IG's Legend of The Ripper [IC]
PhoenixAsh
First Post
Dacen finishes his impromptu bandaging, tearing off strips of the thugs dirty shirt to construct a hasty pressure bandage to keep the man from bleeding out. He nods at Xao's thanks and rises, washing off his hands as best he can in a puddle of rain water.
"You're probably right, I should have just let her go in the first place. It just seems like she should know something," he says with resignation at Fen's comments. "If there is nothing to be found at the murder scene, I see no reason to linger."
As Xao starts off down the other alley he follows, "Careful, Kilna's probably not the only surprise these alleys harbor. Probably not the most dangerous either."
"You're probably right, I should have just let her go in the first place. It just seems like she should know something," he says with resignation at Fen's comments. "If there is nothing to be found at the murder scene, I see no reason to linger."
As Xao starts off down the other alley he follows, "Careful, Kilna's probably not the only surprise these alleys harbor. Probably not the most dangerous either."
Autumn
First Post
Fen just gives a surly nod and sets off back towards Mari Kell's place. This whole business was just a distraction after all.
Unfortunately, it was rather a noisy distraction at that. He doesn't bother telling the others to keep back this time - if anybody was going to hear, they'll have heard by now. Better to have some backup close at hand if things go nasty.
If he gets to the shack without further incident, he'll motion the others to wait while he checks the entrance for any sign of recent use or nasty surprises. He'll also peer surreptitiously through any accessible windows.
Unfortunately, it was rather a noisy distraction at that. He doesn't bother telling the others to keep back this time - if anybody was going to hear, they'll have heard by now. Better to have some backup close at hand if things go nasty.
If he gets to the shack without further incident, he'll motion the others to wait while he checks the entrance for any sign of recent use or nasty surprises. He'll also peer surreptitiously through any accessible windows.
Rayex
First Post
When Dacen pats her shoulder and tanks her, Rexy shivers. Even though she deemed it necessary, she did not like it.
Carefully wiping her rapier on the thughs breeches, she mutters to herself. "This is just getting uglier by the minute. I will have to see it through though. Damn."
Rising and hearing the others talking, she wanders over to where they are. As is her habit, she remains quiet while letting the others make the decision. After all, alleyways and courtyards are quite unfamiliar territory for her.
When the others decide to pay Mari Kell's old haunt a visit she follows.
Carefully wiping her rapier on the thughs breeches, she mutters to herself. "This is just getting uglier by the minute. I will have to see it through though. Damn."
Rising and hearing the others talking, she wanders over to where they are. As is her habit, she remains quiet while letting the others make the decision. After all, alleyways and courtyards are quite unfamiliar territory for her.
When the others decide to pay Mari Kell's old haunt a visit she follows.
industrygothica
Adventurer
The high, windowless brick walls of the buildings flanking the narrow alleyway rise up prison-like on either side, causing your footfalls to echo distantly as you probe your way into the shroud of darkness. Huge rats stalk through the rubbish that lies scattered about, glaring at you with hungry yellow eyes. A strange smell clings to the air here, but not the festering stench of rotting refuse. It is something altogether different.
You hear the skittering sound of unshod footsteps slapping the cobbles up ahead. It fades out...
As you move on, your light finds a bundle stretched out across the cobblestone. At first you take it for a pile of decaying rags, but soon your eyes adjust and you realize the mass before you is actually the twisted shape of a human male, his throat torn open, eyes wide and staring.
You hear the skittering sound of unshod footsteps slapping the cobbles up ahead. It fades out...
As you move on, your light finds a bundle stretched out across the cobblestone. At first you take it for a pile of decaying rags, but soon your eyes adjust and you realize the mass before you is actually the twisted shape of a human male, his throat torn open, eyes wide and staring.
PhoenixAsh
First Post
"Cuthbert's Cudgel," Dacen swears again, averting his eyes from the sight as soon as he recognizes it for another dead body. At least this one's organs all appear to be in place. He focuses ahead, peering into the darkness for any clue as to the origin of the footsteps in front of them.
"We need more light." Xao bends down and picks up a small stick or scrap of wood. "Whatever is here already knows we are about," he explains as he begins making odd gestures in the air. "If nothing else, some light may scare off the rats." He finishes with a short, guttural phrase and brandishes the stick above him, expectantly.
[sblock]Xao casts Light on a stick[/sblock]
[sblock]Xao casts Light on a stick[/sblock]
Autumn
First Post
"Someone's been busy tonight," Fen drawls as the new corpse comes into view. He bends down to examine the dead man, peering at the wound to get a clearer idea of the method of murder. It's not easy to tear somebody's throat out with your bare hands, but after the lack of tracks at the last scene it would take a lot to surprise him. Still, he can't help but hope to find evidence that some weapon was employed.
It's frustrating to know that they might be so hot on the killer's heels without catching him, but patience is Fen's chief virtue. No sense in rushing off after him into the fog. There are easier ways to commit suicide.
It's frustrating to know that they might be so hot on the killer's heels without catching him, but patience is Fen's chief virtue. No sense in rushing off after him into the fog. There are easier ways to commit suicide.
industrygothica
Adventurer
Xao collects a small scrap of rotting wood from the ground--probably a piece of lumber fallen off the crumbling buildings surrounding the alley. He begins his arcane gestures, and suddenly, from the shadow-filled corners of the alley a creature springs forth violently, gnashing its horrible teeth at Xao, opening a small gash in his shoulder. Xao's concentration is true, however (14+5=pass) and he sees his spell to completion.
In the new light the creature can be seen more fully. Its emaciated frame suggests that is little more than a living corpse itself, a freshly risen undead.
Dacen immediately recognizes the thing as a ghoul.
[sblock=Details]Xao takes 2 points of damage.
Initiative
23 Rexy 12/12:
18 Dacen 9/9:
17 Fen 9/9:
17 Xao 3/5:
4 Ghoul:
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In the new light the creature can be seen more fully. Its emaciated frame suggests that is little more than a living corpse itself, a freshly risen undead.
Dacen immediately recognizes the thing as a ghoul.
[sblock=Details]Xao takes 2 points of damage.
Initiative
23 Rexy 12/12:
18 Dacen 9/9:
17 Fen 9/9:
17 Xao 3/5:
4 Ghoul:
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Rayex
First Post
As another corpse was seen, Rexy felt her resolve to find this murder start to crumble. May be she was too hasty in deciding to avenge Monis' husband. May be she was not up to the task. May be... she should just leave.
Then, when the creature jumped out and attacked the magician, she grinds her teeth and shakes her head while drawing her rapier. In one fluid motion she attacks the apparition, hoping that she would atleast do some good before this was over.
[sblock]
Rapier: +4 (1base + 3dex), 1d6 damage, Threat 18-20/x2
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Then, when the creature jumped out and attacked the magician, she grinds her teeth and shakes her head while drawing her rapier. In one fluid motion she attacks the apparition, hoping that she would atleast do some good before this was over.
[sblock]
Rapier: +4 (1base + 3dex), 1d6 damage, Threat 18-20/x2
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