Start of #Sharn buffer: Tue Sep 01 17:58:44 2009 [17:47:24] [[Sul, Dravago 8th, 998 YK] [17:47:25] [Several days have passed since Phanos's portential arrival abord the Lady Typhoon and the vessel finally comes within sight of land. After half the day of watching the land on the horizon approach, you finally see the Lady's port of call.] [17:47:25] [It's a ruin.] [17:47:25] [This is your first thought as Stormreach comes into view: The city has been destroyed by some terrible disaster. You see crumbling walls and squat, shattered towers. Then a moment later, you realize how far you still are from the city, and you notice the smaller structures clustered around those broken foundations. Thse ruins must be the work of giants, builds that fell long before humans came to this land.] [17:47:25] [It might not be a ruin, but Stormreach is a ramshackle city. As you draw closer, you see that the buildings are an astonishing assortment of architectural styles and materials, somewhat reminding you of the varied towers of Sharn, only even more varied in structure] [17:47:25] [Some of the inhabitants have constructed their homes using stone quarried from the ruins themselves; others are partially built from drift-wood or the hulls of broken ships. The Flamic architecture of Thrane stands next to a thatched hut that would seem more at home in the Shadow Marches. The city is a tapestry, hinting at the diverse range of people that have settled there.] [17:47:25] [From what you can see, Stormreach is spread over a wide area, flowing down along a river valley. Barges and passenger skiffs drift between the harbor and the depths of the city. Vegetation-covered cliffs surround the valley with a curtain of lush green.] [17:47:27] [As a boomtown devoted to extracting Xen'drik's riches, Stormreach will never be mistaken for a cpital city or a paragon of architectural spleandor. The climate seems agreeable, though (at least between storms), and the place holds an air of ancient mystery. You can see why so many choose to stay in Stormreach long after their expeditions have staggered out of Xen'drik;s interior and returned to civilization.] [17:47:27] [The Lady Typhoon slows as it arrives at Stormreach's harbor district, its sailors making preparations for docking...] [17:47:29] [Session Start] [17:49:21] * Johen is sitting on the deck, paging through his tome, bookmarking pages as he goes [17:49:44] "I like dis place." [17:49:57] * Aurora_L gets onto the land as soon as humanly possible, because she hates the ocean now. [17:50:25] * NovaSeaker (novaseaker@c-24-129-21-196.hsd1.fl.comcast.net) Quit (Ping timeout: 180 seconds) [17:50:30] * Mauz takes in the sights, takes a deep breath... and yawns. "Wow, this place looks like shit." [17:50:49] * NovaSeaker (novaseaker@c-24-129-21-196.hsd1.fl.comcast.net) has joined #Sharn [17:51:15] * Phanos has been keeping to himself these past few days. There's an unusual plant growth around the wood of his door that holds it shut. This is the first time he's emerged in days. [17:51:36] * Marianysa takes a long look over the city over the boat's rails. "I know we've got an important reason to be here, but...this is kind of exciting." [17:52:02] * Johen nods. "It's a great city. I haven't been here since I crashed the Hubris, but I enjoy it every time." [17:52:26] * Mauz scratches his dome a bit more. "Well, so long as I don't catch anything and food's edible, I'll manage." [17:52:37] Or, rather, there was a mechanical failure aboard the Hubris, which I could not have been involved in, according to my legal counsel. [17:53:11] * Marianysa eyes Johen. "...remind me not to let you drive, ever." [17:53:16] * Johen laughs. "Oh ho, my friend, you'll catch things!" He claps Maus on the back and begins pacing the deck. [17:53:27] *Great*. [17:53:36] "Whatcha doin der Chubs?" [17:54:01] [As the Lady Typhoon slowly nears it's dock, a large vessel, bigger than the Lady, speeds past in a flash, an arch of white-rushing water leaping out of the sea just behind it's aft, propelling it forward magically. As you watch it beat you to the pier, the half-circle of water clears to a perfectly translucence, then disappears altogether.] [17:55:38] [The elemental galleon slows to a halt, perfectly lining up with it's dock, with no wasted momentum. It's helmsman must be very used to the route, or very good at his job.] [17:55:58] * Aurora_L watches that other boat. [17:56:02] I grow restless. There's important work to be done out there, and I'm tired of wasting my time away from Morgrave on this scow. [17:56:20] * Johen looks up at the elemental galleon, somewhat jealously. [17:56:38] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Ping timeout: 180 seconds) [17:58:01] * Marianysa watches the ship dock. "Showoffs." [17:58:26] * Mauz whistles a little, glancing over. "Nice. Flashy, but nice." [17:59:18] * The Lady's helmsman laughs at Mari's dig. "Them Lyandar's be the best in the biz, but only cause they got themselve those fancy toy if'n ya ask me." [17:59:48] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [18:00:50] "Wish I had me dem floaty boat." [18:02:12] Well, whoever's on that ship, they're transporting Xev. [18:02:31] "Xev?" [18:02:38] Lyrandar ships are more trouble than they're worth, my friend. [18:02:58] "Sound likeya done tried go stealymon." [18:03:09] That guy Aun hates a lot. [18:03:22] * Marianysa turns sharply to Aurora. "Xev? How do you know? [18:04:46] * Mauz makes a face, but keeps his peace. Right now he's just looking at the ship. [18:05:00] Well, he was standing right there. [18:07:03] "How you know dat? Jes now?" [18:07:17] I saw him. [18:07:23] He was on the ship. [18:07:40] Do we or do we not have to shiv him? [18:07:48] * Phanos shrugs. [18:07:50] * Mauz coughs. "Just making sure." [18:07:58] "Les' find Aun first, ya?" [18:07:59] [As the Lady reaches the pier, it pulls up beside the elemental galleon which is already unloading passengers. Aurora is able to point out Xev, who stands out easily from the crowd in his perfectly smooth gray skin and regal bearing.] [18:08:05] [He makes his way down the pier, flanked by a rough-looking woman with two notched battleaxes at her hips, and behind both of them trails a mousy, indistinct man, carrying their luggage.] [18:09:05] * Johen watches him carefully. [18:09:26] * Marianysa watches Xev, scowling. "So, who believes this is a coincidence?" [18:09:37] "Dem looks likey buncher goons dere, don't it?" [18:09:43] What's he doing here? [18:10:00] "Ey Chubs, wot dem Hubris?" [18:10:15] Nothing's a coincidence in this life. Why don't you go over there and ask him yourself? [18:10:34] "Yain't gonna attack us in public." [18:10:44] "If e do, one problem solve early." [18:11:27] And let him know we're here this early? [18:12:13] * Mauz grins. "I'm not one to beat around bushes, but point made." [18:12:40] Knowing him, he probably already knows. [18:12:52] Oh, the Hubris was an airship belonging to my departed wife, a scion of House Lyrandar. [18:13:23] Rather, it was the Skyrider before she lent it to me, but I rechristened it appropriately. No gentleman rides an airship named by another man. [18:13:24] "She die in dem crash?" [18:13:28] Oh, no. [18:13:34] She departed after I crashed her airship. [18:14:27] "Marry dem elfy eh? Got some game, Chuba." [18:15:05] ...what, seriously? [18:15:09] * Mauz snickers loudly. "Damn it all, Phanos. You haven't changed a bit." [18:15:36] * Phanos looks to his hand. "Skin difrent colah." [18:15:49] Oh, yes. I've been known to... 'have game'. [18:16:12] But you're as wild as ever. If... yeah, the skintone change is a bit odd. [18:16:17] * Phanos shrugs. He holds abnormally still for a moment, something that one may have just not noticed before. He looks to the docks, eager to see this new city. [18:16:24] And yes, I borrowed her airship on my last expedition to Xen'drik for the college. It was glorious! How the people looked like ants! [18:16:30] "Les get us some beers, mon!" [18:16:47] "All bidness, we jes get offa dis boat. Time party." [18:16:53] Looking down, I wondered to myself: What strange pincers and segmented bodies? Why do they live like that? [18:17:05] Surely House Jorasco must have treatment for such ailments. [18:17:32] * Phanos arches a brow to Johen. "Okay." [18:17:35] [The Lady Typhoon finally finishes it's docking proceedures and lowers the gangplank to the pier. By the time the party leaves the ship, Xev and his cohorts have disappeared into the crowd of the Harbor.] [18:17:46] * Marianysa stares at Johen. "This...is some kind of comedy act, right?" [18:17:49] [It stinks here. All harbors stink, but this—this is something special.] [18:17:49] [All of Stormreach’s great sewers, pipes, and drains lead, ultimately, to the harbor. The effl uent doesn’t seem to worry the wildlife;there’s plenty of fi sh on sale for a hungry traveler. You’re just not sure that you’d want to eat them.] [18:17:49] [Away from the chaos and business of the harbor, the city rises uphill and in from the shore. From down here it looks as if toy soldiers have come to life and settled in a ruined city, and above it all stands a great statue, staring out to sea, a beam of light shining up from its outstretched hands.] [18:18:11] No, I think he's actually a very fine, upstanding and perhaps slightly mad citizen of the land. [18:18:24] "Parties time!" [18:18:38] Right [18:18:43] ... after we leave harbor. I'd not want to puke before my proper time. [18:18:54] * Phanos dissapears in a puff of leaves from the port wind, reappearing with all of his things off of the boat. [18:19:22] But enough of that, we should depart. There's important business afoot. [18:19:30] So... where do we start? [18:20:00] * Johen walks down the gangplank, apparently not having brought any luggage with him. [18:20:16] This time, however, he's in plant dog form. He starts to sniff down the docks idly, lifting a leg to pee on a nearby dock fisherman, trusting that some hobo-type won't try to attack a man-sized, massive beast. [18:21:07] * Marianysa just shakes her head and grabs her luggage before getting off the boat. She seems to be travelling fairly light. [18:21:14] * Mauz has to pause to laugh into his hand. "At least there won't be any dull moments. But right now, we find the best inn in town and drink and eat ourselves stupid." [18:21:43] * Mauz also seems to travel light. Sure he stands out in all that white he wears, but a man with a lot of things is a beacon for cutpurses. [18:22:13] * Aurora_L doesn't have much with her either. "I hope we won't have to be here too long." [18:22:23] * Phanos looks up to Mauz. "Looks like dem vampies can cross watah ya?" [18:22:35] [Among the workers and locals in the harbor district, there are several sahuagin out and about. None look at the group suspiciously though, that you can tell.] [18:23:28] * The fisherman screams in fright at being approached by Phanos and jumps into the waters. [18:23:53] "I hads to go mon, sorry!" [18:23:57] * Someone on the dock starts shouting. "Hey! HEY! WHO'S BEAST IS THIS?!" [18:24:15] * Mauz grins all the more. "Well, I wouldn't say I'm that terrifying, but... it wouldn't hurt. Mauz the Awe-Inspiring... oh, he's mine. Or his own. I guess. He's friendly!" [18:24:36] * Phanos leans over the dock, picking the man out of the water gently with his teeth and setting him down on the dock, soaked, but gently. [18:25:33] * The man begins screaming bloody murder "HE'S BITING ME! HOST SOMEONE HELP!" [18:26:09] * Johen stands back, watching dispassionately. [18:26:35] "No I'm not! Dis man lie!" [18:26:48] * Marianysa watches Phanos in disbelief. "Well, it's good to know everything's back to normal." Unable to help herself, she breaks down, giggling. [18:27:43] * There is a guard in vibrant red livery at the end of the dock, who glances over at the hijinks proceeding around Phanos. He turns away, ignoring the situation. [18:28:10] * The man Phanos scared half to death scrambles away from him as soon as he's back on the dock, running off and leaving his fishing supplies. [18:28:48] * Phanos closes the box with his snout, picking it up with what almost seems like a shrug, and begins padding down the docks. "Urry up!" [18:29:40] Hurry up to where? [18:29:51] "Pub." [18:29:54] * Mauz starts laughing his ass off, moving to catch up with Phanos. "We're getting some real food, my dear." [18:31:02] * Phanos trots merrily along, looking for a dive of some sort. [18:31:32] [The group gets off the pier and onto the docks proper, a multi-tiered wide stone causeway, dotted with storefronts and tent-markets. Every few dozen yards or so, an alley widens into a street stretching further inland and toward the rest of Stormreach.] [18:32:09] * Phanos looks around for interesting trinkets, stopping at more than a few along the way and checking wares. [18:32:15] [When they get within earshot of the guard, he whistles sharply and waves them over.] [18:32:39] * Phanos snorts, turning and padding over to the guard. [18:33:43] * Aurora_L blinks, then heads over. [18:33:47] Uh.. hi? [18:33:59] * Mauz moves over. He's already moving to fish out his travel papers. Used to this sort of thing, he is. [18:34:07] * Marianysa sighs. "So much for that." [18:34:15] Like clockwork, eh? [18:34:34] "Keep that mutt on a leash, eh? If he starts a comotion in a marketplace we might have to put him down." [18:34:42] *The guard waves the party off. [18:34:46] "Keep yoself on dem leash, mon." [18:35:48] *The guard looks down at Phanos and blinks. "So you're not a dumb beast. Good. Keep yourself under control and don't cause a ruckus that hurts business, got it?" [18:37:13] "Natchmon." [18:37:30] * He nods, then waves the party off again. [18:37:46] Well, that could've been worse. Anyway. Phanos. Pub. Find the best-smelling one, eh? [18:38:15] * Phanos nods, trotting off towards the most interesting pub he can find. [18:39:26] * Marianysa follows Phanos. "At least the law enforcement is a bit...hands off." [18:40:17] * Johen nods. "It can be a... very exciting city." [18:40:42] "Been hea afore eh? Where could we go first?" [18:41:56] * Mauz looks back. "Yeah, if you know your way, be our guest." [18:42:05] Only on expeditions sanctioned by the university, unfortunately. I hardly have the full lay of the city, but... [18:43:10] [As the group wanders on, Mari accidentaly makes eyecontact with an old human woman, tearing pieces off her tattered clothes, staring relentlessly at the party, mouthing words that they're still too far away to hear.] [18:44:41] * Marianysa comes to a stop. [18:44:42] I suppose if you like places which might collapse at any moment- and I suspect you do!- I might reccomend The Leaky Dinghy. [18:45:32] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [18:45:39] You would be amazing, Johen. [18:45:54] * Mauz smirks. "You would be ama--eh? Oi, Mari. What'd you step in?" [18:46:01] [The woman approaches, staring at Marianysa.] "The sea devils rise and boil forth, consuming the light of day and the martyrkin joins her beloved when the time of all things comes to pass." [18:46:16] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [18:46:17] * Aurora_L halts and looks at Mari. Y"ou okay?" [18:46:41] [As Mari watches the woman approach, however, it becomes apparent that the woman isn't staring at her, but through her. She continues on her way without ever truly noticing Mari.] [18:46:41] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [18:46:42] ... [18:47:04] * Marianysa 's face darkens. "Say that again?" [18:47:08] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [18:47:41] [The woman continues on, mumbling something about the Promise of Fire.] [18:48:00] "Speak nonjibberish." [18:48:22] "Dis nonsense not undahstood by dem common eas, hagbabblah!" [18:48:42] [The woman doesn't turn around to address Phanos, but rather keeps on going.] [18:48:50] * Mauz makes a bit of a face, trying to commit what was said to memory. "I don't know..." [18:48:59] "Dem leakish boat den." [18:49:09] [A grinning halfling, twirling a necklace around on his finger slides up to Mari.] "Don't mind her." [18:50:38] "That's Tattered Alice. Fisher's Folly's own prophet. Everything she predicts, has a 100% chance of not happening." [18:50:51] "So far at least." [He grins again.] [18:51:19] Really. [18:51:21] * Phanos narrows his eyes toward the halfling. "Whatchu want, littlemon." [18:52:50] *The halfling beems up at Phanos's muzzle. "Hey there, talking dog-fella. Can't a guy be friendly? Names Dougan." [18:53:02] *He holds out his hand. "Gimme paw!" [18:53:31] "We and I would prefer notta." [18:53:43] * Marianysa glances at the halfling, but continues to watch the old woman as she walks away with narrowed eyes. [18:53:49] Hello, hi. Whatcha want? [18:54:17] * Aurora_L watches ocnfused [18:54:20] *Rolls his eyes. "Why's anyone gotta want anything. You guys just look new in town and look like you can use a local friend." [18:54:32] * "Where ya headed?" [18:55:36] * Temper moves up to the front, sensing trouble. [18:57:09] I was raised to ask questions first and trust fifth. So right now, unless you know a pub where I won't have to make someone's soul fall off just to enjoy a brew, you might wanna be on your way. [19:00:07] * "Well I have some friends at the Leaky Dingy. Why don't I show you the way?" [19:00:18] * Marianysa ignores the halfling and starts after the old woman. [19:01:37] [Mari catches up with Tattered Alice, hearing her latest tirade.] "The Age turns darkest before the dawn and the storm dragon walks the path of the skycaves of therien-kor." [19:02:13] * Mauz looks at Dougan apprehensively. "Don't make me regret this. Phanos?" [19:02:18] "The Blasphemer unspeaks his words and unsings his song and the doors to madness are ripped open!" [19:02:51] * Aurora_L follows [19:03:24] * Johen doesn't follow. "Excuse me." [19:03:55] "Perhaps, and I may be speaking out of turn, but do you all feel it's a good idea to follow a man who is clearly trying to rob you? [19:04:54] * Dougan recoils as if struck. "Rob you?! Host and Flame I'm just trying to be nice! You korks are all the same! Think we're just a bunch of crooks and savages don't you?!" [19:05:06] * Dougan storms off, riding his high horse. [19:05:17] Awww, I was hoping he would. [19:05:29] * Mauz smirks. "The voices want fresh blood, you see." [19:05:43] You can tell he was a thief, you see, by the shape of his skull. [19:06:17] Flat, long and rat-like? [19:06:43] * Phanos chuckles, which sounds like a long, rumbling purr. [19:08:45] Exactly. [19:09:02] Now, follow me. I also know the way to the Leaky Dinghy and I'm far less likely to rob you. [19:09:11] * Johen begins leading the way. [19:09:40] * Marianysa catches up to the old woman. "Hey! HEY! I'm talking to you!" [19:09:42] * Phanos pads on after Johen [19:10:01] Uh, Johen, can we wait on that? Just a little? [19:11:07] [The woman completely ignores Mari, continuing to wander about, wringing and ripping at her clothes with jagged fingernails. Her eyes bore straight ahead of her, as she mumbles about The Time of The Sixteen and the Oath of the Fallen and other such nonsense.] [19:11:25] * Aurora_L looks to Mari [19:11:28] "She ain't makey no sense!" [19:12:43] Dammit... [19:12:53] * Mauz is following along, shrugging. "Well, I guess I was expecting him to try, but I was more than ready to flay his skin from his bones. Eh." [19:13:19] Let the loon go! Time for worrying about tomorrow when tomorrow comes! [19:13:48] I guess that's it. So... to the Dinghy? [19:14:23] * Phanos nods. [19:14:40] *Temper steps up besides Mari. "Do you wish me to detain her?" [19:15:37] * Marianysa steps in front of the old woman. "Hey. Go back to the beginning. The part about the martyrkin." [19:16:18] Not right now, Temper. [19:16:47] [The woman bumps into Mari and inhales sharply, then blinks and looks around. She looks up at Mari, then away to avoid eyecontact.] "I.. I'm sorry I don't know what you're talking about.] [19:17:07] To the Dinghy... [19:17:18] * Mauz *is* notably looking in Mari's direction, jaw working. [19:17:23] Bitten~ [19:17:26] [BAH!] [19:17:55] * Marianysa blinks, then frowns. "Look me in the eye and say that." [19:18:30] [The woman cringes as if she's expecting to be struck.] "W-what?" [19:19:39] "Stop scarin' er." [19:19:48] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [19:20:16] * Marianysa winces. "Hey, I'm not going to hurt you. Just...you said something before..." [19:20:21] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [19:21:32] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [19:21:59] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [19:22:03] [The woman backs away.] "I.. I don't know what I said okay! Just... Just get out of my fucking way!" [She turns tail and runs.] [19:22:20] * Aurora_L frowns. [19:22:26] * Mauz has stopped, and is just watching. Perhaps he suddenly senses something he didn't before? "... familiar." [19:22:32] * Marianysa sighs, shoulders sinking. [19:23:01] "Strange fings appen, best not chase every will=a=wisp." [19:24:47] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Quit: Client Exited) [19:24:51] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [19:27:11] *Temper "...To the Dingy?" [19:27:17] * Marianysa looks at the ground. "Just...she knows something...the martyrkin joing her b-b-beloved..." She sounds like she's desperately trying to keep herself from crying. [19:27:46] *Temper puts a strangley comforting hand on Mari's shoulder. [19:28:03] * Aurora_L puts her hand on Mari's shoulder. [19:28:26] You and me are going to have to talk sometime, Mari. [19:28:36] * Johen llooks on, shifting awkwardly in place. [19:28:51] * Mauz keeps on walking, fixing his hood so that it's just right. [19:31:08] * Marianysa wipes her eyes. "I...okay. I'm okay now." [19:31:13] [After Mari takes a moment, the group continues on to the Leaky Dingy. When it comes into sight, nestled among capsized boats used as shelters, tents made of old sails and rigging, the structure is the only one on the block made to be an actual building, but looks far less stable than any of the make-shift buildings next to it. In fact, it's leaning.] [19:33:35] [Inside is a raucous gathering of sailors, dock laborers, and most likely prostitutes, though you suppose they could just be very friendly patrons.] [19:35:50] "Look mon, frienly people eah." [19:36:38] * Mauz goes from somber to mildly intrigued at the first glance of bosom. "Friendly, indeed. I think we've found our spot." [19:37:30] * Johen leans across the bar, and orders a drink that's mostly rum, and then retreats to a corner booth. [19:39:00] * Phanos dissipates into leaves, reforming seated at the bar next to one of the more attractive women there. [19:39:40] * Aurora_L looks around. " [19:40:52] *The human woman blinks her painted eyes at Phanos's sudden appearance. "Well hello there, honey." [19:40:55] "Hey girl, I can make magic plants." [19:40:56] * Marianysa sighs as the group enters the bar. [19:41:50] * Mauz has himself a seat and pats the bartable. "Something strong! I want to feel it down in my toes!" [19:42:55] *The woman ashes her cigarillo into a clay ashtray. "What kind of magic are we talking?" [19:43:05] *She smiles lavaciously. [19:43:35] * Mauz is served a drink that looks like water and smells like paint thinner. [19:44:59] * Marianysa looks over at Aurora. "Well, at least I'm not the only one who doesn't really want to be here." [19:45:09] * Mauz has a sniff at it... and grins. "Ah, this is the life." He is kind enough to pay before having a sip. [19:45:37] * Phanos drops a sizeable lump of a particular type of plant bud onto the table. [19:45:52] Yeah... I hope this is over quick. [19:46:41] * The woman next to Phanos crosses her legs and leans in for a wiff of the plant's scent. [19:47:24] * Aurora_L sighs. "Anything you wanna do til this is over?" [19:47:42] "Calls dis strain Bob." [19:49:50] * Marianysa shrugs. "I dunno. I've never been fond of bars...even less so after that one time I tried getting drunk. We could play cards, or something, I guess." [19:50:27] * The woman begins to make arrangements for Phanos to go back to her place so they can enjoy his Bob. [19:51:03] I guess. What's a good one? [19:51:18] * Mauz is getting smashed (lightly) in the meantime. one is enough, and soon enough he's walking back over to Aurora and Mari, carrying the half-finished drink. "Now, now. No need to look so glum! Mind if I sit?" [19:51:28] * Johen calls a waitress over and orders some greasy pub food as he looks over his tome. [19:52:37] Be my guest. [19:52:52] Oh. Hi Mauz. [19:52:55] Go ahead. [19:54:13] *Johen is served some fried fish-sticks. [19:54:19] "Well mon, dat be fineannall, but wat I really wants not in de realm o dem busoms, girl." [19:54:33] * Mauz plops down, looking so much more relaxed. "Really. About the babbling lady. Let it slide for now." He offers some of the not-quite-lethal booze. "Want a taste? Might kill you, but at least you'll die happy." [19:54:54] * The woman arches her brow. "Ah, not looking for a trade of services?" [19:55:16] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [19:55:23] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [19:55:34] "Still be lookin'. Dif'rent service." [19:56:16] * The woman looks Phanos over. "Shame. Maybe later. What can I do for you?" [19:56:29] * Marianysa makes a bit of a face. "No thanks. The last time kinda put me off alcohol." [19:57:19] "Information." [19:58:43] Bah. Fine, fine, more for me. [19:59:19] * Mauz throws back the rest, hammers the mug down and lets out a 'my god my throat is aflame' exhale. He's smiling, though. "I will not be feeling a thing until tomorrow... gods, I need a bottle of that." [20:01:06] "Well, that's a bit more costly than my bosom, friend." [20:01:18] At least Mauz seems to be enjoyhing himself [20:02:59] *Aurora and Mari spot a card game a few tables away. [20:03:04] "We sees." [20:03:37] "I be an accomplished ritualist. You provide dem materials, I cast dem ritual." [20:03:52] * Marianysa sighs. "Sorry Mauz. Don't really mean to be a killjoy or anything." [20:04:40] *The blinks. "Materials?" [20:05:37] It's fine, really. [20:06:16] * Mauz smirks. "It's just a way to wash away the night, y'know? Nothing I'd recommend to you two -- you're lovely ladies, and I wouldn't want either of you ending up like this bald bastard, hm?" [20:07:13] "Ritual components, mon." [20:07:16] What do you mean? [20:07:57] * "Don't know anything about that, hun." [20:08:22] "We can even raise dem dead." [20:08:59] "I have some, you pay me for dem, I cast ye magics." [20:09:44] * She raises her brow. "I'm good. I think you're barking up the wrong tree." [20:10:05] "How about I jus' pay you den?" [20:10:18] Bad habits and all. Things we do to... manage, y'know? [20:10:45] * Mauz idly looks into the mug, snaps up a random drop of leftover doombooze and sucks it off. "... yeah, can't feel my tongue." [20:11:15] You okay? [20:11:24] * Marianysa nods slowly. [20:12:08] * The woman points her cigarillo at his "Bob". "I was pretty interested in your Bob, there, hun. You just lost me on what it is you actually want." [20:12:37] * Mauz laughs, loudly. "Hell no! But I'll manage. Don't worry, girl. Smile. Both of you, really. Hell, you too big fellow Johen! You smile too!" [20:12:49] "Oh, well den, Dat work fine fo' me." [20:12:52] ... and tell me whatcha reading! [20:13:15] "We lookin' fo' a hooky girl. Name of..EY, WAT DAT GIRLS NAME?" [20:13:54] * Aurora_L smiles. Nervously. [20:14:45] ...oh god, he's talking to us, isn't he. [20:16:16] I think he is.... [20:18:14] * Mauz just giggles loudly. "Ah, this is the life!" [20:18:34] "No, wait, we done saw er. Aun. We lookin fo' Aun." *goes on to describe Aun [20:19:10] * The woman shakes her head. "Sorry sugar, I havn't seen anyone that looked like that. Stormreach is a big place." [20:19:55] * "If you think she has a thing for the ladies of the night, you might wanna try some of the brothels in town." [20:20:38] * Mauz perks up at the mention of brothels. [20:21:35] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Ping timeout: 180 seconds) [20:22:00] * Marianysa facepalms. [20:23:04] * Aurora_L facepalms. [20:23:37] ... what? [20:23:46] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [20:25:12] *Temper stands impassively at the door. [20:25:14] Nothing. Just... wahtever's fun. [20:25:19] "Brothels eh? Why boddah, I got you." [20:25:24] * Phanos grins. [20:26:00] * She smiles. "For tonight anyway. So, ready to take your Bob back to my place and party?" [20:26:18] "We only got a bit!" [20:27:41] * Mauz shrugs and plops back down. "Really, though... Mari, later. You and me gotta talk. Like, seriously. Okay?" [20:28:05] * Phanos points the hooker over to Mauz. [20:28:33] * She looks at Mauz and rolls her eyes. "I don't do crowds, hun." [20:29:27] * Marianysa nods, a bit apprehensively. "Alright." [20:29:54] "Jus im." [20:30:13] *She shakes her head. "Just you." [20:30:39] "Fraid I ain't blessed widda regular natmy. [20:30:49] ... hey! I'm good! [20:31:04] * Mauz looks mildly offended, but lets it slides. "Mngh." [20:31:31] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Quit: I am not ignorant, I am intelligent. I'm not an ape, I am the way, I am the truth. I am religion, I am politics, I am a psychoanalyst, I'm an inkblot shaped like Zeus) [20:31:37] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [20:31:41] * The woman blinks. "I'm sorry?" [20:31:52] * Marianysa quirks a smile. "She must prefer guys with hair." [20:32:09] "I pay you, you party wit dat man, dere, not me." [20:32:09] * Aurora_L smiles a bit. [20:33:02] ... [20:33:20] "E need it mo'." [20:33:32] * The looks over at Mauz. [20:33:41] * Mauz visibly wilts at the hair comment. "It is the manner I use to establish my legacy! Menacing, bald, in robes of white, with the stars in his eyes and madness in his grasp!" [20:34:09] I am Mauz the White!... and I don't need hair. [20:34:17] * She looks back at Phanos, then over at Mauz again. She takes a long drag from her cigarillo, exhaling slowly. "Yeah, alright." [20:34:33] * Aurora_L smiles and laughs a bit. [20:34:53] ... you find this amusing, I see. Fine, fine. I suppose I'm good for a laugh when I'm a bit sloshed. [20:35:32] * Phanos grins, handing her a sizable bud. He steps outside for a moment, sighing as he lights a spliff. [20:35:41] * She hops off her barstool and walks over to Mauz, taking his arm. "Let's go hun. You have very nice friends." [20:36:23] * Mauz is taken, smirking. "He [20:36:56] * Mauz is taken, smirking. "He's a keeper, I'll say that much." Mauz looks back and mouthes 'I owe you' to Phanos. [20:37:13] * Phanos gives him a passing thumbs up. [20:37:56] * Marianysa snickers as Mauz leaves. [20:38:20] * Aurora_L waves to Mauz [20:39:12] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [20:39:15] * Mauz waves idly, then looks over. "I do hafta ask... you the chatty type? I might want some business with my pleasure. Could make it work your while." [20:39:54] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [20:41:24] "So weah do we go now, mon?" [20:41:54] * Aurora_L looks back at that card table. [20:41:57] * The woman hangs on Mauz's arm seductively, her low-cut dress allowing her smooth skin to press against him. "Already told your friend I don't know this Aun person." [20:41:57] I dunno. [20:42:30] Naw, it's not about that. General things. Lay of the town. Who's up, who's down, and what's going on that I should care about. [20:43:01] * Mauz smirks. "I like to know about where I rest my boots." [20:43:57] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Quit: Client Exited) [20:44:35] "Pillow talk costs extra." [20:44:48] "Also... is your friend going to watch? That costs extra too." [20:44:57] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [20:45:14] Hahaha, no. I don't think he'd terribly enjoy it anyway. But I'm a man of my coin. [20:45:18] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [20:46:03] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [20:46:17] * Phanos (rustangel@ip-114-188.atvci.net) Quit (Quit: Client Exited) [20:49:19] [Mol, Dravago 9th, 998 YK] [20:49:55] [The group awakes the next morning at an inn a few blocks away from Mauz's trist, located by Johen's familiarity with the city.] [20:50:30] [Temper stands guard where you left him, his back resting against the door.] [20:52:16] * Aurora_L stretches. She heads down to the common room after getting herself nice and ready. [20:53:31] *Temper stops her "I believe it is safter to stay together. [20:53:41] * Marianysa awakens, glad she declined to get drunk last night. [20:53:41] * "This is dangerous territory." [20:53:54] Oh. Um... alright. [20:54:16] http://exaltedsharn.wikidot.com/timeline [20:54:27] [Nix that] [20:54:34] * Johen wakes up, cleaning his suit with prestidigitation and washing his mouth out with a glass of water. He heads downstairs to the common room. [20:55:37] * Mauz is calmly going about the business of fighting a hangover and getting dressed at the same time. It is a familiar feeling to him. [20:55:41] * Temper moves to incercept Johen but thinks better of it. [20:56:21] * Johen stops and looks at Temper. "Pardon?" [20:56:35] * Marianysa cleans herself up and goes to find the others. [20:57:00] * Temper pauses. "I was about to warn you to stick together, but you are more familiar with this territory than I and seem more than capable of summoning allies to fight for you." [20:57:58] * Aurora_L is waiting by Temper. "Hi Mari." [20:58:44] Good morning, ladies. [20:59:41] Morning. [21:01:13] Mornin' [21:02:09] * Mauz dresses, stretches, and slogs on his way. Naturally, the kind hooker's been paid for words and deeds, and he's back on his way to track down the others. [21:02:54] [Mauz was not allowed to sleep in the woman's bed. He's just too drunk to remember, so he is oddly suprised to see the others standing down the hall.] [21:03:14] ... whoa. [21:03:44] * Mauz scratches his dome. "Don't tell me she carried me back here. Son of a bitch." [21:04:41] [Mauz most likely walked here on is own.] [21:05:04] * Mechazawa (rustangel@ip-115-028.atvci.net) has joined #Sharn [21:05:07] * Mauz would probably not remember. Whatever it was he had, he's definitely buying a bottle. [21:05:27] Uh... morning Mauz. [21:07:13] Hey. [21:07:22] * Mauz waves feebly, still blinking a few times. [21:07:23] Do you remember anything? [21:07:28] * Marianysa smirks slightly. "Had a good night then, Mauz?" [21:07:48] [He can't remember.] [21:08:54] I didn't hear the whispers... at least... I don't think I did. [21:08:59] * Mechazawa grins. [21:09:45] * Mauz finally shrugs. "Some water and I'll be fine." [21:10:03] So... anything about Aun? [21:10:24] Didn't know anything about Aun. I remember that much. Just local shit. [21:11:26] * Mechazawa is now known as Phanos [21:11:43] Like what? [21:13:32] Harbor politics, gang things. Nothing critical, but probably good to avoid a dagger in the back. [21:16:47] I guess that's useful [21:17:32] "Well, if we be im an we be eah, weah would we go?" [21:18:37] * Mauz rubs his eyes and adjusts his hood. "We're looking for trouble THIS early?" [21:20:02] "It five in dem afternoon" [21:20:11] [It is not five in the afternoon.] [21:20:25] ((Of course it isnt)) [21:20:29] * Marianysa looks blankly at Phanos. "I really can't decipher that this early in the morning." [21:22:03] We're here looking for Aun, Xev's probably here looking for Aun. If we can follow Xev, we might be able to get a lead and get past him. [21:22:37] If we are looking for this person, wouldn't it be a better idea to find out where she is from Xev, and them make sure he can't find her? [21:23:36] Xev's not exactly a person we trust. [21:23:39] * Phanos nods. [21:23:59] * Marianysa blinks in surprise at Aurora. "Hey, you've maybe got something there." [21:24:05] He kinda wants us to die. Possibly. [21:25:08] Sadly, this doesn't make him unique. But I'm all for following. Just have to find him first. [21:25:33] Oh, yes, of course. [21:27:38] Well, he's a changeling who maintains his natural form. That can't be too hard to find. [21:27:37] [The party survives its first day in Stormreach, and after resting up decides to continue the search for Aun in earnest... by tracking down Xev and his gang.] [21:27:37] [100 xp each] [21:27:37] [Session End.] End of #Sharn buffer Tue Sep 01 17:58:44 2009