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Lairosiel
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Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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Location: Berlin/Passau

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"Billy! Wait- don't run off-" Nessa yells after the boy. "I've gotta go after him!" She takes off.

The other traveler tells you, "I'll go over and check out the church," and he leaves, as well.

You're alone at the well with the spider. You're angry.

It shudders. "Look, I'm sorry, alright? I can't go down there. I just can't. I don't even like looking at you guys. There's no way I'm going down there with� them."

Coward spider.

Annoyed, you lean over the side of the well and listen. Is there a struggle going on down there? Someone yells up, "Hey, anyone up there?? HELP!!"

You shout back. Unfortunately, the heft of your shout makes you lose your balance, and you tumble forward into the well!

A few seconds and several bruises later, you find yourself on the ground in the dark. There's another surprised traveler there with you.

"What's that?" Nearby a ghost calls out. "Get over here or I'm turning on the water."

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Okay, stay calm Lairo, stay calm...
I decide to not come out but to imitate a rat. "Squeak, squeak.."
Hoping, that this prank will work, I go on. "Squeak, Squeak!"

well, as we know our friends of Funnel Productions, they gonna change me into a rat after this turn *sniff*
hi kolixela Smile

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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:36 am

diszaster
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Joined: 15 May 2009
Posts: 405

Uh okay... y'all do really need to read this:

Quote:

The woman in the chair says nothing but just continues to stare at you.

The familiar traveler picks up the wine bottle and reads the label. You mention the blood on his ear, and he looks confused. He touches the side of his face and looks at his fingers to see the blood.

The woman just stares, unblinking, at you. She says nothing. She makes no sound.

Deciding to ignore this creepy lack of communication, you open the file marked THE LIVING and check it out.

There are several papers in here, all held together with a paperclip. The top paper reads,

Gather all living people in the church unless they plan to fight.

To those who plan to fight, express my eternal gratitude.

Any living person not in the church after the Saturday of decision will be in mortal danger.

The Governor

Below that, you see slanted handwriting that reads, Pat, Betcha can't save our sister in time. She'll burn. That's her purpose. -- E

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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:32 am

FSURobbie
Guest

TV:

Quote:

How anyone in his right mind could possibly resist a totally rocking tomahawk is beyond you. You slip it into your belt loop. Then you turn to Earl and explain your situation.

"I never said no to a man holding a tomahawk," Earl says. "But before I help anyone, he's gotta be smelling as manly as he acts. Here's some Sticky Itchers Shower Scrub to wash that ghostly funk off yer bones."

He hands you a bottle of some very manly shower scrub, and as soon as you take it, your clothes are clean. Ah. That's better.

"There ya go," Earl says. "Nothing beats the feeling of a freshly scrubbed man. Wait a minute�" He shakes his head. "You know what I mean. Now, what can I do for you?"

Me:

Quote:

Feeling amazingly refreshed and manly I breathe a sigh of relief. There is nothing better than Sticky Itchers shower scrub, and I'm speaking from experience.

"Thanks bud, I owe you one...Look Earl, I've got to find the servant ghost around here and I'm running out of time. I don't know what will happen if I'm late, but if those filthy rags you just saved me from are any indication it wont be good. Is there any way you could help me track this ghost down?"

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:42 pm

Nessa
Boot

Joined: 15 Jul 2009
Posts: 54
Location: East TN

TV:

Quote:

You turn to catch Billy, but it's too late. He's a slick one. Something in you feels protective of him. He clearly needs someone right now. You don't like the thought of him running off alone, especially in a dangerous place like this.

As soon as you've told the other travelers what you're doing, you head toward the field on the east side of the village.

There's a lot going on in your mind. Fitness never seems necessary until a needy little ghost boy runs off into a brewing war zone. You make a mental note to go running more often in case something like this ever happens again. You never know, right?

Then Miss Sepsis. What a whackadoodle. But there was something nice about her, and she did try to help you. You feel awful about her apparent� demise�ish. Maybe there is something you can do. You make another mental note to ask around about returning ghosts to their ghost forms.

And then you've reached the field.

It's old and foggy and filled with tall, dead stalks of � something that someone forgot to tend. There is a patch in the middle that looks like it was burned a year or two ago, but other than that, there is no sign of human contact with this place in ages.

But what about ghosts?

You look around for Billy in the tall, dark grasses. The smell of ash makes you cough, but you go forward. He has to be here. Somewhere.

"Looking for someone?" A scraggly old man � transparent � with a ragged beard and missing teeth grins at you from where he leans on his cane. "I'm afraid I can't let you have the little boy," he says.

There is a rustling in the grass to your left. And to your right. And behind you.

Are there other people here, after all?

You look back at the village. None of your fellow travelers have followed. They can't see you through this fog. You are alone.

Without another word, the old man snaps his bony fingers, and suddenly you feel yourself being transported to a new location. You look around � you're still in the field. But you're closer to the ashes now. You're standing on a platform of straw, tied to a wooden post.

Well $^@#. Mad

My reply:

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I thrash against my restraints and scream, unable to contain my panic. I've seen this setup before. After a minute or so, I calm down enough to be ticked off. Do all these ghosts have the ability to transport people?! I swear to God, if I get burnt to death I'm gonna come back and�

But that's not helping me get out of this, I realize. I take a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves and heart. What was that the spider had said? Two villagers and a ghost need to be sacrif- dammit.

"HELP!" I holler as loud as I can. Then, because the ghosts that put me up here must still be around, I yell, "Is this about that 'war' I've heard about?! I don't even know what's going on here! We might be on the same side. A living ally could prove to be very useful."

All the while, I fidget, trying to free my hands, even just a little. If I can get free, how will I run away? Is it possible to hide from a ghost?

"At the very least, I think I should know what I'm going to be killed for!"

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:18 pm

Kendra_W
Veteran

Joined: 06 Sep 2007
Posts: 109

Every job has its ups and downs
Although I didn't expect to be crusing for a bruising!

During this installment of TV:

Quote:

You shake off the disorientation quickly because this new may not be ready for your jelly� yet.

"Hail, fellow traveler," the other person says. "I am Absynth, and this is my friend Mrs. Nibbles." He means the kitten. "Have you found anything interesting? I was just about to press this button on this statue I found. I think it may be some kind of elevator."

Greeting both Absynth and Mrs. Nibbles politely, you introduce yourself. Not missing a thing, you notice the red button as you display your credentials.

Absynth asks, "Where are you headed? I think this button may lead us to the rebel base, so I do not want to venture in alone. However, we need to be in the moon tree section of town on Saturday night so I do not want to waste any time. Mrs. Nibbles is hungry and she craves the lizards that hang around the area."

You nicely suggest a candy lizard diet to the kitten. Mrs. Nibbles looks up at you thoughtfully.

Absynth looks at the red button. Mrs Nibbles mews. Then she leaps out of his hand and lands on the button.

Instantly the ground opens beneath you!

You slide together in a heap � Mrs. Nibbles jumps in with you � until you land with two thuds outside in the dead grass. You look around. You must have fallen out of some kind of shoot.

Ahead of you is a circle of leafless trees. There is another traveler standing nearby. Two other travelers are standing at the trees. They don't appear to notice you.

My response, although now I should have probably mentioned how odd I thought it was to have a shoot that goes to our location-

Quote:

Trying to straighten myself up, I check to make sure Absynth nor Mrs. Nibbles are hurt before I stand up to shake off the dirt from our fall. Even for a ghost kitten, Mrs. Nibbles sure is spry!

As Absynth introduces the group to another traveler, I grin and say "Hello" to the other traveler with a little wave. Yet feel horrid I don't have any business cards to hand out. What a chance for networking! Instead as I follow Absynth and Mrs. Nibbles, I look around at our new surroundings. Hmm� these circles of leafless trees seem familiar, but I don't recall ever having� and then it dawns on me, this must be the forest reported about in the Transition Times! Certainly there are bound to be lizards here!

Wondering if ONLY travelers are here, I call out "Yoo-hoo! Is anyone else besides travelers here? Perhaps a Mr. Arnold Plotter? I'm a big fan of your work! And just recently I gave a domestic Jumping Pelutia bush to Guy and a few other friends in the business!"

Waiting for a response, I try to take in more of my surroundings, looking for any details that may be important. After all, it's the details that make the reptile and their reptile translator.

I figured I should use my turn to try to get us more details about where we are and if anyone else will come out and play! Figured this would be an okay risk to call out, since we are stronger in numbers. Hopefully...

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:12 pm

WolfHawk
Entrenched

Joined: 15 Nov 2006
Posts: 1247
Location: St. Louis

I'm late on this one, hopefully it won't cause too many problems.

Quote:

[You duck as soon as you notice someone is appearing behind you, but it turns out it's just two other travelers.

Then you introduce yourself to the newcomers and head over to the trees.

Behind you one of the travelers speaks to his companion. "So, Urth, what is going on, and is there anything the Caterlice Metatron can do for you? I have to say I am a tad bit confused here, although I probably hit my head when we landed."

The one he calls Urthstripe doesn't answer; he appears to be a bit distracted.

Leaving Urthstripe behind, you and the other traveler go off to explore the trees.

They appear to be bearing some kind of blue fruit. It's odd, considering there are no leaves.

Suddenly, two lizards crawl out on the branches and look at you both. Then a snake slides down the trunk of one tree and slithers over to you.

One of the lizards speaks. Its voice is soft and high. "Not much English, we. Translator here to speak? Ceremony tomorrow."

Since one of the new arrivals is our Lizard Translator, but I don't know that ig yet I sent a quick response.

Quote:

Recovering from the frozen shock I experienced at being directly addressed by a lizard I shake myself and look over at the new arrivals.

"Hi there!" I wave. "Is there any chance one of you can speak lizard? My lizard friend here is concerned about some ceremony tonight but doesn't speak English very well."

Kendra, you're on!

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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:00 pm

FractalP
Decorated

Joined: 10 Oct 2008
Posts: 258

Wolfhawk wrote:

I'm late on this one, hopefully it won't cause too many problems.

I was late by about an hour once before (silly timezones and such) so I apologised in the email. This was the first line of the reply. I'm not sure it's a coincidence, being highlighted and all.

Quote:

Mrs. Swelter's saggy eyes narrow for a moment, and then they begin to glow yellow. For a moment you pause, thinking that it is the most evil looking expression you have ever seen

Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:12 pm

WolfHawk
Entrenched

Joined: 15 Nov 2006
Posts: 1247
Location: St. Louis

WOW!!!

Quote:

Urthstripe comes forward and asks, "Does, uh, anyone need anything defined?"

His friend has an idea about that. "Still have that nifty book of yours? You should ask it about the blue fruit on these dead trees," he suggests.

Then he turns to the other traveler (the one without a kitten) to ask her name. It seems that more and more people keep arriving!

The traveler with the kitten answers, "Hello, fellow traveler, I'm Absynth, and this is my new friend, Kendra. My feline companion here is Mrs. Nibbles. She has a certain fondness for lizards. What say you two and I go greet those two over yonder?"

Kendra says hello and apologizes for not having any business cards on her at this moment.

You ask whether anyone can speak lizard. Surely someone in this collection of people?

Then, without warning, Kendra shouts to the air, "Yoo-hoo! Is anyone else besides travelers here? Perhaps a Mr. Arnold Plotter? I'm a big fan of your work! And just recently I gave a domestic Jumping Pelutia bush to Guy and a few other friends in the business!" She seems to have a plan.

At the sight of snakes hanging from the branches of the trees, one of the travelers says, "Oh man, talking snakes... why did it have to be snakes? Frogs, I can handle, but snakes� sheesh. Never can quite understand them. Hey, partner - you catching any of this?"

Then he speaks very slowly and clearly as he asks the snake, "Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?"

Just then, a ghost emerges from the forest beyond. He looks at Kendra.

"I am Arnold Plotter," he says. "Are you the translator who has come to save the Governor?"

In the distance, an unfamiliar voice cries out, "HELP!"

One of the snakes looks at Kendra and says, "Sheeeeeeaaaaaasssssaaaaaa� fffrrrrriiiiiiiishshhhhhheeeennnnaaaa... thrippeeeeeeeenmaaaaaashhhhhhh�"

Just then, Mrs. Nibbles leaps out of Absynth's arms and growls up at the trees.

* hurredly paging back through the posts to find any of this! *

Here is my reply:

Quote:

Feeling a bit like Dorothy - "My goodness! People come and go so quickly here! - I attempt to sort out the chaos around me. Talking lizards, jumping bushes, growling kittens, cries for help, missing business cards, non-talking snakes, and nekkid trees with blue berries. (Well, I think most anyone would have blue berries if they were outside nekkid.)

Still unsure whether or not there are any translators among the newcomers I can only assume Mr. Plotters friend with the missing business cards must be the one. Else why would a non-talking snake be peering up at her so earnestly as it non-talks?

Noticing the kitten creeping up on one of the lizards from behind I snatch it up before it can hurt the creature as, at this time, I have no idea who is friend or foe. Giving the little kitten a pat I hand her back to Absynth.

"Hold on," I look at Mr. Plotter; "did you say 'save the governor?' What is wrong with the governor?"

After glancing expectantly around the ring of, well, "people" isn't the right word, uhh "beings!" Yes, "beings" sounds right. As I wait for a translation/definition/explanation I feel the weight of the book I am carrying and pull it out. "Don't Believe This." Hmmm, I wonder, I say to myself and flip through the book to see if there is anything about not believing in lizards...I mean, kittens!...No, wait!...Berries!....er...jumping bushes?

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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:20 am

Lairosiel
Unfettered

Joined: 29 Apr 2008
Posts: 401
Location: Berlin/Passau

Quote:

Your companion instantly motions for you to be quiet and stick close. He pulls back an arrow and lets it fly in the darkness. You listen to see what happens.

Howling. Horrible, terrifying gurgling and howling.

You follow your companion as he heads toward the screaming.

Within seconds you reach a slight bend in the tunnel, and it opens up to a larger room beyond. Just on your side of the bend stands a ghost, screaming in pain and nearly completely disintegrated. Soon the ghost is nothing.

When he's finally gone, you move forward. There is a chest at the other end of this room. Three doors are in front of you.

This seems like a perfect opportunity for you to squeak, and so you do.

There is an awkward pause as your companion stares at you.

But then, out of the shadows comes a pack of rats. Ghost rats.

They congregate by your feet and whisper, "What can we do for you, Lady Rat Leader? Please be careful in this area. There are nasty ghosts behind each door."

wow, from Queen to Lady Rat Leader. Awesome. Kolixela, waiting for your you, what do you suggest?

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:31 am

Kendra_W
Veteran

Joined: 06 Sep 2007
Posts: 109

Snakes, lizards, and ghosts oh my!
But did I make a mistake...

I'm re-thinking whether it was a good idea to call upon Arnold. He seemed nice enough in the Transition Times article but was that smart? I didn't get a good look at him, no flowers... although, as a horticulturist, you'd think perhaps the flowers were his idea? Oh I'm so torn about what to do.

Here's my installment of TV:

Quote:

One traveler, holding a dictionary, asks, "Does, uh, anyone need anything defined?"

His friend responds, "Still have that nifty book of yours? You should ask it about the blue fruit on these dead trees."

The traveler referring to the "nifty book" turns to you and asks, "So, what's your name, traveler?"

Absynth answers, "Hello fellow traveler, I'm Absynth and this is my new friend Kendra. My feline companion here is Mrs. Nibbles. She has a certain fondness for lizards. What say you two and I go greet those two over yonder?"

Always the networker, you first check to make sure your companions are safe � they are quite fine � and then you say hello to the others, apologizing for your lack of business cards.

Another traveler who looks pretty confused says, "Hi, there! Is there any chance one of you can speak lizard? My lizard friend here is concerned about some ceremony tonight but doesn't speak English very well."

Then you think quickly. These trees � you know what they are! You shout to the air, "Yoo-hoo! Is anyone else besides travelers here? Perhaps a Mr. Arnold Plotter? I'm a big fan of your work! And just recently I gave a domestic Jumping Pelutia bush to Guy and a few other friends in the business!"

At the sight of snakes hanging from the branches of the trees, one of the travelers says, "Oh man, talking snakes... why did it have to be snakes? Frogs, I can handle, but snakes� sheesh. Never can quite understand them. Hey, partner - you catching any of this?"

Then he speaks very slowly and clearly as he asks the snake, "Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?"

The snake rolls its eyes. It seems to have a basic understanding of English, but not much.

Just then, a ghost emerges from the forest beyond. He looks at you.

"I am Arnold Plotter," he says. "Are you the translator who has come to save the Governor?"

In the distance, an unfamiliar voice cries out, "HELP!"

One of the snakes looks at you and says, "The war has begun. Shall we join forces with the Governor or with the rebels?"

Just then, Mrs. Nibbles leaps out of Absynth's arms and growls up at the trees.

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:58 am

kolixela
Unfettered

Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 335
Location: Gilbert, AZ

Quote:

You think quickly, accepting that someone new has arrived, and you instantly know what to do. Hoping she will take your direction, you motion for her to be quiet, and then you send your poisoned arrow flying directly into � you listen�

Howling. Horrible, terrifying gurgling and howling.

You prepare another arrow and head toward the hidden room. Apparently there isn't a door in the way.

Within seconds you reach a slight bend in the tunnel, and it opens up to a larger room beyond. Just on your side of the bend stands a ghost, nearly completely disintegrated by now.

When he's finally gone, you move forward. There is a chest at the other end of this room. Three doors are in front of you.

Then, for a reason you don't understand, your companion begins to squeak. You look at her in surprise, but she does it again. "Squeak, squeak!"

There is an awkward pause as you try to understand her logic. Nope. Nothing coming to you.

However, there seems to be something to her plan because, out of the shadows comes a pack of rats. Ghost rats.

They congregate by her feet and whisper, "What can we do for you, Lady Rat Leader? Please be careful in this area. There are nasty ghosts behind each door."

I'm guessing the key is to the chest in the room. I'm going to check it out after taking a moment to talk with you, hopefully we can get you something in the way of armament.

Perhaps you could ask your rat friends if they know of any weapons that might help you escape? Or a way back to the surface

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:30 am

kolixela
Unfettered

Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 335
Location: Gilbert, AZ

Quote:

I look around the room to make sure there are no other ghosts that may be lurking then turn to my companion speaking softly.

"My name is Koli Xela, I don't know exactly what happened, I was working in the blacksmith's house and one of the ghosts attacked me, I was transported here.. I think." I pause for a moment

"Thankfully I happened to find a bag of cookies that appear to have some form of ghost repellent in them but they are almost gone now. From what I overheard someone named the Gardener, or Garden, something like that, is trying to sacrifice a ghost and two travelers to.. something.. for.. well I don't know what exactly but I gather it isn't good, and seeing as they intended to make ME one of the sacrifices I think I'll be happily against whatever it is they are trying to do."

I note the gathered ghost rats

"You speak to animals? Is it just the small companions or can you speak to multiple species?"

I speak with the other traveler for a few moments then decide it's time to move, I approach the chest cautiously and attempt to open it, using the key that was dropped down if it happens to be locked. After examining the chest and it's contents I will attempt to recover the missing poisoned arrow that was used to dispatch the ghost and see if it still appears to have any cookie residue and examine the three doors cautiously, looking for anything that might give us a clue as to which one to use. I turn to my companion and whisper softly.

"Do your friends have any thoughts on which way to go?"

The ball is in your court Lairosiel ^_^ let's see what info we can gather this turn and hopefully survive to make our escape!

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:45 am

Nessa
Boot

Joined: 15 Jul 2009
Posts: 54
Location: East TN

I died!

Quote:

Terrified and furious at the same time, you trash about and scream, both for help and for the ghosts who have tied you up. This is unacceptable. You are not about to be burned. There's no way this is really about to happen.

But the ghosts show themselves at your request. There are about ten of them, several of them armed. They surround you. Not one of them seems concerned.

In the distance, you see Bobby. He is hiding. Tears stream down his little face as he stares at you from where he crouches.

"What are you being killed for?" One of the ghosts steps forward and smiles at you. "You're our sacrifice. The Governor will give up his post. We will usher in a new Transition Village � with no more life."

The ghosts surrounding you erupt into cheers as he lights the fire.

You throw back your head and scream.

It's quick, at least. Within seconds you are dead.

Someone must revive you within 48 hours, or you will re-spawn elsewhere with no items.

Does anyone know how the respawn works? In two days, I'll just show up somewhere, or am I supposed to play a different character?

Also, I guess that means that the war can start after one more traveler dies.

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:48 pm

Lairosiel
Unfettered

Joined: 29 Apr 2008
Posts: 401
Location: Berlin/Passau

Nessa wrote:

I died!

[..]

Does anyone know how the respawn works? In two days, I'll just show up somewhere, or am I supposed to play a different character?

Also, I guess that means that the war can start after one more traveler dies.

Quote:

"With three life beads and some help from the well, you may make a difference. Whom will you revive?"

I really don't want any other traveler to die o.o'
So, I have 1 life bead...

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:28 pm

kolixela
Unfettered

Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 335
Location: Gilbert, AZ

Lairosiel wrote:

Nessa wrote:

Quote:

"With three life beads and some help from the well, you may make a difference. Whom will you revive?"

I really don't want any other traveler to die o.o'
So, I have 1 life bead...

I have one as well

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:11 pm

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