Just wanted to do a head count really quick.
Just to let you guys know, tomorrow will begin the processes of that court case I mentioned.
You speak of wars was I March into a personal one. Huzzah to glory!
And finally, I apologize for not posting today (yesterday as it may be), my 8 hour shift turned into a 12.
Can't say I had as good an excuse.
Too much XCOM and I couldn't think of what to say.
But I'm back!
No worries, just let us know if things turn out alright.
...I, too, have played far too much XCOM this weekend. Wacky!
I take it that game is that good?
I just picked up the new elder scrolls for ps4, it really didn't get that much hype, but I'm hoping it's decent.
Heh, nah, I'm playing the *original* XCOM. Also, we watched some soccer today.
Xcom is awesome! I haven't had much time to play anything this weekend, so busy getting the nursery ready. I won't be home today until late (work 11 hour shifts one day a week so I get off super early on friday).
I played a bunch of Guild Wars 2 and Netrunner over the weekend.
Oh, also, USA! USA! USA!
The "Empress" is dead for all intents and purposes. And the Emperor has been unable to produce. Children with other paramours....
Who knows why that is.
Maybe he's a lich?
oooOOOOoooOOOOO
So… how many Senate votes does our group currently control? Lord Rook is one—I’m assuming his eldest son, currently holding a lesser title, is also a member of the Unbearded, and since he’s in Oppara right now, he can also vote if allowed to. I’ve been assuming Doctor Janus, for his lifetime of medical aid to Taldor’s richest, has received one of those honorary titles (a la the PFS Taldan titles) that isn’t hereditary and comes with no land, but that would also let him grow a beard and vote.
Kyra’s not in a great position, since the members of her family with votes don’t like her that much. I’m not sure if Lexarius or Argos are high-ranking enough to be an honorary senator.
Gabrielle’s parents may or may not be supportive of what we’re up to right now, but as they live far from the capital Gerard might be able to vote on their behalf—and he’d certainly support Eutropia’s bill, as it takes the pressure off of him to marry and bear his family heirs when his sister is allowed to do it for him, so I’m assuming that either Gerard has his own vote or that of his parents (is he your cohort? I can’t tell)
Assuming Nev Atropa is an only child, her parents would support Eutropia’s bill, but I’m also not sure of this from backstory, etc.
And Lord Jeggare, technically being a Taldan lord, gets to vote as well (but seriously needs to get started on that beard if he wants to look like a local nobleman! I look forward to a new, bearded character portrait in 3-6 months of game time, unless the Jeggare bloodline lacks the ability to grow facial hair).
So that’s potentially 4-7 votes on our side, before any blackmail or persuasion—and likely at least 5 votes we can control on any future issue. (More once Constantine gets his act together and is granted his own title by royal decree). Assuming the Taldan Senate is similar to the Roman one, we can expect 500-1000 senators, of whom only a few hundred bother to vote on all but the most vital issues—so we effectively control 2% of the legislature, which isn’t too bad.
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On the question of Lady Gabrielle's cohort, I gave the slot to a friend of mine who likes the game but is too busy to commit to a full-time PC. I haven't heard from him lately, though, so if that doesn't change, her cohort slot is then open. Gerard could fill it, but Gabrielle does kinda want to undermine his inheritance, so that would be funky.
I dunno—it looks like Gerard might be just the sort of guy who wants to have the wealth and prestige of nobility without any of the responsibilities. Letting Gabrielle serve as his heir-apparent and estate manager would free him from all the negative parts of nobility.
Currently, if he dies, the family forfeits its title on death... but with you as an heir, they can at least keep the family name going regardless of how risky his behavior.
Wait, I need a little clarification. Is Eutropia saying the end of THIS particular month? Or just the end of every month in general she sees how he dies?
Also, that seems pretty fast! I was expecting she wouldn't ascend for...awhile...
I think it's "before the end of next month"
Nev is an only child. She is not on the best of terms with her parents though.
Rook, what was your last knowledge for the widows?
I'm on phone at work because computer has been on Fritz, and it's difficult to back track.
I think this is the only time I tried it, and it's only a 28...
Edit: I'm assuming that the black and red doesn't indicate Cheliax? Would Val have any idea as to what he's talking about?
Oh! My bad. Right, that looks like a 39.
Assumption correct.
Rook, based on that previous perception, you can tell that particular agent was of Ustalav descent.
Hah!
Told you I wasn't involved in this one.
Also, I'm working on a post now. Should be up soon.
There's a lot to talk about.
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So, between gathering troops for Mendev, shaming Qadira into helping, supporting the inheritance bill, finding out what the Queen of Cheliax is up to, and uncovering an assassination put, we have a lot to do!
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It's a 10 year old Acer that I've been jury-rigging back together for the last 8 years. Lol!
The seat for the RAM just had a clip snap off, so moving it in the wrong way without being super delicate unseats the memory. Secondarily to that, the HDD is missing its mounting bolts, so it's a multitude of issues, and the resolution is ultimately getting a new computer.
IT is my preferred professional field.
I had a hell of a day today. It was the first day dealing with the case worker.
Working on paying off done debt before I think about that. I'm probably a few weeks out. I've got to stay fairly compartmental with my thoughts right now given the amount of stress I've got. All I know is, I'm going to be duct taping a temp repair while I slowly build to enough funds to purchase a new one.
I had a decent post for yesterday night..but it ended up getting lost. I saved it, but its saved on a different PC and I don't have access to it atm. Will post later.
Oh my god, you people have got to stop throwing up a post 2 minutes before I do.
*cries*
At least I'm finally finished with my summer class and I can take a breather.
I lul'd a bit at you commando!
I'm going to be posting shortly, hopefully my soon-dead phone will pull through.
Did Kyra's last post have Val's last speech in mind?
If not, do you plan to respond?
Huh... I wonder how hard it would be for Lord Rook to get/bribe for his "son" Atticus a job as a guardsman on night watch somewhere on the palace grounds. This may be worth looking into.
I was also considering casting a spell, and similarly got GM-ninja'd. I'm assuming our characters could have made SOME sort of actions while that was all happening.
I feel like we need a bit of posting discipline.
No time, they've secured the entrance within seconds... They're good. Most of the house servants are on the ground with hands behind their heads.
Though, it's obvious now that they don't care what was happening in the room.
More tomorrow! Phone dying!
Muahahahaha!
Scratch... You've got 2 rounds.
@Val: The problem with casting Forbiddance against anyone not LN is that it doesn't tend to do much against the law.
Lord Rook could probably disarm at least half the guns in this room—but I don't think it's worth it, since he's probably got the least reason to worry of anyone here.
Well, just to let you know. I was considering casting Invisibility Sphere.
So that all would have been VERY awkward if all that had happened and everyone except probably Valignatir was unseen.
Luckily I didn't post that while you were busy rapid fire responding.
.....Extended Invisibility Purge.
Sorry, I get over zealous when shit goes down lol.
Your cohorts got the basics for the intrusion, though the servants are scared shitless as they were the first to respond, and being that this was a protected meeting, I assumed they'd act aggressively initially. Anyone making a DC 12 spot can see both of the intruders are in city guard uniforms.
Again... Sorry sorry sorry.
Phone still dying though.
I'll do a head count next time I arm, deploy, and drop a bomb.
Right, I forgot about that (which was why I was about to review the spells on the room until the GM interrupted me).
That would have been double awkward.
Can you tell me what kind of distance the palace is from Val's villa?
In feet? It's a little important. (Kyra is going to suggest using Dimension Door).
500 yards. 10 minutes by carriage because of traffic, about that by off.
It's OK. 12th-level PCs can get really jumpy! I know Lady Gabrielle would rather not be identified at this point, so I figure she'll casually slip out before she can get spotted.
About this... anyone I designate gets +8 Initiative at the start of combat, so, a LOT jumpy.
Of course, Lord Rook is going to recognize exactly just who barged in, and may use his peace-enforcement spells to make sure nobody gets too jumpy.