paizo.com Recent Posts by Bertrand Autonpaizo.com Recent Posts by Bertrand Auton2014-01-05T12:43:19Z2014-01-05T12:43:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=6#2642014-04-28T16:17:08Z2014-04-28T16:17:08Z<p>Seeing Lachlan shakes his head Bertrand laughs, <b> "Its an adventure Sir Knight, get excited our journey begins here and now!" </b></p>
<p>Bertrand seems anxious to move in but waits for his ghoul with the torch to take the lead, he might even let Master Lintini go first too since he is so comfortable in the dark....</p>Seeing Lachlan shakes his head Bertrand laughs, "Its an adventure Sir Knight, get excited our journey begins here and now!"
Bertrand seems anxious to move in but waits for his ghoul with the torch to take the lead, he might even let Master Lintini go first too since he is so comfortable in the dark....Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-04-28T16:17:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=6#2602014-04-25T20:26:54Z2014-04-25T20:26:54Z<p>Bertrand turns to Eddy, <b> "You have a better idea? I think we have wasted too much time this night already!" </b></p>Bertrand turns to Eddy, "You have a better idea? I think we have wasted too much time this night already!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-04-25T20:26:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=6#2582014-04-21T14:52:28Z2014-04-21T14:52:28Z<p>Bertrand turns to his ghoul Philippe, <b> "Attend to me with a torch in hand. Lead the way! Jenny stay behind with the horses, we will be back, well most of us should anyway even if it is screaming and running out of the tunnel in terror!" </b></p>
<p>Bertrand awaits Philippe's start into the tunnels. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sorry, I was sick as all hell this weekend or I would have posted sooner. </span></p>Bertrand turns to his ghoul Philippe, "Attend to me with a torch in hand. Lead the way! Jenny stay behind with the horses, we will be back, well most of us should anyway even if it is screaming and running out of the tunnel in terror!"
Bertrand awaits Philippe's start into the tunnels.
Sorry, I was sick as all hell this weekend or I would have posted sooner.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-04-21T14:52:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=6#2552014-04-18T01:26:28Z2014-04-18T01:26:28Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Yes, sorry, been a brutal two weeks, I will post tomorrow. Have to get back to work to finish up a draft memo. </span></p>Yes, sorry, been a brutal two weeks, I will post tomorrow. Have to get back to work to finish up a draft memo.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-04-18T01:26:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2502014-04-10T01:47:31Z2014-04-10T01:47:31Z<p><b> "Let's hit the seedy underbelly of this city! If we get something of value great. If not, we only lose a few hours of time!" </b></p>"Let's hit the seedy underbelly of this city! If we get something of value great. If not, we only lose a few hours of time!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-04-10T01:47:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shadows over York DiscussionBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/discussion&page=2#522014-04-01T03:41:24Z2014-04-01T03:41:24Z<p>I think that we should just go and see what we can see, we already lost time with the duel. Running afoul of the Prince's rules to get something done on behalf of the Prince is one thing but directly breaking the rules by providing mortals to the Nos's may be going too far.</p>I think that we should just go and see what we can see, we already lost time with the duel. Running afoul of the Prince's rules to get something done on behalf of the Prince is one thing but directly breaking the rules by providing mortals to the Nos's may be going too far.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-04-01T03:41:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2442014-03-27T15:32:31Z2014-03-27T15:32:31Z<p><b> "Maybe we just go there and talk to them. The dungeon is not a great idea the more I think about it. The Sheriff and his men hold sway there and telling them we want a prisoner to give to the Nosferatu probably won't go over well. But I will leave it up to you Edward and Lachlan as the High Clan members in our little group to make the final call". </b></p>"Maybe we just go there and talk to them. The dungeon is not a great idea the more I think about it. The Sheriff and his men hold sway there and telling them we want a prisoner to give to the Nosferatu probably won't go over well. But I will leave it up to you Edward and Lachlan as the High Clan members in our little group to make the final call".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-27T15:32:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2382014-03-26T00:20:03Z2014-03-26T00:20:03Z<p>Intelligence+Law <span class="messageboard-dice">4d10 ⇒ (3, 6, 5, 4) = 18</span></p>
<p>Intelligence+Politics <span class="messageboard-dice">5d10 ⇒ (7, 8, 2, 9, 10) = 36</span></p>Intelligence+Law [dice] 4d10 [/dice]
Intelligence+Politics [dice] 5d10 [/dice]Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-26T00:20:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2362014-03-25T14:51:21Z2014-03-25T14:51:21Z<p><b> "I mean the Nosferatu... Let's just find them. OK. Wait I like Eddy's idea, a prisoner condemned, who'll miss 'em?! That's a worthy gift right?" </b></p>
<p>Bertrand's eye is twitching a bit as he speaks.</p>"I mean the Nosferatu... Let's just find them. OK. Wait I like Eddy's idea, a prisoner condemned, who'll miss 'em?! That's a worthy gift right?"
Bertrand's eye is twitching a bit as he speaks.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-25T14:51:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2312014-03-25T01:20:03Z2014-03-25T01:20:03Z<p><b> "Let us simply find them first. Much time has been lost this night. Better boons than blood for this information I say". </b></p>"Let us simply find them first. Much time has been lost this night. Better boons than blood for this information I say".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-25T01:20:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2292014-03-24T14:58:21Z2014-03-24T14:58:21Z<p>Bertrand wrings his hands in worry at the thought that his idea may lead to the death of an innocent.</p>
<p><b> "Perhaps a bandit of some sort? But how to find one on such short notice. .." </b></p>Bertrand wrings his hands in worry at the thought that his idea may lead to the death of an innocent.
"Perhaps a bandit of some sort? But how to find one on such short notice. .."Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-24T14:58:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2252014-03-20T20:21:34Z2014-03-20T20:21:34Z<p><b>"I bet. I think we should go now. Let's find our contacts here, get information and get going! I don't want to get the blame if this Lucien character gets it from this Serpent". </b></p>"I bet. I think we should go now. Let's find our contacts here, get information and get going! I don't want to get the blame if this Lucien character gets it from this Serpent".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-20T20:21:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2232014-03-19T17:58:11Z2014-03-19T17:58:11Z<p><b> "Blame for what?" </b></p>
<p>Bertrand looks confused for a moment then the realization dawns on him. <b> "Geez this place is scary! You are right! We could be blamed for anything at any time and who would believe us?!" </b></p>
<p>Bertrand looks fitful at the possibility.</p>"Blame for what?"
Bertrand looks confused for a moment then the realization dawns on him. "Geez this place is scary! You are right! We could be blamed for anything at any time and who would believe us?!"
Bertrand looks fitful at the possibility.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-19T17:58:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2192014-03-18T16:43:37Z2014-03-18T16:43:37Z<p><b> "Well then. I guess the fight is over", </b> Bertrand waves to Lucien.</p>
<p>He then turns to Lachlan as Eddy is pulling him away, <b> "Boy Lachlan that seemed ill advised, well in hindsight anyway!" </b></p>"Well then. I guess the fight is over", Bertrand waves to Lucien.
He then turns to Lachlan as Eddy is pulling him away, "Boy Lachlan that seemed ill advised, well in hindsight anyway!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-18T16:43:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2132014-03-17T15:22:52Z2014-03-17T15:22:52Z<p><b> "What is it Eddy? I thought we were gonna watch this fight and then go?" </b></p>"What is it Eddy? I thought we were gonna watch this fight and then go?"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-17T15:22:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=5#2092014-03-17T02:07:04Z2014-03-17T02:07:04Z<p>Bertrand winces at the strikes that Lachlan receives from Lucien but says nothing.</p>Bertrand winces at the strikes that Lachlan receives from Lucien but says nothing.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-17T02:07:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1932014-03-07T23:59:53Z2014-03-07T23:59:53Z<p>Perception+Alertness <span class="messageboard-dice">7d10 ⇒ (4, 10, 1, 5, 4, 4, 1) = 29</span></p>Perception+Alertness [dice] 7d10 [/dice]Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-07T23:59:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1912014-03-06T15:07:04Z2014-03-06T15:07:04Z<p>Bertrand completes his task and nods to his companion Philippe.</p>
<p>He then heads over to the duel between Lachlan and Lucien and blurts out, <b> "Is this a duel between Knights? Throwing insults back and forth and patting themselves in weird places? Funny, that is how Clan Malkavian duels too!" </b></p>Bertrand completes his task and nods to his companion Philippe.
He then heads over to the duel between Lachlan and Lucien and blurts out, "Is this a duel between Knights? Throwing insults back and forth and patting themselves in weird places? Funny, that is how Clan Malkavian duels too!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-03-06T15:07:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1832014-02-27T18:07:57Z2014-02-27T18:07:57Z<p>Bertrand shakes his head at the actions of the Kindred before him turning to Vito, <b> "You would watch these two slice each other to ribbons over mere words and call me a madman? Have at it then, Knights of the realm". </b> Bertrand will head over to his ghouls while the two fools duel each other. </p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Bertrand shakes his head at the actions of the Kindred before him turning to Vito, "You would watch these two slice each other to ribbons over mere words and call me a madman? Have at it then, Knights of the realm". Bertrand will head over to his ghouls while the two fools duel each other.
[Spoiler omitted]Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-27T18:07:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1792014-02-27T14:50:18Z2014-02-27T14:50:18Z<p>Bertrand begins to twitch instead of stepping aside he steps in the middle, <b> "NO NO NO! We do our enemies work by fighting amongst ourselves!!! Please don't do this please!" </b> Bertrand screeches at the two Kindred.</p>Bertrand begins to twitch instead of stepping aside he steps in the middle, "NO NO NO! We do our enemies work by fighting amongst ourselves!!! Please don't do this please!" Bertrand screeches at the two Kindred.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-27T14:50:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1752014-02-26T15:05:19Z2014-02-26T15:05:19Z<p>Bertrand looks darkly at Edward's line of reasoning but his face brightens and he claps at Lachlan's suggestion, <b> "An animal is an excellent idea Sir Lachlan!" </b></p>Bertrand looks darkly at Edward's line of reasoning but his face brightens and he claps at Lachlan's suggestion, "An animal is an excellent idea Sir Lachlan!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-26T15:05:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1712014-02-26T01:03:33Z2014-02-26T01:03:33Z<p>Bertrand shifts uncomfortably, <b> "I prefer to offer a promise to speak on their behalf over condemning some poor soul to a doomed fate". </b></p>Bertrand shifts uncomfortably, "I prefer to offer a promise to speak on their behalf over condemning some poor soul to a doomed fate".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-26T01:03:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1662014-02-25T10:37:01Z2014-02-25T10:37:01Z<p><b> "Information for information. Let Edouard and I approach them. I have news from overseas being recently arrived. Also Ed and I not truly being members of Court, yet, will be more welcome then those they perceive as oppressors, that would be the rest of you. A gift, if one can be given, would be the opportunity to petition the Baron to reconsider his stance on their station in York. After all if they help rid the Baron of a hated enemy such reconsideration would be well deserved". </b></p>"Information for information. Let Edouard and I approach them. I have news from overseas being recently arrived. Also Ed and I not truly being members of Court, yet, will be more welcome then those they perceive as oppressors, that would be the rest of you. A gift, if one can be given, would be the opportunity to petition the Baron to reconsider his stance on their station in York. After all if they help rid the Baron of a hated enemy such reconsideration would be well deserved".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-25T10:37:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1552014-02-22T02:28:38Z2014-02-22T02:28:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If no one else makes a successful roll though I believe that Edouard did make a roll. Perception + Investigation <span class="messageboard-dice">5d10 ⇒ (1, 9, 10, 3, 1) = 24</span> Even ignoring one botch I think that is a fail. </span></p>If no one else makes a successful roll though I believe that Edouard did make a roll. Perception + Investigation [dice] 5d10 [/dice] Even ignoring one botch I think that is a fail.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-22T02:28:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1532014-02-21T10:11:16Z2014-02-21T10:11:16Z<p><b> "Ok so we go find the Nosferatu then. Great idea Sir Edward, glad you thought of it!" </b></p>"Ok so we go find the Nosferatu then. Great idea Sir Edward, glad you thought of it!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-21T10:11:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=4#1512014-02-20T21:18:17Z2014-02-20T21:18:17Z<p>Bertrand steps backwards from the slap placing his hand on his face. <b> "Ouch! Ouch!" </b> </p>
<p>He says nothing further and looks at the ground, mentally filing the slight from Edward away for later.</p>Bertrand steps backwards from the slap placing his hand on his face. "Ouch! Ouch!"
He says nothing further and looks at the ground, mentally filing the slight from Edward away for later.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-20T21:18:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shadows over York DiscussionBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/discussion#382014-02-20T18:28:15Z2014-02-20T18:28:15Z<p>Bertrand believes this is the best way to gather information, he <i> might </i> budge on this but will pout about it..... :-)</p>Bertrand believes this is the best way to gather information, he might budge on this but will pout about it..... :-)Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-20T18:28:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1482014-02-20T02:53:42Z2014-02-20T02:53:42Z<p><b> "I am sure the last group the Baron sent was as confident as you Master Lasombra. Let us not follow in their footsteps. If you do not wish to come Edouard and I will go to the Nosferatu and meet you in Whitby thereafter". </b></p>"I am sure the last group the Baron sent was as confident as you Master Lasombra. Let us not follow in their footsteps. If you do not wish to come Edouard and I will go to the Nosferatu and meet you in Whitby thereafter".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-20T02:53:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1442014-02-19T12:12:56Z2014-02-19T12:12:56Z<p>Bertrand grins, <b> "All of your prejudice against the lesser clans makes you forget what abilities they have. The lepers move unseen amongst us. They may well have information on the whereabouts of this Serpent. So in visiting them, we <i> are </i> doing as the Baron asked". </b></p>Bertrand grins, "All of your prejudice against the lesser clans makes you forget what abilities they have. The lepers move unseen amongst us. They may well have information on the whereabouts of this Serpent. So in visiting them, we are doing as the Baron asked".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-19T12:12:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1402014-02-18T15:22:41Z2014-02-18T15:22:41Z<p><b> "You may not have any association with them Lachlan and you don't have to if you don't want to but I will". </b></p>"You may not have any association with them Lachlan and you don't have to if you don't want to but I will".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-18T15:22:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1342014-02-17T14:26:56Z2014-02-17T14:26:56Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Assuming I started at 10 and went down to 9 overnight, Bertrand will drink 3 and leave it at that so he will be at 12. </span></p>
<p>Bertrand looks a bit ashamed of what he has done and does not look the servant in the eyes. Turning to the others, with no hand puppets on display <b> "My new friends. Before we go I will need to retrieve my assistants. I am sure they are worried about me based on the ill treatment I received having been dragged away the way I was. The rest of you know this place better than I, where do we go to locate the Nosferatu of York? I would like to speak with them prior to setting out on our journey to Whitby". </b></p>Assuming I started at 10 and went down to 9 overnight, Bertrand will drink 3 and leave it at that so he will be at 12.
Bertrand looks a bit ashamed of what he has done and does not look the servant in the eyes. Turning to the others, with no hand puppets on display "My new friends. Before we go I will need to retrieve my assistants. I am sure they are worried about me based on the ill treatment I received having been dragged away the way I was. The rest of you know this place better than...Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-17T14:26:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1242014-02-14T04:34:31Z2014-02-14T04:34:31Z<p>Perception + Empathy <span class="messageboard-dice">8d10 ⇒ (9, 4, 5, 8, 9, 1, 3, 6) = 45</span>Botch is ignored.</p>Perception + Empathy [dice] 8d10 [/dice]Botch is ignored.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-14T04:34:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1202014-02-13T13:12:28Z2014-02-13T13:12:28Z<p>Bertrand stops behind Edward shrugging as if not sure what he wants.</p>
<p>Jeny ceases straggling in Bertrand's pocket resigned to the fact that she is not getting out.</p>
<p>Benny speaks up,<b> "Baron John, perhaps a contingent of ghoul guards may be of use. Especially if this Serpent does have a large mortal cult following. By Night our brave Knights will certainly make short work of such fodder but by day we will be vulnerable". </b></p>Bertrand stops behind Edward shrugging as if not sure what he wants.
Jeny ceases straggling in Bertrand's pocket resigned to the fact that she is not getting out.
Benny speaks up, "Baron John, perhaps a contingent of ghoul guards may be of use. Especially if this Serpent does have a large mortal cult following. By Night our brave Knights will certainly make short work of such fodder but by day we will be vulnerable".Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-13T13:12:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1112014-02-10T16:05:29Z2014-02-10T16:05:29Z<p>Bertrand nods to the Lasombra Primogen, the sound of Jeny mumbling incoherently in his pocket and fighting to get out is completely ignored by Bertrand. </p>
<p><b> "Well, I uh, um, that is, I sure bet I can uh, help..." </b> </p>
<p>Benny shkes his little puppet head, <b> "Thank you Master de Guignac, I assure you Bertrand will prove his worth to you all". </b></p>
<p>Benny gestures Bertrand towards Edward who is leaving, <b> "Follow him kid!" </b> </p>
<p>Bertrand smiles broadly at lady Eleanor and leaves the room behind Edward.</p>Bertrand nods to the Lasombra Primogen, the sound of Jeny mumbling incoherently in his pocket and fighting to get out is completely ignored by Bertrand.
"Well, I uh, um, that is, I sure bet I can uh, help..."
Benny shkes his little puppet head, "Thank you Master de Guignac, I assure you Bertrand will prove his worth to you all".
Benny gestures Bertrand towards Edward who is leaving, "Follow him kid!"
Bertrand smiles broadly at lady Eleanor and leaves the room behind Edward.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-10T16:05:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=3#1012014-02-07T15:26:11Z2014-02-07T15:26:11Z<p>Bertrand's smile vanishes as he removes Benny and Jeny from his pockets knowing that he simply will not be articulate amongst these August Cainites. </p>
<p>Benny begins, <b> "Who is aiding this Serpent? It seems odd to Bertrand that he should be acting alone. Are any amongst your population sympathetic to his kind? If not Cainites, then humans likely would be where he seeks succor. Are there any known cults in the area? Also, perhaps this is an obvious question, but from where did you gain your information related to the Serpents name and do we know it is indeed he who kidnapped the maiden?" </b> </p>
<p>Jeny interrupts in a huff, <b> "I find it shameful that you would manipulate low born clans in such a manner. Had you simply asked I am sure Bertrand would have done what he could to aid in the fight against such a cur. To hold destruction over someone's head in exchange for favors is an affront to your position. Even Bertrand's former Patron Prince Alexander of Paris would not have acted in such a base manner!" </b> </p>
<p>Bertrand turns Jeny around and looks at her in horror, he puts her back in his pocket and sputters, <b> "What, what, what she is saying My Prince. I mean uh, um My Baron and you other um Cainites of uh, uh Prestige, is um. Thank you for the opportunity..." </b></p>Bertrand's smile vanishes as he removes Benny and Jeny from his pockets knowing that he simply will not be articulate amongst these August Cainites.
Benny begins, "Who is aiding this Serpent? It seems odd to Bertrand that he should be acting alone. Are any amongst your population sympathetic to his kind? If not Cainites, then humans likely would be where he seeks succor. Are there any known cults in the area? Also, perhaps this is an obvious question, but from where did you gain your...Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-07T15:26:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#942014-02-05T02:20:24Z2014-02-05T02:20:24Z<p>Bertrand smiles even more confused than before. He does not speak though as even he realizes that the trap for the high blooded Cainites has been set so well they have no choice BUT to agree. With that understanding Bertrand smiles that much more broadly.</p>Bertrand smiles even more confused than before. He does not speak though as even he realizes that the trap for the high blooded Cainites has been set so well they have no choice BUT to agree. With that understanding Bertrand smiles that much more broadly.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-05T02:20:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#902014-02-04T02:20:58Z2014-02-04T02:20:58Z<p>Bertrand pulls close and whispers to Edward, [Spoiler omitted]</p>Bertrand pulls close and whispers to Edward, [Spoiler omitted]Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-04T02:20:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#872014-02-03T22:55:45Z2014-02-03T22:55:45Z<p>Bertrand's face darkens as he follows the valet. He tries to grab Edward's arm but hesitates as he does not really want to touch the Cainite. Instead he sticks his hand into his pocket and produces Benny who grabs the Cainite with little hesitation. </p>
<p><b> "Bertrand has a question for you Sir Knight", </b> says Benny gruffly.</p>Bertrand's face darkens as he follows the valet. He tries to grab Edward's arm but hesitates as he does not really want to touch the Cainite. Instead he sticks his hand into his pocket and produces Benny who grabs the Cainite with little hesitation.
"Bertrand has a question for you Sir Knight", says Benny gruffly.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-03T22:55:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#802014-02-01T22:54:31Z2014-02-01T22:54:31Z<p>Bertrand follows a bit bewildered by the request.</p>
<p>Perception+Politics <span class="messageboard-dice">8d10 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 5, 5, 1, 1, 5) = 29</span>
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Perception+Alertness <span class="messageboard-dice">7d10 ⇒ (9, 8, 5, 2, 1, 4, 6) = 35</span></p>
<p>As always ignore a single botch for each roll.</p>Bertrand follows a bit bewildered by the request.
Perception+Politics [dice] 8d10 [/dice]
Perception+Alertness [dice] 7d10 [/dice]
As always ignore a single botch for each roll.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-02-01T22:54:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#742014-01-31T12:51:57Z2014-01-31T12:51:57Z<p>Bertran addresses Edward, <b> "I certainly have a zest for not meeting the sun! Thank you for sticking up for me". </b></p>
<p>Seeing Vito's intent on approaching the Giovanni Bertrand blurts out far too loudly, <b> "That Giovanni can't see past Gold. If you don't have any, I wouldn't waste my time talking to him! A personality three kilometers wide and one centimeter deep!" </b></p>Bertran addresses Edward, "I certainly have a zest for not meeting the sun! Thank you for sticking up for me".
Seeing Vito's intent on approaching the Giovanni Bertrand blurts out far too loudly, "That Giovanni can't see past Gold. If you don't have any, I wouldn't waste my time talking to him! A personality three kilometers wide and one centimeter deep!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-31T12:51:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#692014-01-30T02:31:09Z2014-01-30T02:31:09Z<p>Bertrand takes the goblet and sniffs at it. He then proceeds to drink it in a distinguished manner as he learned in the Great Court.</p>
<p>His gaze sweeps over the crowd of Cainites seeking out the patterns between those in attendance.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Bertrand will watch how the crowd interacts with one another especially facial expressions and body language. </span></p>Bertrand takes the goblet and sniffs at it. He then proceeds to drink it in a distinguished manner as he learned in the Great Court.
His gaze sweeps over the crowd of Cainites seeking out the patterns between those in attendance.
Bertrand will watch how the crowd interacts with one another especially facial expressions and body language.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-30T02:31:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#672014-01-30T02:04:24Z2014-01-30T02:04:24Z<p>Bertrand cocks his head sideways as he addresses Edward, <b> "Traveling is hard. New places new people, mostly unhospitable and unfriendly from my experiences. Certainly Alexander's court was much more inviting than that of Mithras, his Malkavian lapdog or this place. The news is that the road is a terrible place Edward!" </b></p>Bertrand cocks his head sideways as he addresses Edward, "Traveling is hard. New places new people, mostly unhospitable and unfriendly from my experiences. Certainly Alexander's court was much more inviting than that of Mithras, his Malkavian lapdog or this place. The news is that the road is a terrible place Edward!"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-30T02:04:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#652014-01-30T01:15:15Z2014-01-30T01:15:15Z<p>Bertrand sighs inwardly realizing he will have to address this Edward himself. He runs through his conversational tics as quickly as he can addressing Edward of York.</p>
<p><b> "Why did you speak up for us when no one else did?" </b></p>Bertrand sighs inwardly realizing he will have to address this Edward himself. He runs through his conversational tics as quickly as he can addressing Edward of York.
"Why did you speak up for us when no one else did?"Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-30T01:15:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay&page=2#582014-01-26T04:17:38Z2014-01-26T04:17:38Z<p>Bertrand pauses for a second a bit dumbfounded at the response, <b> "So you serve the Clan but do not care about what your Clan leader here in York does? Seems to be a contradiction there no? Well if I find any shiny coins to wave in the direction of a distinctive Cainite such as yourself I will be sure to seek you out". </b> With an exaggerated bow Bertrand will take his leave of the Giovanni. </p>
<p>Bertrand turns and spots Edouard who seems to be engaging with others including Edward of York. Bertrand will head over to the group and smile pointing at Edward of York, <b> "So um Edouard what did our friend here have to say for himself?" </b></p>Bertrand pauses for a second a bit dumbfounded at the response, "So you serve the Clan but do not care about what your Clan leader here in York does? Seems to be a contradiction there no? Well if I find any shiny coins to wave in the direction of a distinctive Cainite such as yourself I will be sure to seek you out". With an exaggerated bow Bertrand will take his leave of the Giovanni.
Bertrand turns and spots Edouard who seems to be engaging with others including Edward of York. Bertrand...Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-26T04:17:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shadows over York DiscussionBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/discussion#232014-01-25T07:05:35Z2014-01-25T07:05:35Z<p>My next visit is with Edward og York.</p>My next visit is with Edward og York.Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-25T07:05:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay#472014-01-23T17:38:33Z2014-01-23T17:38:33Z<p>Sensing his "time" with Leland has come to an end, Bertrand makes his way towards Alberto Giovanni keeping his head down and avoiding contact with any of the other Cainites in the room. </p>
<p>Bertrand grins and raises his hand hesitantly to shake with Alberto but then quickly lowers it, he fidgets and repeats the process a number of times. Finally frustrated he simply blurts out, <b> "Hi I'm Bertrand. You are a Cappadocian right? Why do you think your Clansmen stepped in for me? I know he said he knows the Lady that gave me the letter but what is she to him? Your last name is Giovanni right? So I guess you are from Italy, what convinced you to make your way here? I was sent here and now I am kind of wishing I wasn't! What about you?" </b></p>Sensing his "time" with Leland has come to an end, Bertrand makes his way towards Alberto Giovanni keeping his head down and avoiding contact with any of the other Cainites in the room.
Bertrand grins and raises his hand hesitantly to shake with Alberto but then quickly lowers it, he fidgets and repeats the process a number of times. Finally frustrated he simply blurts out, "Hi I'm Bertrand. You are a Cappadocian right? Why do you think your Clansmen stepped in for me? I know he said he...Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-23T17:38:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay#402014-01-22T02:45:11Z2014-01-22T02:45:11Z<p>Bertrand nods at Leland, <b> "Yes I understand, people they think I am a Madman so I can't be trusted. But look how these creatures in power act. Seeking to slay someone without judging their worth. That is true madness". </b></p>
<p>Bertrand pauses and closes his eyes, <b> "Yes, yes. I shall seek out these less educated Gangrel, they might crazy like foxes". </b> </p>
<p>Bertrand starting to feel a little comfortable with Leland <i> he actually responded to Bertrand's questions after all </i> points at the Cainites Leland's trick shocked and states probably too loudly, <b> "Do you think they are angry cause they know if you felt like it you could just set them on fire and watch them burn with a flick of your finger?" </b> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Perception + Empathy <span class="messageboard-dice">8d10 ⇒ (2, 3, 1, 5, 6, 9, 7, 4) = 37</span>. As always ignore the Botch. </span></p>Bertrand nods at Leland, "Yes I understand, people they think I am a Madman so I can't be trusted. But look how these creatures in power act. Seeking to slay someone without judging their worth. That is true madness".
Bertrand pauses and closes his eyes, "Yes, yes. I shall seek out these less educated Gangrel, they might crazy like foxes".
Bertrand starting to feel a little comfortable with Leland he actually responded to Bertrand's questions after all points at the Cainites Leland's...Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-22T02:45:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay#362014-01-21T23:59:04Z2014-01-21T23:59:04Z<p>Bertrand initially steps backwards in shock, slowly a smile spread across his face. </p>
<p>Quickly Jeny and Benny find their way out of Bertrand's pockets and onto his hands. <b> "Bravo!" </b> Jeny claps with a shrill feminine voice. <b> "Encore!" </b> encourages Benny. </p>
<p>Bertrand himself grins and places the puppets away. <b> "Real magic". </b> he gasps in awe. <b> "You must show me how to do that. My Patron Alexander would be delighted to see such a show. I don't see why anyone should shun you, your powers are wondrous! In fact, I bet you could even find where the Nosferatu of the realm congregate, that would be a neat trick too! And maybe you could tell me where I could find the Gangrel, I still need to talk with them, since I am welcome in York now I could use a pet!" </b></p>Bertrand initially steps backwards in shock, slowly a smile spread across his face.
Quickly Jeny and Benny find their way out of Bertrand's pockets and onto his hands. "Bravo!" Jeny claps with a shrill feminine voice. "Encore!" encourages Benny.
Bertrand himself grins and places the puppets away. "Real magic". he gasps in awe. "You must show me how to do that. My Patron Alexander would be delighted to see such a show. I don't see why anyone should shun you, your powers are wondrous!...Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-21T23:59:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay#332014-01-21T20:32:20Z2014-01-21T20:32:20Z<p>Bertrand laughs as Edouard silently excuses himself and shifts his attention to other members of the court. He whispers, <b> "Yeah find out for me why that Edward spoke up for us and get back to me". </b></p>
<p>Bertrand approaches Leland of York who he has heard is a member of Clan Tremere. As he approaches Leland, Bertrand opens his mouth to speak but grins instead and begins to fidget. His fidget follows a specific series of hand patterns and gyrations, finally when he feels comfortable enough he speaks, <b> "So I am Bertrand. Maybe you saw all that commotion over there. I don't think they want me here. What do you think? I've never met a Tremere before. Can you do some magic?!" </b> </p>
<p>Bertrand's manner of questioning is rapid fire, he appears very anxious to even have to initiate a conversation. </p>
<p>Bertrand then begins to fidget again and reach for his hand puppets in his pockets but holds himself back. <i> He is just one person I can talk to just one person. </i></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>...Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-21T20:32:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [DM Elan Morin] Shadows over York Gameplay threadBertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShadowsOverYork/gameplay#292014-01-20T18:58:09Z2014-01-20T18:58:09Z<p>Bertrand replies to Edouard dropping his hands with both puppets back into his pockets, <b> "Hi. I am Bertrand Auton. Are you sure you are not Malkavian? You were speaking in tongues and not making a lot of sense. I think we should let them approach us. There is a game here that is going on, I don't understand it yet but I am pretty sure what we just went through was all for show". </b></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Bertrand replies to Edouard dropping his hands with both puppets back into his pockets, "Hi. I am Bertrand Auton. Are you sure you are not Malkavian? You were speaking in tongues and not making a lot of sense. I think we should let them approach us. There is a game here that is going on, I don't understand it yet but I am pretty sure what we just went through was all for show".
[Spoiler omitted]Bertrand Auton (alias of Dennis Harry)2014-01-20T18:58:09Z