Session Start: Tue Aug 01 19:02:15 2000 [19:02] *** Now talking in #rpg2 [19:02] *** Shotan has quit IRC [19:02] Remind me where we were going again? to another Prime to get Mitsumi, wasn;t it? [19:02] *** alamark sets mode: +o kasin [19:02] You are there. [19:02] we are there in fact [19:02] talking with some singing lumberjacks [19:02] ok, so they weren't singing [19:02] but I'm sure they are ok anwyay [19:03] Spell list in 15 mins? Probably not given I have several 100 spell points [19:03] Not after Bruin is done with them. [19:03] Alternatively - I would like to do a little one on one RPing. Glenn could always go for me. :) [19:03] In that case you'd better go home and get char sheets, Sophie. You may get into interesting times and you'll need to know spell mem... [19:03] * kasin nods [19:04] * kasin sighs [19:04] So we wait a while... [19:05] ...BTW, I just got Diablo 2. [19:05] I'm going [19:06] OK [19:06] I finished it on Sunday [19:06] Glenn has agreed to go for me [19:06] Diablo 2? [19:06] * kasin grumbles [19:06] * alamark smiles [19:06] Touche [19:06] yes, D2 [19:06] Hold on, someone just called Glenn's mobile... [19:06] Cool. I must say it's a big step down after Torment. *sigh* [19:07] it's a hack and slash game. it's meant to be [19:07] Hold on, I'll go log Glenn out so he doesn't see [19:07] Yeah, I know. But even the graphics. Then again, D2 doesn't seem to like NT. [19:08] Glenn's gone btw [19:08] *** Disconnected Session Close: Tue Aug 01 19:34:19 2000 Session Start: Tue Aug 01 19:34:28 2000 [19:34] *** Now talking in #rpg2 [19:34] baack [19:34] actually, I'll play tfc [19:34] *** Disconnected Session Close: Tue Aug 01 19:34:52 2000 Session Start: Tue Aug 01 19:59:31 2000 [19:59] *** Now talking in #rpg2 [19:59] how are we going? [19:59] Later, Glenn's getting annoyed I suspect [19:59] :) [19:59] interesting timing [19:59] Sophie was just about to call you. [19:59] I was just abpout to calle you [20:00] I think I'd prefer to be calle'ed (Sophie will ahve to show me later what that is :) [20:00] :) [20:00] OOC: I'm going to nip off to the bathroom. BRB. "She'll be back in a week." :) [20:01] Hmmm, tried making up a few alternity chars with a computer char gen program [20:02] BTW, do you know any decent net games where you can buy a game and install multi-only versions on other computers legally? [20:02] one, a hacker, is the best hacker, the best tech-science (repair etc), the best doctor, and the best fighter. Not too shabby at the diplolmatic stuff either. [20:02] I know diablo I you can, [20:03] also starcraft [20:03] Diablo and starcraft, eh? Hmm.. cool. Thanks. [20:03] 18 int (where 13 is the human maximum) means you have skills coming out of your ears. [20:04] Alternity? Getting tired of reading Dnd3? [20:04] no, just getting a char gen program from a site, and grtabbed it at the same time [20:04] Fair enough. [20:04] although I am rather concerned about Monks relative to fighters in 3rd edition [20:05] Yeah, you were saying. [20:05] oh well, I'll have to see it when it comes out I guess [20:05] Yep. 9 days until release. :) [20:06] yep. Simon ordered it with his CC, since mine is having a few problems [20:06] (problems being "don't have it _still_") [20:06] Simon is a bit paranoid about his CC number [20:06] Hmm.. I'll be getting my second one soon. A gold, finally. :) [20:06] :) [20:06] I asked for one recently [20:07] Srtill haven't got it yet, but it's coming. [20:07] They gave me a limit three times what I wanted, but oh well. [20:07] Having a high limit is really good ... when you can control yourself. [20:07] I should have no trouble there [20:08] Yep. [20:08] given my limit is still a lot less than cash in the bank :) [20:08] Always useful. [20:08] back [20:08] ok, shall we start (please?) [20:09] OK. [20:09] You were walking through the village towards a largish building in the center. [20:09] * kasin rides along [20:09] Question: does Alamark have to pick up Beorn et al? [20:09] If yes, how much time passes between that and us leaving? [20:09] (That was answered last time. No.) [20:10] (And your memorisation is your normal home, academy memorisation.) [20:10] (ie: only 75% death dealing spells :) [20:10] :) [20:10] we walk/ride towards it [20:10] I'm sure Vander's Librarian will be vital to the success of this mission. :) [20:11] People will turn to look as you pass. Not in a hostile manner. Cautious, even fearful for the most. [20:11] hmmm [20:12] I believe we'd just "talked" to some woodcutters? [20:12] Yes. You've left them behind now. [20:12] yes. we go up to the building [20:13] yep [20:13] You come to the main building. It is rather large, but it is easily apparent (no shutters or blinds, let along glass) that it is just a large hall. Empty. [20:13] I wonder what this place is. Probably just the town hall. [20:13] perhaps we should look for a tavern or such? [20:14] Yep [20:14] You spot a person wearing scale mail. They are approaching you ... cautiously. [20:14] Ahh. Town gaurd. [20:14] I smile and look non-threatening [20:15] The person stops some distance away and babbles something. [20:15] * kasin smiles at the person [20:15] I make the motions of look, money, drink [20:16] * kasin watches [20:17] * kasin waits for the GM... [20:17] -> [GM] PING [20:17] no ping response [20:18] -> [GM] PING [20:18] -> [alamark] PING [20:18] none from you either however :) [20:18] can you hear me? [20:18] The person nods, looking a little relived, and points towards the dock. He babbles something helpfully. [20:18] *** alamark sets mode: +o kasin [20:18] Orbit: He says that there is a tavern in view of the docks. [20:18] I bow slightly, and move off in that direction [20:19] Was they guy armed? [20:19] You make your way towards the dock. Just before you get there you spot a two-story building with what appears to be a beer-garden at the side. [20:19] the guy [20:19] yep [20:19] (big dump all at once) [20:20] * kasin moves towards the building as well [20:20] *** GM has quit IRC (Read error to GM[j8.mri31.jaring.my]: Connection reset by peer) [20:21] *** GM has joined #rpg2 [20:21] * GM sighs. [20:21] * kasin waits [20:21] Was the guy armed? [20:21] Yes. Some sort of sword. Probably a longsword. [20:22] ok. we continue on towards the place [20:22] yep [20:22] OK, you get there. Kasin, are you leaving Shotan outside? There's a hitching post. [20:22] Yes [20:23] (to S) keep your eyes peeled [20:23] A person (fat, male, looks like an innkeeper) will rush up, babbling something, bowing, and looking fearfully at your weapons. [20:24] Damn, how are we going to talk to them if Tongues doesn't work? [20:24] Even if Orbit can uderstand them, they can't understand us/ [20:24] Orbit [20:24] At least we can understand them [20:24] rather hard to question them on the matter isn't it? [20:25] Orbit: He is being nice, grovelling, and asking if we want to eat or stay the night. [20:25] *** alamark sets mode: +o GM [20:25] eat first I'd say [20:25] Let's buy some drinks, shall we? [20:25] * kasin nods [20:25] * kasin makes a rainking motion [20:25] ooc: drinking [20:27] * kasin waits [20:27] I bring out a silver coin [20:27] I make threatening looks at the network hardware, threatening them with dire consequences if they are causing this lag from the GM [20:28] *** GM has quit IRC (Leaving) [20:28] doh [20:28] *** GM has joined #rpg2 [20:28] *** alamark sets mode: +o GM [20:28] (I'm trying something other than portland now.) [20:28] ok [20:28] okay [20:28] I bring out a silver coin [20:29] I make a driniing motion [20:29] :) [20:29] The person will call out something and a pair of boys quickly more two tables together. Meanwhile the man is bowing you in the direction of the tables. [20:29] * kasin takes a seat [20:30] * kasin removes her crown and lays it on the table with a sigh [20:30] anyone have any ideas how we are going to find Mitsumi? [20:30] I hope that the teleport co-ordinates I received are close to her [20:30] Renik: Wait for Orbit to recover and see if he can get through the wards? [20:31] * kasin nods [20:31] We have to try other things however, since that may not work [20:31] in the meantime [20:32] Renik: Maybe I should use an idea spell from the crown? [20:32] Save it [20:32] How does the guy react when I bring out a silver? [20:32] Renik: I get three per day, Alamark. [20:32] I think he thinks we are rich, judging by our appearances. [20:32] An idea would be a good idea, if you will pardon the pun. [20:33] (He doesn't change his reaction noticably.) [20:33] Orbit: He's asking what we want to drink. [20:33] Orbit: And apologising at length for the poorness of his cellar. [20:33] Is anyone else drinking? [20:33] If yes, what? [20:34] The place is almost empty. There is one pair of old men who are drinking, and a younger man who is drinking and eating a pie. [20:34] All three are drinking from large wooden mugs. [20:34] how can we say what we want? [20:34] * kasin shrugs at the man [20:34] Orbit: He's asking if he should choose. [20:35] Any wine bottles about? [20:35] Not that you can see. [20:35] * kasin nods to the man [20:35] The man will bow a few more times and scurry off. [20:36] try the idea spell Renik? [20:37] Renik: I have. Either the language is special, like some others we know, or there is another reason why Tongues won't work. [20:38] Renik: Either way it has interesting implications. [20:38] Wine glasses? [20:38] Failing that, I'll indicate the mugs and each of us [20:38] You don't see any wine glasses either. [20:38] I think the area may be warded against it in some way [20:38] The man has left, Alamark. [20:38] he has left [20:38] Ah, sorry, mi9ssed that [20:39] Renik: Who would ward a forest? it would have to be a true dweomer covering a region or plane. [20:39] Different gods? [20:40] The man returns, carrying a tray with glasses and a bottle. He distributes these efficiently. [20:40] of course it would be a true dweomer [20:40] diferrent gods is a possibility, although this is a prime [20:40] The glasses are smallish and shallow, wide at the top. [20:40] * kasin peers at the glass curiously [20:40] ok [20:40] Renik: It's likely that different gods are worshipped here, or at least different aspects. [20:40] * kasin takes a small sip [20:41] Its sherry. Not bad, but not good either. [20:41] * kasin smiles at the man [20:41] Sherry. Not too bad. [20:41] The man bobs his head and scurries off again. [20:42] Have Beorn or Bruin sat dwon yet? [20:42] down [20:42] Bruin has. Beorn has sat on the floor. That makes the table just about right for him. [20:43] For that matter Kasin's chair is creaking alarmingly every time she moves. [20:43] The chair might not stand his weight anyway. :) [20:43] * kasin sits still [20:43] want to do that idea Renik? [20:44] Renik: I have. I got the bit about the tongues spell. [20:44] I wonder if there is someone here who speaks a language we know [20:44] * kasin looks around for the man [20:44] (assuming she spots him) [20:44] The man is not in sight. You can hear his voice faintly, from somewhere on the other side of a door apparently leading to the kitchen. [20:44] (ok) [20:44] * kasin looks for a waitress/barmaid [20:45] There are none. [20:45] Never a waitress when you need one [20:45] :) [20:45] The solo guy has finished eating his pie. He leaves some coins on the table and hurries out, glancing at you all as he leaves. [20:45] *** GM changes topic to 'In a tavern, in Babel-land.' [20:46] They seem frightened of us. Or perhaps of what will happen to those near us [20:46] Reben: We are heavily armed. And a large group. [20:46] I'm a little suprised the guard didn't follow us. perhaps we went to get reinforcements [20:46] Wilder: Heh, Beorn is a large group by himself. [20:48] Actually, with the rod, he manages to leave his followers at home at least [20:48] * kasin smiles at Beorn [20:48] Wilder looks puzzled. [20:48] * kasin waits for the man to come out [20:50] * alamark sighs [20:50] *** GM has quit IRC (Read error to GM[j8.mri31.jaring.my]: Connection reset by peer) [20:50] * kasin grumbles [20:50] Ok, what now? Hore we supposed to find Mitsumi if we can talk to anyone? [20:50] Bugger [20:50] *** GM has joined #rpg2 [20:51] I keep getting a "software cause connection abort" error. :( [20:51] Hmm [20:51] * kasin shrugs [20:51] what irc client do you use? [20:51] Anyway, had you seen the guy come out? [20:52] no [20:52] Wilder looks puzzled. [20:52] * kasin waits for the man to come out [20:52] * alamark sighs [20:52] MIRC [20:52] Ok, what now? Hore we supposed to find Mitsumi if we can talk to anyone? [20:52] as do I [20:52] anyway.... [20:52] I am hoping to find a person who knows languages [20:53] * kasin waits [20:53] * kasin waits and waits and waits... [20:55] can anyone hear me? [20:55] yep [20:55] ok [20:55] *** alamark sets mode: +o GM [20:55] i'kll try joing a different server [20:55] *** Disconnected Session Close: Tue Aug 01 20:55:59 2000 Session Start: Tue Aug 01 20:56:12 2000 [20:56] *** Now talking in #rpg2 [20:56] *** Topic is 'In a tavern, in Babel-land.' [20:56] *** Set by GM on Tue Aug 01 21:01:02 [20:56] *** alamark sets mode: +o kasin [20:56] 'spose you can see this fine? [20:56] I'll try a eu server [20:56] *** Disconnected Session Close: Tue Aug 01 20:56:39 2000 Session Start: Tue Aug 01 20:57:16 2000 [20:57] *** Now talking in #rpg2 [20:57] *** Topic is 'In a tavern, in Babel-land.' [20:57] *** Set by GM on Tue Aug 01 15:54:38 [20:57] yes, it is [20:57] *** Kasin has quit IRC (Read error to Kasin[comp210.ichr.uwa.edu.au]: Connection reset by peer) [20:57] *** me is now known as Kasin [20:57] I was just trying other servers to see if I could see you [20:57] I'm back with portland again. The others are even worse. [20:57] * Kasin nods [20:58] * Kasin was waiting for the guyu to make an appearance [20:58] Anyway.... [20:58] The man comes back, bearing a huge platter, ladden with bread, honey and butter as well as two large pitchers of milk. [20:58] He is followed by one of the boys, who is carrying wooden plates, mugs and strange flat spoon-like objects. [20:58] ahh [20:59] They will distribute these. [20:59] Beorn: Ah cool, I could do with a snack. [20:59] * Kasin looks at the spoon things curiously [21:00] * Kasin speaks to the man in Letnorian (you can't understand me can you?) [21:00] (They appear to be large, very flat spoons with one side straight and one curved). [21:00] * alamark shrugs [21:00] OOC: Should I make an etiquette roll? [21:00] them tries English, Drow, latin, etc (14 langs in all) [21:01] *** alamark sets mode: +o Kasin [21:01] When you try latin, the man drops the platter, looking at you in shock. [21:01] Uh-oh... [21:01] * Kasin looks a bit suprised herself [21:01] He then turns and runs back towards the kitchen, shouting something. [21:01] I hope this is good [21:01] The boy scrambles after him. [21:02] Ah shit! Either we're under arrest, or we're the "chosen ones".... [21:02] ...but prob not [21:02] Shessh [21:02] Sheesh [21:02] Renik: Umm... what now? [21:02] we wait I guess [21:03] either they come back and kowtow, or they flee and get the guards [21:03] Orbit: He was shouting "more infidels" and "run". [21:03] uh oh, thats bad [21:03] Wilder: Well, kowtow is likely right out then. [21:03] Aw, crap [21:03] I do believe you are right there Wilder [21:03] * Kasin frowns at Alamark [21:03] well, might as well eat up [21:04] * alamark sighs [21:04] Beorn nods, grinning. [21:04] Agreed [21:04] they will probaly be back with the guards or someone soon enough [21:04] Maybe we'll get somewhere. [21:04] maybe [21:05] (By the way, the two elderly men seem to have gone. Their chairs are overturned and one of the mugs is on the floor.) [21:05] Uh-oh, it just struck me. what if Mitsumi tried various languages, and the same thing happened. [21:05] * Kasin holds the spoon/shovel, shrugs, and starts chasing food around with it [21:05] ie. that's why she's prisoner [21:05] quite possibly [21:05] Renik: It's likely. But how would they keep her prisoner? [21:05] Renik: I mean, she can always just Word of Recall... [21:05] assuming it works [21:06] (to S) (tell about languages, ask if anything is happening outside) [21:06] Renik: Hmm... wards against that? We could have problems in that case. [21:06] * Kasin nods [21:07] We hould try other magic at some stage too, to check if it works [21:07] (Well, people seem to be leaving the area. Including from neighbouring buildings.) [21:07] * Kasin casts an orison to create a small light [21:07] Shotan reports people are fleeing the area [21:08] Damn [21:08] How about someone try an augury or something [21:08] (does the orison work?) [21:08] OOC: Did Kasin get a chance to try any Earth languages other than Latin? [21:08] (does the GM still exist in this strange reality we call IRC?) [21:08] yes, she tried english first [21:09] You eat... [21:09] The stuff is quite nice actually. Not quite what you're used to though. [21:09] Eventually Shotan will stick his head in through a window. [21:09] (ahh, obviously the GM cast withdraw for a short time) [21:09] * Kasin looks over at Shotan [21:10] If they're gathering troops or something, and these are the people who took Mitsumi prisoner, so we really want to hang aoround? [21:11] It's time to go [21:11] * Kasin stands [21:11] * Kasin puts the crown back on her head [21:12] Shall we? [21:12] * alamark grabs a mouthful of the food, leaves a few silvers on the table, then stands up [21:12] The light works. [21:12] Kasana will point at a wall and five streaks of light fly at it. [21:12] Kasana: Magic missile works. [21:12] Shotan: There's a person coming from the galley. He's wearing chain mail and a shield. [21:12] Shotan: There's a bunch of people behind him, but they're staying back. [21:12] * Kasin scatters some silver on the table [21:12] Shotan reports that someone is coming, in armour [21:12] So we might as well take a seat again [21:13] * Kasin sits down - careful of the chair [21:13] * alamark sits down again and grabs another mouthful - if we're going to jail, the food is likely to be terrible [21:14] * Kasin shrugs and picks up the thingie too [21:15] The person walks in through the door. He's fairly tall, and wearing a red surcoat with a golden cross on it. He has one hand on the pommel of a longsword and is wearing a medium shield with a dragon-head design on the other. [21:15] (L): Um, hello? [21:15] * Kasin is looking at him curiously [21:15] (I assume that is Letnorian you are speaking!) [21:15] Yep [21:16] The man says something. [21:16] * Kasin tries a language (not Latin) [21:16] Orbit: He's asking if we're the ones who speak latin. [21:16] * Kasin tries another language [21:16] * Kasin tries another language [21:16] The man watches Kasin, shaking his head slightly at each new language. [21:16] * Kasin is watching his reaction [21:16] * Kasin tries another language [21:16] * Kasin tries another language [21:16] * Kasin tries another language [21:16] * Kasin tries another language [21:17] I try dwarven. for the hell of it [21:17] (etc, 13 languages, not latin) [21:17] when she is finished..(waiting for a response) [21:18] I say in English "Have you seen Mitsumi?" [21:18] OOC: Does Mitsumi have slanted eyes? [21:19] * Kasin waits for the GM [21:21] * Kasin waits for the GM [21:21] (List languages again, please.) [21:21] The stranger says something, in what appears to be a different language. It sounds a little like Kalashian, but not too much. [21:21] Orbit: He said that the other strange spoke the Benden. And asking if we do. [21:21] (other stranger) [21:21] OOC: Does Mitsumi have slanted eyes? [21:21] (Hirassh, Letnorian, Santonian, Kalashian, Drow, English, Unity, Maeldar, Maretian, Tanetian, Altern, Elaninan, Karasshan) [21:22] And I tried dwarven [21:22] then watching his reaction, says "do you understand this?" in Latin [21:22] OOC: UMm.. I assume this is lag again? [21:22] *** GM has quit IRC (Leaving) [21:23] *** GM has joined #rpg2 [21:23] *** alamark sets mode: +o GM [21:23] it's gusting [21:23] what was thew last thing you saw? [21:24] GM: (other stranger) [21:24] Kasin waits for the GM [21:24] alamark€ OOC: Does Mitsumi have slanted eyes? [21:24] Kasin: (Hirassh, Letnorian, Santonian, Kalashian, Drow, English, Unity, Maeldar, Maretian, Tanetian, Altern, Elaninan, Karasshan) [21:24] alamark€ And I tried dwarven [21:24] Kasin: then watching his reaction, says "do you understa [21:24] * GM sighs deeply. [21:24] This is ridiculous. Really. :( [21:24] * Kasin sighs [21:25] (Mitsumi? No, not really. A little narrower than normal perhaps...) [21:25] how does he react when Kasin speaks in Latin those words? [21:26] He frowns, and his hand clenches on the sword hilt. [21:26] Stranger: (Latin) This language is forbidden to infidels. [21:27] * Kasin shrugs [21:27] * Kasin looks a little frustrated [21:27] Ask him where Mitsumi is [21:27] The stranger relaxes his grip on the sword slightly. [21:27] * Kasin babbles back at him (in Letnorian) (well how can we communicate then!) [21:27] He doesn't seem to like "infidels" speaking that language [21:27] Explain that we can't do it any other way [21:28] Stranger: (La) May I assume that you do not come from this place? [21:28] * Kasin nods [21:28] I assume infidels = non-locals [21:28] He asked if we don't come from here [21:28] Of course, I can't speak to him without offending him! [21:28] arrggghh [21:28] Stranger: (nods slowly) Very well. In that case I will grant you the use of this tongue for now. Only because the circumstances are exceptional, of course. [21:29] (La) thank you. It sppears to be the only language we have in common [21:29] He has allowed me to converse, given the situation [21:29] (la) this is a holy tongue? [21:31] The man appears to be speaking vveeerrrryyyyysssllllloowwwwlllyyy [21:31] :) [21:31] Stranger: (la) Yes. Only those belonging to the holy church may use it. Others only learn it to steal our secrets. Well, others from these lands at any rate. [21:32] (L): Ask him about Mitsumi [21:32] (la) I promise you I had no idea that this language was considered holy when I learnt it, which was far far away from here [21:32] ok [21:32] (la) we are searching for a companion of ours, a woman [21:35] (We are also searching for the holy grail of no-lag, but such is a hopeless quest) [21:36] Sophie's crashed [21:37] *** alamark has quit IRC (Read error to alamark[host88.ichr.uwa.edu.au]: Connection reset by peer) [21:38] *** Dice_bot has joined #rpg2 [21:38] anyone see me? [21:38] obviously not. I am the invisible dice bot of power! [21:39] *** DM has joined #rpg2 [21:39] *** Dice_bot has quit IRC (Leaving) [21:39] *** Dice_bot has joined #rpg2 [21:39] see me now? [21:39] I'm back. [21:39] *** alamark has joined #rpg2 [21:39] good. sophie crashed :) [21:40] *** Dice_bot has quit IRC (Leaving) [21:40] Hmm [21:40] Bugger [21:40] OK, replay last bits again? [21:40] Stranger: (la) Yes. Only those belonging to the holy church may use it. Others only learn it to steal our secrets. Well, others from these lands at any rate. [21:40] (L): Ask him about Mitsumi [21:40] (la) I promise you I had no idea that this language was considered holy when I learnt it, which was far far away from here [21:40] ok [21:40] (la) we are searching for a companion of ours, a woman [21:40] (We are also searching for the holy grail of no-lag, but such is a hopeless quest) [21:40] :) [21:42] Stranger (who will automatically speak la): Yes, a woman has been through here. She also spoke this language and was arrested for it. [21:42] *** GM has quit IRC (Ping timeout for GM[j8.mri31.jaring.my]) [21:42] Tough crowd [21:43] Yes. So tough, they threw the DM off the channel [21:43] *** Kasin sets mode: +o alamark [21:43] *** DM is now known as GM [21:43] *** Kasin sets mode: +o GM [21:43] (la) where is she now? [21:43] :) [21:44] St: She is the prisoner of the church, and as such is being sent to the homeland. [21:44] I guess if the woodcutters encountered Mitsumi, that's why they were so afraid of us [21:44] (la) homeland? where is that? [21:44] she was arrested, and the church has her in the "homeland" [21:44] OOC: Is anyone translating btw? [21:45] ah [21:45] St: Far away, across the seas. [21:45] (kasin is the only one who speaks the language that I am aware of) [21:45] (la) oh [21:45] (la) many days sail? [21:45] great, it's a long way away, across the sea [21:45] Damn [21:45] St: Yes. A month, when the winds favor the sails. [21:46] * Kasin nods [21:46] A month by sail [21:46] on a good month by the sounds of it [21:46] (la) Would she have left shore yet? From here? [21:47] St: She has. I personally suprevised her being put aboard ship. [21:47] Didn't she explain? [21:47] (la) oh. Why did you do that, but not for us? [21:47] They're probably sexist [21:48] I'm trying to find out now what happened [21:48] St: She was a stranger who claimed to come from elsewhere. I couldn't take the chance that she might be lying. You are obviously from elsewhere. [21:48] St: Of course, I may still have to arrest you. [21:48] (la) Well, take our word for it, she is from elsewhere [21:48] The advantage of not blending in... [21:48] She's my chancellor dammit! [21:49] (la) she tries to blend in, to avoid offending the locals. In this case, that was perhaps difficult to avoid. [21:50] (la) We don't have that knack, so it's more obvious that we aren't from here. [21:50] (la) what would we be arrested for? [21:51] * alamark mutters "yes, glowing white field plate and crowns tend to give it away, _just_ a bit..." [21:51] they arrested her because she wasn't from here, and wasn't obviously from elsewhere [21:51] * Kasin glances at Orbit [21:51] Handy having your translator [21:51] Sacrilege, breathing wrong, what's the difference to some people. [21:51] St: You have used the holy tongue without permission. But mostly I may have to arrest you to insure the safety of the people here. That is what I am here to determine, whether you are a danger to the people or the church. [21:51] Yes, OK. They dragons aren't normal travellers by any means [21:51] (Orbit will translate, BTW) [21:52] Why did Mitsumi come here? To find someone who could help us? [21:52] tot scout out the lay of the land first [21:52] (la) well, are we a danger? [21:53] St: You are well armed, and obviously not familiar with the customs of this place. And you might seek to recover your friend. [21:53] (la) well, we do intend to recover our friend of course, but in a peaceful way [21:54] St: Then the best thing you could do is speak to the leaders of the church. [21:54] (la) what is the opinion about magic here? [21:54] Uh-oh, wait for it... [21:54] St: It depends what type of magic you mean. [21:55] (la) what types are illegal or immoral? [21:55] St: Magic is not good or bad, except when it comes from dark powers. [21:55] * Kasin looks surprised [21:55] St: Dealing with the dead and demons, for a start. [21:55] (la) excuse my amazement, I expected you to start spouting off some nonsense. It makes a nice change from some other places. [21:56] Hallelujah [21:56] St: We are quite practical about things. It is why our faith prospers. [21:56] * Kasin nods [21:56] well, you can be sure we harbour no demons. [21:56] ooc [21:56] oooc: (la) [21:56] (la) what is your faith, if I may ask? [21:57] St: It is true I see no demons amongst you, but they can be hard to discern. [21:57] (la) true, true [21:57] (la) we are enemies of the demon kind ourselves [21:57] St: I follow the prophet of light, Al'mudin. [21:58] (la) well, it's always possible we follow the same deity then [21:58] * Kasin smiles and gestures at her chest [21:58] St: Indeed? (he looks surprised) [21:58] (la) possibly. I follow Morn, the deity of light and goodness [21:59] Great, just what we need. The multiverse is crawling with Mornites! [21:59] * Kasin grins at Alamark [21:59] St: A scourge of darkness, destroyer of the unclean? [21:59] * Kasin nods [21:59] (la) thats the one. smiter of evil. [22:00] (la) although we don't all follow the same deities [22:00] St: Well, in that case I definitely feel that I must bring you before the elders of the church. [22:00] (la) Well, I'm afraid that we have limited time [22:00] St: If you will come, we will travel on my fastest ship. Perhaps we can catch up with your friend before she reaches the capitol. [22:01] (la) how ong ago was she taken? [22:01] Did we ever find out about a possible time difference between here and home? [22:01] no [22:01] St: She was taken prisoner 21 days ago. She was put on a ship eight days past. [22:02] (la) 21 days. Ouch, time does pass here quite quickly. [22:03] (la) oH, this is my husband, Renik. He follows the Sharmane, the shield-maiden. This is Alamark, he follows Lyxa, the moonn goodess (continue intros) [22:03] ooc: Lyca of course.... [22:03] Lyxa? :) [22:03] 3 times as quickly.... bugger [22:04] Actually, thats good while we are here. gives us three times as long to explore [22:04] so if we spend say a week here, it's only a couple of days at home [22:04] sophie's crashed [22:04] St: Well met. I am Abdin Muhammad, humble servant of Al'mudin [22:05] (la) ...and I am Kasin, paladin of Morn [22:07] St: There may be some difficulty with you friends. Those who do not follow the teachings of Al'Mudin are suspect, at best. [22:07] *** alamark has quit IRC (Read error to alamark[host88.ichr.uwa.edu.au]: Connection reset by peer) [22:07] *** alamarl has joined #rpg2 [22:07] (la) Well, they are stout compandions. Some are stouter than others [22:07] back [22:07] * Kasin smiles [22:07] so if we spend say a week here, it's only a couple of days at home [22:07] sophie's crashed [22:07] St: Well met. I am Abdin Muhammad, humble servant of Al'mudin [22:07] (la) ...and I am Kasin, paladin of Morn [22:07] St: There may be some difficulty with you friends. Those who do not follow the teachings of Al'Mudin are suspect, at best. [22:07] You had just introduced me as a follower of Lyxa :) [22:08] (la) Well, they are stout compandions. Some are stouter than others [22:08] * Kasin smiles [22:09] St: Will you come? [22:09] (la) Yes, but we do have limited time. perhaps we could use a magical method? [22:09] (I'm assuming Orbit is translating this to the whole party BTW) [22:09] They made us an offer we can hardly refuse... [22:09] St: Magical method? How do you mean? [22:09] (I said so earlier, yes he's translating.) [22:09] Infidels... [22:10] (I wasn't sure if it was translating for alamark only) [22:10] (Nope, verbally.) [22:10] (la) I don't know. We would liek to catch up to our companion quickly, but that will be difficult [22:10] (la) we could use magic to move immediately to the final destination [22:11] St: I have not heard tales of such magic, but none have been able to do this for generations. [22:11] (ooc: has not heard....?) [22:12] (ooc: you mean has heard?) [22:12] (has heard) [22:12] * Kasin nods [22:13] Well, it's possible [22:13] 8 days by ship... [22:13] Uh-oh. this could be a place where teleport won't work, or worse, turns things inside out etc. [22:13] we tp'ed here [22:13] say 4 miles and hour, 24 hours a day, thats way to far to catch up by riding [22:14] Beorn: We could use a chariot! [22:14] (we could indeed) [22:14] (oops, not ooc) [22:15] Bruin: And have the spell expire over the ocean? [22:15] (la) we are keen to catch up with our friend. While I don;t think she will hav been mistreated, she is important to us and where we come from [22:15] (la) udner what conditions was she placed aboard? [22:16] St: Friends are to be treasured. She is being treated as a guest, although one that must remain a guest. [22:17] (la) ok, in that case, I don't think there is much to worry about. we could go with you then. [22:17] (to everyone) agreed? [22:17] St: She will be treated well. She is effectively my guest until she reaches the capitol. I would be forced to kill anyone who mistreated her. [22:18] St: Very good. I will make ready. [22:18] (la) that is good. we wouldn't want any harm to come to her, although she can take care of herself [22:18] (agreed?) [22:18] (general agreement) [22:19] (la) I can take my horse? [22:19] St: A trusted mount should be treated as a friend. Of course you can. [22:19] (la) he will need some access to the outside occasionally however [22:19] St: You will have the freedom of the ship. [22:19] (la) Yes, he is my close friend [22:20] * Kasin smiles at Shotan and Renik [22:20] (la) Ok, we are ready right now I would say [22:20] St: Very good. If you will come with me then. [22:20] * Kasin stands and follows [22:21] He will leave, and lead you towards the galley. [22:21] St (pausing just outside the dorway and turning) I ask you not to speak the holy tongue in the precense of others. Only when we are alone. [22:21] * Kasin nods [22:22] St: And perhaps on the journey we can learn each other's languages. Then the problem will be resolved. [22:22] * Kasin nods [22:23] He will lead you to the waiting galley. [22:23] Does anyone other than Kasin speak Latin? [22:23] mitsumi learnt it somewhere [22:23] (Mitsumi. Renik knows a little, but not enough to get by.) [22:24] (we leave on the galley?) [22:24] (Fast forwarding... [22:25] (You will be given cramped quarters on the galley - apart from Shotan.) [22:25] (good) [22:25] However your quarters are fairly much the largest on the ship. [22:25] Okay... [22:25] (well, we do like like....royalty I suppose) [22:26] Abdin is uniformly friendly, unless you discuss religion. [22:26] then? [22:26] When that happens there will be occasional heated debates. [22:26] on what? [22:27] You will quickly find some differences between his tenets and yours... [22:27] ...like that followers of other gods are infidels and therefore have no souls. [22:27] ouch! [22:27] (ie his religion teaches being really nice - to people of his religion) [22:27] yes, heated debates all right [22:28] He, by the way, is not certain about the no souls part. he will concede that non-believers may have souls, just like animals do. He's not sure however. [22:29] You will also learn that he's considered a liberal, which is why he was sent so far away in the first place. [22:29] hopefully Kasin can work on changing his mind [22:29] ouch, liberal huh? [22:29] Yep [22:30] By the way, women are generally put slightly above animals. Well, animals other than horses and dogs anyway, which are obviously worth more. Sometimes women effectively count as men though - the reasons being quite confusing. [22:30] grrrr [22:31] He treats everyone politely. He is just not willing to discuss matters with, say, Kasana. [22:31] why is he treating Kasin better then? [22:31] You're a warrior and a possible follower [22:31] Because she is effectively a man. (She's a warrior. All warriors are men.) [22:31] I see. What does he think og the "non-pants wearing" partner in her marriage then [22:32] Renik is male. You are _treated_ as a male. [22:32] Of course, he will be surprised that Renik has only one wife. [22:32] :) [22:33] Interesting conversation there... [22:33] Yes. Abdin has fifteen wives. [22:33] Unfortunately there wasn't room for them aboard, so he can't offer them to his guests. [22:33] oh. busy man. I see why he went away for that matter [22:34] I see. Provided he doesn't make any comments about Renik doing the same, there won't be any explosions on Kasin's part :) [22:34] Something else of interest - the political structure in the homeland. [22:35] Thank Lyca they'te not here then [22:35] OOC: Some party members may not have refused them.... [22:35] Of course not. (Someone is bound to ask.) He is the host, and thus meant to provive. If Renik was the host... [22:35] (provide, not provive) [22:35] Well, we'd better not invite them home then [22:35] He will offer the cabin boys though, if you are interested. [22:36] * Kasin chokes [22:36] (To the males, imnd you. Not to the females.) [22:36] * Kasin still chokes [22:37] (So do various other people. No-one will be taking him up on the offer.) [22:37] Okay.... [22:38] OOC: In Shogun they offered him a girl, then a boy, then a sheep if I remember correctly [22:38] NO sheep on the ship. [22:38] Anyway... [22:38] ok...... [22:38] do we catch up with M? [22:39] Want more info first or shall we keep going? [22:39] Oh yes, at the ocean there is a port where you change ships to a faster sailing vessel. A very fast one, in fact. [22:39] A bit more info [22:39] keep going [22:40] What would you like to know? [22:40] Magically faster? [22:40] *** GM sets mode: +o alamarl [22:40] What was she charged with and what is the usual punishment [22:40] No, a decent sailing ship is generally better than a galley over the ocean. For long periods anyway. (Am I right, Glenn?) [22:41] St: She is suspected of spying and is charged with knowing the holy tongue. [22:41] (yes, galleys tend to sink!) [22:42] The penalty for the latter is either death or having the tongue cut out (if the judges are feeling kind). The former is always punishable by slow and painful death. [22:42] (also, a galley only goes as fast as the rowers, and they need to sleep/rest - sailing ships sail can sail all day and night) [22:43] Is she likely to have been judged yet? [22:43] She won't be judged until she gets to the capitol. And then it will take a while. [22:43] But you'll want to get there before they start interrogation. [22:44] However your host is confident that you can do that. [22:44] * Kasin nods [22:44] good [22:45] anything else? [22:46] Well, there is one thing that might well catch your attention. [22:47] The rajah's vizier is a ancient and powerful mage named Abi-Dalzim, famed for his control over sand and water. [22:48] Abi-dalzim huh? interesting. obviously powerful alright [22:48] I wonder if this is the guy doing the unifying? [22:49] As of "Abi-Dalzim's Horrid Wilting?" [22:49] exactly [22:49] ask St about him a bit [22:49] Doesn't that drain the water out of the recipient's body? [22:50] Abdin: I have only seen him a few times. A withered old man, yet he is blessed in the eyes of the prophet. [22:50] yes [22:50] (Yes, it does Sophie. A nasty spell.) [22:50] (quite, quite nasty. 8th level too) [22:50] blessed? why? [22:51] Abdin: He is ancient. It is said that the prophet himself appointed him as vizier, and he has served in that position ever since. [22:51] Great, just what we need. Not. [22:51] Oh [22:52] Any other notable mages around? [22:52] Definitely someone to do DE on methinks. [22:52] * Kasin nods [22:52] Abdin: Not of his power. Some of the Phadis (his own rank) are mages, but none can compare. [22:52] oh [22:53] This is not good then [22:53] how old is he? [22:53] The prophet was around 50 generations ago. [22:54] oh [22:54] Lich perhaps [22:54] 50 generations.... [22:54] thats quite a while [22:54] Renik: That would fit Mitsumi's guesses. [22:54] ? [22:55] Renik: If this guy is the uniting one... and how many ultra-powerful mages will fit on one plane ... [22:56] fit? I don;t understand [22:56] R: Remember Mitsumi was saying that the mage was most likely a lich or vampire. [22:56] yes.... [22:56] R: So if this guy is the nasty one, then he should be either one of those. Well, according to Mitsumi. [22:57] yes, quite. unless it isn't of course, which is possible. perhaps a spirit of some description [22:57] R: Quite possible also. Although withered old man might well cover a lich. I guess we're going to find out in any case. [22:57] Best not to close our minds before we have seen the evidence [22:57] * Kasin nods [22:57] (ok. we get there?) [22:57] (AFK for a sec - bathroom break) [22:58] Not all liches are evil, just most of them. [22:59] true, true [23:01] OK, you get there. The ship pulls in to the docks at the capitol - and you haven't seen Mitsumi's ship. [23:02] BTW, I presume that you have been teaching Abdin Letnorian? He'll teach you the local lingo in exchange. [23:02] yes [23:03] Abdin: I cannot see the ship here. Of course there are many ships. [23:03] Abdin: We may have passed them in the night. [23:03] I hope tat nothing happened [23:04] where shall we go now? [23:04] The capitol, Sharrat, is a huge, sprawling city build mainly on sandstone. [23:05] Some parts are obviously slums, but shining white mansions, many with golden domes, rise in other parts of the city. [23:05] Abdin: We will go to my house here. I would gladly have you as guests until your friend is located. [23:06] * Kasin nods [23:06] (does anyone object) [23:07] no [23:07] OK, we'll leave it here for tonight I think. (And yes, I know you might object to that.) [23:07] Can you two make it tomorrow night? [23:07] (sigh) [23:07] yes [23:08] xp and favour? [23:08] Sophie? [23:08] You can have 17k XP. No favor. [23:08] * alamarl is away since 11:08:58 PM - automagically set away after 10 min idling. Msglog [ON] [23:08] * Kasin nods [23:09] * alamarl is back [23:09] need to train :) [23:09] Well, I'll confirm via e-mail tomorrow. [23:09] * GM waves. [23:09] * Kasin waves [23:09] Good night. [23:09] Cya [23:09] *** GM has left #rpg2 [23:10] *** Disconnected Session Close: Tue Aug 01 23:10:50 2000