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[Servants of Gaius pbp] Part One: Introduction

Started by Bedrockbrendan, December 02, 2011, 04:12:38 PM

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skofflox

#60
December 18, 2011, 12:26:11 AM
After a fitful sleep and morning athletics I await the servant to bring the letters and information.
After a cursory look at the missives I get to creating an astrological reading for Pomponius's present situation...
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305653/
(after an amaturish try...1d10 rolled a 2)
"Hmmm...nothing definitive."

After a walk to the markets to pick up some figs, Pistachios and fresh greens I return home and prepare a carmalized Pistachio, garlic and wild greens salad with a fig and parsley garnish.
I Peruse my amphora of wine and decide on a white...I summon a servant to put my loft in order while I go to the warehouse for a bit of labor and gossiping.
I will bathe and anoint myself with an herbed infusion of the finest olive oil and await my guests.
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!

Running: AD&D 2nd. ed.
"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

skofflox

#61
December 18, 2011, 12:43:46 AM
Quote
Quote from: Nicephorus;495714*snip*
Gaia arrives at Carus' house with a bottle of Greek wine and a basket of goat cheese, oysters, and green olives.  Out of curiousity, she looks at the goods in the warehouse as she is led in, checking to see what Carus deals in and how well he's doing.
Bolts of fine and common clothe, amphora of various grades of olive oil and the smell of spices wafting from crates...some servants loading wagons and sorting goods.
Seems to be a successful venture, at least in recent times.
It is a family affair.


Quote(Assuming that no one else has arrived yet.)
She hands the basket to Carus.  "Here is something to keep our thoughts strong."

"A pleasure to see you this evening Gaia. I trust you found my hovel without difficulty?" as I take the proffered basket and sketch a bow.
I grinn, continuing..."Yes, strong thoughts and steady hearts will be required afore this task is finished.!"

QuoteOnce they are settled in and niceties are established: "For some things, we should wait until the others arrive.  However, I think we are better disposed to handle the travel details than they are.  I think the best cover to go with searching for olives to import is to pose as merchants.  And the best way to do that is to be actual merchants.  I know a guy who can get me a couple of cartloads of cloth for a reasonable price.  I'm sure you can find some other things to bring.  We can set aside a large wagon's space for goods that each of us want to take without looking too suspicious.  Do you know of a ship we can hire?"

Listening to her reasoning and nodding as I gesture with a sweep of my palm..."This is a good idea. As you can see I have some knowledge of trade and with my family connections I should be able to aquire all the trappings without to much difficulty. I hope to turn a profit on this venture!"
As I pass a tray of figs over..."Easy enough to explain the guards...how would Lucius fit in I wonder?"
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!

Running: AD&D 2nd. ed.
"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

Bedrockbrendan

#62
December 18, 2011, 01:46:06 PM Last Edit: December 19, 2011, 05:36:08 PM by BedrockBrendan
Quote from: Nicephorus;495714During the day, Gaia, stops by the houses of a couple of her superiors who she can trust to be discrete.  she lets them know that she had a dream that she was in Africa protecting the land from a storm. She asks them about contacts and priests of Isis who live in the areas from Mauretainia to Cyrenaica and lets them know that she might be away from the City for a while.

Your superior, Akhom, looks at you with concern in his eyes. "Mauretania is a dangerous place. Do not trust anyone you meet, even the person I am about to mention. Ask for a woman named Kemisi in Tingis. She is well known for her potions and talismans."

Bedrockbrendan

#64
December 20, 2011, 12:28:55 PM
Guys, have to go in for another surgery this Fruday early, so I will post through wednesday, pause and start up again on monday (if people can't post during the holiday break let me know.

Benoist

#65
December 21, 2011, 01:43:25 PM
Lucius will make his arrangements. He will give instructions to his stewart and other slaves tending to the household while he is away, then make a sacrifice to the Gods by the hearth to ensure a safe journey and general good fortune, and will leave for Carus's place afterwards.

Sigmund

#66
December 21, 2011, 05:22:07 PM
Quintus and Theo, when the time comes, leave for the home of Carus.

ooc: Will post about the Evocati after we have concluded posting about our meeting.
- Chris Sigmund

Old Loser

"I\'d rather be a killer than a victim."

Quote from: John Morrow;418271I role-play for the ride, not the destination.

Bedrockbrendan

#67
December 22, 2011, 09:30:13 AM
Quote from: Benoist;496448Lucius will make his arrangements. He will give instructions to his stewart and other slaves tending to the household while he is away, then make a sacrifice to the Gods by the hearth to ensure a safe journey and general good fortune, and will leave for Carus's place afterwards.

Sounds good. Can you make a Ritual Roll TN 6 for the sacrifice?

Bedrockbrendan

#68
December 22, 2011, 09:31:33 AM
Quote from: Sigmund;496485Quintus and Theo, when the time comes, leave for the home of Carus.

ooc: Will post about the Evocati after we have concluded posting about our meeting.

It is dawn so probably time to go to Carus's.

skofflox

#70
January 11, 2012, 02:43:35 AM
(hopefully) entertaining Gaia with tales of my travels awaiting the others to arrive...
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!

Running: AD&D 2nd. ed.
"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

Bedrockbrendan

#71
January 11, 2012, 07:57:32 AM
I am afraid I have been sick since Thursday and have another surgery scheduled for this Friday. I realize things have lagged a bit. When I am recovered next week I will open a new thread to start the next part of the adventure.

Sigmund

#72
January 11, 2012, 08:09:06 AM
Hope things go well Brendan.
- Chris Sigmund

Old Loser

"I\'d rather be a killer than a victim."

Quote from: John Morrow;418271I role-play for the ride, not the destination.

skofflox

#74
January 13, 2012, 02:05:23 AM
take care !
:)
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!

Running: AD&D 2nd. ed.
"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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