Session+Ninety-Five

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01[20:15] <@BradGM> **The Party slit up to cover all entrances of the Vogt domain. An hour after the sun is set, a figure left the tradesmen entrance, then some time later, a second. Alexi saw that the second figure was Roft Vogt, and began shadowing him, quickly joined by the others. 01[20:15] <@BradGM> Roft went to a semi-private club near Universitat, where he was seen discussing about with an young aquillan-nosed aristocrat. Siluvaine was seen by Vogt, but the noble did not recognised her from their previous meeting 5 days ago. 01[20:15] <@BradGM> Shadowing him some more in the streets, this time Roft noticed he was followed and the chase was on! Edgerrin managed to almost reach him, as the others were held back by merchants and other nosey citizens who were not into seeing people running about. 01[20:15] <@BradGM> Unfortunately, petards and fireworks got the Slayer's attention just long enough for Edgerrin to loose sight of Roft, which allowed him to dissapear into the crowd. Calling it a night, the Party went for a few beers before turning over for some rest.** 01[20:15] <@BradGM> **Next morning, after a breakfast with Brother Stafen, who will make arrangements to get a coach for you tonight, bathes and perfume as well, you made your Way to Dwarven Row to start collecting your evening clothing, starting with Edgerrin's Leather Armour.** 01[20:15] <@BradGM> **You also get your Fate points Reloaded.** [20:15] <@Edgerrin> woot! [20:16] <+Siluvaine> ((enough sleep to restore the last wound?)) 01[20:16] <@BradGM> ((Yes)) 01[20:17] <@BradGM> ((Also, numerous ships from Reikland, including the Emperor's personnal vessel, are docked alongside the other boats from the near-by Provinces)) 06[20:18] * +Siluvaine keeps an eye out for their following friends as they go collecting. 01[20:19] <@BradGM> **Dwarven Row is buzzing with activity, as sevants are citizens are moving about, taking as much adventage of the sunny break in the cloud coverage to get their goods=- and blow up some firwors and petards asw ell, even moreso than before. They must be playing catch-up**à 01[20:19] <@BradGM> **The Tilean is back, but no sign of the fat Robed man** 06[20:19] * +Aithorn will look for an apothecary (buy a healing potion) nearby to the armor shop while the others are inside. 01[20:22] <@BradGM> !dhroll 25 [20:22] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 46 Failure by 2 degrees! 01[20:23] <@BradGM> **There's no apothecary in Dwarven Row Aithorn, not a usual Dwarven trade; but Universistat begins just across the street; there might be some shop over there.** 01[20:23] <@BradGM> **Inside, Edgerrin, your best quality leather armour is ready, fits fine too!** 01[20:23] <@BradGM> !dhroll 75 [20:23] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 75 Success by 0 degrees! 01[20:24] <@BradGM> **If you walk a block into Universistat Aithorn, you'll find an apotecary's shop and can buy a healing draught for 5/6.** 01[20:25] <@BradGM> **Sorry, 5 crowns, 6 shillings.** [20:25] <+Aithorn> ((done, duly noted on price)) 01[20:25] <@BradGM> Owzel "Aye, worked like a maniac to git'it done, likin' it laddey?" 01[20:26] <@BradGM> Owzel "fine Averland Ox Leather too, not your piss ass Wissenland ass'ass skin." 06[20:27] * +Aithorn walks back into the armorer's just in time to see Edgerrin finish strapping on the last piece, "Very respectable you look." 06[20:29] * +Siluvaine looks over to see what Edgerrin wound up with. 06[20:29] * @Edgerrin grins [20:30] <@Edgerrin> "Me thanks ta ya fer a job well done. I be owning ya a pint fer this too." 01[20:30] <@BradGM> **Siluvaine, ti is a finely made best quality leather armour, while the armour is you usual cut, the material used appears to be of the highest quality.** [20:30] <@Edgerrin> ((AB 2 ?)) 01[20:31] <@BradGM> Owzel "Aye that'll be real gud'indeed..but I'd rather 'ave th' money you owe me fer th'work Laddey." 01[20:31] <@BradGM> ((yes)) [20:31] <@Edgerrin> ((sweet)) 01[20:31] <@BradGM> ((Also lighter than usual, with little effect really, and looks obvious 'rich' as well)) [20:32] <@Edgerrin> ((I'll get it dirty to my liking after the ball)) 01[20:32] <@BradGM> ((haha)) [20:32] <@Edgerrin> ((I think i can keep it clean for 24 hours)) 01[20:33] <@BradGM> ((that sounds like a challenge!)) 01[20:33] <@BradGM> ((oh- and the price was 350 crowns for it)) [20:34] <@Edgerrin> ((how much of that do I owe?)) 01[20:35] <@BradGM> ((all of it, you made a dwarven deal based on your word IIRC..)) 01[20:35] <@BradGM> ((but you do got the money, thankso to Stefan/Hoffer)) [20:35] <@Edgerrin> ((thats what i meant, how much did the church pay and ow much do i have to pay)) 01[20:36] <@BradGM> ((ah..350)) 01[20:36] <@BradGM> ((I beleive only the others gave up a deposit to Samanga's store for thier clothing)) [20:36] <@Edgerrin> ((k)) 06[20:39] * +Siluvaine glances up and down the street again. 01[20:40] <@BradGM> **The Tilean is leaning in an alleyway, looking at you and around him as well. Things seems rather normal if only with the air filled with a quick, festive breath to it.** 01[20:40] <@BradGM> ((So who's paying Owzel?)) [20:41] <+Aithorn> ((Sil has the credit notes from the church ( I believe))) [20:42] <+Siluvaine> ((yeah)) [20:43] <+Siluvaine> ((can't recall how much is ont them, I know we got an extra 200 from selling the gems..how much does Edgerrin need?)) [20:43] <@Edgerrin> ((350)) 01[20:44] <@BradGM> ((350 for the leather armour, you still got 650 to pay for your dress, aithorn got another 100 to go, Alexi got 200 to go since he was saving up for his mail)) 06[20:46] * +Siluvaine offers the line of credit (hopefully this should all work out with personal funds as well?)) 01[20:47] <@BradGM> ((yeah the owed moeny is all covered by bank notes- the 200 crowns from the gems are actually 'your own' money)) 01[20:48] <@BradGM> **Owzel doesn't seems happy to get a simple bank draft instead of hard coins, but he smiles foundly as he reads the depitor "Aye, thank ye, thank ye Lassey. Ye needin' anymore armour, you come and see me laddeys, Owzel will skin or plate'ya good!" [20:49] <+Siluvaine> 'I'll keep that in mind." [20:50] <+Aithorn> "We will be back if we need any more." 01[20:50] <@BradGM> Owzel "Then 'till next time Laddeys." 06[20:50] * +Siluvaine nods and makes her way to the next shop. "Thank you." 06[20:52] * @Edgerrin thanks Owzel again. 01[20:53] <@BradGM> Owzel "I be in the Carven out front after sunset, in case you want to take me on yer'offer Laddey." 01[20:53] <@BradGM> **Sil, going to Samanga's I suppose?** [20:54] <+Siluvaine> ((yeah, unless we need to stop off anyplace closer first)) 06[20:54] * @Edgerrin nods 06[20:55] * +Aithorn walks out of the shop and squints in the sun, "To the tailor then? Let us be off" 01[20:56] <@BradGM> **It's about 9AM at the moment.** 06[20:56] * +Siluvaine nods and starts off that way, checking for tails. "It looks rather lightweight?" 01[20:58] <@BradGM> **The tilean follows still keeping a reasonable distance. At Samanga activty abuzz; numerous servants in fine liverry are picking up wrapped up clothing and impressive masks for their masters tonight.** 01[20:58] <@BradGM> !dhroll 10 [20:58] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 85 Failure by 7 degrees! 01[20:58] <@BradGM> **Samanga himself is directing his workers, like a general his troops, in the chaos of shopping.** 01[20:58] <@BradGM> **He's too busy to even notice you coming in.** 06[20:59] * +Siluvaine frowns at the snub and glances around. 06[21:01] * +Aithorn grins at the lack of direct attention and looks for a free clerk 01[21:01] <@BradGM> !dhroll 15 [21:01] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 19 Failure by 0 degrees! 01[21:01] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, it takes you a good 10 minutes to actually find a clerk who wasn't busy "Ah, yes, forgive me sir, it's crazy today! How can I help you?" [21:02] <+Aithorn> "We have ordered some clothes and were told they would be ready today. We would like to pick them up." 01[21:03] <@BradGM> Clerk "Ah, of course...Party of five, with a Dwarf?" [21:03] <+Aithorn> ((I'm assuming we have some sort of claim slip or receipt)) "A blue suit and red dress with their accompiaments" 01[21:04] <@BradGM> Clerk "Ah, right away sir." 06[21:04] * @Edgerrin scowls at the clerk 01[21:05] <@BradGM> **He leaves you and gets lost in the crowd. He return a few inutes later with 3 large paper bags and a box. "Here are your clothes, and your masks. I see there is still a difference to pay of 950 Crowns on the reciept.** [21:06] <+Siluvaine> 'And the accompaniants? [21:06] <+Aithorn> ((masks, accessories, I are not gud with words)) 01[21:07] <@BradGM> Clerk "Right here in the box, Madam." 01[21:08] <@BradGM> **He opens it up to show masses of rolled and balled up paper. He unrolls one, to show a simple black mask.** 06[21:09] * +Siluvaine passes the bank draft to Aithorn to pass to the clerk. "I am sure there are no issues." 01[21:10] <@BradGM> **The clerk checks the bank notes "All seems to be in order. thank you for buying at Samanga's!" 06[21:10] * +Alexi will wear a different hat for his ddisguise [21:10] <+Aithorn> "Thank you." 01[21:11] <@BradGM> ((There's Hat 1, KIA, Hat 2 bought in Altdorf, and Hat 3, bought in Nuln.)) 06[21:11] * +Siluvaine sniffs and nods and turns and goes, leaving the others to carry things. 01[21:12] <@BradGM> (( https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/fc8088c0-3427-4f22-81ab-af48d9cf0fd4 )) 01[21:14] <@BradGM> **It's about 9:30/9:45AM. Sun's still out, but maybe for another couple of hours.** [21:14] <+Siluvaine> ((do we need to pick up anything else?)) 06[21:15] * +Aithorn takes the two of the boxes and follows out of the store. "Alexi, was your armor supposed to be ready yet?" [21:16] <+Alexi> "Yah, hy tink so." 01[21:16] <@BradGM> ((no, that was what was to be picked, you basically got the rest of the day to do things, then get cleaned and ready for the coach. The Palace doors opens up at 9 PM)) 06[21:16] * @Edgerrin pciks up some stuff 06[21:18] * +Alexi will go to get his own armor [21:20] <+Aithorn> "We have all day, we can go check." 01[21:20] <@BradGM> ((I thought you already had your mail armour? You waited in site for the smsith to do the job)) [21:20] <+Alexi> ((did I? Hmm...yeah, sorry, it's been a while)) [21:21] <+Aithorn> ((oops, guess we're all set then [21:21] <+Siluvaine> "Should we even bother to try Vogt's once we return this?" [21:24] <+Aithorn> "I would not. He can not take the risk that we would see his costume." 06[21:26] * +Siluvaine nods and starts their way back to the Tower for now, considering. [21:26] <+Aithorn> "If he thinks nobody knows who he is, he will be more likely to come to the ball believing in his mask." [21:28] <+Siluvaine> "We may have to figure out a way to recognize him. I wonder if they do announcements." 01[21:28] <@BradGM> ((Buying what Edgerrin, btw?)) [21:29] <@Edgerrin> ((Me, nothing?)) [21:31] <+Aithorn> "Perhaps, if he is introduced, we must wait until he is off the main floor. I am sure the church would value not causing an uproar." 06[21:32] * +Siluvaine nods. "And keep an eye out for the chalice." [21:33] <+Aithorn> "It could be potent to use such a thing in the presence of the Emperor. Hopefully there are some who will share our courage." [21:34] <+Alexi> "Ve chust need to haf faith." 06[21:35] * +Siluvaine glances down at the marking on her hand. "There's a scary thought." 01[21:36] <@BradGM> **Doing anythign else for the day or FFWD to the evening?** 06[21:37] * +Aithorn shrugs his shoulders, "Faith is in short supply these days." [21:37] <+Aithorn> ((FFWD, I don't need anything else)) [21:37] <+Siluvaine> ((I can't think of anything)) [21:39] <@Edgerrin> ((ok by me)) [21:40] <+Alexi> ((I'm good)) 01[21:41] <@BradGM> **The day passes as the Party get ready for the Ball. Hoffer and his two companions return mid-afternoon. Everyone seems wounded, but they have taken down 4 mutant holes, including a 'skinroom' and a weapona cache. this time under Universistat. As the afternoon draws to a close, Stfan readies large quantities of water to be heated for your baths.** 01[21:41] <@BradGM> **He quite insists that you get clean- especially Edgerrin.** 06[21:41] * @Edgerrin scoffs 06[21:42] * +Siluvaine takes the time to get properly ready. 01[21:43] <@BradGM> Stefan "The Upper crsut of the Empire will be present- The Emperor Himself as well. It would be bad form working for the Churuch of Sigmar and smelling like stables." 01[21:44] <@BradGM> Stefan "At least put some perfume on. And be liberal about it." 06[21:46] * +Siluvaine has no compunction about getting clean and ready. [21:47] <+Aithorn> ((I'm thinking that Edgerrin in a bathtub is like getting Mr T on an airplane)) [21:47] <@Edgerrin> ((i pity the fool!)) 01[21:47] <@BradGM> ((just ^put some bubble foam in it, say it's full of bugman's beer)) [21:48] <+Alexi> "Come on. Ve heff to mek us luk nize fer de vimmens." 06[21:48] * +Aithorn also gets into the bath, although he doesn't use any of the purfume. 06[21:48] * @Edgerrin will wash 06[21:49] * +Alexi gets himself clean 01[21:50] <@BradGM> **You get all cleaned up dressed and looking nice, and smelling even better for some.** 01[21:51] <@BradGM> **As you got for Brother Stefan, Hoffer is waitng for you "Since you can only enter wearing daggers, I'd thought I' d give you something to help, in case the need arises." 06[21:52] * +Siluvaine sighs and realizes she's going to have to leave the quarterstaff behind. "Oh?" [21:52] <@Edgerrin> "I think I could bring me 'ammer since it be of royal make and being a guard." 01[21:53] <@BradGM> **He takes out some sheatled thin blades, like daggers as long as short sword. They also have a rather simple guard on them "It's all the rage I'm told in Altdorf, even the Emperor himself seems to have taken fancy to those "Court sword." 01[21:53] <@BradGM> Hoffer "I'd doutb they'll stop you, but I'd suspect thy will ask your to have it on your back. I do have something for that as well." [21:53] <+Alexi> "Hy tink hy brek dis eeef hy sneeze." [21:54] <@Edgerrin> I be ok with it on me back." 01[21:54] <@BradGM> **He takes out a length of velvet metarial form his small coffer "Here, use this to sling it." 01[21:54] <@BradGM> Hoffer "Yes, they are not built to cut, but to stab." 06[21:55] * +Siluvaine eyes the blade, then looks down at her dress. 01[21:55] <@BradGM> Hoffer "But they are well made to parry, so they may prove useful and more wieldable than daggers." [21:56] <+Aithorn> "I will take one, it will be useful to hold food with." 01[21:57] <@BradGM> Hoffer "I'm afraid I have nothing for you my dear Magister, except this.." *He gets a small dagger out* "You can hide this between your corset and dress, someone other than a gentleman can find it." 06[21:57] * +Siluvaine raises an eyebrow and smirks, taking the blade. 06[21:59] * +Aithorn wraps the blade in a piece of the velvet and straps it to his dress 01[21:59] <@BradGM> Hoffer " Stefan will safeguard your weapons in the Tower. You would also be pleased to know that the Grand CapitularyStolz and High Priest RAnulf will be present, escorting Lady Torbinger." [22:00] <+Siluvaine> ((Do we know that name?)) 01[22:00] <@BradGM> ((the High preist of Sigmar in middenheim and the now High Priest of Ulric in middenheim, replacing H.P Liebnitz)) 01[22:01] <@BradGM> ((Ranulf was Father Otto's firend, he gave yu the job to find the skull in the forest with the aging priest)) [22:01] <+Siluvaine> ((the Lady Torbinger)) 06[22:02] * @Edgerrin grabs his gear and will give steffan everything except his hammer his lock picks which he will conceal, a few coins, and a healing draught. 01[22:02] <@BradGM> ((And Stolz was your ally in middenheim..the lady you don't know- you would know that she is the daughter of the Graf Boris Todbringer of middemheim, elector count of middleland, very pretty, and there's quite a demand for her attention as she is the only legal child of the Graf, so whoever she marries gets the elector-count title)) [22:03] <+Aithorn> "Good faces and good hearts will be welcome sights tonight." 01[22:03] <@BradGM> ((You saw her at the distacne during the trail, as you were inside the Graf's house, but you never directly interact with her)) 01[22:03] <@BradGM> Hoffer "Yes, but a smile viewed by all can easily hide a dagger in the dark." 01[22:04] <@BradGM> Hoffer "May Sigmar watches over you." [22:04] <+Aithorn> "Over all of us." 01[22:07] <@BradGM> **Hoffer nods back at your in confirmation. Stefan takes you outside, where a coach, well embelished, but not too pretentiously. You recognise one of the Tower Guard acting as Driver. "He shall wait for you at the palace stables unti l you're ready to return. Good luck and with Sigmar's Will, all be go well without incident." 01[22:08] <@BradGM> ((all will go well)) 01[22:08] <@BradGM> ((first time soemthing went wrong here..)) [22:08] <+Aithorn> ((nothing has ever gone wrong, ever...)) 02[22:08] * +Siluvaine (who@509-651-037-23.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net) Quit (Ping timeout: 264 seconds) 01[22:08] <@BradGM> ((well, you're not gonna ask direction to a shop, so there won't be any randomg thug stabbing you halfway to death)) 01[22:09] <@BradGM> ((it's gonna be a noble shooting you down instead!)) [22:09] <+Aithorn> ((yeah, a slap in the face and pistols at dawn)) 03[22:10] * Siluvaine (who@509-651-037-23.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net) has joined #shadowrun 01[22:10] <@BradGM> ((well, technically, fi you'Re provoked, the defender has choice of weapons)) [22:10]  ((missed anything after the smile hiding a dagger in the dark comment)) 01[22:10] <@BradGM> ((just send the lot to you) [22:11]  ((Thanks)) 06[22:11] * Siluvaine makes sure her mask and dagger are in their proper places. 03[22:14] * Aith (hyarion.ce@71.161.suw.lol) has joined #shadowrun [22:14]  ((so, that happened...)) [22:14]  ((Wb)) [22:14]  ((Last thing was Sil checking her blade/mask, Aithorn not dreaming he would ride in a coach so fancy)) 01[22:15] <@BradGM> **The coach takes you into Nuln, leaving the Iron Tower, and the Tilean, behind. You drive up the hill under the rain rather fast, the precipitation keeping most people inside, and gets into a small line of coach as the guests begin to arrive, there's 4 coaches in front of you, each guests are greeted as they go inside the Palace and have thier invitation checked.** 01[22:15] <@BradGM> ((didn't saw that last Aith line I'm afraid)) 02[22:15] * +Aithorn (hyarion.ce@71.161.suw.lol) Quit (Ping timeout: 246 seconds) 03[22:16] * Aith is now known as Aithorn 06[22:17] * Siluvaine makes sure Aithorn has the invitation. 01[22:18] <@BradGM> **2 coaches up front.** 01[22:18] <@BradGM> **You 03[22:18] * Edgerrin sets mode: +vv Aithorn Siluvaine 06[22:18] * +Siluvaine glances out without being obvious. "Well, we haven't been killed yet." 06[22:18] * +Aithorn takes the invitation and slips it into his sleeve. [22:19] <+Alexi> "Dot ez alvays a goot sign." [22:19] <+Aithorn> "The night is still new." 01[22:19] <@BradGM> **Your coach advance, and the door opens up, being hanlded by one of the COuntess's Servant.** 06[22:19] * +Aithorn steps out of the carriage, and holds his hand out for Siluvaine, as a good armcandy should. 06[22:20] * +Siluvaine takes the offered hand and makes her way out of the couch. 01[22:20] <@BradGM> **Everyone roll a Charm test; failing don't matter much, except if you rol over 95.** [22:20] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 9 [22:20] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 63 Failure by 5 degrees! [22:20] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 22 [22:20] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 82 Failure by 6 degrees! [22:20] <+Alexi> !dhroll 14 [22:20] <@Dicenator> Alexi: 65 Failure by 5 degrees! [22:21] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 53 [22:21] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 19 Success by 3 degrees! [22:21] <@Edgerrin> ((such a charming group)) [22:21] <+Alexi> ((Iz because I am wearing a disguisy hat!)) 01[22:22] <@BradGM> **The Greeter bows slightly as you get inside the Palace "Good evening, Welcome to her Ladyship's Masked Ball. Might I have your invitation please? How shall we annouce?" 01[22:22] <@BradGM> **How=Who** 06[22:22] * +Aithorn hands over the invitation 01[22:22] <@BradGM> ((and don't think you gave your name to Rolft btw, you only told him you were working for the church)) 01[22:23] <@BradGM> **The Greeter checks it and seems content with it.** 01[22:24] <@BradGM> Greeter "Names?" [22:25] <+Siluvaine> ((Crap, can't think of the rank)) 01[22:25] <@BradGM> ((Magister)) [22:25] <+Aithorn> "Magister Siluvaine and escort" 01[22:26] <@BradGM> Greeter "Ah, very well, do enter, straight ahead, and to your left at the corner." 06[22:27] * +Siluvaine lets Aithorn escort her to the party. 06[22:28] * @Edgerrin is not sure whether to follow or lead acting like he's cutting off problems and clearing a path. 06[22:28] * +Aithorn extends an arm as they walk down the hallway, "Well, if I ever lose all my arrows, I will be able to find other work at least." [22:29] <+Siluvaine> "Quite. Atleast they'll announce him if he hasn't arrived already." 01[22:31] <@BradGM> **THe Palace Hall is rahter impressive, quite lavish as well, Nuln did not suffer as the North did of the Storm of Chaos or at least the Countess did not. You steps echoes on the granite floor, which turns into marble as you enter the Great Hall. From your high-view from the top of stairs, you can see all over. At eye level, you can 8 small private lodges, 4 on each sides, similar to lodge found at the theather. Each lodge is suppoorted by 4 large Marble coloumns. The floor is also marble, but it is so shiny that the lights coming from the dozens of chandeliers hanlging overhead gives the impression the guest will be dancing on pure light. The Walls are decorated in lashing tapistry that seems to be of Arabyan style as well, quite costly. The Large Ball room is filled to a third, groups of people are plotted here and there.** 01[22:32] <@BradGM> **As you beign your descent into the ball room proper, going down as much as 7 meters down the stairs, the Herald annoucnes you "Lady Magister Siluvaine and Escort!" 01[22:32] <@BradGM> **Roll another charm test: this time, everyone gets a +20%, Sil gets a +30.** [22:33] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 32 [22:33] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 79 Failure by 4 degrees! [22:33] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 83 [22:33] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 93 Failure by 1 degree! [22:33] <+Siluvaine> ((Fate)) [22:33] <+Alexi> !dhroll 34 [22:33] <@Dicenator> Alexi: 18 Success by 1 degree! [22:33] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 83 [22:33] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 62 Success by 2 degrees! 01[22:34] <@BradGM> ((Aithorn, you must fate!)) 01[22:34] <@BradGM> ((Because Reasons!)) [22:34] <+Aithorn> ha, we can try it [22:34] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 32 [22:34] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 13 Success by 1 degree! [22:34] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 29 [22:34] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 61 Failure by 3 degrees! [22:34] <+Aithorn> ((well, whaddya know!)) 01[22:34] <@BradGM> ((Edgerrin, you must fate!)) 01[22:35] <@BradGM> ((Because Slayer Oath!)) [22:35] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 29 [22:35] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 31 Failure by 0 degrees! 01[22:38] <@BradGM> **As you descent, you can see the numerous masks heads turning to see you, in a rather strange vision of Beastsmen, chubby faced men, animals of all sorts, lots of simple black or white masks looking at you with a sense of jelous curiousity. The guards present, wearing a simple black masks, seems to straigthen a bit more when Edgerrin struts in with a Great Stone Hammer. It's obivous Runic nature seems what's keepigng them at bay. And being with a Wizard might help too.** 06[22:39] * +Siluvaine moves down the stairs, making an entrance. 01[22:40] <@BradGM> **A hald dozen people are waiting at the bottom of the stairs, having their masks removed. They present themselves as memebers of the Countess's counsil, and offically greet you in the name of her Ladyship. You see that the Aquilan-nose man that you saw Rolf spoke to yesterday evening is amongst them.** [22:40] <+Aithorn> ((nothing says "party trick" like turning into a chaos spawn in the middle of the dance floor)) 01[22:41] <@BradGM> ((If you got a good DJ, he'll mix into monster mash when it happens)) 06[22:41] * +Siluvaine returns the greetings of the council. [22:42] <+Siluvaine> ((is the Aquilan-nosed man identified?)) 01[22:42] <@BradGM> ((No, another, older, friler man was doing the talking. He was just there looking pretty.)) 06[22:44] * +Aithorn returns the council's greetings and looks around the room. "Where would you like to go?" 01[22:44] <@BradGM> ((You can see that his mask is one of a pot cheeked man with a comically long nose)) [22:45] <+Siluvaine> "Drinks first I think." 01[22:46] <@BradGM> **Servants are walking about with drinks, mostly imported, and coslty, wine, liquors and ales and small bits of food called 'Oor-ter-vra'.** 01[22:47] <@BradGM> ((Hors-d'oeuvre)) 01[22:47] <@BradGM> ((if that makes it clearer)) 06[22:47] * +Siluvaine takes one of the drinks, moving off to the side, looking to see if anyone is paying them attention. [22:48] <+Aithorn> ((Edge and Alexi are mingling with us? or what?)) [22:48] <@Edgerrin> ((following close as a good gusrd would)) 01[22:48] <@BradGM> **Plenty are looking your way Siluvaine; it's not like they see a Magister everyday- well most do, being important, but some don't by the way they're staring.** 06[22:49] * +Siluvaine mentions the revelation about the Aquilan-nosed man to the group. 01[22:50] <@BradGM> **You all catch the eye of people, even if the majority turns to see the newest arrivals as well. Aithorn for being the 'real' escort, Alexi for his headwear, and edgerirn his hammer.** 06[22:52] * +Aithorn grabs a few goblets for Edgerrin, Alexi, and himself and looks around. "Such a crowd already..." 06[22:52] * +Siluvaine looks for anyone that might match the build of the Slaaneshi Priest 06[22:54] * @Edgerrin looks at the drink. 1"What be this?" 01[22:55] <@BradGM> **Siluvaine, got any idea what is a usual Slanneshi Priest?** [22:55] <+Siluvaine> ((Well, someone that would match the girthy dimensions of the gear we found)) [22:56] <+Aithorn> "I don't know, but you do not have to drink it if you do not want to." 01[22:56] <@BradGM> **There's alot of Fat people, whatwith being Astristocrats and Nobles and all. Still, roll a perception visual test or a search test.** 01[22:56] <@BradGM> !dhroll 100 [22:56] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 96 Success by 0 degrees! 01[22:57] <@BradGM> **Edgerrin it looks and smell like Dwarven Ale, the Bugman kind, XXXXX too.** 01[22:57] <@BradGM> !dhroll 100 [22:57] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 8 Success by 9 degrees! 01[22:57] <@BradGM> !dhroll 100 [22:57] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 8 Success by 9 degrees! 06[22:57] * @Edgerrin drinks 01[22:57] <@BradGM> **Aithorn and Alexi got Wine.** 01[22:58] <@BradGM> **Apart from drinking, what are your actions? This is a party after all...** [22:58] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 80 (Perception)) [22:58] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 86 Failure by 0 degrees! 06[22:58] * +Aithorn gets caught staring a bit too long at a beastigor mask that looks a bit too life like, and walks in the other direction for a bit." [22:58] <@Edgerrin> !roll 48 [22:58] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 48 [22:58] <+Siluvaine> ((Will save the fate)) [22:58] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 48 [22:58] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 20 Success by 2 degrees! 01[22:59] <@BradGM> ((that was just for Sil, sorry, so keep those fate.)) 06[22:59] * +Alexi will sip hs 01[23:00] <@BradGM> **Siluvaine, there's a few contestant for the title, or at least the uniform, but no clear winner.** 06[23:01] * +Siluvaine kind of suspected as such, but still occasionally glances around, sometime checking the Winds of the room. 01[23:01] <@BradGM> **roll it Sil.** [23:01] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 89 [23:01] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 65 Success by 2 degrees! 01[23:02] <@BradGM> **Everyone, also roll a charm test, same bonus as last time (+20%, +30 for Sil))** [23:02] <+Alexi> !dhroll 34 [23:02] <@Dicenator> Alexi: 67 Failure by 3 degrees! [23:02] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 32 [23:02] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 55 Failure by 2 degrees! [23:02] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 29 [23:02] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 81 Failure by 5 degrees! 01[23:03] <@BradGM> **There are some magical protection set-up Siluvaine, mostly some simple lokcing spells on certain doors and windows.** 01[23:03] <@BradGM> **The three of you walk about the Room, but no one seems to be having any intrest in you.** [23:04] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 83 [23:04] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 80 Success by 0 degrees! 06[23:04] * +Aithorn will move to one of the pillars on the ground floor where he has a good view of the entranceway and look at the people coming in 01[23:04] <@BradGM> **An hour passes, the room is rather filled now, the noise of all the talking and the crowd, makes it harder to hear or see anything.** 01[23:05] <@BradGM> **Roll perception Aithorn, visual or audio.** [23:05] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 81 visual [23:05] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 71 Success by 1 degree! 06[23:06] * +Siluvaine idly compares her outfit to those she sees around her. She also thinks it would be much easier if the cultists would monologue a bit more... 01[23:07] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, you see that Randarf Vogt, Rolf's father has entered the room, wearing a stylish black mask with matching outfit. He arrived alone as well.** 01[23:09] <@BradGM> **Also, I forgot to point out that there's a coupe of steps leading to a elevated stage at the far end of the room, where 2 thrones are put up, and Guards are standing guard besides it.** 01[23:09] <@BradGM> !roll 1d10 [23:09] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 3 06[23:10] * +Aithorn will keep watching 06[23:10] * +Alexi walks around 06[23:11] * +Siluvaine passes by the stage at one point just to make sure the chalice isn't up there or something... 01[23:11] <@BradGM> **Siluvaine, you exchange a few words with a aged man, wearing a Rat's mask, he is quite polite and quite cold handed.** 01[23:12] <@BradGM> **Roll another charm test.** [23:12] <+Siluvaine> ((Same bonus?)) 01[23:12] <@BradGM> **Everyone** 01[23:12] <@BradGM> **Yes** [23:12] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 83 [23:12] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 18 Success by 6 degrees! [23:12] <+Alexi> !dhroll 34 [23:12] <@Dicenator> Alexi: 58 Failure by 2 degrees! [23:12] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 29 [23:12] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 2 Success by 2 degrees! [23:12] <@Edgerrin> ((woot! Im charming)) [23:13] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 32 [23:13] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 36 Failure by 0 degrees! 01[23:13] <@BradGM> !roll 2#1d10 [23:13] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 5;8 06[23:14] * +Siluvaine makes polite conversation with the man. 01[23:15] <@BradGM> **Edgerrin you get into a talk with a Waldred Teuber, who presents himself as the Director of the College of Ingeneering. You seems to have made an impression as he invited you to a personnal tour of the College after gunpwoder Week.** [23:16] <@Edgerrin> "I be honored sir." 01[23:16] <@BradGM> **Siluvaine, you actually meet a woman, wearing a rather wild mask made of wood on the face, except the lower jaw, and with furs on the side. She is Agnete Krebs, Dean of the University of Nuln.** 01[23:17] <@BradGM> ((as it was a while ago, you did find a map of the sewers in the big temple of Slannesh, with the stamp of the university seal.)) 06[23:18] * @Edgerrin will chat with the director while keeping an eye on Sil and Aith and the characters they're conversing with. 01[23:18] <@BradGM> **Aithorn and Alexi seems to only have a few polite exchange caught here and there as they mingle in the crowd.** 01[23:18] <@BradGM> ((the map is now with Hoffer)) 06[23:19] * +Siluvaine talks to the woman about the party. 06[23:20] * +Siluvaine also compliments her on the daring of the mask. 06[23:20] * +Aithorn is not conversing at the moment, although he was approached by a tilean woman he could barely understand her accent. 01[23:21] <@BradGM> **Krebs is rather well versed in numerous fields of knowledge, commenting on that costume, this material, that drink...still she has a rather soothing tone to her voice, and mannerism.** 01[23:21] <@BradGM> ((fuggedaboutit)) 06[23:22] * +Siluvaine idly checks out the winds again. 01[23:22] <@BradGM> **Roll it, with a +10** [23:22] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 99 [23:22] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 69 Success by 3 degrees! 01[23:24] <@BradGM> **The Winds seems normal, thought you do see an odd twist in the 'air' around Krebs. Roll Sixth Sence, -20** [23:24] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 49 [23:24] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 81 Failure by 3 degrees! [23:24] <+Siluvaine> ((Fate)) [23:24] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 49 [23:24] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 46 Success by 0 degrees! 01[23:26] <@BradGM> **TherE's something that's not right here. You're not too sure what it is, but you know it's up to no good.** 01[23:27] <@BradGM> **And not in a 'gonna kill the emperor kind of way' it's somehting more..lingering, like molasse** 06[23:27] * +Siluvaine considers as she continues the conversation. "Do you paint?" 01[23:29] <@BradGM> Krebs "Oh no, I'm not an artist, far from it, I'd rahter read about art than practice it." 06[23:29] * +Aithorn takes a walk upstairs and sees what might be upstairs on the balconies. 01[23:31] <@BradGM> **Suddenly, trumpets are heard, which brings the crowd to a silence.** 01[23:32] <@BradGM> **Upstairs, there's a one guard per private booth, guarding the door. You can see that one door is closed, behind occupied, the other three on your side are free.** 06[23:32] * +Siluvaine smiles at the woman and turns her attention to the arrival. 06[23:34] * +Aithorn stops at the trumpets and looks down at the main floor 01[23:35] <@BradGM> The herlard's voice echoes inside the Ballroom "Presenting, Her Ladyship, Grand Countess of Wissenland, Countess of Nuln, Duchess of Meissen, Emmanuel von Leibwitz, and, His Imperial Majesty, Protector of the Empire, Defier of the Dark, Emperor Himself and the Son of Emperors, Elector Count of Reikland and Grand Prince of Altdorf, His Immperial higness Karl Franz!" **Music coming from a now-present band near the stafe, behind to play an formal tune as The Emepror, wearing a black and red suit gilded with gold and matching Griffon mask, and the Countess von Liebwitz, wearing a flashy white dress and matching feathered mask, descent int o the ballroom.** 06[23:36] * +Siluvaine watches the two carefully. 01[23:36] <@BradGM> **Behind them, 6 Reikguards Knight in armour, wearing plate armour, short of on thier heads, as they do wear griffons masks, if only simpler ones.** 01[23:37] <@BradGM> **As they walk into the ballroom, the multitude of Guests bows down as they past them pass.** 06[23:38] * +Siluvaine waits her turn and bows as well. 06[23:38] * @Edgerrin bows in respect when he passes 06[23:39] * +Aithorn bows from the stairway 01[23:39] <@BradGM> **As they arrive near the stage, they turn on themselves, and the crowd move away. They take a position and a second later, music starts and they being to dance. As the second partition hit, other couples moves close and beign to dance as well.** 06[23:39] * +Alexi stands away from the dance floor 01[23:39] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, roll perception.** 01[23:39] <@BradGM> **Roll agility Alexi.** 06[23:39] * +Siluvaine straightens up and glances over at the Dean. [23:39] <+Alexi> !dhroll 47 [23:39] <@Dicenator> Alexi: 90 Failure by 4 degrees! [23:40] <+Alexi> fate [23:40] <+Alexi> !dhroll 47 [23:40] <@Dicenator> Alexi: 89 Failure by 4 degrees! [23:40] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 71 [23:40] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 74 Failure by 0 degrees! [23:40] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 71 fate [23:40] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 21 Success by 5 degrees! [23:40] <+Alexi> ((wouldn't think NOT dancing required a roll....)) 01[23:41] <@BradGM> **You move out of the way Alexi, but the crowd is being too stubborn or simply want to look at the dancing, so you're stuck being the cloest one to the dancers, with nowhere to go short of actually on the dance floor alone.** 01[23:41] <@BradGM> ((out of trouble, but 'stuck there' until the song ends.)) 01[23:42] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, you look at the dancing but turn your attention to the door. You see a man wearing a black cape and wearing a matching blakc mask enter. You can recognise his deamanour and cape quite well. rolf Vogt has arrived to the party.** 01[23:44] <@BradGM> **The song keeps for a good 4-5 minutes, where the dancers are spinning a bit too close for Alexi's taste. As it finishes, the crowd applauds, and the Imperor and the Countess move to the thrones, now being guarded by the Reikguard.** 01[23:45] <@BradGM> **The Emperor raises his arm as a signal "You may dance." Another song, and other dancers, move onto the dance floor, under the eyes of Karl Franz.** 01[23:45] <@BradGM> **Alexi, you can get clear of the dance floor.** 01[23:46] <@BradGM> ((Also, how late can we go ehre? I got another 20 or so)) 06[23:46] * +Aithorn backs down the stairs slowly trying not to break into a run and looking for the nearest party member. [23:46] <+Siluvaine> ((20 is fine with me)) [23:46] <+Siluvaine> "An impressive gala." [23:46] <+Aithorn> ((fine with me)) 06[23:47] * @Edgerrin watches the emporer 01[23:47] <@BradGM> **Roll perception visual -10 AIth.** [23:47] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 71 [23:47] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 22 Success by 4 degrees! 01[23:48] <@BradGM> **The Emperor watches the dancing, sometime leaning over to the Countess as she says something to him, or he wants to talk to her. Hard to know how he feels, his mask covering most of his features. You do see that he wears a Court Sword, similar as the ones the others are wearing, if only may more prestigious.** [23:49] <+Aithorn> (( i think your 'm' key is on upside down)) 01[23:49] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, you can spot Alexi's hat from far and wide, him moving away from the dance floor.** 01[23:49] <@BradGM> ((what?)) 01[23:50] <@BradGM> ((wait 5 Dos.)) [23:50] <+Aithorn> ((if only may more prestigious.**)) 01[23:50] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, you can spot everyone really..** 01[23:50] <@BradGM> ((ah)) 01[23:50] <@BradGM> ((I'm talking Elmer fdd, be open minded)) 01[23:50] <@BradGM> ((fudd..)) 01[23:51] <@BradGM> ((no wait, that's the contrary, that's a failed joke.))) 06[23:51] * +Aithorn makes a beeline for the Hat 06[23:52] * +Siluvaine glances around. "It must be hard to keep track of all those books and maps." [23:52] <+Aithorn> "Alexi, find Siluvaine and keep an eye on the stairs. *He* is here, all in black." [23:53] <+Alexi> "Hokay. Hyu find de dorf." 01[23:55] <@BradGM> **Roll me charm-20 Sil.** 06[23:55] * +Aithorn eventually finds Edgerrin in the crowd and taps him on the shoulder. "The Emperor lives up to name, but we shoudl go. Our other friend is here, upstairs." 06[23:56] * +Alexi makes his way to the elf [23:56] <+Siluvaine> ((underworld apply?)) 01[23:56] <@BradGM> **Oh my bad Aithorn, he went downstairs into the crowd. You sw that he went behind the lare marble coloumn, walking about.** 01[23:56] <@BradGM> ((nope Sil)) [23:56] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 33 [23:56] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 94 Failure by 6 degrees! [23:56] <+Siluvaine> ((bleh. Saving last fate point)) [23:57] <+Aithorn> ((ah)) 06[23:57] * @Edgerrin looks at Aithorn for a second, understands and foillows 01[23:57] <@BradGM> **Krebs seems to mesmerized by the Emperor, the Countess and the dancing to heard your question Siluvaine. She's even moving left and right with the beat** 06[23:58] * +Aithorn puts a hand out, "He's across the room, by the second pillar a minute ago." [23:58] <+Siluvaine> "Quite an experience." [23:59] <@Edgerrin> "Do we need ta follow'em?" Session Time: Mon Sep 11 00:00:00 2017 [00:00] <+Aithorn> "He is a local hero, our word alone will not be enough in this crowd. We should wait until he does something or follow him out and take him in private." 06[00:01] * +Alexi will loom over Siluvaine suddenly. "De von ve heff been looking fur iz in black near de stairvell." 06[00:02] * +Siluvaine nods, eyeing the Dean. "Of course, thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you, Dean Krebs." 01[00:02] <@BradGM> **You all can roll perception visual -20 to spot Rolf Vogt skulking about. [00:03] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 60 [00:03] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 69 Failure by 0 degrees! [00:03] <+Siluvaine> ((bleh)) 06[00:03] * +Siluvaine moves off with Alexi. [00:03] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 61 [00:03] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 13 Success by 4 degrees! 01[00:03] <@BradGM> **She suddenly turns about "A pleasure as well, Magister." 06[00:03] * +Siluvaine smiles behind her mask and moves on. [00:04] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 18 [00:04] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 11 Success by 0 degrees! 01[00:04] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, you can spot Vogt skuling behind the coloumns, looking about the crowd. He's moving rather fast but you can keep track of him with ease.** 01[00:05] <@BradGM> **Edgerrin can spot Rolf as well, but his small stature and the crowd only allow him to catch glimpse of him as he walks about.** 01[00:06] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41 [00:06] <@Dicenator> BradGM: 49 Failure by 0 degrees! 06[00:06] * +Aithorn tries to move in that direction 06[00:07] * @Edgerrin does too 06[00:07] * +Siluvaine attempts to catch sight of the others. 01[00:08] <@BradGM> **You close the distance, and he seems oblivious to your presence. He walks about for a good 5, 10 minutes, obviously looking for something or someone within the dadncing crowd. He then make a discreed hand motion into the crowd, and some seconds later, the Aquilan-nosed man, now wearing his mask with a comically long nose, comes to Vogt.** 01[00:10] <@BradGM> **They exchange a few words, and beign to walk to the stairs.** 06[00:11] * +Aithorn continues moving through the crowd following Vogt 01[00:11] <@BradGM> **They go towards the stairs leading to the right lodges.** 01[00:11] <@BradGM> ((keep in mind, one side can see the other lodge)) 01[00:12] <@BradGM> ((in case you wanna look at them, as there's a guard per lodge so can't eavedrop at the door)) 01[00:13] <@BradGM> ((and alot, busting the 20 min...)) 06[00:13] * +Aithorn will go up the opposite side of the balcony [00:13] <+Aithorn> ((we can call it if you want 06[00:14] * +Siluvaine glances around, looking for the others. 01[00:15] <@BradGM> **Oh, sorry Sil; you see Aithorn moving toward the stairs, following the Aquilan-nose man and Vogt.** 01[00:15] <@BradGM> **Aithorn himself is going up the left lodges.** 06[00:15] * @Edgerrin is following Aithorn 01[00:15] <@BradGM> **Followed by Edgerrin** 01[00:15] <@BradGM> **Yup** 01[00:16] <@BradGM> ((in case you wnna move, still tehre's 5-10 minutes between that time))) 06[00:16] * +Aithorn will get as close to the stairs as possible and keep Vogt in sight the entire time 06[00:17] * +Siluvaine checks the winds again. 01[00:17] <@BradGM> **Roll Sil.** 01[00:18] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, you stay in the stairs, it's a bit tricky to see, but doable, as Vogt and the Nose man enetered the first lodge nearest to the stairs.** [00:18] <+Siluvaine> !dhroll 89 [00:18] <@Dicenator> Siluvaine: 94 Failure by 0 degrees! [00:18] <+Siluvaine> ((pfft)) 01[00:19] <@BradGM> **The wind seems to be 'controlled' by a powerful Light Wizard, as the 'air' in filled with Light wind.** 01[00:19] <@BradGM> **Roll perception visual Aithorn, -10** 01[00:20] <@BradGM> **Edgerrin, roll as well.** [00:20] <+Aithorn> !dhroll 71 [00:20] <@Dicenator> Aithorn: 24 Success by 4 degrees! [00:20] <@Edgerrin> !dhroll 38 [00:20] <@Dicenator> Edgerrin: 71 Failure by 3 degrees! 01[00:21] <@BradGM> **Aithorn, both men are talking close, almost discreetly, but you suddenly, see Vogt jab a short dagger into the man's neck, sneding him reeling out, a sudden gust of blood coming out of his new wound!** 01[00:23] <@BradGM> **Almost at that time, a large scream is heard from a left sided lodge, coming from a fat woman. She's pointing at the Vogt lodge, which reeveals to show nothing from the poeple downstairs.** [00:24] <+Aithorn> "It is murder! After him!" 01[00:24] <@BradGM> **The crowd begins to talk, the reikguard moving more thightly around the Emperor.** 01[00:24] <@BradGM> *******End of Session*******