[19:03] <GM|> *** LOG START ***
[19:03] <GM|> *Isamu had left the devestated store, leaving the
party, along with the body of the Caller behind.
[19:03] <GM|> *He did not say when he would be back.
[19:04] * Yuki` is still trying to recover a bit, and thinking of
what to do.
[19:04] <GM|> (Action)
[19:06] * Raoul breathes, looking at the Caller. He is beginning to
dislike callers... But that they've come up so often for them can't
be a coincidence. Mind if he checks the caller's pockets and the like
for anything identifying?
[19:06] <GM|> ((Awareness))
[19:07] * JadeNSC has quit IRC (Quit: Heading to the other house.)
[19:07] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[19:07] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 63 ( Total: 63 )
[19:07] <GM|> ((For Raoul, who's doing the searching))
[19:07] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[19:07] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 44 ( Total: 44 )
[19:07] <Raoul> ((Awareness 62.))
[19:08] <GM|> *Raoul looks through the robes, and finds a small
medalion.
[19:08] * Nikolai breathes a sigh of releif.
[19:08] <GM|> ((*Medallion))
[19:08] <GM|> *It has a crow motif on it.
[19:09] * Raoul looks it over. Assuming it's not made of wood here...
Any writing on it? Or just the crow?
[19:09] <Raoul> ((if it is wood, then Crafting Carpentry to learn
more. But really, I doubt it's naything but a metal medal.
[19:09] <Raoul> *))
[19:09] <GM|> ((Metal. Just the crow.))
[19:10] * Raoul holds it up for everyone else to see. "Does anyone
recognize this motif? it is unfamiliar to me, but appeared to be dear
to our foe - and, I theorize, his intentions."
[19:10] * Yuki` looks at the medallion.
[19:12] * Nikolai searches his memory for anything... (Specific Lore,
or default?)
[19:12] * Yuki` frowns at it. "It reminds me of a few nasty things,
but... no, I don't know what this specific symbol is for."
[19:12] <Uileam> "Nazi symbol. Group of supremacists who wanted to
kill off most of the world."
[19:12] <GM|> ((Nope. I had already decided who knew what.))
[19:13] * Nikolai recognizes it, and his eyes go wide.
[19:13] <Yuki`> "...sounds like they're a nasty bunch."
[19:14] <Nikolai> "To say the least."
[19:15] <GM|> *You hear the sounds of many people approaching
[19:16] * Raoul blinks. "Good to know, though now I am more curious
as to tactics - and what such a group would have to do with... Mm,
hold."
[19:16] <Uileam> "Put that away," he snaps.
[19:17] * GM| is now known as GM|Isamu
[19:17] * Yuki` makes sure her weapons are put away, too.
[19:17] * GM|Isamu comes in, followed by a couple others. "You see?
They have been driven off!"
[19:17] * Nikolai makes a note to talk about this with Uileam later.
[19:18] * Raoul looks at these others. Associates of Isamu? Local
guards? Hopefully not Paladins... he doubts he can fake them out.
[19:18] * Yuki` nods at Isamu. "It was admittedly difficult, but it
can be done."
[19:18] <GM|Isamu> ((They're other Hino's.))
[19:19] * GM|Isamu bows. "My shop... I am glad I put the valuable
things away before this all started. Are any of you injured?
[19:19] <GM|Isamu> "
[19:19] <GM|Isamu> *The others come in, and stand over the body. "We
will take this away."
[19:20] * Yuki` bows in return. "I think the best salve for my wounds
would be minor aid, and mostly time to rest. I'm not as young as I
used to be."
[19:20] * Uileam returns to the background.
[19:21] <GM|Isamu> *The two who came in with Isamu carefully pick up
the body, and take it away.
[19:21] <Yuki`> "Of course, I can't speak for the others wounds."
[19:22] <GM|Isamu> "Any of you?"
[19:23] * Raoul shakes his head. "I am relatively unscathed, but
thank you for your concern."
[19:24] <GM|Isamu> "That is good, for the healing items left with
those two. Now, ah, please tell me why things went so wrong?"
[19:25] <Yuki`> "I doubt they ever wanted to talk in good faith.
They believe they are in a position of enough strength to dictate
terms."
[19:26] <Yuki`> "Basically, they didn't want to get to 'yes'. They
wanted to get to 'yes, my lord'. Whether that is still true, I don't
know."
[19:27] <GM|Isamu> "Ah. So, it was good fortune that brought you and
your companions to us in this hour of need."
[19:29] <Uileam> "Not to burst the good feelings, but I doubt that's
the last of them. I also think there will be more next time."
[19:29] <Yuki`> "He's right. And we'll have to be wary that they
come after us specifically next time."
[19:29] <GM|Isamu> "Is there anything else I should know? Given this
business, I would like to clean up a bit. Perhaps I can convince
people that nothing happened here tonight."
[19:30] <Yuki`> "If you need help convincing others, I can give some
assistance."
[19:31] <Yuki`> "To compensate for the damage to your shop, Isamu."
[19:31] * GM|Isamu shakes his head. "The cost of doing business, and
I have others willing to help cover my expenses."
[19:32] <Yuki`> "Very well, then. Hopefully, this whole thing will
keep trouble away from you for a while."
[19:33] <GM|Isamu> "That would be useful. You will find your rooms
are well and prepared, privacy guarenteed. If you'll excuse me, I
must work."
[19:33] * Nikolai feels tired
[19:35] * GM|Isamu gets to work cleaning up.
[19:35] * Yuki` lets Isamu get back to his work, then. She steps out
of the store and starts heading off to those rooms.
[19:35] <GM|Isamu> nick GM|
[19:35] * GM|Isamu is now known as GM|
[19:36] * Raoul is happy to go to his room, clean his blade, and
shake off that faux-Paladin sense.
[19:36] * Nikolai retreats
[19:37] <GM|> ((I know Nikolai wants to talk to Uileam. If you want
to do that now, or later?))
[19:37] <Yuki`> ((I'm just fine with taking a back seat for a long
while. :p))
[19:39] <GM|> ((Advancing Plot: Press X))
[19:39] <Nikolai> ((X))
[19:39] <Raoul> ((/_\))
[19:39] <Raoul> ((I mean, X.))
[19:39] <Uileam> (X it is.)
[19:39] <Yuki`> ((X))
[19:40] <GM|> *In the morning, you do have an appointment at the
Paladin's Temple.
[19:41] <GM|> *Breakfast is provided for, free!
[19:42] * Nikolai digs in!
[19:42] * Raoul om nom noms. Killin' fools leaves a guy hungry, and
he didn't eat last night. Then he gets his princely demeanor back,
scuffs his armor up a little - back to normal levels - and it ready
to go.
[19:42] * Yuki` is just fine with some breakfast.
[19:43] * Yuki` is also fine with getting some new robes and the like
to replace the old ones when she gets the chance. ((Basically to take
care of the new equipment thing.))
[19:43] <GM|> *When you're ready to leave, your path will take you
past Isamu's place... Which appears completly unscathed. And people
invite you in for shopping.
[19:44] * Yuki` will politely decline, but give Isamu a bit of a
smile if she sees him.
[19:45] * Uileam has promptly bankrupted himself. No more shopping.
[19:45] * Nikolai waves it off graciously
[19:45] * Raoul is happy with his current Protect Ring, but politely
notes that he'll direct other Azragi to shop here when he sees them
next.
[19:47] <GM|> *Getting to the Temple, you are quickly shown into the
back office.
[19:47] * GM| is now known as GM|Justainius
[19:47] <GM|Justainius> "Please, have a seat."
[19:48] * Yuki` will do so.
[19:48] * Uileam stands. Far more comfortable.
[19:49] <GM|Justainius> "I have reviewed the requests sent to us, as
well as those made by certain Earth governments."
[19:50] * Raoul is sitting, straightbacked and attentive.
[19:50] <GM|Justainius> "We can provide a half-dozen of the Order to
aid in this attempt at Embassy.
[19:50] <GM|Justainius> "Three of them are here in the temple, and
will head for a port to be picked up by one of our ships, to meet
with the Azrag fleet."
[19:51] <GM|Justainius> "The others are currently on assignment, and
I would therefore like to make an obvious request of you all."
[19:52] * Nikolai cocks an eyebrow.
[19:52] <Raoul> "In exchange for assistance, we are happy to return
the favor - within reason, of course."
[19:54] <GM|Justainius> "Well, we would like you to deliver the new
orders to these members of the Order that will be joining you. You
would then all head to meet up with the fleet in ... Aquamarine?
The Etolian port. I'm not good with foreign languages, so forgive
the lapse."
[19:55] <GM|Justainius> "Does that sound acceptable?"
[19:55] * Nikolai looks to his contemporaries.
[19:56] * Yuki` will defer to Raoul on this one.
[19:57] * Raoul smiles. "It has been some time since I last visited
there - and my last visit was certainly memorable. I see no reason
not to acquiesce to this."
[19:57] * Uileam isn't quite sure if he knows anything about this
port.
[19:57] <Uileam> (You know Jon's gonna try and kill us while we're
there.)
[19:57] <Raoul> ((I am aware.))
[19:57] <GM|Justainius> (( >_> ))
[19:57] <GM|Justainius> (( <_< ))
[19:57] <Raoul> ((i'm also pretty sure Raoul gained a pre-level-10
level there, on his princely adventures.))
[19:58] <Raoul> ((if not more than one. Port town for a worldly
sailing prince? This is a home-away-from-home homecoming for him.))
[19:58] <Raoul> ((Anyhow. Raoul is totally cool with this on a number
of levels.))
[19:59] <Nikolai> ((Raoul: Hell Telemacchus style?))
[19:59] <Nikolai> ((Or however Odysseus's son's name is spelled))
[19:59] <GM|Justainius> "Excellent! You will be heading for a
monsatary just inside the border, and deliver these," he produces a
scroll, sealed in several ways," to the head of the Order there, and
he will finish the details."
[20:01] * Raoul tkes the scrolls, and stores them as he did the
sealed scroll from earlier.
[20:01] <Raoul> "I will do my best to see these delivered safely."
[20:01] <GM|Justainius> "Is there anything else you would like,
before I arrange for transport?"
[20:03] * Raoul looks at his fellows. Beyond transportation, he's
ready and waiting to get back on the seas.
[20:03] * Yuki` shakes her head. "I don't personally need anything
that could be provided, no."
[20:04] * Uileam has gotten a sharper pointy stick. He's all set.
[20:05] <GM|Justainius> "Excellent. If you would head out to the
front doors, you will be met by an acolyte who will show you to the
stables."
[20:07] * GM|Justainius is now known as GM|
[20:08] <Raoul> ((brb))
[20:08] <Uileam> (I need to AFK for five minutes. Contact has fallen
out.)
[20:08] <GM|> ((5 minute break people!))
[20:11] <Raoul> ((back))
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[20:13] <GM|> ((IceCream!))
[20:14] <Uileam> (Back yo, with sight a go.)
[20:14] <GM|> *At the doors to the temple, you are met by the
promised Acolyte. He guides you to the stables, where he shows you
the available Chocobos.
[20:15] * Yuki` looks at the birds and frowns a bit. "Been a while
since I've rode one. Hope I still know how."
[20:16] <GM|> "If you want, ma'am, we do have carts that can be
hitched to a Chocobo, so you can ride behind one, rather than atop.
It is a version of oses used to transport cargo."
[20:16] * Uileam also doubts one could hold his full weight. "If
there are carts, I think it better if I rode in one as well."
[20:17] * GM| looks over Uileam. "Perhaps I should just arrange for a
carriage then?"
[20:17] <Yuki`> "It might be a good idea to get a cart, then. Which
of us know how to ride?"
[20:17] * Raoul pets a bird. "I am a little rusty, but that rust will
shake off with the wind."
[20:18] <Nikolai> "I am.. unfamiliar."
[20:18] <Uileam> "That sounds like it'd be for the best."
[20:18] <GM|> *The acolyte sighs. "A carriage then."
[20:19] * Uileam immediately thinks the man is a whiny half-man.
[20:19] * GM| goes off to busy himself. "This will be a few minutes."
[20:19] <Raoul> ((So I'm the only one with Riding? Oh man.))
[20:19] <Yuki`> ((Yuki has Riding at 20. >_>))
[20:20] <Yuki`> ((So she could assist, theoretically.))
[20:20] <Raoul> ((Oookay then. Looking like you and me up front on
the stagecoach and then everyone in the trunk. Now we just need a
train to run down and some six-shooters.))
[20:20] <GM|> ((I can provide a train.))
[20:22] <GM|> *About half an hour later, a coach with a quartet of
Bo's approach. "Did you also require a driver? I was informed to
offer you all hospitality."
[20:23] <Raoul> ((Hm. Would we still be using Riding, or is this
something more like Vehicles: carraige/stagecoach?))
[20:23] <Raoul> ((I ask because I personallyh ave no idea how
different it is from one to the other.))
[20:24] <GM|> (( Could go either way.))
[20:24] <GM|> ((I'll allow for a certain synergy bonus. What's your
skill?))
[20:25] <Raoul> ((Mine is 35 in Riding.))
[20:25] * Raoul looks at Yuki. "I think we may be able to manage on
our own, unless one of my companions proves me wrong. Besides, we
have imposed on your noble order enough for one day."
[20:25] <GM|> ((You can try... :D ))
[20:26] <Uileam> (I can Scavenge if they refuse to co-operate. <.<)
[20:26] <Yuki`> "Yeah. I can manage a little chocobo riding, at
least."
[20:27] <GM|> *The Chocobo's appear to be very docile.
[20:29] <GM|> ((So, you all pile in and take your chances?))
[20:29] * Raoul gets up on the coach's driver's seat, grabs the
reins. "Well. it is no sailing ship, but it will do. Shall we go?"
[20:30] * Nikolai hops onto the coach. "Lets."
[20:30] * Yuki` goes up to sit by Raoul. "Yeah."
[20:30] <Yuki`> ((...is there room for two up front like that?))
[20:30] <GM|> ((Two up front, 4 inside.))
[20:30] * Uileam makes his way inside.
[20:32] <GM|> *At Raoul's urging, the Chocobo's make headway into the
city, with people getting out the way.
[20:32] * Raoul keeps the birds on course and out of any wayward
fruit-carts.
[20:32] <Yuki`> ((BRB.))
[20:33] <GM|> ((Make a riding roll, Yuki assiting for a bonus of 10,
and an additional bonus on +20))
[20:34] <Yuki`> ((Back. Sorry.))
[20:35] <GM|> ((Raoul?))
[20:36] * ElementalKnight has joined #I-DEMON
[20:36] * ChanServ sets mode: +o ElementalKnight
[20:36] <ElementalKnight> !roll 1d100
[20:36] <Highwind> ElementalKnight - 1d100: 44 ( Total: 44 )
[20:36] <ElementalKnight> ((Sorry. Anyhow, that'll make it by 1.))
[20:36] <GM|> *You avoid the pothole!
[20:36] * Raoul has quit IRC (Read error: Operation timed out)
[20:36] * ElementalKnight is now known as Raoul
[20:37] * Raoul wipes the sweat off of his brow. "Well... I was
worried for but a moment. Ahahaha."
[20:38] <GM|> *You have clear stearing out of the city, and set
course at a leisurely pace norhtwards towards where this monastary
is. You notice that someone gave you a map and directions at some
point.
[20:40] * Yuki` relaxes for a moment. "I hope the leader at this
monastary is better than Luthien."
[20:40] <GM|> ((I know Nikolai had some questions for Uileam. I'm
interested in that as well!))
[20:41] * Raoul raises an eyebrow. "I suggest you clarify that. I
doubt we will find paladins more fervent, or, to be fair, more
skilled in battle." ((Heh. Fine by me.))
[20:41] <Nikolai> ((Ehh))
[20:42] <Nikolai> ((Just speculating about Nazi paraphrenalia found
on some Caller))
[20:42] <Nikolai> ((not worldbreakin' stuff))
[20:42] <GM|> ((Then speculate!))
[20:43] * Yuki` shrugs. "I just really distrust ideologues like him.
They never seem to realize that shades of grey exist, or that people
can do something as radical as reasonably disagree."
[20:44] <Nikolai> "For better or worse, men like Luthien are the ones
that move the world."
[20:44] <Yuki`> "Visibly, yes."
[20:47] <GM|> *The scenery passes.
[20:49] <GM|> ((Press X?))
[20:49] <Yuki`> ((Looks like it, yeah.))
[20:50] <Uileam> (Since Nikolai don't wanna talk to me. :P)
[20:50] <Nikolai> ((eggh))
[20:50] <Nikolai> ((who has the medallion))
[20:51] <GM|> ((Raoul, unless he handed it off.))
[20:51] <Raoul> ((I thought I passed it off, but I can be the Key
Item Monkey even further if you like.))
[20:51] <Nikolai> "Raoul, can I see that medallion?"
[20:52] * Raoul leans down and back, pulling it out of his pack. it's
a bit of a reach, from up top on the stagecoach. "Yes. Do you have it
grasped?"
[20:52] * Nikolai takes it. "Thanks."
[20:53] * Nikolai looks it over, trying to ascertain its age.
[20:54] <GM|> ((Awareness))
[20:54] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[20:54] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 96 ( Total: 96 )
[20:54] <Nikolai> ((-_-))
[20:55] <Raoul> ((Don't ascertain it out the window!))
[20:55] * Nikolai tosses it in his hand. "I think it's an original."
[20:56] <Nikolai> "Which does eliminate a few wild speculations."
[20:57] <Uileam> "I don't think it's an original anything. Certainly
not original Nazi."
[20:57] <Nikolai> "Oh?"
[20:58] <Nikolai> "What makes you say that, Uileam?"
[20:58] <Uileam> (Because the GM told me so. >.>)
[20:58] <Uileam> "The piece doesn't have the same quality as the
Nazis would have made."
[20:59] <GM|> (( I did not! ))
[20:59] <Nikolai> "Hmm... But it still LOOKS old... intended as a
counterfeit, you think?"
[20:59] <Ablogqwer> (("Actually, it's just a swastika, several
hundred years old, not Nazi at all."))
[21:00] <GM|> ((No, it's a medallion with a stylized crow on it.))
[21:00] <Uileam> (Should I copy-pasta your line? :P)
[21:00] <GM|> ((No. That would be cheating.))
[21:01] <GM|> ((I was commenting on the style))
[21:01] <GM|> ((ON with the PLOT!))
[21:01] <Uileam> "Perhaps someone trying to emulate them over here.
Of course, the more disturbing option is that somehow an authentic
Nazi - or Nazi wanna-be - made it over here and is going to stir
things up."
[21:03] <Nikolai> "Ah. I had hoped those were NOT feasible."
[21:04] <Uileam> "Hope for the best, expect the worst."
[21:05] <Nikolai> "Yes, but the worst happens to be magically-fueled
neo-nazis."
[21:05] * Nikolai sighs.
[21:07] <GM|> ((Press X when plot))
[21:07] <Nikolai> ((X))
[21:07] <Yuki`> "...I have the feeling you'll need to tell me and
Raoul more about these... Nazis later."
[21:08] <Yuki`> ((But yeah, otherwise, X.))
[21:08] <Raoul> "Mm. They sound troublesome, but nowadays few groups
do not."
[21:08] <GM|> *A couple days pass in quiet and you approach the place
marked on your map as the monastary. That there are signposts help.
[21:08] * Nikolai launches into an overview of the Nazi party.
[21:10] <GM|> *As the party gets closer, Nikolai fills in the party
on some of the darker days of Earth civilization. And they aproach
to monastary walls, on a hill on the plains. You can easilyy see it
as a defensive hardpoint.
[21:12] <GM|> *As you get closer, you are hailed by the watchman.
[21:12] * GM| is now known as GM|Paladin
[21:12] <GM|Paladin> "Hail and well met!"
[21:14] * Raoul raises his hand. "And the same to you, good sir! We
come bearing messages from further south."
[21:14] * Raoul isn't gonna forget what he was comign here for *this*
time. <.<
[21:14] <GM|Paladin> "Ah! An odd company to do so. And who might
you be?"
[21:15] <Raoul> "I am Raoul al-Zeid. This is Yuki. We have others -
Nikolai, Uileam, (any others I forget because I suck at names), in
this carriage."
[21:16] <GM|Paladin> "And you said you bear a message? From whom?"
[21:18] <Raoul> "The Temple, and specifically Justinianus. Might we
enter, to deliver it?"
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[21:18] * GM|Paladin comes down from the door to the carriage. "May I
see it?"
[21:19] <Yuki`> ((BRB again.))
[21:20] * Raoul hops off, pulls the scroll out, and hands it over.
[21:21] <Yuki`> ((Okay, back.))
[21:22] * Melo is now known as Anika
[21:22] * GM|Paladin looks at the seal, and hands it back. "Welcome,
sir." He waves his hand in a circle, and the door to the monastary
opens.
[21:23] * GM|Paladin is now known as GM|Cadfael
[21:24] * GM|Cadfael comes out to greet you.
[21:25] <GM|Cadfael> "Hello."
[21:26] * Uileam sticks his head out and sees no immediate threat.
Time to remove himself from the carriage.
[21:26] * Yuki` bows for Cadfael.
[21:26] * GM|Cadfael speaks with an unusual accent. "I see you have a
message for us. It must be important for ones such as yourself to
deliver it to me."
[21:27] * Raoul also nods politely. "indirectly, at the least, yes."
[21:28] <GM|Cadfael> "May I see it?"
[21:29] * Raoul hands the scroll over again.
[21:29] * Raoul is interested in finding out what it says, at the
least. But secrets can be kept if need be.
[21:30] * GM|Cadfael takes the scroll, and with a single smooth
motion, removes the seals, then reads. "Hrm. Yes, this is something
deserving my attention. Please, come in, rest yourselves. I must
review this request."
[21:30] * GM|Cadfael keeps the scroll, and walks back into the
monastary. He stops at the archway. "And do not enter the gardens
without permission. Some of our acolytes are quiote protective."
[21:31] * Nikolai gently shakes Anika awake.
[21:31] * Anika groans. "Five more minutes."
[21:32] * Raoul comes inside, examining the fort as he walks in. What
do Paladins look like when they're all business, no PR?
[21:32] * Nikolai sighs. Hopefully they won't have any questions for
the resident techy.
[21:32] * Yuki` will follow the others.
[21:33] * Anika eventually wakes up and follows everyone else.
[21:33] <GM|Cadfael> *The monastary appears to be a large botanical
garden on the inside, almost every surface has plants growing out of
them. Cadfael gestures at some of them. "Here, we perform botanical
research for the Order, seeking new salves and medicines."
[21:35] * GM|Cadfael leads you to the stables, where your Chocobos
and coach are attended too.
[21:35] <Nikolai> "Wow..."
[21:36] * Raoul is also impressed. Similar to the royal gardens...
[21:36] <GM|Cadfael> "It will be this evening before I can gather
those requested. Until then, please make yourselves comfortable.
The central building has our dorms, kitchens, and library."
[21:37] <Raoul> ((brb))
[21:38] <Yuki`> "A chance to rest would be nice."
[21:39] * GM|Cadfael nods, and gestures for one of the other Paladins
to come, and escort you.
[21:39] * Nikolai stretches.
[21:40] <GM|Cadfael> "If you will excuse me, I will need to do some
paperwork, transfer orders and the such."
[21:41] * GM|Cadfael bows, and steps out.
[21:41] * GM|Cadfael is now known as GM|
[21:41] * Uileam has rested plenty on the way here. He didn't need
to hear about the Nazis all over again.
[21:42] <GM|> *The middle-aged woman who comes up to you nods her
head. "I am Hil. If you have any questions, please feel free to
ask."
[21:44] <Raoul> ((backish))
[21:45] <GM|> ((If you guys have any questions of Hil, ask away,
otherwise, my notes end around here.))
[21:45] * Raoul is okay with resting, stretching his legs, and
otherwise staying out of the gardens.
[21:48] <GM|> ((Call it then?))
[21:48] <Raoul> ((I'd be okay with that. A nice scene-setting session
to counter a monster combat.))
[21:49] <Yuki`> ((Yeah, looks like a good end point for me, too.))
[21:49] <GM|> *** Log End ***