Long Game 24: The Godless City

[A Joe in the Bush]

6 minutes ago, Sart said:

I didn't realize this was Mailliw's last game. I'll sign up then. Haven't had any good ideas for RP in a while, so any suggestions would be nice.

Yay! Another player! Time to completely redo role balance. yay. . .

Signups will close in 35 minutes. Game will start, shorlty after that. Like within an hour of that. I have to deal with something RL first.

[Elenion he/him]

Just now, Amanuensis said:

Shhh, you're only perpetuating the fear by making comments like that  I'm harmless, I swear.

That's what they all say. 

Edited July 28, 2016 by Elenion

[Ecthelion III he/him]

So, Aeleus thought, setting the letter back down on the table, he has need of my “special talents” in Arelon. The king himself! This will be quite the job.

Aeleus strode over to his room. Most of his belongings were still packed in suitcases; he hadn’t really needed too much here in Duladel. He could probably be out of this town within a couple hours if necessary. The letter had said “as soon as possible”—but the sender had no way of knowing how soon that would be. Aeleus chuckled to himself and sat down for a brief lunch.

*                         *                           *

After packing the remainder of his personal things into the last suitcase, Aeleus walked over to his bookshelf and pushed aside the largest books to reveal a secret crawlspace. He withdrew the wood planks, knife, and box of stamps, then clambered through the hole into the space behind. Once inside, he opened the trapdoor at the bottom and climbed down the ladder into a larger storage area in the house’s foundation.

The room was piled high with bones—some human, others belonging to monstrous beasts unknown to even him. Well, he thought, these are going to be quite a hassle to get out of Duladel…

*                         *                           *

The next morning, Aeleus departed, driving a long wagon-and-trailer bought from one of the local merchants. Several layers of tarps were draiped over the cargo. Well, hopefully I can pass without it getting examined too closely.

The first couple of hours passed without incident. The area around the town was open countryside. Aeleus fell into a trancelike state, as he often did when on long journeys. I’m curious what Arelon will be like. After the whole political drama back in the Dula Senate, this should be a breeze! Maybe when I’m on an off day I should—

“Pardon me, sir, but all trade wagons leaving the border are subject to a search. Would you please…?”

The voice jarred Aeleus back to reality. Well, I’ve reached the border. “Uh, er, yeah, go ahead, but all that’s back there is a load of hay.”

The border officer and his men removed the tarps. All they’ll see is a load of hay.

The men proceeded to jump around on top of the hay.

Something cracked.

Aeleus swore.

The border patrol officer came back up to Aeleus’ open window. He was holding a snapped femur bone. A human femur bone. “Are you aware that—”

In one fluid motion, Aeleus reached out the window, grabbed the man by the collar, and hoisted  him into the air. “Look, my friend, we can do this the easy way or the hard way,” Aeleus said. “If you want to find out where the skeletons in the back came from, be my guest.”

The man’s eyes bulged out. He was legitimately fearful for his life. Poor sap. Aeleus dropped him to the ground. He immediately ran a safe distance away and signaled to his men to let the wagon pass.

And Aeleus and his cargo pulled away from the border stop. Not an altogether pleasant day, Aeleus considered, but hey, it could have gone a lot worse.

[A Joe in the Bush]

I'm sending out PM's, and the Thread will open in 8-9 minutes. (I just realized I forgot to prepare a Day 1 writeup, so that will be in a bit.

[A Joe in the Bush]

Blah, blah, writeup to come, still sending PM's, talk here, It's a day, lynch someone. Cycle ends in 48 hours, I'll post a Timer and player list after I've sent out all PM's.

[Alvron he/him]

4 minutes ago, The Only Joe said:

Blah, blah, writeup to come, still sending PM's, talk here, It's a day, lynch someone. Cycle ends in 48 hours, I'll post a Timer and player list after I've sent out all PM's.

Best Day 1 post ever.

[A Joe in the Bush]

I do my best. Occasionally. Not here. But, you know, some where.

[Ecthelion III he/him]

Stink. Defend yourself with logic, please.

[A Joe in the Bush]

I have sent out all PM's. If you did not get one, tell me, preferably in a PM.

[Elenion he/him]

The dawn of a new day was abhorrent for Ashkelon: a new day meant more possible thieves and more beggars looking for tips.

But he was feeling a bit nostalgic for the old days on the Dula Senate, so he decided to try out some more rabble-rousing.

 

Bandwagon poke-vote time! Stink

[Ecthelion III he/him]

Elenion, what is up with you and unnecessary bandwagons?

[Alvron he/him]

2 minutes ago, Ecthelion III said:

Stink. Defend yourself with logic, please.

He's going to pick Logic up and hit you over the head with it, just you wait and see.

[Ecthelion III he/him]

What was that Wayne quote again? Something like "I bought a ward against logic, so now I can add 2 and 2 and get a zucchini" or something like that???

Player list:

Spoiler

1. Ecthelion III
2. Elbereth
3. Mailliw
4. Silverblade
5. Elenion
6. Arraenae
7. Master Elodin
8. The Young Bard
9. Eolhondras
10. Straw
11. Magestar
12. Amanuensis
13. Orlok
14. Stink
15. Conquestor
16. Jaime
17. Emerald
18. Antgrgmn
19. Wilson
20. Araris
21. The Silver Dragon
22. Burnt Spaghetti
23. Kipper
24. Aonar
25. Alvron
26. Renegade
27. Lopen
28. Sart

 

Edited July 28, 2016 by Ecthelion III

[Elenion he/him]

Just now, Ecthelion III said:

Elenion, what is up with you and unnecessary bandwagons?

They're not unnecessary: it raises the stakes.

Ashkelon enjoys high-stakes, because high risk = high reward.

[Alvron he/him]

You're missing a few players.  Joe didn't update the OP list with the last 3-4 people who signed up.

[Ecthelion III he/him]

@Alvron is that everyone?

[Alvron he/him]

6 minutes ago, Ecthelion III said:

@Alvron is that everyone?

As far as I can tell, yes.

[A Joe in the Bush]

Official Player List:

1. Alvron
2. Amanuensis
3. Antgrgmn
4. Aonar
5. Araris
6. Arraenae
7. Burnt Spaghetti
8. Conquestor
9. Ecthelion III
10. Elbereth
11. Elenion
12. Emerald
13. Eolhondras
14. Jaime
15. Kipper
16. Lopen
17. Magestar
18. Mailliw
19. Master Elodin
20. Orlok
21. Renegade
22. Sart
23. Silverblade
24. Stink
25. Straw
26. The Silver Dragon
27. The Young Bard
28. Wilson

The Cycle ends:

[Alvron he/him]

Top billing. Yeah.  No bottom of the list curse for me.

[little wilson she/her]

6 minutes ago, Alvron said:

Top billing. Yeah.  No bottom of the list curse for me.

Bottom of the list is where the fun's at. Just sayin'. You're missing out.

[Burnt Spaghetti she/her]

I must say, that i do like how the embodiments of dark and light are as far away from each other as possible in the playlist. Oh look! Elbereth is near the middle -ok, like only a third down but still, she's nearer to Alv. Wonder if that means anything

[TheMightyLopen he/him]

Dang. Burnt posted on Day 1 before me?! I must be slacking or something.

So, my vote: Bard. You should be around soon to respond, so you get a vote. Lucky you.

There's been a few players that have been on since the game started but we've not heard anything from them yet(or at least, I haven't). Ya'll should speak up! (Looking at you: Aman, Renegade, Arraenae, probably other people that I didn't notice)

[Young Bard he/him]

42 minutes ago, TheMightyLopen said:

Dang. Burnt posted on Day 1 before me?! I must be slacking or something.

So, my vote: Bard. You should be around soon to respond, so you get a vote. Lucky you.

There's been a few players that have been on since the game started but we've not heard anything from them yet(or at least, I haven't). Ya'll should speak up! (Looking at you: Aman, Renegade, Arraenae, probably other people that I didn't notice)

Yep, just logged on a minute a go.

@Eolhondras, you're online, so you should see this. Unless you're too busy checking your doc...  

[Mailliw73 he/him]

This game is heartwarming. Thanks for all the PMs already, guys. 

[Young Bard he/him]

1 minute ago, Mailliw73 said:

This game is heartwarming. Thanks for all the PMs already, guys. 

Really? I haven't got any yet  I'll go send out some now. You don't mind one more, do you?