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skofflox

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« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2011, 11:37:20 PM »
Casting a quick grin towards Gaia as she rises, Carus looks attentively at Caligula and Claudius as he adresses them...bowing slightly as the Emporer bids them good night.
Form the group wisely, make sure you share goals and means.
Set norms of table etiquette early on.
Encourage attentive participation and speed of play so the game will stay vibrant!
Allow that the group, milieu and system will from an organic symbiosis.
Most importantly, have fun exploring the possibilities!

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« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2011, 05:15:47 AM »
Nicephorus, no problem. The only thing this alters is when you entered Claudius shot Gaia a stern look and Caligula chuckled.

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« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2011, 12:30:52 PM »
Lucius keeps his mouth shut religiously. He knows better than to ask the Princeps questions that could be asked of any servant on Palatine Hill. If he has anything to say, he will talk to Claudius. There are rumors about the fellow. He seems dim-witted alright, but there seems to be more about him than meets the eye, or so Lucius thinks right now, especially when considering the Emperor himself trusted him with this mission... or is it all some kind of joke, perhaps? A trick played on him and his family to further humiliate him after the death of Germanicus? Germanicus was the Princeps' father after all...

Lucius struggles with his doubts for a moment.

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« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2011, 12:57:42 PM »
The Emperor looks at each of you and turns to leave when it is clear no one has any questions. He is followed by Macro as he exists the garden.

Marco must have had a torch or lamp because once the emperor departs the room plunges into darkness. Only a small light held by Claudius illuminates the room now. The warm flame reveals an expression of confidence and determination upon the royal uncle's face, a stark contrast to the obsequious demeanor he carried in the presence of his nephew.

"You heard the Emperor," Claudius says. "You are to go to Mauretania at once, preferably by sea, though I don't want to know the details of your itinerary. Yes it is true we are at war with Neptune, so boats are a danger. But the way over land is long, and you will have to cross water at some point anyways. However do as you will, after all you were selected because the emperor has confidence in your judgment.

"As to the r-r-r-reason for your mission. My dear friend, Pomponius Mela has been living in Tingis for some time in an effort to map out sacred sites in the region. He and I have corresponded for several months. Mostly his letters were just fabricated stories of nymphs and golden apples, but his last epistle concerned me. He seemed like a man whose future is uncertain, and spoke about the possibility of his death. He raved about a cult, a g-g-golden bull and an artifact connected to the god Poseidon, or Neptune.

"Go and find what  you can about this cult and see if this has anything to do with the sea god. More importantly, protect my friend Pomponius Mela. Any questions?"

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« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2011, 01:50:32 PM »
Lucius understands the importance of the task at once. "What shall we say to your friend once we meet him? I imagine we should avoid mentioning your Divine Nephew. We may present ourselves in your name instead, if you are willing...?"

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« Reply #20 on: December 06, 2011, 02:01:58 PM »
(Waiting for him to answer Lucius's query.)
Bowing slightly to Claudius..."Sir, if I could have Pomponius's birth information I would like to see what the stars have to say about the man, as well as our travels. Any portent gleaned may prove of benefit. And would it be possible to see the messages he sent?"
« Last Edit: December 06, 2011, 02:25:34 PM by skofflox »
Form the group wisely, make sure you share goals and means.
Set norms of table etiquette early on.
Encourage attentive participation and speed of play so the game will stay vibrant!
Allow that the group, milieu and system will from an organic symbiosis.
Most importantly, have fun exploring the possibilities!

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"And my orders from Gygax are to weed out all non-hackers who do not pack the gear to play in my beloved milieu."-Kyle Aaron

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« Reply #21 on: December 06, 2011, 02:12:29 PM »
"Yes, you raise a good point Lucius," Claudius ponders the matter for a moment before continuing, "Tell him you are Merchants looking for olive suppliers in Mauretania, here Carus's experience should be of some use. If you find the thought of playing a merchant unbearable Lucius, then simply pretend Carus is your client. Tell Pomponius you need his services as a cartographer. Until we know just what Pomponius has seen, do not tell him of my role in this. If he's been turned we don't want any information about the Servii Gaii or my personal interest in his Mauretanian ventures to be discovered."

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« Reply #22 on: December 06, 2011, 02:16:09 PM »
"Yes, Carus," Claudius says, "I will provide you with such details before you leave."

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« Reply #23 on: December 06, 2011, 02:35:23 PM »
Quintus stands in a more relaxed posture. "Also sir, am I permitted to reveal my military rank while in Mauretania, that I may command military resources to aid in protecting Pomponius Mela? May I bring, perhaps, a pair of Evocati with us to assign them to protection duty? I assume my assignment to the Praetorian Guard must be concealed, so may I requisition the arms and armor of a Legion Tribune or even those of a common Centurion to take with me? If I am not to reveal my Praetorian rank, then perhaps a temporary assignment to the XXII Deiotariana out of Egypt would be more fitting.", he says respectfully.
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« Reply #24 on: December 06, 2011, 02:39:17 PM »
Lucius waits for his turn to speak. He has another question in mind, but now is not the time to confuse the conversation even more. He lets Claudius answer his companions of Fortune's first.

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« Reply #25 on: December 06, 2011, 03:01:39 PM »
"Quintus," Claudius begins, "C-c-c-onceal your rank while in Mauretania. We do not want problems with Ptolemy. You may take two or three praetorians with you, but you should disguise yourselves as hired bodyguards. I suggest you try to pass yourselves off as former gladiators."

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« Reply #26 on: December 06, 2011, 03:02:43 PM »
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"Quintus," Claudius begins, "C-c-c-onceal your rank while in Mauretania. We do not want problems with Ptolemy. You may take two or three praetorians with you, but you should disguise yourselves as hired bodyguards. I suggest you try to pass yourselves off as former gladiators."


Quintus nods curtly.
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« Reply #27 on: December 06, 2011, 03:12:52 PM »
Claudius looks uneasy for a moment."One other thing Quintus. Do not let the praetorians know why they are with you. Just tell them the emperor has an interest in protecting Carus, the olive merchant. These days we can't even trust the praetorian guard with our secrets I am affraid. Be mindful of that fact during your investigation: Neptune is everywhere."

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« Reply #28 on: December 06, 2011, 03:28:28 PM »
Quintus salutes and says, "I hear and obey."
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