In order to make sure everyone is up to speed when we get started on Saturday I want to make sure that I have everyone's whereabouts and what they are doing. You just uncharmed the guards upstairs. I believe there were 5 guys left. You had killed one of the 6. If you guys want to start thinking about what your characters would do now we can actually play a little bit before Saturday as long as none of it involves combat or any traps/encounters you would need to be present for. This will speed up game play for Saturday. For example, if you are going to search every room, I can give you the details of rooms and have you go through all of this online unless there is something that happens in the rooms.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

I am talking to the guards and making sure there are no lingering affects of them being charmed. In talking to them, it seems like it was more than just a simple charm spell that affected them. They are all relatively nice guys yet they would have killed us without a thought. Normally just being charmed wouldn't have you do something so totally out of character. It sounds almost like what I went through when I had to kill my mother. This was more powerful than any simple charm spell.

In reply to Hallid (msg # 2):

I agree. It was very difficult using my magic to overcome their affliction. I too don't think this was a normal charm spell. We need to be very careful with this. If one of us gets controlled this way we will turn on each other and actually might kill each other.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

(You see Vito flipping through his tarokka cards. You can tell he is extremely agitated. He looks like he is going to start a reading!)

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

BTW: Who has the sphere of binding? Does Vito still have it since he helped make it or does another member of the group have it? Vito would have trusted and given it to any of you if you asked for it!

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):


Mokellos speaks to the guards: "We are very sorry that one of your comrades has died. Is there any particular rites you wish us to oversee or assist in? We do have two Paladins and a Cleric with us, if it is what you wish."



After speaking to the guards, Mokellos addresses the group. "How do you believe we should approach this? Guards, could you accompany us as we split up? I take it you know this place much better than us. Your guidance would be most appreciated."

Mokellos waits for the guard's response...

In reply to Mokellos (msg # 6):

The guards reply that they would like to take their friend's body back home for burial with the family. If there is any way your group can preserve the body so that this can be done they would really appreciate it. The guards tell you the layout of the place, but are starting to feel very antsy....as if sensing something is not quite right. Even though they feel awful about this and really want to find Gabrielle, they think it might be best if they take their friend home and just ditch the job. They seem fearful of both Gabrielle and Malocchio. It seems that as whatever was controlling them has been wearing off, they are thinking more and more that this job isn't worth the pay. They want to get back to their families.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 7):

Loranys says quietly to Mokellos: I believe we should let the guards take their friends' body and go.  Our quest is not theirs.
She glances around, trying to figure out where to go next.  She is getting antsy too, but wanting to get her adventure on.

Loranys starts walking toward the corner room straight ahead, one of the 11s but the one right next to 9.
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In reply to Loranys (msg # 8):

You go into room 11 that is right by the stairs beside room 9. The room is empty except for some old broken chairs and what looks to have once been a mattress. There are cobwebs and rodent droppings everywhere. It is pretty evident that this room hasn't been used in years! (For game play sense this was room 11f)

In reply to Loranys (msg # 8):

Theodoric says: We must let the guards go on home.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 5):

I'm pretty sure that Vito has the sphere of binding

In reply to Remos (msg # 3):

Remos, what can we do to protect the group from being charmed and controlled?

In reply to Loranys (msg # 8):

Mokellos nods to Loranys, agreeing with her. "We wish you the best," He says to the guards, and bows to them slightly. "Good luck to you. If you deem this job unworthy and too dangerous, no job is worth your life..."

He turns and follows Loranys as she heads down the hall. "We should go together, no one should stay isolated in this place..."

Mokellos, seeing Loranys head to room 11f, says "I'll check this one, holler if you see anything strange." Mokellos pushes open the door to 9, looking inside, waiting for Loranys to catch up to him
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In reply to Theodoric (msg # 12):

I'm not sure we can do anything to protect against the so called charming. We need to be wary and try to look out for each other. We all must stay together and keep alert. I will keep sensing for evil.

In reply to Mokellos (msg # 13):

When you walk into room 9 you notice that it is much bigger and grander than the other rooms. It has been cleaned and all the furniture inside of it is new. There is a 4 poster bed with beautiful lush sheets and pillows adorning it. All around the room are signs of comfort and lavish items that so clearly do not belong in this old run down house. Beside the bed is a very large an ornate chest.

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 10):

The guards are relieved that you are letting them go. It is clear that they are very uncomfortable with the fact that they were basically attacking you without knowing what they were doing. Remos casts a spell on the body of their friend that will preserve the body for at least a week. The guards thank him and express their gratitude that they will be able to get his body back to his family. Hallid takes 20 gold pieces from his person and gives it to the guards. "Please give this to his family."

In reply to DMJW (msg # 15):

Mokellos waits for Loranys to catch up to him in the doorway to room 9 before entering.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

Charani runs down the first floor hallway towards room 10 flailing her arms and yelling à la LEEEEEEEEEROY NJENKINSSSSSSSS

In reply to Charani (msg # 18):

Theodoric follows Charani towards room 10 just in case she gets herself in trouble.

In reply to Hallid (msg # 2):

Krysnys mentally tells Hallid, "It wasn't your fault."

Outwardly she apologizes to the guards for their experience here and for the loss of their comrade.

She then turns to Hallid and you can tell they are talking in their minds.

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 19):

In case? She is constant trouble in lunatio!

In reply to Charani (msg # 18):

You going into room 10???

In reply to Krysnys (msg # 20):

Hallid thanks Krysnys and gives her a big hug. He mentally tells K that he thinks they need to follow Charani. He doesn't want her to do anything crazy!!!

Mokellos waits outside of Room 9, waiting for Loranys to see what she discovered. He turns to the others as they move around. "There is something mysterious and possibly malignant about this place. There is a reason the guards are spooked and want to leave. They weren't just charmed, but a higher level suggestion or control spell is at work here. I think it is best to open the doors right now and see what is inside before becoming too hasty. Lets see if we can see anything out of the ordinary first, then decide what to enter into."

Mokellos reports what he sees in room 9 to the others nearby.

If Charani enters room 10, he won't move stop her. Respecting her wishes that she not be restrained during this strange occurrence...
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In reply to DMJW (msg # 22):

Hell yeah I'm going into room 10 :) my khopesh is out as I'm running.
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In reply to Charani (msg # 25):

Room 10 is another bedroom that has recently been furnished. There is an elaborate bed, table and chairs and a massive throw rug on the floor. The room has been swept clear of cobwebs and appears to be recently used. There are two chests and a bookshelf in the room. All these items look new.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 26):

"Charani, don't touch anything."

Theodoric looks at his hand to make sure that he is wearing the jet black ring (reveals traps).
He tries to anticipate which chest Charani will try to open first and he looks for traps.

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 27):

Theo doesn't notice any traps on the chests!

In reply to DMJW (msg # 26):

Hallid and Krysnys follow Charani.

In reply to Mokellos (msg # 24):

Loranys goes with Mokellos!!!

In reply to DMJW (msg # 9):

Loranys says to Mokellos: this room is disgusting (points to 11f)

In reply to DMJW (msg # 28):

"I do not see any traps on the chests, let me look all around the room."

Theodoric looks all around room 10 for traps including the bookshelf.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 15):

As Loranys comes to Mokellos' Side, he casts Mage Hand, guiding it into the room in an attempt to open the chest. He is still standing outside the doorway. He feels a strange sense in regard to this room... particularly after the furnishings so far, the spell upon the guards, and Loranys' report on how she found the room nearby in complete disarray.

In reply to Mokellos (msg # 33):

The chest is locked.

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 32):

Roll perception check!

In reply to Mokellos (msg # 33):

Loranys is shocked at the difference in the two rooms. "Mokellos, be careful. This is very strange." She holds her Evil Eye tightly.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 26):

I bounce on the bed a couple times. Then I attempt to open whichever chest Theodoric is not checking at the moment.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 34):

Mokellos steps back from the doorway, dismissing the mage hand. He shouts:

"Listen! The guards were assigned to protecting something. What were they assigned to protect and where? Certain rooms are wrecked whilst others are immaculate. Why? We need to be smart about this before we get ourselves in trouble. Watch Charani closely. Her  Lunatio may give us insight into places that may be cursed in some way. If she runs into someplace and changes Demeanor, we'll know that room is a problem... If it's even the rooms... I keep thinking about the guards and how they became charmed..."

In reply to DMJW (msg # 35):

Perception roll = 16

In reply to Mokellos (msg # 38):

"Remos, would now be a good time to show me how to use Divine Sense as a paladin?" (It's a class feature that allows paladins to know the location of a celestial, fiend, or undead within 60 feet and detect the presence of any place or object that has been consecrated or desecrated.)

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 39):

You find no traps!

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 40):

I think you are ready! Concentrate and sense around you. I have already done this and have detected no undead!

In reply to Charani (msg # 37):

You notice some clothes in the chest that are all black in color. They range from young boy to young adult sizes and they all have the same black color!

In reply to Loranys (msg # 31):




Mokellos would like to open the doors to the other "11" rooms, starting with the one closest to "9" and working away. Skipping the one Loranys entered. Mokellos will use Mage Hand to open each one... What does he see?.

In reply to Mokellos (msg # 44):

All the rooms look much the same as the one Loranys looked at until you get to room 11 right beside room 10. That one looks like it has been cleaned and there is a bed and chest in the corner.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 45):

Loranys is close on Mokellos' heels. She looks at him quizzically. She enters the room. Cuz she Loranys. She doesn't think.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 46):

You rock! We start in room 11 on Saturday morning :-)

In reply to DMJW (msg # 43):

I put on one of the boy's jackets #fashion