CoC D20 "Dunwich Return to the Forgotten Village"

[DallasPA]

March 1st, 1933
Arkham, Massachusetts

Dr McTavish is alerted, by a guard, of another incoming phone call, this time from Johann, the Dr. eagerly answers the phone. Johann explains to Dr. McTavish how the group of three departed before Patrick returned from the previous call, and the arrival of the three at Treasure Hunters INC. Dr. McTavish replies;

"Well the Treasure Hunters are nothing but mercenary scavengers for hire, but this troubles me Johann. Because this situation is actually opposite of what you and Jasper suspect, and suddenly makes sense. The mob sent someone to spy on our activities and realized that we were mounting an expedition. In an effort to beat us to the site they've hired the treasure hunters. But why.... why would the mob be interested in such a site. Hmmm, the two of you need to go to where you last saw Patrick, round him up and immediately return to Vanguard Headquarters. I believe that you have not seen the last of THI, Treasure Hunters INC is relentless in their pursuit of a site once hired, we must move quickly."

Back at the library a guard returns with Dr. Laban Shrewsbury-Professor of Anthropology MU Professor in an excited voice he chirps,

"we must begin researching the prior expeditions immediately, have any of you decided on a likely approach."

 

[Maerdwyn]

Jibril Rashad

"From my bersbective, is seems that we need to accumulate information about at least the following. Feel free to this list, of course.

"Regarding the 1892 mission, we should research the expedition in general, compile information on the unfirendly natives in the area, and as much information on the temble itself as is bossible.

"Whoever investigates the disastrous 1893 and 1894 tribs should take special note of the village discovered by Goettering - if they have stories of the temple, it may give us clues to both its location and nature.

"Combing through the Nelson Survey team's notes will also likely be of value - newer mabs are better mabs.

"Someone, I believe should also see if there is further information on our club founder's late life and see if he wrote about or otherwised referenced the temple after his return from the Amazon.

"Without objection, I would like to begin work on the 1893 and 1894 exbeditions. "

[OOC: What are everyone else's thoughts? Research: +8
Edit: Wrong poster ID. ]

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Jasper Bakemeier: (Male/Soldier 1)

Jasper takes the news in stride saying with a simple nod to his head, “You heard the good doctor lets get back to the restaurant."

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Paul stands a moment in silence, thinking. Then, he nods and speaks up, "We should probably get to looking through things quickly. I'd be interesting in looking through the notes from the Nelson Survey..."

[OOC: Looks good to me. Probably just should get as much info as we can.
Research +7]

 

[bruin]

When he sees Jasper and Johann returning, Patrick throws his hands up in the air. "Nothing happening around here, what did you guys find out?"

 

[DallasPA]

March 1st, 1933
Arkham, Massachusetts


Jasper and Johann return to the restaurant, where they find Patrick fuming. He isn't a happy camper. All the same you detail your findings to Patrick and then head back to the Vanguard Headquarters. Upon entering you find Dr McTavish shouting:

"This is Blasphemy, Total Blasphemy and utterly unbelievable"

Its is quite obvious that something has caused Dr. McTavish to blow a seal, and he is quite upset at this point.

Previously.............

Dr. Laban Shrewsbury turned to Jibril, Paul, and Nick and replied;

"Follow me, I will show you where all of the research material for prior expeditions are house"

As you follow Dr. Laban Shrewsbury you enterer deeper into this portion of the library. As you pass through what seems like a maze of ten-foot high books shelves you see a small opening that opens into an even larger alcove of the library. Dr. Shrewsbury guides you to the far side of this alcove where you see the entrance to what appears to be a third room. This door looks heavily reinforced and has a steel pull-down gate that is apparently locked. Dr. Shrewsbury reaches for his key ring, and unlocks the steel gate and then the door. All under the careful watch of a guard who happens to be tailing your group. As you enter the room the sights, sounds, and smells of the articles in this room overwhelm your senses. Within the third alcove you see trophies and items, which the club has deemed far to valuable to display in the sitting room. The Dr. leads you to a special area reserved for the Gottering expeditions. As he approaches the area, you can sense a wake of distress fall upon him. Dr. Shrewsbury begins looking high and low, running from one point to the next muttering to himself. All of sudden he turns and you can just see the most intense wave of fright come across his face, some of you almost begin to run. Suddenly the Dr. yells,


" All of the Gottering notes, diaries, and maps have been stolen"

After this Laban Shrewsbury collapses onto the floor, and the guard takes off yelling.

"There has been a Robbery, a Robbery"

It seems like moments latter all of the MU staff in attendance and Dr. McTavish with an escort of guards enters the room. After a cursory search of this portion of the library all come to the conclusion that the Gottering portion of the collection has been stolen. The thin wavering Dr. McTavish becomes unglued and begins ranting and cursing in a manner that one would have to see in order to believe.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Paul sighed heavily. With the way the day was going so far, it should have been expected. For a moment he just looks around, hoping against hope that something was there, "Was there anything else? Did you keep any of the books in another place?"

 

[DallasPA]

Paul sighed heavily. With the way the day was going so far, it should have been expected. For a moment he just looks around, hoping against hope that something was there, "Was there anything else? Did you keep any of the books in another place?"

Several members of the MU staff responded that they were quite sure that Dr. Artimage has the original 1894 map on display in the map room at Miskatonic University. Another stated that he remembered Dr. Artimage and several grad students transcribing various dairies and notes of the Gottering expedition.

Dr McTavish says,

I will call Dr. Artimage immediately, and make arrangements for the party to review this material tomorrow morning as soon as the library is open. Once they return we will resume our meeting at 3 pm. Its Monday, I feel its imperative that the party departs no later then Thursday if we want to have any chance of beating Treasure Hunters INC to the site. We can retire to our individual rooms and get a fresh start tomorrow.

 

[Jibril Rashad]

Jibril looks around the room. "How much matreial was there?" he asks a guard. "Could it have been carried off by just one person?" Meanwhile, in a somewhat silly attempt to feel useful, he is scanning the floor and the area around the empty shelves for any signs of the thief - dirt on the carpet, cigarette butts, etc.

[OOC: Spot:+6 or Search +4]

 

[DallasPA]

March 2nd, 1933
Arkham, Massachusetts

Jibril looks around the room. "How much matreial was there?" he asks a guard. "Could it have been carried off by just one person?" Meanwhile, in a somewhat silly attempt to feel useful, he is scanning the floor and the area around the empty shelves for any signs of the thief - dirt on the carpet, cigarette butts, etc.

[OOC: Spot:+6 or Search +4]

Dr. Shrewsbury tells Jibril that the collection contained about 30 books and diaries, several maps, and numerous drawings. As youn inspect the area you can definitely tell that it has been ran sacked. You find nothing of great detail because the robbers were quite adept in their theft.

The next morning.......

You are awaken about 8AM and ushered in to the sitting room for breakfast. Dr. McTavish states,

'I have spoken to Dr. Armitage, he is expecting you, in light of all these strange events it is highly unlikely that he will allow you take any pieces of his collection. But you are certainly free to browse and take detailed notes if you wish. Our meeting here at the Headquarters will resume at 3PM. Good luck!!!

The party wastes no time making the trek to MU library. As you arrive you take in the view of the impressive building, with high arched ceilings and massive columns, and its stone floors echo with your footsteps. It appears to be a particularly slow day, and upon your arrival you find the receptionist noticing your arrival. She is a young bookish brunette, taking advantage of the slow day to catch up on her studies. As you approach she casually sits here books aside and says,

"Goodmorning may I help you"

OOC: I hope we aren't losing players already????