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Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:50 pm
by ewancummins
Adam wrote:Almost immediately upon seeing the fungus on the walls, Bennedict snatches a handkerchief reflexively from his pocket. He follows the seer's instructions as given to him, but snorts in irritation as the spores are released, hastily covering his mouth and nose with the handkerchief and rising to his feet. He eyes the woman and the boy closely through the entire proclamation of the "prophecy."
"Tell me," he says, "You don't look like the Vistani I've previously encountered. Does your fortune telling come from their sources, or do you have a more...specific source of information." He eyes the fungus warily as he speaks.
''I am of the People. "
The Ruby Oracle crosses her legs and lets her arms rest on the wings of the moldy chair.
"My wisdom comes from beyond the Veil, whence come all true signs. But the Tarokka is not the only way to see. Nor..."
She falls silent.
"But you, scholar, are not of the People. To one Giorgio only were such secrets revealed. And afterward, the Mists swallowed him, taking him body and soul to a place even we cannot see except in
nightmares. You know enough to play your role in this life. Do not ask to learn things you should not know.''
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:17 pm
by Brock Marsh Runoff
THE RUBY ORACLE
Dorgio, having accompanied Benn to the great gallows and the oracle, listens to the prophecy with a furrowed brow. Unlike his colleague, Dorgio makes no attempt to shield himself from the fungus.
The prophecy seems vague at first to him, but don't they all? He gives a slight shrug towards Benn when the oracles refers to him as "not of the people." He doubts that she would consider him "of the people" either, given his half-blood status.
"The night of fire and blood," he asks her, "you are speaking of the refugees? Does the spirit of Pont turn against the Falkovnians?"
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:36 pm
by ewancummins
Brock Marsh Runoff wrote:THE RUBY ORACLE
Dorgio, having accompanied Benn to the great gallows and the oracle, listens to the prophecy with a furrowed brow. Unlike his colleague, Dorgio makes no attempt to shield himself from the fungus.
The prophecy seems vague at first to him, but don't they all? He gives a slight shrug towards Benn when the oracles refers to him as "not of the people." He doubts that she would consider him "of the people" either, given his half-blood status.
"The night of fire and blood," he asks her, "you are speaking of the refugees? Does the spirit of Pont turn against the Falkovnians?"
"Strangers will be blamed for evil events, persecuted by the ignorant and foolish, but you know to expect this response. No, what I have seen...felt, to be coming is no mundane conflagration and no mere slaughter of Men by Men."
She stands.
''The word giorgios might use... I fear that
Hell is coming to this city."
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:00 am
by kintire
Kat shows no great interest in visiting a seer, and definitely not when she finds out it is at the gallows. She does, however, volunteer for the meeting...
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:12 am
by Adam
"Hell," Bennedict says, "Is never far from this place. But if you intend to warn us that a demonic creature is coming, I thank you greatly. There are preparations that can be made for such an occasion..."
He bows and pulls his notebook from a pocket, quickly scribbling down the prophecy from the seer.
"May I ask, why did you choose to share this information with us? I am grateful, but it is not in your kind's reputation to give your visions away freely. If you simply want to avoid the bloodshed, I appreciate it. But, if there is something you need, I can endeavor to see to it."
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:40 am
by ewancummins
Adam wrote:"Hell," Bennedict says, "Is never far from this place. But if you intend to warn us that a demonic creature is coming, I thank you greatly. There are preparations that can be made for such an occasion..."
He bows and pulls his notebook from a pocket, quickly scribbling down the prophecy from the seer.
"May I ask, why did you choose to share this information with us? I am grateful, but it is not in your kind's reputation to give your visions away freely. If you simply want to avoid the bloodshed, I appreciate it. But, if there is something you need, I can endeavor to see to it."
''I have helped to prevent the terror and suffering that is coming, but had your patroness sent someone else, I'd have charged a considerable sum of money before saying anything specific. But I know that you count Jonathon Matyr, who murdered two of the People and walked away free, as a bitter enemy. Swear that you will strive to bring him to justice, in your way or ours. That is the best way you may thank me."
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:31 pm
by Adam
Bennedict smiles. "It will be our pleasure, ma'am."
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:06 pm
by Brock Marsh Runoff
Dorgio's mouth remains a straight horizontal line, but the corners of his eyes crinkle with hate. "He will live not a heartbeat longer than he must."
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:29 am
by kintire
Kat leads her two more-or-less willing volunteers through the streets to the house she followed the red haired man to. Her eyes are constantly cast about looking for anyone following.
She subtly points out the door in question and does a circuit of the house, getting an idea of is size, likely layout, and the most subtle line of approach.
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:59 am
by alhoon
OUTSIDE THE RED-HAIRED MAN'S PLACE:
Raen whispers to Kat:
"In need, I could make one person invisible. I have also prepared a spell that you need to be aware of: I can bring forth a really, really stinky cloud of vapor that would make most men double over and spend their time in retching and vomiting. It would also limit visibility though. I can pepper an area with dust so bright that it would cause blindness and also outline enemies. "
Raen has already cast a magical armor spell, giving him the protection of a reliable armor.
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:01 am
by alhoon
Prepared spells (cause I forgot to send them). A mix of utility and combat spells.
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:00 am
by kintire
Kat whispers back.
"Excellent. We'll save the cloud to cover a retreat. I suggest that you make me invisible so I can pick the lock on the door without drawing any attention, then follow me in while the coast is clear. If you see the red headed man, drop the glowdust on him at once. What do you think?"
She includes both her two friends in that last question
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:18 am
by alhoon
"Do you really need the cover of invisibility? You're way stealthier than I am. Also keep in mind if I make you invisible that sound can still be heard."
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:24 pm
by kintire
Kat grins, looking flattered.
"Well okay. But if I get rumbled picking a lock in broad daylight, I'm blaming you..."
Re: RAVENLOFT: The One That Got Away CHAPTER SIX
Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 5:41 am
by VAN
"Good plan. But better check inside from the windows first to make sure the house is empty."
She walks.causaly near the house and tries to see inside.