[Master] ==== Gaming session started: Fri Nov 16 06:50:27 EST 2018 ====

[Master] Yes bringing up the game 12 hours early. Just in case I do not make it home on time hope that this is still up for people to log into.

[Master] Giving a tour from 5 to 530 then driving home should get here right at 10 to 7 but just in case here it is we hope.

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

Carissa has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 18:23:35 EST 2018

Carissa is receiving the map ground floor...

Carissa has received the map ground floor.

[Carissa] Haha! Glad you did so I could check internet connection before I run off. I'm at a Hilton so figure it's fine. Yes that's a comment to direct Mario's attention to. See you in a few hours!

Carissa has left the game on Fri Nov 16 18:24:48 EST 2018

JohnAA has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 18:57:32 EST 2018

JohnAA is receiving the map ground floor...

JohnAA has received the map ground floor.

Lisa has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 19:03:29 EST 2018

Lisa is receiving the map ground floor...

[JohnAA] Hi Lisa

Lisa has received the map ground floor.

[Lisa] Hi John! Welcome back!

Ryan(Un-Observant) has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 19:04:59 EST 2018

Ryan(Un-Observant) is receiving the map ground floor...

Ryan(Un-Observant) has received the map ground floor.

[Lisa] Did you have a nice few weeks?

[Lisa] Hi Ryan!

[JohnAA] well, ..

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] Hello

[JohnAA] Hi Ryan

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] hi

[JohnAA] they were weeks

[Lisa] I'm sorry about that

[JohnAA] I would say I would rather be fishing, but that's not true

[Lisa] If I were fishing it would be a bad week

[JohnAA] I was in Atlanta for a couple days learning how to fit braces on strangers

[JohnAA] measure feet, looking for sores

[Lisa] You are becoming a dentist?

[Lisa] And a podiatrist?

[JohnAA] orthotics

[Lisa] :)

[Lisa] so school? School is good

[JohnAA] I bill for back braces and such, they want to sell more so I had to go

[JohnAA] on line class was hard, long time for me

[Lisa] How do you sell more back braces?

[JohnAA] anatomy, I was good with the physics

[Lisa] I would think you need one or you don't

[JohnAA] more braces, that need to be fitted

[JohnAA] no, I need to keep working my back, can't let it stiffen

[JohnAA] I can't prescribe, don't you try

[Lisa] okay

[Lisa] but you are all done?

[JohnAA] so Ryan, what did I miss

[JohnAA] with class yes, with billing, never

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] That is a matter of debate.

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] Spring and I brought up the possibility that you are all in an Inception-style situation

[JohnAA] that does not surprise me

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] But, more straight-forward, I started observing when your team started attending a wedding. The bride was killed, you were all sucked into a dream, and now the bride is alive again.

[Lisa] no thanks to us

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] Someone is making a wizard? relive moments of his life in order to influence his personality.

[JohnAA] alive in the dream or in the real world?

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] In the real world, supposedly

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] Unless you are still in a dream and don't know...?

[JohnAA] weird, I was just thinking about a story like that. With all the flash backs of Once Upon a Time and This is us

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] I have a tendency to overthink things, so I might not be the most reliable narrator, admittedly.

[JohnAA] A show with the same characters in two worlds, but which one is the dream

[Lisa] actually different characters

[Lisa] we are the only ones we have seen in both

[Lisa] so maybe we are just figments of our own imaginations

[JohnAA] or is it time travel (still reading summaries)

[JohnAA] Scrogged style - this isn't real, it's Memorex

[JohnAA] how close are/were the flames Lisa?

[Lisa] not that close

[Lisa] the evac boundaries were about 5 miles from me but actual flames about 10 miles

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] Finally home

[Master] finally

[Master] hello all

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] hello

[Master] food is ordered

[Lisa] Hello

[Master] drink is in hand

[Master] John is mostly caught up I see

[Lisa] I hope

[Master] Michael said he will be in about a half hour or so

[Master] Carissa posted here already too

[Lisa] I thought I knew what was going on until we woke up in dream land

[Master] no Spring

[Master] at least we all know it was a dream

[Master] no confusion on that

[JohnAA] life is but a dream

[JohnAA] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9G0-4TWwew

[Lisa] but now we just have to wait to see what dreams may come

[Master] nice movie reference Lisa

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] When we have shuffled off this mortal coil?

[Lisa] Eek! That was Hamlet you peasant

[JohnAA] ::smiles::

[Lisa] directed at Bob

[JohnAA] can we vote Ryan in now

[Master] and back

[Master] I mean back away door sorry

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

[JohnAA] So Ryan, what time zone are you in?

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] MDT

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] So, half-past five

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] Speaking of, the kiddies are alone with me for the night, so I will have to step away in 2.5 hours.

[JohnAA] that s another import answer to a question we can't ask if your applying for a job

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] For a job?

[JohnAA] if , I said If

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] Ryan there is an NPC for you to play, Young Earl Brandon Cowles,

[JohnAA] nice to know you have responsibility

[Master] on the notes page there are some ideas to get started, no worries about other stats, etc.

[Master] and we are finishing with Breakfast

[JohnAA] I have been waiting for a moment or character to go crazy and this may be just the right time

[Ryan(Un-Observant) (to Master only)] I am not sure I know how to get to the page you are referring to. Sorry.

[JohnAA] but it may be a bit much

[Master] Ryan, view character sheet

[Master] then to the right there is a Notes tab

JohnAA is receiving the map second level and attics...

[Lisa] lol John

JohnAA has received the map second level and attics.

Lisa is receiving the map first level...

Lisa has received the map first level.

TMO has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 19:34:39 EST 2018

TMO is receiving the map ground floor...

TMO has received the map ground floor.

[Lisa] Hi TMO :)

[TMO] sry to be late. had an errand and dinner to pick up

[JohnAA] Hello TMO

[Ryan(Un-Observant)] Having issues. brb

Ryan(Un-Observant) has left the game on Fri Nov 16 19:36:08 EST 2018

TMO is receiving the map first level...

TMO has received the map first level.

Ryan(Un-Observant) has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 19:36:28 EST 2018

Ryan(Un-Observant) is receiving the map ground floor...

Ryan(Un-Observant) has received the map ground floor.

[TMO] have I missed much?

[JohnAA] no new facts

[Master] someone needs to talk with Thistle before she eats all your berries

[Ryan(Un-Observant) (to Lisa only)] A bit confused. How do I view the character sheet?

[TMO] we can always put her into Berries Anonymous

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) walks up to Thistle

Hoffman (JohnAA)] You have to stop eating those

Hoffman (JohnAA)] they don't grow on trees

[Thistle (Master)] Why?

[Thistle (Master)] Snee gave them to me

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Yes, to hold

Hoffman (JohnAA)] not to eat

Hoffman (JohnAA)] you have an important job

Hoffman (JohnAA)] you protect the berries

[Thistle (Master)] You do know that berries do grow on bushes

[Thistle (Master)] and bushes are small trees

Hoffman (JohnAA)] some berries do, not these

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Snee made them

Hoffman (JohnAA)] she cannot make that many

Hoffman (JohnAA)] she is not a bush

[Thistle (Master)] She is as short as a bush

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thistle!

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) cocks head and starts to raise a hand

[Branwyn (Lisa)] These are magic berries for healing

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) points

[Thistle (Master) (to TMO only)] can you please help Ryan find the notes tab

Hoffman (JohnAA)] I'll tell Branwyn

[Thistle (Master)] Hey!

[Thistle (Master)] That is not fair

[Thistle (Master)] I thought we were all together in this

[TMO] /Ryan test to see if this gets through

[TMO] nope

[Thistle (Master)] Ryan changed his name

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Tis true)

[TMO] sent you a private message there sir

Hoffman (JohnAA) (to Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) only)] there is another way

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The only way you get to eat the berries is if you are wounded.

[Thistle (Master)] OH

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Would you like to be in need of healing?

Thistle (Master) ouch ouch

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) raises hand

Hoffman (JohnAA)] May I

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles at Hoffman

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We should try to conserve them if possible.

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) lowers head

[Thistle (Master)] I can keep them and give them as you want them

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you Thistle. Much better.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] that was my idea

[Thistle (Master)] Branwyn wants me to do this not you

[Thistle (Master)] You don't get to take the credit

Hoffman (JohnAA)] you’re just lucky I can't count that high or you would be in trouble

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So I suppose the good news is we aren't locked in our rooms. But it doesn't seem like we will be able to do any investigating other than talking to guests and family.

[Brandon (Ryan)] (This might be a bit easier)

[Brandon (Ryan)] (Screen is glitching a bit)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] /Ryan it works doesn't it

[Thistle (Master)] I can get out of any locked room

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (nope)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (or am I slashing backwards?)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (Most people just talk in and out of character, Ryan took a short cut

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (or no one told him how)

[Brandon (Ryan)] (Oops, did I do something wrong?)

[Thistle (Master)] So where do you want me to go next Branwyn?

[TMO] (not wrong)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (no! tmo tried to whisper and it didn't work and so I tried)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (Player name is player name, left click on character to speak in character)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] ("Chat As")

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Are we really having the servants with us here too?

[Ryan] I am back at the keyboard.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] trying to whisper to cover up the cover up

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (testing)

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) looks at Anastacia

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Should I leave?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh stop.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I was thinking if they are servants they do not need to be here

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (first time it has a box on the map screen)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] They could go out exploring

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Well I guess not during the wedding

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] but before and after at least

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And what would they be looking for?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] What are we looking for?

Ryan is receiving the map first level...

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I have no idea

Ryan has received the map first level.

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) bites tongue

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] How did we get into a dream?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We fell asleep

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] You do magic not me

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I have never had a dream like that

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) points

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] have you?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And the magic begins

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (and Ryan , we do actions with "/me")

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So if you don't want to be a part of the dreams, then you must stay awake

Hoffman (JohnAA)] I have vague memories of a similar dream of a dream

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But I don't think we can solve this mystery without being in the dreams

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Ryan only)] and you can interject any time you want, Branwyn and Anastacia and Marisu are all there as women with no males with them except for Hoffman

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at Hoffman "You have?"

Anastacia Eustace (Master) looks at Hoffman

Hoffman (JohnAA)] you will think I am crazy, but it was just a dream

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) blinks

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (nice)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Ryan only)] and Marisu is very pretty and single

Marisu (TMO)] I don't know if we have a choice about entering the dreams. Weren't we all awake, and then suddenly asleep and dreaming?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] in my dream we are looking for a dream wizard who is stuck in a dream

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] How terrifying. So, is there truly no control?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Apparently not

Hoffman (JohnAA)] we only have control in the dream, not getting to or from the dream, just like in my dream

[Master] (BUT Ryan, Brandon would not know anything about dreams, etc. so trying to interject into the conversations will be tricky)

Marisu (TMO)] I've been thinking about our last dream some, and I think I have an idea about it. It may be completely wrong, I don't know anything about dream magic.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Do tell

[Master] (and yes Ryan Brandon is nearby and can overhear, just will not understand what is going on )

Marisu (TMO)] Well, we were told that these dreams belong to him, but that there was someone else also in them, attempting to change the direction and how they affect the dreamer, right?

[Marisu]] (TMO) is carefully naming no names where they can be overheard.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I believe so, yes

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) (to Master only)] Sorry, I may have misunderstood. Am I not directly involved in the conversation

Hoffman (JohnAA)] do you think you know who?

[Master (to Ryan only)] you can/should work on inserting your self into the conversations yes, but this character Brandon has never met these people before but will know the names of Anastacia as the Heir to the Queen and Branwyn as the Court Mage

Marisu (TMO)] I think, when the dream started, it was a straight dream, the boy and his strict father. Nothing unusual there. But then the father changed into a monster and started attacking everything. I think *this* was the dream enemy.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I agree

Hoffman (JohnAA)] easy enough to believe

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) steps closer to Marisu

Hoffman (JohnAA)] [Hoffman]]: Observation check: (d20) [1d20=13] 13 - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 14!!

Marisu (TMO)] I wonder if we can step into the dream as well, or if we're limited to being ourselves?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] What a marvelous dream. So strange that you can remember it. I can never remember my dreams very clearly, I'm afraid.

Branwyn (Lisa) raises an eyebrow

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And you are?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Earl Brandon Cowles, milady. Charmed to meet your acquaintance.

MarioHome has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 20:01:00 EST 2018

MarioHome is receiving the map ground floor...

MarioHome has received the map ground floor.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Hi Mario!)

JohnAA is receiving the map first level...

JohnAA has received the map first level.

[MarioHome] Hello Hello!

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (hello)

MarioHome is receiving the map first level...

MarioHome has received the map first level.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (Hello Marioooooo )

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Are you under a spell Earl Cowles?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] You look decades younger

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It is nice to meet you as well. I am Marquessa Branwyn Branadarus and this is the Countess Marisu Doeskin

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I thought only women were that worried about how they look

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) chuckles

Branwyn (Lisa) sighs and this is Princess Anastacia Eustace

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] A spell? Only the charm that the pleasant company surrounding me has cast upon me.

Anastacia Eustace (Master) smiles and nods

Marisu (TMO)] (apparent age is?)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (15)

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) starts to sulk being the one non royal around

Marisu (TMO)] (someone needs to carry the baggage)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And this is Hoffman, Mara and Thistle.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (Ryan yes actual age is 15 too)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (I tried to elevate people and then they wanted to be servants)

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) thinks great include me with the gypsy runaway

Marisu (TMO)] (lol)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) bows

Marisu (TMO)] (you're just lucky we remember the peons' names)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Your highness, it is an honor to meet you.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (so Hoffman and Mara are each carrying a large chest?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (no just Mara)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (smiles)

Marisu (TMO)] (I dunno, Hoffman's ain't that small either)

Marisu (TMO)] (17 STR)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] But I do apologize. I believe I interrupted a conversation on dreams...?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Ahhhh I see you must be one of Elizabeth's brats.... I mean progeny

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) laughs lightly

[Marisu]] (TMO) rolls her eyes.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Guilty as charged, I am afraid.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] yes, yes you did interrupt

Branwyn (Lisa) nods to Marisu, "I know of no dream magic to do anything like that."

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Why are you here of all places? I would think there are so many others to send to a wedding such as this

Hoffman (JohnAA)] just let him run off with Thistle, they probably have a lot in common

Hoffman (JohnAA)] two birds and all

Anastacia Eustace (Master) eyes Brandon carefully,

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) grimacing at Hoffman

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] OH you would do well with Marisu

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at Thistle sitting on the floor making designs with the berries and shakes her head

[Marisu]] (TMO) mutters, "... might as well just stab him now then... " under her breath.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] A favor for my aunt.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (sorry Carissa - this is what happens when you aren't here)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] But truly, I travel wherever adventure takes me.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Beatrice? what did she need?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] smiles and waves hand lightly. "She felt that I could represent my family, build connections, you know how it is.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (oops)

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) starts to think Brandon sounds like a young Hoffman

Anastacia Eustace (Master) looks over Brandon's head, I will be right here

[MarioHome] I am back at the keyboard.

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( so is breakfast over? and how did we meet Brandon?)

Anastacia Eustace (Master) moves around the group to go speak with an older woman in the far corner

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (he just walked up)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Brandon has always been there, standing over your shoulder)

[Master] Anastacia Eustace moved 60'01".

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (You just never noticed him before)

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( are we still in the dining room?)

Marisu (TMO)] (this branch doesn't appear to be in the family tree, which isn't too surprising)

[Master] yes

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (nothing gets over my shoulder)

Marisu (TMO)] (his reflexes are too fast. he would catch whatever it was)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (smiles)

[Master] yes to being in the dining room finishing breakfast and a young Earl came up to start talking with you, apparently overheard some things but not enough to make sense of it all

[Master] and you are trying to figure out who he is and why he is here

Hoffman (JohnAA)] So what do you dream about young Earl

Marisu (TMO)] (what random person could *possibly* make sense of this without actually being there? Except the Dream Enemy, of course)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (oh no it's him, kill him)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (dies)

[Marisu]] (TMO) moves around the group to stand next to Branwyn.

[Master] DAMN, I wish I had thought of that!!!! THAT would be a great way to bring in Ryan

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (next npc for Ryan)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (for us to kill him?)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) blushes, "Oh, many of the same things other young men my age dream, I suppose. Honor, glory, perhaps finding love."

Marisu (TMO)] (you're welcome, I guess? ;)

Marisu (TMO)] (sexsexsexsex)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) glances at Marisu

[Master] but now Brandon has met Anastacia for the first time, and has Branwyn here in front of him, two heroes of the realm, plus Marisu

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (he always did want to marry a woman whose name started with the same first 4 letters as his)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (no Branwyn already did that)

Marisu (TMO)] (every boy's fantasy)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] so dreams may be just like life, we have what we want but don't really have full control, unless we take it

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (can't believe he named your char BRANdon)

Marisu (TMO)] (75% of my name and my wife's are the same letters in the same order)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (He said that "Dream Enemy" would be too on the nose)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (what’s your wife's name, TMO?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Erica)

Marisu (TMO)] (and the remaining 25% are the same sound, but in different places. Eric, Keri)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] like in my dream of a dram, the dream wizard, we had to kiss her to wake her up

[Mara (MarioHome)] (aha!)

Marisu (TMO)] (our Wi-Fi is called Keric)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (very cool)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (but Ryan - Branwyn is married to a guy named Branadarus)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (so you are the 3rd Bran)

Marisu (TMO)] (I'll brb - gotta go fix something. it'll be a few minutes)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (last name Branadarus, so if Branwyn took his last name>>>)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Curses)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (which she did)

[Marisu]] (TMO) says quietly to Branwyn, "By the way, we weren't disguised at all in the dream. If that was the enemy, he or she knows who we are, but we don't know who they are."

[Master] but right now Brandon does not know that Branwyn is married

Marisu (TMO)] So they might try to sabotage or attack us during the day as well.

[Master] but Countess Marisu is new to him

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) looks for a ring on the fingers of the women around him

Marisu (TMO)] (and on that note... away!)

[TMO] I am away from the keyboard.

Branwyn (Lisa) sighs "Along with everyone else in this insane family"

[Master] also there is Mara nearby who has no ring on her finger

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) subtly

Hoffman (JohnAA)] ("thank goodness I'm only playing the game, controlling it.")

[Master] and seems to be part of this group like Thistle is

[Master] smiles at John

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) smiles brightly at Mara

Mara (MarioHome) rolls eyes

[Mara (MarioHome)] by the way, I rolled them so you know where they are

[Mara (MarioHome)] up here

[Master] claps

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) giggles

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) guiltily looks into Mara's eyes

Mara (MarioHome) stern, but then releases a smile

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) guiltily, voice trailing, "Yes... my apologies..."

Hoffman (JohnAA)] So if by chance we are ever in a dream together, I will try to be the best me

[Mara (MarioHome)] I am Mara, of the...er... Jistille Estates

Mara (MarioHome) forgot who she was to be

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) wonders where she is hiding her holy symbol

[Mara (MarioHome)] (lol)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) bows lightly, "Indeed, a great pleasure, Lady Mara."

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh..lady

Mara (MarioHome) giggles

[Mara (MarioHome)] I like you already

[Master] Isidore d'Ambreville moved 4'09".

[Master] Isidore d'Ambreville targets Branwyn. Distance: 1'02"

Mara (MarioHome) straightens up

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) brightens

Isidore d'Ambreville (Master) HUGS Branwyn

[Mara (MarioHome)] I mean, SO Earl, aren’t you young for such a title?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (that is a hit apparently)

[Isidore d'Ambreville (Master)] It is so good to see you!

Isidore d'Ambreville (Master) HUGS

Isidore d'Ambreville (Master) finally lets her go

Branwyn (Lisa) startled

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hello!

mharm-15549 has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 20:25:47 EST 2018

mharm-15549 is receiving the map ground floor...

mharm-15549 has received the map ground floor.

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) grimaces. "Yes, well, my father..."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Did Dame Camille tell you I was here?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (hear come our hook)

[mharm-15549] ugh. traffic

[Mara (MarioHome)] (Hi Michael)

[mharm-15549] Hello everyone

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (hello Michael)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Hi Michael! Hope you are feeling better this week!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Physically yes! Mentally, eh

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] :)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) clears throat. "I inherited the title young. My father died while I was young during a hunting accident."

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] I was only a boy, but I have always sought to do honor to the title.

[Isidore d'Ambreville (Master)] Oh no, I was just happy to see you here, such a loyal friend

[Isidore d'Ambreville (Master)] I will be back

Isidore d'Ambreville (Master) waves

Isidore d'Ambreville (Master) moves away quickly

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh, I’m sorry, and of which land are you the Earl of?

[Master] Isidore d'Ambreville moved 32'11".

[Master] Isidore d'Ambreville no longer targets Branwyn.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (hello)

Branwyn (Lisa) waves weakly

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (He went hunting on accident?)

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at Hoffman and whispers "Crazy. They're all insane."

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Friend of yours?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (sometimes you just find yourself in the woods with a rifle and no idea of how you got there.)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (w DIck Cheney on meds)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (lol)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] She was seated near the head of the table so I believe she is family, but I don't know her.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] for a sec I thought she was going to whisk you away like the other one

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Look, she is over by Richard. Perhaps she is his wife.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] must be hard being famous

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs "I could do without it."

Hoffman (JohnAA)] you wish you could be without it

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But I wouldn't be surprised if I was the 5th person she has done that too this morning.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] maybe not wish wish but you know

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Our family estate lays to the east two days' ride. Pleasant land, full of golden woods and thickets.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Tickets to what? he asks Brandon

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It would be nice not to have all these names thrust upon me.

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) hopefully. "I would love to give you a tour after the wedding, if you are so inclined."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Life Giver, Chosen One, godmother to princes

[Mara (MarioHome)] ah thickets. DO you hope to be King of the Thickets one day?

Mara (MarioHome) wry smile

[Master] Branwyn XP award: 100. Next level in 184464.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] You will always be Branwyn to me

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (oh boy, lucky her)

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles warmly "Thank you Hoffman."

[Mara (MarioHome)] well, let's see how the wedding goes, then we can decide if a carriage ride is in order

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (I didn't mention Ancien's name for her because she likes that one)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) smiles brightly. "I would be honored."

[Master] smiles at Lisa

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] and one bit for Ryan, remember The Mist covers everything here in the kingdom of Drillian as far as you are concerned

Marisu (TMO)] (The Mist is hard to remember)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (sorry)

[Master] Yes to golden woods and thickets, just not moonlight glinting off of Mara's eyes

[Mara (MarioHome)] (just other parts)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (unless it’s a dream...)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (I was actually offering her a golden ticket, and fat-fingered it. I wanted to take her on a tour of Willy Wonka's factory)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (I need to find that song)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (okay, that was a lie. The thickets are more of a dirty brown, and he has no tickets.)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVi3-PrQ0pY)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (lol)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (didn’t consider 'tickets' until John commented, but that makes a bit more sense. no bragging rights for thickets, regardless of how fabu they are)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (he also didn't mention the huge swamp that covers half his lands)

[Mara (MarioHome)] Mara is from this area, so she is well aware of the swampy conditions)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (His father built a castle on the swamp, and it sank)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (He built a second castle, and that sank.)

Marisu (TMO)] (Mara does have huge .... tracts of land)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (wow, Classic)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Third one burned down, and then sank into the swamp)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (lol)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] lol

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (are you being prompted)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (or have you been reading)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (I have observed the last two sessions, and read some of the background.)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) (to Master only)] can we just add Ryan at this point he knows have this stuff better than I do lol

[Master] LOL at Michael

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] test?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] okay good

Marisu (TMO)] (noseboop)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Anything I can add to the conversation? I'm still trying to read through)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] I wonder if anything we do in the real world will have an effect on the dream world

Hoffman (JohnAA)] or is that Affect?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (or vice versa if you read my comment :) )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Well Etienne should be around here somewhere.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I would think if we found him we might be able to stop this.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (we know it does the reverse, or you all be rested and healed)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (I think it is "I affect things that cause an effect")

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (yes)

[Isidore d'Ambreville (Master)] We will see you all at Noon for the wedding!!!!!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Yes, but remember Bran? The lady said if we help him in dreamland, we will help his mind!

[Master] Time of Day: 10:11 AM. Day 14 Be ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 14th, 345 SKR.

[Mara (MarioHome)] Etienne will be in the 'woke' world?

Branwyn (Lisa) waves again

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) blinks at Hugh. "I beg your pardon?"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Blushes furiously

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Nothing m'lord. Pardon my outburst

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Jeeze and pardon my typing skills tonight)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) smiles pleasantly

[Mara (MarioHome)] forgive Master Hugh, Earl. He had a restless evening

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looking awkward

[Mara (MarioHome)] and is feeling ill, I do believe

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We'll see where we end up tonight. But I don't really want to spend weeks here reliving this man's life

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Of course, of course. Nothing to forgive, I'm sure.

Mara (MarioHome) winks at Hugh

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) blushes, coughs.

Marisu (TMO)] Is your aunt here, Earl Cowles?

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( we suspect the Earl has dreams like us, but he hasn’t confirmed)

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( we spoke of dreams, and he popped up to chat too)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Thank you for that)

[Master] Have you any Dreams you like your self

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Yes... I'm sure she's... somewhere nearby. There are many of her good friends here...

[Mara (MarioHome)] (who said that?)

[Master] Stevie Nicks

[Mara (MarioHome)] (sure Mara dreams of herself)

[Marisu]] (TMO) holds out her hand to take his arm. "Would you care to introduce me? I don't believe I've had a chance to meet with her before."

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] /blinks, looks guiltily at Mara, then back at Marisu. "Uh, yes, certainly. I would be more than happy to."

[Marisu]] (TMO) metaphorically throws herself to the lions so the group can talk in privacy.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (truly, 15 year old boys are the bane of all good planning)

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] WHY Brandon, who is this lucky young woman?

Marisu (TMO)] (let's see how long that smile stays on her face... ;) )

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Crap, I can't remember if Marisu is a noble?)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (not sure if I want to interrupt that conversation)

Marisu (TMO)] (Countess Marisu Doeskin)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (thanks)

Marisu (TMO)] (np)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Hello... Aunt Beatrice... This is Countess Marisu Doeskin, an acquaintance of the Princess Anastasia.

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] OH Brandon, a project? you think you can save her? looking Marisu up and down,

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] I am certain she seems like a very nice girl

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] but really can't you find someone more suitable for you? Your wife needs to be someone trustworthy

[Marisu]] (TMO) smiles and holds out her hand in greeting. "A pleasure to meet you, I'm sure."

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) laughs awkwardly. "Aunt Beatrice, I am not sure what you mean...."

Beatrice Cowles (Master) take Marisu's hand and smiles

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] Of course dear, it is nice to meet me

Marisu (TMO)] I asked to be introduced to you, madam. I'm sure Doeskin will need all the favorable contacts it can get in the future as we attempt to rebuild.

Beatrice Cowles (Master) nodding looking her over

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Did she say it's nice to meet me?)

Marisu (TMO)] (yes she did)

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] It makes good sense for you to find a fine old noble family to try to rehabilitate your name

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (So many broken time streams jeeze bob this isn't a marvel universe!)

Beatrice Cowles (Master) looks at Brandon are you sure you want to do all that work?

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) awkwardly, "I am sure that Countess Doeskin has no such vulgar intentions."

Marisu (TMO)] I have no designs to sully your good family name with mine, madam. Unless such a venture seems appropriate in the future. But there are other forms of diplomatic contact and friendship that are less drastic or damaging to your pride.

Beatrice Cowles (Master) smiles, I have no pride my dear

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) looks in interest at Marisu

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] My husband ran off with his third mistress

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] everyone in the Court knows that

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Please, Aunt Beatrice. You... don't need to tell everyone that.

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] it is a pity that the first two were surprised when I was not

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] As you say, everyone already knows....

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) looks like he could die.

[Marisu]] (TMO) shrugs. "All people are fallible in some way or other. In every family mistakes are made."

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] Certainly, no one knows that better than you my dear right?

[Marisu]] (TMO) nods in assent.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] And chances to redeem them. There is nothing wrong with making friends and contacts.

Beatrice Cowles (Master) smiles at Brandon, very good

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] You might learn something eventually

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] now go off, shoo

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] go spend time with Countess Doeskin

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Yes.... enjoy the party, Aunt Beatrice.

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] see if she can put up with you

[Beatrice Cowles (Master)] remember Noon in the third row on the right

[Marisu]] (TMO) nods. "Thank you for the audience."

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] /grimaces, plastic smile

[Master] She turns away from the two of you dismissing you

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (plastic smile. I like it )

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) gently moving Marisu away. "I... am very sorry. She can be... difficult at times, but she has the best of intentions.

[Master] So you have just under two more hours to explore the place before you have to be in your seats

[Marisu]] (TMO) shrugs. "I expected no less, and possibly much worse."

[Master] and Brandon would not have paid any attention to know what his Aunt was talking about with Marisu

[Master] so just like Ryan

Marisu (TMO)] :D

[Master] and back to Hoffman Branwyn Hugh and Mara

[Master] time to explore? talk to who?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (quickly deletes what he was about to say :))

[Master] as the two teens talk with each other

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Should we look around?)

Marisu (TMO)] Shall we walk in the gardens for a while? I'd like to get away from the crowd for a bit.

Marisu (TMO)] Somewhere I can breathe in peace.

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) follow Branwyn

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yesterday Camille said we could see Etienne's library and lab - possible now or later?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Certainly. It is a lovely day. Too lovely to ruin with contentious encounters.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Might as well take a look at his lab. I know Hugh would love that)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Oh if Miranda was here, that's where she would go

[Marisu]] (TMO) chuckles to herself.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Might also get some insight into the man himself)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) smiles brightly at Marisu

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (first thing I asked for :) )

Marisu (TMO)] (alright other group, we two are occupied)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] You didn't ask to meet the man himself?

[Master] yes you can to Branwyn, just where is it?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I want to do lab with Bran

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] OOC

Marisu (TMO)] Young Earl Brandon Cowles moved 136'11".

Marisu (TMO)] [Marisu]] moved 167'03".

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (well you can only go in character Michael)

Marisu (TMO)] [Marisu]] and Young Earl Brandon Cowles moved 45'11".

Branwyn (Lisa) looks for a guard

[Mara (MarioHome)] (lol John)

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) waves hand

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Ma'am

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I would be happy to attend you

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks to Hoffman

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Would you care to join?

old guard (Master) straightens up looks at Branwyn

Branwyn (Lisa) steps up to a guard

[old guard (Master)] Yes My Lady

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Well, maybe one of us should stay with Mara

Hoffman (JohnAA)] if we are going to split up

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Oops. I thought she meant guard as in one of us LOL)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (My bad)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Dame Camille said that I would be able to visit the magical library this morning. She seems ... occupied. Could you direct us please?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Mara, where would you like to go?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] Anyone you want to meet

[old guard (Master)] Yes My Lady

[Mara (MarioHome)] I can follow the crew to the lab

Hoffman (JohnAA)] maybe take a nap before the dream wakes us

[old guard (Master)] the library is on the second level of the South Wing

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( damn popcorn fingers)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (you guys are so funny - I don't think of you as guards)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (mmmmm popcorn)

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( your sister takes too good care of me)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And we are in what wing presently? This castle is so large I get confused.

[old guard (Master)] First floor of the North Wing My Lady

[Mara (MarioHome)] (sorry, so we need sound for this session?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Perfect. So just through the garden to the south wing and then up the stairs.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you.

[old guard (Master)] (you will at some point Mario, at least if you dream)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (turn left at the Unicorn)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (I can knock out your character if you want some sound :() )

[Mara (MarioHome)] (hey, you poked her last week, so it escalates now?!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] LOL

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We will be going through the Garden. It should be nice even if you won't like the library.

Branwyn (Lisa) waves to e group and heads to the garden

Mara (MarioHome) follows

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) takes the rear position

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (no clue where my icon is)

[Master] (NOT the living garden, that it out in the outer areas – edited it out of IC)

[Master] This area is a carefully cultivated park. It is thickly grown with trees, especially oaks, though there are numerous secluded glades among them—perfect for trysting lovers. In the center of the area stands le Tour Sylaire, a tall tower of white marble that rises all the way to the ceiling of the atrium and beyond. Inside the atrium everything, including the marble of the tower, looks a little gold due to the golden glass of the skylights. A footpath of flat, circular stones set into the earth circles the tower and provides side-paths leading to the four exits from the park. Looking up through the trees, visitors can see the atrium's ceiling 50' up, inset with six domes of reinforced golden glass that allow light, slightly gold-tinted, to shine into the park. There is no artificial light of any sort here; when it becomes dark outside, it's even darker in the park.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (okay the plain old garden variety garden)

[Master] On the first floor everyone is

[Master] but I put the people on the Second level map who are going to the library

[Master] as you will be going upstairs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (are there stairs in the garden??)

[Mara (MarioHome)] I wonder how they manage to grow such mighty oaks in the Mist

[Master] while Marius and Brandon are in the gardens "trysting"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yeah if it's a boring garden I don't want to look)

[Mara (MarioHome)] Our best efforts just produce mediocre trees

Lisa is receiving the map second level and attics...

Lisa has received the map second level and attics.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (ohh attics. I like attics)

[Master] the stairs up to the second level are here

MarioHome is receiving the map second level and attics...

MarioHome has received the map second level and attics.

Branwyn (Lisa) walks into the south wing and finds another guard so he can point out the library

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (not afraid to ask for directions)

[Master] Like the second floor of the west wing, rooms on this wing have ceilings only 15' high (with a 10' high attic directly above). It has the same purpose as the ground floor below, and the same grandiose decorating scheme.

[Master] 94: Hallway Guards are stationed at the west end of the hall (before the door to room 95) and at the center of the hall (at the head of the stairs). The first pair is there to search those who are not family members or important guests before they enter room 95; the second pair is there to keep an eye on persons coming up from the ground floor.

[Master] [Hoffman]] moved 40'09".

[Master] Branwyn moved 49'05".

[Master] Mara moved 69'11".

[Master] Hugh D'Ambray moved 88'01".

[Master] so no guard at the door you just came in

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hello, we are looking for the library.

Branwyn (Lisa) after walking down the hall

[Master] door to your right (facing south) and a guard a couple hundred feet south down the hall

[Master] Branwyn, Hugh D'Ambray, Mara and [Hoffman]] moved 59'02".

[guard #3 (Master)] My Lady? unsure

[Mara (MarioHome)] (it would probably be easier if you just took us to the library)

[Master] [Hoffman]], Hugh D'Ambray, Mara and Branwyn moved 137'01".

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Dame Camille sent me to look at the magical library and laboratory. Can you direct me please?

guard #3 (Master) puzzled and points to the door opposite you

[guard #3 (Master)] There my Lady?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you.

Branwyn (Lisa) shakes her head and opens the door to room 103

[Master] [Hoffman]], Hugh D'Ambray, Mara and Branwyn moved 20'00".

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) closes door behind them

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Branwyn: Observation check: (d20) [1d20=18] 18 [MODIFIED (+1)] - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 18!!

[guard #3 (Master)] 103: library This long chamber is the famous library of the d'Ambrevilles. It is divided by many lengthy, massive bookcases that rise a full 15' to the ceiling; rolling ladders attached to rails along the bookcases provide easy access to the upper tiers of volumes. Most of the volumes in the library are dusty reference works rather than spell-books or magic items.

Branwyn (Lisa) sighs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] This isn't Etienne's library.

[guard #3 (Master)] Because you made that Observation check

[guard #3 (Master)] The only magical reading to be found here are three scrolls and one magical manual.

[Mara (MarioHome)] wow! I never knew so many books even existed, much less gathered in just on place...

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles at Mara "You would have been awestruck at the Grand Celestry libraries in Dryads Lair."

Mara (MarioHome) mouth drops

[Branwyn (Lisa)] A Kayugan priestess' dream

[Mara (MarioHome)] it was...even bigger than this ?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Very much so.

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh! I must go to this place!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But what is this?

Branwyn (Lisa) walks over to the scrolls and manual

[Mara (MarioHome)] if you ever return, may I journey with you?

Branwyn (Lisa) reads title of book

[Master] (Ryan and TMO you can continue your conversation as they explore)

[Master] The Manual that Branwyn finds is a manual of iron golems

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Mmmm ... huh, yes.

[Mara (MarioHome)] see the world without the Mist, and also visit a library larger than my dreams?

[Master] How to create and control

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (ooh, nice)

Marisu (TMO)] (does Branwyn have a deep pocket?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Ohhh look at this! How to make these golems.

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh, magic. I do no have a need

Branwyn (Lisa) flips quickly to the section on controlling them

Branwyn (Lisa) scans the page

Mara (MarioHome) walks a few shelves, and peruses the titles

[Master] LOL

Mara (MarioHome) pulls a random book

[Mara (MarioHome)] hmmm " the reign of Etienne"

[Mara (MarioHome)] let's see now...

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) to Marisu. "I apologize. I feel that I have been hogging the conversation. I have told you so much of my home, but have not thought to ask after yours."

Branwyn (Lisa) hands the book to Hugh "Can you see if we can control the golems or just the magic user who created them."

[Master] Branwyn understands that this book allows you to create and control AN iron golem

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) stands at door, observing

Branwyn (Lisa) picks up the scrolls and looks at them

[Master] to forgo the need for a Wish Spell and other spells needed to create the Iron Golems

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (I am assuming only the creator can control them)

[Master] The book would disappear after creating the golem

[Marisu]] (TMO) smiles. "I don't mind at all. My home is likely in some disarray at the moment. I would be there now if the Queen hadn't sent me along with the Marquessa Branwyn."

[Master] So this one cannot control any yet but whoever uses the book will be able to

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (so sorry retract giving it to Hugh)

Mara (MarioHome) flips through the book, finds no pictures, puts it back

[Master] and two scrolls of wizard spells,

Branwyn (Lisa) puts the book back down "That would be handy, but I'm afraid we can't take it"

[Master] need Read Magic to know what they are

[Mara (MarioHome)] I can help read the books, if you need, Branwyn

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (if I could get some SLEEP I could)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] LOL!

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) eyebrow raised, to Marisu. "The Queen? I sense a tale."

Branwyn (Lisa) runs her fingers down the scroll sadly

[Master] Mara does find several books that have pictures of plants

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( that’s just an ugly rumour, the queen hasn’t a tail)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (you could have a 2 hr. nap)

Branwyn (Lisa) takes a deep breath and puts them back down

[Master] including how to create poisons from particular swamp mushrooms

[Marisu]] (TMO) looks down at the flowers on a plant. "I take it you haven't heard of the rebellion then?"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (if only 2 hrs. could do it)

[Master (to Ryan only)] yes you have it is a civil war you are not THAT dense

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol to Bob seeing that whisper run by)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] It can, if you have the spell "Nap"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (be nice)

[Master (to Ryan only)] but you do not know the details of who other than you are on the side of the Queen, Queen Wilamina Mosskin

[Master (to Ryan only)] not the rebel swamp queen

[Master] and LOL to Lisa, just trying to set the mood for him

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (don't have anything like that Michael)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] This isn't the right library.

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh, this is interesting, but who would want to make a poison? I didn’t know hose mushrooms we trample every day could be so lethal

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Anything about Etienne's life Mara?

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) speaking carefully, to Marisu, "Yes... I have, although I'm ashamed to admit that my travels have left me a bit... patchy on some of the details."

[Master] and Carissa will rue the day she missed the library

[Mara (MarioHome)] (wow, that book was real?! I was goofing!! BOB?)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] This is turning into quite the night lol

[Master] no to the Etienne's life history book Lisa

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Mara, mushrooms won't help us.

Marisu (TMO)] You might know more than me then. I was in Dryads Lair when the whole thing started, and only came back after the damage had been done. The families involved are the Bolpels... and the Doeskins.

[Master] Mara has a book of mushrooms

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (what are all the room 104s?)

[Marisu]] (TMO) turns and walks slowly down the path.

[Mara (MarioHome)] alas, no. they can be very evil though, if we should ever decide to turn, I mean

[Master] 104: Reading Rooms Family members and guests may retire to these smaller chambers in order to study the library's volumes without undue interruption or distraction.

[Mara (MarioHome)] (dressing rooms or restrooms)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (or reading rooms)

[Master] or for snuggling

[Branwyn (Lisa)] This isn't working.

[Mara (MarioHome)] (canoodling)

Branwyn (Lisa) leaves library and returns to the guard

[Master] Time of Day: 11:02 AM. Day 14 Be ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 14th, 345 SKR.

Mara (MarioHome) follows hastily

[Master] You hear the bells tolling the hour

[Master] only an hour to dress and be ready for the wedding

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We are looking for Etienne's library. Do you know where that is?

[Mara (MarioHome)] (um... Mara is dressed)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (on the contrary, I would like to know more about the golem book. Maybe it ca be copied)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You know, where the magic is.

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) awkwardly, trying to be comforting, "Ah. My condolences. I had not meant to touch upon such a painful subject."

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (or allow us to figure out a weakness of the already created ones)

Branwyn (Lisa) coughs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Magic, library?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Directions

Hoffman (JohnAA)] He may just be the subject of the dream

Hoffman (JohnAA)] he may not know or be the cause

[Marisu]] (TMO) continues walking. "It is a painful subject, but only for me. I imagine it's been quite the source of gossip and chatter. I imagine it won't be too hard to find out all the details, and possibly a lot of tall tales, just by asking anyone at this party.

[guard #3 (Master)] The Fifth and Sixth floors of the tower are where Lord Etienne resided they are now Henri's rooms

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Who is Henri?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] but as far as strategy, we need to know who his antagonist.... is

[guard #3 (Master)] Henri is the youngest son

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) grimacing. "People can be cruel. We should not suffer for the sins of others."

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (just like back to the future, it's him)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Really. How old is he?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (we need to find ZOld Biff)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (lol)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) looking up at the sound of bells. "It appears that time has passed us by. That was the bell for the wedding. Shall we return to your friends?"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hoffman, can you jog him a little?

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) looks suddenly at Branwyn

[Marisu]] (TMO) shrugs absently. "It's a burden I'll just have to bear if I want a chance to fix my lands."

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (like in Princess Bride)

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( wait, you're asking an NPC a specific question? good luck)

[guard #3 (Master)] he was born in 90 SKR

Hoffman (JohnAA)] you want me to hit him?

[guard #3 (Master)] (I needed to do math to make sure how old)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Oops. That was the hour's notice for the wedding. Shall we return to your friends.

[MarioHome] I am away from the keyboard.

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "perhaps not. It looks like he is trying to think."

Hoffman (JohnAA)] I guess the threat alone was enough

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (and yes that is what I was thinking)

[Marisu]] (TMO) nods. "Yes, I think that's best. I need to change. Thank you very much for your time. It's been a pleasant diversion"

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] A pleasure. If... if there is anything that I can do to help you- I mean your lands to recover, please, do let me know.

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (While Hoffman blanks out at the wedding , I will be sleeping)

[JohnAA] have fun all, good to meet you Ryan

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] G'night Jon

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] John

[JohnAA] until next time

[Branwyn (Lisa)] All right I get it. Henri was born in 90 SKR and it is now 345 SKR and he is the youngest son. How do I get to the tower?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Nice to meet you. Later)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Goodnight John!)

[Marisu]] (TMO) smiles and holds out her hand in farewell. "Thank you, Earl Cowles. It means a lot to me."

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Also I think the young earl might be taking a liking to our Marisu...)

Marisu (TMO)] (bye john)

JohnAA has left the game on Fri Nov 16 21:42:56 EST 2018

[guard #3 (Master)] The tower is in the center of the garden

Branwyn (Lisa) trying not to let the absurdity of what she just said show on her face

Marisu (TMO)] (pssh, she's used to that. ;) )

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) kisses hand, smiling. "Farewell, Countess Doeskin. I will see you at the wedding."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The garden dividing the north and south wings or the Living Garden?

[guard #3 (Master)] The central garden

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you. You have been very helpful.

[guard #3 (Master)] Thank you My Lady

Branwyn (Lisa) waves the group to return the way they came

[Master] Time of Day: 11:26 AM. Day 14 Be ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 14th, 345 SKR.

[Master] brb restroom, debate wedding versus explore

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] as they walk, turns to Mara and Hugh

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You did hear that didn't you?

[MarioHome] I am back at the keyboard.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Nods

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Heard it yes

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Understood it

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] No

[Marisu]] (TMO) makes her way out of the garden and back to their rooms.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The youngest son is over 200 years old.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] They must all be vampires.

Marisu (TMO)] (or elves)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Well thank gods I'm not

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) shudders

Marisu (TMO)] (in the Mists)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Or there is some advanced time magic at work

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Contemplates

Marisu (TMO)] (brb - writing new book: Elves in the Mist)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We know Richard is a vampire

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] If there is, it was never shared with me

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Well, according to Anastacia.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Pauses

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Bran?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] How long has the Mist Been in Drillian?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (You don't have to look it up I’m sure it’s a very very long time)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh about 100 years ago

[Mara (MarioHome)] usually, I get a sense that undead are near. they must be very good at hiding their true forms

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Or I would be wrong lol)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] So, Etienne predates the Mist from his memories

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] but his son doesn't?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It started in the Great Swamp and has been creeping over Drillian ever since.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Contemplates

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Henri would as well if he was born in the year 90.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Nods

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] true

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) sighs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hugh, you likely want to attend this wedding.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] None of this makes any sense

Mara (MarioHome) looks at Hugh, and smiles

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Nods

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I would like to, yes

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Then you and Mara should probably head over there.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Will you not be joining us?

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Confused

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I think I might miss this grand event and explore the tower.

[Mara (MarioHome)] but my role, assigned by Aieria, was to make sure you are safe, M'Lady

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Won’t you be missed?

[Mara (MarioHome)] I would rather stay with you

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks to Mara

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Nods

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I'll stay with you

[Branwyn (Lisa)] In that crowd? I doubt it.

[Mara (MarioHome)] I can read, maybe help scan the tomes there

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] You're my first and foremost responsibility

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] And I can read, just not magic

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) nods again

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I can help

Marisu (TMO)] (I stood in the clearing, thin tendrils of mist slowly curling around the leaves in the trees. A stray breeze made its way through, causing eddies to appear and disappear. Suddenly, I had the strange feeling I was no longer alone. I was being watched... by the Elves in the Mists)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] and provide some muscle

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I don't think that would be required.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) frowns

[Mara (MarioHome)] (starring Kel and Shi’Nynze)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] We are having crazy dreams

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] you don't think a little muscle might be handy?

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) holds his forefinger an inch from his thumb while explaining

[Mara (MarioHome)] or these?

Mara (MarioHome) looks down

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs "I don't think the books are that heavy"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Huuuge Tracks of Land)

Mara (MarioHome) at the goodberries in her hands

[Mara (MarioHome)] (dirty minds, all of you!)

Marisu (TMO)] (lol)

Marisu (TMO)] (guilty!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Guilty

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (whistles)

Marisu (TMO)] (happily so, I'm glad to admit)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But if you really want to see a magic library then I suppose I can wait until after this ridiculous wedding and attend it with you all.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] shrugs

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] you’re not wrong

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] it might be easier to see with everyone occupied at the wedding

[Mara (MarioHome)] I’m curious to see how they removed the princess from the amber

[Mara (MarioHome)] that would be no easy feat

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (hammer and chisel and duct tape for when they screwed up)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] lol

[Master] Time of Day: 12:01 PM. Day 14 Be ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 14th, 345 SKR.

[Master] All are assembled

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Let us find our seats. There will be a large reception afterwards I am sure and plenty of time

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Avengers Assemble)

Mara (MarioHome) follows the group to a seat

[Master] At mid-day, the household and all their retainers and guests, dressed in their finest clothes, assemble in the Temple (room 17); While everyone is taking up position and waiting for the bride to arrive, Father Simon—resplendent in his finest ceremonial vestments— takes Richard aside for a brief, whispered conversation;

Mara (MarioHome) gasps

[Mara (MarioHome)] a priest?!

[Marisu]] (TMO) hides a smile.

Mara (MarioHome) searches her chest for her holy symbol, then puts it back

[Master] The ceremony begins with a fanfare from the great organ in area 86, followed by a wedding march, expertly played by Young Michel. The groom (Andre-David), his man-at arms for the ceremony (Jean-Louis), the bride's lady-in waiting (Dian de Moriamis, and the officiating priest (Simon) stand at the head of the chamber while Magdalene, in an extravagant tiered wedding dress in white and blue, makes the long walk down the aisle.

[Master] The ceremony itself is swift; Simon knows better than to load a d'Ambreville marriage with stern reminders about virtuous lives. The happy couple kisses; the audience rises in applause; Michel punctuates the end of the ceremony with a final flourish on the organ; and then everybody adjourns to the ballroom for the reception. There, musicians on the balcony serenade away while the guests dance and consume the food piled so heavily on the tables that they creak under the load.

[Master] Time of Day: 01:22 PM. Day 14 Be ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 14th, 345 SKR.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] it puts the symbol on its chest

[Mara (MarioHome)] (wow, quick and easy, on to the honeymoon)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (or it gets the hose again)

Marisu (TMO)] (do we attend that too?)

[Master] (DOH Sorry need to convert a missing bit of sound)

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( we know what creaking sounds like)

Marisu (TMO)] (stenographer at the ready!!)

[Master] and

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Beauty and the Beast anyone?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Jeeze

[Master] crap, now it is not playing on my end

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (I didn't do it!!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I heard it

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (some people have performance anxiety. It happens, man)

Marisu (TMO)] (glad I turned my volume up for that...)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (the bar featured the Flaming Moe cocktail...I’ll pass)

[Marisu]] (TMO) is now deaf

[Master] Without warning, Simon's vestments begin to smolder, then burst into flames, the robes sticking to his flesh like burning tar. Most of the onlookers stand dumb founded with horror; before the player characters can rush forward to help, strangeness descends upon them again and they are once more transported into the world of dreams.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I can transcribe if you need it

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] oh come on

Marisu (TMO)] (LOL)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (ha, so the priest is engulfed in flame)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] lol

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] shut up Mario :)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (Mara keeps her holy symbol well hidden in her chest)

Marisu (TMO)] (aren't you glad you left yours hidden now?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (good thing Mara didn't take out her symbol!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] LOLOLOL

[Master] I am sorry guys I cannot hear any of the sounds for some reason

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I do seriously love the background music bob. It reminds me so much of myst. If you are pulling this from a soundtrack, can you pass it along?

[Master] no clue why

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I can hear just fine

Marisu (TMO)] (we have music playing right now)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (I can hear)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (its playing, long time now)

Marisu (TMO)] (fluty music)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] This is turning into one of my favorite parts of the shifting scenes

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] its great!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] eerie, mysterious flute with small harp plucks

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (it's the track you played at the start)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] some high strings

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Perfect mood music for watching a priest burn)

Marisu (TMO)] (yeah, I exhausted my musical knowledge with the phrase 'fluty music')

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (LOL)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Your...you’re not wrong Ryan

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] jeeze

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (over now)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] yep. ended with the final fantasy bleep

Marisu (TMO)] buh-duh-deep

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Again?

Branwyn (Lisa) looks down at her clothes

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks around

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Branwyn: Observation check: (d20) [1d20=3] 3 [MODIFIED (+1)] - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 18!!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] What

[Marisu]] (TMO) casts sleep on Branwyn so she can recover her spells in the dream world

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] What happened?

Marisu (TMO)] (joking)

[Master] (checking lost all sounds on computer for some reason)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) (to Master only)] am I here?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] all sounds?

[Mara (MarioHome)] (plug in your speakers)

Marisu (TMO)] (you beat me to it Mario)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (start w he simple, then move up)

[Master] No speakers to check, it is built into the monitor

Marisu (TMO)] (is your monitor plugged in?)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (rofl)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] your guys are relentless tonight

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] jeeze :0

[Master] OK then

[Master] I will go without hearing for now

Marisu (TMO)] (wait - Bob have you checked to see if your ears are working?)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (can you hear me now?)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] hey I say keep playing the sound files.

Marisu (TMO)] (maybe the computer is fine)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] they are amazing

[Mara (MarioHome)] (ask Nyrma to yell at you)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] please

[Master] It might be a driver issue when I run the troubleshooter it says to restart the computer

[Mara (MarioHome)] (this time, by request!)

[Master] as long as you can hear is good

Marisu (TMO)] (troubleshooter always says that)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (what?)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (As a troubleshooter, that... isn't inaccurate)

[Master] OK

[Master] so you heard the priest catch on fire

[Master] you heard the start of the dream sequence

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] and the awesome dream music

[Master] and now

[Master] Since all of the PCs are awake, this transition to the land of dreams is more dramatic than the last. The noise and confusion caused by Simon's agony and the crowd's reaction fades before the characters' eyes. Then the PCs suddenly reappear in exactly the same positions relative to each other as before, but everything else has changed. Now each PC is on the back of a restive warhorse armored with chain barding. Player characters who brought plate mail or better armor to le Chateau Sylaire find themselves in their own armor, armed with their preferred weapons; those who had lesser or no armor find themselves armed in plate mail and carrying shields and lances, with long swords in saddle sheathes—even the mages! Through patches of gray fog, the PCs can see that they're on a slight hill overlooking a broad plain. The plain lies at the foot of a castle with octagonal walls (PCs might or might not recognize these as the outside walls of the castle they were within during the previous night's dream). Simon's agonized cry becomes that of a soldier who falls dying at their feet, shot through the eye with an arrow. They are in a company of twenty armed and armored knights . . . and with them is Etienne d'Ambreville, a young man of about 17, gloriously handsome and blond. He is not armored. On the plain before them, a battle is waging between two armies of cavalry and foot-soldiers. It looks very bloody and brutal. A wounded, battle-weary soldier rides up:

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] good god man pull yourself together!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] ONWARD

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Roars

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) suddenly pauses and looks around

[Master] tell me what you do

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) catches sight of Branwyn and the others

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Confused

[Mara (MarioHome)] hold on to the reins for dear life

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Bran?"

[Master] The PCs don't have to ride into battle, but they are obviously part of Etienne's force

[Marisu]] (TMO) nudges her horse towards Etienne's, to keep a close eye and ear upon him.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Oh my head hurts"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) shakes his head

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) grips the stirrups and rides into action!

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) With you my Liege!

[Mara (MarioHome)] can barely stay mounted under the weight of the plate mail

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We're back. I knew I should have gone to the library

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Follows, Sword drawn, ready for the charge

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Adrenaline pumping

Branwyn (Lisa) drops the lance and shield

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) eagerness for the slaughter

Mara (MarioHome) watches Hugh in amazement, yet draws no weapon

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) panting slightly

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (is Etienne in speaking distance?)

[Mara (MarioHome)] Mara: Observation check: (d20) [1d20=14] 14 - ROLL FAILED against 12!!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (At least Hugh’s strength will keep this crap on)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (do we know if the Mist is still here?

[Master] (Ok got sounds working will replay each in order so we are on the same page

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Glances behind at his comrades

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Come my Friends"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Death Awaits!"

[Mara (MarioHome)] (it’s just You)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (The priest one is going on now)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Blood crazed rage fueling his eyes

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Slightly insane

[Master] No there is no Mist here

[Master] open lands outside of a large castle

[Mara (MarioHome)] (sunlight?)

[Master] yes

Mara (MarioHome) looks up, in sheer amazement

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh my, it’s more beautiful than I ever imagined

Mara (MarioHome) huge smile crosses her face, despite the battle surrounding her

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) ROARS "D’AMBREVILLE!"

[Master] Are you riding into battle with Etienne?

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Charges

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Hugh did

[Master] so that is a yes

[Mara (MarioHome)] (Yes, for Hugh)

Marisu (TMO)] (Marisu will stay near to Etienne)

Marisu (TMO)] (but behind him and to one side)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] This boy has father issues.

[Mara (MarioHome)] (lol)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We need to save the father if we can find him.

Mara (MarioHome) follows Branwyn

Branwyn (Lisa) rides off to follow a bit back looking for the father

[Master] Etienne's unit plows straight into the enemy force and plunges through, seeking to reinforce Sire Michel's unit. Michel, looking as he did at the start of last night's encounter, can be seen at the head of his army—his head bloodied, his helmet gone, his aide holding his banner beside him, having a horseback longsword duel with some huge knight of the enemy army. Farther off, desperately fighting to hold their own units together, the player characters can see Marie-Helene, Marcel,

[Master] The PCs are cut off from Etienne and the rest of his unit by terrain and traffic before they get to Michel, and on the way encounter an enemy force bent on killing them.

[Master] What are you going to do?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] RAM through with the plated horse

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Branwyn casts a spell against : Chaos: Everyone in a 40' cube is confused for (11) 11 rounds. See book for saving throws. Creatures roll D10. 1=wander off; 2-6=stand confused; 7-9=attack nearest creature; 10=no reaction.

[Mara (MarioHome)] (stampede!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Intent on getting to Etienne

[Master] Branwyn is in metal armor no spells

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (at the oncoming forces)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (FOR ROHAN!)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (what no spells?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Branwyn always has spells)

Marisu (TMO)] (good luck!)

[Master] She is in metal armor on a horse, with a spear and sword and shield

[Mara (MarioHome)] (choose to disbelieve)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (I dropped the spear and shield)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Come on Lisa, haven’t you ever wanted to ram someone with a horse before?)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (A horse wearing full metal?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (errr no)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Imagine it’s a car)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (In LA Traffic)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (You'll do fine :) )

[Master] lol

[Master] SO what do you do? each of you? Ryan you are not there

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (so are you counting that as a blown spell?)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Sorry Lisa, just having some fun. Hugh never gets to have fun with Brawn, so this is just kind of cool for me...)

[Master] no to a blown spell you have it still

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (charge away! you have wp's)

[Marisu]] (TMO) will follow Hugh, fighting defensively if that's an option for her.

[Mara (MarioHome)] (do we have a map of who is where?)

[Master] just what you picture in your dream mind

[Mara (MarioHome)] (like, how many cut us off? at what range?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] THIS IS INSANE!!!

Marisu (TMO)] (all the ladies are suddenly in bikinis)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Roars at the Enemy and Urges horse faster. and faster

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Etienne!!!"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Brings sword down, pointing towards the enemy

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Resplendent in full plate armor in the sun

[Mara (MarioHome)] (wow, like Fabio!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Sorry bob. Having way to much fun over here)

[Master] you should, go for it

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Feel free to lop my head off at any time lol)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) SLAMS into the front ranks

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] and then have to wait for bobs response

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (at least Marisu has horse nwp)

Marisu (TMO)] (and can use light weapons)

Marisu (TMO)] (speaking of which, does she have her light sword, or some brute of a chunk of metal?)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (I would imagine Mara knows how to ride, having grown up on a farm)

Branwyn (Lisa) tries to pull her horse to the side and advance along slowly

Mara (MarioHome) follows Bran

[Master] The group is in two sections, Hugh and Marisu charging forward into the shield wall, Branwyn and Mara behind them going slower

Branwyn (Lisa) pulls off her helmet and tosses it to the side so her hair is down

[Master] HUGH slashes around him

Mara (MarioHome) looks at Branwyn

[Branwyn (Lisa)] How many women are in this army! Maybe this will help

[Master] Marisu stabbing down

Mara (MarioHome) reminds herself to ask Bran about her conditioner)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Blood flies, spattering himself with gore

[Marisu]] (TMO) will also try to use the horse as a weapon, since she is a skilled rider

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) spits it away and continues

Mara (MarioHome) follows, take off her helmet

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) a maniacal grin on his face

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "The D’Ambrevilles have called And we have answered!'

[Master] CUTTING your way through the lines

[Master] and then

Branwyn (Lisa) trying to keep advancing

Marisu (TMO)] (I was half expecting Earl Cowles to show up as a surprise Chosen One)

[Master] A Hero Falls Regardless of how successful the heroes and Etienne's force are, they arrive too late; Etienne's father Michel is dead by the time they get to him. The attack by the PCs and Etienne will, however, have driven the enemy into retreat in this part of the battlefield. Elsewhere, Marie-Helene and Marcel rally their forces and begin to scatter the foe. The surviving members of Etienne's escort surround and protect the young nobleman as he cradles his father's bloody body. Etienne is distraught, trying to persuade his father to get up and resume leadership of the army. One of his generals—a large, intelligent-looking man with red hair—rides up to confront the grieving Etienne:

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (He's still trying to put on his armor)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (he may be having the same dream, we don't know)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (we have farted in their general direction!)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Hugh pushes his way through. Puts hand on the Nobleman

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Etienne"

[Mara (MarioHome)] (ha!!)

[Master] Etienne, reluctantly accepting the fact that his father is dead, will seriously consider the words of this man for a long minute.

Marisu (TMO)] (waiting for Hugh)

[Master] Etienne looks up at your faces

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Sorry, don't know what bob had preordained and what Hugh can do)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Hugh can do anything )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (at least try)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (only if bob okays it)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] bob?

Marisu (TMO)] (Marisu can go whenever as well)

[Master] all of you are there,

[Mara (MarioHome)] (if only he believes in himself)

[Master] You can speak

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (act now fight with bob later)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) The crazed look is still there but words are soft

[Mara (MarioHome)] (pls don’t offer to avenge)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "War is war my boy. You are now a leader. Do what you will with the soldiers, but don't stoop. We.. We are D’Ambrevilles, and we will win on our terms. Don't let these barbarians manipulate into killing innocents."

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] D’Ambrevilles never die

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] We never give up

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] We endure

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] on our own terms

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Points to the foes

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] DO NOT LET THEM WIN

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Your father is watching this moment to see what kind of man you are"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Don't let him see the wrong kind"

Etienne [Master] I should execute all the captives?

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Pulls the man to his feet

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Shakes head

Branwyn (Lisa) slides off the horse awkwardly

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Soldiers, up to you

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] But not the innocents

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] We are.. D'Ambrevilles

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Do what you know is right

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Hugs Etienne

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) We are here for you

[Master] If any player characters do protest, the red-headed general turns on them, his expression wrathful, and demands to know who they are and how dare they contradict him. Oddly enough, the dazed Etienne will introduce them, by their proper names—they seem to have been fitted into this dream-event with their identities intact. He also refers to the red-headed man as "General Hazelthorn."

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Punches General Hazelthorn

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] How dare you speak to a D'ambreville!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I am KIN!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I WILL SPEAK TO MY KIN

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Etienne, don't listen to this Buffoon

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Who is he to know our honor"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Our legacy:”

Mara (MarioHome) watches in awe, looking to the sky every so often

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Spits at the General

[Mara (MarioHome)] (lol)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (...and stay gone!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] LOL

Marisu (TMO)] (The last dream was Branwyn's, this one is Hugh's. Good job both of you)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Had waaay to much fun this session

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] sorry guys

Marisu (TMO)] (NO. Nothing to be sorry about)

[Mara (MarioHome)] ( a family tree?)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (A good night’s sleep? with spells?)

Etienne [Master] “thanks." From his finger he takes a magnificent ring decorated with a huge sapphire and gives it to Hugh

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (exactly! don't apologize!)

[Master] Then fog thickens again; when it disperses, the characters are back to the real world, appearing in the ballroom once more—but now the chamber is empty and dark, with only a scorched spot to mark when Simon d'Ambreville met his grisly end. The PCs are once again in the clothes they were wearing at the reception, but the character Etienne gave the ring to still has it. It's a heavy thing of gold with a large perfect stone, easily worth 1,000 gp.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) In awe. Cradles it. "I will hold it for you M'Leige. Until I can give it back."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (you won your dream! if the first was mine I failed miserably)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Smiles

Marisu (TMO)] (I think we won the first dream too by defeating the ogre)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks confused around him

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Clutches head

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Ugh"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Staggers

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (that was all Anastacia)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks up at his friends

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Down at the ring

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Tears streaming down his face

Marisu (TMO)] (you were the one between Etienne and the boy though. :) )

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "I felt the battle"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "I felt it"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Tears streaming

[Marisu]] (TMO) puts her hands on his shoulders and whispers gently, "Neith would be proud of you"

Marisu (TMO)] (brb)

[TMO] I am away from the keyboard.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) looks at the ring

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Clenches his hand around it

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "I will give it back!"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "I have to give it back"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks determined at Bran

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Distant relation or not, this bastard cannot win

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Pleading

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Please"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I think he wanted you to have it

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) looking at the ring again

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "This is a house ring"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But if we are successful, we will find Etienne

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "It will never be mine."

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (at first I thought you said house key)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "It is the D’Ambrevilles Ring. Only a few ever received one of these. Or even knew they existed"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) mutters

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Merchant Nobility indeed"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Quietly

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hugh, when you have been around nobility more, you may learn that they do not give valuable gifts lightly.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "I will give it back Etienne"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] If one is given it is because they truly want you to have it.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks at it

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "For now. For only now"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Pulls off glove

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] slides the ring on the house finger

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) pulls the glove back on

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Sighs

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "If anyone doubts I'm a member of the family

[Mara (MarioHome)] (which piggy is the House Finger?)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] This ring will definitely assuage that

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Only a few of these were made from what I remember

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I don't even think my mother’s fathers father had one when they split from the main line

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I don't feel comfortable wearing it to be honest

Branwyn (Lisa) thinks but does not say, or they will think he stole it

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Why he put the glove back on.)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (I can always tell them to check their hidey holes and answer a truth spell. I wouldn’t be lying :) )

Branwyn (Lisa) looks around

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I wonder how much time has passed

[Master] looking around in the darkened room

Petit-Singe (Master) coughs

[Mara (MarioHome)] need a light?

[Mara (MarioHome)] or not...

Branwyn (Lisa) turns

[Petit-Singe (Master)] Dame Camille would like to meet with you for breakfast tomorrow morning after you have gotten some sleep

[Marisu]] (TMO) jumps and turns.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Sleep!

[Petit-Singe (Master)] I will gather you from your rooms then?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Does anyone sleep around here?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (For you Bran yes sleep!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] :)

[Petit-Singe (Master)] It is evening, gestures to the windows

[Petit-Singe (Master)] I looked for you but could not find you for the reception

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Does like no one notice that a priest burst into flames?)

[Mara (MarioHome)] maybe we should check the library first, because if we sleep, we may be awoken

[Petit-Singe (Master)] (Ryan you will be at their rooms)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (k)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We were disturbed by the events with Father Simon.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Do you know what caused it?

[Petit-Singe (Master)] That was most surprising

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It happened so quickly

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (A jealous ex-lover)

[Petit-Singe (Master)] I do not know that Richard has announced yet

[Mara (MarioHome)] Catherine did it. She gets blamed for all deaths)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He is the only one that knows what happened?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (lol)

[Petit-Singe (Master)] He is investigating

[Petit-Singe (Master)] I do think if you retire to your rooms for the evening

Marisu (TMO)] (at least we probably aren't under suspicion this time - unless they find our priests)

[Petit-Singe (Master)] fewer questions will be asked of you

Marisu (TMO)] That sounds like an excellent idea.

Marisu (TMO)] (isn't his name supposed to be Petit-Singe?)

MarioHome is receiving the map second level and attics...

MarioHome has received the map second level and attics.

[Mara (MarioHome)] (he has a speech impediment)

[Petit-Singe (Master)] (I think I started typing in his name box, can fix later)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (lol, you were typing TITI...)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Every time I want to get to that damn library, something stops me!

[Mara (MarioHome)] (htat Mara)

[Master] Time of Day: 06:22 PM. Day 14 Be ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 14th, 345 SKR.

[Mara (MarioHome)] wow, the best part of that dream was the Sun! it was so incredibly beautiful

[Mara (MarioHome)] and that no one was injured

[Mara (MarioHome)] and Hugh now has a family ring

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Still tearing up softly gripping his left hand really hard

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) a small proud smile

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Master) knocks

[Branwyn (Lisa) (to GM only)] Character sheet for Branwyn modified: Magical Abilities - CHANGED: 1 -- Current: 3 (4). CHANGED: 3 -- Current: 3 (4). Spells - CHANGED: Chaos -- # Memorized: 1 (+0), CHANGED: Detect Secret Passages and Portals -- # Memorized: 0 (+0), CHANGED: Whip o' Pain -- # Memorized: 0 (+0),

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Good evening. Are you in?

[Master] HAH Lisa presumes a full night's sleep

[Master] OH sorry I see you only replaced the one spell

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Are we all in the same room?)

[Master] yes

Branwyn (Lisa) kicks off her shoes

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Come in!

[Master] Young Earl Brandon Cowles moved 5'03".

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) pushes the door open.

Branwyn (Lisa) drops down on the bed sulking

[Mara (MarioHome)] Mara moved 13'11".

[Marisu]] (TMO) is sitting by a window looking out into the Mist.

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) smiles at the group, but keeps looking to Marisu, "I wanted to check in to make sure you all were well."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh! You might know what happened!

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Terrible events at the reception. I am not sure that you heard... Father Simon....

[Branwyn (Lisa)] What happened after the priest got set on fire?

Mara (MarioHome) listens intently

[Marisu]] (TMO) turns to face the room and listens curiously.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) (to Master only)] Were there specific events that I would be aware of?

[Master (to Ryan only)] you can make it up, imagine a wedding reception continuing after the priest presiding catches on fire and self immolates....

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) ashamed. Ah, yes.... Father Simon... I should have done more

[Master (to Ryan only)] with the Head of the Estate ignoring that anything when wrong

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Bob, I’m having so much fun, but I’m starting to fade. Would it be alright with everyone if I turned for the night? I can stay on a little while if it's important but I’m nodding off at my desk :)

[Master] leave as you need Michael, we will play out the night and then next week pick up tomorrow the day you are supposed to leave and head back........

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (nicely done tonight Michael!!)

[Master] very well done Michael

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (goodnight!)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I had a blast guys. I'll remember this one:) And thank you bob for letting me go a little crazy

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Night all and thanks again

mharm-15549 has left the game on Fri Nov 16 22:57:50 EST 2018

[Mara (MarioHome)] Oh Bai Michael

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) grimaces. "I apologize. There was too much confusion for me to see much... After the flames died, my aunt... she had me escort her to her rooms. From what I saw, they were continuing the reception when we left."

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (bye)

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Of course they did.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] It seems so strange to me to continue a celebration in light of such events... but...

[Branwyn (Lisa)] They are all insane

Marisu (TMO)] Is there anything at this event that seems even a little bit normal?

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) shakes his head.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh Marisu, you weren't here.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I asked about Etienne's library.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] His tower is now occupied by Henri, the youngest son.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Who was born in 90 SKR.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] /blinks, distracted by the nonsequitor.

[Marisu]] (TMO) looks confused.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He is the young one!

Marisu (TMO)] I ... see.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I was going to head over there but there was no time.

Count Drake (Master) knock knock

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Now I wish I did. I might have been spared this latest dream sequence.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Who is it now!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Come in!

Count Drake (Master) enters

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) moves to the side.

Count Drake (Master) smiles at Branwyn

[Count Drake (Master)] I missed you at the reception

[Count Drake (Master)] It is a pity they have you all the way tucked up here near the attics

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Well I became unavoidably detained.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (??? is Stanley is it not?)

[Count Drake (Master)] (yes)

Marisu (TMO)] (Drake?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Would you like to sit? I was meaning to find you earlier.

[Count Drake (Master)] better

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] I apologize. I did not intend to interrupt any engagements that you might have arranged. I can leave if I am intruding.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You're fine.

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) smiles

[Mara (MarioHome)] (Ha! just dawned on me...Count Drake-ula)

Marisu (TMO)] (STANLEY Drake-ula)

[Count Drake (Master)] (yes Brandon would recognize Count Drake as a vampire and the Ruler of the Ghostwood Domain, it is next to the Cowles Estates)

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) gets a better look at Count Drake, pales.

Count Drake (Master) blocking the doorway

[Master] Count Drake moved 16'03".

[Master (to GM only)] Ariette moved 13'11".

[Mara (MarioHome)] Count, this is the first, no second time we see you today ( ah ah ahhh)

[Count Drake (Master)] Branwyn did invite me in

Marisu (TMO)] (snerk)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] I -- Count Drake, I....

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Please sit.

Marisu (TMO)] (we will absolutely stake a Drake if we have to)

Count Drake (Master) glances over at Anastacia,

[Count Drake (Master)] Are we going to do wedding plans?

[Mara (MarioHome)] (all the muscle has gone, Hoffman and Hugh)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You haven't been having any strange dreams since you got here have you?

[Count Drake (Master)] I do not sleep, how could I dream?

[Mara (MarioHome)] (had any? he IS a strange dream)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Not even a little sleep?

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) confused, looking between Mara and Count Drake. His mouth opens and closes, as though he is about to speak.

Count Drake (Master) shakes his head

Branwyn (Lisa) looks between Anastacia and Drake

[Marisu]] (TMO) watches Count Drake closely, as she does not know him as well as Branwyn.

Marisu (TMO)] (and he's another potential friendly contact through Branwyn)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You don't really think a marriage between you and the Bolpel girl will end this mess do you?

[Count Drake (Master)] Which mess?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] This war

[Count Drake (Master)] Seewick?

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Seewick?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Wait.

[Count Drake (Master)] my wife

[Mara (MarioHome)] (dun dun duuuuun)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Seewick is your wife?

[Count Drake (Master)] Is was will be

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (brb)

[Count Drake (Master)] Do you know her?

[Ryan] I am away from the keyboard.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But when we arrived at Ghostwood we were told that you had lost your wife.

[Count Drake (Master)] She is gone

[Count Drake (Master)] I wish to have her back

[Branwyn (Lisa)] She is a swanmay that appears to Indigo at times along with her sister.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Did she leave you?

[Marisu]] (TMO) listens quietly in the corner.

[Count Drake (Master)] She told me of her sister

[Count Drake (Master)] that is how she found me

[Count Drake (Master)] ( ? )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (test)

[Ryan] I am back at the keyboard.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lost my line)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The swanmays seem to seek out those that interest them.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So Seewick found you and married you and now you have lost her.

[Count Drake (Master)] She needed to stay

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) quietly sits next to Marisu.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It is not good to lose one's spouse Count Drake

[Mara (MarioHome)] (why did seewick seek out the Count?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Why did she need to stay?

[Count Drake (Master)] She is was my wife

Marisu (TMO)] (the ways of women are mysterious. maybe she just really liked bad boys?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You are being quite cryptic.

[Count Drake (Master)] I am not trying to be

[Count Drake (Master)] I am only telling you what was is

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Seewick appeared in Ghostwood because of her sister. Is Bewick well?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Indigo would be very worried if she was not

[Count Drake (Master)] I have not met Beewick

MarioHome has left the game on Fri Nov 16 23:16:58 EST 2018

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I am just having trouble understanding how Seewick would marry you.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Don't get me wrong.

Count Drake (Master) smiles you doubt that she would want to?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You are an extremely handsome and charming man.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I can see that.

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But I never got the impression that swanmays would wish to stay in one place very long

[Count Drake (Master)] My wife needs to stay with me

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You are a man of great power and resources. How in the world did you lose her then?

[Count Drake (Master)] She wanted to leave

[Count Drake (Master)] I could not allow that

[TMO] I am away from the keyboard.

Carissa has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 23:20:05 EST 2018

Carissa is receiving the map ground floor...

Carissa has received the map ground floor.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So she is not lost but simply locked up somewhere?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Hi Carissa!)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (hello)

[Carissa] Hi all!

[Count Drake (Master)] She is was home

[Master] Thistle moved 7'05".

MarioHome has joined the game on Fri Nov 16 23:21:33 EST 2018

MarioHome is receiving the map ground floor...

MarioHome has received the map ground floor.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Now what did you do to make her want to leave you?

[Count Drake (Master)] Why would anyone wish to leave me?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] She did marry you of her own free will?

[Count Drake (Master)] our only disagreement was with a pod of shape changers in the forest

[Count Drake (Master)] of certainty

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Are you returning home after the celebrations here?

[Count Drake (Master)] I intend to in a day or two

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It sounds like you two just had a disagreement and need to patch things up.

[Count Drake (Master)] I will visit with Richard then return home

[Branwyn (Lisa)] AND ... it means a wedding between you and the Bopel girl is out of the question.

[Count Drake (Master)] certainly

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Anastacia, why don't you marry her off to this one?

Branwyn (Lisa) points at young Brandon

Anastacia Eustace (Master) looks Brandon up and down

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) blinks. "Wait, I beg your pardon?"

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Do you want to marry the rebel Queen's daughter ?

[MarioHome] (Hey, Marisu is right there)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Your here, you're a Cowles, why not?

MarioHome is receiving the map second level and attics...

MarioHome has received the map second level and attics.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] This is true, Marisu, did you want to marry the young Count and redeem your house?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (they just met today, but he is 15...)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But Count, about Richard ...

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Is he the only one like ... that in this family?

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) looks at Marisu.

[Count Drake (Master)] You mean a vampire? or a werewolf?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Werewolf!

Anastacia Eustace (Master) head snaps around

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I was told he was a vampire

[MarioHome] I am back at the keyboard.

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh my!

[Count Drake (Master)] Richard is most definitely a vampire

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Is everyone in the family vampires too?

[Count Drake (Master)] He has been quarreling with others in the family because they became werewolves

[Count Drake (Master)] not everyone

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Who has become a werewolf?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] They did so voluntarily?

[Count Drake (Master)] I am not certain, or I would help him kill them

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) is so very confused.

Branwyn (Lisa) gasps

Branwyn (Lisa) swallows

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Okay.

Branwyn (Lisa) thinks, she knows one of the werewolves

[Count Drake (Master)] (Welcome to politics in Drillian 401 course Ryan)

[Carissa] (Thought it was a 500 course....)

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (feel bad for Brandon)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (you get 500 xp if you can keep them all straight)

Marisu (TMO)] (sry, wife dropped glass bowl in kitchen)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] One other thing. I met a friend of yours on my way to Ghostwood.

[Count Drake (Master)] A friend?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (Congrats, TMO. You are just in time to get caught up in a potential love triangle)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He knew me but I did not recognize him.

Marisu (TMO)] (reading back, will catch up in a second)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He was wandering about in the dead of night in a hood and was on a first name basis with you.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I tried to warn him of the hill giants in the area but he was quite unconcerned.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Do you know of whom I speak? Was he a true friend of yours?

[Count Drake (Master)] The hill giants can be annoying at times

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Never know if I might run into this man again.

[Count Drake (Master)] Did they cause you any problems?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Nothing serious.

Marisu (TMO)] (k)

[Count Drake (Master)] I am not certain of who you are speaking of so I cannot offer any words of advice

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I was more interested in the man who calls you Stanley and appreciates your shows.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Are you putting on theatrics at the castle?

[Count Drake (Master)] Theatrics?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He said shows. So this man might not be quite as friendly with you as he intimated.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Interesting.

[Count Drake (Master)] Someone said I am putting on shows?

[Count Drake (Master)] Are you certain it was not that gnome that was with you when you first came to Ghostwood?

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs "No, she has run off to do her own magic shows. Such as she can that is."

Marisu (TMO)] (http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.20180615c for those curious)

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (thank you)

Marisu (TMO)] (search for 'Old man')

[Count Drake (Master)] (that was impressive TMO)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You don't happen to know anything about Etienne the great mage here, do you?

Marisu (TMO)] (not hard. Stanley isn't referenced that often)

[Count Drake (Master)] (OH, sad, I thought that was the puppet show)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It is hard to do puppet shows with only one hand.

[Count Drake (Master)] I have heard of Etienne but he was before I was born

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Anyone has questions or comments just blurt them out)

[Carissa] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Nov3012

[Carissa] (Puppet show)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (doesn't have to be just me)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He appears to be before everyone was born.

Marisu (TMO)] (you're the one on first name basis with the vampire. Marisu's never even met the man before now. ;) )

[Count Drake (Master)] (anyone offering Marisu up to be his bride?)

Marisu (TMO)] (except at this party)

[Carissa] (Eh already half tired. Just here to say I was here. Not sure Thistle knows much of anything to ask/contribute)

Marisu (TMO)] (she *will* shank you)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (she got introduced at breakfast)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That is the thing that I cannot seem to get over.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Everyone in this family appears to be hundreds of years old

[Count Drake (Master)] The D’Ambrevilles have been here in these lands of hundreds of years

[Count Drake (Master)] Etienne was instrumental in creating The Mist

Marisu (TMO)] (TMO deletes the question he was about to ask)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He was? Was he a vampire too?

Marisu (TMO)] (mmm... shoe leather. tasty)

[Count Drake (Master)] Not that I am aware of

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hmmm... I think I shall be having some very interesting dreams tonight

Marisu (TMO)] Count, if I may ask, how old *is* the Mist? I've heard different rumors and stories.

[Count Drake (Master)] a century

[Count Drake (Master)] or forever

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Forever?

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] What do you mean?

[Count Drake (Master)] Have you ever heard of a time without The Mist young Earl Cowles?

Marisu (TMO)] Only a century? It's funny, nobody seems to remember Etienne directly or when he was head of the family or involved in politics, but if it was only a century ago, how come we haven't heard of him.

Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan) frowns in thought. "No..."

[Count Drake (Master)] So perhaps The Mist has always been

Branwyn (Lisa) murmurs "Time has no meaning. It has been altered."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But Etienne is no longer active but the Mist continues to grow.

[Count Drake (Master)] I do not know the future

[Branwyn (Lisa)] In another 100 years I would venture to say that the entirety of Drillian shall be under it

[Count Drake (Master)] What is a hundred years?

[Count Drake (Master)] Now that the Lifegiver has granted me my powers

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Nothing to you, but more than I can think of living for me

[Count Drake (Master)] Etienne was is a great mage

[Count Drake (Master)] You can be a great mage

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes and I should very much like to meet him

Branwyn (Lisa) shakes her head

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I could never be as great as that

[Count Drake (Master)] I have heard the tales of your start

[Count Drake (Master)] of simple bushes

[Count Drake (Master)] and now of guiding Kingdoms

[Count Drake (Master)] you were are will be a great mage

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "thank you for your confidence"

[Master] have we gone deep enough for everyone?

[Master] plenty to debate and discuss on the site during the week?

Marisu (TMO)] (apparently our first impulse was correct that Drake was to blame for Seewick's condition)

[Lisa] Mario can you please do the summary again?

[Mara (MarioHome)] thanks but no thanks

Marisu (TMO)] (which will make for an interesting situation when we get back)

[Master] That leaves TMO

[Lisa] TMO?

[Master] congrats

Marisu (TMO)] (oh lordy)

[Master] grins

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] (lol)

[Master] OR you can do the 100+ page word document to format the chat like Lisa does each week

[Carissa] So yes for TMO

[Master] grins

[TMO] 100 pages?

[Lisa] ehhh it's usually around 80

TMO blinks

[Master] She has done a LOT of work over the year or so for that

[Lisa] unless we are really talky

[Carissa] I think I can do summary on Tuesday if it hasn't been done, but busy until then. I'm fine if someone else takes it up.

[TMO] agreed

[Carissa] Soooo much! Especially when you see the little formatting details

[TMO] I'll to get it

[TMO] *try

[Carissa] Yay thanks!

[Master] smiles

[Master] and Ryan will IM you a password so you can make comments on the wiki

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] k, thank you

[TMO] may I suggest Notepad++, btw, instead of Word?

[TMO] it's what I use for coding

[Carissa] Haven't used it in forever, but I'll second that suggestion

[Carissa] Color coded, too, if I remember right?

TMO nods

[Carissa] Might make it easier, Lisa :)

[Lisa] it's still pasting over and over line by line isn't it?

[Carissa] Do you past it direct or as the HTML file?

[Carissa] *paste

[Lisa] it's not bad when there is a steady stream of either IC or OOC

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] k, thanks for the session. I have a little one who seems to need some help getting to sleep, so I am going to log.

[Lisa] toss the text into Word and then copy the <> and paste it

[Young Earl Brandon Cowles (Ryan)] Nice seeing you all again.

[TMO] nite

[Master] Shi'Nynze XP award: 250. Next level in 88402.

[Master] [Hoffman]] XP award: 250. Next level in 17997.

[Master] Mara XP award: 500. Next level in 5382.

[Master] Branwyn XP award: 750. Next level in 183714.

[Master] Hugh D'Ambray XP award: 1000. Next level in 95278.

[Master] Snezana XP award: 500. Next level in 44242.

[Master] [Marisu]] XP award: 500. Next level in 23602.

[TMO] pretty much the same thing then Lisa

[Lisa] then type over when it has to be IC or ENV

[Carissa] Hmm not sure it'd help then, only to see if you missed format

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[Lisa] it just gets tedious when there are OOC comments after every IC line

[Carissa] Understandable. If only there was an easier way in chat to differentiate

[Master] requires everyone to be very diligent in Chat As and then dropping that and going back into that

[Lisa] but I don't want to lose all the fun comments that happen during the game

[Lisa] so it just takes a while is all

[Master] if we had a quick one key to do that

[Master] but not yet

[Lisa] and sometimes I miscode a couple lines here and there

[Carissa] Eh, it happens. I usually ignored those unless it was obvious/felt it needed fixing :)

[Master] and yes to Carissa (and to Spring) I have not yet updated the website for mobile sorry

[Carissa] Haha all good. Helpful when traveling. Might have a break. Or might have a work trip in two weeks. We'll see.

[Carissa] *have a break from travel

[Master] I will be in Tampa next week

[Lisa] I have been sitting too long. Must walk around

[Master] planning on doing a remote desktop

[Master] night everyone

[Carissa] Interesting. Hopefully it goes well :P

[Lisa] Goodnight!

[TMO] so, would any be surprised if I told you Marisu and Anastacia are second cousins?

[Carissa] All righty. Night all!

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[Master] grins at TMO that is very very possible

[Carissa] Seeing how some of my second cousins act...no ;)

[TMO] no, not possible. literally

[Master] nice!

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[TMO] Anastacia is Mihaela Doeskin's granddaughter

[Master] grins

[Master] that is so much fun

[Master] You should point that out on the Player Communication so that others can see and trace

[Master] OR just link it in the summary,

[Master] smiles

[TMO] :)

[Master] have a great night

[TMO] you too

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