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Jake Westfield's page
320 posts. Alias of Camris.
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Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Dude! Sorry to hear you're shutting this game down. I absolutely love the story this adventure path takes; and If you revive it I want in.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake listened, amazed.
"Yes, mm-hmm. What happened then?" He asked, fascinated by the story.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
"Well, I was misinformed then.
"Do any of you know anything of what happened on that expedition here in Egypt? Even rumor might be useful." He asked.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Then turned back to the Clive Expedition principles.
"Well, I am funding the making of a documentary. We follow the footsteps of the Carlyle Expedition as they depart in triumph from New York through its trials and tribulations until its final tragedy in the jungles of Africa.
"We knew it stopped here in Egypt pursuing traces of an ancient ruler known as the "Black Pharoah". You were all here at the time; what can you tell us of their time here?" Jake asked, laying it all out.
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 37
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
In the interest of keeping their stories straight, Jake glanced at Sylvia, waiting for her lead.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake grinned, shook the mans hand and offered him a Lucky Strike.
"Jake Westfield, Westfield Films at your service!"
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 7
He turned and introduced his companions as well.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake tried to think as they disembarked from the train.
"What do you think fellows? Shall we just barge our way in to their expedition? Might cause some offence with amateurs traipsing about their dig. Possibly we could hole up in a nice hotel and send a note inviting the expedition leaders to lunch?
"What say you?" He asked the others.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
It's not showing the posts I made.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake isn't in a great hurry.
He advocates returning to the hotel for an evening meal. Sleeping there. A leisurely continental breakfast (reading the english paper) and taking the train to Memphis later that morning.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake isn't in a huge hurry. He will advocate going back to the hotel for an elegant dinner, sleep, and a leisurely continental breakfast (reading the paper) tomorrow before hopping a train to Memphis tomorrow morning.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake stood and handed a card to the Imam.
"Well, here is my card if anything develops. We'll be at the hotel there, or we'll leave word of where we will be." Jake said.
Jake tipped his hat and ushered his teammates out.
Outside, Jake shook his head.
"Dry hole I'm afraid fellows. What say we go have a chat with the Clive Expedition boys down in Memphis? I gather they'll have a tale or two to tell about their rivals."
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake shrugged.
"Well, at this I don't know what else we can do to help. Will your eminence need any cash to pay for the decoy?" He asked.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake shrugged.
"Unless you'd like us to take turns staking out the place, I have no idea." Jake replied, grinning a the absurdity of christian foreigners traipsing about in a islamic holy site to do so.
Then a thought struck him.
"Well, we could have a duplicate created and placed there instead of the original. How about that?
"If that won't serve, well I don't know. I guess I could hire some local security guys. I'm well off enough to pay them for a month or so. The situation should be resolved by then."
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake frowned.
"Well, what is this artifact anyway? Is it something that a crook can slip in his pocket, or would they need a forklift and a truck?" He wondered aloud.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
"Well, as I said, we are filmmakers. I am following the footsteps of an expedition and its trials, tribulations and adventures here in Egypt and elsewhere. I'm trying to show the land and its people as it is instead of sensational fiction.
"For example, you have a wonderful example of religious art here at the mosque. Have you had to deal with thieves or tomb robbers?" He said earnestly.
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 54
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake tipped his hat in greeting.
"Hello! Jake Westfield, Westfield pictures.
"I'm here shooting a film; a kind of travelogue if you will. Your mosque is fantastic!" He said, stepping back to admire it.
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 36
"I wonder if you would grant permission to film on your mosque's grounds?
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake raised an eyebrow and turned to the others.
"Interesting. A lot of thievery going on in this case, I wonder if they're connected?
"Well then, who's closest? Anyone up for a day trip to the mosque of Ibn Tulan?" He asked the others.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Psychology (10%): 1d100 ⇒ 66
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake nodded his thanks.
Turning to the others he asked; "What do you say fellows, a trip to Fishawi's? Seems closest at the moment. Then a trip to the Street of Scorpions to interview Besart?" He said with a raised eyebrow.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake nodded.
"Also, I don't suppose you know a 'M. Besart' as well, do you? He's supposed to be some kind of go-between or expert in antiquities. All the right connections. Doesn't smuggle, but only because he knows everyone else who does?" Asked Jake with a wink. (Passes a 50 pound sterling note folded up under a glass of scotch as he stands a round for everyone.)
Charm (94%): 1d100 ⇒ 21
Credit Rating ((70%): 1d100 ⇒ 16
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake frowned.
"Well then, I guess we have some travelling to do. The collapsed pyramid at Meidum, the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, and maybe the Red Pyramid also at Dahshur.
"Do you know if any of the Foundation Expeditions visited any of those sites?"
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake nodded thoughtfully.
"Hm. Seems like a lot of that going around in this case.
"Well then, can you tell us what exactly they DID do here in egypt? I have heard tell of an excavation, but nothing else as to where or to what end." Asked Jake.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake nodded to Dr. Kafour.
"Indeed sir, Jackson was a good friend of ours who sadly died in New York. He had some fascinating stories of the Carlyle Expedition and we are trying to follow along in their trail, so to speak. Why do you ask?" Said Jake with an inquiring look.
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 63
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake is fascinated by the museum, and wandered about thinking about how to shoot some scenes here.
Coming out of his daydreaming, he turned to the others.
"Do we know anyone here? Maybe something in Jackson's papers?"
Int check (Memory): 1d100 ⇒ 96
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake leaned in to the others.
"What do you think? Follow him?"
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake looks crestfallen.
"No? Oh, well. Sorry to have troubled you. I'll just have to make do with the film I have with your shop, your artifacts and curios, and the testimony of M. Besart telling the audience everything he knows about you and your help with the Carlyle Expedition..." Jake said as he was led out.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake waived his hand.
"Oh, I don't know. What about the ones that M. Besart thought were interesting?" Asked Jake, watching Najjar closely. "For the CARLYLE Expedition?"
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake grinned, turning on the charm.
"Jake Westfield, Westfield Pictures! Honored to meet you sir!" Jake gushed, shaking the mans hand vigorously.
Now to set the hook...
Looking around at the curios, Jake waved his hand.
"And just as advertised, the most magnificent of curios, artifacts, relics and objects d'art in Egypt! I think they'll be perfect when featured in my film!"
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 50
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Peering about, he muttered to himself.
"How on earth did the fire start? It's like it just appeared here..."
Hearing that Najjar is alive, Jake broke out into a grin.
"Splendid! Where there is life there is hope, and I hope Najjar can tell us something useful. Let us go!"
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake pokes about the burned out hole, trying to see what clues may have been missed in the scene of Najjar's establishment.
Spot Hidden (25%): 1d100 ⇒ 41
He will then ask locals through the guides in the neighborhood about the events and where Najjar might have gone to.
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 27
Arabic (22%) to listen the the answers: 1d100 ⇒ 99
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake grinned.
"Money is very helpful. With any luck, the Concierge will rustle us up a local guide to show us around as well as translate."
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake pays for a natty outfit and hat, suitable for the climate.
At the hotel, Jake hands the concierge a 50 british pound note.
"I say good fellow, we are here to see the sights, perhaps examine some antiquites. Could you rustle us up a local guide? There's a good fellow!" Jake asked with a grin.
Charm (74%): 1d100 ⇒ 100
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Learn Arabic: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
In Jake's cabin, he noted down the name recommended to him as a man to know; Faraz Najjar(Antiquites dealers).
Struck by a thought, he brought out the case containing their notes and research findings.
Fishing around, he finally found the letter he thought he remembered being on Jackson Elias' desk.
A letter written to Roger Carlyle from Faraz Najjar! Apparently he offered some artifacts for sale.
Rooting around further, he found another letter written to Roger Carlyle ABOUT Faraz Najjar, from a M. Warren Besart.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake spent his time schmoozing with the Captain, crew and passengers, trading on his movie fame...
Charm (72%): 1d100 ⇒ 79 Unless he's seasick or something..
...Asking touristy questions about what to see and who to talk to in Egypt from those who have been there.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake points out the wallet to Barrington, then goes to huddle with Sylvia and Colt.
"Well, it's been hard, but we seem to have the victory here. Is there anything left for us to discover here in Britain? It seems to me we must follow this trail to Egypt, in the tracks of the Carlyle Expedition." Jake said, rubbing his blackened leg.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
"Hm, yes. We should go over this house with a fine tooth comb first. Perhaps they've left more in the way of clues."
Spot Hidden (20): 1d100 ⇒ 64
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Jake limped over and shook Barrington's hand.
"Thanks Barrington old spoon! That is a load off my mind and no mistake! We are certainly going to take you up on your offer of a letter of introduction, as the trail we are following leads towards Egypt. The next stop of the Carlyle Expedition."
His eyes gleamed.
"They risked at least two fortunes to go there; looking for god only knows what. And they found something... I know it!"
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Grimacing in pain at his leg, Jake hopped over to Barrington and cut him free of his gag and bindings with deft strokes of his sword cane.
"Inspector Barrington! How came you here at this moment?" Jake asked, looking around for more cultists.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
When Gavigan's black bolt hit Jake's leg, Jake cried out in pain and fell prone. Gritting his teeth, he rolled forward and lashed out at Gavigan's legs.
Fighting (Sword Cane Sword, Medium) 57%: 1d100 ⇒ 41 for a possible 1d6 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (3) = 7 damage.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
With one cultist down, Jake spun and leapt at Gavigan again; sword cane point first.
Fighting (Sword Cane Sword, Medium) 57%: 1d100 ⇒ 88 for a possible 1d6 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (2) = 4 damage.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
One cultist tried to backstab Jake...
Dodge 50%: 1d100 ⇒ 45
but Jake managed to dodge it almost by sheer luck.
Spinning around, Jake counterattacked with a slash of his sword cane at the cultist!
Fighting (Sword Cane Sword, Medium) 57%: 1d100 ⇒ 70 for a possible 1d6 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (1) = 3 damage.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Shocked at the lightning, Jake lunged at Gavigan's body itself.
Fighting (Sword Cane Sword, Medium) 57%: 1d100 ⇒ 37 for a possible 1d6 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (2) = 9 damage.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
"Barrington!" Said Jake, amazed.
Well, nothing for it now he thought.
Boldly Jake shoved his way through the door and walked up to Gavigan.
Out of pithy one-liners (he tried to remember to insert one later for the movie), he struck out at the sceptre in Gavigan's hands with his sword-cane to disarm.
Fighting (Sword Cane Sword, Medium) 57%: 1d100 ⇒ 87 for a possible 1d6 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (4) = 11 damage.
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
"We need to get closer. Find out what they're doing..." Muttered Jake to the others.
Carefully, quietly, he opened the door leading on and listened.
Listen (20%): 1d100 ⇒ 50
Stealth (20%): 1d100 ⇒ 34
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Virile Male Western Movie Actor SAN 46(50) | HP 12(12) | Move:8 | Status: OK
Not being an expert, Jake skips over most of the stuff in this room. He will take a gander at the torture implements (maybe for a scene) and then look through the desk more thoroughly.
Spot Hidden (20): 1d100 ⇒ 19
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