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[20:41] <@BradGM> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++ [20:41] <@BradGM> +++ Blood Dealings: Chasing Leads+++ [20:41] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: The Road To Purity Is Drenched In The Blood Of The Martyred+++ [20:41] <@BradGM> +++Location: 3rd floor, Eastern Wing, Hall of Records, 3rd Square, Maxwell, Sisk+++ [20:41] <@BradGM> +++1203Hours- Maxwell Time+++ [20:41] <@BradGM> +++ Halo brought Mockingbird back to the derided maintained tavern where they hired her a few hours before. Mira deeply searched her buried past trying to quell her hesitating mind, and after a sleepless night, the synthskin man had a name. [20:42] <@BradGM> Gallus, Mira’s former trainer and employer from her homeworld of Hagia, half the Galaxy away. While his reason to be in the Calixis sector is unknown, he is a dangerous man and the cell proceeded with caution to the Hall of Records, trying to locate any mention of Galland in the local archives. [20:42] <@BradGM>. With a thoroughly spend morning passed already, resulting in anything close to a clue, Mockingbird thought to move to unapproved methods with Halo’s underworld knowledge. +++ [20:42] <@BradGM> +++++End Transmission++++++++ [20:42] <@BradGM> ((Alesander the young adept is there as well btw)) [20:43] * @Grendel also suggests that Lazarus may wish to consider his other..sources. [20:43] * @Grendel turns to Alesander. "Is there someplace we can find information on outworlders on planet?" [20:44] * +Mira_Atella seems lost in her own thoughts a bit as she walks absent-minded through the archives, trailing behind Grendel. [20:45] <@BradGM> ((Hmm)) [20:45] <@BradGM> **roll inquire Grendel** [20:46] <@BradGM> **Lazerus nods "Perhaps I should make a visit to ask around, play a round or two." [20:46] <@Grendel> !dhroll 29 [20:46] <@BradGM> ((it's !Perc)) [20:46] <@Grendel> ((we still at !perc?)) [20:46] <@Grendel> !perc 29 [20:46] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 29% (or Lower) : 04 74%, Fail ] [20:46] <@BradGM> ((Good ol' Perc.)) [20:47] <@BradGM> Ales "Perhaps in the merchants's Square? I am not allowed many permission to exit the Hall." [20:49] * @Grendel nods and tries not to be too aggravated with this planet's backward ways. "Very well." [20:50] * @Grendel glances back at Mira and Lazarus to see if they have any input, even if it is just lowering a zipper a bit further. [20:51] <@BradGM> Ales "It is midday. Am I allowed to eat?" [20:51] * +Mira_Atella doesn't seem to be paying attention to the conversation, so she gives no response. [20:52] * @Grendel notes the weakness of the Adept, but nods and starts heading for the market. [20:53] <@BradGM> ((I suppose Mira follows?)) [20:54] <@Grendel> "We still need to find this chaliced Commissariat, the source of the orks, and the one who is missing." [20:54] <@BradGM> **Grendel you exit as many other adept also leave the Hall for the midday eatery.** [20:55] <+Mira_Atella> (( yeah, she's not paying attention much, but she's following on auto-pilot basically )) [20:55] <@BradGM> **Both of you roll awareness visual or scrutinize** [20:55] <@BradGM> ((in that case you would ahve a -30 to that test Mira)) [20:56] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 24 [20:56] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 24% (or Lower) : 04 26%, Fail ] [20:56] <@Grendel> !perc 50 [20:56] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 50% (or Lower) : 04 53%, Fail ] [20:56] <@Grendel> ((@#$#@%~)#) )) [20:56] <@BradGM> ((wow)) [20:57] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh sucks to be us )) [20:57] <@BradGM> !perc 59 [20:57] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 59% (or Lower) : 04 67%, Fail ] [20:58] <@BradGM> ((Even Halo see nothing)) [20:58] <@BradGM> **This is possibly a rare occasion to see so many depts in one palce at the same time, apart form behind thier desks, compiling datafiles.** [20:59] * @Grendel continues to move, the mechandendrite occasionally glancing back to make sure Mira is still following. "What do you suppose your mentor will do now?" [21:01] * +Mira_Atella seems to focus for a moment at the question. "I don't know. Deception is one of his better skills, and we have nothing to go on for why he was in Arnhut." [21:02] <@BradGM> Lazerus "Since he dissapeared so..swiftly, perhaps he travelled there the same?" [21:04] <+Mira_Atella> "I hadn't seen him in some time, years actually. We didn't part on the best of terms, and this new tech he's using is something I never saw him with before." [21:04] <@Grendel> "Traveled there the same?" [21:05] <@BradGM> Laz "Teleported. We were observed in Arnhut before we got attacked." [21:06] <@Grendel> "That would imply a ship in orbit." [21:06] <@BradGM> Laz "Or an installation somehwere on the surface." [21:06] <@Grendel> "We seem to have several mysteries. Gallus, Galland, Why a new Earl hasn't been appointed, why the orks are here and the disappearance." [21:07] <+Mira_Atella> "I think it's best not to take anything for granted where he's concerned. We should treat him as an unknown factor in every aspect." [21:10] <@Grendel> "Do we have any leads right now other than a name?" [21:10] <+Mira_Atella> "It doesn't seem we do." [21:12] <@BradGM> Laz "We would need to gather information." [21:13] * +Mira_Atella nods, "If we haven't exhausted the underground contacts Halo has, that's probably the best bet for the time being." [21:13] * @Grendel looks at Laz. "Can you find out more information on Galland and why a new earl hasn't been appointed?" [21:16] <@BradGM> **Laz and Halo goes to shake thier own source of information** [21:16] * Rastus (~Rastus@S010600212f36abd4.va.shawcable.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:16] <@BradGM> 1d10 [21:16] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls 1D10: 5 [21:17] <@BradGM> !perc 40 [21:17] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 40% (or Lower) : 12 10%, Success ] [21:17] <@BradGM> !perc 71 [21:17] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 71% (or Lower) : 12 57%, Success ] [21:17] <@BradGM> !perc 75 [21:17] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 75% (or Lower) : 04 80%, Fail ] [21:17] * @Grendel looks over Mira. "And where should we concentrate our efforts?" [21:19] * +Mira_Atella thinks for a few moments, "Didn't the guy in the archives mention a merchant square? I was a bit spaced out thinking about Gallus being here, so I didn't hear what all he said." [21:19] <@BradGM> ((the 6th square is also where Darius's counter is)) [21:19] * @Grendel nods. "For information on the offworlders. It is someplace to start I suppose." [21:19] * @Grendel continues to head in that direction, keeping an eye out as he does. [21:20] <+Mira_Atella> "Works for me then." [21:20] * +Mira_Atella informs the other two of their destination via the comm. [21:22] <@BradGM> **Halo is going to the 5th Square, while Lazerus hits the 4th Square, wehre most of the entertiament is lcoated.** [21:24] <@Grendel> "Perhaps we can try with Darius again. Perhaps this time he will believe you." [21:25] <+Mira_Atella> "His contact here knew more, but I'm not sure we can push the guy to tell us. He might sic that guard on us if we show up again too soon." [21:28] <@Grendel> "Do we have any options other than asking people randomly?" [21:30] * +Mira_Atella ponders. "We'd bring a lot of attention to ourselves if we start throwing the name around. That could be good, or bad." [21:30] * @Grendel nods and continues to make his way towards the 6th Square. "Perhaps we should start with Darius?" [21:31] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh it isn't Darius himself, he's in Arnhut, just his shop )) [21:31] <@Grendel> ((Err, yeah)) [21:32] <@Grendel> (((i seem to keep making that mistake heh)) [21:33] * @Grendel nods and continues to make his way towards the 6th Square. "Perhaps we should start with Darius's shop?" [21:33] <+Mira_Atella> "If we do go back in there, we should buy something. Might loosen the guy up a bit if we're spending money and tip him a bit on top." [21:33] <@Grendel> "The gold coins may help." [21:33] <@BradGM> **You return to Darius' counter to meet Rolin.** [21:34] <@BradGM> ((You DID recall his name rihgt?)) [21:34] <@Grendel> ((I was looking through the log lol)) [21:35] <+Mira_Atella> (( I kind of remembered, but remembering things right now is not my strong suit heh )) [21:35] <@BradGM> ((yeah I looked at the log m'self..)) [21:36] <@BradGM> **The shop appears to be busy still, as the midday break comes to an end and people are back at work and back at buying.** [21:37] * @Grendel passes the bag of coins to Mira. "Go shopping." [21:38] * +Mira_Atella looks casually around at the items again, "You should be more careful with your words." [21:39] <@BradGM> ((my, just missing the slap on the butt and the "dollface" there Grendel)) [21:39] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh that's like giving a teenager a credit card and telling them it's only for emergencies )) [21:39] <@BradGM> ((The coins are not stamped btw.)) [21:39] <@BradGM> ((in case you forgot)) [21:40] <+Mira_Atella> (( Can we take a quick 5? I should really make something to eat real quick. I have all the stuff for tacos made, just have to slap them together )) [21:41] <@Grendel> ((Sure, go running for them. Will let me get some water)) [21:41] <+Mira_Atella> (( k brb )) [21:43] * @Grendel glances around to see if it looks like the store takes thrones. [21:44] <@BradGM> ((yes)) [21:44] <@BradGM> ((Darius is a worldwide merchant after all, even if it's a gunpowder feudal world)) [21:47] <@Grendel> ((k. brb while waiting for Atella)) [21:48] <@BradGM> ((np)) [21:52] <@BradGM> ((Well, might as well go get a glass of something)) [21:53] <@BradGM> ((man, already Santa's in town. His parade's this Saturday)) [21:54] <+Mira_Atella> (( back )) [21:55] * @TouruKat (~TouruKat@108-207-248-162.lightspeed.frokca.sbcglobal.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:55] <@BradGM> ((WB) [21:58] <@BradGM> **Darius' counter is filled wiht the higher end goods of the planet; spices, fabrics, goods, you name it, he has it or can get it (Or so he can claim)** [21:59] <@Grendel> ((Back, sorry. Tacos made me hungry)) [21:59] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh )) [21:59] * +Mira_Atella looks among the items, looking for something they could eat later. [22:00] <@Grendel> "Perhaps it would be smarter to use thrones." [22:00] * +Mira_Atella nods, "I had figured the coins would be the bribing part of the deal." [22:01] <@Grendel> "Ah." [22:03] * [1]TouruKat (~TouruKat@108-207-248-162.lightspeed.frokca.sbcglobal.net) has joined #Shadowrun [22:03] * X sets mode: +o [1]TouruKat [22:03] * Rastus (~Rastus@S010600212f36abd4.va.shawcable.net) has joined #Shadowrun [22:05] * @Grendel glances around, his eyes skipping over anything that's not technological in origin. [22:06] <@BradGM> ((So...everything?)) [22:06] <@Grendel> ((Well...yes. Damned Primitive world. Maybe someone's packing a lasgun or something :) )) [22:07] <@BradGM> **Grendel, the closest thing to technological item would be some fancy duelling flintlock pistols, or a small music box that you must crank to activate.** [22:07] * @Grendel moves over to the musicbox to determine its properties. [22:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( huh.. Grendel goes for the music box and not the guns? Is it backwards day? )) [22:09] <@BradGM> ((bizzaro world! You are the heretics, acolytes!)) [22:10] <@BradGM> **Grendel, it is a small music box you can put small items in it, and the key can be removed from under it and crank it** [22:11] <@Grendel> ((Music box is more complex than a pistol really...)) [22:12] <@BradGM> ((yeahs tandard music box like today but with old wood and metal)) [22:12] * @Grendel studies the music box, noting its components and any maker marks before moving on. [22:14] * @Grendel glances over to see how Mira is making out. [22:14] * +Mira_Atella is still looking at the food items. [22:16] <@BradGM> **You see mostly 'exotic' foods tuff form other climates: dates, almonds, peaches, grapes, corn..** [22:19] <@BradGM> **spices as well, like pepper, chili, tea..** [22:19] * +Mira_Atella looks more closely at the grapes, thinking that would be a nice treat. [22:20] <@BradGM> **You ahve green grapes and deep red ones.** [22:20] * @Grendel stays out of Mira's way for now. [22:21] * +Mira_Atella ignores the red ones. [22:21] <@BradGM> **It is 5 thrones a grape.** [22:22] * +Mira_Atella looks over to Grendel to see if he's found anything. [22:23] * @Grendel shakes his head. [22:23] <@BradGM> ((a grape being like a mass of grapes)) [22:23] * Trollington (Gloomster@cpe-24-30-178-254.socal.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:24] <@BradGM> ((not a single one)) [22:24] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh I was wondering about that )) [22:24] * +Mira_Atella looks around for Rolin. [22:26] * Trollington (~Gloomster@cpe-24-30-178-254.socal.rr.com) has joined #Shadowrun [22:26] <@BradGM> **Roll search +30** [22:27] <@Grendel> ((Both, or just Mira?)) [22:27] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 84 [22:27] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 84% (or Lower) : 12 17%, Success ] [22:28] <@Grendel> ((well, no need to embarass myself and fail an easy roll...)) [22:29] <@BradGM> **You can spot him overseeing some laoding of goods into some noble's chariot.** [22:31] * @Grendel continues to wander around, pondering advances and upgrades that the Mechanicum could bring to this world. [22:32] * Trollington (~Gloomster@cpe-24-30-178-254.socal.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:33] * +Mira_Atella walks over to Rolin to get his attention. [22:34] <+Mira_Atella> (( I'm assuming the grapes aren't just there to be picked up )) [22:34] <@BradGM> ((oh! ok heh..I thought you thought they were.)) [22:35] <+Mira_Atella> (( nah I figured they'd have to be grabbed by someone who works there.. like they're kind of special it seems )) [22:35] <@BradGM> **Rolin spots you seeing him and after giving out instructions comes to see you. "Yes, Welcome back to Darius' Import. how may I assist you today lass?" [22:36] <+Mira_Atella> "Hi, I wanted to get two of those bunches of grapes. The green ones." [22:36] * +Mira_Atella she waves a hand in the general direction of the grapes. [22:38] <@BradGM> Rolin "Ah yes, excellent choice, they are quite delicious, and full of liquid." [22:38] * Trollington (Gloomster@cpe-24-30-178-254.socal.rr.com) has joined #Shadowrun [22:39] <@BradGM> **He readies a paper and rolls up a grape for you** [22:40] <@BradGM> Rolin "And then?" [22:41] <+Mira_Atella> "I had hoped we could talk a bit more. Some things came up that I believe you'd be able to help with." She sets down the thrones for the grapes, placing one of the gold coins on the top of the stack. [22:43] <@BradGM> **He seems a bit disintrested, loking aroudn at the other customers, but his attention lands suqarely on you (and the gold coin) when he sees it** [22:43] <@BradGM> Rolin "I am quite servicable." [22:45] <+Mira_Atella> "Does the name Galland mean anything to you?" [22:46] * Rastus (~Rastus@S010600212f36abd4.va.shawcable.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:47] <@BradGM> rolin "Galland..what an odd name, an off-worlder perhaps?" [22:48] <+Mira_Atella> "I don't know if it is even the name of a person." [22:48] <@BradGM> Rolin "Well, it may well be the name of a beast, many riders gives names to thier steed." [22:50] <@BradGM> Rolin "But it is not something I have heard before." [22:51] * +Mira_Atella gives a look to Grendel suggesting it is question time. [22:51] <@BradGM> ((good cop/bad cop routine is a go!)) [22:51] * Rastus (~Rastus@S010600212f36abd4.va.shawcable.net) has joined #Shadowrun [22:52] * @Grendel moves forward. "Steed? Perhaps a ship?" [22:52] * +Mira_Atella taps the gold coin, "Have you seen these before? It sure caught your interest." [22:55] <@BradGM> **Rolin takes the coin and beigns wathcing it, discreetly, even goes aas to bite it "WEll, it's rel all right, but I never saw one unmarked." *He takes out a coin from his purse; it is local coinage, stamped with the face of the king and his Family Crest, similar in size as yours. "Where'd you find it?" [22:56] <@Grendel> 'At the home of a murdered Earl. How would we find out more on the name Galland?" [22:57] <@BradGM> Rolin "I-I don,t know, like i said I never heard that name before, ever." [22:58] <@BradGM> Rolin "and a murdered Earl..you're robbers?!" [22:58] <@Grendel> "Where could we find out more info about ships?" [22:58] <@Grendel> "We're investigators." [22:58] <@BradGM> Rolin "O-Oh..Arnhut has a port, there's even a port in the mddle of the sea that goes into the sky I heard, but I never saw it." [22:59] <@Grendel> "Why has a new Earl not been named? [23:00] <@BradGM> (((wait wait, roll inquire to interrogate like that, +20 for the gold and Mira's help..and that darn kitten is back at my window again!)) [23:01] <+Mira_Atella> (( awww kitteh! )) [23:01] <@Grendel> !perc 49 [23:01] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 49% (or Lower) : 04 97%, Fail ] [23:01] <@Grendel> ((Fate)) [23:01] <@Grendel> !perc 49 [23:01] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 49% (or Lower) : 04 57%, Fail ] [23:01] <@Grendel> ((Bah!)) [23:02] <@BradGM> Rolin "'Im not the duke..the poor man's grieving his sister, why is everyone in such a hurry to get land? Let the man make his peace i say." [23:03] <+Mira_Atella> "It seems that 6 months would be a long time to leave the spot vacant. Would make for a very precarious political setting, no?" [23:04] <@BradGM> **He shrugs 2 I suppose it is. That may be why he is throwing his Masquerade, to ease the tension and to change the minds of the nobility." [23:05] <+Mira_Atella> "Masquerade?" [23:06] <@BradGM> **He rolls his eyes in boredom "Oh yes, a Masquarade, dresses, suits masaks and cloaks must all be new and made hastly for the Duke's Masquerade at his castle." [23:06] <+Mira_Atella> "I take it those are items you're being asked to make?" [23:08] <@BradGM> Rolin "Of course, and every noblewoman in the City demands an unique dress. It has kept myelf and my competitors I must admit, rather busy. Every family will be present." [23:08] <@Grendel> "That could be interesting." [23:08] <+Mira_Atella> "I suppose this is an invitation only kind of event." [23:09] <@BradGM> Rolin "Yes indeed, invitation only.." *He sneers* "or if you don't mind catering to Lord and ladies for a full night haha!" [23:11] <@Grendel> "Catering?" [23:11] <@Grendel> ((with nobles I can't tell if that's a euphamism or not :) )) [23:11] <@BradGM> Rolin "Aye, I heard the Duke hired numbers of servents recently, lots of new faces around the castle they say." [23:12] <+Mira_Atella> "Were uniforms ordered for them as well?" [23:13] <@BradGM> Rolin "not form us, if that's what you meant." [23:13] * +Mira_Atella nods "Excuse us a moment." She takes the wrapped grapes and puts them in her bag, walking several feet from the counter with Grendel. [23:16] * @Grendel follows along, making sure not to bump into anything. [23:17] <@BradGM> ((Oh no, the precious China!)0 [23:17] <@BradGM> ((whihc is not named China in this place)) [23:18] * @Ribonizer (hehe@bas5-hull20-3096481777.dsl.bell.ca) Quit (Quit: Chichin ga puipui) [23:18] * +Mira_Atella whispers to Grendel, "We have two choices, both end up with us in that party. I don't see all four of us going with a single option, maybe two with each. Two invitations will be a lot easier to.. procure. It would give us party access, and behind the scenes access." [23:19] <@BradGM> ((behind the scene)) [23:20] * @Grendel leans down, so as not to rumble. "And how would we acquire these invitations?" [23:21] <+Mira_Atella> "That's probably the easiest part.. harder will be getting a costume or uniform to fit you." She smiles. [23:22] <@Grendel> "I am sure something could be found." [23:22] <@BradGM> ((and not to cut your planning short, but mind if we close it soon?)) [23:23] <+Mira_Atella> (( Works for me, I'm getting sleepy again heh )) [23:23] <@Grendel> ((sounds good,..say at 10:30?) [23:23] * @Grendel considers. "How is getting the invitation the easy part?" [23:23] <@BradGM> ((yeah finish your idea, and we'll clsoe it at :30)) [23:24] <+Mira_Atella> "It's a masquerade.. two of us could easily walk in with any invitation and not be questioned as long as the masks are right." [23:25] <+Mira_Atella> "We just have to find a set of invitations, the local Guard might even be able to get some for us. There are a lot of options there." [23:25] * @Grendel nods. "Very well. And I suppose the others go in as servants?" [23:25] <+Mira_Atella> "Yes. He said there are a lot of new faces that were hired, so as long as they have a uniform, I doubt they'll be questioned." [23:26] <@Grendel> "Alright, you are the expert on this." [23:26] * +Mira_Atella shrugs a bit, "I've snuck in to a party or two." [23:27] <+Mira_Atella> "Masquerades are a great cover for getting close to a target." [23:27] * @Grendel nods again. "Very well." [23:28] <+Mira_Atella> "We just have to decide who will do each part, and get the clothing ordered." [23:29] <@Grendel> "And quickly." [23:29] * +Mira_Atella nods. [23:29] <@BradGM> ((yeah you need to also know when that's going to happen)) [23:29] <+Mira_Atella> (( there's that, yeah )) [23:30] * @Grendel pauses to get all the details from Rolin. [23:30] <@BradGM> ((Rolin is near-by and a nice cliffhanger!)) [23:30] <@BradGM> Rolin "The Masquerade? It is tomorrow night." [23:31] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Transmission+++++++