[Taocow PBEM] [Vesper, Alex, Anne, Oz and Ithdalkal] Book 3 - Chapter XIV - Belmont Abbey

[Peter Perkins]

(( OOC GM we had a big list a while back, do we have other items if so what are they ?))





On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 3:16 PM, Aaron Clausen <mightymartianca at gmail.com> wrote:
 
OOC: I'll have to look it up. I do believe you're right.

On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 6:13 PM, Peter Perkins <riftsgm at yahoo.com> wrote:
> (( Think I had 2 staffs of pacification or other biowizardy staffs. Don't
> recall the posts were a while back ))
>
>
>
> On Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:09 PM, Kitsune <kitsunefx at netzero.net>
> wrote:
> [Alex]
> To her dagger she asks telepathically, /I don't think we want to tell him
> about you./
> [/Alex]
>
> ooc: Just thinking that her Catholic Church might have female priests
>
> On 02/13/2014 16:24, Aaron Clausen wrote:
>
> [GM]
> ...
>
> Sitting at the desk is the Archbishop, no longer wearing his vestments
> and in simple white garb. The Archbishop stands up and moves in a few
> wide strides to meet the company.
>
> "Your Grace," Keldon says, "I would like to introduce to you Vesper,
> Alex, Oz, Anne and Ithdalkal. They came in earlier this evening on the
> Teufelshörnchen."
>
> "Ah yes," the Archbishop says in his resonant and kindly voice.
> "Captain von Schellburg's vessel. I had heard you had all recently
> come from Hoburn Tree. It is so said to hear of the death and
> destruction they suffered, and I prayed for their protection. It is a
> troubling time, with great evil afoot in our fair land. To be
> truthful, I did not expect many new visitors now, so my heart is
> gladdened to see Captain von Schellburg still plying his trade."
>
> Once introductions are made, the Archbishop returns to his seat. "I'm
> having some brandy." he says. "A good vintage, circa 2105 in the
> Ancient Calendar. Being the Archbishop of an ancient Abbey has its
> benefits. Help yourself if you care for some."
>
> "Now Keldon," the Archbishop says to the D-Bee, "what brings you to
> the Abbey? Could it be you're finally ready to convert?"
>
> "Ah no," Keldon says, "Vesper here and I have a bit of a business
> transaction we would like to make. I know you're fondness for unique
> objects, and Vesper here has one you may be keenly interested. As to
> the others," he looks at Anne, Oz and Ithdalkal, "they may speak for
> themselves."
>
> Keldon then looks to Vesper. "Show the Archbishop that which you wish
> to sell."
> [/GM]
>
> [Vesper]
> Vesper bows in greetings, "Your grace."
> [/Vesper]
>
> [Alex]
> While considering herself some form of Catholic, everything seems wrong
> to Alex here. The small Catholic church she went into a few times as a
> child is nothing like the pomp here. She never really considered her
> belief critically.
>
> She will still at least curtsy and add, "Your grace" as well. She almost
> wishes she could become invisible here.
> [/Alex]
>
> [Vesper]
> Seeing Keldon make all the introductions and then mention him he shows
> the odd Splugorth staff to the Archbishop. [OOC: see attached image]
> [/Vesper]
>
> [GM]
> The Archbishop's eyes widen at the sight of the fascinating and yet
> hideous staff, it's alien eye staring balefully. There is wonder in
> the Archbishop's eyes, but fear as well, and he makes the sign of the
> cross.
>
> "I know you collect things of this nature." Keldon says. "Providing we
> agree upon a price, you could add this to your collection this
> evening."
>
> The Archbishop swallows the rest of his brandy, and then pours another
> glass, swallowing that in turn. Beads of sweat begin to appear on your
> forehead.
>
> "This," he says after a good long moment, "must be among the spoils of
> the Battle of Hoburn Hill. It is valuable, to be sure."
>
> The Archbishop puts his fingers to his temples and seems to think
> deeply for a moment. He then looks to Vesper. "I'm sure our good
> friend here has explained that such an item, while extremely valuable,
> might fetch much less of a price than if you were in New Camelot or
> the New German Republic. Before I make any offer, I'm curious as to
> whether any of you have any other such items."
> [/GM]
>
>
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