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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 2192946" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Module #131</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Chapter 81, “Galveston”, Thursday, March 9th, 1882:</strong></p><p></p><p>By early evening they are docked in Galveston, the largest city in Texas and 82nd largest city in the United States. The city was a bustling metropolis with 530 businesses totaling $ 30 million in annual sales that including 147 saloons and 10 hotels. The population of approximately 25,000 was mostly human of English, Scottish, Italian and French descent with a minority population of approximately 25% being ex-slaves of Ogrish descent. </p><p></p><p>The only remaining cargo on the vessel is Jumbo. Arcade quips “Funny that we had to sneak the other things off. Normally you’d think that of everything that was on this ship the elephant would be the most objectionable.” Hank says, “Nah, I think Louie still holds that honor.”</p><p></p><p>A group of men hired by P.T. Barnum is waiting to take possession of the elephant Jumbo. The documents are examined and the signatures and writing match those of the documents that the party had been given. The group helps the men in getting the elephant off of the vessel. The trainer Scott accompanies the men and the party wishes him good luck in the United States. </p><p></p><p>Arcade comments “I think we need to spend some time on dry land.” “And away from elephants,” Sam adds. Arcade says, “Yes. Tomorrow I need to go shopping for a new duster. I don’t think that all the ‘Clean’ cantrips in the world will ever get the elephant smell out of this one.” The group decides to stick around Galveston for at least the weekend while they get reacquainted with being on dry land. Meagan and Angus bid the party farewell, deciding to go see the county on their own [DM’s Note: Their players had left the gaming group.] </p><p></p><p>The party decides to find lodgings for the night. They find lodgings at the Houston Hotel. Morgana comments, “I thought Houston was another city?” Hank exclaims, “It is. This hotel is named for the great Sam Houston, the father of all Texas.” Louie comments, “Wow, he was busier than my father, and I have lots of siblings.” </p><p></p><p>They secure lodgings and Hank then asks for directions to the nearest bar. The hotel manager suggests the Palace of Gold Saloon next door. Louie says, “They have palace here in United States? I thought there no royalty here?” Hank says, “Nah, that’s just the name. We don’t need royalty, this is American, the land of opportunity.” Sam says, “Right, you make your own future.” Looking over the group Arcade comments, “Maybe we should have gone with royalty instead.” Hank says, “Here’s a place that anybody can go on to become Mayor, Governor or even President.” Morgana interjects, “Unless you happen to be a woman, an elf, an orc, an ogre, or any combination of those.”</p><p></p><p>Several games of poker are going on and Arcade comments about maybe joining one. Hank says, “Okay, but don’t cheat. If you get caught cheating in Texas I’ll say I don’t know you.” Arcade replies, “That would almost make it worth getting caught.” They watch the games going on which are Faro rather than Poker. It isn’t their game of choice so they head down the street to the Lucky Ace Saloon and soon find a poker game that Arcade and Hank can join. They play for a couple of hours, Hank ending the night up $ 65 and Arcade up $ 17. Morgana had spent that time playing the piano at singing at the Saloon, finishing the night with $ 2.83 in tips. They head back to the hotel.</p><p></p><p><strong>Friday, March 10th, 1882:</strong></p><p></p><p>The group enjoys sleeping late. They eventually get up and have breakfast. They decide to do some shopping. Morgana sees and purchases a silver-plated harmonica. Hank says, “That’s great, the next time we find ourselves arrested and thrown in jail you’ll have something to play.” Sam asks hesitantly, “Hank, how much trouble are you planning to get us into?” Louie says, “We no have to look for trouble, it finds us on its own.” </p><p></p><p>They start the day at the bank where Barnum had given them the paperwork to be paid for their work. It takes a while for the bank manager to process everything and get them their funds, which they take in a combination of big and small bills. The $ 3,000 is divided up into equal packets of $ 500 for each. Sam comments, “Angus and Meagan should have stuck around.” Arcade says, “This is part of why I wanted them to go. Their loss, our gain.” </p><p></p><p>Next they find a clothing shop where Arcade purchases himself a new black leather duster coat. Louie looks at several dresses. Sam laughs, “I don’t think those are your style.” Louie says, “It not for me. For Mary Wong back in Promise City. I should brink her present after long trip.” Arcade asks, “How long did you tell her you would be away?” He replies, “I not say. How long were we away?” Morgana replies, “Four months.” Hank tells Louie, “Maybe you should make that two dresses.” Morgana suggests he get her lots of presents.</p><p></p><p>They go to a general store when Louie buys lots more presents as well as a large truck to put them all in. Hank sees a copy of a book he hasn’t read yet by author Mark Twain. This leads to numerous jokes at his expense question whether he has ever owned a book before or even knows how to read. Hank insists that he is a fine reader and that he makes it a point to read a book every year or two. </p><p></p><p>Louie and Qualtaqa each pick up one end of the truck to lug with them. It has now gotten hotter outside and Louie comments to Hank, “Is Texas always this hot?” He replies, “Nah, it’s only March. It gets a lot hotter in the summer time.” They head back to the hotel to unload their purchases. They spend the rest of the day and evening just relaxing and hanging out are the various saloons near the hotel. </p><p></p><p><strong>Saturday, March 11th, 1882:</strong></p><p></p><p>The group sleeps late into the morning. Over brunch they read in the local newspaper about a shooting contest taking place that afternoon. It costs $ 10 to enter and the 1st prize winner get $ 250, 2nd prize is $ 150 and 3rd prize is $ 50. Arcade, Hank and Sam all decide that they want to participate. </p><p></p><p>The contest is taking place down on the peninsula outcropping from the city. There is a large turnout, with nearly 300 participants. Hank comments, “I’m not surprised. We Texans are usually armed and proud of our marksmanship. The contest is for revolvers only. Several rounds are held narrowing the number of participants down to the best twenty, of which both Hank and Sam qualify. </p><p></p><p>A series of final shoots follows. Hank finishes in 5th place. Sam manages to take 2nd place, loosing to a local saloonkeeper named Clem Hawkins. Sam accepts the prize money. When asked by a local reporter for his name Sam replies, “Melvin Smith”. A number of people offer to buy drinks for ‘Melvin’ and the rest of the group goes along, spending the rest of the day celebrating his good fortune. </p><p></p><p><strong>Sunday, March 12th, 1882:</strong></p><p></p><p>Worship services to the various gods are traditionally held on Sunday so Morgana and Arcade decide to head off into the nearest wilderness for their own Druidic ceremony. Qualtaqa heads off for private mediation. Hank, Louie and Sam spend the morning at the hotel sleeping in. </p><p></p><p>Over lunch the party reaches the conclusion that it is time to head back to Arizona. They visit the train station in the afternoon and purchase tickets for a train to Houston that will arrive there at approximately 8:00 P.M. The group checks out of their hotel and head to the train station.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 2192946, member: 8530"] [b]Module #131[/b] [B]Chapter 81, “Galveston”, Thursday, March 9th, 1882:[/B] By early evening they are docked in Galveston, the largest city in Texas and 82nd largest city in the United States. The city was a bustling metropolis with 530 businesses totaling $ 30 million in annual sales that including 147 saloons and 10 hotels. The population of approximately 25,000 was mostly human of English, Scottish, Italian and French descent with a minority population of approximately 25% being ex-slaves of Ogrish descent. The only remaining cargo on the vessel is Jumbo. Arcade quips “Funny that we had to sneak the other things off. Normally you’d think that of everything that was on this ship the elephant would be the most objectionable.” Hank says, “Nah, I think Louie still holds that honor.” A group of men hired by P.T. Barnum is waiting to take possession of the elephant Jumbo. The documents are examined and the signatures and writing match those of the documents that the party had been given. The group helps the men in getting the elephant off of the vessel. The trainer Scott accompanies the men and the party wishes him good luck in the United States. Arcade comments “I think we need to spend some time on dry land.” “And away from elephants,” Sam adds. Arcade says, “Yes. Tomorrow I need to go shopping for a new duster. I don’t think that all the ‘Clean’ cantrips in the world will ever get the elephant smell out of this one.” The group decides to stick around Galveston for at least the weekend while they get reacquainted with being on dry land. Meagan and Angus bid the party farewell, deciding to go see the county on their own [DM’s Note: Their players had left the gaming group.] The party decides to find lodgings for the night. They find lodgings at the Houston Hotel. Morgana comments, “I thought Houston was another city?” Hank exclaims, “It is. This hotel is named for the great Sam Houston, the father of all Texas.” Louie comments, “Wow, he was busier than my father, and I have lots of siblings.” They secure lodgings and Hank then asks for directions to the nearest bar. The hotel manager suggests the Palace of Gold Saloon next door. Louie says, “They have palace here in United States? I thought there no royalty here?” Hank says, “Nah, that’s just the name. We don’t need royalty, this is American, the land of opportunity.” Sam says, “Right, you make your own future.” Looking over the group Arcade comments, “Maybe we should have gone with royalty instead.” Hank says, “Here’s a place that anybody can go on to become Mayor, Governor or even President.” Morgana interjects, “Unless you happen to be a woman, an elf, an orc, an ogre, or any combination of those.” Several games of poker are going on and Arcade comments about maybe joining one. Hank says, “Okay, but don’t cheat. If you get caught cheating in Texas I’ll say I don’t know you.” Arcade replies, “That would almost make it worth getting caught.” They watch the games going on which are Faro rather than Poker. It isn’t their game of choice so they head down the street to the Lucky Ace Saloon and soon find a poker game that Arcade and Hank can join. They play for a couple of hours, Hank ending the night up $ 65 and Arcade up $ 17. Morgana had spent that time playing the piano at singing at the Saloon, finishing the night with $ 2.83 in tips. They head back to the hotel. [B]Friday, March 10th, 1882:[/B] The group enjoys sleeping late. They eventually get up and have breakfast. They decide to do some shopping. Morgana sees and purchases a silver-plated harmonica. Hank says, “That’s great, the next time we find ourselves arrested and thrown in jail you’ll have something to play.” Sam asks hesitantly, “Hank, how much trouble are you planning to get us into?” Louie says, “We no have to look for trouble, it finds us on its own.” They start the day at the bank where Barnum had given them the paperwork to be paid for their work. It takes a while for the bank manager to process everything and get them their funds, which they take in a combination of big and small bills. The $ 3,000 is divided up into equal packets of $ 500 for each. Sam comments, “Angus and Meagan should have stuck around.” Arcade says, “This is part of why I wanted them to go. Their loss, our gain.” Next they find a clothing shop where Arcade purchases himself a new black leather duster coat. Louie looks at several dresses. Sam laughs, “I don’t think those are your style.” Louie says, “It not for me. For Mary Wong back in Promise City. I should brink her present after long trip.” Arcade asks, “How long did you tell her you would be away?” He replies, “I not say. How long were we away?” Morgana replies, “Four months.” Hank tells Louie, “Maybe you should make that two dresses.” Morgana suggests he get her lots of presents. They go to a general store when Louie buys lots more presents as well as a large truck to put them all in. Hank sees a copy of a book he hasn’t read yet by author Mark Twain. This leads to numerous jokes at his expense question whether he has ever owned a book before or even knows how to read. Hank insists that he is a fine reader and that he makes it a point to read a book every year or two. Louie and Qualtaqa each pick up one end of the truck to lug with them. It has now gotten hotter outside and Louie comments to Hank, “Is Texas always this hot?” He replies, “Nah, it’s only March. It gets a lot hotter in the summer time.” They head back to the hotel to unload their purchases. They spend the rest of the day and evening just relaxing and hanging out are the various saloons near the hotel. [B]Saturday, March 11th, 1882:[/B] The group sleeps late into the morning. Over brunch they read in the local newspaper about a shooting contest taking place that afternoon. It costs $ 10 to enter and the 1st prize winner get $ 250, 2nd prize is $ 150 and 3rd prize is $ 50. Arcade, Hank and Sam all decide that they want to participate. The contest is taking place down on the peninsula outcropping from the city. There is a large turnout, with nearly 300 participants. Hank comments, “I’m not surprised. We Texans are usually armed and proud of our marksmanship. The contest is for revolvers only. Several rounds are held narrowing the number of participants down to the best twenty, of which both Hank and Sam qualify. A series of final shoots follows. Hank finishes in 5th place. Sam manages to take 2nd place, loosing to a local saloonkeeper named Clem Hawkins. Sam accepts the prize money. When asked by a local reporter for his name Sam replies, “Melvin Smith”. A number of people offer to buy drinks for ‘Melvin’ and the rest of the group goes along, spending the rest of the day celebrating his good fortune. [B]Sunday, March 12th, 1882:[/B] Worship services to the various gods are traditionally held on Sunday so Morgana and Arcade decide to head off into the nearest wilderness for their own Druidic ceremony. Qualtaqa heads off for private mediation. Hank, Louie and Sam spend the morning at the hotel sleeping in. Over lunch the party reaches the conclusion that it is time to head back to Arizona. They visit the train station in the afternoon and purchase tickets for a train to Houston that will arrive there at approximately 8:00 P.M. The group checks out of their hotel and head to the train station. [/QUOTE]
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