Session Start: Sun Jan 18 13:35:41 2015
Session Ident: #acervum
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[13:38:34] <GeneralSpoon> hl me when we start
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[13:43:18] <GeneralSpoon> missing a dtm
01[13:44:58] <@aura_Guardian> dtm said I should probably drop him
01[13:45:03] <@aura_Guardian> he no longer has time, etc.
[13:45:14] <GeneralSpoon> ok
03[13:45:16] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
03[13:45:20] * GeneralSpoon is now known as Claire
[13:45:23] <the_angry_scientist> i need like 10 mins
01[13:45:30] <@gamemaster> okay
03[13:55:01] * the_angry_scientist is now known as Jenara
01[13:55:15] <@gamemaster> ready?
[13:55:35] <Jenara> ya
[13:56:06] <Claire> sure
[13:57:28] <Claire> to recap
[13:57:40] <Claire> one way or another get the lord and/or lady of this house in control of the city
01[13:57:50] <@gamemaster> Lord Acervum speaks: "Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here to discuss the new leadership of the city of Acervum. The Imperium has already invoked the chaos restoration acts and declared us an independent city."
01[13:57:58] <@gamemaster> you see representatives from pretty much all the houses
01[13:58:08] <@gamemaster> even Lord Mort, the lich who is his own House, is here.
01[13:58:33] <@gamemaster> except the Ghost House, Manes
[13:58:53] <Claire> lord Acervum?
01[13:59:10] <@gamemaster> er, not lord acervum, sorry
01[13:59:12] <@gamemaster> lord NOVUM
01[13:59:35] <@gamemaster> been reading vorkosigan saga lately, and it confused me a little on naming schemes
01[14:01:08] <@gamemaster> Lady Novum speaks: "Every hour we delay is another hour of chaos on the streets before we can fully restore order. So, let us begin. Who here desires the title of governor, or represents someone who does?"
01[14:02:26] <@gamemaster> a quick poll reveals that all the major houses desire it, as do Minor Houses Infernus, Ignus, Hade, and Scena
01[14:02:39] <@gamemaster> er, all major houses except Mort
[14:03:35] <Jenara> wow, the lich doesn't want the job?
[14:03:49] <Jenara> what kind of mighty necromancer is this
01[14:03:57] <@gamemaster> the lich turns to you, seeing your puzzlement
01[14:04:19] <@gamemaster> "I have other priorities."
01[14:04:26] <@gamemaster> (his voice has a reverb)
01[14:04:54] <@gamemaster> oh, Dahanian also wants it, from the minor houses
[14:05:44] <Claire> ((floor is probably Jenara and Luce LightWolf's)
[14:05:46] <Claire> )
01[14:05:57] <@gamemaster> Lord Dahanian turns to the lich, "Ultio, you don't want power? What sort of idiot are you?"
01[14:06:05] <@gamemaster> LightWolf, can you /nick Luce
01[14:06:08] <@gamemaster> or something?
[14:06:10] <LightWolf> no
03[14:06:12] * LightWolf is now known as Luce
01[14:07:07] <@gamemaster> Lady Novum: "Order, please. Captain Canis, you indicated you have something to say?"
[14:07:28] <Jenara> <Claire> ((floor is probably Jenara and Luce LightWolf's)
[14:07:39] <Jenara> ((if you had to tell them who i am i doubt they carew hat i have to say))
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[14:08:02] <Claire> ((guess who the faces are though))
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[14:08:24] <Jenara> ((the guy who somehow has like 10 more bluff than me despite me maxing it and having more cha
[14:08:25] <Jenara> ))
01[14:08:43] <@gamemaster> ((they also allow you to speak on behalf of your allies, though))
[14:08:47] <Luce> what did I mis
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[14:09:00] <Jenara> <Claire> ((guess who the faces are though))
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[14:09:24] <Luce> ((I'm unsure how much I personally want to go out there considering Canis will recognise me instantly
[14:09:37] <Luce> ((Also bluff matters here why))
[14:09:52] <Luce> ((what even is our plan, who do we want put into leadership))
[14:10:06] <Claire> ((house novum's lord and/or lady))
[14:10:20] <Claire> ((they are competent and unaffiliated with other things))
01[14:11:30] <@gamemaster> Captain Canis: "House Canis is the second-most experienced in clawing up the social ladder, behind only our hosts" (he indicates Lord and Lady Novum), "and we have a strong relation to the major House Lupi. If anyone has the skill and connections to lead, it's us."
01[14:11:39] <@gamemaster> when he says Lupi, he indicates Luce
06[14:12:24] * Luce looks incredibly flustered
01[14:12:58] <@gamemaster> Lady Novum: "Lady Ignus-Ludio, your case?"
[14:13:34] <Luce> (Well if anything this means whoever we choose will be supported by the Canis in all likely hood. Seriously though who do we want to support)
[14:13:51] <Claire> [01:10.03] <Claire> ((house novum's lord and/or lady))
[14:13:51] <Claire> [01:10.17] <Claire> ((they are competent and unaffiliated with other things))
[14:13:57] <Jenara> ((gs wants to support the Novum family, i'm indifferent))
01[14:14:27] <@gamemaster> Lady Ignus-Ludio "While I would support my original house of Ignus in their bid, House Ludio has more influence from the late Brencis's time as governor. The seat should be ours by inheritance."
01[14:14:38] <@gamemaster> Novum: "Appius? How say you?"
01[14:16:27] <@gamemaster> Appius Letum stands and says, "House Letum, as a junior house to the royal family of Callipelu, would bring far better trading rights with the nation, and possibly the Empire when the Imperium's Duke's son finally marries their queen. And as dragonbloods, the people will recognize us more readily."
01[14:16:57] <@gamemaster> Lord Novum: "Very well. I think Mister Radiant Splendentium wants to respond to that."
[14:17:40] <Luce> (Well that works for me, but we need to get the hell out of here soon)
01[14:18:58] <@gamemaster> Splendentium rises, "We aren't forgetting which house are the spares to the Imperial Throne have we? Placing me in charge would place the city in a great relationship with the Emperor. While he's tolerating our depature from the Empire, having us as an ally-state would be better for the Imperium, and thus for us."
01[14:20:49] <@gamemaster> Lady Novum: "As the last major house who desires the governor's chair, it is our turn. We have the most experience building up what is ours and keeping it against all who would claim it. Our merchant contracts would benefit the entire city as well, we would be respected by the people as a major house, and we would show our initial commitment to the city with generous donations..."
01[14:21:01] <@gamemaster> someone pipes up, "are you bribing us to support you?"
01[14:21:05] <@gamemaster> Lord Novum: "yes."
01[14:21:34] <@gamemaster> the someone, who on examining is Lady Liber: "Just so we're clear on that."
01[14:22:02] <@gamemaster> Lord Novum: "House Infernus?"
[14:22:26] <Luce> (Yeah Novum wins)
01[14:23:50] <@gamemaster> General (retired) Infernus stands: "House Infernus rules the courts, and commands much of the military. We would bring order quickly, and the people can trust us, as they have for centuries."
01[14:24:34] <@gamemaster> Sir Malum Dahanian speaks, "Military? Is that a threat?"
01[14:25:00] <@gamemaster> Infernus: "No; we will abide by the decision set here, as we always have. Was that a challenge to my honor?"
01[14:25:08] <@gamemaster> he starts glaring at Dahanian
01[14:25:15] <@gamemaster> Dahanian: "ah... no"
01[14:25:19] <@gamemaster> he seems a bit cowed
01[14:27:30] <@gamemaster> Dahanian's turn: "The dragon blood has always been strongest in us. Put us in charge, and we will remind the rabble of their place. We'll make sure to return those blasted half-breed half-dwarves back to their serfdom, and keep them from demonstrating again. We'll bring back the old order, and build this place to perfection!"
01[14:27:46] <@gamemaster> Lord Mort: "Who's perfection?"
01[14:28:21] <@gamemaster> (quietly, that is)
01[14:29:39] <@gamemaster> Attis Ignus's turn: "We're only running to make sure Dahanian doesn't win. You know all we've done already, and while we don't mind not leading... we'd be far better then him" (indicates Dahanian)
01[14:29:49] <@gamemaster> for reference,:
smogoncarrioncrown.freeforums.net/post/197701[14:31:19] <@gamemaster> Lady Hade: "House Hade yields it's claim and support to house Tenabrae, if they --"
01[14:32:27] <@gamemaster> lord Tenabrae arrives, "sorry I'm late. Some fool spooked my horses, and it took a while to calm them enough to use them for my carriage."
01[14:33:24] <@gamemaster> "Page... ah, good notes, thank you. I'll read them quickly, but I want the governor's seat. I hope House Hade has mentioned that for me?"
01[14:33:36] <@gamemaster> Lady Hade: "Yes, I just did."
01[14:34:41] <@gamemaster> Novum: "House Scena first, while Lord Tenabrae studies his notes, then."
01[14:35:55] <@gamemaster> Scena stands, "Surely you've heard of how the people like the entertainment I, Nocens Scena, provide for them! Without my bloodsport, they would have been revolting years ago!"
01[14:36:22] <@gamemaster> the lich, Mort: "Something's revolting all right, but I think it's your bloodsport, not the peasants."
01[14:37:23] <@gamemaster> Lord Argen: "He only takes gladiators from House Argen's prisons! They're glad to get out of there, he's actually quite humane!"
01[14:37:35] <@gamemaster> Mort: "You're both terrible, that's what."
01[14:38:04] <@gamemaster> Scena: "We keep the people in fear, and that keeps them in line. We can continue this quite well with the governor's desk."
01[14:38:14] <@gamemaster> Novum: "Tenabrae, are you ready?"
01[14:40:19] <@gamemaster> Tenabrae: "Yes, thank you. The underworld is what has ruled this city for years, can anyone deny that? Spies, thieves, and assassins... and House Tenabrae is the one that knows how to keep an eye on them, and to acquire what is needed by any means necessary. We have already held great power, and have ruled in all but name."
01[14:40:24] <@gamemaster> he sits
01[14:41:32] <@gamemaster> Lady Novum: "and now, would any of our guests wish to speak?"
01[14:41:35] <@gamemaster> she indicates you
[14:42:24] <Jenara> ((the Novums never discussed their own claim to rulership))
01[14:42:33] <@gamemaster> ((they did))
[14:42:33] <Claire> ((iirc they did))
[14:42:35] <Jenara> ((that's kinda important, isn't it?))
01[14:42:49] <@gamemaster> [14:20:49] <@gamemaster> Lady Novum: "As the last major house who desires the governor's chair, it is our turn. We have the most experience building up what is ours and keeping it against all who would claim it. Our merchant contracts would benefit the entire city as well, we would be respected by the people as a major house, and we would show our initial commitment to the city with generous donations..."
[14:43:10] <Luce> well
[14:43:13] <Luce> I made a speech
[14:43:15] <Jenara> ((oh, must have missed it))
01[14:43:53] <@gamemaster> where, luce?
[14:44:19] <Luce> in a query to myself
[14:44:36] <Luce> but first is everyone okay with Novum?
[14:44:58] <Claire> yes
[14:45:42] <Luce> thingy of Diplo allows me to add +20 on one roll
[14:45:43] <Luce> right
[14:45:50] <Luce> Feat of Charisma that's it
[14:46:21] <Jenara> yes novum's fine
[14:47:04] <Jenara> (also it's Display of <ability score>)
[14:50:37] <Luce> sure sure
[14:50:40] <Luce> checkedi t it's +20
[14:51:00] <Luce> well here goes nothing
06[14:51:15] * Luce steps forward and starts to speak
[14:53:15] <Luce> "This city has been given an opportunity that has been unheard of yet many of you wish to simply waste it! You'd cling to lifelines of your connections and outside influence, that is but a leash, binding Acervum to them, forever forced to side with them. But I ask you, why do the proud citizens of Acervum need such ties, you have a chance at creating something great! Don't cling to the past
[14:53:15] <Luce> but create a new future! Acervum should become a city that others will come to, Acervum shall hold the leash of those who need it's help. We support House Novum."
[14:53:21] <Luce> 1d20+37 Diplo
[14:53:22] <Alea> Luce, Diplo: 47 [1d20=10]
01[14:54:10] <@gamemaster> Celestus, Urbicus, and Aurum all stand, "We will support House Novum, then."
[14:54:24] <Luce> (My Display of Charisma told me not to end this speech with Rebel propaganda)
[14:54:31] <Luce> (what a silly path ability)
[14:54:44] <Jenara> brb
[14:55:06] <Luce> in my defense, I suck!
01[14:55:16] <@gamemaster> Captain Canis stands, "While we had hoped on our senior house's support... we shall instead support House Novum, then."
[14:55:19] <Luce> but in my head the whole leashes and lifelines thing sounded much better
[14:56:36] <Jenara> back
01[14:56:44] <@gamemaster> Lady Licena Liber casts her support for Nuvm
01[14:56:46] <@gamemaster> *Novum
01[14:57:00] <@gamemaster> but Sagit, Runic, and Ordus cast their support for Infernus
[14:57:08] <Luce> okay Jenara now you writte a speech to shoot down the counterarguments
[14:57:15] <Jenara> ((look at it like this lw, Luce phrased it much better than you ever could because he's mythic))
[14:57:16] <Luce> As Luce is currently panicing
01[14:57:18] <@gamemaster> Attis Ignus changes to support Ludio
01[14:57:38] <@gamemaster> (represented by Ignus-Ludio)
[14:57:39] <Luce> actually Luce tried to rabble ruse it
[14:57:40] <Jenara> is this gonna turn into dragon age origins
[14:57:43] <Luce> but mythic stopped him
[14:58:14] <Luce> Okay look
[14:58:27] <Luce> I say we crown Altair
[14:58:31] <Luce> I like him
01[14:58:46] <@gamemaster> I have not played dragon age, so I don't know what you're talking about
[14:59:44] <Jenara> will describe the scenario in #flamel to avoid further derailment here
01[14:59:50] <@gamemaster> Letum and Splendentium speak, "We have considered, and renounce our bids in favor of Novum"
[14:59:57] <Luce> Well I played Dragon Age through roleplaying Umbra Lupe
01[14:59:59] <@gamemaster> Mort: "You know the price for my support"
[15:00:06] <Luce> so you should know it since it's technically canon!
01[15:00:23] <@gamemaster> Lord Novum speaks: "and we have some information relevant to that... here's a synopsis"
01[15:00:33] <@gamemaster> Mort: "... very well, I will support you in this."
01[15:02:31] <@gamemaster> Dahanian: "What? They give one damn speech and suddenly you fall behind them or someone similar? What kind of fools are you?"
[15:03:46] <Luce> (as I said, if it comes to it Luce is practically frozen with panic, so Jenara any counterargument is up to you)
01[15:03:55] <@gamemaster> Scena: "My gladiators can take any force you try and force us with!"
01[15:04:07] <@gamemaster> Novum, together; "ORDER, PLEASE!"
01[15:04:22] <@gamemaster> Scena: "How about we just vote, now?"
01[15:05:17] <@gamemaster> Novum, Mort, Canis, Letum, Splendentium, Liber, Urbicus, Aurum, Celestus, and you vote for Novum [presumably for you]
01[15:05:20] <@gamemaster> 10 votes Novum
01[15:05:32] <@gamemaster> er, 11, since Claire and Luce each get a vote
01[15:05:45] <@gamemaster> Tenabrae and Hade vode for Tenabrae
01[15:05:51] <@gamemaster> Scena alone votes for himself
01[15:06:26] <@gamemaster> Runic, Ordus, Sagit, and Infernus vote for Infernus
01[15:06:35] <@gamemaster> Manes casts no vote due to being ghosts not present at the meeting
01[15:06:47] <@gamemaster> and Ignus and Ignus-Ludio vote Ignus
01[15:07:39] <@gamemaster> er, Ignus-Ludio, I meant
01[15:07:40] <@gamemaster> 11 Novum, 4 Infernus, 2 Tenabrae, 2 Ingus-Ludio, 1 Scena
01[15:08:23] <@gamemaster> Lord Novum: "That's a 55% majority for House Novum. We accept this appointment, and thank you all--"
[15:08:29] <Luce> good thing I maxed Persuasion from the get go
[15:08:43] <Luce> please no combat
01[15:08:43] <@gamemaster> er, Scena and Argen vote Scena
01[15:08:51] <@gamemaster> so it's 11-4-2-2-2
01[15:09:07] <@gamemaster> *52%
[15:09:47] <Luce> so we have an absolute two turds majority
[15:09:48] <Luce> yay
01[15:10:25] <@gamemaster> Lords Dahanian, Scena, and Argen dive across the table and attack Lord Novum, Gneral Infernus, and Lord Tenabrae
01[15:10:28] <@gamemaster> *General
[15:10:42] <Luce> wut
[15:10:50] <Luce> I mean
01[15:10:50] <@gamemaster> Mort opens a gate, launching Scena into a place where planes identifies
01[15:10:52] <@gamemaster> they look furious
01[15:10:56] <@gamemaster> "We will not submit!"
[15:11:00] <Claire> rofl
[15:11:01] <Jenara> 1d20+10 planes
[15:11:02] <Alea> Jenara, planes: 15 [1d20=5]
01[15:11:08] <@gamemaster> he opened a Gate spell to Hell
[15:11:10] <Luce> I get the attack by those three
[15:11:22] <Jenara> o boy, he's a wizard 17 at least
[15:11:22] <Luce> but why the fuck are they attacking Tenabrae???
01[15:11:26] <@gamemaster> the General simply mops the floor with his rather stupid attacker
[15:11:28] <Claire> 1d20+13 planes
[15:11:29] <Alea> Claire, planes: 32 [1d20=19]
01[15:11:38] <@gamemaster> and the idiot who thought Tena
01[15:11:42] <@gamemaster> - that line
01[15:12:14] <@gamemaster> Argen is the one who dives Tenabrae, "Finally a chance for revenge!"
[15:12:25] <Luce> so silly
01[15:12:27] <@gamemaster> he actually kills Tenabrae quickly, then the other lords
01[15:12:31] <@gamemaster> slay him
[15:12:46] <Luce> that is so stupid
[15:12:53] <Jenara> slow down
[15:12:53] <Luce> Argen is a silly man
01[15:12:55] <@gamemaster> "Those houses never did get along..."
01[15:13:02] <@gamemaster> (Mort talking)
[15:13:10] <Jenara> we should get a chance to react before he's given time to kill multiple people
[15:13:16] <Luce> nope
01[15:13:21] <@gamemaster> "But why now? ... Argen never was that bright, but... I thought he was smarter than that"
[15:13:21] <Luce> Tenabrae dead
[15:13:26] <Luce> plot point resolved
[15:13:29] <Jenara> well not luce cause he's panicking
01[15:14:00] <@gamemaster> they mostly fought with magic or brawler levels
[15:14:12] <Luce> now that the leftover Garro- I mean Tenabrae is dead everything is solved
01[15:14:50] <@gamemaster> okay, Acervum now under Novum command, backed by almost everyone
01[15:14:55] <@gamemaster> order restored quicly
[15:15:06] <Luce> quickly enough for us to run before my brother arrives?
[15:15:24] <Jenara> we don't have to run, i can DD
01[15:15:28] <@gamemaster> Driso comes to you as you leave, and says, "How did it go?"
01[15:15:45] <@gamemaster> (Driso, leader of the rebellion)
[15:15:47] <Luce> too slow!
[15:15:51] <Luce> we know
[15:15:56] <Luce> I'm still panicing
[15:16:08] <Claire> "Well enough"
01[15:16:11] <@gamemaster> (I also help you caught the line about half-dwarves basically being serfs and highly and actively oppressed)
[15:16:13] <Jenara> is Calm Emotions on my spell list
[15:16:20] <Jenara> yes i caught that
[15:17:30] <Jenara> "House Novum will be taking over rule of the city."
01[15:19:11] <@gamemaster> "Ah, good. I have a new job for you, since you did this one so quickly."
01[15:19:36] <@gamemaster> "There is something in the Imperial Royal Palace, the Ice Cube, specifically the deepest dungeons"
01[15:19:44] <@gamemaster> "I want you to go there and investigate it."
01[15:20:12] <@gamemaster> "There are some sort of epic guardians of fire, air, earth, wather, and death protecting it"
01[15:20:15] <@gamemaster> "So be ready."
[15:20:16] <Claire> "What is this something"
01[15:20:40] <@gamemaster> "I do not know... it appears to be some sort of magic ritual, though. If it grants the empire some sort of power, it might be a target."
01[15:22:36] <@gamemaster> "I'd like this done within a month and a half, please."
[15:22:47] <Claire> "K"
01[15:22:48] <@gamemaster> anyone want to be the one to post this log, and start making preparations/saying what research you do/etc?
[15:23:18] <Claire> we have the 4 elements and a death themed element quintet of bosses to contend with
[15:23:32] <Claire> it is in an ice cube icy themed dungeon beneath the imperial palace in imperial city
[15:23:42] <Claire> possibly element themed subdungeons
[15:23:49] <Claire> complete in 15 days
01[15:23:52] <@gamemaster> more like just 5 boss battles
[15:23:55] <Claire> *45
[15:23:58] <Jenara> so it's basically OoT ganon tower
[15:24:19] <Claire> posted
01[15:24:29] <@gamemaster> you WILL need to sneak in, though
[15:24:49] <Jenara> do we tier/level up
01[15:24:58] <@gamemaster> after the dungeon, yes
[15:25:03] <Jenara> k