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[20:47] <@BradGM> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++ [20:47] <@BradGM> +++ Blood Dealings: Blood Dealings: Loose Ends+++ [20:47] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: Do Not Ask Why You Serve, But How.+++ [20:47] <@BradGM> +++Location: Duke of Maxwell’s keep, Maxwell, Sisk+++ [20:47] <@BradGM> +++0550Hours- Maxwell Time+++ [20:47] <@BradGM> +++ A merc got killed as Grendel and a few other hired hands dive behind cover. The short firefight ends with manstopper rounds ignrgin the aliens’ cover, killing the Enoulians sharpshooters. A quick ambush is also foiled, the Xenos’ incompetence is rampant as it jumps right in front of its target. [20:47] <@BradGM>. It is soon overwhelmed in melee and is killed within moments, his partner blown to bits by a grenade after Grendel calibrated his aupex to detect their synthskin-like coating. [20:47] <@BradGM>. Mockingbird then gathered and entered the keep, learning from shocked servants that the Duke left on horseback before splitting up, Lazerus going for the highest spire while Grendel and Mira left to search the Duke’s Study, with the lingering thread of another lance strike looming in the air.+++ [20:47] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++ [20:50] * Mira_Atella moves through the room, looking for pictures or other wall hangings that may be covering anything. [20:50] <@BradGM> **You are taken up a few sets of stairs and into a long rectangular room with a large fire place and where the walls are 5 meters high bookselves. There is a couple of closed cupboards, and some seats near the fireplace. There is also a large ornate wooden desk in front of a squared glass window.** [20:50] <@BradGM> **Roll search!** [20:51] <@Grendel> ((any bonus from Auspex?)) [20:51]  !perc 59 [20:51]  Mira_Atella rolls [ 59% (or Lower) : 12 24%, Success ] [20:51] * @Grendel starts his search, moving mathematically through the room. [20:53] <@BradGM> ((Hmm..I would say tech-use for the aupex Grnedel)) [20:53] <@Grendel> !perc 83 tech use [20:53]  Grendel rolls tech use [ 83% (or Lower) : 12 60%, Success ] [20:56] <@BradGM> **Mira, as you search, you found a secret passageway behind a decorative curtain. Grendle, you detect a couple of hollow creavaces in the fireplace, one alrger than the other. the smaller one is actually a small, hidden switch that unlocks a tray where a purse, a nicely made flnitlock pistol and a locked bok are stashed away.** [20:57] <@Grendel> "It seems fireplaces are the popular place to hide things on this planet." [20:58]  "Yeah.. there's a passage over here too. This guy was all about being sneaky." [20:59] * Mira_Atella pulls back the curtain to look at the passage. [20:59] * @Grendel picks up the items, pocketing them as he looks over the box. [20:59] <@BradGM> **The passageway appears smaller, and since it is siding the otuside, would possibly mean it woudl be used to move inside the keep rather than running outside.** [21:00] <@BradGM> ((sorry- bok=book with a lock on it)) [21:00]  "I don't think it goes outside. More like spying on other rooms, perhaps." [21:01] <@Grendel> ((oh. i thought you meant lock box heh)) [21:01] <@Grendel> "I have another purse and a book with a lock on it." [21:02]  "No keys yet, and I doubt we'd find any through this way.. still, might be worth seeing where it goes." [21:02]  "Then again, if we're worrying about the lance... time is an issue." [21:03] * @Grendel nods, contacting the inquisitor and informing them of what they found. "Shall we explore it then? Does your capability with locks extend to one this small?" [21:04] * Gloomster (Gloomster@cpe-108-185-71-229.socal.res.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:04] * Mira_Atella takes the book in one hand and grabs her multikey with the other. "Let's see. Might have to try without the toys." [21:06] <@BradGM> **A simple lock, so roll with a +10: don't forget the multikey's +30 bonus as well** [21:06]  !perc 114 [21:06]  Mira_Atella rolls [ 99% (or Lower) : 12 27%, Success ] [21:06]  (( yeah... lol )) [21:08] * Gloomster (Gloomster@cpe-108-185-71-229.socal.res.rr.com) has joined #Shadowrun [21:09]  (( Call her Jill Valentine, the master of unlocking )) [21:09] <@BradGM> **It takes you barely a few seconds to crack open the lock. turning the apges, it appears to be some sort of journal in one half and a list of accounting notes of some kind on the other, all in high Gothic,** [21:10]  (( She can speak it, so I imagine she can read it? )) [21:12] <@BradGM> ((Yes, but you would need ot roll common lore (bureaucracy) to understand the numbers and their meaning, but the journal part you can read it all right, if you have both speak high gothic and literacy)) [21:12]  (( have those, yup.. )) [21:13]  "I don't understanding the numbers, but it's definitely some accounting." Hands the book to Grendel. [21:13]  (( understand* )) [21:13] * @Grendel glances over the journal, flipping through it, recording it, though he can't read it, yet. "And the journal?" [21:14]  (( Journal? )) [21:15] <@Grendel> ((Brad said the book had both numbers and a journal?)) [21:16] <@BradGM> **The journal appears to be a personnal journal. reading the last few entries, it speak on how "the plan is approaching conclusion" and he seems quite eager for his opponent to be killed. His last entry is quite recent, last night or a few hours ago perhaps, speaking on how he was let down and should retreat to his country estate for a few weeks to elt things clam down a bit.** [21:16] <Mira_Atella> (( Ah, I missed that part, got it )) [21:16] * Mira_Atella reads the information back from the journal. [21:16] <@Grendel> "It seems we know where he is going." [21:17] <Mira_Atella> "I think we need to speak with the staff, see if they know where this estate is." [21:17] * Mira_Atella nods. [21:17] * @Grendel starts to move through the hidden passageway, examining it carefully. [21:18] * Mira_Atella goes to speak with the staff member about the location. [21:19] * Gloomba (Gloomster@cpe-108-185-71-229.socal.res.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:19] <@BradGM> **It is a short passage; you do have a small enclove along the way where you casn remove a wooden section and see into a salon of sorts thorught 2 holes, before arrivng into the very same salon you cvould covertly spy on.** [21:20] <@BradGM> **Mira the servant you giuded you is still int he room with you. roll inquire [21:20] <@BradGM> +30** [21:21] <Mira_Atella> !perc 81 [21:21] <DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 81% (or Lower) : 04 97%, Fail ] [21:21] <Mira_Atella> (( bastard... fate )) [21:21] <Mira_Atella> !perc 81 [21:21] <DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 81% (or Lower) : 12 9%, Success ] [21:21] * @Grendel looks around the Salon and starts to search this room as well. [21:24] <@BradGM> Servant "oh yes, Highton Estates, it's aobut 2 days' ride from here to the south-East. TherE's a nice inn along the way, excellent duck, delicious omellette in the morning as well, quite worth the extra coin if you ask me." [21:25] <@BradGM> **Roll reach Grendel, or tech-use if you wish to rely on your aupex** [21:25] <@Grendel> !perc 83 Tech-use [21:25] <DiceServitor> Grendel rolls Tech-use [ 83% (or Lower) : 12 48%, Success ] [21:26] <Mira_Atella> "And The Duke left how long ago?" [21:27] <@BradGM> Servant "Oh, perhaps an hour ago I'd reckon, left on a horse with his personnal servant following. Quite odd sicne he generally travel with his carriage.** [21:27] * @Grendel uses his auspex to search the new room, keeping tabs on any reports coming in from the mercs or the Inquisitor. [21:28] <Mira_Atella> "Thank you." Steps away from the servant @@ He's an hour ahead and we have a general direction for the estate @@ [21:28] <@Grendel> @@Shall we pursue Inquisitor? I do not know if this planet has many conveyances that will allow us to catch up.@@ [21:29] <Mira_Atella> @@ He is using a horse @@ [21:31] <@BradGM> Laz @@He is quite a distance away my Lord; he is quite small inthe distance, evne with magnoculars, he is really driving his beast.@@ [21:31] <@Grendel> @@As would we..or more likely a carriage ofsome sort.@@ [21:32] <@BradGM> **Mira, roll intelligence** [21:32] <Mira_Atella> !perc 35 [21:32] <DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 35% (or Lower) : 04 47%, Fail ] [21:32] <Mira_Atella> (( meh.. might as well, fate )) [21:32] <Mira_Atella> !perc 35 [21:32] <DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls [ 35% (or Lower) : 12 22%, Success ] [21:37] <@BradGM> **From what you remember of your trip up to Maxwell, you could always hitch a ride down south and get down closer to the estate than a 2 days' ride, perhaps even ambush the Duke along the way too.** [21:38] <Mira_Atella> @@ We could beat him there and have some time to get ready for his arrival @@ [21:39] * Gloomba (Gloomster@cpe-108-185-71-229.socal.res.rr.com) has joined #Shadowrun [21:40] <@BradGM> Laz @@I do not think the orks will want to loan us a trukk.@@ [21:40] <@Grendel> @@How would we do that?@@ [21:41] <Mira_Atella> (( I'm guessing the train at least part of the way? )) [21:44] <@BradGM> ((I would say it is aobut a third of the way down back ot Arnhut, then a half a day to get to the estate proper, but you could always jump down earlier and reach the road and make an ambush)) [21:45] <Mira_Atella> @@ If we take the train we can get ahead enough to make it the rest of the way before he can @@ [21:45] * @Grendel continues his search. @@That seems reasonable.@@ [21:47] <Mira_Atella> @@ The sooner the better, unless we need to look around here more @@ [21:47] <@BradGM> Laz @@would a Mechanicus operated train stop halfway on the trip?@@ [21:47] <@Grendel> @@Perhaps if the proper rituals were made.@@ [21:47] <Mira_Atella> @@ It wouldn't be the first time we jumped from a moving vehicle in the past day.. though hopefully with better results @@ [21:48] <@Grendel> @@I would not recommend doing such.@@ [21:49] <Mira_Atella> @@ Not in the manner you did previously, no @@ [21:50] <@BradGM> Jex @@Never the less, we need to go back to Arnhut and answers from the Duke. I am quite certain we can arrange something wiht the train's enginseer, correct Grendel?.** [21:51] <@Grendel> @@If the proper rituals and observances to the schedule are made.@@ [21:51] * Mira_Atella heads for the exit of the manor @@ I'll be out front @@ [21:52] <@Grendel> ((Did I ever find anything in this room? I rolled a 48 on my Tech-Use)) [21:53] <@BradGM> ((Oh sorry; no it is a normal room, like a salon for the ladies, there is nothing here)) [21:54] * @Grendel leaves the salon, heading for the front entrance. "The passageway just went to another room, though it had an observation post set up inside.@@ [21:57] <@BradGM> **You also soo that this observation psot is diguised as a painting of some womn or another.** [21:57] * @Grendel begins to work out what the train might need to do so it can slow down and deposit us at the correct spot without going off schedule as he approaches Mira. [22:00] <@Grendel> "If we have them increase their standard speed we might be able to convince them." [22:01] * Mira_Atella nods. "I think they'll do what we ask." [22:01] <Mira_Atella> "They wouldn't have the train without us." [22:01] <@Grendel> "Schedules and maintaining them are important." [22:02] <@Grendel> @@"Do you have everything here handled, Inquisitor? Would you like the book we found?@@ [22:02] <@BradGM> **In the keep outer courtyard, Jex is busy rounding up the servents and guard under the employ of the Duke. The mercs are keeping a good eye out for any sudden move.** [22:03] <@BradGM> Jex @@Yes, this evidence would be a good read. You are giong for the duke, I presume?@@ [22:03] <Mira_Atella> @@ Are you staying here? @@ [22:04] <@Grendel> @@It seems to be the best idea.@@ [22:04] * @Grendel moves towards the Inquisitor, pulling out the book. [22:04] <@Grendel> "It seems to be numbers and a journal.@@ [22:05] <Mira_Atella> @@ Very well. Let's go. Rothers can remain here with the Inquisitor @@ [22:06] <@BradGM> ((Taking LAz with you?)) [22:06] <Mira_Atella> (( Of course.. we need a shield )) [22:06] <Mira_Atella> (( We lost our first one after all ;) )) [22:07] * @Grendel hands the book over and starts to head for the train station if the Inquisitor doesn't have any objections. [22:08] <@BradGM> **He has none, and will round thigns up here.** [22:09] <@BradGM> **Lazerus joins you a bit later and you qily arrive at the train station, where servitors and the enginseer are busy making the rituals to awoke the machine spirit** [22:09] <@BradGM> ((The trian elaves at 8 AM, it it about 6:20 now)) [22:09] * Mira_Atella lets Grendel handle the tech-talk. [22:10] <@Grendel> ((oh boy..this should be...yeh)) [22:11] <@BradGM> ((what?)) [22:11] * @Grendel heads to the enginseers, waiting for a break in the rituals to explain the situation, and the calculations for a new speed on the trip to prevent any interruption in the Omnissiah-Blessed schedule. [22:13] * Mira_Atella stays far out of the way of this, finding a place to sit down and relax. [22:16] <@BradGM> **Roll common lore (mahcine Cult), to explain the problme, and then common lore (tech) -10 to calculate everyhting** [22:18] <@Grendel> !perc 73 Machine Cult [22:18] <DiceServitor> Grendel rolls Machine Cult [ 73% (or Lower) : 12 2%, Success ] [22:18] <@Grendel> !per 63 Tech [22:18] <@Grendel> !perc 63 Tech [22:18] <DiceServitor> Grendel rolls Tech [ 63% (or Lower) : 12 58%, Success ] [22:18] <Mira_Atella> (( woot! )) [22:20] <@BradGM> **It takes a good 20 minutes of uncomprehensible beeps-and boops and other odds sounds and gestuses to get the enginseer to cooperate for your mission, having to leave a minute early to give you an hour window down the rail.** [22:21] <@Grendel> ((not bad!)) [22:21] * @Grendel thanks the Enginseer in the name of the Mechanicus. [22:22] <@Grendel> @@The Enginseer has agreed to our plan, though with great hardship to himself. We will be leaving a minute early.@@ [22:22] <@BradGM> **Grendel, the Enginseer is also ready to loan you 2 Skitarii troopers, what with your impressive nowledge of the machine cult.** [22:22] <@BradGM> ((with 7 DoS..)) [22:22] <Mira_Atella> @@ Whatever works, long as we get there in time @@ [22:25] <@BradGM> Laz "We could always use the mercenries guarding the train as well ." [22:26] * @Grendel thanks the enginseer for the use of the skitarii, and begins to assimilate the codes needed to order them. [22:27] <@BradGM> ((BRB)) [22:28] <@Grendel> ((Same, afk a minute, getting some water and cleaning up!)) [22:28] <Mira_Atella> (( k )) [22:34] <@BradGM> ((back)) [22:37] <@Grendel> ((Back myself)) [22:37] <planet_bob> ((me too! ummm)) [22:38] <Mira_Atella> (( :P )) [22:38] <@BradGM> ((Hum?)) [22:39] * @Grendel reviews the codes and the armaments of the Skitarii as he awaits, having purchased a ticket for the trip. [22:41] <@BradGM> ((not minglign with the emrcs then?)) [22:42] <Mira_Atella> (( Mira's kicking back somewhere heh )) [22:42] <@Grendel> ((hmm. Trying to think if we'll need them...probably)) [22:43] <@Grendel> @@You may wish to see if you can get a few of the mercs from the train to provide assistance, the Duke may meet up with associates at any time.@@ [22:43] * Gloomster (Gloomster@cpe-108-185-71-229.socal.res.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:44] * Mira_Atella stands up from her place and moves about the train @@ Sure thing @@ [22:45] * Mira_Atella looks for any of the mercs, preferably ones from their previous trip. [22:45] <@BradGM> **The mercs are hanging about on the wagons' roof, roll charm +20 to get them to cooperate** [22:46] <Mira_Atella> !perc 81 charm [22:46] <DiceServitor> Mira_Atella rolls charm [ 81% (or Lower) : 12 17%, Success ] [22:47] <Mira_Atella> (( I'm feeling much better about my xp placement lately heh )) [22:48] <@Grendel> ((heh)) [22:49] <Mira_Atella> (( She must not have zipped up her bodyglove all the way for that much success )) [22:51] <@Grendel> ((Does she ever zip it all the way up?)) [22:51] <Mira_Atella> (( Point made )) [22:51] * @Grendel continues to inspect the skitarii, implanting the correct ingrams for conflict in his mind. [22:55] <@BradGM> **6 mercs will get with out when the train stops. Grendle, the skitariis are armed with hellguns and are wearing cameloanite coated armour and cloak, they are almostinvisible to the naked eye.** [22:56] * @Grendel inspects their gear and nods his approval before ordering them to guard the train until it is time to go. [22:56] <Mira_Atella> @@ We have some friends, on our way back now @@ [23:01] <@Grendel> @@VEry well, now we just wait it seems. REmember, one minute before the normal departure time.@@ [23:01] <@BradGM> ((anything else you guys want to do?)) [23:02] <Mira_Atella> (( Nothing on my end that I can think of )) [23:04] <@Grendel> ((not that I can think of. Which means I'll probably regret not thinking of it later)) [23:06] <Mira_Atella> (( Of course )) [23:06] <@BradGM> ((ok well, mind if we stop it here then, a good break off point)) [23:07] <Mira_Atella> (( Works for me )) [23:08] <@Grendel> ((Works for me. Next week, we kill everyone!)) [23:08] <Mira_Atella> (( Or, they kill us )) [23:10] <@Grendel> ((How long will the trip take?)) [23:12] <@BradGM> ((ok well, mind if we stop it here then, a good break off point))((maybe a couple of hours for you)) [23:12] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Tranmission+++++++