ࡱ>    !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~Root Entry F(9WordDocument CompObjn[12:17] "Let's split them, we don't want to get separated."[12:18] * Eric nods[12:18] "Considering the problems we have encountered recently, it would be a good idea to double up."[12:18] ooc How many of us are there, altogether?[12:18] seven[12:18] "We'll need four rooms."[12:19] The clerk opens a drawer and smiles.[12:20] "Good. We have four rooms. One pound, one shilling a night."[12:20] * Alexander pays the man[12:20] * Allen wonders if we should haggle[12:20] ooc we'll only need one night...[12:21] * Roland goes up to check out his room.[12:21] He smiles even wider when Alex pays him and hands over four keys. "You have all the rooms on the ground."[12:22] * Alexander takes the keys, and heads back to the rooms.[12:22] * Eric follows[12:22] * Allen mops his forehead and follows[12:22] The rooms are much better than the front would lead you to believe.[12:23] "See, what'd I tell you?"[12:23] They have two twin beds, a small dresser, a chair, and two rugs in each room[12:23] There's also a basin of water for everyone.[12:24] The rooms are extremely clean[12:24] "Okay, who's in which room?"[12:24] "I stand corrected."[12:24] "Is Roland going to be alone?" [12:24] * Allen smiles[12:24] Also, the walls of the rooms have very wide windows, the rear ones which actually open up to overlook the desert and some ruins[12:25] "Not sure I like having big windows on the ground floor."[12:26] "Well, if we have to make a quick exit, they just may come in handy."[12:26] "I do not want to be the odd man out. One of those creatures was after me in the ship."[12:26] "It just means it's easier for us to get dead bodies out."[12:27] * Keeper points out that now that you're out of london where everything is built elevated four or five feet that you can get rooms on the ground[12:27] "Well, if no one else wants it, I'll take the odd room out."[12:28] "Excellent."[12:28] "Well maybe we'd be better off moving a third bed into one of the other rooms."[12:28] * Eric chuckles[12:28] "That's a good idea..."[12:28] "I'm not sure how they'd take to moving their furniture around."[12:28] "But I don't think they'd be happy about it."[12:29] "Probably not -- but then given our history that might be the least of the things that will make them unhappy ;P"[12:29] "Hopefully we will not be spending much time here. I'm anxious to get out to the pyramids."[12:30] "Alright, well, as long as you're comfortable, Alex, we'll split it up."[12:30] Are there locks on the windows?[12:30] "Which reminds me. I've stayed here nearly every time I've been in Cairo, and I rather like the place. Please try not to get it burned down."[12:31] "We'll do out best."[12:31] * Alexander takes one of the middle rooms and drops off his baggage.[12:31] There's lattice screens and shutters with a small latch to keep them shut[12:31] There are no propper locks on the windows, though[12:31] * Keeper would like to remind Roland that they have a great many pyramids to choose from now[12:32] * Allen takes the room closest to the main lobby[12:32] "we should probably take the important stuff with us, people are after us."[12:32] You hear a tolling bell and a man's voice singing off in the distance[12:32] "I agree."[12:33] * Eric checks his watch[12:33] It's just a little after noon local time[12:33] Eric's watch however says it's 8AM[12:33] * Eric sets his watch appropriately[12:33] ooc How do you know he didn't set it already? [12:33] I was asleep on the train?[12:33] ;)[12:33] It just made a cute aside. :)[12:34] A little extra detail to toss in[12:34] ok[12:35] "Well what are we going tܥe# wt,l,l  Y(T%YTimes New Roman Symbol ArialCourier NewTimes New RomanSession Start: Sat Feb 17 11:00:05 2001[12:04] After a good night's rest in the little hotel it's time to set out for the big city; Cairo[12:05] You get train tickets for the ride through the desert to city and are loaded into a train car with the other Europeans who are riding[12:06] It takes about an hour and a half, but you soon see the brick houses of Cairo passing by the window[12:06] * Roland enthusiasticly watches the scenery.[12:06] The train pulls to a halt in a station that's overflowing with people[12:06] * Eric slaps Chris around a bit with a large trout[12:06] oops[12:06] heh[12:06] * Chris thinks that was uncalled for.[12:06] * Eric thinks that Chris should look at the top bar[12:07] * Chris knows, you knucklehead[12:07] "Well, gentlemen, welcome to Cairo."[12:07] "It's an interesting looking place."[12:07] "Hmph, where to?"[12:07] "How exciting. This is the best day of my life!"[12:07] "Finally, I am going to be able to validate my theories."[12:07] * Allen dusts his jacket[12:08] As you step off the train you're immediately beset by an army of beggers speaking in arabic but all obviously wanting money from you[12:08] "Well, we'll need to spend some time buying supplies for your expedition."[12:08] * Roland looks around for signs written in heiroglyphs.[12:08] Most of the other travellers push through the crowd hastily[12:08] "We should probably clear off the platform."[12:08] * Roland protects his pockets.[12:08] "We no have-um money."[12:08] * Chris tries to ignore the poor and wretched[12:08] "Well, let's go."[12:08] * Eric guards his as well[12:08] "Yes, let's be off"[12:09] "Hey, you need guide? I am best guide in city! I know all the good places!"[12:09] * Alexander pushes through the crowd, keeping his hands on his pockets."[12:09] The speaker is a young boy, he's giving the same line to every European who walks past[12:09] "We have a guide, thank you, good day[12:09] "We do?"[12:09] "Alexander[12:09] "Yes. Me."[12:09] "Alexander has been here before."[12:10] "Ahhh."[12:10] So, where are you heading from here?[12:10] "How do we get around? Pedicabs as in the subcontinent?"[12:11] "Alexander?"[12:11] There are taxis in the wider streets, but walking is typical in Cairo at this point[12:11] "So then. First off, I'll assume we need a place to stay while we organize things."[12:11] "A stone building, hopefully."[12:11] "Yes, someplace inconspicuous"[12:11] "Then we'll get to buying supplies and chartering transportation."[12:13] "Okay, men, let us go find a hotel."[12:13] * Alexander leads the way down the street, to the place he stayed last time[12:13] * Roland follows alex.[12:13] * Chris follows.[12:14] * Eric follows[12:14] Alex takes you to a small building in Old City[12:14] The propriater looks up as you enter and speaks in somewhat troubled English "What may I do for you?"[12:15] * Allen looks suspiciously around[12:15] "Hello sir, we would like some rooms."[12:15] "Rooms for the night, possibly a couple nights."[12:15] The lobby is very tiny, there's barely enough room for all of you to squeeze in[12:15] Other than the desk and a small carpet hanging on the wall there's no decoration[12:16] "Nice place, Alex"[12:16] "How many rooms?"[12:16] "Don't worry. The rooms are decent and the rates are reasonable."[12:17] "You guys each want a room, or should we split them?"o need for our excursion?"[12:35] Hang on a second guys[12:35] "Well, then. Beyond the standard expeditionary supplies, do you think you'll need anything unusual?"[12:35] Just to explain the geography of Cairo in brief to you[12:35] If you want to go to Giza, there's regular busses out there[12:35] It's literally two miles away from you[12:35] So is the City of the Dead[12:36] Dhashur is sixty some miles from Cairo[12:36] There's a small village there but not much else[12:36] None of these locations are incredibly remote[12:36] But you would want to be prepared[12:37] How far is the Bent Pyramid?[12:37] That's at Dhashur[12:37] oh okay... I did all my Egypt cramming so long ago I don't remember much of it.[12:37] I'm still not completely up to speed on what we're after here[12:37] "I suggest we buy some rope, we constantly seem to need it, and we never have any."[12:37] * Keeper reminds everyone to bring water[12:38] k[12:38] "For that matter, how far had you been planning to go? Just to some of the nearby sites, or did you plan to follow the trail of the Carlyle Expedition?"[12:38] "We should see what we can find about the expedition."[12:38] * Eric realizes he is sort of the only person here who is actually from the magazine[12:39] ooc I'm from the magazine. I'm an adjunct.[12:39] ooc right, everyone else isn't here though[12:39] ooc Well, you magazine guys don't seem very survivable.[12:39] ooc Early's here, just not here[12:40] ooc he's got point[12:40] lol[12:40] * Allen waves his hands in front of Early's eyes, snaps his fingers[12:40] I thought Chris' got point[12:40] he'll do[12:40] The obvious link for the Carlyle expedition is the Egyptian Museum since they would be in touch with all archeological expeditions in Egypt[12:40] ooc anyone not here is fodder[12:40] ooc I thought we had a no killing away people rule, or was I wrong?[12:41] "Well, if we want to head out, it's probably a good idea to leave a couple people here to keep an eye on things."[12:41] "Maybe we should visit the Egyptian Museum."[12:41] "That sounds like a good idea."[12:41] Another possibility is a newspaper since Carlyle was a bit of a celebrity[12:41] ooc how long ago was the Carlyle expedition?[12:41] "I would certainly like to study some of the artifacts there, and they would have records on the expedition."[12:41] "I'd rather go to the museum myself."[12:42] Seven years[12:42] "Okay then. The Museum is probably a good start."[12:43] "Are we going to buy supplies first?"[12:43] "Well, if we're going to investigate the Carlyle Expedition first, we don't want to be hauling everything around."[12:44] ooc Isn't sebastian with us?[12:44] "We may get a little more insight into what we should bring along once we learn a bit more about the other expedition as well"[12:44] "We should go to the museum first then supply."[12:45] ooc don't we have 8 people with us?[12:45] I count seven[12:46] I think we can say Sebastian has dropped out[12:46] Oh I see[12:46] Well than that's 7[12:46] "Okay then. Two of us should stay here. Early, Charles, you mind?"[12:46] "Yeah that sounds like a good idea."[12:47] ooc who is staying with who?[12:47] I think you're ditching the absent players. :)[12:47] ooc pretty much[12:47] Alright, moving things along:[12:47] ooc Well, it was either that or "Early, you want to go first?"[12:47] The museum is on the oposite side of the city, but in this case you could reach one of the main roads and take a taxi[12:47] we should also use them as pack mules[12:48] That's just cruel.[12:48] The museum is a modern structure, though it has been designed to look Egyptian in apearance[12:48] they'll wonder why they're so sore when they get back[12:49] * Allen keeps looking behind, a little paranoid, as they move across the city[12:49] Roll Allen[12:49] d100[12:49] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 3.[12:49] * Roland goes into the museum and looks around.[12:49] squandered that one[12:49] Yes you did[12:49] ooc Hey, don't blow all the good rolls early[12:50] The city is crowded but Allen doesn't see anyone following them.[12:50] I think we have plenty of good ones coming after our last session.[12:50] ooc you know that the way the dice roller works, you really do use them up. All the rolls are predetermined...[12:50] There are several people looking at the exhibits inside the museum[12:51] * Roland looks at the exhibits.[12:51] In the front room as you enter there are the treasures of pharoahs on display[12:51] * Chris takes a few idle peeks at the exhibits he can readily see[12:51] * Roland looks on with interest. Especially for anything from the time of the BP.[12:51] * Alexander points out a couple items he found and sold to the museum[12:51] Roll roland[12:52] In this room you see small golden statues, alabaster jars for holding organs, and there are reproductions of several of the Tutankamen finds[12:53] Hello?[12:53] d100[12:53] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 19.[12:53] sorry[12:53] was playing an x-com email turn[12:53] These are simple exhibits displaying artwork from the better known periods of history[12:53] Nothing as early as the Black Pharoah is on display[12:53] ooc why can't I get those 70s on my egyptology rolls where I have a 80?[12:55] * Roland tries to find someone that he can talk to about the expedition.[12:55] "Well, let's talk to the staff about the expedition."[12:55] Let's ask security where the curator's office is[12:56] You're directed to a back stair that leads up to the offices of the museum[12:56] There you're met by a secretary who asks what you are there for[12:57] "We would like to speak to someone about expedition records."[12:58] "We have several people who you could need to speak to regarding records. Which records is it you need and which university are you affiliated with?"[12:59] * Allen whispers "Tell them Oxford."[13:00] "Miskatonic university. I would like to see records from the Carlyle Expedition."[13:01] When you mention the Carlyle expedition a voice from a near by door calls out "Send them over here, Miss Wajir. I will speak with them."[13:02] "Dr. Kafour will see you then. First door on your right."[13:02] "Excellent, thank you."[13:02] * Alexander walks to Dr. Kafour's office.[13:02] * Roland walks where she directed.[13:02] * Eric follows[13:03] * Chris heads off[13:03] Dr. Kafour is an elderly Egyptian man. His office is moderately sized, but sparsely furnished.[13:03] * Eric whispers, "lets not get kicked out of his office."[13:03] There's only two chairs other than his desk and several ferns. His desk is clear except for an outbox with a handful of papers in it[13:04] * Allen remains standing[13:04] There's also a fern sitting near an open window and a floor safe behind his desk[13:04] * Chris stand off to the side[13:04] "Greetings, Dr. Kafour. I am Roland Windemeer, an Egyptologist from Miskatonic University."[13:04] * Eric motions for Alexander and Roland to sit."[13:04] err no "[13:04] * Alexander sits[13:04] Dr. Kafour takes a long drink from his coffee before standing to greet you[13:04] * Roland sits and introduces the others. "These are my associates."[13:04] "I'm not familiar with your work Mr. Windemeer."[13:05] "I hope to gain more recognition with this trip to Egypt. But my main concern today is the Carlyle Expedition. What can you tell use about it?"[13:06] "Well, I was consulted at several points by them. A terrible shame about what happened to them on Safari."[13:06] Everyone roll[13:06] d100[13:06] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 91.[13:06] d100[13:06] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 45.[13:06] d100[13:06] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 14.[13:06] d100[13:06] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 5.[13:06] steady descent[13:06] d100[13:06] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Chris (d100) and gets 63.[13:06] lol[13:06] ooc holy crap we really are making up for last time[13:06] ooc there's hope for us yet[13:07] ooc I shouldn't have gone first[13:07] ooc this is probably a "you can tell there really isn't enough room for 5 of us in this room" roll[13:07] ooc ha[13:08] "What did they consult you on?[13:09] "There were findings from a certain period of Egyptian history that I happened to have done a great deal of research on."[13:09] Everyone roll again[13:09] d100[13:09] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 80.[13:09] d100[13:09] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 38.[13:09] d100[13:09] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 65.[13:09] d100[13:09] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Chris (d100) and gets 24.[13:09] ooc honestly, I couldn't roll like this last week?[13:09] ooc hmm... is this an archeology roll? I could make it[13:09] ooc That's going to be my rule from now on. Never roll first.[13:10] ooc this would have saved the world by now[13:10] d100[13:10] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 86.[13:10] sorry[13:10] ooc Or last, apparantly.[13:11] "Roland, Alexander...could I speak to you for a moment? In private?"[13:11] "Where you consulted on their itinerary for the expedition?"[13:11] "Excuse me a moment."[13:11] "No, I was left out of that discussion. It was decided by the Penhew Foundation."[13:11] "Pardon me one moment."[13:11] * Roland leaves the room with Chris[13:11] * Alexander follows Chris[13:11] * Chris keeps his voice down[13:11] Everyone in the office roll[13:12] "Oh I see, did they forward any information to you about their expedition once they had left?"[13:12] d100[13:12] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 10.[13:12] ooc damn...[13:12] ooc first isn't always the worst[13:12] d100[13:12] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 15.[13:12] "I think we should be a bit more careful. I get the feeling we're stepping on toes and the way things are going, that could turn out to be a huge mistake."[13:12] ooc okay, stop it, now. Wait until you're rolling not to get eaten![13:12] ooc So it needs some fine tuning. It's still a good general rule, I've decided.[13:13] * Eric prepares to move quickly[13:13] "Kafour knows something he is not saying, that is for certain. But we need information."[13:13] "I don't know if you guys picked up on it, but he's upset. REALLY upset. Something's wrong here."[13:13] ooc just tensing up and stuff[13:14] "I did not notice that. Maybe we should have someone tail him after he leave."[13:14] "He may go to inform some master."[13:14] "Might be a good idea."[13:14] ooc ooo! I elect rolan![13:14] err roland[13:14] "Sounds like a plan. If we keep badgering, he'll tell us off sooner than later, and then we follow."[13:15] ooc do I get an answer to my question?[13:15] Sorry, missed it in the mess[13:15] that's ok[13:15] "All information on the expedition was forwarded through the museum."[13:15] "Just wanted to make sure you saw what I did."[13:16] "Okay, we should get back before he is even more suspicious. Chris, why don't you leave now and get ready to tail him so we have an excuse for leaving?"[13:16] "Right. I'll be in the front."[13:16] "Great. Be safe."[13:16] * Alexander returns to the office[13:16] * Roland returns.[13:16] "I'm sorry, but Chris needed to leave and attend to some other business."[13:16] * Chris heads of to the front of the building, where he'll keep an eye out for the Dr. without looking too suspicious[13:17] "Did you look over the information as it came through?"[13:17] "Eventually, yes."[13:17] "What exactly were they looking for? Or what in general?"[13:17] "Do you know anything about the young Carlyle's illness?"[13:17] ooc illness?[13:17] * Allen perks up his ears[13:18] "The usual things, any artifact that might assist our knowledge of a period shrouded in mystery."[13:18] "Which time period would that be?"[13:18] "No, though the few times I did see him he was looking more and more haggard."[13:18] Everyone roll[13:18] Except Chriss[13:18] Chris even[13:18] d100[13:18] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 66.[13:18] d100[13:18] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 38.[13:18] d100[13:18] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 68.[13:19] bah[13:19] d100[13:19] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 22.[13:19] "I was just curious because the press did not accurately describe what ailed him."[13:20] "They were mainly interested in the third dynasty."[13:20] "And apparently his illness led to a change in their iteneray, which in turn may have caused their disappearance."[13:20] ooc that is BP's dynasty right? Or was that the 4th?[13:20] "Tell me, why are you so interested in Carlyle?"[13:20] Yes, BP[13:20] "We're putting together an expedition of our own."[13:20] gotcha[13:21] "We thought we might follow their trail."[13:21] everyone roll again[13:21] d100[13:21] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 79.[13:21] d100[13:21] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 91.[13:21] "We would like to avoid the pitfalls encountered by Carlyle. We certainly want to remain healthy and safe."[13:21] urp[13:21] d100[13:21] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 10.[13:21] d100[13:21] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 76.[13:21] ooc Okay, maybe it's not being first. Maybe it's just me.[13:22] * Roland clears his throat.[13:22] ooc I hope Roland has something planned for all this that he is noticing[13:22] * Eric looks to rolan[13:22] "Well, I wish you gentlemen the best of luck. I'm afraid that my duties must go on."[13:22] err roland[13:22] Everyone roll again[13:22] d100[13:22] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 83.[13:22] grr[13:22] d100[13:22] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 1.[13:22] lol[13:22] "Before we go, do you have any records we could consult?"[13:22] Wow[13:22] d100[13:22] d100[13:22] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 19.[13:22] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 3.[13:22] Happy now?[13:22] ooc jesus, we are dead, aren't e[13:22] ooc That's going to come back to haunt me.[13:22] a 1 and a 3 in one round[13:22] we should have spread that out[13:22] ooc all the good rolls are getting used up[13:23] Yeah, when it comes time for Roland to die, he will have no chance! ;)[13:23] that's what keeper is doing -- trying to tease out the good rolls before the killing starts[13:23] * Eric checks his watch[13:23] It's about 2:30[13:23] "Incidentally, I assume the Museum will be interested in looking over and possibly purchasing any artifacts we might find?"[13:24] "Yes, of course."[13:24] He's gotten up to show you out of the office[13:24] ooc did he ignore my question about the records?[13:24] * Allen moves out of the office[13:24] "The Carlyle records were all published. You can locate them in any well stocked university library."[13:25] * Eric leaves the office[13:25] "Well, thank you for seeing us, Dr. Kafour. We won't impose upon you any further. Good day."[13:25] * Eric thanks the Doctor[13:25] "I was only curious if you had anything that was left out. Thank you for your time."[13:25] * Roland moves out of the office[13:25] He closes the door behind you as you leave[13:26] * Eric moves to find a more private place for us to talk[13:26] "Well, there is nothing else here for us."[13:26] * Roland follows Eric,[13:26] * Alexander follows[13:26] Well leaving the offices of the museum is a good start. :)[13:26] * Eric doesn't really know where he is heading[13:27] ooc shrug[13:27] somewhere in the museum proper.[13:27] "Have we already got all the information we can from the library?"[13:27] You find a quiet corner downstairs in the section with various tablets[13:27] All of that information I have considdered as available to you from the start[13:27] * Eric checks to make sure no one suspicious is following us, or around[13:27] Roll Eric[13:28] d100[13:28] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 39.[13:28] "Ok we should be alright here."[13:28] "Kafour is involved. Chris is waiting outside to follow him if he reports to anyone. We should go about our business normally, though, and then wait for Chris at the hotel."[13:28] "Kafour was clearly lying."[13:28] "He was reaching for something on the right side of his desk."[13:29] "He didn't want us to know about Carlyle."[13:29] "Very well. Newspaper next? An investigative reporter might have some juicy tidbits from the rumor mill."[13:29] "I was thinking the same."[13:29] "The newspaper is a good idea. Lead on."[13:30] "Okay then."[13:31] Alex takes you to the offices of the Cairo Bullettin, which is published every weekday in English[13:31] ooc afk one min[13:31] Chris, roll[13:31] d100[13:31] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Chris (d100) and gets 50.[13:33] * Roland walks into the building and looks for someone who covers expeditions.[13:33] ooc back[13:34] You're shown to Nigel Wassif; head writer, editor-in-chief, and publisher for the paper[13:34] The offices are small, and it's clear that Wassif doesn't have much staff[13:35] ooc reminds of our office[13:35] "Hello, sir. I am Roland Windemeer of the Miskatonic University in America. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about the Carlyle Expedition."[13:35] When you approach his desk which is in an open area with several other people busily typing away he looks up from a notebook[13:35] "Were you working at this paper for the last seven years?"[13:35] "You're certainly welcome to go through our archives, sir. May of 1919 through July of 1919 I believe are the dates you'll be wanting[13:36] He gets up himself and walks into a room that's only slightly larger than a closet[13:36] "Oh, I was curious if you might know anything that did not make the page?"[13:36] It's filled with cabinets[13:37] "The papers were not as informative as we might like."[13:37] "Nothing comes to mind off hand; it was several years ago, after all."[13:37] "So no bizarre rumors, eh?"[13:37] He opens one of the cabinets and pulls out three folders with several sets of microfilm[13:37] "Well, it was an unusual expedition. Carlyle's unexplained illness followed by the disappearance of the whole group."[13:37] He turns on a handy microfilm reader "I think that this should help you."[13:38] "Please do not file the images when you are done. I will put them away."[13:38] "Yes, it was a shame about him and Miss Masters becoming so ill."[13:38] * Allen examines the reader with the old stories[13:38] "Anything in particular you guys think we should examine?"[13:39] * Allen looks for more detail on their illnesses[13:39] Allen roll[13:39] d100[13:39] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 81.[13:40] Allen can't seem to locate anything useful in the files except information about the arrival of expedition in Europe[13:41] "Here, let me take a look."[13:41] "I do not recall hearing that Miss masters was ill. Do you know what they had?"[13:41] "I'm telling you Alex, there's nothing there."[13:41] "No, I don't recall anyone mentioning anything about it off hand."[13:42] "Tell me, do you know anything about Dr. Kafour at the museum?"[13:43] "He's very well respected in the community, he's one of the major patrons of the Mosque of Ibn Tulun."[13:44] "Oh, that's interesting. He must be popular with the Muslim community here."[13:44] "That does remind me though, the Expedition did have dinner with Omar Shakti several times."[13:44] "Shakti?"[13:45] "Shakti is, if anything, the direct oposite of Kafour. A shifty man who trades in artifacts and... other things."[13:45] "Where could we find him?"[13:46] "He has a plantation several miles north of the city, though I recommend that you do not do that. He is not to be trusted."[13:47] "What was his connection with the Carlyle expedition?"[13:47] "I'm not certain, perhaps he provided some funding in exchange for picking through the artifacts."[13:47] "What is his main line of work?"[13:48] Still, it would be impolite to speak ill of the dead. The members of the Expedition cannot speak for themselves in this matter and it is in the past."[13:48] "I suspect that Shakti is related to this most recent theft."[13:48] theft?[13:48] "Theft?"[13:49] "You did not know? I would think that anyone following news of expeditions would at least be aware of it."[13:49] "Three nights ago a mummy complete with sarcophagus vanished from the tents of the Clive expedition[13:49] "We've been out of touch recently, due to travel."[13:49] "We have been out of the loop, you know, travelling from America and all."[13:49] "We just arrived in Egypt very recently."[13:50] ooc is that my buddy Clive from Miskatonic?[13:50] "It was an Egyptian queen that vanished, Nitocris I think."[13:50] Yes[13:50] ooc what do you mean Roland?[13:50] oh whoops[13:50] sorry[13:50] "Clive?! The devil, I didn;t know he was here."[13:51] "Has the clive expedition returned to Cairo since then?"[13:51] "Clive is one of my fellow Egyptologists at MU."[13:51] * Roland tries to remember the significance of Nitocris.[13:51] "I believe they're still out digging on Giza, but they don't let any reporters near them just like all the Penhew Foundation sponsered expeditions."[13:51] Roland, roll[13:51] d100[13:51] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 47.[13:52] * Alexander also tries to think of anything significant about Nitocris[13:52] * Allen thinks about how he has no clue what Nitocris is[13:52] "I am certain Clive would be glad to allow me to visit him."[13:52] She was a queen from the sixth dynasty who is usually linked to the construction of the Sphynx[13:52] "Yes, let's go pay him a visit. A trip to Giza sounds apt."[13:53] * Eric Thinks back to back in Gavigan's office and records about sponsored expeditions, tries to remember something about Clive[13:53] Eric doesn't know anything more than that they're paying for the expedition[13:53] "Before we go we should check these records for any clues."[13:54] * Alexander takes a look through the microfilm for anything we don't already know.[13:54] Roll Alex[13:54] d100[13:54] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 10.[13:54] * Roland too.[13:54] d100[13:54] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 7.[13:54] ooc hmm...[13:54] yeehaa[13:54] ooc Well, if it's there...[13:55] The only thing you find that you didn't already know is rumors mentioned in a gossip column that Carlyle had found something incredible[13:56] This was shortly before they left on safari[13:56] Where would the expedition have been at the time?[13:56] That would be in the Dhashur region[13:57] "Alright, we should visit Clive."[13:57] * Roland thanks the newspaper guy and leaves.[13:57] "Yes, I think a trip out to Giza would be in order."[13:57] It's getting to be late in the afternoon as you leave the office[13:58] "Are we planning to pay a visit to Shakti?"[13:58] "Maybe we should leave a note for Chris at the hotel."[13:58] d20[13:58] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Keeper (d20) and gets 3.[13:58] d100[13:58] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Chris (d100) and gets 85.[13:58] "It's getting later. If we plan to visit Shakti, I think we should do so tomorrow."[13:58] ooc Keeper gets a 3. Not good.[13:59] "Yes, leave Shakti for tomorrow."[13:59] "Let's swing by the hotel, then catch a bus out to Giza."[13:59] "We should probably stock up first."[13:59] "We should try to reconnect with Chris as well, leave word for him at least."[13:59] "Giza isn't far -- do we really need to stock up?"[14:00] "No, we are just visiting Clive. Let's go to the hotel, leave a note, then see Clive."[14:00] d100[14:00] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Chris (d100) and gets 90.[14:00] "I would recommend at least bringing some water, though."[14:00] Damnit![14:01] "Pyramids aren't known for having drinking fountains, and it gets hot out there."[14:01] * Eric nods to Alexander[14:01] "Fair enough. Everyone agreed?"[14:01] Are you going for supplies or the hotel first?[14:02] hotel, water, clive[14:02] When you get back to the Hotel, Chris is already there waiting for you[14:02] "Hey, how did it go?"[14:02] "So, Chris, how did it go?"[14:02] "Well, the good doctor vanished."[14:02] "figures"[14:02] "Vanished? Vanished how?"[14:03] "Literally. And we're not the only ones who wanted to talk to him."[14:03] "Vanished? From where, the museum?"[14:03] "[14:03] "I think a good office search is at hand."[14:03] "As in, just walked down the street and disappeared?"[14:04] "I waited outside, and noticed large, well-built Egyptian man watching for him too. THe Dr. came out, walked around the corner, and disappeared. THe other man was as surprised as I was. He headed north on a bus and I couldn't follow him."[14:04] "You actually saw him disappear?"[14:04] "Strange. Did he disappear into the crowd or did it appear to be magical? Or perhaps there was a trap door?"[14:05] He just was not there. He turned th corner, the other man turned, then I did. He was gone, and the large man looked confused."[14:06] "So whatever he knew, someone else wants to know as well as us. And they're here with muscle."[14:06] * Allen looks confused[14:06] "Hmm. Well, we should definitely try to track him down at a later time. We just found out one of my collegues from Miskatonic is here at Giza and we are about to pay him a visit."[14:06] "I'm game."[14:07] "Okay. Does anyone need to do anything here, or shall we be off?"[14:07] Do we want to search the doctor's office for stuff?[14:07] "Someone could do that if they like. I still want to visit Clive, though."[14:07] "Of course, we should wait till night."[14:08] "I wouldn't want to hazard museum security myself."[14:08] "Let's go see Clive, he may shed some light on things."[14:09] "Well, we can discuss it on the way. In the meantime, let's pick up some canteens, then head out to Giza."[14:09] "Okay, then we can go."[14:09] "Last time I tried a museum break-in, I almost got myself killed."[14:10] ooc Well, we've gone a couple sessions without any B&E. I think we're feeling deprived.[14:10] ooc yeah, exactly.[14:11] So, what exactly is your plan[14:12] Get some water, then take a bus out to Giza.[14:12] Yeah[14:12] Okay, you don't have any trouble locating someone selling canteens and filling them up at a local well[14:13] It's now well after five and the sun is getting very low in the sky[14:13] ooc anyone else get the feeling something bad is going to happen when the sun goes down?[14:13] How late do the busses run?[14:13] For just a few pennies a bus takes you across the Nile to Giza and drops you off literally in the shadow of Sphynx[14:13] ooc Cue creepy, wailing Egyptian-sounding music like near the end o Gabriel Knight 3[14:14] There's a return bus every half hour until 9pm[14:14] * Alexander looks up at the Sphynx[14:14] * Roland looks for the expedition.[14:14] "Last time I was here, it was a dream."[14:14] * Chris has no idea what everyone's looking for.[14:14] This close you can almost feel the ancient weight of the thing that has been beaten by the elements for as long as there has been human history[14:14] a nose[14:14] Roland roll[14:15] "As interesting as all of this is, I feel I'm missing something. Anyone want to fill me in?"[14:15] "I wonder if there's a way in like there was in the dream."[14:15] * Allen fills Chris in[14:15] "One of Roland's friends is leading an expedition out here."[14:16] "Recently, a mummy was stolen from their encampment."[14:16] d100[14:16] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 95.[14:16] hmm[14:16] "Not to mention, the stolen mummy is supposed to be the queen who commissioned the Sphinx."[14:17] "Can you spot them?"[14:17] Roland actually spots his friend nearby talking to some Egyptians who are getting onto the bus that you just got off of. [14:17] lol[14:17] * Roland walks up to him.[14:17] * Eric follows Roland[14:18] * Alexander follows[14:18] Clive notices Roland approaching. "Windemeer! Who let you out of the classroom?"[14:18] "Well, Exotic Oddities, actually. I'm here working on a peice for them, and also doing some of my own research on the side."[14:19] "I could ask you the same question. Did you get any of my letters?"[14:20] "Yes, but I've been so terribly busy. We've made some amazing finds only to lose them again almost immediately."[14:20] "Yes, I heard about the theft. Nitocris, amazing! Do you have any idea who might have stolen her?"[14:21] "If only I did. I can't even work out how they got to her."[14:21] "Where was she being stored?"[14:21] "You see, we've been digging at Memphis a few miles up the Nile from here."[14:21] "Our greatest find was the secret burial chamber containing her body."[14:22] "Fascinating. I wish I had arrived sooner to see it for myself."[14:22] "We hadn't even cataloged it yet! Everything was still in there."[14:22] "There was only the one entrance and we had it more heavily guarded than Fort Knox."[14:22] "Have you heard of Shakti?"[14:23] "The odd thing was that only the sarcophagus and some worthless scrolls were stolen. There were millions in other artifacts untouched, but they took the most important one."[14:23] "Any idea what was on the scrolls?"[14:23] "Shakti is a great aid to expeditions in the area to ensure that things can get done."[14:24] "I have no idea; they weren't sealed properly and as such were all but dust when we openned the chamber."[14:24] "I have also heard he may be involved in less reputable pursuits. Is it possible he had a part in the thefT?"[14:25] "No, no. He's a useful expediter when dealing with the corrupt government here, but he's not an artifact theif. He's helped recover a great many stolen relics, in fact."[14:25] "Hmm, I'm not so sure."[14:25] "Why don't I take you over to our dig. We're wrapping things up for the day, but I think there's still enough light left that I can at least show you some of our finds."[14:26] "That sounds wonderful. Oh, by the way, these are my associates from the magazine."[14:26] * Roland introduces the group.[14:27] "Pleased to make your acquaintance."[14:27] * Allen nods[14:27] He leads you a short distance from the group, and then proceeds to drive you south on the plateau[14:27] "Greetings."[14:27] Screwed up there[14:27] He takes all of you to a truck a short distance away[14:28] There's no road so it's a bumpy ride but it only takes five minutes before you can spot the tents. You also see that there are at least a dozen heavily armed guards around the site[14:29] The truck pulls to a halt next to three other similar vehicals[14:29] "I see you have stepped up your security. Do you have anything left worth guarding?"[14:29] "As I said the artifacts that remained were still worth millions."[14:30] A voice with a thick German accent calls out "Professor, who are those men with you." A very tall man with short, blond hair is approaching.[14:30] "Oh, excellent. Well let us hope that there are no more theft attempts."[14:31] "You know Roland from the university; Roland, you remember my aide Johannes Sprech?" He introduces everyone else in turn, screwing up Allen's name[14:31] "Yes, nice to see you again."[14:31] * Allen frowns[14:31] "I was going to show Roland around the site."[14:32] "Watch out for Winfield, then, he's in one of his moods."[14:32] "Well, if you'd all follow me."[14:32] "Certainly."[14:32] * Roland follows.[14:33] * Alexander follows[14:33] He leads you to an area that has been sectioned off with a set of steps that have been dug out.[14:33] "We think this was an older temple that predated the later temple to Osiris that stood on this site."[14:33] "Hmm.[14:34] He grabs a flashlight that's sitting next to the entrance and turns it on.[14:34] * Roland looks to see how the existence of this temple might influence his theories.[14:34] Does this temple also appear to be dedicated to Osiris?[14:34] Alex can roll for that[14:34] d100[14:34] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 39.[14:35] Clive leads you down a hallway that is covered in hieroglyphs [14:35] how dark is it?[14:35] About fourty feet down this low hallway is a wall that has been smashed in[14:35] Pitch black except for the flashlight[14:35] "What have you found out about this place? Any ideas on what this temple was dedicated to?"[14:36] * Roland reads the walls[14:36] "Calls out, mind if I turn on my flashlight?"[14:36] whoops[14:36] "We think it's a pre-Egyptian religion. That's at least the notes taht led me to this site."[14:36] err calls out, and then the rest[14:36] "We'd rather you did not. The images are sesitive to light."[14:36] "Really? Who made the original find of the temple?"[14:36] "Not a problem."[14:37] You note that Clive mainly keeps his own light pointed at the floor.[14:37] "We don't want them deteriorating before we can record all of them."[14:37] Roland, roll[14:37] And Alex, roll again[14:37] d100[14:37] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 66.[14:37] d100[14:37] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 72.[14:38] * Alexander looks for any symbols or designs similiar to other religions in the region.[14:38] It's just too dark for Roland to clearly make out what's on the walls and Clive is leading you past them too quickly[14:38] Alex, roll again[14:38] d100[14:38] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 12.[14:39] * Roland looks for anything that might stem from the BP's cult.[14:39] Roland can roll again, too[14:39] d100[14:39] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 60.[14:40] Clive is now shining the light into the chamber[14:40] "As you can see, the rest of the treasures are intact."[14:40] The room glitters with all the gold[14:40] * Roland say to those following, "This is a temple to the Black Pharoah."[14:41] "Do you know about the BP, Clive?[14:41] * Alexander whispers, "Yes, I noticed the black ankh."[14:41] d100[14:41] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Keeper (d100) and gets 77.[14:41] Roll everyone[14:41] d100[14:41] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 89.[14:41] d100[14:41] d100[14:41] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 26.[14:41] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 88.[14:41] d100[14:41] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Chris (d100) and gets 59.[14:41] "I'm not familiar with that name."[14:41] d100[14:41] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 42.[14:41] ooc damn! Alexander stole my roll![14:42] yeah, can we swap rolls?[14:42] ooc Now now. I had it first.[14:43] "He was a Pharoah who was said to dabble in sorcery. He began his own religion. I believe this is a temple dedicated to him and his religion."[14:43] ooc oh yeah, and there's a cult dedicated to him, and they want our heads on silver platters! ;)[14:43] "Well, fortunately no one today believes that mythology. Still, if you wouldn't mind telling me everything you know about him and your sources I will take it under considderation."[14:43] "I may even add your name to the paper!"[14:44] ooc credit gavigan as well[14:44] "With what I can tell you, the paper might not even have your name on it. I've learned more than I care to know about the BP in recent months."[14:45] * Allen wonders if that sounded a bit conceited[14:45] "We should leave that for later, though. Let's see what artifacts you have found."[14:45] "Well, I do need to make sure the site is secure for the night. Why don't I drive you back and once I've wrapped up everything here I'll join you where you are staying."[14:46] Clive starts walking back down the hallway[14:47] * Alexander attempts to estimate the market value of the artifacts in the chamber[14:47] Go ahead and roll Alex[14:47] * Roland tries to get a quick look at the artifacts to see if there is anything suspicious.[14:47] d100[14:47] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 61.[14:47] * Allen looks to see if any of the artifacts are following them[14:47] Roll once more Roland[14:47] * Alexander whistles appreciatively[14:47] d100[14:47] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 5.[14:47] ooc cool[14:48] I didn't even have to make up that response either[14:49] * Alexander turns to follow Clive.[14:49] * Roland dashes to join Clive before he gets suspicious.[14:50] * Alexander points out the symbol of the black ankh in the rubble.[14:50] * Roland whispers to the others, "Follow my lead, guys."[14:50] As you exit, there's another European standing at the exit.[14:50] "Have you encountered this symbol elsewhere?"[14:50] * Eric nods to Roland[14:50] "Professor Clive. You shouldn't be showing these to ruins to others especially in light of current events."[14:50] * Chris suddenly is a tad worried, but will naturally play along.[14:50] * Alexander nods[14:51] "Hello Martin.[14:51] "Up to your old tricks, I see. I've been gone for only a few weeks, you should not have forgotten me yet."[14:52] "And you definitely should not be showing them to this man."[14:52] "Friend of yours, Roland?"[14:52] "I certainly have more right to see these ruins than you do. How is Plato, by the way?"[14:52] Clive speaks to him, "You're right. I'll be speaking with you shortly about this."[14:52] "Gentlemen, this is Martin Winfeild, another of my ... colleagues."[14:53] "Still dead; but at least he could write."[14:53] "Good day sir."[14:53] * Chris can smell the hatred...mmm-mmm good.[14:54] Clive takes you back to the truck. "Where was it you were staying at, Roland? I should be able to join you in a few hours."[14:54] "Oh, we haven't made accomadations yet."[14:54] "Perhaps I could recommend a place then."[14:54] "How about I get back to you tomorrow once we are settled in?"[14:55] "Oh, I would be glad to hear any suggestions you may have."[14:55] "Sure, it's late, let him recommend a spot. Save us time."[14:55] "There's a wonderful hostel right across the river; you can even view the pyramids through the window."[14:56] He drives you back to the point where the bus stop[14:57] "Thanks, we will look into it. We were planning on going into the city this evening, so why don't I catch up with you here tomorrow and I can fill you in on what I have learned?"[14:58] "Just get off at the first stop and it's right there. Alright. Unless you don't mind walking the few miles you'll want to get a camel or truck from one of the outfitters on Giza. They'll overcharge you but it's easier than trying to drive it through Cairo."[14:58] "Okay, thanks for your help. See you tomorrow."[14:59] A bus picks you up and carries you back to Cairo[14:59] Where exactly are you headed[14:59] we need to talk...[14:59] "Roland?"[14:59] if we are all alone, "what was that about?"[14:59] "He knew about the BP. He was also lying about the theft."[14:59] "What makes you say that?"[15:00] "In fact, many of the artifacts in that room were replaced by others that did not belong."[15:00] "He is a friend. I thought so, anyway. But I was able to recognize when he was being dishonest."[15:01] "I did not want him to know where we were staying."[15:01] "Hmm, I'm thinking we might be able to take him up on his recommendation, and set a trap."[15:01] "One other thing I noticed, that I would like to point out."[15:02] "What did you have in mind, Allen? I would not want to confont those brutes he had at the dig."[15:02] "While studying that book on our voyage here, I told you I found a protective ward, called the Star of the Elders."[15:02] "It was on the entrance to the inner chamber."[15:02] "We have a few pistols, if we take a couple rooms, stand guard, we may catch them by surprise."[15:03] "It was on the *outside* ."[15:03] "And that was from Gavigan's library, right?"[15:03] "Yes."[15:03] "Keeping something in."[15:03] "That does not sound good. At all."[15:03] "In fact, it sounds downright bad."[15:03] * Eric is worried[15:04] "So they have an army of brutes AND possibly something even more menacing."[15:04] "Maybe we should make one of these wards for ourselves."[15:04] "If possible."[15:05] "Do you still want to set a trap, Allen? Maybe if we had a tank I would agree."[15:05] "I think we might be forced to break in to the museum officed."[15:05] "The book seemed to indicate that it's meant to be inscribed on a doorway. I'm not sure it's something we could carry around."[15:06] "I would still opt for setting a trap over breaking into the museum, yes."[15:06] "Honestly, I'd prefer to break into the museum based on what we are up against."[15:06] ooc we could probably rig up an EDS, that will give us the edge we need![15:07] "But....just what ARE we up against?"[15:07] "Probably it's better if we don't find out."[15:07] "How does the museum improve matters apart from throwing extra security measures against us?"[15:08] "Let's see; an army of guards and an evil monster versus a few bored museum guards."[15:08] nonsense[15:08] The same fate may await us in the museum as well[15:08] "And let's see again, jail vs death?"[15:08] "We could always go home."[15:09] "We have enough material for a few good articles, right?"[15:09] "I'm excited about this plan."[15:09] "We are also here to see if we can find Brady," if I remember correctly[15:09] "We could always keep watch on the hostel, see if anything happens there."[15:10] "We don't have to be inside if they move against it."[15:10] "I like that idea."[15:10] "Okay, we will head over to the hostel and check it out."[15:10] ooc hostel?[15:11] ooc the one the lying bastard recommended to us[15:11] ooc I must have missed it, he called it a hostel?[15:11] ooc yes[15:11] ooc ok[15:12] So we are headed there to check it out, see if there are any good stakeout spots.[15:12] right[15:12] Okay, you head back through the night. The streets are still very active at this hour, though[15:13] As stated, the building is right on the bank of the nile[15:13] * Eric checks his watch[15:13] It's free standing[15:13] The time is about 9pm[15:13] Are there any other buildings nearby?[15:14] Yes, there's a coffee house across the street, and several other shops that are closed[15:14] "So, where will we do our stake out?"[15:14] This is a very busy street, and it's one of the few in Cairo wide enough for motor traffic[15:14] "Any way we can get up onto one of the roofs?"[15:14] Keeper?>[15:15] No clear way unless there's something inside one of the buildings[15:16] Hello?[15:16] "We can ask the coffeeshop if they have rooftop seating to start..."[15:16] I was waiting for the others...[15:16] Okay[15:16] "Okay, how do we want to do this?"[15:16] The coffee shop is packed with Egyptian patrons. Allen tries to ask the proprieter but they can't understand him[15:16] "Do we stake out the hostel, search the museum, or both?"[15:16] * Allen allen points to the sky, pantomimes[15:17] lol[15:17] He's likely to think you're an incompetant missionary[15:17] ha[15:17] * Allen makes drinking motions, looks for a staircase[15:17] a drunk missionary[15:17] He has no idea what Allen is trying to tell him.[15:17] "Coffee?"[15:17] is there a staircase?[15:18] He holds a cup up for Allen[15:18] You don't see a staircase in the shop[15:18] ok[15:18] * Allen buys some coffee[15:18] A small band has entered from a back room, seated themselves on cushions at the front of the shop and begun playing[15:19] Everyone roll[15:19] d100[15:19] d100[15:19] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 100.[15:19] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Roland (d100) and gets 10.[15:19] yikes[15:19] d100[15:19] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Chris (d100) and gets 12.[15:19] * Allen spills his coffee in his lap[15:19] * Allen is scarred for life[15:19] Allen spits out the black coffee on people offending them and leading to his execution[15:19] "What are we going to do?"[15:19] Hang on for a second...[15:19] ooc a 100. wow.[15:19] d100[15:19] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Eric (d100) and gets 5.[15:19] ooc what the heck!?[15:19] And LOOK at these other rolls![15:20] Hey, what are we rolling for?[15:20] The coffee house begins to shake and Allen does indeed drop hot coffee on his lap[15:20] * Allen curses[15:20] * Eric tries to steady himself with a table[15:20] Fortunately it is not as hot as McDonalds coffee so he will only get slightly scalded[15:20] or counter[15:20] You hear a crash from outside[15:20] "What in blazes..."[15:20] * Roland gets up and looks out the window.[15:21] * Chris hurries to the window[15:21] The hostel is collapsing inward[15:21] * Eric looks as well[15:21] woah[15:21] d100[15:21] Connection problems?[15:21] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 99.[15:21] * Allen limps painfully outside[15:21] Allen spilled his coffee on Alex, too[15:21] lol[15:21] ooc holy crap![15:21] What an interesting set of rolls.[15:21] ooc that is the most insane group roll ever[15:21] ooc good thing we got those out of the way with the coffee spilling roll[15:22] Everyone in the coffee house is panicking and most are running for the doors[15:22] ooc hey I want my 10 for the not getting eaten roll[15:22] * Roland is looking for a back way out[15:22] Roland finds it very quickly since that's where roughly half of the people are running[15:22] * Chris heads out along with the crowd[15:22] * Alexander watches the hostel.[15:23] It tumbles down and is now a pile of rubble[15:23] * Roland exits and stays with the crowd as they head out.[15:23] do we have any idea what was the crash outside?[15:23] There appears to be a sinkhole that has formed underneith it and the rubble is sliding into the river[15:23] ooc oh it was the hotel[15:23] sorry hostel[15:23] It's the same thing[15:23] Excuse me for trying to spice up the language[15:23] ; )[15:23] "Well, good thing we aren't there."[15:23] good move Roland[15:24] ooc was that sarcastic?[15:24] * Chris pats Roland on the back. "Good man, good man. Now what do we do?"[15:24] ooc You have to wonder now if Roland saved himself from the certain death this week[15:24] definitely not, glad I'm not dead[15:24] ooc okay[15:24] ooc I'm wondering that myself[15:24] so are all you guys running like mad with me?[15:24] Looks like.[15:25] Another excellent idea![15:25] I'm still fanning my crotch[15:25] I thought I might actually have some of you when you thought about setting a trap there.[15:25] hah[15:25] * Alexander runs like mad with Roland.[15:25] Allen might want to help provide medical assistance to any survivors[15:25] Unless of course, he's joining in the running like mad plan[15:25] * Allen hobbles over to the sinkhole[15:25] or not[15:25] he should probably use it first on himself[15:26] * Roland is trying to find a bus or taxi to get the hell out of there.[15:26] ooc that's how Nick died[15:26] Roland can get a taxi pretty quick, but it won't take him back to the hotel you're staying at[15:26] * Allen looks for anyone injured lying on the ground nearby[15:26] ooc lol[15:26] * Alexander looks around after getting out the back.[15:26] It's in the old quarter with the narrow streets[15:26] why not?[15:26] * Eric tries to keep track of the group[15:26] Will it fit all of us?[15:26] Wait[15:26] I just want to get out of dudge.[15:27] The taxi won't fit the streets there[15:27] Allen, roll[15:27] I don't want to go to the hotel, just get out of the immediate area[15:27] d100[15:27] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 98.[15:27] gack[15:27] this is getting to be a bad habit[15:27] the "good" doctor[15:27] ALLEN KILLED SOMEONE![15:27] ooc Allen steps on a wounded man[15:27] woohoo[15:27] lol[15:27] Okay, then you can take a taxi where ever you want that's handy[15:28] Allen looks the rubble over and has determined that there is no chance of survivors in that[15:28] "Allen, get over here!"[15:28] "Drive man, vamanos!"[15:28] * Eric calls out as well[15:28] (meanwhile a voice calls out "Help me! Help me!")[15:28] * Allen heads for the voice[15:28] That was a joke[15:28] oh[15:28] You didn't find anyone in the rubble[15:28] I don't tell him to go until Allen gets in the cab[15:29] * Allen calls out to anyone who may be injured beneath the rubble[15:29] "Come on Allen! Don't get yourself killed."[15:29] "Someone may need me!"[15:29] Allen's made a critical failure; he's not going to find anyone in the rubble[15:30] However, now the police are arriving[15:30] They see what happened and quickly begin to sift through the collapsed building as well[15:30] d100[15:30] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Keeper (d100) and gets 21.[15:30] "Time to go, Allen. If anyone's trapped, the police will take care of it."[15:30] The police start to pull people out[15:31] "I'll meet you back at the hotel."[15:31] Okay, if Allen is going to stay there and try to help, what are the rest of you doing[15:31] Leave![15:31] We're going to go. He can die if he wants.[15:32] Anyplace in particular you're going?[15:32] We just want to get in motion, then we can decide.[15:32] "Allen, you think you need any help?"[15:32] "Any ideas as to our next stop, gentlemen?"[15:32] * Allen mutters "Yes, go do something important like catburglary"[15:33] "Away that's my contribution."[15:33] "I don't have any medical skills, but I could at least help pull people out."[15:33] "If you would be willing. yes. of course."[15:33] "Alexander, did you forget the brute squad and the monster?"[15:33] "They probably think we're dead."[15:34] "Anyways, we're partly responsible for the people being hurt here."[15:34] "Well, I am getting out of here."[15:34] * Roland says to the driver, "Go!"[15:34] Okay[15:34] I think this is a good stopping point for now[15:34] Thought before we quit, Alex and Allen should roll[15:35] Well, what do you know? We survived after all.[15:35] d100[15:35] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Allen (d100) and gets 4.[15:35] for death![15:35] d100[15:35] * Cthulhu unleashes his terrible power against Alexander (d100) and gets 53.[15:35] yeehaa[15:35] hah[15:35] I hope[15:35] Since I'm going to pick this up at the next morning next session[15:35] so was that the thing that was probably going to kill me?[15:35] Then we can pay a fun visit to Mr. Clive and introduce him to some very blunt friends of ours.[15:36] heh[15:36] Not even close[15:36] You mean Early?[15:36] oh great[15:36] You guys didn't do a thing I expected you tooSession Close: Sat Feb 17 15:41:03 2001*+,.//0jk~$%]^ABbcWX ! 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