[Master] ==== Gaming session started: Fri Jan 04 18:47:26 EST 2019 ====

[Master] and up on time

[Master] getting food and drink, we will start with the trip to Ghostwood and all the misc. things there.

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

Ryan has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 18:49:57 EST 2019

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mharm-15549 has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 18:57:08 EST 2019

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[mharm-15549] Yo

[Ryan] hello

Lisa has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 19:00:50 EST 2019

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[Ryan] hello

Carissa has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 19:01:18 EST 2019

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[Lisa] Hello and happy new year!

[Carissa] Hi all

[Ryan] hello!

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[mharm-15549] Hello Everyone! I'm back

[mharm-15549] Sorry, was AFK

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] Hey there everyone

[Master] food is in the oven

[Master] wine in in hand

[Master] is in

[mharm-15549] lol

[Ryan] Hello!

[Master] if you have not seen the preview map that Lisa did in Discord check that out

[Master] Carissa has I know

[Master] one thing you can do Ryan is roll 4d6 6 times

[Ryan] /roll 4d6

[Master] soon as food in on the plate here in front of me we can start with Count Drake

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

[Ryan] err....

[Lisa] you can use the dice panel - click on 4 dice and then the 6 cube

[Lisa] or use curly brackets around 4d6

[Lisa] (4d6) [4d6=2,1,4,3] 10

[Ryan] (4d6) [4d6=3,6,2,3] 14

[Ryan] (4d6) [4d6=3,5,4,4] 16

[Ryan] (4d6) [4d6=6,1,4,3] 14

[Ryan] (4d6) [4d6=2,3,2,3] 10

[Ryan] (4d6) [4d6=6,2,3,3] 14

[Ryan] (4d6) [4d6=2,6,5,3] 16

[Carissa] I am away from the keyboard.

[Lisa] not bad there!

[Ryan] thank ye

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

MarioHome has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 19:13:43 EST 2019

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[Lisa] Hi Mario!

[MarioHome] hello Hello!

[MarioHome] and Welcome Ryan, and apparently, his new character!

[Ryan] Hello. Happy Friday!

[Lisa] Who shall be named later or do you have a name?

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] [Ilero]] moved 8'11".

[Master] and Ryan you are in the bottom left corner of that map

[Carissa] Wu has a name.

[Ryan] Well, Norse names are traditional for dwarves, and I have always been partial to Nial's Saga, so, I was thinking 'Skarphedin', maybe?

[Master] so first thing did you read the chat logs Ryan?

[Master] You know the new information about dwarves?

[Ryan] Wu? That's racist, Carissa. My name is Ryan

[mharm-15549] uh

[mharm-15549] huh

[Master] and Ryan has no clue who Wu is

[MarioHome] Who?

[Ryan] I read that, but when I asked Spring if I was reading that right and dwarves didn't exist, she said she didn't know what I was talking about

[Carissa] lol you haven't met Wu yet. Be warned lots of Who's on First Base jokes to go :)

[Carissa] Dwarves don't exist in The Mist because they were sacrificed.

[Ryan] I figured I read that wrong... but okay

[Carissa] Well probably sacrificed or held in some secret cavern as slaves...which is the optimistic reading of what we're told.

[Ryan] If this is because I missed the last two sessions...

[Master] Dwarves exist, but in Drillian they are considered legends, mythical

[Master] LOL

[Ryan] you can kick me out of the group rather than commit genocide, you know

[Carissa] lol

[Master] This was done long long before, grins

[Master] Elves were very rare too

[Master] until the group brought several to Court to parade around

[Carissa] Oooh now we're super special.

[Master] Mario has always been special

[MarioHome] but now I get to take the helmet off in public

[Carissa] That's a different special.

[MarioHome] (is that wrong? sorry!)

[Master] lol

[Master] OK

[Master] so Ryan you have those 6 numbers you drop the lowest of each to get your six stats

[Master] then you can put each number in which ever stat you would like

[Lisa] they are turning the cranks on the Mist machines

[Master] Carissa can help you as you go along

[Master] and when Lisa, Michael and Mario are ready for Count Drake.....

[Carissa] I can? Fun fun.

[Carissa] Definitely good rolls.

[Ryan] So, 9, 12, 13, 13, 8, 12 and 14

[Carissa] (Run, Forest/Kel, Run!)

[MarioHome] Run to the Forest, Kel! Run!

[Master] and once assigned to a stat you can roll a d4 and you get to subtract that number from one stat and add it to another

[Lisa] Maths!!! Ouch!

[Master] and Branwyn?

[Ryan] So, as a fighter, probably assign 8 to CHA, and 9 to INT.

[Lisa] Get it away!

[Carissa] Hoffman agrees.

[Master] (Intelligence does govern how many NWP you get)

TMO has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 19:24:08 EST 2019

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[Lisa] Hi TMO!

[MarioHome] Hey TMO

[Master] and also this is officially Ryan's first night with us

[TMO] oh this old place

[Ryan] Google tells me that NWP stands for National Women's Party

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[Ryan] Not sure how many of those my character will need, but okay

[TMO] hullo folksies!

[Master] Only 680 game sessions behind John

[Ryan] hello

[Master] Carissa will help look those over

[Carissa] True, INT more important than WIS for fighter, yes?

[Lisa] you want more parties with the ladies? More INT needed :)

[TMO] maybe, depends on the fighter

[Carissa] You have such faith in me and I don't know where it comes from.

[Carissa] lol

[Ryan] Non-weapon proficiencies, got it

[TMO] And Lisa, my college experiences clearly show that higher INT does *not* equate to more success with ladies.

[Master] lol

[MarioHome] (nor does a motorcycle, my two cents)

[Master] You have time to tinker with it Ryan, will not use your character tonight

[Carissa] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Proficiencies

[Master] BUT now that Marisu is here

[mharm-15549] Uh, yeah gonna have to agree with TMO on this one

[Carissa] Sorry for delay. Those proficiencies. You get so many of each per level (usually fractions) but can give up WP for NWP or such.

[Lisa] which a fighter would not do

[Master] PLUS and this is where you will want help Dwarves get special Dwarvern Detection Proficiencies

[Carissa] Also something about detection slots for a dwarf...?

[Carissa] Yeah that!

[Master] smiles see Carissa does know what she is talking about

[Carissa] I know how to look things up :)

[Ryan] So, thinking: 14 STR, 13 DEX, 13 CON, 12 INT, 12 WIS, 8 CHA

[TMO] ah, the Ugly Character

[Ryan] ... :(

[Ryan] Prettiness is only part of charisma

[Lisa] he's a dwarf

[Carissa] Looks good to me.

[Ryan] He's unpleasant and uncomfortable to be around

[Carissa] Haha so you can work with that CHA, it's fine then.

[Ryan] The kind of guy you know is staring at you when you aren't looking

[Carissa] Kel?

[Master] Branwyn, Hugh, Marisu and Mara

[Master] out on the road with Count Drake

[Ryan] Or I could switch WIS and CHA, and be the fresh adventurer who has no idea what he is doing?

[Ryan] Would be fitting

[Carissa] Hmm only two I would consider switching. Lemme check benefits of WIS for fighter if any...

[Carissa] (OR someone else who knows already chime in ;) )

[TMO] k, let me get all pinkified

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

TMO has received the map second level and attics.

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[MarioHome] you can still roll a d4 to raise one score but lower another

Marisu (TMO)] (Do we have the Princess with us?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (yes)

[Master] yes to TMO

[Carissa] So want to be better at resisting magic spells or better at persuasion?

[MarioHome] If a fighter, def want STR high, with CON next

[mharm-15549] (I want to be a god)

Marisu (TMO)] (you need better stats)

Marisu (TMO)] (you don't meet the minimums)

[MarioHome] (if you only believe, Michael, if you only believe)

[Carissa] WIS helps spell resistance, but not much else I think for a fighter.

[mharm-15549] LOL

[Ryan] Since childhood, I dream of being redshirt

[mharm-15549] (No. No you don't :) )

[Carissa] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Abilities

Marisu (TMO)] (how long is this trip to Ghostwood, Bob? 2 days?)

[Master] 1

Marisu (TMO)] (overnighting on the road, or arrive at nightfall?)

[MarioHome] (quick refresh: Ghostwood is the Drake Castle and the rest of the party?)

[Master] arrive at night fall, the moons softly glowing through The Mist as you descend into the valley below the castle

[Master] yes to Mario

[MarioHome] aha

[Ryan] (1d4) [1d4=1] 1

[MarioHome] tx

[Carissa] (And party we left at eating dinner, Ilero drunk, beer may or may not be untouched)

[MarioHome] raise STR drop CHR, once unpleasant,...

[Carissa] (Might be a good choice. You probably do want more STR as a fighter)

[Carissa] (And in the Mst, they'll stare at you anyways because you're mythical so give them more reason to stare!)

[Master] Once the stats are set with Ryan there is one more bonus before you start finalizing

[Ryan] Wait, I thought I was being told I couldn't be a dwarf

[Ryan] Wait, brb. My daughter is trying to burn our house down

Marisu (TMO)] (dwarves are rare, but not impossible ,unless Bob says otherwise)

[MarioHome] is she cooking spam?

[Carissa] Yes to dwarf. Just know he'll be uncommon and regarded as mythical here :)

[Carissa] (Okay right correction yes to dwarf unless BOB changed his mind.

[Master] chuckles with Ryan

[Master] Yes you can be a dwarf

[Ryan] Okay, back, so I had actually changed WIS and CHA

Marisu (TMO)] (but why would you want to?)

[Master] Carissa and TMO are correct that it will be special

Marisu (TMO)] ;)

[Carissa] (Because special!)

[Ryan] Given I am not going to be as knowledgeable about stuff as the noob anyways, and might as well role-play that

Marisu (TMO)] (pfft. Humans can be plenty special. ;) Just look at how Special Ilero is. *grin*)

[Carissa] (And also know that elves and dwarves don't necessarily get along)

[Carissa] (lol true to TMO)

[Master] Michael, you are back and ready?

[mharm-15549] Yup

[Master] Branwyn?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (yes)

[Count Drake (Master)] (ok, so who wants to ask the questions first? )

[MarioHome] WIS has none for a fighter

[Ryan] So, before the attribute swap, I was at STR 14, DEX 13, CON 13, INT 12, WIS 8, CHA 12. Thinking about bumping CHR to 11 and bringing WIS to 9?

[MarioHome] If you raised CON by one, you could get a +2 HP each level

[Count Drake (Master)] (check what Detection Proficiencies are rolled against)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (I have no questions that I can think would occur to me without knowing what is really happening)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (only thing I can think of discussing is to tell him about Etienne)

[Count Drake (Master)] (was thinking things like what Etienne,... yes)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (so others can have at it)

[Ryan] (Ooh, let's do that. Before Bob's final bonus thingy, stats are at STR 14, DEX 13, CON 14, INT 12, WIS 8, CHA 11)

[MarioHome] (sorry, I’m answering Q's drom way up there ^^

JohnAA has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 19:41:51 EST 2019

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[MarioHome] (pls ignore me)

[Ryan] (Sorry, I know my character creation is being super-disruptive)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Hi John!)

[MarioHome] Oh Hai John

[Ryan] (Hello)

[JohnAA] OH Hi All

[Ryan] (Oh hai Mark!)

[MarioHome] (yes!!!)

Marisu (TMO)] Princess, when we get a few moments, I would like to speak with you. Marquessa Branwyn can be there if you wish.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Certainly, you can speak

Marisu (TMO)] At the castle, once we've settled in.

Anastacia Eustace (Master) stretches out her arms over her head

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Oh ?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] why wait?

Marisu (TMO)] (was planning on doing it while she was sick in bed and a captive audience. ;) )

[Carissa] (Dwarf detection modifies do check against INU which is part of WIS)

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

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] well, that was to bob

[MarioHome] (or not)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (dwarves get a +1 to Con and a -1 to Charisma)

[Ryan] (oh, may rethink things then...)

[Marisu]] (TMO) shrugs. "As you wish. Do you remember offering to assist me in clearing Doeskin of the lycanthropes?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (and then after you decide that, Carissa can explain splitting stats )

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Yes I do

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] It would only possibly affect checking for stonework traps, pits, and deadfall; grade or slope in passage; approximate depth underground

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I would love to help eliminate every Therianthrope in Drillian

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Slaughter them all

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I disagree with Willimina that they can be worthwhile

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] still a +2 to your INU for sliding/shifting walls or rooms; and +4 to checks on new tunnel and passage construction

Branwyn (Lisa) sighs

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] I don't know what BOB plans, but our only dwarf we've had since I've played only used his dection proficiencies....once or twice, ever.

Marisu (TMO)] Good. I wish to take you up on that offer. With any luck, we may be able to cure some of them. But those that have succumbed to their feral nature may need that. Your own retainers may be on that list, since, if I remember your stories correctly, they were changed without prior permission and left without supervision in Doeskin.

Anastacia Eustace (Master) nods

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I understand

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] and if I have to kill Arthur I will

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Or Willow

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] hmm...

Marisu (TMO)] I truly hope not.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] and I will gladly drive my sword through every single Doeskin I find that did this to my family

Anastacia Eustace (Master) snarls

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] If I followed through with what I was thinking, I would be at 14 STR, 13 DEX, 15 CON, 12 INT, 8 WIS, 10 CHA

[Marisu]] (TMO) closes her eyes and sighs. "I..." She bows her head, "I believe you have already done that. But, according to your story, it was the Queen's wolves that turned your retainers, not Doeskins."

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (She seems stable)

Anastacia Eustace (Master) nods

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] I figure this is easier to give advice without disrupting their talking, but you can ask others for advice on here or Discord. I've never actually played a fighter before...

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I cannot go after Willimina's family

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] and I have promised that you are safe

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Let's see so an 8 WIS...

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] You did nothing wrong

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] You were serving the Queen in an honorable way

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Your family was not

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I hope that Branwyn finds you a good husband

Marisu (TMO)] What are your intentions if it turns out the Queen's wolves have infected any of my people in your absence?

[Ryan] (oof, I take it that my NPC came to a bad end?)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] I could be wrong but I don't think you'd be negative for an INU check, just not high. As in, you'd be rolling 8 and would have to make sure you roll...higher if I remember right.

Marisu (TMO)] (probably just went home)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Carissa only)] lower under the number

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (Ryan your NPC went home as TMO said)

[Carissa (to Master only)] Thanks was just thinking I got that wrong

Marisu (TMO)] (we're talking about stuff that happened off-camera)

[Ryan] (Traumatized and swearing never to leave his swamp?)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Sorry, you'd have to roll LESS than 8 to get a successful INU check

Marisu (TMO)] (before the wedding)

[Ryan] (ah, sorry)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Ryan only)] yes I can see all the whispers as they go by, and they will be in the chat log on the site afterwards

Marisu (TMO)] (no worries, understandable confusion)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Not sure how often a dwarf would need to do an INU check. So for detection skills, you passage construction is biggest bonus so would need to roll less than 12

Marisu (TMO)] (things are still occasionally popping up that reference events from before I started playing. ;) Back in 2012)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] WIS is really more a mage and cleric need than a fighter, honestly.

[Ryan (to Master only)] All of them...? Uh oh.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (TMO is such a newbie)

Marisu (TMO)] (and the whole country of Drillian is a swamp, so he can still roam at will)

Marisu (TMO)] (I AM!)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (Mario has 8 years of playing, TMO has 7)

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] I think that I am good with that set then. The difficulties associated with low WIS don't seem too terrible, and I am fine with everything else. :)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] SO looking at your stats, I think you're are good, but I would considering the take some away from one to raise STR

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] instead of CON?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Carissa only)] now to split them can go up by 2 but the other half goes down by 2,

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] I moved 1 from CHA to CON

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] ....good questions!

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] So Marisu shall we form a hunting party?

[Carissa (to Master only)] Thanks! Couldn't specifically find that on the site, only what the splits are

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Carissa only)] can go 1 or 2 but equally

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] CON and STR are you most important ones, yes

Marisu (TMO)] Perhaps. You still haven't answered my question though. What if it turns out that some of those that need punishment are the Queen's wolves?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] They will die

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Willimina knows I will hunt them

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] unless she protects them

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (This sounds like a really complicated problem)

[JohnAA] let me guess where they are hiding

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I know that there was a time that Branwyn was with the Queen when she was with the Therianthropes

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] k, I can switch those. So, 15 STR, 13 DEX, 14 CON, 12 INT, 8 WIS, 10 CHA

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (John, are you saying that an empty territory that needs clearing out might house an occasional Therianthrope ? I am shocked!)

Marisu (TMO)] If they're on my lands, and have committed crimes against my people, her messenger had best be swift. However, I'm not out for unnecessary blood. If they're as trustworthy as the Queen says, there will be no issue.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] You cannot trust any Therianthrope

Marisu (TMO)] I will let their actions speak for them.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (that should perk Branwyn's ears up for the swanmays)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Those look good to me!

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Cool. Thank you very much!

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] And for the stat split BOB mentioned, those are further broken down. For example, STR becomes Stamina and Muscle

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Ryan only)] do not worry about messing up, playing a character that is not perfectly min/maxed is much more fun, it is the roleplaying that is important

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] So your 15 STR can be 15 STA and 15 MUS, OR you can change them by up to two points equally

Marisu (TMO)] I intend to send a messenger to the closest lycanthrope village I can find to see if they will send someone. Anyone that can't be cured will be given the option of moving to live among their own kind.

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Meaning you could go 13 STA and then 17 MUS, if wanted

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Abilities

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Carissa only)] yes

Marisu (TMO)] Those that haven't succumbed to their feral nature, of course.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Can they be anything but?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I thought the point of the book I gave you both was to help and not encourage mass slaughter

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Help mass slaughter???)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (not encourage)

Anastacia Eustace (Master) looks at Branwyn, Shurikal hunts werewolves

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] So for WIS, you were really worried about INU, you could lower willpower by one or two to raise INU, but it comes at the cost of being less resistant to magic

[Marisu]] (TMO) shrugs. "I'm hardly an expert on the subject. If they can be trusted to restrain themselves, or can be cured, then I will do what I can for them. But I also can't leave dangerous wild animals among the defenseless under my protection.

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

Marisu (TMO)] I don't intend a mass slaughter if I can help it at all.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I've never seen her hunt a werewolf in all the time I have known her

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Maybe more helpful with CHA. You might not need to be as good at leadership so can improve your appearance at the cost of it :)

Marisu (TMO)] (you've seen her fight them)

Anastacia Eustace (Master) looks at Marisu

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] You will have a hard choice coming soon

Marisu (TMO)] Yes.

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Kinda of confusing, I know. You can also opt to leave them all as they are

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] do you want to reestablish your family line and retake your territory

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] become handsome dwarf? lol

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] or do you want to spend all your time with Branwyn and Ilero

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] and become a hero?

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Ha! Exactly! Don't think we've seen one yet ;)

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] You are a hero of the realm now Branwyn

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] How many titles and names have you been given?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] and with a royal land grant

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] of course the Doeskin Estates are much larger than what you have

[Marisu]] (TMO) smiles faintly. "Oh, that's been long decided. Only the Queen's direct orders put me here instead of home. If the Queen wishes to keep me from going home after this, she'd better have a damn good reason. And I intend to take you with me, Princess."

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (grins, she can be blunt with everyone)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Then we will have a grand hunt

Marisu (TMO)] Just remember that I choose the targets. Unless you need to protect those being attacked.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Like yourself?

Marisu (TMO)] Myself, or any innocents remaining on my lands.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] no one of consequence is innocent in this war

[JohnAA] How far a ways are the Doeskins from Dragon Fae?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (will look it up on the globe)

[Marisu]] (TMO) acknowledges the point. "You're just looking for loopholes now, Princess. You know who will need protecting, and I expect you to respect my wishes on my lands. If they have not gone feral or committed crimes, they are not to be executed out of hand, as they haven't proved to be a danger to anyone. Yet."

[JohnAA] they could not have gone into more disarray in the time we were gone as the Dragon Fae

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] So, far, think I might move Balance to 15/Aim to 11, Reason to 14/Knowledge to 1, and Leadership to 8/Appearance to 12, leaving everything else the same. Kind of play up the alien outsider angle seems like it would be fun.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (about 90-100 miles from center to center)

[JohnAA] tks

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Reason to 14/Knowledge to 10, rather.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Ryan only)] Knowledge higher not Reason

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Ryan only)] higher knowledge gives you more slots

[Anastacia Eustace (Master) (to Carissa only)] told him higher knowledge for more slots

[Carissa (to Master only)] Thanks got distracted and brief AFK

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Or reverse Reason and Knowledge

[Count Drake (Master)] Branwyn, do you agree? can Therianthropes not be trusted at all?

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] One sec as I look

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I disagree completely

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But the issue is too close to home for them to listen to anyone but themselves at the moment

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Sarengar was a therianthrope and I trusted him completely

Marisu (TMO)] I hope they can be trusted and not lose control of themselves. But I don't know how it will turn out until I get there. I'm doing the best I can to prepare for the best and worst.

[Count Drake (Master)] How?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Your wife and her sisters have never been anything but kind and helpful

[Count Drake (Master)] But then they change

[Count Drake (Master) (to Ryan only)] when you have some numbers on the character sheet be sure to hit Commit to save it

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Remind me what you had INT at? Not sure if that was a typo or not, but you can only move them up to 2 points

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Err nevermind

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Sorry I see your correction. Got distracted by family. Back now.

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] No worries. Sorry for taking up so much of your time :)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Nah no worries. Forget it's fun making a new character :)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Therianthropes can reason and they can be contained without killing them if you wish to do that.

[Count Drake (Master) (to Ryan only)] Carissa has been running an NPC so she really has no good standing to contribute now, grins

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] what I said: Carissa has been running an NPC so she really has no good standing to contribute now, grins

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] So one that makes me pause is BAL and AIM because question is what your weapon will be?

[Count Drake (Master)] Reason?

[Count Drake (Master)] Contained?

[Carissa (to Master only)] HAHA! Ouch, but fair. Although I've missed pretty much the whole convo. Oh well :)

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Not to be stereotypical, but axe or hammer, I was thinking?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Contained, restrained. Whatever you like

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Though I guess throwing axes are a thing.

[Count Drake (Master)] So if perhaps maybe it would be good to control

[Count Drake (Master)] to make sure that you keep a firm hand

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Okay KKK)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] My point is that they don't have to be killed on sight like some mindless zombie

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (For being a vampire, he sure is one to throw bricks at glass houses)

[Count Drake (Master)] Nods to Branwyn

[Ryan] (racist against zombies. I know some very nice zombies)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Hmm, need to check but that might just be DEX check. At the least, if you aren't trying to toss rope or something AIM is less important...

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

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (some of my best friends are zombies)

[Count Drake (Master)] lol

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (I feel like one right now :) )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (case in point!)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] :)

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

[Count Drake (Master)] I do agree that killing unnescearrily is a bad thing

[Count Drake (Master)] it should only be done to prove a point

[Count Drake (Master)] to uphold the law

Branwyn (Lisa) furrows her brow

[Carissa (to Master only)] Website search failing so: AIM check if he decides to throw an axe or just DEX?

[Count Drake (Master)] I do not agree with the Princess that random slaughter is a good thing

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You don't kill someone to "prove a point"

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] AIM

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (He does, apparently)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] So yes, AIM if throwing an axe

Marisu (TMO)] No offense intended, but the same things can be said about vampires. There is a change in their nature, and new impulses they have to learn to control, right? So long as they don't lose control and become a danger to all around them, should they be treated any different? I'm worried that I may find a large group of untrained, uncontrolled werewolves on my lands.

[MarioHome] (yeah. pr take their hand)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] If you think you might want to do that

[Count Drake (Master)] I would not be a danger to anyone who serves me properly

[Count Drake (Master)] I only feed as needed, and never take more than one can sustain

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Look! They have a book to cure therianthropes. No one has to die

[Count Drake (Master)] What if someone wants to be that way though?

[Count Drake (Master)] Look what you did for me Lifegiver?

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] It would probably be smart to keep that as an option. Would be crummy if, for example, against a flying monster. Think I will keep AIM and BAL at base then.

[Count Drake (Master)] You granted my fondest wish in life

[Count Drake (Master)] You cured my greatest shame

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Then again, M'Lady, If the Lord can withstand great temptation, surely Theriopes can as well. I think they should be given an opportunity to be valuable citizens for the queen

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] What was your greatest shame M'lord?

[Brother Fotopoulos (JohnAA) (to mharm-15549 only)] looks on with interest

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Puzzled expression

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I am happy to have obliged you and to serve Drillian.

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Up to you! I don't know how the party may or may split eventually, but we do have two elves (one who's great at archer) and a mage with a flying spell, but it's always good to have backup plans :)

[Brother Fotopoulos (JohnAA) (to mharm-15549 only)] sorry

Hoffman (JohnAA) looks on in interest

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

[Branwyn (Lisa)] What Marisu and Anastacia are discussing are weres that were turned against their will

[Count Drake (Master)] I was half a man, until Branwyn came along

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Or as pawns of another

Marisu (TMO)] (she did not take his virginity, honestly!)

[Count Drake (Master)] Willimina Mosskin found the cure and Branwyn enacted it

[Brother Fotopoulos (JohnAA)] So they intend to ask if they were turned against their will?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (he's at the castle - you're stuck with Hoffman)

Marisu (TMO)] (although in hindsight, Bran may have preferred that to what she actually did. ;) )

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] And once you're happy with those, you can look at proficiencies if you want, pick some fun ones for your character

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Well, perhaps you can bring change to Theriopes as well. I don't think those turned against their will should be faced with fates such as the ones being proposed

[Carissa (to Master only)] What level will he start at?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] *Perhaps Branwyn)

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] 5 with zero XP

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Sorry I was referring to Branwyn)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol TMO)

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) plods along grumpily

Marisu (TMO)] I hope so, Hugh. But I must prepare for those that are a danger to everyone around them. I hope not to have to go to those extremes.

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] If I'm doing my math right, you'll have...

Marisu (TMO)] But if I have to to save others, I will.

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] remind him to hit commit, to save the character sheet

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] 5 WP and 4 NWP

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] But make sure when doing your character sheet first you hit commit then save

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] plus the Intelligence slots, and the Detection slots

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Me either M'lady. I have nothing against saving innocents. But, remember, I'm sure some of these Theriopes simply need help controlling their natures. I

[Carissa (to Master only)] So many things! Hope his brain hasn't exploded yet ;P

[Count Drake (Master)] SO Hugh, Marisu, you will help control the Therianthropes?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I am bound to M'lady. If she asks, I will do

Marisu (TMO)] The Princess has shown herself willing and able to take the extreme route, but I also need to make sure she knows whose decision it will be who requires that solution.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] If she asks me to exterminate with Prejudice, well, she will know my feelings on the matter, but I will do regardless

[Count Drake (Master)] So you are saying that Marisu should be the final arbiter in which Therianthropes live and which die?

[Count Drake (Master)] Who are good and who are evil?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Nothing is that simple M'Lord

Marisu (TMO)] In my lands, among my people, yes. I'm no different than you on your lands, Count Drake.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Luckily I don't have to think for myself. Branwyn tells me what to do and I obey

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Well, I listen to Neith too, but she doesn't count here

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (OH GOD I HOPE YOU ARE DIFFRENT)

[Count Drake (Master)] SO I can decide how they should be treated?

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Plus 1 INT Slot and 6 Detection Slots...but no rush on those. We can save them last they're not as fun and I don't quite understand them as well ;)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] It's you Land M'lord. I'm sure you could do anything you want. Unless, the Queen disagrees

Marisu (TMO)] I fully intend to listen to the advice of others, Count. But the final decision is mine.

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] because he has not hit commit I cannot verify anything that you have done, he should be getting more than 1 knowledge slot

[Carissa (to Master only)] Yeah I see I read that wrong. I believe it'll be 2

Marisu (TMO)] Is that not how it should work for all those who rule? You have trusted advisors to help you, but the responsibility is yours?

[Count Drake (Master)] (Lisa want to jump in OOC to help them out with this?)

[Carissa (to GM only)] Character sheet for Shi'Nynze modified: Ability Scores - Poison Save: (PS) : CHANGED: 10 (null). Fitness: (FI) : CHANGED: null (10). Resurrection Survival:: CHANGED: 13 (null). INT: (I) : CHANGED: null (13).

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (no one looks like they need help and I am crappy at doing char sheets)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] So BOB can verify, once you type in your stats, hit enter, then down at the bottom the edit button says commit - hit that

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (It's been 9 years since I have done one!)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] He can't check it and/or fix mistakes until then as it's closed to editing

Hoffman (JohnAA)] ( ;) )

[Carissa] (P.S. To all, I have miss that whole conversation, but continue onwards!)

mharm-15549 has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 20:35:40 EST 2019

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

mharm-15549 has received the map ground floor.

[Count Drake (Master)] (OK, so I will give a big hint..... Hugh and Marisu have just successfully argued that YES Drake has the right to treat Therianthropes on his lands any way he wants, including killing them or controlling them any way he wants..... ans Swanmays are Therianthropes

mharm-15549 has left the game on Fri Jan 04 20:35:58 EST 2019

[Carissa] (Ouch)

[mharm-15549] (I'm so sorry computer glitched)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (I got that)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (ohh that lol)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (that was a BOB mind trick)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (open the trap and see who steps in it)

Marisu (TMO)] (Marisu has argued that she has the right to treat DANGEROUS therianthropes on her lands)

[mharm-15549] (I hate to say it, but it is his lands. He should listen to the advice of the Magnificent Branwyn and her thoughts on the matter

[Count Drake (Master)] and dangerous is defined as..... Drake argued that those who do not do what you tell them do are dangerous)

Marisu (TMO)] (well, he would be wrong then, wouldn't he? ;) )

[mharm-15549] (He has to decide whether it is worth it to anger a valued ally and friend by killing her friend)

[mharm-15549] (The count is stupid by any means)

[Carissa] (Politics 101: define your definitions or they'll define it for you)

[mharm-15549] (He can do whatever he likes. Is it necessarily smart to do that bob? I'm not sure he's that simple)

Marisu (TMO)] (no, evil. there's a difference. Although I haven't seen much evidence of genius either)

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] To do this, select New Character Sheet under File, correct?

[mharm-15549] (Th'as why the queen and other advisors like Branwyn exist. To keep people like the Count in line)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (and it still comes down to, what are you gonna do about it?)

[Count Drake (Master) (to Ryan only)] no view character sheet for the icon For Ryan

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (exactly)

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] I said no view character sheet for the icon For Ryan

[Ryan (to Master only)] d'oh

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] There is a character on the left pane labeled "For Ryan"

[Count Drake (Master)] (yes to Michael)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Also sorry my typing is outrageous tonight)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Right-click and select view character sheet. It should bring up attribute page to edit

[Carissa (to Master only)] Yep was checking it was editable before I told him

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Ah, thank you

[Ryan (to Master only)] And thank you as well

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Er, technically "Show Character Sheet" if it matters

[Master] so traveling along

[Master] it is growing dark

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Some really deep concepts and discussions happening tonight aren't they...)

[Master] last hour or two to speak with the Count or with each other before you start to enter Ghostwood proper

[Master] Mario? Mara has been very quiet

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (a lot of this kind of "advice" is entirely dependent on how you give it)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (Pull out Teb, it won’t be quiet anymore)

[Master] So has Hoffman

[Master] (Teb is in the Keep)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (That’s also politics. Making them think they came up with your idea in the first place :) )

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (but clearly Hoffman is in a grumpy mood)

[Master] Just want to be sure that everyone has had their chance to talk with one of the Lords of the Realm and a Vampire Lord

[Master] before arriving back at his Castle

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (why? we are all alive and have a 250K check burning a hole in our pockets)

[MarioHome] Mara just listens

Marisu (TMO)] (anyone want to ask about the Mist?)

Marisu (TMO)] ;)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (I thought we learned all about it, but is there anything else we could ask about?)

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) keeps out ahead of group

[Branwyn (Lisa)] One more thing before we get to the castle Count Drake.

[Count Drake (Master)] Yes Lifegiver?

Marisu (TMO)] (and we just learned that almost everything we thought we knew about it was apparently false)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I was teasing you a bit when we first left, but there is something you should know.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That box we opened?

[Count Drake (Master)] What box?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It contained the great mage Etienne d'Ambrevilles

Count Drake (Master) blinks

[Count Drake (Master)] who? what?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The box I told you I was opening!

[Count Drake (Master)] I thought you meant a simple jewelry box!

[Count Drake (Master)] Like one from an admirer

[Branwyn (Lisa)] No. A coffin

[Count Drake (Master)] that it was a hint that you wanted a gift

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Bigger than a bread box

Branwyn (Lisa) grins

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Snorts out a laugh that chokes off into a coft

[Count Drake (Master)] a coffin

[Count Drake (Master)] you found the remains of Etienne

[Count Drake (Master)] the Great Mage

[Branwyn (Lisa)] oh no

[Branwyn (Lisa)] he is perfectly well

[Count Drake (Master)] What? How?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] He was in some sort of dream stasis

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (not perfect)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And is probably evicting Richard from his tower as we speak

[Count Drake (Master)] BLINKS

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Chuckles darkly

Count Drake (Master) looks around

[Marisu]] (TMO) listens intently.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Good ole dick is probably packing his bags about now

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He was ruler of the estate prior to his confinement

[Count Drake (Master)] Yes yes Etienne was legend

[Count Drake (Master)] and you are saying that now there is a fight for the Estate

[Count Drake (Master)] a war

[Branwyn (Lisa)] A rival mage sealed him in a coffin in a secret room in the castle.

[Count Drake (Master)] and the resources will be focused on that rivalry

Count Drake (Master) looking around

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I hope it will not be a war

[Count Drake (Master)] leaving a border unguarded, he says quietly

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Simply a matter of Etienne memorizing some spells and regaining control

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) I wouldn't count on that M'lord

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Etienne was a tactical genius. We saw that first hand

[Carissa] (Maybe you'll need some help there, eh, county ol' boy?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He is a mage that I would not want to fight

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Shudders "None of us want to ever face him on the battlefield"

[Count Drake (Master)] You saw what first hand?

Count Drake (Master) looks at Hugh suddenly

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks to Branwyn for permission

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Won’t speak unless it is given

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Personal Information - Name:: CHANGED: Skarphedin (null). Player:: CHANGED: Ryan (null). Class:: CHANGED: Warrior (null). Race:: CHANGED: Dwarf (null). Size:: CHANGED: Medium (null). Age/Sex:: CHANGED: 40/Male (null). Class Levels - Warrior: (WARL) : CHANGED: 1 (null). Ability Scores - STR: (S) : CHANGED: 15 (10). STAM: (ST) : CHANGED: 15 (10). Weight Allowance:: CHANGED: 55 (null). MUSC: (MU) : CHANGED: 15 (10). Max Press:: CHANGED: 170 (null). Open Doors:: CHANGED: 8 (null). Open Locked Doors:: CHANGED: 7% (null). DEX: (D) : CHANGED: 13 (10). AIM: (AI) : CHANGED: 13 (10). Missile Attack Adjust: (MATK) : CHANGED: 0 (null). Balance: (BA) : CHANGED: 13 (10). Reaction Adjust: (RA) : CHANGED: 0 (null). CON: (C) : CHANGED: 14 (10). Health: (HE) : CHANGED: 14 (10). System Shock:: CHANGED: 88% (null). Poison Save: (PS) : CHANGED: 0 (null). Fitness: (FI) : CHANGED: 14 (10). Hit Point Adjust: (HPADJ) : CHANGED: 0 (null). Resurrection Survival:: CHANGED: 92% (null). Illusion Immunity:: CHANGED: None (null). Knowledge: (KN) : CHANGED: 14 (10). Add'l Languages:: CHANGED: 4 (null). WIS: (W) : CHANGED: 8 (10). Intuition: (IU) : CHANGED: 8 (10). Willpower: (WI) : CHANGED: 8 (10). Magical Defense Adjust: (MDADJ) : CHANGED: -- (null). Spell Immunity:: CHANGED: -- (null). Leadership: (LD) : CHANGED: 8 (10). Loyalty Adjust: (LADJ) : CHANGED: -1 (null). Max # of Henchmen:: CHANGED: 3 (null). Appearance: (AP) : CHANGED: 12 (10). Reaction Adjust: (RADJ) : CHANGED: 0 (null).

Branwyn (Lisa) nods

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) A great, terrible battle

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] now you can see his sheet too

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] His tactical genius was ... impressive

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Overwhelming odds

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Shudders again

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

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Whatever anyone things M'Lord

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I have no doubt that Etienne is mobilizing his forces

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] He's A D’Ambrevilles

[Count Drake (Master)] So you are saying that I have to be on guard, that he will be moving towards me

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

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] He will first and foremost secure his lands

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Shrugs

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks directly at the Count

[Count Drake (Master)] I am his nearest neighbor

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] He is a D’Ambrevilles

[Count Drake (Master)] then the Royal Estates

[Count Drake (Master)] Is he a threat to the Queen?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I seriously doubt he will be thinking of conquest

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Do not underestimate him, but I think you have no need to fear.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But you may wish to send him your good wishes on his return

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] You may want to exchange diplomatic welcome back

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I would be more worried if my name was Farthorn!

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Nods gravely

[Carissa (to Master only)] I was able to see it before. No edits to it yet though that I can tell

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] He has his own battle right now M'lord

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Still good?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I would not worry

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] he saved it so should have updated stats now

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He has been sealed in that coffin for over a hundred years. He is trapped in the past at the moment.

[Carissa] (Woo! Death to Farthorn!!)

[Count Drake (Master) (to Ryan only)] no need for the percentage sign, just a number will do

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And his focus on revenge will be on the mage Hazelthorn that entrapped him in the first place.

[Carissa (to Master only)] Nope showing 10 for everything still on my end

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] That doesn't mean to say he won’t have adequate defenses though. Again, he is a D’Ambrevilles. His own personal estate will first be build back up. He will then likely begin the hunt for the mage. Nut never underestimate him

[Count Drake (Master)] Hazelthorn? The Great Vampire Lord?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes ... in the Great Swamp.

[Count Drake (Master)] No one has seen him in decades

Marisu (TMO)] If I may, where did you hear of either Etienne or Hazelthorn? I don't recall either one in my history studies.

[Count Drake (Master)] How old are your histories Countess?

Marisu (TMO)] I thought they were rather extensive, which is why I was surprised.

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] When you enter your stats, remember to hit Enter on your keyboard. kLoOge can be weird and not keep them there otherwise

[Count Drake (Master)] I have never seen Hazelthron obviously

[Count Drake (Master)] but he is a legend

[Carissa] (What's with these ancient evil vampires we keep making enemies out of?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And so is Etienne

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So a fitting battle

[Count Drake (Master)] They are opposing each other?

[Count Drake (Master)] why?

[Count Drake (Master)] what did Etienne do to Hazlethorn?

[Count Drake (Master)] when did he? how?

Marisu (TMO)] Other way around, or so Etienne implies.

[Count Drake (Master)] Countess and Lifegiver you have so many puzzles you give me

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Good thing you have time to figure them all out isn’t it M'lord

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Keeps life interesting

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol Michael)

Count Drake (Master) slowly walks ahead and to the side thinking

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Weapon Proficiencies - ADDED: Axes, 2. ADDED: Short Blades, 1. ADDED: Weapon and Shield Style, 1.

Branwyn (Lisa) keeps the whole Mist or no Mist thing to herself

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] now can you see the changes he did?

Branwyn (Lisa) thinks no need to get him more riled up than he already is

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Yes, thanks. I haven't seen a bunch of the chat since I am working on the sheet, sorry.

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] No worries, I've missed half of it, too.

Branwyn (Lisa) leans to Hugh "I didn't quite expect that reaction"

[Count Drake (Master) (to Ryan only)] no worries I have a plan to bring your character in after they get back home

[Carissa (to Master only)] Nope. Think it's my end? I can do quick restart if so.

[Carissa (to Master only)] Unless you don't see it either

[Count Drake (Master) (to Carissa only)] close out of the sheet and reopen it, I see all his changes

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Ability Scores - Open Locked Doors:: CHANGED: 7 (7%). System Shock:: CHANGED: 88 (88%). Resurrection Survival:: CHANGED: 92 (92%).

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I hope for his sake that he doesn't do anything rash

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Whispers to Bran. "I'm more worried about him overstepping his bounds, and Etienne giving him a true death."

[Carissa (to Master only)] I've closed it both by hitting the close button and the X and reopened more than once, just tried again...nothing

[Master] brb

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

Branwyn (Lisa) nods "He is incredibly young in comparison to who we have been discussing"

Branwyn (Lisa) whispers "A big vampire baby"

Branwyn (Lisa) giggles a bit

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "He seems like an intelligent individual. I do worry about his stance on Theriopes though. I will of course do whatever you wish, but he’s one to talk about monsters. Not that he is necessarily one, but ...you get my point."

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Babbles

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified:

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) putting foot in mouth

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Shuts up

[Carissa] (Well as long as it's the left foot in mouth, you're still standing on the right one.)

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

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "This is all road talk. I'm sure this isn't an issue more than that"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] For you M'lady? All your talk is what you mean no matter where you are. You speak plainly.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) "him on the other hand" pints gently to the Count

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "I cannot get a good read on him"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "I trust you know how to keep people like that in line. It's what your good at."

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Smiles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The true nobility have much more practice than I in that sort of speak.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Gestures grandly around him

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

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But I can no more keep him in line than I can our Queen

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Who is it that has all the titles?"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "There’s a reason you were called back"

Branwyn (Lisa) waves her hand

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Your legend and influence will keep people in line. The queen needs you."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Those are silly things.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Chuckles darkly

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "You don't really see do you? We would all of us"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Gestures grandly to our compatriots

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Leap into hell for you"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] How many can claim that?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] For someone so humble, you sure make an impact

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs loudly

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Shrugs and Ginds

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I'm not sure as many will go with me to hell as you imagine

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) looks back for a second

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Snorts

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

Marisu (TMO)] (we'll find out next Tuesday)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Well you got one

[Carissa] (Gonna find out aren't you?)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Branadarus would I'm sure

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Neith would go

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

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] If I go

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Frowns softly but doesn't say anything

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I hope she is alright

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) She didn't like splitting up for the party

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Grabs shoulder

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] rubs gently

[Master (to Ryan only)] hit commit please

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] So much, that she whacked me with that damn shepherd’s crook

[Master (to Carissa only)] after he commits, you can try to open the sheet

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Grunts

[Branwyn (Lisa)] No one does. I'm sure they are all fine.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (brb)

[Lisa] I am away from the keyboard.

[Master] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVOuYquXuuc

[Hoffman]] (JohnAA) stops and waits while the group gets closer before plodding off ahead again

[Master] While Branwyn is distracted anyone have anything else for the Count and or the Princess?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (not I)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (The problem is I probably have a ton of questions that I cannot think of right now. LOL)

[Carissa] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZjhYUzw-EI)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (What is your favorite color?)

[MarioHome] no

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (real life Carissa?)

[Carissa] (Haha just what popped into my head)

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Non-Weapon Proficiencies - ADDED: Dwarf Runes, General, , 1, Knowledge, +2. ADDED: Local History, Dwarf, General, , 1, Willpower, +1. ADDED: Alertness, General, Dwarves, 1, Reason, +0. ADDED: Foraging, General, , 1, Reason, -2.

[Carissa] (Something about being beat?)

[Master] OK so one last chance

[Master] TMO?

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (better than having to free your soul)

[Ryan (to Master only)] Sorry, just saw this.

[Carissa] (Well we did talk about Hell, too...)

[Master (to Ryan only)] no worry just have to hit commit so that it saves things

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (The world ... looks so unkind)

Marisu (TMO)] (Marisu has her concerns taken care of. If the Count wants to misunderstand her, that's his business. ;) Besides, he neither knows nor cares who she is. ;) )

[Ryan (to Master only)] Oh, yeah, sorry, I was still working on it.

[Master] He did call her Countess

Marisu (TMO)] (Oh, he knows her name)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (Bars in a bar say "I've been searching for the daughter of the devil himself" what does not next bard say?)

[Master (to Ryan only)] no worries at all, just hit commit once in a while, like save as, grins

Marisu (TMO)] (bue they've had no significant interactions before this wedding)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (Bard in a Bar)

Marisu (TMO)] (there are how many different Lords throughout Drillian? :) )

[MarioHome] (count them, ah ah ahhhh)

[MarioHome] (one!)

Hoffman (JohnAA)] (One wonderful Lord)

[MarioHome] (two! two lords!)

Marisu (TMO)] (at least a dozen vampires, so they say, and so there's got to be well more than that that are human)

[Lisa] I am back at the keyboard.

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Non-Weapon Proficiencies - CHANGED: Dwarf Runes -- Sub-Group: Dwarves (), CHANGED: Local History, Dwarf -- Sub-Group: Dwarves (), CHANGED: Alertness -- Sub-Group: (Dwarves),

[JohnAA] so why don't we clear Marisu's lands first?

[JohnAA] maybe even trade lands to put the two lands together

[Master] too far apart

[Carissa (to Master only)] Just checked, nothing. Do you know if he hit commit yet?

[MarioHome] we can build a bridge

[JohnAA] no one buys and sells lands?

[Master (to Carissa only)] yes, what do you see when you try to hit edit?

Marisu (TMO)] (not usually entire estates)

Marisu (TMO)] (which is what we're talking about here)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (the Doeskin Estate is very old - other than war damage it should be pretty well put up)

[JohnAA] how big is Doeskin's?

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Personal Information - Alignment:: CHANGED: Lawful Neutral (null).

[Master] hundreds of square miles

Marisu (TMO)] (they're up there, I think. Not necessarily the biggest, but the name has been around for a good while.)

Marisu (TMO)] (they have *pedigree* ;) )

Marisu (TMO)] (Queen before last was a Doeskin)

[Carissa (to Master only)] All 10s still. Hope I didn't accidentally change it.

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Personal Information - Race:: CHANGED: Hill Dwarf (Dwarf). Age/Sex:: CHANGED: 40 Year Old Male (40/Male).

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for For Ryan modified: Personal Information - Race:: CHANGED: Dwarf (Hill Dwarf).

[Carissa (to Master only)] I'm going to see if it's my end. Quick restart brb.

[Master] There have been Queens from the Doeskin line none from the Branwyn line..... yet

Carissa has left the game on Fri Jan 04 21:19:44 EST 2019

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (which is why it was totally ridiculous for them to think they would get it again so soon )

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

Marisu (TMO)] (I can't remember now who it was picked the Doeskin name for Marisu, if it was Bob or me)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Carissa left

[JohnAA] in character we want to reclaim them, and we can certainly use the land for more farms for more people like in lerro's guild

[Master] Me

Marisu (TMO)] (Oh Branwyn... so naive... ;) )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol)

Carissa has joined the game on Fri Jan 04 21:20:41 EST 2019

Carissa is receiving the map ground floor...

Carissa has received the map ground floor.

[Master] Yes to John but that would take the next four or five years of real time to play that out

[Master] the best thing to do is to settle Branwyn's new lands

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Hey I don't plan on dying anytime soon

[Master] and help the queen rebuild those first

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

[Carissa (to Master only)] Going to check, but before I forget, it does say join "null/TMO 2nd Edition" when I bring it up. Before and now. Dunno why but kind of funny

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (unless people want a building party split)

[Master] NO

[Master] that is NOT happening

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (bran and her chars have to do her stuff)

[Carissa (to Master only)] Ah! Worked! I see it now.

Marisu (TMO)] (LOL)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (okie dokie)

[Carissa] DM says no to party split...?

[Carissa] Feels trappish.

[Carissa] ;)

[Master] no party split from 2019 till 2023

[Branwyn (Lisa)] LOL

[Master] THAT is too much

[Carissa] (Had to restart kLoOge. Also kLoOge thinks this is TMO's game so there's that)

Marisu (TMO)] (Nah, Marisu's problem are not Dragonslayer's problems. Although I did consider having her try to hire them, but you've got plenty other things going on)

[JohnAA] what is we just use the same amount of land, just in an area with room for future growth?

[Master] chuckles the DEF file is called TMO because he did the last update

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Wait until 2023

[Master] and LOL at TMO

[Carissa] Ah. Well that explains one thing.

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

Marisu (TMO)] :angel:

[Master] that would be a great story arc

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

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Good news! I can finally see the edits. kLoOge gets wonky if Spring didn't warn you.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I really am excited about developing the lands

[Ryan] I am back at the keyboard.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (depends on what tmo wants but I personally would much rather visit Ilero's family estate than Marisu's)

[Ryan] /gifs woot

[Master] Marisu leave to go take control of her families' estates, a year or two later she requests the Dragonslayers to come help with a pesky group of.....

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I can do so much with Neith with her skill set

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] woot

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] So one main thing you might want to do is double-click "For Ryan" so you can put character name there :)

Marisu (TMO)] (always a possibility Bob, if you run out of other things to do)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] It should open easy edit white box....think it's double click normal left click

[Master] yes to Lisa, no one has ever seen the villages and dark forests of Blackwater

[Master] just imagine every character talking like Ilero

[Branwyn (Lisa)] H'okay, t'ats not funny

[Master] grins

[JohnAA] well before the next scene, I'm going say g'nght

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Let's go o'ther place t'en

[Ryan] (Night, John)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (damn an h snuck in there)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.DwarfLife#MarriageableAge

[Carissa] (Night John!)

[JohnAA] enjoy

[MarioHome] oh bai john

Marisu (TMO)] (I think Bob has said he's not going to try and do the accent for everyone)

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Just more reading for later

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Goodnight John!)

Marisu (TMO)] (by John)

JohnAA has left the game on Fri Jan 04 21:27:13 EST 2019

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Thank you

[Master] so the group is back in Ghostwood unless........

[Master] Anastacia Eustace moved 3'11".

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Yep! Do you have ideas for proficiencies yet?

[Master] arriving at the Castle

[Carissa] (Walk slowly quick afk!)

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

[Carissa] I am away from the keyboard.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (get the corpse off the sideboard)

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] So far, I have tentatively put 2 on axes, 1 on short blades, 1 on weapon and shield, and 1 on armor.

[MarioHome] (lol)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (wish John could had stayed)

[Master] Time of Day: 06:36 PM. Day 16 Mid ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 16th, 345 SKR.

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] I also chose 1 on Alertness, 1 on Dwarf Runes, 1 on Dwarf Local History, and 1 on Foraging for NWP's

[Master] so to tidy up things, the group was drinking and eating when we left, that was the 15th.... it is not the evening on the 16th that the rest of the group arrives back

[MarioHome] (HP for the wounded)

[Master] [QuiFon Ruminell]] moved 25'03".

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] Someone once told me swimming was useless. That is a lie. If you have room, we're hanging out in swamp lands and swimming might be really really useful.

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] k, I chose those mostly for RP reasons. I was kind of iffy on Local History.

[Master] Count Drake: No adjustments made.

[Master] Mara: No adjustments made.

[Master] Hugh D'Ambray: No adjustments made.

[Master] Thistle: No adjustments made.

[Master] Branwyn: No adjustments made.

[Master] Snezana: No adjustments made.

[Master] [Marisu]]: No adjustments made.

[Master] [Hoffman]]: No adjustments made.

[Master (to GM only)] Anastacia Eustace's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 53 (2) - Lightly Wounded

[Master] Skarphedin: No adjustments made.

[Master] Kenna Westfoot: No adjustments made.

[Master] Indigo's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 46 (2) - Lightly Wounded

[Master] Knave: No adjustments made.

[Master] Brother Fotopoulos: No adjustments made.

[Master] Mercy: No adjustments made.

[Master] Neith of Inholt: No adjustments made.

[Master] Shi'Nynze's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 31 (1) - Unharmed

[Master] Tebhoundrin: No adjustments made.

[Master] Kel's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 56 (2) - Lightly Wounded

[Master] [Shurkural]]: No adjustments made.

[Master] [Ilero]]: No adjustments made.

[Master] [Miranda Paige]]: No adjustments made.

[Master] Lord Tiberius: No adjustments made.

[Master (to GM only)] Penelope: No adjustments made.

[Master] [QuiFon Ruminell]]'s Current Hit Points: adjusted to -9 (2) - Dying

[Master] Seewick : No adjustments made.

[Master] Anor's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 10 (2) - Heavily Wounded

[Master] Jon the sailor: No adjustments made.

[Master] Galad: No adjustments made.

[Master] Ithil: No adjustments made.

[Master] Eddie: No adjustments made.

[Master (to GM only)] Guard #5: No adjustments made.

[Master (to GM only)] Head Steward: No adjustments made.

[Master] Treble: No adjustments made.

[Master (to GM only)] Wu Sen Cho: No adjustments made.

[Master] Howard Plum: No adjustments made.

[Master] Johan the Apprentice: No adjustments made.

[MarioHome] Keep this up, Qui Fon may come back to life!

[Master] Head Steward moved 29'06".

[Master] Knave moved 20'04".

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Might swap it out for swimming or something else

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] I chose the same. Dunno what local history gets you as I don't know where your dwarf would be from. If he's from The Mist/Drillian, though might be really interesting from a dwarf's perspective!

[Master] Count Drake moved 101'07".

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] *chose the same as in mine were for RP reasons

[Master] Branwyn moved 89'01".

[Master] [Marisu]] moved 77'03".

[Master] Anastacia Eustace moved 63'03".

[Master] Mara moved 81'00".

[Master] Thistle moved 84'08".

[Carissa (to Ryan only)] You can also give up a weapon proficiency for a non-weapon if you want, too.

[Master] Hugh D'Ambray moved 88'07".

[Master] Anastacia Eustace, Hugh D'Ambray, Mara, [Marisu]], Branwyn, Count Drake and Thistle moved 29'06".

[Carissa] (Thistle is at the castle? Wouldn't she not want to go there?)

[Head Steward (Master)] Welcome Home Master

[Carissa] (Sorry sorry and we're all still at evening dinner?)

[Head Steward (Master)] (Thistle was with the group and got swept along they never turned to the gypsy camp)

[Head Steward (Master)] (next day's evening dinner)

[Carissa] (Poor kid)

[Carissa] (Eh probably still drunk and depressed)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (this should be exciting!)

[Head Steward (Master)] You have Guests Master

[Carissa] (That is a word, yes ;) )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (better than interesting)

[Head Steward (Master)] The Lifegiver is with you I see

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (lol true)

[Head Steward (Master)] She visited here a few days ago

[Head Steward (Master)] some of her companions stayed here

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (It was only a few days ago? Jeeze I always get a kick out of the time differences)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We offered to have them stay at the inn. I do appreciate your hospitality

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I hope it was no trouble

[Count Drake (Master)] Certainly they should have stayed here

[Count Drake (Master)] Is Master Ilero with you?

[Count Drake (Master)] I remember him clearly

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Ryan only)] Sorry going to be hard to keep up for the moment, but while this goes on, look at the modifiers and check them against what yours are

Marisu (TMO)] (I just bet you do)

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "Yes he is here"

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

Count Drake (Master) grins

[Branwyn (Lisa)] As well as Indigo, Miranda.

[Count Drake (Master)] Stewart, where are my guests

[Branwyn (Lisa)] My husband

Count Drake (Master) smiles at Branwyn

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I hope I have not lost him

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Ryan only)] For example, Alertness and Observation work in a similar manner, but Alertness goes off Willpower whereas Observation goes off Reason

[Count Drake (Master)] I must meet the man that you chose

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I think you shall like him

[Count Drake (Master)] He must be special

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "Very much so"

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Ryan only)] I'd pick the skill that has a higher stat. Both skills are really good to have, but if say, your Reason is higher, chose Obs over Alertness.

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] k, thanks

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Ryan only)] I didn't do that with my character. Not sure I'd have changed much if I had, but it's good to know. Worth check for other proficiencies you might want :)

[Count Drake (Master) (to Ryan only)] pick skills that you think are fun, do not worry about being great at something in combat because you will need lots of a wide variety of things over time, be the character you like not what you think you need in combat

[Count Drake (Master)] /Carr what I said to Ryan pick skills that you think are fun, do not worry about being great at something in combat because you will need lots of a wide variety of things over time, be the character you like not what you think you need in combat

Branwyn (Lisa) leans in to Marisu "Can you please do the introductions?"

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Okay yes to that, too, but it's worth keeping in mind :P)

Knave (Master) bows, Welcome home Master, opens the doors to the hall

[Master] Knave moved 5'00".

[Marisu]] (TMO) nods. "Of course."

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Ryan only)] I went with the what's fun route. Not too upset. Except Shi will be learning to swim soon ;)

[Master] Head Steward moved 62'04".

[Master] Anastacia Eustace, Hugh D'Ambray, Mara, [Marisu]], Branwyn, Count Drake and Thistle moved 53'07".

[Master] [Marisu]] moved 5'11".

[Master] Mara moved 4'11".

[Master] Thistle moved 10'11".

[Master] Hugh D'Ambray moved 15'00".

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Ryan only)] And I think you'll gain another slot once you level for future planning

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for Skarphedin modified: Non-Weapon Proficiencies - CHANGED: Alertness -- Attribute: Willpower (Reason), CHANGED: Alertness -- Modifier: +0+1 (+0).

[Master] Thistle caught up in the middle of the group

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Oh no I have to jump characters??)

[Master] in front of Hugh and behind Mara

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for Skarphedin modified: Non-Weapon Proficiencies - CHANGED: Local History, Dwarf -- Attribute: Leadership (Willpower), CHANGED: Local History, Dwarf -- Modifier: +2 (+1).

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] Head Steward, Hugh D'Ambray, Mara, [Marisu]], Branwyn, Count Drake, Thistle and Anastacia Eustace moved 7'08".

Thistle (Carissa) tries to slip free and behind them all

[Master] Indigo moved 9'02".

[Master] Kenna Westfoot moved 8'03".

Marisu (TMO)] Count Stanley Drake, Lord Tiberius Branadarus, from (whatever that place was that started with a C)

Thistle (Carissa) shoving slightly

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Branwyn!

Marisu (TMO)] (I remember EVERYTHING!)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Hand lands on Thistle's shoulder

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Whispers

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Where you going kid?

Branwyn (Lisa) beams "Tiberius!"

Lord Tiberius (Master) steps forward, bows to Count Drake

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "You need something?"

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] My good Lord

Thistle (Carissa) whispers back, fiercely, "HOME! Let me go!"

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] I greet you

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] but NOT as much as my wife, he says with a wolfish grin

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Will you allow me to escort you safely there?"

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] and then PICKS Branwyn up and spins her around

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] KISSES

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) gets up to greet them, pauses, and stills at seeing the Count

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

Marisu (TMO)] (barf)

Lord Tiberius (Master) spots Hugh

Marisu (TMO)] :)

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] shouts

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] HUGH BOLT THE DOOR

Branwyn (Lisa) looks around

Thistle (Carissa) whispers "I'm going NOW!"

[Thistle (Carissa)] Thistle: MUSC check: (d20) [1d20=17] 17 - ROLL FAILED against 9!!

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks confused thinking there is an attack. Thistle get behind me! Wrenches here and rushes to the door

[Howard Plum (Lisa)] me hurries over to Branwyn and whispers "Thank the gods you have returned. This has been a disaster!"

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I will roll for muscle

Thistle (Carissa) struggles to free herself

Lord Tiberius (Master) KISSES Branwyn again

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Hugh D'Ambray: MUSC check: (d20) [1d20=17] 17 - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 18!!

[Thistle (Carissa)] (.....stalemate?)

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] INDIGO! Grab Knave!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] you failed the roll

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

[Thistle (Carissa)] (She's a sneaky thief. Can she sneak off?)

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Bolts the door

Branwyn (Lisa) turns between Howard and Tiberius confused

[Lord Tiberius (Master) (to Lisa only)] knave is not in the room

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Attack: Long Sword:: is now ARMED.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] What is going on?

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Yes, what is going on?

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) quietly watching but still doesn't move

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Thistle! Are you alright?"

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) mutters, "I need more beer."

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) What is going on! Why am I bolting this door!?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] (Indigo cannot get out of the room Count Drake and others are blocking the exit)

[Thistle (Carissa)] I'm fine! Let me go home!

[Marisu]] (TMO) looks back and forth between Hugh and Tiberius in confusion.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Who is that? Pointing at Thistle?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Looks back at Indigo

Thistle (Carissa) tries to run again

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) No Thistle, Tiberius has ordered the door closed. It must be dangerous

[Thistle (Carissa)] No one! You didn't see me. I'm going home!

[Master] Hugh D'Ambray moved 13'09".

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Thistle!

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Picks thistle up

[Master] Thistle moved 9'10".

[Thistle (Carissa)] (Er, anything she can roll for?)

[Master] Indigo moved 2'07".

[Indigo (Lisa)] He's gone!

Thistle (Carissa) still struggling

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Stay with me Kid I' got you! I'll keep you safe

[Head Steward (Master)] WHAT is happening?

[Indigo (Lisa)] Howard! Secure the room!

[Head Steward (Master)] STOP

[Thistle (Carissa)] I'll be safe at HOME! Let me GO.

[Count Drake (Master)] standing still looking around the room at everyone

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) No can do Kid, there's danger afoot. Lord Tiberius has said. I'll keep you safe

[Howard Plum (Lisa)] Which room?

[Howard Plum (Lisa)] Ohhh ...

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "m'lady! Your orders?"

Howard Plum (Lisa) starts backing up

[Carissa] Thistle targets Hugh D'Ambray. Distance: 3'11"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Clearly worried and struggling to keep Thistle safe

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Thistle (Carissa)] (unarmed)

[Thistle (Carissa)] Thistle: Attack: Dagger/Dirk: (20-(d20+0)) [1d20=7] 13. MISSES Hugh D'Ambray (AC FINAL: 7).

[Count Drake (Master)] STOP

[Thistle (Carissa)] (just trying to punch him...trying and failing_

[Ilero]] (TMO) stands back in a corner, watching the events with interest.

[Ryan (to GM only)] Character sheet for Skarphedin modified:

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at the Count "I have no idea what is happening here"

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Jesus Kid! Hold on a sec. I'll take you home just let me make sure it's safe first

[Ilero]] (TMO) slips on his glove, just in case.

[Count Drake (Master)] GLARES AROUND

Thistle (Carissa) stops struggle and cringes into Hugh

Ilero (TMO)] Attack: Hand of Reaching:: is now ARMED.

[Count Drake (Master)]

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Lord Tiberius! Your ORDERS?"

[Count Drake (Master)] You will sit

Thistle (Carissa) whispers to Hugh, "He's scary. You should have let me go home."

Count Drake (Master) gestures at the table

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you Count Drake

[Count Drake (Master)] Lifegiver

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We shall ALL sit

[Count Drake (Master)] stand by me

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

Branwyn (Lisa) looks around

Branwyn (Lisa) murmurs "except me"

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) cautiously sits back down, looks at her glass, and takes a swig

(Lisa)] Howard Plum moved 3'04".

(Lisa)] Indigo moved 19'03".

[Master] Penelope moved 18'01".

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Look sat Thistle then at the Count. Slightly confused Brow Furrowed

[Master] Treble moved 33'03".

(Lisa)] Lord Tiberius moved 16'00".

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Here come sit with me kid. I got your back

[Kel (MarioHome)] Kel and Tebhoundrin moved 32'07".

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Keeps Thistle on the other side farthest from the Count

Treble (Master) swirls between Branwyn's feet

[Kel (MarioHome)] Tebhoundrin moved 5'02".

[Master] Thistle moved 50'06".

[Carissa] Thistle no longer targets Hugh D'Ambray.

[Master] Hugh D'Ambray moved 57'10".

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hello you!

[Master] [Marisu]] moved 33'10".

[Master] Wu Sen Cho moved 22'10".

[Master] Anastacia Eustace moved 41'07".

Branwyn (Lisa) picks up Treble and pets her

[Master] Mara moved 57'11".

[Master] [Ilero]] moved 52'00".

[Master] [Shurkural]] moved 77'02".

[Master] [Miranda Paige]] moved 14'02".

[Master] Shi'Nynze and [Shurkural]] moved 53'10".

[Master] Jon the sailor moved 45'04".

[Master] Neith of Inholt and Mercy moved 63'09".

[Master] Mercy moved 1'01".

Branwyn (Lisa) takes Treble and lets her sit by the fire

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Treble moved 14'08".

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Smiles at Neith

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Not sure I understand the modifications, actually. For example, on the page, Acting has a Leadership -1 Mod. is that -1 to my Leadership modifier, and then I put the resulting number on my character sheet?

[Master (to Ryan only)] Klooge handles all the modifications automatically

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Smiles back with great excitement

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That's better

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Count Drake?

[Ryan (to Master only)] Okay, thanks

Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549) sits next to Thistle

[Count Drake (Master)] First

[MarioHome] I am back at the keyboard.

[Count Drake (Master)] You are the Lifegiver's Husband

[Count Drake (Master)] You are a welcome guest

Mara (MarioHome) reaches over, pats Kel's hand. " I missed you" big smile

[Count Drake (Master)] What gives you a reason to order anything inside of my Castle?

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Ryan only)] That....is a good question for which my mind is going blank. Punting that question to BOB.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] We have been tracking traitors to you, Count Drake

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] We know that Knave is hiding something from you, I want to keep him in this room with us.... looking around

Branwyn (Lisa) raises eyebrow

Kel (MarioHome) looks at Mara, smiles and blushes

[Ryan (to Carissa only)] Sorry, I should have said something. Bob saw my message and told me that Klooge automatically handles the calculations. Looks like I just have to enter the mod that the website has

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Where did he go?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] HUGH! I told you to bar the door!

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] I DID BAR THE DOOR

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] /ryn no just click add on the sheet

[Lord Tiberius (Master) (to Carissa only)] show him how to add proficiencies from the list

[Lord Tiberius (Master) (to Ryan only)] cariossa show him how to add proficiencies from the list

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to Master only)] Ha! I never actually learned that. Er, let's see if I can figure it out.

[Lord Tiberius (Master) (to Carissa only)] when in edit add from data

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Where is Knave then?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (But really bob I did bar the door it's above)

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) shrugs

[Head Steward (Master)] Knave did not enter with us Master

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Who is... Knave?

[Count Drake (Master)] Very well,

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks confused. Carefully scoots a little closer to Thistle to keep an eye on her and help if needed

[Ilero]] (TMO) rests his left elbow on the table and puts his chin in his hand and watches everything.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to GM only)] Character sheet for Shi'Nynze modified:

[Count Drake (Master)] Lifegiver do you know all these people?

[Count Drake (Master)] Do you vouch for them?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes. I know and vouch for them all.

[Count Drake (Master)] Very well

[Count Drake (Master)] Steward, I am going to go visit my Estate

Ilero (TMO)] Hif we gone crazy, t'ere is reason. Be intresting hear what reason is t'ough.

[Count Drake (Master)] Treat our guests well

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa) (to GM only)] Character sheet for Thistle modified:

[Count Drake (Master)] I will return for dinner tonight

[Master] Count Drake moved 38'07".

Head Steward (Master) watches him go

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) sigh of relief

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks to the Count

Head Steward (Master) looks at the group

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

[Branwyn (Lisa)] WHAT is going on here?

Kel (MarioHome) exhales for the first time since he entered

Head Steward (Master) walks over to the sidebar and pours a full goblet of wine

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] A lot of death.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Ilero?

Head Steward (Master) drinks

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] A LOT of death.

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Shi?

Head Steward (Master) refills and DRINKS again

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Penelope, Kel, Qui.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] That rod works, if you wondered.

Kel (MarioHome) waves sheepishly

Branwyn (Lisa) takes a deep breath

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You were just supposed to stay here.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Visit the gypsies

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We did.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Explore the castle

Kel (MarioHome) shrugs

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We did.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] How are people dying here?

Ilero (TMO)] And more.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (...why did we go to the caves again?)

[Kel (MarioHome)] snail male, right/

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We went to the caves. Died. Found Seewick. Died again.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] No. It was the scorpions and traps that killed some of us.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Seewick? The Count's wife.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Seewick may or may not be dead.

[Master] (is was will be)

Branwyn (Lisa) thinks this is worse than listening to Indigo tell stories

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) frowns, ""If he even deserves her as a wife."

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (She did drink a little...)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Can you start at the beginning please?

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) looks at her drink, sighs, and nods.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We went to town, just to explore, saw the most interesting snail leather, and ran into one of the gypsies as we left. They invited us to dinner. We danced, had fun, we told about the caves nearby, and left.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We went back to the caves because....

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) frowns at drink and shrugs.

[Master] (everyone is there to contribute as you see fit)

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We just did. For some reason. And as we were exploring, we came upon Seewick, naked and neither dead nor alive. We got her to the gypsies who told us she was in statis. Without her clock, she would die.

Ilero (TMO)] Cloak

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We tried to find it without luck in the cave. We ran into some scorpions. Very, very potentent venom. Kel and Penelope were killed.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Er, cloak. Right. Clock doesn't help her.

[Kel (MarioHome)] I’ve gotten better

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) rubs head, "Sorry, jumped ahead of myself."

[Penelope (Master)] I do feel different

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] BEFORE we went back into the caves, we had a Seance. Seewick told us that a certain vampire took it from her, but the dead don't always tell the truth so we looked in the caves just in case.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We didn't find it.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We kept going back trying to find it. At one point, we fell in a trap. Qui did not survive. I barely survived.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We also ran into an interesting....shapeshifter, if you will.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] It was a grand adventure

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] A giant snail, as we left, with slime that was acid. As we chased it, it turned into a young man.

[Kel (MarioHome)] Look at this shole in my armor...

[Ilero]] (TMO) rolls his eyes.

Kel (MarioHome) fingers gape in chest piece

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] While I think we all agree it's probably Knave we....don't all agree one whether or not he is evil.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] A ... therianthrope

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Hugh just stares with his mouth slightly open. Clearly this conversation has short circuited his brain

Ilero (TMO)] He not tell truth a lot, but not know if he villain or just hiding.

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at Marisu

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] I believe Seewick was just trying to protect the snail creatures here, and he is one of them. I don't think he means harm and only tried to help her when she got into trouble.

Mara (MarioHome) Mara touches the hole in Kel's armor, smiles

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Indigo has....another opinion. To be fair, even if leaving her in the cave kept her safe, she was naked, alone, and in a cold dark cave in stasis.

Kel (MarioHome) giggles, then swats her hand away, gets serious

[Ryan] (brb)

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (I think I missed like a whole giant piece but close enough...?)

[Kel (MarioHome)] (better than I remember it)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So you found Seewick and all of this you have done was to protect her?

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] As best we can.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] She is safe, but we have not told anywhere where she is.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] I do not trust the Count or Steward, personally.

Ilero (TMO)] And Kel going to lose a hand. Sound familiar?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] What?

[Kel (MarioHome)] hey now, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves

Head Steward (Master) looks at Shi

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) grins at the Steward, but not so nicely

Ilero (TMO)] Too a hand of ourselves.

[Kel (MarioHome)] we were searching for the cloak. I found a box under the throne, I opened it, and this guy

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Whooops didn't know he was there. Oh well)

Kel (MarioHome) points to Steward

[Kel (MarioHome)] says my hand will be off

[Head Steward (Master)] You are a thief

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Kel, did you take anything?

[Head Steward (Master)] what did you expect would happen

Kel (MarioHome) shocked

Ilero (TMO)] Hye t'ink he as annoyed at us as we is of t'is.

[Kel (MarioHome)] how dare you!

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Looks at Neith

Kel (MarioHome) secretly winks at Mara

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We just wanted some clue to where her cloak was and the staff wasn't being helpful;

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Did you take anything?

[Kel (MarioHome)] I did not

Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549) Eyes Hugh. "Don't say anything" She murmurs

[Head Steward (Master)] You have the box!

[Kel (MarioHome)] I am not that kind of Elf

[Kel (MarioHome)] I do not!

[Ryan] (back)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Steward, is anything of the Count's missing?

[Head Steward (Master)] OH so now you are a halfling?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Steward!

Kel (MarioHome) puzzled

[Kel (MarioHome)] (your mama!)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Is anything of the Count's missing?

[Head Steward (Master)] THAT Elf took a box out from under the Count's chair

[Kel (MarioHome)] that could have had the cloak in it

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And where is that box now?

[Head Steward (Master)] He took the box and opened the box

Kel (MarioHome) shrugs

[Kel (MarioHome)] (1. cut a hole in the box)

[Head Steward (Master)] it is in the closet, it will not be quiet until given back to the Count

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (So...he borrowed it, yes)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So nothing was missing from the box, correct?

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) leans into Thistle

[Head Steward (Master)] THE BOX! exasperated

[Kel (MarioHome)] I didn’t take anything. Why would I? what do I need?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Did... you want to go home now? I can escort you with Neith."

[Head Steward (Master)] A box under the Count's Throne

[Kel (MarioHome)] that could have had the cloak

[Head Steward (Master)] taken by HIM! points at Kel

[Kel (MarioHome)] I didn’t take it, I examined it

[Head Steward (Master)] what do you mean you did not take anything!

Thistle (Carissa) glares at Hugh, "You're the reason I'm not home. I don't need you to take me home NOW. You missed your chance."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And the Count's wife who was missing has been found by those seated here at this table, correct?

Kel (MarioHome) waits for Steward to answer

Head Steward (Master) mouth closed

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Look's Hurt. "What? No it's fine, I'll escort you. No one will get to you."

Thistle (Carissa) shakes head

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

[Kel (MarioHome)] now you're a mute? yes, we found her and saved her

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "Would you like Neith to do with you instead?

[Thistle (Carissa)] The scary man is gone. Branwyn might still need my help.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So an empty box was opened and returned and the Count's greatest possession has been found

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Brow Furrows

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "/me Whispered

[Thistle (Carissa)] Besides....she can help me with grandma in return....

[Kel (MarioHome)] that sums it up pretty well

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Does this really merit your recommendation?

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] "The scary man? You mean the Count? He doesn't seem that scary"

[Kel (MarioHome)] not to mention we DIED trying to help her

[Kel (MarioHome)] and poor...poor Qui Fon

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Shouldn't thanks be in order?

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Yes, and Qui remains dead.

Head Steward (Master) frowns but nods at Branwyn

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I know that they may have gotten a little carried away.

Thistle (Carissa) looks at Hugh like he's crazy

Branwyn (Lisa) pats Steward's shoulder

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But it looks to me that it was in service to your Master

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Is that not the important thing?

Ilero (TMO)] T'at was whole plan. Not sure how well it turn out.

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Ruffles Thistles hair. "No need to be scared of the Count." Leans in and whispers. "There's only one person in this room you should be scared of. And she's on your side." Smiles

Head Steward (Master) opens and closes mouth

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Whenever you want to go home, let me know

Thistle (Carissa) shakes head again, "You haven't met my Grandmother."

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Rolls eyes

Kel (MarioHome) sits and closes mouth

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Oh I have. No worries about that Thistle

Head Steward (Master) refills his goblet of wine

[Branwyn (Lisa)] May I have a glass as well please?

Thistle (Carissa) clearly doesn't believe him

[Head Steward (Master)] This has been a very trying few days

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Pats Thistles shoulder, returns attention to the room

Head Steward (Master) hands Branwyn the goblet

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you.

Head Steward (Master) pours himself another

Head Steward (Master) drinks

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It certainly sounds like it.

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) slight snort, "That's an understatement"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We shall be going home soon if that makes you feel better

[Kel (MarioHome)] can I get this mended before the trip?

Kel (MarioHome) pokes chest piece

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) sighs, "I honestly don't know if it does."

[Head Steward (Master)] I think things are only slightly more chaotic then when you were here last Lifebringer

[Ilero]] (TMO) grins.

[Mara (MarioHome)] I can sew just a bit. but I try. Want to take that off?

Branwyn (Lisa) turns back to the table "I'm sure Count Drake will wish to see his wife when he returns. Where is she?

[Kel (MarioHome)] um...maybe later?

Mara (MarioHome) eyes open widely, and giggle smiles

[Indigo (Lisa)] She's in Branadarus' bed!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Excuse me?

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (lol)

Kel (MarioHome) frowns " I’ll have Shi bring it to you"

[Ryan] (Sorry, but a little arsonist is having difficulty getting to bed. Need to help my daughter to settle down.)

Ilero (TMO)] His hokay. He here.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Will he kill her? He already has a crypt being built for her.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] And then what? Kill her friends, too?

[Ryan] (Night, all. I wasn't able to finish my character sheet, but will keep working on it next I can. Night, all)

Ilero (TMO)] (g'nite)

[Indigo (Lisa)] That seemed like the safest place.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (All good. Night Ryan!)

[Master] Night Ryan, see you next week)

[Kel (MarioHome)] (bye Ryan

Ryan has left the game on Fri Jan 04 22:22:44 EST 2019

[Indigo (Lisa)] (Goodnight Ryan!)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I don't know what happened to her after the Count left, but he has said that he has her cloak and wished to make sure she didn't leave during his excursion.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I'm not sure I want to get in the middle of their marital disputes

[Kel (MarioHome)] so he admits to having the cloak?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] he seemed very nonchalant about the whole thing.

[Kel (MarioHome)] could have saved us a lot of harm

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Raises eyes at Branwyn but says nothing. Instead reuring attention to Neith. Rubs her shoulders

Ilero (TMO)] (Brawny?)

Ilero (TMO)] (brb)

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) frowns

[TMO] I am away from the keyboard.

[Kel (MarioHome)] (and you balked at Ty)

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] There is more we haven't figured out.

[Indigo (Lisa)] They could have told us.

Indigo (Lisa) points at Steward

Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549) Blushes slightly

[Indigo (Lisa)] Everything has to be a big secret

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] We were told she was taken to the caves for her protection, but the guards who took her out of the castle, who were supposed to take her to the gypsies, were NOT going towards the gypsies.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] There is so much that doesn't add up. I do worry for her safety.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Knaves claims to have found her and brought her to the caves to protect her. She was rather unhurt, at least.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] When the Count returns then hopefully he shall want his wife to join us for dinner and we can find out what is happening

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] You know him best, but he is a vampire, and they are not ones easily trusted.

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) falls quiet and resumes drinking

[Kel (MarioHome)] easy Shi. we have a full dinner to get through

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Kel Indigo tell Branwyn what happened to you

[Kel (MarioHome)] which time?

Lord Tiberius (Master) grins

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] see it was a grand adventure

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) frowns again, slows down, but doesn't ask for a refill

[Kel (MarioHome)] when we got skewered by a scorpion, or when we fell in an electric trap?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] We learned to breathe underwater!

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] and we could fly

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Kel even enjoyed himself!

[Kel (MarioHome)] it was ok...

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Ahhh Miranda's work

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That is nice at least

Kel (MarioHome) looks at Branwyn puzzled

[Kel (MarioHome)] did I mention this?

[Kel (MarioHome)] points at armor yet again

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] We found treasure

Lord Tiberius (Master) waves dismissive at Kel's armor

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] That can be fixed

[Kel (MarioHome)] it better be

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] It was a great battle

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Indigo was very brave

[Kel (MarioHome)] proudly nods at Indigo

Penelope (Master) pales

Indigo (Lisa) looks down

[Kel (MarioHome)] I’ve never seen him so upset

[Indigo (Lisa)] I tried to save everyone and I did a really bad job at it

[Kel (MarioHome)] under the circumstances, I think you did an excellent job

[Indigo (Lisa)] I don't want to talk about it

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Indigo served Admirably

Kel (MarioHome) nods and looks away

[Kel (MarioHome)] )lol Ha!)

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] He was... A great example while you were away Branwyn

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] (I know LOL)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (nice Michael!)

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Just don't start the round of puns... :(

Branwyn (Lisa) walks over and runs a hand through Indigo's hair

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] :)

[Penelope (Master)] He saved me He brought me back

Branwyn (Lisa) softly "We can talk later."

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] And he really, really wanted to do what he could to make sure Seewick was safe, more than anyone else.

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at Penelope and smiles "I am very glad for that. And for you too Kel"

[Kel (MarioHome)] that’s why we went to such lengths to make sure we succeeded

[Kel (MarioHome)] to support our Admiral

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

Branwyn (Lisa) sighs "I am so very sorry that this has been so hard for you here. I had no idea when we left"

[Kel (MarioHome)] admittedly, we may have made it harder than it should have been

[Kel (MarioHome)] you know us

[Master] LOL

Kel (MarioHome) shrugs with a smile

Ilero (TMO)] Surprise, we not geniuses.

[Kel (MarioHome)] and all the diplomats left

[Kel (MarioHome)] we fended for ourselves

[Kel (MarioHome)] easily baited and manipulated

[Branwyn (Lisa)] If good news is not unwelcome, I can tell you our trip was quite successful

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Who was manipulated?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] and of course you were!

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) smiles slightly, "That is a good."

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Did you solve the war?

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at Anastacia "Did we solve the war?"

Kel (MarioHome) purses lips and looks away

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That was Anastacia's purpose.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] We never did find someone to marry the frog

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Not even that Cowles boy?

[Kel (MarioHome)] marrying frogs? wow, what a trip!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I think it's worth a letter to that grandmother of his

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I was hoping Count Drake would be a match but apparently Indigo decided he had a perfectly good wife already

[Indigo (Lisa)] I didn't decide!

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Seewick may not agree she has the best husband...

Kel (MarioHome) nods

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] They are married? Under Kayugan law they are married for life

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Really? What an odd law.

[Mara (MarioHome)] Well...it depends

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] There was a war fought over it

Marisu (TMO)] For life isn't quite as drastic for humans as elves.

Marisu (TMO)] Although... neither of these two are human, are they?

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (Mario, the second Drillian Civil War was fought over a King wanting to get a divorce and could not so switched the entire Kingdom's religion)

Marisu (TMO)] If I understand the situation.

[Mara (MarioHome)] (aha)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So get the Cowles boy. He seemed to lack purpose and the Bolpels should love a connection to that family

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) frowns, "Odd reason to fight a war, too."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Problem solved

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] If that is what the Queen decides then yes we will go fetch him and drag him to the Swamp Hold

Marisu (TMO)] Political marriages do require a little bit of negotiation first, rather than just throwing two people into a room and shouting "Happy Honeymoon!" at them.

Mara (MarioHome) giggles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] If it ends this war, then it will be worth it

Anastacia Eustace (Master) looks at Marisu and smiles

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] Maybe you should marry the boy

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Coughs on his drink

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Turns to hide it as a cough

[Marisu]] (TMO) gives Anastacia a hard look. "Not that again, Princess."

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Eyes Neith

Marisu (TMO)] The same arguments you want to use to set me up for a marriage apply to you as well.

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Eyes back

Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549) Whispers "Don't do it"

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I have no lands to repopulate

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Sighs

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Watches

Marisu (TMO)] Well I'm not going to do it personally!

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] ( grins, LOL )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You could marry the Bolpel girl Anastacia

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] (That is a quote for you Carissa)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Only a Bolpel marriage will end this, correct?

Anastacia Eustace (Master) blinks at Branwyn

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] What?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (yes tmo - quote of the night)

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] I cannot

Marisu (TMO)] I doubt my marriage will sway the Bolpels one way or another.

[Anastacia Eustace (Master)] We, I am not allowed

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We have to find someone

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So, no we did not end the war to answer the original question

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But ...

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We got sucked into lovely dream magic

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Released a great mage

[Mara (MarioHome)] we saw a unicorn!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And collected a tidy sum for our trouble

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) smiles slightly, "Beautiful, aren't they?"

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles at Mara

Mara (MarioHome) looks at Shi doe eyed

[Mara (MarioHome)] so incredibly!

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) nods, "And quite good at defense."

[Master] (Hey out of left field Carissa did you get your dragon? Mario got his)

[Mara (MarioHome)] gladly we didn’t have to find out

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Had to delay returning to New York so dunno)

[Mara (MarioHome)] his name was Holycow, so majestic

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Flying on Sunday now)

[Master] DOH

[Mara (MarioHome)] his horn was large

[Master] Sorry your surprise gift I mean

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Hahaha still will be a surprise of what kind of dragon? ;) )

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Holycow? Odd name.

Marisu (TMO)] (blue or purple?)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (it’s s....)

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] The one I met is named Okapi.

[Mara (MarioHome)] that is a perfect name for a unicorn

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Esyae thinks so, too.

[Mara (MarioHome)] this one liked to disappear just when we approached

[Mara (MarioHome)] it was galloping though a mansion!

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) laughs, "Also sounds similar."

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Er, except the mansion part?

[Mara (MarioHome)] tell her, Thistle

[Mara (MarioHome)] (!!)

[Mara (MarioHome)] (take it away, Carissa!)

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

Thistle (Carissa) head on table, snoring softly

[Mara (MarioHome)] (easy way out)

[Thistle (Carissa)] ( ;) )]

[Mara (MarioHome)] oh, she was so excited

[Mara (MarioHome)] anyway...

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) small smile, "I am glad your trip went much better than ours."

Marisu (TMO)] Sounds like your stay was just as interesting, if not more so.

[Master] When you are ready for dinner

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Interesting, but not necessarily in a good way.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Now?)

[Master] Count Drake moved 80'02".

[Master] Seewick moved 36'09".

Marisu (TMO)] (oh, that's ominous)

[Master] Time of Day: 09:12 PM. Day 16 Mid ___ tre, Eap {Late Fall} 16th, 345 SKR.

[Head Steward (Master)] Count Drake and his Wife

[Indigo (Lisa)] SEEWICK!

Seewick (Master) smiles at Indigo

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Wha?)

[Indigo (Lisa)] You're alive!

[Ilero]] (TMO) covers his eyes with both hands and just shakes his head.

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) wishes she had asked for a refill

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Jeeze I need a refill AFK 1 min

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] BRB

[Indigo (Lisa)] Branwyn moved 23'05".

[Count Drake (Master)] Thanks to our honored guests

[Count Drake (Master)] My wife has returned from the lands beyond

Ilero (TMO)] (is she wearing the cloak?)

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) eyes Seewick but avoids looking at Drake

[Count Drake (Master)] I am very happy upon this strange turn of events

[Count Drake (Master)] (yes)

[Count Drake (Master)] I am certain that we will do our best to make the most of this second chance to be with each other

[Count Drake (Master)] to ensure that no one leaves

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) raises brow

[Count Drake (Master)] (say it, man and wife, man and wife)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We are very happy for you both. Perhaps you could explain what happened? There is some confusion on that matter.

[Seewick (Master)] Confusion is a good word

[Count Drake (Master)] We are reunited

[Count Drake (Master)] THAT is important

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Are you all right? You look healthy...

[Count Drake (Master)] I feel wonderful

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Shi'Nynze: Observation check: (d20) [1d20=15] 15 - ROLL FAILED against 12!!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I was speaking to your wife, Count.

[Seewick (Master)] I am whole

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Hostage)

[Seewick (Master)] I am pleased to see you Indigo

[Kel (MarioHome)] (Hostage does start with Host...)

[Seewick (Master)] do say hello to my sisters

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (See?)

[Indigo (Lisa)] I will! Do you have a message for them?

[Indigo (Lisa)] I ... we were so worried about you.

[Seewick (Master)] no, only that I miss them

[Indigo (Lisa)] Knave put you in a dark cave full of stirges and centipedes.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] He tried to save you.

Seewick (Master) looks back and forth between the two of you

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Ugh trying to find that chat one sec )

[Indigo (Lisa)] I didn't think you would come back

[Indigo (Lisa)] (no you were right)

[Seewick (Master)] (smiles just "he put you in with stirges" "he tried to save you" at the same time seems..... )

Ilero (TMO)] Glad you back.

[Seewick (Master)] I am pleased to be back

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] He claims he found you alone, unconscious, in the forest. He put you in the caves where it was safer. Something...killed the guards in the forest. He wanted you to be safe.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Yes was trying to remember if he found her or stole her depending on his claim)

[Seewick (Master)] He never made me feel unsafe

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Good. I do not believe he wanted you to feel unsafe.

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] I believe he...wanted to return the favor.

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] I cannot tell if this is Stolholm Syndrome or...

Ilero (TMO)] What is Stolholm?

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Probably something along those lines, yes)

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Stolkholm Syndrome

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Ic cannot spell

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Tonight

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Is that IC or OOC?)

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] Uh. OOC

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] I really really hope

Ilero (TMO)] (OH, question retracted then. :D)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (there is no Stockholm on Bob's globe)

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Or maybe we haven't found it yet?)

[Neith of Inholt (mharm-15549)] (Sorry. I'm getting tired. Forgot to use Parentheses)

Ilero (TMO)] (no worries, just teasing you)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (I'm curious about the ending this arc and going to the desert)

[Count Drake (Master)] So My Steward tell me that one of your companions LIfegiver was not a gracious guest

[Count Drake (Master)] (the craniate wastes are no dessert)

[Indigo (Lisa)] ( Completing our Bebbux course and moving to desert )

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) tries hard to not roll her eyes

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hmmm ... I can't imagine. Who would that be, Steward?

[Head Steward (Master)] Your Elven friend violated the Counts belongings

Kel (MarioHome) stands

[Kel (MarioHome)] are you referring to me?

[Count Drake (Master)] Are you the one who entered my hall ?

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] Let Branwyn talk!

[Count Drake (Master)] without permission taking my possessions?

[Kel (MarioHome)] I did enter, but I did not take your possessions without permission

Count Drake (Master) raised eyebrow

[Kel (MarioHome)] after our crew rescued seewick

[Kel (MarioHome)] we saw she was without her cloak

[Kel (MarioHome)] in a desperate attempt to find it to keep her alive, I opened a box I found while searching for the cloak

[Kel (MarioHome)] I took nothing

Count Drake (Master) watching you

[Ilero]] (TMO) fidgets in his seat.

[Indigo (Lisa)] It was my fault!

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) watching apprehensively

[Indigo (Lisa)] We wanted to have a gyspy seance to find you

[Indigo (Lisa)] We thought you could help Seewick and no one would tell us where you were

Count Drake (Master) eyes glance down the table to find Thistle

[Indigo (Lisa)] So I thought if we could find some hair or something they could find you and we could tell you we found Seewick!

[Indigo (Lisa)] So Kel went looking to help

[Indigo (Lisa)] We weren't trying to steal anything!

[Ilero]] (TMO) sighs and stands up.

Kel (MarioHome) slow nod

Count Drake (Master) looks at Ilero

[Ilero]] (TMO) turns to face Count Drake.

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

Thistle (Carissa) still asleep

Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549) Smiles at Thistle

Ilero (TMO)] Hye was in charge. You know hye. Hif we intend steal anyt'ing, who you t'ink be one to do it?

Thistle (Carissa) or really good at pretending to be

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Wraps arm around the kid

Thistle (Carissa) briefly opens eyes to glare at Hugh before pretending to fall back asleep

[Count Drake (Master)] It seems your elf friend admitted to wanting to find and take my wife's cloak

[Count Drake (Master)] putting her in danger

Ilero (TMO)] Give back to her.

[Kel (MarioHome)] quite the opposite, to bring it to her

Ilero (TMO)] Important distinction.

Count Drake (Master) looks at Seewick

Count Drake (Master) looks at Branwyn

Count Drake (Master) looks at Ilero

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I take responsibility for everyone at this table.

Ilero (TMO)] No.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Count Drake, no harm was caused.

[Kel (MarioHome)] (in fact, a perfect example of Chaotic Good, as is Kel!))

[Count Drake (Master)] My wife is safe

[Count Drake (Master)] I am home and we are together

[Count Drake (Master)] I will agree with the Lifegiver that this transgression was intended for good

Kel (MarioHome) nods

[Count Drake (Master)] and so I will waive the first of the punishments

[Count Drake (Master)] but such violations of our private spaces cannot be tolerated

[Count Drake (Master)] from now on you are barred from entry to Ghostwood Elf

Kel (MarioHome) nods again

[Count Drake (Master)] You will leave in the morning and never return

[Ilero]] (TMO) eyelids droop to half-closed as he listens.

[Kel (MarioHome)] as you wish

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you Count Drake.

Kel (MarioHome) sits again

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) sips drink to hide her smile

Count Drake (Master) hands Branwyn a small box

Kel (MarioHome) sips drink and finally exhales

[Count Drake (Master)] A token of my appreciation for your service to my wife

[Kel (MarioHome)] (if the cloak is in there...)

Branwyn (Lisa) surprised "Thank you again."

Branwyn (Lisa) carefully opens the box

Ilero (TMO)] (fireball)

Branwyn (Lisa) looks inside

[Kel (MarioHome)] (it sets off an alarm)

[Count Drake (Master)] (Inside is a very large pearl, at least 20K )

[Kel (MarioHome)] (each?)

Branwyn (Lisa) eyes widen

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Not to complain, but man they love giving you money lately)

[Kel (MarioHome)] (lol)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That is very generous of you.

Ilero (TMO)] (she's an up and coming lord. and personally powerful too. gotta get on her good side)

[Count Drake (Master)] I have heard that imperious mages need many gems

[Shi'Nynze (Carissa)] (Truth)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you very much for all your hospitality and generosity.

Count Drake (Master) nods and smiles

Ilero (TMO)] All done wit' punishments t'en?

[Count Drake (Master)] Do you wish to be punished Master Ilero?

[Ilero]] (TMO) snorts. "Nope! Just making sure. Hye need drink. Hye give you personal apologies first t'ough. We try help you, wind up just causing lots of trouble. Sorry."

Branwyn (Lisa) interjects and raises glass "A toast to the health and well-being of Count Drake and his beautiful wife, Seewick"

[Count Drake (Master)] CHEERS

Shi'Nynze (Carissa) sees nothing left in her glass, but toasts anyways

Kel (MarioHome) raises glass silently and nods

[Master] CHEERS all around

[Ilero]] (TMO) lifts empty glass and then goes to refill it with whatever he can find.

Branwyn (Lisa) takes a sip and smiles grateful that no more damage seems to be occurring

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] (I am fading guys.)

[Master] and SCENE

Ilero (TMO)] (phew. gotta go put kids to bed)

[Hugh D'Ambray (mharm-15549)] Oh thank god

[Master] next week we click off the time to be back home

Ilero (TMO)] (was afraid I was going to have to afk in the middle)

[Master] everyone needs to contribute to the threads on building

[Master] to say what you want to do with training

Ilero (TMO)] (don't use mud bricks)

[Master] and with building your own homes

[Carissa] Sigh, so never heard from Knave again? And she's still a hostage.

[TMO] maybe, but we can't solve every problem

[Lisa] yes - we need to plan for building and can't do that until we know what everybody wants

[TMO] THIS time around. ;)

[Carissa] Bah :P

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

[Kel (MarioHome)] is Dragon Fen in Ghostwood?

[Master] Michael that means you too

[Master] NO NO NO

[Carissa] Does training happen during before or after training?

[Master] go read the page

[Lisa] and Indigo or whoever is on watch when Bewick shows up again will tell her

[Kel (MarioHome)] lol, ok, ok, I will

[TMO] but you do gotta admit, if she married him, and marriage is for life here, she shoulda known what she was getting into

[Carissa] ...*after building?

[Lisa] training happens during training?

[Lisa] lol

[Carissa] Yeah....might be slightly tired lol

[Master] grins that will be determined next week also Carissa

[TMO] gotta go smother the kids. bbs

[Master] everyone go sleep

[TMO] zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Master] have a great week

[Lisa] all that wine Shi had at dinner

[TMO] thanks for the game

[Carissa] Haha

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

[TMO] oh, and happy new year

[Lisa] Goodnight and thank you!! :D

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[Carissa] She needs to remember why she doesn't drink sometimes

[Carissa] Night all!

[Kel (MarioHome)] We will be by tomorrow to get the chairs

Carissa has left the game on Fri Jan 04 23:34:12 EST 2019

[Kel (MarioHome)] after the MSD registration

Lisa has left the game on Fri Jan 04 23:34:14 EST 2019

[Master] great Mario I will be at the Film Festival

[Kel (MarioHome)] bye and thanks!

[Master] but Nyrma will be here

[Kel (MarioHome)] ok cool, thanks!

MarioHome has left the game on Fri Jan 04 23:34:36 EST 2019

TMO has left the game on Fri Jan 04 23:34:39 EST 2019

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