[Taocow PBEM] Chapter II - Of War and Prophecy

Derek McCullough derekm617 at hotmail.com
Tue Nov 23 10:42:26 PST 2004


[Arden]
The only real reaction from Arden over the now almost empty room is a
slightly raised eyebrow, and a glance aimed at Alex. He shrugs, then takes
another drink.
[/Arden]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aaron Clausen" <mightymartianca at alberni.net>
To: "The Tao of Cow Rifts PBEM" <taocowpbem at zork.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Taocow PBEM] Chapter II - Of War and Prophecy


> > > [GM]
> > > Grom leads the company below decks, turning back to keep a suspicious
> > > eye on Rod and Kyle ever few steps.
> > > [/GM]
>
> > [Rod Black]
> > Every time Grom looks Rods way, Rod smiles warmly.
> > [/Rod Black]
>
> [GM]
> Grom can be seen gritting his teeth.
> [/GM]
>
> [...]
>
> > > [GM]
> > > The company is given an hour to shower and clean up, and then Phaeton
> > > knocks on their doors, dressed in jet-black clothes and a long, black
> > > leather coat. "The banquet is about to begin." he says. "You are asked
> > > not to bear weapons, but I have had a vision, and though the evil is
not
> > > clear to me, I fear something will happen. If you have small weapons,
> > > easily concealable, then bring them." He pulls his coat aside,
revealing
> > > a the hilt and pommel of a blade tucked into his boot. Strange runes
> > > that faintly glow can be seen on the handle.
> > > [/GM]
>
> > [Rod Black]
> > Rod will dresses in his black leathers and skull cap. His bracers will
be
> > on under his sleeves and his converted Wilks pistol under histucked into
> > his pants at the back.
> > [/Rod Black]
>
> > [Kyle]
> > It seems to Kyle that things may not be as they seem so being the
slightly
> > paranoid person that he is he changes into his fatigues and hides his
> > NG-57 under his jacket before dinner.
> > [/Kyle]
>
> > [Arden]
> > With a nod, he slips his vibro-knife into his boot sheath and covers it
> > with his pant leg, then preps himself.
> > [/Arden]
>
> [Bongo]
> Following Rod's example, Bongo slips his NG-45LP into his pants and pulls
> down his jacket.
> [/Bongo]
>
> > [Osiris]
> > Drying himself off after a nice hot shower and cleaning his gear, Osiris
> > sits on his bunk pondering all the recent events which has just taken
> > place. Remembering that before he left on his quest he took his ornate
> > cyberknight.s uniform that they used at knighting ceremonies and other
> > formal receptions. Donning his uniform and flowing red cloak he smiles
to
> > himself as he looks into the mirror, he turns as Phaeton knocks on the
> > door and enters.
> >
> > Hearing the man's words he becomes slightly bothered but moves out into
> > the corridor with the others, seeing the others have heard the same news
> > he whispers to his companions "If anything goes wrong and people start
> > shooting get behind me ok."
> > [/Osiris]
>
> > [Alex]
> > Alex is dressed in a dark green t-shirt with a pair of camouflage
fatigue
> > style pants. They are both just a bit faded, the green t-shirt might
more
> > accurately called 'Once dark green' but what she is wearing is clean and
> > she is freshly scrubbed. She is also pretty attractive and quite
feminine.
> > Before being told not to bring any weapons, she had her pump pistol
> > strapped to her side. It is as much habit as anything else. She still
has
> > her survival knife which is more of a tool to her than a weapon although
> > it will likely do her little good. On her way to the dinner, she will
make
> > sure that she can get to her gear quickly if she can run for her room.
> > [/Alex]
>
> [...]
>
> > [Alex]
> > When Alex gets to the 'feast', she sits there glumly, thinking about
what
> > has happened and worrying about falling into yet another trap. She is
also
> > absolutely exhausted from all the continuous fighting.
> > [/Alex]
>
> [Lady Frost]
> Lady Frost follows Alex in, in fully human form, wearing somewhat odd
> looking clothes, like something out of some old pre-Rifts movie. Still,
she,
> like Alex, looks quite beautiful.
> [/Lady Frost]
>
> [GM]
> The men's eyes follow Lady Frost and Alex as they seat themselves. Even
> Phaeton, who seems so dispassionate, seems taken aback.
> [/GM]
>
> > [Kyle]
> > During the introduction at dinner Kyle studies the members of the boat's
> > crew. Trying to gain any knowledge on our hosts.
> > [/Kyle]
>
> [GM]
> Kyle's eyes dart over the assembled company, his trained eye never staying
> on one person long enough to give them much of a hint of his observations.
> In a manner of just a few seconds, Kyle has completed his survey of the
host
> and the officers.
> [/GM]
>
> > [Rod Black]
> > Phaeton is sitting close enough to Rod for Rod to lean over and whisper
to
> > him "I have seen the symbol on his ring before, who is your server?"
> >
> > Rod then makes a mental note to take a look at the digital camera he
took
> > from the chest.
> > [/Rod Black]
>
> [GM]
> Phaeton acknowledges Rod by nodding slightly, though he does not say
> anything. The Captain gives Rod a queer look, but then is quickly laughing
> again.
>
> When everyone is seated, the Captain stands lifts his glass in a toast.
> "Well, my friends, here is to a successful rescue, and to great things to
> come. And here, too, is to the memory of your fallen comrade. I am truly
> sorry that we could do nothing for him, but may his memory live on in your
> hearts."
>
> While everyone eats, the Captain regales everyone with stories of his
> exploits, in the Mediterranean against the Phoenyx Empire, in the Baltic
> with NGR on his tail, in the Great Lakes, with the Coalition Navy trying
to
> grab him and a hold filled with power armor and other weaponry bound for
> Tolkeen. If even half of what he says is true, the Captain has seen a good
> deal in his time.
>
> When dinner is finished, a new servant, looking a little out of sorts and
> disgruntled, with his shirt only partially tucked in at the back, comes
and
> picks up the dishes. Phaeton seems disturbed by this, but says nothing.
>
> The Captain pours himself another glass of wine, and motions for the new
> servant to fill the glasses of those who wish any more. No one can
complain
> about the meal, which was as good as ny could get in a fine restauraunt.
>
> "My friends, old and new," the Captain says, sounding like he is beginning
a
> speech long practiced. "today is a momentous day for myself and Phaeton.
> Long have we prepared for the arrival of the Lady Frost and her
companions.
> 'Twas thirteen years ago, almost to the day, that I first had a vision, of
> the world burning. Ley-lines thousands of feet wide, rifts a mile high.
Gods
> and demons from every corner of the Megaverse battling for supremacy, and
> the Megaverse itself to become an eternal desolation."
>
> The Captain lowers his voice. "I tell ye all, such a thing would make the
> Apocalypse seem like nothing at all, for this one would sweep through the
> Megaverse, and lay all to waste."
>
> "Then a voice, a sweet women's, came to me. She said 'Seek for my servant,
a
> warrior of the scattered folk of Old Atlantis, Phaeton. He will lead you
> forward to find Lady Frost, an ancient champion of good, and her
> companions.' So I did, though 'twas not easy to find a True Atlantean, and
> took me three long years. Of the Lady Frost I learned a good deal in
Lazlo,
> one of the members of the famed League of Justice that had battled K'zul,
> the Alien Warlord."
>
> The Captain pauses, and looks to Phaeton. Phaeton seems deep in thought,
> but after a moment begins to speak. "Long have I worshipped my goddess,
> Tla-nimru, She That Has No Name, for she has aided me with wisdom and
> knowledge. She gave to me a vision much as the Captain has described. It
is
> she that told me to sail out from Old Blackpool due west to find the nexus
> they call Demonhole, and there be prepared to rescue great champions, who
> would aid in the battle to save the Megaverse."
>
> "So you see," the Captain says, "there is a reason for celebration. A
> part of the prophecy has come true, let us hope the rest follows."
> [/GM]
>
> [Lady Frost]
> Lady Frost looks to her companions. "Does any of this make any sense to
you
> guys at all?" she asks quietly.
> [/Lady Frost]
>
> [GM]
> Even as Lady Frost speaks, one of the crew opens the door and whispers
into
> the Captain's ear, and hands him a piece of paper. The Captain reads the
> paper, a frown growing on his face.
>
> "I'm afraid," he says, "I've got a wee bit of business to attend to.
Nothing
> to urgent. I'll have to take Phaeton with me, but please enjoy your
drinks.
> We'll talk more later." He gets up, bows to Lady Frost and Alex, and holds
> the door open for Phaeton, who seems a little reluctant but follows after
a
> moment.
>
> The other two officers, Janitha Zelam and Baktoraz seem little inclined to
> remain, and a few minutes after Phaeton and the Captain's departure, they
> make their apologies and get up and leave, leaving the company to
> themselves to ponder this rather odd and disturbing turn of events."
> [/GM]
>
> -- 
> Aaron Clausen mightymartianca at alberni.net
>
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