In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 6):

Mazzahs would be able to extract all the intelligence we might need from the culprit, whether that person turns out to be Gamdar or another. As a wizard, he can cast telepathy or charm person or who knows what else.* As for his plans, we already have evidence of those (more sacrifices for Orcus, more power for Orcus, dominion for Orcus).

Now, if we only end up getting some tea from the kitchen (and not a serving of Gamdar), then I don't think we're left with much beyond the surveillance option.

*If we were playing Gumshoes and Dragnets, I'd be all about tailing the rat (and maybe some breaking and entering, too). But we have a wizard ally, you know.

Sir, now if this mystery had been penned by George Dickson Carr, our cultist would be none other than Cella and we'd find her pile of corpses within a room -- locked from the inside!
This message was last edited by the player at 13:32, Wed 08 Feb 2023.

I’m truly sorry to hear about the power issues. My home was without electricity for five days during the storm here. I hope you and yours are staying warm and safe.

My sincerest apologies if I seemed jumpy about not hearing from participants. The honest truth is that I’ve really gotten a lot out of running this game and would be very disheartened if we weren’t able to continue. That said, I know that real life concerns always need to come first and that circumstances arise where people aren’t able to set aside time to post.

Hope everyone is doing well.

In reply to Labyrinth Lord (msg # 9):

I was going to tut tut you after that worrisome post... :)  The storm had likely knocked Sir out; Ishmael said he'd be out for some time (and is a spelunker not a detective); Dilemma has said he sometimes gets caught up in other things...

But, more importantly, c'mon, bow before my punning in my last IC post.

Gamdar may still have some information, even if he is not the culprit. Or is his evilness shielded somehow?

DM: For the record, I will not be leaving until you turn out the lights!

In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 11):

Nod. That's why B. opened up a line of questioning with him.

a) He has clues.

b) He knows nothing.

c) He can shield his nature and intentions.

I'm disinclined to go with c. Our patron could have given us a charm to nullify the deception but that starts to get a little silly.

Is he even broad-shouldered? We don't know that either.

In reply to Barnabus (msg # 12):

I should add to (c) above that it would be a necessity for the infiltrator to be able to disguise himself. The risk of accidental exposure would be too great. I thought a paladin's divine ability might be able to penetrate the guise.

Pally-radar was a total goose egg on Gamdar, zero, nada.

Possession that comes and goes perhaps? Waits for him in the moor?

We could always use Ol'Gib as bait... A disgruntled, unappreciated old growler who's not happy with how young Sir is treating him... Gonna gamble with the money he was given for supplies...?

:-P

Interrogation can always expose contradictions and holes in a cover story. Brother Othar would know if one of his two acolytes had been practicing herbal healing. Dax knows the moors and their botany (as does Barney for that matter).

I also suspect that were we to examine Gamdar's hands they would be too rough for a man of the cloth.

Wow.

Welp.

Exactly, LL was on verge of deploying the Gumshoes and Dragnets's "Hot on the Tail: Moors and Hamlets" supplement.

If it had resulted in a pursuit through Helix, I had every confidence, in light of other recent events within the village, that everything would have turned out fine.

I mean, when have ANY of our activities had a poor impact on the town?

Where's a cowboy when we need one?

Alright you force me to abase myself.

Did these puns miss the mark?

Flight of the Gamdar
Coulda' been a chandler

How many such puns are required to trigger another meta-game apocalypse?

In reply to Malivoire (msg # 19):

One car chase, I mean foot race through the town...I wouldn't expect more than a single building in flames and perhaps 3 to 4 innocents dying.

B, I hate to say it but your punnery did not cause any cringe in me...you will have to up the ante to get the OOC groans!

Oh, no, I don't want cringes. I want sublimity.



Giving it a second read, I have to concur. Such a fanciful flight of ideas does Barnabus have.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:50, Sat 11 Feb 2023.

In reply to Barnabus (msg # 23):

I love reading Barnabus' diatribes! If it was only in character for Dax to eye roll the way my 17-year old daughter does!

Checking in, supposedly our chef will be back on the 21st, all healed up from his surgery.

looks like everything is well in hand.

Glad there’s an end in sight for you, Ishmael!

One question: While Gamdar is being questioned, am I correct in understanding that Ishmael plans on going to his residence to search it?

Yes. That's was Barnabus' idea. Correct?

Gamdar does not have quarters in the temple, he is staying in a cottage on the west side of the town.

Ishmael might want to take someone with him, or wait for the whole group to head there?

Ninja'd by Dryvyk's IC post! :-)
This message was last edited by the player at 06:05, Mon 13 Feb 2023.

In reply to Ishmael (msg # 27):

Well, not exactly. I had intended for Ishmael to search his person and then we would all turn over his digs. Since there is no apparent need for efficiency, I think we should stick with that approach -- although I wouldn't rewrite any posts.

Just to avoid any confusion, although Gamdar’s gag has been removed, he remains restrained. So physically, he won’t be able to expand upon the map, at least not at present. Mazzahs does not seem to be in any hurry to remove the false acolyte’s bonds.

Barnabus wasn't about to arm him with a close combat implement. He's expecting verbal instructions. Updated for clarity.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:07, Mon 13 Feb 2023.

Understood. I will add Gamdar’s information to the Main Game Map in the next day or so.