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<blockquote data-quote="Cultsbane" data-source="post: 8993975" data-attributes="member: 7037457"><p>Campaign time: 2 hours, 54 mins, and 31 seconds </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>We're going on a train</p><p></p><p>Everyone is being welcomed aboard to the Avery Coast Train line. A giant marble clock face looks over us, a perfect piece of engineering from Danor, as everyone begins boarding </p><p></p><p>List our alter egos: Bergeron, the former collector who died (Kelik), Joe, a train worker (Hops), Celeste Dejour, a daughter of a wealthy coal baron (Isabelle), Ennis Lelouch Baccano, 17th in line to the throne of The Holy Britannian Empire (Freya), & Victoria Rose, a bodyguard for Bergeron (Anael) </p><p></p><p>We head to the first class train car. Already in the first class sitting down is a peculiar woman with tattoos and stitches throughout her body, her name is Bre and she has a conversation with "Bergeron". Boarding also is a 4 person family of half -Orcs, they have no grace or etiquette, representing the new money faction. </p><p></p><p>Cars 17-20 are the first class passenger trains, 16 to 9 is second class, and 3 to 8 is lower class. We're giving freedom to go throughout the train besides car number 2</p><p></p><p>They do a headcount of everyone on board the train. Molly (I think that is her name) also announces the great malice lands hunting game </p><p></p><p>They have a tradition here at the Avery Coast of the passengers buying a golden rifle for 100GP and shooting at creatures in the malice lands for a grand prize. Freya acts disinterested because she is of royalty, but she is definitely interested and nods to molly to indicate it</p><p></p><p>Joe follows Bre to car 16, the second class car, as she sits down and looks out the window contemplating things. He heads back to the first class dining hall to have some food</p><p></p><p>The train schedule: Leaving on the 11th of Winter at Beaumont, Cherage the Danoran Capital, Orithea the only stable city in the Malice Lands, Trekhom the capital of Drakr, Nalaam a casino town ruled by mages, & Sid Minos a haunted island off the coast of Crisillyir </p><p></p><p>The train makes frequent stops at small towns. Only staying 10 mins Total. After multiple stops on boards the first two first upper class passengers, with a look of disdain. We're unable to figure out the sex throughout all the makeup and heavy exquisite attire. They scowl at everyone</p><p></p><p>Bergeron sneaks into the luggage area to see anything identifiable. He reads one of the names is Eleanor Dewitt, even her luggage case is encrusted in diamonds and rubies. </p><p></p><p>Food is served. Ennis is super excited about all the prospects of food. Eleanor starts talking to Ennis spotting her royalty but noticed she doesn't have a man and wants to setup Ennis with a man to improve relations</p><p></p><p>Eleanor hands over erotic poetry and her card to Ennis who blushes, Celeste begins reading the erotic poetry encouraging Ennis to go find herself a man. Ennis hasn't had a boyfriend since being in university and mostly ignored him to do studies. Joe is watching this all unfold as he eats rabbit stew (OH MY GOD NOOOOO!) And chuckles to himself. Eleanor is known as the matchmaker </p><p></p><p>Victoria, who was under the weather and took a nap, arrives in the first class cart. Victoria while going through the second class car, someone bumps into her, a tall refined Tiefling with his hands around the waist of two lovely ladies. He apologies to Victoria and introduces himself as Olivert Boone. </p><p></p><p>When Olivert goes to the common area he announces that everyone will get a drink on him. The cars erupted into cheers and happiness </p><p></p><p>A minute later Olivert begins choking, Victoria saves him, as he was choking on a nut. Thus we spend a solid minute making lewd jokes. He mentions as thanks that he knows a great place in town</p><p></p><p>They announce that we're approaching the Danor capital of Cherage, giving us the details that Cherage is a fun cultured and most importantly strict city. Ennis purchases one of the rifles for the expedition tomorrow at 100GP. </p><p></p><p>Bergeron wants to make contact with Bre. Joe mentions that we need a meetup spot, which is agreed to be the very fancy bar, before he goes off following the wealthy to the hotels. Everyone checks in </p><p></p><p>After an hour coming down the hallway is Elanor. Ennis stops her to ask about matchmaking, who gets invited to an important social event for the ultra rich full of single bachelors. Celeste is also invited </p><p></p><p>Bergeron and Victoria try finding out what room that Bre is staying at. The staff go to contact her, asking if Bre would like to meet with the two of them. After a couple mins coming down the stairs is Bre </p><p></p><p>Bre asks if he was followed, Bergeron says that he wasn't able to detect that. He apologies for not being able to contact her for several weeks. Can you tell me what your recent letters entailed, Bre says that she was forced to rewrite plans and would like to discuss them somewhere a bit more private</p><p></p><p>Bre only knows a compartmentalized version of the plan and that she is meeting a mysterious figure at a Mansion party tonight to find out more information. Bre invites Bergeron and asks about Victoria, who is Bergeron's guard saying she looks like a veteran, Bre and Victoria discuss the Ye Wars for some time</p><p></p><p>Bergeron makes an insight check about her honesty. To get a read on her demeanor. He noticed some fidgeting and ticks that might be suspicious, not so much Lyin', an uncomfortableness</p><p></p><p>Ennis and Celeste start discussing the possible available bachelors. Joking perhaps they'll attract a rich old man who will have an "accident" right after being married and they'll become wealthy af</p><p></p><p>The place they go to is full of wonderful technology. It has the best lighting and clockworks, they're both are stunned that it is completely non magical. </p><p></p><p>Ennis grabs some wine and starts mingling with the guests. The host spots Ennis and introduces himself to her. Celeste goes gambling, actually winning a few rounds. </p><p></p><p>They both don't really spot anyone particularly attractive, since everyone is over 65+. They mingle around a bit to hear what they're saying and free food, but are already planning on getting going </p><p></p><p>Everyone hates Risur here. They're absolutely disgusted that Danor is actually looking at an alliance with Risur. Ennis talks about the destruction of the coaltongue, the weakness of the Risur king, Flint's weak ties to Risur, and that we should strike before Risur becomes a threat. They cheer on the destruction of Risur. </p><p></p><p>Celeste is a pro at gambling, making over 150GP, thus starting her gambling addiction on top of her methadone addiction. It isn't an addiction if tires winning. Ennis manages to break even but doesn't have the same gambling skills as Celeste. After a few drinks and shrimp, they both leave. </p><p></p><p>Joe is looking for Molly. A man rushes right past him with only an overcoat and smelling like bath oils, running at a blistering fast 120ft per turn. 4 guards are running after him yelling "you can't get away from us" and they ask Joe where they went. Joe points in the direction that the man left </p><p></p><p>Victoria and Bergeron find out that the party is in honor of the king of Danor, the party of the sovereign. They are worried though that the place is highly anti-magic and would ruin Kelik's disguise as Bergeron. Which of course brings up some problems. They start devising a plan to deactivate the anti magic field, saying the Stover would be mad if they knew they were about to start an international incident with Danor. They agree that they're going to go disguised as themselves, as Kelik and Anael</p><p></p><p>They actually start looking for the half orcs. Bergeron (still disguised) spots them looking throughout the area, gawking at the history, and basking in the feeling of newly acquired wealth. Bergeron introduces himself to the family. They say that they're responsible for the expansion of trade in the region, especially between Ber and its neighbors. Making him one of the first of the recent breakout of new wealth in Ber </p><p></p><p>Celeste and Ennis go towards the wealthy bar, spotting Olivert, they go to approach. Olivert says isn't available today as he already has two ladies with him that he'll be taking care of tonight but he will get back to us later to satisfy </p><p></p><p>Some gambler is saying that he cannot be beat, so a drunk Ennis encourages Celeste to gamble against him saying how good she is. Celeste loses. Ennis drunk double down. The gambler also beats Ennis, before insulting her intelligence and handing specifically Celeste money back </p><p></p><p>Later on the gambler uses Ennis money to buy everyone drinks saying that he is using his money to help people unlike the royalty that don't have the intelligence or the foresight to help people but instead buys weapons and gambles, looking directly at Ennis. Ennis narrows her eyes, as she quickly drinks another thing of wine</p><p></p><p>She looks at Celeste, "this is why I stick with studying alone in my room" and after a couple mins leaves the party to go read in her room. Celeste follows her </p><p></p><p>Kelik and Anael try getting to the sovereigns party without an invitation. They absolutely refuse to budge. After about half an hour the DM says make a perception check, 8 police officers are spotted approaching. </p><p></p><p>They decide to stay to conversate with the police. The police say that "you're under arrest Kelik of the RHC for spying against the nation of Danor and potential assassination of the king knowing your background" Kelik grabs Anael immediately and dimensions doors them both out. </p><p></p><p>So we basically started another international incident. At this moment Stover wakes up in a cold sweat saying "I've had a nightmare that I'm going to have so much paperwork tomorrow" </p><p></p><p>Joe finds out that the homeless man who had run through was wanted for taking a bath in the rich area despite being the lowest of commoners. </p><p></p><p>The party start teasing Ennis for striking out on the one day she isn't spending her entire night studying. </p><p></p><p>The next morning they're all up at 6:30AM to start boarding around 7:30AM. Molly also arrives with a few more train passengers and the guns for the expectation </p><p></p><p>Also boarding are two extremely high class personnel. One is an extremely bored Tiefling man and the other is an elfish woman adorned in jewelry that makes Elanora look poor. Joe notices that they have the mark of the clergy of Crisillyir </p><p></p><p>Speaking of Elanora she is absolutely gawking at the Tiefling, mentioning that the Tiefling hasn't been spotted in public for several years. He is one of the richest men in the world </p><p></p><p>Bergeron tries finding out more information from Bre, who says that she cannot reveal anything as her new orders from higher up say so and they're very upset that Bergeron again being absent from the meeting and will face repercussions. That Said, he should enjoy the train ride and hope that it isn't too severe </p><p></p><p>We cross into the malice lands. Everyone wearing disguises manages to pass the wild magic check, Kelik barely avoiding this by rolling a 2</p><p></p><p>We end the session there. Looking forward to the malice lands and wild magic </p><p></p><p>Have a wonderful day everyone!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cultsbane, post: 8993975, member: 7037457"] Campaign time: 2 hours, 54 mins, and 31 seconds We're going on a train Everyone is being welcomed aboard to the Avery Coast Train line. A giant marble clock face looks over us, a perfect piece of engineering from Danor, as everyone begins boarding List our alter egos: Bergeron, the former collector who died (Kelik), Joe, a train worker (Hops), Celeste Dejour, a daughter of a wealthy coal baron (Isabelle), Ennis Lelouch Baccano, 17th in line to the throne of The Holy Britannian Empire (Freya), & Victoria Rose, a bodyguard for Bergeron (Anael) We head to the first class train car. Already in the first class sitting down is a peculiar woman with tattoos and stitches throughout her body, her name is Bre and she has a conversation with "Bergeron". Boarding also is a 4 person family of half -Orcs, they have no grace or etiquette, representing the new money faction. Cars 17-20 are the first class passenger trains, 16 to 9 is second class, and 3 to 8 is lower class. We're giving freedom to go throughout the train besides car number 2 They do a headcount of everyone on board the train. Molly (I think that is her name) also announces the great malice lands hunting game They have a tradition here at the Avery Coast of the passengers buying a golden rifle for 100GP and shooting at creatures in the malice lands for a grand prize. Freya acts disinterested because she is of royalty, but she is definitely interested and nods to molly to indicate it Joe follows Bre to car 16, the second class car, as she sits down and looks out the window contemplating things. He heads back to the first class dining hall to have some food The train schedule: Leaving on the 11th of Winter at Beaumont, Cherage the Danoran Capital, Orithea the only stable city in the Malice Lands, Trekhom the capital of Drakr, Nalaam a casino town ruled by mages, & Sid Minos a haunted island off the coast of Crisillyir The train makes frequent stops at small towns. Only staying 10 mins Total. After multiple stops on boards the first two first upper class passengers, with a look of disdain. We're unable to figure out the sex throughout all the makeup and heavy exquisite attire. They scowl at everyone Bergeron sneaks into the luggage area to see anything identifiable. He reads one of the names is Eleanor Dewitt, even her luggage case is encrusted in diamonds and rubies. Food is served. Ennis is super excited about all the prospects of food. Eleanor starts talking to Ennis spotting her royalty but noticed she doesn't have a man and wants to setup Ennis with a man to improve relations Eleanor hands over erotic poetry and her card to Ennis who blushes, Celeste begins reading the erotic poetry encouraging Ennis to go find herself a man. Ennis hasn't had a boyfriend since being in university and mostly ignored him to do studies. Joe is watching this all unfold as he eats rabbit stew (OH MY GOD NOOOOO!) And chuckles to himself. Eleanor is known as the matchmaker Victoria, who was under the weather and took a nap, arrives in the first class cart. Victoria while going through the second class car, someone bumps into her, a tall refined Tiefling with his hands around the waist of two lovely ladies. He apologies to Victoria and introduces himself as Olivert Boone. When Olivert goes to the common area he announces that everyone will get a drink on him. The cars erupted into cheers and happiness A minute later Olivert begins choking, Victoria saves him, as he was choking on a nut. Thus we spend a solid minute making lewd jokes. He mentions as thanks that he knows a great place in town They announce that we're approaching the Danor capital of Cherage, giving us the details that Cherage is a fun cultured and most importantly strict city. Ennis purchases one of the rifles for the expedition tomorrow at 100GP. Bergeron wants to make contact with Bre. Joe mentions that we need a meetup spot, which is agreed to be the very fancy bar, before he goes off following the wealthy to the hotels. Everyone checks in After an hour coming down the hallway is Elanor. Ennis stops her to ask about matchmaking, who gets invited to an important social event for the ultra rich full of single bachelors. Celeste is also invited Bergeron and Victoria try finding out what room that Bre is staying at. The staff go to contact her, asking if Bre would like to meet with the two of them. After a couple mins coming down the stairs is Bre Bre asks if he was followed, Bergeron says that he wasn't able to detect that. He apologies for not being able to contact her for several weeks. Can you tell me what your recent letters entailed, Bre says that she was forced to rewrite plans and would like to discuss them somewhere a bit more private Bre only knows a compartmentalized version of the plan and that she is meeting a mysterious figure at a Mansion party tonight to find out more information. Bre invites Bergeron and asks about Victoria, who is Bergeron's guard saying she looks like a veteran, Bre and Victoria discuss the Ye Wars for some time Bergeron makes an insight check about her honesty. To get a read on her demeanor. He noticed some fidgeting and ticks that might be suspicious, not so much Lyin', an uncomfortableness Ennis and Celeste start discussing the possible available bachelors. Joking perhaps they'll attract a rich old man who will have an "accident" right after being married and they'll become wealthy af The place they go to is full of wonderful technology. It has the best lighting and clockworks, they're both are stunned that it is completely non magical. Ennis grabs some wine and starts mingling with the guests. The host spots Ennis and introduces himself to her. Celeste goes gambling, actually winning a few rounds. They both don't really spot anyone particularly attractive, since everyone is over 65+. They mingle around a bit to hear what they're saying and free food, but are already planning on getting going Everyone hates Risur here. They're absolutely disgusted that Danor is actually looking at an alliance with Risur. Ennis talks about the destruction of the coaltongue, the weakness of the Risur king, Flint's weak ties to Risur, and that we should strike before Risur becomes a threat. They cheer on the destruction of Risur. Celeste is a pro at gambling, making over 150GP, thus starting her gambling addiction on top of her methadone addiction. It isn't an addiction if tires winning. Ennis manages to break even but doesn't have the same gambling skills as Celeste. After a few drinks and shrimp, they both leave. Joe is looking for Molly. A man rushes right past him with only an overcoat and smelling like bath oils, running at a blistering fast 120ft per turn. 4 guards are running after him yelling "you can't get away from us" and they ask Joe where they went. Joe points in the direction that the man left Victoria and Bergeron find out that the party is in honor of the king of Danor, the party of the sovereign. They are worried though that the place is highly anti-magic and would ruin Kelik's disguise as Bergeron. Which of course brings up some problems. They start devising a plan to deactivate the anti magic field, saying the Stover would be mad if they knew they were about to start an international incident with Danor. They agree that they're going to go disguised as themselves, as Kelik and Anael They actually start looking for the half orcs. Bergeron (still disguised) spots them looking throughout the area, gawking at the history, and basking in the feeling of newly acquired wealth. Bergeron introduces himself to the family. They say that they're responsible for the expansion of trade in the region, especially between Ber and its neighbors. Making him one of the first of the recent breakout of new wealth in Ber Celeste and Ennis go towards the wealthy bar, spotting Olivert, they go to approach. Olivert says isn't available today as he already has two ladies with him that he'll be taking care of tonight but he will get back to us later to satisfy Some gambler is saying that he cannot be beat, so a drunk Ennis encourages Celeste to gamble against him saying how good she is. Celeste loses. Ennis drunk double down. The gambler also beats Ennis, before insulting her intelligence and handing specifically Celeste money back Later on the gambler uses Ennis money to buy everyone drinks saying that he is using his money to help people unlike the royalty that don't have the intelligence or the foresight to help people but instead buys weapons and gambles, looking directly at Ennis. Ennis narrows her eyes, as she quickly drinks another thing of wine She looks at Celeste, "this is why I stick with studying alone in my room" and after a couple mins leaves the party to go read in her room. Celeste follows her Kelik and Anael try getting to the sovereigns party without an invitation. They absolutely refuse to budge. After about half an hour the DM says make a perception check, 8 police officers are spotted approaching. They decide to stay to conversate with the police. The police say that "you're under arrest Kelik of the RHC for spying against the nation of Danor and potential assassination of the king knowing your background" Kelik grabs Anael immediately and dimensions doors them both out. So we basically started another international incident. At this moment Stover wakes up in a cold sweat saying "I've had a nightmare that I'm going to have so much paperwork tomorrow" Joe finds out that the homeless man who had run through was wanted for taking a bath in the rich area despite being the lowest of commoners. The party start teasing Ennis for striking out on the one day she isn't spending her entire night studying. The next morning they're all up at 6:30AM to start boarding around 7:30AM. Molly also arrives with a few more train passengers and the guns for the expectation Also boarding are two extremely high class personnel. One is an extremely bored Tiefling man and the other is an elfish woman adorned in jewelry that makes Elanora look poor. Joe notices that they have the mark of the clergy of Crisillyir Speaking of Elanora she is absolutely gawking at the Tiefling, mentioning that the Tiefling hasn't been spotted in public for several years. He is one of the richest men in the world Bergeron tries finding out more information from Bre, who says that she cannot reveal anything as her new orders from higher up say so and they're very upset that Bergeron again being absent from the meeting and will face repercussions. That Said, he should enjoy the train ride and hope that it isn't too severe We cross into the malice lands. Everyone wearing disguises manages to pass the wild magic check, Kelik barely avoiding this by rolling a 2 We end the session there. Looking forward to the malice lands and wild magic Have a wonderful day everyone! [/QUOTE]
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