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<blockquote data-quote="Phoenix8008" data-source="post: 3691445" data-attributes="member: 211"><p>[sblock=OOC]Thanks to Bront for judging.</p><p></p><p>On to the adventure! First things first though, I have a method I've used in RL that I think will work great here in PBP. I want everyone to include in their next post an initiative roll for your character. That way, when we get into an encounter I can jump you all right into combat in initiative order. Then at the end of that combat, everyone will roll another initiative for the next time we need it. Also, if everyone will continue putting their spoken dialouge in a unique color, that should help anyone reading it keep better track of who's who. We'll give it a shot like this at least and see how it goes. Now that that's done, we begin...[/sblock]</p><p><span style="color: Olive">“Now that we are all gathered and away from the bustle and noise of that Inn,”</span> Lucias begins,<span style="color: Olive"> “I can discuss in more detail what your job assignment shall entail. There is a house, in Orrussus’ High District which I have recently inherited… well, nearly inherited at any rate.”</span> He says as a look of disgust crosses his face. <span style="color: Olive">“Due to silly legalities, the house does not come directly to me unless I can claim possession of it. This is complicated by the fact that my cousin, Allahastor Darque, was a wizard of some skill who has seen fit to leave his…I mean MY house guarded and trapped against intruders even though he was in such poor health.” </span> Lucias shakes his head in what seems to be mock pity for his relative.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray">“He was a bit touched in the head sir, if I do say so myself.” </span> Thaddeus offers with a disdainful raising of his nose into the air, as if to avoid an unpleasant odor.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Olive">“Perhaps, perhaps.”</span> Lucias continues, <span style="color: Olive">“But the true madness lies in the clause stating that if I have not taken possession of the house and grounds by a certain upcoming date, the whole thing shall instead transfer and be left to …his FAMILIAR!”</span> he nearly shouts with outrage. Taking a breath and calming himself down, Lucias explains, <span style="color: Olive">“Allahastor was an eccentric one, all right. Never did well by the family and he shunned all of us for some reason. But what can you expect from someone so addled that they could consider leaving their property to an animal instead of their family? All the same, your mission is thus: Enter the demesne of Allahastor Darque and retrieve for me the key for the front door lock. This is the only thing that will turn off the guards and wards within according to his will and allow me to take possession of the estate.”</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Olive">“What I offer you in payment is a sum of 500 gold crowns each upon completion of your mission. In addition, I shall be willing to purchase some healing potions from this establishment for each of you as an advance payment. I think four potions each should be enough?”</span>, Lucias finishes as he hands a full purse to Thaddeus who goes to the counter and pays a hefty sum of 80 platinum Dragons for the sixteen healing potions that are soon deposited upon the counter.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Olive">“Ah yes, one more thing before I entertain any questions you may have. The payment you receive at the completion of your mission is all which you are entitled to. No object or treasure from within the house itself is to be taken. You are being paid to make all within available to it’s rightful owner- me. Though I do not know exactly what contents the house may contain, be assured that if I discover anything missing I shall know where to find each of you and shall spare no expense in recovering anything stolen. Also, before I forget, here is the address of the property where you shall be working.”</span> Lucias crisply presents a rolled parchment to the party with an address in the High District scribed upon it.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Olive">“Now, do you have any further questions before you begin?”</span> Lucias asks with an air of impatience as he cleans off his monocle with a silk handkerchief.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phoenix8008, post: 3691445, member: 211"] [sblock=OOC]Thanks to Bront for judging. On to the adventure! First things first though, I have a method I've used in RL that I think will work great here in PBP. I want everyone to include in their next post an initiative roll for your character. That way, when we get into an encounter I can jump you all right into combat in initiative order. Then at the end of that combat, everyone will roll another initiative for the next time we need it. Also, if everyone will continue putting their spoken dialouge in a unique color, that should help anyone reading it keep better track of who's who. We'll give it a shot like this at least and see how it goes. Now that that's done, we begin...[/sblock] [COLOR=Olive]“Now that we are all gathered and away from the bustle and noise of that Inn,”[/COLOR] Lucias begins,[COLOR=Olive] “I can discuss in more detail what your job assignment shall entail. There is a house, in Orrussus’ High District which I have recently inherited… well, nearly inherited at any rate.”[/COLOR] He says as a look of disgust crosses his face. [COLOR=Olive]“Due to silly legalities, the house does not come directly to me unless I can claim possession of it. This is complicated by the fact that my cousin, Allahastor Darque, was a wizard of some skill who has seen fit to leave his…I mean MY house guarded and trapped against intruders even though he was in such poor health.” [/COLOR] Lucias shakes his head in what seems to be mock pity for his relative. [COLOR=SlateGray]“He was a bit touched in the head sir, if I do say so myself.” [/COLOR] Thaddeus offers with a disdainful raising of his nose into the air, as if to avoid an unpleasant odor. [COLOR=Olive]“Perhaps, perhaps.”[/COLOR] Lucias continues, [COLOR=Olive]“But the true madness lies in the clause stating that if I have not taken possession of the house and grounds by a certain upcoming date, the whole thing shall instead transfer and be left to …his FAMILIAR!”[/COLOR] he nearly shouts with outrage. Taking a breath and calming himself down, Lucias explains, [COLOR=Olive]“Allahastor was an eccentric one, all right. Never did well by the family and he shunned all of us for some reason. But what can you expect from someone so addled that they could consider leaving their property to an animal instead of their family? All the same, your mission is thus: Enter the demesne of Allahastor Darque and retrieve for me the key for the front door lock. This is the only thing that will turn off the guards and wards within according to his will and allow me to take possession of the estate.”[/COLOR] [COLOR=Olive]“What I offer you in payment is a sum of 500 gold crowns each upon completion of your mission. In addition, I shall be willing to purchase some healing potions from this establishment for each of you as an advance payment. I think four potions each should be enough?”[/COLOR], Lucias finishes as he hands a full purse to Thaddeus who goes to the counter and pays a hefty sum of 80 platinum Dragons for the sixteen healing potions that are soon deposited upon the counter. [COLOR=Olive]“Ah yes, one more thing before I entertain any questions you may have. The payment you receive at the completion of your mission is all which you are entitled to. No object or treasure from within the house itself is to be taken. You are being paid to make all within available to it’s rightful owner- me. Though I do not know exactly what contents the house may contain, be assured that if I discover anything missing I shall know where to find each of you and shall spare no expense in recovering anything stolen. Also, before I forget, here is the address of the property where you shall be working.”[/COLOR] Lucias crisply presents a rolled parchment to the party with an address in the High District scribed upon it. [COLOR=Olive]“Now, do you have any further questions before you begin?”[/COLOR] Lucias asks with an air of impatience as he cleans off his monocle with a silk handkerchief. [/QUOTE]
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