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[20:20] <@BradGM> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++ [20:20] <@BradGM> +++ Blood Dealings: Escalation+++ [20:20] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: There is No Future Without The Emperor’s Blessing+++ [20:20] <@BradGM> +++Location: Rundown Inn, 6th Square, Eastern Ring, Maxwell, Sisk+++ [20:20] <@BradGM> +++2147Hours- Maxwell Time+++ [20:20] <@BradGM> +++ Grendel revealed that the Ork bodies thrown from the train are in fact quite closer to the city than estimated by the mercenaries and with Mira’s supported argumentation convinced Captain Dutiy to send a band of equestrians to meet up with the scouts and chart. [20:20] <@BradGM> Having somehow gained the Watch commander’s trust, Mockingbird was shown details of the Masquarade’s security information and layout well into the evening, until the horsemen returns with what grim remains they found; The chart driver slain lying near a dead Ork. [20:20] <@BradGM> While the locals looked this as a closed and easily dealt matter, it took a little risky demonstration of the crude firing speed of an Ork Slugga pistol to get Dutiy to be gravely concerned. With the promise of talking personally to Duke Mator on the matter, the acolytes returned to their cheap accommodation to meet up with Lazerus. [20:20] <@BradGM> The Psyker obtained some troubling information. Many of the higher nobility are downright aggressive (for the Planet) toward the Duke, feeling an affront to traditions and law concerning the late Earl’s lands. [20:21] <@BradGM> Invitations were parlour tricked into play and won, with another odd coincidence brought up by the gambling man. If a political assassination were to happen at the Masquarade, it is an odd point than most of the guests are those being hostile toward the Duke. +++ [20:21] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++ [20:21] <+Mira_Atella> (( okay, so I'm figuring we're skipping the weapon lesson with the arch, and all the getting ready stuff? Or do we want to do some of that before the party? )) [20:22] <+Mira_Atella> (( er.. watch, not arch )) [20:22] <@Grendel> ((I thought so, skipping straight to the party unless there's something major?" [20:23] <+Mira_Atella> (( I'm good with that unless Brad has something he wants us to do )) [20:23] <@BradGM> ((no, you still plan on going as Mira/Laz the nobles, and Grendle/Halo the servents?)) [20:24] <+Mira_Atella> (( Yeah, but I did have a question. Something said last time made it sound like the servants would be with the nobles, but I had thought they were more like servers with food and drinks who would be in the back of the house )) [20:24] <@BradGM> ((you could mod it as well: and It is safe to assume you're telling Dutiy what are your disguises?)) [20:25] <@Grendel> ((Yeah. like Grendel will be that hard to notice...)) [20:25] <@BradGM> ((well, like i badly said last time, behind the stairs leading to the balcony is a kitchen access that the sefvents will go in/out to get food and hors d'oeuvres)) [20:27] * Rastus (~Rastus@S010600212f36abd4.va.shawcable.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [20:27] <@Grendel> ((so basically they'd be anywhere and everywhere)) [20:27] <@BradGM> ((well, at least within the confines of the Ball...unless you slip away)) [20:28] <@Grendel> ((brb)) [20:29] <@BradGM> ((so ballroom proper and the balconies, if you got your 'master' there)) [20:29] <+Mira_Atella> (( k )) [20:30] <+Mira_Atella> (( I'm good either way, I just thought in the beginning the "servants" wouldn't be visible so they could hear talk in the back.. and also hide Grendel lol )) [20:31] <@BradGM> ((well, decide, since you need to get dressed a couple of hours if you go noble)) [20:32] * Rastus (~Rastus@S010600212f36abd4.va.shawcable.net) has joined #Shadowrun [20:32] <+Mira_Atella> (( well yeah, Mira and Laz are going as the nobles )) [20:33] <+Mira_Atella> (( I had just meant if the servants were supposed to be at their sides, or in the back like they didn't know them.. guess I explained that badly )) [20:34] <@BradGM> ((oh- well, I suppose they cna be beside you, handmaiden style, or jsut go and get your some coktail saussage wrapped in bacon and armasec)) [20:34] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh I figured if they were in the back, and not connected to us, they could hear more things )) [20:34] <+Mira_Atella> (( I'll wait for G to weight in ;) )) [20:35] <@Grendel> ((back)) [20:36] <@BradGM> ((so weight in; should you both go servents or split up?)) [20:37] <@Grendel> ((Split up)) [20:38] <+Mira_Atella> (( My preference too, that way we each have an actual role and not just an npc in a location )) [20:39] <@BradGM> ((yes and they'll be someone near Laz in case his powers go crazy)) [20:39] <+Mira_Atella> (( stabby stabby arm removey )) [20:39] <@Grendel> ((we can always stick Halo in the kitchens)) [20:40] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh far away from nobles as possible )) [20:40] <+Mira_Atella> (( why do you think I had her stay out of the office the last time )) [20:42] * +Mira_Atella takes some time before leaving to slip several of her knives in to the various folds of the costume, four of them to be exact. [20:43] <+Mira_Atella> (( I had also thought of her sharpening the nose on the mask to be a weapon if needed, if you wanted to make any rudimentary stats for it heh )) [20:45] <@BradGM> **You meet with Dutiy the next morning and do a little run down of firearms and some defensive measures agaisnt such armed opponent. The Watch outside won'T be wearing masks, for obvious reaons. Inside the Duke's guards will be wearing simple black human masks. Dutity himself willl be wearing a plague doctor type mask, red with a yellow tipped nose.** [20:45] <+Mira_Atella> (( I think they made them a lot out of ivory, so it makes a bit of sense )) [20:46] <@BradGM> ((that would be some sort of weapon making trade skill)) [20:47] <+Mira_Atella> (( ah, well rudimentary maybe.. just as a last resort )) [20:47] <@BradGM> ((You can however, roll Trade (Valet) to get yourself and the tohers better prepared and such)) [20:47] <@BradGM> ((Or better presented)) [20:48] <+Mira_Atella> (( huh didn't remember I had that one, I'll go for it )) [20:48] <@BradGM> ((it's fel based)) [20:48] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 36 [20:48] <@BradGM> ((I just saw it looking form something to make that beak)) [20:48] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 36% (or Lower) : 04 39%, Fail ] [20:48] <+Mira_Atella> (( fate.. )) [20:49] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 36 [20:49] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 36% (or Lower) : 12 24%, Success ] [20:49] <+Mira_Atella> (( and if I had spent my xp, that fate would have been saved lol bad me, bad )) [20:50] <@BradGM> **You better arrange Lazerus' cltohing and you do your hair differently and make sure Halo's clothes are a little less clean/pretty to make you look better by comparaison.** [20:51] <+Mira_Atella> (( lol *Mira makes Halo look more slutty than is somehow possible* )) [20:52] <@BradGM> ((Yeah, French peasant lookalike)) [20:52] * @Grendel sticks out like a sore thumb for the most part, but atleast Mira and Lazarus might get a bump for having such an interesting servant. [20:53] <+Mira_Atella> (( His arms are so.. useful )) [20:53] <@BradGM> ((You go with just your cloak or you get a fancier one?)) [20:53] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh I pictured him like a hunchback lol )) [20:53] <@BradGM> ((yeah same here, just tall)) [20:54] <@Grendel> ((heh)) [20:54] <@BradGM> ((You didn't tool the identity training, so you don't have the mimic talent yet.)) [20:55] <@Grendel> ((right)) [20:55] <@BradGM> **Lazerus has arranged for a carriage as well, arriving on foot would look bad** [20:55] <+Mira_Atella> (( the mechadendrites made an easy servant type, I'd think.. a servitor with an actual working brain heh )) [20:56] <+Mira_Atella> (( might show a sign of wealth to have a living servitor? )) [20:57] <@BradGM> ((and a rahter statement about your connection to the King, yes)) [20:57] <@BradGM> ((can serve as a visible warning of such)) [20:58] <+Mira_Atella> (( I think we're set then to go in, yeah? )) [20:59] <@BradGM> ((I'm ready when you guys are..and where are you leaving your gear?)) [20:59] <+Mira_Atella> (( Mira hid four of her blades in her costume, but that's all she's taking )) [20:59] <@Grendel> ((Hmm. Either at the flop house or with Dutity I suppose)) [21:00] <@Grendel> ((Grendel will take his Powerblade and Steel Burner)) [21:00] <@BradGM> ((isn't the blade on a mecharendrite?)) [21:00] <+Mira_Atella> (( Hmm and Mira would have given her rifle to Laz to put somewhere.. anywhere she thinks would be fit )) [21:00] <@BradGM> ((The Watch Stronghold then)) [21:00] <+Mira_Atella> (( er, anywhere he thinks )) [21:01] <+Mira_Atella> (( well I meant in the party somewhere )) [21:01] <@BradGM> ((I don't follow)) [21:02] <+Mira_Atella> (( ah crap nevermind, I just remembered the gurds and the captain saw the rifle folded, so it would never get in )) [21:02] <+Mira_Atella> (( so.. just the knives, she left the rest )) [21:03] <@Grendel> ((the power blade is separate)) [21:06] <@BradGM> **You arrive in as many tohers to the Duke's castle and exit the carriage, the on-looking court hangers seems impressively shocked at your arrival, which pleases them** [21:06] <+Mira_Atella> (( on another note, Mira does have the ability to mimic local accents )) [21:06] <@BradGM> ((Yup)) [21:07] <+Mira_Atella> (( Figure she'll use that to talk to people )) [21:09] * @Grendel removes himself from the carriage, what passes for springs releasing gratefully as his weight is removed. He stands next to the carriage, scanning the gawkers. [21:10] * +Mira_Atella uses Grendel to step out, setting her mask a but and turning her chin up as they head for the entry. [21:10] <+Mira_Atella> (( *bit )) [21:10] <@BradGM> **You walk down to the Main door. The Watchmen, some bulry, untrustworthy looking 3 fingered sergeant who Dutiy assures can be trusted, takes your invitation and glances quickly over them "Welcome m'lord Fidtun, to His Lordship the Duke Mator of Maxwell Masquarade."** [21:14] * +Mira_Atella speaks quietly to him, "If I have to stab you and ruin this dress, you'll regret it." [21:14] <@BradGM> Laz "Rightly so, as I paid for it." [21:17] <@BradGM> **Inside the hall, there is already a good hundred people or so, spreaded out across the room, chatting, eating, drinkcing.*** [21:53] <+Mira_Atella> @@ Other.. really.. @@ *sighs* [21:53] <@BradGM> ((sorry- I meant 8 to 10 strange bio signature, with some human mixed in it)) [21:53] <@Grendel> ((Ahh. Amend my statement then :) )) [21:54] <@Grendel> @@8 to 10 odd signatures, as well as a few human@@ [21:54] <@BradGM> **you advance to the stairs and proceed up to the blaconies.** [21:55] <@BradGM> !perc 61 [21:55] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 61% (or Lower) : 12 25%, Success ] [21:55] <@BradGM> !perc 55 [21:55] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 55% (or Lower) : 04 85%, Fail ] [21:56] <@BradGM> Laz "The barrier is still there, I sense the psyker's prensece." [21:56] * @Grendel moves carefully, keeping his eyes on the auspex, his optical mechadendrite peaking out ot keep an eye on things. [21:57] * +Mira_Atella keeps an eye out, not being able to sense such things, but ready to stab them. [21:57] <@BradGM> **Up stairs there's a blacony giving out to the ball room below every 25 meters or so. THere is a door behind every other balcony.** [21:58] * @Grendel checks each door with his auspex. [21:59] <@BradGM> **The bio energy is coming from the 3rd door. roll scrutinize/awareness visual, without any aupex bonus** [22:00] <@BradGM> **both of you** [22:01] <@BradGM> ((-10 as well)) [22:01] <@BradGM> ((due to the masks)) [22:01] <@Grendel> !perc 40 [22:01] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 40% (or Lower) : 04 48%, Fail ] [22:01] * @Grendel motions to the doorway. [22:01] <@Grendel> ((Damnit! no more Fate)) [22:02] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 34 [22:02] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 34% (or Lower) : 12 27%, Success ] [22:02] <+Mira_Atella> (( hah, you bastard! )) [22:02] <+Mira_Atella> (( servitor, not Brad ;) )) [22:03] <@BradGM> **Mira, you can see how picking or kciking the door might be quite an entry, but you can see that you are still qutie visible from the Guards at the stairs.** [22:03] <@BradGM> ((BRB)) [22:04] <@BradGM> ((back)) [22:05] <+Mira_Atella> (( Well.. they know who we are, right? )) [22:07] <@BradGM> ((who's 'they'?)) [22:07] <@BradGM> ((the guards?)) [22:07] <+Mira_Atella> (( yeah )) [22:07] <@BradGM> ((Well, you are nobles..this is the duke's household guards, not the Watch)) [22:07] <+Mira_Atella> (( ah )) [22:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( well there are watch on the balconies, yeah? )) [22:08] <@BradGM> ((not patrolling no, just that you should get further down to be more out of sight)) [22:09] <+Mira_Atella> (( huh okay I had thought the captain said they were patrolling the balconies.. we'll figure something out heh )) [22:10] * +Mira_Atella whispers to Lazerus, "Behind this door? One of us will have to pick it." [22:11] <@BradGM> ((THe they are doing the aptrosl outside)) [22:11] <@BradGM> Laz "I have no multi-key, or quite the skill for it" [22:11] <+Mira_Atella> (( eh? )) [22:11] <@BradGM> ((patrosl)) [22:11] <@BradGM> ((patrols)) [22:11] <@BradGM> (Blarhg)0 [22:12] <+Mira_Atella> (( rofl.. sorry )) [22:12] <+Mira_Atella> "Give me a little cover then.." [22:13] * @Grendel turns, using his bulk to shield her. [22:14] <@BradGM> ((picking a door donw the hall or the door where the energy is coming form?)) [22:15] <+Mira_Atella> (( the one with the better bonus? lol )) [22:15] <+Mira_Atella> (( I'll let Grendel pick that one )) [22:17] <@Grendel> ((uh..wait. why would we pick the one down the hall?)) [22:18] <+Mira_Atella> (( no idea )) [22:18] <@Grendel> ((Are the balconies set up so the one next door might over look this one, or we can peek in from there?)) [22:19] <@BradGM> ((yes.)) [22:20] <@Grendel> ((Then we'll pick the next one so we can peek in, slightly more stealthily)) [22:20] <@BradGM> ((and picking the door next door so to peak is a bit more sneakier than pickiung the door of the room poeple and odd bio signature are present might alarm them to someone being on them)) [22:21] <+Mira_Atella> (( As I said, I'm leaving it up to Grendel, Mira will just do the dirty work lol )) [22:22] <+Mira_Atella> (( or rather, Laz.. you know what I mean :P )) [22:23] * @Grendel points to the next door. "That one." [22:24] <@BradGM> **You move to the next door.** [22:24] <@BradGM> **Who picks the lock?** [22:24] <+Mira_Atella> (( Mira )) [22:26] <@Grendel> ((definitely Mira)) [22:27] <@BradGM> ((roll security.)) [22:27] <@BradGM> ((wihtout the multi-key since you didn't brought it)) [22:27] <+Mira_Atella> (( fair warning, I might have to call it a bit early, I took some pills for me back and I'm all kinds of a nauseas )) [22:28] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 74 [22:28] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 74% (or Lower) : 12 6%, Success ] [22:29] <@BradGM> **You go aobut it wiht a hair pin and a few seconds later the primitive lock declicks unlocked.** [22:29] * +Mira_Atella turns slightly and opens the door. [22:30] * @Grendel pokes his mechadendrite in first, checking out the balcony beyond. [22:32] <@BradGM> ((the door actually gives into roms, the blacomny are open)) [22:32] <+Mira_Atella> (( I'm so sorry, but I think I'm going to have to call it.. feel free to roll for me though, you guys know how I'd play, I'm just about to have some toilet praying time )) [22:33] * +Mira_Atella (~Athenis@pool-71-110-225-15.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net) Quit (Read error: EOF from client) [22:33] <@BradGM> ((Well, better stop it here for the evneing)) [22:33] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Transmission+++++++
 * [21:11] <@BradGM>** He head waves you to get inside.
 * [21:11] * +Mira_Atella sets her hand in that of Lazerus as they walk in.**
 * [21:11] <@BradGM> 1d10**
 * [21:11] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls 1D10: 1**
 * [21:12] * @Grendel follows behind, keeping watch.**
 * [21:13] <@BradGM>** You can both feel something odd as you glance over at Lazerus, who must have use his power. "There's quite a few person already inside."
 * [21:17] * +Mira_Atella gives him an interesting look that he can't see through the mask, and leads him in to the party.**
 * [21:19] * @Grendel keeps his auspex tuned, occasionally checking the reading through a port hidden by his cowl.**
 * [21:20] * +Mira_Atella keeps an eye out as best she can with the mask.**
 * [21:20] <@BradGM>** You can detect about a third of the room with your aupex.
 * [21:21] <@BradGM> LAzerus "We should get drinks and mingles."**
 * [21:21] <+Mira_Atella> "Of course, lead on moneybags."**
 * [21:22] * @Grendel motions to Halo to head out as he stays behind the two.**
 * [21:24] * +Mira_Atella asks for water when they reach the bar.**
 * [21:24] <@BradGM> ((oh no- the servents go get you drink while you mingle))**
 * [21:25] <+Mira_Atella> (( heh k, that was what I had been asking earlier, if they were with us, or in the back ))**
 * [21:26] <@BradGM> ((oh- I thought by in the back, as in they stay in soem back room until you leave))**
 * [21:26] * @Grendel fetches Mira a drink, using the movement to scan more of the room.**
 * [21:26] <@BradGM>** Roll Tech-use Grendel,
 * [21:27] <@BradGM> 1d10**
 * [21:27] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls 1D10: 3**
 * [21:27] <@BradGM> 1d10**
 * [21:27] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls 1D10: 10**
 * [21:27] <@BradGM>** Mira, roll charm, +20 with ALz,s assistance
 * [21:27] <@Grendel> ((any bonuses?))**
 * [21:28] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 66**
 * [21:28] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 66% (or Lower) : 04 97%, Fail ]**
 * [21:28] <+Mira_Atella> (( for... fate ))**
 * [21:28] <@BradGM> ((no Grendel, it's straight Tech-use to detect behond normal senses, awarenss won't work here))**
 * [21:28] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 66**
 * [21:28] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 66% (or Lower) : 12 27%, Success ]**
 * [21:28] <@Grendel> !perc 83**
 * [21:28] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 83% (or Lower) : 12 55%, Success ]**
 * [21:29] <@BradGM>** Mira, your witty remards and mannerism is wokring like a charm on the guests. Grnedel, you detect a small energy source coming form a room on the upper floor, where the balconies are.
 * [21:30] <@Grendel> @@There is an energy source coming from upstairs, near the balconies@@**
 * [21:30] * +Mira_Atella doesn't look, but nudges Lazerus towards the nearest stairway.**
 * [21:31] <@BradGM>** The Kitchen itself is a medium sized place, with many small cooking areas each doing a different appetizers. The sevetns all go around either taking taking the first platter and drink they get or hold about the kitchen to get what their respectie masters demanded.
 * [21:31] <@BradGM>** HE nods toyou and excuses himself from the guests.
 * [21:33] <@BradGM> ((Going there?))**
 * [21:33] <@BradGM> ((or jsut letting him scan it?))**
 * [21:34] <+Mira_Atella> (( Figure that was up to you ))**
 * [21:35] <@BradGM> !perc 61**
 * [21:35] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 61% (or Lower) : 12 18%, Success ]**
 * [21:36] <@BradGM> Laz @@There is a Psyker here.@@**
 * [21:36] <@BradGM> !perc 55**
 * [21:36] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 55% (or Lower) : 12 48%, Success ]**
 * [21:36] <@Grendel> @@Just one? Where?@@**
 * [21:36] <+Mira_Atella> @@ Can you tell who.. @@**
 * [21:36] * @Grendel keeps a watch out, glancing around as he hovers.**
 * [21:37] <@BradGM> !perc 60**
 * [21:37] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls [ 60% (or Lower) : 12 10%, Success ]**
 * [21:37] <@Grendel> ((not literally, but playing the dutiful servant :) ))**
 * [21:38] <@BradGM> @@Well, it's..wait, something's wrong, I cannot fell it, or sense anything passed a point.@@**
 * [21:39] <@Grendel> @@A null field of some sort?@@**
 * [21:39] * +Mira_Atella looks more upward, for anything familiar.**
 * [21:40] <@BradGM>** roll scrutinize or awanress visual -10 du to tohe mask
 * [21:40] * +Mira_Atella whispers more to herself, "This is bad.."**
 * [21:40] <+Mira_Atella> !perc 44**
 * [21:40] <+DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 44% (or Lower) : 12 13%, Success ]**
 * [21:40] * @Grendel pushes his auspex to max as he examines the readouts.**
 * [21:42] <@BradGM>** You cna see some decorative arches on the wall that are generally over doors, but apart from that, there is nothing that stand out as Gallus or danger.
 * [21:43] <@BradGM>** Roll tech-use Grendel
 * [21:43] <+Mira_Atella> @@ I think I'm just being paranoid, but keep an eye out. @@**
 * [21:44] <+Mira_Atella> (( Halo knows nothing about Gallus either ))**
 * [21:44] <@Grendel> !perc 83**
 * [21:44] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 83% (or Lower) : 04 100%, Fail ]**
 * [21:44] <@Grendel> ((Fate!))**
 * [21:44] <@Grendel> !perc 83**
 * [21:44] <+DiceServitor> Grendel rolls [ 83% (or Lower) : 12 28%, Success ]**
 * [21:44] <@BradGM> ((boo!))**
 * [21:45] <+Mira_Atella> (( rofl did he just nearly spontaneously combust? ))**
 * [21:45] <@BradGM> ((I have no Dice servitor! *Rips shirts*))**
 * [21:47] <+Mira_Atella> (( .... poke? ))**
 * [21:48] <+Mira_Atella> (( okay, just making sure it wasn't just me lol ))**
 * [21:48] <@BradGM>** You detect Imperial energy signature for sure, as well as some strange bio signature, roll forb lore Xeno
 * [21:48] <@BradGM> 1d3**
 * [21:48] <+DiceServitor> BradGM rolls 1D3: 1**
 * [21:48] <@Grendel> ((no xenos))**
 * [21:48] <+Mira_Atella> (( can we both roll it? ))**
 * [21:49] <@BradGM>** BY now an hour has passed since your arrival, and the room is well filled, the back half of the rooom is being cleared for a dance floor
 * [21:49] <@BradGM> ((no only Grendle, sicne he's the one detecting it))**
 * [21:49] <+Mira_Atella> (( k ))**
 * [21:50] <@Grendel> @@There's a strange signature as well as an Imperial one. We should investigate it@@**
 * [21:50] <@BradGM>** Around 8 or 10, hard to say, there is some signals that there is humans mixed with the strange io signature
 * [21:51] * +Mira_Atella looks around to the upper balconies, her paranoia growing about he who is named Gallus.**
 * [21:51] <@BradGM> Laz @@Yes, we should perhaps move upstairs.@@**
 * [21:52] * +Mira_Atella gives a nod, "Better vantage."**
 * [21:52] <@BradGM> ((Halo is in the kitchen, swooing her way into to hang about))**
 * [21:53] * @Grendel trails along, keeping an eye on his auspex. @@8 to 10..humans and..other**