[19:27] * Captain_Vittles is now known as GM_Vittles
[19:27] ...gah.
[19:27] I was scrolled up three pages.
[19:27] * Gullwhacker is now known as Zowar
[19:28] Testing the tracker...
[19:28] The initiative order is:
[19:28] Rasputin:13 Zowar:13 Hal:12 Christopher:12 Misato:12 Mogel:8
[19:28] (I think we've got plenty of healing to go around....)
[19:28] Man, you guys have low SPD
[19:28] * Sehkmet is now known as Misato
[19:28] (Tell me about it. Next stop, Ninja Gauntlets!)
[19:28] * Typhoon has joined #generica
[19:28] (Hi Ty.)
[19:29] ('Ey.)
[19:29] * GM_Vittles pokes Rob
[19:29] (Holy moses -- I don't think I've ever been first.)
[19:30] ((You're second fastest in this group))
[19:30] (Who's fastest?)
[19:30] (I know I'm hella slow.)
[19:31] ((Hal))
[19:31] * Igtenos is now known as Rasputin
[19:31] (I've got a 9... I don't know if that's fast or slow.)
[19:31] (bloody hell)
[19:31] (all of you have 8 or less SPD?)
[19:31] (I've got a rip-roaring 6.)
[19:31] (9 is good.)
[19:31] (7)
[19:32] ((OK, here we go))
[19:32] The morning fog was heavy among the Guild's private docks. Your party can hardly see around the next corner or stack of crates. The quiet this morning tells of the lack of trade recently - no ships loading or unloading. For those with their finger on the economic pulse, it's a rather bleak omen. But when the world is at its bleakest, the Guild is at its finest.
[19:32] (8 is above average, 7 is average, 6 is below average. At least, that's my guess.)
[19:32] (6 here.)
[19:32] * Zowar . o O (I walk with a staff at Speed 5.)
[19:32] ((Stabitha has 11))
[19:32] Your party is searching the docks for warehouse 19, home of the Guild's legendary Research and Development department. It's here where the finest in arms and armor are developed, as well as new spells, inventions, potions and who-knows-what else. You also have no idea why they want you at this hour of the morning.
[19:33] ( Not crash test dummies, I hope )
[19:33] (Or target practice.)
[19:33] * Rasputin looks visably exited, seeing how he's never been at the guild's R&D department before.
[19:34] * Mogel waves to Hal. "Long time, no see!"
[19:34] (Hal would like to be target practice... he needs more blue magic)
[19:34] * Zowar walks slowly and calmly. Read an interesting treatise on philosophy earlier, and still pondering its propositions...
[19:34] * Misato pointedly does not look at the water, instead weaving her way around the crates with her gaze fixed straight ahead, looking about curiously.
[19:35] Hello Moogle... where have I met you before?
[19:35] * EK|Christopher looks up at the sky, yawning and stretching, trying to wake himself up. "Aw, hell, the sun's still in bed... Why're we up this early?"
[19:35] The warehouse is easy enough to find, the Guild grounds being very well organized. As per instructions, you enter through the small door marked "Capital Acquisition". The office is rather large and well organized - filing cabinets and bookshelves line the far wall, while numerous crates marked "Valuable!" and "Fragile!" are stacked near the double doors that open into the main work area.
[19:35] ((That cut off I bet))
[19:35] ...time is relative. It is early here, and yet deepest night elsewhere...
[19:35] Remember the mountain?
[19:35] * Zowar . o O (Ended at main work area.)
[19:36] ((Nope.))
[19:36] ((Wow, it didn't cut off))
[19:36] "Because it is our job," the Mithra answers evenly before placing a hand on the door into the warehouse.
[19:36] That deathtrap? *shudder*
[19:37] Valuable I like, Fragile I don't.
[19:37] Same here.
[19:37] "I've had bad experience with explosive material."
[19:37] +s
[19:37] * Zowar looks around. Hmm. Been a while since last seeing one of THOSE...
[19:38] The only pieces of furniture in the room are a desk and some chairs, placed out of the draft of the doors. A large bespectacled man behind the desk looks up at you, and with a warm smile gets up to greet you. "Ah, welcome! You must be the adventurers I requested! Come in, come in! Please, sit yerselves down!"
[19:38] * Hal leans against a checks... he hears a small tinkling sound and stands up. 1"So anyway."
[19:38] *chest
[19:38] * Zowar limps over to the chairs, and seats himself.
[19:38] * Mogel scurries in and grabs a seat in the front
[19:39] * Misato makes her way towards the man's direction, bows politely in greeting, but remains standing.
[19:39] * Rasputin adjusts his greatsword as he sits down.
[19:39] * EK|Christopher helps himself to a chair, visibly trying to not fall asleep in it.
[19:39] Once settled, the man gets down to business. "As I'm sure you've noticed, trade's been dreadfully slow lately. Hardly any ships come upriver from Sol, and airship traffic's been just as slow. And with the death of those bankers in the airship crash, money's tight too. Been having a hard time keeping up with the current stocks, let alone dreaming up brand new things for you outgoing types! That's why you're here - to help restock the sh
[19:39] (restock the sh)
[19:39] restock the sh-
[19:40] restock the shelves!"
[19:40] * Rasputin looks visibly embarrassed.
[19:40] ((d'oh))
[19:40] "Hmm, new supplies eh?"
[19:40] * Zowar nods. "What objects are we to seek out for this mission?"
[19:40] * Misato looks vaguely surprised at the mention of airships crashing. She'd only seen the vaguest of notes about it on the Guild boards...
[19:41] * EK|Christopher looks up at that. "If you wanted weapons you could've asked. Hasani Armory & Cutlery ring any bells?"
[19:41] "an airship crashed? when did that happen?"
[19:41] 6* The man looks at Zowar...
[19:41] "All sorts of things! I need the basics of our standard wares - metals, woods, clays, that sort of stuff. I need herbs and barks and extracts and such for potions. I could use some animal parts - pelts, horns, claws, whatnot. And of course, the truly valuable stuff that holds incredible power - the kind of power that can make a truly exceptional piece of gear!"
[19:41] So, in short, some of everything.
[19:42] A little of everything, just my style.
[19:42] "We're not the armory, boy," he says to Chris. "Here we make weapons, not buy them."
[19:42] "An airship crashed into Cassin Keep last week," he says to Hal. "Awful mess that was."
[19:42] I think I'll take that as a 'yes'...
[19:42] * Rasputin somehow manages to look more embarassed.
[19:42] "Oh... so thats why everyone left the casino that night..."
[19:43] * Zowar ponders. Interesting that an airship would just happen to fail at the right time to hit the keep...perhaps there is foul play at work. Or perhaps it was merely fickle fate. Who can tell?
[19:44] ((Any more questions?))
[19:44] "Is there anywhere in particular we should seek out these items you desire?"
[19:45] ... so what are we being hired for? just to go around trading? going in for *ahem* Aquisitions? searching ruins?
[19:45] 6* The man gives the group a quick glance, to assess their strength.
[19:46] "Hmmmm, you're not newbies but you're not pros yet either. I know where I'm gonna send ya."
[19:46] * Rasputin stops inspecting his shoes, "Where?"
[19:46] * Hal mutters "Please don't say Moril, Please don't say Moril"
[19:46] * Zowar . o O ( Moril!)
[19:47] "Trading won't get you very far. I could do that myself. I'm sending you south, to a small village just outside of Sol. The people there can help you acquire some items for me."
[19:47] "I hope you kids like the ocean!"
[19:47] * Misato nods at the first statement before *blanching* at the second.
[19:47] * EK|Christopher looks up again, having almost nodded off. "...Shit."
[19:47] ...
[19:48] The ocean! I love the ocean! Mainly 'cause I haven't been sailing in a while.
[19:48] "Sounds fun."
[19:48] ((GJ on choice of location, Blair. ^^))
[19:48] * Misato grits her teeth. "I... will learn to, I am sure." Not bloody likely.
[19:48] "Well, this won't be a typical ocean adventure... well, you'll see."
[19:49] * Zowar sighs quietly. Circumstances could be worse.
[19:49] * Rasputin thinks to himself, "at least we're not riding another airship."
[19:49] "Anyway, here's a sheet with the items I need." He hands each of the PCs a sheet of paper. "Head to the library before you leave, for maps and info and whatnot."
[19:49] (woo! maps!)
[19:50] * Zowar nods, and examines his sheet of paper.
[19:50] * Misato takes the paper, looking it over with a furrowed brown.
[19:50] -n
[19:50] "You can easily have this done within the day - that's why I called you down so early."
[19:50] At least there's a reason... I guess.
[19:50] "OH! Before I forget!" The man shuffles over to a box and starts rifling through it.
[19:50] Well, let's go then!
[19:51] * Mogel screeches to a halt.
[19:51] The man pulls out what appears to be a very plain box.
[19:51] * EK|Christopher hasn't gotten up yet, so he's just fine with waiting a bit.
[19:51] * Misato looks up at the exclamation from the man.
[19:51] "What's this?"
[19:51] "This is a Deluxe Refinement Kit. With it even an idiot could poach a monster for its unique bits."
[19:52] * EK|Christopher lights up at that. "Well, that's worth waking up for!"
[19:52] "Cool! It sounds like it'll be really handy for this mission."
[19:52] That should be useful.
[19:52] "You can use it on all sorts of things - trees, animals, monsters, machina, whatever."
[19:52] "These kits are very valuable, so I can only give you one. Don't lose it! If I don't get that kit back when you return, you can kiss your payment for this mission - and many other missions - goodbye!"
[19:52] "Poaching, fun fun!"
[19:53] ((I'll take it seeing how I lack Poach. :D))
[19:53] (( Bah!))
[19:53] "Indeed. I imagine it will be invaluable for acquisition." She pauses, a flicker of a smirk darting across her face at the threat. "We shall look after it with care, sir."
[19:53] * GM_Vittles hands it to Rasputin, as he's sitting closest to the box it was in.
[19:54] ((The man hands it over, not the GM... :p))
[19:54] ((We get the point.))
[19:54] * Rasputin puts the box in his pack.
[19:55] (Do we get one for each PC, or one for the group?)
[19:55] "Alright then, that's all I have for now. Better get a start! The info is on reserve in the library, and some merchants may even have maps you could keep."
[19:55] ((One for the group. It's all you'll need))
[19:55] (Ah, good.)
[19:56] Ok, let's get that stuff and go.
[19:56] 6* The man shoos them out the door, then turns and heads down the street towards another warehouse.
[19:56] He's in a hurry...
[19:56] "I guess he has things to do. And so do we."
[19:56] * Misato bows to the man as she departs, peering down at the list again. "If his product is in a decline as much as he has said, I would imagine he would be."
[19:57] I guess we do; so let's go.
[19:57] 6* As you scan the list, you see the following items that pertain to your mission:
[19:57] * Misato nods at Rasputin. "An excursion into the bookstacks. Knowledge is the weapon of choice, it seems."
[19:57] ((This will take a bit of C&P - bear with me))
[19:57] Coral Fragments - Very useful for making weapons and armors for tackling aquatic beasties. Coral can be easily harvested off the southern coast. Watch out for Coral Eaters!
[19:58] Fish Scales - All sorts of uses! Best source is the waters 'round the southern port of Sol, but watch your backs! Not all sea captains be trustworthy. In fact, you may be better off avoiding the port city completely.
[19:58] "What's a coral eater?"
[19:58] Blind Powder - You can guess the use, but your guess for the location is wrong. The powder is extracted from the ink pouches of certain aquatic fiends.
[19:58] Mystery Fluid - If I told you why I wanted it, there'd be no mystery! I will give a hint about finding it though - look for weird monsters.
[19:58] "I confess I do not know. My immediate reply would be something that eats coral," she notes, looking amused.
[19:58] Steel Orbs and Pipes - Some machina monsters have been seen roaming the countryside, and I'd love to get me hands on these key components.
[19:58] Yeah, probably...
[19:59] Hypello Essence - Certain beasties have something in their bodies which sends the mind into a frenzy. The most common kinds are large or armored creatures - whales in the ocean, some lizards in the forests, perhaps even some of the more vicious things in the mountains.
[19:59] Hmm...
[19:59] Machina... beautiful things... If only I could figure out how to make one for gambling...
[19:59] "Wow, this is a lot of stuff."
[19:59] * Misato wrinkles her nose. There's a lot of... water mentioned.
[19:59] Fine Sand - Local sand is coarse, but the southern islands have sand that be quite fine! A nice shipment for glasswares would be well accepted.
[19:59] Various Herbs and Plants - So many plants with so many uses! No matter where you go, you'll find a plant I can use. Though some be more valuable than others.
[19:59] Assorted Minerals - Be it metals or gems or whatever, if it's special I can use it for something.
[19:59] ((Sorry for so many items, but the man is in need. :p))
[20:00] * EK|Christopher notes that last entry. "Ah, great, things that can eat us alive. Perfect."
[20:00] * Zowar notes the bit about sea captains.
[20:00] ((I'm not complaining)).
[20:00] (*er, not that last. The one with the big armored things.)
[20:00] ((No problem. I like world details))
[20:00] (Aye.)
[20:00] (I don't mind.)
[20:00] ...if we do end up hiring a boat, avoid Captain J. Daniels at all costs. He is not to be trusted.
[20:00] * Misato narrows her eyes. "I concur."
[20:01] "This is going to be a long mission."
[20:01] * Zowar rubs his shoulder. Bullet wounds can be a pain.
[20:01] * Misato eyes Zowar askance. She still has a lot of questions for the old fellow... but they'll have to wait until later.
[20:02] "It will be longer if we do not take ourselves off to read up. Shall we?"
[20:02] * Rasputin nods
[20:02] ((You're free to go shopping now if you need to, as well as check out the library if you wish. Or you could head straight out of town.))
[20:02] Yeah... The sooner we start, the sooner we're done with the boat ride...
[20:02] * Misato 's left eye twitches at the mention of boats.
[20:02] "We need to check with the library first, though."
[20:02] Hmm. Perhaps I should go get a good map of the area...
[20:03] Let us check out the library, but quickly
[20:03] Very well. To the library.
[20:04] * EK|Christopher follows the other on their way to the Library. Hurrah for research!
[20:04] 6* The party makes its way to the Guild library, easily led there by Zowar. Inside they quickly find the books they need in the R&D Reserved section.
[20:04] There's a map of Halmaron with a highlighted route leading south to the fishing village.
[20:05] * SSFSX17[EVNova] is now known as SSFSX17[Dinnering]
[20:05] There's another sketchy map of sorts - what it could be is anyone's guess.
[20:05] Hmmm, let me keep ahold of those please.
[20:05] And a book about aquatic life in the oceans of Halmaron.
[20:05] * Hal looks to cross reference his knowledge of Machina with the technical specs. To find out which machina we'd have the best chance of salvaging intact steel orbs and steel pipes.
[20:05] * Zowar briefly looks for more information on Blind Powder,
[20:05] Hmm. That should be useful.
[20:06] * Zowar looks for the librarian, to ask about borrowing the book on aquatic life.
[20:06] Mogel - you can't take reserved material from the library. You can buy a copy from the librarian though.
[20:06] * Misato picks up the book on aquatic life, thumbing through it. Just *seeing* what's waiting in the deeps is enough to make her shudder and quickly set it back down again.
[20:06] * EK|Christopher checks around for a book on those big, nasty armored types the list had on it.
[20:06] How much are the maps?
[20:06] * Zowar presumably finds out that it can be bought, and inquires about the price.
[20:06] ((Maps are 10 Gil each))
[20:07] I'll take a copy of both of the maps then, please.
[20:07] * Rasputin wonders what a Coral Eater is.
[20:08] * Hal looks for every machina book he can find... He's just anxious for the Machina Maelstrom expansion for Triple Triad to be released.
[20:08] * Misato studies the map of the route to the village thoughtfully.
[20:08] * Rasputin tries finding a book about it, but is sidetracked upon finding an interesting story about the legendary sword Excalibur.
[20:09] The librarian hands two maps to Mogel and takes 20 gil.
[20:10] Thank you very much.
[20:10] * Zowar purchases a copy of the book on Aquatic Life.
[20:11] The librarian hands over the book and takes 25 gil
[20:11] (We can buy books, too?)
[20:11] * Zowar briefly skims it to make sure it has tips on defending one's self against said aquatic life.
[20:11] ((Well, this book isn't very rare so they have many copies))
[20:12] The librarian hands Hal a copy of a recent newspaper with articles about machina, and takes 5 gil as payment
[20:13] ((Anyone else have specific questions?))
[20:14] * EK|Christopher wanders up to the librarian's counter, and asks if they have anythign on the monsters with the 'Hypello Essence'.
[20:14] * Zowar taps Christopher on the shoulder.
[20:14] * EK|Christopher turns around. "Yeah?"
[20:14] I think that may be covered in this book. *turns to the chapter on whales*
[20:14] Ah... *to librarian* Nevermind, then, and thanks anyhow.
[20:15] 6* The librarian nods and goes back to her paperwork.
[20:16] You all need anything else?
[20:16] * Rasputin puts the book away.
[20:16] I've got my Item. (Rolled Up newspaper 1 x Str + 1d6 ^^)
[20:16] I'm ready to go... I guess.
[20:17] * Zowar quickly makes a mental note of where he was in the Philosophy section earlier, then nods.
[20:17] * Misato shakes her head. "I believe I am ready."
[20:17] I'm ready and willing.
[20:17] I would like to stop by the market, if possible. I need to pick up a few items.
[20:17] (( Maps, 50% COS to cause Papercut (4)
[20:17] 6* The party leaves the library and heads towards the south gate, passing through the south market on the way.
[20:18] ((What are you buying?))
[20:19] Hall looks for a Light Curtain... they make nice blankets...
[20:19] 6* The potion lady hands Zowar his Tinctures and takes his gil with a smile.
[20:19] -l
[20:19] (I'll take two Potions, I think.)
[20:19] * Zowar looks briefly at the armors, but decides that now is not the time.
[20:19] * Zowar thanks the lady.
[20:19] The potion lady hands Misato two potions and accepts 100 gil.
[20:19] ((Hal - roll 1d100))
[20:20] !roll 1d100
[20:20] Hal - 1d100: 100 ( Total: 100 )
[20:20] reroll!
[20:20] * Misato bows politely to the lady as she tucks the potions away safely. "Better to have and not need, than to need and not have."
[20:20] * EK|Christopher counts his Gil. *sigh* "My wallet just has an infinite hole in it somewhere - I just have to find it..."
[20:20] !roll 1d100
[20:20] Hal - 1d100: 12 ( Total: 12 )
[20:21] * Rasputin wonders if his 5 potions are enough for this mission.
[20:21] ((2 rerolls left))
[20:21] Hal searches for a while, not even finding a Tonic salesman. Then he trips on a stray cat and falls through a door... into a specialty shop.
[20:22] "Light Curtain you say?"
[20:22] "Those are pretty rare, let me check out back."
[20:22] !roll 1d100
[20:22] GM_Vittles - 1d100: 43 ( Total: 43 )
[20:22] "Yes please. I've heard they are woven from the finest Cassian silk.
[20:23] "Well, I found one... it's my last one though. And with all the trouble, it's hard to get more. You'll have to pay extra for this..."
[20:24] How much?
[20:24] "I could probably let it go for 400 gil."
[20:24] Hmm... a tough price... but I'll take it.
[20:25] Unless... You'd care to make a wadger?
[20:25] "Ummm, no I wouldn't. This is a business, not a casino."
[20:26] "ahh well... your loss"
[20:26] * GM_Vittles puts it back.
[20:27] "It'll be here later if you want it. Business is slow lately."
[20:27] * Hal takes his new light curtain. Hands over the last of his gil.
[20:27] ((Oh, you bought it))
[20:27] ((Ignore what I said. :p))
[20:27] "Hey. I never said I didn't want it. I just said that gambling is fun."
[20:27] "Oh, in that case here you go."
[20:28] ((Anyone else need anything?))
[20:28] * Rasputin hmms
[20:28] ((Nah.))
[20:28] (I'm set, poor, and ready. Did I mention poor?)
[20:28] (I'm done.)
[20:28] * Zowar . o O (I *could* blow most of my Gil on a single Elemental Gem, and completely annihilate a single battle with a MT -ga power.)
[20:29] * Zowar . o O (Except for the low availability.)
[20:29] ((You won't find one. Trust me))
[20:29] Kupo, let's go!
[20:29] 6* After weaving through the market and the slums, you're on the Sol Road. It's fairly well traveled, though somewhat empty this early in the morning.
[20:30] (one sec, I'll be right back.)
[20:30] 6* The sun is now fully risen however, and it's shaping up to be a tad warmer than the last few days have been.
[20:31] * Misato walks along with her helmet pushed back slightly on her head, to try and keep from being parbroiled in her armor.
[20:31] (Back.)
[20:31] !roll 1d100
[20:31] GM_Vittles - 1d100: 97 ( Total: 97 )
[20:31] Everyone who has it, roll Awareness
[20:31] ( O_o )
[20:31] * Silphion has joined #generica
[20:31] !roll 1d100
[20:31] Misato - 1d100: 8 ( Total: 8 )
[20:31] !roll 1d100
[20:31] Mogel - 1d100: 78 ( Total: 78 )
[20:31] (Ain't got it. Roll anyhow?)
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[20:31] !roll 1d100
[20:31] Rasputin - 1d100: 59 ( Total: 59 )
[20:31] !roll 1d100
[20:31] Zowar - 1d100: 67 ( Total: 67 )
[20:32] * Metzgirl has left #generica
[20:32] ((no, Misato has succeeded well enough for everyone))
[20:32] * Zowar . o O (Given that my default isn't that high, no dice.)
[20:32] (Muah.)
[20:32] ((Argh)).
[20:32] (YAY Misato!)
[20:32] !roll 1d100
[20:32] Hal - 1d100: 27 ( Total: 27 )
[20:33] Thanks to her raised helmet, Misato spots the strange mechanical creatures hiding beside the road ahead.
[20:33] They have yet to spot the party.
[20:33] * Misato squints at the machina before she whips out her sheathed katana to bar people from walking further ahead. She motions for silence, rather urgently.
[20:34] * EK|Christopher stops and shuts up.
[20:34] * Zowar nods, and stops walking.
[20:34] * Misato makes a few gestures, indicating the direction of the waiting mecha-critters.
[20:34] * Hal tries to find out what type of machina they are.... (using Sensor feature of his cards)
[20:35] * Mogel peers around the legs of others, straining to see what the fuss is about.
[20:35] * EK|Christopher nods, and his hands idly wander over to his sword hilts...
[20:35] Hal can't see them very well, as they're hiding in the bushes. He'll have to get closer.
[20:35] * Rasputin wonders if we can get some of the stuff for the list.
[20:35] (Any chance I can Scan them?)
[20:35] * Zowar ponders. They seem almost familiar...hmm....
[20:35] * Zowar . o O (That would be making a noise.)
[20:35] (Hm, point.)
[20:36] Hal does, however, remember reading about machina scouters in his newspaper.
[20:36] * Misato ponders a moment, considering the pros and cons of flanking them and launching a surprise attack.
[20:36] ((You could scan them, but that will give away your presence))
[20:37] (Noted.)
[20:37] can I attempt a Lore: Machina roll to see If I recognise them>
[20:37] *?
[20:37] ((If you want))
[20:37] !roll 1d100
[20:37] Hal - 1d100: 4 ( Total: 4 )
[20:38] ((sucess!))
[20:38] ((Maybe we should just jump them & get it over with -- Machina parts are on our list of stuff to get.))
[20:38] (( I agree. ))
[20:38] (I was thinking that.)
[20:38] * Zowar . o O (Hal can probably tell you how to one-shot them with that roll.)
[20:38] (@name Hal=Rikku)
[20:38] (-_-)
[20:38] (_-_)
[20:39] (>.>)
[20:39] ( ~x.x~ ) (that's a dead TaruTaru)
[20:39] * SSFSX17[Dinnering] is now known as SSFSX17
[20:40] Don't worry... they are just an old model of Machina... not built for commbat... although... they don't seem exactly standard versions of them...
[20:40] Hmm, so we can take them out then?
[20:41] "machina parts are on the list."
[20:41] * Silphion is now known as Sil[Fazolis]
[20:41] ((Has it occured to you guys that they may belong to someone?)
[20:41] (Who would be angry at their disappearance?)
[20:42] * Zowar leans on his staff, and waits for someone to make a decision. It's a break from walking either way.
[20:42] * Zowar . o O (Typhoon? We're on a road between two cities in a Final Fantasy setting.)
[20:42] ( Meh, we need parts )
[20:42] (but arn't the fish alive? theft and destruction of property is better than murder)
[20:42] * Zowar . o O (Think about it. ;P)
[20:42] (YAY rampant destruction!)
[20:43] !roll 1d100
[20:43] GM_Vittles - 1d100: 21 ( Total: 21 )