conversations.from: system
conversations.value: In 1926, the witch community of New Chicago has seen a handful of mysterious deaths in the last month. Concerned that the deaths may be motivated by surprising new anti-witch sentiments, or perhaps are magical in nature, The Convocation of Witches employs a team of investigators to examine further.
  
  **OOC Information**
  
  *Setting*: "New Chicago" is an alternate version of 1920s Chicago. Historical fashion and slang are fair game. The city was rebuilt after the first World War. Huge technological advances, achieved through the combined use of magic and engineering, have led to a steam-powered society. Steam-powered motorcycles are the most common means of transportation; cars are extremely rare. Zeppelins are used to cross longer distances.
  
  *Magic*: In the last 30 years, witches have become more common. Propensity for magic is like any other talent - most people have at least a base capability for casting spells, but this talent must be practiced and further developed to reach its full potential. Witches are now common in every part of society. They function as teachers, doctors, entertainers, and more.
  
  The types of spells that can be cast are still relatively limited. As witches continue to explore and experiment with their powers, more spells will be discovered. Currently, telekinesis, pyrokinesis, and minor illusions are spells known to many witches. Most other types of magic are not available at this time (but please feel free to ask if you'd like to use something and are not sure whether it would be possible in the universe).
  
  Non-witches are well aware that magic exists and is a large part of their society. Thus far, relations between witches and non-witches have been generally positive. The Convocation of Witches leads the magic community by settling any disputes that may arise and creating necessary regulations. In all non-magic matters, the police force and government function as they would in historical Chicago.
  
  *World-building*: This is a loose framework and you are encouraged to build upon it. The only set rules for the world are those I have outlined above, so if you want to create new places or history to fit the characters you create, please feel free to do so. As always, if you are unsure whether something you want to do would fit into the world, please ask me.
  
  *All of us are using Storium for the first time and many of us are participating in this sort of game for the first time. Please have patience as we learn together.*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get More Information: Determine whether The Convocation has any additional information for your party.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Go to the Apartment: Convince your party to go to the apartment first.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Begin the Investigation: Accept The Convocation's request and investigate the recent deaths of three witches.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Key to Apt 306: The key to the apartment of the most recently deceased witch.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Go to the Police Station: Convince your party to go to the police station first.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Business Card: A business card for Officer Martha O'Malley, New Chicago Police, 17th Precinct.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Investigate Samantha's Apartment: Thoroughly investigate Samantha's apartment and the scene of her death.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Case File: The 17th Precinct's file on the second victim.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Photo of the Crime Scene: A photograph that the police took of Dr. D'Aurora's body and desk shortly after the crime scene was found.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wad of Cash: Wow. That's quite a wad.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Samantha's Notepad: A quickly scribbled note reads: "C&B at 11 o'clock, Saturdays."
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: List of Items: O'Malley provides you with an itemized list of things removed from Dr. D'Aurora's desk after his death.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Choose a Destination: Where should your party go next?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: 17th Precinct, New Chicago Police: The 17th Precinct holds the files for the previous two deaths. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Officer Martha O'Malley: Niece of one of the Convocation witches and proud member of New Chicago's finest.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Locked Door: The door to Samantha's apartment is locked.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: State Street: Outside the private library of The Conclave, and within walking distance of Nick Tesla's garage.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Drive the Tesla-6: Hopefully this thing works as well as Nick seems to think it will. Drive or help navigate the vehicle to your destination.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Investigate the Apartment: Investigate Samantha's kitchen, rear room, desk, and the body.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Second File: It's sitting on O'Malley's desk and is full of information about the second victim.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Division Street: Your group retreats to Division Street on Polonia Triangle, a block away from the Powe Building.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Discuss What You Learned: Discuss the evidence that you found at Samantha's apartment and formulate theories about her death.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Rachofsky Grimoire: Maybe it contains some helpful spells or secrets.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Examine the Body: If possible, determine the cause of death without disturbing the body.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Adapt the Tesla-6 for the Rain: Find a way to keep the rain out of the Tesla-6.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ernie's Eats: A popular Polish restaurant on Division Street. The owners are an elderly couple named Ernie and Gus.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hearts & Diamonds: A pair of "Guardians" working for The Convocation. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Examine the Second File: Open the file that Charmion stole and review the contents together.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Hideout: A basement below a lobster shack on East Cedar Street. It has been outfitted to serve as your office during your investigation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Navigate to the 17th Precinct: Operate, adapt, or help navigate the new vehicle that Tesla has secured for the group.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Escape the 17th Precinct: Get out of the precinct and back to the ELX without being caught by the Lieutenant or other officers.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Photographs: Two photographs from Mr. Flores' case file.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Matchbook: A matchbook from Mr. Flores' case file.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Menu: A menu from Mr. Flores' case file.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Recipes: Three recipes from Mr. Flores' case file.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: East Cedar Street: A busy street near Chicago's South Side. Food markets line the sides of the street.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fight or Give In: Will your group attempt to fight the individuals hanging on to the Tesla ELX or obey their orders?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Science!: You see the world with a scientist’s reason and ingenuity. Nothing shocks you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Immeasurable Charm: Your suavity and savoir faire are highly convincing. You’re a pleasure to talk with.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Silk-Stocking: You have considerable funds and social clout, which sometimes provides great confidence.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Heavy: Fists, pistols, blunt objects - you name it, you've used it. You are only too happy to be the brawn of this operation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Strong: You’re physically strong and probably look it.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Crass: You’re blunt, rude, or even gross sometimes. Maybe you don’t care what others think, maybe you don’t know better.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Doctor: A researcher and trained physician who is well-respected in your field, you are curious and meticulous by nature.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: New in Town: You just arrived in New Chicago after catching a zeppelin from your hometown. You have no idea why The Convocation summoned you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Witch About Town: Your reputation for magic is well earned. You devote yourself to discovering new spells and experimenting with their uses.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Breakdown: You’re too busy to check every little thing so sometimes your tools don’t work as they should.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mme. Duquesnay: [reserved]
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Powers of Observation: The world is an ever-developing record of its own activity. Nothing escapes your notice.   
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Engineer: You have great intuition and experience for working with machines and inventing new ones.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Naive: A bit gullible and trusting of the wrong sorts, perhaps, but you mean well.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Library: The private library of The Convocation of Witches, where the Convocation holds its private meetings and conducts business.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Familiar: A semi-transparent black cat with no discernible facial features. It speaks?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Myriad Contraptions: You have dangerous or delicate gadgets for almost every occasion.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mia Ríos: [reserved]
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Convocation: The six most powerful, intelligent, and responsible witches of a generation, chosen by their peers to lead the community. Once chosen, they serve until death.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Expose a Big Story: The world needs to open its eyes and look at itself. Make that happen.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bootlegger: Prohibition, schmohibition. You've been "importing" the finest alcohol to the city since this silly law was enacted.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Obsessed: You’re preoccupied with your interests to the point of causing you trouble.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impatient: You don’t wait around well. You want to act first and think about it later maybe.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Oath: You’ve sworn an oath to save lives, avoid violence, and heal the sick.   
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Learn a Spell: Learn how to cast a new spell, whether you are taught a spell by another witch or discover one yourself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Reporter: You're inquisitive, thorough, and have plenty of contacts. You always get the scoop.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Timid: Despite your skills, you are wary and cautious of the larger world and its perils. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Reckless: You sometimes take chances that put you or others at risk.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Investigate: Find one of the scenes of the mysterious deaths and thoroughly investigate the area.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Proud: You prefer to be the center of attention, even when that means distracting those around you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Notorious: Your reputation proceeds you. You are slow to trust and be trusted. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Known Associates: Wherever you go, you know people and know how to organize and coordinate them.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Educated: You know things that ordinary folk don’t know, be it magic or science.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Driver: You're an expert motorcycle driver. You haven't met a road that matches you ... yet.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Combine Magic and Science in One Machine: Find a new way to combine magic and science in a way that marvels your peers.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Summon a Familiar: Learn the spell to summon a familiar and discover what animal yours is.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Subvert Prohibition: Sometimes you just need a good drink.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intrepid: Adventurous and bold. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Detective: You have made the world’s mysteries your business and you know a lot of dirty secrets.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Help The Convocation: Aide The Convocation and discover who is behind recent mysterious events.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Powe Apartment Building: Apartment 306 belonged to the recently departed Samantha Rachofsky.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Moneybags: A world traveler, savvy business owner, and lavish party-thrower. You are the bankroll of the best parties.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Keep Your Secrets: Whatever your secrets may be, you're certain the other members of your team don't need to know them.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Avoid the Buttons: No need to get the police involved in this business - for one reason or another.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Perform at a Speakeasy: You've always wanted to be a nightclub performer. Put on your dancing shoes and grab that microphone!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Flapper: Dancing, singing - you're the star of the show and you know it. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Negotiator: Your experience interviewing people gives you intuition about how to play to their strengths and exploit their weaknesses.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Spirit Talk: Being a witch attuned predominantly to life means that you have frequent dealings with the spirit realm. Ghosts, spirits, and other phantasms are no mystery to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Beast Whisperer: Growing up surrounded by various non-human creatures has opened you to wavelengths of unspoken communication with animal-kind. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Spectralmeter: One of Tesla's recent inventions.  Using electrical pulses, this machine is designed to help detect instances of magical use and energies left behind. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tesla's Toolbox: Contains screwdrivers, wrenches of varying sizes, a mallet, and copper wiring. Also among the mix are a few of his smaller inventions.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bottomless Pit: You require a tremendous amount of calories to keep your beautiful, swole physique.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tesla ELX: Nick's pride and joy.  An electric-powered car that can seat up to seven people.  Quiet.  Efficient. Stylish!  That's the Tesla guarantee!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grief: Your personal relationship to the deceased overwhelms you with loss and sadness, addling your insight.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nimble: Sometimes getting answers means picking locks and finding secrets kept close to the vest. Not getting caught means you need deft moves.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Manners!: Your gentle and fastidious upbringing regarding kindness and politeness towards others certainly gets you places others could not.
  
  It's almost uncanny.