Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2012 19:08:39 GMT -5
of the heavens: [12/9/2012 3:37:25 PM]
of the heavens: [ OH Mission: "Puppet Masters" ]
of the heavens: [ I'll be your leader for this mission, so please IM me with
questions.]
of the heavens: [ Estimated time 3 hours ]
of the heavens: [ You can die on our missions, and there are consequences if
you do. ]
of the heavens: [ Make sure dossiers are updated. They cannot be changed
after we start! ]
of the heavens: [ When all is ready, please state Rank, Name, Dice, Hit
Points, Defense DC & Healing Points (Keep track of your own self-healing!) ]
of the heavens: --end state--
Tempt of Black: Amber Marshall - A'kana Malu - 2d56 - 38HP - Def DC 15 -
Healing Pts. 14
Violeta Capraru: Topaz Adept / Violeta Capraru / 2d32 / 16HP / Def DC: 21
questing requiem: ][ Amber Champion | Girard "Requiem" Sirri | 2d52 | HP: 28
| Def DC 11 ][
scales change: ( Topaz Adept - Kythin - 2d32 - HP: 17 - Def DC 15 -
Self-Healing: 12 )
of the heavens: [ Roll Init - 1d100 ]
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 100-sided die: 44
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 100-sided die: 45
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 100-sided die: 31
questing requiem: [+5 Opening Act = 49 ]
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 100-sided die: 11
of the heavens: [ Hold while I create scoreboard ]
of the heavens: - [ Girard 0/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Kythin 0/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: [ Correct? ]
Tempt of Black: (Yes)
questing requiem: ][ Correct. ][
scales change: ( Yes )
Violeta Capraru: (Correct)
of the heavens: The Obsidian Heart has been asked to look in to a string of
murders in the Sarkotos area. Officials in and around Broken Shield have been
looking in to the murders for weeks now, and have come up with
nothing--outside of one report
of the heavens: of an elderly noble living at the village's edge. He seemed
to know about the murders, blaming the marionettes living in his attic. There
was little merit given the old man's words until the attic was
investigated--an two of the
of the heavens: officials on hand were nearly killed! What could be behind
these living marionettes? No one knows--but it is the OH's responsibility to
see their threat extinguished. -- On this particular day, the dreary way of
cold rain is
of the heavens: falling from a thick overcast of gray clouds. It is a short
though cold walk from Navahla to Broken Shield, but the weather is not near
as cold as the location to which they traveled. Broken Shield is rumored to
be built on the
of the heavens: graves of the dead, afterall! (Begin RP).
Tempt of Black: Keeping herself busy came rather easily when in the employ
of the Obsidian Heart. Kana didn't so much mind it--even if she did hate the
cold. Coming in from Pincer Lake, she awaited the arrival of other
adventurers, standing just outside while picking under her nails with a short
blade. -d-
questing requiem: Pure curiousity in this case drew Girard to take an
interest in this paticularly task presented to the group. Why? Because he'd
once known a bard who worked with a group of necromancy controlled puppets
that had once been mere
questing requiem: skeletons under some allied necromancer's control. He
wondered if this was just such a case.. and truly he wanted to find out! This
led the minstrel to be among the first to join Kana in her waiting for
others. -d
Violeta Capraru: Violeta watched from a bit of a distance, ever curious of
those of the OH. She'd been there a few times, heard stories of what it was
they did, and her curiosity peaked. With that said, the observant gypsy saw
the small gathering across the way, noting Girard well enough.. and crossed
the field to inquire if she might follow along. It wouldn't hurt, right?
Another sword to their cause! "Where are yah headed off to.. need a hand?"
-d-
Tempt of Black: Kana turned her gaze first to Girard, giving him a sort of
up nod. "Hello, Girard." The elven on her tongue came easily. She'd then
divert her gaze to the approaching gypsy, giving her the once over, before
simply looking back in the minstrel's direction. Kana didn't know the woman,
but the thought of another lended hand didn't so much bother her. -d-
scales change: " Not a lick of restraint in you, eh Violet? " Came the words
of Kythin, coming from the board with its listings of things needing done.
Wearing his kind facade of a mask, he winked the Gypsy's way.. and looked
over the other two.
scales change: " I recognize Requiem.. whose the gibberish speaking one? "
-d
Violeta Capraru: Violet huffed at Kythin, ".. you're one to talk." Rolling
her eyes a bit. -d-
Tempt of Black: Deep green eyes turned in Kythin's direction, nearly
deadpanning at the man. There wasn't a bit of her look that spoke she'd be
friendly with him. Kana understood enough Common to make due, but wouldn't
employ its use now. If he couldn't understand Elven, then too bad. She rather
liked the freedom it gave her to at least talk plainly with Girard. He could
translate, if need be! -d-
questing requiem: " Better not be planning to argue the whole time we're
doing this.. " Said as he looked over Kythin and Violet's way. A'kana got the
majority of his easily distracted attention span. " Looking into the puppets?
Come.. can't be too
questing requiem: far from here. " All said in the tongue of the elves. -d
Violeta Capraru: As far as Kythin's question, Violet gave a shrug. She
recognized the woman's face, but had never conversed with her. When Girard
said what he did, she put her hands up at either side, shrugging. "Dun look
at me--he starts it all." Guess she was invited along, if she was told not to
argue! -d-
Tempt of Black: Kana didn't pay much attention to any of that. Instead, she
took Girard's words and nodded to them, secured her cloak around and began
their walk.. -d-
of the heavens: (Half an hour in to the walk, Broken Shield was very close.
The house in question, being at the outskirts of the village was closer than
the village itself. They were only a half a mile away from the building when
the sky opened up
of the heavens: raining down on their heads with heavy, half-frozen
droplets.
Tempt of Black: Rain never bothered her. Freezing rain? That was a little
different. Taking her cloak up and over her head, she started to walk a
little faster! If they couldn't keep up, oh well! "Is that the place, you
think?" Spoken back to Girard. -d-
Violeta Capraru: Violet could care less about the rain. With her hair as
wild and crazy as it was, there was little the wet could do to make it appear
any worse! With her clothing getting soaked through, though, and with their
apparent leader(s) walking faster, the gypsy did what she could to keep up,
putting a spring and a bit quicker of a pace in to her step. -d-
questing requiem: " Huh.. oh.. I think it could be. " Hopefully she didn't
plan on him being the one to keep focus on where they were! " Could just
knock and see ? " -d
of the heavens: ( Roll Spot Check - 1d20 + Perception )
scales change: Kythin just jogged to keep up with the others.. with
exception to his blade there was little else to weigh him down. The rain did
make his silvery-hair mat down against his forehead, giving the impression
there may have been a dark
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
scales change: tattooing over the flesh behind his hair. -d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 3
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
questing requiem: [-2 = 5]
of the heavens: ( A'kana and Kythin can see in the back windows of the
house. With the drapes open, dozens of marionettes hang from hooks at the
ceiling, their lifeless eyes watching out and dangling limbs moving slightly
with the gust of winds
of the heavens: through the window's cracks. )
Tempt of Black: Kana focused on the windows, finding the sight rather
creepy, indeed. "That is definitely the house.. " The idea of living
marionettes creeped her out, not that she'd let that be known. Really.. how
deadly could a little doll be? Even though the dread sat in a little bit, she
kept walking.. keeping an eye on those windows the entire way. -d-
scales change: " That's just creepy. " And he above all of them could be
called a leading authority over what was unsettling. None of which he'd be
telling the lot of them. " Looks like its the place, what'd you think Violet?
" -d
questing requiem: At Kana's confirmation he looked her way then at the
window she seemed to be looking at. " Guess we should go chat with the old
couple then. I think I could do the talking.. maybe they know something they
were worried to speak up
questing requiem: about before. " -d
Violeta Capraru: She squinted her eyes towards the house, not quite
understanding how they discerned this place was it. It took them getting
closer, and even then the glint off the windows gave her nothing to really
view. "Uhmm.. sure? I'll just let you lead the way." She heard the others
speaking, but knew nothing of elven to understand them. -d-
of the heavens: When they rounded the property towards the front porch, one
that had broken stairs, a door half off its hinges and rather odd symbols
carved in the frame of its doorway, they'd find an old man sitting in a
rocking chair on the
of the heavens: enclosed-type porch, just rocking away. His clothes spoke
noble, even if his appearance was somewhat off kilter. One eye was glassy and
turned in, his white hair was chopped into a combover and the left side of
his face was void of
of the heavens: movement as he spoke. "Who in the Hells are you folk?" The
man's voice rasped as he spoke, going in to a coughing fit right after.
Tempt of Black: Who what? The way the man spoke had her not only stopping in
her step, but looking to Girard for guidance on what was said. She tried not
to look at his face, either. That it didn't move.. and that dead eye seeming
to stare right at her... creeped her out more than the marionettes! -d-
questing requiem: Girard came up the stairs to the porch where the old man
was pausing when the coughing fit began. He set a light hand to the man's
shoulder, " Take it easy. " He spoke reassuringly to the man, " We were
hoping you could tell us more
Violeta Capraru: Staying back a bit from the porch, Violet observed the
strange man ahead. While she was typically bold enough to walk right up to
someone? This guy did not pull such a want from the gypsy. No. No thanks. Let
Girard do as he said. HE could do all the talking! -d-
questing requiem: about the puppets, I know you've been having troubles
involving them of late. We'd like to help if we could.. if you're willing? "
questing requiem: [ Diplamacy Check ]
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 19
questing requiem: [+5 Alluring Tongue, +6 Charisma = 30 ]
of the heavens: The coughing fit died down some.. well, after a series of
phelm-filled rolls in the man's wrinkled throat. Girard was looked to after
that. The pretty boy eased the man enough to think Girard himself was of a
similar cloth. He
of the heavens: seemed easy to talk to.. so why not!? "They were my wife's.
She made them all by hand and sold them in the markets in Knifedge. She
stored them in the attic. Since she passed, I have nothing to do with the
damned things. They just
of the heavens: around worthless... except for the ones upstairs. They're
alive, I tell you! The others didn't believe me, but they got what they
deserved! I'm not a liar!" He slapped his knee to accentuate the exclamation
of words. He went into
of the heavens: another coughing fit!
questing requiem: Oh, Girard believed the man.. didn't have a lick of reason
to disbelieve the old timer. When the coughing fit renewed, he steadied the
old man and waited for the coughing to stop before speaking again. " I
believe you, I've
questing requiem: see some puppets , living like that before.. not sure if
its the same cause.. was your wife studied in the magic at all? " -d
Tempt of Black: She understood nearly half of what came out of the
nobleman's mouth--getting a basic guist of what was being said. It still had
her standing off a bit, watching over to the minstrel for some guidance. -d-
Violeta Capraru: Dead wife. Well if that didn't make the gypsy wonder...
what happened to the wife? Her mind flipped over and over with scenarios
then... and when Girard mentioned magic use, she even thought of the
possibility of the marionettes having killed her! -d-
scales change: Kythin felt pretty damn sure the old man was full of shite.
Not that he'd say so while wearing that metaphorical mask of his. Like Violet
he chose to stand back..and wonder what the minstrel was trying to get out of
the practically
scales change: dead old man.-d
of the heavens: "She never practiced it around me, if so. Her damnedable
mother was a witch bitch, but she's been dead for fifty years now!" He was
getting a small bit agitated with the questions, evident in his tone as it
got louder. "Go see for
of the heavens: yourselves! I don't have time to sit around all day talking
to you." It wasn't like he had anywhere to go, or anything else to do (maybe
get the house fixed?), he just fanned Girard off at the door. "You want the
murderers, their
of the heavens: upstairs!"
questing requiem: Having all the information he needed before acting on the
knowledge, he gave the old man's shoulder a firm grip. " I appreciate you
talking with me. I suppose I'll do that.. is there anything you want done
with the puppets if we
questing requiem: happen to kill them before they kill us? " Asked even as
he began moving for the door, motioning for the others to join him. -d
of the heavens: "Burn 'em.. all of them. And sell those damned twelve in the
windows!" They only reminded him of her.
of the heavens: The man went on to mutter about how they freaked out his
grandson whenever he visited.
Tempt of Black: Okay.. enough with the old man. Kana took the gesturing off
as a sign she was free to proceed--and she did just that. Not looking at the
creepy old man, she walked by just as he muttered, but was unable to make out
the words plainly enough. Hell with that. She proceeded to the main door and
gave it a push in, looking around the main area there. -d-
questing requiem: " Alright, I'll have that done.. " Well least they'd get
some coin out of this by the way the man sounded about selling off the other
eleven! " Come on.. lets see to the puppets. " He said in elven, then
repeated it in common before
Violeta Capraru: Violet followed after, having heard talk of the grandson.
She'd find them freaky, too! Having little words for any of this, her eyes
went a little wide in their look to Kythin, before she pushed off on her
boots, bounding over the broken stairs and across the porch... adjusting her
walk to stay as far away from the old, weird-looking man on her way inside.
-d-
questing requiem: opening the door and heading over to the attic they were
told the murdering puppets were in. Once to the opening or door to the
attic.. he'd open it up.. and NOT go in.. not yet..-d
of the heavens: The main foyer of the two-story manor was elaborately
decorated -- for twenty years ago. Still, there was a good deal of worth in
the furniture, arts and even the weapons placed for display on the main
wall--a large one-handed sword
of the heavens: in place over the cobwebbed fireplace, for instance.
Straight ahead was a kitchen area, to the right a hall with a library, and to
the left a staircase with a curved wind to the level above.
scales change: Funny they get cause to agree, he and Violet, and its over
puppets that were going to attack them if the tale was legit. Maybe it was..
worse things were possible than animated puppets. The idea did not sit right
with Kythin. But he
scales change: rather liked the idea of destroying the puppets.. if they
were going to be assualted by the things.. then he could feel good in
cracking them up! -d
Tempt of Black: Kana ended up slowing a bit, letting Girard lead the way
upstairs. She observed what she could along the way. All of the decor was
relatively foreign to the Islander, as was its worth. The sword did get a
good look, though. Kana wondered if the old man had once used it, enough to
idolize it in such a prestigious spot. Thoughts aside, she was left to watch
forward in through the attic's door.. -d-
Violeta Capraru: Violet didn't like agreeing with Kythin, but what could she
do? She'd never seen a puppet alive before, and still held on to that doubt,
despite the story of the two officials being attacked. If it was legit, the
fuckers probably deserved it, too. Damned blueblood types! Being the last up
the stairs, she felt the need to pull her sword--just incase. -d-
of the heavens: The flight of stairs, each step as narrow as could be, was
steep and numbered thirteen on the way up. The only light above was what
little light came in from the broken, shuttered windows on either end of the
attack, the light of
of the heavens: which scattered from its reflection on a full length mirror
stood in the open room's center. Around the perimeter of the attic were piles
of boxes, none of which were labeled, hung clothes on a line of rope, all of
which were old-
of the heavens: style dresses, and then a few pictures in a leaning stack
against the far wall. -d-
questing requiem: Assuming the dresses and the like were leftovers of the
old man's wife, Girard didn't pay too much mind to them. As if he could even
focus on them all that much. Inattentive as he was he wound up focused only
upon the matter of get-
questing requiem: ting to the attic. -d
scales change: Kything paused to look over the place, even rummage through a
few things. Well if the old bastard's wife had been a witch to.. or the witch
wasn't dead could be there was a clue to the cause of the murder-dolls.
[Search check]
Tempt of Black: Kana turned her eyes over towards the others, and then
specifically at Girard. With her ability to seein the dark, the room upstairs
didn't seem all that formidable... aside from the mere idea of what could be
lurking up there. When Girard started to climb the stairs, Kana followed
after, pacing off and to the side to let the others up. She hlooked to all
before them, the dresses, boxes and mirror.. and then a bit more to the
paintings.
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 19
of the heavens: As Kythin searched, he'd find a box with a parchment inside.
If unrolled, the written will spelled out a noble's name and the
beneficiaries of his estate. Noticably, the sole beneficiary was not a
woman's name--but another noble's.
of the heavens: Given the painted family portraits leaned against the wall,
it was obvious the old man downstairs had no intent of leaving a single thing
to his family.
scales change: Well that was a curious thing to think to note, he lifted the
parchment up for the others to get a look at. " Looks like this estate goes
to some other noble when the old man dies, or gets dragged away for murder..
" A fair point to
scales change: rise at his .. companions. -d
Violeta Capraru: "Ooh.. what is that?" She got a little closer to Kythin,
peering over his shoulder to read what was there. That he offered it out had
her taking it for a read. "... well, the old man said something about his
grandson.. you'd figure the boy would get everything." Odd. -d-
scales change: " Not if the boy isn't considered noblity. " Suggested
Kythin, well it was an idea. -d
Tempt of Black: Kana couldn't much read the common on the parchment, but she
listened in on what she could. The old man's wife was dead, and he at least
had a few kids.. but only one grandson? It didn't make sense to her--not in
the least bit. -d-
questing requiem: Girard gave the parchment Kythin was holding up a look. "
That is.. odd. " And then.. well usually he'd try figuring out who the noble
was on his own. " We could ask.. but we are only suppose to be dealing with
the puppets. " Said
questing requiem: in common, before looking to A'kana. " Would make sense
the noble in question is behind this.. " Alas he chose to keep making for the
attic, waiting until the others decided to join him being going in to see
those puppets. -d
of the heavens: From within the cracks and crevices of the room, and from
between the stacks of boxes, little black eyes watched out. They felt a surge
of energy at the intrusion on their domain, and especially with their fingers
rummaging through
of the heavens: box after box! While the four were busied talking, one quick
flutter of wooden feet sounded along the floorboards, running up behind
Girard with his little blade. The marionette had no strings--perhaps he
switched it out for the
of the heavens: sharp metal then plunged in to the minstrel's right calf.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 12
of the heavens: Hit!
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 2 52-sided dice: 47 38
of the heavens: - [ Girard 0/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Kythin 0/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: (12)
of the heavens: Def?
questing requiem: ][ +3 Cloak of Defense, +5 Amulet of Armor = 8 ]
of the heavens: (4)
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 0/?? - Girard 4/28 [11] - Puppet #2 0/?? -
Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Puppet #3 0/?? - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 0/??
- Kythin 0/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: [ Begin Combat ]
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: Figuring they were animated by magic of one sort or
another, Girard thought to make use of magic against the puppets. A pity one
of them took him by surprise, leaving the minstrel barely fast enough to get
that cloak into position
questing requiem: deflect even a little of that assualt on his calf. In
response he let the cloak fall back into place and started gathering
shadowstuff to forge an arrow.. and sent it off to collide with the puppet
that had attacked. [ Puppet #1] -d
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 2
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [7]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Puppet #2 --
of the heavens: Swinging down from the rafters, a skinnier, more agile
puppet tugged on its hooked up strings, landing with feet on A'kana's
shoulders. In one deft movement, it's hands clapped in at either side of her
neck. The palm of each hand
of the heavens: was embedded with a very sharp spike!
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 4
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
Tempt of Black: (Skill: Counterattack)
Tempt of Black: A'kana felt the landing on her shoulders, turning quickly to
snatch the puppet and pull it around, enacting flame in both of her hands,
trying to get the little wooden creep to burn to ash!
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 2 56-sided dice: 35 44
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 11 points of damage]
of the heavens: Proceed with turn, A'kana --
Tempt of Black: She'd keep her attack concentrated on the same puppet (#2),
watching it with wide eyes and more flame was set to its little, creepy and
in all ways deadly little body. Whatever this was, magic or no, she didnt'
want it coming after her with spikes again!
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 6
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (14)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 2 56-sided dice: 26 12
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 3 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (+8 mag dmg, +5 prof bonus = 13 + 3 = 16)
of the heavens: The little puppet was nothing but ash and wisps of string
now!
of the heavens: Puppet #3 --
of the heavens: A third, big-headed and stalky puppet clambored forward on
knees and hands, moving much like a primate towards the hopefully
unsuspecting gypsy. As it moved, the puppet chomped its silvery, razor-sharp
teeth in at one another, the
of the heavens: wood of its jaw smacking being nothing compared to the
chill-inducing sound of metal on metal! Jumping from the floor up behind
Violet, he'd bite hard in to her shoulder.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Violeta --
Violeta Capraru: What the hell was that sound?! No matter how jaw-dropped
she was at seeing the first two puppets attacking, and the Island woman with
her flaming hands, the sound coming from Jaws the puppet had her spinning
around in place, gasping at the sight of it. As the puppet jumped up, Violet
spun from its line of attack.. turning back a solid slash down at its body
from the side.
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 20
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 2 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (31)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 2 32-sided dice: 15 31
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 5 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (+11, Dexterous Fighter Skill = 16)
of the heavens: Puppet #4 --
of the heavens: Rushing from the pile of boxes hear Kythin, the a more
mobile puppet came from the darkness within. With bladed wheels for 'feet'
and blades for hands, the bug-eyed darkness of eyes set on Kythin as he
rolled in, moving the roll of
of the heavens: feet up the man's leg whilst stabbing forward in to his
stomach.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Kythin --
scales change: Pondering the nunances of being on the recieving end of
murderous living-puppets found Kythin jumping back from the rolling thing.
What to do about that? Well the Wrathful one sought to move out of the
way..and succeded before lower
scales change: ing that blade to bat the thing away.. with all the finesse
of a lumberjack. -d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 10
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
scales change: [14]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 2 32-sided dice: 13 20
of the heavens: [scales change scored 2 points of damage]
scales change: [2 + 3 Divine Judgement = 6 ]
scales change: [ +4 strength ]
scales change: [10 ]
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 0/?? - Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14)
[15] - Puppet #3 16/26 - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 10/?? - Kythin 0/17
[15] ] -
of the heavens: Puppet #1 --
of the heavens: Rearing back around on his feet, the puppet danced back and
forth between the pegs he used for legs, running around Girard, between his
feet and all around in a confusing fashion. The puppet was a quick one! His
little blade went
of the heavens: for the minstrel's other leg this time, slicing down along
the back of it.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 18
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 1 points of damage]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 2 52-sided dice: 42 8
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 6 points of damage]
of the heavens: Def?
questing requiem: [ +3 Cloak of Defense, +5 Amulet of Armor =8 ]
of the heavens: (0)
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: Uncertain of whether or not his songs could have any
effect on the puppets, Girard fell back on the previous tatic. Seeing as the
attic did seem too cramped to be using the bladed whip, he quickly gathered
shadowstuff for another
questing requiem: arrow..and pushed the half-finished result out at one of
the puppets [#3].
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [12]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 2 52-sided dice: 13 24
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 2 points of damage]
questing requiem: [7]
of the heavens: A'kana --
Tempt of Black: Kana spun in place, seeing the puppet that had been
tormenting the minstrel. Rubbing her palms together, Kana sparked up a bit of
lightning with which to torch the little creature sending a spark off very
near Girard--but thankfully aimed at the blade wielding little pest, instead!
(Puppet #1)
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (17)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 2 56-sided dice: 50 6
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 8 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (+13 = 21)
Tempt of Black: (Flaw: Merciful - Rolling against DC15)
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 11
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (12)
Tempt of Black: (Skill: Healing Affinity - 1 healing point to Puppet #1)
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 20/26 - Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14)
[15] - Puppet #3 23/26 - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 10/?? - Kythin 0/17
[15] ] -
of the heavens: Puppet #3 --
of the heavens: Girard's attack won the attention of the jawed-wonder, and
he spun from his attention on Violet to gallop his way over on all fours. A
skidding to a slow, he'd bite in at the minstrel's ankle, wrenching around
the bones of it with
of the heavens: razor-sharp jaws!
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 4
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Violeta --
Violeta Capraru: Violet ran after the little shit with the killer jaw. The
thing was quick, but she sought to sever its body in two--just like she
wanted to do the first time it came at her! Sword in hand, the gypsy pushed
forward with all of her quickness, slashing down and across its back before
it could reach Girard.
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 1
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 0 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (12)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 2 32-sided dice: 15 25
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 4 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (+11 = 15)
of the heavens: The puppet's body fell apart in two, all life gone from it
instantly.
of the heavens: Puppet #4 --
of the heavens: Rolling forward on its bladed wheels, the little puppet from
hell slammed one of its handblades into a post and bent its body upwards,
determined to grind its sharp wheels in across Kythin's chest.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 19
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 1 points of damage]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 2 52-sided dice: 10 45
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 7 points of damage]
of the heavens: Def?
scales change: [ None. [
of the heavens: Kythin --
scales change: [ Grudge Keeper - -2 Attack, Saves, etc until attacker is
damaged ]
scales change: And there was the wrath filling up every bit of his vision.
Seeking out the puppet that had assualted him, he lashed out as quickly as
possible on the fragile thing. Blade or boot.. he'd have it in pieces!-d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 3
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
scales change: [1]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 20/26 - Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14)
[15] - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 10/?? - Kythin 7/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: Puppet #1 --
of the heavens: Despite the fact that Kana just healed it, the puppet did
not play favorites! Rushing in her direction, the blade in his hand swung up,
overhead, as he lept from the floor and up towards her chest, trying to
plunge the blade deep
of the heavens: in to her flesh.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: Taking note of the puppet that had assualted him upon
entering the attic aiming its attention to A'kana. Well that proved enough to
get Girard working his , literal, magic once again. Arrow of Dusk at the
Puppet! [#1]
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [14]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 2 52-sided dice: 14 44
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 6 points of damage]
questing requiem: [11]
of the heavens: The puppet's head splintered with the arrow's landing,
leaving it fall to a lifeless heap.
of the heavens: A'kana --
Tempt of Black: Giving a nod of thanks to Girard, Kana stole her eyes over
towards the freakish, blade-wheeled thing, blinking in wonder at the design
of it. Lifting her hands, she then sent a single gust of fire towards the
creature, hoping to at least burn its legs enough to stop those wheels from
working.
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 1
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (9)
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Violeta --
Violeta Capraru: The puppet made it out of the firey blast, but it's retreat
wouldn't be without obstacle! Rushing forward, Violet fell to her knees and
worked her shoulder and arm back, stabbing straight forward and through the
creature's neck, twisting her blade in hopes to pop its little head off!
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 6
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 0 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (17)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 2 32-sided dice: 10 32
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 4 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (15)
of the heavens: Puppet #4 --
of the heavens: Its head hung by only a few strings of wood, dangling and
rolling back and forth as it ran its wheels as fast as it could.. gripping
Violet's blade to hold as leverage while spinning its bottom blades out
towards the near-standing
of the heavens: Kythin, and his awaiting bicep.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 12
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Kythin --
scales change: After a puppet missed him completely, Kythin just kept on
his assualt of the one who had attacked him before! He wanted to get it
between his sword and a wall! -d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 16
of the heavens: [scales change scored 1 points of damage]
scales change: [+4 - 2 = +2 = 18 ]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 2 32-sided dice: 13 7
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: - [ Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 25/26 - Kythin 7/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: And then there was just Girard left in movement and it
came not with magic by a little use of tatics. Wasn't long at all before he
made use of some of the stuff in the attic to his advantage..giving a solid
kick to something nearby
questing requiem: to get it falling atop the last puppet. -d
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [18]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 2 52-sided dice: 10 18
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 1 points of damage]
of the heavens: The solid kick fell in at the side of an old chest of
drawers, sending it into a tilt and drop over the wheeled-one, flattening its
body beneath and leaving its head to roll out and around the floor.
of the heavens: - [ Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Kythin 7/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: [ Combat Over ]
Tempt of Black: The thing might have been dead, but she wanted nothing to do
with its head as it rolled her way. Kana stepped back the few paces to
retreat from its path, staring down as the thing rolled. -d-
Violeta Capraru: She still hadn't accepted the fact that there were indeed
living puppets--even if she just got done fighting them! Was this some sort
of dream? Maybe her last bag of herbs had something 'extra' in their smoke!
Giving a disbelieving laugh, Violet slid her sword away and just stood there
for a moment... "Welll.. that was.. fun." Ahem. -d-
of the heavens: After the last puppet fell, a soft ethereal glow came up
from each small wooden body.. one after the next, the four orbs of light
moved towards the mirror, each pushing through the looking glass.. one after
the other. When viewed
of the heavens: in the surface of the mirror afterwards, the sight of three
young men and a teenaged girl watched out from within--glaring out at the
four that had attacked.
questing requiem: " Fun.. not what I call fun. " About that time Girard was
beginning to pick up the remnants of the puppets, intending on burning them
as the old man had requested of him. " Will you two get the other eleven.. "
Oh.. what was that..
questing requiem: his gaze followed to the mirror.. " Oh.. guess it was
necromancy. " -d
of the heavens: ( Roll Insight - 1d20 + Perception )
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 20
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 2 points of damage]
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 17
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 1 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (18)
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 8
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 0 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (8)
of the heavens: (A'kana and Girard can see the similarities between those
four in the mirror, and the four in the painting leaned not far off against
the wall. They were four of the five figures in the painting--the other being
of an older woman.
of the heavens: Their mother?
of the heavens: )
Violeta Capraru: Violet didn't notice a thing aside from what was in the
mirror.. and it made her want to run from the room, honestly! "Didn't the old
coot say twelve? ... I'll, get those.." The gypsy smiled and made for the
stairs, remembering that they'd been in the windows at the back of the house,
on its first level. She put some speed in her step, too! -d-
questing requiem: He ceased picking up the pieces of the puppets and headed
for the mirrior curious of if they could speak. " Family of the old man..? "
He said in elven to A'kana, then in common in case the ..spirits? Could
speak. -d
Tempt of Black: One eye narrowed on the mirror, as if half-glaring back at
those within, but soon diverted to the painting.. and then back again. She
straightened then. In elven, she questioned Girard, "A striking
resemblance.." Her hand pointed off at the painting there, then came back in
to rub idly at her chin. "There was certainly no children listed on that
will.. or the wife.." She paused then, wondering. -d-
of the heavens: The spirits could speak, though certainly not Elven. When
the younger girl within heard Girard's tongue, she spoke out loudly. "You go
against our mother's wishes! She will see you all dead! You and father.. he
deserves it, giving
scales change: Unconcerned with the matter of spirits and family, Kythin
went to help Violet with those puppets! -d
of the heavens: his fortune to the bastard noble up the way, that bastard
son of his! But they got theirs.. they'll never see the fortune, either!!!"
In the very next second, in a mess of high-pitched laughter, the mirror
shattered!
Violeta Capraru: Violet had four marionettes draped over her arm by the time
Kythin would come in, and she was reaching for a fifth. "I wanna get
outttttaaaa here!!!" She spoke in a hush, namely for herself. -d-
questing requiem: Er..did not look like he'd be talking to them after
that..glancing to A'kana. " I'm of the mind to leave.. the spirits can get
their own vengence. " And with that.. he motioned for her to follow as he
left the attic..and joining the
Tempt of Black: Kana's eyes were wide on the mirror as it shattered to
pieces, leaving the Islander to shift back as quickly as she could from fear
of flying shards. None reached her.. In the seconds that followed, she shot a
green-eyed look to Girard, "... angry spirits.. but where is mother?" Just
thinking of it put her steps into motion, moving quickly after the
minstrel--with a want to barrell him over and just run out of there!
of the heavens: When they got back downstairs, the old noble was nowhere to
be found. Where had he gone?
questing requiem: two downstairs. " Yes, lets get going.. " And..well he
wasn't certain he wanted to bother with finding the noble. He sighed, " Leave
and sell the other puppets or stay and find the old man? " -d
questing requiem: Said in common then elven for everyone's benefit.-d
Violeta Capraru: Six marionettes and a mind to leave, she nodded to Kythin.
"The rest are yours.. I can't carry another!" Immediately, her eyes shot to
the sound of the other two coming down the stairs. Kana seemed to want out of
there fast..and it made Violet want the same. She moved for the door, being
the first out of it, off the porch and in to the open air. -d-
Tempt of Black: "No old man. We fulfilled the request, let us go. We know
the puppets to be the killers now.. if we report that, the problem will be
known as resolved." Hopefully resolved. Kana no sooner reached the bottom
landing then did she follow Violet out. -d-
scales change: Kythin narrowed his eyes on the Gypsy, not that it stopped
him from gathering up the other six marionettes. Least they could get some
gold out of this annoying affair. Once those were gathered up he followed the
Gypsy out. -d
questing requiem: " Can't argue with that.. " Though he did give a murmur of
good luck to the apparently dead and spiteful children. Especially if they'd
be killed in foul play. Wasn't much he could do about it though.. leaving
Girard to follow in
questing requiem: Kana's wake. -d
of the heavens: Upon reaching the outside, the tree out front held one thing
different than when they got there. It did not take a keen eye to see,
either. Swinging from the doubled strings like those of the marionette, the
old noble was seen there
of the heavens: hung around the neck, with arms and legs bend out as if one
of the many lifeless marionettes they carried.
Violeta Capraru: Drop jawed stare. That was Violet in this particular
moment. She gasped and turned, dropping one of the marionettes as she did.
Immediately stooping to pick the thing up. -d-
Tempt of Black: Kana saw it, too.. but she was a little lax on showing her
surprise. Instead she watched over at Girard. "Looks like mother got her
revenge afterall..." How the old man got up there was beyond her thought..
but much of this mission had been! -d-
Violeta Capraru: "I'm.. going to start walking back now. See you at the
Inne...?" She didnt' even look at them again, before starting to walk away.
Dead people meant the authorities would soon be there--and that was something
the gypsy did not mesh well with. No thank you. -d-
questing requiem: Whistling a tune, Girard didn't seem to notice the old man
hanging from the tree, until Kana pointed out the mother getting her revenge.
" Huh.. ooh.. " he gave a sharp whistle at that sight. " Well I guess he
couldn't take the
questing requiem: guilt. " -d
of the heavens: [ Log Off ]
of the heavens: [12/9/2012 6:56:24 PM]
of the heavens: [ OH Mission: "Puppet Masters" ]
of the heavens: [ I'll be your leader for this mission, so please IM me with
questions.]
of the heavens: [ Estimated time 3 hours ]
of the heavens: [ You can die on our missions, and there are consequences if
you do. ]
of the heavens: [ Make sure dossiers are updated. They cannot be changed
after we start! ]
of the heavens: [ When all is ready, please state Rank, Name, Dice, Hit
Points, Defense DC & Healing Points (Keep track of your own self-healing!) ]
of the heavens: --end state--
Tempt of Black: Amber Marshall - A'kana Malu - 2d56 - 38HP - Def DC 15 -
Healing Pts. 14
Violeta Capraru: Topaz Adept / Violeta Capraru / 2d32 / 16HP / Def DC: 21
questing requiem: ][ Amber Champion | Girard "Requiem" Sirri | 2d52 | HP: 28
| Def DC 11 ][
scales change: ( Topaz Adept - Kythin - 2d32 - HP: 17 - Def DC 15 -
Self-Healing: 12 )
of the heavens: [ Roll Init - 1d100 ]
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 100-sided die: 44
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 100-sided die: 45
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 100-sided die: 31
questing requiem: [+5 Opening Act = 49 ]
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 100-sided die: 11
of the heavens: [ Hold while I create scoreboard ]
of the heavens: - [ Girard 0/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Kythin 0/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: [ Correct? ]
Tempt of Black: (Yes)
questing requiem: ][ Correct. ][
scales change: ( Yes )
Violeta Capraru: (Correct)
of the heavens: The Obsidian Heart has been asked to look in to a string of
murders in the Sarkotos area. Officials in and around Broken Shield have been
looking in to the murders for weeks now, and have come up with
nothing--outside of one report
of the heavens: of an elderly noble living at the village's edge. He seemed
to know about the murders, blaming the marionettes living in his attic. There
was little merit given the old man's words until the attic was
investigated--an two of the
of the heavens: officials on hand were nearly killed! What could be behind
these living marionettes? No one knows--but it is the OH's responsibility to
see their threat extinguished. -- On this particular day, the dreary way of
cold rain is
of the heavens: falling from a thick overcast of gray clouds. It is a short
though cold walk from Navahla to Broken Shield, but the weather is not near
as cold as the location to which they traveled. Broken Shield is rumored to
be built on the
of the heavens: graves of the dead, afterall! (Begin RP).
Tempt of Black: Keeping herself busy came rather easily when in the employ
of the Obsidian Heart. Kana didn't so much mind it--even if she did hate the
cold. Coming in from Pincer Lake, she awaited the arrival of other
adventurers, standing just outside while picking under her nails with a short
blade. -d-
questing requiem: Pure curiousity in this case drew Girard to take an
interest in this paticularly task presented to the group. Why? Because he'd
once known a bard who worked with a group of necromancy controlled puppets
that had once been mere
questing requiem: skeletons under some allied necromancer's control. He
wondered if this was just such a case.. and truly he wanted to find out! This
led the minstrel to be among the first to join Kana in her waiting for
others. -d
Violeta Capraru: Violeta watched from a bit of a distance, ever curious of
those of the OH. She'd been there a few times, heard stories of what it was
they did, and her curiosity peaked. With that said, the observant gypsy saw
the small gathering across the way, noting Girard well enough.. and crossed
the field to inquire if she might follow along. It wouldn't hurt, right?
Another sword to their cause! "Where are yah headed off to.. need a hand?"
-d-
Tempt of Black: Kana turned her gaze first to Girard, giving him a sort of
up nod. "Hello, Girard." The elven on her tongue came easily. She'd then
divert her gaze to the approaching gypsy, giving her the once over, before
simply looking back in the minstrel's direction. Kana didn't know the woman,
but the thought of another lended hand didn't so much bother her. -d-
scales change: " Not a lick of restraint in you, eh Violet? " Came the words
of Kythin, coming from the board with its listings of things needing done.
Wearing his kind facade of a mask, he winked the Gypsy's way.. and looked
over the other two.
scales change: " I recognize Requiem.. whose the gibberish speaking one? "
-d
Violeta Capraru: Violet huffed at Kythin, ".. you're one to talk." Rolling
her eyes a bit. -d-
Tempt of Black: Deep green eyes turned in Kythin's direction, nearly
deadpanning at the man. There wasn't a bit of her look that spoke she'd be
friendly with him. Kana understood enough Common to make due, but wouldn't
employ its use now. If he couldn't understand Elven, then too bad. She rather
liked the freedom it gave her to at least talk plainly with Girard. He could
translate, if need be! -d-
questing requiem: " Better not be planning to argue the whole time we're
doing this.. " Said as he looked over Kythin and Violet's way. A'kana got the
majority of his easily distracted attention span. " Looking into the puppets?
Come.. can't be too
questing requiem: far from here. " All said in the tongue of the elves. -d
Violeta Capraru: As far as Kythin's question, Violet gave a shrug. She
recognized the woman's face, but had never conversed with her. When Girard
said what he did, she put her hands up at either side, shrugging. "Dun look
at me--he starts it all." Guess she was invited along, if she was told not to
argue! -d-
Tempt of Black: Kana didn't pay much attention to any of that. Instead, she
took Girard's words and nodded to them, secured her cloak around and began
their walk.. -d-
of the heavens: (Half an hour in to the walk, Broken Shield was very close.
The house in question, being at the outskirts of the village was closer than
the village itself. They were only a half a mile away from the building when
the sky opened up
of the heavens: raining down on their heads with heavy, half-frozen
droplets.
Tempt of Black: Rain never bothered her. Freezing rain? That was a little
different. Taking her cloak up and over her head, she started to walk a
little faster! If they couldn't keep up, oh well! "Is that the place, you
think?" Spoken back to Girard. -d-
Violeta Capraru: Violet could care less about the rain. With her hair as
wild and crazy as it was, there was little the wet could do to make it appear
any worse! With her clothing getting soaked through, though, and with their
apparent leader(s) walking faster, the gypsy did what she could to keep up,
putting a spring and a bit quicker of a pace in to her step. -d-
questing requiem: " Huh.. oh.. I think it could be. " Hopefully she didn't
plan on him being the one to keep focus on where they were! " Could just
knock and see ? " -d
of the heavens: ( Roll Spot Check - 1d20 + Perception )
scales change: Kythin just jogged to keep up with the others.. with
exception to his blade there was little else to weigh him down. The rain did
make his silvery-hair mat down against his forehead, giving the impression
there may have been a dark
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
scales change: tattooing over the flesh behind his hair. -d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 3
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
questing requiem: [-2 = 5]
of the heavens: ( A'kana and Kythin can see in the back windows of the
house. With the drapes open, dozens of marionettes hang from hooks at the
ceiling, their lifeless eyes watching out and dangling limbs moving slightly
with the gust of winds
of the heavens: through the window's cracks. )
Tempt of Black: Kana focused on the windows, finding the sight rather
creepy, indeed. "That is definitely the house.. " The idea of living
marionettes creeped her out, not that she'd let that be known. Really.. how
deadly could a little doll be? Even though the dread sat in a little bit, she
kept walking.. keeping an eye on those windows the entire way. -d-
scales change: " That's just creepy. " And he above all of them could be
called a leading authority over what was unsettling. None of which he'd be
telling the lot of them. " Looks like its the place, what'd you think Violet?
" -d
questing requiem: At Kana's confirmation he looked her way then at the
window she seemed to be looking at. " Guess we should go chat with the old
couple then. I think I could do the talking.. maybe they know something they
were worried to speak up
questing requiem: about before. " -d
Violeta Capraru: She squinted her eyes towards the house, not quite
understanding how they discerned this place was it. It took them getting
closer, and even then the glint off the windows gave her nothing to really
view. "Uhmm.. sure? I'll just let you lead the way." She heard the others
speaking, but knew nothing of elven to understand them. -d-
of the heavens: When they rounded the property towards the front porch, one
that had broken stairs, a door half off its hinges and rather odd symbols
carved in the frame of its doorway, they'd find an old man sitting in a
rocking chair on the
of the heavens: enclosed-type porch, just rocking away. His clothes spoke
noble, even if his appearance was somewhat off kilter. One eye was glassy and
turned in, his white hair was chopped into a combover and the left side of
his face was void of
of the heavens: movement as he spoke. "Who in the Hells are you folk?" The
man's voice rasped as he spoke, going in to a coughing fit right after.
Tempt of Black: Who what? The way the man spoke had her not only stopping in
her step, but looking to Girard for guidance on what was said. She tried not
to look at his face, either. That it didn't move.. and that dead eye seeming
to stare right at her... creeped her out more than the marionettes! -d-
questing requiem: Girard came up the stairs to the porch where the old man
was pausing when the coughing fit began. He set a light hand to the man's
shoulder, " Take it easy. " He spoke reassuringly to the man, " We were
hoping you could tell us more
Violeta Capraru: Staying back a bit from the porch, Violet observed the
strange man ahead. While she was typically bold enough to walk right up to
someone? This guy did not pull such a want from the gypsy. No. No thanks. Let
Girard do as he said. HE could do all the talking! -d-
questing requiem: about the puppets, I know you've been having troubles
involving them of late. We'd like to help if we could.. if you're willing? "
questing requiem: [ Diplamacy Check ]
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 19
questing requiem: [+5 Alluring Tongue, +6 Charisma = 30 ]
of the heavens: The coughing fit died down some.. well, after a series of
phelm-filled rolls in the man's wrinkled throat. Girard was looked to after
that. The pretty boy eased the man enough to think Girard himself was of a
similar cloth. He
of the heavens: seemed easy to talk to.. so why not!? "They were my wife's.
She made them all by hand and sold them in the markets in Knifedge. She
stored them in the attic. Since she passed, I have nothing to do with the
damned things. They just
of the heavens: around worthless... except for the ones upstairs. They're
alive, I tell you! The others didn't believe me, but they got what they
deserved! I'm not a liar!" He slapped his knee to accentuate the exclamation
of words. He went into
of the heavens: another coughing fit!
questing requiem: Oh, Girard believed the man.. didn't have a lick of reason
to disbelieve the old timer. When the coughing fit renewed, he steadied the
old man and waited for the coughing to stop before speaking again. " I
believe you, I've
questing requiem: see some puppets , living like that before.. not sure if
its the same cause.. was your wife studied in the magic at all? " -d
Tempt of Black: She understood nearly half of what came out of the
nobleman's mouth--getting a basic guist of what was being said. It still had
her standing off a bit, watching over to the minstrel for some guidance. -d-
Violeta Capraru: Dead wife. Well if that didn't make the gypsy wonder...
what happened to the wife? Her mind flipped over and over with scenarios
then... and when Girard mentioned magic use, she even thought of the
possibility of the marionettes having killed her! -d-
scales change: Kythin felt pretty damn sure the old man was full of shite.
Not that he'd say so while wearing that metaphorical mask of his. Like Violet
he chose to stand back..and wonder what the minstrel was trying to get out of
the practically
scales change: dead old man.-d
of the heavens: "She never practiced it around me, if so. Her damnedable
mother was a witch bitch, but she's been dead for fifty years now!" He was
getting a small bit agitated with the questions, evident in his tone as it
got louder. "Go see for
of the heavens: yourselves! I don't have time to sit around all day talking
to you." It wasn't like he had anywhere to go, or anything else to do (maybe
get the house fixed?), he just fanned Girard off at the door. "You want the
murderers, their
of the heavens: upstairs!"
questing requiem: Having all the information he needed before acting on the
knowledge, he gave the old man's shoulder a firm grip. " I appreciate you
talking with me. I suppose I'll do that.. is there anything you want done
with the puppets if we
questing requiem: happen to kill them before they kill us? " Asked even as
he began moving for the door, motioning for the others to join him. -d
of the heavens: "Burn 'em.. all of them. And sell those damned twelve in the
windows!" They only reminded him of her.
of the heavens: The man went on to mutter about how they freaked out his
grandson whenever he visited.
Tempt of Black: Okay.. enough with the old man. Kana took the gesturing off
as a sign she was free to proceed--and she did just that. Not looking at the
creepy old man, she walked by just as he muttered, but was unable to make out
the words plainly enough. Hell with that. She proceeded to the main door and
gave it a push in, looking around the main area there. -d-
questing requiem: " Alright, I'll have that done.. " Well least they'd get
some coin out of this by the way the man sounded about selling off the other
eleven! " Come on.. lets see to the puppets. " He said in elven, then
repeated it in common before
Violeta Capraru: Violet followed after, having heard talk of the grandson.
She'd find them freaky, too! Having little words for any of this, her eyes
went a little wide in their look to Kythin, before she pushed off on her
boots, bounding over the broken stairs and across the porch... adjusting her
walk to stay as far away from the old, weird-looking man on her way inside.
-d-
questing requiem: opening the door and heading over to the attic they were
told the murdering puppets were in. Once to the opening or door to the
attic.. he'd open it up.. and NOT go in.. not yet..-d
of the heavens: The main foyer of the two-story manor was elaborately
decorated -- for twenty years ago. Still, there was a good deal of worth in
the furniture, arts and even the weapons placed for display on the main
wall--a large one-handed sword
of the heavens: in place over the cobwebbed fireplace, for instance.
Straight ahead was a kitchen area, to the right a hall with a library, and to
the left a staircase with a curved wind to the level above.
scales change: Funny they get cause to agree, he and Violet, and its over
puppets that were going to attack them if the tale was legit. Maybe it was..
worse things were possible than animated puppets. The idea did not sit right
with Kythin. But he
scales change: rather liked the idea of destroying the puppets.. if they
were going to be assualted by the things.. then he could feel good in
cracking them up! -d
Tempt of Black: Kana ended up slowing a bit, letting Girard lead the way
upstairs. She observed what she could along the way. All of the decor was
relatively foreign to the Islander, as was its worth. The sword did get a
good look, though. Kana wondered if the old man had once used it, enough to
idolize it in such a prestigious spot. Thoughts aside, she was left to watch
forward in through the attic's door.. -d-
Violeta Capraru: Violet didn't like agreeing with Kythin, but what could she
do? She'd never seen a puppet alive before, and still held on to that doubt,
despite the story of the two officials being attacked. If it was legit, the
fuckers probably deserved it, too. Damned blueblood types! Being the last up
the stairs, she felt the need to pull her sword--just incase. -d-
of the heavens: The flight of stairs, each step as narrow as could be, was
steep and numbered thirteen on the way up. The only light above was what
little light came in from the broken, shuttered windows on either end of the
attack, the light of
of the heavens: which scattered from its reflection on a full length mirror
stood in the open room's center. Around the perimeter of the attic were piles
of boxes, none of which were labeled, hung clothes on a line of rope, all of
which were old-
of the heavens: style dresses, and then a few pictures in a leaning stack
against the far wall. -d-
questing requiem: Assuming the dresses and the like were leftovers of the
old man's wife, Girard didn't pay too much mind to them. As if he could even
focus on them all that much. Inattentive as he was he wound up focused only
upon the matter of get-
questing requiem: ting to the attic. -d
scales change: Kything paused to look over the place, even rummage through a
few things. Well if the old bastard's wife had been a witch to.. or the witch
wasn't dead could be there was a clue to the cause of the murder-dolls.
[Search check]
Tempt of Black: Kana turned her eyes over towards the others, and then
specifically at Girard. With her ability to seein the dark, the room upstairs
didn't seem all that formidable... aside from the mere idea of what could be
lurking up there. When Girard started to climb the stairs, Kana followed
after, pacing off and to the side to let the others up. She hlooked to all
before them, the dresses, boxes and mirror.. and then a bit more to the
paintings.
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 19
of the heavens: As Kythin searched, he'd find a box with a parchment inside.
If unrolled, the written will spelled out a noble's name and the
beneficiaries of his estate. Noticably, the sole beneficiary was not a
woman's name--but another noble's.
of the heavens: Given the painted family portraits leaned against the wall,
it was obvious the old man downstairs had no intent of leaving a single thing
to his family.
scales change: Well that was a curious thing to think to note, he lifted the
parchment up for the others to get a look at. " Looks like this estate goes
to some other noble when the old man dies, or gets dragged away for murder..
" A fair point to
scales change: rise at his .. companions. -d
Violeta Capraru: "Ooh.. what is that?" She got a little closer to Kythin,
peering over his shoulder to read what was there. That he offered it out had
her taking it for a read. "... well, the old man said something about his
grandson.. you'd figure the boy would get everything." Odd. -d-
scales change: " Not if the boy isn't considered noblity. " Suggested
Kythin, well it was an idea. -d
Tempt of Black: Kana couldn't much read the common on the parchment, but she
listened in on what she could. The old man's wife was dead, and he at least
had a few kids.. but only one grandson? It didn't make sense to her--not in
the least bit. -d-
questing requiem: Girard gave the parchment Kythin was holding up a look. "
That is.. odd. " And then.. well usually he'd try figuring out who the noble
was on his own. " We could ask.. but we are only suppose to be dealing with
the puppets. " Said
questing requiem: in common, before looking to A'kana. " Would make sense
the noble in question is behind this.. " Alas he chose to keep making for the
attic, waiting until the others decided to join him being going in to see
those puppets. -d
of the heavens: From within the cracks and crevices of the room, and from
between the stacks of boxes, little black eyes watched out. They felt a surge
of energy at the intrusion on their domain, and especially with their fingers
rummaging through
of the heavens: box after box! While the four were busied talking, one quick
flutter of wooden feet sounded along the floorboards, running up behind
Girard with his little blade. The marionette had no strings--perhaps he
switched it out for the
of the heavens: sharp metal then plunged in to the minstrel's right calf.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 12
of the heavens: Hit!
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 2 52-sided dice: 47 38
of the heavens: - [ Girard 0/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Kythin 0/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: (12)
of the heavens: Def?
questing requiem: ][ +3 Cloak of Defense, +5 Amulet of Armor = 8 ]
of the heavens: (4)
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 0/?? - Girard 4/28 [11] - Puppet #2 0/?? -
Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Puppet #3 0/?? - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 0/??
- Kythin 0/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: [ Begin Combat ]
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: Figuring they were animated by magic of one sort or
another, Girard thought to make use of magic against the puppets. A pity one
of them took him by surprise, leaving the minstrel barely fast enough to get
that cloak into position
questing requiem: deflect even a little of that assualt on his calf. In
response he let the cloak fall back into place and started gathering
shadowstuff to forge an arrow.. and sent it off to collide with the puppet
that had attacked. [ Puppet #1] -d
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 2
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [7]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Puppet #2 --
of the heavens: Swinging down from the rafters, a skinnier, more agile
puppet tugged on its hooked up strings, landing with feet on A'kana's
shoulders. In one deft movement, it's hands clapped in at either side of her
neck. The palm of each hand
of the heavens: was embedded with a very sharp spike!
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 4
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
Tempt of Black: (Skill: Counterattack)
Tempt of Black: A'kana felt the landing on her shoulders, turning quickly to
snatch the puppet and pull it around, enacting flame in both of her hands,
trying to get the little wooden creep to burn to ash!
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 2 56-sided dice: 35 44
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 11 points of damage]
of the heavens: Proceed with turn, A'kana --
Tempt of Black: She'd keep her attack concentrated on the same puppet (#2),
watching it with wide eyes and more flame was set to its little, creepy and
in all ways deadly little body. Whatever this was, magic or no, she didnt'
want it coming after her with spikes again!
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 6
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (14)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 2 56-sided dice: 26 12
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 3 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (+8 mag dmg, +5 prof bonus = 13 + 3 = 16)
of the heavens: The little puppet was nothing but ash and wisps of string
now!
of the heavens: Puppet #3 --
of the heavens: A third, big-headed and stalky puppet clambored forward on
knees and hands, moving much like a primate towards the hopefully
unsuspecting gypsy. As it moved, the puppet chomped its silvery, razor-sharp
teeth in at one another, the
of the heavens: wood of its jaw smacking being nothing compared to the
chill-inducing sound of metal on metal! Jumping from the floor up behind
Violet, he'd bite hard in to her shoulder.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Violeta --
Violeta Capraru: What the hell was that sound?! No matter how jaw-dropped
she was at seeing the first two puppets attacking, and the Island woman with
her flaming hands, the sound coming from Jaws the puppet had her spinning
around in place, gasping at the sight of it. As the puppet jumped up, Violet
spun from its line of attack.. turning back a solid slash down at its body
from the side.
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 20
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 2 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (31)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 2 32-sided dice: 15 31
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 5 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (+11, Dexterous Fighter Skill = 16)
of the heavens: Puppet #4 --
of the heavens: Rushing from the pile of boxes hear Kythin, the a more
mobile puppet came from the darkness within. With bladed wheels for 'feet'
and blades for hands, the bug-eyed darkness of eyes set on Kythin as he
rolled in, moving the roll of
of the heavens: feet up the man's leg whilst stabbing forward in to his
stomach.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Kythin --
scales change: Pondering the nunances of being on the recieving end of
murderous living-puppets found Kythin jumping back from the rolling thing.
What to do about that? Well the Wrathful one sought to move out of the
way..and succeded before lower
scales change: ing that blade to bat the thing away.. with all the finesse
of a lumberjack. -d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 10
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
scales change: [14]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 2 32-sided dice: 13 20
of the heavens: [scales change scored 2 points of damage]
scales change: [2 + 3 Divine Judgement = 6 ]
scales change: [ +4 strength ]
scales change: [10 ]
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 0/?? - Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14)
[15] - Puppet #3 16/26 - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 10/?? - Kythin 0/17
[15] ] -
of the heavens: Puppet #1 --
of the heavens: Rearing back around on his feet, the puppet danced back and
forth between the pegs he used for legs, running around Girard, between his
feet and all around in a confusing fashion. The puppet was a quick one! His
little blade went
of the heavens: for the minstrel's other leg this time, slicing down along
the back of it.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 18
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 1 points of damage]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 2 52-sided dice: 42 8
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 6 points of damage]
of the heavens: Def?
questing requiem: [ +3 Cloak of Defense, +5 Amulet of Armor =8 ]
of the heavens: (0)
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: Uncertain of whether or not his songs could have any
effect on the puppets, Girard fell back on the previous tatic. Seeing as the
attic did seem too cramped to be using the bladed whip, he quickly gathered
shadowstuff for another
questing requiem: arrow..and pushed the half-finished result out at one of
the puppets [#3].
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 7
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [12]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 2 52-sided dice: 13 24
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 2 points of damage]
questing requiem: [7]
of the heavens: A'kana --
Tempt of Black: Kana spun in place, seeing the puppet that had been
tormenting the minstrel. Rubbing her palms together, Kana sparked up a bit of
lightning with which to torch the little creature sending a spark off very
near Girard--but thankfully aimed at the blade wielding little pest, instead!
(Puppet #1)
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (17)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 2 56-sided dice: 50 6
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 8 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (+13 = 21)
Tempt of Black: (Flaw: Merciful - Rolling against DC15)
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 11
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (12)
Tempt of Black: (Skill: Healing Affinity - 1 healing point to Puppet #1)
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 20/26 - Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14)
[15] - Puppet #3 23/26 - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 10/?? - Kythin 0/17
[15] ] -
of the heavens: Puppet #3 --
of the heavens: Girard's attack won the attention of the jawed-wonder, and
he spun from his attention on Violet to gallop his way over on all fours. A
skidding to a slow, he'd bite in at the minstrel's ankle, wrenching around
the bones of it with
of the heavens: razor-sharp jaws!
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 4
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Violeta --
Violeta Capraru: Violet ran after the little shit with the killer jaw. The
thing was quick, but she sought to sever its body in two--just like she
wanted to do the first time it came at her! Sword in hand, the gypsy pushed
forward with all of her quickness, slashing down and across its back before
it could reach Girard.
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 1
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 0 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (12)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 2 32-sided dice: 15 25
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 4 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (+11 = 15)
of the heavens: The puppet's body fell apart in two, all life gone from it
instantly.
of the heavens: Puppet #4 --
of the heavens: Rolling forward on its bladed wheels, the little puppet from
hell slammed one of its handblades into a post and bent its body upwards,
determined to grind its sharp wheels in across Kythin's chest.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 19
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 1 points of damage]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 2 52-sided dice: 10 45
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 7 points of damage]
of the heavens: Def?
scales change: [ None. [
of the heavens: Kythin --
scales change: [ Grudge Keeper - -2 Attack, Saves, etc until attacker is
damaged ]
scales change: And there was the wrath filling up every bit of his vision.
Seeking out the puppet that had assualted him, he lashed out as quickly as
possible on the fragile thing. Blade or boot.. he'd have it in pieces!-d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 3
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
scales change: [1]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: - [ Puppet #1 20/26 - Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14)
[15] - Violeta 0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 10/?? - Kythin 7/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: Puppet #1 --
of the heavens: Despite the fact that Kana just healed it, the puppet did
not play favorites! Rushing in her direction, the blade in his hand swung up,
overhead, as he lept from the floor and up towards her chest, trying to
plunge the blade deep
of the heavens: in to her flesh.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: Taking note of the puppet that had assualted him upon
entering the attic aiming its attention to A'kana. Well that proved enough to
get Girard working his , literal, magic once again. Arrow of Dusk at the
Puppet! [#1]
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [14]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 2 52-sided dice: 14 44
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 6 points of damage]
questing requiem: [11]
of the heavens: The puppet's head splintered with the arrow's landing,
leaving it fall to a lifeless heap.
of the heavens: A'kana --
Tempt of Black: Giving a nod of thanks to Girard, Kana stole her eyes over
towards the freakish, blade-wheeled thing, blinking in wonder at the design
of it. Lifting her hands, she then sent a single gust of fire towards the
creature, hoping to at least burn its legs enough to stop those wheels from
working.
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 1
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 0 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (9)
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Violeta --
Violeta Capraru: The puppet made it out of the firey blast, but it's retreat
wouldn't be without obstacle! Rushing forward, Violet fell to her knees and
worked her shoulder and arm back, stabbing straight forward and through the
creature's neck, twisting her blade in hopes to pop its little head off!
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 6
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 0 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (17)
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 2 32-sided dice: 10 32
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 4 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (15)
of the heavens: Puppet #4 --
of the heavens: Its head hung by only a few strings of wood, dangling and
rolling back and forth as it ran its wheels as fast as it could.. gripping
Violet's blade to hold as leverage while spinning its bottom blades out
towards the near-standing
of the heavens: Kythin, and his awaiting bicep.
OnlineHost: of the heavens rolled 1 20-sided die: 12
of the heavens: [of the heavens scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: Miss
of the heavens: Kythin --
scales change: After a puppet missed him completely, Kythin just kept on
his assualt of the one who had attacked him before! He wanted to get it
between his sword and a wall! -d
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 16
of the heavens: [scales change scored 1 points of damage]
scales change: [+4 - 2 = +2 = 18 ]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 2 32-sided dice: 13 7
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
of the heavens: - [ Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Puppet #4 25/26 - Kythin 7/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: Girard --
questing requiem: And then there was just Girard left in movement and it
came not with magic by a little use of tatics. Wasn't long at all before he
made use of some of the stuff in the attic to his advantage..giving a solid
kick to something nearby
questing requiem: to get it falling atop the last puppet. -d
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 13
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 0 points of damage]
questing requiem: [18]
of the heavens: Hit
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 2 52-sided dice: 10 18
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 1 points of damage]
of the heavens: The solid kick fell in at the side of an old chest of
drawers, sending it into a tilt and drop over the wheeled-one, flattening its
body beneath and leaving its head to roll out and around the floor.
of the heavens: - [ Girard 4/28 [11] - Akana 0/38 (0/14) [15] - Violeta
0/16 [21] - Kythin 7/17 [15] ] -
of the heavens: [ Combat Over ]
Tempt of Black: The thing might have been dead, but she wanted nothing to do
with its head as it rolled her way. Kana stepped back the few paces to
retreat from its path, staring down as the thing rolled. -d-
Violeta Capraru: She still hadn't accepted the fact that there were indeed
living puppets--even if she just got done fighting them! Was this some sort
of dream? Maybe her last bag of herbs had something 'extra' in their smoke!
Giving a disbelieving laugh, Violet slid her sword away and just stood there
for a moment... "Welll.. that was.. fun." Ahem. -d-
of the heavens: After the last puppet fell, a soft ethereal glow came up
from each small wooden body.. one after the next, the four orbs of light
moved towards the mirror, each pushing through the looking glass.. one after
the other. When viewed
of the heavens: in the surface of the mirror afterwards, the sight of three
young men and a teenaged girl watched out from within--glaring out at the
four that had attacked.
questing requiem: " Fun.. not what I call fun. " About that time Girard was
beginning to pick up the remnants of the puppets, intending on burning them
as the old man had requested of him. " Will you two get the other eleven.. "
Oh.. what was that..
questing requiem: his gaze followed to the mirror.. " Oh.. guess it was
necromancy. " -d
of the heavens: ( Roll Insight - 1d20 + Perception )
OnlineHost: questing requiem rolled 1 20-sided die: 20
of the heavens: [questing requiem scored 2 points of damage]
OnlineHost: scales change rolled 1 20-sided die: 9
of the heavens: [scales change scored 0 points of damage]
OnlineHost: Tempt of Black rolled 1 20-sided die: 17
of the heavens: [Tempt of Black scored 1 points of damage]
Tempt of Black: (18)
OnlineHost: Violeta Capraru rolled 1 20-sided die: 8
of the heavens: [Violeta Capraru scored 0 points of damage]
Violeta Capraru: (8)
of the heavens: (A'kana and Girard can see the similarities between those
four in the mirror, and the four in the painting leaned not far off against
the wall. They were four of the five figures in the painting--the other being
of an older woman.
of the heavens: Their mother?
of the heavens: )
Violeta Capraru: Violet didn't notice a thing aside from what was in the
mirror.. and it made her want to run from the room, honestly! "Didn't the old
coot say twelve? ... I'll, get those.." The gypsy smiled and made for the
stairs, remembering that they'd been in the windows at the back of the house,
on its first level. She put some speed in her step, too! -d-
questing requiem: He ceased picking up the pieces of the puppets and headed
for the mirrior curious of if they could speak. " Family of the old man..? "
He said in elven to A'kana, then in common in case the ..spirits? Could
speak. -d
Tempt of Black: One eye narrowed on the mirror, as if half-glaring back at
those within, but soon diverted to the painting.. and then back again. She
straightened then. In elven, she questioned Girard, "A striking
resemblance.." Her hand pointed off at the painting there, then came back in
to rub idly at her chin. "There was certainly no children listed on that
will.. or the wife.." She paused then, wondering. -d-
of the heavens: The spirits could speak, though certainly not Elven. When
the younger girl within heard Girard's tongue, she spoke out loudly. "You go
against our mother's wishes! She will see you all dead! You and father.. he
deserves it, giving
scales change: Unconcerned with the matter of spirits and family, Kythin
went to help Violet with those puppets! -d
of the heavens: his fortune to the bastard noble up the way, that bastard
son of his! But they got theirs.. they'll never see the fortune, either!!!"
In the very next second, in a mess of high-pitched laughter, the mirror
shattered!
Violeta Capraru: Violet had four marionettes draped over her arm by the time
Kythin would come in, and she was reaching for a fifth. "I wanna get
outttttaaaa here!!!" She spoke in a hush, namely for herself. -d-
questing requiem: Er..did not look like he'd be talking to them after
that..glancing to A'kana. " I'm of the mind to leave.. the spirits can get
their own vengence. " And with that.. he motioned for her to follow as he
left the attic..and joining the
Tempt of Black: Kana's eyes were wide on the mirror as it shattered to
pieces, leaving the Islander to shift back as quickly as she could from fear
of flying shards. None reached her.. In the seconds that followed, she shot a
green-eyed look to Girard, "... angry spirits.. but where is mother?" Just
thinking of it put her steps into motion, moving quickly after the
minstrel--with a want to barrell him over and just run out of there!
of the heavens: When they got back downstairs, the old noble was nowhere to
be found. Where had he gone?
questing requiem: two downstairs. " Yes, lets get going.. " And..well he
wasn't certain he wanted to bother with finding the noble. He sighed, " Leave
and sell the other puppets or stay and find the old man? " -d
questing requiem: Said in common then elven for everyone's benefit.-d
Violeta Capraru: Six marionettes and a mind to leave, she nodded to Kythin.
"The rest are yours.. I can't carry another!" Immediately, her eyes shot to
the sound of the other two coming down the stairs. Kana seemed to want out of
there fast..and it made Violet want the same. She moved for the door, being
the first out of it, off the porch and in to the open air. -d-
Tempt of Black: "No old man. We fulfilled the request, let us go. We know
the puppets to be the killers now.. if we report that, the problem will be
known as resolved." Hopefully resolved. Kana no sooner reached the bottom
landing then did she follow Violet out. -d-
scales change: Kythin narrowed his eyes on the Gypsy, not that it stopped
him from gathering up the other six marionettes. Least they could get some
gold out of this annoying affair. Once those were gathered up he followed the
Gypsy out. -d
questing requiem: " Can't argue with that.. " Though he did give a murmur of
good luck to the apparently dead and spiteful children. Especially if they'd
be killed in foul play. Wasn't much he could do about it though.. leaving
Girard to follow in
questing requiem: Kana's wake. -d
of the heavens: Upon reaching the outside, the tree out front held one thing
different than when they got there. It did not take a keen eye to see,
either. Swinging from the doubled strings like those of the marionette, the
old noble was seen there
of the heavens: hung around the neck, with arms and legs bend out as if one
of the many lifeless marionettes they carried.
Violeta Capraru: Drop jawed stare. That was Violet in this particular
moment. She gasped and turned, dropping one of the marionettes as she did.
Immediately stooping to pick the thing up. -d-
Tempt of Black: Kana saw it, too.. but she was a little lax on showing her
surprise. Instead she watched over at Girard. "Looks like mother got her
revenge afterall..." How the old man got up there was beyond her thought..
but much of this mission had been! -d-
Violeta Capraru: "I'm.. going to start walking back now. See you at the
Inne...?" She didnt' even look at them again, before starting to walk away.
Dead people meant the authorities would soon be there--and that was something
the gypsy did not mesh well with. No thank you. -d-
questing requiem: Whistling a tune, Girard didn't seem to notice the old man
hanging from the tree, until Kana pointed out the mother getting her revenge.
" Huh.. ooh.. " he gave a sharp whistle at that sight. " Well I guess he
couldn't take the
questing requiem: guilt. " -d
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