WearzManySkins
Jul 29 2007, 06:15 AM
MagPye will twitch his upper lip at Virginia's riposte to Nix's words. Eyeee this is a female worthy of a Rhomany male, wonder if she is married or attached in some way. She could explain any relationship we might have with my Mother and my Aunts, by herself. Father would like her I believe, Mother well she would just get used to it.
MagPye will smooth out his mustache again with his left hand.
He will glance off to Nix, to see his rejoinder. Ware Nix this one uses words as a Street Sam uses guns, very well.
Redjack
Jul 29 2007, 12:30 PM
Nix smiles at Virginia's reply. He did not have her way with words, her absolute control of her emotions and body language, but when you're wrong, you're wrong... and she was wrong several times over. He leans into her personal space, slowly so as not to have her or the body guard misinterpret his actions as offense.
He whispers, "Its not good for any of us to start off on the wrong foot... This is my true face, not a mask, though you are wrong on several accounts. The secrecy surrounding a professional runner is the very basis for his reputation, so 'yes' when you elicit the support of some of Seattle's best.." He makes a gesture of looking side to side at the then continues, "..out here you should understand that is how we get to be the best. Second, that is a spell of the school of illusions, not health. Once again. My quickened spell is a health spell. My showing my true face to you and him is a measure of respect from me to you. Do I get some in return or not?" He leaned back, crossing his arms across his chest and closing his lips, his smile gone. She studies body language, this should tell her we are heading for an impasse and she is losing my respect as well.
At this point Nix feels that backing down would show a weakness to Virginia that would not exist from a high-end runner. Usually people wanting to do business back down a bit when they're wrong and try to compromise. Hopefully her home turf hadn't made her so arrogant that she forgot why she came to Seattle for them in the first place....
rob
Jul 29 2007, 03:03 PM
CaliphTake a long drag as the the debate over entry etiquette continues, and check out the doorway to the building.
[ Spoiler ]
Perception check: Intuition 5 + Perception (Visual) 6 + Vision Enhancement 3 (14 dice) = 3,1,2,5,1,4,1,2,3,2,3,6,2,3 (2 hits)
Doesn't really matter if I spotted the camera and the microphone over the doorway, since I'm assuming it's there; he'll say the same thing anyway.
Compose a brief text to Nix -
<<@Nix (Caliph): Since the man's probably listening to your conversation anyway, why don't you just ask him if he'll let you in?>>
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 29 2007, 06:12 PM
The debate is cut short as the door opens. Standing in it is a tall human man, with the strong cheek bones common to the native americans. His complexion, though tanned, is more in line with a caucasiun, as is his lighter brown hair.
Do you intend to stand on my door step all morning? You are drawing attention to my home. I've already had much more of that than I care to. Get inside, all of you. You can play your shadow games later, I have little patience for it.
The comment is directed specifically at Virginia and Nix, as Dances-with-Clouds turns and walks back in to his home, leaving the door open.
Redjack
Jul 29 2007, 10:36 PM
Nix furls his eyebrow as he heads to the door, but shakes it off by the time he gets there. Having been invited steps through the doorway without missing a beat. Now I have ground to recover. Great! Starting the run with negative equity with the Johnson. Tell my we've bottomed out and that things are going up from here...
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 29 2007, 11:26 PM
The group proceeds into the entrance way of the house. The entrance is done is a tan tiling, reminiscent of the south west. The outer rim is done with aquamarine, enhancing the feel even more. Much of the interior of the room immediately to the right where the Johnson leads the team is done in the same flavor. Tans and highlights of blues and pinks are the norm. The Johnson is certainly in touch with his PCC roots.
Virginia enters the room on the Johnson's heels, and quickly beings introductions.
This was the team from Seattle I was telling you about. This is Mr Magpye, Mr Nix, Mr Eyes, and Mr Caliph. They are experts in their field and...
Virginia is interrupted by Dances-on-Clouds.Mr Johnson speaks in a low pitched voice, but very quickly adn to the point. His words are clipped, as if used to saying exactly what needs to be said and nothing more.
I have met enough people who's names no longer matter. The only thing that does matter is finding my son. You have all been briefed, is this something that you believe you can handle?
Redjack
Jul 30 2007, 12:55 AM
Looking to begin regaining missing ground with the Johnson Nix looks him in the eyes and answers in one word, matching the simple direct style of communication, "Yes.".
rob
Jul 30 2007, 01:26 AM
Caliph
Before I enter the house I stub my cigarette out on my boot and catch the ashes in the palm of my cyberhand. Crinkle up the butt and put it in the plastic baggie in my back pocket. Send a quick command to my car to engage its security systems.
When I enter the house I check myself scoping out the various alternate exits paths, out of habit. Follow the man into his parlor and wait till he invites us to be seated.
WearzManySkins
Jul 30 2007, 01:57 AM
MagPye will give Dances with Clouds a bow with his right hand over his heart. He will follow Dances with Clouds into the house.
Once inside he will answer Dances with Clouds question. Yes
He will then wait for any more discussions.
Trigger
Jul 30 2007, 02:37 AM
Following the others into the house, moving calmly through the tension created and broken by Nix, Virginia, and Mr. Johnson, Aiden nods his head respectfully to Mr. Johnson when he begins to speak to them.
Upon hearing the quick and decisive questions of Mr Johnson, Aiden considers the question for but a moment before too answering with his own soft spoken, "Yes."
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 30 2007, 02:43 AM
'Clouds smiles at the chorus of yes-es. Slightly.
Then tell me what information you will need. I have the contact information for the detectivethat dissapeared on me. I can also give you the information the Security Force has come up with , scant as it is.
They tell me the intruder or intruders came in through my son's window. He was taken some time in the early a.m. . I can also tell you that they must have had some magical capabilities, because my home was protected by spirit guardians. I say 'was' because they are no longer present. The pair of them were not disrupted, they were taken from my control.
It has been a week since I have had any news worth speaking of. The Security Force gives me the daily nonsense of "we're working on it." I want results, not more excuses.
Redjack
Jul 30 2007, 02:56 AM
Nix retains a neutral expression; His poker face, if he played.
"From an outsider's perspective, my gut pulls me in the direction of your ex-wife. Given the fact that nothing has been asked of you and that the boy is her son, that fits motive and method. The first question is: Do you have reason to believe that is not correct?"
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 30 2007, 02:59 AM
I don't believe she could possibly do something like this. First, she doesn't have the Talent. She's also a weak wretch of a woman.
However if you believe she could be involved, I do have some of her hair preserved. I am not sure if she is within the territory however.
Trigger
Jul 30 2007, 03:09 AM
Given the opportunity to ask questions, Aiden leans in slightly and asks in a inquisitive and almost nonchalant way, "Did the other detective or the security force you hired psychometrically scan the scene of the kidnapping? If so, do you have a copy of that report that I can have a copy of." Having asked that, Aiden leans back to his standing position and awaits the response.
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 30 2007, 04:17 AM
I don't believe he did. The detective in charge of the case, WalkingBear, wasn't what I would call competent. He made a good show of things, but I don't believe that he actually did much of anything. The detective , Mr TwoFeathers, didn't have the Talent.
rob
Jul 30 2007, 04:57 AM
Caliph
I stand casually and wait as the white folks stand around and jabber. I'm a little irritated that Mr. Johnson the wannabe Indian hasn't invited us to sit down, but it's his house and my duty as a guest to wait for it.
While they jabber, the Johnson drops another pure gold nugget into the mix. Came in through the son's window.... Key my throwaway commlink to active.
"Sir. I request to see the reports the security service and the detective prepared, please. My commcode is visible, and this will allow you to encrypt the file if you so desire." Hand him a RFID tag that I imprint with a one-time encryption key.
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 30 2007, 05:15 AM
'Clouds immediately keys up his commlnk, transfering a file over to Caliph.
This is what I have from the Detective.[ Spoiler ]
The fact that the Johnson is infact not bothering with any kind of etiquette is not me being lazy just for the record. You did simply walk in and he begins his 'talk' with everyone standing there.
Trigger
Jul 30 2007, 05:55 AM
What kind of detectives did this guy hire? Only an amateur would make the mistake of not bringing in a psychometrist to scan a scene. Amateurs... Aiden shakes his head to himself a little before coming back into the conversation with Johnson.
"With your permission I would like to assense the scene of the kidnapping, as well as doing a psychometric sweep of the area. I do not know what kind of magical defenses you have in place, but I would like to see how it was breached if that is fine with you."
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 30 2007, 06:10 AM
yes , the room is right this way. The home's wards were not broken or alerted when he was taken. But I doubt psychometry would be much good. it was three weeks ago. If you feel otherwise however, follow me.
Without another word, 'Clouds turns and walks to the stairs, connected to the main entrance way. The room om the far left of the second floor is open, showing a toddler size bed. All the other upstairs doors are clsoed. The window faces to the west side of the house, where the face of the house is to the south. The room is 4 meters by 4 meters, with a bed, desk, commlink, a few toys, a robodog, and a dresser. It looks to have been gone through a number of times.
Trigger
Jul 30 2007, 06:48 AM
Aiden walks slowly into the center of the room, revolving clockwise around the room as he opens his
vision, he takes in every aspect of the scene. Every little detail brightens in his vision, the drool stain on the teddy bear, the crusty sock under the bed, the ajar lid of the toychest at the end of the bed. Everything is crystal clear in his vision, full of emotion, though somehow sterile and distant. Straining his sight, Aiden pulls everything in during one last pass and then stops, closing his eyes as tight as possible and coalescing it all into one quick and intense flash of insight.
(OOC - Psychometry Test - Intuition 4 + Assenssing 4 + Mentor 2 + Initiate Dice 1 + Pos Mods 2 - Neg Mods 10 + 3 Edge = 4 Dice 1 Success....so close...so lucky)
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 30 2007, 06:52 AM
For a moment, Aiden is in one place, one time, with the feel of life and energy around him. It is early morning, there are people watching him work, the room is full.
It is night. It is very dark. A new moon. He is asleep in his bed. It is warm, the feeling of a slept in bed fills the room. It is a home. There are eyes in the window. Eyeshine. An animal. They do not blink as they regard the boy in the bed.
Aidne spins for a moment, nearly toppling, as he finds his feet have not moved as he continues to move in his spiral. He regains his balance, but he still sees the yellow eyes in the night.
WearzManySkins
Jul 30 2007, 06:56 AM
MagPye will pay attention to Walks in Clouds words, and will follow him to his son's room.
He will then ask a series of questions directed politely at Mr. Dances on Clouds.
When your ex wife left here, did you rekey the security system after she had left?
Your ex wife may have not had the skills, will or resources, but someone may be using her to gain access to your son. One possible result your focus is not a sharp as it should be.
Was your ex wife familiar with the Wards and or Spirit Guardians in place at the time when she lived here?
After she left did you alter or change the Wards or Spirit Guardians to exclude her from access to your home?
Did your wife have any security personal dedicated to her protection while she lived here?
Did those security personal go with her, did they leave your service or are they still in your service?
Have any of your personnel that live or worked here left your service just prior or after your sons disappearance?
MagPye will rub the wrist band on his left wrist as he speaks and afterwards.
<<@Team members (MagPye) I think we need to start from scratch on figuring out where the break in, if it was that occurred. Who ever it was took over his Spirit Guardians, got past the security team and sensors, then left some kind of evidence that it happened thru second story window. >>
fistandantilus4.0
Jul 30 2007, 07:05 AM
We lived in the Peublo lands when I was still married. To my knowledge, she has never even seen this home. My son and I moved here just over a year ago. We had corporate security of course, but she would have had no means of employing them after we seperated.
rob
Jul 30 2007, 09:04 PM
Caliph
Transfer the file from my throwaway to my regular commlink and bring it up; cursory glance to see what the security service and the good detective have left me. Hang around outside the door while Aiden does his little assensing thing; no sense in getting in the way and I can hear just fine.
Move in the room and hear Magpye asking all sorts of stuff about who might have been involved, or whatever. That's his bailiwick, not like I care. Glance at the room a bit, and note the signs of what the security guys and the detective must have gone over. Look at the latching mechanism on the door, that sort of thing. Try not to step too far in the room, even though I know it's a foregone conclusion that any trail here will have been stained by all the folks who've been through here.
"I'm going to need to inspect the outside of the house and the surroundings. Sir, It'll take me more time if you want me to avoid attention. Otherwise, I'll need at least a day and a permit so the security guys don't think I'm robbing people."
Trigger
Jul 30 2007, 11:36 PM
Such deadly eyes, cold and calculating, almost metahuman, but oh so animalistic...
Aiden takes a moment to compose himself in the center of the room, readjusting his senses back to the physical and steadying his breathing 1...2...3...4... Wiping the faint gleam of sweat from his forehead with the back of his right hand, Aiden calmly walks out of the child's room and stands off to the side of the hallway as he brings up his notepad on his commlink.
His fingers nimbly and subtly type out his report on the matter, jotting every detail of the vision, each emotion felt, the feeling it relayed to each sense into the comm's memory. It looked and sounded just like a bunch of magical mumbo jumbo, but anyone familiar with the astral at all would understand the significance of each detail. Sealing the file, he saved it anyway into a new file for this case, along with notes on everything else he has encountered or noted so far. Then with one last set of flicks he composed a quick note to the team and sent it to them along with an attachment of his report.
{@Team [Eyes]: Here is my report on what I have assensed in the child's room. Attachment = PsychometricReport.jpg }
Redjack
Jul 31 2007, 04:05 PM
Looking at the report,
Nix is first off impressed with
Aiden. They'd worked together for some time and he knew that
Aiden's abilities were powerful, but to have gotten such a powerful lead from such a stale area....
Caliph has the perimeter and Aiden the bedroom. Check. No wards broken and the spirits taken....? Nix rubs his chin as the other speak in deep thought. He begins to itemize the ways to
take a spirit from someone...
OOC: Logic(5) + Magic Theory(6): 1,5,2,5,2,3,1,6,4,3,4 = 3 hitsIf there's one thing Nix knows its magic. He's spent years roaming several nations of the NAN and the Tir researching off the wall stuff. Stuff others have said aren't possible.
The ward not being broken, that was a little easier to understand and deduce: Whatever did this was awakened, not transformed with magic....
Caliph
The main commlink beeps as Aiden's psychometry - whatever the hell that is - message trips in. I log it next in the rapidly-growing queue of things to read up on. Mosey into the room and stare out the window while I wait for Mr. Dancin'pants to tell me how much time I'll have with the house.
Check out the window - frame, latch, security devices; check out the view outside of it. Anyone who would arrange a clean break in to house like this would've had to recon it; the kid, I gots a trail that I can use...
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 1 2007, 06:23 PM
Team - Thursday, April12th - 0840 - Dances-On-Clouds -Residence[ Spoiler ]
Controlling Elementals - Spirits can be taken form a controlling master, generally only if the person attempting to take control is of the same tradition. ie. can summon the type of spirit that he is attempting to take control of.Taking control of a spirit is extremely difficult howeever, as they must over ride the original summoner's strength. In game terms of course, they must Beat out the remaining services of the O.S. in rolling againt the spirit's force + the summoners magic.
For the wardsd, spoofing the wards is possible with the masking metamagic. They would have to be a strong enough initiate to beat the ward's rating.
Rob - the window it's self slides to the right, the screen is no longer there. The side of the house is sheer, as in, nothing to stand on. No trees or fence there. There are some small bushes against the house along that side, only a meter tall. There is a lock on the window, and the alarm is set up to it. The alarm tab does not look to have been tampered with.
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 2 2007, 03:57 AM
The Johnson paces outside the room for a minute or so while the team confers. Eventually he shouts out, sounding irritated
Well? What do you have? I want my son found, and if there's informatino I can give, let me know. But standing around is getting us no where!
Virginia says some quiet, calming words to him, but he brushes her aside, almost glaring at the team. It's clear that the man is near the end of his rope, and has little patience left.
Trigger
Aug 2 2007, 04:38 AM
Aiden walks over to Mr. Johnson and speaks to him a calm and collected voice, a voice he has practiced using when speaking to clients that demand results right away, "Sir, I was able to discern a little with my psychometric reading, despite the great time period since the incident. Normally such a time differential would not affect my reading as much as it was, so I do believe that someone has either cleansed the area or that too many people have come in and out of the area recently. Yet still I was able to get a reading. Have you had any recent troubles with paracritters in the area, or have any enemies who deal or work with paracritters?"
Redjack
Aug 2 2007, 10:56 AM
Nix frowns slightly and momentarily as Johnson looses control. He had been deep in thought on the current known facts and his conclusions were a little unsettling. "Wolves perhaps?... or shapeshifters of some sort. I lean towards HexunWolf in this case given the effects on the spirits and the lack of effect on the ward. Do you have a powerful rival or enemy in the- You are of the shamanic tradition, yes? Someone used the guise of a wolf- or similar beast, probably for its benefits rather than due to lycanthrope or deception... though at this point either are still possible."
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 2 2007, 08:15 PM
I'm sure I have a few rivals in my corporation, but no one that would dare attempt something like this against me. I follow Thunderbird proudly, and head our circle. The things you say would require an initiate of at least the fourth grade, and I know of no one within our circle capable of that caliber of magic.
There are no paracritters in this area. Eagle security keeps them away. That along with the Ute savages tendency to rape their land for any way to profit from it, especially to feed their lower class'citizens', not even the Thunderbirds come here.
What makes you believe there is a wolf involved?
Now that discussion is open, he seems to have calmed a great deal. Even his posture is more relaxed It seems the amout of magic involved is news to him.
Caliph
"Sir. As I stated, if you can give me leave to inspect the premises outside the house and in the surrounding area and at least a day, I will attempt to find evidence of physical intrusion. It is unlikely I will find no evidence; and if I do, that will indicate even more conclusively supernatural involvement. It will take me longer if you wish me to remain unnoticed."
Text to team: <<@All (Caliph) - We need an answer from the Johnson about his expected time frame for our activities and how open he'll allow us to be.>>
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 3 2007, 03:21 AM
yes, please do. I would prefer to keep things quiet. I have enough problems without having to deal with my neighbors issues. The Security Force has been all over the yard, so I doubt that there will be much. But as incompentent as they are, they may well have missed something.
Redjack
Aug 3 2007, 04:05 AM
"As to the wolf angle, I'm brainstorming based upon the psychometry results. I was actually hoping something would something click with you as a problem area in your life, your company or your magic group."
Not understanding the motive was the biggest source of frustration to Nix at the moment. Was the child the true target instead of the father? At this point he had to consider that the child may have been abducted simply due to the fact that he is the son of a powerful shaman. Was the mother behind it to get her son back? Was the abduction to keep the father distracted from something else? To keep him from other responsibilities?
"The fact that you have not been contacted narrows the potential motives. Have you been pulled away from anything important at work? Have there been any runs against your employer that you would have been on tap to counter were you not busy with your son's abduction? How about projects at work that are suffering for a lack of your direct involvement?
Forgive me for coming back to your ex-wife, but for her to not attempt some measure of retaliation after losing a son she lived with for four years... We need to rule her out as she has one of the most likely motives for your sons abduction."
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 3 2007, 04:14 AM
He nods. There is nothing to forgive. You are working ,making [isome[/i] sort of progress. That detective never got back to me , but he had talked about seeking out my wife, after talking with the case detective. If she .... you will find her I am sure and resolve this. I will get you that lock of hair in a moment.
I am working on a project at work, naturally. Nothing I can disclose to you, but I am sure I have been distracted from it. How liekly do you think it is someone in the corporation could be targeting me?
Trigger
Aug 4 2007, 04:17 AM
Someone of the fourth circle of initiation? I have heard of few who have gone that far in their studies...though if it someone of that caliber it will make things a bit easier, as it greatly narrows our pool of search. Also, if what he says about the paracritters is true, then maybe my vision was simply a metaphor on what happened, a representation of a predator, a wolf like person, maybe a wolf shaman. Aiden's thoughts traveled along those lines as he leaned back against the wall in the hallway again, searching his memory for any cases he may have heard of around these lines, or of any magical groups or tactics that may revolve around kidnap, children, or stealing of spirits. While he is leaning, he brings out his commlink from one of his coat's pockets and brings up its connection to a local search node and enters a browse for local magicians of power, hoping that just maybe something may be online.
(OOC - Magical Theory 5 + Logic 5 : 10 Dice = 5 Successes
Browse 4 + Data Search 2 : 6 Dice = 1 Success)
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 4 2007, 04:23 AM
The things that come foremost to mind about magical child nappings are the Fey of Europe and Tir Na Nog. Of course, Ute territory is a long way from there. There's the usual slew of rumors of blood magic cults, which would also go along with the strength of the magician involved. Studies of Blood Magic have shown that the magically capable are preferable to mundane victims.
Sadly, Aiden's unfamiliarity with the Peublo system frustrates him yielding no results except the general Magical Registration site.
Trigger
Aug 4 2007, 04:33 AM
Leaning back into the conversation and putting his useless commlink away, Aiden turns back to Mr. Johnson with a questioning look on his face. "Sir, I know that you are a powerful Thunderbird Shaman and that magic is often passed down through bloodlines, so I am wondering if you have had your son tested for the gift? I know that five is too young an age for the gift to manifest, but it can often be seen early in a child's aura before manifestation occurs."
If the child is active then that may mean that the kidnapper had a more sinister motive than we may think. I hope to the spirits or gods or whatever that we are not dealing with blood magic, for if we are I fear that the boy may already be lost.
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 4 2007, 04:36 AM
Of course my son has the talent. I have been interacting with his aura since he was first born! He can't work the ways conciously, but he has a gift for it.
He says it in the proud tones you would expect from any proud father.
Trigger
Aug 4 2007, 04:44 AM
Oh drek oh drek oh drekAiden is barely able to hide the look of shock and fear on his face before leaning back against the wall and quickly pulling out his commlink again, this time doing a more frantic and concise data search: local blood mages and warrants.
(OOC - Data Search 2 + Browse 4 + Edge 3 : 9 Dice : 7 Successes Praise the Dice Gods!!!!)
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 4 2007, 04:50 AM
All - Thursday, April12th - 0900 - West Valley, 'Cloud's Residence, Upstairs
The search takes a few minutes, as it's not exactly something that would come up on a commoon data search, even in the Peublo system. Aiden's blood freezes when a scan comes up of a fask mask, and a Wanted Warrant for a reputed blood mage, and member of the Crying Masks. Apparently gone rogue from even this secretive group, the shaman known as Blood in the Water is reported to be in the Ute Region of the Peublo Corporate Council.
The listing is from the Draco Foundation, with a reward of 1 Million nuyen.
Trigger
Aug 4 2007, 04:56 AM
Aiden freezes against the wall, his heart beat slowing, his fear rising high in his stomach. I hate blood magic
Finally able to bring his senses back to himself, he sends the site link to his team and closes his eyes, not wanting to bring his suspicions to the Johnson.
{@All [Eyes]: If my suspicions are correct, this is who we may be looking for... Attachment: BloodinWater.html}
WearzManySkins
Aug 4 2007, 05:45 AM
MagPye reads the message from Aiden. He visibly flinches as he reads it.
Blood Mage means Blood Spirits, so the Maternal Heritage continues. This I will carry out it seems for the rest of my days. I feel honored and blessed to be able to carry this Heritage. This child boy shall not become affected by those that consort with Blood Mages and Blood Spirits. We will collect this reward only if they pay the reward for a dead Blood Mage and his friends. Gadje or not, we I will end this line of Blood Mages.MagPye seems to have recovered his composure. He adjusts his hat abit then checks his mustache.
<<<{Encrypted Message}@Uncle Teto [MagPye] Uncle, could you please convey to my mother and Aunt Suew, that I will be getting more familiar with the Maternal Heritage. Give them my love and thanks for their many blessings.>>>>[ Spoiler ]
The blue text is in Romany, language of the Roma
MagPye will look at the Team member present, and then slowly nod his head.
He will then look at Dances-on-Clouds.
<<<@Team [MagPye] Dances-on-Clouds will need to know this information, not giving it to him until afterwards will be a major mistake.>>>
Redjack
Aug 4 2007, 05:51 AM
Referring back to the Johnson's question about someone at his work, "I actually was thinking a rival outside of work being a higher probability, though at this point either are possible."
Interacting with his aura? How to broach that...? Surely he was not attempting to manipulate the boys aura..?
The blood mage definitely quickly moved up the list as possible suspects though. Motive, opportunity and ability to effect method.... and a one million nuyen bonus... <sigh> that really means he'll be that much harder to find, not the opposite.
<<@Aiden [Nix] Great lead. That makes two for you now. Three weeks is a long time for a blood mage to hold a victim though. It that lead is correct, this may not end well.>>
Nix begins to pace a little in order to give himself room to think. A lot of potential leads at this point in time and the time that has passed weighs heavily on his mind.
Nix pulls up a search on local systems. Time to look deeper into the wolf angle.
OOC: Have a browse program but no data search skill. What is your rule on defaulting there?
fistandantilus4.0
Aug 4 2007, 06:42 AM
[ Spoiler ]
pg 220 handles the data search information, using Data Search + browse. pg 123 says that it can default. So I would say Logic + Browse -1. Since the number of extended tests would be your data search skill rank however, you only get 1 test.
Redjack
Aug 4 2007, 07:02 AM
OOC: Logic(5) + Browse(3) + Defaulting(-1) 4,1,2,2,2,4,3 = 0 hitsSilently cursing the malfunctioning software as he get a complete list of every novel and movie every created about werewolves, but nothing relevant to what he is looking for he decides to leave this to those better skilled.
<<@All [Nix] Can one of you technical wizzes figure out if there is anything locally about werewolves or other shapeshifters? Sightings, urban legends.. >>
WearzManySkins
Aug 4 2007, 07:33 AM
[ Spoiler ]
Browse 5 Datasearch 3 Logic 3
Do I roll them all?
Redjack
Aug 4 2007, 07:35 AM
@Wearz
[ Spoiler ]
No. Roll Browse(5) + Datasearch(3).
WearzManySkins
Aug 4 2007, 07:54 AM
MagPye will look at Nix's message, the key in the words werewolf, shapeshifters, sightings and legends.
[ Spoiler ]