The Consortium

[WilliamD40]

You have my word, sir. She won't get her hands on it, Umbra says.

The Lord Commander sits back down at the table. When he sits he takes another drink. And lays his head down passing out.

Where do you go now?

[Irish Musician]

Hestia Gravecall, Death Cleric of Myrkul

Hestia reads the note and nods, "Well....would seem we will be getting some more work soon.".

[MoonFlower]

Darkflower looks around the table. While we wait, I wouldn't mind getting to know my new commrads a little better. Lady Gwenhwyfar! How did you and Commander Victoria meet?

[JNAProductions]

The Lord Commander sits back down at the table. When he sits he takes another drink. And lays his head down passing out.

Where do you go now?

Umbra looks at the Commander, and begins to consider how best to murder him. After a few minutes of contemplation, though, she realizes that it's probably for the best not to, and heads back to the stadium where the execution took place, looking to meet up with Gwen and Darkflower.

[WilliamD40]

Umbra looks at the Commander, and begins to consider how best to murder him. After a few minutes of contemplation, though, she realizes that it's probably for the best not to, and heads back to the stadium where the execution took place, looking to meet up with Gwen and Darkflower.

As you return, to the scene, you look down an alley and see a woman in dark armor walking down a road at first you think it to be Victoria, but you notice she has a large scythe on her back. She appears to be following a group.
But, the group is to far away to see the members. It is about a 10 minute walk to catch up to where she is now.

[JNAProductions]

As you return, to the scene, you look down an alley and see a woman in dark armor walking down a road at first you think it to be Victoria, but you notice she has a large scythe on her back. She appears to be following a group.
But, the group is to far away to see the members. It is about a 10 minute walk to catch up to where she is now.

Umbra decides to follow.

[WilliamD40]

As you get closer. He suddenly goes into a bar. About 5-6 minutes later, you approach the door. But, as you do you hear a voice come from the back of the Pub. And a woman starts crying.

[Xhosant]

How's the scroll-research going? Or did Fandus bump onto something on the way?

[Professor Gnoll]

Victoria scowls slightly. "Infectious One? What the hell's that supposed to mean? She sighs inwardly. So many people. How is she supposed to watch them all at once? She'll have to be doubly careful. "My liege. Before you eat- let's be sure no one's been adding any ingredients they shouldn't be." Victoria raises her hand and allows a pulse of energy to ripple across the table.

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Cast Purify Food and Drink centred over the middle of the table, to catch as much of our meal as possible.

[AvatarVecna]

Victoria scowls slightly. "Infectious One? What the hell's that supposed to mean? She sighs inwardly. So many people. How is she supposed to watch them all at once? She'll have to be doubly careful. "My liege. Before you eat- let's be sure no one's been adding any ingredients they shouldn't be." Victoria raises her hand and allows a pulse of energy to ripple across the table.

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Cast Purify Food and Drink centred over the middle of the table, to catch as much of our meal as possible.

Gwen gave her vassal a grateful smile. "Thank you, Victoria, you can't imagine how much that eases my concerns," she said,savoring a few bites of her meal.

[Professor Gnoll]

The corners of Victoria's mouth tug upwards. "Of course." She leans back in her chair a little."Did you happen to see my routine? I've been practising it for a while."

[AvatarVecna]

The corners of Victoria's mouth tug upwards. "Of course." She leans back in her chair a little. "Did you happen to see my routine? I've been practising it for a while."

Indeed I did. It was quite an impressive display...and I think the crowd certainly seemed to agree. Shame somebody had to steal the spotlight, though..." she trailed off, sipping delicately from her drink.

[Professor Gnoll]

Victoria shrugs a little. "Hm. True. Those Templari over there seem to be watching me.- are you sensing anything about them?"

[Irish Musician]

Hestia Gravecall, Death Cleric of Myrkul

Hestia looks over at the Templari and tries to gauge exactly what it is they are so interested in at the moment.

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Insight - (1d20+9)[29]

[AvatarVecna]

Darkflower looks around the table. While we wait, I wouldn't mind getting to know my new commrads a little better. Lady Gwenhwyfar! How did you and Commander Victoria meet?

Gwen smiled with a shrug. "I was going about my duties, when I came across a small group of Templari. Some of them were throwing around some rather...wild accusations against Commander Victoria without having anything other than baseless conjecture to back up their case...unfortunately, Victoria's more confrontational approach to argument wasn't really doing anything to persuade them otherwise. I stepped in, heard both sides cases, and was able to point out the inconsistencies in the stories. This satisfied the Templari that the supposed crimes were just the result of bad timing and unfortunate coincidence, and they went on their way."

"A short while afterward, I ran into a spot of bother with some ruffians who were interested in commandeering the weeks tithe to Bahamut from me, and they were unfortunately unwilling to listen to reason. Fortunately for me, what could not be argued with words was much more easily argued with Victoria's blade. A sort-of back-and-forth of this nature, with both of us helping the other out in a tight jam, continued for some time, and we eventually entered into a more official lady/vassal relationship."

Victoria shrugs a little. "Hm. True. Those Templari over there seem to be watching me.- are you sensing anything about them?"

Gwen glanced in the direction of the Templari (under the guise of seeking out a waitress) in an attempt to discern their motivations.

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Well, I might not beat a 29, but I might, so here goes...

(1d20+13)[14]

Luck be a lady tonight...

[Professor Gnoll]

Victoria nods. "My blade is sworn to Lady Gwenhwyfar. Always."

[WilliamD40]

To Hestia: You believe them in awe of Commander Victoria, almost like little fan boys.

To Gwen: you think they are attracted to your Gwen.

[JNAProductions]

Umbra enters the bar, keeping her cloak up and her head down.

[AvatarVecna]

Gwen raises an eyebrow at the infactuated Templari, but says nothing; they couldn't really measure up to her standards.

Umbra enters the bar, keeping her cloak up and her head down.

Gwen catches the tibbit's eye before nodding in greeting.

[JNAProductions]

Gwen catches the tibbit's eye before nodding in greeting.

Seeing that, Umbra turns and heads for the group, taking a seat with them.

[Professor Gnoll]

Victoria glances over the group before her. "So, is this our team? Can't say I'm all that impressed, but..."

[AvatarVecna]

Seeing that, Umbra turns and heads for the group, taking a seat with them.

"How's the Commander doing?" Gwen asked, a touch of concern present in her voice.

Victoria glances over the group before her. "So, is this our team? Can't say I'm all that impressed, but..."

"I believe we're still waiting on one more."

[JNAProductions]

He's... Upset. He gave me this, though, Umbra says, stealthily showing the key she received. Said "she" shouldn't get her hands on it.

[Professor Gnoll]

He's... Upset. He gave me this, though, Umbra says, stealthily showing the key she received. Said "she" shouldn't get her hands on it.

"He's upset, you say? Now that is a vital bit of information. I never would have guessd it, myself. Looks like we've done well, getting you on board."

[JNAProductions]

"He's upset, you say? Now that is a vital bit of information. I never would have guessd it, myself. Looks like we've done well, getting you on board."

Umbra just rolls her eyes and pockets the key.

[Professor Gnoll]

Umbra just rolls her eyes and pockets the key.

"And he seemed so happy at his son's execution. Well, men like that, they do know how to mask their innermost feelings."

[Irish Musician]

Hestia Gravecall, Death Cleric of Myrkul

Hestia lets out a slight laugh, "It would seem you have some fans, Commander. They seem to be impressed by you.....quite a bit impressed."

[AvatarVecna]

He's... Upset. He gave me this, though, Umbra says, stealthily showing the key she received. Said "she" shouldn't get her hands on it.

"Did he describe this woman that can't be allowed to get the key?" Gwen asked, glancing around the table at the wide variety of women present.

[JNAProductions]

"And he seemed so happy at his son's execution. Well, men like that, they do know how to mask their innermost feelings."

Stuff it, you sod. What did you get done?

"Did he describe this woman that can't be allowed to get the key?" Gwen asked, glancing around the table at the wide variety of women present.

She's got red hair, I know that much.

[Professor Gnoll]

Hestia Gravecall, Death Cleric of Myrkul

Hestia lets out a slight laugh, "It would seem you have some fans, Commander. They seem to be impressed by you.....quite a bit impressed."

"Unsurprising, let's be honest. I'll give them my autograph later."

Stuff it, you sod. What did you get done?

"I'm sorry, I can't hear you through all the hair in your mouth. Might want to stop licking yourself before getting into an argument."