Pyotr says (to Era), "Arr"
Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "Greetings!"
CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "Arr, m'lady."
Truly, the wise monkey knows when to speak and when to be silent.
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "I'm logging, but its the ugly version."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "perry is here"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "but 2 is better than 1"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "what's the ugly version?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "dunno - I've never seen it."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] Pyotr sets his timer on the desk
[belowground] Pyotr says, "(brownies in the oven)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Thought maybe you wanted to see how late Ghogg was..."
[belowground] Federico says, "Brownies in his oven, and all is right in the world."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "oooooh,  fooood. ok, I need some more dinner . . . .  :-)"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to fed), "and pie cooling on the counter"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "and a carved pumpkin on the table"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "and pumpkin seeds drying on the other counter"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "who's coming over?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "halloween party tomorrow"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to era), "you and lps are invited, ofc"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "ofc?  don't you live in another time zone?"
[belowground] Alex says (to Era_Khar'Kov), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that ofc is of course, of course.  Also, no one can talk to a horse, of course.  Also, Orange Frickin' County."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "well, yeah"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to alex), "yay"
[belowground] Alex exclaims (at Pyotr), "Awwwk! You're a great crowd! I'll be here all night -- try the tarte au chocolat aux cork nuts!"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "sure, we'd love to come.  We'll head out first thing in the morning. ;-)"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to era), "heh"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "but if you gusy come, it almost doubles the guest list!"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "<chuckle>"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "yeah, all 2 1/2 of us."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "actually, at 2.5, you will doubel the guest list"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "it's currently at 3"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Duchess and who?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "devil and valancy"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "you're making me hungry - I'm going to go get food."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh, enjoy"
[7thsea] Bjorg says, "back"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "also, back"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to bjorg), "good, no GM yet"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "hmm, since theah has no india, is there no budda?"
[belowground] Pyotr listens to weird music
[belowground] Bjorg says, "good, can o' Whoopass plus smarties and a cherry cola"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "mm, now I'm getting hungry"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "cherry cola is good"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "no it's not"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Closest thing to India right now is maybe southern Cathay."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yeah"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, well, no one can kiss the budda and make him cry"
Federico says, "Theah has the Buddha. Theah has no Buddha."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Or his feet."
[belowground] Federico says, "Theah has the Buddha. Theah has no Buddha."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "mmm, craisins and coffee"
[belowground] (from Bjorg) Bjorg says, "Or my arse."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "interesting combo"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun now pictures Evan as a Vaticine church scholar and his brain tries to fit the other characters from the game into Theah.
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of charles), "game?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyot), "Kissing the Buddha's Feet."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "didn't play it"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "mmm sweet cherry goodness"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun can't remember the other characters' names, so the comparison must stop here.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "If you were watching the Newlywed Game right now (don't ask why I am) you'd find a whole different meaning in that..."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "eeeagh"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "i do anyway, but i'm trying not to"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "take it to #tmi"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Yeesh. I think your mind is even more in the gutter than mine right now."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "wait, where's yours?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "In a brassiere. And yours?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "jock strap"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "So I thought."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I like it in the gutter"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "if its big enough to put your head in, that's scary."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "it's warm and cozy and you meet the most friendly people there"
[belowground] Bjorg requests a topic change.
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of era), "um, what?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "double entendre entirely accidental, of course."
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[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "if that's where your mind is, I'm assuming its big enough to wear like a hat, right?  It was a joke."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "never mind."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "just wondering who you were referring to. :)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "also, my friend val used to wear hers as a hat"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "This was after how many drinks?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "this was in high school, so none"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "she was just a crazy girl"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Sounds like it."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "and well-blessed, apparently.  (or she had a very tiny head)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun would wonder if this meant she wore two at a time, but realizes that katre probably wouldn't have tried that hard to find out...
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Of course, I could try to turn this conversation around by pretending I thought you meant she wore a gutter."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to charles), "hmm?  I watched her take it off (under her shirt), so I assume not"
[belowground] Bjorg idles and will drop by in a minute to see if the game has started.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Time to send the pigeon's to Arizona..."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "anyone have his phone number?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Pigeons. Not pigeon's. Pigeons."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hmm, i know duchess does"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "And you have hers. That works."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "and I have duchess' number, but she's not always good about picking up"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "also, I can't decide if calling is rude or not"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I'm not willing to assume he's forgotten, so it must be something more important"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Mmm. This is her parents' house? Hrm."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun nods.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I don't have that number"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I have her cell number"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Oh, ah."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "he was here about 2 hours ago"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "its prob'ly a bit rude, but you could argue that being late is also.  <shrug> He'll likely be here shortly.  Late is SOP, after all."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "True. Maybe someone's on the phone?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i don't know if anyone mentioned the game in particular though"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to era), "true"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "sop?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of alex), "sop?"
[belowground] Alex says (to Pyotr), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that SOP is standard operating procedure."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ah"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I still liked it better when it was supposed to start at 7:30 Ghogg-time, so late meant eight :)"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hey, alex is here.  silly me"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "He ignores you?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hell yeah"
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of charles), "don't you?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i prefer it that way."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "No."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I like Alex."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Alex), "I like you."
[belowground] Alex says (to CharlesAlgun), "Awwk! If you truly cared about me, you'd pass the corknuts."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "when i need to know something, i know to ask him."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "let me rephrase for maximum joke effect"
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of charles), "don't you ignore Bjorg?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Oh, right."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ha ha"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Of course."
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k4: 7 3 7 4 | 21
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(That's rolling Resolve over 1/2 the number of minutes he's late...)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "s/over/against/"
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 6 9 4 | 19
[belowground] Bjorg says, "you know, it still bugs me that Charles has more resolve than Bjorg.  but oh well, the cost of being full-blooded mage"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 4 dice: 10 9 1 5
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 1 die: 2
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "Well, you beat him in Brawn, right?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "mmm.  tool, cake, potusa, and toadies, on random"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "yeah, but even that's only 3"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "life is good"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hey, both of you can at least think your way out of a wet paper bag, unlike poor Pyotr"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Pyotr), "You just rolled tool, cake, potusa, and toadies?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "OTOH, i draw the right rune and i can knock down an iron door.  so, i can't complain. :)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Yay."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to chrales), "no, I rolled resolve"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I like a 4 resolve"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "why you think me dumb like rock?  me stubborn like rock"
[belowground] (from Federico) Pyotr says, "Me Grimlock smash Galvatron!"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "i want to yay, except i can't quite remember ... transformers?"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "Me Godzilla smask galveston!"
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of bjorg), "you have to ask?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Y'know, we're a lot more active than the Lounge. Should that say something?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "it says it's 8-11 pm on friday night"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "and we're mudding"
[belowground] Bjorg finds jungle beats on the radio, is content.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "college radio saves the day"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun fiddles with another character he wants to play someday.
[belowground] Pyotr makes more coffee.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun needs to figure out a name, though.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "fred"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "for the record, i think my sister is gonna call me late tonight to talk, so i'll probably drop afk for a bit at some terribly awkward time"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay, brownies done"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "that is, if we ever start"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "now, I'm worried about the way the pie looks"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to pyotr), "draw a smiley face on it"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "looks a bit overcooked, maybe.  darn"
[belowground] Federico exclaims, "If we ever find the lady. ` ; ..Era Hello lady!"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "this is all gonna fail miserably"
[belowground] Federico says, "Grr."
[belowground] Federico says, "If we ever find the lady."
[belowground] Federico exclaims (at Era), "Hello lady!"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims (at Federico), "Hello, Fezig!"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "hey, why am I worried?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "devil's moving to boston"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "val will never come to nyc to visit devil again"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "and I'm not worried about duchess' opinion"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "okay, I'm sleeping in tomorrow"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "I don't think she'd make much of a Fred, to be honest."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hmm, point"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "frederica"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Um."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Anyone with Wits > 1, feel free to join in..."
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "hey!"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "wilma"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "also, what nationality?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Oh, like Pyotr knows what > means."
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "hey!"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Castillian."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "> GREATER THAN"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Hee."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "I only understood you as far as wanting to greater."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay, book error"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i really need this to start soon ..."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "it claims here (PG, p 64) that in Theah, there are 24 hours in a day, and 60 seconds in an hour"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "because i'm listening to some fucking good dance music"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Pyotr), "So what's a minute?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "and i can't help but thinking i should be wandering downtown until i find somewhere to dance"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "doesn't exist in theah, I guess"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "Why would you need to go downtown to dance?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "In fact, why would you need to leave this room?"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "because i need to find a club that's cool enough to play this sweet, sweet bass loud enough that it flows through my body and lets me forget my depression"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "my POS stereo doesn't do that.  not that the neighbors would like it if it did"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "as opposed to just pissing off the neighbors."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Maria, Linda, Dolores, Dona, Julia... there must be soething more suitable..."
[belowground] Federico says, "Teresa, Marga, Margarita, Venita, Bonita, Maristella, Rosalma..."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "Juanita"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "? i dunno"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Hm, Teresa's not bad."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "eeagh"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Not fond of the name?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "sorry, I knew a teresa once.  evil b****"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Ah."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun crosses off Teresa.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "not on my account"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "if you like it"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun crosses out the crossing out and just makes a mess, then upsetting the inkpot onto Pyotr's lap.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] Federico says, "Hey. Teresa is my sister's name."
[belowground] Federico says, "ANd I am serious about tat."
[belowground] (from CharlesAlgun) Federico says, "And she killed my father."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to fed), "I didn't say she was the evil one i knew"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "just that that's what the name reminded me of.  I've never met your sister"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i'm officially giving this 15 minutes before i go crazy and leave"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "So if we don't get to do this tonight, does that mean the Abovers don't get to play tomorrow?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "I'd give it more than that."
[belowground] Federico asks, "Who knows?"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "in 15 minutes, he'll be an hour late"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Also, I presume it's been checked if he's online?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "that's a helluva lotta late, even for me"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "prob'ly.  and I think 15 minutes is more than fair."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "I know, but still. If he does show up, I don't want to be Bjorgless..."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i can't guarantee my sanity if i force myself to sit here longer than that"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "then again, who'd notice"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Well. If you really feel you need sanity..."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "I think a phone call is in order."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Mmm. Yeah."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "who said they had the number?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "okay, gimme a bit"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Pyotr has Duchess's, and Duchess has Ghogg."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "checking possible source 1, who says maybe"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "okay, going offline to call"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "brbish"
Pyotr has disconnected.
Pyotr goes home.
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "who was it that could check if he was online?"
[belowground] Federico says, "He's not on AOL."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ok"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "which city is he in?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "I'm checking the weather - could be connection related."
[belowground] Federico says, "We have a ghogg."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "yay"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Tucson, I think."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun exclaims (at Fed), "Woo!"
GameMaster has entered from behind the curtain.
Pyotr arrives, looking for booty.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "tucson is quite clear."
GameMaster says, "Good grief"
Bjorg exclaims, "Yarrrgh!  The GameMaster is here!"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun exclaims, "Woo-woo-woo!"
CharlesAlgun says (to GM), "Arr."
GameMaster says, "Everyone can take turns at me with the stick"
[belowground] Federico says (to GM), "What happened"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "WHOOOP!!"
GameMaster says, "It wasn't even technical difficulty this time"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "forgiven.  now let's get started. :)"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "The GM strangely resembles a pinata . ..."
GameMaster says, "Right-o"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yay"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun whaps the GM with the tri-knobby staff.
GameMaster bursts open and deposits candy all over the place
[belowground] Federico says, "Connection is wigging. Hopefully I won't get dumped."
[belowground] Bjorg realizes that before he says that, he should've pulled out his character sheets so he's actually ready. :)
GameMaster says, "Ok, at carvings, Charles was saying something about some sort of signal"
GameMaster says, "Federico was still examining/pretending to examine"
GameMaster says, "Erabot was sitting quietly"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "er, where are we?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "GM is describing."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I have no idea what happened last week"
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "remember that first entrance you came across with the math symbols all written in?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "carvings?  where?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ah, okay"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you went back there"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to pyotr), "you know, we could've discussed this while we waited :)"
[belowground] Federico says, "Oh yeah, we have a signal to give when we think we sense an invisible person/thing."
GameMaster says, "Right. please begin"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "we do?"
CharlesAlgun enters the corridor, looking around.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "We do."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "what was it? :)"
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
[belowground] Federico asks, "Wait didn't charles barge in without thinking?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "something about a ring finger."
GameMaster says, "it goes about 30 feet in...still lots more symbols"
Federico says, "I guess so."
GameMaster says, "And then there's a circular dome room"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "It involved holding your hand to your chest (out of their view) and using your ring finger, IIRC."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "What do you make of these symbols?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I'll give _you_ the finger"
CharlesAlgun asks, "Do they follow some kind of progression?"
GameMaster says, "It's about 40 feet in circumference, and it has a very plain ceiling and the equation markings stop here"
GameMaster says, "But in the center there's this odd pedetal, about knee height"
GameMaster says, "It has a small dip carved in the top"
Federico looks at the equations.
GameMaster says, "Federico has yet to examine the rest of 'em"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "and we lost umberto?"
GameMaster says, "resolve+math"
[belowground] Bjorg is sad, the funky jungle beats are ending.  Damn you, short college radio programs.
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "does it look like  a sphere might fit in the pedestal?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Yes."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 4 9 4 | 13
[belowground] Bjorg says, "Umberto disappeared in a scream and a puff of sparklies"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "At least you're not as tempted to leave."
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Era), "possible, yes"
CharlesAlgun looks at the pedestal.
CharlesAlgun touches the dip.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "don't go there"
Pyotr checks the walls for hidden doors.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yeah, if someone could explain the circumstances of Umberto's disappearence to Pyotr later it would be helpful"
GameMaster says (to Pyotr), "peception"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "i heard some of it"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k1: 2 1 | 2
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 5k4: 4 10+5 3 1 10+7 | 39
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ha"
Federico cries out, "En el nombre de Theus, will someone restrain that Avalonian?"
Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Shall we try to put a sphere in the pedastal and see what happens?"
CharlesAlgun glances around, reaching into his bag.
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 5 1 10+1 | 17
Bjorg follows behind Charles, staying more alert for trouble than studying the room.
CharlesAlgun slips something out, setting it on the pedestal.
CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "Excellent idea."
GameMaster says, "Charles takes out a small red sphere and puts it on the pedestal"
[belowground] Federico says, "We left the spheres in the temple."
GameMaster says, "It fits in snugly, but nothing happens"
CharlesAlgun whispers (to Era), "How did you know?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "Charles snuck out with a few"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "evil"
CharlesAlgun turns the sphere, taps the sphere, and peers deeply into the sphere.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "surprise surprise :)"
You whisper "just guessed. ;-)" to CharlesAlgun.
[belowground] Federico says, "Yes he is."
CharlesAlgun's gaze jumps back to his pack.
CharlesAlgun asks, "What -- where?"
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "What did you do with it?"
Bjorg asks (of Charles), "Um, huh?"
Federico ignores Charles.
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "The staff. He did something with it. It's gone."
Era_Khar'Kov examines the pedestal and the surrounding stone-work.
GameMaster says (to Era), "perception"
CharlesAlgun says, "A valuable artifact, and he's probably destroyed it."
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2k2: 8 4 | 12
Bjorg says, "Hmm."
Bjorg asks (of Federico), "Did you destroy anything?"
GameMaster whispers, "there's a small groove about a handwidth down from the top"
GameMaster whispers, "it goes all the way around"
Federico says, "The article was valuable only to the ignominious and I am glad to hear of its destruction."
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun asks, "Were there any other exits to this room?"
You whisper "does it look like something is supposed to be inserted?" to GameMaster.
[7thsea] GameMaster says, "no"
Bjorg says, "All right then, he didn't do it."
[7thsea] Pyotr says, "channel"
[7thsea] inky takes notes.
GameMaster whispers, "it's pretty thin. probably not"
[7thsea] Miseri asks, "Which room?"
[7thsea] Bjorg says, "the one with the giant banana demons"
Era_Khar'Kov tries rotating the top of the pedestal.
[7thsea] GameMaster exclaims, "they have...a room!"
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "What, do you profess to value knowledge and study, and then you rejoice to hear of the loss of ancient information, once found?"
[7thsea] GameMaster exclaims, "and it doesn't have any more exits!"
[7thsea] Federico says, "The jungle room in graceland."
[7thsea] Federico says, "Oops, ILAC."
[7thsea] GameMaster says, "hee"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Sorry, sorry."
GameMaster says, "Era pulls at the pedestal...you hear a grinding noise..."
Bjorg asks, "Charles, he said he's glad to HEAR of it's destruction.  Does this man look like one to bother lying?"
GameMaster says, "And the sphere perceptively glows"
Federico does not look at Charles. "Any information that is derived from Legion is tainted. its age brings no merits.
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "whooop!"
GameMaster says, "You see sparkly things glowing on the ceiling, although your torchlight makes it hard to tell exactly"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "I want to know why he's so happy o hear of it."
Pyotr says (to Charles,Federico), "I think we have something less petty to deal with here"
Bjorg sees a glow out of the corner of his eye, and turns to see what's happening.
CharlesAlgun asks, "Does he so lightly consider knowledge?"
Pyotr goes to help Era
CharlesAlgun asks (of Pyotr), "Hm?"
CharlesAlgun exclaims, "Oh!"
Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "Look - the sphere is glowing!"
CharlesAlgun look at the sphere and pedestal.
CharlesAlgun reaches out to touch the sparkly bits.
Era_Khar'Kov steps back from the sphere.
GameMaster says, "It's a dome"
GameMaster says, "you can't reach the ceiling"
GameMaster says, "Also, sparkly bits are everywhere"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "are we inside, or outside?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "inside"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "None on the walls?"
Federico begins copying the equations into his journal.
Bjorg asks, "Um, does this remind anyone else of what we saw after Umberto disappeared with a scream?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "does this bear any resemblense to a star map?"
CharlesAlgun touches the sphere.
Bjorg says, "Let's be on our guard now."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "well, it's about 7 feet up the wall where it starts, I guess you can touch that"
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "how tall are you?"
Pyotr exclaims, "Eeeeagh!"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Era), "possibly"
Bjorg draws his dagger (and still curses the dog that caused his sword to be destroyed).
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Average. I guess that's 5'6"ish in Theah, right?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you need some sort of boost to get that high, then"
[belowground] Federico says, "And White Avalonians can't jump/"
Bjorg asks (of Pyotr), "Are you all right?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "The dagger, or the plain knife?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "how big an area are we in again?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "uh, knife"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "sorry"
Era_Khar'Kov asks, "Do the sparkles look like they have a recognizable pattern, anyone?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Also, nothing special when I touch the sphere?"
CharlesAlgun looks up at the sparkles, studying them.
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Charles), "no"
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "I am not used to such things"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "well, the light is kind of hard to see because there's interference with your torchlight"
CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "Excellent question."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "but it seems to be a pattern, yeah"
CharlesAlgun says, "It sees to be... perhaps."
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Charles), "Thank you."
CharlesAlgun glances around, and snuffs out his torch.
Bjorg says (to Pyotr), "I am not used to these exact things either, but I have seen stranger."
Era_Khar'Kov douses her torch.
CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "I'll do a bit more research on them, though."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 2 1 10+1 | 13
CharlesAlgun climbs up to stand on the pedestal, careful not to knock off the sphere.
Bjorg says (to Pyotr), "But you are right to be wary.  Umberto is gone, and we saw such magicks at the scene."
GameMaster asks, "Everyone's torchlight snuffed?"
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "true"
CharlesAlgun looks upward to the ceiling, trying to see the marks better from here.
Pyotr puts out his torch.
[belowground] Federico says, "I've got mine still, I'm copying the equations."
Bjorg asks, "Eh, what's all this torch-snuffing?"
GameMaster says, "Right. It looks like a star map"
Bjorg asks, "Do we have something to relight them with?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "We're trying to see the pretty lights better."
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "they want to see.  Let's leave one lit, tho"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "I don't douse mine, if everyone else douses theirs.  we should at least have one lit."
Bjorg keeps his lit.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I have flin."
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "yours?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "I have flint."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to charles), "a bit harder to use in pitch dark, tho"
Bjorg keeps an eye out for phantom beasts.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Not *that* hard, I wouldn't think -- I mean, we've lit torches without it, before, in little light."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you can light torches in the dark"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "don't worry about it"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "right, but there's a huge difference between little light and pitch black"
CharlesAlgun studies the star map, trying to compare it to the others he's seen.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I'v used flint and steel before. :)"
[belowground] Federico says, "We could also light the lanterns that some of us brought."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "I say we keep one lit.  who wants to fumble for flint when being attacked by phantom wolves?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Right."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "what Pyotr said, but if the GM isn't gonna mind then I won't either"
GameMaster says (to CharlesAlgun), "if you have astronomy AND math I'll let you do a roll"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to era), "right"
GameMaster says, "it'll be resolve + the lower of the two"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "OTOH, i'm keeping mine lit so i see the phantom beasts first :P"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to GM), "I have math and sailor, but no astro."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "no roll, then"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun nods.
CharlesAlgun says, "It definitely reminds me of stars, though."
GameMaster says, "it's stars, all right :-)"
Era_Khar'Kov says, "Let's try another sphere - see if there's anything different."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Does it look recginzably similar to the chart from the book or the ceiling in the big room?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Era), "Good idea."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "do the theans know about the proper motions of stars?"
CharlesAlgun hops down, and tries urning this sphere before reoving it.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you'd need math and astronomy to tell. nothing obvious"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "backstory-memory is slipping ... what nation are we in right now?"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to bj), "montaigne"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Under Montaigne."
[belowground] Federico says, "Montaigne."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ah, of course"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "You are in the mountains on the border of Montaigne and Eisen"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "excellent"
CharlesAlgun takes a blue sphere from his pack, switching it with the red one.
[belowground] Pyotr says (to GM), "sure, show off your extra knowledge"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i probably knew this last time i played, but just making sure"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 9 10+2 6 | 21
GameMaster says, "The map disappears when you take off the red"
GameMaster says, "And a different one appears with the blue"
Pyotr says, "Odd"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "still stary?"
GameMaster says, "Also, perception roll"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2k2: 6 1 | 7
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 9 8 8 | 25
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "everyone?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "it's full of stars, yep"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 3 2 7 | 12
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k1: 1 10+5 | 15
[belowground] GameMaster says, "everyone in the starmap room"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 6 2 2 3 | 11
[belowground] Bjorg says, "yay high roll for the guy who was paying attention"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "are there any carvings or decorations in the room that look symbolic, or any that look functional?"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "have we, in character, gone over how totally Porte this entire place is?"
CharlesAlgun studies the pedestal further.
GameMaster says, "Oh, I forgot to mention, the blue sphere is slightly smaller than the red"
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of bjorg), "(IC) porte?  whassat?"
[belowground] GameMaster asks (of Era), "do you have an applicable skills?"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to pyotr), "well, yeah.  i'm not sure if Bjorg would know IC either"
Era_Khar'Kov wonders if this room was used for magic rituals, or something more mundane.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "whereas Fed would"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "which is why i'm making sure those who would know of it IC have mentioned it"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "nope."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Era), "What exactly was it you did with the pedestal?"
Bjorg says, "This map looks familiar ..."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "are there any decorations or symbols at all?  I have sight.  :-)"
Federico returns to the group.
CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "Oh?"
Bjorg asks, "OH my.  Yes, how could I forget?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "no"
CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "We have stars."
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "anything interesting?"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to charles), "I turned it.  There's a groove a little ways down, and I figured it might rotate."
Bjorg says, "The moment we were in the Seventh Sea.  This is what it was."
CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "Next week we're going to install a sun and a few clouds. We'll never need to go topside again."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "What's that?"
CharlesAlgun looks up at the stars a bit more closely, trying to recall.
Federico says (to Pyotr), "These people had a complex study of Astronomy."
Pyotr says (to Fed), "as we can see"
Federico examines the stars as well.
CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "We've found two different patterns so far."
GameMaster says, "Bjorg's observation appears to be correct, but it's hard to be certain"
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of game), "did either sphere seem to produce more stars?  were there any similar patterns from one to the other?"
GameMaster asks (of Era), "got math and astronomy both?"
Bjorg says, "But if this device maps the Seventh Sea ... by the runes, this is astounding."
[belowground] Federico says, "Somehow I don't think anyone counted."
CharlesAlgun holds up the red sphere, "This one seemed confusing but possibly meaningful. That one, I think Bjorg has identified..."
Pyotr asks (of Charles), "any more?"
Bjorg says (to Federico), "I understand your concern about the visions of that last place, but this is different.  We MUST not lose this."
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "No, but pattern recognition isn't math or astronomy related.  It could be anything."
Federico asks (of Bjorg), "Must not lose what?"
CharlesAlgun nods, putting the red away and extracting a yellow one, which he hands to Pyotr.
GameMaster says (to Era), "the pattern that you would notice, it is"
Pyotr says (to Charles), "Not me"
GameMaster whispers, "in a little bit I'll let you do a straight resolve, tho"
CharlesAlgun motions to the pedestal. "Feel free to try it out."
Pyotr says, "I don't think so."
Bjorg says (to Federico), "These artifacts, this device.  This could let us navigate to the Seventh Sea, if my gut feeling is right."
CharlesAlgun grins, taking it back.
Bjorg says, "If we can figure it out, of course."
CharlesAlgun asks, "Is anyone still watching these stars, or should I try a new set?"
You whisper "good - thanks." to GameMaster.
[7thsea] Federico rolls 5k3: 6 4 8 7 2 | 21
Bjorg examines the device which is creating these star maps, since he didn't pay it much notice before.
CharlesAlgun replaces the blue with yellow, putting the blue safely away.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "(ie. scrolling up to check that description again, and I guess we can't take it with us?)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "It's a stone pedestal, I believe."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to bj), "You can never take it with you"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "yeah, oh well"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "also, what's to say it isn't the room, and not the pedestal at all?"
GameMaster says, "Different star map, again"
GameMaster whispers, "now resolve"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "we should make copies, tho"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2k2: 1 4 | 5
CharlesAlgun looks up at this one, again looking for similarities with the others he's seen.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to pyotr), "like that wouldn't take way more time than we have"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "I agree."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "true"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "however, this could be big"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ofc, pyotr can't draw. :)"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i know.  i think the GM is taunting us though :)"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k4: 3 5 6 3 | 17
[belowground] Pyotr says, "well, if take too long, we'll know it when a wolf the size of a percheron appears. :)"
CharlesAlgun says, "Hrm."
CharlesAlgun says, "Something... something familiar..."
CharlesAlgun shakes his head.
Pyotr asks, "Didn't you guys have a book of star maps?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "(shudder)  have you stood next to a percheron before?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "There is a book, with one map."
Pyotr says, "Ah"
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of GM), "I'm guessing these star maps would take waaaay too long to completely copy, but how long would it take Bjorg to map out the brighter stars?"
CharlesAlgun says, "I believe Federico had it."
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "you have drawing?"
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "what level?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "well, guess not"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i'm wishing. :)"
Federico says, "I do."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Percheron?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to chalres), "big, big horse"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i mean, bjorg draws runes, but i guess that doesn't count"
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "Does it compare?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "if you have drawing, you can copy in a reasonable time :-)"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "a percheron is one of the largest breed of horses, standing between 5 & 6 feet at the shoulder."
Federico says, "May I hold on to it for a bit, first..."
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of fed), "what about our scholar?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "Certainly. I was just asking you to compare it to these maps."
[belowground] Federico says, "I have scribe, not drawing."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to era), "are they bigger than clydesdales?  I forget"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "yes."
CharlesAlgun asks, "Is anyone of us able to draw skillfully?"
Federico compares the map from the Crescent ship to the current map.
Bjorg says, "Blast it, if only we had time to study this completely!  But the key to it all will stay locked in here long after we have to leave."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "actually, yes, he's aboveground :-)"
CharlesAlgun takes out his journal and flips to a page shortly after the other star map.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ouch"
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Bjorg), "Do we really need a complex study of astronomy just know?"
CharlesAlgun begins sketching the map into it as well as he can.
Bjorg asks (of Era), "Not now, but will we ever get this chance again?"
GameMaster says, "resolve + 2 raises"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k4: 7 10+2 5 6 | 30
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I don't know the TN, though."
Bjorg says, "It could be our key to travelling back into the 7th Sea itself."
GameMaster says, "you actually do a reasonable job of the bigger stars. to make something with an accuracy your hand needs a little more skill"
CharlesAlgun smiles, "There we go..."
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Bjorg), "If we come back, yes.  Right now we need to find our way out, and hopefully, gain a little wealth or artifact along the way."
CharlesAlgun flips to the next page and switches the sphere for a green one.
CharlesAlgun says, "This is the last one."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "it was 20 with drawing, so 30 trying it unskilled. you still aren't going to get as good a copy as someone skilled"
Bjorg says (to Era), "If we come back, everything that we can't take with us will likely be looted or ruined by the foul lord who we're trying to outrun here."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Were the red/yellow/green all about the same size?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun nods.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "no"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "How did they compare?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "the yellow and green are substantially bigger"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Aha -- red middle, and blue smallest?"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "which is the one i recognized?"
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Bjorg), "Isn't one of the goals, once we're out, to overthrow the evil lord?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "red fairly close to blue"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Blue."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "just a little bigger"
Bjorg says, "Hmm, well that could work.  Sorry, my mind is a little fuzzy trying to recall what I saw back in that moment in the 7th Sea."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(New chart now, I assume?)"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "if you want"
Bjorg says, "It tends to haunt one's thoughts a bit."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "same roll"
CharlesAlgun begins drawing on the fresh page.
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k4: 6 8 8 1 | 23
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "afk"
Federico says, "One man obsessed with the 7th Sea, one obsessed with Legion's visions, we get nowhere."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 6 8 7 | 15
CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "You may consider yourself nowhere, my friend, but I do not."
Bjorg says (to Federico), "But you must admit, the search for the 7th Sea can't be that offensive to you."
Bjorg asks, "Or do you fear exploring the world as much as you fear exploring the past?"
Bjorg realizes that Charles is the one who picks the fights, and wishes he hadn't said that.
CharlesAlgun, finishing the crude sketching, says, "We should put the blue back... it may be important to make a map for that..."
Federico makes some calculations in his journal.
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 4 2 8 | 12
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Do you agree? Perhaps we should both do so; with luck, the truth will lie in one, the other, or somewhere between."
Federico asks (of Charles), "Would you mind placing the red sphere into the depression?"
Pyotr says (to Charles), "make a copy of the blue, and then let's leave"
CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "No trouble."
Pyotr says, "Or, the red."
CharlesAlgun pus the red in place.
CharlesAlgun asks (of Pyotr), "Or both?"
CharlesAlgun turns another page, and begins drawing again.
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k4: 4 8 10+9 8 | 39
[belowground] Bjorg says, "booya"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Woohoo. That's what I call patience."
Pyotr looks down the passage to the north.
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 4 1 9 | 13
Bjorg gets a bit nervous again, and wanders alertly over to the entrance they came in looking for signs of large wolfprints.
Pyotr says, "I thought I heard....something..."
Bjorg asks (of Pyotr), "Where?"
CharlesAlgun says, "And... no, o the left... two degrees up -- of, and that litle one in the corner, the faint one, and.... yes..."
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "this corridor"
Pyotr gets his axe ready
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "Mind if I switch it for the blue now?"
Bjorg draws his knife and looks where Pyotr indicated.
Federico says (to Charles), "One moment still."
CharlesAlgun nods.
Pyotr asks, "Gentlemen?"
CharlesAlgun asks, "Meanwhile, then... Bjorg, are you busy?"
Pyotr says, "we may not be alone here."
Bjorg says, "Stay alert, everyone."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Pyotr), "Oh?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "back."
Pyotr says (to Charles), "I thought there was something in this corridor"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to era), "just in time for a phantom wolf to pounce on you"
Pyotr says, "Be careful"
CharlesAlgun starts paying attention, as best he can with sparkly hings going on.
[belowground] GameMaster asks (of Era), "Grr?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hee hee"
Pyotr says, "We might want to start moving soon"
CharlesAlgun steps over to Bjorg, peering down the corridor.
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Pyotr), "What did you hear?"
Pyotr says (to Era), "I'm not sure"
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Game), "what?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Soon, yes, soon..."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 9 7 8 | 17
Pyotr says (to Charles), "very soon"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "is someone with Federico now?"
CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "While we're now the wall, could you jus stand right here -- and hold your hands like this...?"
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "Will you need much more time?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ie. within melee range?  let's not let our scholar get mauled"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Dunno where he's standing."
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "I'll stay here, go help Fed"
Bjorg exclaims (at Charles), "What are you talking about?!"
Pyotr says, "I have the bigger weapon. :)"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Jus -- put your hands right here, and hold on."
Federico says (to Charles), "Feel free to replace the sphere."
CharlesAlgun steps into Bjorg's hands, climbing up to stand on his shoulders.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "heh. I noticed our plan to indicate the presence of someone with a covert sign fell apart :-)"
CharlesAlgun reaches ou to touch the nearest stars.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to GM), "Pyotr isn't one to remember the subtle things :)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "well, I figured if he knows we know he's there, he'll stay away. :)"
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Bjorg), "& Pyotr What did you hear/see?"
CharlesAlgun says, "Ah... I have felt the sky, and I have touched the sars..."
Pyotr says, "We should leave.  Now."
Federico says (to Pyotr), "I believe I have the information I need, but it would be helpful to stay here."
Pyotr says (to era), "nothing specific.  Just a sense..."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "also, like Charles would notice something subtle while he's working on his rubic's cube :)"
CharlesAlgun peers back over his shoulder at the sphere, fro this angle...
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "How long?"
Bjorg says, "I saw nothing, I just felt a bit nervous.  Good timing, so to speak."
Pyotr says, "This isn't getting us out of these caves"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "I'd have trouble noticing if Bjorg standard walking away while I was standing on him :)"
Federico asks (of Charles), "Could you replace the blue sphere?"
CharlesAlgun jumps down.
CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "Of course."
CharlesAlgun switches the speres, picking up his journal to make another drawing.
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Pyotr), "Did you sense when whatever it is might happen, or just that something bad was coming?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "You might want to copy this own down, too. Your 7th Sea map..."
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k4: 3 7 2 1 | 13
(From GameMaster) Something rumbles far below
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Drat."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "your page has something come up like a squiggle"
CharlesAlgun says, "Must hurry... and, and... ugh."
CharlesAlgun sighs.
Pyotr says (to Era), "There was something out here.  That's all I know, but I don't want to meet it."
Bjorg says, "I'll give it a try, I suppose."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 4 4 7 | 11
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Mine's a mess. I hope you fare better..."
Bjorg says, "Although my guess is, these are all 7th Sea maps.  Just a guess though."
CharlesAlgun tucks his journal and pencil away.
Bjorg pulls out his book, turns to a page in the back and tries mapping out the brighter stars he sees.
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 1 4 7 | 12
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Pyotr), "If its anything like the wolves, I'd rather not meet it either.  I prefer my foes a bit more solid."
Federico says, "If we could remain here a moment, I might be able to estimate an age for these ruins."
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Perhaps, although this being the smallest sphere, it ight be a little different..."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "yeah, that failed :)"
Pyotr says, "Also, as I said, this isn't getting us out of here"
Pyotr waits, impatiently.
CharlesAlgun looks at Bjorg's. "My. That looks a great deal like my map.
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 8 8 6 | 16
Bjorg says (to Charles), "I guess we got it right.  Let's move on."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ha ha"
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "I think the Ussuran is getting restless. Should I pack it away now?"
Federico exclaims, "Aha!"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Pyotr), "Scholars."
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "yes?"
CharlesAlgun grins. "Aha?"
Pyotr says (to Era), "indeed.  This cavern could fall in, and he'd say 'just a minute more...'"
Federico says, "What you have here, is a device that projects a map of the stars not only from THea, but from several of the planets that surrounds her."
(From GameMaster) There is a rapid shuffling sound from below...it's different from what you've been hearing before
CharlesAlgun says, "Oooh..."
Pyotr asks, "Planets?"
(From GameMaster) it sounds a bit louder
Pyotr asks, "what was that?"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "i just realized, i still have 2 dramatic wounds from last time.  can i get Fed to look at them again?"
Pyotr gets his axe readier.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yeah, when you feel it appropraite"
Federico says, "This blue sphere represent Thea herself, however it is from aroun 10,000 years ago."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "little late"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Federico), "You can explain how you figured that on our way out.  Let's go."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Now?"
Pyotr says, "Let's move, right"
Bjorg asks, "Did that sound like whatever we've been hearing all along just got restless?"
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "yes, let's go.  I'll lead"
Pyotr says, "You take rear"
Bjorg follows in the rear.
Federico follows along with everyone who's moving.
CharlesAlgun puts the sphere into his pack with the others, latching the straps and hoisting it onto his back.
Pyotr heads down the corridor
(From GameMaster) It's getting louder...and louder...
Era_Khar'Kov closely follows Pyotr.
CharlesAlgun draws his dagger and joins the exodus.
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "is it down the corridor, or underground?"
Bjorg asks, "I am still feeling pretty weak, if we get to stop again perhaps our intrepid scholar could take another look at me?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "below you"
Pyotr asks, "Can you hold out a bit?"
Era_Khar'Kov readies her bow and arrow.
Bjorg says, "I'll try."
Pyotr says, "I'd like to get away from this."
(From GameMaster) You feel the ground shake...
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Someone had a torch still lit or no?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "bjorg"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "yes."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i did"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "we relit. :)"
[belowground] Federico says, "I do."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "everyone relights"
Pyotr says, "Damn"
GameMaster asks, "Ok, which way, everyone?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "this corridor opens on the big cavern?"
GameMaster says, "presume outside"
GameMaster says, "in big cave area"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i've totally lost where we are, so someone else figure it out :)"
Pyotr says, "Lets' go right to the edge of the big cave, and wait there"
CharlesAlgun points southwest.
CharlesAlgun says, "That's the way out..."
Pyotr says, "a defensible position"
Pyotr leads.
CharlesAlgun starts moving in that direction.
Federico follows.
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "um, are we in the same direction?"
Era_Khar'Kov asks (of Pyotr), "Its defensible from solid foes, but from phantoms or earthquakes?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yes"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "good"
Pyotr exclaims (at Era), "I've never fought an earthquake!"
Pyotr says, ":)"
CharlesAlgun says, "I imagine earthquakes are like the sea."
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
CharlesAlgun says, "Better to fight with them than against."
Pyotr asks (of Charles), "They're wet and salty?"
(From GameMaster) The sound suddenly cuts out
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Pyotr), "Okay, just phantoms, then.  :-)"
Pyotr says (to Era), "heh"
Pyotr says, "That's ominous"
Bjorg says, "Ah, I guess that should be a relief.  But I'm not sure it is."
(From GameMaster) It's remarkable quiet, just the sound of your footsteps
GameMaster says, "Ok, you found the original tunnel"
Pyotr says, "When we reach the edge of the cave, let's stop so fed can look at Bjorg."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "So... are these spheres meant to represent the planets -- Guer, Amora...?"
[belowground] Federico says, "If one of those worms from Dune shoots up out of the ground, I'm out of here."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
[belowground] Bjorg laughs.
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Bjorg), "That's bad.  When everything is silent, there's usually a good reason to go into hiding."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "thump thump thump"
CharlesAlgun peers down the southern passage, looking for anything hiding there.
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "does Federico and the church approve of the thought of planets?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yes"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ok, good"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "this isn't"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "what are these 'planets' of which you speak?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "Earth, it's slightly more advanced scientifically"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "Pyotr, of course, would have no idea"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ha ha"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "but he wouldn't have any idea in 20th century Earth, either :-)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Hee."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "hey, why am I the dumb ussuran, while era gets to be smart and advanced?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "the original tunnel  that heads back out?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yeah"
GameMaster says, "presuming entering..."
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
Federico says (to Charles), "I think that the red sphere may represent Guerr, also 10,00 years ago."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Did we enter?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "no, wait"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I thought Fed was going to examine Bjorg first."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "we stopped so fed can look at Bjorg"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "nobody said anything, so I presumed continued trudging. ok, Federico go ahead and roll"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "and splint him up or something"
Bjorg says (to Federico), "But wait, the blue sphere showed us what I saw in the 7th Sea..."
Pyotr says (to BJ,Fed), "can we discuss this later"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "if we're hearing rumbling, then absolute silence, running out asap sounds like a plan."
Pyotr says (to Fed), "take a look at him, please"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "So the stars of the 7th Sea are stars of Terra..."
Bjorg says, "Um, perhaps we can discuss while Federico looks at my illness again."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to Era), "let's take 10 so we can all fight. :)"
Bjorg says (to Charles), "But not of our time.  Most strange indeed."
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "I imagine he can talk at the same time as he pokes Bjorg."
Federico looks at Bjorg. Um why is he looking at Bjorg?
GameMaster says, "2 dramatic wounds"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Mmm."
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of fed), "gas trap, remember?"
Pyotr says (to Charles), "yes, but Bjorg might appreciate if he concentrated on medicine"
GameMaster says, "you may not necessarily be able to do a surgery roll"
GameMaster says, "but you can do a diagnose"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "What color is Bjorg at this point?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "oh, did you gusy give me any wounds last time?"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 4 9 1 10+1 | 24
Era_Khar'Kov is convinced the roof is about to cave in.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Don't think so."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "he looks relatively normal. still gotta bit of yellow"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to pyotr), "we tried to pawn them off on you, but the GM wouldn't have it :)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
[belowground] Federico asks, "That's my diagnosis?"
[belowground] (from Pyotr) Bjorg says (to GM), "Okay, Pyotr reaches out and grabs the golden idol..."
[belowground] Bjorg laughs.  It's funny because it's true!
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov grins.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "(ok, not really)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "anyway, moving right along..."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "speaking of moving, are we?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "(footlose and fancy-free)"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hey, waitaminutehedidn'tdosurgery"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "So... is the whole doctoring matter complete?"
[belowground] Federico says, "I'm waiting on the GM."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to bjorg), "I meant 'moving'in the sense of 'advancing plot'"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "GM said he might not be able to. He never did confir or deny the results of the diagnose, though..."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "oh :)"
Bjorg coughs.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Meanwhile..."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "we could always carry him."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "ok"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "also, no one got my song ref. :("
[belowground] Bjorg says, "back in the Batcave ..."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "Guer, Terra... and the others?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "just waiting for Federico to say something based on what I told him"
CharlesAlgun wrinkles his forehead. "So many spheres back there... are they all different planet?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun | [belowground] Federico asks, "That's my diagnosis?"
[belowground] (from Pyotr) federico says 9to Bjorg), "I'm sorry, you have only 6 days to live.  And the child isn't yours."
Federico says (to Bjorg), "The herb you need is called Throxia, I do not have it, so you may look for it when we reach the city again. Otherwise, some good rest will clear it up."
CharlesAlgun says, "Or are there many Guers, many Terras, many Amoras all in the chest..."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "mmm, these coffee singles aren't half crappy"
Federico asks, "Unless anyone knows more about Throxia?"
(From GameMaster) Grr...
CharlesAlgun asks, "Throxia?"
Pyotr says, "Time to move"
GameMaster asks, "does anyone have botany?"
Bjorg says (to Federico), "Thank you, at least I know I'll live."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Nope."
Pyotr says, "Let's go."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "notme"
Era_Khar'Kov says, "Let's go. We can discuss it on the way OUT."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "you guys ready?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "I didn't think so. ok, nobody knows"
Bjorg gets back up, knife drawn and alert.
Pyotr leads.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "phonecall"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "doh"
Era_Khar'Kov follows Pyotr.
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Be careful. We don't know for certain tha those traps we triggered last time will stay triggered."
Pyotr says (to Charles), "Good point"
CharlesAlgun follows.
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "But feel free to continue leading, if you so wished."
Pyotr keeps a lookout for traps and giant invisible wolves.
GameMaster says, "at point where you had that trap you limboed under"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "What's it look like now?"
GameMaster says, "you don't see anything unusual"
GameMaster says, "it looks like a corridor"
Pyotr says, "Okay, hold on."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "I.e. is the blade where it was when we left?"
Pyotr ducks down, and throws a rock ahead
[belowground] GameMaster says, "no"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Aha. That's unusual :)"
GameMaster exclaims, "ca-chink!"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "blades?"
CharlesAlgun says, "Should we get back down on the ground again, or..."
GameMaster says, "a blade shoots out, presumably lopping off some poor person's knees if they were standing there"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Huh?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "lower than before?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "that's about where the second one was"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "okay"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Last time, this one wasn't rock-triggered, was it?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "is there clear space to one side?"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Charles), "that is indeed true"
CharlesAlgun says, "Hrm."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hmm"
Pyotr says, "odd"
CharlesAlgun asks, "Doe the traps get more sensitive when they're riggered?"
CharlesAlgun says, "Perhaps it was rusty last time."
Pyotr asks (of Charles), "or is someone tuning them up?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Does it look difficult to jump it?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you can step over it"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Interesting hypothesis."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "no problem getting by"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to charles), "I'd rather neutralize it"
Pyotr says, "Okay, lets' go, but be careful"
Pyotr edges past the trap.
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Pyotr), "if you want to try disarming it completely you can do that, yeah"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "nah, if we can pass"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "my Trapping isn't that great. :)"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "right. presume past"
CharlesAlgun follows.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "well, certain rolls would use resolve instead of wits"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "finding a trap is more a wits thing"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "right"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "disarming it is more a resolve thing"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, in that case."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "But aren't you in a hurry?"
Pyotr says, "Hmm, in case we come back, let me see what I can do with this."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Pyotr), "Didn't you want to get out of here?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "did we ever see what was in the chest that released the gas?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "The spheres."
Pyotr says, "Should we need to come back in a hurry, this could be useful"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "sphere things charles got"
Pyotr says, "We don't know where the noises are coming from"
CharlesAlgun says, "If you wish."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "we don't seem to be in immediate danger"
Pyotr says, "we don't seem to be in immediate danger"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "thanks - couldn't recall."
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 6k4: 4 3 9 1 1 10+4 | 30
CharlesAlgun continues a few paces further south to see if anything's up ahead.
Pyotr fiddles with the trap mechanism.
GameMaster says, "Pyotr grabs the blade gently and bends it back in forth until it's out of shape, then turns it so that if it tried to snap back it'd get caught"
Pyotr says, "All set."
[belowground] Federico says, "Nice."
CharlesAlgun nods, "Good, good..."
Federico nods in admiration.
Pyotr says, "Let's see the next one."
CharlesAlgun walks on down passage.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "The."
Federico follows generally along.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "oh, for reference, making trap is also resolve"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "cool"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you just can't spot 'em too well :-)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Sounds dangerous."
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "well, a properly made trap shouldn't be easily visible!"
[belowground] Federico says, "That must be why he and Umberto make a great team."
GameMaster says, "at other trap you passed by"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Do you often set a trap out, and then fall over it the next day when looking to see what you caught?"
[belowground] Federico says, "or made."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
CharlesAlgun uses the traditional stone-throwing echnique.
Pyotr says, "Okay, lemme try this one too."
Pyotr says, "after you finish"
CharlesAlgun nods, "Just letting the blade out."
Pyotr says, "thanks."
GameMaster says, "<thwack>"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 6k4: 6 7 6 1 10+10+1 8 | 42
[belowground] Pyotr says, "geez"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Woah. Nice."
GameMaster says, "Pyotr does the same procedure, this time abit faster"
Pyotr says, "Practice makes perfect"
CharlesAlgun applauds.
Pyotr says, "let's go"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "he's been practicing.  :-)"
CharlesAlgun says, "If only you could ahve done that to the mosaic somehow..."
Pyotr leads the way further.
CharlesAlgun continues.
Pyotr says (to Charles), "well, that was a much moe complex mechanism"
GameMaster says, "(it would've required a wits to start :-)"
Pyotr says, "I still don't know what generated the fire"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "And unfortunately, the important parts were out of sight."
GameMaster says, "at rockfall"
GameMaster says, "there's still rocks"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "why were we coming here?"
CharlesAlgun sighs.
Pyotr pokes at the rocks.
GameMaster says, "Also...perception all"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Marquis' men were in the cavern."
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k1: 1 4 | 4
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 4 5 6 4 | 15
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 10+2 1 2 | 15
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ah"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k2: 1 4 10+4 | 18
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "We were hoping that meant they'd cleared the rocks from the other side in order to get in."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I see"
GameMaster says, "You suddenly notice someone behind you. He has a crossbow out. He's one of those group you met earlier, with his strange costume"
CharlesAlgun spins around.
Federico says, "They got in somehow."
GameMaster says, "One sec"
Pyotr asks, "Who are you?"
GameMaster says, "(getting out npc"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "There were two men earlier, right?"
Pyotr asks, "Can you tell us how to get out of here?"
GameMaster has disconnected.
GameMaster exits stage left.
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "I disbelieve.  We would have heard something."
Pyotr surreptitiously brings his buckler in front of his body.
[belowground] Federico says (to Pyotr), "I'll bet he's thanking you for disarming all the traps."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I meant in the building."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "When they woke us."
Mime has entered from behind the curtain.
CharlesAlgun exclaims (at Mime), "Aha, I remember you!"
Mime says, "(not his name, but that's sort of what he looks like)"
CharlesAlgun asks, "From that building back there -- you were looking for someone, weren't you?"
Mime says, "Arr. Stop in the name of Marquis Jean-Claude."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "back, sorry"
[belowground] (from Federico) CharlesAlgun says (to Mime), "I saw you in a transparent cage of some sort!"
Mime asks, "I believe you have been stealing some items off his territory, no?"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "did i miss a fight?"
Pyotr asks, "What authority does he have?"
CharlesAlgun says, "We thought we'd heard someone around too, after we left there. It may have been the men you were seeking."
Era_Khar'Kov edges behind whomever is close.
GameMaster has entered from behind the curtain.
GameMaster says, "ack"
CharlesAlgun points. "They were edging around in the darkness, acting very suspicious."
GameMaster says, "I can't seem to get more than one account at once on"
GameMaster says, "huh"
Pyotr says, "ouch"
Bjorg says (to Mime), "I believe the Marquis' territory is about 50 feet above us.  We're taking from an historical find below his territory."
GameMaster says, "Grr."
GameMaster says, "I'll just do it from here"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "s/50 feet/however far down we are, like I know"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to GM), "we'll pretend, no sweat"
GameMaster says, "Mime says, "Marquis made the claim already. This is his territory.""
CharlesAlgun says, "Please, please, put the bow aside."
Pyotr says, "I saw no markers."
GameMaster says, "I've been watching you carefully, and I believe you have some items that belong to him."
CharlesAlgun says, "I'll tell you, we did find some interesting things."
CharlesAlgun says, "Several pyramids with some interesting properies -- a ceremonial staff."
GameMaster says (to Pyotr), "You can check the official government papers if you like whenever you feel like leaving."
CharlesAlgun says, "Unfortunately, they were lost when one of our companions disappeared."
Federico says (to Mime), "Surely we are all civilized men, as is the Marquis, perhaps we can discuss this without weapons..."
Pyotr exclaims (at Mime), "Certainly, if you'll be so kind as to show us the way out!"
GameMaster asks, "Ah, but there were those spheres you still have with you, yes?"
CharlesAlgun asks, "You don't think... you don' think our companion was stealing them, do you?"
[belowground] Bjorg hopes for a phantom doggie to pounce on Mime ... ;)
[belowground] Federico asks, "Diplomacy roll?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "if you want"
CharlesAlgun nods, "Spheres, yes, I brought them with me."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "shoot"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "wits"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 6k3: 1 7 7 4 9 5 | 23
CharlesAlgun says, "I bought them fro a little shop..."
CharlesAlgun points. "About, or, thirty miles south of here."
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2k2: 4 9 | 13
CharlesAlgun says, "They're supposed to be some kind of lamps, I think."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "lava lamps"
GameMaster says, "Arr. I won't be needin' my weapon, as soon as you hand over the items."
[belowground] Federico exclaims, "OK from now on, the educated Castillian does all of the talking!!"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims (at bjorg), "that's what's making the racket downstairs!"
CharlesAlgun pulls out the green one, stepping forward to hold it up before the Mime's face. "Pretty, but not so useful -- don't you agree?"
CharlesAlgun grabs his dagger with his other hand, and stabs Mime.
Pyotr advances behind Charles.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "let the high rolling diplomat do some talking, man :)"
GameMaster says, "Artifacts tend to be that way"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "too late now"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Too late :)"
GameMaster says, "ok, Charles can roll 'em"
Pyotr grabs for the crossbow.
GameMaster says, "it's tn 20"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Any surprise advantage from distracting him with the sphere?"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 6k3: 10+1 6 1 10+3 6 2 | 30
[belowground] Pyotr says, "woot"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Not that I guess I'd need it :)"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you get first strike :-)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "too bad you didn't call. :)"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3k2: 10+7 1 6 | 23
[belowground] GameMaster says, "he was watching you pretty close, you don't get a backstab advantage or anything"
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 3k3: 10+4 10+3 7 | 34
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Indeed."
Era_Khar'Kov grabs her bow again, and knocks an arrow.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Also, first strike is a perfectly pleasing reward :)"
GameMaster says, "ok, I need initative"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2 dice: 2 3
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 4 dice: 2 4 9 6
Federico hides behind someone.
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2 dice: 10 4
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2 dice: 5 6
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 1 die: 8
[7thsea] Federico rolls 2 dice: 2 4
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3 dice: 3 9 2
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ouch.  4 & 8"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "2 & 3"
GameMaster says, "Mime first"
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 8k5: 4 10+4 10+8 5 6 5 7 3 | 50
[belowground] Pyotr says, "see-it"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "shee, even"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "ouch!"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "oh sweet lord of dungeons, someone is dead"
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 3k3: 3 8 10+5 | 26
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I hope that's just to-hit."
GameMaster says, "26 flesh on charles"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 2k2: 3 9 | 12
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "charles is a pin-cushion."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yeah. I presume you don't try to dodge"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i have officially opened a can of WHOOPASS"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "let the games begin"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "A reasonable presumption."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "geezus, and pardon my french"
GameMaster says, "Charles has a bolt now sticking in his chest as well as a dramatic wound"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Also, this shirt has way too many holes in it."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "'ventilated'"
CharlesAlgun scowls.
GameMaster says, "federico, go"
CharlesAlgun says, "I just bought this shirt a week ago..."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "charles prob'ly drops in his tracks."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Era), "From a single dramatic?"
Federico stays out of the way.
GameMaster says, "era"
GameMaster says, "go"
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of charles), "kinda hard to talk with a bolt in your lung, dontcha think?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Nah."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says (to charles), "thought there was more."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Just the one."
Era_Khar'Kov shoots Mime.
GameMaster asks, "you were loading as mime was talking to you?"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "don't kill him!"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Unless someone knows something I don't?"
You whisper "<blush> forgot what to roll." to GameMaster.
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of pyotr), "why not??"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "- yes.  when I edged behind someone."
GameMaster says, "it's finesse + skill"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "cause he knows the way out"
[belowground] Federico says, "Charles and Era both have two actions before he moves again."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "we don't"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "bah"
GameMaster says, "finesse keep skill in dice terms"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(Taking the bolt out does or doesn't cost any actions?)"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "kill 'em all, sort it out after :)"
GameMaster says, "er,"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 5 k?: Arr.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "do NOT take the bolt out"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "OK..."
[belowground] Pyotr starts reading up on grapple
[belowground] Bjorg says, "that is the absolute dumbest thing to do"
GameMaster says, "ok, I guess I should look at Era's sheet :-)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "I' corked?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "you bleed more and make the wound worse.  wait for fed."
[belowground] Federico says, "Leave the bolt in, nutil I can get you."
GameMaster asks, "5k3?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Sure. No problem."
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 5k3: 7 6 1 10+7 7 | 31
[belowground] CharlesAlgun is happy not to waste is time on it :)
GameMaster says, "thanks. a hit. roll damage"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2k2: 7 4 | 11
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "thought you wouldn't mind.  sorry i was a bit blunt. :)"
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 3k3: 4 5 4 | 13
[belowground] CharlesAlgun chuckles.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Don't worry, I'll jus be on the lookout to call you dumb too :)"
GameMaster says, "Era puts an arrow into the mime's shoulder. he squeals a little, drops his crossbow, and runs"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "mmm, herbalicious whoopass"
GameMaster says, "(interrupt on round 3)"
Pyotr chases.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "On three?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "(whenerv he can)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "So we have plenty of time to hit him first, right?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "not really, unless you have a missile weapon pointed at him"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you can chase though"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun had a phase two.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "damn"
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "eck, you did?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Yes."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "ok, I guess it was interrupt on 2"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hee hee"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun tries to trip Mime when he turns.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "just semantics, doesn't really matter, charles does get a hit in though"
CharlesAlgun tries to trip Mime when he turns.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "go for it then"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "straight finesse"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3k3: 10+8 6 5 | 29
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "TN?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "wooo"
[belowground] Alex says (to CharlesAlgun), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that the TN is 15."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "woot"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "ha!"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to charles), "contest"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(If it's 30, I Drama Die it)"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to alex), "you RULE"
[belowground] Alex asks (of Bjorg), "Awwwk! So where's my cork nut then?"
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 6k5: 8 3 1 10+1 3 4 | 29
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ouch"
[belowground] Federico exclaims, "Ha!"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "contest again"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3k3: 8 3 3 | 14
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 6k5: 5 10+9 5 9 10+1 2 | 49
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Die."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "whoosh"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Or not, I guess."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "he's got finesse 5, folks"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Yow."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I noticed"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov winces.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "This Is Not A Brute."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "now, can I chase?"
GameMaster says, "Mime takes of in a blaze, Charles nearly tripping him but the mime leaps over the leg and keeps going"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yes"
Pyotr chases.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you need a 49"
Pyotr exclaims, "Come on!"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "to follow him?"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k2: 8 5 | 13
[belowground] GameMaster says, "to stay on his tail"
CharlesAlgun leans against the wall, watching Pyotr.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "argh"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "yikes"
[belowground] Federico says, "Damn, we need Diego for this guy."
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "anyone got running?"
GameMaster says, "Pyotr makes chase but runs out of break quickly"
Pyotr loses the trail, rather quickly.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Sprinting, but only Finesse 3."
Pyotr says, "Damn"
GameMaster says, "You hear a <shloop> sound to the north"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, yeah, I do have sprinting"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "north being where he went?"
CharlesAlgun asks, "Was the sound of a trap not triggering?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "well, good grief, add sprinting then :-)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Right."
Federico runs after anyways.
Era_Khar'Kov isn't willing to take wing, and leave the party behind.
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 1 die: 9
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
GameMaster says, "still no go"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "That's not a 49 :)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "didn't think"
Pyotr asks (of Charles), "how are you?"
[belowground] Federico says, "Are we following? Or not."
CharlesAlgun sighs -- then winces.
GameMaster says, "also, some people get to do wits rolls, one sec"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "I've been better."
CharlesAlgun says, "But I must admit, I've been worse."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "um, he still has a crossbow bolt, and we shouldn't split up"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 5 3 5 | 13
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3k3: 10+8 5 9 | 32
[belowground] Federico says, "I'm confused."
CharlesAlgun says, "This is not the most arrows I've had in my chest at once."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "can i roll wits? ;)"
CharlesAlgun says, "But, y'know..."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "wits + senses?  or am i not on the list?"
CharlesAlgun looks down at the blood running down his shirt.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you aren't on the list"
Federico says (to Charles), "Don't touch that! Let me see."
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "can you help him?"
CharlesAlgun touches the blood and raises his finger.
GameMaster asks (of Charles), "feel like taking the bolt out?"
Pyotr says, "We're in another trap here."
Federico says (to Game), "If he does, I tie his arms down."
CharlesAlgun says, "That sound... I remember the stories, and that sound reminds me of a certain Monaigne blood magic..."
Bjorg asks, "Is it poisoned?"
Bjorg asks (of Pyotr), "What??"
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "need someone to hold him down?"
GameMaster says (to Federico), "anyway, do you rolling on him"
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "no way out if they rush us"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 7 5 5 7 | 19
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "that sounds painful. :-)"
GameMaster says (to Era), "it is"
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "we need to move soon, after Charles is moving"
CharlesAlgun says, "Yes, yes... something about doorways or passages or... something. Wih blood."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "ilac."
[belowground] Federico asks, "I dramatic, yes?"
GameMaster says (to Era), "pulling out a bolt HURTS"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yes"
CharlesAlgun says, "I think I know now how our friend got in here."
Pyotr asks (of Charles), "how?"
[belowground] Federico says, "Rolling surgery."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 5k3: 4 5 5 2 7 | 17
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Federico), "that's fine"
CharlesAlgun holds the bloody finger out to Pyotr. "Montaigne magics."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "and no, it wasn't poison"
Pyotr says (to charles), "ah, how evil."
[belowground] Bjorg wishes he could somehow justify Bjorg knowing about Montaigne magic, but waits for Charles to spell it out IC. :)
CharlesAlgun says, "P-- 'Porte', I think they call it."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "*M*A*S*H* 'r' us!"
Federico withdraes the bolt, careful to compress the wound, then quickly bandages it up.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "nice touch"
Pyotr asks (of Charles), "not a way we can follow, then?"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "the bloody finger, that is"
[belowground] Federico asks, "How much do I know about Porte from History/Occult?"
Pyotr says, "Damnation."
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Federico), "to apply specifically you can use occult, yeah"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "roll wits + occult"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 7 6 8 10+2 | 27
[belowground] Federico reads the manual.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "heh"
CharlesAlgun asks (of Fed), "What, you're done already?"
Bjorg asks, "So this magic gives men a way to travel somehow?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "who was making the maps?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "are there any passages we haven't tried?"
CharlesAlgun nods to Bjorg, "Yes, it's some kind of doorway they can tear open. I don't know all the details -- but I've heard the stories."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "You haven't been along alot of the big cave yet"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "heh, i know porte magic through and through.  i liked it, but i hated the pompous montaigne type too much to make that character :)"
CharlesAlgun says, "They say that it requires blood -- whose, I'm not sure."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "or are the rocks moveable?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "there aren't any unexplored passages"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Era), "it's hopeless that way"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "well, back to Big Cave, then"
CharlesAlgun says, "Some say the mage must make himself bleed. Others say it requires the blood of an innocent victim."
Pyotr says, "Monstrous"
Federico says (to Charles), "THeir own. There must be something that they can use as a...focus to go somewhere."
GameMaster says, "brb"
Federico says (to Charles), "And stop spouting half-baked superstition."
CharlesAlgun says, "Yet others claim that nature itself loses a drop of blood each time a doorway is opened in its flesh."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "oh, did anyone do magic where pyotr might see last week?"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to Charles), "Could it take the blood of a non-innocent victem?  It would make for interesting prison sentances."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Yes. Bjorg's bolt."
Bjorg asks, "So does this doorway simply lead to another place in our world?  Or does it lead to ... where ... those beasts are?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "Hmm, his back was turned, cause I doubt the Bot played it in character."
Federico says, "To return home would be simple, an endowed object in their own house, for example. But to return to the caves, there must be a blooded object here."
CharlesAlgun shrugs (to Era) "I don't know. I fear the tales might be embellished a bit as it is."
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "Can we find this tainted thing?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "did I fire a bolt?  wow my memory sucks"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Pyotr), "Umberto fizzling out sparklies were pretty magic"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "didnt i just smash a door?"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to GM), "right, but that's not character magic"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "right"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "yeah, made of iron."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "environment magic is bad, but character magic would be way bad."
GameMaster says, "ok, presuming this is a walking conversation, in large cave"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to era), "well i'm not saying it wasn't impressive, just saying i don't remember blasting electricity :)"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to GM), "oh, I didn't update my backstory for you, did I? :)"
(From GameMaster) Grr
Federico says (to Pyotr), "Perhaps. It would do us no good other than to know where they are entering from."
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "I'm not sure. I think it brings the somewhere else in this world, but it's not clear. There are descriptions of another place, but I'm not sure I believe them."
Pyotr says (to Fed), "Ah, well, then."
Federico says (to Charles), "Please stop feeding the unenlightened worthless drivel."
Pyotr says, "Lets' see the rest of this chamber."
Bjorg says (to Charles), "Well I don't think these wolves we've fought are simply in another place in this world, waiting for us."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says (to Bjorg), "did anyone blast electricity?  i didn't think they did  . . ."
Bjorg says, "There must be some sort of in-between.  Unless this is something different entirely."
CharlesAlgun asks (of Bjorg), "Hmm. But then, there's no blood shed when they appear, is there?"
Pyotr says (to Charles), "Just ours."
CharlesAlgun chuckles. "Aye."
[belowground] Bjorg says (to era), "didn't think so.  but, i can, and Charles said something about me firing a bolt."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "okay, exploring other direction."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "as we chat."
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Are we at the north end of the passage yet?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "you are in large cave"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to charles), "we're in the Big Cave."
Federico says (to Pyotr), "Although perhaps..."
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "yes?"
CharlesAlgun looks around, updating his map.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "I'm presuming Pyotr's suggestion is not objected to"
Bjorg asks, "Still ... it seems related somehow.  All this magic about travelling, and we find magical maps to navigate a place beyond our knowledge?"
GameMaster says, "trudging north..."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "OK, how's the description of our wall?"
Federico says, "If we could find their anchor and confine it, we could prevent them from re-entering the caves."
GameMaster says, "It's going pretty straight"
Bjorg says, "I don't know.  It just seems similar."
Pyotr says (to Fed), "Seems like fun. :)"
GameMaster says, "no turns, and no passage breaks yet"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "Mmm."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Wait, north?"
Pyotr asks (of Fed), "Is there any way to find it?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "If we're in the big cave, why aren't we going NW?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "oh, I guess you didn't see that before"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "it goes NW a little while, then N shortly after"
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "got it?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Oh, OK. Thanks."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ah"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "I forgot you wouldn't have seen that at all yet :-)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
(From GameMaster) Grr...
GameMaster says, "[perception roll, all]"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "the floor is solid rock?"
Era_Khar'Kov suggests picking up the pace.
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k1: 6 2 | 6
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 8 1 8 | 17
Federico says (to Pyotr), "Be aware of any objects with blood stains on them."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun grins, "About how far north does it turn? (Dome-corridorish, Sidhe-place-ish, etc?)"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 8 2 5 | 15
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k2: 7 7 9 | 16
Pyotr says (to Fed), "I will."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "rock, yes. solid, maybe not"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "would digging with a shovel be plausible?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "What shovel?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "afk"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "or did umberto take the shovel with him?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "umberto has the shovel. sorry."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Presumably, since his pack disappeared."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "drat"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 2 5 1 10+3 | 20
[belowground] CharlesAlgun realizes he was supposed to precept.
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Charles), "also, I don't get the question"
Bjorg tries to signal to everyone that something is near.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "standing from where you just enter. building is NE. astronomy dome is E until you hit passage, then S"
Pyotr scans the area.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "and if no one's noticing, I'll just say it out loud, so let me know if that works."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "where you are going now: NW a little bit, now N"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "OK, so we're about due west of the Dome corridor. Got it."
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "er, do I need to do wits to notice that?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "prolly. :("
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Pyotr), "nah"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hope not :)"
(From GameMaster) Grr...
CharlesAlgun looks around as subtly as possible.
[belowground] Pyotr hopes for 5 more XP, so he can afford Wits _2_.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun grins.
[belowground] Federico says, "We're just counting on the fact that whoever is watchin won't realize its significance."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "ooOo"
Bjorg makes sure he's positioned so that Federico is protected at all sides.
(From GameMaster) Grr....
Federico allows other to protect him.
Pyotr keeps his axe out and ready.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to federico), "ofc, it's growling so it's probably a dumb wolf who doesn't care"
CharlesAlgun hums an old Avalon sailing song under his breath.
GameMaster says, "Ok, location wise, you are NW of building by quite a bit...the wall turns NE now"
Bjorg whispers, "Weapons drawn, everyone."
Federico draws his rosary, and begins praying.
Bjorg is holding the knife Charles loaned to him.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to federico), "yay"
Pyotr adjusts his buckler a bit.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Wow. Must have been a long walk."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "back."
CharlesAlgun readies his dagger.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "I've been saying trudge trudge trudge :-)"
[belowground] Federico says, "Maybe we should just keep on moving."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun grins.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "are you stopped or trudging?"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to Fed), "i thought this was subtly, as we move"
[belowground] Federico says, "Or are we still moving."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "trudging i think"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "ok"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Yeah."
(From GameMaster) Trudge trudge trudge
[belowground] Bjorg says, "what pyotr said"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "as subtle as pyotr gets, anyway. :)"
GameMaster says, "It's turning NNE now"
CharlesAlgun says, "Hmmm..."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, I'm on the side farthest from the wall, for reference"
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of GM), "was there any sense of whether the growling was behind us or in front?"
(From GameMaster) there's a great echoing that sound like -- grr grr grr GRRR grr grr grr GRR -- from all sides
Era_Khar'Kov keeps her bow ready, and an arrow nocked.
[belowground] (from Federico) GameMaster pauses as he tries to figure out how to get the party a damned shovel so that he can finish this thing up tonight.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "oh crap"
CharlesAlgun says, "At one time, the ancients must have had some means to light this area..."
Pyotr says, "Stop"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun is as near the front as he can be.
CharlesAlgun stops.
Pyotr asks, "What's that?"
Era_Khar'Kov halts.
CharlesAlgun asks, "The growling?"
Pyotr says, "Yes, that."
CharlesAlgun shrugs, "It's growling."
GameMaster says, "There's some vague blurring in the distance...it's hard to see"
[belowground] Federico says, "Somebody pulled the GrowlPull in the lounge."
Pyotr asks, "You realize it's not a normal thing?"
GameMaster says, "It looks like a crowd of...something"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Yay."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "oh, crapo"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
CharlesAlgun peers into the something.
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "behind or in front?"
Era_Khar'Kov points her bow in the direction of the blur.
Pyotr stares.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "behind"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "well, south"
Pyotr turns around.
Bjorg asks, "Um, run?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Well, it's been pretty normal for down here. When *haven't* we heard it?""
Pyotr says (to charles), "true, but we shouldn't get complacent."
(From GameMaster) Grrr grrr grrr GRrr..
CharlesAlgun says, "Mmm. Perhaps. We're running out of large swords to explode.""
Pyotr asks (of Bjorg), "Do we know it's wrose than what's in front?"
Bjorg exclaims (at Pyotr), "What's in front, isn't growling at us.  Let's get out of here!"
(From GameMaster) Bats flit overhead
CharlesAlgun says, "Do we prefer to fight or to escape? It might be a good idea to make that decision now; we might not have another later..."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "quick ooc vote"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(BTW, am I all woundless now?)"
Pyotr says, "Okay, let's move"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "run or fight?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Fight."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i vote run"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Charles), "yes"
Federico votes for escape, as a general rule.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "run"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Runs have it."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "in this case, run."
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "so, this is literal run now?"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Alright, if you so wish..."
[belowground] GameMaster asks, "not trudge?"
[belowground] Federico says, "Not yet."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "um, well not leave anyone behind, but yes"
Pyotr says (to Charles), "I think it's best"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "ok"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "or, something"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "fast walk"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "yup."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "right"
CharlesAlgun nods, "Following the wall, moving quickly?"
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge TRUDGE trudge trudge trudge...
[belowground] Pyotr says, "trudgetrudge trudgetrudge"
CharlesAlgun begins to pick up his pace.
[belowground] Bjorg says, "speedtrudge"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "lope."
Pyotr glances back frequently
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "How's the direction?"
(From GameMaster) grr grr GRrr grrrr grrr GRRRR grr
[belowground] GameMaster says, "still constant"
Pyotr says, "that still bothers me."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "as is grring direciton"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "grr is behind us?"
GameMaster says, "You still occasionally see blurred shapes"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "NE or NNE though?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "basically, yeah"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to charles), "NNE"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "it's abit to the side"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "but generally behind"
Bjorg whispers, "Do we have anything we could leave on the ground that would make a noise when walked over?"
[belowground] Federico says, "If we speed up, maybe we can lap them."
Pyotr whispers (to Bjorg), "Not I."
[belowground] GameMaster exclaims, "Wolf Olympics!"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee"
Bjorg says, "Just a thought."
CharlesAlgun whispers, "I have an idea that might be enirely stupid..."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "The 1000 meter run"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "I vote to lynch the blurs!"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "okay, are these real or fake whispers?"
(From GameMaster) trudge trudge trudge
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I can't tell"
You whisper "what is it?" to CharlesAlgun.
Bjorg whispers (to Charles), "Yes?"
CharlesAlgun whispers, "But what if we left a fine layer of gunpowder on the ground..."
GameMaster says, "Ok, there's a branch off"
Pyotr asks (of Charles), "you have firepowder?"
GameMaster says, "It goes straight north"
GameMaster says, "Passage bends east past it"
Pyotr says, "Let's take this"
CharlesAlgun whispers, "A trail, of sorts... and when it got near enough, light the powder?"
GameMaster says, "er, cave wall"
CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "I have."
Pyotr says, "Easier to defend only two directions"
GameMaster exclaims, "Grr grr grrr grrr!"
Bjorg whispers, "Do we have enough?
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Hang on. I want to figure out."
GameMaster says, "You see about 10 wolves materialize"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "The cave wall goes east, and passage goes north?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "fuck"
You whisper "would a layer that thin be enogh to ignite?" to CharlesAlgun.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "run north"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "oh, crap"
GameMaster says, "They are about 50 feet away to the south"
[belowground] Federico says (to Charles), "Good thing we didn't know that when we all got set on fire."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "north, run.  yes."
Pyotr exclaims, "run!  to the north!"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims, "Phuck!"
Federico runs.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Federico), "Heh. It was safely sealed away."
GameMaster says, "sprint rolls, please"
Pyotr runs, but lags behind to guard.
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 7 8 9 2 | 24
Bjorg glances to make sure everyone else ahead of him is moving, and runs north.
[belowground] Federico asks, "Finesse?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "(since I was in the rear)"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yes"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 6 9 4 | 15
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 3 7 8 6 | 21
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 4 6 4 | 14
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 7 4 | 11
[belowground] Bjorg says, "oh PLEASE"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ah, whatever"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to BJ), "bye"
[belowground] Bjorg shrugs.
[belowground] Federico says, "Hey, maybe you'll get the rest of your sword back."
GameMaster says, "Everyone starts sprinting...Bjorg and Era lag behind...You hear wolves echoing behind you"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "nah, I'm hanging back with you.  I said so"
Era_Khar'Kov glances behind her, and grabs another arrow.
GameMaster says, "The passage bends and starts going upward"
CharlesAlgun glances over his shoulder. "Hurry..."
GameMaster says, "(still north)"
Pyotr falls back to help Bjorg and Era.  "Keep going!"
GameMaster says, "Also, perception roll, all"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 4 1 3 2 | 9
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k2: 10+9 9 6 | 28
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k1: 8 2 | 8
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 2 10+2 7 | 21
Federico stammers between breaths, "Up is good."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 3 3 4 | 10
GameMaster whispers, "you pass by what seems to be a moderately large and fairly bloody rock"
[belowground] Federico says, "Man my perception has been Weak."
GameMaster says, "Grr...gr...grrr... GRRRR"
GameMaster says, "If anyone cares to check, wolves are at about 15 feet"
Era_Khar'Kov hollers "Hey, bloody rock!"
GameMaster says, "finesse + sprint"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "From Era and Bjorg and Pyotr?"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 9 6 6 6 | 21
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 2 7 1 | 9
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 8 2 5 | 15
Federico yells Grab it!
[belowground] GameMaster says, "right"
GameMaster says (to Era), "it's big"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, phuque"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 9 4 4 5 | 18
Bjorg exclaims, "Just leave it, the wolves can have the fun!"
Era_Khar'Kov.Federico Too big!
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 10+1 8 | 19
[belowground] Bjorg says, "whew"
GameMaster says, "Pyotr trips and falls"
Pyotr exclaims, "Go!"
CharlesAlgun runs to Era, pulls a cask fro his pack, and pours water on the rock.
Bjorg reaches to grab Pyotr and help him up quickly.
GameMaster says, "You hear constant growl echoes behind you"
Pyotr scrambles to his feet.
CharlesAlgun scours it as well as he can with his shirt. "Run ahead..."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "since, again, i was in the rear."
Pyotr exclaims, "Run, please!"
GameMaster says, "Wolves about 8 feet"
CharlesAlgun waits until the others are moving again, then follows.
GameMaster says, "finesse + sprint"
Era_Khar'Kov readies her bow on the run, and glances behind her.
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 9 5 | 14
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 8 8 4 | 16
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 5 1 8 10+9 | 32
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 1 6 10+10+4 7 | 37
[belowground] GameMaster says, "hm, this is reminding me of Camel"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to fed), "damn"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to GM), "ha"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 5 7 10+3 | 25
[belowground] GameMaster says, "I should put in some Beduoins"
[belowground] Federico asks, "What?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Wow. Guess I made up for washing the rock."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to GM), "don't feel like you have to, y'know"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Federico), "it's a game"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(Oh, FYI, that cask was water from our rations.)"
GameMaster asks (of Era), "ready your bow on the run?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(Well, my rations :) )"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "your share, thankfully"
GameMaster says (to Era), "straight finesse"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 2 4 7 | 13
[belowground] (from Federico) GameMaster says, "Bedouins appear with contracts for the authors to sign!"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
GameMaster says, "Era tries to notch and arrow but drops it while she is running"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hee hee"
CharlesAlgun exclaims (at Era), "Run!"
GameMaster says, "It's still going upward"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "grabbing an arrow, and sticking it on the string should be a low tn."
GameMaster says, "Also, the air smells abit different"
Pyotr says (to era), "not while sprinting"
GameMaster asks (of Era), "running at full speed from wolves?"
CharlesAlgun sniffs.
GameMaster says, "finesse + sprint"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "probl'y less than full speed.  point taken."
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 5 1 | 6
GameMaster says, "grrr grrr GRRR grrr"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i. am. dead."
[belowground] (from CharlesAlgun) GameMaster says, "The air smells like you're approaching a wolf den."
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 5 10+4 7 | 21
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 10+3 3 8 2 | 24
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 7 4 9 1 | 20
Pyotr lags to pull Bjorg up.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "ha"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 4 9 9 | 22
GameMaster says (to Pyotr), "finesse"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k2: 6 9 | 15
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 4k4: 4 2 5 9 | 20
GameMaster says, "finesse from bjorg"
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 1 7 | 8
[belowground] Bjorg says, "bah"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "ha!"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "erf"
GameMaster says, "Bjorg trips, Pyotr grabs him up again, but a wolf manages to bite off abit of leg"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I shall call Pyotr Purina and Bjorg Alpo."
Pyotr picks Bjorg up and carries him.
[belowground] Pyotr says, "fireman's hoist, and all that."
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 5k3: 7 6 4 7 9 | 23
GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "brawn test"
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 8 7 6 | 21
GameMaster says, "also, Pyotr brawn"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Wow, that feels familiar."
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k3: 4 10+5 5 | 24
GameMaster says (to Pyotr), "also, all further sprint rolls require a raise"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I reember carrying Jack while sprinting away from pirates."
[belowground] Federico says, "Second time this game that Pyotr has been carrying Bjorg."
Pyotr says (to GM), "right"
GameMaster says, "finesse + brawn"
GameMaster says, "And the wolves are pretty much right behind Pyotr"
GameMaster says, "er, fiesse+sprint"
GameMaster says, "ack"
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "er, roll what?"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 8 4 1 7 | 19
GameMaster says, "finesse+sprint"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 10+4 9 6 | 23
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "everyone?"
[belowground] Alex says (to Era_Khar'Kov), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that everyone is laughing it up on #adam-sux again.  Also, out to get you.  Also, a capitalist pig.  Also, having a great big love-fest Seattle."
GameMaster says, "everyone"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "is Pyotr carrying me?"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 6 1 7 2 | 15
[belowground] Pyotr asks, "what's the tn?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "that sounded like something that'd take time"
CharlesAlgun grabs a rock from the ground, turns, and throws it at the wolf closest to Pyotr.
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 5 1 10+8 | 24
[belowground] Pyotr says (to Bj), "until you get up, yeah"
GameMaster says, "basically 15 tn, except people up front get advantage"
Duchess arrives, looking for booty.
(From GameMaster) Wolf snaps at Duchess
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "(Not for damage, just to distract -- Throwing + Finesse?)"
GameMaster says (to Duchess), "oh, wait, you aren't playing"
Pyotr asks (of Bjorg), "Can <pant> you <pant> run<pant>?"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "sure"
Bjorg says (to Pyotr), "Sure"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 10+1 1 1 10+4 | 26
[belowground] Duchess has joined the channel.
Pyotr sets bjorg on his feet, keeps running.
CharlesAlgun turns back and continues running, not looking o see if i hit.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to duchess), "we're being chased by 10 ravenous phantom wolves"
GameMaster says, "Charles lobs a rock and knocks a wolf back who is running, it gives out a growl"
[belowground] Duchess asks, "am i not allowed to watch?"
GameMaster says, "Also, people in front, perception"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to duchess), "sure"
Bjorg runs for his life.
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 2 7 6 | 15
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 6 1 8 7 | 21
GameMaster says (to Duchess), "you can watch, sure, we are at big wolf chase"
[belowground] Duchess says, "just wondering since i almost got bit by a wolf there"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
GameMaster says (to Duchess), "this game makes you feel IN THE ACTION"
GameMaster asks (of Bjorg), "er, you are still being carried, right?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I'm having nice adrenalin surges, yeah"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Did you bring any dog whistles or such?"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to GM), "i don't think so."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to GM), "I set him down"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "He's heavy"
[belowground] Duchess says (to gamemaster), "pay attention to the game and stop talking to me :)"
CharlesAlgun exclaims, "Careful, a step!"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "don't ask me how we had time for all that, but i'll roll for running if you want"
Pyotr watches for steps, doesn't slow
CharlesAlgun avoids tripping over it.
GameMaster says, "finesse + sprint"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 2 10+10+9 5 9 | 43
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 2 9 | 11
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 3 2 10+8 | 21
[belowground] Duchess asks (of chuck), "i have a centaur whistle. is that good enough?"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 6 2 3 9 | 18
[belowground] Bjorg says, "drama die"
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 1 die: 2
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 10+9 6 6 | 31
[belowground] Bjorg says, "damn"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ouch"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "well, i tried"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Duchess), "Can you wolf whistle?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "wait"
Pyotr stays with Bjorg.
[belowground] Duchess says, "if i see a cute guy, yeah"
GameMaster says, "Ok, front people at the step"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "am i the only one behind?  another drama die then"
Era_Khar'Kov tries to chatch Pyotr before he falls.
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 1 die: 8
[belowground] Bjorg says, "there"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "assuming he falls."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to era), "I'm not falling, Bjorg is"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "i'm down to 1 drama die now"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I'm just hanging back with him."
CharlesAlgun, takes advantage of his lead to hurl another stone at the wolves.
GameMaster says, "Bjorg finds newfound energy and bursts with speed"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 2 2 2 9 | 13
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says (to pyotr), "right."
GameMaster says, "Ok, perception for everyone"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 3 9 1 | 12
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 6 5 8 7 | 21
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k2: 4 8 4 | 12
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 8 8 6 | 22
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 7 8 2 | 17
GameMaster says, "era has part of her foot touch the step...there's a deep groan"
(From GameMaster) GRrr grrr grr grr
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, dear"
GameMaster says, "A wolf snaps at Pyotr and barely misses"
GameMaster says, "Two blades swing out from each side"
[belowground] Duchess says, "hm. other than federico and chuck (and era) i have no clue who the others are."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "josh here :)"
GameMaster says, "Era, Bjorg, Pyotr: finesse. Charles is ahead"
[belowground] Duchess goes to look for a transcript identifying all players
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k2: 8 9 | 17
GameMaster says, "as is Federico"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 8 7 7 | 22
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 5 6 | 11
[belowground] Duchess says, "never mind. i know now"
CharlesAlgun glances back, but his feet don't let him stop running.
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of GM), "is this for running again?"
GameMaster says, "Bjorg flies ahead of the wolves and manages to ram straight into a blade"
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 2k2: 2 10+8 | 20
[belowground] Bjorg says, "DOH"
[belowground] Duchess asks, "hmph. why did the wolf miss pyotr?"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "where'd that come from?"
Federico is running like the wind!
[belowground] Duchess says, "have someone bitten already"
GameMaster asks (of Bjorg), "er, what do you have now?"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I think Bjorg got nipped."
Era_Khar'Kov notices Federico's fleeing talents.
[belowground] Bjorg says (to GM), "for wounds?  depends if i still had 2 from that trap"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "20 wounds from trap"
[belowground] Duchess asks (of bjorg), "you are smack in to a blade and you are still alive?"
[belowground] Duchess says, "sheesh"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to duchess), "this is a fairly forgiving game"
GameMaster says, "also, Pyotr and Era manage to avoid the blades by deftly dodging...the wolves are right behind, though, you see about 5 of them although there sounds like there are more"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to duchess), "ask charles about the crossbow bolt in his chest"
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 3k3: 7 5 9 | 21
[belowground] Bjorg says, "bah, i can take it"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims (at Bjorg), "Manly man!"
GameMaster asks (of Bjorg), "wounds from the leg make it a dramatic, right?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "arg"
GameMaster asks, "or did you already have 3 dramatic?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "ok, i had two dramatic from the gas trap last session"
[belowground] Federico says, "Bjorg had 2 dramatic."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "this would be a third"
GameMaster says, "ok, crippling: no esplosions"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, phuque"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Duchess), "Runs smack into a blade and is crippled."
CharlesAlgun says (to Duchess), "More realistic now? :)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Duchess), "More realistic now? :)"
GameMaster says, "bjorg manages to tangle himself out of a blade and runs through, although he's clearly limping"
[belowground] Duchess perks up at gas trap. I need to read that too
Pyotr tries to help support Bjorg.
[belowground] Federico says, "Yay second edition crippling rules."
GameMaster says, "run run run..."
[belowground] Duchess says, "Also, yes, I am happy with some real injuries"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Are the wolves making it past the blades?"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to duchess), "bloodthirst wench"
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Duchess), "man, you are mean"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "see, this is why i end up averaging my stats when i make a character"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "ok, if you want to turn and watch wolves...this is what happens..."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun would prefer to injure the wolves actually.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "takes abit of your lead off though"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "keep running"
CharlesAlgun turns to throw another rock at the wolves, glancing at where they are.
GameMaster says, "The wolves that are still following phase out briefly as they pass the blades, then phase into existence again"
[belowground] Duchess says, "okay, that's the 3rd person tonight to call me wench. pyotr, pay attention to the wolves"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 8 4 1 7 | 19
[belowground] Bjorg says, "charles is ahead, he can afford to look"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I am"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "they're about to kill me and Bjorg."
CharlesAlgun says, "Oh, m..."
[belowground] Bjorg says (to duchess), "also, i don't mind real injuries until they cripple me and leave me dead"
GameMaster says, "finesse+sprint"
CharlesAlgun says, "Those legionspawn beasts of evil..."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 8 7 7 7 | 22
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 10+6 5 4 | 21
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 3 5 9 6 | 20
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 2k2: 10+2 1 | 13
[belowground] Duchess says (to bjorg), "well, you are just injured. not dead"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ouch.  he will be."
GameMaster says (to Bjorg), "that's an 11"
[belowground] Duchess says, "make pyotr carry bjorg again :)"
Pyotr picks Bjorg up again.
Federico pants to Charles, "What...did I..tell you?"
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "I guess you were wrong there."
GameMaster says, "Pyotr needs a straight finesse"
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 2k2: 8 9 | 17
CharlesAlgun says (to Fed), "Go... eat... a ghoul..."
Bjorg says (to Pyotr), "Well ... *pant* ... I can run ... *pant* .. but I can't dodge"
GameMaster says, "A wolf comes up close and tries to get Pyotr in the shoulder as he picks up Bjorg, but Pyotr ducks away at the last second"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "whew"
GameMaster says, "perception for era, federico, charles"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 3 4 3 1 | 10
Era_Khar'Kov says, "If I can get a sufficient lead, I turn and shoot a wolf."
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 4 8 6 | 18
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3ks: Arr.
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k2: 8 2 10+9 | 27
GameMaster says (to Era), "you have enough lead"
GameMaster whispers, "there's another step up ahead"
[belowground] Duchess cheers
You whisper "I try to avoid stepping on the step." to GameMaster.
Era_Khar'Kov shoots a wolf.
[belowground] Duchess says, "i like the lady saving the gents in distress"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun grins.
GameMaster says, "roll 'em"
GameMaster says, "tn 20"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 5k2: 3 10+8 2 6 3 | 24
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Nice roll."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "nice"
GameMaster whispers, "roleplay it"
GameMaster whispers, "also roll damage"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2k2: 2 10+1 | 13
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 4k4: 5 3 4 9 | 21
You whisper "I know!  I had to check my sheet again.  Maybe I should keep a print-out.  :-)" to GameMaster.
GameMaster says, "Charles, Federico, perception"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 1 8 7 | 16
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 6 3 1 6 | 15
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of Charles), "now aren't you glad wedidn'tstop to fight?"
GameMaster says, "Blades fly out from both sides again..."
GameMaster says, "straight wits"
Era_Khar'Kov turns on her toe, aims, and looses.  An arrow strikes a wolf in the flank.
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k3: 2 2 5 | 9
GameMaster says, "Federico and charles"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Well, maybe we could ahve taken them..."
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 3k3: 5 7 3 | 15
[belowground] Pyotr says, "ha"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun grins.
[belowground] Federico says, "Damn."
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 3 3 7 | 13
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 1k1: 6 | 6
[7thsea] GameMaster says, "not era and pyotr"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, no"
[7thsea] GameMaster says, "you aren't there"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "oh, whew"
[7thsea] GameMaster says, "pyotr's way in back"
[7thsea] inky says, "(channel)"
[belowground] Federico says, "Yet."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "thank god, that was a hideous roll"
[7thsea] GameMaster says (to inky), "just giving you some more to put in your journal :-)"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Pyotr), "Um. Isn'that that a reasonably decent roll for 1k1?"
[belowground] Duchess doesn't understand what happened with the rolls just now
GameMaster says, "finesse+sprint"
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 3k3: 9 7 5 | 21
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Duchess), "Blades popped up at Federico and me."
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 4k3: 8 2 4 9 | 21
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of Charles), "sure.  but for avoiding traps when carrying a sick guy?"
[belowground] Duchess says (to chuck), "you like to fight"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 4k3: 6 4 8 9 | 23
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 3k2: 8 9 6 | 17
[belowground] Bjorg says (to duchess), "federico and charles had to roll to see if they were clever enough to avoid the trap"
GameMaster says, "Also, a blade whips out and cuts deeply into federico, as charles dodges out of the way"
[7thsea] GameMaster rolls 2k2: 2 10+9 | 21
GameMaster says (to Federico), "roll brawn check"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "this is one long sprint.  anyone have endurance?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
[7thsea] Federico rolls 2k2: 10+10+10+7 2 | 39
[belowground] Federico exclaims, "YES!"
[belowground] Duchess asks, "and did they avoid the blades?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "wow"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to fed), "nice"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "read. message just came up above"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks (of Era), "Now he's going to have us roll Resolve?"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to duchess), "Federico got hit, but he just took the hit and barely flinched. :)"
Federico is filled with the fury of Theus and feels NOTHING!
[belowground] Bjorg says, "YES"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "way to go, scholar athlete!"
[belowground] Duchess says (to federico), "whew"
GameMaster says, "Everyone plunges ahead..."
GameMaster says, "about 40 feet ahead...it seems to go..out somewhere"
GameMaster says, "it's really steep though"
CharlesAlgun asks, "Is that... the exit?"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "do we have a choice? ;)"
[belowground] Duchess says (to gamemaster), "gee. that helps a lot"
GameMaster says, "resolve + climb"
[7thsea] CharlesAlgun rolls 6k4: 7 6 9 10+7 3 1 | 39
Era_Khar'Kov sees the end in sight, and tries to put on another burst of speed.
[7thsea] Pyotr rolls 5k4: 8 3 2 6 5 | 22
[7thsea] Bjorg rolls 5k3: 2 1 5 8 2 | 15
[7thsea] Federico rolls 3k2: 10+4 10+1 3 | 25
[7thsea] Era_Khar'Kov rolls 2k2: 7 8 | 15
GameMaster says, "Everyone scrambles up the passage..."
CharlesAlgun climbs hand over foot up the incline.
[belowground] Duchess says (to bjorg), "you need new dice"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "oh come on.  i finally roll something i have skill in, and it sucks"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "boooo"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "(sure, i made it, but i'm still whining.) ;)"
(From GameMaster) Grrr grrr grrr GRRR grrr
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "So these wolves know when to dodge the blades. Interesting."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to charles), "well, they see us not dodging them"
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of charles), "or maybe ... they're PHANTOM doggies?"
Era_Khar'Kov suspects shape-shifting phantom wolves.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says (to Pyotr), "Right, I mean when to phase out."
GameMaster says, "Ok, Charles climbs to the top first..."
[belowground] Duchess asks (of bjorg), "um. phantoms? didn't they bite you?"
Era_Khar'Kov thinks that *they* set the traps, in human form.
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "I mean, we know they're able to be hit -- we've slashed the up ourselves a bit."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "right, but once they know where, it's prolly not too hard"
GameMaster says, "You are standing outside"
[belowground] Duchess says, "no wait, all injuries are blade related. never mind"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to duchess), "we fought a couple of them before.  they get real when they attack, but even then they're pretty phantomish"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "yay"
CharlesAlgun looks around for a moment before looking back down, offering a hand to whoever's next.
GameMaster says, "A bit of a ways up a mountain...although you see rolling hills going down to the west"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "I'm still running outside, unless something/one stops me."
GameMaster says, "Everyone makes it"
Federico asks, "Where are we now?"
GameMaster says, "You hear grrrrring noises down below"
Bjorg runs out and looks to the entrance to see if the wolves run out.
Pyotr exclaims, "Keep going!"
CharlesAlgun, after everyone's out, moves away from the hole.
Pyotr exclaims, "Keep together!"
GameMaster says, "After a while the grrs decrease in number..."
Federico turns and spits on Legion's puppies before moving on.
GameMaster says, "Also, as you look around, you notice a manor down in the hills"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "excellent"
Era_Khar'Kov flops on the ground, panting.
GameMaster says, "It'll take awhile to get there, though"
Federico says, "Our most gracious host, the Marquise."
CharlesAlgun says, "Well well well."
GameMaster says, "Probably a couple hours of hiking"
Bjorg says, "Let's get a distance away, and then tend to our wounds.  Please."
Pyotr says, "man, that was ugly"
CharlesAlgun says (to Bjorg), "A reasonable suggestion."
Pyotr says, "yeah"
CharlesAlgun takes a few moments to catch his breath.
Era_Khar'Kov says, "sure."
Pyotr asks (of bjorg), "you doing all right?"
(From GameMaster) There's no more grring
[belowground] Pyotr says, "heh"
Federico says, "It might also be a good idea to hide some of the artifacts the Marquise was after before we approach him."
[belowground] Duchess asks (of federico), "spitting on wolves. you really want to see them again?"
Bjorg says (to Pyotr), "Uh, sort of.  Ok, not really."
Bjorg limps over to a place to sit down, and sits.
CharlesAlgun asks (of Federico), "Any suggestions?"
Pyotr gives Bjorg a hand as they hike down the mountain.
CharlesAlgun says, "And for that matter..."
GameMaster says, "Oh, eck. Two more details."
CharlesAlgun asks, "Do we have anything besides the sphere?"
GameMaster says, "One, it's night"
GameMaster says, "So apparently you've been down in the cave for a full day at least"
Pyotr says, "Hmm, we'd better put out these torches"
Era_Khar'Kov says, "I say we give ourselves some time to recover before going anywhere.  Our walking wounded won't be walking if they get any more wounded."
GameMaster says, "Also, you see distant rainclouds"
Pyotr says, "We don't want to be seen"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "can we see by moonlight?"
[belowground] Bjorg asks, "currently?"
Pyotr douses his torch
[belowground] GameMaster says, "full moon"
Federico says, "None at all, but I can't believe that it would be a good idea to take the items that our Porte-able pillager accosted us for directly to the house of his employer."
[belowground] Bjorg says, "excellent"
Bjorg puts out his torch.
[belowground] Duchess asks, "sphere? a quick explanation if someone has time?"
CharlesAlgun puts his own out as well.
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims, "Awwwwwooooo!"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "okay, I want to build a rain-proof shelter with my survival skill"
[belowground] Pyotr :)
[belowground] Bjorg says (to duchess), "a magical artifact that, when put in some funky device down there, made star maps"
GameMaster says, "Also, after finish surgery rolls/roleplaying, we are stopping here"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I hope this doesn't take wits."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun asks, "Are the spheres the only artefacts we ahve left?"
GameMaster says, "and continuing tomorrow"
Federico extinguishes his flame.
Era_Khar'Kov looks around for a likely camp area.
GameMaster says, "Basically, hike is uneventuful"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to charles), "you're the one who had most of them, you tell us. :)"
GameMaster says, "what's going to happens is -- I need you to be logged on your regular accounts but not your characters. except for era but I already mentioned that to her"
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "Well, the staff's gone and Umberto had the pyramids."
Pyotr says, "right"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "drat"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov asks, "are we going to rest & heal before doing any more adventuring stuph?"
Pyotr says, "also, hmm"
Federico says, "Now, who needs wounds taken care of."
[belowground] CharlesAlgun says, "There's the knife, which I think Federico has..."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "right, Federico's going to do that"
Pyotr says (to Fed), "Better look at bjorg"
Bjorg says (to Federico), "Please."
[belowground] Federico asks, "Are my flesh wounds gone during the walk?"
Bjorg says, "I'd like to say I can shrug it off, but right now it hurts just to shrug."
Pyotr lies down on the nice soft ground to rest a bit.
[belowground] GameMaster says, "flesh wounds gone tomorrow"
[belowground] Duchess says (to bjorg), "poor boy"
Pyotr says (to Bjorg), "you know, my friend, you're rather heavy."
[belowground] Duchess says (to pyotr), "don't fall asleep"
[belowground] Duchess says (to federico), "hurry up, doctor"
GameMaster says, "Anyway, like I said, 45 or 60 minutes into the game, I'll say something to one of your regular characters...Jota, maybe, and he'll signal everyone else to log on"
Pyotr says, "or maybe it's the lead bricks in your pack."
GameMaster says, "so we'll have all the belowgrounders log on at once"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to GM), "you could just signal in belowground"
GameMaster says (to Era), "after which I'll tell Lucian to get ya"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "presuming we all have our normal selves on here"
CharlesAlgun asks (of GM), "Why not just mention it on-channel?"
[belowground] Federico says, "No, that might be noticed."
[belowground] Pyotr says, "I'll try to be there"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to game), "right!  its gonna be fun.  :-)"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to federico), "not by anyone who's allowed to tell. :)"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "jsyk, when we"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "Depends on when I chase out guests. :)"
[belowground] Federico says, "WIth a @listc command? I think it might."
GameMaster says, "Oh, they'll be suspicious"
GameMaster says, "that's part of the fun"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "hmm.  true."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to fed), "katre is already on #below"
[belowground] Duchess asks, "whoa. so Lucian knows about this already?"
GameMaster says, "there will be an abnormally large number of spectators"
[belowground] Federico asks, "Also, I know I can't affect the first two wounds, so can I focus on only one wound?"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "then again, for all they know we could be conversing about what we do next.  just a thought."
GameMaster says, "(I've let the regular observer people know)"
Era_Khar'Kov says (to duchess), "no."
[belowground] Duchess says (to pyotr), "i will be long gone"
GameMaster says, "also, someone may notice that everyone in belowground has their regular characters on"
[belowground] Pyotr says (to duchess), "yeah."
GameMaster says, "but that's part of the fun of it, really"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "also, let's roleplay this for a while yet, i want a bit of time to discuss this before we all leave :)"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "if anyone mentioned it to lucian, i'm not aware of it."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "yes, please finish roleplaying and whatnot"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "nobody in aboveground knows"
[belowground] Federico asks (of GM), "Did you see my question?"
[belowground] Pyotr asks (of GM), "is it raining now, or will it be soon?"
[belowground] Duchess says, "but lucian is going to go get era, oh okay"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "we live in the same house.  :-)"
[belowground] GameMaster says, "one would presume"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims (at Era), "how unseemly!"
[belowground] Bjorg asks (of fed), "what question?  flesh wounds?"
[belowground] GameMaster asks (of Era), "how's the baby, btw?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov exclaims (at pyotr), "Its okay!  We're married!!"
[belowground] Federico says, "No about how to do the surgery when I already have diagnosed two wounds that I know I can do nothing about."
[belowground] Duchess asks, "baby?"
[belowground] Alex says (to Duchess), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that Baby is what cries.  Also, what is put in blender."
[belowground] Pyotr says (to era), "oh, okay"
[belowground] Bjorg says (to fed), "well, fix the wound you can diagnose, i hope"
[belowground] Duchess says (to alex), "hush."
[belowground] Alex asks (of Duchess), "Um, at seven?"
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "Baby is fine, and quite active.  We expect him in about four weeks.   <grin>"
[belowground] Pyotr exclaims (at era), "yay!"
[belowground] Duchess says, "whew. i got worried and wondered how i could have missed the arrival"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "congrats :)"
[belowground] Bjorg says, "(in advance, i guess)"
[belowground] Federico says, "But the rolls are based on total dramatic wounds, so I don't know what my TNs should be."
[belowground] GameMaster says, "ok, potential-to-be-baby"
[belowground] Federico says, "And Ghogg is ignoring me."
[belowground] Era_Khar'Kov says, "thanks!  its quite an adventure."
[belowground] GameMaster says (to Federico), "ack"
[belowground] Bjorg is secretly hoping that the slow, relaxing hike to the manor will be enough to wear off the effects of that gas trap. ;)
[belowground] GameMaster says, "just presume you made the rolls :-)"
[belowground] Pyotr says, "hee hee"
CharlesAlgun starts counting the holes in his shirt.
Pyotr yawns.  What a night.
Federico goes to heal Bjorg's leg, t