WebRPG Chat Log File [Sat Aug 05 11:06:16 PDT 2000] [Keeper]: To provide some context, this adventure starts on August 22, 1924 [Keeper]: The current campaign is in January, 1925 [Keeper]: This also means it predates the initial groups scenario, so keep in mind guys you haven't encountered that stuff yet [Nick Johnson]: What stuff? William Hollis gets his time machine ready [Keeper]: Currently the nation is enthralled by the trial of the century [Keeper]: The closing arguements for Leopold and Loeb's murder trial are taking place today [Keeper]: And the nation waits for the outcome [Keeper]: It's also payday at Exotic Oddities [Nick Johnson]: wooo! [Keeper]: Nick, they owe you money for your retainer so you're in the office Nick Johnson nods [William Hollis]: do we get hazard pay? [Keeper]: James, you've been helping go over some submissions [James Galer]: Lovely...it [Keeper]: That's another one for the maniacal laughter [James Galer]: it's all lousy stuff [Keeper]: Suddenly, from the front of the office the secretary screams Eric Macaulay wonders where he is Nick Johnson rushes into the secretary's office James Galer looks up from his desk Eric Macaulay rushes also, if he's around [Keeper]: Eric, you're at your desk making up something good for the next issue. :) [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh ok William Hollis is in the office library "knock if you need me" James Galer stands, wondering if he should act, or continue reading submissions [Keeper]: All the color has drained from her face and there's an open cardboard box with a delivery reciept on the desk Nick Johnson looks at the receipt [Nick Johnson]: "What's wrong?" Eric Macaulay looks inside the box James Galer walks over to Nick and the Sec. [Keeper]: "In... in... the..." She faints Nick Johnson looks in the box [Keeper]: Inside the box is something truly hideous [James Galer]: Gweneth Paltrow's head? [Keeper]: It's a head mounted on an old wooden plauque [Nick Johnson]: can we tell if its a real head? [Eric Macaulay]: Nick can I see the reciept? [James Galer]: Good god! Nick Johnson hands the recept to Eric Eric Macaulay reads the reciept [Keeper]: It has an almost human face, but it has horns and the skin is almost red Nick Johnson examines the head closely James Galer examines the box for postal marks [Keeper]: The nose is long and portruding, and it has a short, black beard [Nick Johnson]: What does the receipt say? [Eric Macaulay]: yes what does it say? [Keeper]: The box was sent from France and it was intended to be delivered to the office, though no other recipient other than Exotic Oddities is mentioned [James Galer]: Hmmmm..... [Nick Johnson]: Can we tell if its a fake? Eric Macaulay checks outside office for delivery man [Keeper]: The person who sent the package originally is one Rosslyn St. Claire William Hollis calls out from the library "if it's a snake, tell it to come back later" [Keeper]: The delivery man is long gone [Nick Johnson]: "James, help me with the secretary" [Eric Macaulay]: James Galer grabs a pencil to prod the head with Eric Macaulay goes back inside with others Nick Johnson would like to move the passed out sec to a couch [James Galer]: What? Certainly! OF course! [Keeper]: The head feels rubbery to the touch but you can't tell if it's fake [Nick Johnson]: "poor girl" [James Galer]: She has brandy in her desk...perhaps that will help Nick Johnson moves the secretary to a couch James Galer helps Nick Eric Macaulay checks the sec's pulse [Keeper]: Eric, the pulse is steady Nick Johnson goes back to the head [Nick Johnson]: Is there nothing else in the box, no note or anything? James Galer eyes the secretary's legs...."Smashing [Keeper]: Nick, the eyes of the head are closed and it almost appears to be resting. Something's written on the plaque, but the packing materials obscures it Eric Macaulay removes packaging material Nick Johnson brushes away the packing materials and reads the plack [James Galer]: "Be careful, Nick." [Nick Johnson]: err plaque Eric Macaulay reads plaque [Keeper]: Nick it's written in a foreign language (one I didn't get a chance to download an autotranslator for I might add) [Eric Macaulay]: Can I identify it? [Keeper]: Eric, you instantly recognize it as Latin [Nick Johnson]: I guess I can't tell which one? [James Galer]: I speak some Hindi, does it look Eastern? [Nick Johnson]: Oh, heh [Eric Macaulay]: It's latin [Nick Johnson]: "Does anyone in the office know latin at all?" [Eric Macaulay]: I do (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "The head of the beast" And below that "From it's mouth, wisdom" [Nick Johnson]: "What's it say?" [James Galer]: Yes, read it aloud [Eric Macaulay]: It says the "Head of the beast" and below that "From its mouth, wisdom" Nick Johnson looks for a button to push on the head James Galer offers Nick his pencil... Nick Johnson takes the pencil [James Galer]: Pry open the mouth, eh? Nick Johnson pries open the mouth [Keeper]: Nick there's no button [Nick Johnson]: or prys, that is [Keeper]: Roll Nick for your STR DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=83 = [ 83 ] (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I know what this storry is about, DAMN! [Nick Johnson]: ooc ugh [Keeper]: The mouth remains firmly clinched shut [Nick Johnson]: can I open the eyes? (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): I thought some might catch on [James Galer]: Damn! Did the pencil break, too? [Keeper]: I thought he was doing it with his fingers [Keeper]: If he was using a pencil, it breaks (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I certainly hope it's going some where intersting, but with you at the helm, I'm sure it will [James Galer]: Fiar enough [Nick Johnson]: Can I open the eyelids? (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): This is only plot element #1 [Keeper]: You can try (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): ok good, good : ) Nick Johnson tries to open the eyelids James Galer rummages the sec's desk for a metal letter opener [Keeper]: The eyelids don't open at all. You suspect they might be glued shut... [Keeper]: James, you find one in the top drawer [Nick Johnson]: "Someome else give the mouth a try" [James Galer]: This is a damned odd creature, Nick....Look, we'll try this letter opener! (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Am I allowed to further the story even though we don't know much, say mention Templars, or freemasons or something? James Galer steps up to the head with opener Eric Macaulay tries to open the mouth (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Absolutely. Give it a quick roll, but it's going to be at signifigant bonuses Eric Macaulay uses his fingers (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): d100 that is (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Just click the button DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=42 = [ 42 ] (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Okay, you can ID the head and it's source [Keeper]: The mouth remains shut William Hollis comes out of the library looks at the head and shivers [William Hollis]: "can i give it a try?" [Eric Macaulay]: interesting, I recall reading about templars or freemasonry, or something like that [James Galer]: Well, I'll give it a go...with this opener [Nick Johnson]: "I see the family resemblance" [Eric Macaulay]: having to do with this head, and the quotes [James Galer]: ha! DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=36 = [ 36 ] [Nick Johnson]: "Quotes? What quotes Eric? On the Plaque?" [Eric Macaulay]: Maybe we should look them up Nick Johnson agrees [Eric Macaulay]: yes on the plaque [Eric Macaulay]: I can't remember exactly from where though [Nick Johnson]: "I bet William has a latin book somewhere we could look it up in. He has lots of books" [William Hollis]: "just a few" William Hollis smiles [James Galer]: How'd my go with the opener work? [Keeper]: You slipped it in between the jaws, but can't pry it open. [Keeper]: [Keeper]: You bent hte tip of it as wel [James Galer]: Can I "feel" anything in the mouth? William Hollis examines the head [Keeper]: No [James Galer]: William, stick you hand up its neck! Fish around, would you? [James Galer]: By the way, I'm James Galer..pleased to meet you. [Eric Macaulay]: I think we should look up Rosslyn St. Claire. That can't be a real name... [Keeper]: The neck is firmly attached to the wooden base [James Galer]: Right...forgot. [Eric Macaulay]: where's Early and his quick draw? [William Hollis]: "ah yes, i'm william, junior investigator here. nice to meet you" [Eric Macaulay]: Hi William [Nick Johnson]: "Ok. William and Eric, why don't you go look up those latin phrases" William Hollis shakes hands with james and eric [Nick Johnson]: "James and I will try to research St. Claire [Keeper]: Well, Eric, if you want to go dig in the library it should only take you a few minutes to find the right section since you already have a pretty good clue [Keeper]: The secretary is starting to revive [Eric Macaulay]: Alright, the library it is [Eric Macaulay]: Someone check on the secretary Nick Johnson walks over to the sec [Nick Johnson]: "Someone get me a glass of water please" [Keeper]: Her eyes open and she spots the head and gives another scream William Hollis looks for a cryptozoology book and looks up snakes [James Galer]: I'm still intriqued by that inscription.... [Nick Johnson]: "Don't worry, its just a fake head" Eric Macaulay hides the head [Keeper]: "Get it out of here! I don't want to see it!" Eric Macaulay would like to look up the phrases in the library [Nick Johnson]: "Eric is hiding it, you won't have to see it" Nick Johnson hands the secretary a glass of water when he gets it [Eric Macaulay]: I think we should put it in Early's office [Nick Johnson]: Is Eric going to the public library, or doing it here? [Keeper]: Roll a d100 for me Eric DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=60 = [ 60 ] Nick Johnson moves the head into Early's office Nick Johnson mumbles something about it looking like Early's sister William Hollis snickers (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Since you knew what books to look it, it only takes about five minutes to locate a refrence to Baphamut and the severed head that the Templar's supposedly got knowledge from [Eric Macaulay]: Alright I've found something Nick Johnson what did you find?" [Nick Johnson]: oops "What did you find?" William Hollis finds a lock and practices his lockpicking skills [Eric Macaulay]: There is a reference to Baphamut, and the severed head, that the Templar's supposedly got knowledge from (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Baphamut was the name of the demon that the head was from... [Nick Johnson]: "Who is Baphamut?" [James Galer]: Soory, getns...damn desk phone was ringing...rna off to grab it [Eric Macaulay]: Baphamut was the name of the demon that the head was from (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): It was one of many stories spread around the time that the Templars were disbanded Eric Macaulay looks up baphamut for more specific information [Nick Johnson]: "Oh, he must be very friendly" [Nick Johnson]: "So there is some way to get knowledge from the head, in theory" [Eric Macaulay]: It was one of many stories spread around the time that the Templars were disbanded (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Most scholars discount it completely due to contradictory information about it [Nick Johnson]: "What Templars?" [James Galer]: What are the Templars? [Eric Macaulay]: Most scholars discount it completely due to contradictory information about it (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Do you need me to supply that info? [Nick Johnson]: "Gosh, if its real I hope its not mad we prodded it at all" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I could, but it would probably take too long, if you would please : ) (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): The templars were an order of knights founded after the first crusade [James Galer]: "Perhaps there's a way to make the thing...speak...?" [Nick Johnson]: "What about the contradictory info, though?" [Eric Macaulay]: The templars were an order of knights founded after the first crusade Nick Johnson nods James Galer also nods, eyebrows raised (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): They became extremely powerful in France during the middle ages and then were disbanded by the French king on what many assume where trumped up heresy charges [James Galer]: "Any word on how the Templars got their knowledge from the head?" [Nick Johnson]: "What is it that is contradictory, do you know?" (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Stories about the head described it in a variety of manners as well as being made of a variety of materials [Eric Macaulay]: They became extremely powerful in France during the middle ages and then were disbanded by the French king on what may assume where trumped up heresy charges [Nick Johnson]: "But perhaps they were not as trumped up as people thought?" [Eric Macaulay]: Stories about the head described it in a variety of manners as well as being made of a variety of materials [James Galer]: "Like the Three Muskateers, almost, thos Templars." [Keeper]: For what little it's worth, I'll accept any personal knowledge any of you have about the Templars from this point on being in character [Eric Macaulay]: ooc ok [Nick Johnson]: ooc that amounts to none for me ;) [Keeper]: There's so much contradictory stuff that it doesn't matter what you actually know. :) William Hollis wishes he remembered where he put the book he had about them [Eric Macaulay]: ooc well I've got nothing at the moment pertaining to our situation right now [Keeper]: There's a knock on the door to Early's office Nick Johnson looks up [Eric Macaulay]: where are we? Secratary's office? [James Galer]: "Maybe it's the rest of the body." [Eric Macaulay]: Can I get a layout of the office? [Keeper]: The head was moved to an editor's office who took the day off to go watch a baseball game Eric Macaulay looks over at Early's office [Keeper]: It's tiny, cramped James Galer goes to the door James Galer opens the office door [Eric Macaulay]: Is the knock coming from the inside of the office or from the outside? [Keeper]: As you enter through the door, the desk faces you, but also sits against the left wall [Keeper]: On your right is an outside window that faces the street [Eric Macaulay]: Where did you put the head Nick? Eric Macaulay looks out the window [Nick Johnson]: Early's office actually, but any office will do if the keeper wishes it [Keeper]: Outside of the office. Someone's knocking on the door [Keeper]: Right [Keeper]: I was describing Early's Nick Johnson opens Early's office door [Nick Johnson]: Nod [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh [Keeper]: A tall, well built man is standing there. He's wearing a white suit with a red tie. Eric Macaulay greets the man [Nick Johnson]: "Hello, can I help you?" James Galer looks on [Keeper]: Man: Bon jour. Your secretary told me that you recieved a package. It was intended for me and I was hoping to claim it. [Nick Johnson]: "I'm sorry, it was intended for you? [Keeper]: (Imply a thick french accent since I'm not going to insult any French people) Eric Macaulay walks over to sec to confirm what the man said [Nick Johnson]: "Why was the package sent here then?" James Galer eyes him suspicioulsy, "Can you tell us anything about his...package?" [Keeper]: "Oui. I am Jean Clairvaux and the item was intended to reach me." [Nick Johnson]: "Why did it come here?" [James Galer]: "Can you tell us who it was from...we receive a lot of packages, you know." Eric Macaulay to sec, "there's a man here who says that you told him you recieved a package, but it was intended for him. Is this true?" [Keeper]: "It's an exotic relic. I was hoping to add it to my collection." Eric Macaulay writes down Jean Clairvaux in notebook (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Who cares? Get rid of that thing." She shivers. Eric Macaulay walks back to Early [Nick Johnson]: "Do you have any proof that this package was supposed to come to you, sir?" Eric Macaulay oops, office [Keeper]: "Oui. Here is a copy of the original shipping label." He pulls out a peice of paper that is stained gray Nick Johnson reads the paper [Eric Macaulay]: looks at shipping label James Galer closes office door, invites man to sit down in front office while we sort this out Eric Macaulay reads label [Nick Johnson]: can we tell if the Label might be a fake? [Keeper]: It's a carbon copy of a shipping label. It's identical to the one you had except that the address is different. [James Galer]: Different how? [Nick Johnson]: Well, the addresses aren't the same ;) [Nick Johnson]: Is the handwriting the same? [Keeper]: This one is to be shipped to "The Solomon Gentlemen's Club" and has an address uptown [Keeper]: Yes [Keeper]: Roll Nick DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=85 = [ 85 ] Eric Macaulay checks box to see if an extra invoice is missing [Keeper]: Eric, the box is now completely empty since the head has been removed [Nick Johnson]: Was that a roll checking the handwriting? [Keeper]: Yes [James Galer]: M. Cairvaux, we have some concerns about this package you speak of... [Nick Johnson]: "William, could you come in here?" William Hollis goes over to Nick "what is it?" [James Galer]: Our sec is ...indisposed or we'd just clarify things with her...can you tell us something about why you're having packages sent here? Nick Johnson shows William the 2 invoices [Keeper]: "I shouldn't have let it out of my sight for the trip across the Atlantic. I was afraid it might be misplaced in shipping." William Hollis examines the invoices [Nick Johnson]: "This man claims that package was for him. He's got a different invoice" [Keeper]: William can roll [Eric Macaulay]: When did our secretary talk to you DICE for William Hollis: (1d100) : 1d100=50 = [ 50 ] Nick Johnson whispers "I couldn't tell if the handwriting was the same" [James Galer]: I see...apparently it may have been misplaced, as you say... [Keeper]: "Just as I came in. I described what I was looking for and she directed me back here." [James Galer]: unfortunately, we seemed to have opened a packge with sopme rather disturbing results... [James Galer]: so before we feel comfortable handing this over, perhaps you could tell us a little more... (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Do we have more than one secretary? [James Galer]: so there's no need for us to aroudse more...professional inquires, if you catch me Eric Macaulay asks William for invoices so he can write down the address (Keeper whispered to William Hollis): Right on the money. Lucky weasil. You notice that while the writing on the original label is steady, the one he presented is thicker and darker for the new address [Keeper]: Clairvaux hands Eric one of his business cards. [Eric Macaulay]: Thank you (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Only one secretary Eric Macaulay writes down address William Hollis whispers to nick "hmm...there is something odd about this...the one he has the address is printed thicker and darker" Nick Johnson looks at the business card [Nick Johnson]: ooc ack, phone, brb [Keeper]: "The head is an artifact of medival Italy." [Keeper]: "We think it was used as false evidence in one of the earlier inquisitions." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): This guy said he talked to the Sec, but wasn't she fainted? Or should I just let this go? William Hollis examines the invoice a bit closer to see if he can tell if something was written over [Keeper]: "It dates back to at least 1072 and might be older. There are very few peices like this surviving as many were destroyed by the church later so it's quite valuable." (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): She woke up when you guys moved the head. :) (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): ok : ) (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): I am keeping track of these things. :) [James Galer]: Yes...Have you, by chance, heard of the 'knowledge' that can be gained by speaking with the head....? [Nick Johnson]: ooc sorry (Keeper whispered to William Hollis): It was not written over but it implies a seperate hand [Eric Macaulay]: ooc np Nick Johnson walks back over to William and whispers ":I'm not buying this. I think this might be a fake, let's tell him its company policy that we cannot release the package or something" [Keeper]: "Tales of oracles are common throughout the ages. However I hear that Delphi isn't getting much business these days." [Keeper]: "It's simply a story, nothing more." Eric Macaulay walks over to William William Hollis whispers to Nick "i agree, i don't like this, i say we keep the package" Eric Macaulay whispers to Nick and William, anything else you can deduce from the the shipping labels? Nick Johnson whispers to Eric "look at the handwriting, do you notice anything?" [Keeper]: Clairvaux regales James with stories about the early inquisitions and "satanic" artifacts. Eric Macaulay looks at the handwriting on labels James Galer glances over to others (Keeper: could I hear them whispering?) [Keeper]: He obviously likes the sound of his own voice and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others even if they aren't interested William Hollis whispers to Nick "maybe we should tell him that we don't have the authority to release it to him and he should come back when simon or whoever is in" (Keeper whispered to William Hollis): You wanted his attention, you got it. You can't hear them plotting. :) Nick Johnson whispers to William "I agree" [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oops, be back in a second, sorry James Galer keeps the man occupied while wondering what the others are planning Nick Johnson whispers to William "You want to tell him, or me?" [William Hollis]: ooc who has the better bs skill? :P James Galer clears his throat for assistance here...my ears are falling off from this guy [Keeper]: Nick, by far [Nick Johnson]: ooc dunno, probably you ;) [Nick Johnson]: ooc ok, I'll tell nim William Hollis whispers to nick "i think you should tell him" :) [Nick Johnson]: "Mr Clairvaux, we cannot release this package to you" [Keeper]: "And why not?" [Nick Johnson]: "I apologize for the inconvienence, but we'll have to let someone with more authority make a decision on the issue." [Keeper]: "Is that so?" [Nick Johnson]: "Perhaps you could come back tomorrow" [Keeper]: "I wish to clear up this matter quickly. Perhaps I can offer something to help make this easier for you." [Keeper]: He pulls out a checkbook. [Nick Johnson]: "That won't be necessary" [Keeper]: "Would $10,000 a peice be acceptable?" [Eric Macaulay]: ooc back [Nick Johnson]: "It also won't be effective" [William Hollis]: ooc jumps behind the desk :P oops....sorry James Galer eyes the checkbook greedily [Keeper]: (BTW, he just tried to bribe you with about $80,000 each) [William Hollis]: "can't be too safe with nick around" : [Keeper]: (in 2000 dollars) Nick Johnson eyes William wryly Eric Macaulay is still looking at the hand writing [Keeper]: "Well, I suppose I could offer $20,000...." [Nick Johnson]: "I'm sorry, we can't tale bribes" [James Galer]: Hmmm.... [Nick Johnson]: ooc - little help guys ;) [Keeper]: "Do not think of it as a bribe. It is a gift. A finders fee as it were." [James Galer]: What? Can't we? Nick Johnson looks at William [William Hollis]: "we are not interested in money" [Nick Johnson]: "Please, just come back tomorrow, and hopefully we can sort this out" [Keeper]: "$50,000 is all I can offer, I'm afraid. My funds do not extend much further for acquiring this peice." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Am I examining the hand writing? [James Galer]: M. Chlairvaux, tell us more about this Society you belong to...May I get you a cup of coffee, perhaps? [Keeper]: (That's nearly half a million guys) [William Hollis]: "there is no way we can help you right now, i'm sorry, please come back tomorrow" Nick Johnson looks at William again (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): He hasn't filled anything out yet. James Galer whipser to the others, "You're mad! It's not our package even!" [Keeper]: "Perhaps you could persuade your friend to accept this." Nick Johnson whispers to James "says who? The handwriting looks like it might be fishy" [Nick Johnson]: "Persuade who to accept what?" William Hollis whispers to James "i would rather find out about this head than have any money....i'm after knowledge not wealth" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): The handwriting on the shipping labels [Keeper]: He gestures toward William. "It would certainly be in your best interests to accept this money." [James Galer]: (Still whispering) "Well, we can investigate the handwriting later...We could even follow the man to his club, or wherever he's going...we're mad not to take his money..." [Nick Johnson]: "Sir, please just come back tomorrow" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I'm sorry we couldn't sort this out today William Hollis whispers to James "it's not so easy to track someone" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): oops [Keeper]: "Very well then. However, my offer stands. You have my card." [Nick Johnson]: "If we change our minds we'll contact you." James Galer is a greedy bastard. Eric Macaulay nods [Keeper]: He walks out of the office and all of you roll SAN checks for passing up more money than you've ever seen. ;) [William Hollis]: ooc....doh! [James Galer]: Ha! No doubt! [Eric Macaulay]: ooc NOOOOO! [Nick Johnson]: ooc that was way to tense [Eric Macaulay]: ooc my SAN is low enough already! [William Hollis]: ooc....well, at least we didn't get shot at, right Nick :P [Keeper]: Well, what are you guys going to do now. [Nick Johnson]: ooc always a moral victory ;) [Keeper]: Well, Early wasnt there so that helped [Eric Macaulay]: I guess get back to research, and I would still like to examine the handwritting on the labels [Nick Johnson]: had Early been present, we'd all be dead... [Eric Macaulay]: [Eric Macaulay]: ha ha ha William Hollis looks around to be sure Early isn't hiding somewhere Eric Macaulay checks behind the curtains [Nick Johnson]: I'd like to initiate a background check on Clairvaux James Galer mumbles to himself [Keeper]: Okay, that's going to take a little while but you can get started through your police contacts [Nick Johnson]: right [Nick Johnson]: Is the business card of any use here? [Eric Macaulay]: I can take Rosslyn St. Clair [James Galer]: : walks back to through the office examine that damned head! [Eric Macaulay]: or William can [William Hollis]: ooc....brb [Keeper]: Eric, the only thing you can be certain of with the label is that the delivery address was not written at the same tiem [Keeper]: The head is still lying there like a lump [Eric Macaulay]: ok James Galer slaps the cheek of the head [James Galer]: "Damn beast!" Eric Macaulay yells out, "Stop playing with the head!" [Eric Macaulay]: We've got research to do James Galer takes last long look at head Nick Johnson Settles down behind Early's desk to begin the lengthy background check process of Clairvaux [Keeper]: So, while Nick and Eric are digging into St. Clair's and Clairvaux's backgrounds what are the rest of you doing Eric Macaulay heads over to books to look up St. Clair's [Nick Johnson]: well, william is afk temporarily ;) [Keeper]: Right... [Keeper]: He went out to buy lunch for everyone or something, then. :) [Eric Macaulay]: It seems that James is still gandering at the head James Galer whispers to head, "Hullo? Hullo?" [Nick Johnson]: what a good friend ') [Eric Macaulay]: What a pal, I just met him, and I already like him [Keeper]: Eric roll DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=67 = [ 67 ] [Keeper]: James Roll DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=100 = [ 100 ] [Eric Macaulay]: ooc ouch [Keeper]: Oh bow [Keeper]: boy [Nick Johnson]: ooc James Implodes [Keeper]: Why did you have to get a 100 on that roll [Eric Macaulay]: ooc james blacks out for a few minutes [James Galer]: Becuase I sl;apped the thing, probably [Nick Johnson]: ooc uh oh [Keeper]: Everyone give me a SAN check DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=1 = [ 1 ] DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=27 = [ 27 ] DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=12 = [ 12 ] [Nick Johnson]: ooc lol, does that mean I gain San? [Keeper]: Nick only looses one SAN for being such a good roller [Keeper]: Everyone else roll a d4 [Nick Johnson]: :) DICE for James Galer: (1d4) : 1d4=3 = [ 3 ] DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d4) : 1d4=4 = [ 4 ] DICE for Keeper: (1d100) : 1d100=32 = [ 32 ] [Eric Macaulay]: ooc uh oh DICE for Keeper: (1d4) : 1d4=1 = [ 1 ] [Keeper]: Eric looses 4 SAN [Keeper]: James looses 3 SAN [Eric Macaulay]: ooc doh [James Galer]: Egads! [Keeper]: William's out to lunch and gets away with this [Nick Johnson]: so what exactly just happened? Eric Macaulay wonders maybe I should have gone to get lunch [Keeper]: James you also loose one POW [Keeper]: I' [Nick Johnson]: woah [Keeper]: I'm working out how many magic points you lost still [James Galer]: Right [Eric Macaulay]: what is he losing all this stuff for? [Keeper]: Okay. [James Galer]: Good lord, I just said hullo! [Keeper]: The head's eyes open [James Galer]: Reminds me of a girl I knew... [Keeper]: They're yellow and slitted like a cat's [Nick Johnson]: ooc Yeah, Early's sis [William Hollis]: okay, back....erm....what did i just miss? [James Galer]: ha! [Keeper]: Then the mouth opens and a deep voice the reverberates through the room says one word: [Keeper]: "Hello." [Eric Macaulay]: ooc do we have to keep track of these losses ourselves? Eric Macaulay looks up from book [Nick Johnson]: ooc nope, our valiant keeper does it [Keeper]: The eyes shut, the mouth closes and that's it William Hollis stares at the head Eric Macaulay runs over to head Nick Johnson Stares at the head [William Hollis]: "err....." James Galer looks over at others. [Keeper]: Now if you don't mind while you panic I'm doing bookkeeping on this [Eric Macaulay]: James what did you do? [Nick Johnson]: "James what the hell did you do?" [James Galer]: "Wow." [James Galer]: "Said...um...Hello. You try it." [Nick Johnson]: "I nearly jumped out of my seat" [Eric Macaulay]: Hello? [Eric Macaulay]: that's it? James Galer leans forward to speak to head again...winks at others.... [Nick Johnson]: "What exactly did you do, James?" Eric Macaulay examines head again [Keeper]: William, you didn't see the head acting up [James Galer]: Just that, Nick..I said hello. [William Hollis]: ah...okay [Nick Johnson]: "Did you touch it or anything?" [Eric Macaulay]: Did you make any movements? [Nick Johnson]: "Uhh, William, you kinda missed something" [James Galer]: Oh, it was just a love tap...Here, I'll try it again and show you.... [Nick Johnson]: "The Head spoke after James did something to it" [Eric Macaulay]: Yeah James and I lost some SAN points too William Hollis goes over to the head "what happened guys?" [Nick Johnson]: "Love tap?" [Nick Johnson]: "You hit it?" [Keeper]: BTW, I was generous and James only lost 5 magic points [William Hollis]: "hey, why are you slapping the head around, that's not too smart you know" [Keeper]: James, you're feeling rather tired out [James Galer]: Playful sparring....you know....but it wasn't until I spoke that it did anything [James Galer]: Right...I think I'll just tuck up next to the secretary and take a little nap...you boys don;t need me do you? [Nick Johnson]: : addresses the head "What are you?" [Keeper]: Nick, roll DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=99 = [ 99 ] Nick Johnson implodes Eric Macaulay thinks James should go lie down [Keeper]: Oh dear god James Galer hears Nick speaking, dives for cover... [Keeper]: You guys are just trying to summon the devil, aren't you [Nick Johnson]: ooc shit ;) [Keeper]: SAN roll everyone DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=100 = [ 100 ] [James Galer]: (to himself) Where's that brandy? DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=64 = [ 64 ] DICE for William Hollis: (1d100) : 1d100=9 = [ 9 ] DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=85 = [ 85 ] [Keeper]: Eric, you're mind is toast [William Hollis]: ooc yay! :P [Eric Macaulay]: ooc AAAAAAAAAHHHH! [Nick Johnson]: ooc whoops, sorry guys [Nick Johnson]: ooc heh William, I rolled a 1 on the last one ;) [Keeper]: Nick and James roll a d8 DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d8) : 1d8=8 = [ 8 ] [Keeper]: William roll a d4 DICE for James Galer: (1d8) : 1d8=6 = [ 6 ] Eric Macaulay runs away, as best he can DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d8) : 1d8=6 = [ 6 ] DICE for William Hollis: (1d4) : 1d4=2 = [ 2 ] [Nick Johnson]: ooc double shit [Eric Macaulay]: ooc sorry [Keeper]: Eric, you lost another four full points which pushes you into madness [Nick Johnson]: ooc :P [Eric Macaulay]: ooc uh oh [Keeper]: And given the situations, you've acquired Necrophobia [James Galer]: "We should have taken the money" [Keeper]: Fear of the dead [William Hollis]: ooc....wow, first time playing and he's already nuts....are you sure Early's not around here somewhere? Eric Macaulay has gone mad Nick Johnson looks around for Early [Keeper]: You're going to have to leave the room Eric Macaulay leaves the room to go sit down [Keeper]: Nick, you only lose 7 points because that's the maxium you could lose from this, but you also going into terror William Hollis wonders what's up with Eric [Keeper]: James loses 5 [Keeper]: William gets two Eric Macaulay curls up in the corner muttering, "keep it together, keep it together, keep it together, keep it together...." [James Galer]: SAN? [Nick Johnson]: ooc *beats himself with a stapler* [Keeper]: SAN [James Galer]: ok [Nick Johnson]: ooc so what happens to me exactly? James Galer runs his hands through his hair compusivley...begins mumbling to himself DICE for Keeper: (1d10) : 1d10=10 = [ 10 ] James Galer looks for a drink [Nick Johnson]: ooc that couldn't be good [Nick Johnson]: ooc for me Eric Macaulay shouts, "Cover the head please!" [Keeper]: You go into a catatonic shock [Keeper]: You also loose all of your magic points Nick Johnson colapses to the floot [Keeper]: A point of POW [Nick Johnson]: collapse rather William Hollis takes the head, puts it back in the box, tapes it shut and puts it in the closet [Nick Johnson]: Ack... [Eric Macaulay]: ooc can I speak? [Keeper]: Hang on we're not done yet guys [William Hollis]: ok [Keeper]: Now that I've dealt with everyone's critical fumbles AGAIN [Nick Johnson]: ooc I thought it was one of those one shot SAN deals. Whoops... [Keeper]: The head's eyes open once more and the head speaks one word "Baphamut" [Keeper]: It was, you guys just pushed it to the max level [Nick Johnson]: ooc hey, at least it answered my question (: [James Galer]: : mutters to head, "Back at you, baby." [Keeper]: Okay [Keeper]: So, Nick's stunned [Keeper]: Eric's panicking and doesn't want to be around anything dead any more Eric Macaulay suggest we call an ambulance for Nick, unless he's ok... [Keeper]: What else are you doing Nick Johnson lies on the floor stunned, and incapable of anything spiritual Eric Macaulay cowers in the corner, muttering to himself James Galer is having a drink from the bottle in his desk William Hollis picks up the head, examines it, places it in the box and the heads into and empty room [Keeper]: Any more damage you want to perform guys? [Nick Johnson]: ooc I'm pretty sure I just got blooper of the day :P [Eric Macaulay]: ooc lol! James Galer follows after William [Keeper]: I have to reset you back to original levels for the ongoing campaign to. :( [William Hollis]: ooc.....we'll let early deal with it "hey early, slap it and see what it does! heehee [Nick Johnson]: ooc hah, they won't last long ! [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oo that's too bad :) (Nick, James, William.....WE'RE SAVED!!!) [Keeper]: Not if you roll like that [Nick Johnson]: ooc yeah Early, slap it and ask it a question...we'll be in the other room [Keeper]: Not you new guys [James Galer]: Well, I've learned a valuable lesson, I guess. Still...had to be done! [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh, uh oh [Keeper]: I almost forgot [Nick Johnson]: ooc that 7 san loss puts me about where I am in the campaign I think anyway...maybe a tad lower [Keeper]: Nick and Eric roll a d10 DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d10) : 1d10=10 = [ 10 ] DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d10) : 1d10=7 = [ 7 ] [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh god!!!!!!! [Nick Johnson]: ooc ugh... William Hollis tapes up the box and places a note on it that says, please open, slap and ask a question only if you want to go insane [Keeper]: That's how many points of skill in Cthulhu Mythos you just picked up [Nick Johnson]: ooc told you those critical rolls would cost me [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh [Nick Johnson]: ooc are those going to go away for the camapaign? [Eric Macaulay]: ooc that's good? or Bad? [Nick Johnson]: ooc Eric I think its both [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh Eric Macaulay worries [Nick Johnson]: :P William Hollis makes sure the box is secure and shakes it, puts it on the ground and kicks it into the corner [Keeper]: No, those can stay since it wouldn't have affected anything [Nick Johnson]: just makes sure, I agree anyway [Nick Johnson]: ooc I wasn't the one who read the book of veils ;) James Galer whispers to William, while looking at the box, "He look so lonely down there." Nick Johnson is still lying on the floor stunned, and lost in his terrible actions [Keeper]: Okay, Eric's recovering now that the head is gone William Hollis looks behind the curtains for any tentacles or anything [Keeper]: Nick is still in shock and likely will be for a few hours Eric Macaulay starts to get up [Eric Macaulay]: Should we call an ambulance? Eric Macaulay walks over to Nick and checks if he is stable [Nick Johnson]: ooc to save you time Eric, no I'm not ;) [Keeper]: His pulse is fine, but he's not responding to any stimulous William Hollis goes over to Nick and examines him "let's just put him somewhere safe for now" Eric Macaulay then sits down to gather his thoughts on what just happened [Keeper]: While we're at it, anyone want to play with the head some more? [James Galer]: Hmmm.... :) [William Hollis]: i was just playing soccer with it :) [Eric Macaulay]: I think we should call that guy (name?) and get some money James Galer says to head (in box) "Can you hear me?" [William Hollis]: "over Nick's dead body!" [Keeper]: Roll James DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=68 = [ 68 ] Nick Johnson drools a little bit William Hollis runs for cover Eric Macaulay runs DICE for Keeper: (1d100) : 1d100=57 = [ 57 ] James Galer watches everyone run away....calls after them, "SOMEBODY has to talk to it!" [Keeper]: There's no response from the box Eric Macaulay sighs of relief [Nick Johnson]: ooc - someone put me in a different room that this please? James Galer picks box up and shakes it like a present [William Hollis]: "okay, go right ahead, i'll be over there....way over there" Eric Macaulay moves to move Nick into the Sec's office Nick Johnson drools a little bit Eric Macaulay gets out a tissue and cleans Nick up James Galer sits down at desk, bottle on one side, box in front of him James Galer sighs heavily Eric Macaulay lays Nick down on the couch [William Hollis]: "hmm....sigh... [William Hollis]: "okay everone who doesn't want to go insane, get out of the room" James Galer calls out to others, "Anyone was a better idea?" [Eric Macaulay]: Well I'm going to go try and research again, in a different room [Keeper]: Eric, roll Nick Johnson lies on the couch in the sec's room, in shock DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=57 = [ 57 ] [Eric Macaulay]: We still have people to look up William Hollis walks over to james and looks at the box (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): You recall how the head supposedly answered the Templar's questions... [James Galer]: "Hi Will." [James Galer]: "Drink?" [Eric Macaulay]: Hey, guys, you know not that I think about it, the head was kinda answering the Templar's questions.... [William Hollis]: "hello...sure, i'll have a drink or two" [James Galer]: "Yeah." James Galer hands Will the bottle James Galer tips his head toward the box William Hollis reopens the box and sets the head on the dest and stares at it while taking a drink from the bottle [William Hollis]: desk [James Galer]: "seems like it respnds to questions. We just need to ask the right ones." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): What questions were those again? : ) William Hollis takes a deep breath, rubs the head and asks "what is your purpose?" (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): This time? "Hullo?" and "What are you?" [James Galer]: "Or convince Clairvaux to come back and ask them for us." (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): William, roll James Galer watches the keen, trying to keep his composure. [James Galer]: keen? head, I mean [William Hollis]: where did that come from? :P ypi [William Hollis]: keen (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I mean the templar questions you were referring too [James Galer]: I'm am going nutty. [William Hollis]: heh... (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): William, give me a roll (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Sorry [William Hollis]: "i think you should lay off the drink" [Keeper]: William roll [Eric Macaulay]: Keeper no problem [William Hollis]: gulp DICE for William Hollis: (1d100) : 1d100=48 = [ 48 ] [James Galer]: "We should have taken the money." (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Nothing specific. Just that it advised them when they asked questions. [Eric Macaulay]: Hindsight is 20/20 Nick Johnson should have called in sick this morning [James Galer]: "You guys and your noble ideas!" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Can you tell me what the quotes on the head were again? [Keeper]: William you lose three more SAN, two magic points, a point of POW (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): or on the plaque [William Hollis]: ka-pow [Keeper]: The head speaks again: "To answer" [James Galer]: : says bitterly, "Come back tomorrow! Pshaw!" William Hollis regains his composure, rubs the head again and asks "what happened to the carlyle expedition?" James Galer asks the head, "Who or what is Rosslyn St. Claire?" [Eric Macaulay]: hey that hasn't happened yet! [William Hollis]: oops....that's right [William Hollis]: okay, ask your question then [Nick Johnson]: ooc I'd like to point out I am not the biggest masochist here [Eric Macaulay]: I don't know, I was looking that up [Keeper]: James, you lose two magic points, another point of POW, two SAN [Keeper]: The head responds with "Previous possessor." [William Hollis]: "okay, i think we better plan out the questions now....any ideas?" Eric Macaulay researches harder to find a reference to Rosslyn St. Clair [James Galer]: I suggest we investigae the gentleman's club... [Keeper]: Eric, roll [James Galer]: Solomon's, it's called. DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=96 = [ 96 ] [Keeper]: William, was that addressed to the head? [Eric Macaulay]: ooc can't locate books [Eric Macaulay]: ooc lol [William Hollis]: nope....to James [James Galer]: WIll, say YES! [William Hollis]: heh.... :P [James Galer]: ah well... (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): She's a movie star in Hollywood who has been in two or three small films with minor roles [William Hollis]: "well, we could ask it what we should do...." [James Galer]: Hold on...we get the head in the mail...this guy wants it back for a lot of cash... [Eric Macaulay]: I found a reference, but I really doubt it will help us, there is a reference to Rosslyn as a movie star in Hollywood who has been in two or three small films with minor roles [James Galer]: let's take the head to him and demand som answers [Eric Macaulay]: we could check her out, the head says that she was a previous host [William Hollis]: "i don't think that's a good idea right now" [William Hollis]: "we should keep the head in a safe place for now" [William Hollis]: [James Galer]: Hmmm...maybe not, Will. You want to go to Hollywood? You want to go speak with the guy without the head? [William Hollis]: "if he's willing to pay that much for it, he may just be willing to steal it" Eric Macaulay Checks the reference to see if he can find a reference to Rosslyn's address [James Galer]: Or kill for it. William Hollis nods Eric Macaulay checks his watch [James Galer]: Then again, he's a "gentelman." [Eric Macaulay]: ooc unless he doesn't have one lol [Keeper]: Too bad Nick isn't available. He was looking into Clairvaux when someone woke the head up [Nick Johnson]: ooc *cough* [William Hollis]: "yeah, but gentlemen hire people to do that sort of thing" [Keeper]: The time is roughly 1:30 [Eric Macaulay]: how long has Nick been out? [Keeper]: About half an hour [James Galer]: Should I slap Nick and ask him a question, too? ha! [Eric Macaulay]: ok [Nick Johnson]: ooc and me fresh out of potions of healing [William Hollis]: "ah, i think i should look into Clairvaux..." :P [Keeper]: Eric, no address available [Eric Macaulay]: phone number? [Keeper]: You can locate her agent [Eric Macaulay]: ok I've located her agent, do we want to check up on her? [James Galer]: Give her a call. [Eric Macaulay]: William? [William Hollis]: "go ahead" Eric Macaulay contacts Rosslyn's agent [William Hollis]: "i'll continue that research that Nick was doing before" (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): It takes about ten minutes to set up a switchboard connection across the country like that, but before long you reach her agent (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Hello? [James Galer]: : balances the bottle's lid on the nose of the head, humming to himself. [Keeper]: William, you don't have the same police contacts Nick does so you're going to have a harder time of it (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Turrin Talent Agency. How may I help you?" William Hollis takes out Nick's "police contacts" finds a mirror and puts them in "wow...what a view" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Are you the agency that represents Rosslyn St. Clair? [James Galer]: "Head, what is Rosslyn St. Calire's home telephone number?" (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Yes, she is one of ours. Do you wish to hire her?" [Nick Johnson]: ooc - I am definately not the biggest Masochist here [Keeper]: James, you pass out [James Galer]: Ack!! (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Well I'd like to get in touch with her [William Hollis]: "well, isn't that nice...." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I'm a big fan [James Galer]: : slumps onto the floor. [Keeper]: You also loose another point of POW and more SAN [Keeper]: This also pushes YOU over into temporary insanity as well [James Galer]: (ok) [Eric Macaulay]: William? I suggest we stop asking with the head [Keeper]: When you wake up I'll decide how much damage you've done William Hollis glances at the head and wonders "hmm...should i?" [Keeper]: The head rattles off a string of numbers [James Galer]: Boy, this isn't a user-friendly head, is it? Eric Macaulay quickly takes them down William Hollis listens to the numbers and writes them down (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "We cannot give out private information like that over the phone" [James Galer]: ooc -- since I'm passed out, okay if I take a quick break? (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Is there any way I can get in touch with her? [Keeper]: Okay, I'm going to say this right now before anyone does any more damage [Keeper]: *USING THE HEAD IS CASTING SPELL* [Nick Johnson]: stop playing with the head? [Keeper]: That means messing with powers beyond human comprehension [Keeper]: You'll always lose SAN for doing that [James Galer]: ah! [Nick Johnson]: Actually, your way says it better ;) [Nick Johnson]: Heh, and I thought I would be warning enough... Nick Johnson drools some more [Keeper]: I thought I was discouraging you from playing with it, but you're all going to be in assylums before the introduction is over at this rate (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Not only am I a big fan, but I've been recruited by a newspaper to conduct an interview with the up an coming star [Nick Johnson]: Actually, I'm thankful I went into shock at this point [Nick Johnson]: And, you discouraged me from using it ;) (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "If you come to our office in person we may be able to make arrangements." William Hollis puts the head back in the box, tapes it up, looks for the office safe and locks it up [Eric Macaulay]: I'm lucky to just get away with Necrophobia, but I think that will be a very bad thing to be afraid of in the main campaign (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Can I get the address of your office? [William Hollis]: could be :P (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): At least you'll run before anyone else. :) (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): at least! Heh heh : ) (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): The address is in Los Angeles California, which would be a continant away. [James Galer]: "Zzzzzzz..." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I see, is there anyway to conduct a phone interview? (Keeper whispered to James Galer): You're becoming paranoid, BTW. If this head is out to get you, who knows what else is... [Eric Macaulay]: ooc I think we should send this log to ImLawBoy [Eric Macaulay]: ooc : ) [James Galer]: got it (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): I'm afraid not. Private information ccannot be given out over the phone James Galer twitches in his sleep [Keeper]: Okay, so what's the plan guys [Eric Macaulay]: I'm still talking on the phone [Keeper]: Just going to keep the head in the safe until it rusts shut? :) [Nick Johnson]: I'm going to continue my state of catatonic shock ;) [Eric Macaulay]: That will probably be a good idea [William Hollis]: "no just until early gets back so he can play with it :) [Eric Macaulay]: Good choice Nick [Eric Macaulay]: ooc lol (James Galer whispered to Keeper): how long til I come out of it? [Keeper]: You're going to be unconcious at least an hour until you recover a magic point DICE for Keeper: (1d10) : 1d10=3 = [ 3 ] (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): If I come in, will I be guaranteed an interview? [Nick Johnson]: Ok, no biggie. This is alot of fun to watch ;) (Keeper whispered to James Galer): And before I forget, that's how much Cthulhu Mythos you've picked up. Eric Macaulay checks watch, wondering how much longer it will take for Nick to wake up so we can get some leads (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): We cannot guarentee an interview until your credentials are confirmed (James Galer whispered to Keeper): got it! William Hollis sits around waiting for Eric to get off the phone and have some info [James Galer]: : jerks on the floor like a sleeping dog Eric Macaulay whispers to William, "not getting anywhere" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Could you please hold, I would like to speak with my editors to find out if we are willing to travel out to Los Angeles. William Hollis throws a blanket over james so he doesn't have to watch him jerk like a sleeping dog [Eric Macaulay]: ok William, come here, I don't want to see the head William Hollis goes over to Eric [James Galer]: ha! such kindness.... [William Hollis]: "what's up?" Eric Macaulay holds hand over the phone reciever, "Well I got in contact with the agency" [Eric Macaulay]: "and I told them I was from a newspaper and we wanted to conduct an interview with her [Eric Macaulay]: "But we need the proper credentials, and all of this needs to be arranged in Los Angeles." [William Hollis]: "what did they say?" [William Hollis]: "ah...i see..." [Eric Macaulay]: what do you think? [William Hollis]: "we do have the proper credentials doen't we? we do work for a magazine after all" [Eric Macaulay]: But if they see Exotic Oddities, they will know we aren't looking for an interview concerning her career [Eric Macaulay]: We could certainly try [William Hollis]: "we can tell them we are branching out and thinking of starting up a new magazine about film or something" [Keeper]: FWIW, the horror and SF genres are non-existant at this point [Eric Macaulay]: ok, so do we want to go to LA? [William Hollis]: what year is it? [Eric Macaulay]: oh right, she wouldn't get any exposure [Eric Macaulay]: 1924 [William Hollis]: ah...yeah, not in film yet (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Hi, sorry to keep you waiting, is there anyway you can convey a message to her from us? [William Hollis]: well, it doesn't have to be about horror or sci fi, we can say it is a legit film magaszine or article or whatever James Galer cries out in his sleep, "Rosebud!" [Eric Macaulay]: Or we could break the story and say it is for a story for our magazine, if things turn out alright, ie we stop playing with the head, we can run this story, can't we? William Hollis gets a sled and puts it next to James [William Hollis]: yeah.... (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): A letter sent to her through our agency will reach her [Keeper]: AFK for a second guys James Galer throws his arms around the sled and sighs contentedly...save for the occassionaly jerking like a sleeping dog [Eric Macaulay]: William, they said we can send a letter to her through their agency, and it will reach her, but that could take a long time. [Keeper]: Sorry about that. House caught fire [William Hollis]: "well, we might as well try to get the info from here whether we still have the head at that time or not [William Hollis]: you're house always seems to be catching fire joel [Keeper]: There's a reason why we have fire extinguishers [Nick Johnson]: putting out fires? [Keeper]: And making rockets [William Hollis]: maybe you just shouldn't play with fire anymore :P [Nick Johnson]: Mmmmmm, rockets [Eric Macaulay]: pyro [James Galer]: ooc -- you guys think this is a good place to take a break? I mean, two of us passed out and all? [Eric Macaulay]: heh heh Joel, the gas again? Nick Johnson isn't passed out, just in a state of catatonic shock [Keeper]: Well, I'd rather try to resolve this today, but if you want a short break [Nick Johnson]: :P [Eric Macaulay]: I would also like to solve this [James Galer]: up to you guys, doesn't matter to me...I'm in! [Keeper]: If you need a bathroom break we can stop for a few minutes.... [Eric Macaulay]: Will trying to contact that lady in LA help us at all, Keeper? [William Hollis]: i think it's going ot take longer than today to solve this.. [Keeper]: You did get her phone number from the head, recall [Eric Macaulay]: of course right, heh heh [James Galer]: Just seems like we need to regroup...formulate a plan [William Hollis]: that's true... [Eric Macaulay]: Thanks to James for taking one for the team. [William Hollis]: okay, break time! [James Galer]: hey! my foolish bravery paid off! [Keeper]: I would point out the roll that generated that knowledge, but that's out of character information... (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Alright, we will send a letter to her through your agency, thank you for your time. If we show up in LA, I hope you will be able to set up an interview for us [Nick Johnson]: ooc out of it and can't comment either ;) [Keeper]: Okay, are we breaking for five minutes or not? [Nick Johnson]: sure, break [Removed break chatter] [Keeper]: So, Nick's screaming Nick Johnson screams out loudly Eric Macaulay runs over to Nick James Galer shudders Eric Macaulay tries to calm him down, "Nick, are you with us? Nick!" [Keeper]: Nick's screamming in sheer terror Eric Macaulay plugs his ears (Keeper whispered to Nick Johnson): You're starting to come around now that he's stirring you (Nick Johnson whispered to Keeper): still screaming though, or can I stop? [Eric Macaulay]: Nick what's wrong? (Keeper whispered to Nick Johnson): You can stop [Nick Johnson]: "What the hell happened?" [William Hollis]: should i call the cops and see if anyone reported their head as missing? :P Nick Johnson looks around confused Keeper is disappointed in the scream. Nick Johnson is too [Eric Macaulay]: huh? I can't hear you Eric Macaulay unplugs his ears [Eric Macaulay]: Nick, you are in the office [Nick Johnson]: "What the hell happened?" James Galer joins the others [Eric Macaulay]: We were experimenting with the head, things went bad [Nick Johnson]: "Where's that damn head?" Nick Johnson shudders [Eric Macaulay]: It's locked away [William Hollis]: "it's in the safe" [James Galer]: "Did you get the phone number, Eric?" [Eric Macaulay]: For safe keeping, until Early gets here [Nick Johnson]: ooc :P [Eric Macaulay]: Yes I did [Eric Macaulay]: I can give her a call [Nick Johnson]: "Phone number?" [Nick Johnson]: "Whose number" [James Galer]: "Rosslyn St. Clair's...Anything come of it?" [Eric Macaulay]: But Nick, you should try again with your police contacts to find out about Cavier [Eric Macaulay]: No not really, but give me a few minutes I'll give her a call. Nick Johnson walks back to Early's desk, a tad unhinged, and begins calling about Clairvaux [Nick Johnson]: ooc heh, cavier (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): I know this won't lead anywhere, but let's just give it a whirl (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): Please do James Galer nods...looks around with a wary eye [Eric Macaulay]: Oh it's Clairvaux! :) [Eric Macaulay]: thanks Nick [Eric Macaulay]: [Nick Johnson]: welcome ;) Eric Macaulay dials St. Clair's number (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "'allo? William Hollis sits in a chair and takes a nap (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Hello, is this Rosslyn St. Clair? [Nick Johnson]: ooc keeper do I need to roll here? Nick Johnson is afraid to touch the dice again (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Yah. This is Rosie." The woman has the most obnoxious voice you've ever heard James Galer looks for a coffee pot and a hot plate. William Hollis can't get to sleep and decides to practice his lockpicking skills again [Keeper]: No need to roll. Just give me a second for results [Nick Johnson]: ooc Telemarketers....grrrrrr (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Hi, My name is Eric Macaulay, and I'm calling from a magazine, I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. [Nick Johnson]: ooc, sorry, not trying to rush you :P Nick Johnson talks on the phone, and scribbles some notes about this great idea he has (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Sure. Whats yooze wanna know?" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Do you know much about 13th Century France? [James Galer]: "So we contact St. Claire? Then find Clairvaux?" Eric Macaulay covers phone and shouts to Nick, "While you were out, I expected you to come up with a plan, it better be good! : )" (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Wasn't that when that lady said they should eat cake and then her husband cut her head off?" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Yeah, um sure, that COULD have been a certain portion of 13th Century France. Do you know anything about the templars? (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Is that the new car?" Nick Johnson covers phone "Oh I have ideas, but this is an invention I'm working on, to prevent people from stealthily entering you home" (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Could be.... [Nick Johnson]: "right now I call it the super warning system" [Nick Johnson]: "But that's a tentative name" Eric Macaulay covers phone, "Do you have any ideas about rigging up a system to prevent people from playing with strange heads?" [James Galer]: "Hey, now." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Have you ever heard of Baphamut? Nick Johnson covers phone "I call it: Lock the Dam thing in a Safe" [Nick Johnson]: Damn that isd (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "He's a producer, right?" Eric Macaulay covers phone, "good call Nick, good call. Maybe we should have done that first..." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Yeah, I plan on getting you two hooked up on a big movie deal! [Nick Johnson]: "Well, I certainly souldn't have talked to it again, I'm surprised everyone else kept doing it though" Nick Johnson continues to talk and scribble (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): "Hurray! No one ever seems to want to hire me." She lets out a high pitched squeal of delight. (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Thanks for your time Ma'am. I've got to be going. Nick Johnson mumbles something about how he likes the name EDS (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): :hangs up phone [Eric Macaulay]: whoops Eric Macaulay hangs up phone [William Hollis]: i like that name as well Nick, it can warn us when early is around :) [Nick Johnson]: "Whoops?" Eric Macaulay walks back out to James and Nick [Nick Johnson]: Hey, the Early Detection System, perfect! [Eric Macaulay]: ooc I sent something to the wrong person : ) [James Galer]: "What'd you find out, Eric?" Nick Johnson covers phone "Eric, are we going to have to revoke your phone priviladges?" (Keeper whispered to Nick Johnson): Nick, Clairvaux is a French national living in the US. He has no criminal record. He's rather wealthy and collects medival artifacts, particularly from the crusades. (Nick Johnson whispered to Keeper): So nothing really ground breaking. James Galer downs a cup of coffee. Nick Johnson talks on the phone some more [Eric Macaulay]: hmm? [Eric Macaulay]: Nothing, no leads, nothing, she was just a stuck up actress (Keeper whispered to Nick Johnson): He's convinced the Hapsburg museum in Vienna to load several artifacts to a museum in New York that are currently on display [James Galer]: "You mention the head?" [Eric Macaulay]: yup, well I mentioned Baphamut [James Galer]: "Back to sqaure one, then." (Nick Johnson whispered to Keeper): Any of them obviously occult related? [Eric Macaulay]: yeah, at least until Nick get's off the phone Eric Macaulay checks his watch [James Galer]: "Will still napping?" [Eric Macaulay]: I thought he couldn't sleep here? (Keeper whispered to Nick Johnson): Some furnature, some jewlry, a few peices of art, and some weapons (Nick Johnson whispered to Keeper): Ok. That all? [William Hollis]: "nope, couldn't get to sleep, practicing my lock picking skills" (Keeper whispered to Nick Johnson): That's it [James Galer]: "Oh, right. There he is." [Eric Macaulay]: heh heh Nick Johnson hangs up the phone Eric Macaulay walks over to Nick James Galer looks to Nick [Nick Johnson]: "Guys, there isn't much on Cavier" [Nick Johnson]: ack, I mean Clairvaux... [Nick Johnson]: doh [Eric Macaulay]: is it Clairvaux [Eric Macaulay]: heh heh [Eric Macaulay]: Sorry bout that Nick [Nick Johnson]: "He's got to record to speak of. He's a French National, and does quite a bit of colecting it seems" [Nick Johnson]: "He got the museum at Vienna to loan some things to the museum in New York for display, but nothing major" William Hollis wonders if he collects any books [Nick Johnson]: "And he really likes to collect crusades era stuff" [James Galer]: "I guess we need to figure out what to do with his package. And the changes on the shipping labels." [Nick Johnson]: "Though he is a medevil collector in general" [Nick Johnson]: "Well, if no one else contacts us about it I don't know what to do." [Nick Johnson]: "I'm tempted just to get rid of the thing...but its very dangerous, obviously" [Eric Macaulay]: "I really think we should call him up" [James Galer]: "Yeah. And maybe there was a reason it came here instead of directly to him." [Nick Johnson]: "I'd say there was definately a reseason. But What? Who sent it? Why to us?" [Nick Johnson]: "Perhaps it was just a mistake, though" [Eric Macaulay]: "Maybe it was Early who sent us the package...He wanted to get us in trouble : )" [James Galer]: "Well, sounds like somebody wanted us to get a look at the thing...I think we should investigate this Solomon's Gentleman's Club...see if anything stragne comes up." [Nick Johnson]: "Well, this will make an interesting story for the magazine I'll grant you" [Eric Macaulay]: "How did Clairvaux know we got the package?" [Nick Johnson]: "I think maybe James is right there." [Nick Johnson]: "Excellent question Eric." [James Galer]: "Good question, Eric." Eric Macaulay bows gracefully [James Galer]: "Nick, you have contacts who can check out that club?" Nick Johnson heads back to the phones, and tries to find out info on the club [James Galer]: Maybe some others of us can go on over there while you dig around?" [Nick Johnson]: "I suppose so." [Eric Macaulay]: "Is there anything else we need to research?" [James Galer]: "Plenty, but these leads are going nowhere." (Keeper whispered to Nick Johnson): They're a bit annoyed with how many times you've called today, but they can tell you that the club is very exclusive and located on Park Avenue... Eric Macaulay picks up the shipping label to find out who the courier was [Nick Johnson]: "Well guys, the club is exclusive and located on Park Avenue Eric Macaulay reads label [James Galer]: "Care to hunt down that addres with me, Eric?" [Keeper]: The courier was the US Postal service for this leg of it's trip [James Galer]: "You too, Nick." [Eric Macaulay]: "Should we give them a call?" [Keeper]: It's located on Clairvaux's card [Nick Johnson]: "Eric, lets call the Us Postal Service and see if someone has tried to claim this package" [Eric Macaulay]: "Try and get in touch with the people who sent the package over here? [Keeper]: The exact address that is [Nick Johnson]: ooc is there some sort of package shipping number on the package? [Keeper]: No [James Galer]: "Truthfully, I'm ready to get some frsh air after all that business earlier." [Keeper]: That kind of thing wasn't tracked in the 20's [Nick Johnson]: ooc nod, I thought so [Eric Macaulay]: "alright, I'll do that" [Nick Johnson]: "Well, we could just give it to him" [Eric Macaulay]: ooc did they keep records of what was shipped to who and from whom? [James Galer]: "Yeah. I'll give it to him, all right." [Keeper]: Nope [Keeper]: It would be too much bookkeeping [Eric Macaulay]: "oh, so there will be no leads from the postal service (William Hollis whispered to Keeper): i have to get going right now....i hope that isn't a problem... [Keeper]: Yeah, if it was the 90's they might be able to tell you something [Eric Macaulay]: "Alright I think it's time to head down to the Gentlemen's club then [James Galer]: "Park Avenue is where the club is at?" (Keeper whispered to William Hollis): That's alright. Your character just has to leave for the day or something [Nick Johnson]: ooc if it was the 90s, Nick would be 90something years old (William Hollis whispered to Keeper): okay [James Galer]: "Let's go...enough of these head games." (Keeper whispered to William Hollis): Dentist appointment. :) Nick Johnson glares at James [Eric Macaulay]: "Who's got a car?" [Nick Johnson]: "I do, heh" James Galer couldn't resist :) William Hollis checks his watch...ooh guys, i got a doctors appointment, i have to go to...i guess i'll catch up with you later okay? [Eric Macaulay]: "alright let's go then" Nick Johnson nods Eric Macaulay nods [James Galer]: "Good to meet you, Will." [William Hollis]: ooc- i have to get going.... [Nick Johnson]: ooc see ya Shipwreck [Keeper]: Adios Shipwreck. Next week we'll get back to normal. :) [Eric Macaulay]: ooc see ya Shipwreck, doh I was going to write that [William Hollis]: " nice you mean you as well James and Eric" [William Hollis]: heh....i hope you survive so i can see you guys next week....good luck! [Nick Johnson]: "Should be take the package down to the club, or call him and ask him to come here" [James Galer]: "Maybe we'll meet up again, after all this blows over." [ shipwreck left the game ] [Nick Johnson]: ooc uh, that's "should we take" [Eric Macaulay]: "I think we should go down there [Eric Macaulay]: "This office is getting stuffy, and it's giving me the creeps [James Galer]: "I think we should bring the box...threaten him with a demonstration if he doesn't provide some ansewrs." [Nick Johnson]: "Uh, let me leave the room before you do that, ok" [Eric Macaulay]: "Yeah same" Eric Macaulay walks with Nick down to his car Nick Johnson walks to his car [James Galer]: "Fair enough...maybe the threat will be enough for him." James Galer follows Nick, locks up office when everybody leaves it. [Keeper]: No need to lock up Eric Macaulay shouts back, "You can bring the box, James, oo too late" [Keeper]: There's still other people there [James Galer]: "Who's got the box?" [Keeper]: People who weren't messing around with severed heads all day [James Galer]: Oh. Right. Nick Johnson sighs [Eric Macaulay]: "You should, ha ha ha" James Galer unlocks the door, runs inside for the box. Nick Johnson wonders why James keeps unlocking and locking things [Nick Johnson]: :P James Galer get's safe combination from note taped under Will's desk. Eric Macaulay clears his throat, ahem, would like to fill Early's void....."Shotgun!" [James Galer]: "Hey, I'm just a little paranoid after all that mess." [Nick Johnson]: ooc heh! [Eric Macaulay]: ooc : ) James Galer gets the box, shuts the safe...catches up with the others. Nick Johnson drives the crew down to the club Eric Macaulay checks to see if anyone is following [Keeper]: It takes you about half an hour to get down there. [Keeper]: Roll Eric Nick Johnson eyes Eric wearily DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=84 = [ 84 ] Nick Johnson snorts [Keeper]: You don't see anyone following you... [Eric Macaulay]: "Just making sure, though that really didn't help" [Nick Johnson]: "Why would someone follow us?" [Nick Johnson]: ooc I'm pre-paranoid ;) [James Galer]: "They'll find us soon enough, if their friends of Calirvaux'" [Eric Macaulay]: "Don't know, heh heh" [Keeper]: You locate a parking space near the club Eric Macaulay waits for Nick to park James Galer eyes the entrance and surroundings [Keeper]: It's a sweltering August day and it's extremely humid [Nick Johnson]: "Guys, are we sure we shouldn't just give it to him and be done with it?" Nick Johnson parks, gets out Eric Macaulay gets out James Galer follows others to the club entrance. [Keeper]: The extrence is almost anticlimactic. It's a small door with a canopy over it and a door man Eric Macaulay starts to fan himself, and hopes it's cooler inside Eric Macaulay walks to door [Keeper]: The door is glass and just inside you see that it opens onto a staircase James Galer nods to the doorman, makes for the door. Eric Macaulay greets the door man, "Hello" [Nick Johnson]: stair up or down? [Eric Macaulay]: "Up" [Keeper]: The doorman blocks the entrance. "I do not believe you are members." [Eric Macaulay]: oh sorry [Eric Macaulay]: ooc I thought you were asking for our decision : ) [Nick Johnson]: "We'd like to see a Mr. Clairvaux if you please" [Keeper]: The stair is up James Galer eyes the doorman, "You sure about that?" [Keeper]: Is he expecting you? [Eric Macaulay]: "Yes, as a matter of fact [Nick Johnson]: "Tell him we have a package for him, and he will be" [Nick Johnson]: "He spoke with us earlier and the Magazine" [Keeper]: "Wait here one moment." [Keeper]: The doorman walks in, locks the door behind him and proceeds up the stairs James Galer looks up and down the street for anything susppicious. [Keeper]: You can't help but feel some irony in a tiny sign by the door to Solomon's Gentlemen's Club that says "No Jews Allowed" Eric Macaulay takes a gander around the streat [Keeper]: Well, those getting the irony at least [Nick Johnson]: "Odd, to say the least" [Keeper]: Roll James and Eric [Nick Johnson]: ooc I got it;) DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=50 = [ 50 ] [Nick Johnson]: err ;) DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=63 = [ 63 ] [James Galer]: :(just got it) [Keeper]: The street is bustling with activity, but nothing particularly suspicious [Keeper]: The doorman comes back down the steps and unlocks the door [Nick Johnson]: "You know, Harlam is really pretty this time of year" [Keeper]: He will greet you in the foyer [Eric Macaulay]: "thank you" Nick Johnson follows the doorman to the foyer James Galer enters building. Eric Macaulay walks to the foyer Eric Macaulay looks around the foyer [Keeper]: The room is well decorated with leather upolstered chairs, polished wood floors. [Keeper]: Medival tapestries hang on the walls [Keeper]: Roll everyone [Eric Macaulay]: ooc does James have the box with him? DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=28 = [ 28 ] DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=16 = [ 16 ] DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=51 = [ 51 ] [James Galer]: "yeah, I've got it under my arm." [Keeper]: You all notice that all the tapestries feature knights with shields that are red crosses on fields of white [James Galer]: "Templars, guys?" [Keeper]: Clairvaux comes through a door opposite the entrance and shuts it behind him Eric Macaulay agrees [Keeper]: "Ah, I am so glad you decided to take me up on my offer." [Keeper]: Everyone roll [Keeper]: Twice in fact DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=82 = [ 82 ] DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=37 = [ 37 ] Eric Macaulay whispers to Nick, should we warn him? DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=85 = [ 85 ] DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=100 = [ 100 ] DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=48 = [ 48 ] DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=26 = [ 26 ] [Nick Johnson]: ooc ouch Eric [Eric Macaulay]: ooc yeah I know, doh! (Keeper whispered to James Galer): Clairvaux is fingering something in his pocket James Galer watching Clarivauz carefully. "Same offer as before, right?" (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): It almost seems as though Clairvaux is being too friendly. Like he's nervous. [Keeper]: Exactly the same [Keeper]: "$50,000 a peice." (James Galer whispered to Keeper): does it appear to be suspicious, a weapon? [Keeper]: "I see you got rid of your quarrelsome friend." Nick Johnson looks around the room again (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Am I allowed to say what you just told me and say I question it because of the roll I got? (Keeper whispered to James Galer): You don't know for certain what it is, but you're paranoid so assume a weapon (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): How do you mean? (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): whoops that wasn't supposed to go to you Eric Macaulay takes a look around the room again, focusing specifically on the paintings (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): No. That's out of character knowledge. I just told you what information your character believes. It's part of the game [James Galer]: "Why don't we continue this discussion out of the main lobby, M. Clairvaux." (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): yeah, that's what I figured, thanks [James Galer]: "Like gentlemen." [Keeper]: "Well, the club does not permit visitors beyond the foyer." [Keeper]: He pulls out a checkbook and a pen [Eric Macaulay]: "What kind of club is it?" [James Galer]: "Oh, I think if you want to speak with us at all, you might bend that rule a little bit." [Keeper]: "Just a meeting place for some friends." [Keeper]: "No, it cannot be done." [Eric Macaulay]: "It must have a common theme of some sort" James Galer whispers to others, "we need to draw him out...get some info." [Keeper]: "Theme? I'm not certain what you mean." [Eric Macaulay]: "A common reason why you all meet here, why you all met in the first place, if it was just a place to meet, why not someone's home?" James Galer watches Clairvaux very carefully to gauge his actions, reaction [Eric Macaulay]: "Why in some exclusive club, where you don't allow outsiders" [Nick Johnson]: ooc what was the previous owner's name? [Keeper]: "Sometimes gentlemen prefer to have someplace more private and exclusive to meet with eachother." [Eric Macaulay]: ooc Rosslyn St. Clair DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=62 = [ 62 ] DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=68 = [ 68 ] [Nick Johnson]: ooc thanks [James Galer]: oops! [Eric Macaulay]: "I consider ones home to be a very private place. [Keeper]: "But sometimes it is not appropriate for guests." [Nick Johnson]: "Clairvaux, who is Rosslyn St. Clair?" [Keeper]: "Now, who do I make these checks out to?" [Keeper]: "She was the previous owner of the item you recieved. I purchased it from her for a fair price." [Nick Johnson]: "Then why did she ship it to us?" [Keeper]: There appeared to have been some error in the mail. Perhaps a label was switched." [James Galer]: "Indeed." [Keeper]: "Now, what was your name again?" He gestures toward James [Eric Macaulay]: "if the label were switched, where is our package then?" James Galer bites his toungue, hungrily eyeing the checkbook. Eric Macaulay motions for James to calm down [Keeper]: "I'm afraid you'll have to take that up with the postal service. I am not certain where the error took place whether in your own country or in France." [James Galer]: "Look, we've...examined...your package closely...we have a few questions that we'd like to discuss." [Keeper]: "Well, I'll just make it out to 'Cash'." [Keeper]: "I've already told you about the item." [Nick Johnson]: "do you believe in the superstitions surrounding the object?" [Keeper]: He starts writing a check. [James Galer]: ooc -- what was that B word again? Bethusda? [Nick Johnson]: ooc baphamut [Keeper]: "Devils who answered your every question? That is for fairy tales." [Eric Macaulay]: ooc Baphamut [Keeper]: He tears off a check written out to "Cash" and hands it to Eric [Eric Macaulay]: "Would you care to test that theory? [James Galer]: "You know anything about Baphamut, M. Clairvaux?" James Galer eyes his response carefully Eric Macaulay pushes the check back, and asks him to hold onto it for a moment. [Keeper]: "The general belief is that the name comes from Greek for "bearded goat head"." [Keeper]: He tears off another check and hands it to Nick [James Galer]: "Does the Baphamut speak, M. Clairvaux?" [Keeper]: "Only if you're good with puppets I presume." [Keeper]: He tears off a final check and hands it to James [Eric Macaulay]: "Where do you plan on displaying this item?" [Nick Johnson]: "New York?" James Galer ignores the check. [Keeper]: "It's too gruesome for public display. I was thinking it would go into my private collection." James Galer i skilling himself for ignoring the check. [Keeper]: "Now, I have written checks for each of you. Please hand me the box." [Eric Macaulay]: "We are not sure we are ready to hand you the box yet" [Nick Johnson]: ooc keeper, when I checked on Clairvaux did I find out the last time he left and entered the country? [Keeper]: No [James Galer]: whispers to others (How do we play this guys?) [Nick Johnson]: ooc thought so *beats self with stapler in RL* Eric Macaulay whispers, "have no clue" [Keeper]: Clairvaux has set the checks on a low table [Keeper]: Roll again guys DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=33 = [ 33 ] DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=42 = [ 42 ] DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=43 = [ 43 ] (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): He's fingering something in his pocket Eric Macaulay whispers to guys, "he's fingering something in his pocket" [James Galer]: "Yeah." [Eric Macaulay]: "What is it you've got there in your pocket?" Nick Johnson looks at Clairvaux's pocket [Keeper]: "Gentlemen if you do not wish to turn over the box, I must ask you to leave." Eric Macaulay looks also [Keeper]: Roll Eric and Nick DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=84 = [ 84 ] DICE for Nick Johnson: (1d100) : 1d100=47 = [ 47 ] [Keeper]: All you can tell is he has his hand in it [Eric Macaulay]: ooc blah, I have terrible dice rolling skills James Galer looks [Keeper]: Roll DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=43 = [ 43 ] [Keeper]: Same Eric Macaulay whispers, "do we hand it over?" [Keeper]: At this moment someone else wearing a white suit similar to Clairvaux's enters the club Nick Johnson looks at the other person [Keeper]: He's carrying a long wooden pole Eric Macaulay looks at new person carefully [Keeper]: about five feet long Eric Macaulay looks at wooden pole for any markings [Eric Macaulay]: [Eric Macaulay]: how far away is he? [Keeper]: The new person starts having a conversation with Clairvaux in French [Keeper]: Maybe six feet [Eric Macaulay]: can I understand it? [Keeper]: You don't know enough French for it to be clear, but roll to see if you pick up the gist of it DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=100 = [ 100 ] [Nick Johnson]: ooc heh, they're speaking japanese [Eric Macaulay]: ooc I should never touch dice, never count on me in a tight situation (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): They're discussing how to kill you guys James Galer tries to catch their speaking Eric Macaulay whispers to guys, "uh oh, they are talking about killing us" Nick Johnson looks at Eric surprised [James Galer]: "No joke?" Eric Macaulay whispers, "I think we need to get out" [Keeper]: You don't speak French, though. [Nick Johnson]: "Mr Clairvaux, I think you need to understand my dilemna" [Eric Macaulay]: ooc me? [James Galer]: me [Keeper]: And (please correct me if I'm wrong) I thought that Dutch was closer to German than French... [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh [Nick Johnson]: ooc probably right... [Eric Macaulay]: ooc keeper who is that referring too? [Keeper]: James trying to understand them [James Galer]: (true, but I just switched the points over to English, as per our email) [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh [Keeper]: You got additional points for english. :) [Nick Johnson]: ooc heh, Nick speeks 1 language...English ;) [Keeper]: You still have the same knowledge of Dutch [James Galer]: (Hey! Awesome! [Keeper]: Okay, they're plotting to kill you Eric Macaulay whispers, "that's what I heard, I can't be sure though, my french is a bit rusty" [Nick Johnson]: "Mr Clairvaux, why would you want to pay us for something you own?" Eric Macaulay tries to identify the long wooden pole [Keeper]: "I simply wish to clear this matter up quickly." [Keeper]: Roll DICE for Eric Macaulay: (1d100) : 1d100=2 = [ 2 ] James Galer aside, to others "Should we get out of here?" [Keeper]: See, you can get some things right [Eric Macaulay]: ooc heh heh [Nick Johnson]: ooc heh [James Galer]: ooc woo! [Eric Macaulay]: ooc hopefully it's worth something Nick Johnson looks at James and shrugs slightly (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): It would be ideal for a spear shaft (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): Is there a pointy end? :) (Keeper whispered to Eric Macaulay): There is no spear head (Eric Macaulay whispered to Keeper): ok James Galer tries to "shoplift" his check while the two men are talking. [Keeper]: Roll James Eric Macaulay slaps James hand DICE for James Galer: (1d100) : 1d100=89 = [ 89 ] [James Galer]: oops! Eric Macaulay groans [Keeper]: Eric slaps you before you get a chance. :) Eric Macaulay signs relief [James Galer]: "Thanks, Eric." [Nick Johnson]: ooc good reflexes Eric Eric Macaulay er sighs [James Galer]: ha! Nick Johnson stands up [Keeper]: Clairvaux speaks directly to you. "Please, either turn over the box, or leave." [Eric Macaulay]: ooc we were sitting? [Keeper]: My impression was you were still standing [Eric Macaulay]: ooc same here [Nick Johnson]: ooc oh, whoops sorry ;) [Keeper]: It's a large foyer and you're roughly in the middle of it [Keeper]: The man carrying the pole has walked around you and hands it to Clairvaux Nick Johnson whispers to Eric and James "I say lets just give it to him and leave, I don't want the money either" Eric Macaulay whispers, "I agree, and I don't think we should run for it, though after we get rid of it, we have no leads at all" James Galer whispers "doesn't that end the whole story?" Nick Johnson whispers "leads to what? We can't prove one way or the other if its really his or not" [James Galer]: "Not much of an article there." Eric Macaulay whispers, "yeah I know" [Eric Macaulay]: "Alright, you may have the package" Nick Johnson looks at James and whispers "Uh, what happened at the office should make a good article" Nick Johnson smirks [Keeper]: "Then the checks are yours." [Eric Macaulay]: "Thank you, but we don't want the checks" [Keeper]: He takes the box and says, "I trust you can show yourselves out." [Nick Johnson]: "Have fun, Mr Clairvaux" [Eric Macaulay]: "Thank you" [Keeper]: Clairvaux and his companion go through the door Clairvaux entered through and shut it rapidly behind them. Eric Macaulay takes his check and rips it in half [Eric Macaulay]: ooc whoops too late [Eric Macaulay]: ooc keeper, where is the door man? James Galer grabs the check left on the table. [Keeper]: Still outside [Nick Johnson]: "Remind me to file this club under weird when we get back to the office" Nick Johnson turns to leave, and heads out to the car [Eric Macaulay]: "you don't want to check out the club? [Eric Macaulay]: "We are inside, well two of us are" [Nick Johnson]: "How would we do that? We can't walk around without notice." [James Galer]: "Members only, remember?" [Nick Johnson]: "That door is likely locked, and if we do get through it we're obviously not members" [Eric Macaulay]: "Sneak? : ) I know, well it's back to the office then" Eric Macaulay walks back to car, "Shotgun!" [Nick Johnson]: "Maybe are future travellings will take us here..." [James Galer]: Are we all outside, then? Nick Johnson walks back to the car [Keeper]: I guess people are heading out. :) [James Galer]: Still time for me to grab that check? [Keeper]: If you want [Nick Johnson]: heh :P [James Galer]: oh, James wants [Eric Macaulay]: Nick did you take yours? [Keeper]: Remember they're all made out to "Cash" [Nick Johnson]: I did not take my check [Nick Johnson]: I ripped mine up [Eric Macaulay]: ok [Keeper]: Eric ripped his up [Eric Macaulay]: same [James Galer]: Any bank will accept that, corect? [Keeper]: Well, you either cash it at the one it's for or deposite it at yours Nick Johnson looks at someone's watch [Keeper]: Nearly 5pm [James Galer]: I'll do that---what was the amount again? [Keeper]: $50,000 [Eric Macaulay]: "that is a lot of money you know" James Galer smells the check, places it carefully in his pocket [Nick Johnson]: "Truth be told, that might have been the wrong decision, but I really don't know what else we could do" [James Galer]: "At least that box was worth something." [Eric Macaulay]: "I agree, we had nothing to go on, unless we missed something" [James Galer]: "I was ready to jump him." [Eric Macaulay]: "heh heh, so where are we headed?" [Nick Johnson]: ooc I botched in the background check, actually... [James Galer]: "Or unleash the HEAD!" Nick Johnson drives back to the office Nick Johnson sighs [Eric Macaulay]: ooc really? James Galer eyes the street, watching Nick drive off. James Galer shrugs. Eric Macaulay wonders how James will get back to the office [Nick Johnson]: ooc I meant to find out the last time he had entered and left the country, to see if he could have really sent the package to himfelf... Nick Johnson rolls eyes and drives back to get James James Galer hails a coach [Nick Johnson]: ooc but I went into shock and forgot to do it ;) [Eric Macaulay]: ooc oh I see, that sucks [Nick Johnson]: ooc might not have mattered [Nick Johnson]: ooc *eyes the keeper* [Keeper]: Well that's the end of the scenario, then. James Galer climbs into coach. Gives his bank address to driver. [Keeper]: James finds out in a few days that the check bounces [James Galer]: "D'oh!" [Eric Macaulay]: great [Eric Macaulay]: lol [Nick Johnson]: :o [Keeper]: The club closed up a few days later and Clairvaux has vanished [James Galer]: It was a cult!! [Nick Johnson]: Its always a cult! [Eric Macaulay]: lol, of course it is [James Galer]: So that's it then? [Nick Johnson]: What were all the rolls for, in the club? [Keeper]: You don't know what happened to the head or anything else then [Nick Johnson]: I Think he was going to put the head on the poll...outside of that...*shrugs* [Keeper]: To see if you spotted that he was bleeding, to ID the stuff that he was fingering [Eric Macaulay]: Joel, you want to tell us what *could* of happened? [Keeper]: Sure. [Nick Johnson]: doh! He was bleeding. Terrible. [Keeper]: You were also checking to see if you could tell how overconfidant he was [Eric Macaulay]: We must be blind [James Galer]: wow. bummer. [Keeper]: Since this won't matter for the campaign, they were a group of neo-templars trying to restart the order and bring back it's occult power [Keeper]: They already had several artifacts but wanted two more [Nick Johnson]: Why was he bleeding? [Keeper]: The head and... [James Galer]: Guess it worked for them. [Nick Johnson]: I suspected some sort of neo-templar thing... [Keeper]: Because he was fingering a rather sharp spearhead in his pocket [Nick Johnson]: Ahh, for the pole... [Keeper]: If it's any consolation, he's stopped by 1938 at leaast [Eric Macaulay]: ah, whoops I didn't put that together [Keeper]: Just in time for Hitlet to steel what he took [Keeper]: Hitler [Nick Johnson]: Great, now I'm responsible for WWII? [James Galer]: when we're the ripe age of 50 or so! [Keeper]: You see he had the head of the Lance of Loginous in his pocket [Nick Johnson]: I was going to suggest turning the package over to the authorities...but when I do that in the future it doesn't work out to well Nick Johnson sighs [Keeper]: I was kind of hoping you'd attack him so that could come into play [Eric Macaulay]: Ah the spear of destiny [Nick Johnson]: sounds creepy [James Galer]: well, a fun introduction..yeah, I should have busted the head out and asked it for more numbers [Eric Macaulay]: that's too bad [Keeper]: You weren't supposed to figure out how the head worked [Eric Macaulay]: oh [Eric Macaulay]: lemme guess we were never supposed to ask it questions either??? [Keeper]: If you did, you had a luck roll to accidently trigger it [James Galer]: did we make that roll then? [Keeper]: Once you figured out it answered questions there was nothing I could do [Keeper]: You didn't want to make that luck roll [Eric Macaulay]: I would think so [Keeper]: You got a critical failure for it [Nick Johnson]: But watch us beat our heads against the wall? [Keeper]: Mr. "Hullo? Hullo?" [James Galer]: Ha! [James Galer]: I;m a chatty guy, I guess [Keeper]: Well, you could have followed up on the club [Keeper]: Follow up on St. Claire (if you hadn't gotten a critical failure there) [Eric Macaulay]: yeah that was my fault [James Galer]: We're a luckless bunch. [Nick Johnson]: Well, I mean beat our heads on the wall in a "self pain" sort of way, because *some* people keept talking to the head [Nick Johnson]: lol [Eric Macaulay]: I just want to point out, I never talked to the head [James Galer]: Hey, it was more fun that flipping through the phone book! [Nick Johnson]: No it wasn't! [Keeper]: I think we've got a theme you for the rest of the campaign. :) [James Galer]: well, for me it was :) [Nick Johnson]: Theme who? [James Galer]: Oh yeah? [Keeper]: Eric [Keeper]: Early's the killer [Eric Macaulay]: uh oh [Keeper]: You've got the EDS [Nick Johnson]: nod [Keeper]: Eric "Never talked to the head." [Eric Macaulay]: yes! Nick Johnson smiles fondly to the EDS [James Galer]: Uh-oh..what does that leave me? [Keeper]: We'll deal with you soon enough [Nick Johnson]: The person who talked to the head 4 times [James Galer]: Headmaster! [Keeper]: I think I'm not going to do anything nasty to your London voyage [Nick Johnson]: I had this vision of us not making it through the voyage, actually [Keeper]: I was going to, but at this point that's just going to make things more chaotic [Keeper]: Well, the _ship_ would arrive... [Nick Johnson]: Do we actually increases skills over use? [Eric Macaulay]: london? [Nick Johnson]: I figured the ship would arrive, but I figured we were question marks [Keeper]: Not for this adventure [Nick Johnson]: But normally? [Keeper]: Normally yes. You've got two I ahve to check before the next session. [Nick Johnson]: In spare time, I had been thinking of ways to safeguard myself on the ship ;) Nick Johnson does the skill check dance [Nick Johnson]: Could I get an updated char sheet at some point? [James Galer]: Ship? London? [Nick Johnson]: You'll find out next week [Eric Macaulay]: ship? London? Eric is thinking maybe he was the one who went mad, wait he did Nick Johnson grins evilly [James Galer]: This is the main campaign? [Eric Macaulay]: Should I know about this? [Nick Johnson]: yes [Keeper]: There we go. Your spot hidden and Listen increased dramatically [Keeper]: London is part of the main campaign Nick Johnson does the spot hidden and listen increase dance [James Galer]: So my head-talking ass hasn't been tossed out the door? [Eric Macaulay]: I don't recall London [Nick Johnson]: I paid for the Listen increase, though [Eric Macaulay]: in the main campain [Eric Macaulay]: er campaign [Nick Johnson]: Eric, you didhn't get all the side notes Joel has posted, though [Nick Johnson]: Trust me, London beckons [Eric Macaulay]: oh I see [Keeper]: Their next stop if the Penhew Foundation IIRC [Nick Johnson]: Yup [Eric Macaulay]: uh, would you like to explain? [Nick Johnson]: To speak to a such and such, dig up on you know who, and get a certain itinerary [Keeper]: I'm going to send a campaign summery around so everyone can get caught up to date [Eric Macaulay]: And Joel, how do James and I fit into the main campaign puzzle [Nick Johnson]: You work for the mag... [James Galer]: Good Q, eric [Keeper]: You get to come along. :) [Nick Johnson]: I imagine this undertaking is going to be a big deal [Eric Macaulay]: whoopee [Keeper]: As well as another new character [James Galer]: Whee! Eric Macaulay does not do a dance [Keeper]: You guys get a honest to god Egyptologist next week James Galer wonders where he put that bottle [Keeper]: Which is going to be very useful in the campaign [Eric Macaulay]: Is that bcr? [Nick Johnson]: I can imagine...we could have used him already [Keeper]: Yep [Eric Macaulay]: neat [James Galer]: awesome.... [Keeper]: Unfortunatley, he's a bit flaky [Nick Johnson]: We definately could have used more bodies to destract...Eddie [Eric Macaulay]: flaky? [Keeper]: He's obsessed with proving astronomical connections with the monuments of Egypt [James Galer]: well, guys, I'd better split...see you next week then? [Keeper]: Same time [Nick Johnson]: see ya driver! [Nick Johnson]: Ok, I am going to take off as well... [James Galer]: great....that was a kcick, joel...thanks for the open invite [Keeper]: You're welcome [Eric Macaulay]: yeah I loved it [Eric Macaulay]: see you guys [James Galer]: see you all back at GG, I;m sure [Nick Johnson]: bye [Eric Macaulay]: bye [Keeper]: I'm going to put up a web page with all campaign notes sometime this week... [Keeper]: Later [ Peacedog left the game ] Eric Macaulay flourishes and exeunts