conversations.from: system
conversations.value: The year is 1872. As a new age of industrialization and mechanization dawns, the world has become a smaller place. Trains, automated carriages, airships, steamships, and even stranger and more exotic forms of transit have allowed travelers to cover great distances at speeds previously thought unthinkable.
  
  One foggy London evening, the conversation at the famous Pall Mall Reform Club turned to this phenomenon, with speculation and discussion as to just how quickly one could travel these days. As cognac and wine were consumed in greater and greater quantities, these debates turned heated and contentious.
  
  Eventually, a wager was struck. Five of the more bold and adventurous sorts in attendance bet a small fortune that they could accomplish a seemingly impossible task: circumnavigating the entire globe in a span of only eighty days. This wager was accepted by the club's more skeptical contingent, leaving the adventurers no choice but to follow through on their boasts, lest they find themselves destitute and disgraced.
  
  They had no clear route, no plans, no preparations. What they had were their wits and their spirit of adventure. In eighty days, they would see whether or not that would be enough.
  
  OOC information:
  
  A Storium adventure heavily inspired by Jules Verne's *Around the World in Eighty Days*, as well as the modern take on the material in *80 Days* by Inkle Studios.
  
  I'm looking for a cast of five. All player characters will be one of the adventurers who has accepted the bet to make it around the world in eighty days.
  
  I will aim to select a diverse cast of characters. This game is LGBT friendly. Though the adventure will begin and end in London, characters need not be native to England and can be from anywhere in the world, so long as there is some explanation for their presence at the Reform Club.
  
  Historical accuracy is not a priority in this story. This is a steampunk take on the year 1872, featuring airships and other impossible or historically inaccurate technology. Fantastical creatures or other seemingly impossible situations may be encountered during the adventure.
  
  The route to be taken is not set. The group will frequently be given a choice of multiple destinations they can visit. The group will be able to vote on the exact path they want to take.
  
  You may use the provided nature, strength, weakness, and subplot cards if desired, but feel free to create your own custom cards if you would prefer.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Aristocrat: A noble of one sort or another, born into a life of wealth and privilege.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Explorer: An experienced traveler, already famed for journeys into mysterious and forbidding territory.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Engineer: Knowledgeable and skilled with all manner of modern technology, a mechanical genius.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Diplomat: Someone who has dedicated their life to building bridges between nations.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Soldier: A grizzled veteran with military or mercenary experience.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Patriotism: Above all else, you seek to advance the interests of your mother country while traveling abroad.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Discovery: The world is still full of mysteries and unexplored places. You seek to learn things no other has learned.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Decadence: You seek to enjoy all the pleasures the nations of the world have to offer: food, drink, music, companionship, and whatever else strikes your fancy.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wealth: You're in this for the money. Not just the fortune being wagered, but whatever other treasures and funds you can find along the way.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fame: You wish to be known as a person of importance in every nation on Earth. You will find a way to make your mark wherever you visit.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arrogant: You are overconfident and reckless. Your attitude rubs others the wrong way and makes you prone to foolish risks.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Inexperienced: You have never traveled far from your home. This will be a new and entirely unfamiliar experience for you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Frail: You are physically weak, unsuited to tasks involving any amount of athleticism.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dimwitted: You have a tendency not to make the smartest choices.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cowardly: You have a tendency to panic in any tense or frightening situation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Athletic: You are strong and quick, gifted at any physically demanding task.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Charming: You have a gift for persuasion, easily winning over anyone you speak with.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Multicultural: You have a wealth of knowledge about languages and customs from cultures all across the globe.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Resourceful: You have an inventive streak, gifted at finding solutions to problems when resources are scarce.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wealthy: You have an abundance of wealth beyond what you wagered, useful in bartering with others.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: London: The heart of the British Empire and the capital of England.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pack (Elise): You have less than half an hour to throw everything you will need for an around the world trip into your luggage.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pack (Monty): You have less than half an hour to throw everything you will need for an around the world trip into your luggage.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pack (George): You have less than half an hour to throw everything you will need for an around the world trip into your luggage.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pack (Mason): You have less than half an hour to throw everything you will need for an around the world trip into your luggage.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pack (Penelope): You have less than half an hour to throw everything you will need for an around the world trip into your luggage.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dinner Service: A fine opportunity both to socialize with your fellow adventurers and to research and plan for the journeys ahead.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Paris: The capital of France, a place of great history and culture.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Exposition Universelle: A World's Fair held at the Champs de Mars, an incredible display of world cultures and modern technology.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Explore Paris: Paris is a colorful and exciting city with famous cuisine and dozens of landmarks worth visiting. How should one make the most of just one day in the city?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Exposition Knowledge: You've had the opportunity to see some marvels of the modern age at the Exposition Universelle. Perhaps the knowledge will come in handy.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Vote: Time to pick a new route. Vote for your favorite choice among the possible destinations.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Next Destination: There are numerous possibilities for the adventurers' next destination. Where will they go?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nice: A French city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A popular destination for wealthy European vacationers.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Harbor: It might be possible to convince a fisherman or merchant sailor to take the adventurers further east than any of the other obvious options for passage.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lodgings: The adventurers will need to stay overnight in Nice. Surely it won't be too difficult to find an appropriate place to stay?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Casinos: Nice is known for the luxurious casinos along the boardwalk. They might make for an amusing evening's diversion.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Beaches: The sunny beaches of the French Riviera are legendary. Perhaps paying a visit could be worthwhile.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Mediterranean Sea: The grand sea separating the shores of Europe from northern Africa.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Faro Calhoun: The roguish captain of the Dainty Crow, charming and quick witted. Possibly engaged in less than legal business.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Befriend the Crew: The crew of the Dainty Crow seems suspicious of their new passengers. Perhaps someone just needs to break the ice?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mysterious Cargo: The crew of the Dainty Crow seems very secretive about the cargo they are carrying. Should the adventurers try to solve this mystery before reaching Crete?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Endure the Voyage: The Dainty Crow is fast, but somewhat unstable. Can the adventurers cope with all the swaying and lurching?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Heraklion: The largest city on Crete, a bustling port city with a thriving fishing industry.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Faro's Business: It is all too clear now that Faro is smuggling weapons to anti-Ottoman rebels. Potentially profitable, but also potentially dangerous.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Explore Crete: Crete offers opportunities to both enjoy the unique culture of the present day island and reflect upon the glory of the past.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Waterfront: Heraklion is a bustling port. It shouldn't be too difficult to find some alternatives for sailing further east.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pharaoh's Pride: A swift steam powered airship captained by Asim.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Asim: Captain of the Pharaoh's Pride, an old friend of Penny's and a daring aeronaut.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Observation Deck: The top deck of the Pharaoh's Pride provides a lovely view of the Mediterranean Sea.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Engine Room: The Pharaoh's Pride is a remarkable vessel. Perhaps one could learn a few things from taking a peek at the engines?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Alexandria: The largest city on the northern coast of Egypt.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Explore Alexandria: The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria is one of the jewels of the Ottoman Empire. Not a bad place to spend some time visiting.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Routes Onward: Alexandria offered the group numerous possibilities for further travel. They just needed to take the time to explore specific options.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Curious: Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought him back.  Your curiosity has gotten you into trouble in the past, but you just can't help wonder what is around the corner or in that locked room.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adventuress: Adventure is your middle name.  Well, not really.  Amelia is your middle name.  But you love travel and mystery and have the money to indulge your passions.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Professional Wanderer: You've made a living out of professional wanderlust. Rather than having a career or calling, you do whatever comes to hand to get by, and you've managed to do rather well for yourself while you've been at it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If It Isn't My Good Friend...: Your natural charm has left you with quite possibly the widest and most varied network of personal contacts and references known to man. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Brash: Your somewhat impulsive nature has often been known to get you into trouble.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wanderlust: It's life's simple pleasures you crave: a new sunset, the sound of an unfamiliar language, and a good cup of an unfamiliar tea.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clockwork Engineer: You're a master craftsman of clockwork, and are considered one of the best in the world.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Creative: You have an ability to see things from outside of the box and have a creative way of approaching problems.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Obsessed: You have the ability to obsess over things you're passionate about.  This can cause focus issues.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Clockwork Heartbeat: You have a knack for clockwork and a natural instinct for understanding how it functions.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Searching For Something: You're looking for something, and maybe on this trip you can find what you're searching for.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Aristocrat: Born with the proverbial silver spoon in your mouth. You own a substantial swathe of the British countryside from which you draw a handsome living. Why work when you can enjoy yourself?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lucky: Blessed with more good luck than the average person, somehow you always manage to fall on  your feet.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Disdainful: It's not that you're disdainful. Not really. It's just that things regularly fail to live up to your exacting standards.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: More to Life than This: On the surface, you have everything you could dream of. So why are you so bored?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Writer: You are tasked with observing and recording the events of this epic journey.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Clear-Eyed: You have keen senses, a quick mind, and a knack for seeing through cant and trickery.  
  
  Very little escapes your notice, and you are extremely difficult to deceive.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cynical: You have a (you believe entirely justified by experience) tendency to expect the worst from people and situations.
  
  In theory, this should mean that you are rarely disappointed, but somehow, it doesn't work out that way.  
  
  And then, there's the whole self-fulfilling prophecy angle.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get the Story: You are here to capture events as they unfold without interference or undue editorializing.
  
  Get the story.  No more, no less.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Soldier of Fortune: Born too late for Waterloo and too early for the Somme, you are a veteran of the rest. War never ends - and on every front, under every flag, your kind will always have a living so long as men kill each other. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lethal: The tools and skills of your grim trade are as familiar to you as hand and foot. They have bought you a name that men know to respect - or fear, depending on the lay of the land. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Death Wish: A life lived at death's elbow ill prepares one for the world beyond the battleground. Caught between worlds, haunted by sin, you oft find yourself challenging the Reaper where sane men would quail. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: One Last Hunt: You kill for money, not pleasure. But somewhere along the way, someone - or *someones* - has given you cause for that pleasure. And you will find them, no matter where in the world they choose to make their stand. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Downtrodden Debtor: Let's face it, your life's in the shitter. You owe a lot of money to a lot of people. You're so in debt that you even forgot how it all started! Or if you will ever pay it all back...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Comedian: Over the years, you've learned how to laugh at yourself and downplay your troubles. You can easily amuse a crowd, but perhaps at the expense of your own dignity and responsibilities.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Panicky: When you're panicked or nervous (and you are, quite a lot) your brain just stops working. You make all the wrong decisions. Most of which have probably gotten you into the situation you're in.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pay it off: You want it all to end. You want the collectors to go away and for everyone to be happy. Perhaps winning this bet will make that happen! As well as get you as far away from the dangers of London as possible.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Prepared : You knew what you were getting yourself into, so you were ready to go. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ready for Anything: You never know what you're going to need, but somehow you always seem to have that crucial item at hand.  Lucky, that.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Queasy: Sometimes, some modes of travel just don't agree with you. 
  
  Apparently, this is one of those times.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Indolent: If you wait long enough, people will come to you; things will be done for you. Why make the effort?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Curious: They say curiosity killed the cat, but you're determined to find out for yourself!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Connections: It's good to have friends.  And you've got them all over the world.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Youth Well Misspent: You left home at fifteen and officially started your working life in the United States Navy at the age of seventeen, but your knowledge of life at sea was gained in the intervening time aboard a vessel of somewhat dubious charter. While that life is fully behind you, from time to time the skills you learned have still been useful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lucky: Sometimes Lady Luck smiles upon you.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gregarious: You have a friendly nature, and your love of conversation can occasionally be your downfall.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Personable: In your line of work, it pays to be able to put people at ease.  You are adept at making people feel comfortable in your presence, and willing to talk with you about their interests and concerns.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Entitled: In both respects of the word. Damn it all, you're an Englishman and a gentleman. Of course you can have what you want.
  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: God Save the Queen!: You're British, damn it! You have an empire and everything. People *have* to listen to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Info Dump: You can't help yourself.  When you get started on a topic of interest, it's kind of hard for you to stop.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tunnel Vision: You tend to focus on one thing, and one thing only: clockwork.  Because of this, you can sometimes have trouble focusing on other subjects.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fear of Heights: It's not the flying that bothers you.  It's the falling. And the sudden stop at the end.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Good Natured: You know that what comes around, goes around, and try your best to make sure that you send only the good.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Vain: Whether you are in the northern hemisphere or the southern, travelling by rail, sea, or air, you will always want to be turned out as befits a gentleman.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get the Story: You are here to capture events as they unfold without interference or undue editorializing.
  
   
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What Do I Do?: You're not sure what to do in this situation.  You're out of your element and you don't know how to proceed.  