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by Victoria Silverwolf
Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse
Replies: 82
Views: 5898

Re: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse

CHA = 9[dice]0[/dice] Ivan engages himself in conversation with the servants. As luck would have it, the Chateau's cook is of Russian ancestry, and takes to him at once. After some reminiscences about that distant land, they engage in gossip about her masters. -- They are afraid! -- she says in the...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:11 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse
Replies: 82
Views: 5898

Re: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse

With a slow and courtly curtsy to the party, the young woman replies in a soft voice which does not reveal any particular national origin. "I thank you for your courtesy," she says in English. "I am always ready to accept such a kind invitation. If I mistake not, we both have business...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse
Replies: 82
Views: 5898

Re: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse

Upon nearing the figure, a pair of small, delicately formed, snow-white hands emerge from within the heavy cloak and push back the hood. Revealed is a young woman, hardly more than a girl, with loose, silken hair the color of a raven's wing, which makes a striking contrast with a countenance as pale...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Mon Jan 22, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse
Replies: 82
Views: 5898

Re: Chapter the Tenth: The Road to Toulouse

Careful observation reveals that the hooded figure neither greets nor is greeted by those who pass by; however, it can be seen that these other persons never collide with the figure, indicating that they are in some manner aware of its presence.
by Victoria Silverwolf
Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:57 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

Ines is able to recognize Violette DuPray from the many descriptions provided by her companions. Descriptions aside, Ines saw her in the undergound chamber when Miss Carrow was abducted. We must merely hope that DuPray did not regard Ines as worthy of notice or remembrance. Which means she's probab...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Tue Jan 09, 2018 5:15 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

Entirely taken in by the invitation -- a thing not to be taken lightly, indeed -- as well as the fact that the lady has such a finely attired servant, the footman bows low and gives detailed instructions as to where the arrival of Their Majesties shall occur. Meanwhile, within the private chambers o...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:20 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

Miss Davenport and Ines proceed in the direction of the Queen's chambers, passing many persons of lofty position in the multiple corridors leading in that direction. Some of them eye the two ladies curiously, but do not address them directly. Once they reach the door leading to the outermost antecha...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

After these plans are discussed, and discreet inquiries made, the following information is obtained. The guards are well aware of the gathering of armed members of the lower classes outside. This is not very surprising, given the unrest among the populace, which has led to a meeting of the Estates G...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Tue Jan 02, 2018 2:52 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

The experiences of the other two members of the party are narrated to the rest. Doctor North INT = 12[dice]0[/dice] Impressed by his insight into the differences and similarities between the governments of the two great nations separated by a narrow channel, the gentlemen discussing politics let sli...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Mon Jan 01, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

If one could take upon oneself the form of a miniscule flying insect, it would be a simple matter to flit unobserved from one location to another at will. Let us use the power of imagination, then, to picture ourselves as witnesses to the sundry experiences of the adventurers. ______________________...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:53 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: The Salon: Out of Character Conversation
Replies: 465
Views: 23580

Re: The Salon: Out of Character Conversation

Away again, until 1/1/18.
by Victoria Silverwolf
Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

Drawing a curtain over the exact details of the examination and interview, suffice to say that Doctor North will advise his companions that he may need their assistance in procuring an appreciable amount of mercury, as well as wood from the tree which produces lignum vitae , the gum from this very h...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

Transportation being what it is during this time of year, and the wheels of government grinding slowly indeed, it is several days before a reply is received. A minor official, having acquired a disease best spoken of in whispers, is willing to acquire invitations for the adventurers in exchange for ...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:04 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

Encouraged by the fact that their numbers have set to party to flight, the Mob continues its attacks. [dice]0[/dice] Alas! As if their seeming success has emboldened their hearts, the unruly peasants grow more effective in their attacks. Perhaps they are also driven to greater frenzy at the sight of...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

The fleet-footed Gypsy runs at great speed and is able to reach the inn far ahead of her companions. Ines has the Asset of Fast. All others have the same speed as the Mob; i.e., 9. It appears that the enraged Mob is able to pursue the other adventurers with the desperate haste of those in fear for t...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

As is well known to all students of the human soul, the intelligence of a mob is far less than that of the individuals of which it consists. Therefore they are more likely to be persuaded through force of personality than reason. CHA = 9, no penalty for Bad Reputation as the Mob does know Doctor Nor...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:23 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

The decisions being made, the party wraps themselves up in the warmest clothing available. There is considerable snow upon the ground, making for slow progress. A slight advantage of the extreme cold is that there has been little or no melting and refreezing, so that the snow is not icy and therefor...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:48 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: The Salon: Out of Character Conversation
Replies: 465
Views: 23580

Re: The Salon: Out of Character Conversation

Once more, this time until 12/20/2017.
by Victoria Silverwolf
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

These preparations having been made, the days and nights go by slowly. Eventually the innkeeper runs low of supplies for the guests. A break in the weather leads to crystal clear nights. The Milky Way blazes overhead. It is very cold, but with proper precautions it should be possible to make an excu...
by Victoria Silverwolf
Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: Ghastly Affair
Topic: Chapter the Ninth: Paris
Replies: 587
Views: 17857

Re: Chapter the Ninth: Paris

The days go by slowly. The continual snowfall renders them nearly as dark as the nights. There is little to do but remain indoors, away from the elements, braving the outdoors only for vital errands. The pathetic cries of those without shelter come from outside, begging for the means of sustaining l...

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