[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Proper log begins NOW."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "just the timing"

[7thsea] Eolo laughs.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "of the mud crash"

[7thsea] Bjorg says (to ghogg), "just emailing you my character sheet now ... as soon as i finish typing it"

Keestake has entered from behind the curtain.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "now then"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "So remind us what's happening?"

CharlesAlgun says (to Keestake), "If you have something to say, you'd beter spit it out quickly."

GameMaster says, "Jack just rescued Keestake"

DiegoValdez watches the pirates fighting, picking off the stupid mistakes.

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Point of reference--was the slaver guy left behind on the beach, knocked out?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "(Also, that was OOC)"

[7thsea] Eolo says (to Cdiz), "yes"

Keestake says, "if you be wanting to tangle with 'em, I'll just hang back here and talk when you are done..you can bloody well kill all of them if you want"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "then we searched the ship and travelled inland for a bit, to where we saw 12 red pirates fighting 6 green pirates on the other side of the hill"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes, slavery guy on beach"

[7thsea] Cadiz says (to Eolo), "Right."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "we are in a ravine watching the pirates, and we have with us this guy we rescued from his tied-up position on the hill by the piates"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Keestake), "What happened? Why did they ie you up?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "(I did manage to read transcript--was just unclear on that point)"

DiegoValdez nudges Eolo. "Psst. Senor, if you can see your way to taking out that pirate there, the closest one, I might see my way to taking the rest of them out.

Keestake says (to CharlesAlgun), "It be a long story, if you are wanting to shoot and them as that fellow with the crossbow is suggestin' with his aim, I'll wait for you to be less distracted"

CharlesAlgun nods, "Alright. It looks like there are no friends in that fray."

Cadiz asks, "Shall we wait until the fighting dies down a bit?"

Eolo says, "I think I would rather hear the situation explained first"

Eolo says, "and then handle it as necessary"

Cadiz says, "No sense giving them a common enemy."

Keestake says, "ah, well, let me sit back over here out of the way, then"

DiegoValdez says, "True ... probably wiser that way ... though I'd feel more comfortable with a weapon, if and when they find their captive missing."

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Does Keestake look crescent?"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "no"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "doesn't look anything to you yet"

DiegoValdez looks again to see if there might be a sword lying close enough for him to grab.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Are there any?"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Oh, am I still running to join them?"

Cadiz says (to Diego), "Track the fallen, friend."

Keestake says, "You wouldn't know it to look at me now, but in my day, in my day, I was personal groom to himself...to Viledel, the Sea King."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "just emailed my character sheet to you Ghogg"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "thanks"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "feel free to sneak me in today if you think there's room, if not i'm content to watch for now :)"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Is any of us supposed to recognize that name?"

DiegoValdez looks among the fallen.

[7thsea] Keestake says, "no"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Can I roll a scholar check, or something?"

Federico asks, "Sea King? What nonsense is this?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Anything in grabbing range?"

CharlesAlgun says, "Sounds like a pirate, to me."

[7thsea] Federico says (to cadiz), "Gossip check I'd guess."

GameMaster says, "There's still a couple pirates swinging at each other...it looks like the reds are winning"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I believe we are fairly far away from the priates"

GameMaster says, "lots of bodies, although you'd have to step in sight to grab a weapon"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Were he reds the ones who started with 6 or with 12?"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "also, I believe my typing is all to hell"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Reds had 12, IIRC."

[7thsea] Federico asks, "So where are EraBot and I?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "well, I *thought* you were moving away to talk to Keestake but there seem to be people who also want to participate in the battle, so, I'm confused."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "(Yeah, Sara went to bed)"

DiegoValdez makes a mental note to come back here once the fighting is done, then turns his attention back to Keestake.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun is following Keestake.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "I think the confusion is also whether 'away' is still close enough to shoot at people. :)"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "I got waved in by Jack, so I went to where Keestake was. Am I there now?"

Keestake spits. Gaah, I understand your ignorance, pirates tried to write us out of the history books.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Is that kee-stah-kee, or kee-stayk?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Eolo and I were watching the battle. Charles was with Keestake. Federico was coming to join us, and probably joined up with Keestake & Charles."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "ok, I think we're all following keestake away from the ifghting, including era and federico and cadiz and stuff"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "Kee-stayk"

Cadiz eyes the battle. "We don't want to wait *too* long. We'd want to attack at their weakest, should we indeed decide to attack."

[7thsea] Keestake says (to DiegoValdez), "ok"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I am sticking close enough to the group to hear, but guarding the rear with my crossbow"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Got it."

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "yes?"

Keestake says, "This, here, is the Island of Viledel -- course too foggy to even tell it's a island, right now...bloody fog is unnatural this time of year"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Castillan with a History of two. Fo I know where this island is?"

Eolo says, "an island? damn."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "the charts indicated you folk were probably somewhere south of ... Castille was it?"

CharlesAlgun says, "I rather suspeced an island."

DiegoValdez frowns, thinking "Sorcery?" But all the sorcery he's ever seen or heard of has been related to teleportation.

Keestake says, "Now, the Sea King...he died when the pirates crushed us down, years and years ago."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Heh, elf's connect fits far too well into the scene"

Keestake says, "I didn't fight when the pirates came, just hid in an overturned boat no one looked under while all the murdering and burning and pillaging went afoot"

Cadiz frowns.

(From GameMaster) The clanging in the distance has quieted...just a quiet shuffling is all you hear now

CharlesAlgun whispers (to Eolo), "Can you see how many are left?"

Eolo says, "hrm. they will come looking for us once the battle has ended."

Keestake says, "Finally the pirates all left, and I've been here all alone ever since...living in the house of the Sea King, protecting the treasure left behind..."

Cadiz whispers to everyone "If we want to attack, now's the time. Before they pick up their weapons again."

Eolo asks (of Keestake), "who are these fellows who captured you? more pirates?"

Cadiz asks, "Unless we want to set up an ambush?"

Keestake says (to Eolo), "what, you bloody blind? 'course they are pirate"

DiegoValdez says (to Cadiz), "we don't know which way they'll be going...."

Federico asks (of Keestake), "Sea King, unkown islands, do you expect us to believe this?"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Keestake), "And what were these -- the reds, and the greens -- fighting over?"

Cadiz says (to Diego), "Well, back for their prisoner, presumably."

DiegoValdez asks (of Federico), "We're here, aren't we?"

Keestake says, "it's a long story, I said"

Keestake asks, "now, are you going to listen to it or not?"

DiegoValdez says (to Cadiz), "They don't know which way he went."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "If i's no an unknown island, it's a known one. So do you know which island we're on?"

DiegoValdez says (to Keestake), "begging your pardon, senor. Do go on."

Cadiz says (to Diego), "Away from the battle, presumably. Aren't many options."

Federico says (to Diego), "We're here yes. But it remains to be seen if we are in fact on an island or on this fantastical Viledel."

Keestake says, "Anyways...this treasure, the pirates never found the real goods, some of the trinkets and baubles left in the manor"

Keestake says, "So I've been guardin' it, turning gray in the meantime."

Eolo asks, "why didn't you try and leave the island?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "How could you, one man alone, guard the manor against countless pirates?"

Keestake spits.

Federico says, "More likely this man is some pirate scoundrel who went against his 'mates' and is concocting this story to gain our favor."

Keestake asks (of Eolo), "You know anything about loyalty, m'friend?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Hoooooo boy."

Eolo says (to Keestake), "it's worth about twenty guilders a head, usually."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "loads of fun"

Cadiz says, "People--if we want those pirate's loot (swords, etc.)--we had best attack now. We can finish the story later."

Keestake says, "fine with me. I've been sayin' that."

DiegoValdez says, "Right."

CharlesAlgun nods, "I think Cadiz is right."

CharlesAlgun says (to Keestake), "We'll return."

DiegoValdez asks (of Eolo), "I'm heading back. Are you coming?"

Eolo says (to DiegoValdez), "apparently."

CharlesAlgun whispers to his friends, "Can we rus him, or should one of us say wih him?"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "We'll find out about how "fantastical" this place is soon enough."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Trust."

Cadiz says, "If the lady would be amenable, I say we leave her with this gentlemen."

Federico whispers, "Trust, not right now."

PollBoy hollers, "neild has changed the poll! Iron helps us play!"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "And perhaps you could stay with our friend...."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "hmm"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "lemme roll some"

Federico says (to Diego), "I will. BUt if I am attacked by either the prisoner or the captors, I will be little help."

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "I'm sure Senora Khar'Kov would be willing to defend you."

DiegoValdez grins and winks at the lady.

[7thsea] Keestake says, "nobody has any of the hubrises affected right now"

CharlesAlgun says, "And she is, unlike most of us, armed."

GameMaster says, "[query: this is supposed to be out of earshot, right?]"

[7thsea] Federico exclaims, "D'oh! We need an understudy!"

DiegoValdez says, "Well, what are we waiting for."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Of Keestake, you mean? Yes."

[7thsea] Eolo says (to GameMaster), "we had walked a short distance away from the fight, yeah"

[7thsea] Cadiz says (to Diego), "The GM, I think ;-)"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "(along the ravine)"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Just assume they were whipsers all."

DiegoValdez turns and begins walking back towards the battlescene.

Eolo says, "mm"

CharlesAlgun says, "As we heard the firearm go off earlier, I suspect we're safe from another immediate shot from it."

CharlesAlgun says, "Making our primary danger, if I read things right, the swordsman."

Eolo says, "that seems to be a reasonable analysis"

CharlesAlgun says, "So perhaps our bowman should take him ou first, if possible, before we make ourselves seen."

Cadiz says, "Let's not forget Mr. Crossbow, as well."

DiegoValdez smiles a little. He has some aggressions and frustrations to work off.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks (of Cadiz), "Did one of them have a crossbow?"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Eolo has a crossbow."

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "so who else is going back to the battle?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "I remembered as much."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I think they only have swords, polearms, and one guy has a musket"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Me, though I'm not a ton of help."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun is going to the batle, but he's letting Eolo shoo before aking himself seen.

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "I'm going more to patch up wounds afterwards, should any be in need."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "I'm just walking in, not really caring if I'm seen."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "ok,I guess cadiz, jack, charles, and I are going, and diego is out in front"

[7thsea] Federico says (to Cadiz), "If we can find the supplies."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "everyone else is staying."

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Who's playing Jack?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "no one, right now"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "It was going to be ParserGirl, but she left soe ime ago."

DiegoValdez walks to the battlescene and looks around, ready to sprint over to the nearest sword if need be.

BastardJack_MarkII has entered from behind the curtain.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun smirks.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "heh"

[7thsea] Cadiz chuckles.

[7thsea] Federico exclaims, "Ha!"

BastardJack_MarkII says, "I'll be the substitute."

GameMaster says, "Ok, you walk over to look at the view of the ravine again..."

GameMaster says, "There's just dead bodies."

[7thsea] Federico exclaims, "Oh crap!"

GameMaster says, "About 15 of them"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "How many of each color."

CharlesAlgun says, "Well."

Cadiz frowns.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Nothing to be salvaged?"

GameMaster says, "well, some are so smeared in red it's hard to tell"

Eolo says, "we should search them quickly, then leave"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "that remains to be seen"

Cadiz says, "That's how many there were before."

CharlesAlgun searches around the area with his eyes, to see if anyone's hidden abou...

GameMaster says, "there's 12 1/2, it seems"

Eolo scans the area and then walks over to the bodies.

CharlesAlgun says, "It seems some survived, and left. Where to, I couldn't guess."

GameMaster says, "I need everyone searching to make a wits roll"

DiegoValdez walks quickly to the nearest fallen pirate that he remembers from earlier, and looks for the fellow's sword.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 1 10

CharlesAlgun adds his aid to he searches.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3 dice: 6 9 9

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 3 dice: 5 2 9

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 1 die: 5

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "24"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "24?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "16"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "me too?"

[7thsea] Cadiz rolls 2 dice: 10 1

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "BTW, would this involve Keen Senses?"

[7thsea] Cadiz rolls 1 die: 4

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "Aren't you wih Era and Kee?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes indeed"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 3 dice: 6 3 2

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "15 total."

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "what does that change in the roll?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Was the indeedy o me?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "extra unkept die"

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 1 die: 7

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I also have it, so I guess I get 25"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Federico: I don't think you're one of us searching, are you?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Also, I'm checking to see if any of the pirates are still alive."

[7thsea] Eolo blinks.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 1 die: 9

GameMaster says, "None of the pirates are still alive."

GameMaster says, "They seem mostly stripped of weapons."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I'm such a flake. I totally misread my roll."

GameMaster says, "Someone forgot a dagger, or left it."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "27, for me then."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "*mostly*?"

[7thsea] (from Bjorg) Cadiz says, "So I can swiftly run my blade through their still-beating hearts, and savor the moment."

GameMaster says, "There's a part of a spear"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I in fact, have um 21"

GameMaster says, "You could use it as a weapon, I guess."

Cadiz sighs.

DiegoValdez says, "Hmph. So much for that."

Cadiz says (sotto vocce) I don't suppose anyone here could try to track the survivors, could they?

GameMaster says, "You hear a musket blast from right behind Diego...."

GameMaster says (to Diego), "you need to do some rollin'"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "A dagger doesn't count the same as a knife, right?"

Cadiz dives for cover.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "for our purposes it can"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "roll what?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "one sec"

[7thsea] Federico says, "afk."

[7thsea] Bjorg says (to Diego), "into the dirt, if you know what's good for you"

Cadiz says (from the bushes) "Then again, maybe we could have the survivors track us, instead."

CharlesAlgun looks to the source of the blast...

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "do a finesse roll"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 4 dice: 3 8 6 7

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "24"

DiegoValdez dives for cover....

Eolo drops down behind the body he was searching.

GameMaster says (to diego), "you took five wounds"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "ouch"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "flesh wounds, I hope? Because I only have room for 4 dramatic wounds before I lose consciousness."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "BTW, when I look at whatever's behind Diego, do I see anyone?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you need to roll brawn to find out"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "All wounds are flesh wounds, IIRC."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to CharlesAlgun), "yes, I'm still figuring out Diego"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 7 3

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Sorry."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "5 flesh wounds it is, then."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Just so I know, what was it he had to beat on that brawn roll?"

GameMaster says, "ok, yes, the person you previously saw with the musket was behind a rock, and he has dropped the musket and has out a sword"

DiegoValdez says, "Oww! Santa Maria Maris Stella...."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "you roll your brawn, tyring to score over the number of flesh wounds you have"

CharlesAlgun charges the assailant.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "if you fail, you go back to 0 flesh wounds and get a dramatic wound"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Ah yes, thanks."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he needed a 5"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he got a 10, so he received only flesh wounds"

Eolo grabs his crossbow and loads it.

GameMaster says, "Anyway, panache, everyone"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "So if he takes a further 3 flesh wounds later, he has to roll to beat the sum of 8. Methinks I'm catching on."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 3 dice: 7 1 2

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 9 1

[7thsea] Cadiz rolls 3 dice: 6 9 1

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 3 dice: 1 7 9

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "We're all getting to go on 1 ;-)"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "ones and nines abound"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "can I use combat reflexes in this case?"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "BJ mark 2?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes, if you want to reroll the 9"

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 1 die: 6

[7thsea] Eolo says, "a little better."

[7thsea] BastardJack_MarkII has joined the channel.

[7thsea] BastardJack_MarkII asks, "how do I roll online?"

[7thsea] BastardJack_MarkII says, "roll 3"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "type roll 3"

[7thsea] BastardJack_MarkII rolls 3 dice: 9 7 1

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "You have to be in the room, and type 'roll 3'."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "clearly these dice are loaded"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "1s and 9s again. Just how good is this random number generator?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "one wonders"

GameMaster says, "I'm using regular dice for the characters I control"

GameMaster says, "Ok, round one...I have to add"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Good idea."

GameMaster says, "I get Diego and Charles moving at the same time"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Isn't Panache the tiebreaker?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "So I go before Charles."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Total is the tiebreaker."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "they have the same total"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "that's why I have them moving at the same time"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "the who-has-the-higher-panache rule doesn't seem to be in this rulebook I have"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "wait, one sec"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "but perhaps I missed it. or it changed between editions"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "OK, I was probably just confused."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "ifMUD house rules"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I'm confused"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok, it's in reverse"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Ghogg), "I was just thinking Panache was a second tiebreaker, after total."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Eolo goes first"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "So the highest total goes first?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Jack?"

[7thsea] Alex says (to CharlesAlgun), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that Jack is what Iain doesn't know. Also, something you shouldn't do to your banana."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "round 1"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "everyone who can move round 1 goes"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "tie breaker is total dice"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "oh, jack moves first, I forgot about him,"

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "can I just leave him behind, it's too hard to handle everyone?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "yes"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "sure"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Then me, the Eolo (who re-rolled)."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "thank you"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I guess we can handle a single foe without him."

BastardJack_MarkII has disconnected.

BastardJack_MarkII steps behind the curtain.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "unless we die, then I cry."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "If there's just one guy, sure."

[7thsea] Cadiz says (to GM), "Either that, or let one of us control him."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Cadiz, then?"

[7thsea] Cadiz exclaims, "Woo!"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "if you want to control him, you can"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez exclaims, "Let's go! Never mind the bot!"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "do his action then"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Eolo, go"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "When we get in trouble, we'll bring him in ;-)"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I'm loading my crossbow, unless I could have kept it loaded while searching bodies"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok, cadiz"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "I'm circling around, trying to get behind him. I'm counting on the fighting to distract him."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok, it's pirate's turn"

Cadiz rolls further into the bushes, out of immediate view.

GameMaster says, "I'm going after Diego with my sword"

GameMaster asks (of Diego), "are you armed?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "no"

GameMaster says, "ok, so just footwork for TN"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Did you pick up the dagger we just found?"

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "is footwork a pugilism knack?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Cadiz), "I don't think he had a chance."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Someone picked up the dagger, no?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Also, having dived for cover, I think I'm kind of prone on the ground, making my TN to be hit 5?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Yes."

Keestake asks, "Ok, rolled a 25, did you want to do active defense?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "I left the dagger for someone who knows more about smaller knives."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Cadiz), "No yet, I don't think. I was about to."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "d'oh, you don't have any rolling"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Gah, family."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Family? Oh, IRL."

DiegoValdez curses.

GameMaster says, "ok, let me check damage"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "No, no chance of beating 25"

GameMaster says, "unless you wanted to dtry to beat a 25 with 2 dice"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Anything happen near Era and me?"

GameMaster says, "16 wounds"

GameMaster says, "you now have 21 wounds"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 9 6

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Nope. I have 1 dramatic."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Heh."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "So make it dramatic already :)"

DiegoValdez growls, swinging a nearby stone at his attacker.

GameMaster says, "The pirate cuts a deep wound into Diego's arm"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Finesse + throwing?"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "but will he stand up, that's the question"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Improvised weapon knack?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Does 'Throwing' work for attacking?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "throwing"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "yes."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "do a finesse+throwing"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 5 dice: 3 2 2 3 3

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Ack."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "10. pitiful."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Unless his defence knack was 1."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "actually, it's less than that, the throwing is unkept remember"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no, he dodged it"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "His finesse is 4."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "11, isn't it?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Nope, it's 10. I have Finesse 4."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Oh, right. It's 11."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ah, ok"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "my adding sucks too"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun grins.

GameMaster says, "Diego throws a rock at the pirate, which misses by a mile"

[7thsea] Federico says, "My adder bites."

DiegoValdez says, "Fine fellow you are, to be attacking a man who's down."

[7thsea] Bjorg says (to Federico), "heh"

GameMaster asks, "who is standing?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun is standing.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "see, the pirate still has another die this round :-)"

GameMaster says, "The pirate swings around to slash at Charles"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Wait--charles has a die this round left, too."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Er, this phase."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun coughs, "*Ahem*phase*ahem*"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes he does"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Timing."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "and I have another 1 with my pirate such that added together he goes next"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he got two 1s"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "N to hit me is 15."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "But he only gets to use one of them before everyone else gets their first 1's out of the way, no?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Er, TN."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "the adding rule remains in place...I haven't seen any rule otherwise"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Hmmm. Thought it was otherwise."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you could theoretically get three slashes in before your opponent did anything"

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "anyway, he did exceed your tn, are you actively defending?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "16"

[7thsea] Bjorg draws a rune in the sand, and suddenly the intensity of the situation increases.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "16? Sure."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "muha muha muha"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 5 dice: 1 4 9 10 4

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 1 die: 10

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 1 die: 7

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "nice."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "big bad exploding die"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "kaboom"

CharlesAlgun leaps into the air, sumersalting easily over the passing blade.

GameMaster says, "Very nice."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Baddest exploding die in the whole damn town."

GameMaster says, "Cadiz is next"

GameMaster says, "er"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "My six?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "My 2."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yeah"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "it's diego"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I hate not having this on a table"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "so much easier to see"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "So write it down."

[7thsea] Cadiz nods.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun copies them to an editor window.

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Or set up some dice."

DiegoValdez scrambles to his feet.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I do have it, it's still confusing to type at the same time"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Better TN 15 than TN 5."

GameMaster says, "right"

GameMaster says, "Cadiz's six next"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Am I behind him yet?"

GameMaster says, "yes"

GameMaster says, "what are you attacking him with? if that is what you are doing."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Damn, I should have launched myself at the fellow's knees or something. Never mind...."

Cadiz bursts out of the underbrush, brandishing his improvised quarterstaff from the ship.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "whoo! quarterstaff! :)"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Heh. @emit Suddenly, a HUGE BLACK BEAR bursts out of the underbush....."

[7thsea] Cadiz grins.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun wonders if that broken spear might make an eighth staff...

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun exclaims (at Diego), "Yay!"

[7thsea] Eolo says (to Charles), "heh"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "that's 'improvised weapon'"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "a quarterstaff is a finely balanced weapon"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "We haven't really set stats for this weapon. Or for quarterstaves in general."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "a piece of wood is not"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "so 'club' it is then."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Well, I don't have 'improvised weapon'. Does that mean I get a negative or something?"

[7thsea] (from Federico) Al_Gore says, "I am a finely balanced candidate!"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "methinks it means you get no better a chance to hit, but you'll do more damage than your fists would"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no, just roll finesse"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you don't get any unkept dice with it"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you need a 15"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "That would make it (essentially) a 2k2--isn't that a bit high?"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Or do you always add finesse to a weapon?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "weapon is finesse+attack skill"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "finesse+skill+weapon itself, right?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you are simply trying to whomp him from behind with a piece of wood, so no penalty, but no bonus, either"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "+weapon is damage"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Finesse + Skill, keep Finesse (to attack)."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Ah! Now I understand."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Err.. Attack is finesse+attack skill. Damage is Brawn+weapon Keep weapon dice."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "we obviously need some work in the combat area :-)"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Heh."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Cadiz), "please roll finesse"

[7thsea] Cadiz rolls 2 dice: 9 6

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun exclaims, "Swing your partner dosido!"

[7thsea] Cadiz exclaims, "Exact!"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "On the nose"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "bing"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "one sec"

GameMaster says, "The pirate gets smashed in the back by a piece of wood from Cadiz"

GameMaster says, "however, he remains unmoved."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Whoa, PirateCP."

GameMaster says, "He grunts a bit, though."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "No damage? Wow."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks (of Fed), "CP?"

[7thsea] Alex says (to CharlesAlgun), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that CP is cover price."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Oh, oh. Got it, I think."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Wounds, maybe, but nothing dramatic."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Well, one wound. He's still doing fine."

GameMaster says, "Eolo"

GameMaster pokes Eolo

Eolo continues to load his crossbow

[7thsea] Eolo says, "(holding the aciton)"

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "yeesh how long does it take?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I see"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "ah. ;)"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Like 6 actions or something."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Depends on how good you are at it."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I can go next phase"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Eolo again"

Eolo finishes loading, aims and fires.

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 6 dice: 4 5 1 9 4 7

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "this one's gonna hurt"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "21"

GameMaster says, "Eolo lets fly an arrow..."

GameMaster says, "It enters the pirate's chest."

GameMaster says, "He looks down at it for a moment."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I shot an arrow, into the air."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Where it lands, I cause pain there."

(From GameMaster) The pirate collapses, saying 'arr' as he goes.

Eolo nods, and stands up.

CharlesAlgun raises a cheer!

[7thsea] Eolo says, "it hit someone in the derriere"

Cadiz says (to Pirate), "That's about enough out of you."

DiegoValdez goes over and pries the sword out of the pirate's hands. "This should go to someone who can use it better."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "And gave their knickers quite a tear."

DiegoValdez says (to Eolo), "Well-shot, senor. My thanks."

CharlesAlgun steps back to retrieve the dagger, noted earlier, before anyone else attacks.

Cadiz notices Diego's wound. "Ach! You are hurt! Let me tend to that."

DiegoValdez says (to Cadiz), "And thank you. I had the gravest suspicions when you disappeared ...."

CharlesAlgun, after collecting he dagger, looks around again -- rying o see if here's anyone *else* creeping about.

DiegoValdez says (to Cadiz), "Si ... gracias again."

Federico says (to Era(bot)), "The skirmish seems to be over."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "roll wits, everyone in the ravine"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 2 dice: 10 7

[7thsea] Federico rolls 3 dice: 2 5 3

[7thsea] DiegoValdez rolls 1 die: 1

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "18"

Federico says, "Ugh."

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "er, wait. are we in the ravine?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Diego and I aren' in he ravine, are we?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "And Eolo, and Cadiz?"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "or do you mean federico and era and keestake?"

[7thsea] Cadiz looks up first aid.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "I thought the battle was in the ravine, and that's where we are?"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Can I help with dramatic wounds?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "perhaps you were confused...you looked down from the hill into a ravine to see the battle"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you are in the ravine"

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 3 dice: 10 5 2

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Right. 18."

[7thsea] Eolo rolls 1 die: 2

[7thsea] Cadiz rolls 2 dice: 8 5

[7thsea] Eolo says, "19"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "With Keen Senses?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "also, nothing happened with the wits...nothing to see here...move along"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "13"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "heh"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "I'm on a hill?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "these aren't the droids you're looking for"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun didn't roll ye.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4 dice: 2 1 3 1

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "OK, never mind."

[7thsea] Cadiz laughs.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Charles), "heh"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "that helped :-)"

DiegoValdez says, "Oh, almost forgot...."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "How about BJ?"

[7thsea] Federico says, "My pdodium is gone. I'm confused."

DiegoValdez unbuckles the scabbard from the pirate.

CharlesAlgun goes to search the corpse, to see if it was carrying anything else useful.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "enh, whatever. no wits checks for people who aren't here"

Eolo loads his crossbow and keeps watch this time.

GameMaster says, "The pirate doesn't have anything else on him."

[7thsea] Federico says (to Cadiz), "You can only use first aid on flesh wounds."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Looks like I can't cure dramatic wounds without surgery."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Also, timing."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Argh."

CharlesAlgun tucks the dagger into his belt, alongside his other blade.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you just get to clutch your arm and look dramatic"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Does anyone else here have any use for a knife?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "But I can bandage it up so it won't get infected or anything."

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "Not I."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "feel free to roleplay that, I won't ask you to roll"

Cadiz looks at Diego's arm, and grimaces.

DiegoValdez observes the arm, grimacing slightly. Fortunately, his fencing style only requires the use of one arm.

Eolo says (to Charles), "I could use a blade."

DiegoValdez says, "I'll live, I'm sure."

Eolo says, "or hold it for someone else's use, I suppose."

CharlesAlgun hands Eolo the knife from the ship.

[7thsea] Federico says (to Charles), "Naughty."

Cadiz says, "This will take time to heal completely, I'm afraid. But I can keep it from getting any worse."

CharlesAlgun says (to Eolo), "Be careful of that one, though. I'm not sure I entirely trust it, though..."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Charles: Isn't that the fake knife?"

DiegoValdez nods.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you don't know that now, do you? :-)"

DiegoValdez says (to Cadiz), "It wouldn't be the first time, senor."

Cadiz chuckles.

(From GameMaster) Lightning crackles overhead.

Eolo inspects the knife, then puts it away in his clothes.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Of course not. As far as Diego knows, Charles is just an honest sailor."

Cadiz says, "Here, this can be your badge of honor."

DiegoValdez gets the oddest urge to decapitate the pirate and scream "There can be only Juan!" ... but he has no idea who Juan might be, so he moves on.

Cadiz tears a strip of cloth from a clean bit of loose shirt from the fallen pirate, and uses it to bandage Diego.

Eolo says, "the weather continues to threaten"

Cadiz says, "We should rejoin the others."

Eolo says, "yes, and then I suggest we inquire of the prisoner we rescued where we can find some shelter"

DiegoValdez laughs. "Methinks the badge of honour belongs to our marksman."

Cadiz says (to Diego), "But he wasn't wounded!" and smiles."

CharlesAlgun nods to Eolo, "That would seem wise."

CharlesAlgun trudges up towards Federico, Era, and Keestake.

Cadiz says (to Diego), "You can give it to him when you're done with it."

DiegoValdez says, "True. Well, let us walk back. I certainly feel safer now, at any rate."

Cadiz says, "Should our marksman friend be in the business of collecting soiled bandages."

CharlesAlgun says, "Although, before we go..."

DiegoValdez gives the sword a few practice swings, noting its weight.

CharlesAlgun checks the pirate for a pulse.

GameMaster says (to Charles), "Nope."

CharlesAlgun nods, "Alright, this ghost won't be returning to haunt us in that body."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Was that guy the same one with the sword we saw before? And/or did he have the musket."

Cadiz says, "Oh, wait--we should keep this."

Cadiz picks up the musket.

Cadiz holds it awkwardly.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "He probably stole at least one of the two from someone dead, perhaps both."

CharlesAlgun grins, "While we're picking the battlefield clean, does anyone want a broken spear?"

Cadiz says, "If only to keep it from the hands of those who would use it unwisely."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks (of GM), "Would it work better than a random piece of wood?"

DiegoValdez says, "I understand the Montaignais understand the musket best."

[7thsea] Keestake asks, "if you just tried to hit something with it?"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "it also counts as improvised then"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Right."

DiegoValdez asks (of Charles), "Heh. What would I do with it?"

CharlesAlgun looks at Diego. "Best we keep it from them then, eh?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "OK, I'll keep my current item."

Cadiz says, "If pirates want to attack us with broken weapons, I say more power too 'em."

CharlesAlgun continues up the hill, hailing the others.

Keestake asks (of CharlesAlgun), "How did it go?"

..Cadiz Less, senor, less! Let's not make our work too difficult!

DiegoValdez exclaims (at Cadiz), "Less, senor, less! Let's not make our work too difficult!"

CharlesAlgun says, "By the time we got there there, was only one, hiding behind a rock."

Federico says, "We heard a musket report." He sees Diego. "Dios mio, you are injured, hermano."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "FedEraco?"

Keestake says, "Now, let's find a spot out of the bloody rain before it comes again...I know a place..."

[7thsea] Federico says, "FedEreCo, Guarding the rear for 23 years."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Didn't stop tha arrow in he derrierre."

Cadiz smiles at Diego "But broken weapons have the unfortunate habit of breaking in the thick of battle."

Eolo says (to Keestake), "excellent. proceed, sir."

Cadiz nods.

Keestake says, "hey, we may get JackBot replaced"

[7thsea] Keestake says (to Ender), "Yo."

Ender arrives, looking for booty.

[7thsea] Cadiz exclaims (at Ender), "Greetings, program!"

Keestake says, "Join us"

GameMaster says, "Er, join us"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "eeeagh"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "I will live, padre."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Sorry -- for the log."

GameMaster says (to Ender), "you missed Diego getting stabbed"

Federico whispers to his compatriots, "Be wary. I still do not trust this man completely. Though he was amiable enough whlie you were engaged."

CharlesAlgun helps Keestake to his feet.

[7thsea] Ender is too drunk to RP right now. He settles back to watch.

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "I think we can take care of him."

[7thsea] Eolo asks (of Ender), "good party, then?"

Keestake says, "The old city is all burned up, the old soldier's barracks, the stables, and the manor in the middle, they all be crawling with pirates at the moment"

Federico says (to Diego), "I know a little of the art of the knife. Perhaps I can help you when we stop our movement."

[7thsea] Ender gets annoyed with the lack of context and decides to catch up in the log tomorrow. Whoever's logging, please mail it to him.

[7thsea] Keestake says (to Ender), "ravine battle just happened. you didn't miss much other than that"

CharlesAlgun asks, "So what is his place safe from the elements and the pirates alike?"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "It would be much appreciated, senor."

[7thsea] Ender says (to Eolo), "Middling. I had fun, but that's cause I'm extremely laid back and easy to please. Others were very disappointed."

Keestake says, "However, there's still the temple to Metheneme on the hill overlooking the manor...the pirates don't touch that"

[7thsea] Keestake asks (of Ender), "not enough sex and drugs?"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "Don't start."

Eolo asks, "Metheneme?"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "I have theology. DO I know metheneme?"

Keestake spits.

CharlesAlgun says warily, "Is there... any reason why they don't touch that?"

Keestake says, "All of you have probably forgotten about her, too."

Federico asks (of Charles), "Other than it being a cursed heathen altar?"

Keestake says, "A Crescent thing, I guess, not smashin' religious artifacts or whatnot"

CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "I'm not sure I see why that alone would frighten godless pirates."

[7thsea] Ender says (to Keestake), "Uh, who are you? Sorry..."

Cadiz asks, "These pirates are all Crescent?"

Keestake says (to Federico), "Now, you be careful with that talk around here"

[7thsea] Cadiz says (to Ender), "The DM."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "Keestake is the prisoner you rescued"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "As the captured NPC."

[7thsea] Ender says, "Oh, yeah! I knew I recognized the name!"

[7thsea] Keestake bonks Ender

Federico asks, "Crescent? Are all these pirates Crescent?"

[7thsea] Ender says, "Anyway, I'm just in the way here. Will catch up on the transcript tomorrow."

Ender goes home.

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "seem to be"

[7thsea] Federico says, "timing"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "All the ones so far have been?"

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "two rival groups that came a couple days ago...the green and red thing seems to be improvised, though"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "ALso, can I see by now if Keestake is Crescent as well?"

Cadiz asks (of Keestake), "I don't suppose you can read their language?"

Keestake says, "been quiet here for about 60 years until they showed up"

Keestake spits.

Keestake asks (of Cadiz), "Why would I *want* to read their filthy language?"

Eolo gestures again at the sky.

Cadiz shrugs. "Just wondering."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Keestake), "Do you happen to know if any of these pirates trade in slaves?"

Eolo says, "we can discuss this better under cover."

Keestake starts heading down the path

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "I was assuming this was a travelling discussion."

DiegoValdez says (to Eolo), "Agreed. And some of us may need stitches."

CharlesAlgun follows behind him in step.

[7thsea] Keestake says, "ok, travelling discussion now if you want :-)"

Federico follows the prisoner. Reluctantly.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Trudge, trudge, trudge."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "So, the pirates attacked 60 years ago, sacked everything, and have owned the island ever since?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Er."

Cadiz asks (of Keestake), "So, the pirates attacked 60 years ago, sacked everything, and have owned the island ever since?"

Keestake says, "lord no, this place has been quiet for 60 years"

Keestake says, "I've just been takin' care of it from the occasional straggler"

Keestake says, "the new pirates showed up a couple days ago"

Federico says, "I thought it was 60 years ago when the pirates killed the 'King of the Ocean'."

Cadiz says, "Ah."

CharlesAlgun asks, "So the pirates who attacked those many decades ago had attacked, and hen left?"

Keestake says (to Federico), "indeed. same country and all. you'd think someone would have the decency to burn down their country in that time. guess not."

Cadiz asks, "You've been living here on your own for 60 years?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "You wouldn't know of any ships they may have lef behind, would you?"

Eolo says, "I wonder how they found out about this place"

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "Tending to things, yes"

Cadiz eyes Keestake in a new light.

Keestake says (to CharlesAlgun), "they got ships, yes, with plenty and plenty of guards as far as I see."

Cadiz asks, "You never signalled a passing ship to take you away?"

DiegoValdez says (to Keestake), "There's a lot to be said for that kind of faithfulness and loyalty. I would take my hat off to you, if I were wearing one."

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "I already 'xplained that part"

CharlesAlgun says, "I was rather thinking of any ships left over from past years, ones these new pirates might not have known about."

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "My job, see"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Hmm, must've missedthat."

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "Keeping grubby hands off what's left of the Sea King's legacy"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, ">ASK KEESTAKE ABOUT OLD SHIPS"

Cadiz says, "Ah. As Diego says, that's... some dedication."

Keestake says, "ah, yes, there is one, in fact."

Keestake says, "that's a bit more of a story, you see."

Keestake says, "There's a ship in the treasure."

Keestake asks, "You know what grave-goods are?"

DiegoValdez asks, "unlucky?"

Eolo asks, "things one is buried with?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Attached to heir previous owners?"

Cadiz asks, "Really serious goods?"

Keestake says, "see, where Viledel was from, they like to bury their noble dead with presents...when the dead wake up, in the time that the gods decree, they still have their favorite play-pretties with 'em"

Keestake says, "Viledel had him a son who died, and the Sea King buried him with weapons and armor and sacks of gold and a few servants and a little boat to sail 'em all over the seas"

Cadiz asks (of Keestake), "You're not a Viledel yourself?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Was Viledel the sort of noble with a kind heart?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Er, scratch that."

Gunther arrives, looking for booty.

Keestake says (to Charles), "Indeed, m'lad."

Keestake says, "Case of the strong un's pounding out the nice un's."

CharlesAlgun asks, "The sort who would be willing to help a group of ravellers in need?"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Again theology 3, do I recognize what Keestake is saying about this religion?"

Keestake says, "Well, he's been dead 60 years, so he can't help you much now."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Viledel buried a few servants alive with his dead son, and you're asking if he had a kind heart?"

[7thsea] Keestake says (to Federico), "if you want to roll wits + theology you can"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 6 dice: 6 7 3 4 2 6

CharlesAlgun asks, "And who, even after passing from this life, would not begrudge them to take a ship he had no immediate use for?"

[7thsea] Federico says, "20"

[7thsea] Federico says, "err.. 19"

Keestake says, "well, there's me, see...the treasure's hidden, and I've helped keep it that way"

Gunther disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

CharlesAlgun nods...

Keestake says, "the boat's in the catacombs, and if you fancy on using it we can drag it from a place you can get at from the inside, but not the outsude"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Do you know where the treasure is?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Strike my last question; he answered it :)"

[7thsea] Keestake says (to Federico), "there's a certain similarity with ancient Vendel custom"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "arr, timing"

Keestake says, "'course I know, I've been hiding it"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Also, is this a boat, or a ship?"

Gunther arrives, looking for booty.

[7thsea] Keestake says, "ask him"

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Vendel? We established that this place is probably on the totally opposite side of the world though, right?"

CharlesAlgun asks, "Is this a boat, or a ship?"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "right"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "We == you folks"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "make of that what you will"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Yup. Very interesting."

[7thsea] Keestake says, "also, not actually vendel but that long name for it I can't spell"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun exclaims, "Vestenmannavnjar!"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Vestenblahblah?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Vestenwoot"

Keestake says, "A boat."

Keestake says, "Not enough room for a ship there, I reckon."

Keestake says, "Anyway, gettin' there isn't too easy."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "It's easy to spell, really. Vesten-man-nav-njar. Just remember the syllables, and the j in the last one."

Keestake says, "You have to get through the manor to get there, that's where the hidden passage is."

[7thsea] (from Keestake) Spelling Barbie says, "Remembering syllables is hard!"

DiegoValdez asks, "Si, but what about the pirates?"

Keestake says, "Indeed."

Keestake says, "That's where they be killing each other."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "That's no quite the syllbale split, I don' hink..."

Keestake says, "See, that's where they rightly think the treasure be."

DiegoValdez asks, "Doing our work for us, in other words?"

Federico whispers to his compatriots, "This man seems awfully fothcoming baout revealing the treasure to us after hiding it for so many years."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Go to the west side of the white manor, open the window and climb in"

Keestake says, "Well, I reckon they don't discriminate much on who they kill...if they saw you they wouldn't stop at it I'm sure"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Also, why the heck is Keestake speaking Montaigne?"

DiegoValdez says (to Federico), "(whispering) Well, we did save his life. He'd be a dirty rotten scoundrel if he betrayed us now."

Keestake says, "Anyway, the pirates be ripping the place apart, like I say, so we gotta get around them to get there."

CharlesAlgun asks, "Is there any ... unobvious entrance to the manor?"

[7thsea] Eolo exclaims, "he's speaking vodacce!"

DiegoValdez says, "I'm guessing that they're looking for the treasure."

Keestake says, "There is."

Gunther disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

Keestake asks (of DiegoValdez), "What else do pirates do?"

Keestake says, "anyway, yes, there is a way."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Oh, I know why he's speaking Montaigne. Jack ust have been speaking it when he rescued him."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Nonsense! He's speaking Castillian. As sure as there's a tongue of flame floating above his head."

Keestake says, "There's a depression on the west side."

Federico says, "Please, I would like to treat Diego's wound before we go into any more danger."

DiegoValdez asks (of Keestake), "They pillage the women and rape the fields?"

[7thsea] Federico asks, "And prune the hedges?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "He's speaking Avalon, and well as I know my name is Mildred Sparrowsilk."

GameMaster says, "You see some buildings in the fog"

GameMaster says, "There's a large H-shaped building, and what appears to be a stables."

CharlesAlgun points, "Is that the temple?"

Keestake says, "a bit behind, not much longer."

DiegoValdez says, "In truth, I'd like to have this arm dealt with as quickly as possible."

Keestake says, "should take a couple minutes."

Keestake says, "Anyway, this depression...leads up to what I know is a loose window on the west side"

CharlesAlgun whispers (to Diego), I don't know that our friend could easily walk much faster.

Keestake says, "but we should rest up, first, it's almost night."

Keestake says, "and your friend there doesn't look too happy with his arm like that."

GameMaster says, "You make your way around the hill...to another building...obviously the temple"

DiegoValdez shrugs. "Some medical attention would be much appreciated."

GameMaster says, "It must have been beautiful in its day...two stories, crafted from dark hardwoods...spacious windows, and what used to be an carfully wrought iron gate"

GameMaster says, "Now, however, it's pretty ruined...after 60 years of neglect."

Cadiz gives a low whistle.

CharlesAlgun places his hand on the iron uprights.

GameMaster says, "The expensive wood is pitted, cracked and decayed. The windows are still spacious, but the shutters are gone...the few that remain bang open and closed in the wind, or hang crookedly from a single hinge."

Federico makes the sign of the Prophets.

GameMaster says, "The iron gate is as intricate as ever, but rusted clear through in places."

GameMaster says, "There's no lights within, no sign of hapitation, and the walls may be sound enough to keep you out of the worst of the weather."

GameMaster says, "habitation"

Eolo says, "time goes on."

Keestake walks up to the gate

CharlesAlgun says, "The roof looks solid, from here."

Keestake opens it...it makes a squeak, alarming but not too loud

Keestake opens the heavy oak doors and steps through into the temple.

Eolo follows.

DiegoValdez says, "Home sweet home...."

Federico says, "May the 6 eyes and hands protect me in this place."

CharlesAlgun follows as well.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "well i hate to leave just as things are getting continually more interesting ..."

Cadiz follows.

DiegoValdez steps into the building.

Federico crosses himself, and enters.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "I assume there was no easy way for me to make an appearance today anyway"

[7thsea] Eolo asks, "bye?"

[7thsea] Alex says (to Eolo), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that bye is the long lingering lament of parting with your prided pals."

GameMaster says, "The room here is quite dark."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez exclaims, "Arr. Maybe you're one of the pirates!"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "We could have cast you as the pirate, and killed you off."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Timing."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "actually, we can put you in now"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "right now would be the best time"

[7thsea] Federico says (to bjorg), "Maybe you're Videlel's son."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "well, never mind then"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "heh"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "AFK for a short sec"

[7thsea] GameMaster asks (of Bjorg), "do you want to?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Sure."

GameMaster says, "Diego almost trips over someone while entering the temple"

GameMaster says, "He's been rained on a bit...looks very shaken and cold."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Back."

[7thsea] Bjorg readjusts his frame of mind, prepares to scribble funny things and scream 'yeeaaargh!' when going into battle

DiegoValdez says, "Oof! What is this? I thought you said the pirates didn't come here."

CharlesAlgun stands back, on his guard.

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Me?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to bjorg), "you were on a slaver ship...you got washed ashore...you've been wandering in the rain...and you've finally found shelter here"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "whoohoo"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Man. Life was simpler for you."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Well, summarized perhaps"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Man. Life was summarized for you."

DiegoValdez has his (new) sword at the ready, just in case. Though the sodden bundle doesn't look like it might put up a fight.

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Am I awake?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you just got tripped on. say 'ow' or something appropriate"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Most Vesten have their lives Winterized."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Keestake), "Is this a friend of yours?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "He had the "Unbound" rune to help him."

Bjorg says, "yeeargh"

GameMaster says, "Keestake has already moved ahead into the next room"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "Man. That storm *was* his fault, wasn't it?"

Bjorg slowly looks around, too weak to react with much effort but as cautiously as possible

CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "Friend or foe?"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Keestake doesn't care about another vagabond in the room?"

GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "the room you've been sleeping in has a lot of rubbish...there's some frescos, but you can't see anything about them in this darkness"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he walked by"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he didn't notice"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he was ahead of all of you,"

Eolo says, "he doesn't look much like a pirate"

Bjorg recognizes the Montaigne speech, and responds in kind. "Friend, unless ye be planning to run me through."

CharlesAlgun asks, "What brought you here?"

DiegoValdez lowers the point of the sword.

Federico exclaims, "The prisoner has gone, if you hadn't noticed!"

CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "Then perhaps you should follow him."

Cadiz calls forward to Keestake. "Keestake! There's a man here--were you expecting someone?"

Bjorg says, "A wrecked ship ... just as I had escaped my bonds ... don't rightly know why I was bound there in the first place."

Keestake walks back in

CharlesAlgun relaxes his guard.

Federico says (to Charles), "Not even the mongoose follows the viper into its lair."

Keestake inspects Bjorg

DiegoValdez says, "Not exactly a new story...."

DiegoValdez rubs his wrists.

Bjorg says, "Took me hours of wandering this lonely isle to finally find some shelter."

Keestake says, "He doesn't look much like a pirate to me."

CharlesAlgun says, "That story has a ring of truth, I think. Or at least familiarity."

[7thsea] (from Cadiz) Keestake says, "Don't look like Presbyterians to me."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "heh"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "anyway, this is why I liked the intro, made for an easy way of adding players :-)"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Heh."

CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "My name is Charles Algun, if you be friend."

Bjorg says, "I had tried to calm.. " - he stops short, noticing the men of the cloth - " ... ah, I had no choice but to hide here from the weather.""

Federico says, "A northman. How are you to eb found so far south"

Cadiz says (to Bjorg), "Otherwise, you can call him "Charliehorse"."

CharlesAlgun scowls at Cadiz.

Bjorg says (to CharlesAlgun), "Bjorg is my name, whether you be friend or foe."

DiegoValdez says, "Diego Valdez. And you should move a little further inside ... the draft from the door is something awful."

Cadiz says, "Francesco Cadiz, at your service."

Bjorg says, "But something tells me this mismatched band isn't the bunch who brought me here."

Keestake says, "I was going to recommend that myself."

Keestake says, "It's very calm and peaceful inside."

Keestake says, "Don't need to be sleeping at the doorway."

Eolo says (to Keenstake), "lead on."

CharlesAlgun walks over to Keestake, following as he follows the conversation.

Bjorg gathers himself up off the floor.

Keestake walks through the other door again

Federico says (to Keestake), "is there any light? I will need it to help Diego."

Bjorg follows the group cautiously.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Keenstake being an advanced weapon against vampires."

Cadiz brings up the rear, slowing to examine the frescoes.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "right"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Yay"

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "Just not enough light yet to do that"

CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "We were as you were, bound aboard a slaver ship, wrecked on his island's shores."

Federico treads deeper into the pit.

DiegoValdez peers at the frescoes as he walks by. Mmm.

GameMaster says, "This next room..."

Cadiz peers around, doesn't see anything of note, shrugs, and follows through the next door.

GameMaster says, "It's very large, but of course you can't see much."

Bjorg asks (of Charles), "Have you any knowledge of the ones who did this to us?"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Is an abbatoir?"

GameMaster says, "Keestake seems to be walking through the rubble and trash with no trouble."

CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Very little. Either they've escaped to this island, or... they've escaped some other way."

Cadiz asks, "Through through, or around?"

CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Crescent, though, we suspect."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Are we having trouble?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "Yes indeed."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "might want to work on getting some light."

Bjorg exclaims, "Slavers ... bah!"

Bjorg spits on the ground for emphasis.

Keestake wanders back to the group.

CharlesAlgun looks about for a piece of wood that might work as the base of a torch.

Bjorg says, "If they have survived, I shall make sure it is not for long."

Federico says, "I don't like this place. Too dark, too like a trap."

DiegoValdez says, "I'd have suspected they escaped through sorcery ... but I've heard a little about that sort of sorcery, and it didn't look like the case."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Keestake), "Is there any kind of lamp or torch about?"

GameMaster says (to charles), "there's plenty of bits of wood."

CharlesAlgun picks up a chunk of wood.

Keestake says, "Nothing stored here, no."

Cadiz follows behind everyone else, following in people's footsteps to avoid the debris.

DiegoValdez kicks aside some of the debris.

Keestake says, "If you want to see better you'll have to make do."

Bjorg asks (of Charles), "Going to carve yourself a tiny boat? Or do we have a way of lighting ourselves a torch?"

DiegoValdez says, "Well, we could go closer to a window. A little more cold probably wouldn't kill me."

Cadiz calls forward, "Well, how about flint?"

CharlesAlgun holds the wood against a stone with one hand, and draws his dagger with the other.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "hmm, timing. oh well."

CharlesAlgun attempts to spark the steel against the stone.

Keestake starts gathering some rubble

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Do I roll anything, or do I automatically fail miserably?"

DiegoValdez looks back at Charles. "Mind you don't set the whole room aflame, senor.

Keestake says, "Probably you should make yourselves a real fire...this place is large enough, you won't choke on the smoke"

Bjorg says, "Why are we heading so far into this forsaken place? If all we want is shelter, a cold breeze in a lit room is far safer than this."

[7thsea] Keestake says, "you get a little fire going"

Bjorg says, "Ah, well with a fire this isn't half bad."

Cadiz asks (of Keestake), "This is our final destination?"

CharlesAlgun holds up his torch. "Aha, better than a small boat, no?"

Keestake says, "Feel free ta look further if you want..."

Bjorg says, "Much. Although a large boat would be greatly appreciated."

Federico says, "Primer cosas primera. Let me see that wound."

Keestake says, "Looks like there's some new smashing, I guess at least one of the pirate groups didn't have a religious problem."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "What does this room look like? Or did I miss that?"

DiegoValdez says, "Si."

[7thsea] Keestake says, "you need a fire first"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "to see what it looks like"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "We have a torch. Not good enough yet?"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "right now it looks like a really big grey room"

CharlesAlgun says, "Bring some more of that wood around."

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Don't we have a fire?"

DiegoValdez removes his vest and shirt, exposing the wound.

[7thsea] Keestake says, "It looks like a really big grey room with a small light in it"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Before the torch, it was a really big black room?"

Eolo assists in gathering some wood.

[7thsea] Keestake says, "yeah"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Heh, you're the one who said we built a little fire."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "just the torch is little"

CharlesAlgun lights the pile of broken bits.

GameMaster says, "The fire gets larger..."

GameMaster says, "You can see the chamber now."

Cadiz circles the room, trying to cover the windows to block our fire being seen from without.

CharlesAlgun fans it gently with his hands.

GameMaster says, "This one's long, so be patient :-)"

Bjorg says (to Cadiz), "Clever thought."

Federico brings Diego near to the fire and attempts to diagnose his problem.

GameMaster says, "Very large, two stories in height....there's broken furniture all over the tiled floors---it looks like the remains of chairs, tables and perhaps low couches."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks (of Fed), "You have surgery, I take it?"

GameMaster says, "Most of the wood looks aged, but you can see that the breaks are all fresh. Everything has been smashed recently."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Yes and Diagnose."

Bjorg warms his cold body by the fire, occasionally muttering a few foreign phrases under his breath.

CharlesAlgun asks, "Hmm. So the pirates are afraid to break religious artefacts, are the?"

GameMaster says, "On the east wall, in the middle, is aset of double doors, closed. On the south wall is the set by which you entered the chamber. On the north wall, at the east corner, is a very small and inconspicuous door. All the doors in the chamber are still hanging on their hinges."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Shouldn't be too hard to diagnose ... it's dramatic sword cut."

Keestake says, "Well, the old ones where."

Keestake says, "were."

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "Heh."

Keestake says, "Bloody pirates."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Which way did we come in?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "oh, whoops"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "read the description again"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "heh :-)"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Ok, so I skim-read :P"

CharlesAlgun searches the room -- the furniture, hte rubble, etc. -- carrying his torch with him, for light.

Eolo says, "we should probably inspect the other rooms before we sleep"

Cadiz says (to Eolo), "Good idea."

GameMaster says, "The west wall is actually a flight of three shallow steps leading up to a line of pillars. Between the pilalrs, you can see that the cloths or tapestries, now ratty and sagging, have been hung, blocking off your view of the chamber beyond."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Let's wait until Ghogg gives us an all clear."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun nods.

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Is it still storming outside?"

DiegoValdez looks away from Federico's work. Eagh, Valdez blood.

GameMaster says, "The walls were once plastered smooth and painted with frescoes of some sort of goddess imagery...now the paint is curling, the plaster is broken and peeling, and there are large cracks in the plaster--probably from the foundation of the temple settling over the years."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes."

GameMaster says, "keep roleplaying if you like :-)"

GameMaster says, "Additionally, someone has taken a club to the walls here and there, evidenced by deep gouges and tears in the plaster, and places on the wall have been smeared with filth."

CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "Do you need a blade for your ministrations? This one isn't the sharpest, but it's better than nothing."

DiegoValdez observes the shallow steps and the curtained chamber. Hm. He gets the oddest impression that heading up there might be a Bad Idea.

Eolo lights a torch of his own from the main fire.

Bjorg says, "Someone has been here recently, and I don't suppose it was one of you."

GameMaster says, "(I'm done describing)"

Federico says (to Charles), "I may need one indeed. I would prefer to have the cleanest available, if you happen to know."

(From GameMaster) CRACKLE...BANG...BOOM....

[7thsea] Federico says, "Diagnose of 1."

DiegoValdez says (to Bjorg), "Not likely. We were busy fighting pirates."

(From GameMaster) Thunder continues to roll.

CharlesAlgun says, "Well, the one I gave to Eolo hasn't ye bee-- hasn't, since I found it, been used in battle."

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "what are you diagnosing?"

Bjorg says, "That storm outside certainly is a curse ... it must be keeping any who sailed here from daring to sail back out again."

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Am I rolling Diagnose + Wits?"

Bjorg asks, "I wonder ... would we prefer them to leave, or stay?"

[7thsea] Federico asks (of GM), "Diego's wounds. One Dramatic, yes?"

Bjorg has an odd gleam in his eye, as if his question is a bit more than hypothetical.

Eolo pulls the blade out from a fold in his clothes and hands it over.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I don't think diagnose is necessary here"

CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "If you ask me, I'd be happy to see he pirates go."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "he knows what happened to him, diagnose is for weird diseases or the like"

Federico says (to Eolo), "Thank you. Hopefully it won't be necessary."

DiegoValdez remains blissfully oblivious to the idea that anyone might possibly be using sorcery to enhance the storm. I mean, the very idea! Really!

CharlesAlgun says, "But fair weather may be as likely to bring in more as to release those we have."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Um. no. Diagnose brings down my roll for Surgery which is needed to cure drmatic wounds."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "argh"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I'm finding the page"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "No, diagnose helps the...what he said."

Bjorg says (to Charles), "Ah, but would you be glad to see their ships leave without you? From the hopelessness of this lot, I presume we're trapped here."

CharlesAlgun carefully inspects the places on the wall that are cracked, damaged -- especially he ones that seem to have been clubbed intentionally.

look at bjorg

You see nothing special.

GameMaster says, "one sec while I dig for rules :-)"

[7thsea] Federico says, "page 141-2"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "What, would you rather leave in their hold, shackled to a post?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok, wits+diagnose"

CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "I've been there; it's not particularly fun."

Cadiz, noticing Federico examine the wounds, says, "I assume you have that well in hand, but should you need assistance, I know at least a little of the healing arts.

Federico eyes the temple out of the corner of his eyes. Filthy place

[7thsea] Federico rolls 4 dice: 3 5 2 9

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "actually, it's p.136 in my edition"

[7thsea] Cadiz says (to Fed), "Translation: I also have diagnose."

[7thsea] Federico says, "17."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks (of GM), "Which ed do you have?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right, that makes the target"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "first printing"

[7thsea] Cadiz nods.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "right when it came out"

Bjorg says (to Charles), "Certainly not - I only mentioned their boat, I'd have no need to bring along the vile slavers along with it."

Federico says, "I see the problem. This shouldn't take much."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok, wits+surgery, although you have a distinct lack of supplies so the tn is +5"

Bjorg says, "Bah ... now if only I still had my staff, I'd feel a bit less helpless."

Cadiz says, "The storm is a mixed blessing, I think. It keeps those here where they are, but it also keeps those away where *they* are."

[7thsea] Federico rolls 4 dice: 3 2 5 5

[7thsea] Federico exclaims, "argh!"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Dramatic Die."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez exclaims, "Drama dice! Drama dice!"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 1 die: 6

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ok"

Cadiz says, "Since those here seem intent on staying until they find treasure anyway, I have the feeling the storm is our friend."

Bjorg says, "Aye. And it might be more interesting to keep some of them folk here, where we can deal with them in a just manner at an opportune time."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "the 6 does it"

[7thsea] Federico says, "19"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "the wound will be better by tomorrow."

GameMaster says, "Ok, back to the program."

DiegoValdez sighs, already feeling slightly more comfortable.

GameMaster asks, "Who was examining the cracks?"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "I was."

Federico is able to tend to the wound, suddenly remembering an obscure fact from his studies.

GameMaster says, "They seem irregular and fierce...the product of anger rather than desing."

Cadiz turns to Eolo and says, "I'm with you for examining the rest of this building." He then turns to Keestake. "What should we expect to find?"

GameMaster says, "design."

Federico says (to Diego), "It will be better in the morn. Stay out of harms way."

Keestake says, "Nothing much.."

Bjorg asks (of Charles), "What do you see in those nasty holes in the wall?"

Keestake says, "you seem the curious types, though."

Federico says, "I know somehting of the ways of heathen gods, I would like to study this place more."

CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "I see that whoever was here last was not pleased."

DiegoValdez asks (of Federico), "Do we look like we're in any position to get in harm's way?"

Keestake says (to Federico), "Like I said, be careful what you say around her, she can hear you."

CharlesAlgun says, "Perhaps they were hoping to find something here, but didn't."

Keestake says, "Anyway, if you really want to find out, look behind those tapestries."

Keestake asks, "And no blaspheming words while you be looking, right?"

Bjorg says, "What gods be this you talk of"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Keestake), "Would that be wise?"

Bjorg asks, "?"

Cadiz says (to Keestake), "Well, if the pirates were here before, they *may* still be around. And we may end up defending the place from future intruders. I should like to know my surroundings before that happens."

Federico is about to respond, then mumbles, "Ignorant pagans."

Keestake says (to Cadiz), "Certainly reasonable."

Keestake says (to Bjorg), "This is the temple to the goddess Metheneme."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "Also, um, I just read the thing and surely you wouldn't have needed that drama die after all?"

Bjorg says, "Bah ... never mind, from the looks of this lot a religious discussion could well take precious hours away from our efforts to stay alive."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "actually, you would have needed a 10, it looks like, so you just made it"

Cadiz also examines the tapestries and frescoes, but from a historical standpoint more than a religious one.

CharlesAlgun carefully steps over to the tapestries, and reverently lifts one corner to peer behind.

[7thsea] (from Bjorg) CharlesAlgun is eaten by a grue!

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "(Glad I didn't typo away that R, or we'd all be toast ;) )"

GameMaster says (to Cadiz), "They are very faded...hard to tell their original images."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "sorry, it's late. :)"

Federico walks to the tapestries and peers behind them.

GameMaster asks (of Cadiz), "You have history or theology?"

Cadiz says, "I have history 2."

GameMaster says, "wits+history"

[7thsea] Cadiz rolls 4 dice: 7 5 6 1

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Oh, yes, I have my drama die back, then?"

[7thsea] Cadiz says, "13."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "I don't suppose I'd be lucky enough to find something useable as a staff or other polearm weapon, would I?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you touch it, you buy it...be dramatic later and you can get it back :-)"

[7thsea] Federico exclaims, "D'oh!"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "consider it incentive to roleplay :-)"

GameMaster says (to Cadiz), "you don't recognize any of the symbols"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Oh--was I successful in covering the windows?"

GameMaster says, "Also, behind the tapestry:"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "ack, I missed that"

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Is any of this religious imagery familiar to me?"

[7thsea] (from CharlesAlgun) GameMaster says, "CharlesAlgun really is eaten by a grue."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you can do wits+history or wits+theology if you want"

DiegoValdez asks (of Cadiz), "What are you looking at, senor?"

GameMaster says, "Let me describe the room behind the tapestry:"

GameMaster says, "The chamber is raised about a foot and a half above the floor of the main hall."

[7thsea] Federico asks, "Can I do Wits+history+theology?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Well I've got no history or theology knowledge, I'm simply wondering if any of these objects in here are runic in nature."

Cadiz says (to Diego), "Just looking at these tapestries. They're too faded for me to make out anything in particular, though."

GameMaster says, "There are two items in the chamber"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "do them separate if you have both"

GameMaster says, "One is a statue of the goddess."

GameMaster says, "She is sitting on a throne, looking down into the main hall...her expression is thoughtful, with the faintest trace of a smile on her lips."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez asks, "She likes me. Aren't you glad I took my shirt off?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "yeesh"

GameMaster says, "The sculptor must have been a tremendous talent, for the statue is posed in a very natural manner, head slightly bowed, left hand extended in a gesture of blesssing, right hand gripping the arm of the throne."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "If that statue comes alive, I'm outta here. :)"

[7thsea] Federico rolls 5 dice: 7 7 8 1 9

[7thsea] Federico rolls 6 dice: 9 4 9 2 6 7

GameMaster says, "But it, too, is a ruin now. The nose has been broken off, the left hand likewise, a great crack runs across the torso, and the face and torso are smeared with filth."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Federico), "you got something, but I'll get to you in a moment"

CharlesAlgun turns back to Keestake. "There is a statue in here. WOuld that be Met-- the lady Metheneme?"

[7thsea] Federico says, "History 24, Theo 25. I'll wait."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Bjorg: ...and the inscription at the bottom reads "Galatea"...."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Oooh, reading :)"

GameMaster says, "The other object in the room is a low table, obviously an altar, set down before the statue. It bears no trace of bloodstains, new or old, so it must have be for offerings rather than sacrifices."

GameMaster says, "Both statue and altar are sculpted out of fine marble."

GameMaster says, "Other than those...the walls are white and unadorned."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "hehe"

GameMaster says, "(end description)"

[7thsea] Bjorg is trying to roleplay at 3:30 am. whooooo!

CharlesAlgun enters the room with the statue.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Federico), "You recognize Vestenmannavnjar symbols in the weave..."

CharlesAlgun nods to he statue deferentially, and hen touches its outstretched hand.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you even get specific ones but I need to check something, one moment"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "quick, mention it out loud so i can take notice. ;)"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "btw, just in case all of this would be painfully obvious to me, i'll make a wits roll on my surroundings"

[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2 dice: 8 2

CharlesAlgun examines the statue and the throne in detail.

Federico asks, "This tapestry has Vestenmannavnjar symbols on it. And the Sea King that Keestake described seemed to follow a Vestenmannavnjar religion. Yet we are near Castille and the Crescent EMpire?"

GameMaster says (to Charles), "The cracks look recent as well."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "heh"

DiegoValdez examines the dressed wound, then stands and begins looking at stuff.

CharlesAlgun sighs, "Such senseless, pointless destruction."

Federico mumbles, "Empathy..."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Ok, am I supposed to act surprised that he mentioned Vestenmannavnjar, or have I noticed this all along? :)"

CharlesAlgun looks at the altars, to see if it has any distinguishing features.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "act surpised if you want :-)"

Cadiz says (to Federico), "At one point, the Vesten sailed these seas, even taking prisoners back to their islands to the north."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "well ... i'll pretend not to be. :)"

GameMaster says (to Charles), "do a wits"

GameMaster says, "+theology if you have ity"

CharlesAlgun asks, "History?"

GameMaster says, "no"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3 dice: 9 1 4

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "14"

GameMaster says, "You don't notice anything remarkable."

Bjorg looks around, and finally notices the familiar symbols of his homeland. "Ah, uh yes of course ... this is indeed strange."

DiegoValdez asks (of Bjorg), "Perhaps you could translate?"

GameMaster says, "The altar doesn't seem vandalized like the statue, though."

CharlesAlgun hmms.

Cadiz says (to Charles), "Try pushing the altar."

Bjorg says, "Most likely I could."

CharlesAlgun calls back tot he other room, "At least they left soe hings alone..."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "if you want to read them, do a wits+theology and/or wits+history"

CharlesAlgun looks to Cadiz, and shrugs.

CharlesAlgun pushes gently on the altar.

Federico says, "A Vesten Goddess in the Southern seas, though, is unusual."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "What is it that needs translating? All the things in the tapestries in general, or something on the statue that I missed? :)"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "just do the roll, I'll tell you if you notice anything"

CharlesAlgun gently prods the altar in places, seeing if anything will push, pull, or turn.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Ok ... I did this before really, I dont have history or theology and I did a wits roll. :)"

[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2 dice: 5 9

GameMaster says (to Charles), "Nothing gives."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "but this roll is better, so never mind."

GameMaster says (to Charles), "also, you play too much IF :-)"

CharlesAlgun says (to Cadiz), "No, I can't push it. But it is undamaged, though. I wonder why."

Federico asks (of Bjorg), "You are Vesten, yes?"

Bjorg says, "A shrine to Empathy ... and you say we're in the southern seas? That can't be."

Cadiz shrugs. "Well, it was worth a try."

Bjorg says (to Federico), "As sure as my name is Bjorg."

CharlesAlgun says, "The fools who smashed the walls in the other room, and who cracked this statue, didn't seem to care what they were striking."

Federico says (to Bjorg), "Empathy, yes, I see you have noticed it as well."

CharlesAlgun says, "Perhaps something about this just sscared hem, I guess? Heh. Or perhaps it's made of stronger stuff than the statue."

Bjorg says (to Federico), "Well, to be honest I heard you mumbling. I can see these are Laerdom runes, but it is hard to make them out clearly."

CharlesAlgun steps back to the doorway, to the other side of the tapestry.

Bjorg says, "Or perhaps my senses are still a bit shaken from the ordeal getting here."

Eolo also returns to the main room.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Is Keestra still here?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes, he's just sitting and watching"

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Keestra?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "by the way, if you want to explore the rest of this place you might want to keep a map"

DiegoValdez asks (of Charles&Eolo), "So. What's behind the curtain?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "whoo, a map"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Keestra), "If I showed you a map of this area, do you think you could show me where this island is?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "put those IF senses in gear"

Federico says, "I can recognize some of the Runes. Empathy is marked in a very old style."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Wait ... I suck at mapping. :)"

CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "There is a statue, of the goddess I presume. It's as badly broken as the walls here."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "i'll play follow the leader."

Keestake laughs.

CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "There was an altar as well. It was... untouched, apparently."

[7thsea] Cadiz asks, "Isn't there a web-based blackboard or some such we could use?"

Keestake says, "I'll look."

Bjorg says (to Federico), "Empathy is one I have not studied in great detail yet ... this is fascinating."

[7thsea] Keestake says, "hmm"

CharlesAlgun pulls the navigational papers from his pockets, and shows them to Keestra.

Keestake pulls through them, muttering

Keestake says, "These don't have the right area nearly enough, sorry."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "ok i'll grab something and map, because I'm about to get far too interested in the runic magic of this place and start wandering. :)"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "That's not too surprising ... there's not much fun in hitting a table."

CharlesAlgun nods, taking them back. "I guess the ship was taken further off course than I expected."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "statue room was to the west?"

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "It's more fun hitting a wall?"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "ok, double doors to the south is where you came from"

CharlesAlgun glances around at the shattered plaster all about.

[7thsea] Keestake says, "there are double doors to the east as well, statue is to the west"

[7thsea] Keestake says, "on the north wall far to the corner there's a small door"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "got it"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "If the wall is decorated, yes. Vandals prefer to destroy artwork."

Federico says, "Empathy, Intensity, Mystery. Definitely a triad of a les--" He eyes Keestrake. "Of goddess worship."

Bjorg wanders toward the statue he hears the others talking about to the west, to get a better look at it.

Bjorg holds up.

GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "I'm not describing it again, though :-)"

DiegoValdez looks at the curtain ... then at the double doors directly opposite, on the east wall. What do you want to bet that the east doors conceal something special?

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "I didn't see any decoration on the altar, did I?"

Bjorg says, "Did you say Intensity? Interesting."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no'"

Bjorg says, "How did I miss that? My senses must be shaken up a bit."

CharlesAlgun nods, "Yes, I imagine you're right."

Federico also walks behind the curtain.

Bjorg says (to GM), "didn't expect you to ... was just going to check if I notice anything interesting that they didn't"

Bjorg says (to Federico), "All these runes you say are in this tapestry? Let me look again."

CharlesAlgun walks to the smaller door, to the northeast, and glances at it.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "do wits again...you get a unkept die bonus now"

DiegoValdez goes to the double doors in the east.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Me?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Ok I just have to ask, am I getting any sort of advantage in deciphering these runes here? I mean, I do study them as a living. :)"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Or him?"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "wooo"

GameMaster says (to Charles), "Same oak as the front doors"

GameMaster says (to Diego), "ibid."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "ok wait, how's the bonus work? i roll just my wits?"

CharlesAlgun tries the knob, to see if it opens.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to bjorg), "roll your wits + 1 die"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "And unkept die bonus means you roll Wits + 1."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "got it"

[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3 dice: 6 9 1

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says, "Then you only keep your Wits."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "woo"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "15"

[7thsea] Federico says, "Rolling Theology+Wits as I look at the statue and altar."

[7thsea] Federico rolls 6 dice: 4 2 2 9 6 8

[7thsea] Federico says, "23"

GameMaster says (to Charles), "ok..."

GameMaster says, "let me get MY map"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "I'm guessing that door leads to a storeroom, or a belltower ... or a cellar. And these doors here eventually lead to the main entrance."

GameMaster says (to Charles), "This opens into a corridor"

Federico returns from the altar.

Bjorg says, "This mystery rune is most unusual ..."

DiegoValdez says, "Or a corridor to the offices. Non-public areas."

CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "A storeroom wih provisions, or a belltower with a good vantage to see from perhaps."

GameMaster says (to charles), "The doors are nicely finished, the walls neatly plastered (although weathered) and the floor tiled. However, there's a lot of leaves and refuse, and you see a couple rats"

CharlesAlgun enters the corridor.

Bjorg says, "I've never seen it made this way before."

Federico asks (of Keestrake), "Did this temple have devotees housed within it. Ascetics, perhaps?"

GameMaster says (to Charles), "There's four doors"

DiegoValdez follows Charles. Store stuff is more entertaining than main entry vestibule stuff, right now.

GameMaster says (to Charles), "One to east, one to west, one in the middle of the north wall, and the one you came in by on the south wall (although right next to the east door)"

GameMaster says, "Try to visualize that :-)"

CharlesAlgun says, "Hmm, seems as though the pirates didn't bother to ransack his place."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "wow I really wish I could be sharing a map with you guys ... by the time I'm done rolling and examining one thing, i've missed what you explored :)"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Which way does the corridor run? N-S?"

[7thsea] Alex says (to CharlesAlgun), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that NS is non-smoking."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "e-w"

[7thsea] GameMaster asks, "does anyone know a site with a drawing pad?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "that would be cool"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Of course you'll miss it, you're in the other room :)"

GameMaster says (to Federico), "also, one sec"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "By the way, even though IIRC runic-enscribed objects lose their power after a year if not renewed, I'm still on the lookout for anything around with an enscribed rune. :)"

Keestake says (to Federico), "There are priests' and priestsess' quarters here, yes."

CharlesAlgun look about at the walls, the leaves, the doors for a few moments, before turning to the east door.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "noted."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "yes, it's been a bit longer than a year"

Federico gestures to the corridor, "Through there, or through the other door in the main hall?"

Bjorg is so fascinated with the ancient types of runic writing in these tapestries, he hardly notices that everyone else is off exploring.

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Rolling Wits+Architecture. Hee. No, not really."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "nah, that kinda roll is for sekrit passages :-)"

DiegoValdez says, "Well ... let's see...."

CharlesAlgun, if he finds nothing of note in the corridor, opens the east door.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "hmm ... next time i play, i'm getting one more player made who can just sit here and catch the in-character stuff in a scrollback log"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "without all the #7thsea"

GameMaster asks (of Eolo), "are you still on?"

DiegoValdez goes to the door at the back ... the west door.

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I'm starting to doze off but I'm here"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Is Keestake still in the same area as myself? :)"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I'm tagging along with Charles, I guess"

GameMaster says (to Diego), "another corridor...as wide as the one you were in, but the walls are crudely planked"

GameMaster says, "the floor has decaying planks, and the doors are all ill-fitting"

DiegoValdez says, "Store area, I'm guessing."

GameMaster says, "most are on the floor"

(From GameMaster) Squeak!

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "A storeroom?"

GameMaster says (to Diego), "you step on a rat."

[7thsea] Bjorg laughs.

DiegoValdez says, "Eeagh."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "Anything useful in there?"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "there are 5 doors...the one you just came in...and 4 along the corridor, west wall"

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Only if you like wormwood."

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "also, a stair leading up all the way south"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "this is a n-s corridor btw :-)"

DiegoValdez says, "Only if you like wormwood...."

DiegoValdez says, "(Hm. South ... that would be ... right next to the goddess chamber. I'm going there."

Federico says, "Hmmm" and goes into the corridor.

Bjorg moves into the statue room, still keeping an eye out for any rune-inscribed objects or interesting writings.

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "If you are still studying the tapestries, go ahead and do another wits roll"

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "bonus?"

[7thsea] Alex says (to Bjorg), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that bonus is 72 donuts."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "doh"

CharlesAlgun is still trying that east door. Stuck, is it?

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun grins.

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no bonus"

DiegoValdez says, "I think this is mainly store/admin stuff...."

[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2 dice: 5 1

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "yeesh"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "nothing more for now :-)"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "apparently i only write runes well, i never learned how to read. :P"

Cadiz says (to Diego), "Still could be useful if we found, say, a lantern."

GameMaster asks (of Diego), "ok, the stairs you mean?"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "Anything back there? I'm guessing that's the front office ... if there's a window, it'll probably look out onto the area in front of the temple."

[7thsea] Federico says, "Whoa Man, I am really lost right about now."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "hey Federico, where'd you leave off? :)"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "I'm trying my best to keep up with everyone...just talk theology with keesake if you like"

DiegoValdez says (to Cadiz), "If there are any lanterns, well.... they'll be around."

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Am I solo here? Did everyone else move off as a group?"

CharlesAlgun says (to Diego), "I... don't know. I'm having trouble getting it open. Give me a moment, I'll sure I'll get it."

[7thsea] GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "you are now solo, yes"

[7thsea] Gunther says (to Bjork), "your singing voice annoyed them"

[7thsea] Federico says (to GameMaster), "Sounds good."

[7thsea] DiegoValdez says, "Heh. 4 years of Architecture school and I use it to keep track of an RPG temple...."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Okay"

[7thsea] Gunther says, "oh, wait"

Federico returns to Keestake.

Bjorg goes back to the tapestry-fire room.

GameMaster says (to Charles), "the door opens..."

CharlesAlgun exclaims (at Diego), "Whew, got it!"

[7thsea] GameMaster says, "another corridor"

GameMaster says, "another corridor like the tiled one"

Bjorg looks around, realizes that everyone else has gone off adventuring.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Tiled is Diego's?"

GameMaster says, "It's a N-S one One door on the west wall simply goes back to the first corridor you saw"

Bjorg shrugs. "Ah well, I found this place without them, I'm sure I can find something else of interest.

Federico asks (of Keestake), "This temple, it was built by the Videlel, yes?"

GameMaster says, "There's two doors on the east wall, one to the north, and stairs to the south"

DiegoValdez heads back to Charles, thinking that it would probably be safer than the rotting wood.

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Two doors, one to the north. And the other?"

[7thsea] Federico says, "videlel(sp)"

Keestake says (to Federico), "Yes, much imported labor, though."

[7thsea] Eolo says, "ok, obviously it's time for bed for me"

Keestake says, "Took 5 years."

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun waves to Eolo.

[7thsea] Bjorg asks, "Did you guys go north from where we started?"

Federico asks (of Keestake), "Imported? From where?"

[7thsea] Eolo says, "I guess I'll go back to the main chamber and hang out with diego or something"

Eolo has disconnected.

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Technically, I would've noticed that much. :)"

[7thsea] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Yes. Or yell to us; you wouldn't know where we went. You weren't looking :)"

Keestake says, "Mainland places...Castille, mostly."

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "i was sort of looking... a bit"

[7thsea] Bjorg says, "Anyway if you guys went north, I'll poke about east."

CharlesAlgun asks (of Diego), "Is this anything like the corridor you found on the other side?"

Federico asks (of Keestake), "And you. Were you born here?"

Bjorg goes east from the fire-tapestry-whatnot room.

GameMaster says (to Charles), "that's 5 doors total in the corridor, btw"

GameMaster says, "two west, two east, one north"

GameMaster says, "two west lead back to 1.) first corridor you saw and 2.) main room"

DiegoValdez says (to Charles), "No. The other corridor was rotting woo