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[D20 CoC] Beyond the Mountains of Madness Campaign - Prologue
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<blockquote data-quote="jdeleski" data-source="post: 2497670" data-attributes="member: 33307"><p><strong>Mr. Starkweather, I presume?</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: white"><span style="color: white">Upon entering the doorway, your senses are initially overwhelmed. Moving amidst a layer of shifting smoke are dark-clothed shapes and those in glittering colors. Bright lights above cast shadows between the mingling forms to the deep red at your feet. The room is filled with sound, a cacophony of male and female voices, laughter, coughing, hurrahs and soft moans. An ethereal fluting reverberates, lightly dancing within your mind and then overcome by the voices.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: white"><span style="color: white">Those shapes nearest you come willed into focus. Faces turn; eyes alight on yours, a nod occasionally accompanied by a smile. Groups of men in ties and somber formalwear are gathered in tight groups and contrast with dazzlingly-arrayed, radiant ladies who sparkle and exclaim.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: white"><span style="color: white">The room is large and well lit; you estimate approximately 40-feet wide by over 100-feet long. Pairs of huge, white pillars march down the room, white walls are trimmed in gold, and a plush red rug soothes your feet. The room is filled with dozens of tables covered in white linen; each is set with 4 dark wood chairs. Uniformed serving staff mill about the room delivering beverages and an assortment of Hors d'oeuveres. Near the doorway, off to your right, you locate your table.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: white"><span style="color: white">At the far end of the room, beyond the bodies and your field of vision, the band plays a low, haunting melody, a prominent flute marks time with a piano, string bass, and violin.</span></span></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: white"><span style="color: white">The silver-haired gentleman turns and smiles, warmly extending his hand, saying </span><span style="color: yellow">“Ah, if only I were so adventurous and successful! Mr. Starkweather has not yet blessed us with his presence. I’m afraid that my occupation is much more pedestrian; I’m John O’brien, mayor of this fair city. How do you do?”</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: white"><span style="color: white"><span style="color: lime">OOC – Picture attached</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: white"><span style="color: white">The mayor introduces you to a number of men surrounding him and politely inquires about your involvement with the expedition. He seems genuinely curious about what drove you to join such an adventure and how you came to know “Commander Starkweather”. Many of the group also join in the discussion, drawing you in with questions, making you feel quite at ease.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdeleski, post: 2497670, member: 33307"] [b]Mr. Starkweather, I presume?[/b] [color=white][color=white]Upon entering the doorway, your senses are initially overwhelmed. Moving amidst a layer of shifting smoke are dark-clothed shapes and those in glittering colors. Bright lights above cast shadows between the mingling forms to the deep red at your feet. The room is filled with sound, a cacophony of male and female voices, laughter, coughing, hurrahs and soft moans. An ethereal fluting reverberates, lightly dancing within your mind and then overcome by the voices.[/color][/color] [color=white][color=white]Those shapes nearest you come willed into focus. Faces turn; eyes alight on yours, a nod occasionally accompanied by a smile. Groups of men in ties and somber formalwear are gathered in tight groups and contrast with dazzlingly-arrayed, radiant ladies who sparkle and exclaim.[/color][/color] [color=white][color=white]The room is large and well lit; you estimate approximately 40-feet wide by over 100-feet long. Pairs of huge, white pillars march down the room, white walls are trimmed in gold, and a plush red rug soothes your feet. The room is filled with dozens of tables covered in white linen; each is set with 4 dark wood chairs. Uniformed serving staff mill about the room delivering beverages and an assortment of Hors d'oeuveres. Near the doorway, off to your right, you locate your table.[/color][/color] [color=white][color=white]At the far end of the room, beyond the bodies and your field of vision, the band plays a low, haunting melody, a prominent flute marks time with a piano, string bass, and violin.[/color][/color] [color=sienna][/color] [color=sienna][/color] [color=white][color=white]The silver-haired gentleman turns and smiles, warmly extending his hand, saying [/color][color=yellow]“Ah, if only I were so adventurous and successful! Mr. Starkweather has not yet blessed us with his presence. I’m afraid that my occupation is much more pedestrian; I’m John O’brien, mayor of this fair city. How do you do?”[/color][/color] [color=white][color=white][color=lime]OOC – Picture attached[/color][/color][/color] [color=white][color=white]The mayor introduces you to a number of men surrounding him and politely inquires about your involvement with the expedition. He seems genuinely curious about what drove you to join such an adventure and how you came to know “Commander Starkweather”. Many of the group also join in the discussion, drawing you in with questions, making you feel quite at ease.[/color][/color] [/QUOTE]
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