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These two ideas having been discussed, Isaac offers a bit of information that may be of interest. "I believe the Baron keeps the the key somewhere in his study," he remarks. The party may choose to attempt to obtain the key, or make use of the aqua regia. By this time two male servants hav...

The mighty Russian nods, indicating that he is willing to try, if his master allows it. As this is an unusually secure door, this will require making us of Ivan's daily Feat of Strength, adding 3 to his basic strength. The position of the bodies indicates that the soldiers were outside the chapel, f...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Richard_Warren_Gainsborough.jpg/98px-Richard_Warren_Gainsborough.jpg "I believe I can deal with this lock," says Henry , examining it closely. He first checks to see if there are any traps, and then sees if the latch is metal. If i...

http://m.epcdn.net/member_ups/d37/k6z86z4zrm.jpg Ines directs a glance after the retreating Isaac, trying to be sure that he is indeed returning to the inhabited portion of the Chateau. WIS = 11 + 1 TI = 12[dice]206654:0[/dice] Acting on a hunch, the wary Gypsy is able to determine that the directi...

CHA = 9 + 3 For True Love + 1 for True Innocent = 13[dice]0[/dice] Doctor North's tender manner towards Miss Carrow heartens her resolve. "I will face whatever awaits us, as long as you are by my side," she says softly. Isaac volunteers to inform their hosts of this unfortunate incident. ...

All that can be unequivocally determined about the demise of the soldiers is that they were exposed at some time to extreme cold; a fact which is obvious to all.

Fainting is supposed to last 1d4 rounds, but since we're not really using rounds, let's try something else just for fun. CON = 9[dice]0[/dice] As luck would have it, the smelling salts are quite effective, and Miss Carrow is quickly restored to her senses. She turns away from the frightening sight ...

As soon as the the lantern illuminates the branching corridor to the right, a startling sight appears. CHA = 11[dice]0[/dice] So shocking is it that Miss Carrow drops into a swoon before anyone else can react. The two soldiers' bodies lie on the floor, their arms raised as if to ward off some attack...

The party's conversation is interrupted by Stephan storming out of his father's study, slamming the door behind himself, and rushing outside, with no thought of preparing himself for the storm. He rubs his cheek absently as he passes by, as if he has sustained some injury there. When informed of the...

As Doctor North agrees with Ines that the map did indeed mention the name of the Baron's elder son, Miss Davenport meditates upon the peculiar coldness of the Chateau, eventually coming to the conclusion that there is not yet enough information to determine if it be of a preternatural nature. By thi...

WIS = 11 + 1 for True Innocent = 12[dice]0[/dice] Ines is insightful enough to notice that, although Raquel seems truly shocked by this revelation, Isaac is unperturbed, as if this event does not surprise him at all. -- Come, daughter. -- he says to Raquel, apparently forgetting that the Gypsy unde...

Events having occurred so suddenly, the other members of the family remain seated, looks of surprise on their faces. CHA = 9 + 1 for True Innocent = 10[dice]0[/dice] Convinced of the sincerity of Doctor North's concern, the Baroness reveals the sad truth of the matter. "It is Guillaume! He writ...

Chapter the Eleventh: An Interrupted Celebration; Or, The Disturbing Message All preparations being made, the midday feast in celebration of the Baron's birthday commences. The meal is a long and leisurely one, consisting of many small courses, served with ales, wines, and mineral waters of good, i...

OOC,Can I presume that I have some item of jewelry or a valuable gemstone that would make a suitable gift? I'm reluctant to part with one of my inventions or scientific curiosities I've obtained. I could make a copy of one of my inventions for him if there were a suitable lab in the Chateau, and if...

A servant remarks that a handful of letters have arrived for the Baron; an event which is not unusual, given the fact that the post from the village is only delivered once a fortnight or so. Nothing addressed to any of the guests is among the packet. The party is advised to break their fast lightly,...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Richard_Warren_Gainsborough.jpg/98px-Richard_Warren_Gainsborough.jpg "Thank you for your time and your hospitality, Baron," says Henry . After the Baron gives his leave, he goes to rejoin his companions to compare notes. After shar...

"Don't tell Papa," she goes on in a low voice, "but one of the abandoned rooms is a fine place for a rendezvous with a village boy as well. You will no doubt have opportunity to discover that for yourself!" http://m.epcdn.net/member_ups/d37/k6z86z4zrm.jpg "The thought of a ...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/a4/cd/bc/a4cdbcf9e4f1fa50ad4de9d7b2655473.jpg As they are leaving the presence of the Baroness, Lila turns to Raquel. "I am sorry if all this talk of spirits upsets you. But you must understand that sometimes more than faith is needed to protect us.&qu...

http://m.epcdn.net/member_ups/d37/k6z86z4zrm.jpg Ines gives a Charlotte a partial recounting of events in Paris - eliding the role and death of Mr Witherly, as she does not wish to put Miss Davenport's grief into the hands of a gossip. She emphasises the salacious nature of Violette and Roterstein'...