Post by TheUdjat on Apr 10, 2008 8:36:35 GMT -5
Jeremy, Jackhammer-
Jeremy and Joe chase the cultist until he moves into a dark alley. Then, after only a moment’s hesitation, Jeremy lunges into the alley after the man, and the prizefighter follows close at his heels. [This initiates combat.]
Initiatives: Jeremy (17), Homeless Cultist (13), Jackhammer (10)
Jeremy launches into action, trying to pummel the supposed homeless man into submission. [Fist/Punch: 27, success. Dodge attempt: 2 damage.] The agile Jeremy punches the man across the face, but he doesn’t hit very hard.
The grungy-looking black man responds by shrugging off his heavy, ratty overcoat, drawing one of those vicious-looking pranga knives – just like the ones that were used to kill Jackson Elias. “Now you die,” the man says in an extremely thick African accent. [Knife: Miss.] He takes a wild swing with the knife, but misses Jeremy.
Joe responds to the appearance of a knife, rushing in to try and pummel the man. [Fist: 66, success. Martial Arts: 63, success. Dodge attempt for cultist: Success.] Jackhammer Joe makes a strong swipe at the man, but he ducks out of the way, evidently aware that the big man was more of a threat than Jeremy.
Just then, two more men appear at the mouth of the alley, behind you. One of them is another large African, the other one a slightly smaller, unsavory-looking sort, but white. Definitely a criminal of some variety. They also draw pranga knives, approaching to help their alley. The lead one, the largest of the three, says, “We only need one of them alive.”
New Initiatives: Jeremy (17), Lead Cultist (13), Homeless Cultist (13), White Cultist (10), Jackhammer (10).
Sam, Thurman, Rebecca, Tommy-
Talking things over, you manage to break things down into a number of options:
1. Thurman could try to use his status as a ‘doctor’ to trick the record-holders into providing him the necessary documents. It is theoretically a feasible plot, though it would take considerable grace to pull off – and based on Thurman’s track record with acting, he may not have a great shot of fooling anyone. [That low Appearance and low social skills will severely hamper attempts to fool people. And if they ever bother to check Thurman’s credentials, they’ll certainly figure it out.] Breaking in is also proposed as an option, depending on how valuable that information might be.
2. Erica Carlyle’s books can still be reviewed. It would take some time to thoroughly study them, though. Perhaps Erica Carlyle would be willing to part with them while you head overseas, if someone were to actually purchase them from her, or provide a suitably expensive collateral. Certainly the old books are valuable, which Erica recognizes, but she didn’t seem overly attached to the contents of them. [You all have some available funds, so they could be bought. Knowing Erica, she would probably spend a day having them appraised, but may otherwise be agreeable to the plan.]
3. Failing these two options, there is the option of travel. London is close, and Egypt not much further from it – one could swing by London and then travel onward to Egypt, if so desired. Kenya seems to be the root of many questions, but it would undeniably be the longest trip. China is also available, requiring a trip by train to the west coast, and then taking a boat across the pacific.
All are viable options, depending on where you want to start.
London and Egypt may be the easiest, as Thurman knows a bit about both. He could gain access to the libraries of his old college, and he has some association with the Penhew Foundation, which often sends expeditions to Egypt and is a leader in the field of Egyptology, even after its founder’s death. Edward Gavigan currently runs the Foundation, but Thurman has not met him. They would be the most knowledgeable source for knowledge of Egyptian lore, and simultaneously may know what the Carlyle Expedition was actually looking for in Egypt.
Having been to Egypt at least a time or two, Thurman is familiar with some of the sites and how to deal with the locals, but he knows that a guide was always obtained, for Egypt can be a dangerous land for a foreigner – even a British one. He does not know where the ‘Street of Jackals’ is, where Faraz Najir’s store is located, but this is not surprising. Cairo has no street signs, and no reliable maps exist of the city. [Some information to get you guys going. Let me know if you have any other questions.]
Jeremy and Joe chase the cultist until he moves into a dark alley. Then, after only a moment’s hesitation, Jeremy lunges into the alley after the man, and the prizefighter follows close at his heels. [This initiates combat.]
Initiatives: Jeremy (17), Homeless Cultist (13), Jackhammer (10)
Jeremy launches into action, trying to pummel the supposed homeless man into submission. [Fist/Punch: 27, success. Dodge attempt: 2 damage.] The agile Jeremy punches the man across the face, but he doesn’t hit very hard.
The grungy-looking black man responds by shrugging off his heavy, ratty overcoat, drawing one of those vicious-looking pranga knives – just like the ones that were used to kill Jackson Elias. “Now you die,” the man says in an extremely thick African accent. [Knife: Miss.] He takes a wild swing with the knife, but misses Jeremy.
Joe responds to the appearance of a knife, rushing in to try and pummel the man. [Fist: 66, success. Martial Arts: 63, success. Dodge attempt for cultist: Success.] Jackhammer Joe makes a strong swipe at the man, but he ducks out of the way, evidently aware that the big man was more of a threat than Jeremy.
Just then, two more men appear at the mouth of the alley, behind you. One of them is another large African, the other one a slightly smaller, unsavory-looking sort, but white. Definitely a criminal of some variety. They also draw pranga knives, approaching to help their alley. The lead one, the largest of the three, says, “We only need one of them alive.”
New Initiatives: Jeremy (17), Lead Cultist (13), Homeless Cultist (13), White Cultist (10), Jackhammer (10).
Sam, Thurman, Rebecca, Tommy-
Talking things over, you manage to break things down into a number of options:
1. Thurman could try to use his status as a ‘doctor’ to trick the record-holders into providing him the necessary documents. It is theoretically a feasible plot, though it would take considerable grace to pull off – and based on Thurman’s track record with acting, he may not have a great shot of fooling anyone. [That low Appearance and low social skills will severely hamper attempts to fool people. And if they ever bother to check Thurman’s credentials, they’ll certainly figure it out.] Breaking in is also proposed as an option, depending on how valuable that information might be.
2. Erica Carlyle’s books can still be reviewed. It would take some time to thoroughly study them, though. Perhaps Erica Carlyle would be willing to part with them while you head overseas, if someone were to actually purchase them from her, or provide a suitably expensive collateral. Certainly the old books are valuable, which Erica recognizes, but she didn’t seem overly attached to the contents of them. [You all have some available funds, so they could be bought. Knowing Erica, she would probably spend a day having them appraised, but may otherwise be agreeable to the plan.]
3. Failing these two options, there is the option of travel. London is close, and Egypt not much further from it – one could swing by London and then travel onward to Egypt, if so desired. Kenya seems to be the root of many questions, but it would undeniably be the longest trip. China is also available, requiring a trip by train to the west coast, and then taking a boat across the pacific.
All are viable options, depending on where you want to start.
London and Egypt may be the easiest, as Thurman knows a bit about both. He could gain access to the libraries of his old college, and he has some association with the Penhew Foundation, which often sends expeditions to Egypt and is a leader in the field of Egyptology, even after its founder’s death. Edward Gavigan currently runs the Foundation, but Thurman has not met him. They would be the most knowledgeable source for knowledge of Egyptian lore, and simultaneously may know what the Carlyle Expedition was actually looking for in Egypt.
Having been to Egypt at least a time or two, Thurman is familiar with some of the sites and how to deal with the locals, but he knows that a guide was always obtained, for Egypt can be a dangerous land for a foreigner – even a British one. He does not know where the ‘Street of Jackals’ is, where Faraz Najir’s store is located, but this is not surprising. Cairo has no street signs, and no reliable maps exist of the city. [Some information to get you guys going. Let me know if you have any other questions.]
