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GoldenH's IRC Campaignthe log: game 9[20:13] * Now talking in #pvpexalted[20:13] * Topic is 'Exalted: Dr Who meets Dr No' [20:13] * Set by GoldenH on Sat Jul 06 03:45:14 [20:13] [Maris] ah [20:13] [Maris] hey GH [20:13] [GoldenH] hail [20:13] [Hikari] Hello, GoldenH [20:13] [GoldenH] hail [20:13] [Thanos] Heya GH [20:13] [GoldenH] hail [20:13] [GoldenH] that's three hails; no more tonight [20:13] * Fiatired shakes his fist at Hikari. [20:13] [Thanos] I hope nothing important went over email.... cause well I can't seem to get into mine :-P [20:13] [Hikari] hai ... Oh, crap. [20:13] [Fiatired] Just you wait! I'll figure out some way to break your brain! [20:14] [GoldenH] http://hammerand.virtualave.net/b33r/ex [20:14] [Hikari] Try me, you beeeg little man. [20:14] [Fiatired] 'ello, GH. [20:14] [GoldenH] 'sup [20:15] [GoldenH] somehow, when i logged into the compendium a few days ago, I logged on as Hikari. anyone understand that? [20:15] [Fiatired] It'll happen eventually.... Sometime I'll find the chink in your mental armor, and sneak inside and tickle it to incoherency. [20:16] [Hikari] Yes, yes, we know that you managed to hack into my personal files! Please stop showing before you get to my 'private photographs' [20:16] [GoldenH] heh [20:16] [Fiatired] LOL!!!!! [20:16] * GoldenH looks at hikari evilly [20:16] [GoldenH] I know you had sooomething to do with it [20:16] * Hikari wince. [20:17] [Fiatired] But they're the best part of the whole thing! You really should get some firewalls, a cable modem might as well be an open invitation to hack. [20:17] [Hikari] Yep, an subconscious desire to show you, my GM, EVERYTHING!!! [20:17] [GoldenH] I didn't even have to hack, I just typed in www.exaltedcompendium.com :[ [20:18] * Fiatired resists comment. [20:18] [Hikari] Like I said subconscious. [20:18] * GoldenH rubs the slowly-growing hairs on his chin [20:18] [GoldenH] ah well [20:18] [Fiatired] Not exactly my line of thought. [20:18] [GoldenH] is everyone ready to kick some asses? [20:19] [Thanos] YES! [20:19] [Hikari] Only ass? [20:19] [GoldenH] well some things don't have asses, so you'll have to improvise [20:19] * Hikari looks disappointed. [20:19] [Fiatired] Kick them while they're up, kick them while they're down, kick them while they'r eup, kick them all around. [20:20] [Hikari] (muttering) But weren't we supposed to try negotiating first...? [20:20] * GoldenH chuckles [20:20] [GoldenH] probably [20:21] [GoldenH] do as you will, I’ll accommodate strangeness [20:21] [Fiatired] You expect that to WORK? [20:21] [Thanos] ;-) hehehehee [20:22] [Fiatired] "Tell us what we want to know and die!" [20:22] * GoldenH plays X-files theme song [20:22] [Hikari] Kicking ass is all fun and good, but you men always want to headbut your way through.. You never think of the consequences, of the innocent, of the tragedy inherent in all acts of violence. (sob) [20:22] * DarthTom [~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca] is on IRC [20:22] * DarthTom (~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca) has joined #pvpexalted [20:22] [GoldenH] hey look, a DarthTom [20:23] [GoldenH] 'sup [20:23] [Hikari] So does everybody have their Colt Commandos ready? Good, lets start. [20:23] [Fiatired] The only tragedy inherent in violence is that it ends. No one is innocent. [20:23] [DarthTom] yo [20:23] [DarthTom] the sky, waht of it ? [20:23] [Fiatired] 'ello, DT. [20:23] [GoldenH] couple more people left [20:23] [DarthTom] welp, pas de travail demain [20:23] [GoldenH] apparently we won't have a Tala for a while [20:23] [DarthTom] so I'm here for the long hual tonight [20:23] [GoldenH] excellent [20:24] [Thanos] Same as DT....left my after game time open [20:24] [GoldenH] oh I’m supposed to yell at two of you about something. [20:24] [GoldenH] I know I’m supposed to yell at you, Thanos [20:24] [GoldenH] but who else was it... [20:25] * Fiatired hides behind Hikari. [20:25] [Hikari] Get out of there! [20:25] * Thanos walks out to the front to get yelled at. [20:25] [Hikari] Besides I highly doubt you could hide behind my 'small' frame. [20:25] [GoldenH] ah yes, TheScreenJockey [20:25] [GoldenH] but he's not here yet [20:26] [Thanos] I bet you its cause I didn't post up my character after you asked for it on the yahoo group page ext? [20:26] [GoldenH] yeap [20:26] [GoldenH] anyhow I neeed stuff for my page [20:26] [Fiatired] Probably not, but I figure he won't see me, his eyes being drawn to other points. [20:26] * GoldenH shines his webpage [20:26] [Thanos] What kind of stuff? [20:26] [Hikari] Awww, you are so sweet. [20:27] [GoldenH] character description 100+ words [20:27] [GoldenH] anything else you want to say [20:27] [GoldenH] stuff like this http://hammerand.virtualave.net/ex/pc.html [20:27] [GoldenH] fiat, I’m going to yell at you anyhow because yours is the sho... ooooh, where'd he go? [20:27] [Fiatired] Can I just drop off Jynarupalooza? [20:28] [GoldenH] I can hear him but i can't see him anywhere [20:28] * GoldenH shrugs [20:28] * Fiatired congratulates himself on a successful hide. [20:28] [Fiatired] I'm over here, under the table... [20:28] [GoldenH] oh, there you are [20:29] [GoldenH] jynarupalooza? have you bought extra weird al cds or something? [20:29] * Fiatired shrugs. [20:29] [Hikari] Fiat, you seriously need a sister... [20:29] [Fiatired] I don't question the crazy muse. [20:29] [Fiatired] A sister? But that's all illegal and stuff. What would I do with a sister? [20:29] * DarthTom rummages for his Gladiator soundtrack...fails, and settles for the new Reel Big Fish album instead [20:30] [Hikari] Just drive her insane. [20:30] [Fiatired] Ah. That I could do... [20:31] [GoldenH] INSANE [20:31] * DarthTom is now known as Malkav [20:31] [Fiatired] Jynarupalooza, with lots of Jynaru quotes and detailed descriptions and history of artifacts and such. [20:31] [Malkav] did someone say 'insane' ? [20:31] [GoldenH] yes [20:31] [Malkav] 'cause baby...that's my middle name ! [20:31] * GoldenH chews on a cookie [20:31] * GoldenH looks at the malkav [20:31] [GoldenH] you're not frothing enough [20:31] * Hikari puts away her Wolfenstein, Max Payne, and Medal of Honor CDs. Another game is on tonight. [20:32] [Malkav] Frothing...yes [20:32] [Fiatired] But... you've only got two names then. How do you have a middle name? [20:32] [Malkav] ...frothing, anger, revenge, the old ones...awake, hunting, yes...it all makes sense [20:32] [Fiatired] Perhaps your first name is Ian? [20:32] [Malkav] nononono [20:32] [Malkav] Malkav 'Insane' the Mad [20:33] [Malkav] see ?perfect sense ! [20:33] [Malkav] no wait...you can't see [20:33] [Malkav] ...I forgot, you're all blind [20:33] [GoldenH] try doing it like this [20:33] [Malkav] so blind, but if I were to open your eyes, you'd not be able to handle the light... [20:33] [Fiatired] No, the table's in the way. [20:34] * GoldenH belches [20:34] [Hikari] THE LIIIIIGHT!!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!! [20:34] [GoldenH] o' [20:34] [Malkav] ... [20:34] [GoldenH] I’ll just get drunk [20:34] [Malkav] that's it, maybe Saulot can talk some sense into you guys. [20:34] * Malkav is now known as DarthTom [20:35] * Fiatired sighs. [20:35] [GoldenH] Saw-lot? [20:35] [Fiatired] Got out from under the table for nothing. [20:35] * DarthTom is now known as Malkav [20:35] * DarthTom [~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca] has left IRC [20:35] [Fiatired] Thought it was Saw-low. [20:35] [Malkav] No, saulot...Zao-lat...the three-eyed one [20:35] * Hikari goes off to get some Coca Cola to calm her stomach of burning acid and her head of momentous pain. [20:35] [GoldenH] Oh, him [20:36] [GoldenH] yea that guy needs to get laid [20:36] [Malkav] You know, the guy who's got Tremer-... [20:36] [Malkav] oh wait, that would be telling [20:36] [Fiatired] You know, the midget lumberjack Antedliuvian. [20:36] [Malkav] ...do you guys REALLY want to know what happened to Saulot ? [20:36] [Malkav] what his real plans are ? [20:36] * Fiatired knows. [20:37] [GoldenH] i already know, I found them in the floor in my room [20:37] [Malkav] No, you don't [20:37] [GoldenH] have you SEEN my room? [20:37] [Fiatired] Well, not about the plans. Saulot's a good liar. [20:37] [GoldenH] I think not. not enough frothing. [20:37] [Malkav] I'll tell you, just step a little closer... [20:37] * GoldenH steps a little bit closer, Malkav notices the silver cross hanging from his neck [20:37] [Hikari] Midget lumberjack? I thought lumberjacks were big and strong... Well, one less reason to visit Canada. [20:37] [Malkav] Come on, I won't bite...I've already eaten [20:37] * Fiatired ponders. [20:37] [Malkav] So, you REALLY wanna know what Saulot's up to ? [20:37] [Malkav] Well... [20:37] [Malkav] That... [20:37] [Malkav] is a secret ! [20:38] * GoldenH laughs quietly [20:38] * Hikari stakes Malkav through the hearth. [20:38] * Malkav is now known as DarthTom [20:38] * DarthTom [~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca] is on IRC [20:38] [Fiatired] What the hell, can't hurt. [20:38] [GoldenH] do you REALLY want to know where this stick has been? [20:38] * GoldenH pulls a stick out of his ass [20:38] [DarthTom] sorry, couldn't resist having Malky channel Xelloss [20:39] [Fiatired] Bah. And here I was thinking you were Justin. [20:39] * Thanos throws some sparkling power into the air whispering something in a strange tongue know as Enocian. Around his body appears a halo of shimmering yellow white like. Smiling Thanos steps closer to the Malk. [20:39] [DarthTom] I'm sure justin *is* A Mazoku... [20:39] [DarthTom] I mean, what other explanation *is* there ? [20:39] [Fiatired] That would explain some things..... [20:40] [DarthTom] probably drinking buddies with Zel [20:40] [DarthTom] err [20:40] [DarthTom] Xel [20:40] [DarthTom] Than:oh, don't go imbued on me [20:40] [Fiatired] Enochian. There's an H in it, and it's not easy to chant. I'm impressed, been reading John Dee? [20:40] [GoldenH] H is the question to the answer [20:40] * DarthTom grooves to 'Ban the tube Top' [20:41] [Hikari] Then the answer must be "yes". [20:41] [Thanos] I tend to differentiate that Enocian of the Hermetic Order from the Enochian of the first city. It is my understanding from what I have studied of white wolf that they are different. [20:41] * DarthTom shrugs [20:42] [Thanos] Or am I getting those two mixed around with which gets the H ? [20:42] [Fiatired] Actually, I'm not talking about WoD Enochian. [20:42] [Hikari] You are not getting any H from me. [20:42] [GoldenH] I already got all the H I need, baby [20:42] [Fiatired] Ah, and now I know why that is funny. [20:42] [Hikari] Phew, what a relief. [20:43] [DarthTom] I started this avalanche...and I'm lost [20:43] * Fiatired laughs. [20:43] * Thanos looks at Hikari sadly, but fully understands. [20:43] [Hikari] We'll do that to ya. [20:43] [DarthTom] (Kosh) "When the avalanche has started, it is too late for the pebbles to vote" [20:43] [Thanos] B5 IS THE BOMB! [20:44] [Fiatired] Indeed. It went BOOM, and left debris known as Crusade. [20:44] [DarthTom] No boom today [20:44] [DarthTom] Boom tomorrow [20:44] [DarthTom] there's always a boom tomorrow [20:44] [Hikari] Small boom? Big boom? [20:44] [Fiatired] Sunday? Boom on sunday? [20:44] [DarthTom] it doesn't matter [20:44] [DarthTom] soonoer or later...BOOM ! [20:44] [Fiatired] BEEEEG boom, as you would say. [20:45] [DarthTom] no, I wouldn't [20:45] [Hikari] No rilly? [20:45] [GoldenH] boom today, gone tommarow [20:46] * Fiatired just can't compete with the mispelling mistress. [20:46] [DarthTom] ...Zathras is no good at mathematics... [20:47] [Fiatired] Cause if I went Rilly, then she'd have some other breaking to unleash. [20:47] [Hikari] (heh) [20:47] [Fiatired] Zathras isn't good at mathematics, but Zathras is. [20:48] [DarthTom] But what about Zathras [20:48] * Fiatired needs to practice his rap lyrics. Then he'd stand a chance. [20:48] [DarthTom] ...if you've seen Jay & Silent Bob strike back...you've got all the freeform rap skilsl you'll need [20:48] [Fiatired] Zathras? I don't know Zathras, just Zathras, Zathras, and Zathras. [20:49] [DarthTom] Oh, I'm SURE you know Zathras... [20:49] [DarthTom] or was it Zathras [20:49] [DarthTom] ? [20:49] [Hikari] Your Zathras, or my Zathras? [20:49] [Fiatired] I think you're talking about Zathras. [20:49] [DarthTom] no, Zathras ! [20:49] [Hikari] Oh, Zathras! [20:49] [Maris] what in the name of Zathras are you talking about!? [20:50] * DarthTom watches all the non-B5 fans go 'HUH ?!' [20:50] [Fiatired] THAT Zathras? [20:50] [DarthTom] yes ! THAT Zathras ! [20:50] [Hikari] No WAAAAIIIy! [20:50] [DarthTom] Yes way ! [20:50] [GoldenH] no, the one with the mokawh [20:50] [DarthTom] I heard on the grabe vine that Zathras and Zathras were actually not getting along, and that Zathras actually likes Zathras better ! [20:51] [Fiatired] Whoa, like, Zathras... [20:51] * manxcat (manxcat@wv-mltn-ubr-c-024-159-089-167.charterwv.net) has joined #pvpexalted [20:51] [DarthTom] Yes, Zathras is the MAN [20:51] [GoldenH] I might need a ~10 min break later in order to finish the dishes, but otherwise I should be ready [20:51] [GoldenH] 'sup manx [20:51] [Hikari] Hi, Manx. Welcome to Insanity the RPG. [20:51] [Fiatired] No! But what about Zathras and Zathras? [20:51] [DarthTom] yoyoyoyo, wassup my homie-g ? [20:52] [DarthTom] oh, they're still seeing each other, but there's rumors that Zathras is with Zathras now [20:52] [GoldenH] makes sense [20:52] [Fiatired] Caution, red alert, it's time to work. [20:52] [GoldenH] t-8 minutes [20:52] [manxcat] 'Lo all. I'm gonna have to cut out around midnight est, but I'm go to go till then [20:52] [Hikari] CLEAR THE RAMP!!! [20:52] [GoldenH] aww [20:52] [Fiatired] Damn, look at that thing jiggle, I like the way it wobbelywobbly when it wiggle. [20:52] [Hikari] Beach 7 minutes!! [20:52] [manxcat] looks to be that way for a while [20:53] [Fiatired] Aieyaya. [20:53] [GoldenH] work? [20:53] * Retrieving #pvpexalted info... [20:54] [Hikari] Remember! Spread out! Stay clear of Wandering Monster territory! Two PCs together is a great opportunity, one is a waste of dice rolls! [20:54] * GoldenH changes topic to 'Exalted: Like Robinson Crusoe it's as primitive as can be' [20:54] [Hikari] See you on the beach! [20:54] [DarthTom] ExalteD:If they had a million daiklaives... [20:54] [GoldenH] t-6 [20:54] [DarthTom] (If they had a million daiklaives !) [20:54] [manxcat] work of a sort, I’m helping a friend memorize lines and we gat a week to get through the crucible [20:54] [DarthTom] They'd take over the Realm ! [20:55] [DarthTom] (Maybe with Dace, and Panther, and Swan !) [20:55] * Fiatired wonders just how much Medal of Honor Hikari's been playing. [20:55] [Hikari] (Too much..) [20:55] * DarthTom is currently addicted to NWN... [20:55] [GoldenH] did America's Army work? [20:55] [DarthTom] duel-wielding ranger...how can I NOT like it ? [20:56] [Fiatired] Fear Star Control 2: Remix. [20:56] [Hikari] I seem to need some sort of extra graphics driver to make AA work. [20:56] [GoldenH] ah [20:56] [GoldenH] try windows update? [20:56] [Fiatired] Easy, having a copy and no computer to run it on! NWN is the devil. [20:56] [Hikari] No. [20:56] [DarthTom] fiaT:hey, it runs slow on mine...but I'm sticking through it [20:56] [Fiatired] What's the name of it? [20:57] [GoldenH] t-3 [20:57] [DarthTom] unless some idiot trio of wizards ALL decide to polymorph into Balors... [20:57] * DarthTom is now known as Vanal [20:57] * DarthTom [~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca] has left IRC [20:57] * Vanal [~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca] is on IRC [20:57] * Fiatired shrugs. [20:57] [Hikari] Where are the tanks?! They said we would have tank support! [20:57] [Fiatired] BWEET!!! BWEET!!! TRANSFORMATION SEQUENCE IN 60 SECONDS! [20:58] [Vanal] "ALRIGHT APES ! WE DROP IN THREE MINUTES ! KEEP YOUR HEADS ON AND GET A MOVE ON ! COME ON APES...YOU WANNA LIVE FOREVER ?!" [20:58] [Vanal] "Um, yeah, I kinda do, sir." [20:58] [GoldenH] naked transformation sequence? *leer leer* [20:58] * GoldenH notices most of them are guys [20:58] [Vanal] unless you wanna check out Van's package, GH... [20:58] * Fiatired is now known as UUUUUULTRRRAAAAMAAANNN [20:58] [Hikari] Well, HERE we can only die! So forward, soldier! [20:58] [GoldenH] no leer no leer [20:59] [Vanal] "Rico's Roughnecks, ready for dorp !" [20:59] * Hikari will go to the next room to change. [20:59] [GoldenH] t-1 [20:59] * Thanos is now known as Tabius [20:59] * Thanos [~web-Guest@cm245.80.120.24.lvcm.com] has left IRC [20:59] [UUUUUULTRRRAAAAMAAANNN] Oh, wait, wrong button. [20:59] * GoldenH holds up a electric drill [20:59] * UUUUUULTRRRAAAAMAAANNN is now known as Sailor_Victrix [20:59] [Hikari] My god, they are cutting us to pieces! It ain't fair! [20:59] [Vanal] GYAH ! [20:59] [Vanal] ...I need NOT need to see fiat in a miniskirt ! [20:59] [Sailor_Victrix] In the name of nudity, I will punish you! [20:59] * GoldenH shudders [21:00] * Sailor_Victrix is now known as Jynaru [21:00] [Vanal] ...Jessica alba in a string bikini... [21:00] [Vanal] ...Jessica alba in a string bikini... [21:00] [Vanal] ...Jessica alba in a string bikini... [21:00] [Hikari] If he just remembered to shave his legs, then I am ok. [21:00] * Hikari is now known as Cicada [21:00] * Hikari [Hikari@zaqd378a72e.zaq.ne.jp] has left IRC [21:00] * Cicada [Hikari@zaqd378a72e.zaq.ne.jp] is on IRC [21:00] * GoldenH is now known as Storyteller [21:00] [Jynaru] Fiat victrix in a string bikini? [21:00] * manxcat is now known as Tei [21:00] [Cicada] !ex 13 [21:00] [Storyteller] Cicada, 4, 1, 3, 6, 6, 9, 2, 5, 5, 9, 4, 7, 3, Successes : 3 [21:00] [Vanal] alrighty, so I get to play field marshall today ? [21:01] [Storyteller] sure [21:01] [Cicada] !exa 13 [21:01] [Storyteller] Cicada, 8, 10, 4, 7, 6, 2, 6, 4, 10, 4, 10, 10, 6, Successes : 10 [21:01] [Jynaru] No, that'd ride up and be uncomfortable. [21:01] [Storyteller] but your troops aren't coming with [21:01] [Vanal] !ex 5 [21:01] [Storyteller] Vanal, 9, 8, 10, 5, 4, Successes : 4 [21:01] [Vanal] !exa 5 [21:01] [Storyteller] Vanal, 3, 7, 9, 3, 2, Successes : 2 [21:01] [Cicada] !exm 10 [21:01] [Storyteller] Cicada, 5, 10, 4, 8, 8, 6, 1, 7, 10, 2, Successes : 5 [21:01] [Vanal] ...point [21:01] [Jynaru] Damned! [21:01] [Jynaru] !ex 10 [21:01] [Storyteller] Jynaru, 5, 4, 1, 5, 10, 6, 1, 3, 10, 7, Successes : 5 [21:01] [Cicada] Oh, dice-gods, thou who arst in heaven... [21:01] [Jynaru] !exa 10 [21:01] [Storyteller] Jynaru, 1, 5, 3, 5, 9, 5, 7, 10, 5, 4, Successes : 4 [21:02] * Storyteller ponders [21:02] [Storyteller] now where were we? [21:02] * Storyteller looks at the end of the log [21:02] [Jynaru] Look, you've got to have a SACRIFICE. [21:02] [Storyteller] session IX [21:02] [Jynaru] A dice known to have rolled no less than 3 natural 20s. [21:02] * Cicada burns a D20 in front of the monitor. [21:02] [Vanal] Van offers to sacrifice some poor maiden's virginity ! [21:03] * Jynaru begins the Rite of the Honored Sacrifice. [21:03] * Tabius ((would like to roll to regain willpower after a good night sleep :-) [21:03] [Storyteller] but you didn't GET any sleep [21:03] [Jynaru] oh, lady who is luck, bringer of joy and sorrow, mistress of my life, please accept this, my humble sacrifice. [21:04] * Jynaru ignites his D100. [21:04] [Storyteller] or did you [21:04] [Storyteller] I guess you did get some sleep [21:04] [Vanal] ...that's a pretty pathetic sacrifice, Jyn [21:04] [Tabius] erm.....the big combat was the day before.... we are heading out at 10 am..... had to get some sleep [21:04] [Jynaru] As the smoke rises, let the big numbers do so as well. [21:04] [Cicada] Lady Luck is a whore. Now lets see who of us is out of cash. [21:04] [Storyteller] ok so it's the next day and everyone got some sleep. You're all meeting up in the green outside the prefect's manor before hitching a ride across the river [21:04] * Tabius is always out of cash with Tabius :-( [21:05] [Jynaru] It's a spur of the moment thing. You want I should sacrifice my good dice? [21:05] * Vanal leans on his sheathed daiklaive, stroking his goatee thoughtfully [21:05] [Storyteller] the sky looks clean and clear. It will be a good day for traveling [21:05] [Tabius] !ex 4 [21:05] [Storyteller] Tabius, 1, 4, 9, 5, Successes : 1 [21:05] [Tabius] ((*good enough*)) [21:05] * Cicada is up before everybody else and assist in the preparations. [21:05] * Maris sits atop his horse again watching everyone else [21:06] [Vanal] "Come on, get the lead out of your boots, I don't have all day !" [21:06] * Jynaru sits on his horse, performing maintenance on his axe. [21:06] * Vanal scoffs "Peasants." [21:07] * Maris nods to Vanal, "Well I guess it's as good a time as any to be heading off then." [21:07] [Cicada] (are we sailing or riding?) [21:07] * Tabius walks out and finds his horse saddled and ready to go. He takes a moment to concentrate on getting into the saddle and seems to have a bit of a rough time pulling his medium frame all the way up, but finally gets into the saddle. [21:07] * *Tala* walks over in full gear, wearing what appears to be reinforced starmetal plate over her temple robes [21:07] * Cicada assists Tabius as needed. [21:07] [Storyteller] sailing [21:07] [Jynaru] How many arrows am I carrying? [21:09] [Storyteller] I thought you knew? [21:09] * Jynaru shrugs. I never set an exact number. [21:09] [Storyteller] "Whole lot of Arrows. Armor Piercing and Broadhead only." [21:10] [Storyteller] we will say you have a dozen of each [21:10] [Jynaru] A dozen normal, and three poisoned each. And Glorious Seed, aka george. [21:10] [Jynaru] Poisoned have different fletching. [21:07] * Maris waits for Tabius to saddle up and then begins down to the ferry. [21:07] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) My lord, is there something wrong? [21:07] * Vanal saddles up [21:08] * Tei is dressed as usual in robe and breastplate. Hat on his head [21:08] [Vanal] "hit the bottles a little hard, Tab ?" [21:08] * *Tala* appraises Tabius' bronzed skin [21:08] * Jynaru replaces the axe in its sheath, and follows. [21:09] * Tabius 's skin is a rather pale shade this morning, well what can be seen of it. [21:09] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) My lord, is there something I can do? [21:09] * Maris whistles a tune to a bawdy song as they travel toward the ferry. [21:09] [Tabius] 'Ay Vanal?' [21:11] [Vanal] "Never mind." [21:11] * Jynaru grins as he looks at Tabius. [21:11] * Vanal mutters a few unflattering comments about sorcerers VERY quietly as he rides to the ferry [21:12] * Tabius in a whisper to Cicada. Nothing can be done when one weights 100lbs more than normal. [21:12] [Storyteller] The scene at the docks is impressive. No less than a dozen blue water vessels flying the colors of various houses are docked far offshore in addition to the scores of smaller craft docked nearby. Very few of them have been pulled up on shore, because the shore has already been littered with even smaller craft. The scene is a virtual cornucopia of color and rigging design, making the artist in you almost yearn for something to paint with. [21:12] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) You mean the Bronze Skin, my lord? [21:13] * Bjorn (bjorndabas@user-2ivfmd8.dialup.mindspring.com) has joined #pvpexalted [21:13] [Vanal] "I fail to understand why you persist in prancing around like a goldenrod, instead of wearing perfectly good, *armor*, Tabius." [21:13] [Storyteller] Tabius leads you to a small coaster commissioned last night [21:13] [Storyteller] [s'up?] [21:13] * Tabius in a whisper to Cicada, 'Why yes, which as you know I have cleverly disguised under some white powder make up." [21:13] * Maris (bjorndabas@user-2ivflgm.dialup.mindspring.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:13] * Maris [bjorndabas@user-2ivflgm.dialup.mindspring.com] has left IRC [21:13] [Bjorn] ((nuttin. just hit the phoneline on my way back in)) [21:14] [Storyteller] [suxxor] [21:14] * Bjorn is now known as Maris [21:14] * Maris [bjorndabas@user-2ivfmd8.dialup.mindspring.com] is on IRC [21:14] [Vanal] (so...you were Bjorn again, eh Mar ?) [21:14] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) My lord, that might fool bandits. But spirits and our companions... [21:14] [Maris] ((nah that's just my secondary nick in case Maris is taken)) [21:15] [Vanal] ((and the pun goes RIGHT over hsi head *g*)) [21:15] * Tabius not in a whisper, 'Yes, they should know better, but its not for their benefit." [21:15] [Jynaru] ((A good thing, too. That one was BAD.)) [21:15] [Vanal] ((wocka wocka)) [21:15] [Storyteller] [goose] [21:16] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) Yes, my lord, I understand. Please forgive my unbecoming curiosity. [21:16] [Maris] "See you decided to take a share of the loot for yourself Tala?" [21:16] * Maris says with a amused smirk to her [21:17] * Tabius just nods at Cicada's last comment. He has by now finally gotten used to her continuous self degradation and unnecessary apologies. [21:17] * *Tala* nods slowly [21:17] [*Tala*] "For now. Until I can acquire something more fitting." [21:17] * Vanal idly fishes a cigar out from under his armor and lights it [21:18] [Tabius] "At least its use is fairly obvious.' [21:18] [Maris] "Well you deserved it either way." [21:18] * *Tala* nods [21:19] * Ledaal_Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net] is on IRC [21:19] [Storyteller] The coaster's captain watches you slowly make your way towards his ship [21:19] * Ledaal_Jynaru (Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [21:19] [Vanal] "...boats. Why does it always end up on a BOAT ?!" [21:19] * Jynaru (Fiat@dialup-209.246.179.197.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:19] * Jynaru [Fiat@dialup-209.246.179.197.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net] has left IRC [21:19] [Maris] "What's wrong with boats Vanal? [21:19] * Ledaal_Jynaru is now known as Jynaru [21:19] * Ledaal_Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net] has left IRC [21:19] * Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net] is on IRC [21:20] [Storyteller] His golden skin gives away his race even at this distance [21:20] [Vanal] "Oh nothing. Except they burn easy, have a tendency of sinking, and tend to float over some very deep water." [21:20] [Vanal] "I'm a FIRE aspect, Mar, water and I...don't get along." [21:20] [Maris] "Ah I forget. Not every dragon blooded can breathe under water." [21:21] * Maris says with a smile [21:21] [Vanal] "There's a reason I joined the legions, my hedonistic friend." [21:21] * Tabius grins at Vanals discomfort of being in a boat while he has a lot of armor on, then thinks that he himself weights as much as 2 chain mail shirts more than usually and starts not to like boats either. [21:22] * Vanal puffs away on his cigar, and blows a rather thick cloud of smoke over in Tabius's direction [21:23] [Maris] "I've always been partial to the navy myself." [21:23] [Vanal] "Somehow, that doesn't shock me." [21:23] * Tabius looks to Vanal, 'Seems to be a good stock you have there Vanal, mind sharing?" [21:23] [Storyteller] you say as you arrive in spitting distance of the dock. The captain stands up and walks over to the side of the boat, which is just high enough to be level with the massive docks [21:24] [Storyteller] "Tabius and friends, I presume?" [21:24] [Vanal] "Only have the one, Tabius. maybe *next* time." [21:24] * Maris nods to the Captain [21:24] [Vanal] "Tabius and *associates*" [21:24] [Storyteller] The captain nods, grinning inwardly, and waves for you to jump aboard [21:25] * Cicada does her best not to glare at Vanal. [21:25] * Vanal tosses his cigar into the water [21:25] [Storyteller] the cigar sputters as it falls into the clear water of the dragon's channel [21:25] * Tabius follows the rest onto the boat making sure to take his saddle bags with the book and its map along, besides his normal gear. [21:25] [Vanal] "No sense in bringing a burning cigar onto a wooden ship, is there ?" [21:26] * Vanal boards [21:26] * Maris dismounts and begins to lead his horse onto the ship. [21:26] [Storyteller] The captain doesn't seem to be worried about that, smoking a pipe himself. [21:26] * Tei steps on board, being very careful of falling [21:26] [Storyteller] The horse shies and bickers as it walks the plank [21:26] * Vanal raises an eyebrow [21:26] * Maris sooths it over the plank [21:27] [Storyteller] The boat slowly swells under your feet in time with the waves. Even in dock, it's obvious you are now afloat [21:27] * Jynaru gathers his saddle bags and leaps lightly over to the ship. [21:27] [Storyteller] Several sailors show up from around the dock and belowdecks to start getting ready to set sail [21:28] * Maris leads his horse wherever they're supposed to go and goes over to the side to watch the sea. [21:28] * Cicada carries whatever baggage Tabius allows into her hands. [21:28] * *Tala* leaps aboard gracefully [21:29] * Tabius being familiar with boats does not seem worried and is never in the way of any of the sailors as they move about the ship. [21:29] * Cicada crosses the ramp with perfect balance, even while carrying Tabius's more mundane baggage. [21:29] * Jynaru weaves through the sailors as he heads towards the front of the ship. [21:30] * Vanal dumps his bags down wherever they're not in the way and gets his bearings [21:30] * Tei finds a good place to sit down, somewhere out of the way of any even remotely important sailor [21:30] [Storyteller] All of the sailors are shirtless, even the two women, who quickly get to raising the sails. The men grab long poles and start pushing against the dock, steadily clearing the docks and entering into open water [21:31] [Storyteller] The boat is a small thing when compared to most other ships, having only two subdecks below this one. [21:34] [Storyteller] cicada had a strange dream last night [21:38] [Cicada] About what? [21:38] [Storyteller] it's hard to tell. there were a lot of blurry things. a lot of sounds you couldn't understand. [21:38] [Storyteller] lots of light and darkness, splashes of colour [21:31] * Werlynn (~Werlynn@ool-182de9c0.dyn.optonline.net) has joined #pvpexalted [21:31] [Storyteller] [howdy] [21:31] * Vanal mutters "anathema and boats in the same trip...this keeps getting better. I should've joined the All-Seeing Eye." [21:31] [Vanal] [word up] [21:32] * Jynaru removes a sheaf of papers as he leans against the railing, and watches the proceedings. [21:32] [Tabius] ((WOOO WOOO Werlynn made it.)) [21:32] [Storyteller] [indeed, good things] [21:32] * Vanal rummages through his bags, looking for his flute [21:32] [Werlynn] [Party getting rolling. Not sure how long I'll be here] [21:32] [Storyteller] [ah] [21:32] [Jynaru] ((Indeed. I was wondering how this was gonna work.) [21:33] [Cicada] [[Well, good to have you here, for whatever short time]] [21:33] [Werlynn] [I don't want to be seen as anti-social] [21:33] * Werlynn is now known as Tala [21:34] * Maris leans against the side of the rail out of the way of any sailors and watches the oceans as they cross the channel [21:35] * Vanal pulls out his flute and plays a tune to keep his mind off the whole floating on water thing [21:36] [Storyteller] Everyone roll stamina + sail [21:36] * Tei sidles over to Vanal and re seats himself, close enough to listen the flute [21:36] [Tabius] !exa 3 [21:36] [Storyteller] Tabius, 8, 5, 5, Successes : 1 [21:36] [Maris] !exa 5 [21:36] [Storyteller] Maris, 10, 4, 10, 4, 4, Successes : 4 [21:36] [Vanal] !ex 3 [21:36] [Storyteller] Vanal, 8, 4, 7, Successes : 2 [21:36] [Tei] !ex 2 [21:36] [Storyteller] Tei, 2, 8, Successes : 1 [21:36] * Cicada is by her lord's side watching the crew and the surroundings. But once in a while she cannot help but to idly enjoy the fresh wind on her face. [21:36] [Cicada] !ex 4 [21:36] [Storyteller] Cicada, 8, 4, 5, 9, Successes : 2 [21:37] [Tala] !ex 4 [21:37] [Storyteller] Tala, 3, 5, 8, 8, Successes : 2 [21:37] [Vanal] !ex 6 [21:37] [Storyteller] Vanal, 1, 7, 3, 4, 10, 5, Successes : 3 [21:37] [Vanal] (performance roll for the flute) [21:37] [Storyteller] the coaster slowly sails over the river. about an hour in you are in the middle of the Dragon's Channel, and feelin' fine. The river is beautiful today. Both shores are mere ghostly images, like islands in the mist. [21:38] [Storyteller] Vanal plays the flute very well [21:38] * Tala enjoys the rolling of the ship on the water, even spending some time practicing a slow, flowing kata at one point in the journey. [21:38] * Jynaru (Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [21:38] * Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net] has left IRC [21:39] * LJynaru (Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [21:39] [Storyteller] [wb] [21:40] * Tabius is more than happy to just relax on this trip. [21:40] [LJynaru] (Is it just me, or is the title a bit sinister...) [21:40] [Storyteller] [heh] [21:40] [Vanal] [...if Roy Schneider shows up, I'm OUT of here} [21:40] * Cicada casts a few glances after Tei. [21:41] * Tala is now known as Roy_Schneider [21:41] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) My lord, am I needed by your side right now? [21:41] [Vanal] [GYAH ! The great white's gonna het me !] [21:41] [Roy_Schneider] [you asked for it] [21:41] * Roy_Schneider is now known as Tala [21:41] * Tei listens to the flute and keeps his eyes closed trying to forget he's on a boat [21:42] [LJynaru] (AIIIIEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!) [21:42] [Vanal] (Man, we've got some real aquaphobes on this trip) [21:42] * Maris watches the sea and whistles along idly to Vanal's song. [21:42] [Storyteller] About a half hour later (the winds changed to make travel better) the boat comes to a small dock with room for perhaps one, maybe two boats of this size. Even so, it will be some trick getting the horses down, but still possible. [21:43] [Vanal] "Thank the Dragons." [21:43] [Storyteller] [if you wanted to do something between yourselves, feel free to do it and send it to me later] [21:43] * LJynaru seems rather disappointed the trip is over. [21:43] [Storyteller] [two hours of uneventful boating for you all] [21:43] * Maris smirks to Vanal and goes to teh captain about possibly hoisting the horses onto the dock. [21:43] * LJynaru is now known as Jynaru [21:43] * Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net] is on IRC [21:44] [Storyteller] The captain nods to the possibility. "A ramp should be enough, and there is one in the tower we can use. [21:44] * Tabius thinks that unsaddling them, pushing them over the side and letting them swim to shore is not all that bad of an idea. [21:44] [Storyteller] A good sized wooden tower watches over the small dock [21:44] * Jynaru packs away his papers and wanders over to check on his horse. [21:44] [Storyteller] three or four stories [21:45] [Maris] "Tabius you want to try your horse down the ramp first and see if the rest of the horses can make it? [21:45] * Vanal stands up and mysteriously pulls another cigar out from under this armor [21:45] [Storyteller] There is only several feet difference between the docks and the deck [21:45] * Vanal lights it up [21:45] [Maris] ((mkay.)) [21:45] * Maris will just try it then. Thought it'd be more of an incline. [21:46] [Vanal] "Your funeral, Maris." [21:46] [Maris] "No just my horses." [21:46] * Tabius seems to line up his horse to try after Maris is done. [21:46] [Storyteller] A young boy looks out one of the tower windows, then pulls his head back in. [21:46] * Vanal puffs away blissfully [21:46] * Maris says as he slowly leads his horse down the ramp and onto the dock [21:47] * Vanal prepares to lead his horses down, too [21:47] [Maris] "Who lives in the Tower Captain?" [21:47] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) My lord, please let me lead your horse. If anything happens and you fall into the water in front of your peers. The shame would be terrible. [21:47] [Storyteller] wits+ride [21:47] [Storyteller] to get your horse down [21:47] [Maris] !ex 5 [21:47] [Storyteller] Maris, 6, 3, 2, 3, 8, Successes : 1 [21:47] [Vanal] !ex 5 [21:47] [Storyteller] Vanal, 5, 9, 9, 10, 3, Successes : 4 [21:48] * Tabius hands the reigns over to Cicada. [21:48] [Cicada] !ex 4 (leading Tabius's horse) [21:48] [Storyteller] Cicada, 6, 9, 7, 9, Successes : 3 [21:48] [Storyteller] The captain ponders. "Don't really know them. Supposedly a few of the forester's kids, and a few guards sent over by the prefect." [21:48] * Vanal whispers to Tab "can't do it yourself, goldenrod ?" [21:48] * Jynaru (Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:48] * Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga18-168.rasserver.net] has left IRC [21:48] [Tala] !ex 4 [21:48] [Storyteller] Tala, 5, 9, 6, 2, Successes : 1 [21:49] * Tala carefully tries to get her horse down the ramp [21:49] [Storyteller] The horses go down without much trouble, but Maris' and Tala's are quite eventful [21:49] [Storyteller] Tala you won't be able to ride it down, you're going to have to walk it. [21:49] * Maris nods and leads his horse off the dock and toward the tower. [21:49] * Tabius looks on as if Vanal The Anal had not said anything. [21:49] * LJynaru (Fiat@dialup-209.246.184.2.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) has joined #pvpexalted [21:49] * Maris was walking it down anyway [21:50] * Cicada tries to hide her smile of pride at her lord. [21:50] [Maris] There a door to the tower? [21:51] [Storyteller] The horses eventually calm down as you all leave. The captain looks expectantly at Tabius. "Will you be needing a trip back?" [21:51] [Tabius] 'Yes Captain. [21:51] * Vanal breathes a barely perceptible sigh of relief as soon a she gets on solid ground [21:51] [Storyteller] there is a door that you can see, quite large actually, big enough to bring the large carts used to carry lumber." [21:51] [Tabius] 'Your good grace in being here when we return will be appreciated.' [21:51] * Maris knocks on the door then and waits for an answer [21:52] [Storyteller] The captain ponders. "I've things to do, but I can return later if you have some kind of signal flare?" [21:52] [Storyteller] his voice is slurred in the way one would expect for a westerner [21:52] * Tei is following along doing the whole silent monk thing [21:53] [Vanal] (why do I suspect one of us fire aspects is gonna be the signal flare ?) [21:53] [Cicada] (All we need is a catapult and Vanal :)) [21:53] [Tala] [Cicada could do it] [21:53] [Storyteller] A couple small kids crack a smaller door in the large door open and peek out at Maris. [21:53] [Vanal] (Naw, his swelled head will get him airborne) [21:53] [Tabius] 'We can surely signal you Captain. It will be red as the flame or a bright yellow as the dawn.' [21:53] [Tala] [flare up that anima =) ] [21:54] [Maris] "Anyone else in there?" [21:54] [Storyteller] The captain nods slowly. "Very well then. Good hunting," [21:54] * Vanal nods to the captain [21:54] * Maris asks the children a kind smile on his face. [21:54] * LJynaru returns to reading his papers. [21:54] * Vanal takes a deep pull off his cigar [21:54] [Storyteller] he nods to you and starts talking to his employees in the westerner tongue as they prepare to sail off [21:55] [Storyteller] One of the boys nods and just stares up at you. [21:55] [Maris] "Could you get one of the Prefect's Guards then?" [21:56] [Storyteller] The door slams shut and you here scurrying around inside [21:57] * Maris frowns and knocks louder on the door with his big fist. More a pound now but not frantic at all. [21:57] [Maris] Pound even [21:58] * Tabius is more than happy to wait and goes about preparing his horse for the ride ahead. [21:58] [Storyteller] Eventually a guard comes to the door opening it. "Can I help you good sir?" [21:59] [Storyteller] The ship is slowly pushed off with the large poles [21:59] * Vanal idly swings his sword around a bit in some practice forms [21:59] [Maris] "Yes I'd like to know any recent news of this side of the river. Also if there's any Forresters in who might be able to act as guides." [21:59] * LJynaru finally puts his papers away, and doesn't seem pleased with the wait. [21:59] [Maris] "And why you have children answering the door for you." [21:59] [Vanal] "Finally decided to join us, eh Jynaru ?" [22:00] * Maris says the last with a furrowed brow [22:00] [Storyteller] The guard shrugs [22:01] [Storyteller] "They must have been down here. Only a couple of us are on duty at a time, it's generally very quiet here." [22:01] [Maris] "And the other questions?" [22:01] [LJynaru] "It seems so." [22:01] * Tala looks out over the water [22:01] [Storyteller] "As for a guide, nobody here right now. They've been harvesting; there is a big load of some wood they can't get all the time and the stars are right for it, apparently." [22:02] [Storyteller] "No real news though." [22:02] * Tala turns to Tabius and asks, "How long until we reach our destination? [22:02] [Storyteller] "Shame about the prefect." [22:02] * Maris nods, "Have you heard anything of the spirits?" [22:03] * Vanal sheathes his sword, adjusts the buckles on his armor and shield and shakes off his leftover jitters [22:03] [Storyteller] The guard shakes his head no. "We don't do traffic with the spirits, m'lord. We are but mortals." [22:03] * Tabius goes and opens the book with the map in it. [22:03] [Maris] "No sightings though. No one's been disturbed by them?" [22:04] [Storyteller] The guard shakes his head no. [22:04] [Maris] "Alright carry on then. You might want to see about getting these kids to the other side of the river soon though." [22:04] * Tabius looking back to Tala says, 'If we do not get lost and make reasonable time it should take around 3 hours to get where we are going.' [22:04] * Shakel (~aaron@1Cust104.tnt23.atl2.da.uu.net) has joined #pvpexalted [22:04] [Storyteller] 'sup [22:04] [Vanal] (yo !) [22:04] [Shakel] [[well, I’m incredibly late - REALLY sorry about that]] [22:04] * Cicada passes by Tei as she goes about arranging saddlebags and other baggage. As she does, she whispers "Tei, I need your advice in something. As an Immaculate and as a friend..." to him. [22:05] * Maris shakes his head and gets on his horse and looks to Tabius, "Well lead on then." [22:05] [Storyteller] The guard seems unworried and walks out, closing the door behind him as he watches you all. [22:05] [Tei] to cic "yes, just ask." [22:06] * Tabius once again mounts his horse with some effort after having looked at Cicada to tell her not to attempt to help him. [22:06] [Storyteller] [it's okay] [22:06] [Vanal] ((Eh, no worries)) [22:06] * Tala nods, and turns inland, her perceptions sliding into the spirit world as she looks about calmly, trying the see whether they are being watched without it being noticed that she has shifted her sight (5 personal, 1 wp, spirit sight) [22:06] [Storyteller] [it's about one am] [22:06] * Tabius then looks around at the rest of the party expecting them to mount up as well. [22:06] * Vanal saddles up [22:06] [Storyteller] The spirit world seems almost deserted here, with a sense of anticipation, but there are no spirits. [22:06] * Maris is already in his saddle waiting [22:06] [Cicada] (to Tei) It is about the Anathema we fought yesterday, I fear for my lord's safety... and my own. But now we must ride. [22:06] [Vanal] [Huh ? It's like, 11:06 ?] [22:07] [Storyteller] [in game [22:07] [Storyteller] [i mean one pm] [22:07] [Vanal] [ohhh] [22:07] [Storyteller] [pm] [22:08] * LJynaru chuckles as he watches Tabius. [22:08] [Cicada] [[Is Cicada mounted?]] [22:08] [Storyteller] Tabius: Do a survival + intelligence to figure out where to go [22:08] [Storyteller] [[if you wanted a horse, we can assume we found one for you]] [22:08] [Storyteller] [[but since only a few people claimed ownership of horses in order to get them off the boat, I’m guessing no] [22:08] * Maris looks to Jynaru and heads over to him, "Well Jynaru. You mind if we have our talk now then?" [22:08] [Vanal] "Why do I feel this is a case of the blind leading the visually challenged ?" [22:08] [Tabius] ((*whats survival?*)) [22:09] [Cicada] [Not much good on a horse, better off running, I think] [22:09] [Vanal] ((...a skill, in the 'wood' aspect skills)) [22:09] [Tei] to cic "it looks like we'll be walking" [22:09] [LJynaru] "No, not at all. You had questions for me?" [22:09] [Maris] "I was just wondering where you were yesterday before the fight. We were looking for you when we found the anathema." [22:10] * Tala mounts her horse somewhat awkwardly, giving away that she doesn't quite see everything the same way [22:10] * Tabius looking to the party Tabius says, "Is anyone here a decent woodsman or forester? I might know where we are going, but getting there is not something I am skilled at.' [22:10] [Tala] "The area is devoid of spirits." [22:11] [Vanal] "I know something of survival skills." [22:11] [Vanal] "Not much, but something." [22:11] [LJynaru] "I was meeting with some underlings of mine. I didn't expect it to take as long as it did. [22:12] [Tei] "i have some skill but nothing to brag about." (survival 2) [22:12] [Maris] "Why did Cicada kill your horse though?" [22:12] [Vanal] (2 here, too) [22:12] * Tabius pulls up along side Vanal and whips out the book, "We are here [22:13] * Vanal suppresses a smirk [22:13] [Maris] "I spend more time on a boat then in the woods and more time in the cities then either. I doubt i would be as good a choice as either of you." [22:13] [Vanal] !ex 5 [22:13] [Storyteller] Vanal, 8, 6, 10, 9, 2, Successes : 4 [22:13] * Tabius points to the map, "And we are going here" points again. [22:13] [Storyteller] The lair should be east, south east in a clearing in the woods about a mile wide. It's described as such and should be about a three hour walk. [22:13] [Storyteller] you think you can get there, Vanal [22:13] * Vanal nods [22:13] [Vanal] "We can make it." [22:13] [Maris] "Good man Vanal." [22:14] [Tabius] 'Be so kind as to take the lead then my Cathak friend." [22:14] * Vanal nods and leads the way, then [22:14] [LJynaru] "The horse? Apparently, they thought I was plotting against the prefect!" [22:14] * LJynaru laughs at this ridiculous idea. [22:14] * Maris follows along and smirks at the idea. [22:15] * Tabius follows a small distance behind Vanal. [22:15] [Storyteller] Vanal leads you to a path in the forest to the east. It is cool, the path wide and the trees impressive. [22:15] * Vanal chuckles [22:16] [Maris] "I do not think Tabius trusts you much yet Jynaru." Maris says with a chuckle that makes it sound more a joke then an actual comment. Though it is said lower then Tabius could hear." [22:16] [Storyteller] Giant ruts in the road can be seen to either side, like some kind of huge wagon. [22:16] * Cicada hangs back with Tei [22:17] [Tei] to cic "I think we can safely speak now. What's on you're mind" [22:17] [Storyteller] right now the trees are mostly oak and cherry, massive trees, brilliantly green in the summer light. The sun shines through the gap above, clearly illuminating the path [22:17] * Vanal runs a hand through his hair [22:17] [Cicada] (to Tei, quietly) Sir Tei, is it possible for the devious Anathema to possess or influence others even after they have dies? [22:18] [Maris] "Nice forest." [22:18] [Storyteller] Tala, spirit sight eventually fades, though it continues to show a kind of desertion of the area for a moment after it fades. [22:18] * Maris says as he watches the woods. [22:18] [Storyteller] Vanal: roll again [22:18] [Vanal] !ex 5 [22:18] [Storyteller] Vanal, 9, 10, 9, 3, 10, Successes : 6 [22:18] * Tabius knows enough that his horse will follow the horse in front of him so he is looking around as aware of his surroundings as possible. [22:18] [Vanal] ...holy SHIT [22:19] [Storyteller] You move into what seems to be a redwood forest. Vanal thinks it might be a shortcut. [22:19] [Vanal] my mojo is back [22:19] * LJynaru (Fiat@dialup-209.246.184.2.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:19] [Cicada] (to Tei) It is just that I keep seeing the moment where the one Anathema leaps to shield her fellow and my blade strikes her. And I keep thinking that I committed some sort of crime. [22:20] * Tala rides along quietly, looking about but not renewing the charm. Instead she relies on her occult training to notice anything usual. She dons one of her razor claws so that the hearthstone is at hand and she can regain the essence spent [22:20] * Vanal hums along as he rides [22:20] * LJynaru (Fiat@ati-ga14-181.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [22:20] * Maris whistles along with Vanal's hums [22:20] [Cicada] (to Tei) Last night I even snuck out to put flowers on the spot where they are buried and say prayers for them. Can you tell me if I am being influenced by them? Are they in some way making me think that they were 'right'? [22:21] [Maris] couple times during the ride I check for observers. just a few tiems and I stop far enough away from Feather's den so that my motes haven't reduced any [22:22] [Storyteller] you feel something once, but when you turn to look you see nothing [22:22] [Maris] k [22:21] [Storyteller] The trees now block a lot of the light, and it becomes noticeably cooler. The trails are less defined here, and seems to be sloping gradually uphill. [22:21] [Tei] To cic (VERY quietly) This is not the place for such a conversation, but I will say that I have been having the same feelings [22:21] [Tala] [bodies were buried so that they could rise from the dead instead of burned?] [22:21] [Cicada] [I know] [22:21] * Vanal pulls the hood of his cloak over his head [22:22] [Storyteller] [did we decide to bury them? Can't remember. know Bentharr got taken off, that's it.] [22:23] * Cicada reddens. "I know. Lets stop talking. I am just terrified that I will not be able to guard my lord properly if under some outside, maybe even demonic, influence." [22:23] [LJynaru] (They'd be burned, but they probably bury the ashes.) [22:23] [Storyteller] Vanal, roll again [22:23] [Vanal] !ex 5 [22:23] [Storyteller] Vanal, 3, 1, 3, 10, 10, Successes : 4 [22:23] [LJynaru] (They're not exactly honored ancestors to anybody.) [22:23] [Cicada] [Cicada most likely did some footwork and figured out where the ashes had been ditched] [22:24] [Tei] To cic (VERY quietly) "I have been thinking a lot lately sometime when we are alone it would be a good Idea to have a long talk" [22:24] [Storyteller] After a short walk through a light aspen grove you come to a large clearing of prarie grass. The trail has dissapeared long ago, as obviously no human has dared intrude for generations. [22:24] [Cicada] (whispering to Tei) Yes, sir Tei, I understand. [22:24] [LJynaru] (Probably. She seems rather good at finding things... grumble) [22:25] [Storyteller] after all *nobody* knows.... [22:26] [LJynaru] Exactly.... Care to join me in a muahahaha? [22:26] [Storyteller] mwahahahahahahahaha [22:27] [LJynaru] MUAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAA! [22:28] [Storyteller] MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! [22:29] [LJynaru] MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!! Oh, [22:29] [Storyteller] heh [22:30] * LJynaru steeples his fingers. [22:30] [LJynaru] Yesssss..... [22:31] [Storyteller] indeed [22:31] * Storyteller plays duel of the fates [22:37] [Jynaru] But that'd make me A Darth! [22:37] [Storyteller] heh [22:38] [Jynaru] Darth Jynaru... [22:38] * Jynaru ponders. [22:24] [Storyteller] The magnificent field of grass is unchanged, but the golden, ripe color even this late in the summer is clearly unnatural. [22:25] [Tala] (heh) [22:25] [Tala] (end of the trail?) [22:25] [Storyteller] indeed [22:25] [Vanal] "Well...crap." [22:25] [Storyteller] a while back, Vanal was able to find the way [22:25] [Vanal] Oh, *phew* [22:25] * Tala looks to Tei [22:25] * Maris looks around at the field, "So what next then?" [22:26] * Maris asks to the priests. [22:26] [Storyteller] It clearly feels like a demense of some kind as essence flows around you wildly [22:26] [Vanal] ...just call me Aragorn, son of Arathorn... [22:26] * LJynaru looks around, a bit uneasily, and plucks a long blade of grass. [22:26] [Storyteller] As you pick the grass from the ground it withers and the winds blow codly upon you [22:26] [Maris] "Jyn you might not want to do that." [22:27] [Vanal] "Don't touch *anything* here..." [22:27] * LJynaru shivers. [22:27] * Tala once again looks into the spirit world, but this time she harmonizes her form with the spirit world as well. (Sight and Walk, in that order) [22:27] [Tala] (all personal essence) [22:27] * Maris says having his horse sidestep a further from Jyn [22:27] [LJynaru] "Yes, apparently not." [22:27] * LJynaru examines the withered grass. [22:27] [Tala] (grumbles about crappy conviction roll last time and simple charm needing willpower) [22:28] [Storyteller] Tala, you see a few wind spirits, a few looking almost human, some looking like flying horses, most floating high in the air, though a very few skimming across the tips of the grass [22:28] [Tei] To cic (VERY quietly) "Soon" (louder to Tala) "did you need something sister?" [22:28] [Tala] (oh, didn't need willpower for Spirit Sight earlier. That helps) [22:28] [LJynaru] "I don't like this at all..." [22:28] [Vanal] "That makes two of us, Jyn." [22:29] [Storyteller] Tala, you see a little spirit floating very near to Jyn, blowing cold air on him [22:29] [Maris] "Well I guess you can count me in on that two. But I think the priests can handle it." [22:29] * Tala gestures to the field. [22:29] [Tala] (to Tei) "We have arrived." [22:29] [Maris] ((on that you two)) [22:29] [Vanal] "We're here...so now what ?" [22:29] * Tala appears to be looking at Jyn [22:29] [Tabius] "Excellent work Vanal." [22:29] [Tabius] " [22:30] * Vanal smirks broadly [22:30] * LJynaru looks at Tala. [22:30] [Tabius] "What’s next is that we ask our friends of the Immaculate Order what they think is next." [22:30] * Cicada starts watching the group's flanks very intently, and moves up to just behind Tabius. [22:30] [LJynaru] "Something on my back?" [22:30] * Tala shakes her head. "But you have attracted attention." [22:31] * Vanal scowls [22:31] [Vanal] "Bloody marvelous." [22:31] [Cicada] "he is good at that" Thinks Cicada to herself. [22:31] * Vanal pulls his hood back and looks around [22:32] [Tala] "I think he realizes that he disturbed your grove. You can leave him alone." Tala says politely [22:32] [Storyteller] The spirit looks unhappily at Tala and the floats away. [22:32] [Tei] [I'm using personal essence to activate spirit sight and move to Tala’s side] [22:32] [Storyteller] The cold air flow on Jynaru gradually lessens [22:32] [Storyteller] [ok] [22:32] [Tala] (what is the name of the spirit we are looking for? full name) [22:32] [Maris] ((Feather-Slits-Through-The Rain)) [22:33] * Tala looks back at the clearing. [22:33] [Vanal] ((that tone just rolls off the tongue, eh ?)) [22:33] [Maris] ((oops no dashes)) [22:33] [Tala] (do we know what type of wind spirit he is?_ [22:33] [Tala] ) [22:33] [Vanal] ((a transparent one)) [22:33] [Storyteller] Feather Slits through the Rain: Obviously male, yet definitely not human. 6'0 with white feathers inlaid in his body. He is white like snow, but you could see through him like glass. wind blows wildly around him, and he can fly. [22:34] * Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga17-220.rasserver.net] is on IRC [22:34] [Tala] (like there are different types of ocean spirits, Storm Mothers, Sirens, etc. ) [22:34] * Jynaru (Fiat@ati-ga17-220.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [22:34] [Storyteller] [would probably be closest to a storm mother, I suppose] [22:34] [Storyteller] [wb] [22:34] * Vanal feels a slight chill "I REALLY should've joined the Eye." [22:34] * LJynaru (Fiat@ati-ga14-181.rasserver.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:35] [Storyteller] A slow drizzle starts falling from the sky [22:35] [Jynaru] (Don't say that just when I come in. Apparently, I've got something following me around, and you say something about a storm mother.) [22:35] [Storyteller] [heh the cold air stopped] [22:35] [Storyteller] [gradually] [22:35] [Cicada] (don't worry, it could have been a siren) [22:36] [Maris] "You had a choice too Vanal?" [22:36] [Jynaru] (Ah. It's decided to rain on me instead?) [22:36] * Maris asks interestingly [22:36] [Storyteller] on everyone, actually. [22:36] * Maris seems nonperplexed by the rain [22:36] [Tala] (to the open clearing) "We seek the spirit known as Feather Slits through the Rain." [22:36] [Vanal] "Liberal parents. But that's a bit of a side-note." [22:37] * Jynaru sighs, and idly chews on the withered piece of grass. [22:37] * Tabius the drizzle starts working away at the powder on his face. A napkin of sorts is pulled out to take it all off to revel the bronze skin beneath. [22:37] * Maris actually meant in the way of being invited. Aren't most Eye ops chosen with out there foreknowledge? [22:37] [Storyteller] something squeeks from inside Cicada's clothing [22:38] [Vanal] "Desk job." [22:38] [Cicada] "Not NOW! Puuhda!" [22:38] [Maris] "Ah." [22:38] [Storyteller] Puuhda squeeks again, sadly [22:38] [Storyteller] but stops moving around [22:38] [Cicada] "Stop moving! You're embarressing me! No, not THERE!!" [22:38] [Vanal] (if this were an anime...Van would've face-faulted by now) [22:38] [Maris] "Believe me. Desk Jobs aren't nearly as pleasant as they look to the outsider. [22:38] * Cicada opens the collar of her tunic to let Puuhda out. [22:38] [Storyteller] None of the spirits seem to reply to your statement, Tala [22:39] * Jynaru raises an eyebrow at the commotion. [22:39] [Vanal] "Better than getting cut in half by anathema." [22:39] [Maris] "That's your opinion." [22:39] * Maris says with a look that says it isn't his. [22:39] [Storyteller] Puuhda looks out, licking the rain as it falls on him [22:39] * Tala ignores Cicada and her pet, instead she watches the spirits and waits [22:39] [Vanal] "Can't you just let a soldier bitch in peace ?" [22:40] * Maris rolls his eyes, "Fine. if that's what you want." [22:40] [Storyteller] The spirits pay no heed to their visitors [22:40] * Cicada , looking down at Puuhda as he crawls out, "do you like it here? Maybe even know these spirits?" [22:40] [Storyteller] pu [no] [22:40] * Jynaru shakes his head as he looks at the small creature. [22:40] [Storyteller] puuh [feels good] [22:40] * Tabius takes a large step forward into the clearing and says, "We seak audience with the mighty FeatherSlitsThroughtheRain!" [22:41] [Cicada] "Stinker.." [22:41] [Jynaru] "Bringing pets? What is this, a picnic?" [22:41] * Vanal looks at the fuzzball [22:41] [Storyteller] Tabius you can feel the presences of the mighty spirits but you cannot see nor hear them if they reply [22:41] [Cicada] "Always indulging yourself." Scratches Puuhda behind the ears and smiling. [22:41] [Vanal] "...This is starting to sound like a cheap novel." [22:42] [Maris] "Bah leave her in peace Jynaru. We can always eat it if we lose the rest of our supplies.' [22:42] [Storyteller] Tala: you see them watch as he moves aside their grain and a few of them close in on him, flying ever closer. [22:42] * Maris gives Jyn a wicked grin [22:42] [Tabius] "Tie, Tala, have they responded yet? [22:42] * Vanal snickers [22:42] * Jynaru shakes his head. [22:43] [Tei] "not that I can see, but they don't like you in their field" [22:43] [Jynaru] "Wouldn't make more than a mouthful." [22:43] [Vanal] "Dessert ?" [22:43] [Maris] "Maybe with the right seasoning." [22:43] * Jynaru reaches down for another blade of grass, and then stops himself. [22:43] * Vanal hands Jyn a cigar [22:44] [Vanal] "If you need to fiddle, fiddle with this." [22:44] * Maris looks around at the field. [22:44] * Tala looks at the spirits "Now that we have your attention." [22:44] * Tabius takes another large step in and repeats the request adding great and mighty instead of just Mighty. [22:44] * Jynaru sniffs the cigar, and nods his approval. [22:44] * Jynaru rummages around in his pack for a light. [22:44] [Storyteller] Two spirits materialize right in front of Tabius, one mere millimeters from his nose looking directly into his eyes, the other almost as close to his right. [22:45] [Storyteller] "What brings you here?" the one to the side asks in an ethereal voice. [22:45] [Tala] "Move away." [22:45] [Storyteller] The spirits look at Tala without emotion. [22:45] [Cicada] (whispering to Puuhda) Never mind them Puuhda, just wait until we go to the northern wastes, then you will be feeding on their corpses. [22:45] [Storyteller] They both seem to be human form, but parts seem wrong. [22:45] * Maris eye's the two spirits and drops his smiling demeanor to watch them. [22:45] [Storyteller] too thin or too faded. [22:45] [Tala] (you probably can't see them) [22:46] [Storyteller] (they materialized) [22:46] * Tabius in a normal tone of voice, but with respect, "We seek an audience with FeatherdlitsthroughtheRain. It is in regards to his work in the town to the north." [22:46] [Tala] (oh nm, missed that) [22:46] [Cicada] (to Puuhda) Yeah, I know. They wouldn't taste good. Caramel and chocolate is muuuch better. [22:46] * Jynaru lights the cigar, and inhales deeply. [22:46] [Storyteller] "He is not here" says the one to the side. The one in front of you looks back in your eyes, emotionless. [22:47] [Storyteller] It sniffs the air, looking around. [22:47] [Storyteller] "Leave [22:47] * Vanal blinks [22:47] [Storyteller] "Do not return" [22:47] * Jynaru looks at the spirit, and raises the cigar. [22:47] [Tabius] "If it pleases you, we would like to know when he might be expected, so that we can leave you undisturbed until then." [22:47] [Vanal] "Jyn, maybe we should...let them get on with the negotiations." [22:48] * Vanal gestures to the entrance to the glade ? [22:48] [Storyteller] Tala: Three spirits, one a zephyr, float menacingly above Jyn [22:48] * Jynaru looks around. [22:48] [Jynaru] "I think so..." [22:48] [Storyteller] "He will not be bothered by oathbreakers," the spirit spits. "They have earned what is coming to them." [22:48] * Jynaru seems to avoid letting ashes fall on the ground. [22:49] * Tala turns to the spirits around Jyn, looking at them with a serious expression. [22:49] [Storyteller] The spirits seem unperturbed by your expression. [22:49] * Cicada entertains the thought of Jynaru getting torn to shreds for polluting the clean air in the clearing. [22:50] * Maris pulls out his gloves and begins strapping them on for the comfort. [22:50] [Vanal] (...figures, *I'M* the one who fucks things up) [22:50] [Tabius] "He bothers himself already great one, whether those of the town be oathbreakers or not. We are here to intercede on both sides behalf’s. [22:51] [Storyteller] "He will not return in time for you to speak with him, no matter what you plan, you waste your time here." [22:51] * LJynaru (Fiat@ati-ga15-69.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [22:51] [LJynaru] Dammit, they should be happy with the idea of smoke!!! [22:52] [LJynaru] Goddamned lightning tossing sonofaspirit chasing me around for a samned cigar. [22:53] [Storyteller] heh [22:53] [Storyteller] spirits are very very strange [22:54] [LJynaru] Ought to toss the damned thing in their field. Tie a knot in MY hair.... [22:55] [Storyteller] heh [22:59] [LJynaru] Grass was nice though. [22:59] [LJynaru] If we kill the spirits, I'll have to get in the good graces of whoever caps it ;) [22:59] [Storyteller] heh [23:12] [Storyteller] doom? [23:13] [LJynaru] DOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 [23:14] [Storyteller] ooh, a 1. you really mean it. [23:15] [LJynaru] Yep. [23:28] [LJynaru] Just call me the incredible Exalted yo-yo. [23:28] [Storyteller] heh [23:29] [LJynaru] Going to go down to the physical offices and complain... LOUDLY on monday. [23:31] [Storyteller] sounds good [23:49] [LJynaru] More than loudly. With flamethrower in hand. [23:51] [Storyteller] heh [22:52] [Storyteller] Tala: a spirit floats down behind Jynaru, running it's finger through his hair, before flying back up to meet it's companions [22:52] [Storyteller] A second spirit does the same with Vanal [22:52] * Vanal touches the back of his head [22:52] [Tabius] "If it pleases you, could you tell us where he might be that we might this of his greatness himself? [22:52] [Storyteller] you feel something like a knot in your hair [22:52] * Jynaru (Fiat@ati-ga17-220.rasserver.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [22:52] * Jynaru [Fiat@ati-ga17-220.rasserver.net] has left IRC [22:52] [LJynaru] (You'd think air spirits would LIKE smoke....) [22:53] * Tala looks at Tei [22:53] * Vanal looks into the thin air "Very well your graces...you have made you feelings clear." [22:53] [Storyteller] (spirits are very strange and easily offended) [22:53] * Vanal turns to Jyn and hands him a small bag "butt it and toss it in here." [22:54] [Vanal] "We don't want to screw things up any more." [22:54] * Maris wonders what the odds are on taking the spirits [22:54] [Tei] "I really don't think we're doing any good" [22:55] * LJynaru nods, and sighs as he watches the fire die out. [22:55] [Tabius] !exa 12 [22:55] [Storyteller] Tabius, 6, 3, 7, 3, 3, 9, 3, 6, 3, 3, 10, 5, Successes : 4 [22:56] * LJynaru casts a glance back towards the field. [22:57] [LJynaru] "Strange place. You would think that the existence of a demesne would be better known..." [22:58] [Storyteller] the drizzle stops [22:58] [Storyteller] [any more ideas?] [22:58] [Maris] "Probably left alone as part of the bargain. Nice place though. Now that the there's no deal might be able to get a good Manse built here." [22:59] * Tabius slowely, as to not seem disrespectful, turns half way around and looks at the rest of the party with a HARD glare specificly at Vanal and Jynaru. [22:59] [Maris] "Know any good architects Jyn?" [22:59] * Maris says with a smile to Jynaru. [22:59] * Vanal nods...properly chastised [23:01] * Maris watches the spirits by Tabius [23:01] [LJynaru] "As a matter of fact, I believe I do... Not that I'd build a manse here, of course." [23:01] * LJynaru winks. [23:01] * Vanal sighs and rests his forehead on his head [23:01] [Tei] [It's time for me to say goodbye. feel free to npc me. Tei will take any appropriate action to avoid a fight and defend himself if one develops) [23:02] [Storyteller] [k have a nice party] [23:02] [Maris] "Ah. Won't be much of a problem once the Immaculates wipe out the spirits. After all if they destroy the town an example has to be made." [23:02] [Vanal] [amusez-vous] [23:02] * LJynaru examines the trees. [23:02] [Cicada] (see you) [23:02] * Tei (manxcat@wv-mltn-ubr-c-024-159-089-167.charterwv.net) Quit (Quit: ) [23:02] [Storyteller] The trees are aspen [23:02] * Maris is saying this more then loudly enough for the spirits to hear if they wish too. [23:02] [Storyteller] Maris: I'm sure they do [23:03] [Tabius] "Great ones, if it pleases you to help me it would be of great service to know the whereabouts of his greatness FeatherslitsthroughtheRain. As you have your duty, so do I and I must obey it. [23:03] [Storyteller] [okay, but you must bring us... a shrubbery!] [23:03] * LJynaru wonders how old these massive trees are. [23:03] [Maris] "Well hopefully they won't smarten up and deal with us. The real estate around here is gonna be prime." [23:04] [Storyteller] The spirits look at you impassively. "He is gathering the courts. It will be difficult to find him." [23:04] [LJynaru] "Truly, these trees alone would be worth the effort. And that field! Imagine the crops you could grow." [23:04] * Maris nods [23:04] [Maris] "Have to burn down all this grass though. Not much use for farming. Or for Manses." [23:05] [Tabius] "Your help is appreciated, if it pleases you may I and the Immaculate Priests be present at the court when it is conviened? [23:05] [Storyteller] Tala: more of the spirits seem to be drawn over here. [23:05] * Vanal idly nudges his horses away from Maris and Jyn's [23:05] [Storyteller] The spirits disappear [23:06] [LJynaru] "True. I imagine these trees would make excellent building materials, if the town has to be rebuilt." [23:06] * Maris nods [23:06] * Tala watches the spirits converging on the clearing, even making eye contact. She makes it clear that she can see them. [23:06] [Storyteller] Tala: you see them consulting. their voices are like winds [23:06] [Storyteller] occasionally one of them looks at you [23:06] [Maris] "Most likely they would." [23:06] [Storyteller] and Tei [23:07] [Tala] "They appear to be discussing your request." [23:07] [Maris] "Though I'm not sure if the Immaculates won't just raze the whole forest. They can be pretty nasty in their punishments." [23:07] [LJynaru] (Aww, don't wanna play "bad cop" Vanal?) [23:07] [Tala] "There would be no need for such wanton destruction."\ [23:07] [Vanal] (Vanal doesn’t wanna get a beatdown form a dozen spirits...) [23:08] [Cicada] (Tala as "good cop") [23:08] [Maris] "Well if the spirits decide to help us out and get this contract renegotiated most likely not." [23:08] [Tabius] !ex 4 Temperance [23:08] [Storyteller] Tabius, 1, 8, 2, 4, Successes : 1 [23:09] [Tala] "What i mean is that it would not be necessary for us to destroy the forest to remove violent spirits who were interfering with mortals." [23:09] [Storyteller] The spirit that was looking Tabius in the eye floats over to Tala and Tei. "Return at sunset, and bring a gift to replace the damage done to this place. Then we shall see if you may speak to Feather Slits through the Rain" [23:09] [Maris] "But I'm pretty sure the Immaculates won't likely put up with spirits destroying a town without a very clear punishment. The peasants must know they are safe from any further harm." [23:10] [Storyteller] somebody's definately watching you now [23:11] [Maris] I figured [23:11] [Maris] that's the price of reminding spirits there place on the isle when your just a wee little dragon blooded [23:11] [Storyteller] heh [23:09] * Tala nods to the spirit. [23:10] [Storyteller] The spirits then resume their hovering [23:10] * Tala looks at the group. [23:11] * Tabius says "Thank you great ones." and then turns around and with a piercing gaze looks at Jynaru and Maris as he takes careful steps to be outside the clearing. [23:11] [Tala] "They request a gift to compensate for the damage done to their clearing by sunset." [23:11] [Vanal] "My fault. I gave him the cigar." [23:12] [Tala] (they had dematerialized and were speaking to Tala and Tei, no?) [23:12] * LJynaru (Fiat@ati-ga15-69.rasserver.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [23:12] [Storyteller] (yea they are all dematerialized now) [23:12] [Vanal] "anyways...what the heck can we give them as a gift to compensate ?" [23:12] * Maris turns around and looks to the others, "Well then I suggest we go find one then." [23:12] * LJynaru (Fiat@ati-ga15-69.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [23:12] * Maris turned his horse around. [23:12] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) By all that is holy. I thought those two would destroy everything. [23:13] * Vanal rides up to the dynamic duo [23:13] [Tala] [going to go get a drink and see what is up with the party, to decide whether I join them or not] [23:13] * Tabius just looks at Cicada sadly. [23:13] [Vanal] "next time...cut back a little." [23:13] [LJynaru] (Argh. What sort of trinket do air spirits like?) [23:14] [Storyteller] (air spirit trinkets) [23:14] [Vanal] (...wonderful) [23:14] * LJynaru turns to look at Vanal. [23:14] [LJynaru] "It worked, didn't it?" [23:14] * Maris shakes his head and motions to the air around them and puts a finger to his lips. Then he walks his horse into the forest at no fast pace. [23:13] [Maris] the eyes gone yet? [23:14] [Storyteller] no [23:15] [Storyteller] As you enter the forest you hear what seems to be a shuffling of feet, a clanking of.. .something, but nothing you can place. [23:15] [Storyteller] nothing you can see [23:14] [Vanal] "Somehow, I doubt it did ANYTHING." [23:15] * Tabius leads his horse into the woods silently pondering the conversation and a gift. [23:16] [Tala] [about how long are we planning to run?] [23:16] [Storyteller] Puuhda continues looking out over the demense [23:16] [Storyteller] [uhhhhh two more hours or so] [23:17] [Tala] [hmm.] [23:17] [Cicada] (to Puuhda) Oh, you liked it there, eh? Did you meet some friends? [23:17] [Storyteller] "Pu" [no] [23:17] * Jynaru (Fiat@ati-ga15-69.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [23:17] * LJynaru (Fiat@ati-ga15-69.rasserver.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [23:17] [Tala] "I believe, since it was the natural peace of the clearing that was disturbed, perhaps something to replenish it would be appropriate." [23:18] [Vanal] "...and how do we do *that*? " [23:18] [Maris] "we could slaughter a horse. " [23:18] [Vanal] "...why not just slit our own throat at the same time ?" [23:18] * Tabius from ahead, "Water, mulch, horse dung. [23:18] * Tala frowns. "I highly doubt that would be the least bit appropriate, save for a demon." [23:18] [Tala] "Flowers." [23:18] [Maris] "Hey Anyone know how to mix fertilizer?" [23:19] [Jynaru] "I do have access to stables. I can easily supply the last." [23:19] * Vanal nods "Sound good to me, Tala." [23:19] * Maris shrugs [23:19] [Storyteller] you see something out of the corner of your eye as you walk [23:19] [Tabius] ((Is looking off in that direction now . [23:20] [Storyteller] nothing there [23:21] [Tabius] walks around the horse looking and listening intently. [23:22] [Storyteller] you hear nothing strange see nothing out of place [23:22] [Tabius] anotherwords perfect ;-), which in and of itself is out of place. [23:23] [Storyteller] well you've got the demense [23:24] [Tabius] Yeah, an interesting matter. [23:24] [Tabius] But one I will have to think on. [23:19] * Tabius stops in his tracks and looks off to the side. [23:19] [Tala] "Beautiful and sweet smelling." [23:19] [Maris] "Didn't tell me much about spirits back at the Bells [23:19] * Cicada immediately halts and looks around. [23:19] [Storyteller] The spirit sight charms gradually end, being the end of the scene [23:20] [Storyteller] you see nothing strange, except for the power of the demense [23:20] * Tala tries to recall anywhere along their path where she noticed any appropriate flowers [23:20] * Jynaru halts, and reaches for his bow. [23:20] [Cicada] (to Tabius) My lord..? [23:20] * Tabius walks around behind the horse looking out into the woods and then to the front again as if part of some bizarre ritual. [23:20] [Tala] [shouldn't have burned the wp] [23:21] * Maris thinks [23:21] * Jynaru stares intently at Tabius. [23:21] [Maris] Incense maybe?" [23:22] * *Tei* looks at the group and gestures to leave the demense to the spirits [23:22] * Maris says as he sits atop his horse and watches Tabius. [23:22] [Maris] "I doubt we'll see them while they don't want us to see them Tabius. Best to just leave the Demense tell sunset." [23:23] * Tala tries to recall anywhere along their path where she noticed any appropriate flowers [23:23] * Tabius looks at Maris for half a second letting nothing be gleaned from his facial expressions and then continues walking away from the Demanse. [23:23] [Storyteller] [Tala, probably a few places, what are you looking for?] [23:24] * Maris then follows along after the others [23:24] [Tala] [beautiful, sweet smelling flowers to be brought as an offering. preferably ones we might be able to carefully dig up and replant here safely.] [23:26] * Cicada follows Tabius quietly, paying even more attention to the group's flanks. [23:27] [Storyteller] [yea, an hour or so away, there's a flower bank with stuff like that [23:27] * Jynaru (Fiat@ati-ga15-69.rasserver.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [23:27] [Vanal] [Time 'till sunset ?] [23:27] * LJynaru (~primaryta@ati-ga17-26.rasserver.net) has joined #pvpexalted [23:28] [Storyteller] 6 hours till sunset [23:28] [Storyteller] have you all left the demense? [23:28] [LJynaru] (I suppose so.) [23:28] * Maris will have stayed with the group but he hopes they have [23:28] * Tabius goes looking for a dead tree trunk and waits for his horse to take a dump. [23:29] [Cicada] (the mysterious ways of sorcerers...) [23:29] [Tala] [omg, Spaceballs. haven't seen this in like 10 years] [23:29] [LJynaru] (don't laugh too hard. You [23:30] [Storyteller] Once everyone has left the demense they start seeing things [23:30] [LJynaru] ('ll get to carry it) [23:30] [Vanal] 'things' ? [23:30] [Cicada] (don't you think I know that?) [23:30] [Storyteller] out of the corner of your eyes, strange sounds, out of place but you can't place them [23:30] [Vanal] oh [23:30] [LJynaru] (Ooooh.... the colors..... groovy type things? Oh, great...) [23:27] [Maris] check for watchers as we go along. [23:28] [Storyteller] yeap [23:29] [Maris] how many are there and where are they? [23:30] [Storyteller] don't you have to roll for that [23:30] * Storyteller doesn't have the book in front of him [23:30] [Maris] yeah i do [23:30] [Maris] Per+larceny [23:30] [Maris] one success to spot observers [23:30] [Maris] every success after word tells me one is [23:30] [Storyteller] okay then roll it in main channel [23:31] [Maris] !ex 4 [23:31] [Storyteller] Maris, 4, 6, 5, 6, Successes : 0 [23:31] [Maris] ah well [23:31] [Storyteller] indeed [23:31] * Cicada reach for her weapon. [23:32] [Storyteller] Tei starts glowing subtly. He gets very still. [23:32] * Vanal blinks [23:32] * LJynaru nocks an arrow, and starts scanning the area. [23:32] * Tabius waits to see what is going on. [23:32] [Vanal] "what the hell is going on ?" [23:32] * Vanal unsheathes his daiklaive [23:32] [Maris] I'll try again then [23:32] [Maris] !ex 4 [23:32] [Storyteller] Maris, 3, 9, 7, 9, Successes : 3 [23:32] [Storyteller] one to your left, one right in front of you... you can't see anything. [23:32] [*Tei*] "Damn, everyone stay together." [23:32] * Cicada runs over to stand back to back with Tabius. [23:32] * Tala scowls and once again shifts her sight to the spirit realm [23:33] * Maris isn't intending on going anywhere [23:33] [Storyteller] Tala: A huge, monkey like being is standing in a tree above you. Giant spikes protrude from it's shoulders, and it grins evilly as you look at it. [23:33] * Tala 's skin takes on a deeper blue color, very faintly luminescent (stage 2) [23:33] * Maris is glad he kept his gloves on and watches the surroundings [23:33] [*Tei*] "Where's Tabius?" [23:34] [Tala] (burned last 3 personal and 2 periph) [23:34] * Vanal looks around for targets [23:34] * Tabius (like 10 ft from you guys) [23:34] * Tala 's eyes widen [23:34] [Storyteller] nobody sees anything except for Tala and Tei [23:34] [Storyteller] and Maris has a sense of where something is.. but sees nothing. [23:34] * Tala settles into a defensive stance [23:34] * LJynaru looks at Tala. [23:34] [Storyteller] you think you hear something [23:34] [Tabius] heheheeh a first level demon is what I hear ;-) [23:35] [Storyteller] hehe but you don't know that ;) [23:35] [Storyteller] so seriously now, how far did you wander? [23:35] [Tabius] of course Tabs doesn't.......I identify the original direction of the sound and keep my eyes open for a flanking manuever ;-) [23:36] [Storyteller] ok [23:36] [Tabius] I had just said I was going to look....people were following me ;-) I figured I was 10ft ahead of the next person [23:37] [Tabius] Then I said I waited to see what was going on..... maybe 20ft? [23:37] [Storyteller] hmm [23:37] [Storyteller] roll perception+awareness [23:38] [Tabius] 6 at a 7 [23:38] [Tabius] 5 at an8 4 at a 9 [23:35] [Maris] "Left and right Vanal. Can't see them though." He says under his breath to Vanal. [23:35] [Maris] ((Left and forward even)) [23:35] [LJynaru] "What is it? What's going on?" [23:35] [Vanal] "Shit." [23:36] [Tala] !ex 9 [23:36] [Storyteller] Tala, 5, 10, 5, 2, 6, 3, 8, 5, 5, Successes : 3 [23:36] * Tala 's anima flares to full form, it's soft light flowing about her (Water Dragon Form, 5 periph, stage 3 anima) [23:36] * Tala still has the claw with the hearthstone one [23:36] [Tala] (on even) [23:37] [Tala] (i only see the monkey?) [23:37] [Storyteller] The monkey is all you see, it's just sitting there [23:37] [Tala] (craptacular, I just realized I am at -2 still) [23:37] [Storyteller] (ouch) [23:37] [Tabius] !ex 11 PerAwar [23:37] [Storyteller] Tabius, 8, 9, 2, 2, 7, 10, 3, 3, 5, 5, 9, Successes : 6 [23:38] [Tala] "What do you want?" [23:38] [Storyteller] Tabius notices the rest of the group standing around strangely [23:38] [Storyteller] The monkey just stares down at you, grinning evilly [23:38] * Maris stays on his horse but watches his surroundings clenching and unclenching his fists [23:38] [Shakel] [just throw something at it already] [23:38] * Tabius thinks that they think Sorcerers are strange, "What in the name of the dragons is everybody standing around for?" [23:39] [Cicada] [a banana?] [23:39] [Storyteller] Tabius is about 20' away, barely in sight [23:39] * Tabius starts moving, leading his horse, towards the rest of everybody else. [23:39] [Maris] "Spirits are surrounding us Tabius. Tala and Tei don't seem to like the looks of them." [23:39] [Storyteller] the trees obstruct your view of him greatly [23:40] [Shakel] [i was thinking dung, but a banana will do] [23:40] [Tabius] "What do they look like my Immaculate friends? [23:40] [Cicada] [Is Cicada next to Tabius?] [23:40] [Storyteller] Tabius, something materializes into view to your right and leaps at you [23:40] [Cicada] [Not if I can stop it!] [23:40] [Storyteller] [but you can't see it, too many trees] [23:40] [Storyteller] [not in time, anyway] [23:40] [Cicada] [Again, am I next to Tabius?] [23:40] * Tabius dodges. [23:40] [Vanal] (in the great secret service tradition...] [23:41] [Storyteller] [ I think not, Tabius was off by himself] [23:41] [Tala] (what is Tei's reaction?) [23:41] [Storyteller] (memories, eh Vanal?) [23:41] [Cicada] [But I ran to him] [23:41] [Storyteller] Tei is looking behind you [23:41] [Storyteller] not even looking near Tabius [23:41] [Vanal] [ayup] [23:41] * Storyteller looks up [23:41] [LJynaru] (I hate evil spirit monkeys.) [23:41] [Storyteller] very well [23:41] [Storyteller] sorry about that cicada [23:42] [Storyteller] okay Tabius, cicada roll init [23:42] [Tabius] !roll 1d10 +9 [23:42] [Storyteller] Tabius : 1d10 +9, 7 , Total: 16 [23:42] [Cicada] !roll 1d10 +8 [23:42] [Storyteller] Cicada : 1d10 +8, 9 , Total: 17 [23:42] 1 [23:42] [Storyteller] Storyteller : 1d10 +7, 8 , Total: 15 [23:42] [Storyteller] ?roll 1d10 +7 [23:43] [Storyteller] okay [23:43] [Storyteller] cicada first [23:43] [Storyteller] The ape materializes itself out of thin air and leaps at Tabius [23:44] * Cicada is going to leap at the thing, grapple it, and try to force it into the ground before it reaches Tabius, preferable putting her body between it and him. [23:44] [Storyteller] ok [23:44] [Storyteller] [did you increase your MA?] [23:44] [Storyteller] +1 [23:44] [Cicada] Martial arts. No parries unless they are necessary to stop the damn thing. [23:45] [Storyteller] okay [23:45] * Tala watches the ape spirit carefully, her anima flowing around her like the surface of a lake in the eye of a storm [23:45] [Storyteller] it's basically an attack [23:45] [Cicada] !ex 9 [23:45] [Storyteller] Cicada, 4, 6, 4, 10, 10, 9, 7, 3, 9, Successes : 7 [23:45] [Cicada] OH YEAH! [23:46] [Cicada] (Luck might be a whore, but she certainly gives a discount to cute girls!) [23:47] [Storyteller] okay roll strength [23:47] [Cicada] No bonuses? [23:47] * LJynaru (~primaryta@ati-ga17-26.rasserver.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [23:48] [Storyteller] there's a +2 autobonus at the end I’ll add in [23:48] [Cicada] Use willpower to add Compassion (protecting her lord) [23:48] [Storyteller] Tackles, p 240 [23:48] [Storyteller] ok [23:48] [Cicada] !ex 6 [23:48] [Storyteller] Cicada, 7, 9, 3, 4, 6, 6, Successes : 2 [23:49] [Storyteller] what's brachiation? [23:49] * Storyteller itches his head confusedly [23:49] [Storyteller] ah well [23:49] [Storyteller] Storyteller, 7, 2, 5, 6, 3, 4, 6, 3, Successes : 1 [23:49] [Storyteller] ?ex 8 [23:49] * Storyteller chuckles [23:49] * Jynaru [Fiat@dialup-65.58.21.228.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net] is on IRC [23:49] [Tala] (like moving through tree branches by hand) [23:49] * Jynaru (Fiat@dialup-65.58.21.228.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net) has joined #pvpexalted [23:49] [Storyteller] (ah) [23:49] [Cicada] (leaping from branch to branch, often using the arms as well as legs) [23:49] [Storyteller] (thx) [23:50] [Storyteller] wb [23:50] [Storyteller] Cicada leaps at the giant blood ape, several times her strength and size, and somehow manages to knock him to the ground, getting tied up with the horrible smelling ape [23:50] [Tabius] (*Cheers from the sidelines*)) [23:51] [Storyteller] Tabius is knocked down by the resulting flying ape, but isn't harmed [23:51] [Cicada] "You.... will .... not... have my lord!! [23:51] [Vanal] (( [JR] MAH GAWD ! Sable Cicada from the TOP ROPE ! This is turning into a real slobberknocker, King ! )) [23:51] [Jynaru] (Wow. Tackles work well.) [23:51] [Storyteller] [well I rolled really badly] [23:51] [Vanal] (so, it's visible, now ? and we can attack it ?) [23:51] [Storyteller] it's visible but there are too many trees for anyone but Tabius and cicada to attack it, unless you close the distance [23:52] [Storyteller] The giant ape in the tree chuckles softly. THIS you all hear. [23:52] [Storyteller] but you still do not see it. [23:52] [Jynaru] (We're on horses, that won't take long.) [23:52] * Vanal heads towards the source of the noise, sword out [23:52] [Storyteller] still trees.... [23:52] [Storyteller] Vanal the sound comes from above your head, but as you move towards it becomes louder. [23:52] [Cicada] (horses in untamed woods.. bad) [23:53] [Storyteller] (I concur) [23:53] [Tala] (i thought this was a different one?) [23:53] [Storyteller] Tabius, you going to do anything to giant ape? [23:53] * Tabius rolls backwards a short distance coming to his feet with a glowing blue sword raised and ready to attack the Ape. [23:53] [Storyteller] yes, there are two that you know of [23:53] [Jynaru] (True... I suppose you two can handle the blood ape by yourselves.) [23:53] [Storyteller] ok [23:53] [Tabius] ((That is I assume that getting to ones feet and drawing a weapon can be done in 1 round? [23:53] [Cicada] (we hope and pray..) [23:53] * Maris curses and dismounts looking up and to the left holding the reins and watching the others. [23:54] [Storyteller] The giant ape, having been tackled on Cicada, attempts to crush her within it's massive arms [23:54] [Storyteller] [with a stunt it works, good enough] [23:54] [Storyteller] Tala, you notice a second blood ape behind you, after tei brings it to your attention. [23:54] * Cicada sneering and screaming curses fight back with all of her power, beads of sweat on her brow. [23:55] [Maris] "How many you see Tala?" [23:55] [Storyteller] there are at least two more in the surrounding forest [23:55] [Storyteller] Storyteller, 9, 5, 2, 4, 10, 10, 3, 1, Successes : 5 [23:55] [Storyteller] ?ex 8 [23:55] [Vanal] ...eep [23:55] * Vanal looks around for a target [23:55] [Storyteller] Storyteller, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 5, 4, 4, 10, 7, 3, 5, 2, 8, Successes : 4 [23:55] [Storyteller] ?ex 14 [23:55] [Vanal] ..... [23:56] [Tabius] Is it possible to put up a charm while getting to my feet? [23:57] [Storyteller] you get to your feet but it's been the turn, you don't have any more dice actions [23:57] [Storyteller] i'd say no [23:57] [Tabius] its not a dice action charm, but it is simple? [23:58] [Storyteller] nah, only reflexive charms can be used when it's not with your dice action. [23:56] [Jynaru] (Dammit! I need something to SHOOT!) [23:56] [Storyteller] (90% cover) [23:56] [Tala] "Just one more." She says, keeping her eyes on the one in the tree. [23:56] [Vanal] (Cue hodson) [23:56] [Vanal] (Hudson) [23:56] [Storyteller] Cicada: 2 damage [23:56] [Jynaru] (urk.....) [23:57] [Storyteller] The giant ape has you in a crushing grip [23:57] [Vanal] (How far away am I from that ape ?) [23:57] [Storyteller] 20' [23:57] [Vanal] within visual yet ? [23:57] [Storyteller] You hear a giant crunch from behind you [23:57] [Storyteller] yes, 90% cover, tangled up with cicada [23:58] [Cicada] [If I am about to take damage I would like to be able to use Five Dragon Fortitude to help soak) [23:58] * Vanal ROLLS to the side [23:58] [Storyteller] [hmmm is it reflexive, yes?] [23:58] [Maris] "Tabius you too need help?" [23:58] [Cicada] [yes] [23:58] [Storyteller] [okay then yes you can use it] [23:58] [Storyteller] [but I already rolled damage] [23:59] [Cicada] (I can increase bashing soak by two for one essence and lethal by one for one essence.) [23:59] [Storyteller] [it is bashing damage] [00:00] [Storyteller] [you take two bashing damage, use it next round, i rolled damage already[ [00:00] [Cicada] How much does I need to soak more than my natural 6 bashing soak to make it roll only one damage dice?) [00:00] [Vanal] (...man, this combat is as chaotic as it WOULD be in a dense forest, I'm impressed) [00:00] [Cicada] [ok] [00:00] [Storyteller] [6] [00:00] [Storyteller] okay [00:00] [Storyteller] everyone else roll init [00:00] [Storyteller] if you intend to try to help [00:01] * Cicada feels some of her bones creak. [00:01] [Storyteller] actually everyone roll init [00:01] [Storyteller] allright gotta go outside one sec [00:01] [Tabius] !roll 1d10 +9 [00:01] [Storyteller] Tabius : 1d10 +9, 6 , Total: 15 [00:01] [Storyteller] roll init [00:01] [Cicada] !roll 1d10 +8 [00:01] [Storyteller] Cicada : 1d10 +8, 3 , Total: 11 [00:01] [Vanal] !roll 1d10 +6 [00:01] [Storyteller] Vanal : 1d10 +6, 7 , Total: 13 [00:01] [Maris] !ex 1 +13 [00:01] [Storyteller] Maris, 3, Successes : 0 [00:02] [Tala] !roll 1d10 +10 [00:02] [Storyteller] Tala : 1d10 +10, 7 , Total: 17 [00:02] [Shakel] [sips tea and wonders what about a stroll through the woods is taking those guys so long . . . ah well] [00:02] [Jynaru] !roll 1d10 +8 [00:02] [Storyteller] Jynaru : 1d10 +8, 5 , Total: 13 [00:02] [Jynaru] (why did it have to be 13??? /me shakes his head) [00:02] 1 [00:02] [Storyteller] Storyteller : 1d10 +7, 1 , Total: 8 [00:02] [Storyteller] ?roll 1d10 +7 [00:02] [Storyteller] heh [00:02] [Storyteller] ok Tala first [00:02] 1 [00:02] [Storyteller] Storyteller : 1d10 +7, 10 , Total: 17 [00:02] [Storyteller] ?roll 1d10 +7 [00:03] * Vanal grips his sword, ready to kick some monkey butt [00:03] [Jynaru] (bad omens already) [00:03] 1 [00:03] [Storyteller] Storyteller : 1d10 +7, 8 , Total: 15 [00:03] [Storyteller] ?roll 1d10 +7 [00:03] 1 [00:03] [Storyteller] Storyteller : 1d10 +7, 9 , Total: 16 [00:03] [Storyteller] ?roll 1d10 +7 [00:03] 1 [00:03] [Storyteller] Storyteller : 1d10 +7, 10 , Total: 17 [00:03] [Storyteller] ?roll 1d10 +7 [00:03] [Tala] (has the one above moved? I didn't see) [00:03] [Storyteller] Tala first [00:03] [Storyteller] It has not moved [00:03] [Jynaru] (whoa..... big monkey has henchmen.) [00:05] [Storyteller] [maybe] [00:05] * Tala is holding, waiting for her opponent to make a move (holding for 2 split actions) [00:05] [Cicada] [Damn dirty APES!] [00:05] [Storyteller] which one? [00:05] [Storyteller] the one above? [00:05] [Jynaru] (Aw, don't be like that. That one seems enamored with you.) [00:05] [Jynaru] (You'll hurt it's feelings.) [00:06] [Storyteller] It watches you with a murderous glare in it's eye. [00:06] [Storyteller] ok Tabius now [00:06] [Cicada] [He is certainly giving me a hug I'll remember for weeks...] [00:07] [Jynaru] (Just don't let him slip you the tongue.) [00:07] [Vanal] {See...if you were a fire aspect...you could trigger your anima...and make sure the embrace is a nice warm one) [00:07] [Cicada] [uuuurgh! I don't know who of you is worst..] [00:07] [Vanal] [He is] [00:07] [Tabius] Ew ew..... good question. Tabs had to learn about demons and spirits at the Heptagram. This is pretty easily identifiedÀ. Could Tabs percieve of a way to make it REALLY hurt ;-) [00:07] [Storyteller] uhhh I don't think any weaknesses are listed in the exalted book [00:08] [Storyteller] nope, none [00:08] [Storyteller] it's bashing soak is higher than it's lethal, though. [00:08] * Tabius with a very loud shout of fury Tabius leaps into the air blue gleaming blade to smite it mightily into the back of the Ape Demon splattering its ichor blood onto the forest floor. [00:08] [Jynaru] (Just doing my job.) [00:08] [Storyteller] +1 [00:09] [Storyteller] are you using any charms? [00:09] [Tabius] ((none other than the RoEE that is already on the blade)) [00:09] [Tabius] !ex 15 [00:09] [Storyteller] Tabius, 9, 8, 7, 9, 9, 6, 9, 1, 1, 5, 1, 2, 7, 9, 5, Successes : 8 [00:10] [Tabius] ((7 lethal damage for the blade +str + RoEE)) [00:10] [Storyteller] you're rolling to hit right? [00:10] [Jynaru] (Oh well. I'm sure there'll be another blood ape I can shoot soon enough.) [00:10] [Tabius] ((*Yeah to hit) [00:12] [Storyteller] ok 7 extra successes [00:12] [Tabius] !ex 14 [00:12] [Storyteller] Tabius, 1, 3, 10, 3, 3, 1, 9, 3, 4, 6, 5, 10, 10, 9, Successes : 8 [00:12] [Storyteller] nifty [00:12] [Cicada] [Hurtie..] [00:12] [Vanal] I think he's dead [00:12] [Tabius] ((Please oh please take the soak from the left ;-p)) [00:12] [Storyteller] (nope, sorry, always from the right. or would you let me give cicada 4 damage?) [00:12] [Cicada] (please, no..) [00:13] [Tabius] ((**No nothats OK ;-) )) [00:13] [Storyteller] (heh) [00:13] [Tabius] (*just wishful thinking ;-) [00:13] [Storyteller] Okay, your blade slices into the blood ape, easily missing cicada. It roars in pain but keeps it's grip on her. [00:13] [Storyteller] Vanal and Jynaru, now [00:14] [Storyteller] 90% cover [00:14] [Tala] [hmm, drunken partygoers venturing into my part of the house] [00:14] [Storyteller] you can close the distance if you like [00:14] [Storyteller] crazy. show them the picture of the blood ape, see if they run away. [00:14] * Vanal closes the goddamned distance [00:14] [Jynaru] Is it still 90% cover if I'm above the wrestling match? [00:15] [Storyteller] yes [00:15] [Storyteller] thick birch forest [00:15] [Storyteller] soft cover but still cover, i don't think exalted makes a distinction. [00:15] [Storyteller] I guess if you were flying directly over it would be a bit less [00:16] [Jynaru] I'm talking directly above them. [00:16] [Jynaru] no trees, just the ever popular tangle. [00:16] [Storyteller] The branches and leaves will still be in the way, unless you are somehow over then yet below the treeline. [00:17] [Jynaru] I can't jump THAT high, dammit. [00:17] [Storyteller] well how high are you gonna jump? [00:17] [Storyteller] and you're going to jump 20'+? [00:18] [Storyteller] Vanal, you can attack once [00:18] [Storyteller] it counts as splitting your pool, i looked it up [00:18] * Jynaru remembers jumping up a two story building. [00:18] [Vanal] then, I'll attack the bastard... [00:19] [Vanal] !ex 9 [00:19] [Storyteller] Vanal, 1, 8, 3, 8, 3, 7, 5, 9, 7, Successes : 5 [00:19] [Storyteller] okay -2, this is -3 [00:19] [Storyteller] okay two extra successes [00:19] [Vanal] !ex 13 [00:19] [Storyteller] Vanal, 2, 10, 2, 5, 7, 1, 1, 7, 10, 3, 7, 10, 9, Successes : 10 [00:19] [Vanal] BOOM SHAKA ! [00:19] [Storyteller] ouch [00:19] [Storyteller] what were you attacking with? [00:19] [Vanal] taste the red jade reaver daiklaive, ape-boy ! [00:19] [Storyteller] ah [00:19] [Jynaru] 5 damage good. [00:20] [Storyteller] The red jade reaver daiklaive sinks into it's flesh. Seriously wounded, it cries out in pain, forgetting it's clench on cicada to lash out at you. [00:21] [Storyteller] Jynaru? [00:21] [Storyteller] scratch pain, put in agony [00:22] [Jynaru] Hmmm... I need some anima anyway... [00:22] [Storyteller] anyone know where I can find the jumping rules? [00:23] [Shakel] [athletics] [00:23] [Storyteller] thx [00:23] [Maris] Athletics section of the exalted book [00:23] [Shakel] [incidentally, they're insane . . . i think they meant feet, not yards] [00:23] [Storyteller] probably [00:24] [Jynaru] I can jump that far WITHOUT a boost with the yard ruling. [00:24] [Storyteller] 21 feet vertically, 42 feet horizontally... so.... you can get a 10' over.... [00:25] [Storyteller] very well, but you roll your athletics + dexterity [00:25] [Storyteller] everything under five you subtract from your archery + dexterity [00:25] [Tabius] ((Normal human, me, can jump about 15 feet from a running start. Assuming that I have a 3 str and a 3 in athletics an average number of success's will only produce 3 success's or 9 feet...... I find that the jumping rules are just fine.) [00:25] [Storyteller] with a +3 stunt [00:25] [Tala] (page 252 for Leaping, plus the Eratta for effects of wounds) [00:26] [Jynaru] Mechanistically, I activate my anima and Effortlessly rising flame. [00:26] [Storyteller] very well [00:26] [Storyteller] roll these dice that I have proclaimed [00:26] [Shakel] ((the rules don't require a roll, Tab)) [00:27] [Storyteller] +3 to all rolls [00:27] * Jynaru leaps through the air, flashing from tree to tree, to burst out into the open above the battle. [00:27] [Jynaru] !ex 12 [00:27] [Storyteller] Jynaru, 2, 6, 9, 5, 2, 6, 6, 8, 9, 3, 1, 3, Successes : 3 [00:28] [Maris] ((yeah well it's supposed to be animeish so i don't think it's that bad a problem)) [00:28] [Jynaru] !ex 15 [00:28] [Storyteller] Jynaru, 4, 1, 1, 3, 9, 4, 7, 2, 10, 4, 8, 3, 7, 8, 10, Successes : 9 [00:28] [Jynaru] Forgot the stunt bonus. [00:28] [Storyteller] very well [00:28] [Vanal] (Didn't I see this on an ep of DBZ? *g*)) [00:28] [Storyteller] roll dex+archery [00:28] [Storyteller] +3 [00:29] [Jynaru] !ex 13 [00:29] [Storyteller] Jynaru, 1, 1, 10, 10, 7, 2, 1, 2, 10, 8, 7, 7, 7, Successes : 11 [00:29] [Storyteller] okay damage +10 [00:29] [Tabius] ((Nice..... I was of course giving stats for an Athlete, which I used to be ;-) .....normal human will have what 2 Str and 1-2 Athletics... 9-12 feet. Don't you just love over the top Exalted ;-) [00:29] [Jynaru] DEAD monkey. [00:29] [Storyteller] (oh yea) [00:30] [Jynaru] !ex 19 [00:30] [Storyteller] Jynaru, 9, 5, 4, 10, 1, 8, 3, 5, 9, 1, 9, 2, 4, 4, 1, 8, 4, 9, 9, Successes : 9 [00:30] [Jynaru] That's all? [00:30] [Vanal] (Aaaand there goes curious George) [00:30] [Storyteller] okay the monkey's head gets chopped clean off by the horrible arrow of DOOOOOOOOM, falling at Vanal's feet. [00:30] [Jynaru] (me is disappointed. I wanted to nail it to the ground.) [00:31] [Storyteller] Vanal gets all ichory [00:31] [Vanal] "I just had this armor polished !" [00:31] [Storyteller] okay, cicada, you are prone [00:31] [Storyteller] your turn [00:32] * Cicada rolls away from the dead monkey and jump to her feet while drawing her chakram in one fluid motion. Then looks around for her lord first, then for any enemies threatening him. [00:32] [Storyteller] there are no more enemies threatening your lord.... that you can SEE [00:32] [Storyteller] MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA [00:32] [Cicada] [had my pre-typed action spoiled TWICE by you superrolling scum!] [00:33] [Vanal] [poor baby...] [00:33] [Cicada] [yeah, poor me] [00:33] [Jynaru] (Awwww. Poor baby. Blame it on Air Jynaru.) [00:33] [Cicada] [not that I mind much ;)] [00:33] [Storyteller] The monkey on the tree opens it's mouth to a fool's grin, looking right at Tala. Spittle falls to the ground, and everyone still looking up the tree will clearly see it fall to the ground. [00:33] [Vanal] [And the incredible Captain Vanal Cuisinart] [00:33] [Jynaru] (Indeed. You didn't get ichored.) [00:34] [Vanal] [...speak for yourself, Legolas] [00:34] [Storyteller] Horrible crashing through the woods can be heard, as things in the woods leave without regard for stealth. [00:34] [Storyteller] Tei leaps at something [00:34] [Vanal] "This is bad. VERY bad." [00:35] [Storyteller] !ex 10 [00:35] [Storyteller] Storyteller, 8, 10, 6, 5, 5, 5, 9, 3, 7, 8, Successes : 6 [00:35] [Storyteller] ?ex 10 [00:35] * Jynaru lands lightly, and shakes his head. [00:35] [Jynaru] "That seems to be the theme of the day." [00:35] [Cicada] (To Tabius) My lord, maybe you who have horses should retreat?! [00:36] [Storyteller] Storyteller, 5, 8, 8, 8, 5, 7, 3, Successes : 4 [00:36] [Storyteller] ?ex 7 [00:36] [Storyteller] Storyteller, 3, 5, 7, 2, 6, 2, 8, Successes : 2 [00:36] [Storyteller] ?ex 7 [00:36] * Tala 's expression doesn't change, she simply waits. (too bad my wound penalties limit me to a vertical jump of str+ath in feet) [00:36] [Tabius] "Together we stand, I will have it no other way." [00:37] [Storyteller] Tei's twin short swords cut through the air, and come away bloody. Blood drops to the ground as something crashes away into the forest [00:37] [Storyteller] The Monkey does not move either [00:37] * Cicada straighten up to hide her pain. "The monks and I will be fine. Have no worry" [00:37] * Vanal wishes he had a bow [00:37] [Storyteller] the round ends, and Tei does not pursue [00:37] [Storyteller] What do you do? [00:37] * Maris watches and waits for something to hurt his fists up [00:38] [Tala] (how high up in the tree is the ape?) [00:38] [Vanal] well, I wipe my face off first [00:38] [Storyteller] maybe 12 feet [00:38] * Tabius looking to Tala and Tei, 'What do you see my Immaculate Friends? [00:38] [Storyteller] he shouts to carry the distance so that they hear him [00:38] [Tala] (dang, oh well, could have tried rippling water on the tree if it was w/in 10 feet =) ) [00:38] [Storyteller] there are now no visible monkeys except for the one in the tree [00:39] [Storyteller] just over 10' [00:39] [Maris] ((he's materialized?)) [00:39] [Jynaru] (Now I know where Jynaru's resources come from. He sells athletic shoes. +1 to jump rolls ;)) [00:39] [Tabius] ((*which is still only visible to the IO's?_ [00:39] [Storyteller] no nobody can see him [00:39] [Storyteller] except to the IOs [00:39] [Tala] "Just one." Tala says, not taking her eyes off it." [00:39] [Tala] "It cowers, immaterial so that you cannot hurt it, and out of my reach." [00:40] * Maris looks up where Tala is looking and flips off whatever's up there in annoyance. [00:40] [Storyteller] Tei looks up the tree and ponders [00:40] [Tabius] "Odd that it did not attack with its cousin, but it seems thus more intelligent than the other. [00:40] [Storyteller] A roar greets your insolence, Maris. [00:40] [Maris] !ex 4 [00:40] [Storyteller] Maris, 7, 10, 9, 2, Successes : 4 [00:40] [Maris] looking for watchers again [00:40] [Storyteller] no watchers [00:42] [Maris] so nobody but tree boy then? [00:43] [Storyteller] nope [00:40] * Tala 's anima flares even more brightly (to stage 4 as she activates Spirit walk again) [00:41] [Storyteller] Tei comes to stand by your side, also glowing with tongues of fire twisting around his body [00:41] [Maris] "Come down here and back that up loud one." [00:41] * Tabius shouting even louder, "What is your purpose here Demon!?" [00:41] [Tala] (not too close now) [00:41] * Maris says to the tree in disgust [00:41] * Vanal flicks the ichor off his blade [00:41] [Tala] (1 Lethal per 3 turns) [00:41] [Storyteller] but of course [00:42] * Maris stays far enough away to not get any of that [00:42] [Storyteller] The demon looks unhappy [00:42] * Tala 's anima churns violently around her, you see the dirt around her disturbed by it [00:42] * Tabius pulls his sword our of the body of the deceased bloodape and walks towards the IO's. [00:42] [Maris] "There's no one left but him anymore." [00:42] [Vanal] ...wai, he just killed a DEMON ? [00:43] [Vanal] ...sweeeeeeeeeeet [00:43] [Storyteller] The Erymanthus roars at you and starts climbing higher into the tree [00:43] [Storyteller] the branches shake as it does so [00:43] [Cicada] "What branch is it on? I can try bringing it down." Cicada says as she follows Tabius back, making sure to bring the horse. [00:43] [Storyteller] but it is still immaterial [00:43] * Tala tries to guess how much damage the tree can take before coming down [00:44] * Maris looks at the tree and guesses how long it would take for him to take it down with his fists. [00:44] * Vanal looks at his sword...then at the tree [00:44] [Tala] (creatures who can soak lethal with stamina are immune to anima damage) [00:44] [Storyteller] !ex 10 [00:44] [Storyteller] Storyteller, 6, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 6, 1, 2, 1, Successes : 0, Botch [00:44] [Storyteller] ?ex 10 [00:44] [Tabius] "Vanal, be prepared for more trickery like the previous ambush." [00:44] [Storyteller] holy shit [00:44] [Vanal] ......does the ape fall ? [00:44] [Tala] (only at stage 5) [00:44] [Storyteller] The blood ape attempts to leap from the tree to the next, fails, and falls to the ground on it's back [00:45] [Vanal] is he material ? [00:45] [Jynaru] BOTCH!! WHOOOOOO!!!! [00:45] [Storyteller] I dunno [00:45] [Cicada] [even monkeys fall from the trees. Japanese proverb] [00:45] [Vanal] ...you're the ST, you SHOULD know ! [00:45] [Storyteller] I guess it is, blood apes hate being immaterial [00:45] [Storyteller] The blood ape is stunned [00:45] [Shakel] [I’d pay money to see a monkey fall] [00:45] [Vanal] you just did [00:45] [Vanal] (kill or interrogate?) [00:46] [Maris] ((how close is it to me?)) [00:46] [Storyteller] no you saw it appear on the ground, it was immaterial in the air. [00:46] [Storyteller] Several branches fall down too [00:46] [Shakel] [can you really interrogate a hellspawned primate?] [00:46] * Tala strikes at the instant of impact [00:46] [Vanal] [point] [00:46] [Jynaru] (too stupid to know anything. Just a thug. KILL.) [00:46] * Vanal strikes [00:46] [Storyteller] so you wanna kill the bastard eh? [00:46] [Vanal] he's a fucking demon [00:46] * Storyteller ponders the dice of doom [00:46] [Vanal] I'm Catholic [00:46] [Storyteller] very well [00:46] [Vanal] draw your own conclusion [00:46] [Storyteller] roll dex+whatever then damage [00:46] [Maris] ((we should try and interrogate it)) [00:46] [Storyteller] it's stunned for this round [00:47] [Tabius] ((*But Vanal is NOTCatholic) [00:47] [Vanal] !ex 11 [00:47] [Storyteller] Vanal, 10, 8, 3, 5, 8, 5, 4, 5, 7, 3, 7, Successes : 6 [00:47] [Storyteller] 5 extra [00:47] [Vanal] !ex 16 [00:47] [Storyteller] Vanal, 1, 5, 7, 2, 4, 6, 8, 5, 7, 5, 8, 5, 1, 8, 8, 7, Successes : 7 [00:47] * Tala instantly reacts, coming down on the demon with her black claws like a crashing wave, her anima roaring with the sound of a typhoon and raising up like a great wave [00:47] * Maris slams his right fist into the crotch area of the beast listening for the expected crunch with a certain satisfaction. [00:47] [Storyteller] ok the demon is bleeding [00:47] [Cicada] (he might have been summoned by somebody who would like to hurt us. Interrogationg him could turn up clues to that. But well...) [00:47] [Storyteller] aww [00:47] [Tala] !ex 8 [00:47] [Storyteller] Tala, 2, 1, 4, 8, 3, 8, 1, 7, Successes : 3 [00:47] [Storyteller] two extra [00:48] [Jynaru] (If we are going to interrogate a demon, let's ensure it's in no shape to hurt/maim/kill people, eh?) [00:48] [Cicada] (ok) [00:48] [Storyteller] (well you better decide before it's dead [00:48] [Tala] (oh i forgot to add accuracy to my roll, woops, oh well) [00:48] [Tala] !ex 8 [00:48] [Storyteller] Tala, 1, 8, 4, 7, 7, 10, 4, 5, Successes : 5 [00:48] [Storyteller] +1 stunt for you both I suppose [00:48] [Maris] !ex 13 [00:48] [Storyteller] Maris, 3, 2, 4, 6, 4, 9, 7, 1, 10, 9, 6, 4, 9, Successes : 6 [00:48] [Storyteller] The blood ape is again damaged but not dead. It groans in pain [00:49] [Storyteller] five extra [00:49] * Tabius looks at his blood thirsty companions waiting for the fecal matter to hit the gas accelerating device. [00:49] * Maris pulls damage so he doesn't kill but hurts real bad [00:49] [Storyteller] ok [00:49] [Storyteller] that's -1 to damage [00:49] [Storyteller] 4 extra [00:49] * Tala is doing lethal [00:50] [Maris] !ex 13 [00:50] [Storyteller] Maris, 9, 4, 5, 3, 7, 8, 3, 1, 8, 1, 5, 4, 8, Successes : 5 [00:50] [Storyteller] the blood ape is badly hurt and is bleeding heavily [00:50] [Jynaru] (It's probably hurt enough. Don't kill it yet. We kill it AFTER we torture the information out of it.) [00:50] [Storyteller] anyone else this round? [00:50] * Cicada stands behind Tabius, watching his flanks and rear. [00:50] * Vanal looks at the grievously wounded blood ape [00:50] [Shakel] [I realize it's a demon, but I can't help picture these two beating the crap out of a chimp] [00:50] [Storyteller] [heh] [00:50] [Vanal] [3, actually] [00:51] * Maris starts wiping off his blade on the blood ape's chest, "So you gonna tell us what you know Ape or we gonna take longer then nessesary to kill you?" [00:51] [Jynaru] (Ranger Smith snaps!) [00:51] [Cicada] [As long as it is not Chimpanzer] [00:51] [Storyteller] The ape's eyes are glazed over [00:51] * Tabius walks over and looks at the demon, "Name your summoner!" [00:51] [Vanal] "aw hell...I think we may have hurt him TOO much." [00:52] * Maris puts the tip of his claws to the Demon's Chin pricking just a bit but hopefully enough to wake it up. [00:52] * Jynaru shakes his head. and readies an arrow. [00:52] [Storyteller] The damn thing seems stunned [00:52] * Vanal keeps his daiklaive pointed at the monkey [00:52] [Storyteller] it just lies there drooling [00:52] [Tabius] ((*I would be to..... hehehe) [00:52] [Vanal] "Watch our backs." [00:53] [Maris] "Well I guess someone should bandage it up so it'll live tell we get our questions answered." [00:53] [Jynaru] (Anybody got some chains?) [00:53] [Storyteller] nobody brought chains. [00:53] * Maris slaps it head around a bit to see if he can snap it out of it. [00:53] [Storyteller] maybe rope, not chains [00:53] [Vanal] (Ask the Cynis, they're into that kinda stuff) [00:53] [Tala] "You are being foolish." [00:53] [Storyteller] lol [00:54] [Jynaru] (Handcuffs won't be big enough.) [00:54] [Vanal] "Look, we still need to get a gift for the spirits, too." [00:54] [Tala] "It will merely dematerialize and escape." [00:54] [Maris] "I think i got some manacles in my back saddle bag. Not sure if my servant took them out our not." [00:54] * Maris looks at Tala, "If you say so." [00:54] * Tala 's clenches her fist and raises the claws to bring them down through the demon's neck [00:54] [Jynaru] "We can give them the demon. Consider it a service, cleaning up the forest." [00:54] [Shakel] [gotta go soon - promise to be on time next time, and hopefully Shakel will get her healy job done] [00:54] [Storyteller] [hopefully so] [00:55] [Storyteller] okay roll to hit, +1 Tala [00:55] [Maris] "Tala you can get it if it dematerializes [00:55] [Maris] "Tala you can get it if it dematerializes [00:55] [Cicada] [Oh damn, that is right, you didn't get a single scene today!] [00:55] [Maris] "We need answers" [00:56] * Maris doesn't bother holding her arm to stop her though. [00:56] [Storyteller] roll to hit, +1 [00:56] [Shakel] [no troubles - i expect this sort of thing when my character quite nearly dies] [00:56] [Vanal] (*yawn*) [00:56] [Shakel] [anyway, later y'all] [00:56] [Storyteller] [l8r] [00:56] [Maris] ((later)) [00:56] * Tala holds, her anima rising and churning like a waterspout with the accompanying roar [00:56] * Shakel (~aaron@1Cust103.tnt23.atl2.da.uu.net) has left #pvpexalted [00:56] [Cicada] [see you] [00:56] [Tabius] "Can Tabs feel the demon out (essence wise) and pic up the residual sommoning energies that bind the Demon? [00:56] [Storyteller] no. [00:56] [Tabius] I am trying ;-) [00:57] [Storyteller] what do you want to do with it? [00:57] [Storyteller] summon it later? [00:57] [Storyteller] find the summoner? [00:57] [Tabius] figure out who the summoner is ;-) [00:57] [Storyteller] can't do that [00:57] [Storyteller] unless you knew them intimately, i suppose. [00:57] [Tabius] it will go a long way to figuring out if its the Solar or anothe threat or natural occurence. [00:58] [Storyteller] I don't think you could unless you saw the summoner summon something and bind it personally [00:59] [Tabius] Ok. I was thinking that different Sorcerers having different styles and methods with in certain bounds. Onces essence would color things, but its a wacky idea for Exalted anyways. [00:59] [Storyteller] probably. You could tell what circle the spell was, or even what spell it was, but nothing about who did it. [01:00] [Storyteller] it's obviously terrestiral circle [00:57] [Maris] "Cicada you think you could keep it from bleeding so much while it wakes up? We should keep it alive tell we question it. [00:58] * Maris cleans off and puts away his claws. [00:58] [Cicada] I do not know, sir Cynis. I can try. [00:58] [Tala] [*cough* that would be a new scene, while I am reactivating the simple charm to harm its dematerialized form it will escape] [00:58] * Maris has no knowledge of the spirit realm to know that. [00:59] [Storyteller] [Tei could also do it] [00:59] [Jynaru] (I rather expect GH to be lenient on this....) [00:59] [Storyteller] it's stunned [00:59] * Tala 's eyes are deep solid black, [like the Black Oil effect from X-Files] [00:59] [Storyteller] if you hurry it won't wake up before the next scene [00:59] * Maris takes a extra canteen and pours water over it's head. [01:00] [Tala] [quick vote, dead or alive, I say dead] [01:00] * Tabius gets prepared to holler his question at it again. [01:00] [Vanal] (alive...then dead) [01:00] [Jynaru] If we hurry it won't wake up? What's the use, then? [01:00] [Storyteller] dead [01:00] [Tala] 1 [01:00] [Tala] 2 [01:00] [Tala] 3 [01:00] [Tala] !ex 11 (remembering accuracy this time) [01:00] [Storyteller] Tala, 1, 10, 5, 7, 2, 10, 5, 7, 6, 3, 3, Successes : 6 [01:01] [Storyteller] teh blood ape is decapitated. [01:01] * Vanal nods [01:01] * Tala 's claws come down, here anima crashing over the demon like a great wave [01:01] [Vanal] "It's done." [01:01] * Jynaru watches the skull roll into the bushes. [01:01] [Vanal] "so, who's hungry ?" [01:01] [Tala] (any remains?) [01:01] [Storyteller] the dead demon body [01:02] [Jynaru] "Roast blood ape?" [01:02] * Maris rolls his eyes and finishes off the water in the canteen then puts the cap back on and puts it back on his horse." [01:02] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) My lord can you work some sorcery on the body to ascertain its origin? [01:02] * Tala cleans off her claws, and tries to get any splattered blood as well, but leaves it on her hand. [01:02] [Maris] "Well let's get those damn flowers then." [01:02] [Jynaru] "Doesn't seem very appetizing to me." [01:02] * Tabius whispers back to Cicada, "I was trying, but it is of no use." [01:02] * Tala looks about carefully, making sure that they are in no more danger before releasing the essence she has committed [01:02] [Cicada] (to Tabius) I understand. [01:02] [Tala] "It is very possible these things were sent by them. [01:02] [Vanal] "Anyone have a towel ?" [01:02] [Tala] " [01:02] [Tala] !ex 3 (per+aware -2) [01:02] [Storyteller] Tala, 10, 10, 5, Successes : 4 [01:03] [Tala] (sveeeeet.....) [01:03] * Maris takes an extra one from a saddlebag and tosses it to Vanal. You notice it has the Prefect's insignia on it. [01:03] * Vanal blinks [01:03] [Tala] (all clear?) [01:03] [Storyteller] there is no more demons in the area [01:03] [Storyteller] nor spirits, still [01:03] [Storyteller] your charm fades [01:03] [Maris] "Maybe." [01:03] * Jynaru goes to retrieve his arrow, and returns. [01:03] * Vanal wipes off the ichor [01:03] [Maris] "But we still need to talk to Feather if we want to save the town." [01:03] [Maris] "So we should get a proper gift." [01:05] * Cicada nurses her bruises a little. But they are nothing important. [01:05] [Vanal] "Jyn, the NEXT time you do that, do try and not to get the splatter on me." [01:05] [Tala] (still had 18 motes left, whew) [01:05] [Maris] "Though Maybe Jyn's right and a couple demon heads would be appreciated. Cleaning up the forest." [01:06] * Tabius thinks what the spirits of the glade would thing about dead Demon heads as a gift.? [01:06] [Vanal] "Let's stick with the flowers." [01:06] [Maris] "Besides the heads would send a very clear message to the spirits." [01:06] [Tala] [if I were them I would be insulted.] [01:06] [Storyteller] five hours till sunset [01:06] * Jynaru carefully cleans the ichor off of his arrow. "I'll try not to." [01:06] [Tala] "The spirits will likely act insulted." [01:06] [Cicada] (whispering to Tabius) By the way, my lord, what was the thing with the horse manure about? [01:07] [Maris] "They sent em they'll think twice about doing it again. They didn't they'll be glad we stopped the demons from getting near their glade." [01:07] [Tala] "If they sent them they are not likely to admit it either." [01:07] [Maris] "At least that's the way I see it." [01:07] * Vanal pinches the bridge of his nose [01:07] [Maris] "They don't have to admit it. the reaction at seeing the heads should tell us." [01:08] [Jynaru] "Flowers, horse manure, and demon heads. What a strange set of gifts." [01:08] * Maris shrugs and with a smile, "Well I have some drugs they might like but i'm not sure how much spirits go for that sort of thing." [01:09] [Tala] "Bag the heads." Tala says, voice raised slightly to speak over the noise of her anima. [01:09] [Tala] "If they don't like the flowers we return their friends." [01:10] [Tabius] "Cicada, would you please find a plank of bark or wood and collect a fistful of horse manuar?" [01:10] [Storyteller] ponder this, I’m going to finish the dishes, when I return tell me your plans. [01:10] [Cicada] Yes, my lord, at once. [01:10] * Maris takes a bag out of one of his bags and gets down to bag the two heads. [01:10] * Jynaru chuckles, and goes to collect the demon heads. [01:10] * Cicada does as she is told. [01:10] [Tabius] "The heads will prove useful as a gift if presented in the correct fashion, I can instruct on this. [01:10] * Maris then ties the bag to his saddle and gets up. [01:10] * Jynaru tosses the closer one at Maris, and goes for the other. [01:11] * Tabius looking around himself, "Meanwhile I am looking for a tree stump or dead tree trunk. [01:11] [Maris] "No worries Tabius." He says as he catches the heads. "You and the priests are the only ones who should be talking to the spirits anyways." [01:11] [Maris] "Let's go get the flowers and look for the stump on the way [01:12] [Maris] "And try to stay close this time." [01:12] * Maris looks to Vanal as if to say lead the way without actually telling him to. [01:12] [Tala] [*thinks that the party-goers should be drunk enough that even he could clean them out in a few games of pool right now*] [01:13] * Jynaru jumps back up on his horse, but does not replace the bow. [01:13] [Jynaru] (Careful with that. Some play BETTER when drunk.) [01:13] * Tabius waits for Cicada then mounts and moves along with the others. [01:13] * Vanal sighs and mounts up [01:13] [Vanal] (oy vey...I should be getting to bed soon) [01:14] * Storyteller returns [01:14] * Maris follows Vanal [01:14] [Tala] [thats what I am afraid of, not to mention the drunks scratching the $3k pool table surface with crapy shots] [01:14] [Tabius] ((*Oh heavens you must have a NICE table*)) [01:15] * Cicada comes back with some manure on a piece of bark. [01:15] [Storyteller] ooh, 3k [01:15] [Storyteller] okay perception + awareness [01:15] [Tala] [My dad always wanted one] [01:15] * Tabius takes it and puts it between another piece of bark and drops it into an empty pouch. [01:15] [Tabius] !ex 11 [01:15] [Storyteller] Tabius, 2, 4, 7, 7, 3, 9, 6, 4, 8, 3, 4, Successes : 4 [01:16] [Maris] !ex 4 [01:16] [Storyteller] Maris, 6, 2, 6, 5, Successes : 0 [01:16] [Jynaru] (Slate table?) [01:16] [Cicada] !ex 6 [01:16] [Storyteller] Cicada, 4, 10, 9, 1, 10, 3, Successes : 5 [01:16] [Vanal] (Guys...I'm actually damn near falling asleep on my keyboard here...) [01:16] [Storyteller] okay cicada and Tabius finds a nice stump [01:16] [Storyteller] [well you all want to stop? [01:16] [Tabius] (*Almost half the dice and still gets more success's*) [01:16] [Storyteller] my dad's getting on my back [01:16] [Cicada] [I can go on another 30 minutes. Then I have got a date] [01:17] * Storyteller nods sagely [01:17] [Maris] [alright that's fine with me.] [01:17] [Tabius] (*Fine with me, Tabs was going to spend a couple of hours carving out a stump Totem :-) [01:17] [Tala] [i couldn't say. My dad knows all the details [01:17] [Storyteller] lets finish up deciding what you prepare for the spirits [01:17] * Maris nods [01:17] [Storyteller] then you can present them first thing next week [01:17] [Jynaru] We might as well stop here. I suppose I can go back and bring a cartload of manure. [01:17] [Tala] [what are we garou? we're dragonbloods. We do this mage style. Give us what we want spiritbitches.] [01:17] * Maris keeps the heads and they get some flowers [01:18] [Tala] [we don't kiss spirit-ass] [01:18] * Maris is into that style of spirit dealing. [01:18] [Tala] [ =) hehehe] [01:18] [Storyteller] [heh you're the immaculate, you should know] [01:18] [Storyteller] [go use your immaculate influence[ [01:18] [Vanal] [I prefer the imbued style...flail around and try to accomplish something] [01:18] * Maris of course won't tell an Immaculate what to do [01:18] [Tabius] ((My thought is a tree stump carved in their likeness as a gift to them personally, the dung and some other interesting stuff in the forest as fertilizer for the grass (+some water), and the heads as the gift from our warriors without the good sense to keep their mouths shut ;-) [01:19] [Maris] ((and the flowers to replace the smokey air)) [01:19] [Tala] [I like Adventure! daredevil style. Just so good/lucky nomatter what you do it works out (most of the time)] [01:19] [Vanal] ((anyhow...I am gonna go to bed now....)) [01:19] [Storyteller] l8r Vanal [01:19] [Vanal] 'night [01:19] [Maris] night [01:19] * Vanal (~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca) Quit (Quit: Why do the Sith always take the saying 'strike me down and I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine' as a dare ?) [01:19] * Vanal [~ltermac@HSE-QuebecCity-ppp3499316.sympatico.ca] has left IRC [01:19] [Tala] [adventure! won best RPG 2001 at Origins[ [01:19] [Jynaru] (We keep our mouths open and our weapons ready, and be glad we do! ;) [01:19] * Tala is now known as Werlynn [01:19] * Maris smiles [01:20] [Werlynn] [had to say it] [01:20] [Maris] Hey I was just trying to remind the spirits their proper places [01:20] [Werlynn] [but somebody was on crack because Exalted didn't even make the final ballot] [01:20] [Maris] they didn't seem to realize that they may take the city but their's more then enough dragon blooded round the blesed isle to kick their asses. [01:20] [Tabius] Their proper place is to be treated with respect in their own homes, just as you would give respect to any other being if you were under their roof and they had done nothing wrong. [01:21] * Maris did not disrespect a single one. He was just chatting with a friend. [01:21] [Werlynn] (how many hours till sunset?) [01:21] [Maris] If they were eavesdropping that's their problem [01:21] * Cicada stands by her lord. This is one of the things that she likes about him. [01:22] * Jynaru chuckles at this. [01:22] * Maris has no more suggestions for the gifts [01:22] [Storyteller] four hours [01:22] [Tabius] Respect for one is not the same for the other. A groveling private would bring no respect to Vanal, while a crips solute would. While that same groveling private would respect a politician..... [01:22] * Maris would personally just get a hundred men or so and torch the field tell they did as he wanted. [01:23] [Werlynn] (good, I can get back at least all the essence I spent by then. down to 2 wp though. I might be the first to suffer the Curse] [01:24] [Tabius] "Flowers are fine, but they need symbols of respect. To them we are part of those that broke the ancient oath. We have done wrong in their eyes and we must repair that. For even as the tide goes in and comes out in time the rocky cliffs they pound against will turn into a beach. [01:24] [Jynaru] "You speak of respect? Are we not the Princes of the Earth? They should be respecting us, not ordering us around and withholding information." [01:24] [Werlynn] [gnight] [01:24] * Cicada is a little worried about what kind of penance Tei will order her to do for her heretical thoughts. [01:24] [Cicada] [good night] [01:24] [Tabius] *Later Werlynn* [01:25] * Werlynn (~Werlynn@ool-182de9c0.dyn.optonline.net) Quit (Quit: ) [01:25] [Maris] "He is the sorcerer Jynaru. Let's do as he thinks necessary." [01:25] [Jynaru] (Gnight, Wer.) [01:26] [Storyteller] [I’ll leave that to Tei] [01:26] [Maris] "In this instance he is the more informed." [01:26] * Jynaru removes the remnants of the cigar and lights it by ay of reply. [01:26] * Tabius nods to Maris. [01:26] [Cicada] [good, more about that in next episode] [01:26] [Tabius] " [01:26] * Jynaru casts a long glance at Tab, and then nods. [01:27] [Tabius] "Good, we can try it this way, and if it doesn't work, we always have a fall back plan. [01:27] * Cicada glares at Jynaru, only looking away when he nods. [01:27] * Maris smiles at Jyn and gives him a comradely pat on the shoulder as if to say I agree with you but sometimes you got to sacrifice your pride for the sake of your life. [01:29] * Tabius goes about carving the stump after he gets some help cutting it or breaking it out of the ground. [01:29] * Cicada helps, of course. [01:29] * Maris helps as necessary though knows very little about carving. [01:30] [Storyteller] roll some dice or something [01:30] [Tabius] (*Tabs is an Expert craftsman, although Manses are his specialty. [01:30] [Storyteller] craft (wood) + dexterity [01:30] [Jynaru] (how much manure are we talking about here for a gift?) [01:30] [Tabius] (*No wood craft :-( [01:31] [Jynaru] (You've got the theory, at least. Probably do some carving in those manses you may one day build.) [01:31] [Maris] ((not much I think. It was only a blade of grass and some smokey air [01:32] [Tabius] !ex 7 (dex only) [01:32] [Storyteller] Tabius, 8, 9, 8, 5, 7, 3, 6, Successes : 4 [01:32] [Tabius] (*Hope that is good enough*) [01:32] [Storyteller] pretty good [01:33] [Jynaru] (Makes sense. I wonder what sort of knot they tieed in my hair...) [01:33] [Tabius] ew ew....between challenging and Legendary [01:33] [Storyteller] what IS your craft for? [01:33] * Tabius is now known as Thanos [01:33] * Thanos [~web-Guest@cm245.80.120.24.lvcm.com] is on IRC [01:34] * Storyteller is now known as GoldenH [01:34] [Thanos] Tabs Craft is manse construction or whatever specialty that is, architecture? [01:34] [GoldenH] yea [01:34] [Maris] alright how much exp for today then? [01:34] [Cicada] (I used my craft 2 to represent that Cicada is from a working background and has had a little art training in the House Cathak, I was kind of assuming that is was an allround ability) [01:35] [Thanos] There you go. :-) and now, Tabs ahs Lore 4, Occult 4 and Craft (architecture 4) ;-) hehehehee [01:35] [GoldenH] 5, figure out stunt bonus later [01:35] [Maris] k [01:35] [GoldenH] roll one more dice Thanos [01:35] [Jynaru] Don't see much bonii. Very few rolls. [01:35] [Thanos] !ex 1 [01:35] [GoldenH] Thanos, 4, Successes : 0 [01:35] [Thanos] nope. [01:35] [GoldenH] ah well [01:36] [Cicada] (says the man with the +3 stunt) [01:36] [GoldenH] architecture has a bit to do with wood *shrug* [01:36] [Thanos] wasn't exactly a huge amount of combat to get a stunt in ;-) [01:36] [Maris] you can get stunt's out of combat [01:36] [Thanos] Thanks for thinking of that GH/ [01:36] [Maris] it's just a bit harder [01:37] [Jynaru] (Says the man who rolled dice twice the entire time. You rolled once, IIRC.) [01:37] [Thanos] yeah, but they are a LOT different. [01:37] * Maris nods [01:37] [Thanos] Personally I think walking into what seemed a circle of power and facing down 2 big nasty Spirits while your mates talked about kicking their ass behind your back was a pretty ballsy stunt! [01:38] [Cicada] Heh. [01:38] * Maris shakes his head [01:38] * Cicada is now known as Hikari [01:38] * Cicada [Hikari@zaqd378a72e.zaq.ne.jp] has left IRC [01:38] * Hikari [Hikari@zaqd378a72e.zaq.ne.jp] is on IRC [01:38] [Jynaru] We weren't doing that, merely talking about what a shame it would be if we DID have to kick their asses ;) [01:38] * Maris thinks playing good cop bad cop routine without prior talking about it is a pretty good stunt [01:39] * Maris never got a chance to roll intimidation though [01:40] [Thanos] You got to know that Tabs wasn't exactly appreciating the bullshitting going on while his ass was in the circle. [01:40] [Maris] Most likely not [01:40] * Jynaru ponders. [01:40] * GoldenH shrugs [01:40] [Jynaru] And? You're a sorcerer, you can take care of yourself. [01:40] [GoldenH] i just trying to show the strangeness of the spirit courts [01:41] [Maris] But Maris knows if it came down to a fight with the spirit court with just the few of them he'd get his ass kicked. So would us all. So he was doing his best to remind them of the consequences of kicking our asses. [01:41] [Jynaru] Indeed. by putting a frigging Zephyr over my head.... [01:41] * Thanos looks down and puts hand on forehead then shakes head. [01:41] * Jynaru wouldn't like getting zapped by lightning. [01:41] [Maris] I was betting they'd be smart enough to think it through and realize it wasn't worth it. [01:42] [Maris] Which is what we're all betting with these negotiations. [01:42] [Maris] But don't worry Maris is gonna let you do things your way as long as it goes well. [01:42] [Thanos] ;-) [01:42] [Maris] Once you start to fail he'll start trying to do it his way. Which is how he saw things today [01:43] [GoldenH] http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/fishingreport/snakehead.html [01:43] * Jynaru makes a note to find some rubber shoes. [01:43] [Maris] hehe [01:43] [Maris] hey your the one who ruined the glade [01:44] [Maris] not me [01:44] [Thanos] just remember letting it get done one way means not interfering and/or undermining it...... [01:44] [GoldenH] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52395-2002Jun26.html [01:44] * Maris nods [01:44] * GoldenH changes topic to 'Exalted: not very exciting' [01:44] [Maris] I didn't do anything tell it looked like they weren't going to give us anything. [01:44] [Jynaru] One piece of grass and some smoky air... who would expect air spirits to dislike smoke? [01:44] * Maris shrugs [01:45] [Maris] I wouldn't myself [01:45] [Thanos] I would just hate to have to take the spirits side to get them to understand that the city is not in the wrong, just certain individuals ;-) [01:45] * Maris is lucky he didn't pull out a joint of his own like he was thinking about. [01:45] [Hikari] Now, I will really have to go. I have a lot of preparations to do for tonight. [01:45] * Jynaru is gonna be VERY careful this time. [01:45] [Thanos] ....... not talking about you directly Maris. [01:45] [Maris] later [01:45] [Maris] mkay [01:46] [Thanos] l8r Hikari [01:46] [GoldenH] l8e [01:46] [GoldenH] l8r [01:46] [Hikari] Bye, [01:46] * Hikari (Hikari@zaqd378a72e.zaq.ne.jp) Quit (Quit: Kiss me today, and I am yours now. Kiss me tommorrow and I am yours forever.) [01:46] * Hikari [Hikari@zaqd378a72e.zaq.ne.jp] has left IRC [01:46] [Jynaru] Indeed! Get dressed up and such, and wow the peoples! [01:46] [Maris] though even if you were i don't really care. Maris can be an ass sometimes. [01:46] [Thanos] course Tabs always has problems with Vanal ;-) [01:46] [Maris] hehe [01:46] [Jynaru] Heh. Good move. As it is, they just dislike me. [01:47] * Jynaru ponders if he could get a nice big warding charm against spirits in a few hours. [01:47] [Thanos] and what charm would that be? [01:48] [Maris] I don't think it exists [01:48] [Maris] or that he can get it in a few hours [01:48] [Jynaru] The kind you buy. Trinket "charm",not Charm. [01:48] [Maris] but that's part of the joke [01:48] [Maris] oh one of those [01:48] * Maris thinks [01:48] [Maris] ah Tab can just make us some. [01:49] [Jynaru] Talisman, whatever. [01:49] [GoldenH] over the river and back again takes time [01:49] [Maris] and hey maybe we can just tell em to kill the prefect and leave the city alone [01:49] [Jynaru] Hey, there we go! [01:49] [Maris] less death that way. [01:50] [Maris] and hey a power vacuum that your convenient saviors can fill [01:50] [Jynaru] Wait... spirits don't like being warded against, right? [01:50] [Thanos] '........spirits can tell who is warded against their powers and OFTEN REACT HOSTILY....... [01:51] [Maris] And maybe even a grieving widow who's ripe for the picking. [01:51] [Thanos] you guys got your mind in a rut about being able to stomp through what the ST throws in front of you.... [01:51] * Maris grins evilly and thinks of the possibilities [01:51] [Jynaru] Oh, great. Just what I need, more spirit hostility. [01:51] * Maris shakes his head [01:51] * Jynaru shakes his head. [01:51] [Maris] I know they'd most likely kick my ass [01:52] * Jynaru scratches off "Get warded." [01:52] [Maris] I'm just betting that they're scared enough of the 10000 other dragon blooded to leave me alone. [01:52] [Jynaru] Me, I just don't want to be a sitting duck if things do go south on us. [01:53] [Thanos] Hehehe, they are scared enough of the IO's who can hunt them down on the other side ;-) Although for my next charm I am trying to decide between the IO spirit sight or another spell ;-) [01:53] [GoldenH] dude you can't just take IO charms [01:53] [Jynaru] GOt to see them before you can blast them with magics. [01:53] [GoldenH] that's like upping your essence. Monastic retreat man [01:53] [Maris] Yeah getting the first two charms takes like 5 years [01:53] [Thanos] No, but there are 2 IO's here that can do a heck of a job teaching me...... [01:53] [Jynaru] Take Spirit Mirror. [01:53] [Jynaru] Wear shiny things. [01:54] [Maris] shine your blade a lot [01:54] [Maris] that's scary and helpful with spirit mirror [01:54] [Maris] mirror [01:55] [Jynaru] Besides, then you take the charm that materializes them and whack them with spells. [01:55] [Maris] see that would be a very useful charm [01:55] [Thanos] I would like to see where it takes anything 5 years to learn.... creating a Solar level spell takes less time. [01:55] [Maris] cause then I could whack em too [01:55] [Maris] and I doubt I'm getting any occult charms anytime soon [01:55] [Jynaru] If I had any occult, I'd learn it myself. [01:55] [Maris] though I might get a bit of occult [01:56] [Thanos] (only has a raw occult of 4 (but has a +4 bonus :-) [01:56] [GoldenH] your terrestrials trying to learn solar charms. sounds hard to me. [01:56] [Maris] it is [01:56] [Maris] only can learn martial arts one [01:56] [Maris] and then the first two take 5 years [01:56] [GoldenH] and besides, that time is for solars to make solar level spells [01:57] [Jynaru] WE don't have time for you to wander off taking lots of hallucinogens and blasting things. [01:57] [Maris] and the rest you have to learn the entire form before you can continue along it [01:57] [GoldenH] celestials and terrestrials can't even try [01:57] [Thanos] (not like Tabs would get it any time soon since it would take 15 exp :-P and another level of MA for another 4 EXP [01:58] [Jynaru] Heh. Speaking of Charms, will you allow ST companion charms? [01:58] * Maris was thinking of forsaking vice and becoming an immaculate. but then he'd have to stop doing boxing and go into martial arts. and that would be hard. [01:58] [Jynaru] I'd like to be able to add a FEW dice to my pool when I start lobbing arrows. [01:58] [GoldenH] yes [01:58] [Thanos] while we are not out of the woods yet, there has to be some down time after the city gets saved, one would hope. [01:59] [Jynaru] Joy. [01:59] [Maris] anyways night all [01:59] [Maris] I'm gonna get some sleep finally [01:59] [Jynaru] Well, that's my next charm. [01:59] [Maris] I'll see you all next week [01:59] [Thanos] and its not like Tabs is ever going to get enough time to build a manse within this games scope at least :-( [01:59] [Jynaru] night. [02:00] * Maris (bjorndabas@user-2ivfmd8.dialup.mindspring.com) Quit (Quit: ) [02:00] * Maris [bjorndabas@user-2ivfmd8.dialup.mindspring.com] has left IRC [02:00] [Thanos] night [02:00] [Jynaru] Aww, don't be so sure. You've got a demesne in your back yard... [02:00] [Jynaru] I'm sure given time you can blast the spirits and start building ;) [02:01] [Thanos] I do not think the rest of anybody else would like to sit around for the 1-10 years it could take. [02:01] [GoldenH] you have to design the manse before you can build it. [02:01] [Jynaru] Hmmm.... that's with mortal craftsmen and all. Summon up some elementals. [02:02] * Jynaru ponders the fine art of manse building. [02:02] [Jynaru] Would a superjump-powered stomp use MA? [02:02] [GoldenH] brawl more likely [02:03] [Jynaru] To swap to a totally different subject. [02:03] [Jynaru] Aw, damned. [02:05] [Thanos] level 5 manse would take about 5 years to build once designed, I factored in the design and peer check time ;-) as well as worker transport ext for the higher level manses. [02:05] * Jynaru will have to count on his luck, then. [02:05] [Jynaru] There goes Enter the DragonBlood. [02:05] [GoldenH] ya can only make a level3 anyhow [02:05] [Thanos] ;-) hehehehe not a bad thing :-) [02:06] [Thanos] not that Tabs has any current intentions of doing so with this place. Just wants to end the war without having to call in the IO's of doom to kick some major spirit ass. [02:06] [Jynaru] Level three isn't bad. Wood aspect? [02:07] [Jynaru] See, the IOs of doom are gonna come in anyway. Methinks there is a bigger foe than what we see now. [02:07] [Thanos] I think we are dealing with the aftermath now, but it may include several big bad nasties. [02:08] [Thanos] I would not be surprised at all to find a second level Demon directing the forces from Malfeus in this situations regard. Although the rest of the spirits are doing things under Feather for the time being. [02:01] [Jynaru] Level three isn't bad. Wood aspect? [02:02] [Jynaru] See, the IOs of doom are gonna come in anyway. Methinks there is a bigger foe than what we see now. [Thanos] I think we are dealing with the aftermath now, but it may include several big bad nasties. [02:02] [Thanos] I would not be surprised at all to find a second level Demon directing the forces from Malfeus in this situations regard. Although the rest of the spirits are doing things under Feather for the time being. [02:03] [Jynaru] I'm expecting those damned mobile solar-ghosts to show up again. [02:03] [Jynaru] Benthie wasn't right, and it'd fit the luck I've been having. [02:05] [Jynaru] Dice love me. ST doesn’t. [02:05] [Thanos] anyways. [02:05] [Jynaru] WEll, ST does, but it's tough love, with plotting and all ;) [02:06] [Thanos] GH I will be online Monday night for a discussion with Hikari about our two characters background. I attempted to post Cathak Tabius' desc on the exalted boards, but I do not know if it took, I hope so I spent most of the game session writing it up and then forgot to save it :-P [02:08] * Disconnected [02:10] *** Now talking in #pvpexalted [02:10] *** Topic is 'Exalted: not very exciting' [02:10] *** Set by GoldenH on Sun Jul 07 00:46:34 [02:10] *** ChanServ sets mode: +o GoldenH [02:10] [GoldenH] hey [02:11] [GoldenH] clue me in on what I missed? want to put it in the log [02:11] [GoldenH] good babbling stuff there [02:11] [Jynaru] There you is. Did you get the thing Thaons said? [02:11] [Jynaru] What was the last thing you saw? [02:11] [GoldenH] last I saw he said something about "level 3 manses being enough" [02:13] [Jynaru] Oh, well, first off, he's gonna be online Monday night with Hikari to discuss their background. He attempted to post Tab's description on the boards, but doesn't know if it worked. [02:13] [GoldenH] col\ [02:14] [GoldenH] send me the log if you can, right click on that little thing that called "#pvpexalted" in the status bar and go to buffer and save it [02:15] [Jynaru] DAmmit, how DO you paste stuff? hold on. [02:15] [Jynaru] I logged it, but it's not the whole thing, of course. [02:15] [GoldenH] it's coo [02:15] [GoldenH] just send me the file pasting it just doesn't work [02:15] [GoldenH] I logged it on the other computer so you can read the whole thing [02:16] [GoldenH] I have to go through it line by line tomorrow in any case, add in the private chats and stuff [02:16] [Jynaru] Argh. Unable to resolve local host. [02:16] [GoldenH] no don't do DCC [02:16] [GoldenH] just email it or something [02:16] [GoldenH] I think you have a firewall or something, that was my problem too [02:16] * Jynaru will cutnpaste the rest. [02:17] [GoldenH] allright [02:17] [Jynaru] That’s all there is. WE didn't jabber much. [02:18] [GoldenH] aww [02:18] [GoldenH] ok I got that logged then [02:18] [Jynaru] Brb. [02:19] [GoldenH] heh "tough love" if I ever become my parents shoot me., [02:20] [Jynaru] I'll try to remember that... [02:21] [GoldenH] it's hard, going through school and asking questions and getting shoved a 400 page college text and being told to look it up [02:21] * Jynaru ponders his vendetta again. [02:22] [GoldenH] I’d sooner not have sex ever than inflict that on my kids [02:22] [Jynaru] That just means they didn't know. [02:22] [GoldenH] but they do know.. because you look it up and ask them and they'll tell you to turn the page cuz I missed some of it [02:28] [GoldenH] damnit, poor bastard. [02:28] [GoldenH] people should really get use to saving their files. [02:29] [Jynaru] Backup. The first commandment of computer usage. [02:29] [GoldenH] second, actually [02:29] [GoldenH] first is "plug the damn thing in" [02:29] [Jynaru] Speaking of which, what's your email? Sometime tomorrow I'll get around to sending you my big book of Jynaru. [02:30] [GoldenH] I have many emails [02:30] [GoldenH] send it to goldenh82@hotmail.com and paninja@hotmail.com [02:30] [Jynaru] A few .txts with notable quotes and descriptions of his stuff. Maybe even an improved description of the man himself. [02:31] [GoldenH] would you be wanting me to put any of it on my website? [02:31] [Jynaru] Gotcha. [02:31] * Jynaru ponders. [02:32] [Jynaru] I suppose. I know the better description you wanted, but the rest doesn't matter much. [02:32] * GoldenH shrugs [02:32] [GoldenH] just as long as I don't put something top secret up there [02:33] [Jynaru] Heh. No, I'm not sending the whole frigging background. [02:34] [GoldenH] ok [02:34] * Jynaru ponders... [02:36] * Jynaru finds the dichotomy amusing. One Hikari char he's trying to cause trouble for, and not managing it, and the other he's trying to help, and is instead causing trouble for. [02:36] [Jynaru] Yeah, I know that, I'm talking about that shared background thing they’re doing monday. [02:36] [GoldenH] ah, right [02:36] [GoldenH] poor bastards should invite Tei too [02:36] [GoldenH] though from what I gather it wasn't a major thing. [02:37] [GoldenH] why am I calling everyone poor bastards all of a sudden? what the hell. [02:37] [GoldenH] I still can't believe I botched with a ten dice pool. [02:38] [Jynaru] They're poor bastards because I'm planning on making their lives a living hell? [02:38] [GoldenH] possibly [02:38] [Jynaru] Heh, that was rather unexpected/ [02:38] [GoldenH] specialties and everything [02:39] [GoldenH] it's sad when a man can't even trust his own fake dice [02:39] [Jynaru] Yep. I'd have cut the branch it was on when it landed if it hadn't fell anyway. [02:41] [Jynaru] Or tried. I really need to get some way to see spirits. I'm tired of not being able to mess with the buggers. [02:41] [GoldenH] it was going to jump from tree to tree and get away anyhow. [02:42] [Jynaru] Ah. yeah, it could have grabbed on. Still, would have been another stunt. [02:43] * Jynaru blesses his jump good abilities. [02:43] [Jynaru] It's hard to do good archery stunts. [02:44] [GoldenH] true [02:45] [GoldenH] sight, i need to understand why final fantasy is good. [02:46] [Jynaru] Which one? [02:46] [GoldenH] any of them, actually [02:46] [Jynaru] FFT is good because it has an excellent battle system. [02:46] [GoldenH] I think it's more coolness and less goodness [02:46] [GoldenH] I’ve only played II and III [02:47] [GoldenH] need to buy one of those $50 playstations [02:47] [Jynaru] Ah. Get FF5, and play it for a while. Crappy story, great mechanics. [02:47] [GoldenH] what, the one with the chocobo? [02:47] [Jynaru] Also FFT. And Xenogears. Everyone must play Xenogears. [02:48] [Jynaru] LOTS have chocobos. FF5 has the job system. [02:48] [GoldenH] ah [02:48] [Jynaru] FFT does too, but it's tactical battles. [02:48] [GoldenH] think I fell asleep in V [02:49] [GoldenH] tactical battles hmm? [02:49] [Jynaru] Xenogears isn't FF, but it has an amazing story, and some cool mechanics. [02:49] [GoldenH] I hear things about Xenogears, but that's PS [02:50] [GoldenH] so basically they're good because they have great parts and their competition sucks? [02:50] * GoldenH itches his head [02:51] [Jynaru] Yep. [02:51] [GoldenH] laugh [02:52] [GoldenH] oh well when the Unreal2 comes out and I make a RPG out of it that will be the best RPG ever. [02:52] * Jynaru prefers Phantasy star to FF anyway. [02:53] [GoldenH] oh? [02:53] [GoldenH] I prefer Zelda, but I've not played of this Phantasy Star thing [02:53] [GoldenH] i think I’ve heard of it. [02:54] [GoldenH] online? [02:54] [GoldenH] dreamcast? [02:54] [Jynaru] Segas RPG franchise. [02:54] [GoldenH] indeed [02:54] [GoldenH] coming for gamecube [02:54] [GoldenH] gotta get a gamecube [02:55] [Jynaru] PSonline is the dreamcast and now Xbox and Gamecube version. [02:55] [Jynaru] 1 is Sega Master System, 2, 3, 4 are for Genesis. [02:55] [Jynaru] Urgh... Gamecube. [02:55] * Jynaru spits on gamecube. [02:55] [Jynaru] Horrible controllers, wierdass system, tiny discs... [02:56] [Jynaru] It's saving grace is Eternal Darkness. [02:57] [GoldenH] Zelda [02:57] * Jynaru actually likes the Xbox for some odd reason. [02:57] [Jynaru] Celshaded Zelda. Blech. [02:57] [GoldenH] Then again I’ll probably buy a N64 before I buy a gamecube [02:58] [Jynaru] I think it's the hard drive. I like the hard drive. [02:58] [Jynaru] NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! [02:58] [GoldenH] 2 Zelda games on N64! [02:58] [GoldenH] better than one that isn't out yet. [02:59] * GoldenH 's so silly [03:01] [GoldenH] Zeellllda [03:01] * GoldenH goes over to yahoo chess to totally ruin some poor bastard's rating [03:02] [Jynaru] LOL!!! You do that. I'm gonna get some sleep. See you later. [03:02] *** Jynaru has quit IRC (Quit: Deception is a tricky thing.) [22:14] [Tabius] Tabs was not about to lead a bunch of people in a circle with his 0 Survival knowledge [22:14] [Storyteller] lol [22:51] [Tabius] I am trying as best I can here. Tabs had Lore 4, int 3, cha 3, man 2 and performance, social and pres of 3 each. [22:52] [Storyteller] it's cool [22:52] [Storyteller] the spirits are pissed about Jynaru and Vanal [22:53] [Tabius] Hrmmmm not that Tabs knows about that...... [22:54] [Storyteller] well they seem to be unhappy about you too but *shrug* [22:54] [Tabius] perception socialize to figure it out or notice something they are doing stupid? [22:54] [Storyteller] you don't know the rules of the spirit courts, but okay [22:54] [Storyteller] roll it [22:55] [Tabius] erm.... with Lore 4 and a graduate of the Heptagram I better? [22:55] [Storyteller] this isn't eactly a common spirit court [22:55] [Tabius] no its not. [22:55] [Storyteller] but you can roll perception + socialize [22:55] [Storyteller] okay [22:55] [Storyteller] putting the butts in the bag is probably the worst thing they can do right now. [22:55] [Storyteller] they're being easily cowed [22:56] [Storyteller] in addition to disrespectful [22:56] [Tabius] arg...... [22:56] [Storyteller] it's too late for that though [22:56] [Tabius] its the balance between wanting back and not wanting to piss them off. [22:56] [Storyteller] pretty much [22:57] [Tabius] not a good balance, but since I am not cowed whatsoever and I am being respectful out the ass I am hoping they cooperate. [22:58] [Storyteller] maaybe, but it still doesn't even out that you are associated with these silly peoples [22:59] [Tabius] they didn't answer Tabs last question about where Featherslits might be. [23:00] [Storyteller] I know [23:00] [Storyteller] they don't seem like they're answering right now [23:00] [Tabius] is there any such thing as spirit kiss in Exalted? [23:00] [Storyteller] spirit kiss? [23:01] [Tabius] spirit 2 prime 2...... giving Quint to a spirit ;-).... give them some essence? [23:01] [Storyteller] well I kno solars have essence lending method, you'd need the equivalent DB charm. [23:03] [Tabius] which none exists that I remember :-( [23:04] [Storyteller] not that I remeber [23:06] [Tabius] oh for heavens sake could they not have bleeding stayed at the dock rather than dither and bicker back there. [23:06] [Storyteller] lol [23:07] [Tabius] The three of them are at it now...... I am going to kill them in their sleep I will. [23:07] [Storyteller] lol [23:09] [Tabius] ah..... glad I did not fail the temperance roll ;-) [23:09] [Storyteller] heh. [23:12] [Tabius] Was about to turn around and remove a head from a neck ;-) [23:13] [Storyteller] I was pondering it [23:13] [Storyteller] but they didn't get that angry [23:13] [Storyteller] actually you suppose that it kinda worked out somehow [23:14] [Tabius] maybe........ [23:14] [Tabius] what kind of gift would they like in Tabs estimation. [23:14] [Storyteller] something natural [23:15] [Tabius] :-) I have just the idea :-) [23:16] [Tabius] taking life from nothing, some dead tree branches carved into the likeness of the two spirits as a totem would look nice? [23:17] [Storyteller] hmmm [23:17] [Tabius] Better yet a tree stump would be bigger. [23:17] [Storyteller] could be [23:18] [Tabius] water from the river or a stream and some mulch on the spot where the grass was picked? [23:18] [Storyteller] could be [23:24] [Tabius] I am thinking carved totems that can hold incense to be burned as well as a fertilizer concoction for the grass. [23:26] [Tabius] but that is me. Tabs has a LOT more Occult and Lore than I could even fathom. [23:27] [Storyteller] sounds good [23:29] [Tabius] Seyla. [01:00] [Storyteller] you were going to say something earlier? [01:00] [Tabius] If it was Celestial I doubt we would have taken it so easily ;-) [01:01] [Storyteller] heh [01:01] [Tabius] erm.... the soaking thing in combat, its well rather aggrivating personaly to have something soak after the dice roll, it makes Exalted feel like Vampire :-( to me.... its a personal feeling thing. [01:02] [Storyteller] hmm but then i'd have to tell you what it's soak is [01:02] [Tabius] so? [01:03] [Storyteller] so I don't want to [01:03] [Tabius] Its not as if the soak is going to change all that much without charms and other stuff right? [01:03] [Storyteller] true [01:03] [Storyteller] but you should know the approximate soak off hand, for instance fiat obviously looked up the soak for this thing. [01:04] [Tabius] I thought it was less than 10 but knowing that it was 5 would not have changed my actions nor anybody elses I think? [01:05] [Tabius] Its just a personal thing for me. Everybody else seems to be OK with it. It just always seems Tabs actions get screwed over by the dice and system..... [01:05] [Storyteller] well the way my dice work, it would have absolutely no effect on how well you do. [01:06] [Storyteller] that's why I count from the right; the dice would never have been rolled [01:06] [Tabius] Its like baseball players wearing the same socks for every game...... ;-) [01:07] [Storyteller] heh [01:07] [Tabius] about the heads of the demons.... would the other spirits like them? [01:07] [Storyteller] hard to say [01:07] [Tabius] Its a lore thing I guess...... Thanos has no clue, but Tabs might. [01:08] [Storyteller] hmm [01:08] [Tabius] ???flip a coin??? [01:08] [Storyteller] I can see it both ways. It depends how they are presented [01:08] [Tabius] Hrmmm that works on all the rest of the gifts as well. [01:08] [Storyteller] yea [00:11] [Jynaru] Is activating your anima a free action? [00:12] [Storyteller] sure [00:21] [Jynaru] I figured that 13 dice would be enough to jump that far. [00:21] [Storyteller] hmm [00:22] [Jynaru] Plus any stunt dice for the description. [00:43] [Jynaru] Can immaterial blood apes fly? [00:43] [Storyteller] no [00:44] * Jynaru ponders. [00:44] [Jynaru] Blood apes probably jump good too. [00:56] [Jynaru] Ironic, my last statement is. [01:00] [Storyteller] lol [01:03] [Jynaru] Ah, well. Got to love the jump good. Samurai Jynaru, as opposed to Jack. [01:03] * Jynaru plans an Enter the Dragon attack. [01:04] [Jynaru] What sort of damage could you expect from a 70-something foot leap into a footstomp form a heavily armored man? [01:05] [Storyteller] hmmm] |