Tale Weaver's Vampire: The Masquerade Game Board

[Strider_Koln]

"Hm, interesting... it appears this Emerson fellow had a son who went missing shortly after his death.. Please, be my guest Clover." Koln stands and moves aside for Clover after he has collected what he could.

Having heard Ruby earlier he turns to her and smiles, "I too long for a simpler life. As a lad I often wandered into the golden fields and verdant forests. I would lay on my back, gaze up at the sky through the shimmering green branches, and listen to the rustling and calls of the animals. I could stay in that state for hours with my scripture books open in front of me until I drifted into a peaceful slumber.
St. Francis was indeed right in treating nature with such reverence."

"...We just might all be scavengers, coming from, wandering, but never leaving Earth, and nothing more..."

"Uh.. er, r I would like to show you, and Clover, where I grew up one day. I know you'd like it Ruby, and yes, I have noticed that Clover looks more 'human' as you put it, in other words her face has a new welcoming and becoming radiance to it. I would have mentioned it earlier but sadly, my mind has been elsewhere... I apologize."

 

[izillama]

Smiling, Clover looked up from her computer as she typed, "I would like to see that. Where you grew up, I mean. Was it over in Europe? France? Ah, nothing beats Paris in the springtime! The sounds. The colors. Life springing up all around. The tourists aren't there for the summer rush just yet. Everything is just perfectly and purely French, if you'll excuse the generalization. Très bon! Oui?" ^.^
"But then, it sounds like you grew up more in the country than the city. But I'm sure you've at least been to visit the cathedrals? I've always enjoyed Sainte-Chapelle over Notre Dame. Notre Dame's nice, but a bit too gaudy for my taste. But the aspe in Sainte-Chapelle is to die for!"

Talking and researching at the same time. A real multitasker!
Research
1d20+6 → [18,6] = (24)
Computer Use
1d20+3 → [12,3] = (15)

 

[Tale_Weaver]

University of Denver

Smiling, Clover looked up from her computer as she typed, "I would like to see that. Where you grew up, I mean. Was it over in Europe? France? Ah, nothing beats Paris in the springtime! The sounds. The colors. Life springing up all around. The tourists aren't there for the summer rush just yet. Everything is just perfectly and purely French, if you'll excuse the generalization. Très bon! Oui?" ^.^
"But then, it sounds like you grew up more in the country than the city. But I'm sure you've at least been to visit the cathedrals? I've always enjoyed Sainte-Chapelle over Notre Dame. Notre Dame's nice, but a bit too gaudy for my taste. But the aspe in Sainte-Chapelle is to die for!"

Talking and researching at the same time. A real multitasker!
Research
1d20+6 → [18,6] = (24)
Computer Use
1d20+3 → [12,3] = (15)

Clover
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It looks like Emerson III was very into horses. You find some articles written about local fairs in the Denver area and he is listed as the winner of some trophies. These are old and it doesn't say wether he continued the hobby or not into his later years.
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I just imagine Ruby staring up at the ceiling during all of this like "La-dee-da, magic computer"

 

[izillama]

Clover relayed all of the information to her friends. Then a lightbulb went off in her head, "Hm... I wonder if we should go check out these fairs? We could find his guy's old horses and maybe Ruby can have a little chat with him. Find out what was up with this guy."

(mostly because at this point I'm having trouble remembering everything we've learned and how it all relates and IF it all relates. AKA, I think Suzie's dead. we should get over it)

 

[Strider_Koln]

Clover relayed all of the information to her friends. Then a lightbulb went off in her head, "Hm... I wonder if we should go check out these fairs? We could find his guy's old horses and maybe Ruby can have a little chat with him. Find out what was up with this guy."

(mostly because at this point I'm having trouble remembering everything we've learned and how it all relates and IF it all relates. AKA, I think Suzie's dead. we should get over it)

Koln thinks... and it clicks. "I've got it... He disappeared, literally! He is still in the house using a diabolic magic to make him invisible. We need to question him immediately, find out more about Stephenie Meyer's conspiracy and why they're using young cute Amish girl-clones in their twisted plot! Er, no offense Ruby. Suzie is either dead or one of them now... and I want to avenge her. I also want to dig deeper and find more about Tony, whom has disappeared too, no doubt hiding from me."

 

[izillama]

"By the way, should we... oh, I don't know... maybe be concerned with a powerful vampire who wants to kill us? Maybe? I mean, come on. In the grand scheme of things, that seems a little bit more pressing right now than "invisible vampires"." She accented the last part with air quotes.
Yes, it seemed like a good idea to find out about Emerson. But really, Clover did not feel like suffering extermination at the hands of an angry vampire!

 

[ladyphoenix]

"By the way, should we... oh, I don't know... maybe be concerned with a powerful vampire who wants to kill us? Maybe? I mean, come on. In the grand scheme of things, that seems a little bit more pressing right now than "invisible vampires"." She accented the last part with air quotes.
Yes, it seemed like a good idea to find out about Emerson. But really, Clover did not feel like suffering extermination at the hands of an angry vampire!

Ruby listened as Clover and Koln's minds bounced back and forth. They seemed to be done with the computer, good thing cuz it was hurting her head.

young cute Amish girl-clones in their twisted plot!

She heard this from Koln and blushed a little bit even though his whole rant made absolutely no sense to her. "hehe, cute huh.. erhem.. Well I will definitely lend a hand in conversing with horses to solve this mystery. It is still very dangerous out there as well and the horses might be in their stables at night. Back at home my family would bring the horses in early, especially around this time of season when it gets cold.." She twisted her hair with her fingers in scrutiny. "This is a hard one, I for one will not grovel at this man's feet to spare my undead shell, however I will refrain from causing more harm to the both of you.."

 

[Strider_Koln]

"If this vampire that's hunting us any sort of threat he probably already knows where we rest. At least that'd be my first move if I was hunting a vampire, find out where they retreat and are most vulnerable. The only reason why he hasn't made an appearence here is arrogance I'd assume, patiently watching his prey, studying it. In his mind he could end us at any moment, so he's just enjoying a little show before dinner as it were..."

Koln nods at Ruby's suggestion, "Yes, your skills will come in handy... I hate to say it, but we need to unlock the mystery of this Emerson fellow. Knowledge is power which can protect you; ignorance is blissful until you die. It would be wise for you two to accompany me so I can watch and protect both of you, as opposed to leaving you alone and vulnerable in the dorm." That last comment was more aimed at Clover than Ruby, whom Koln is certain can take care of herself. However, although she is destined to be an incredibly powerful vampire, Clover is much too innocent.

 

[Tale_Weaver]

University of Denver

"If this vampire that's hunting us any sort of threat he probably already knows where we rest. At least that'd be my first move if I was hunting a vampire, find out where they retreat and are most vulnerable. The only reason why he hasn't made an appearence here is arrogance I'd assume, patiently watching his prey, studying it. In his mind he could end us at any moment, so he's just enjoying a little show before dinner as it were..."

Koln nods at Ruby's suggestion, "Yes, your skills will come in handy... I hate to say it, but we need to unlock the mystery of this Emerson fellow. Knowledge is power which can protect you; ignorance is blissful until you die. It would be wise for you two to accompany me so I can watch and protect both of you, as opposed to leaving you alone and vulnerable in the dorm." That last comment was more aimed at Clover than Ruby, whom Koln is certain can take care of herself. However, although she is destined to be an incredibly powerful vampire, Clover is much too innocent.

Oh look at the time! You didn't notice how much time has passed between researching the lost Emerson and talking amongst yourselves. You look over at the clock and realize that it is already 1am!

Koln's words of wisdom make Clover and Ruby shiver with the feeling that they are being watched.

 

[izillama]

Somehow, Clover felt like Koln wasn't really speaking to Ruby. It wasn't a secret how delicate he thought she was. She stared at Koln square in the face, eye to eye, trying to seem braver than she really was.
But still, she was afraid.
Clover hated uncertainty. She hated not having control of a situation. Of being in the dark. It unnerved her. Unsteadied her.
After a moment of staring at Koln in challenge, Clover looked away, remarking quietly, "Let's be logical. I think it's too late at night to do any good now. How about this? Let's just go to Emerson's bank tomorrow night. Or you two could, at least. I have class til 10. But it'll be Friday. The bank should be open until a decent hour. Go in there. Maybe act like a married couple or something? You two are "engaged" after all."
She grinned impishly, reveling in the way the two reacted to her joke.
Then, she continued, "Go in and ask for Emerson. Flat out. Pretend you used to know his father or something. Go there and console him. Koln? Act all priestly. They'll let you get anyway with anything. Anyway, hopefully you'll learn something interesting. I'll meet up with you after class at 10. We might as well meet up at the 24th Diocese. We have to meet up with Tony at 1, right? Maybe we can grab a snack beforehand."
*giggle*