our grogs at the moment. Dušan of Criamon: Why would I mistrust them? ( clueless) Derfel ap Cadwaladr: they didn't volunteer to storm the castle with mortis before Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: They certainly need a firm hand. After all, they're responsible for this predicament in the first place. Dušan of Criamon: To be fair, I didn't storm the castle either. First stone etc So if I choose to cast it multiple times, do my fatigues get handwaved away? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think in the future we need to ask them not to assault monasteries with out explicit instructions. Dušan of Criamon: I'm afraid we have a rescue plan GM: ok I'm ready whenever you are Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Great job magi! I high five Dusan. That's a thing I invented that's like the Roman salute but you do it between equals. Dušan of Criamon: I worry this will not catch on throughout history OK Bakir the Grappler: sorry. i left the room and started making food and completely lost track of what i was supposed to be doing. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: i can play, uhhh, napolino Dušan of Criamon: I'm casting a PeIm base 5 +1 +2, ritual spont to make people imperceptible for sun duration Napolino: is he still alive or is that an error Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Shockingly, wikipedia claims that the High Five was invented in 1977. I find that difficult to believe. Dušan of Criamon: this is fatiguing sponting and I hope all my fatigues are immediately handwaved away Who everyone is going on the operation besides me? Bakir the Grappler: I think it's an error, I could have sworn Napolino died. Napolino: He was a good guy. [in Heaven] Wonder what my pals are up to GM: Nap is alive Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It takes 2 minutes to recover from Winded, so you're probably fine. Bakir the Grappler: nice. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: NAP GM: He's fat and alive Dušan of Criamon: Perfect. GM: Drop some tokens on this board Bakir the Grappler: Okay, BRB for real. Dušan of Criamon: Also, Mortis, please prepare a Fake Dead Nevio. I think you have corpses somewhere for this purpose Bakir the Grappler: I shouldn't leave the stove on. GM: Napolino is in middle age and hits Old Age in 1360 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'd go along but I'm a little too flamboyant for a sneaking mission. I can provide an undead horde if you need it but I suspect you won't. Dušan of Criamon: Actually we don't know the extent of Nevios torture injuries GM: ok mortis is not going on mortis' mission Napolino: lol Giraldo of Milan: that right there is why youre uh. boss? Napolino: i will play as Napolino, who is waiting for mortis to fall asleep so he can smother him with a pillow Dušan of Criamon: "Mortis, please just give us a really badly cut up corpse, to sneak in Nevio's place. The inquisition will find it and think God decided to speed up the judicial process." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "There's one at the bottom of the canyon if you need it." Octavia: 'No, more grog oversight' slowly morphs into 'No more grog oversight' Dušan of Criamon: "It would be best if we had one that can be easily mistaken for Nevio's." Napolino: this is a highly sensitive mission so we will entrust it to the criamon GM: Is this the night after Mortis' daytime raid? I'm sure they fished the body out and gave him a burial by now Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sheesh! GM: Some people honor the dead fucked up, but true Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, we live in Rome so it can't be too hard to procure a corpse. GM: lavinia has a gravedigger agent on file in fact Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: There you go, ask him. Napolino: lavinia isn't around to contact the gravedigger, GM: Oh right Thank you for reminding me. GMPCs are a no no. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Is she really keeping her gravedigger a secret? Dušan of Criamon: I just want mortis to make a fake dead nevio because i don't have any corpus art xp besides that i'm ready to go and make people invisible Giraldo of Milan: what if we made a real dead mortis Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You can't permanently disguise a corpse to look like someone. Hmm. Dušan of Criamon: I just need him to look like it for a day or so We can ask for his body after they find him Napolino: archibald is in his lab so let's open up the door to the depths of vardian's tomb Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think it makes more sense to just take a corpse that looks broadly like Nevio and then use the torture implements to mutilate the body beyond recognition. Dušan of Criamon: or do that just give us a corpse man, come on jonesin' for a corpse-in' Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mostly rob the catacombs and those corpses aren't that fresh. Napolino: let's kill johns and use his corpse Giraldo of Milan: noble Dušan of Criamon: goddammit the one thing i was sure we had in supply Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. I mean, you could just dig up any graveyard in Rome. Dušan of Criamon: I thought that was your specialty GM: we're several years past the black death, the funeral industry is catching up to the supply of corpses but there are no shortage of drifters and pilgrims in rome. Dušan of Criamon: I could just take a pig I'll take a pig, use magic to explode it Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Uh... Dušan of Criamon: They won't know the difference Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Napolino: the funeral industry... the black death... Bakir the Grappler: Napolino: this is a highly sensitive mission so we will entrust it to the criamon Napolino: as always we must ask ourselves "cui bono?" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You could just dig up the guy I definitely killed myself today. He's probably buried around there. Dušan of Criamon: It's insane that this devolved into a search for a suitable corpse Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You don't need to do any magic to it so the divine protection against magic won't matter. Bakir the Grappler: You really don't even need to do this. Dušan of Criamon: We need to replace real Nevio with something else, so Nevio is off the hook! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: No, it's a decent idea. Dušan of Criamon: We can't just take him and replace him with nothing! Bakir the Grappler: replace him with a drawing of Nevio. Dušan of Criamon: (very seriously) Will that work? Bakir the Grappler: lol Dušan of Criamon: Alternatively: say we really just take him and leave an empty cell What will the inquisition do? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, nothing. Dušan of Criamon: Won't they search for him? Draw up a wanted poster? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: They would just have the Count's word that anything happened. Bakir the Grappler: they would go damn he really did convert to christianity and a miracle happened. Dušan of Criamon: They tortured a guy, and suddenly the guy is gone they'd just let that slide? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: The inquisition doesn't normally torture people. I'm pretty sure he's being tortured by the Count's men. Giraldo of Milan: im sure they would make an exception for mortis Dušan of Criamon: Hmmm Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Or maybe the count himself, he seems like a real jerk. Dušan of Criamon: Well then let's do that I'm ready to start making people invisible Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Keep an eye out for any graveyards on the way. (To Bakir the Grappler): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_extirpanda GM passes a note to a player Bakir the Grappler: lol Napolino: if we get a corpse we can make it invisible too. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You can. Bakir the Grappler: "The inquisition does torture people. I was just reading about this." "If they think he's a heretic, they'll do it." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "How would an inquisition have been called up so suddenly?" Dušan of Criamon: "Let us save Nevio, protected under the veil of invisibility." Giraldo of Milan: brb Bakir the Grappler: "Let's." GM: ok whats happening now lay it on me Dušan of Criamon: The party is preparing to go save Nevio GM: ok Dušan of Criamon: we will not do a corpse-switch trick GM: let me know when I need to adjutate something Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think we're covered. Dušan of Criamon: I could make those rolls but I think I'd just keep rerolling them until they work Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We save Nevio. Great job everyone. How long does you ceremonial casting take? Bakir the Grappler: We should bring Archibald so we can not worry about doors. Ha ha. Dušan of Criamon: i can't find how long it takes but it's just a +2 so i can skip it Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think if Archibald is willing to go he could make this a lot easier. GM: A maga may spend fifteen minutes for every magnitude of the spell Bakir the Grappler: it would go from nearly impossible to very very easy, yes. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: But whatever happened in France has hit him hard. Bakir the Grappler: as it is im not sure how we get you or Nevio over the wall. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It's pretty possible. GM: Who's going on this quest? I see Napolino on the board. Bakir and Dusan too? Dušan of Criamon: takes an hour if i'm reading this right Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You just need to get past a couple doors. GM: Is the spell Level 2 or Level 10? Dušan of Criamon: 20 GM: Ok yeah 1 hour Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You should take some vis so you can more quickly spont the spell on Nevio. Dušan of Criamon: sure Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We have a shitload of Perdo vis and only 3 Imaginem vis, so take the former. Dušan of Criamon: doing so level 5 base PeIm means imperceptible to all senses so I hope this goes mostly smoothly (camera begins to close in on my face) okay strictly speaking any four senses Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Level 5 is only imperceptible to 4 senses. Thank you. Dušan of Criamon: so i guess that leaves taste, unless there's an insane ruling about dogs actually tasting smell or similar Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I doubt it. Just don't let any dogs lick you. Dušan of Criamon: (earnestly) will do OK, I guess we try and do this GM: This is +2 sun +1 touch? Who is being blessed with your spell Dušan of Criamon: Correct Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: AFK a sec. Dušan of Criamon: I cast it individually on everyone in the party GM: Ok you'll have to roll for each :twisted: thankfully it looks like you've been shafted and only have 2 people in your party Dušan of Criamon: It's a low scale special operation Bakir the Grappler: This is a sneaking mission. Napolino: dont forget the corpse. Bakir the Grappler: Bakir has 0 Stealth, but being invisible should help. We're not bringing a corpse. I am morally against this. Dušan of Criamon: There will be no corpse. OK, I can try those rolls GM: Are you doing this while at VT? Dušan of Criamon: sure GM: Ok Dušan of Criamon: Aura 3 right/ Napolino: ah. GM: Aye Dušan of Criamon: rolling (1d10+22+2+3)/2 (( 8 ) +22+2+3)/2 = 17.5 GM: If it's a level 20 spell then that fails Dušan of Criamon: yeah conf is 3? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ok, I'm back. GM: are you intending to conf each roll? because otherwise you cannot feasibly cast this unless you get exploding die Bakir the Grappler: this seems like a risky endeavor. Dušan of Criamon: I barely ever use conf tokens and I only need like, a seven oh and a +2 for loud/exaggerated gestures GM: Ahh Very well.. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Do you get that bonus with ritual casting? Octavia: No GM: Yes Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yeah, ceremonies are already loud. Octavia: Shouting and screaming is mutually exclusive with ceremonial casting Dušan of Criamon: non ritual GM: The following options can be used when casting Formulaic or Spontaneous spells ceremonial is a type of spontaneous casting Dušan of Criamon: solid OK so that's Bakir done rolling (1d10+22+2+3+2)/2 (( 10 ) +22+2+3+2)/2 = 19.5 Bakir the Grappler: nice, Dušan of Criamon: oh neat GM: ok that's two people invised Dušan of Criamon: that's the other grog done GM: Goongrats Dušan of Criamon: and for myself I don't need touch so that's 5 levels down Octavia: I'm pretty sure I was told ages ago that I couldn't shout and scream during ceremonial casting, if I can then good to know in future since thats +2 to sponting that way. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: These are stressed rolls, so you make someone even LESS visible. Dušan of Criamon: rolling (1d10+22+2+3+2)/2 (( 9 ) +22+2+3+2)/2 = 19 alright I am breathing a very strong sigh of relief we can now start tripping into one another and go on our quest Bakir the Grappler: we can hold hands. GM: Excellent stuff. Dušan of Criamon: :blush: Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You should stick your tongue out so you can taste one another. GM: Do you make your approach at nighttime (after sunset) or daytime (after sunrise)? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Since you can't feel anyone's hands. Dušan of Criamon: Do we throw shadows? GM: You does. Dušan of Criamon: The gate is going to be closed either way, right? GM: Seems likely. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That would be my guess. Also night time is faster. Since it's currently night. GM: Who can see at night? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Should be pretty easy with that giant planet hanging in the sky. Dušan of Criamon: Gah Eyes of cat is MuCo Bakir the Grappler: Is there no moon? GM: I haven't established the phase of the moon Bakir the Grappler: Ah. GM: it can be full if you like sure Dušan of Criamon: Hmm Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Lunar Sphere limit BROKEN. Dušan of Criamon: I don't know how we'll deal with a closed gate GM: That would put the date at precisely July 21st, 1358. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Climb over the walls. Dušan of Criamon: PeTe? Or that. GM: A gate is thick wood. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wait don't you have a spell that opens locks? Dušan of Criamon: No! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Darn. GM: Ok so you'll bypass the bridge? Dušan of Criamon: Sure. GM: You hike up rough terrain at night. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Owned, bridgetards. Bakir the Grappler: does this make us lose a long term fatigue level? hehehehe GM: i guess i'll omit that Dušan of Criamon: Hmm, I could combine invasion of privacy with unseen arm to operate simpler locking mechanisms I'm calm now. GM: The locking "mechanism" of a gate is a big wooden plank on the inside barring it shut Giraldo of Milan: is mortis dead yet Dušan of Criamon: Exactly Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: lol Jesus. Dušan of Criamon: lmao Bakir the Grappler: I'm here daring you to inflict a long term fatigue level so I can activate my holy ignore all fatigue penalties power. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Penalties? Don't you mean "All Fatigue?" Dušan of Criamon: We're making good progress Bakir the Grappler: no, because once i reach max fatigue i still pass out unconscious Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I grin Prinnydoodishly. Dušan of Criamon: let's advance to the next problem, presumably a gate Bakir the Grappler: even though i ignore the penalties to my rolls. lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I really appreciate how little cheating he's doing in Traveller. GM: 2 guards patrol the top of the wall bearing torches, completing their circuits in a few minutes apiece Bakir the Grappler: I like the implication that he's still doing some cheating,. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I mean, who doesn't? Bakir the Grappler: I don't. Dušan of Criamon: Hmmm, if this is mostly outdoors I probably don't even need invasion of privacy Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sad! Dušan of Criamon: Unseen porter is voice range, and I assume someone on one side of the gate can hear someone on the other Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Can you cast the Invasion of Privacy silently? Dušan of Criamon: I can and love to do so without penalties GM: Ok. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Noice. GM: At night outside the castle the aura is Dominion 1. Bakir the Grappler: nice Dušan of Criamon: that's what, -2 to rolls? GM: -3 Dušan of Criamon: OK Actually one more question can I cast a voice range spell silently GM: No, because then it has 0 range Dušan of Criamon: OK GM: you could cast it quietly at reduced range Dušan of Criamon: Yeah that's the plan Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Or use it on yourself. Dušan of Criamon: rolling 1d10!+20+1 ( 7 ) +20+1 = 28 beat level 10 GM: nice. You're peering through the walls? Bakir the Grappler: im pretty sure you can cast voice range spells silently. Dušan of Criamon: Well this was to unbar the gate during a gap in guard cycles Bakir the Grappler: nope Dušan of Criamon: I hope we slip in and close the gate behind us unseen and unheard Bakir the Grappler: im wrong as usual GM: What does Invasion of Privacy do? Dušan of Criamon: Like the base see through walls spell + listen GM: Ok. How will you unbar the gate? Dušan of Criamon: Unseen porter to lift the bar and place it on the ground not too far away the one keeping the gate locked Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What if it's a complicated Lemurian stone lock? Ever think of that? Dušan of Criamon: I had not. GM: I just saw something pretty funny in the description of Unseen Porter Wanna see? Casting requisites of an appropriate Form for the target are required Dušan of Criamon: oh god Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wanna see how I got these Ars? Dušan of Criamon: okay does unseen arm have it too? GM: it does! Dušan of Criamon: Gah Bakir the Grappler: lol. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Just have Bakir climb over the wall and unbar it. Bakir the Grappler: I can try. Or I can do squats for an hour and try to fly over the wall. Actually that's probably beyond my abilities. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wait, can you actually cast spells at Voice range while silenced? GM: Oh yeah, good call You can't. Dušan of Criamon: Oh no! Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!+2+4 str + athletics to try to scale the wall ( 2 ) +2+4 = 8 nice. rofl. GM: Do you have uhh rope or a ladder or anything Napolino: you can cast voice spells on yourself Bakir the Grappler: I bet Napolino brought rope. Napolino: while silenced Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well sure. Bakir the Grappler: I can try to roll again. GM: Sure, keep trying. GM rolls some dice GM: (To GM) rolling 1d10+2+3 ( 3 ) +2+3 = 8 Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!+2+4 ( 6 ) +2+4 = 12 GM: You slowly scale the wall. Bakir the Grappler: Nice. GM: (To GM) rolling 1d10+2+3 ( 10 ) +2+3 = 15 GM rolls some dice GM: You hear a bell ring from inside the castle. Bakir the Grappler: uh oh. Dušan of Criamon: I am worried, outside the gate GM: It seems a sentry exploded their perception roll. Bakir the Grappler: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Well, it must be true. Dušan of Criamon: Maybe it's just a midnight snack bell, calling guards to the canteen. Bakir the Grappler: ¡Un forastero! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That's more reasonable, Dusan. Dušan of Criamon: I hope Bakir continues with the operation undeterred. Bakir the Grappler: I will attempt to go down the stairs or ladder or whatever to the other side of the wall and unbar the gate before i am stormed with guards GM: From your vantage point on the wall Bakir, you can see some strange things about this castle. There are curtains with little bells in front of the doors. The guards all carry nets. There are large flour sacks in lots of places you don't normally put them. Bakir the Grappler: lol. GM: Anyway, do you want to go into the courtyard or back outside Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sounds like they just love bread. Can you blame them? Dušan of Criamon: The bells are inconvenient to us, but I can't blame the interior decoration style. Bakir the Grappler: I will go into the courtyard and let Dusan in, and then tell him they are prepared to stop invisible invaders. And suggest we leave. Dušan of Criamon: I am afraid you won't, as we're silenced. GM: Okay you drop down 12'. Roll Strength to unbar the gate quickly. Bakir the Grappler: I can gesture that we leave. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: How? You're invisible. GM: You cannot gesture while invisible. Bakir the Grappler: I can rub some flour on my hand. rolling 1d10!+2 ( 8 ) +2 = 10 Dušan of Criamon: I guess Bakir will embrace me and try to goad me away this is a signal I will understand Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I'm fairly certain that doesn't work anyway. Wouldn't the flour turn invisible once it sticks to you? GM: No. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It seems like it should! GM: Well, maybe. Sure. Dušan of Criamon: Good point actually, I cast trackless steps on us. GM: The real reason it was there is that you can spot a human shaped hole in the flour when you throw it at someone so yes. Bakir the Grappler: ah Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yeah that would work. Dušan of Criamon: Good. Do we see any very ostentatious dungeon entrances? GM: You crack the gate open. Bakir the Grappler: nice GM: The sentries on the walls can clearly see this. Bakir the Grappler: lol. GM: They call out, "Invisible wizards!" Dušan of Criamon: We should not have gone for the no-kill achievment Alright: meta-game question, do we abandon our quest and run Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I feel like Bakir would have been able to see the sentries. Dušan of Criamon: I am undecided on the issue GM: anyway here's what it looks like from outside Octavia: This mission is a shitshow, but has proven to be quite the lulzcow. GM: the second story and the interior are FOGGED because there are no living people in the covenant to remember the layout. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wow! Glass windows! GM: Bakir did see them I mentioned them awhile back Bakir the Grappler: Yeah. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Sheesh. You bonehead. Bakir the Grappler: It's not a big deal. We're still invisible and trackless. Dušan of Criamon: True. Bakir the Grappler: We gotta move quick. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Gotta speed, Bakir. GM: The two sentries you saw on the wall grab nets and start swinging them in circles around themselves. Dušan of Criamon: OK, we somehow through slapping and grabbing manage to communicate. GM: How can you find each other to slap? You're invisible. and trackless. Bakir the Grappler: lol. Dušan of Criamon: We are both by the gate entrance. GM: Ok. Napolino as well? Dušan of Criamon: Sure. Bakir the Grappler: presumably we're close enough we can grab each other. GM: Sure. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: This is a strong argument for Discern Own Illusion. GM: What's the next move, intrepid explorers Bakir the Grappler: Napolino can wait outside eating burgers or something. lets prance arm in arm around back. Dušan of Criamon: I am on board with Bakir's plan. I'm already planning my seasons now, I need texts for things like Eyes of Bat et al Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Does casting Discern Own Illusions on someone let them see through your illusions or their own? Not that this would work on invisibility, I guess. Dušan of Criamon: spell instance characteristic inheritance GM: You move around the back Bakir the Grappler: there appear to be some steps in a courtyard area Napolino: i finished making lunch. what's goin on Bakir the Grappler: napolino we got inside but they know invisible people are inside. Dušan of Criamon: invisible infiltration] Octavia: You are eating lunch, IC. Bakir the Grappler: we're holding hands and sneaking around wanna come with Dušan of Criamon: or have a midnight snack Napolino: oh hell yes. (To devil's fav demon): does medical knowledge increase lavinia's ability to kill a sleeping target with a blade in one blow Dušan of Criamon: also if possessions are also affected by the spell... your brought with midnight snack is completely perceptible to your tongue because taste is the one sense i didn't perdo Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Napolino always manages to have a snack. Being a grog pays well, comparatively. (From Bakir the Grappler): medicine no chirurgy yes. GM: remember when the grogs got a bag of gold for a job they never actually finished anyway I will point out the doors on this map Napolino: Good times Dušan of Criamon: also we'll stare into windows for more recon Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I don't since we never actually talked to Andronicus. GM: All the windows are thick stained glass, and have something obscuring them from the inside. You can hear lots of movement now inside the place. Bakir the Grappler: hmm Dušan of Criamon: Nuts to that, I will use Invasion Of Privacy on whatever is closest to us GM: sure, draw an arrow to wherever you want to spy Bakir the Grappler: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: lol Dušan of Criamon: oh no pebbled! GM: It looks like a large bathroom, with a toilet, and bathtubs. Napolino: beaned Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wow! GM: You can see the windows have thick curtains in front of them. The curtains are belled. Napolino: i made mushrooms a la provencale and then put them on top of some eggs. Bakir the Grappler: ooh GM: nice Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wow! What's the prize? Bakir the Grappler: are those stairs going down Napolino: can we see into the secret passage GM: sure. Dušan of Criamon: Nice. GM: You can't see how to open it though. Dušan of Criamon: OK GM: Actually maybe it has no opening on this floor. And is just used for spying on other rooms. Dušan of Criamon: Cool, cool. I want to find accessible stairs going down. GM: You will keep prying until you find it? Dušan of Criamon: Hmm Napolino: remodeling the secret hallways Dušan of Criamon: Alternatively I could focus on the aformentioned noise inside Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Dušan of Criamon: I'll just start going clockwise and see what happens GM: The noise is the sound of men getting up and putting on armor. Ok. Bakir the Grappler: I will hold onto you and follow. Uh oh. GM: You have to go one half rotation around the whole place before you see a room near the front that has a hatch in the floor. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I recommend you use the spell on the floor. GM: I guess I'll drop some soldier tokens in here too Dušan of Criamon: We need to be inside first Any windows on ground floor cracked open? Also which of the markers is the way down Bakir the Grappler: this place is pretty crowded. GM: He had a day to mobilie some backup. Dušan of Criamon: yeah getting close to province supply limit. GM: No soldier is without a partner. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Italy is for lovers. GM: I will hew to realism a bit and remove some. Ok this is more reasonable. Bakir the Grappler: I wish we could communicate somehow. Napolino: additionally hermetic magic is no longer real Dušan of Criamon: No! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Gah! Dušan of Criamon: Not now! Bakir the Grappler: I could probably go make some noise and break a window on the other side of the building and then run back. like by the bathroom. Dušan of Criamon: Clever. I still don't know what part of the map offers a way down. OK Alright, what you now do is you hold my hand Napolino: and mine Dušan of Criamon: you point Dusans hand at Dusan and you point Dusans hand on the ground then you hold Dusans hand and make it hold Bakirs other hand you then use this complex system to indicate you'll go somewhere else, then return while Dusan stays in place Bakir the Grappler: lol GM: whats your score in Language: Sign Language? gahaha Dušan of Criamon: VT is extremely multicultural and as such communication is absolutely not an issue Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Bwah ha ha ha. Bakir the Grappler: I have good folk ken. it's fine. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Globalism strikes again! Napolino: we are all fluent in sign language due to our church lore scores. Dušan of Criamon: also Dusan has com -3 so he completely misinterprets Bakir's instructions but coincidentally acts on it in the perfectly correct way. Bakir the Grappler: Okay I will go smash the bathroom window with a rock and then run back to Dusan. Hopefully he remains in his exact position. Dušan of Criamon: He does, coincidentally. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That wonderful glass! Oh no! Dušan of Criamon: It is sacrificed for the greater good: our endless quest to commit crimes against the church. Bakir the Grappler: that worked a little bit. Napolino, got a plan? Dušan of Criamon: Hmm GM: Two guards move from the sitting room to the bathroom, and start flinging flour about in there. Messy. Dušan of Criamon: Nice, they're wasting precious flour supply. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Throw a match at them. Bakir the Grappler: lol. Dušan of Criamon: I could probably CrIg but we're again falling to a classic ttrpg pitfall: arson Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think it would probably be a bad idea to start a fire with Nevio imprisoned in the building. If I'm being honest. Dušan of Criamon: Exactly. OK, I think I may have something not unlike a plan Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Lay it on me. Dušan of Criamon: I'd like to open two doors in fairly quick succession I'd hope the guards clear the way for me so I can go indoors Bakir the Grappler: oh i see Napolino: let's make a mess of the pots and pans. really spook them. GM: the doors inside are barred to too Bakir the Grappler: you open door 1, then door 2, and run in door 1 after the guards path forward gah GM: You think they're gonna let someone just walk into their house? c'mon Dušan of Criamon: No problem We can break every single window Bakir the Grappler: lol Napolino: where is the Norman tradition of hospitality GM: Ok, but there are also a pair of sentries outside who will notice this and move their wild netswinging towards you Dušan of Criamon: Overall we'll have to cause arson sooner or later anyway The windows will suffer in the end no matter what Napolino: let's commit arson in the smaller building Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Aren't they connected on the second floor? Napolino: i think so yes. GM: yeah Napolino: what are they going to do, not fight the fire Dušan of Criamon: I'm not seeing an alternative Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Maybe they have a Perdo Ignem item. Dušan of Criamon: we'll create a cacophony of broken glass before entering the room with the trapdoor there I hope Bakir makes short work of any remaining guards there possibly barring the doors if they go to a different room then we enter the dungeon (unless the trapdoor is a red herring!) GM: im not that evil it's the only basement access here Dušan of Criamon: I respect you for that Napolino: remember when aristocritus destroyed a guy's skull with a mace here. good times. GM: Ok so you're smashing all the windows then you're going to set the side building on fire -- using what? Dušan of Criamon: CrIg but not yet Bakir the Grappler: i think we should tactically smash windows Dušan of Criamon: Have they floured everything yet? Giraldo of Milan: remember when aristocritus wanted to explore shipwrecks GM: They're running out of flour Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Remember that you can't use Voice range, Dusan. Bakir the Grappler: if you can blow up some of these guys with a fuel air bomb thats for the best Dušan of Criamon: I got sight range or touch GM: Now they resort to spreading a net between them and running about that way (I saw this in the movie version of the invisible man) Dušan of Criamon: goddammit Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I would definitely not recommend you light a room full of flour on fire with Touch. Napolino: are they doing this in their rooms GM: yes Dušan of Criamon: Well I'd light a room far away from the trapdoor room on fire if I lit one on fire Napolino: what's the T Bakir the Grappler: what are these guards armored in by the way Napolino: in the guard house Bakir the Grappler: t for treasure GM: chain mail helmets you know. standard stuff. your grogs have the same kit. Bakir the Grappler: gotcha GM: oh! but they aren't carrying any halberds. just heavy iron maces. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Gasp! That's weird. Dušan of Criamon: good choice for CQC Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Why not swords? Bakir the Grappler: hmmm. ok. i will start doing stupid shit soon, i think. (To devil's fav demon): While this is going on, since we've established it's a full moon on a hot summer night, this is when Lavinia will slay Rienzi. Dušan of Criamon: OK (From Bakir the Grappler): ooh cool Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Like what? Napolino: rolling 1d10 lavinia's botch check ( 7 ) = 7 Bakir the Grappler: i might just go in Dušan of Criamon: barring further developments, I agree Bakir the Grappler: Never Stop Going In (To devil's fav demon): Does he keep his window open in this weather? If so she would go invisible, teleport up, confirm his ID in the moonlight, then hurl a naptha bomb at his bed, and he should burn to death in his sleep, hopefully. Dušan of Criamon: Enough trickery; back to our old friend, violence. Napolino: i will investigate the T. GM: I actually don't know what that is Maybe that was meant to be the basement access to whoever made this map Napolino: ripe for investigation Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: A Table. GM: I think I shifted the hatch to the different spot when we came here last time though. So it's a table. Napolino: gm please mark the parts of the castle where we will leave footprints. GM: You mean the floured rooms? Dušan of Criamon: Good. I accept Bakir's declaration of attack and I start indicating I might light something on fire GM: Does Trackless Step not prevent that? Dušan of Criamon: Correct. Napolino: oh are we trackless stepped Dušan of Criamon: We will have some penalties but not leave steps. Napolino: sick. (From Bakir the Grappler): he will keep his windows open but there is a wooden lattice there. can you teleport through it Dušan of Criamon: I mean we're still very close to imperceptible. (From Bakir the Grappler): it has holes about two inches wide Napolino: do it anyway though for immersion Dušan of Criamon: We'll probabvly start having flour on us. Bakir the Grappler: okay. (To Bakir the Grappler): Then no, but, we have a magic item that can cut through wood, Consolata's old letter opener. Napolino: having flour on us should be fine? Dušan of Criamon: We'll be a little less invisible, but yeah. (To Bakir the Grappler): I think I will need to enlist a grog to do that athletic stunt Dušan of Criamon: Possibly slightly more flammable too. Napolino: just, if we walk through an active cloud of flour, the hole in the cloud will be visible Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wait, are they throwing flour around rooms that have open flame in them? Napolino: once it's on us the invisibility should work on it Dušan of Criamon: Good points, both of you. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You could just start a fire by throwing open their lanterns or something. (To Bakir the Grappler): Okay I enlisted Giraldo GM: They are relying on moonlight mostly. and candles. Dušan of Criamon: Also true, once the arson is required. Napolino: let's destroy the moon GM: no torches or anything like that. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: AFK a second. GM: We established that the flour that coats you turns invisisble too Dušan of Criamon: OK, time for Bakir to shine. It's dark and we're very imperceptible. Napolino: sick. Bakir the Grappler: Bakir will break window A, then window C. Then he will enter window C, push the table against one door, then light both chairs on fire in the fireplace and put them under the table. Then he will leave through window C again and see if an opening arises to enter window B and the hatch. Napolino: let's come up with a signal so we can reunite. we'll imitate the call of our beloved companion, roy the owl Octavia: You are unable to make sounds Napolino: fuck!! Octavia: Due to PeIm GM: lol. Dušan of Criamon: We'll reunite at the gate one way or anotehr Bakir the Grappler: lol Dušan of Criamon: only exit right? (From Bakir the Grappler): giraldo ftw Napolino: we could knock four times on something. Dušan of Criamon: We'll draw something in the dirt. By the gate door. Napolino: very well. i thought we already broke the windows Bakir the Grappler: Oh. Dušan of Criamon: Then make more noise there. "Polter". Bakir the Grappler: Yeah. I guess in that case I just make some more noise in A, then set the fire in C. After barricading that door. (To Giraldo of Milan): Actually I'm outsourcing the whole operationg to Giraldo. Napolino: i will enter the Sitting Room. through the window. Dušan of Criamon: Power move. GM: Nice Dušan of Criamon: I'm staring at opening B waiting for an "opening". Napolino: can you shrink napolino's token GM: The curtains tinkle as you pass through them, Napolino, but the sound is muffled by stomping footsteps and agitated shouts of guards. Napolino: hell yeah. hmm, what are those guards up to i'll start unbarring doors as quietly as possible GM: you said A and C dfd but oh now I see it Hurling a torch or something through C? I have moved the guards in reaction to Bakir's actions Bakir the Grappler: okay. cool. Napolino: hmm. Dušan of Criamon: You've done it folks GM: Nap you unbar the South door? Bakir the Grappler: i was trying to barricade the door to C with that table, which I was going to set on fire. Napolino: i was going to say, can i seal them in, but they can just go out the window Bakir the Grappler: but the guards running in here is fine too. GM: there's two doors to each ot those room too Dušan of Criamon: sealing them in would be funny though. Bakir the Grappler: yeah, i just wanted to make GM: the guys in C are quickly trying to stomp out and throw sand at whatever incendiary you hucked in there Bakir the Grappler: hold on lemme draw it GM: the guards in A are doing the net dance to find invisible people Dušan of Criamon: We're all kind of independent agents. We can do what we want Bakir the Grappler: i wanted to block the route in green Napolino: can i bar the doors, just to fuck with them Bakir the Grappler: with flaming furniture Napolino: or is there no bar on this side Bakir the Grappler: and then enter through the window in B to go down the hatch. GM: oh I got a little confused I didn't know you went inside the palazzo well any moving of furniture unnoticed would need stealth.. Bakir the Grappler: rip Dušan of Criamon: I mean you could do it fast and then do the fire Bakir the Grappler: hmm. GM: Roll Dex + Stealth to avoid the floury netmen. Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!+2 cross fingers. ( 9 ) +2 = 11 nice. Napolino: nice. GM: rolling 1d10+3 ( 8 ) +3 = 11 adding your bonus for invis, ok you pass Dušan of Criamon: Nice. Good, while this is going on, Napolino bars a bunch of dudes in and unbars the south door? GM: Ok. Oh. Napolino: i'll leave the south door barred, for maximum inconvenience Dušan of Criamon: IJ lol OK GM: Oh. Ok. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Noice. Napolino: hey! oh! Dušan of Criamon: Alright, using some means of not getting cut it's time for me to go through opening B cloak thrown on the windowsill or whatever, using a big stick to semi-vault GM: cool. Dušan of Criamon: I'll bar the doors to the room if possible and open the trapdoor Bakir the Grappler: Bakir has been doing Power Rangers style front flips with his massive Athletics. GM: scroll to the bottom of this screen Napolino: welcome beardbeard. farewell beardbeard. welcome beardbeard. GM: You see a dark wine cellar with a thick oak door, braced on your side with an iron bar. (From Bakir the Grappler): Giraldo teleports up and cuts a person sized hole in the latticework of Rienzi's windows. The guards in his room see this happen and start rushing Rienzi out of the bath. Dušan of Criamon: OK, I'm gonna crawl towards the door on all fours checking for pressure plates or strings or that sort of thing (To Bakir the Grappler): lol GM: lol Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: ??? GM: Uhh what's your rogue spec? (To Bakir the Grappler): Lavinia will invisibly watch the building. Do they take Rienzi out of it? Dušan of Criamon: None, but I read a lot of OSR threads OK, I Invade Privacy on the doo r (From Bakir the Grappler): no one is leaving the building. (To Bakir the Grappler): How many exits from the building? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: There he is. Napolino: i'll take up a position in the hallway if all of these doors are locked. GM: You see Nevio, worse for wear, tied to a table in the next room. Bakir the Grappler: there he is. Dušan of Criamon: That's our boy. I unbar the door and open it. GM: You enter. Napolino: an alarm goes off GM: Above you can smell burning wood. Dušan of Criamon: Good, good. GM: The ceiling is glowing. Dušan of Criamon: Completely in line with the plan. (To Bakir the Grappler): Does Lavinia hear Giraldo's screaming attacks Dušan of Criamon: Actually, I trip out on it, for a split second mesmerized by it looking like a starry sky, except red and burning I quickly take Nevio and start dragging him back (From Bakir the Grappler): there's only one entrance that i can see in pictures online Dušan of Criamon: I don't cast the good stuff on him yet (From Bakir the Grappler): she does (To Bakir the Grappler): Ok, I think Sir Oak should force it open and throw in the naptha. (From Bakir the Grappler): she hears "I'm Mortis!" bellowing out the open window and across the streets (To Bakir the Grappler): And let the building burn while Giraldo is keeping the guards busy. GM: Nevio is unconscious! How strong is Dusan? Dušan of Criamon: 0 GM: Ok. How are you going to get him up a ladder? (From Bakir the Grappler): sweet. Sir Oak has how much str? Dušan of Criamon: Thank god my dump stat is Com. Hmm. (To Bakir the Grappler): +3, plus a bigass great sword if need be Dušan of Criamon: Oh! Unseen porter, touch range. Gah, corpus req nevermind GM: haha. hahaha. Napolino: good thing a malicious wizard tricked you into taking perdo vis instead of corpus. GM: Bakir, up above the guards are stomping out the fire into hot embers. What's Nap doing? Napolino: if he's done barring and re-barring doors he's just hanging out in that central position keeping an eye on things Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Top Nap. (From Bakir the Grappler): sir oak might not be able to hack his way in entirely but he can probably pierce a hole in the door big enough to toss the naptha through, sure. it'll take a few rounds, the door is barred and heavily reinforced. Napolino: by things i mean guard movements. Bakir the Grappler: Bakir will Exert and stab the nearest guard. GM: Okay. Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!+2+10+2+10+9 dex + brawl + dagger atk bonus + exert + invis. ( 1 ) +2+10+2+10+9 = 34 lmfao. GM: rolling 1d10 ( 2 ) = 2 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Yikes. Dušan of Criamon: jesus Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Phew. Bakir the Grappler: whew. okay +5 damage. GM: rolling 34+5-8 34+5-8 = 31 okay you surprise the guard and drive a knife into his heart. He screams but for a moment before he dies. Bakir the Grappler: Sick. GM: This is in the fiery room? Dušan of Criamon: I could try and spont ReCo Rise of the Feathery Body Bakir the Grappler: Yes. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: If you had Corpus vis. Bakir the Grappler: I will leave the room after doing this. GM: ok, now roll init Bakir the Grappler: ok Dušan of Criamon: Gah! Napolino: you could try to wake him up Bakir the Grappler: rolling 1d10!-2 ( 10 + 2 ) -2 = 10 Dušan of Criamon: Unless there's a conveniently located stone tablet that I could place him on and ReTe that, yeah I'll try shaking some sense into him (To Bakir the Grappler): I thought earlier that we established it was Rienzi's bedroom on the third floor, not the bathroom, using the sortes Napolino: should i roll (To Bakir the Grappler): eh n/m GM: Ok. No nap, you're not in this fight. (From Bakir the Grappler): i got confused and thought you still planned to kill him while bathing. (From Bakir the Grappler): my fault (To Bakir the Grappler): Oh no, I was going to kill him in his sleep. (To Bakir the Grappler): the bath thing was only if I had a chance to cast a spell on his bathroom while it was empty. (From Bakir the Grappler): there would be 2 alert guards around either way (From Bakir the Grappler): who would have spotted a visible giraldo cutting a hole in the window Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. (To Bakir the Grappler): Oh well! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: You could lift his clothes up with Rego Animal. (To Bakir the Grappler): We'll roll with burning the whole place down. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: If he's wearing any. GM: does Nevio have any bonuses to constitution or health I should know about Dušan of Criamon: I mean I'm grasping at straws here for what to place him on GM: Anyway Bakir you slip out, hearing the guard scream "Invisible assassin!" as you go. (From Bakir the Grappler): you have now Changed History, as the Casa Di Rienzi was the oldest private residence still around in modern italy. actually it might not be the real one but whatever. Dušan of Criamon: I suppose I could ReTe rip out some of the stone floor but that seems like it might be harder than the actual moving of the body (From Bakir the Grappler): you have just Protected History. Bakir the Grappler: Nevio has Unaging but no, nothing special. GM: Then he cannot be woken mundanely in his present state. Dušan of Criamon: Frustrating. GM: Also he can't feel you anyway cause you took that sense away. haha Bakir the Grappler: Is Nevio visible? Napolino: awoken him unmundanely. GM: yes. Bakir the Grappler: I will go in window B and check down the hatch. Napolino: *unmundanefully. Bakir the Grappler: In that case. Metagaming ftw. GM: Ah okay Bakir. You can see nevio at the bottom of the hatch. Bakir the Grappler: Cool. GM: He looks to be in bad shape. Dušan of Criamon: Ah Napolino: bakir intended to go for the hatch anyway Bakir the Grappler: I will go try to help drag him up. Dušan of Criamon: I wave his hand at Bakir to indicate I'm near Bakir the Grappler: lol] GM: Okay, cool. Nevio waves at you! Bakir the Grappler: Weekend at Don Bufalini's Dušan of Criamon: Jesus OK GM: Alright you get Nevio out of there Dušan of Criamon: Time for me to try my hand at invising the guy Bakir the Grappler: Sweet. GM: Aura is Dom 2 are you casting ceremonially? this is probably a bad time for an hour long ritual. Bakir the Grappler: lol Dušan of Criamon: Yeah no, no time for a ceremony Hmm Actually, do we have any chance of doing this stealthily without invising our guy Bakir the Grappler: Nevio appears to limply fly away. GM: It's bright out. Moonlight! Bakir the Grappler: I fucked us. Dušan of Criamon: No worries. OK one more question Napolino: cover up the moon by sponting CrAu. GM: Auram ..... Dušan of Criamon: Gah! Perhaps if I could simply PeIm the moon... Napolino: create an illusory black circle in front of the moon it won't make it any darker outside but it might freak the guards out Dušan of Criamon: That does sound cool. If movies are anything to go by they'll all start staring at the moon and lose 1 stability Bakir the Grappler: lol Dušan of Criamon: I'll count up the modifiers for making Nevio invisible. Bakir the Grappler: count outside, before the building burns down. Dušan of Criamon: It probably takes me more time to count modifiers than it takes Dusan time to cast Sad state of affairs GM: actually a bunch more guys filled into room C and are doing ok snuffing the flames Bakir the Grappler: ok, cool. bufalini trains a good staff. Dušan of Criamon: (1d10+22-6/)2 vs 20 GM: he's had decades to prep for this Dušan of Criamon: two confs GM: sorry but you're capped at one without the Self-Confident virtue Dušan of Criamon: one conf Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ouch! Dušan of Criamon: time for attempt number one Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Talk about removing a confidence point. Sheesh. Napolino: making confidence points really count by stretching the free refill out over 3 irl months Dušan of Criamon: rolling (1d10!+22-6)/2 (( 9 ) +22-6)/2 = 12.5 Napolino: can you do it for Diameter GM: I think that's short of 20 or even 15 Dušan of Criamon: yeah Napolino: blimey Dušan of Criamon: 1 fatigue Bakir the Grappler: i think we should just try to move quickly. Dušan of Criamon: Good plan. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wait, isn't the aura Infernal 1? Since it's night? GM: No, it's Dominion 2 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Gah! GM: Because it's Dominion 3 by day. Napolino: weird! Dušan of Criamon: The moment we can safely, we jump out I will do some more CrIg on the house GM: wait maybe today's a holy day too? Bakir the Grappler: Shit. Napolino: jesus GM: eh. forget it. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: It's July 21st. Bakir the Grappler: Napolino's getting left behind. Napolino: what a shame Dušan of Criamon: You are the tough one Bakir the Grappler: Hopefully he'll notice Nevio's body flying away Dušan of Criamon: No no, this is not a problem GM: Oh right. Napolino: he's still watching for the guards Giraldo of Milan: blevio GM: Today is the feast day of Saint Arbogast. Dušan of Criamon: Every day is a holy day when you think about it GM: heh. Napolino: speaking of which, is anyone moving from their station GM: Well if you drag a visible nevio out then you will be interecepted by Net men. Dušan of Criamon: Also grab our unconscious friend and let's try and make a run for some bushes Hmm GM: The guys inside the manor will not leave the manor. Napolino: not even to stop the invisible assassin GM: They regard their best defense as sticking together. Dušan of Criamon: Tell me this: Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: They're right about that. Dušan of Criamon: could Bakir kick the asses of the netment outisde Napolino: i'll head upstairs Bakir the Grappler: Maybe. GM: He has the advantage of being invisible, but they are making it hard to get in melee range by swinging things around them in 360 degrees. Dušan of Criamon: That can't be very efficient for their situational awareness Bakir the Grappler: That's a good point. what if you prop nevio up and lead them in one direction and i can Silent Assassin them from behind well you DID say 360 degrees. Dušan of Criamon: powergaming the invisibility Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmmmmm. Are you sure you can't try the invisibility again? Dušan of Criamon: I could Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What if you lower the duration? You just need to get him over the wall. Dušan of Criamon: Lower would be conc Oh! Diameter! 2 minutes! Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well that should be fine. Bakir the Grappler: Hell yes. GM: i am looking at bakir's sheet i thought he was opposed to treachery Napolino: hmm there's nothing for me to do upstairs Bakir the Grappler: is this really treachery Napolino: napolino takes a quick look around and heads back down. GM: Stabbing a man in the back while invisible? To save a heretic? Dušan of Criamon: I mean he could do all in his power to reveal himself GM: A heathen heretic? Dušan of Criamon: which would be effectless but he would do all in his power Bakir the Grappler: He's not a heretic. Anymore. I don't need to kill the guy, I guess. Dušan of Criamon: It would be convenient if Napolino set another fire, just to keep the boys on their toes Bakir the Grappler: But it already happened. Dušan of Criamon: OK, I'll try the lightened version of the spell GM: fair enough. Bakir the Backstabber. Dušan of Criamon: rolling (1d10!+22-9)/2 (( 9 ) +22-9)/2 = 11 Bakir the Grappler: I guess you're right. Dušan of Criamon: just one short of confing for a hit GM: wait thats enough for base 4 +1 touch +! diam Bakir the Grappler: This is why I don't like playing bakir lmao. Dušan of Criamon: oh my god Bakir the Grappler: I'm very bad at being a nice moral guy when 90 percent of our adventures are crime sprees. Dušan of Criamon: of course GM: Its part of character development. Dušan of Criamon: it's not base 5 because taste fantastic he's invisible! Time to move fast! GM: Just then you encounter a sentryman with a giant tongue who detects you by taste... no Never mind You hike out of there. Dušan of Criamon: Lmao Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Nice. We did it. Dušan of Criamon: Snakeman guard! Reptoids! Napolino:. o O ( wonder what Roy is up to ) GM: is napolino sticking around Napolino: probably not. Dušan of Criamon: I mean strictly speaking he can completionist this to his heart's content Napolino: he heard the shout, and it's clear that none of the guards are moving GM: good stuff. Dušan of Criamon: Dear Lord Napolino: think of all the loot we missed by not hitting the secret library GM: Only one person needlessly died. Sorry to say that means you blew your Silent Assassin rating. Dušan of Criamon: Did we actually pull this off? GM: i didn't have it in me to be fully cruel since it would only hurt you and not mortis sorry Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Congrats. Dušan of Criamon: Thank God Napolino: are the 3 guards sufficiently embarrassed when they find out they were locked in the room Bakir the Grappler: It was fun. GM: anyway, Nevio has no memory of you guys and naturally distrusts Dusan so when he wakes up he will probably try to run away into the countryside Bakir the Grappler: I will grapple him. Dušan of Criamon: As is his right. GM: very well, he can't fight back well. Dušan of Criamon: I think we return to the Tomb, right? Bakir the Grappler: quote from man grappled: Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Archibald was only going to wipe his memory if we didn't go save Nevio! GM: meanwhile Dušan of Criamon: No hold on GM: how are things in rome, dfd archibald remote wiped his memory earlier Dušan of Criamon: We need to decide if he was mindwiped because he was tortured yeah GM: before he was tortured Dušan of Criamon: ^^^ Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think we agreed we wouldn't do that because we were rescuing him. Napolino: you couldn't have pulled it off without your boy nap. GM: it's up to dys Bakir the Grappler: Sir Oak has tirelessly stabbed a hole in the heavily reinforced door of the Casa Di Rienzi and thrown in large quantities of flaming naptha. It is the only entrance to the building on street level. There may be an exit in the catacombs. Perdo Mentem can be recovered from with exposure iirc. Dušan of Criamon: Every gear played its part Octavia: You failed the rescue entirely and returned saying as much and we agreed at the time to wipe his memory, so I did. Napolino: i kept the GM honest GM: Ok Dušan of Criamon: Dusan has developed a bond with Bakir and Nap GM: Sir Oak will move to bodyblock the stairs leading down from the higher floors then Napolino: i am thou, and thou art i Lavinia: Oh wait he can't get inside without hacking it open more? Well he'll try. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: We spent the entire end of the session discussing a rescue plan that Archibald was a part of. Bakir the Grappler: Sir Oak cannot enter the building, the door is thick oak reinforced with iron and barred with iron. Napolino: i thought you were being stealthy Bakir the Grappler: He stabbed a hole in the door. Lavinia: Curses, and I lent my Door Opener away. Looks like everything relies on you Giraldo. Napolino: but having a false golem pound the door down, uh Bakir the Grappler: lol. Napolino: seems much worse than punching a monk Bakir the Grappler: Giraldo is upstairs fighting guards. Lavinia: I throw a Black Cloak of Inconspicuousness over Oak. Giraldo of Milan: I am clearing my way through the guards to get to Rienzi. devil's fav demon: i dont really want to run combat. Lavinia: lol Giraldo of Milan: I will leave a few alive but thoroughly maimed. "Memento Mortis!" devil's fav demon: your knife probably cuts armor apart too though doesnt it so you can sunder armor and then just kill them with your sword. Giraldo of Milan: i could also just kill them with my sword Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Giraldo, if I ever find out that you've been using my name in vain I am definitely going to fire you. Napolino: we also have a sword that does that. Lavinia: The Innocuous Blade, PeHe(Te) 27; Pen 0, 3/day: This slim ivory knife is blunt, typical of a letter opener and useless as a weapon. It can cut through metal, stone, and wood (but not animal products) by destroying whatever it touches. With a single continuous hatching motion each use can destroy up to one cubic foot in size. 3 uses a day devil's fav demon: sure but then i would have to run combat and you might lose. ah whatever. Giraldo of Milan: ill do the thing where i dont engage with the combat engine devil's fav demon: you corner Rienzi. He is still nude. Slay? Y/N Giraldo of Milan: Slay devil's fav demon: Giraldo kills Cola Di Rienzi in his bedroom. Giraldo of Milan: With his blood I will quickly write "Mortis was here." and then fast travel back to base Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Well, I hope you at least got paid to do this. Lavinia: dfd we could run it as combat outside this session another time if you want and are just too tired to do it now Napolino: the season of insane crime Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What's the point of running combat after the result? devil's fav demon: yeah i'd rather not. giraldo can probably do it. Lavinia: Witcher pride. devil's fav demon: I would like Beardbeard to give some sick rp narrative description of what he does though. johns (GM): Does Giraldo have any pithy witcher quotes as he does it Dušan of Criamon: brb real quick devil's fav demon: most of Rienzi's guards are busy with the fire downstairs. (To Giraldo of Milan): I think it's fine to leave these witnesses alive. Dušan of Criamon: back and enjoying the show Giraldo of Milan: After cutting my way through Rienzi's personal guard, taking care to avoid fatal wounds, I corner Rienzi in his room. After giving him a quick and clean death, I scrawl a crimson message on the wall beside him. Returning to the entry window, I pause in thought. "Wind's howling." Napolino: tune in next week when lord bufalini files a suit against vardian's tomb, requesting that they all be marched for mundane interference johns (GM): to his liege lord The Pope. devil's fav demon: lol giraldo ftw. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: Thank you. devil's fav demon: we need to do an adventure with the mercere so giraldo can interact with portals. Giraldo of Milan: I depart in the dark of the night, returning to the Eastern Ear. I check my grade for this mission. johns (GM): Look at that. A companion contracted to kill someone and the job is done. No fuss, no muss. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: seems like there is a lot of fuss. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I think it's quite clear that our grogs have far too much liberty. Lavinia: "Well done, Giraldo. You are truly the greatest of the covenfolk." "After this and the recent mess at Subiaco, I think you should lay low for awhile. How about Venice?" Giraldo of Milan bites into apple, gaining a regeneration effect for the next 5 hours thanks to optimal talent choices. Giraldo of Milan: "Sounds good." devil's fav demon: lol Lavinia: Excellent. Giraldo can spend some time watching the seldom used Venetian chapterhouse and enjoying high city living. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: He can at that. Dušan of Criamon: "I'm so glad about tonight sodales." I take a sip from a mug in the Easter Ear Inn. "And the best part is nothing that happens tonight can ever come back to bite us!" the camera lingers on Dusan Giraldo of Milan: resting in lavish beds, drinking the finest of wines, and whistling at every passing woman Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Mortis goes an entire adventure without committing a Hermetic Crime. devil's fav demon: Nevio is just insanely traumatized in every way we did it boys. Dušan of Criamon: it would be cool if the one session Mortis doesn't commit a single crime is the one he is brutally murdered Lavinia: I have an idea for Nevio Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I feel like I should ask who this mysterious hooded figure is. So I will. Who is this mysterious hooded figure? Lavinia: That was the blind monk you kidnapped and returned. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Ohhh. I'd only ever seen him small. Lavinia: "We need a safe spot away from here for Nevio to rest up and heal. Since he's forgotten the wizards he needs mundanes to look after him until he gets re-acclimated.. Mortis, can one of your kin watch over him at their home?" Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: "Certainly, though I do wonder if it will do any good at all." Lavinia: "Surely going through all this trouble to break him out means we have to rehabilitate him to being a covenfolk to be worthwhile." Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I guess he can stay with my parents. I'm not sure which of my siblings have their own homes after getting married. johns: Phew.. alright everyone It's been a long 1358... There's one minor thing that needs to be resolved before the year ends involving just a couple players That's up to DFD though Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I have no idea what you're talking about. johns: I think DFD isn't ready to deal with it now so maybe it can be dealt with sometime during the week? devil's fav demon: yeah i thought you wanted to do it next week but i can do a midweeker i guess johns: It's up to everyone else, I just figured it's been a long time since we've had a chance to spend seasons Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What players do you need? Derfel ap Cadwaladr: yeah what's goin on. devil's fav demon: Mortis visiting the Annibaldis for something. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: ah Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. Sounds good! Why am I doing that? Octavia: Commission Mercuzio Caesar: You asked Mercuzio to go find you one johns: Once that is all dealt with I can write up this year's events and post all the Mont Mercure loot devil's fav demon: Yeah, Mercuzio has found you a great deal. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Noice. johns: And if folks are up for it we could skip 1359 to make up for the very long '58 Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I should make Mercuzio a gift. What does he want? devil's fav demon: I like skippin' Dušan of Criamon: Mortis is going to pull a Uther and sire offspring mere hours before meeting his fate dys: Hm. A wreath of laurels that have a voice-targetted mentem effect would be cool. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: What kind of effect? Feel free to design the item yourself based on my character sheet. Dušan of Criamon: I have one request to the GM dys: Ah, I'll take a look later Dušan of Criamon: while we're here I'd like to get lab texts for some spells (From dys): Narrator: He did not take a look. Dušan of Criamon: Can I spend a season looking around or would I better just finally make a talisman Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Wait, why am I meeting the Annibaldis? Isn't that Mercuzio's job? devil's fav demon: They want to give you a feast. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Hmm. That's pretty strange. devil's fav demon: Mercuzio really hyped you up. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I feel like this could be a trap. johns: Why? The annibaldis are our friends. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Are they? I don't remember them. johns: We helped them when they were sick, iirc. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Oh right. Well, I guess I'm always down for a feast. Naturally he'll go unarmored. johns: how would anyone recognize you then? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: That's Mercuzio's job. I'm not going to a feast wearing armor. How uncouth! devil's fav demon: Sounds good. dys: will we see it? Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: See what? dys: the fabled helmetless mortis token Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: No, I'm not making a bunch of tokens. devil's fav demon: I will run the feast sometime during the week but failing that, before the game on Sunday. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: I feel like that's confusing. I can't do it on Saturday, since I'm running Traveller on that day. devil's fav demon: if you don't make a helmetless Mortis token i will have to insist that you are canonically wearing a helmet at the meeting. Mortis ex Verditus, the Terrible, GS, RB, WB, NR, BR, AD: Fine. Dušan of Criamon: So it is decreed. Endrite: You know in Traveller I don't have tokens for anyone but characters who will be involved in combat and they use generic tokens with special characters being denoted by token icons. devil's fav demon: thats fine i like having tokens! for all i know you won't even describe what mortis looks like. Dušan of Criamon: let's keep the mystique alive Endrite: He's a pretty ordinary looking man with brown hair and brown eyes. He's starting to get wrinkles. He also has crow's feet from all that reading. devil's fav demon: Nice. dys: I think tokens are very important, frankly. johns: does Fiorella have a bonus to affecting crow's feet Endrite: Maybe. I don't know what they're called in Italian. Dušan of Criamon: It's not appropriate to ask a lady that dys: I've played in games where the GM got lazy and stopped using tokens and what keeps happening is that people forget who NPCs are more often than normal. johns: i dont know who played Napolino today but good work dys: Since instead of 2 potential things to remember (name or token) its just one. devil's fav demon: yeah, i think it helps. it also just gives everything a little more personality. dys: Obviously sometimes the players catch you off guard and talk to someone you hadnt prepped it happens Endrite: I consider it to be a lot of work for little gain, but then I am running Traveller in voice chat. johns: i have tons of tokens ready to go! they're just in a mess right now Endrite: I think the GURPS Goblins mapping system can really help in a character-heavy game. dys: Oh. Well voice chat can't really make use of tokens johns: Voice chat requires you to put on a different voice for every NPC Endrite: I think you'll find that it doesn't. devil's fav demon: lol dys: I dont like voice either honestly since it doesn't save useful permanent logs of games to peruse. devil's fav demon: same i actually strongly prefer playing rpgs online with tokens and stuff to playing them face to face but thats probably because the only people ive played games with irl are exclusively interested in dungeons and dragons. dys: I certainly wouldn't play a game where I'm on voice again, it's such a horrible restriction on roleplaying. Giraldo of Milan: yeah Endrite: I feel like it does a good job of making the game move quickly. dys: Archibald is the only PC I could ever do justice to over voice because he has my accent and also has a droning autistic monotone from COM -3 johns: lol devil's fav demon: lo dys: well COM 0 now, I guess he has me beat Endrite: It ALSO helps that Traveller is a sci-fi game so you don't have to do any silly historical accents. dys: its faster but it depends on the type of game really devil's fav demon: time to join traveller as a knight role players. r dys: character and drama heavy games shouldnt be sped up at all, the joy is in the moments. thats my personal feeling on ttrpgs anyhow. johns: I think we're settled for tonight then Endrite: I guess so. devil's fav demon: yeah johns: See you all next week hopefully! Giraldo of Milan: g devil's fav demon: im too sleepy and unprepared to run theo ther thing see you next week Endrite: Worried about nuclear war, huh? Dušan of Criamon: Nice johns: Patrolling the streets of Rome makes you wish for a Late Medieval Mini Ice Age. Dušan of Criamon: Who was GM tonight, johns, right? johns: aye Dušan of Criamon: Sleepy and hungry? johns: heh when am I not sleepy Dušan of Criamon: Thank you for bearing with my stupid quest johns: IT was chill. I hope you enjoyed the pitfalls of magic. Dušan of Criamon: They were fantastic and they really drove home some things I already suspected things like "I need nightvision" "I should make a full suite of sneaking spells" that sort of thing Ars isn't an easy system for me but I'm getting there and that's both kind of a miracle and a special sort of enjoyment to me The manor was dope Dušan of Criamon: And tyvm to Bakir and Nap Good shit Endrite: So does a Group spell that casts Discern Own Illusion allow everyone to see through the caster's illusions? Well, something to think about. devil's fav demon: i8 think so Derfel ap Cadwaladr: seems reasonable Endrite: Wouldn't that let you have a trained group fight together invisibly? Could be good. Derfel ap Cadwaladr: seems strong and yet reasonable Dušan of Criamon: player: hey gm can i have simple logical ruling GM: for convenience? player: yeeeeeeees player: actually creates insanely powerful metagaming concept like a boss Derfel ap Cadwaladr: it could only apply to creo muto and rego