[20:14] <@BradGM> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++ Blood Dealings: The Beast of Steel PtII+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: Examine Your Thoughts+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++Location: Silver Sail, Docks District/Eastern’s Lodge, High Hill District, Arnhut, Sisk+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++1948Hours- Arnhut Time+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++ After exchanging information, clothes washed and the body healed, Mockingbird split up once more; Lazerus returned onto the gambling tables for information form the better populace while Grendel and Mira investigated the underworld, tracking their would-be assassins.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Lazerus managed to collect more funds before heading to the Eatern’s Lodge, but left without any worthwhile information. Mira observed that outworlders, with their modern weapons, attracted numerous, rich interests, and a few shadier ones as well.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Following the questionable locals, her first inquiry proved unsuccessful, until she used obvious sexual interest toward a street scum and got him isolated and spilling the name Payne at the Silver Sail.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Meanwhile Lazerus used his Scolastia Psykana rank to get himself inside the Eastern’s Lodge and mingled with the gambling dandies. An unfortunate Peril of the Warp saw the Psyker projected high into the air, wounding him badly, but his rapid, insulting remark managed to make it an odd incident and nothing more.
[20:14] <@BradGM> At the Silver Sail, as much as they are trying to blend in, Grendel realised that both Mira and him were wearing reversed Watch cloaks within the Arnhut Crime Lord’s front.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Faced with subtlety being almost impossible to achieve, Mira took the direct road and managed to get her marks on a guarded door a little in retreat, in the back of the inn main hall.+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:16] <@BradGM> Lazerus, as you play, you notice the casino is slowly but surely accepting more and more overly rich patrons.
[20:17] * Mira looks over at Grendel, "I think I know where we are going, just not how we're getting in." She motions towards the door.
[20:18] * @Grendel nods, studying the guard. "Agreed."
[20:19] <@BradGM> The guard is a tough looking man, just leaning near the door, minding his own business, which appears to be guarding the door.
[20:20] * Lazerus decides to try his luck one last time with this lot before moving up to bigger prospects.
[20:20] <@BradGM> ((1k stake))
[20:21] <@BradGM> ((and roll it))
[20:22] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[20:22] <Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Failure by 0 degrees!
[20:22] <@BradGM> ((glipse?))
[20:23] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse, 3 Dice))
[20:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:23] <Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[20:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:23] <Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[20:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:23] <Servitor> Lazerus: 5
[20:23] <@BradGM> ((you got faith relaoded))
[20:23] <@Grendel> "Do you have any ideas, or do you wish to continue to antagonize them?"
[20:24] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, rol awareness+10
[20:24] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[20:24] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 6
[20:24] <Mira> "I think I said Payne's name enough, they should be coming to us soon. Especially after the tab on his name for the booze."
[20:24] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[20:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 78 Success by 0 degrees!
[20:25] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[20:25] <Servitor> BradGM: 35 Success by 1 degree!
[20:25] <Mira> !dhroll 64
[20:25] <Servitor> Mira: 8 Success by 5 degrees!
[20:25] * @Grendel nods and folds his arms, studying the guard, the medicae and ballistic mechadendrites at the ready.
[20:26] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the dandy is playing a tough one, but you managed to get out a little on top.
[20:26] <@BradGM> 1d1000+3000
[20:26] <Servitor> BradGM: 3000:0*562+3000
[20:26] <@BradGM> 1d1000+3000
[20:26] <Servitor> BradGM: 3126:126+3000
[20:26] <@BradGM> ((roll inquiry at +10))
[20:27] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[20:27] <Servitor> Lazerus: 79 Failure by 5 degrees!
[20:28] <@BradGM> Mira, perhaps it is your own experience as a killer or just your paranoia, but you can see half a dozen men coming your way hidden by the crowd. They are planning to enter your table from 6 different places to better surround you.
[20:28] <@Grendel> ((oops, sorry, I completely missed that line to roll))
[20:28] <@BradGM> The Dandies speaks of how skillful of a game it was and congratulate themsevles and you for such an experience.
[20:29] * Mira tries not to draw attention to them, "I think we'll be seeing Payne soon enough."
[20:29] * Lazerus thanks the men for the good time and stands, making his way to another, more expensive table.
[20:31] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you walk around, some nolbes shunning you, while some bowing slightly thier heads when they make eye contact with you
[20:31] * @Grendel readies the bolt pistol on his mechadendrite as the optical mechadendrite swings around, noting the approaching figures.
[20:32] * Lazerus stands over a high stakes game, observing for a moment, preparing himself for his true task here. (manifesting Trusting Aura - three dice)
[20:32] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:32] <Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[20:32] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:32] <Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[20:32] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:32] <Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[20:32] <Lazerus> ((Success with Overbleed))
[20:34] * Mira frowns a bit, "I don't think these guys are planning on taking us to see Payne alive. We need to move. Back door."
[20:34] <Lazerus> "Gentlemen, might I join you?" 6he asks, placing his money on the table as he makes to sit down.
[20:34] <@BradGM> ((you got 2k, 5k and 10k laz))
[20:35] <@BradGM> ((10k is quite the top brass in a retired, private salon))
[20:36] * @Grendel starts to move, his optical mechadendrite covering his back.
[20:36] <Lazerus> ((5k, though the 10k is coming soon, if i can get in))
[20:37] * Mira stands quickly and pushes through the people to the back door.
[20:37] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, roll conceal.
[20:37] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[20:37] <Servitor> Mira: 98 Failure by 4 degrees!
[20:37] <Mira> (( fate ))
[20:37] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[20:37] <Servitor> Mira: 2 Success by 5 degrees!
[20:38] <@Grendel> ((heh))
[20:38] <Mira> (( Grendel hiding would be funny ;) ))
[20:38] <@Grendel> !dhroll 13
[20:38] <Servitor> Grendel: 88 Failure by 7 degrees!
[20:38] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you come to a table with 4 other players. One of them appears to be a high ranking Watch official, two some administratum sage, the other a well dressed man with an outrageous hat. They allow you to sit with them
[20:38] <@BradGM> ((faith, Grendel?))
[20:39] <@Grendel> ((nah..I don't think I'm going to succeed heh))
[20:40] * Lazerus orders a light drink and and antes up.
[20:40] <@BradGM> Mira ducks down and slips out of sight from the goons. Grrendel stands up and a series of lenssticks out of his cloak and spins toward his back.
[20:41] <@Grendel> ((?? I'm confused by that sentence))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((meaning you didn't managed to concealed yourself, just explained too extremelyt))
[20:43] <@Grendel> ((Ah, I think I see now))
[20:44] <@BradGM> ((roll it Laz; but since it's a big table, your SoH will be facing an scrutinize roll))
[20:46] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[20:46] <Servitor> Lazerus: 96 Failure by 6 degrees!
[20:46] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[20:46] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[20:46] <Servitor> Lazerus: 57 Failure by 2 degrees!
[20:47] <@BradGM> !dhroll 53
[20:47] <Servitor> BradGM: 23 Success by 3 degrees!
[20:49] <@BradGM> As you try to slip a card, one of the sage grabs your trick hand "Well, what do we ahve here, the source of your powers, 'psyker'?"
[20:52] <@BradGM> Mira, you can slip up to the door if you'd wish, Grendel, you see that despite your best efforts, you a stopped by a pair of locals "Oi there, what's the rush 'ere Wut?"
[20:52] * Mira goes for the door.
[20:53] <@BradGM> roll conceal Mira
[20:53] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[20:53] <Servitor> Mira: 40 Success by 1 degree!
[20:53] * @Grendel pauses, glancing at the two locals. "I wish to speak to Payne."
[20:54] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[20:54] <Servitor> BradGM: 36 Success by 1 degree!
[20:55] <@BradGM> ((Laz?))
[20:56] * Lazerus gives them a sheepish grin. 1"I must protest! I have genuine power, sir; you must know that by my title."
[20:57] <@BradGM> Mira, the gaurd at the door see you as you approach. Grendel, the two goons look at each toher "Oh hey, yeah, well, why don't 'ya come on over Wut. You feel another pair of people coming to stand rather clsoe to you behind you
[20:59] <@Grendel> "Bring him here."
[21:00] <@BradGM> *The Sage seems to regret his choice of words "Your powers does not explain your cheating, if only why you'd rather are lacking it expertise, sirrah! Hosts!" *The Sage motions to well dressed Lodge Hosts, the polite term for guard*
[21:01] <@BradGM> Mira, you'Re 4 meters away from the abck door.
[21:01] * Mira keeps going towards it.
[21:01] <Lazerus> "Come now, good sir, there is no need for them. We can settle this, just you and me."
[21:02] <@BradGM> Grendle, the men behind you pushes you a bit. "C'mon 'ere Wut, you in't in to boss around 'ere."
[21:03] <@BradGM> Sage "T..There is nothing to settle, I am a scibe, not a warrior."
[21:04] <@BradGM> He seems rather taken back by your understood notion of duel.
[21:05] * @Grendel marks the one that dared touch him. "Bring him here before there is trouble."
[21:06] <@BradGM> Mira the guard stops his leaning and raises a hand chest-high "hold it you, private room."
[21:06] <@BradGM> ((Grendel, trying to intimidate or just saying?))
[21:08] * Mira gives the guard a stern look. "I have some information Payne might want to hear. Do you want to stop me and have him find out later? I don't think he'd be happy."
[21:08] <@Grendel> ((Just saying..don't have intimidate..could try for a 20 roll, but...))
[21:10] <@BradGM> Mira, roll lbuff or decive
[21:12] <Mira> !dhroll 26 deceive
[21:12] <Servitor> Mira: 26 Success by 0 degrees!
[21:13] <Lazerus> "Accusation with no strength to back it up. You must rely on another. Your money is not worthy to be won be me."
[21:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 29
[21:13] <Servitor> BradGM: 58 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:15] <@BradGM> The hosts arrive at the table lazerus, jsut as the Sage seems mute by your truth.
[21:16] * Lazerus stands, leaving the money he has put into the pot.
[21:16] <@BradGM> The guard at the door seems to be all ears Mira, "Info ? All right, wait here.* He knocks a codes at the door. an eye slid open and the guard talks wiht the person behind.
[21:18] <@BradGM> Grendel, the goons laughs smugly "L'trouble's gonna be us givin' away Wut." *HThe pusings let palce to something pointy.
[21:20] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you exit without any Hosts or Guards outside troubling you.
[21:20] <@BradGM> !dhroll 52
[21:20] <Servitor> BradGM: 79 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:20] <@BradGM> !dhroll 52
[21:20] <Servitor> BradGM: 81 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:21] * @Grendel uses his optical mechadendrite examine the item poking him in the back. "You dare threaten an member of the Adeptus Mechanicus?"
[21:21] <@BradGM> Mira a few tense seconds pass as the eyeslit closes and the door opens up.
[21:21] <@BradGM> It's a knive, a primitive one at that
[21:24] * Lazerus sighs, five thousand thrones poorer, and heads off towards the Peg-Leg Pie.
[21:27] <@Grendel> ((Any response to the Adeptus Mechanicus comment?))
[21:28] <@BradGM> ((ah no, the name is too high gothic for them))
[21:29] * @Grendel speaks in a way the goons will understand and activates the chainblade on his medicae mechadendrite, speeding it up to an angry whine.
[21:33] <@Grendel> ((did we lose Mira?))
[21:34] <Mira> (( nope ))
[21:34] <Mira> (( the guard hasn't said anything yet ))
[21:34] <@BradGM> ((oh well, he let you in as the door opens.))
[21:34] <Mira> (( ah, I thought he was coming back out ))
[21:34] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the peg-Leg is moderately packed. You managed to pass the guard up front, no problems.
[21:34] * Mira walks through the door and looks around.
[21:35] * Lazerus heads straight for the highest paying game.
[21:35] <@BradGM> As the door closes, you're faced with 2 goons pointing handcrossbows at you. a Third is there "come now wench, open up th'cloak got to search you b'fore you get in with th'boss."
[21:36] <@BradGM> ((1k Laz))
[21:36] <@BradGM> Grendel, your chainblade seems to make the goons move back a few steps "Wutz'dat?"
[21:36] <Lazerus> ((ah, so low....))
[21:36] <@BradGM> ((but so high in here))
[21:37] <@Grendel> "Your death if you do not let me see Payne now."
[21:37] * Lazerus antes up while striking a conversation about local politics.
[21:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[21:37] <Servitor> Lazerus: 38 Failure by 0 degrees!
[21:37] <@BradGM> ((intimidate Grendel?))
[21:38] <@Grendel> (Sure, what the hell. Any bonus for the chainblade?))
[21:38] <@BradGM> ((give it+20 since they ahve no idea what it is, and even if they see it, they might not knwo what it is still))
[21:38] * Mira removes the cloak, putting it in her bag.
[21:39] <@Grendel> !dhroll 40
[21:39] <Servitor> Grendel: 63 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:39] <@Grendel> ((Fate))
[21:39] <@Grendel> !dhroll 40
[21:39] <Servitor> Grendel: 46 Failure by 0 degrees!
[21:39] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[21:39] <Servitor> Lazerus: 44 Success by 0 degrees!
[21:39] <@BradGM> Grendel, you trick seems to work for a moment, but they rapidly realize that it's sound and no flash "C'mon Wut, gitoutta'ere!"
[21:40] <@BradGM> 1d1000+4000
[21:40] <Servitor> BradGM: 4187:187+4000
[21:41] <@BradGM> Mira, one unarmed men approaches and rubs his ahnds "Beter pat yer'donw in caise she's got a knife in her boot." *The handcrossbowmen seems quite happy at the prospect.*
[21:41] <@BradGM> Lazerus you win a little but not much behond the pot. Roll inquiry at +20
[21:41] * Mira rolls her eyes and fights the urge to kill them all.
[21:42] <@BradGM> Grendle, the 4 goons goes to rough you out!" roll init
[21:42] <Lazerus> !dhroll 55 Inquiry
[21:42] <Servitor> Lazerus: 27 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:42] <@BradGM> ((nice laz, what are you inquiring about?))
[21:43] * @Grendel mutters a illogical formula into his vox synthesiesers, causing them to scream in protests (Activating feedback screech, everyone within 30m must take a WP test or lose half an action next turn)
[21:44] <@BradGM> ((that would include most people in the tavern))
[21:44] <@BradGM> ((but ok))
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 36
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 15 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 36
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 87 Failure by 5 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 256
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 56 Success by 20 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 25
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 3 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 25
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 95 Failure by 7 degrees!
[21:45] <@Grendel> ((uh, was that third one supposed to be 256? :) ))
[21:45] <@BradGM> The goons facing you seems jaded enough that they are not that affected, but those behind you, and most patrons, seems incommodated by the sound. Mira, the goons rises thier heads at the door as the screeching sound is heard "Wut'in Terra's that?"
[21:46] <@BradGM> ((yeah, the local drunk he saw it all!))
[21:46] <@Grendel> ((he's the guy that survives in Cthulu-style games))
[21:47] <Lazerus> ((more information about 'that scandalous affair'))
[21:47] <@BradGM> ((yup, that one guy))
[21:47] * @Grendel draws his Laspistol aiming it at the goon ahead of him. "Last chance."
[21:47] <@Grendel> 1d5
[21:47] <Servitor> Grendel: 3
[21:48] <@Grendel> ((can use Feedback screech again in 3 rounds))
[21:49] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the murder of the Earl and his family caused a hole in the leadership, but instead of apointing another lord ot take care of the lands, city palace and country estates, the Duke of Maxwell have yet to name a replacement, which is rather odd, not to mention that the Watch as not even a witness or suspect in the investigation; rumour also abound that the investigation..cont
[21:50] <@BradGM> ...cont was dropped all togheter as soemone pulled the good string.
[21:51] * Mira doesn't turn when she hears the sound, knowing only Grendel could do something like that among the patrons of the place.
[21:52] * Lazerus finds the game profitable, in more ways than one, and continues to play.
[21:52] <@BradGM> Mira the patting goon goes to the eye slit and looks into the hall. "Groxass! One of those outworlders pointing their light pistols at people."
[21:52] <@BradGM> Grendel, roll awareness+10
[21:53] <@Grendel> !dhroll 55
[21:53] <Servitor> Grendel: 48 Success by 0 degrees!
[21:53] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[21:53] <Servitor> Lazerus: 36 Failure by 0 degrees!
[21:54] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[21:54] <Servitor> Lazerus: 25 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:54] <@BradGM> As you keep the gons in front in check, your optical mecharendrite detects sudden, rapid movement coming from your right; a goon tries to grab your arm up.
[21:54] <@BradGM> !dhroll 44
[21:54] <Servitor> BradGM: 81 Failure by 3 degrees!
[21:55] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you step up your game a bit further and collect a more generous prize.
[21:55] <@BradGM> 2d1000+3000
[21:55] <Servitor> BradGM: 4442:1442+3000
[21:55] <@BradGM> ((sorry, that as 4000, not 3000))
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((so 5442 Thrones))
[21:56] <@BradGM> Grendel, the man fails to grab your armed arm.
[21:57] * @Grendel brings his utility mechadendrite to bear before squeezing off a shot with his las pistol at the one in front of him.
[21:59] <@BradGM> ((Laz inquiry at +10 this time))
[21:59] <@BradGM> ((roll Grnedle, point blank))
[22:00] <@Grendel> !dhroll 77
[22:00] <Servitor> Grendel: 36 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:01] <@BradGM> !dhroll 42
[22:01] <Servitor> BradGM: 4 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:02] <Lazerus> !dhroll 45 Inquiry
[22:02] <Servitor> Lazerus: 41 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:03] <@BradGM> He somehow managed to move clear of the shot. The patrons beigns screaming and making for the door. Mira you can cleary hear a las shot coming form the hall.
[22:03] <Mira> (( are they still holding crossbows on her? ))
[22:04] <@BradGM> Lazerus, The Earl was a well knowledgeable man, at least from a gunpowder feudal world stand point. He had numerous books on an event greater variety of subjects.
[22:04] <@BradGM> ((somewhat; Grendel's actions somewhat caugh their attention))
[22:06] * @Grendel makes a sound of annoyance as he tracks his target.
[22:06] * Lazerus finds these men to be quite helpful.
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:07] <Servitor> Lazerus: 17 Success by 1 degree!
[22:07] <@BradGM> ((Did you roll initn Grendle or did I miss it?))
[22:07] <@Grendel> ((You haven't aske dme to yet?))
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:07] <Servitor> Lazerus: 34 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:08] <@BradGM> Mira, the man at the slit ducks down as the las shot is heard, even the crossbowmen ducks down almost cowering at eh sound.
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((I did a while back ))
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((no atter))
[22:08] <@Grendel> 1d10+2
[22:08] <Servitor> Grendel: 11:9+2
[22:09] * Mira reaches down and pulls two knives from their hiding places in her bodyglove.
[22:09] <@Grendel> ((man, I don't know what it is, but I seem to keep missing important roll lines...this is getting ridiculous))
[22:10] <@BradGM> 1d10+4
[22:10] <Servitor> BradGM: 8:4+4
[22:10] <@BradGM> 3d1000+4000
[22:10] <Servitor> BradGM: 4875:875+4000
[22:11] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you win a little bundle, but its not your best win yet.
[22:11] <@BradGM> Roll inquiry -10
[22:11] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[22:11] <Servitor> Lazerus: 20 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:12] <@BradGM> Grendel, you can act first; with the crowd runnign and all, if you fire and miss by 3 DoF and more, you hit a rnadom citizen
[22:12] * @Grendel takes a moment to aim at the man that tried to grab him and fires a shot.
[22:12] <@BradGM> ((no aiming bonsu Grendle, you're in melee with him))
[22:14] <@Grendel> ((And no point-blank bonus? And do I get the red-dot bonus?))
[22:14] <@BradGM> Lazerus, despite the crumpy look at your opponenets loosing money and making conversation, you do learn that outwordlers have been hired to protect the train to Maxwell, a fact that rather not sit well with the nobility, especially the young nobles full of bravado and boredom.
[22:14] <@BradGM> ((red dot yes))
[22:14] <@BradGM> ((no point blank bonus))
[22:15] <@BradGM> Mira you slip two knives out as the man at the door closes the eye slit "Gotta get outta 'ere!"
[22:16] <@Grendel> !dhroll 47
[22:16] <Servitor> Grendel: 63 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:17] <Mira> (( okay, so there's the bowman and the door guard? ))
[22:18] <@BradGM> ((all wihtin 3 meters door guard is 1 meter away))
[22:19] <@BradGM> Grendel, you shot goes wild!
[22:19] <@BradGM> The goons gang up on you "Grab'em!"
[22:19] <@BradGM> !dhroll 74
[22:19] <Servitor> BradGM: 35 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:20] * Mira launches herself towards the bowman, swinging with her knives.
[22:20] <@BradGM> (you can dodge Grendel
[22:20] <Lazerus> ((Brad, where are the images of the city / surrounding area?))
[22:20] <@Grendel> ((Can I parry?))
[22:20] <@BradGM> ((roll WS-10 since there's 2 vs you))
[22:21] <@BradGM> ((do you ahve a parryable wepaon ready or wiht quickdraw?))
[22:21] <@BradGM> ((http://dark-heresy.wikispaces.com/mappe))
[22:22] <@Grendel> ((my utility Mechadendrite has a monoblade with the defensive ability))
[22:22] <@BradGM> ((ok))
[22:22] <@Grendel> !hdroll 44
[22:22] <@Grendel> !dhroll 44
[22:22] <Servitor> Grendel: 2 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:22] <@BradGM> ((wow))
[22:23] <@BradGM> You slice the goons cirlcing you with quick slahes of your trusty utility mono blade!
[22:23] * Lazerus thinks this information will be very useful indeed, and thanks the men for the game. Perceiving that they will be less helpful, he stands and looks for another high stakes table.
[22:24] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you find another one wiht agian 4 players already enganged. Come next round you take your place at the table))
[22:24] <@BradGM> ((another 1K table))
[22:24] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 99 Failure by 6 degrees!
[22:24] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[22:24] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 15 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:24] <@BradGM> ((nice))
[22:25] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72
[22:25] <Servitor> Lazerus: 48 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:25] <@BradGM> Grendel, your turn
[22:25] <@BradGM> 2d1000+4000
[22:25] <Servitor> BradGM: 5256:1256+4000
[22:25] <@BradGM> A nicer pot is your reward for timely changing tables.
[22:25] <@BradGM> inquiry
[22:25] <@BradGM> +0
[22:25] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35
[22:25] <Servitor> Lazerus: 22 Success by 1 degree!
[22:27] <@BradGM> You hear that the Earl, before his untimely murder, recieved a mysterious guest that rumour tell is a deciever, and he was the actual butcher, killing the Earl, his family and guards from the inside, where they were all showing their backs at!
[22:28] * Lazerus comments on the gruesome nature of this story and switches focus to this Deceiver.
[22:31] <@BradGM> ((hmmm..Mira is not responding))
[22:32] <Mira> (( Yes.. you never responded to what I put lol ))
[22:32] <@BradGM> ((yes I did; I told you to roll WS-10))
[22:32] <Mira> (( oh, didn't know that was for me since Grendel was fighting too ))
[22:33] <Mira> !dhroll 29
[22:33] <Servitor> Mira: 69 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:33] <Mira> !dhroll 29
[22:33] <Servitor> Mira: 26 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:33] <@BradGM> ((aren,t your daggers best quality?))
[22:34] <Mira> (( hmm doesn't say on my thing ))
[22:34] <@BradGM> ((I thought they were))
[22:34] <Mira> (( I think so, they cost enough to be ))
[22:34] <@BradGM> ((so they add +10 to WS and +1 to daamge))
[22:35] <@BradGM> ((and got Pen2 because of mono))
[22:35] <Mira> (( k, well still failed the first one ))
[22:35] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[22:35] <Servitor> BradGM: 25 Success by 1 degree!
[22:36] <@BradGM> The handcrossbowman managed to dodge your trust!
[22:36] <@BradGM> Mira, roll init
[22:36] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you can try and roll ijqiury at -20 this time
[22:36] <Lazerus> ((haven't rolled my next hand yet))
[22:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:37] <Servitor> Lazerus: 61 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[22:37] <Servitor> Lazerus: 60 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:38] <@BradGM> ((we did now!))
[22:38] <@BradGM> ((my bad))
[22:39] <Mira> 1d10+2
[22:39] <Servitor> Mira: 11:9+2
[22:40] <Lazerus> !dhroll 15
[22:40] <Servitor> Lazerus: 20 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:40] <@BradGM> Lazerus, no one seems to know who this mysterious 'Deciever' is.
[22:40] <@BradGM> Mira, you act at the same time as Grendel.
[22:41] <@BradGM> Since you acted, Grendel, go ahead. The crowd has almost left the Silver Sail, elaving a few brave/too drunk patrons and the 4 goons.
[22:42] * @Grendel pulls back to get some room before taking a shot at one of the goons.
[22:43] * Lazerus changes topics again to focus on the outworlders.
[22:43] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:43] <Servitor> Lazerus: 74 Failure by 3 degrees!
[22:43] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[22:43] <Servitor> Lazerus: 65 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:43] <@BradGM> ((since you're in melee disengaing is a full action; except if you mvoe and shoot, then the goon in melee wiht you gets a free attack))
[22:43] * @Grendel will attempt to move and shoot.
[22:44] <@BradGM> Lazerus, sadly, you loose this round: inquiiry is at +30
[22:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 42
[22:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 44 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:44] <@BradGM> you maanged to get clear Grendel!
[22:45] <@Grendel> ((point blank modifier back?))
[22:45] <@BradGM> ((yup))
[22:45] <Lazerus> !dhroll 65
[22:45] <Servitor> Lazerus: 81 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:45] <@Grendel> !dhroll 77
[22:45] <Servitor> Grendel: 21 Success by 5 degrees!
[22:46] <@BradGM> Apart the fact that everyone seems to hire outworlders these days, as it was the fashionable ting to do, your partners doesn't seem to know that much of them
[22:46] <@BradGM> !dh roll 43
[22:46] <@BradGM> !dhroll 43
[22:46] <Servitor> BradGM: 51 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:46] <@BradGM> the goon gets a las shot to the arm! roll damage Grendel
[22:47] <@Grendel> 1d10+4
[22:47] <Servitor> Grendel: 7:3+4
[22:47] <@Grendel> ((Pen 2))
[22:48] <@BradGM> the goon takes the las shot but is still standing
[22:48] <@BradGM> The goons then get 2by2 and each duo tries to grabble you
[22:48] <@BradGM> !dh 54
[22:48] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[22:48] <Servitor> BradGM: 80 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:48] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[22:48] <Servitor> BradGM: 26 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:48] <@BradGM> ((can dodge parry))
[22:49] <@Grendel> !dhroll 54
[22:49] <Servitor> Grendel: 95 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:49] <@Grendel> ((sigh))
[22:50] * Mira swings for the bowman again.
[22:50] <Mira> !dhroll 49
[22:50] <Servitor> Mira: 2 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:50] <Mira> !dhroll 49
[22:50] <Servitor> Mira: 49 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:50] <@BradGM> You are grappled! roll opposed strength to see if you suffer damge and fatigue
[22:50] <@Grendel> !dhroll 41
[22:50] <Servitor> Grendel: 22 Success by 1 degree!
[22:50] <@BradGM> ((Mira, you got swift attack with 2 weapon wielder: you get a 3rd attack))
[22:51] <@BradGM> !dh roll 47
[22:51] <@BradGM> !dhroll 47
[22:51] <Servitor> BradGM: 12 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:51] <@BradGM> 1d5-2
[22:51] <Servitor> BradGM: -1:1-2
[22:51] <@BradGM> Grendle, you suffer a point of fatigue
[22:51] <@Grendel> ((k))
[22:52] <@BradGM> Mira, roll WS again for 3rd attack))
[22:52] <Mira> !dhroll 49
[22:52] <Servitor> Mira: 95 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:52] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[22:52] <Servitor> BradGM: 68 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:52] <@BradGM> The bowman tried to dodge your dagger but failed! roll daamge
[22:52] <@BradGM> ((don,t forget Str bonus))
[22:53] <Mira> 1d10+5
[22:53] <Servitor> Mira: 11:6+5
[22:54] <@BradGM> ((ok, second attack))
[22:54] <@BradGM> ((and your dagger's 1d5..))
[22:54] <Mira> (( oh, oops.. I'll redo that ))
[22:54] <Mira> 1d5+5
[22:54] <Servitor> Mira: 6:1+5
[22:54] <Mira> 1d5+5
[22:54] <Servitor> Mira: 7:2+5
[22:55] <Lazerus> ((1d10s should be rolled, cause natural 10s cause Righteous Fury, whereas a 9 (still 5 on a 1d5) doesnt))
[22:56] <@BradGM> your quick slashes cuts thought the leather clothing of the handcrossbowman with ease, but not enough to remove him from being a treath.
[22:56] <@BradGM> ((Oh yeah, true))
[22:56] <@BradGM> Lazerus, roll gamble if you,d wish
[22:57] * Lazerus isn't convinced that they don't know more, and continues on this line of questions.
[22:57] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:57] <Servitor> Lazerus: 8 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:57] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:57] <Servitor> Lazerus: 51 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:57] <@BradGM> 2d1000+4000
[22:57] <Servitor> BradGM: 4494:494+4000
[22:57] <@BradGM> inquiry+0 Laz
[22:57] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 Inquiry
[22:57] <Servitor> Lazerus: 43 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:58] <Lazerus> ((Inquiry +10 is definitely being taken when i can))
[22:58] <@BradGM> They seem pretty sure that they do not know more about the outwrodlers, Lazerus.
[22:59] <@BradGM> Grendel, you are grappled. roll opposed str to break free or acrobatics to slide out.
[23:00] <@Grendel> !dhroll 31
[23:00] <Servitor> Grendel: 3 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:01] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:01] <Servitor> BradGM: 26 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:01] * Lazerus doesn't want to exasperate the men, and so changes the topic to something lighter for the time being. 1"How is the Imperial faith accepted here? What is the local ecclesiarchy like?"
[23:01] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:01] <Servitor> Lazerus: 86 Failure by 5 degrees!
[23:01] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[23:01] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:01] <Servitor> Lazerus: 95 Failure by 6 degrees!
[23:02] <@BradGM> The grapple is at a stalemate. The other goons approach slowly, now cocksure of having you locked down Grendel., while those holding you are tyring their best to keep you down. opposed Str again
[23:02] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:02] <Servitor> BradGM: 97 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:02] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you are caught and escorted firmly outside.
[23:03] <@BradGM> Mira the handcrossbowman firs his handcrossbow at you!
[23:03] <@BradGM> !dhroll 38
[23:03] <Servitor> BradGM: 24 Success by 1 degree!
[23:03] <@BradGM> ((you can dodge))
[23:04] <@Grendel> !dhroll 31
[23:04] <Servitor> Grendel: 57 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:04] <Mira> !dhroll 54 dodge
[23:04] <Servitor> Mira: 14 Success by 4 degrees!
[23:04] <@BradGM> Grendel, they fail to cause you any harm
[23:04] * Lazerus curses his 'luck' and checks his chrono. 1@@ Any news on the information gathering front? @@
[23:04] <@BradGM> Mira you easely dodge the bolt as the guard that was behind you tries to gapple you!
[23:04] <@BradGM> !dhroll 47
[23:04] <Servitor> BradGM: 56 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:05] <@BradGM> and fail!
[23:05] <@BradGM> The remaining handcrossbowman tries to have a clear LoS to you
[23:07] * Mira has a slight grin as she dodges out of the way.
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((mind if we stop it here guys?))
[23:07] <Mira> (( Sure ))
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((you can answer to Lazerus and we'll close it))
[23:07] <@Grendel> ((heh, sure, I could use the fate refresh heh))
[23:08] <@BradGM> ((hehehe))
[23:09] <@BradGM> Time is about 2058**
[23:10] <@BradGM> ((gonna leave Laz without an answer?))
[23:11] <@Grendel> @@Being attacked in the Silver Sail@@
[23:13] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Transmission+++++++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++ Blood Dealings: The Beast of Steel PtII+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++Thought of the Day: Examine Your Thoughts+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++Location: Silver Sail, Docks District/Eastern’s Lodge, High Hill District, Arnhut, Sisk+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++1948Hours- Arnhut Time+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> +++ After exchanging information, clothes washed and the body healed, Mockingbird split up once more; Lazerus returned onto the gambling tables for information form the better populace while Grendel and Mira investigated the underworld, tracking their would-be assassins.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Lazerus managed to collect more funds before heading to the Eatern’s Lodge, but left without any worthwhile information. Mira observed that outworlders, with their modern weapons, attracted numerous, rich interests, and a few shadier ones as well.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Following the questionable locals, her first inquiry proved unsuccessful, until she used obvious sexual interest toward a street scum and got him isolated and spilling the name Payne at the Silver Sail.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Meanwhile Lazerus used his Scolastia Psykana rank to get himself inside the Eastern’s Lodge and mingled with the gambling dandies. An unfortunate Peril of the Warp saw the Psyker projected high into the air, wounding him badly, but his rapid, insulting remark managed to make it an odd incident and nothing more.
[20:14] <@BradGM> At the Silver Sail, as much as they are trying to blend in, Grendel realised that both Mira and him were wearing reversed Watch cloaks within the Arnhut Crime Lord’s front.
[20:14] <@BradGM> Faced with subtlety being almost impossible to achieve, Mira took the direct road and managed to get her marks on a guarded door a little in retreat, in the back of the inn main hall.+++
[20:14] <@BradGM> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:16] <@BradGM> Lazerus, as you play, you notice the casino is slowly but surely accepting more and more overly rich patrons.
[20:17] * Mira looks over at Grendel, "I think I know where we are going, just not how we're getting in." She motions towards the door.
[20:18] * @Grendel nods, studying the guard. "Agreed."
[20:19] <@BradGM> The guard is a tough looking man, just leaning near the door, minding his own business, which appears to be guarding the door.
[20:20] * Lazerus decides to try his luck one last time with this lot before moving up to bigger prospects.
[20:20] <@BradGM> ((1k stake))
[20:21] <@BradGM> ((and roll it))
[20:22] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[20:22] <Servitor> Lazerus: 37 Failure by 0 degrees!
[20:22] <@BradGM> ((glipse?))
[20:23] <Lazerus> ((Glimpse, 3 Dice))
[20:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:23] <Servitor> Lazerus: 9
[20:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:23] <Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[20:23] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:23] <Servitor> Lazerus: 5
[20:23] <@BradGM> ((you got faith relaoded))
[20:23] <@Grendel> "Do you have any ideas, or do you wish to continue to antagonize them?"
[20:24] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, rol awareness+10
[20:24] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[20:24] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 6
[20:24] <Mira> "I think I said Payne's name enough, they should be coming to us soon. Especially after the tab on his name for the booze."
[20:24] <Lazerus> !dhroll 82 Gamble
[20:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 78 Success by 0 degrees!
[20:25] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[20:25] <Servitor> BradGM: 35 Success by 1 degree!
[20:25] <Mira> !dhroll 64
[20:25] <Servitor> Mira: 8 Success by 5 degrees!
[20:25] * @Grendel nods and folds his arms, studying the guard, the medicae and ballistic mechadendrites at the ready.
[20:26] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the dandy is playing a tough one, but you managed to get out a little on top.
[20:26] <@BradGM> 1d1000+3000
[20:26] <Servitor> BradGM: 3000:0*562+3000
[20:26] <@BradGM> 1d1000+3000
[20:26] <Servitor> BradGM: 3126:126+3000
[20:26] <@BradGM> ((roll inquiry at +10))
[20:27] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[20:27] <Servitor> Lazerus: 79 Failure by 5 degrees!
[20:28] <@BradGM> Mira, perhaps it is your own experience as a killer or just your paranoia, but you can see half a dozen men coming your way hidden by the crowd. They are planning to enter your table from 6 different places to better surround you.
[20:28] <@Grendel> ((oops, sorry, I completely missed that line to roll))
[20:28] <@BradGM> The Dandies speaks of how skillful of a game it was and congratulate themsevles and you for such an experience.
[20:29] * Mira tries not to draw attention to them, "I think we'll be seeing Payne soon enough."
[20:29] * Lazerus thanks the men for the good time and stands, making his way to another, more expensive table.
[20:31] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you walk around, some nolbes shunning you, while some bowing slightly thier heads when they make eye contact with you
[20:31] * @Grendel readies the bolt pistol on his mechadendrite as the optical mechadendrite swings around, noting the approaching figures.
[20:32] * Lazerus stands over a high stakes game, observing for a moment, preparing himself for his true task here. (manifesting Trusting Aura - three dice)
[20:32] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:32] <Servitor> Lazerus: 10
[20:32] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:32] <Servitor> Lazerus: 3
[20:32] <Lazerus> 1d10
[20:32] <Servitor> Lazerus: 4
[20:32] <Lazerus> ((Success with Overbleed))
[20:34] * Mira frowns a bit, "I don't think these guys are planning on taking us to see Payne alive. We need to move. Back door."
[20:34] <Lazerus> "Gentlemen, might I join you?" 6he asks, placing his money on the table as he makes to sit down.
[20:34] <@BradGM> ((you got 2k, 5k and 10k laz))
[20:35] <@BradGM> ((10k is quite the top brass in a retired, private salon))
[20:36] * @Grendel starts to move, his optical mechadendrite covering his back.
[20:36] <Lazerus> ((5k, though the 10k is coming soon, if i can get in))
[20:37] * Mira stands quickly and pushes through the people to the back door.
[20:37] <@BradGM> Mira and Grendel, roll conceal.
[20:37] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[20:37] <Servitor> Mira: 98 Failure by 4 degrees!
[20:37] <Mira> (( fate ))
[20:37] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[20:37] <Servitor> Mira: 2 Success by 5 degrees!
[20:38] <@Grendel> ((heh))
[20:38] <Mira> (( Grendel hiding would be funny ;) ))
[20:38] <@Grendel> !dhroll 13
[20:38] <Servitor> Grendel: 88 Failure by 7 degrees!
[20:38] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you come to a table with 4 other players. One of them appears to be a high ranking Watch official, two some administratum sage, the other a well dressed man with an outrageous hat. They allow you to sit with them
[20:38] <@BradGM> ((faith, Grendel?))
[20:39] <@Grendel> ((nah..I don't think I'm going to succeed heh))
[20:40] * Lazerus orders a light drink and and antes up.
[20:40] <@BradGM> Mira ducks down and slips out of sight from the goons. Grrendel stands up and a series of lenssticks out of his cloak and spins toward his back.
[20:41] <@Grendel> ((?? I'm confused by that sentence))
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((meaning you didn't managed to concealed yourself, just explained too extremelyt))
[20:43] <@Grendel> ((Ah, I think I see now))
[20:44] <@BradGM> ((roll it Laz; but since it's a big table, your SoH will be facing an scrutinize roll))
[20:46] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[20:46] <Servitor> Lazerus: 96 Failure by 6 degrees!
[20:46] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[20:46] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[20:46] <Servitor> Lazerus: 57 Failure by 2 degrees!
[20:47] <@BradGM> !dhroll 53
[20:47] <Servitor> BradGM: 23 Success by 3 degrees!
[20:49] <@BradGM> As you try to slip a card, one of the sage grabs your trick hand "Well, what do we ahve here, the source of your powers, 'psyker'?"
[20:52] <@BradGM> Mira, you can slip up to the door if you'd wish, Grendel, you see that despite your best efforts, you a stopped by a pair of locals "Oi there, what's the rush 'ere Wut?"
[20:52] * Mira goes for the door.
[20:53] <@BradGM> roll conceal Mira
[20:53] <Mira> !dhroll 54
[20:53] <Servitor> Mira: 40 Success by 1 degree!
[20:53] * @Grendel pauses, glancing at the two locals. "I wish to speak to Payne."
[20:54] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[20:54] <Servitor> BradGM: 36 Success by 1 degree!
[20:55] <@BradGM> ((Laz?))
[20:56] * Lazerus gives them a sheepish grin. 1"I must protest! I have genuine power, sir; you must know that by my title."
[20:57] <@BradGM> Mira, the gaurd at the door see you as you approach. Grendel, the two goons look at each toher "Oh hey, yeah, well, why don't 'ya come on over Wut. You feel another pair of people coming to stand rather clsoe to you behind you
[20:59] <@Grendel> "Bring him here."
[21:00] <@BradGM> *The Sage seems to regret his choice of words "Your powers does not explain your cheating, if only why you'd rather are lacking it expertise, sirrah! Hosts!" *The Sage motions to well dressed Lodge Hosts, the polite term for guard*
[21:01] <@BradGM> Mira, you'Re 4 meters away from the abck door.
[21:01] * Mira keeps going towards it.
[21:01] <Lazerus> "Come now, good sir, there is no need for them. We can settle this, just you and me."
[21:02] <@BradGM> Grendle, the men behind you pushes you a bit. "C'mon 'ere Wut, you in't in to boss around 'ere."
[21:03] <@BradGM> Sage "T..There is nothing to settle, I am a scibe, not a warrior."
[21:04] <@BradGM> He seems rather taken back by your understood notion of duel.
[21:05] * @Grendel marks the one that dared touch him. "Bring him here before there is trouble."
[21:06] <@BradGM> Mira the guard stops his leaning and raises a hand chest-high "hold it you, private room."
[21:06] <@BradGM> ((Grendel, trying to intimidate or just saying?))
[21:08] * Mira gives the guard a stern look. "I have some information Payne might want to hear. Do you want to stop me and have him find out later? I don't think he'd be happy."
[21:08] <@Grendel> ((Just saying..don't have intimidate..could try for a 20 roll, but...))
[21:10] <@BradGM> Mira, roll lbuff or decive
[21:12] <Mira> !dhroll 26 deceive
[21:12] <Servitor> Mira: 26 Success by 0 degrees!
[21:13] <Lazerus> "Accusation with no strength to back it up. You must rely on another. Your money is not worthy to be won be me."
[21:13] <@BradGM> !dhroll 29
[21:13] <Servitor> BradGM: 58 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:15] <@BradGM> The hosts arrive at the table lazerus, jsut as the Sage seems mute by your truth.
[21:16] * Lazerus stands, leaving the money he has put into the pot.
[21:16] <@BradGM> The guard at the door seems to be all ears Mira, "Info ? All right, wait here.* He knocks a codes at the door. an eye slid open and the guard talks wiht the person behind.
[21:18] <@BradGM> Grendel, the goons laughs smugly "L'trouble's gonna be us givin' away Wut." *HThe pusings let palce to something pointy.
[21:20] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you exit without any Hosts or Guards outside troubling you.
[21:20] <@BradGM> !dhroll 52
[21:20] <Servitor> BradGM: 79 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:20] <@BradGM> !dhroll 52
[21:20] <Servitor> BradGM: 81 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:21] * @Grendel uses his optical mechadendrite examine the item poking him in the back. "You dare threaten an member of the Adeptus Mechanicus?"
[21:21] <@BradGM> Mira a few tense seconds pass as the eyeslit closes and the door opens up.
[21:21] <@BradGM> It's a knive, a primitive one at that
[21:24] * Lazerus sighs, five thousand thrones poorer, and heads off towards the Peg-Leg Pie.
[21:27] <@Grendel> ((Any response to the Adeptus Mechanicus comment?))
[21:28] <@BradGM> ((ah no, the name is too high gothic for them))
[21:29] * @Grendel speaks in a way the goons will understand and activates the chainblade on his medicae mechadendrite, speeding it up to an angry whine.
[21:33] <@Grendel> ((did we lose Mira?))
[21:34] <Mira> (( nope ))
[21:34] <Mira> (( the guard hasn't said anything yet ))
[21:34] <@BradGM> ((oh well, he let you in as the door opens.))
[21:34] <Mira> (( ah, I thought he was coming back out ))
[21:34] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the peg-Leg is moderately packed. You managed to pass the guard up front, no problems.
[21:34] * Mira walks through the door and looks around.
[21:35] * Lazerus heads straight for the highest paying game.
[21:35] <@BradGM> As the door closes, you're faced with 2 goons pointing handcrossbows at you. a Third is there "come now wench, open up th'cloak got to search you b'fore you get in with th'boss."
[21:36] <@BradGM> ((1k Laz))
[21:36] <@BradGM> Grendel, your chainblade seems to make the goons move back a few steps "Wutz'dat?"
[21:36] <Lazerus> ((ah, so low....))
[21:36] <@BradGM> ((but so high in here))
[21:37] <@Grendel> "Your death if you do not let me see Payne now."
[21:37] * Lazerus antes up while striking a conversation about local politics.
[21:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[21:37] <Servitor> Lazerus: 38 Failure by 0 degrees!
[21:37] <@BradGM> ((intimidate Grendel?))
[21:38] <@Grendel> (Sure, what the hell. Any bonus for the chainblade?))
[21:38] <@BradGM> ((give it+20 since they ahve no idea what it is, and even if they see it, they might not knwo what it is still))
[21:38] * Mira removes the cloak, putting it in her bag.
[21:39] <@Grendel> !dhroll 40
[21:39] <Servitor> Grendel: 63 Failure by 2 degrees!
[21:39] <@Grendel> ((Fate))
[21:39] <@Grendel> !dhroll 40
[21:39] <Servitor> Grendel: 46 Failure by 0 degrees!
[21:39] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[21:39] <Servitor> Lazerus: 44 Success by 0 degrees!
[21:39] <@BradGM> Grendel, you trick seems to work for a moment, but they rapidly realize that it's sound and no flash "C'mon Wut, gitoutta'ere!"
[21:40] <@BradGM> 1d1000+4000
[21:40] <Servitor> BradGM: 4187:187+4000
[21:41] <@BradGM> Mira, one unarmed men approaches and rubs his ahnds "Beter pat yer'donw in caise she's got a knife in her boot." *The handcrossbowmen seems quite happy at the prospect.*
[21:41] <@BradGM> Lazerus you win a little but not much behond the pot. Roll inquiry at +20
[21:41] * Mira rolls her eyes and fights the urge to kill them all.
[21:42] <@BradGM> Grendle, the 4 goons goes to rough you out!" roll init
[21:42] <Lazerus> !dhroll 55 Inquiry
[21:42] <Servitor> Lazerus: 27 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:42] <@BradGM> ((nice laz, what are you inquiring about?))
[21:43] * @Grendel mutters a illogical formula into his vox synthesiesers, causing them to scream in protests (Activating feedback screech, everyone within 30m must take a WP test or lose half an action next turn)
[21:44] <@BradGM> ((that would include most people in the tavern))
[21:44] <@BradGM> ((but ok))
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 36
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 15 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 36
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 87 Failure by 5 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 256
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 56 Success by 20 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 25
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 3 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 25
[21:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 95 Failure by 7 degrees!
[21:45] <@Grendel> ((uh, was that third one supposed to be 256? :) ))
[21:45] <@BradGM> The goons facing you seems jaded enough that they are not that affected, but those behind you, and most patrons, seems incommodated by the sound. Mira, the goons rises thier heads at the door as the screeching sound is heard "Wut'in Terra's that?"
[21:46] <@BradGM> ((yeah, the local drunk he saw it all!))
[21:46] <@Grendel> ((he's the guy that survives in Cthulu-style games))
[21:47] <Lazerus> ((more information about 'that scandalous affair'))
[21:47] <@BradGM> ((yup, that one guy))
[21:47] * @Grendel draws his Laspistol aiming it at the goon ahead of him. "Last chance."
[21:47] <@Grendel> 1d5
[21:47] <Servitor> Grendel: 3
[21:48] <@Grendel> ((can use Feedback screech again in 3 rounds))
[21:49] <@BradGM> Lazerus, the murder of the Earl and his family caused a hole in the leadership, but instead of apointing another lord ot take care of the lands, city palace and country estates, the Duke of Maxwell have yet to name a replacement, which is rather odd, not to mention that the Watch as not even a witness or suspect in the investigation; rumour also abound that the investigation..cont
[21:50] <@BradGM> ...cont was dropped all togheter as soemone pulled the good string.
[21:51] * Mira doesn't turn when she hears the sound, knowing only Grendel could do something like that among the patrons of the place.
[21:52] * Lazerus finds the game profitable, in more ways than one, and continues to play.
[21:52] <@BradGM> Mira the patting goon goes to the eye slit and looks into the hall. "Groxass! One of those outworlders pointing their light pistols at people."
[21:52] <@BradGM> Grendel, roll awareness+10
[21:53] <@Grendel> !dhroll 55
[21:53] <Servitor> Grendel: 48 Success by 0 degrees!
[21:53] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[21:53] <Servitor> Lazerus: 36 Failure by 0 degrees!
[21:54] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[21:54] <Servitor> Lazerus: 25 Success by 2 degrees!
[21:54] <@BradGM> As you keep the gons in front in check, your optical mecharendrite detects sudden, rapid movement coming from your right; a goon tries to grab your arm up.
[21:54] <@BradGM> !dhroll 44
[21:54] <Servitor> BradGM: 81 Failure by 3 degrees!
[21:55] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you step up your game a bit further and collect a more generous prize.
[21:55] <@BradGM> 2d1000+3000
[21:55] <Servitor> BradGM: 4442:1442+3000
[21:55] <@BradGM> ((sorry, that as 4000, not 3000))
[21:56] <@BradGM> ((so 5442 Thrones))
[21:56] <@BradGM> Grendel, the man fails to grab your armed arm.
[21:57] * @Grendel brings his utility mechadendrite to bear before squeezing off a shot with his las pistol at the one in front of him.
[21:59] <@BradGM> ((Laz inquiry at +10 this time))
[21:59] <@BradGM> ((roll Grnedle, point blank))
[22:00] <@Grendel> !dhroll 77
[22:00] <Servitor> Grendel: 36 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:01] <@BradGM> !dhroll 42
[22:01] <Servitor> BradGM: 4 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:02] <Lazerus> !dhroll 45 Inquiry
[22:02] <Servitor> Lazerus: 41 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:03] <@BradGM> He somehow managed to move clear of the shot. The patrons beigns screaming and making for the door. Mira you can cleary hear a las shot coming form the hall.
[22:03] <Mira> (( are they still holding crossbows on her? ))
[22:04] <@BradGM> Lazerus, The Earl was a well knowledgeable man, at least from a gunpowder feudal world stand point. He had numerous books on an event greater variety of subjects.
[22:04] <@BradGM> ((somewhat; Grendel's actions somewhat caugh their attention))
[22:06] * @Grendel makes a sound of annoyance as he tracks his target.
[22:06] * Lazerus finds these men to be quite helpful.
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:07] <Servitor> Lazerus: 17 Success by 1 degree!
[22:07] <@BradGM> ((Did you roll initn Grendle or did I miss it?))
[22:07] <@Grendel> ((You haven't aske dme to yet?))
[22:07] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:07] <Servitor> Lazerus: 34 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:08] <@BradGM> Mira, the man at the slit ducks down as the las shot is heard, even the crossbowmen ducks down almost cowering at eh sound.
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((I did a while back ))
[22:08] <@BradGM> ((no atter))
[22:08] <@Grendel> 1d10+2
[22:08] <Servitor> Grendel: 11:9+2
[22:09] * Mira reaches down and pulls two knives from their hiding places in her bodyglove.
[22:09] <@Grendel> ((man, I don't know what it is, but I seem to keep missing important roll lines...this is getting ridiculous))
[22:10] <@BradGM> 1d10+4
[22:10] <Servitor> BradGM: 8:4+4
[22:10] <@BradGM> 3d1000+4000
[22:10] <Servitor> BradGM: 4875:875+4000
[22:11] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you win a little bundle, but its not your best win yet.
[22:11] <@BradGM> Roll inquiry -10
[22:11] <Lazerus> !dhroll 25 Inquiry
[22:11] <Servitor> Lazerus: 20 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:12] <@BradGM> Grendel, you can act first; with the crowd runnign and all, if you fire and miss by 3 DoF and more, you hit a rnadom citizen
[22:12] * @Grendel takes a moment to aim at the man that tried to grab him and fires a shot.
[22:12] <@BradGM> ((no aiming bonsu Grendle, you're in melee with him))
[22:14] <@Grendel> ((And no point-blank bonus? And do I get the red-dot bonus?))
[22:14] <@BradGM> Lazerus, despite the crumpy look at your opponenets loosing money and making conversation, you do learn that outwordlers have been hired to protect the train to Maxwell, a fact that rather not sit well with the nobility, especially the young nobles full of bravado and boredom.
[22:14] <@BradGM> ((red dot yes))
[22:14] <@BradGM> ((no point blank bonus))
[22:15] <@BradGM> Mira you slip two knives out as the man at the door closes the eye slit "Gotta get outta 'ere!"
[22:16] <@Grendel> !dhroll 47
[22:16] <Servitor> Grendel: 63 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:17] <Mira> (( okay, so there's the bowman and the door guard? ))
[22:18] <@BradGM> ((all wihtin 3 meters door guard is 1 meter away))
[22:19] <@BradGM> Grendel, you shot goes wild!
[22:19] <@BradGM> The goons gang up on you "Grab'em!"
[22:19] <@BradGM> !dhroll 74
[22:19] <Servitor> BradGM: 35 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:20] * Mira launches herself towards the bowman, swinging with her knives.
[22:20] <@BradGM> (you can dodge Grendel
[22:20] <Lazerus> ((Brad, where are the images of the city / surrounding area?))
[22:20] <@Grendel> ((Can I parry?))
[22:20] <@BradGM> ((roll WS-10 since there's 2 vs you))
[22:21] <@BradGM> ((do you ahve a parryable wepaon ready or wiht quickdraw?))
[22:21] <@BradGM> ((http://dark-heresy.wikispaces.com/mappe))
[22:22] <@Grendel> ((my utility Mechadendrite has a monoblade with the defensive ability))
[22:22] <@BradGM> ((ok))
[22:22] <@Grendel> !hdroll 44
[22:22] <@Grendel> !dhroll 44
[22:22] <Servitor> Grendel: 2 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:22] <@BradGM> ((wow))
[22:23] <@BradGM> You slice the goons cirlcing you with quick slahes of your trusty utility mono blade!
[22:23] * Lazerus thinks this information will be very useful indeed, and thanks the men for the game. Perceiving that they will be less helpful, he stands and looks for another high stakes table.
[22:24] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you find another one wiht agian 4 players already enganged. Come next round you take your place at the table))
[22:24] <@BradGM> ((another 1K table))
[22:24] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 99 Failure by 6 degrees!
[22:24] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[22:24] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:24] <Servitor> Lazerus: 15 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:24] <@BradGM> ((nice))
[22:25] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72
[22:25] <Servitor> Lazerus: 48 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:25] <@BradGM> Grendel, your turn
[22:25] <@BradGM> 2d1000+4000
[22:25] <Servitor> BradGM: 5256:1256+4000
[22:25] <@BradGM> A nicer pot is your reward for timely changing tables.
[22:25] <@BradGM> inquiry
[22:25] <@BradGM> +0
[22:25] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35
[22:25] <Servitor> Lazerus: 22 Success by 1 degree!
[22:27] <@BradGM> You hear that the Earl, before his untimely murder, recieved a mysterious guest that rumour tell is a deciever, and he was the actual butcher, killing the Earl, his family and guards from the inside, where they were all showing their backs at!
[22:28] * Lazerus comments on the gruesome nature of this story and switches focus to this Deceiver.
[22:31] <@BradGM> ((hmmm..Mira is not responding))
[22:32] <Mira> (( Yes.. you never responded to what I put lol ))
[22:32] <@BradGM> ((yes I did; I told you to roll WS-10))
[22:32] <Mira> (( oh, didn't know that was for me since Grendel was fighting too ))
[22:33] <Mira> !dhroll 29
[22:33] <Servitor> Mira: 69 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:33] <Mira> !dhroll 29
[22:33] <Servitor> Mira: 26 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:33] <@BradGM> ((aren,t your daggers best quality?))
[22:34] <Mira> (( hmm doesn't say on my thing ))
[22:34] <@BradGM> ((I thought they were))
[22:34] <Mira> (( I think so, they cost enough to be ))
[22:34] <@BradGM> ((so they add +10 to WS and +1 to daamge))
[22:35] <@BradGM> ((and got Pen2 because of mono))
[22:35] <Mira> (( k, well still failed the first one ))
[22:35] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[22:35] <Servitor> BradGM: 25 Success by 1 degree!
[22:36] <@BradGM> The handcrossbowman managed to dodge your trust!
[22:36] <@BradGM> Mira, roll init
[22:36] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you can try and roll ijqiury at -20 this time
[22:36] <Lazerus> ((haven't rolled my next hand yet))
[22:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:37] <Servitor> Lazerus: 61 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:37] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[22:37] <Servitor> Lazerus: 60 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:38] <@BradGM> ((we did now!))
[22:38] <@BradGM> ((my bad))
[22:39] <Mira> 1d10+2
[22:39] <Servitor> Mira: 11:9+2
[22:40] <Lazerus> !dhroll 15
[22:40] <Servitor> Lazerus: 20 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:40] <@BradGM> Lazerus, no one seems to know who this mysterious 'Deciever' is.
[22:40] <@BradGM> Mira, you act at the same time as Grendel.
[22:41] <@BradGM> Since you acted, Grendel, go ahead. The crowd has almost left the Silver Sail, elaving a few brave/too drunk patrons and the 4 goons.
[22:42] * @Grendel pulls back to get some room before taking a shot at one of the goons.
[22:43] * Lazerus changes topics again to focus on the outworlders.
[22:43] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:43] <Servitor> Lazerus: 74 Failure by 3 degrees!
[22:43] <Lazerus> !dhroll 52 Gamble
[22:43] <Servitor> Lazerus: 65 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:43] <@BradGM> ((since you're in melee disengaing is a full action; except if you mvoe and shoot, then the goon in melee wiht you gets a free attack))
[22:43] * @Grendel will attempt to move and shoot.
[22:44] <@BradGM> Lazerus, sadly, you loose this round: inquiiry is at +30
[22:44] <@BradGM> !dhroll 42
[22:44] <Servitor> BradGM: 44 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:44] <@BradGM> you maanged to get clear Grendel!
[22:45] <@Grendel> ((point blank modifier back?))
[22:45] <@BradGM> ((yup))
[22:45] <Lazerus> !dhroll 65
[22:45] <Servitor> Lazerus: 81 Failure by 1 degree!
[22:45] <@Grendel> !dhroll 77
[22:45] <Servitor> Grendel: 21 Success by 5 degrees!
[22:46] <@BradGM> Apart the fact that everyone seems to hire outworlders these days, as it was the fashionable ting to do, your partners doesn't seem to know that much of them
[22:46] <@BradGM> !dh roll 43
[22:46] <@BradGM> !dhroll 43
[22:46] <Servitor> BradGM: 51 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:46] <@BradGM> the goon gets a las shot to the arm! roll damage Grendel
[22:47] <@Grendel> 1d10+4
[22:47] <Servitor> Grendel: 7:3+4
[22:47] <@Grendel> ((Pen 2))
[22:48] <@BradGM> the goon takes the las shot but is still standing
[22:48] <@BradGM> The goons then get 2by2 and each duo tries to grabble you
[22:48] <@BradGM> !dh 54
[22:48] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[22:48] <Servitor> BradGM: 80 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:48] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[22:48] <Servitor> BradGM: 26 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:48] <@BradGM> ((can dodge parry))
[22:49] <@Grendel> !dhroll 54
[22:49] <Servitor> Grendel: 95 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:49] <@Grendel> ((sigh))
[22:50] * Mira swings for the bowman again.
[22:50] <Mira> !dhroll 49
[22:50] <Servitor> Mira: 2 Success by 4 degrees!
[22:50] <Mira> !dhroll 49
[22:50] <Servitor> Mira: 49 Success by 0 degrees!
[22:50] <@BradGM> You are grappled! roll opposed strength to see if you suffer damge and fatigue
[22:50] <@Grendel> !dhroll 41
[22:50] <Servitor> Grendel: 22 Success by 1 degree!
[22:50] <@BradGM> ((Mira, you got swift attack with 2 weapon wielder: you get a 3rd attack))
[22:51] <@BradGM> !dh roll 47
[22:51] <@BradGM> !dhroll 47
[22:51] <Servitor> BradGM: 12 Success by 3 degrees!
[22:51] <@BradGM> 1d5-2
[22:51] <Servitor> BradGM: -1:1-2
[22:51] <@BradGM> Grendle, you suffer a point of fatigue
[22:51] <@Grendel> ((k))
[22:52] <@BradGM> Mira, roll WS again for 3rd attack))
[22:52] <Mira> !dhroll 49
[22:52] <Servitor> Mira: 95 Failure by 4 degrees!
[22:52] <@BradGM> !dhroll 41
[22:52] <Servitor> BradGM: 68 Failure by 2 degrees!
[22:52] <@BradGM> The bowman tried to dodge your dagger but failed! roll daamge
[22:52] <@BradGM> ((don,t forget Str bonus))
[22:53] <Mira> 1d10+5
[22:53] <Servitor> Mira: 11:6+5
[22:54] <@BradGM> ((ok, second attack))
[22:54] <@BradGM> ((and your dagger's 1d5..))
[22:54] <Mira> (( oh, oops.. I'll redo that ))
[22:54] <Mira> 1d5+5
[22:54] <Servitor> Mira: 6:1+5
[22:54] <Mira> 1d5+5
[22:54] <Servitor> Mira: 7:2+5
[22:55] <Lazerus> ((1d10s should be rolled, cause natural 10s cause Righteous Fury, whereas a 9 (still 5 on a 1d5) doesnt))
[22:56] <@BradGM> your quick slashes cuts thought the leather clothing of the handcrossbowman with ease, but not enough to remove him from being a treath.
[22:56] <@BradGM> ((Oh yeah, true))
[22:56] <@BradGM> Lazerus, roll gamble if you,d wish
[22:57] * Lazerus isn't convinced that they don't know more, and continues on this line of questions.
[22:57] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[22:57] <Servitor> Lazerus: 8 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:57] <Lazerus> !dhroll 72 Gamble
[22:57] <Servitor> Lazerus: 51 Success by 2 degrees!
[22:57] <@BradGM> 2d1000+4000
[22:57] <Servitor> BradGM: 4494:494+4000
[22:57] <@BradGM> inquiry+0 Laz
[22:57] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 Inquiry
[22:57] <Servitor> Lazerus: 43 Failure by 0 degrees!
[22:58] <Lazerus> ((Inquiry +10 is definitely being taken when i can))
[22:58] <@BradGM> They seem pretty sure that they do not know more about the outwrodlers, Lazerus.
[22:59] <@BradGM> Grendel, you are grappled. roll opposed str to break free or acrobatics to slide out.
[23:00] <@Grendel> !dhroll 31
[23:00] <Servitor> Grendel: 3 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:01] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:01] <Servitor> BradGM: 26 Success by 2 degrees!
[23:01] * Lazerus doesn't want to exasperate the men, and so changes the topic to something lighter for the time being. 1"How is the Imperial faith accepted here? What is the local ecclesiarchy like?"
[23:01] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:01] <Servitor> Lazerus: 86 Failure by 5 degrees!
[23:01] <Lazerus> ((Fate))
[23:01] <Lazerus> !dhroll 35 SoH
[23:01] <Servitor> Lazerus: 95 Failure by 6 degrees!
[23:02] <@BradGM> The grapple is at a stalemate. The other goons approach slowly, now cocksure of having you locked down Grendel., while those holding you are tyring their best to keep you down. opposed Str again
[23:02] <@BradGM> !dhroll 54
[23:02] <Servitor> BradGM: 97 Failure by 4 degrees!
[23:02] <@BradGM> Lazerus, you are caught and escorted firmly outside.
[23:03] <@BradGM> Mira the handcrossbowman firs his handcrossbow at you!
[23:03] <@BradGM> !dhroll 38
[23:03] <Servitor> BradGM: 24 Success by 1 degree!
[23:03] <@BradGM> ((you can dodge))
[23:04] <@Grendel> !dhroll 31
[23:04] <Servitor> Grendel: 57 Failure by 2 degrees!
[23:04] <Mira> !dhroll 54 dodge
[23:04] <Servitor> Mira: 14 Success by 4 degrees!
[23:04] <@BradGM> Grendel, they fail to cause you any harm
[23:04] * Lazerus curses his 'luck' and checks his chrono. 1@@ Any news on the information gathering front? @@
[23:04] <@BradGM> Mira you easely dodge the bolt as the guard that was behind you tries to gapple you!
[23:04] <@BradGM> !dhroll 47
[23:04] <Servitor> BradGM: 56 Failure by 0 degrees!
[23:05] <@BradGM> and fail!
[23:05] <@BradGM> The remaining handcrossbowman tries to have a clear LoS to you
[23:07] * Mira has a slight grin as she dodges out of the way.
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((mind if we stop it here guys?))
[23:07] <Mira> (( Sure ))
[23:07] <@BradGM> ((you can answer to Lazerus and we'll close it))
[23:07] <@Grendel> ((heh, sure, I could use the fate refresh heh))
[23:08] <@BradGM> ((hehehe))
[23:09] <@BradGM> Time is about 2058**
[23:10] <@BradGM> ((gonna leave Laz without an answer?))
[23:11] <@Grendel> @@Being attacked in the Silver Sail@@
[23:13] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Transmission+++++++