Behind the Crown [OoC], Out-of-Character information for Behind the Crown Options

[Betty]

Where's the die roller? Do you want to roll for me?

[Betty]

reading the contract: 8d6 24

There were 4 rolls of 5 and 4 rolls of 1.

[Betty]

I will do this as an extended challenge, 1 hour per roll.

Second hour: [8d6=1, 2, 1, 4, 2, 4, 3, 5]

I think that's -1 successes.

[Betty]

One last roll....

[8d6=1, 1, 5, 5, 4, 6, 5, 2]
The 6 rerolled as a 4 for a total of 10.

I hope Betty knows she bungled things....

[Koekepan]

Betty has entered a little maze of twisted clauses, all different.

And she's lost. Even her blanket doesn't seem to have a clear understanding of what this is about. Maybe after some sleep...

[pbangarth]

Glad to see poor Blue isn't the only one in the dark!

[pbangarth]

Assuming Blue can 'Google Maps' with his PA, how far is it from Betty's digs to Petsonal Personalities? I'm trying to figure out what Blue should do this evening, both while Betty figures out the document, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) , and later in the night.

[Koekepan]

Roughly a klick as the crow flies.

Perhaps one and a half as the pedestrian walks.

[pbangarth]

Sorry, I should have also asked about the weather outside. Still frightful?

[Koekepan]

Cold. About 2 degrees C. Slushy. Breezy (about 12 knots south-westerly).

Not bad for Seattle, really.

[pbangarth]

I really have no idea, and would have to think about this. Can Makeover or Fashion dry clothing?

[Koekepan]

I'd say Makeover can, but Fashion can not. Makeover, as per RAW, does provide for sprucing up, and so it will dry you out - but not keep you dry after casting.

[pbangarth]

Thanks.

Yes, I wouldn't cast such a spell while in the middle of the deluge.

[Koekepan]

Oh no. Not a deluge. Seattle doesn't really do deluges.

It just drips. On and on. For days. Many days. Occasionally you'll get a brief respite - but it's only a few misty moments, and then it drips again.

[pbangarth]

Have fun with the failures, Koekepan.

[pbangarth]

I understand that the current version of the Mindlink spell Blue has has a very limited range, but an encounter in another game I'm playing here on DS got me thinking. From the description of the spell, it seems to me Mindlink should work with a spirit (with the caveats of what spirits can actually 'see'). But it might be able to give a broader functionality to a spirit searching through an area. The magician might be able to give more immediate instructions if she were able to sense what the spirit does off on the other side of a wall, for example.

Thoughts?

[Koekepan]

I understand that the current version of the Mindlink spell Blue has has a very limited range, but an encounter in another game I'm playing here on DS got me thinking. From the description of the spell, it seems to me Mindlink should work with a spirit (with the caveats of what spirits can actually 'see'). But it might be able to give a broader functionality to a spirit searching through an area. The magician might be able to give more immediate instructions if she were able to sense what the spirit does off on the other side of a wall, for example.

Thoughts?

I'd say that if you're reaching beyond line of sight, you're in the realm of ritual magic, or at least needing a link of some sort. This would require more prep work than just summoning a spirit. Do you think that you might have a spirit's true name, perhaps? Might take a little work.

[pbangarth]

OK. I'll keep this in mind for later.

[Koekepan]

If you guys want to scoot ahead to the next morning, that's fine by me - just depends on what your plans are for the rest of the night.

[pbangarth]

Sorry, I've been distracted here at home just a bit.

Blue would like to converse with Betty about the document, and then he would like to astrally project and check out the facility in that plane. Would be nice to see if that serpent tracks him astrally as well.

I'll post tomorrow for sure.

[Koekepan]

I want to see a roll from Blue based on his astral sneaking and peeking.

In fact, a couple of rolls - for observation in general, for assensing in particular, plus anything related to the particular ideas that you may have in mind.

[pbangarth]

Perception rolls (here's 3 for whatever you might want):

13 [4d6=6, 4, 2, 1] 7 [4d6=1, 4, 1, 1] 7 [4d6=2, 1, 3, 1]

13 [4d6=6, 4, 2, 1] 7 [4d6=1, 4, 1, 1] 7 [4d6=2, 1, 3, 1]

Assensing roll

Aura Reading 3 complementary, target 4: 2 successes

Assensing INT 4 + 2 = 6 dice, target 4: 3 successes

Blue plans to circle the facility at some distance and would like to find an angle at which the serpent can't see him. He will try a simple, short poke through the outer wall at such a place to see if he fetches up against a barrier inside. He will not try to break through an astral barrier ... at this time.

If there is some kind of loading dock then he will position himself to watch that for a while. The dark of night is often considered the best for nefarious dealings, so he will spend a few hours watching the facility to see if some shipment leaves. If one does, and he has time, he will follow it. In ample time to get back to his body, he will head back. Too long astrally is a silly way to die.

[pbangarth]

Ah, for the good old days of face-to-face role playing.

"Wait! What? Something is snuffling at me? I wanna check that out!"

In any case, I think delving into the history of the place a little more might be in order. (Betty?) Whether it is pertinent to the current plot or not. But I think it might be. Who knows? Some old spiritual presence that doesn't like what's going on? Or just wants to be left alone? Could be an ally.

Or ...



... yet another thing hunting for Blue.

[pbangarth]

Oh, shit. Glowing larvae on the docks? And there is supposed to be an atavophid basilisk "queen"?

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[pbangarth]

OK, so being outside the body causes Essence to drain at the rate of 1 point of Essence per hour. But it comes back at 1 point per minute once body and spirit are reunited. So Blue will regenerate at home, realize what he may have missed, and zip back to the facility and get a really good look at the larval forms around the dock (if they are still there). He will want to read their aura so he can recognize it again, or something similar, if he sees an (?) adult (?) form later.

Aura reading : 2 successes