Session Start: Sat Nov 30 21:03:58 2002 Session Ident: Tala [21:04] I'm guessing you've went to the east, or are you trying to remain close and just unobserved? [21:05] She hasn't gone into seclusion yet, there's still the matter of an anamthem loose, but she's not that close [21:06] ok [21:07] She is iffy about Maris, Jynaru appears to be controled, Tabius seems to be the most weak-willed sorcerer of the few she has me, she wonders how he manages to use sorcery [21:07] met that is [21:07] lol [21:08] She knew Tei was wavering in his devotion to the order. Perhaps the demon took advantage of his weakness to control him [21:08] pl [21:08] ok [21:08] You had a rather deep dream last night, and it was interactive so i'll start with this scene [21:09] I can't remember Vanal at the moment [21:09] Cicada appeared to be trying to stop Jynaru, so she's on the Controled list too [21:13] ok [21:15] you are in a room, and you can hear women sobbing and what sounds like a steady drip of water into a pool. You are sitting crosselegged, looking into a corner made of massive stone blocks, each one bigger than you [21:15] * Tala wonders how she got here [21:15] last thing you remember you were lying somewhere safe to go tosleep [21:16] * Tala looks around, trying to get a better view of her surroundings [21:17] You are in a massive room, a domed ceiling that is cracked in many places, and it looks like it has suffered rockfalls in the past as the smooth stone is marred [21:18] there are no windows, and it is damp as if it deep underground [21:18] * Tala looks for the entrance(s) to the room [21:18] In the center of the room is a large pool, perfectly circular, filled with water so deep that you cannot see the bottom from your current location, although it seems completely clear, and you can see water up to the brim [21:19] surrounding the pool are 30 naked women who look as if they are from the realm, crying into the pool [21:19] There doesn't seem to be any obvious entrance or exit [21:20] though there are 30 runes carved on the walls, equally spaced from each other. They have a high circle just above normal height, and three lines, one straight, the other two curved as if outlining a door [21:20] however it seems to just be a carving in the wall [21:20] "Who are you?" [21:21] They don't seem to hear, you, only crying into the pool, tears running from their eyes and dripping down their cheeks [21:21] in to the pool? [21:22] yes [21:22] Is there room to approach the pool? [21:23] yes, it is quite a large pool, easily a football field's length in diameter [21:25] * Tala approaches the pool and the people around it, studying them [21:26] they are all naked and very beautiful; in the ceiling there are large orbs of light, and so it is clear that they are so white it is as if they have never felt the sun upon their skin [21:26] Their hair coloring is different, but all within reason for the realm. [21:27] !ex 6 (wits+investigation to study the women, the room, and the pool) she touches the water, and even sniffs it to see if it seems salty; she tries again the talk to one of them once she is closer) [21:27] Tala : !ex 6 (wits+investigation to study the women, the room, and the pool) she touches the water, and even sniffs it to see if it seems salty; she tries again the talk to one of them once she is closer), 2, 10, 6, 7, 3, 4, Successes : 3 [21:27] the water is salty, and a bit musty, as if it is the accumulated tears over the century. [21:27] centuries [21:27] The women do not seem to notice your presence [21:28] At the edge of the pool, looking down it you can see something far, far down in the deep, but all you can see is a mass of tenticles rising up, and a great beak in the center [21:28] * Tala moves back from the edge [21:28] a line of glowing lights runs along each tenticle as it twitches softly when you distrubed the water of the pool [21:29] am i dressed/armored/armed? [21:29] yes you are wearing everything you were when you went to sleep [21:29] Anything you put down, however, you do not have on you [21:30] * Tala resumes her study of the chamber, but keeps an eye on the pool [21:31] there isn't really much of note, though you think that there might be ancient hieroglypics carved into the walls; they are worn almost to the point where you cannot even see that they are there [21:31] !ex 5 (int Occult: study of the runes around the chamber) [21:31] Tala : !ex 5 (int Occult: study of the runes around the chamber), 9, 4, 8, 4, 1, Successes : 2 [21:31] They don't seem to be in old realm, more like something older, more ancient [21:31] Nothing you've experienced though. [21:31] * Tala studdies the sections that arch as if they are hiding a door [21:31] sorry, outlining a door [21:32] they simply seem to have been very expertly caved into the wall; every one is the same as if they were all in fact the same thing [21:35] * Tala searches very carefully for any sort of switch/loose stone/etc as a trigger for a door or something [21:35] no, it seems completely solid. It's probably magical in nature though [21:37] * Tala approaches the pool slowly, then carefully chooses one of the women and tries to pull her away from the pool [21:39] your hands pass through her like you aren't really here [21:39] * Tala nods to herself, not entirely surprised [21:40] They all stand up as one, as they wipe the last tears from their eyes, and then start walking directly away from the pool towards the runes on the wall [21:40] you think it's been maybe 5 mintues at the most [21:40] * Tala watches them carefully [21:41] They walk through the runes, dissapearing from sight completely. One of them seems to be looking around her in confusion as if she is not used to doing it, but she walks through it as well [21:45] A mist begins to rise from the central pool [21:48] * Tala watches the mist cautiously [21:48] it covers everything until you cannot see anything [21:48] except for the white mist [21:49] just as quickly it is gone, and you are back in the forest you spent the night [21:50] * Tala blinks, and looks around cautiously, then gives herself a supersitious pinch to see if she is awake [21:50] you certainly seem to be [21:54] http://67.27.83.239/new-1.jpg [21:55] sending me dirty pictures? [21:55] yes [21:55] what was that supposed to be? [21:55] that's what was carved on the wall [21:55] ah [21:56] so how will you be spending your time away from the group [21:57] Depends how long it ends up being. Down time will be spend in a secluded beach, meditating on the nature of Water (ie: buying essence 4) [21:57] ok [21:57] But I'd like to see the Anathema issue resolved before hand [21:57] How will you know if they have resolved it? [21:57] * Tala will have to observe the camp from afar [21:58] ok [22:06] roll int + stealth [22:07] !ex 5 +wp [22:07] Tala : !ex 5 +wp, 10, 8, 7, 7, 6, Successes : 5 [22:07] yes! go roller go roller go roller [22:08] 6 successes [22:08] and nobody actually looking for me [22:08] yea [22:08] anyhow you could RP shakel or Irin if you get bored [22:09] ok [23:48] I figure you're following the shaman now [23:48] he appears to be alone [23:49] oh good, "he wandered out to see some spirit thing and never came back" [23:49] ^_^ [23:49] Claws on [23:50] ok [23:50] Storyteller : !ex 7, 4, 5, 5, 7, 1, 4, 7, Successes : 2 [23:50] !ex 7 [23:50] he doesn't seem to notice you [23:50] * Tala keeps after him trying to catch up [23:50] you're right on top of him now, just hiding in the brushes [23:50] !ex 10 (roll to activate Water Dragon form, personal essence [23:50] Tala : !ex 10 (roll to activate Water Dragon form, personal essence, 3, 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 3, 9, 3, Successes : 4 [23:50] roll per + awe [23:51] !ex 5 [23:51] Tala : !ex 5, 2, 6, 4, 3, 7, Successes : 1 [23:51] the roller is turning against me [23:51] you don't hear anyone coming [23:51] it works in mysterious ways [23:53] * Tala leaps out of the bushes at the shaman, claws crashing down on him like waves. Her feet land solidly beside him as she lashes out with a series of merciless slashes (crashing wave style) [23:53] +2 stunt [23:54] he doesn't have time to defend himself [23:54] roll your attacks [23:54] !ex !17 [23:54] Tala : Must roll at least one die. example: !ex 5 [23:54] !ex 17 [23:54] Tala : !ex 17, 3, 4, 3, 8, 5, 1, 9, 5, 1, 2, 10, 8, 9, 4, 3, 7, 9, Successes : 8 [23:54] damage with 8 sux... [23:55] !ex 14 [23:55] Tala : !ex 14, 7, 2, 7, 8, 2, 1, 4, 8, 2, 5, 4, 6, 10, 4, Successes : 6 [23:55] (that was dmg) [23:55] He gives a shout as your slash rips into his arm and he staggers backwards in shock and pain, his anima flaring around him [23:55] Storyteller : !ex 2, 4, 1, Botch, Successes : 0 [23:55] !ex 2 [23:56] he is bleeding heavily from his arm [23:56] !ex 16 (attack 2) [23:56] Tala : !ex 16 (attack 2), 2, 1, 8, 10, 8, 5, 3, 2, 7, 9, 6, 9, 9, 3, 1, 9, Successes : 9 [23:56] 9 sux.. [23:56] !ex 15 [23:56] Tala : !ex 15, 4, 8, 9, 7, 5, 8, 4, 4, 4, 3, 8, 7, 8, 8, 6, Successes : 8 [23:56] Storyteller : !ex 2, 2, 8, Successes : 1 [23:56] !ex 2 [23:57] He is now heavily bleeding, and lying on his back, he starts babbling in the native tounge as you loom over him [23:57] !ex 15 (attack 3) "This is for your own good. Your soul will be free." [23:57] Tala : !ex 15 (attack 3) "This is for your own good. Your soul will be free.", 5, 7, 1, 9, 9, 4, 3, 4, 10, 2, 10, 7, 1, 9, 2, Successes : 9 [23:58] roll damage [23:58] !ex 15 [23:58] Tala : !ex 15, 2, 9, 7, 6, 3, 3, 2, 9, 4, 7, 9, 8, 4, 9, 9, Successes : 8 [00:00] My best series of damage rolls to date I think [00:00] heh yea [00:00] * Storyteller counts it up [00:00] 13 damage [00:00] Storyteller : !ex 2, 4, 9, Successes : 1 [00:00] !ex 2 [00:00] well 12 [00:45] tell me whatcha looking for [00:47] A secluded cove/beach. Very peaceful, beautiful and good for meditation and focus and study of both the nature of water, essence, and her relationship with the two [00:48] But fairly far. 2-3 days travel away atleast, unless she finds something absolutely perfect closer [00:49] http://67.27.83.239/map-edited.jpg to the east, that one that kinda is facing northeast? [00:49] on that jutting out thing [00:49] its loading [00:50] what is circled in red? [00:51] maris' empire [00:53] if it is appropriate for her meditation. Really she's gonna stop at the best thing she comes across [00:53] ok Session Close: Sun Dec 01 01:03:35 2002