IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 4:34 am
by Mr. Handy
Scaevola's Villa- southwest of Rome, Italia Before Dawn- March 15, 44 BC
It was still a few hours before dawn by the time Story and his companions were within sight of Scaevola's villa in the Roman countryside. They had followed the directions that Adelphus had provided, traveling a short distance southwest of Rome along the road leading to the port of Ostia. The walled estate had a single gate, which was flanked by two khopesh-bearing Egyptians, their swords on their backs. Elizabeth and Lucius had been here before earlier tonight, but it was new to Story and Brook. Whatever they intended to do, they did not have much time - ironic, considering that they were time travelers.
Re: IC-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:54 am
by yockenthwaite
"Do we have a plan?" asks Elizabeth, quietly, to her friends. "Story and Brook, you know more about what is going on with the conspiracy than Lucius and I. How should we tackle this? Are we walking straight to our deaths, or do we have a chance?"
Re: IC-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:12 pm
by alazred
Lucius Verres
Lucius was holding his chin thinking... "If someone could try to distract the guard maybe I could sneak around the walls and see if there's an easy place to climb it up for all of us. Or i can try to infiltrate alone. What dou you think?"
Lucius try to see a way in from his position.
spot hidden 61%,[dice]0[/dice]
Re: IC-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:39 am
by Mr. Handy
Lucius could easily see a way to reach the wall on either the side or rear of the estate without passing within sight of the guards. It would not be easy to climb the wall, which was uniform apart from the gate, but it should be possible to gain access to the grounds.
Re: IC-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2016 8:00 am
by alazred
Lucius Verres
After looking around carefully Lucius tell his friends:"I think its doable to pass that wall. From what I see here except from the front part where there are the guards all the sides are possible point of entry.Maybe if we help each other to climb the wall it could easier to pass that obstacle. "
OOC,is it possible to ease an obstacle like in this case for a wall, climbing on the back of a fellow character would make it easier ?
Re: IC-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:09 am
by Mr. Handy
OOC,Yes, you can help each other climb the wall in that way. It will still take Climb rolls to get onto and over the top of the wall, which is about ten feet high. All of you, please roll Climb if you wish to attempt this. Failure will not result in injury unless it's a critical failure. If at least one of you succeeds, you will be able to help pull others up in later attempts.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:25 pm
by jaysun81
After taking a moment to ponder what Lucius suggested Story says, "We could sneak in... or I could simply request an urgent meeting with him. Saying we're from Khmun, from the temple of Thoth. Which if you recall is how Caelia introduced us to the guard at the Queen's place. He may have already heard of us... besides, we don't want to tangle the narrative up to much."Story smiles at his companions.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:50 pm
by yockenthwaite
"That sounds like a good idea Story," says Elizabeth, smiling. "It does rely on you being able to spin the right story, but if you're willing to try I think a direct approach might be the better option here."
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 4:39 am
by Mr. Handy
OOC,[b]Story[/b], if you wish to make this approach to the guards, please roll Credit Rating.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 3:33 pm
by alazred
Lucius Verres
"It's a very good idea Story. The only thing I'm scared of is if we are always stuck with some guards around to watch our every movements. It dosent leave us with many options to search around. "
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:00 am
by jaysun81
Turning from Elizabeth to Lucius he says, "If you're up for the challenge you could sneak in while the girls and I take the direct approach. Just realize the danger will undoubtedly be great."
OOC,I'll approach and roll once Lucius' path has been determined.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:56 am
by alazred
Lucius Verres
After listening to Sotry and evaluate the situation, Lucius turn himself toward Story and say:"You are right Story, it's probably too dangerous to sneak in alone. You has always guide us well. I'll come in with you three. Please lead the way Story. "
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:13 pm
by jaysun81
Story nods and Lucius and then proceeds to approach the guards while saying, "Greetings! We've recently traveled here under the blessing of Master Kemnebi from the Temple of Thoth in Khmun. I have a most urgent message for the Senator Scaevola and must see him immediately."
SUCCESS,Credit Rating - 80%
[dice]0[/dice]
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:59 am
by Mr. Handy
"Then you had best enter at once," said one of the Egyptian guards. He and his fellow threw the gate wide open to admit Story and his companions. Another Egyptian servant, this one older, bald, and unarmed, stood within. "Come with me," he said, beckoning. "The Senator is currently asleep, but I shall awaken him, seeing the matter is so urgent. You can wait in the study. This way, please." He guided them across the grounds of the estate towards the main house. As they entered, it occurred to them that leaving might not be so easy. Standing before the main house were two rows of Egyptian-style statues of men with the heads of various animals: crocodiles, jackals, lions, hyenas, and more, all of them standing some seven feet tall. At the end of the colonnade stood a twenty foot tall replica of the Sphinx. It differed from the original not only in size, but also in the fact that it had a nose. Beyond it stood the house itself, a pair of double doors leading into the vestibulum. Another pair of guards flanked the doors.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 3:50 am
by Mr. Handy
The guards opened the double doors, and the bald servant led Story and his companions through the narrow vestibulum and across the open-air atrium, passing a bubbling fountain. Elizabeth and Lucius had been here before, but they had gone no further in their previous visit. The slave led them into the tablinum, just off of the atrium at the far end, into Scaevola's study. Shelves were lined with papyrus scrolls, a few of which were also on a mahogany writing desk, upon which the servant lit a candle with a flint. There were also a few busts and statuettes on the shelves and on small display tables. Some of them continued the chimera theme of humanoids with animal heads, and others were busts of Pharaohs long dead. A variety of wax masks that bore some resemblance to Scaevola also hung on the walls. A few luxurious chairs were present.
"Be seated and remain here," said the servant. "I shall summon the Senator." He left the room the way he had come, vanishing into the darkness.
Lucius Verres,[b]Lucius[/b] knew that the wax masks were [b]Scaveola[/b]'s imago, which bore the faces of his ancestors. Similar things were found in many Roman homes.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:39 am
by Mr. Handy
After a few minutes, Scaevola entered from the atrium, clad in a toga. Beside him was a pretty servant girl that Elizabeth and Lucius recognized as Akana.
"I was informed that you came from the Temple of Thoth with an urgent message for me," said the Senator, tucking his hand partway into his toga. He looked tired, but alert. "I am listening."
OOC,Is everyone all right? Nobody has posted in this thread in quite some time.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:32 pm
by jaysun81
Story steps forward to address the Senator and says, "Senator Scaevola, I've been sent by the word of Master Kemnebi from the Temple of Thoth in Khmun. I'm to inform you that the Dagger of Ra needs to have a taste of the powerful individual you plan to slay before you actually kill them. In a way you need to tune the blade to the victim's ka. You must mix a lock of the victim's hair in your blood and lay it on the blade overnight in the moonlight." He pauses for a moment before continuing, "He didn't disclose all this in the scroll for security reasons. So, he sent me... that way if the scroll was intercepted they wouldn't know the complete details."
OOC - Persuade Roll,Assuming you're going to ask for a Persuade roll here's the results. If you'd rather me roll something else let me know.
Persuade - 85%
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Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:08 am
by Mr. Handy
Scaevola frowned. "That hardly sounds likely," he said. "Can you even prove that you are who you claim to be? How do I know Master Kemnebi truly sent you? How do I know you're even one of us?"
OOC,You're not really trying to convince him through logical argument, you're just making something up, so this would be a Fast Talk roll. I'll count the roll you just made as a Fast Talk roll, which fails. Everyone else may attempt Fast Talk as well.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 3:59 pm
by yockenthwaite
Elizabeth watches with concern, but tries to keep her expression neutral. She knows less of what is going on than Story or Brook, so decides not to say anything for now, in case she only makes things worse.
OOC,Out of character I know my Fast Talk skill % isn't any worse than Story's, but in character I wouldn't say anything at the moment, given my lack of knowledge. So adopting that approach!
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:49 am
by Mr. Handy
OOC,[b]Brook[/b] probably has the best chance, but her player hasn't logged on in over a month. I'll post and roll for her over the weekend if she doesn't return by then. [b]Story[/b] is free to try to answer [b]Scaevola[/b]'s questions using his own knowledge, as is everyone. You may all also make an Idea roll to try to remember something that may help.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:34 am
by alazred
Lucius Verres
Lucius was getting nervous as the tension raised in the room. He slowly put his hand closer to his hidden dagger to ready himself in case of trouble. Keeping his calm he discretely look around him in search of something out of the ordinary and a quick exit point in case things get out of control.
spot hidden,[dice]0[/dice]
Idea,[dice]1[/dice]
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:27 am
by Thorn
OOC: Sorry I've been absent,guys. I'll try an Idea roll and a Fast Talk roll.
Brook Idea: [dice]0[/dice]
Brook Fast Talk:[dice]1[/dice]
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:32 am
by yockenthwaite
OOC,Trying idea roll, stat 65% [dice]0[/dice]
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:44 am
by Mr. Handy
Lucius was easily able to identify the exits from the room, as could everyone else, usually a good idea when things looked about to head south. In addition to the open doorway leading back to the atrium, there was a closed door on the opposite side of the room. Based on what he knew of the layout of the typical Roman villa, this would lead to the peristylium, a large outdoor garden. There didn't seem to be anything here that would make an effective weapon if it came to a fight, but fortunately he and the others already had knives.
OOC,Welcome back, Thorn!
Lucius Verres/Brook Davies,Hadn't [b]Caelia Alba[/b] showed them a gesture that members of the Brotherhood used to identify themselves to each other as such? Had [b]Scaevola[/b] performed such a gesture himself?
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 3:21 pm
by alazred
Lucius Verres
Lucius had a brief moment of lucidity as he see the scene develop in front of him. The movement of Scaevola remebered him the sing that did Caelia back at the egyptian palace that was identifying the Brotherhood member to one another.
Lucius, in a try to calm Scaevola and make the plan work, bow slightly himself to Scaevola and say: "We are with you sir". After doing so, Lucius put his hand partly into his toga just as Scaevola did, hoping it will be sufficient to convince him.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 6:20 pm
by Mr. Handy
Scaevola seemed mollified by Lucius's gesture. "My apologies, Brother," he said. "You should have simply identified yourself at the outset."
"Dominus," said the servant girl, "they may be members of the Brotherhood, but that does not mean they can be trusted. Those two were here earlier tonight." She indicated Elizabeth and Lucius. "Why did they not deliver the message at that time, if it was so urgent? They may have an agenda of their own for telling you this. Perhaps they are jealous that it was you who was chosen to carry out this task and reap the rewards. I suggest you test them."
Scaevola nodded. "You are wise beyond your years, Akana." He paced across the room to stand in front of the closed door at the opposite end. "You say you know Mater Kemnebi? Describe him to me. How tall is he? How old is he? What color is his hair? What color are his eyes?"
OOC,[b]Scaevola[/b]'s Insight roll (60% skill):
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[b]Akana[/b]'s Insight roll (50% skill):
[dice]1[/dice]
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:14 am
by Thorn
Brook also makes the small handsign, and looks to Scaevola. She makes a bow, speaking softly: "Forgive me, Brother, I have not gazed upon Mater Kemnebi myself. But I was sent to strengthen the dagger. I descend from a distant land, where Magic is strong. Bring the blade, and we will prove it through only a few drops of my Virgin blood."
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:28 am
by Mr. Handy
"Magic may be strong in Britannia," said Scaevola, "but you are far too young to be a powerful enough sorceress to prepare the blade. What of the rest of you? Do any of you truly know Master Kemnebi?"
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:24 am
by jaysun81
Story takes the gamble and drops the act. Summoning his most regal Time Lord tone he says, "No, we don't know Master Kemnebi personally, but in a manner of speaking I am a seer and I know what you are planning to do. While Caesar will die by assassination as you plot, it can not be by the blade of the Dagger of Ra or the Brotherhood's hand!"
OOC,I wish that COC 6E had an Intimidation skill.
Re: IC-Ep 2-Bearding the Lion(Story/Elizabeth/Lucius/Brook)
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:24 pm
by Mr. Handy
OOC,It's not easy to intimidate a Senator (who is more than just a Senator) in his own home, but he will react appropriately.
Scaevola's eyes narrowed, and he glared at Story. "I have come too far and gotten too close," he said. "I'm not going to let you stop me now!" With that, he threw open the door. "Guards!" he shouted, hurrying through it.
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