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History and hopefully read nothing about how the aliens did everything.
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Read about history so we can avoid repeating it. Unless, y'know, of course, it's beneficial for us to do so.
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Well...I think I'm just going to spoil y'all here because I'm a fan of the Orb lore. I haven't had the chance to pick back through Way of the Tiger, but does anyone know offhand if Avenger visited Greyguilds at any point?Page 336 posted:The sage directs you to The Book of the Gods, a large leather-bound tome, inlaid with gold leaf. Turning the gilt-edged pages you realize the Gods of Orb are many. You recognize a symbol on one of the pages as being the token borne by the warrior-women. Their goddess is Fell-Kyrinla, swordsmistress of the heavens. She is sworn to oppose Rocheval the Good, God of Paladins. To your excitement you discovers reference to the Talisman: Some believe that it can be used to command the undead minions of Death. Turning the page you come to a reference to the All-Mother, Nature herself, preserver of life, who cares for all. Then you see a bizarrely illustrated page dealing with Anarchil, breaker of edifices, who spurns order. You are just learning of Avatar the One, essence of light, when you realize that it has grown dark while you were reading. You thank the Sage and leave quickly, hoping to find a safe place to sleep- The italics are idiosyncratic in the original as well, recreated here for your vicarious CYOA appreciation. Page 196 posted:The Sage shows you to a side room, full of reading desks. A few are occupied by students of history, young and old . With an expansive gesture he points to a wall lined with shelves, which are filled with scrolls and tablets. You choose a set of scrolls called Greyguilds Revisited, by Nyleve. It is the story of a dissolute young nobleman who failed to take advantage of the education offered by the Guilds of Learning. You are able to glean much interesting information about the city. The religious orders hold all the power. You are astonished to find that Vagar, the God of thieves, liars and cut-throats, has most followers within the city. There is a temple to Death in the city as well. Indeed it seems that Greyguilds is not the tranquil city that it once was. The armed forces protecting the city come from two groups, the warrior-women who worship the evil goddess Fell-Kyrinla, and the followers of the All-Mother. Greyguilds lies on the edge of a large plain, called the Manmarch, or lands of men. It is just one of many cities in this part of the world. As you are wondering whether you will ever visit Doomover, or the Spires of Foreshadowing, the other students begin filing out. With a start you realize it is already dark and you leave quickly, looking for a safe place to sleep. Consider y'selves well-larned. Page 186 posted:You leave the building and continue on down Booker's Walk. The streets are already deserted and there are few lights in this part of the city. You search for the welcoming light of an inn. Then, without warning, the steel teeth of a hidden man-trap snap shut round your leg, ripping your flesh. You are in terrible pain. Lose 2 Stamina points. Shadowy figures loom out of the murk all around you. Their faces glow with a sickly pallor in the moonlight. They are wearing black robes clasped at the neck by shrunken human skulls.  : OW! What kind of city has loving bear traps lying around in the streets?!?Page 162 posted:'We are the priesthood of Death,' says one of the figures. 'We have come for what is ours!' Your arms are held and you are searched. The Talisman is torn from you by their leader. 'I have it, brothers, I have it,' he exclaims in triumph. 'Now may our Lord enter his kingdom!' They cheer loudly, oblivious to the approach of a large group of riders. 'Stand, make no move,' a woman's voice rings out. It is the Watch. One of the priests mumbles an unholy incantation. You see a wave of fear break over the women and their steeds. Some cannot control their horses, others flee, but the bravest charge the priests with loud cries of battle. The priests are unprepared: some are knocked to the ground, others make good their escape, as silently as they came. The Talisman falls to the ground, its bearer decapitated as he turns to flee. It is caught up by one of the Watch, who announces her intention of taking it to the temple of Fell-Kyrinla. They wheel their horses and ride away, leaving you to rot. You have lost the Talisman. Cursing bitterly, you resolve that if you escape you will not rest until you have regained it. : As much as this man trap pains me, I think I'm more put out by being bested by such a bunch of hapless yutzes.Page 128 posted:You are left alone to wonder how the law-keepers of this city could be so cruel as to leave an innocent person in such dire straits. You tear feverishly at the trap, terrified of some footpad slitting your throat for his own vile amusement. Soft footsteps approach. You look over your shoulder and see a man approaching. 'Here,' he says, 'let me rescue you from this trap.' He steps on the release catch, which had been out of your reach and the trap springs open. You step free and he walks along by your side. 'Have you a place to stay tonight? Perhaps you would like to sleep in my humble abode?' he asks, looking sideways at you. You are curious that he should be walking the streets alone at night, but you are also exhausted. : I'll be honest, you remarkably non-descript man, you. I have no idea what to make of you.Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist
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Mar 5, 2015 04:48
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Why yes, I will follow you home late in the night, strange man.
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Mar 5, 2015 08:39
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Will you accept his offer and go home with him and hope he's got anti-beartrap bandages.
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Mar 5, 2015 09:12
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Let's follow the
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Mar 5, 2015 10:05
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Mikl posted:Let's follow the Stop that... you're giving me traumatic flashbacks. 
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Mar 5, 2015 11:59
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: Guy, you are the creepiest samaritan I've ever encountered. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful, but for Avatar's sake it is NOT normal to just stare at people like that while they sleep!Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist Ratatozsk fucked around with this message at 02:19 on Mar 7, 2015 |
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Mar 6, 2015 03:12
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If he were a bad sort, he would have cut our throat while we slept or something. Tell it all.
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Mar 6, 2015 03:15
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Spill our guts. Maybe he has a magic sword to give us!
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Mar 6, 2015 06:49
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If you want to tell him the whole story and ask him for advice, turn to 98 and ask him WHERE CAN I GET ME SOME BUBBLEGUM?
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Mar 6, 2015 10:24
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We already lost the Talisman, so it's not like things can get any worse. Let's tell him.
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Mar 6, 2015 11:12
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Page 98 posted:You tell him everything and he listens with growing amazement. He introduces himself as Apothecus, a sage of history. 'I have heard of the Talisman of Death. You must recover it at ail costs.' He suggests that you enlist the help of the Thieves' Guild, as he doesn't think you can recapture it alone. 'It will be in the temple to Fell-Kyrinla by now, I'll warrant. Hawkana, the High Priestess, will be holding it there. Go to the Red Dragon Inn on the Street of Seven Sins. It is dangerous, but you may make contact with the thieves there.' He gives you a breakfast of savoury pancakes and invites you to dinner that evening, saying that he will try to discover more to aid you. 'In the meantime,' he says, 'take these.' He hands you five pieces of gold and a ring. It is a ring which increases your skill at arms.' Add 1 to your SKILL score while wearing this ring. As you leave he gives you a jade rose. 'When you return this evening show this and I will know that you are not a shape-changer.' You thank him for his help and leave the bungalow. : All is forgiven! Except the pancakes. Those were weird. But besides that you're an OK guy, Apothecus!Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist
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Mar 7, 2015 02:25
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Let's hope that there's honor among thieves in Greyguilds-on-the-Moor.
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Mar 7, 2015 04:00
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Go to the Red Dragon Inn and form an adventuring party!
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Mar 7, 2015 10:56
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"You all meet in an inn" is a standard RPG cliché.
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Vote changed, please see below sunburnedcrow fucked around with this message at 17:46 on Mar 7, 2015 |
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Mar 7, 2015 14:20
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sunburnedcrow posted:Follow the sage's advice, to the temple! He's telling us to get some thief buddies at the inn first, though.
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Mar 7, 2015 15:40
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Corzanth posted:He's telling us to get some thief buddies at the inn first, though. Oh okay, read that too fast. to the Inn then.
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Mar 7, 2015 17:45
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Page 57 posted:You take a side-street which leads towards the Street of Seven Sins and are almost pushed aside by a couple of students in blue togas. They are quarreling and begin fighting in front of you. It seems one of them disagrees violently with something the other has said. As they tussle, you notice that the angry young man has dropped a small brass tiger charm. Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist
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Mar 7, 2015 19:47
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Yoink.
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Mar 7, 2015 20:28
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Ignore them and go on your way (I remember what happened last time we tried this).
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Mar 8, 2015 00:43
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Give it back. We're helping!
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Mar 8, 2015 03:00
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Let's keep walking. I have a feeling this charm summons hags or something.
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Mar 8, 2015 14:54
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Page 156 posted:You come out into the Street of Seven Sins and soon find the Red Dragon Inn. Steps lead downwards and the sound of raucous laughter floats up from the smoke-filled gloom below. You enter and walk over to the only part of the dive where it is light enough to make anything out. Passing tables and stools, you come to the bar, behind which stands the bulky proprietor of the inn. : I don't even have a brass tiger charm, much less the brass tiger charm. Nuts.Page 3 posted:You ask the barman for a mug of ale. While he pours you your drink, your eyes adjust to the gloom and you survey his customers. You have never seen a more disreputable bunch of villainous-looking cutthroats. The barman says, 'That will be a piece of gold.' You hand over the money. As you replace your money-pouch a dozen pairs of eyes watch closely. The only one who doesn't watch is a stooped old man, cleaning slops off an empty table. : It takes a special something to look like a thief even amidst the most disreputable bunch of villainous-looking cutthroats I've ever seen.Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist
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Mar 8, 2015 19:07
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My good barman, I'm sure you're the propietor of a watering hole of no ill repute. Would you happen to know where we might hire some thugs?
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Mar 8, 2015 20:18
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Talk to the barman and ask where we can find a wizard, cleric and thief.
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Mar 8, 2015 21:27
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Page 88 posted:The barman says, 'You're not like my usual customers. A rough lot comes in here, most days. These fellows don't rely on charity for a crust, you know.' : Well, of course they don't. Charity's not from around here. She works at the Horny Unicorn over in Wargra-oh. That's not the "charity" you were talking about, was it?Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist
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Mar 9, 2015 18:29
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Let's be friends!! 
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Mar 9, 2015 18:42
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So how often do you have to crack some skulls to keep order?
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Mar 9, 2015 20:14
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You got a big stick underneath that bar?
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Mar 9, 2015 21:36
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Being friendly with the barkeeper is usually good or harmless.
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Page 119 posted:'I manage, mostly,' he says; 'but it puts me in mind of one time not so long ago when things really got out of hand.' He goes on to tell you a story about Heimdol the Mighty. It seems that Heimdol was one of the strongest and most unpleasant men ever to have swilled beer in the Red Dragon. One day a stranger, Tyutchev, accepted his invitation to a bout of arm-wrestling. Heimdol lost for the first time in his Jife. He was furious and threatened awful reprisals if Tyutchev ever returned. A few nights later Tyutchev did return and began methodically to insult Heimdol and two of his friends. In the inevitable fight which followed Tyutchev killed them all and carved his initials on Heimdol's forehead. 'He worships the God of insane chaos, Anarchil, and since then none has dared gainsay him here, even though they are all thieves and murderers.' You decide the time has come to introduce yourself to the thieves, and you walk over to their table. Way of the Tiger call[back/forward]! Although, in fairness, there's a lot that carries over from this book to AVENGER! Page 280 posted:You introduce yourself to the motley group of villains. They do not reply. You persevere, saying that you only wish to speak to them for a few moments. One of them, whose face is marked by a jagged scar, running from ear to chin, fixes you with a stare and grates, 'We don't care for the law, so watch yourself. You could be dead before you knew we'd moved.' : Schwertfisch!Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist
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Ratatozsk posted:
I see what you did there. Anyway, talking about unfinished business seems least likely to make them think we're (a) a cop or (b) an idiot.
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Mar 10, 2015 05:30
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Say you need help with some unfinished business! What was the call out to the Way of the Tiger books?
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Unfinished business
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Mar 10, 2015 16:48
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Which way to your secret hideout?
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Comstar posted:What was the call out to the Way of the Tiger books? One of these days I plan to update the second post of the thread with links (will require archives, sorry) to WotT cameos for places and people. All of the gods referenced so far as well as the Shieldmaidens of Dama came up in that series, as well as the city of Serakub and the Rift itself. Page 246 posted:They appear interested and offer you some ale. You accept a mug and do not drink. You suggest that in helping you, they might gain a great deal. They agree to meet you and tell you to come to the Thieves' Guild at midday tomorrow, via the disguised coal-hole in Hornbeam Road. You begin to chat to them. But last update specifically name dropped a pair of thorns in Avenger's side that popped up in at least 2 separate instances... Page 169 posted:Two newcomers enter the Red Dragon ale cellar. The first is a very tall, wiry, man whose frame is draped in a black cloak. The only hint of colour is his hair, very curly and dyed bright corn-yellow. The second is a handsome young woman dressed in a bizarre patchwork of armour. The barman mutters under his breath, then forces his face into a smile. 'Tyutchev, Cassandra, welcome!' he shouts obsequiously. The thieves move away from you to sit at another table. Tyutchev strolls to the bar and orders a drink. Cassandra sits opposite you, at your table. She ignores you and Tyutchev joins her. : Speak of the Anarchil(ists)!Character Sheet posted:Skroddy the Former Potionist
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Just minding my own business here.
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