[20:08] <@BradGM> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++ Blood Dealings: The Beast of Steel+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: The Truly Wise Are Always Afriad+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++Location: Steps leading to the Arnhut Cathedral, Arnhut, Sisk+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++1234Hours- Arnhut Time+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++ After a morning mass and quiet prayers at Elana’s bedrest, Mockingbird set up for some intelligence gathering; Grendel and Mira left to meet The Coal-King while Lazarus hit the market, using his soothsaying skills to gather some information.
[20:08] <@BradGM> While the psyker’s walk was without incident, a lack of proper map and signalisation rendered the Tech-Priest and the assassin lost within the docks district for an hour. While Lazerus could not even get a single customer and resorted to hit the gambling dens, the duo reached the giant smithys, where Mira spotted numerous Skitarii troops hidden with cameleonite cloaks, protecting a cog and gear marked building.
[20:09] <@BradGM> After a rather cold reception, both Tech-Priests began discussing in binary, leaving Mira on the fritz. Despite this, Grendel learned that Metalus received a visit from a Calised Commissar, who was quite interested into knowing any incidents of thievery or crime within the black robed technologist’s domain.
[20:09] <@BradGM> He produced the 6 months old pict-recording of the encounter, and used the knowledge stored into Grendel’s data-slate to share his opinions on the ambushers and their possible current location.
[20:09] <@BradGM> Meanwhile Lazerus, despite his failed cheating attempt was racking up quite a nice pot around the nicer gambling establishments.
[20:09] <@BradGM> . He learned that numerous attacks by feral Orks plague the region and that despite numerous requests from Baron Geiswaden to launch an attack, the Planetary Governor is not interested to move into action. Mockingbird then returned to the Cathedral to share their newly founded information. +++
[20:09] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:10] <@BradGM> The Steps are packed with the faithful preparing for the midday mass.
[20:12] * @Grendel glances around, looking for Lazarus before resorting to his commbead. <Are you here, Lazarus??
[20:12] * Mira looks at the crowd that has gathered once again, but pays no real attention. "I think we have everything we're going to get before we leave tomorrow, and I need to rest. I don't have the fancy stuff you two have to heal up after that ambush."
[20:13] * @Grendel glances over at Mira, examining her as his medicae mechadendrite flexes and whirls. "You are injured?"
[20:14] * Mira pulls her hair back from her face, showing where the arrows nearly impaled her face. "It's not bad, but if we have nothing else to do, no point not to rest."
[20:14] <Lazerus> @Affirmative, Grendel; I have retired to my quarters to clean my clothes before our adventure tomorrow.@
[20:16] * @Grendel nods, examining the wounds, flexing the mechadendrite. (Can I still do first aid at this point?)
[20:17] <@Grendel> @@Very well, we have returned with some information.@@
[20:17] <@BradGM> ((it would stand out a bit and attract attention))
[20:18] <@BradGM> ((but when you find a palce with less witness, you could do it yeah))
[20:19] <@Grendel> "We will visit Lazarus' cell and show him the recording and I will repair you there.
[20:19] * Mira nods and continues climbing the steps.
[20:20] <@BradGM> You manage to get inside with the masses and duck down to the dungeon down to Lazerus' cell.
[20:20] <@BradGM> ((Was Demon there or with you Laz?))
[20:22] * @Grendel follows along, moving through the masses in a much more ponderous manner than the Assassin
[20:22] <Lazerus> ((i have him with me))
[20:23] <@BradGM> ((ok))
[20:24] * @Grendel passes across the dataslate. "Speak the litany of playing and press the sacred sideways triangle to see the video we recovered from the Coal King."
[20:24] <@BradGM> ((tech-use-40!))
[20:25] <Mira> (( sacred sideways triangle.. nice ))
[20:26] <Lazerus> ((uh, can't))
[20:27] <@BradGM> Lazerus you see a pict-recording of a Chalised Commissar talking with a Tech-Priest with black robes; roll scrutinize-20 or awarness -20
[20:27] <Lazerus> !dhroll 21
[20:27] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 58 Failure by 3 degrees!
[20:28] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[20:28] <Lazerus> !dhroll 21
[20:28] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 46 Failure by 2 degrees!
[20:29] <@BradGM> The Commissar inquires rather blantly to the tech-priest, who's not a conversationer, about theft and other petty crimes before leaving. You see that this is about 6,-7 months old.
[20:29] <@BradGM> ((no one saw it seems))
[20:30] <@Grendel> ((Maybe I'll see it when I study it again later))
[20:31] * @Grendel gets to work on Mira's wound, the medicae mechadendrite whirling and buzzing.
[20:31] <@BradGM> ((maaaybe..at any rate you can do your medicae and Lazerus can clean the blood off his clthes.))
[20:31] <@BradGM> ((oh heh..roll it))
[20:31] * Mira tries to sit still, feeling slightly nervous with the mechadendrite in her face.
[20:32] <@Grendel> !dhroll 63
[20:32] <@Servitor> Grendel: 21 Success by 4 degrees!
[20:33] * Lazerus shrugs and hands the recording back after watching it. Seeing that it is the time to heal, he quiets his mind and works on himself.
[20:33] <Lazerus> ((2 dice))
[20:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[20:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[20:33] <@Grendel> ((5 if you're Lightly wounded, 1 if you're heavily or critically wounded))
[20:33] <Lazerus> 1d5
[20:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[20:34] <@BradGM> ((where is everyone wound wise?))
[20:35] <@Grendel> ((8 of 19))
[20:35] <Mira> (( That brings me to 0 of 13 ))
[20:35] <Lazerus> ((10 / 13 now))
[20:36] * Lazerus rolls his shoulders and cracks his neck, feeling much better. 1"Might I interest any of you in some supernatural health?" 6he asks, waving his hands about with a mischevious grin on his face.
[20:36] * Mira glances at Lazerus, "I'll pass."
[20:37] <@BradGM> ((but it,s so helpful..especially in your case))
[20:38] <@Grendel> ((Hmm. Trying to decide if Grendel would avail himself or not))
[20:38] <Mira> (( lol she nearly cut his arm off because he lost his mind.. doesn't inspire a done of safety feelings heh ))
[20:38] <@BradGM> ((touché...))
[20:39] * @Grendel shrugs. "If it will not hamper the true flesh..."
[20:39] <@BradGM> ((dun dun DUUUNN))
[20:40] * Lazerus winks at Mira and inhales deeply, focusing on the hulk in front of him.
[20:40] <Lazerus> ((2 dice))
[20:40] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:40] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[20:40] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:40] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[20:40] <Lazerus> 1d5
[20:40] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[20:40] <@BradGM> ((almost full, pre-sound constitution buys))
[20:41] * Lazerus opens his eyes, smiling as some minor wounds heal. 1"Might you return the favor, Grendel, and look at what my powers have left on me?"
[20:41] <@Grendel> ((Didn't I already heal Lazarus once when he got wounded?))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((yes when Mira stuck him with her sword))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((in the alley))
[20:42] <@Grendel> ((Yeah, can't heal him again till he's wounded again))
[20:42] <Lazerus> ((i forget the time-delay for Medicae, or conditional delay in this case))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((it's conditionnal: after a combat or situation))
[20:43] <@Grendel> ((its not a time-delay, its just that I can only attempt to heal wounds once with it. And down to 4 of 19 now))
[20:43] * @Grendel glances over Lazarus's wounds, noting the partially healed aspect of them.
[20:43] <Lazerus> ((4 damage remaining, right?))
[20:44] <@Grendel> ((yeah))
[20:45] <Lazerus> ((gotcha. for the record, my 10 is how many would i currently have))
[20:45] * @Grendel picks up the data-slate, pressing play. "This individual went to Maxwell as well." He studies the recording again, listening for any clues, as well as studying the man's clothing closely.
[20:46] <@BradGM> ((wait..who here got total recall apart from Grendel?))
[20:46] <Lazerus> ((not I))
[20:46] <Mira> (( I don't ))
[20:47] <@BradGM> ((ok..because it came to me that Grendel got total recall.))
[20:47] <@BradGM> ((damn!))
[20:47] <@Grendel> ((heh))
[20:47] <@BradGM> Grendel, you take your time to watch the pict; you cn roll scrutinize-20, awareness -20 or intelligence -20
[20:47] <@BradGM> ((due to total recall))
[20:48] <@Grendel> ((Int))
[20:48] <@BradGM> ((Ok))
[20:48] <@Grendel> !Dhroll 33
[20:48] <@Servitor> Grendel: 72 Failure by 3 degrees!
[20:48] <@Grendel> ((Fate))
[20:48] <@Grendel> !Dhroll 33
[20:48] <@Servitor> Grendel: 65 Failure by 3 degrees!
[20:48] <@Grendel> ((Bah))
[20:49] <@BradGM> Indeed, you are quite adamant about teh fact that this Maximus Caladon is in fact, a chalised Commissar.
[20:49] <@Grendel> ((Is there anything about the thefts? What were they, was that on the recording?))
[20:50] <@BradGM> ((small crime some time ago, nothing wihtin the last 8 years, from waht you can see, smooth operating really))
[20:51] <@Grendel> ((nod))
[20:51] * @Grendel shrugs as he finishes with the data-slate again. "I believe we will find out more in Maxwell. What did the contact say about the city?"
[20:52] <Mira> "He didn't say much of anything about the city itself." Runs a finger over the spot on her forehead.
[20:54] <@Grendel> "Contacts there then?"
[20:54] <@BradGM> You would knwo that it would be the seat of nobility of the continenT
[20:55] <Mira> "The person our contact knew there is also dead."
[20:56] <@BradGM> And Lazerus woudl ahve elarned that it's ran by a Duke, which is the King's cousin
[20:58] <@Grendel> ((the Clues we have for Maxwell are what...the Chaliced Commissar, and what else?))
[20:59] <@BradGM> ((((the noble contact that's dead along wiht his family where Jex was supposedly staying according to Darius))
[21:00] <@Grendel> ((nod))
[21:01] * @Grendel glances around. "Anything else we need to discuss at this time?"
[21:01] <Mira> "Our Watch papers and the cloaks won't do uf any good there. We should keep that in mind."
[21:02] <Mira> (( *us ))
[21:04] * @Grendel nods. "What should we do once we are there?"
[21:05] <Mira> "If we can get access to the home where Jex was staying and the others were killed, that would be a good start. Even if it was 6 months ago, we could find something they've missed."
[21:08] <@Grendel> "Perhaps we should approach the watch there?"
[21:08] <Lazerus> "Being sanctioned by the Watch here might help in that regard."
[21:08] <Mira> "If a similar style of Watch is present, they might be helpful. It's hard to tell with a more noble populace."
[21:09] <Mira> "We'll have our papers from the Watch here. If they can help in some way, we'll definitely use that."
[21:09] * @Grendel nods.
[21:11] <Mira> "I'd still say not to depend on that working, though."
[21:13] <@Grendel> "Perhaps Lazarus and I will try, then if there's a problem you will not be known?"
[21:15] <Mira> "That could work. If they won't allow us access to the property, I'd be able to sneak in"
[21:15] * @Grendel nods.
[21:16] <Mira> "A messenger will be bringing our tickets tomorrow, I think I'm going to rest for the time being."
[21:18] * @Grendel nods. "Very well, I will examine the data-slate again to see if we missed anything, as well as making sure I am ready for tomorrow."
[21:19] * Mira gives a nod and heads towards her "room".
[21:20] * @Grendel nods to Lazarus and heads to his room, checking over his gear and the data-slate, ruminating over all the data they've collected.
[21:22] <Lazerus> ((what time is it ingame?))
[21:25] <@BradGM> ((about 1 PM I would say now))
[21:26] <Lazerus> ((just waiting until tomorrow to get our tickets and go?))
[21:26] * Mira lays down on her bed and closes her eyes, not going to sleep, but going over things in her mind while her body rests.
[21:28] <@Grendel> ((I don't have anything else at the moment. I'm probably forgetting something, but I can't think of anything))
[21:28] <@BradGM> ((the boowmen?))
[21:29] <Mira> (( no plans till then for me either ))
[21:29] <@Grendel> ((tracking down the bowmen would be nice, but no leads on them?))
[21:30] <Mira> (( also the opinion of everyone is that they aren't in the city anymore ))
[21:30] <Mira> (( some even said, not on the planet heh ))
[21:31] * Lazerus orders Demon to 14Stay 6and heads back out, after having cleaned up his clothes. He heads towards the Eastern's Lodge.
[21:32] <@BradGM> ((some, well one tech-priest))
[21:32] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you can get in, but you are told the Lodge is only open during the evneings and ngihts, and should comeback after sunset
[21:33] * Lazerus leaves and heads back to the Peg-Leg Pie.
[21:34] <@Grendel> @@What is the possibility that the Watch may know the locations where the assassins might be staying?@@
[21:35] <Mira> (( wasn't Grendel there when they talked to the Watch and got the papers and all that? ))
[21:36] <@Grendel> ((Yeah, I was thinking maybe more..common locations like "We know lots of criminals hang out here"))
[21:36] * Mira keeps her eyes closed, speaking almost monotone @@ We made it farther than they did in tracking them. Darius also didn't know where they could be, even with his trading contacts @@
[21:38] <Mira> @@ His business actually seems entirely legal. Seems being the operative word, but if he had a way to find out where they were, he'd have said so. He's afraid for his life @@
[21:38] <@Grendel> @@Very well@@
[21:39] <@BradGM> ((oh- Darius told mira to maybe check the more sheedy places to maybe get some criminal lead soemhow))
[21:40] <Mira> @@ Looking in to the criminal elements of the city could be helpful, but there isn't a lot of time to do that. We'll have no time to make nice with a new contact unless we use... more persuasive techniques. @@
[21:43] <@Grendel> @@I am not adverse to that.@@
[21:43] <@BradGM> ((Lazerus, you retunr to the Peg-leg pie. The doorman you saw earlier have been replaced by another.
[21:43] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you retunr to the Peg-leg pie. The doorman you saw earlier have been replaced by another.
[21:43] <@Grendel> ((See, that's what I was talking about. More seedy places, like where criminals hang out, rather than the exact location))
[21:44] <Mira> @@ If we are going to head back out, the sooner the better @@
[21:45] <Mira> (( Yep. Those would be easier for Laz to find out, and us to visit ))
[21:45] * Lazerus takes a few moments to prepare himself before approaching this time. (manifesting Trusting Aura).
[21:45] <Lazerus> ((3 dice))
[21:45] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:45] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[21:45] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:45] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[21:45] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:45] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[21:45] <@Grendel> @@If you believe it may be helpful.@@
[21:45] <Lazerus> ((+20 to Interactions))
[21:46] * Lazerus walks up to the doorman. 1"Good afternoon. I'm looking to spend a little money."
[21:46] <Mira> @@ Might as well. I can rest on the train if need be @@
[21:46] * @Grendel gets to his feet and adjusts his robes and cloak, watch symbol hidden for now.
[21:46] <@BradGM> He looks at you "Afternoon m,lord. I'll need to see your clothing beofre you can enter.
[21:47] * @Grendel moves towards Mira's cell, waiting outside.
[21:47] <@BradGM> Doorman 2understand this is a upscale place right here
[21:47] * Mira opens her eyes and stands back up, pulling her hair back and tying it now that her wound has been managed.
[21:47] <@BradGM> Roll Fel lazerus as you show your robe
[21:47] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[21:47] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 70 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:47] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[21:47] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[21:47] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3 Success by 4 degrees!
[21:47] * Mira joins Grendel and leaves the temple.
[21:48] <@BradGM> Your regular clothing, now clean, seems to give you a sense of calm and wisdom and the doorman let you enter.
[21:48] * @Grendel follows along, keeping his mechadendrites in, though keeps the optical out to keep a watch out.
[21:50] * Lazerus strides into this fine establishment and looks for a high-stakes game.
[21:51] <Mira> @@ Lazerus. We're heading towards the docks, let us know if you get anything to help us with a location @@
[21:51] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the Pegleg Pie is a really upscale tavern and inn, so fancy that it does not ahve a bar area, it got salons. You find one where a quatuor of players are palying high stakes cards (need 500 to enter))
[21:51] * Mira looks to Grendel, "Docks, close to the water, easier to escape.. makes more sense for a hide out than in the middle of the city."
[21:51] <Lazerus> @@ Affirmative; I'll be on the lookout. @@
[21:52] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[21:52] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 76 Failure by 3 degrees!
[21:53] <@BradGM> ((that was cheating?))
[21:53] <@Grendel> "I will trust your expertise on such."
[21:53] <@BradGM> ((or gambling?))
[21:53] <Lazerus> ((no, just to see if i thought any players looked shadier and therefore more likely to know of such places))
[21:53] * Lazerus sits down at a random table and asks to be dealt in, putting his thrones down.
[21:54] <Mira> "We know from experience, having a long distance between yourself and escape does not work well."
[21:54] <Mira> "And I don't see them lighting a building on fire, considering their skill in cover their tracks earlier."
[21:54] <Mira> (( covering* ))
[21:54] <@BradGM> Your opponents appears to be high living, fat nobles and merchants, they seems not intressed by your clothing, but allow you to sit as the oney's right
[21:55] <@BradGM> roll it lazerus
[21:55] <Lazerus> ((for this game i'll be attempting to cheat, and if i fail there i'll use Glimpse to assist me))
[21:56] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 80 Failure by 4 degrees!
[21:56] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, the docks are buzzing with activity, beggars, manly sailors and carts filled with goods. You also see numerous ,outworlders' easely identified with their clothing and modern weapons anbd armour.
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((ouch..faith it Laz?))
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((oh wIT, GLIMPSE..))
[21:56] <Lazerus> ((no, i want those for Gamble and Inquiry rolls))
[21:56] <Lazerus> ((3 dice for Glimpse))
[21:56] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[21:56] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[21:56] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[21:57] * @Grendel examines the modern weapons and clothing, checking to see if any of them match their attackers
[21:57] <@BradGM> ((oh))
[21:57] <Lazerus> ((yar....fate))
[21:57] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:57] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 6
[21:57] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:57] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 5
[21:57] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:57] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[21:57] <@BradGM> The outworlders appear to be either dealers supervising goods loading and such, and the more mercenary types, with flak and las/SP weapons
[21:58] <Lazerus> ((got it))
[21:58] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[21:58] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 17 Success by 6 degrees!
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((you could have used it for that single dice instead of all 3 btw))
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((damn!!))
[21:58] <@BradGM> 6d500+2000
[21:58] <@Servitor> BradGM: 3868:1868+2000
[21:59] <@BradGM> You rack up the pot and brign home 3868 Thrones!
[21:59] <@Grendel> ((...damn. Hey Grendel, want to finance some armor? :) ))
[21:59] <@Grendel> ((err, hey Lazarus lol))
[21:59] <@BradGM> roll inquiry -10 this time, they are not to keen on your lower class types
[21:59] <Lazerus> ((yeah, Grendel, do you want to finance some armour?))
[22:00] * @Grendel follows Mira, letting her pick and choose.
[22:00] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25
[22:00] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 55 Failure by 3 degrees!
[22:00] <Lazerus> ((no Fate))
[22:01] * Mira avoids the people that look to be offworlders, "They wouldn't stand around to be easily picked out, if we want local criminals, we need more... pathetic looking people."
[22:01] <@BradGM> "Would you please stop distracting our game?" Your opponenents are concentrating on tehir game too much with good reason, 3868 of them
[22:01] * Lazerus shrugs and antes up for another round.
[22:01] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:01] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:02] <@BradGM> Yes Mira; they appears almost to be showing off thier weapons and arms. You both can roll awareness if you wish
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[22:02] <@BradGM> ((hehe))
[22:02] * Mira looks around more closely at the people.
[22:02] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[22:02] <@Servitor> Mira: 7 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:02] <@Grendel> "It never hurts to gather data."
[22:02] <Lazerus> ((that is so annoying....Fate. I can reroll just the one dice?))
[22:02] <@BradGM> ((yes Laz..nice Mira))
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[22:03] <Lazerus> ((still got it))
[22:03] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[22:03] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 35 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:03] <@BradGM> 4d500+2000
[22:03] <@Servitor> BradGM: 3514:1514+2000
[22:03] <@BradGM> While playing more concervative, you still mange to rob them of a nice little bundle of 3514 thrones.
[22:04] <@BradGM> Roll inquiry
[22:04] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25
[22:04] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 54 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:05] <Lazerus> ((out of Fate, by the way))
[22:05] <@BradGM> Mira, you see that a few locals are walking form outworlder to outworlder, like they are shopping for muscle. The employers appears to either be merchant houses from their symbols, or more traditionnal Imperial autority. You also see a few shadier characters, not screaming bnadit and criminal, but you can'T help but to feel something odd about them
[22:06] <@BradGM> Again, the loss of money is of great concern for any self respcting merchant, way more than worthless gossip
[22:07] <Mira> "Hold back for a moment..." Mira walks towards the seedy types, lowering the zipper on the front of her bodysuit a bit farther than usual.
[22:07] * Lazerus thinks that despite his winnings, this might not be as profitable as he had hoped. Nevertheless, he has at least one more round in him.
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:07] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 35 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:07] <@BradGM> ((oh, so flahsing them your hot body then? nice distraction))
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:07] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 81 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:07] <Mira> (( if you got it, use it ))
[22:07] <@BradGM> nice, you manage to get a card up your sleeve!
[22:08] <@BradGM> but it did not help you this round
[22:08] <Lazerus> ((every loss is -500 right?))
[22:08] <@BradGM> Mira, you approach one that walking down the road
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((yeah))
[22:08] * @Grendel stays back, remaning out of the way.
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((plus))
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((nothing since you got no degrees of failiure))
[22:09] * Mira comes close to the person, not looking right at them, but speaking loud enough to hear, "Hello, want to help a girl out?"
[22:09] <Lazerus> ((bonus to Inquiry since they didn't lose?))
[22:10] <@BradGM> ((yeah +0))
[22:11] <@BradGM> The man turns around, was abut to keep going, but seems to notice something in your face "Oh? Whatcha'want?"
[22:11] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 Inquiry
[22:11] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:11] <@BradGM> They talk more, but nothing of good value to you
[22:12] <@Grendel> ((They'd have to look much higher to notice something in her face))
[22:12] <Mira> (( hehe ))
[22:12] * Lazerus might be making progress, so he plays another hand.
[22:13] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:13] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 33 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:13] <@BradGM> ((he's crooked eyed, but hard to say now))
[22:13] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:13] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 59 Success by 1 degree!
[22:13] <@BradGM> 1d500+2000
[22:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 2377:377+2000
[22:13] <@BradGM> you hid a card and it paid off, sadly half the table folded by that time
[22:13] * Mira she gives a smile, "I'm looking for something to make tonight a bit more... fun. I'm new to the area and don't know where to find party favors of a more medicinal nature."
[22:14] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[22:14] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 39 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:14] <@BradGM> The merchant's mood really goes with their win at the table it seems.
[22:15] <@BradGM> Mira, roll charm or inquiry +10 for that skin
[22:15] * Lazerus seems so close that he opts for another round.
[22:15] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:15] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 14 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:15] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:15] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 51 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:16] <Mira> !dhroll 36
[22:16] <@Servitor> Mira: 65 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:16] <Mira> (( fate ))
[22:16] <Mira> !dhroll 36
[22:16] <@Servitor> Mira: 84 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:18] <@BradGM> Mira, the man seems to snap out of your charm "I ain't knowing no medizinal Manure wench!" He walks away
[22:18] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you're starting to know the deck well and it shows with your pile getting taller by the round
[22:18] <@BradGM> 2d500+2000
[22:18] <@Servitor> BradGM: 2225:225+2000
[22:18] <@BradGM> ((2225 thrones))
[22:19] <@BradGM> Inquiry is at -10 now
[22:19] * Mira frowns, turning back around and heading to Grendel, "I suppose I should use smaller words with these people."
[22:19] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[22:19] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 38 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:19] <@BradGM> *grumble*.."don't you ever loose?*grumble
[22:20] * @Grendel glances around carefully. "Perhaps that would be wise."
[22:20] * Lazerus decides to find a more amiable table to play at and stands, walking to another game.
[22:20] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[22:20] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 16 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:20] <Lazerus> ((Awareness, to look for some shadier looking players)
[22:20] * Mira looks around for another target.
[22:20] <@BradGM> You walk into another salon; they are playing lower stakes (100) but still can be informative
[22:20] <@BradGM> ((ok roll it then))
[22:20] <@BradGM> ((at-10))
[22:21] <@BradGM> ((Mira, wiht your 4 DoS you can see another one ))
[22:21] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[22:21] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:21] <Lazerus> ((oops, that should have been 31, so failure))
[22:22] <@BradGM> You do spot a table with a player appears to be more shady; the well dressed thugs behind him surely means he's not knwon for his hugs
[22:22] <@BradGM> ((oh))
[22:22] <@BradGM> Lazerus, hard to spot more criminal elements in such a high fashion place.
[22:23] * Mira heads for the next target, using a similar tactic, but choosing her worlds more carefully, "Hey cutie, have anything to make a girl feel really good." She smiles at him, letting one hand rest on the zipper tab, pulling it slowly up then back down.
[22:23] * Lazerus sits down at the lower stakes game and antes up.
[22:23] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 68 Failure by 3 degrees!
[22:23] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse))
[22:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 5
[22:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 1
[22:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[22:24] <Lazerus> ((this is where the fun begins))
[22:24] <Lazerus> 1d100
[22:24] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[22:26] <@BradGM> ((not that bad then))
[22:26] <@BradGM> (damn bot doens't ahve them in him, lemme get the book))
[22:27] <Lazerus> ((i can post it if you'd like))
[22:27] <@BradGM> ((oh, if you got it written, go ahead,))
[22:27] <@BradGM> ((easier than retranscripting it))
[22:27] <Lazerus> A very faint breeze blows past Lazerus and those near him, and everyone gets the eerie feeling that something unfortunate has just happeneded somewhere in the galaxy.
[22:28] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[22:28] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 87 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:28] <Lazerus> ((and to me, that terrible thing is my loss of chips))
[22:29] <@BradGM> You loose your game mind as the Warp manifest itself around you; fortunately, the phenomenae is felt by the others, but they do not know the reason or origin
[22:29] <@BradGM> ((yeah 100 on a few grands))
[22:29] <Mira> (( I'm guessing I need to do charm again for the new person? ))
[22:30] <@BradGM> Mira, roll charm or inquiry at +20 since you're obvious and single in your wording
[22:30] <Mira> !dhroll 46
[22:30] <@Servitor> Mira: 13 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:30] <Mira> (( boobs for the win ))
[22:31] <Lazerus> ((Inquiry modifier?))
[22:31] <@BradGM> Man "Yeah I got something that'll make you feel real good wench." He smiles a smile full of mssing teeth, and what's left is mostly rotten and dark
[22:31] <@BradGM> ((at +0 this time Laz))
[22:32] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 Inquiry
[22:32] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 83 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:32] * Mira smiles again, "Is there somewhere less public we can trade?"
[22:32] <@BradGM> People are really not feeling the conversation ever since that breeze passe din here
[22:33] * Lazerus knowing that he let a little to much flow, he tries again.
[22:33] <@BradGM> "Just 'round the alley ,ere." *He gets his arm around you and take you down the alley
[22:33] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 63 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:33] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse))
[22:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[22:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[22:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[22:33] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 19 Success by 6 degrees!
[22:34] * Mira gives a quick glance to Grendel for him to follow, and lets herself be led, trying not to break the arm touching her with all the control she can muster.
[22:34] * @Grendel tilts his head and slowly moves towards the alley.
[22:34] <@BradGM> you play your cards right and win this round
[22:34] <@BradGM> 6d100+400
[22:34] <@Servitor> BradGM: 629:229+400
[22:35] * Lazerus checks his chrono, not wanting to miss entrance into the Eastern's Lodge.
[22:36] <@BradGM> Mira, the man takes you down the alley to a rickedy old door he unlocks with a rusty key and leads you into a one room crassy place with a pile of old hay in a corner wiht a started-white-turned-gray-with-the-time blanket, a talbe and a pair of rounded seats. It is all in all, quite dirty and discusting wiht an odd smell of rotgut and vomit and piss*
[22:36] <@BradGM> still a coupld of hours Lazerus, another round and by the tim you elave and go there, you shoudl be there in time
[22:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:37] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 87 Failure by 5 degrees!
[22:37] <Mira> "Cute place, decorate it yourself?" She leans against the table.
[22:37] <@BradGM> ((ouch..now they spot you))
[22:37] <Lazerus> ((good, cause they're about to kick me out anyway))
[22:37] * @Grendel lets his optical mechadendrite lead the way, checking to see if the alley is clear before he steps into it, following Mira and the man.
[22:38] <@BradGM> hey what's this cheating?" Most faces turn to you, and you are robbed of you bet and taken out by the security
[22:38] <@BradGM> Man "Har har, ain't you funny." *He approaches and and gets his hand around your waist
[22:38] <@BradGM> ((as in Lazerus, you loose 100 thorens))
[22:38] * Lazerus shrugs, not bothering to protest, and heads for Eastern's Lodge.
[22:38] <Lazerus> ((got it. 14,006 i presently have))
[22:39] <@BradGM> ((pff..'only' that?))
[22:39] <@BradGM> ((hehehe))
[22:39] * @Grendel waits outside, listening to the microbead.
[22:39] <@BradGM> ((nice bundle thought, could buy a few tighins wiht that))
[22:40] * Mira reaches down as the hand touches her, pulling one of the hidden blades from the suit and holding it near his crotch, "Slow down there, cutie."
[22:40] <@BradGM> Man "we-wut?"
[22:41] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the Eartern's lodge is open, a few nice carriage are lines up at the entrance and people well above your station are going in
[22:42] * Lazerus approaches the doorman anyway.
[22:43] <@BradGM> The doormen, as they are half a dozen on each side of the doors notice you rather quickly. One of them signs you to stop when you're about to enter "Hold it old man. This is not a palce for everoyne."
[22:43] * Mira keeps the knife in place, "I'm going to need a little more than a few stims or doses of night dust.. and you're going to tell me where a higher volume can be bought." She presses the knife a bit closer to where the blade puts a hole in the fabric of his pants.
[22:43] <Mira> "Of, you could not tell me and we'll see what happens from there."
[22:43] <Lazerus> "I suppose not, but it is a place for those with much money, correct?"
[22:44] <@BradGM> Doorman "That,s right, money and a title."
[22:44] <@BradGM> Man "Stims, night dust, what are you talking about ?"
[22:45] <Mira> "Drugs. I need to know who in the city would have a large supply."
[22:45] * Lazerus straightens his back and in a firm clear voice says, 1"Templar Primus Lazerus Grim, a title recognized by the God-Emperor himself."
[22:47] <@BradGM> The doorman looks at each other for a moment; one or two seems to be in fear of you now, while the one talking to you doens,t seems to know the gravity of your title. "Could we see some credential, my lord?"
[22:48] <@BradGM> Man "Drugs? I don,t sell them..B-b-but there's Snarky down at the Sour Barnacle, he sells some squig root! but i donT, know where he gets his stuff."
[22:48] <@BradGM> ((Mira; what lead are you tracking?))
[22:49] * Lazerus glances at the few who know what that title means and replies, 1"This is all the credential you'll need," 6as he pulls down his mask in front of his face, completing the uniform of the Templar Calix.
[22:49] <Mira> (( just trying to find a criminal element.. they tend to be connected or at least know one another. Someone has to know about offworlders with the armor/ammo we're tracking ))
[22:50] <@BradGM> ((ah ok, so using the drug trail to get up the criminal ladder and deal with soemone who might actrually know soemthing))
[22:50] * Mira presses the knife closer, "I really hope you're telling me the truth. I could have my friend come in and surgically remove something parts from you.. can't have you bleeding out and dying after all."
[22:50] <Mira> (( yup, just trying to do it in a fast manner lol ))
[22:51] <@BradGM> ((Ah ok: then roll interrogation or intimidate +30 due to the knife to the balls technique you're using))
[22:52] <Mira> !dhroll 71
[22:52] <@Servitor> Mira: 19 Success by 5 degrees!
[22:52] <@BradGM> The doorman looks at odds, while the groups exchange coding. The one behind you seems suddenly quite nervous at his situation "Ah hum..yes my lord, please my apologies and..try not to upset the other guaests, if it is not too hard to ask of you, Lord."
[22:53] * Lazerus slides up the mask, revealing a huge smile. 1"But of course, my good man. Fearful gamblers don't bet as frivolously as I'd like."
[22:54] <@BradGM> Mira, the man spill the beans; it seems a certain Payne is the big cheese of the local Arnhut underworld, from gambling to girls to drugs to whatever, it apsses by his desk. You would also know he does have a hangout in the Docks are, a certain tavern/inn named the Silver Sail.
[22:55] <@BradGM> Quite the palce to get woman of ill-reputed, and a little privacy it the booths present
[22:55] * Mira uses her free hand to pat the man's cheek, "Good boy." She quickly follows it by bringing her elbow up in to his face, attempting to knock him out.
[22:56] <@BradGM> He falls down unconcious onto his dirty cot
[22:56] * Mira walks to the door and opens it, "That went surprisingly well, we have a location." She smiles at Grendel.
[22:57] * @Grendel nods. "Where?"
[22:57] <Mira> "A place not too far from here called the Silver Sail."
[22:58] <Mira> (( heh can Grendel see the guy on the floor? ))
[22:58] <Mira> (( or, the cot ))
[22:58] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the Eartern's lodge is almost like a small palace , each gigantic room is well decorated, with numerous gamblings tables, from cards to dice, even a few roulettes, dining table (with serivce) buffets, orquetras and of course, well dressed bouncers. Roll awarness-30 as well
[22:58] <@BradGM> ((yes and yes))
[22:59] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[22:59] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 98 Failure by 5 degrees!
[22:59] <Lazerus> ((was supposed to be 11 anyway))
[22:59] <@BradGM> There is a few rich couple here and there, but the evening is only starting
[23:00] * @Grendel nods and lets Mira lead the way again.
[23:00] * Lazerus chooses a high stakes game and puts down his cash.
[23:00] * Mira exits the alley and heads for the tavern.
[23:00] <@BradGM> ((a 500 game laz? that's a medium stakes game here))
[23:00] <@BradGM> ((high is 1000))
[23:00] <Lazerus> ((high stakes))
[23:00] <Lazerus> "Waiter! Bring me a goblet of something, cool and refreshing."
[23:02] <@BradGM> The silver Sail is a medium sized 3 story building facing the sea, it appears to be mostly a clientele of sailors and other hardy types, looking for a good bottle or woman at thier side. The palce is packed already, with music, a few isolated fists fights and ther serving wneches trying to move their plates of ale while not getting fundled tht much
[23:03] * Mira looks around for someone that would be a sort of guard or liaison for Payne.
[23:03] <@BradGM> At the table is a trio of players, really looking overpriced. "what it this? It seems the wind blew up some four docks air" *The tohert dandies laughs at the witty comment of thier companion
[23:04] <@BradGM> Mira roll awanress or scrutinize -10 due to the people
[23:04] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the waiter brings you clear, transparent water
[23:04] <Mira> !dhroll 44
[23:04] <@Servitor> Mira: 66 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:04] <Mira> (( last fate ))
[23:04] <Mira> !dhroll 44
[23:04] <@Servitor> Mira: 57 Failure by 1 degree!
[23:04] <@BradGM> Gredel, same roll if you get in))
[23:05] <@Grendel> ((Does Mira want Grendel in or out?))
[23:05] <@BradGM> Waiter "Here is your water, Templar primus." *The Dandies stop thier laughing quite quikyly
[23:05] * Lazerus chuckles softly at the joke and replies, 1"That's all it will take to knock you off your feet."
[23:06] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 43 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:06] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse))
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d10
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d10
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d10
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[23:06] <@BradGM> ((oohh))
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d100 Psychic Phenomena
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus, Psychic Phenomena: 53
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((huh..got a faith or something??))
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((a charm?))
[23:07] <Mira> (( er, doesn't matter in this place, I guess ))
[23:07] <Lazerus> Static electricity fills the air for 6d10 metres causing hair to stand on end, while Lazerus rises 1d5 metres into the air, falling back to earth after a second or two.
[23:07] <@Grendel> !dhroll 35 (awareness)
[23:07] <@Servitor> Grendel: 43 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:08] <@BradGM> 6d10
[23:08] <@Servitor> BradGM: 35
[23:08] <@BradGM> 1d5
[23:08] <@Servitor> BradGM: 5
[23:09] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you ssuddenly rise up 5 meters into the air while everyone's wig is standing on end
[23:09] <Lazerus> 1d10+3
[23:09] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 10:7+3
[23:09] <@BradGM> ((Lemme go see falling damage))
[23:10] <Lazerus> ((it's 1d10+3, i meant to put parentheses around that))
[23:10] <@BradGM> ((ah ok, can,t you do agility to negate some distance?))
[23:10] <Lazerus> ((if you have acrobatics i think))
[23:11] <@BradGM> ((ah ok so 10 wouds to the body, with only toughness to resist))
[23:11] * Lazerus falls the floor, landing with the back of the chair in his chest. Winded, he stands up and shakes it off, taking a moment to recover.
[23:12] <Lazerus> ((all that healing for nothing))
[23:13] <@BradGM> Grendel and Mira, you see no one standing out in the crowd.
[23:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37 41 37
[23:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 65 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[23:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 44 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 32 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:14] <@BradGM> Lazerus, roll fellowship or charm
[23:14] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[23:14] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 81 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:16] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the dandies are quite shocked by what happend "Throne! What was this, sir?"
[23:16] <@BradGM> ((good thing you didn't got worse))
[23:17] * @Grendel glances around, examining the bar, looking to see if anyone stands out as a bodyguard.
[23:17] <@BradGM> Grendel, roll logic
[23:18] <@Grendel> !dhrol 63
[23:18] <@Grendel> !dhroll 63
[23:18] <@Servitor> Grendel: 41 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:21] * Lazerus acts very distraught as he stumbles through his words. 1"I...I'm not sure. One moment, these fellows and I are bantering back and forth, and the next I'm up in the air and thrown to the ground!" 6Lazerus points to the player who insulted him. 1"No doubt HE didn't like that I have as sharp a wit as a man twice as noble and half as honourable."
[23:22] <@BradGM> As you look around the place, you begin to realise that you are standing in the crime lord's den so what you see can be well all submerfuge. Also, you and Mira are wearing reversed Watch cloack. The criminal elements (especially the leading one) may well recognized the cloack without the obvioous symbol visible.
[23:22] <@BradGM> Lazerus, roll decive or charm
[23:23] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[23:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 42 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:23] <@Grendel> "Perhaps asking? I believe they recognize the cloaks."
[23:24] * Mira looks down, "I'd forgotten I had this on."
[23:24] <@BradGM> The dandies amkes some 'hmmpf!' faces before discarding this as the excentricities of an old rich commoner and resuming the game
[23:25] <Mira> a raises her voice slightly, having a somewhat one sided conversation, using the name Payne several times.
[23:27] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[23:27] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 47 Success by 3 degrees!
[23:27] * @Grendel glances around. "Quite. Perhaps if we remain here long enough they will realize we aren't leaving until we have answers?"
[23:28] <Mira> "Something along those lines, yes."
[23:28] * Mira looks for two empty seats anywhere near them.
[23:30] <@BradGM> ((Mira, Grendel, you could find Payne or soemthing clsoe to tjhat with an extended test: you can use awareness-10, scrutinize-10, lip reading-10, logic-10, common lore (underworld)+10 or (Arbites) -10) and need 6 sussess to get it))
[23:31] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:31] <@Servitor> BradGM: 32 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:32] <@BradGM> Lazerus, one of teh dandy appear to be a good palyer, almost taking you to bet quite alot, but you still managed to see that your horrid display paid off in the end
[23:32] * @Grendel glances around, keeping a look out, not wanting to be ambushed
[23:32] <@BradGM> 3d1000+3000
[23:32] <@Servitor> BradGM: 4551:1551+3000
[23:32] <@Grendel> !dhroll 53 (logic)
[23:32] <@Servitor> Grendel: 82 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:32] <@Grendel> (sigh))
[23:32] <Mira> !dhroll 44 awareness
[23:32] <@Servitor> Mira: 76 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:32] <@BradGM> !dhroll 47
[23:32] <@Servitor> BradGM: 55 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:33] <@BradGM> ((no taht was 37))
[23:33] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[23:33] <@Servitor> BradGM: 61 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:33] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:33] <@Servitor> BradGM: 30 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:34] <@BradGM> Mira, you spend a few minutes but can't really focus on anything
[23:34] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you can roll inquiry at +10 as you are not without wit with them
[23:35] <Lazerus> !dhroll 45
[23:35] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 42 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:35] * @Grendel keeps glancing around, studying the patrons.
[23:37] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the turn of event do recall them the time it was as so in Maxwell, before "That scandalous affair' which shifted the orer of the court there
[23:38] <@BradGM> Inquiring more you learn it was a whole line massacred to the alst in one orrid night, quite certainly to some deamonic spirit of some kind.
[23:38] <@BradGM> ((Grendel, Mira roll again))
[23:38] <@Grendel> !dhroll 53 (logic)
[23:38] <@Servitor> Grendel: 81 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:38] <Mira> !dhroll 44 awareness
[23:38] <@Servitor> Mira: 81 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:39] <Mira> (( uh huh, Servitor.. nothing suspicious about that ))
[23:39] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:39] <@Servitor> BradGM: 59 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:39] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[23:39] <@Servitor> BradGM: 77 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:39] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:39] <@Servitor> BradGM: 79 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:40] <@BradGM> ((btw Laz, that would remind you of the earl of Bourfin, the guy Jex was staying in maxwell))
[23:40] <Lazerus> ((gotcha.))
[23:41] * Lazerus continues, seeing this game is far more profitable than the last.
[23:41] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:41] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 18 Success by 1 degree!
[23:42] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[23:42] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 77 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:42] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, you get the visit of the oldest serving wench in the place, lumping closer at a slow pace then wipes the table. "Oi, a ale?"
[23:42] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:42] <@Servitor> BradGM: 44 Success by 1 degree!
[23:43] <@BradGM> The dandy wins this round
[23:43] <Mira> "Sounds good to me. You can put in Payne's tab." She smiles at the woman. "Do you want anything?" She peers at Grendel.
[23:43] <@BradGM> Grendel and Mira, you can add inquiry and charm to what you can use
[23:43] * @Grendel shakes his head.
[23:43] <@Grendel> !dhroll 53 (logic)
[23:43] <@Servitor> Grendel: 94 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:43] <Mira> (( heh I was just going a direct way to get their attention ))
[23:44] <Mira> !dhroll 44 awareness
[23:44] <@Servitor> Mira: 43 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:45] <@BradGM> You see the old woman glimpse back for just a moment, toward a door out back close to where some big guy is leaning.
[23:45] <@BradGM> Laz inquiry +10
[23:46] <Lazerus> !dhroll 45
[23:46] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 90 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:47] <@BradGM> Your normal line of question is boring to them and they yawns expressively, even claiming to do so beforehand.**
[23:48] * Mira keeps her eyes on the door and the guard outside of it while waiting.
[23:48] <@BradGM> ((and let's stop it here for tonight))
[23:48] * Lazerus sighs and begins to realize that his information gathering skills are a bit rustier than he had believed.
[23:48] <Mira> (( okie dokie :) ))
[23:48] <Lazerus> ((sure))
[23:49] <@Grendel> ((alright))
[23:49] <@BradGM> +++++++Termintate Transmission+++++++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++ Blood Dealings: The Beast of Steel+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: The Truly Wise Are Always Afriad+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++Location: Steps leading to the Arnhut Cathedral, Arnhut, Sisk+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++1234Hours- Arnhut Time+++
[20:08] <@BradGM> +++ After a morning mass and quiet prayers at Elana’s bedrest, Mockingbird set up for some intelligence gathering; Grendel and Mira left to meet The Coal-King while Lazarus hit the market, using his soothsaying skills to gather some information.
[20:08] <@BradGM> While the psyker’s walk was without incident, a lack of proper map and signalisation rendered the Tech-Priest and the assassin lost within the docks district for an hour. While Lazerus could not even get a single customer and resorted to hit the gambling dens, the duo reached the giant smithys, where Mira spotted numerous Skitarii troops hidden with cameleonite cloaks, protecting a cog and gear marked building.
[20:09] <@BradGM> After a rather cold reception, both Tech-Priests began discussing in binary, leaving Mira on the fritz. Despite this, Grendel learned that Metalus received a visit from a Calised Commissar, who was quite interested into knowing any incidents of thievery or crime within the black robed technologist’s domain.
[20:09] <@BradGM> He produced the 6 months old pict-recording of the encounter, and used the knowledge stored into Grendel’s data-slate to share his opinions on the ambushers and their possible current location.
[20:09] <@BradGM> Meanwhile Lazerus, despite his failed cheating attempt was racking up quite a nice pot around the nicer gambling establishments.
[20:09] <@BradGM> . He learned that numerous attacks by feral Orks plague the region and that despite numerous requests from Baron Geiswaden to launch an attack, the Planetary Governor is not interested to move into action. Mockingbird then returned to the Cathedral to share their newly founded information. +++
[20:09] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:10] <@BradGM> The Steps are packed with the faithful preparing for the midday mass.
[20:12] * @Grendel glances around, looking for Lazarus before resorting to his commbead. <Are you here, Lazarus??
[20:12] * Mira looks at the crowd that has gathered once again, but pays no real attention. "I think we have everything we're going to get before we leave tomorrow, and I need to rest. I don't have the fancy stuff you two have to heal up after that ambush."
[20:13] * @Grendel glances over at Mira, examining her as his medicae mechadendrite flexes and whirls. "You are injured?"
[20:14] * Mira pulls her hair back from her face, showing where the arrows nearly impaled her face. "It's not bad, but if we have nothing else to do, no point not to rest."
[20:14] <Lazerus> @Affirmative, Grendel; I have retired to my quarters to clean my clothes before our adventure tomorrow.@
[20:16] * @Grendel nods, examining the wounds, flexing the mechadendrite. (Can I still do first aid at this point?)
[20:17] <@Grendel> @@Very well, we have returned with some information.@@
[20:17] <@BradGM> ((it would stand out a bit and attract attention))
[20:18] <@BradGM> ((but when you find a palce with less witness, you could do it yeah))
[20:19] <@Grendel> "We will visit Lazarus' cell and show him the recording and I will repair you there.
[20:19] * Mira nods and continues climbing the steps.
[20:20] <@BradGM> You manage to get inside with the masses and duck down to the dungeon down to Lazerus' cell.
[20:20] <@BradGM> ((Was Demon there or with you Laz?))
[20:22] * @Grendel follows along, moving through the masses in a much more ponderous manner than the Assassin
[20:22] <Lazerus> ((i have him with me))
[20:23] <@BradGM> ((ok))
[20:24] * @Grendel passes across the dataslate. "Speak the litany of playing and press the sacred sideways triangle to see the video we recovered from the Coal King."
[20:24] <@BradGM> ((tech-use-40!))
[20:25] <Mira> (( sacred sideways triangle.. nice ))
[20:26] <Lazerus> ((uh, can't))
[20:27] <@BradGM> Lazerus you see a pict-recording of a Chalised Commissar talking with a Tech-Priest with black robes; roll scrutinize-20 or awarness -20
[20:27] <Lazerus> !dhroll 21
[20:27] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 58 Failure by 3 degrees!
[20:28] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[20:28] <Lazerus> !dhroll 21
[20:28] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 46 Failure by 2 degrees!
[20:29] <@BradGM> The Commissar inquires rather blantly to the tech-priest, who's not a conversationer, about theft and other petty crimes before leaving. You see that this is about 6,-7 months old.
[20:29] <@BradGM> ((no one saw it seems))
[20:30] <@Grendel> ((Maybe I'll see it when I study it again later))
[20:31] * @Grendel gets to work on Mira's wound, the medicae mechadendrite whirling and buzzing.
[20:31] <@BradGM> ((maaaybe..at any rate you can do your medicae and Lazerus can clean the blood off his clthes.))
[20:31] <@BradGM> ((oh heh..roll it))
[20:31] * Mira tries to sit still, feeling slightly nervous with the mechadendrite in her face.
[20:32] <@Grendel> !dhroll 63
[20:32] <@Servitor> Grendel: 21 Success by 4 degrees!
[20:33] * Lazerus shrugs and hands the recording back after watching it. Seeing that it is the time to heal, he quiets his mind and works on himself.
[20:33] <Lazerus> ((2 dice))
[20:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[20:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[20:33] <@Grendel> ((5 if you're Lightly wounded, 1 if you're heavily or critically wounded))
[20:33] <Lazerus> 1d5
[20:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[20:34] <@BradGM> ((where is everyone wound wise?))
[20:35] <@Grendel> ((8 of 19))
[20:35] <Mira> (( That brings me to 0 of 13 ))
[20:35] <Lazerus> ((10 / 13 now))
[20:36] * Lazerus rolls his shoulders and cracks his neck, feeling much better. 1"Might I interest any of you in some supernatural health?" 6he asks, waving his hands about with a mischevious grin on his face.
[20:36] * Mira glances at Lazerus, "I'll pass."
[20:37] <@BradGM> ((but it,s so helpful..especially in your case))
[20:38] <@Grendel> ((Hmm. Trying to decide if Grendel would avail himself or not))
[20:38] <Mira> (( lol she nearly cut his arm off because he lost his mind.. doesn't inspire a done of safety feelings heh ))
[20:38] <@BradGM> ((touché...))
[20:39] * @Grendel shrugs. "If it will not hamper the true flesh..."
[20:39] <@BradGM> ((dun dun DUUUNN))
[20:40] * Lazerus winks at Mira and inhales deeply, focusing on the hulk in front of him.
[20:40] <Lazerus> ((2 dice))
[20:40] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:40] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[20:40] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:40] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[20:40] <Lazerus> 1d5
[20:40] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[20:40] <@BradGM> ((almost full, pre-sound constitution buys))
[20:41] * Lazerus opens his eyes, smiling as some minor wounds heal. 1"Might you return the favor, Grendel, and look at what my powers have left on me?"
[20:41] <@Grendel> ((Didn't I already heal Lazarus once when he got wounded?))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((yes when Mira stuck him with her sword))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((in the alley))
[20:42] <@Grendel> ((Yeah, can't heal him again till he's wounded again))
[20:42] <Lazerus> ((i forget the time-delay for Medicae, or conditional delay in this case))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((it's conditionnal: after a combat or situation))
[20:43] <@Grendel> ((its not a time-delay, its just that I can only attempt to heal wounds once with it. And down to 4 of 19 now))
[20:43] * @Grendel glances over Lazarus's wounds, noting the partially healed aspect of them.
[20:43] <Lazerus> ((4 damage remaining, right?))
[20:44] <@Grendel> ((yeah))
[20:45] <Lazerus> ((gotcha. for the record, my 10 is how many would i currently have))
[20:45] * @Grendel picks up the data-slate, pressing play. "This individual went to Maxwell as well." He studies the recording again, listening for any clues, as well as studying the man's clothing closely.
[20:46] <@BradGM> ((wait..who here got total recall apart from Grendel?))
[20:46] <Lazerus> ((not I))
[20:46] <Mira> (( I don't ))
[20:47] <@BradGM> ((ok..because it came to me that Grendel got total recall.))
[20:47] <@BradGM> ((damn!))
[20:47] <@Grendel> ((heh))
[20:47] <@BradGM> Grendel, you take your time to watch the pict; you cn roll scrutinize-20, awareness -20 or intelligence -20
[20:47] <@BradGM> ((due to total recall))
[20:48] <@Grendel> ((Int))
[20:48] <@BradGM> ((Ok))
[20:48] <@Grendel> !Dhroll 33
[20:48] <@Servitor> Grendel: 72 Failure by 3 degrees!
[20:48] <@Grendel> ((Fate))
[20:48] <@Grendel> !Dhroll 33
[20:48] <@Servitor> Grendel: 65 Failure by 3 degrees!
[20:48] <@Grendel> ((Bah))
[20:49] <@BradGM> Indeed, you are quite adamant about teh fact that this Maximus Caladon is in fact, a chalised Commissar.
[20:49] <@Grendel> ((Is there anything about the thefts? What were they, was that on the recording?))
[20:50] <@BradGM> ((small crime some time ago, nothing wihtin the last 8 years, from waht you can see, smooth operating really))
[20:51] <@Grendel> ((nod))
[20:51] * @Grendel shrugs as he finishes with the data-slate again. "I believe we will find out more in Maxwell. What did the contact say about the city?"
[20:52] <Mira> "He didn't say much of anything about the city itself." Runs a finger over the spot on her forehead.
[20:54] <@Grendel> "Contacts there then?"
[20:54] <@BradGM> You would knwo that it would be the seat of nobility of the continenT
[20:55] <Mira> "The person our contact knew there is also dead."
[20:56] <@BradGM> And Lazerus woudl ahve elarned that it's ran by a Duke, which is the King's cousin
[20:58] <@Grendel> ((the Clues we have for Maxwell are what...the Chaliced Commissar, and what else?))
[20:59] <@BradGM> ((((the noble contact that's dead along wiht his family where Jex was supposedly staying according to Darius))
[21:00] <@Grendel> ((nod))
[21:01] * @Grendel glances around. "Anything else we need to discuss at this time?"
[21:01] <Mira> "Our Watch papers and the cloaks won't do uf any good there. We should keep that in mind."
[21:02] <Mira> (( *us ))
[21:04] * @Grendel nods. "What should we do once we are there?"
[21:05] <Mira> "If we can get access to the home where Jex was staying and the others were killed, that would be a good start. Even if it was 6 months ago, we could find something they've missed."
[21:08] <@Grendel> "Perhaps we should approach the watch there?"
[21:08] <Lazerus> "Being sanctioned by the Watch here might help in that regard."
[21:08] <Mira> "If a similar style of Watch is present, they might be helpful. It's hard to tell with a more noble populace."
[21:09] <Mira> "We'll have our papers from the Watch here. If they can help in some way, we'll definitely use that."
[21:09] * @Grendel nods.
[21:11] <Mira> "I'd still say not to depend on that working, though."
[21:13] <@Grendel> "Perhaps Lazarus and I will try, then if there's a problem you will not be known?"
[21:15] <Mira> "That could work. If they won't allow us access to the property, I'd be able to sneak in"
[21:15] * @Grendel nods.
[21:16] <Mira> "A messenger will be bringing our tickets tomorrow, I think I'm going to rest for the time being."
[21:18] * @Grendel nods. "Very well, I will examine the data-slate again to see if we missed anything, as well as making sure I am ready for tomorrow."
[21:19] * Mira gives a nod and heads towards her "room".
[21:20] * @Grendel nods to Lazarus and heads to his room, checking over his gear and the data-slate, ruminating over all the data they've collected.
[21:22] <Lazerus> ((what time is it ingame?))
[21:25] <@BradGM> ((about 1 PM I would say now))
[21:26] <Lazerus> ((just waiting until tomorrow to get our tickets and go?))
[21:26] * Mira lays down on her bed and closes her eyes, not going to sleep, but going over things in her mind while her body rests.
[21:28] <@Grendel> ((I don't have anything else at the moment. I'm probably forgetting something, but I can't think of anything))
[21:28] <@BradGM> ((the boowmen?))
[21:29] <Mira> (( no plans till then for me either ))
[21:29] <@Grendel> ((tracking down the bowmen would be nice, but no leads on them?))
[21:30] <Mira> (( also the opinion of everyone is that they aren't in the city anymore ))
[21:30] <Mira> (( some even said, not on the planet heh ))
[21:31] * Lazerus orders Demon to 14Stay 6and heads back out, after having cleaned up his clothes. He heads towards the Eastern's Lodge.
[21:32] <@BradGM> ((some, well one tech-priest))
[21:32] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you can get in, but you are told the Lodge is only open during the evneings and ngihts, and should comeback after sunset
[21:33] * Lazerus leaves and heads back to the Peg-Leg Pie.
[21:34] <@Grendel> @@What is the possibility that the Watch may know the locations where the assassins might be staying?@@
[21:35] <Mira> (( wasn't Grendel there when they talked to the Watch and got the papers and all that? ))
[21:36] <@Grendel> ((Yeah, I was thinking maybe more..common locations like "We know lots of criminals hang out here"))
[21:36] * Mira keeps her eyes closed, speaking almost monotone @@ We made it farther than they did in tracking them. Darius also didn't know where they could be, even with his trading contacts @@
[21:38] <Mira> @@ His business actually seems entirely legal. Seems being the operative word, but if he had a way to find out where they were, he'd have said so. He's afraid for his life @@
[21:38] <@Grendel> @@Very well@@
[21:39] <@BradGM> ((oh- Darius told mira to maybe check the more sheedy places to maybe get some criminal lead soemhow))
[21:40] <Mira> @@ Looking in to the criminal elements of the city could be helpful, but there isn't a lot of time to do that. We'll have no time to make nice with a new contact unless we use... more persuasive techniques. @@
[21:43] <@Grendel> @@I am not adverse to that.@@
[21:43] <@BradGM> ((Lazerus, you retunr to the Peg-leg pie. The doorman you saw earlier have been replaced by another.
[21:43] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you retunr to the Peg-leg pie. The doorman you saw earlier have been replaced by another.
[21:43] <@Grendel> ((See, that's what I was talking about. More seedy places, like where criminals hang out, rather than the exact location))
[21:44] <Mira> @@ If we are going to head back out, the sooner the better @@
[21:45] <Mira> (( Yep. Those would be easier for Laz to find out, and us to visit ))
[21:45] * Lazerus takes a few moments to prepare himself before approaching this time. (manifesting Trusting Aura).
[21:45] <Lazerus> ((3 dice))
[21:45] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:45] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[21:45] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:45] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[21:45] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:45] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[21:45] <@Grendel> @@If you believe it may be helpful.@@
[21:45] <Lazerus> ((+20 to Interactions))
[21:46] * Lazerus walks up to the doorman. 1"Good afternoon. I'm looking to spend a little money."
[21:46] <Mira> @@ Might as well. I can rest on the train if need be @@
[21:46] * @Grendel gets to his feet and adjusts his robes and cloak, watch symbol hidden for now.
[21:46] <@BradGM> He looks at you "Afternoon m,lord. I'll need to see your clothing beofre you can enter.
[21:47] * @Grendel moves towards Mira's cell, waiting outside.
[21:47] <@BradGM> Doorman 2understand this is a upscale place right here
[21:47] * Mira opens her eyes and stands back up, pulling her hair back and tying it now that her wound has been managed.
[21:47] <@BradGM> Roll Fel lazerus as you show your robe
[21:47] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[21:47] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 70 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:47] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[21:47] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[21:47] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3 Success by 4 degrees!
[21:47] * Mira joins Grendel and leaves the temple.
[21:48] <@BradGM> Your regular clothing, now clean, seems to give you a sense of calm and wisdom and the doorman let you enter.
[21:48] * @Grendel follows along, keeping his mechadendrites in, though keeps the optical out to keep a watch out.
[21:50] * Lazerus strides into this fine establishment and looks for a high-stakes game.
[21:51] <Mira> @@ Lazerus. We're heading towards the docks, let us know if you get anything to help us with a location @@
[21:51] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the Pegleg Pie is a really upscale tavern and inn, so fancy that it does not ahve a bar area, it got salons. You find one where a quatuor of players are palying high stakes cards (need 500 to enter))
[21:51] * Mira looks to Grendel, "Docks, close to the water, easier to escape.. makes more sense for a hide out than in the middle of the city."
[21:51] <Lazerus> @@ Affirmative; I'll be on the lookout. @@
[21:52] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[21:52] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 76 Failure by 3 degrees!
[21:53] <@BradGM> ((that was cheating?))
[21:53] <@Grendel> "I will trust your expertise on such."
[21:53] <@BradGM> ((or gambling?))
[21:53] <Lazerus> ((no, just to see if i thought any players looked shadier and therefore more likely to know of such places))
[21:53] * Lazerus sits down at a random table and asks to be dealt in, putting his thrones down.
[21:54] <Mira> "We know from experience, having a long distance between yourself and escape does not work well."
[21:54] <Mira> "And I don't see them lighting a building on fire, considering their skill in cover their tracks earlier."
[21:54] <Mira> (( covering* ))
[21:54] <@BradGM> Your opponents appears to be high living, fat nobles and merchants, they seems not intressed by your clothing, but allow you to sit as the oney's right
[21:55] <@BradGM> roll it lazerus
[21:55] <Lazerus> ((for this game i'll be attempting to cheat, and if i fail there i'll use Glimpse to assist me))
[21:56] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 80 Failure by 4 degrees!
[21:56] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, the docks are buzzing with activity, beggars, manly sailors and carts filled with goods. You also see numerous ,outworlders' easely identified with their clothing and modern weapons anbd armour.
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((ouch..faith it Laz?))
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((oh wIT, GLIMPSE..))
[21:56] <Lazerus> ((no, i want those for Gamble and Inquiry rolls))
[21:56] <Lazerus> ((3 dice for Glimpse))
[21:56] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[21:56] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[21:56] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:56] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[21:57] * @Grendel examines the modern weapons and clothing, checking to see if any of them match their attackers
[21:57] <@BradGM> ((oh))
[21:57] <Lazerus> ((yar....fate))
[21:57] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:57] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 6
[21:57] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:57] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 5
[21:57] <Lazerus> 1d10
[21:57] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[21:57] <@BradGM> The outworlders appear to be either dealers supervising goods loading and such, and the more mercenary types, with flak and las/SP weapons
[21:58] <Lazerus> ((got it))
[21:58] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[21:58] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 17 Success by 6 degrees!
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((you could have used it for that single dice instead of all 3 btw))
[21:58] <@BradGM> ((damn!!))
[21:58] <@BradGM> 6d500+2000
[21:58] <@Servitor> BradGM: 3868:1868+2000
[21:59] <@BradGM> You rack up the pot and brign home 3868 Thrones!
[21:59] <@Grendel> ((...damn. Hey Grendel, want to finance some armor? :) ))
[21:59] <@Grendel> ((err, hey Lazarus lol))
[21:59] <@BradGM> roll inquiry -10 this time, they are not to keen on your lower class types
[21:59] <Lazerus> ((yeah, Grendel, do you want to finance some armour?))
[22:00] * @Grendel follows Mira, letting her pick and choose.
[22:00] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25
[22:00] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 55 Failure by 3 degrees!
[22:00] <Lazerus> ((no Fate))
[22:01] * Mira avoids the people that look to be offworlders, "They wouldn't stand around to be easily picked out, if we want local criminals, we need more... pathetic looking people."
[22:01] <@BradGM> "Would you please stop distracting our game?" Your opponenents are concentrating on tehir game too much with good reason, 3868 of them
[22:01] * Lazerus shrugs and antes up for another round.
[22:01] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:01] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:02] <@BradGM> Yes Mira; they appears almost to be showing off thier weapons and arms. You both can roll awareness if you wish
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[22:02] <@BradGM> ((hehe))
[22:02] * Mira looks around more closely at the people.
[22:02] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[22:02] <@Servitor> Mira: 7 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:02] <@Grendel> "It never hurts to gather data."
[22:02] <Lazerus> ((that is so annoying....Fate. I can reroll just the one dice?))
[22:02] <@BradGM> ((yes Laz..nice Mira))
[22:02] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:02] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[22:03] <Lazerus> ((still got it))
[22:03] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[22:03] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 35 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:03] <@BradGM> 4d500+2000
[22:03] <@Servitor> BradGM: 3514:1514+2000
[22:03] <@BradGM> While playing more concervative, you still mange to rob them of a nice little bundle of 3514 thrones.
[22:04] <@BradGM> Roll inquiry
[22:04] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25
[22:04] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 54 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:05] <Lazerus> ((out of Fate, by the way))
[22:05] <@BradGM> Mira, you see that a few locals are walking form outworlder to outworlder, like they are shopping for muscle. The employers appears to either be merchant houses from their symbols, or more traditionnal Imperial autority. You also see a few shadier characters, not screaming bnadit and criminal, but you can'T help but to feel something odd about them
[22:06] <@BradGM> Again, the loss of money is of great concern for any self respcting merchant, way more than worthless gossip
[22:07] <Mira> "Hold back for a moment..." Mira walks towards the seedy types, lowering the zipper on the front of her bodysuit a bit farther than usual.
[22:07] * Lazerus thinks that despite his winnings, this might not be as profitable as he had hoped. Nevertheless, he has at least one more round in him.
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:07] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 35 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:07] <@BradGM> ((oh, so flahsing them your hot body then? nice distraction))
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:07] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 81 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:07] <Mira> (( if you got it, use it ))
[22:07] <@BradGM> nice, you manage to get a card up your sleeve!
[22:08] <@BradGM> but it did not help you this round
[22:08] <Lazerus> ((every loss is -500 right?))
[22:08] <@BradGM> Mira, you approach one that walking down the road
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((yeah))
[22:08] * @Grendel stays back, remaning out of the way.
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((plus))
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((nothing since you got no degrees of failiure))
[22:09] * Mira comes close to the person, not looking right at them, but speaking loud enough to hear, "Hello, want to help a girl out?"
[22:09] <Lazerus> ((bonus to Inquiry since they didn't lose?))
[22:10] <@BradGM> ((yeah +0))
[22:11] <@BradGM> The man turns around, was abut to keep going, but seems to notice something in your face "Oh? Whatcha'want?"
[22:11] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 Inquiry
[22:11] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:11] <@BradGM> They talk more, but nothing of good value to you
[22:12] <@Grendel> ((They'd have to look much higher to notice something in her face))
[22:12] <Mira> (( hehe ))
[22:12] * Lazerus might be making progress, so he plays another hand.
[22:13] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:13] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 33 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:13] <@BradGM> ((he's crooked eyed, but hard to say now))
[22:13] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:13] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 59 Success by 1 degree!
[22:13] <@BradGM> 1d500+2000
[22:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 2377:377+2000
[22:13] <@BradGM> you hid a card and it paid off, sadly half the table folded by that time
[22:13] * Mira she gives a smile, "I'm looking for something to make tonight a bit more... fun. I'm new to the area and don't know where to find party favors of a more medicinal nature."
[22:14] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[22:14] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 39 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:14] <@BradGM> The merchant's mood really goes with their win at the table it seems.
[22:15] <@BradGM> Mira, roll charm or inquiry +10 for that skin
[22:15] * Lazerus seems so close that he opts for another round.
[22:15] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:15] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 14 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:15] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:15] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 51 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:16] <Mira> !dhroll 36
[22:16] <@Servitor> Mira: 65 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:16] <Mira> (( fate ))
[22:16] <Mira> !dhroll 36
[22:16] <@Servitor> Mira: 84 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:18] <@BradGM> Mira, the man seems to snap out of your charm "I ain't knowing no medizinal Manure wench!" He walks away
[22:18] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you're starting to know the deck well and it shows with your pile getting taller by the round
[22:18] <@BradGM> 2d500+2000
[22:18] <@Servitor> BradGM: 2225:225+2000
[22:18] <@BradGM> ((2225 thrones))
[22:19] <@BradGM> Inquiry is at -10 now
[22:19] * Mira frowns, turning back around and heading to Grendel, "I suppose I should use smaller words with these people."
[22:19] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[22:19] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 38 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:19] <@BradGM> *grumble*.."don't you ever loose?*grumble
[22:20] * @Grendel glances around carefully. "Perhaps that would be wise."
[22:20] * Lazerus decides to find a more amiable table to play at and stands, walking to another game.
[22:20] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[22:20] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 16 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:20] <Lazerus> ((Awareness, to look for some shadier looking players)
[22:20] * Mira looks around for another target.
[22:20] <@BradGM> You walk into another salon; they are playing lower stakes (100) but still can be informative
[22:20] <@BradGM> ((ok roll it then))
[22:20] <@BradGM> ((at-10))
[22:21] <@BradGM> ((Mira, wiht your 4 DoS you can see another one ))
[22:21] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[22:21] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:21] <Lazerus> ((oops, that should have been 31, so failure))
[22:22] <@BradGM> You do spot a table with a player appears to be more shady; the well dressed thugs behind him surely means he's not knwon for his hugs
[22:22] <@BradGM> ((oh))
[22:22] <@BradGM> Lazerus, hard to spot more criminal elements in such a high fashion place.
[22:23] * Mira heads for the next target, using a similar tactic, but choosing her worlds more carefully, "Hey cutie, have anything to make a girl feel really good." She smiles at him, letting one hand rest on the zipper tab, pulling it slowly up then back down.
[22:23] * Lazerus sits down at the lower stakes game and antes up.
[22:23] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 68 Failure by 3 degrees!
[22:23] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse))
[22:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 5
[22:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 1
[22:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[22:24] <Lazerus> ((this is where the fun begins))
[22:24] <Lazerus> 1d100
[22:24] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[22:26] <@BradGM> ((not that bad then))
[22:26] <@BradGM> (damn bot doens't ahve them in him, lemme get the book))
[22:27] <Lazerus> ((i can post it if you'd like))
[22:27] <@BradGM> ((oh, if you got it written, go ahead,))
[22:27] <@BradGM> ((easier than retranscripting it))
[22:27] <Lazerus> A very faint breeze blows past Lazerus and those near him, and everyone gets the eerie feeling that something unfortunate has just happeneded somewhere in the galaxy.
[22:28] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[22:28] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 87 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:28] <Lazerus> ((and to me, that terrible thing is my loss of chips))
[22:29] <@BradGM> You loose your game mind as the Warp manifest itself around you; fortunately, the phenomenae is felt by the others, but they do not know the reason or origin
[22:29] <@BradGM> ((yeah 100 on a few grands))
[22:29] <Mira> (( I'm guessing I need to do charm again for the new person? ))
[22:30] <@BradGM> Mira, roll charm or inquiry at +20 since you're obvious and single in your wording
[22:30] <Mira> !dhroll 46
[22:30] <@Servitor> Mira: 13 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:30] <Mira> (( boobs for the win ))
[22:31] <Lazerus> ((Inquiry modifier?))
[22:31] <@BradGM> Man "Yeah I got something that'll make you feel real good wench." He smiles a smile full of mssing teeth, and what's left is mostly rotten and dark
[22:31] <@BradGM> ((at +0 this time Laz))
[22:32] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 Inquiry
[22:32] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 83 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:32] * Mira smiles again, "Is there somewhere less public we can trade?"
[22:32] <@BradGM> People are really not feeling the conversation ever since that breeze passe din here
[22:33] * Lazerus knowing that he let a little to much flow, he tries again.
[22:33] <@BradGM> "Just 'round the alley ,ere." *He gets his arm around you and take you down the alley
[22:33] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 63 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:33] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse))
[22:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[22:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 8
[22:33] <Lazerus> 1d10
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 7
[22:33] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[22:33] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 19 Success by 6 degrees!
[22:34] * Mira gives a quick glance to Grendel for him to follow, and lets herself be led, trying not to break the arm touching her with all the control she can muster.
[22:34] * @Grendel tilts his head and slowly moves towards the alley.
[22:34] <@BradGM> you play your cards right and win this round
[22:34] <@BradGM> 6d100+400
[22:34] <@Servitor> BradGM: 629:229+400
[22:35] * Lazerus checks his chrono, not wanting to miss entrance into the Eastern's Lodge.
[22:36] <@BradGM> Mira, the man takes you down the alley to a rickedy old door he unlocks with a rusty key and leads you into a one room crassy place with a pile of old hay in a corner wiht a started-white-turned-gray-with-the-time blanket, a talbe and a pair of rounded seats. It is all in all, quite dirty and discusting wiht an odd smell of rotgut and vomit and piss*
[22:36] <@BradGM> still a coupld of hours Lazerus, another round and by the tim you elave and go there, you shoudl be there in time
[22:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:37] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 87 Failure by 5 degrees!
[22:37] <Mira> "Cute place, decorate it yourself?" She leans against the table.
[22:37] <@BradGM> ((ouch..now they spot you))
[22:37] <Lazerus> ((good, cause they're about to kick me out anyway))
[22:37] * @Grendel lets his optical mechadendrite lead the way, checking to see if the alley is clear before he steps into it, following Mira and the man.
[22:38] <@BradGM> hey what's this cheating?" Most faces turn to you, and you are robbed of you bet and taken out by the security
[22:38] <@BradGM> Man "Har har, ain't you funny." *He approaches and and gets his hand around your waist
[22:38] <@BradGM> ((as in Lazerus, you loose 100 thorens))
[22:38] * Lazerus shrugs, not bothering to protest, and heads for Eastern's Lodge.
[22:38] <Lazerus> ((got it. 14,006 i presently have))
[22:39] <@BradGM> ((pff..'only' that?))
[22:39] <@BradGM> ((hehehe))
[22:39] * @Grendel waits outside, listening to the microbead.
[22:39] <@BradGM> ((nice bundle thought, could buy a few tighins wiht that))
[22:40] * Mira reaches down as the hand touches her, pulling one of the hidden blades from the suit and holding it near his crotch, "Slow down there, cutie."
[22:40] <@BradGM> Man "we-wut?"
[22:41] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the Eartern's lodge is open, a few nice carriage are lines up at the entrance and people well above your station are going in
[22:42] * Lazerus approaches the doorman anyway.
[22:43] <@BradGM> The doormen, as they are half a dozen on each side of the doors notice you rather quickly. One of them signs you to stop when you're about to enter "Hold it old man. This is not a palce for everoyne."
[22:43] * Mira keeps the knife in place, "I'm going to need a little more than a few stims or doses of night dust.. and you're going to tell me where a higher volume can be bought." She presses the knife a bit closer to where the blade puts a hole in the fabric of his pants.
[22:43] <Mira> "Of, you could not tell me and we'll see what happens from there."
[22:43] <Lazerus> "I suppose not, but it is a place for those with much money, correct?"
[22:44] <@BradGM> Doorman "That,s right, money and a title."
[22:44] <@BradGM> Man "Stims, night dust, what are you talking about ?"
[22:45] <Mira> "Drugs. I need to know who in the city would have a large supply."
[22:45] * Lazerus straightens his back and in a firm clear voice says, 1"Templar Primus Lazerus Grim, a title recognized by the God-Emperor himself."
[22:47] <@BradGM> The doorman looks at each other for a moment; one or two seems to be in fear of you now, while the one talking to you doens,t seems to know the gravity of your title. "Could we see some credential, my lord?"
[22:48] <@BradGM> Man "Drugs? I don,t sell them..B-b-but there's Snarky down at the Sour Barnacle, he sells some squig root! but i donT, know where he gets his stuff."
[22:48] <@BradGM> ((Mira; what lead are you tracking?))
[22:49] * Lazerus glances at the few who know what that title means and replies, 1"This is all the credential you'll need," 6as he pulls down his mask in front of his face, completing the uniform of the Templar Calix.
[22:49] <Mira> (( just trying to find a criminal element.. they tend to be connected or at least know one another. Someone has to know about offworlders with the armor/ammo we're tracking ))
[22:50] <@BradGM> ((ah ok, so using the drug trail to get up the criminal ladder and deal with soemone who might actrually know soemthing))
[22:50] * Mira presses the knife closer, "I really hope you're telling me the truth. I could have my friend come in and surgically remove something parts from you.. can't have you bleeding out and dying after all."
[22:50] <Mira> (( yup, just trying to do it in a fast manner lol ))
[22:51] <@BradGM> ((Ah ok: then roll interrogation or intimidate +30 due to the knife to the balls technique you're using))
[22:52] <Mira> !dhroll 71
[22:52] <@Servitor> Mira: 19 Success by 5 degrees!
[22:52] <@BradGM> The doorman looks at odds, while the groups exchange coding. The one behind you seems suddenly quite nervous at his situation "Ah hum..yes my lord, please my apologies and..try not to upset the other guaests, if it is not too hard to ask of you, Lord."
[22:53] * Lazerus slides up the mask, revealing a huge smile. 1"But of course, my good man. Fearful gamblers don't bet as frivolously as I'd like."
[22:54] <@BradGM> Mira, the man spill the beans; it seems a certain Payne is the big cheese of the local Arnhut underworld, from gambling to girls to drugs to whatever, it apsses by his desk. You would also know he does have a hangout in the Docks are, a certain tavern/inn named the Silver Sail.
[22:55] <@BradGM> Quite the palce to get woman of ill-reputed, and a little privacy it the booths present
[22:55] * Mira uses her free hand to pat the man's cheek, "Good boy." She quickly follows it by bringing her elbow up in to his face, attempting to knock him out.
[22:56] <@BradGM> He falls down unconcious onto his dirty cot
[22:56] * Mira walks to the door and opens it, "That went surprisingly well, we have a location." She smiles at Grendel.
[22:57] * @Grendel nods. "Where?"
[22:57] <Mira> "A place not too far from here called the Silver Sail."
[22:58] <Mira> (( heh can Grendel see the guy on the floor? ))
[22:58] <Mira> (( or, the cot ))
[22:58] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the Eartern's lodge is almost like a small palace , each gigantic room is well decorated, with numerous gamblings tables, from cards to dice, even a few roulettes, dining table (with serivce) buffets, orquetras and of course, well dressed bouncers. Roll awarness-30 as well
[22:58] <@BradGM> ((yes and yes))
[22:59] <Lazerus> !dhroll 41
[22:59] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 98 Failure by 5 degrees!
[22:59] <Lazerus> ((was supposed to be 11 anyway))
[22:59] <@BradGM> There is a few rich couple here and there, but the evening is only starting
[23:00] * @Grendel nods and lets Mira lead the way again.
[23:00] * Lazerus chooses a high stakes game and puts down his cash.
[23:00] * Mira exits the alley and heads for the tavern.
[23:00] <@BradGM> ((a 500 game laz? that's a medium stakes game here))
[23:00] <@BradGM> ((high is 1000))
[23:00] <Lazerus> ((high stakes))
[23:00] <Lazerus> "Waiter! Bring me a goblet of something, cool and refreshing."
[23:02] <@BradGM> The silver Sail is a medium sized 3 story building facing the sea, it appears to be mostly a clientele of sailors and other hardy types, looking for a good bottle or woman at thier side. The palce is packed already, with music, a few isolated fists fights and ther serving wneches trying to move their plates of ale while not getting fundled tht much
[23:03] * Mira looks around for someone that would be a sort of guard or liaison for Payne.
[23:03] <@BradGM> At the table is a trio of players, really looking overpriced. "what it this? It seems the wind blew up some four docks air" *The tohert dandies laughs at the witty comment of thier companion
[23:04] <@BradGM> Mira roll awanress or scrutinize -10 due to the people
[23:04] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the waiter brings you clear, transparent water
[23:04] <Mira> !dhroll 44
[23:04] <@Servitor> Mira: 66 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:04] <Mira> (( last fate ))
[23:04] <Mira> !dhroll 44
[23:04] <@Servitor> Mira: 57 Failure by 1 degree!
[23:04] <@BradGM> Gredel, same roll if you get in))
[23:05] <@Grendel> ((Does Mira want Grendel in or out?))
[23:05] <@BradGM> Waiter "Here is your water, Templar primus." *The Dandies stop thier laughing quite quikyly
[23:05] * Lazerus chuckles softly at the joke and replies, 1"That's all it will take to knock you off your feet."
[23:06] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 43 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:06] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse))
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d10
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 2
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d10
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d10
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[23:06] <@BradGM> ((oohh))
[23:06] <Lazerus> 1d100 Psychic Phenomena
[23:06] <@Servitor> Lazerus, Psychic Phenomena: 53
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((huh..got a faith or something??))
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((a charm?))
[23:07] <Mira> (( er, doesn't matter in this place, I guess ))
[23:07] <Lazerus> Static electricity fills the air for 6d10 metres causing hair to stand on end, while Lazerus rises 1d5 metres into the air, falling back to earth after a second or two.
[23:07] <@Grendel> !dhroll 35 (awareness)
[23:07] <@Servitor> Grendel: 43 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:08] <@BradGM> 6d10
[23:08] <@Servitor> BradGM: 35
[23:08] <@BradGM> 1d5
[23:08] <@Servitor> BradGM: 5
[23:09] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you ssuddenly rise up 5 meters into the air while everyone's wig is standing on end
[23:09] <Lazerus> 1d10+3
[23:09] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 10:7+3
[23:09] <@BradGM> ((Lemme go see falling damage))
[23:10] <Lazerus> ((it's 1d10+3, i meant to put parentheses around that))
[23:10] <@BradGM> ((ah ok, can,t you do agility to negate some distance?))
[23:10] <Lazerus> ((if you have acrobatics i think))
[23:11] <@BradGM> ((ah ok so 10 wouds to the body, with only toughness to resist))
[23:11] * Lazerus falls the floor, landing with the back of the chair in his chest. Winded, he stands up and shakes it off, taking a moment to recover.
[23:12] <Lazerus> ((all that healing for nothing))
[23:13] <@BradGM> Grendel and Mira, you see no one standing out in the crowd.
[23:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37 41 37
[23:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 65 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[23:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 44 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:13] <@Servitor> BradGM: 32 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:14] <@BradGM> Lazerus, roll fellowship or charm
[23:14] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[23:14] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 81 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:16] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the dandies are quite shocked by what happend "Throne! What was this, sir?"
[23:16] <@BradGM> ((good thing you didn't got worse))
[23:17] * @Grendel glances around, examining the bar, looking to see if anyone stands out as a bodyguard.
[23:17] <@BradGM> Grendel, roll logic
[23:18] <@Grendel> !dhrol 63
[23:18] <@Grendel> !dhroll 63
[23:18] <@Servitor> Grendel: 41 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:21] * Lazerus acts very distraught as he stumbles through his words. 1"I...I'm not sure. One moment, these fellows and I are bantering back and forth, and the next I'm up in the air and thrown to the ground!" 6Lazerus points to the player who insulted him. 1"No doubt HE didn't like that I have as sharp a wit as a man twice as noble and half as honourable."
[23:22] <@BradGM> As you look around the place, you begin to realise that you are standing in the crime lord's den so what you see can be well all submerfuge. Also, you and Mira are wearing reversed Watch cloack. The criminal elements (especially the leading one) may well recognized the cloack without the obvioous symbol visible.
[23:22] <@BradGM> Lazerus, roll decive or charm
[23:23] <Lazerus> !dhroll 50
[23:23] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 42 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:23] <@Grendel> "Perhaps asking? I believe they recognize the cloaks."
[23:24] * Mira looks down, "I'd forgotten I had this on."
[23:24] <@BradGM> The dandies amkes some 'hmmpf!' faces before discarding this as the excentricities of an old rich commoner and resuming the game
[23:25] <Mira> a raises her voice slightly, having a somewhat one sided conversation, using the name Payne several times.
[23:27] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[23:27] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 47 Success by 3 degrees!
[23:27] * @Grendel glances around. "Quite. Perhaps if we remain here long enough they will realize we aren't leaving until we have answers?"
[23:28] <Mira> "Something along those lines, yes."
[23:28] * Mira looks for two empty seats anywhere near them.
[23:30] <@BradGM> ((Mira, Grendel, you could find Payne or soemthing clsoe to tjhat with an extended test: you can use awareness-10, scrutinize-10, lip reading-10, logic-10, common lore (underworld)+10 or (Arbites) -10) and need 6 sussess to get it))
[23:31] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:31] <@Servitor> BradGM: 32 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:32] <@BradGM> Lazerus, one of teh dandy appear to be a good palyer, almost taking you to bet quite alot, but you still managed to see that your horrid display paid off in the end
[23:32] * @Grendel glances around, keeping a look out, not wanting to be ambushed
[23:32] <@BradGM> 3d1000+3000
[23:32] <@Servitor> BradGM: 4551:1551+3000
[23:32] <@Grendel> !dhroll 53 (logic)
[23:32] <@Servitor> Grendel: 82 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:32] <@Grendel> (sigh))
[23:32] <Mira> !dhroll 44 awareness
[23:32] <@Servitor> Mira: 76 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:32] <@BradGM> !dhroll 47
[23:32] <@Servitor> BradGM: 55 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:33] <@BradGM> ((no taht was 37))
[23:33] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[23:33] <@Servitor> BradGM: 61 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:33] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:33] <@Servitor> BradGM: 30 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:34] <@BradGM> Mira, you spend a few minutes but can't really focus on anything
[23:34] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you can roll inquiry at +10 as you are not without wit with them
[23:35] <Lazerus> !dhroll 45
[23:35] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 42 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:35] * @Grendel keeps glancing around, studying the patrons.
[23:37] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the turn of event do recall them the time it was as so in Maxwell, before "That scandalous affair' which shifted the orer of the court there
[23:38] <@BradGM> Inquiring more you learn it was a whole line massacred to the alst in one orrid night, quite certainly to some deamonic spirit of some kind.
[23:38] <@BradGM> ((Grendel, Mira roll again))
[23:38] <@Grendel> !dhroll 53 (logic)
[23:38] <@Servitor> Grendel: 81 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:38] <Mira> !dhroll 44 awareness
[23:38] <@Servitor> Mira: 81 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:39] <Mira> (( uh huh, Servitor.. nothing suspicious about that ))
[23:39] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:39] <@Servitor> BradGM: 59 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:39] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[23:39] <@Servitor> BradGM: 77 Failure by 3 degrees!
[23:39] <@BradGM> !dhroll 37
[23:39] <@Servitor> BradGM: 79 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:40] <@BradGM> ((btw Laz, that would remind you of the earl of Bourfin, the guy Jex was staying in maxwell))
[23:40] <Lazerus> ((gotcha.))
[23:41] * Lazerus continues, seeing this game is far more profitable than the last.
[23:41] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:41] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 18 Success by 1 degree!
[23:42] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[23:42] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 77 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:42] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, you get the visit of the oldest serving wench in the place, lumping closer at a slow pace then wipes the table. "Oi, a ale?"
[23:42] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:42] <@Servitor> BradGM: 44 Success by 1 degree!
[23:43] <@BradGM> The dandy wins this round
[23:43] <Mira> "Sounds good to me. You can put in Payne's tab." She smiles at the woman. "Do you want anything?" She peers at Grendel.
[23:43] <@BradGM> Grendel and Mira, you can add inquiry and charm to what you can use
[23:43] * @Grendel shakes his head.
[23:43] <@Grendel> !dhroll 53 (logic)
[23:43] <@Servitor> Grendel: 94 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:43] <Mira> (( heh I was just going a direct way to get their attention ))
[23:44] <Mira> !dhroll 44 awareness
[23:44] <@Servitor> Mira: 43 Success by 0 degrees!
[23:45] <@BradGM> You see the old woman glimpse back for just a moment, toward a door out back close to where some big guy is leaning.
[23:45] <@BradGM> Laz inquiry +10
[23:46] <Lazerus> !dhroll 45
[23:46] <@Servitor> Lazerus: 90 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:47] <@BradGM> Your normal line of question is boring to them and they yawns expressively, even claiming to do so beforehand.**
[23:48] * Mira keeps her eyes on the door and the guard outside of it while waiting.
[23:48] <@BradGM> ((and let's stop it here for tonight))
[23:48] * Lazerus sighs and begins to realize that his information gathering skills are a bit rustier than he had believed.
[23:48] <Mira> (( okie dokie :) ))
[23:48] <Lazerus> ((sure))
[23:49] <@Grendel> ((alright))
[23:49] <@BradGM> +++++++Termintate Transmission+++++++