(IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]
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				Title: <strong>(IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2009, 22:08:16</strong>
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				<strong>Note:</strong> This thread will be used to house multiple story lines that branch off and back into the main story thread for The Secret of Avonleigh. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=46369.0) Please visit that thread first if you are interested in following along with the stories in this thread, or you will be hopelessly lost. This thread is a private room of sorts, where players can play out scenes that break away from the main story.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2009, 22:18:39</strong>
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				To make it easy to follow, this is where the two women split from the main thread:<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: queentrippingserpent</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Justine,</strong> Dining Room/hallway [Maddy, Kat, Justine]<br><br>She blushed as they linked arms, heading into the corridor.&nbsp; "Perhaps one or two of the male staff can help us.&nbsp; There might be something interesting up there.&nbsp; Something about this place.&nbsp; It seems so alive that there must be something to it."&nbsp; She looked over at Kat, sure she sounded like some silly fairytale-filled girl.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>and...<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: Chaos</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Katrina d'Errinieu,</strong> Hallway [Justine, Maddie]<br><br>Kat and Justine walked into the servants area, Kat looking around for the servants.<br><br>"Indeed, there should be a few of the strapping young men around to help out, surely," she squeezed Justine's arm as they walked into the kitchen and looked around for someone who would serve. "Unless they are all helping out with the hunt - and I cannot imagine the house would be so ill run as to leave us without assistance."<br><br>She met Justine's eyes with a grin, not sure how serious the other was about her intuitions, but quite willing to play along. Exploring a spooky, possibly-haunted house would be much more fun than merely poking around a dusty attic. It got the heart racing, and in such a state, people could be pushed further than normal...</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>and...<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: Faeylin</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Kara (a servant girl),</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Kara worked at one of the cooking pots. Steam rose from the large, cast iron piece of cookware; it smelled of beef and vegetables. Her manner was slow and distracted, and she didn't seem to notice the two noblewomen as they entered the room.<br><br>The girl was on the late edge of her teens, and she was quite pretty because of it. She had long, strawberry-blonde hair; it was braided and tied back, to keep it out of the way while she worked. But most curious of all, Kara's face was pale and her eyes were red from prolonged crying.<br><br>From the room, there were several exits. There was a door leading out of the manor, to the back lawn of Avonleigh. There was also another door way off to the right that was already half-open. The two noblewoman could see shelves with items upon them through the partially open portal. And finally, there was a narrow staircase that led way up into the second floor, and possibly beyond.<br><br>It was hard to tell exactly what the function of the staircase was, however, because there was a great deal of furniture and other items blocking it. More than that, upon inspection, the two women would realize that items had been piled up on the stairs all the way up to the top of the long stairwell. It would take days of consistent work, or many, many souls working in unison, to clear the path up.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>08-10-2009, 22:19:34</strong>
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				<strong>Justine</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Justine smiled as Katrina took her arm.&nbsp; She was wondering what they would find, she wasn't scared though.&nbsp; Not yet at least.&nbsp; It felt nice having Katrina so close, something right about having her there instead of some young man.<br><br>As they entered the servant area, they passed by Kara.&nbsp; Seeing her red eyes, Justine stopped Katrina.&nbsp; Walking over, she knelt down by her.&nbsp; "Are you okay?" She asked seeing that she had been crying.&nbsp; She resisted the urge to reach out and brush the hair from her face.
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				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2009, 22:42:30</strong>
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				<strong>Kara (a servant girl),</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Kara looked up from her pot, and blinked quickly. She tried to mentally shoo away her tears, and avoided making eye contact with Justine as much as she possibly could. "I'm so sorry, Miss. I didn't see you there...or hear you come in," she spoke, her voice humble, as she stared down at the ground. "Are you hungry, Miss? Is there something I might do for you?" There was a bit of fear in her voice, as if she were wary of being reprimanded.
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				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>08-10-2009, 22:43:39</strong>
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				<strong>Justine</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>She just smiled and shook her head.&nbsp; "No, I just saw you crying and was concerned.&nbsp; What's wrong?"&nbsp; She asked softly.&nbsp; There was legitimate concern on her face as she looked at Kara.
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				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2009, 22:48:17</strong>
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				<strong>Kara (a servant girl),</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Kara looked up at Justine, her eyes wide and pleading. She wiped at her cheek and tried to smile. "Miss, I really shouldn't be speaking of it. I'm..forbidden, and it would only get me into more trouble." The girl gazed up at Justine, and it was obvious that there was real, deep hurt in her blue eyes.<br><br>Outside there was a lonely sheep's bleat. Midway through one anxious cry, the animal's voice was abruptly cut short. Several other sheep began to make noise as well, as if panicked.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>09-10-2009, 00:55:00</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Kat hid a moment's irritation behind an expert friendly smile. Who cares what might upset some servant wench? Well, obviously Justine did, and that meant at least a moment waiting on her talking to the girl. They should be finding someone who can move all that furniture, or looking for another dark secluded space to explore. Oh, well, sometimes whims must be indulged, Kat supposed.<br><br>The answer Kara gave piqued her interest, though. Forbidden? Such things were interesting... Kat had assumed one of the Lords or Ladies had been toying with the poor girl, and that would be no surprise amongst this crowd. But maybe there was a scandal here, and that would be a delightful treat to uncover.<br><br>"Come now, dear girl," she spoke, slipping a touch of concern into her voice, "we wouldn't get you into any trouble, and you look like you need to talk about your trouble."<br><br>"You can trust us, can't you? All girls together..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>09-10-2009, 01:04:31</strong>
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				<strong>Kara (a servant girl),</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>The girl shook her head at Lady Katrina. "Please, Miss. Please don't make me say it." She was begging now, and crying openly. "Please, forget you ever saw me, my Ladies. Please. Please," she asked again, pleading. Their questioning had the feel of an interrogation by this point, albeit a honey-tongued inquiry. Still, the girl seemed on the edge of crumbling.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>10-10-2009, 18:52:58</strong>
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				<strong>Justine</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>She was concerned for her but it was hard to help someone who didn't wish to talk about it.&nbsp; She nodded, giving the girl a friendly smile.&nbsp; "I understand.&nbsp; But if you wish to talk about it, then please do."&nbsp; She gently took Katrina's arm, leading her from the kitchen back to their goal.&nbsp; There was a puzzled look on her face.&nbsp; "The poor thing.&nbsp; She seemed so frightened."
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>10-10-2009, 19:08:31</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Tch, just when it seemed there might be something of interest there. Still, Kat thought, it was probably nothing important. And the girl was making such a fuss about it, Kat was quite willing to be lead away.<br><br>"Yes, the poor thing," she answered Justine carefully. "Whatever could have frightened her so? Still, if she doesn't wish to talk, we can hardly find out, can we? Unless we are willing to press her, after all."<br><br>She looked around at Justine and smiled. "And the way up to the attic is blocked, I fear. We must either find some strong arms to help us up there, or explore from another start. I must say that I am curious about that attic - but I think it will be some time before we can climb those stairs."
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>10-10-2009, 19:12:01</strong>
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				<strong>Justine</strong>, Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>"We probaly should not force it out of her if she doesn't wish it to be Katrina.&nbsp; I think your right about the attic though."&nbsp; She thought about it a bit then looked at Katrina.&nbsp; "Where else should we start then?"
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				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>10-10-2009, 19:54:13</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>"Well, either we set some of the servants to clearing our way, or we explore elsewhere. And as so many are busy with the hunt, I suspect we shall have little luck acquiring sufficient strong arms to the task in time to start there!"<br><br>Kat grinned. "Since the plan of starting at the top is thwarted, perhaps we should begin closer to the ground. There was a room off the kitchen, was there not? And there may be a cellar..."<br><br>She shivered slightly, for effect, at the mention.
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				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>10-10-2009, 20:53:44</strong>
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				<strong>Kara (a servant girl),</strong> Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>The girl could not help but overhear the conversation between the two ladies. Grateful to have their eyes turn elsewhere, she offered, "I...I did see a wooden door, in the ground, in the storeroom just beyond." Kara motioned to the storeroom, not far away. "It's a bit dirty, but...if you're curious, it's there."
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>10-10-2009, 21:38:37</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>"Ah, excellent!" Clapping her hands, Kat smiled at the servant girl. It was as close to thanks as she was likely to get from a d'Errinieu. "Then we shall start there. Come on, Justine!"<br><br>This time it was Kat who took the other's arm, and led her into the the store. A dirty room, smelling faintly of old decay, covered in dust - just right for the start of an Adventure. Kat looked around at the floor, seeking the trapdoor Kara had mentioned. A dark cellar beneath the house might be even more fun than the attic would have been... the rest of the room she ignored for now. <br><br>"Be a dear, Justine, and tell me if you can see a lantern or something in here? We'll need light, for exploring down here."
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>10-10-2009, 22:16:57</strong>
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				The room was full of dust and dirt. There were areas were servants had apparently begun their work in cleaning the store room, but they had much ahead of them. Many wooden shelves filled the room, the floors and walls of which were constructed mostly from stone. There were grains and various food stuffs here and there; in a few places the foods had spoiled. Though the two women could see no bugs, there was a creepy sensation...as if they were surrounded by the eerie little critters.<br><br>There were three lanterns in the room, hanging from hooks inserted into the mortar-and-stone walls. The first that either of the women would find was covered in spider webs, and a particularly large and intimidating spider, rough two-inches in diameter, stood guard in her silky webbing. The spider was harmless, save for it's creepy factor.<br><br>Further exploration would reveal the wooden doors set into the ground at the north-western, back-corner of the room. Thick and heavy, they would lead down into inky blackness.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>12-10-2009, 20:58:30</strong>
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				<strong>Justine</strong>, Kitchen [Kara, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>She smiled kindly at Kara, nodding her head in thanks.&nbsp; "Thank you very much."&nbsp; Before she could say much else, she was dragged off by Katrina into the room.&nbsp; Looking around she grabbed the first lantern that looked spider free.&nbsp; She searched for something to light it with, holding it high.<br><br>"Shall we?" she asked looking over at Katrina.
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				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>14-10-2009, 01:17:43</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Storeroom [Katrina, Justine, Maddie]<br><br>As Justine looked around for something to light the lantern with, Kat considered the trapdoor. Old and heavy, it looked like it would be trouble for her to move - and dirty enough that she had no real wish to struggle with it. This adventure was turning into a chore... still, onwards! The fun is always there, if you look for it. And Kat knew a little trick for situations like this.<br><br>"Perhaps you could get a light from the kitchen fires, my dear?" Kat suggested, and while Justine lit the flame, she spoke to the door. The strange words came easily, though Kat had never known how they came to her. But they would move most doors for her, when she made the effort - and while Kat was weak in body, her force of self was enough to lever the doors open, revealing the dark opening beneath.
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				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>14-10-2009, 21:17:16</strong>
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				<strong>Justine</strong>, Storeroom [Maddie, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>OOC: who is Maddie?<br><br><br>Justine ran out to get the light and when she came back the door was open.&nbsp; "Oh, good job."&nbsp; She smiled at Katrina as she held the lantern high.&nbsp; "Did you want me to go first?"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2009, 23:01:20</strong>
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				<strong>OOC:</strong> The long answer is that the entire cast of characters can be found here. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=46369.0;topicseen) The short answer is that she is Lady Katrina's maid.<br><br><hr><br><div class="floatleft">(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9404/thomasmadie.jpg)</div><strong>Maddie Thomas</strong>, Storeroom [Maddie, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Maddie had seen her mistress perform the trick several times in the past, and it just humbled the girl a bit more to see it happen again. The servant knew that Lady Katrina could do even more if she wished it, and she rubbed her hand over her hip in remembrance. Once, when they were both much younger, Maddie had made the mistake of trying to steal something from Miss Katrina. She could still remember the feeling of her flesh burning when the other woman--a girl herself, at the time--had grabbed her by the hip. That was the last time Maddie ever willfully disobeyed her mistress. Fear kept her in her place.<br><br>The girl nodded as Lady Justine returned to the darkness of the storeroom with a shining lantern. By the new light, her eyes could catch glimpses of the earthen passageway beyond the two ladies. The walls were rough, but lined with stone, as were the steps leading downward. The passageway was filled with spider webs, and there were dark, shadowy shapes beyond them, suggesting furniture...or something else.<br><br>"Will Mistress be needing me," she asked, like a mouse, of Lady Katrina. She desperately hoped that she would be sent away, for she had no desire to enter that underground place.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 03:47:05</strong>
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				OOC: Sorry, I see I'd forgotten to include Maddie before... oops.<br><br><hr><br><strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Storeroom [Katrina, Justine, Maddie]<br><br>Kat grinned like her namesake, at the fear in her maid's eyes. She knew full well the girl would not disobey her if she ordered her to follow them into the darkness below. It was... interesting to Kat, to have another in such total thrall. <br><br>Her smile softened with a small effort as Justine returned. The stairs, lit by the shining lantern, were a creepy, and the shadowy shapes at the edge of the light added to the spooky sensation of adventure. Perfect! she thought, just the kind of place to set a heart racing.<br><br>"By all means, my dear Justine," she replied, stepping aside from the opening. "You lead with the light, and we shall see what's down there!"<br><br>She let the other lead the way, stepping close behind her and peering curiously over her shoulder as they descended into the darkness. As she stepped onto the stair, though, she spared a glance at her maid again, and a quick thought. it wouldn't do to have the wretched girl panic down there, no matter how fun it might be to provoke her - Justine would likely care, and make a fuss, and <em>that </em>would spoil the main fun. But, on the other hand, the girl could be useful to have on hand... a dilemma.<br><br><em>So, Kat, compromise.</em> She fluttered a hand at Maddie, and spoke. "Stay in earshot, and we shall call if we need you." The girl could stay above ground, and still be handy if needed. That she was confining her maid to a tiny area did not concern Kat in the least - it was, after all, a privilege for Maddie to serve her betters.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 22:27:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9404/thomasmadie.jpg)</div><strong>Maddie Thomas</strong>, Storeroom [Maddie, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>The girl nearly smiled as she heard Lady Katrina's words. She surpressed any look of joy, however, for fear that her mistress would change her orders on account of it. "Yes, Madame," she said, bowing her head and scooting backwards gracefully. There was a stool not too far from the subterranean portal, and she moved towards it. After a cursory wipe, she sat down on top of it and waited for Lady Katrina to call for her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>18-10-2009, 15:30:01</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Cellar Stairs [Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Kat's smile twisted slightly with the renewed temptation to be nasty to her girl; she knew her maid well enough to see the well-hidden signs of relief, though no one else likely would. But, no, no, plenty of chances to play with <em>her</em> later. Justine was the far more interesting prize right now, and no distractions were needed. So she followed Justine down onto the stairs, and into the darkness below the great house.<br><br>Following the light of the lantern, she could see at the edge of the light the dark shapes start to take form, and for a moment she suppressed a shiver. The dark places of the d'Errinieu household she had been raised in had evil reputations, too, and while she didn't think much of peasant superstitions, some of the fears had still rubbed off on her. Stepping closer to the light, and Justine who carried it, she grinned to herself. <em>Stop being silly, Kat,</em> she thought to herself. <em>There's nothing down here as nasty as <strong>me</strong>.</em><br><br>"What do you see?" She asked aloud, as she tried to look past the other girl's shoulder. The lantern-light was dazzling her, and it was difficult to make out details for herself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>18-10-2009, 22:34:09</strong>
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				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br>As the pair of women continue down the stairs, they start to notice that the webs are not, in fact, old relics of a time long past. There are things moving on the webs. They do not make their presence known at first, but a glimmer of light here or there reveals small white spiders, maybe a half-inch in diameter, on the webs. There aren't too many of them, but they are quite unsettling.<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>21-10-2009, 00:09:15</strong>
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				She looked around letting the light of the lantern illuminate the path before them.&nbsp; She hissed in surprise and disgust at the webs covered in spiders.&nbsp; "Spiders."&nbsp; She said, disgust evident in her voice.&nbsp; Slowly she moved forward keeping the lantern high.
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				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>21-10-2009, 01:02:31</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Cellar [Katrina, Justine]<br><br>"Ick!" Kat didn't like spiders, either, and stepped closer to the light. As they stepped off the staircase, that let her stand even with Justine, leaning into the other girl for safety. "I've never liked the horrid things."<br><br>Her arm linked with Justine's as they looked around, the lantern illuminating the dark room for the first time in a long, long wait. The musty still air of the room smelled strongly, but not too unpleasantly, after ages sealed away from the freshness. Around them, shadows loomed, swaying with every movement of the lantern.<br><br>In many ways it reminded Kat of the sealed-off areas of her own home, the Western Wing of which had been abandoned to time and decay decades before her birth. The memory cheered her a little, she having spent hours exploring the crumbling rooms there on boring days.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>22-10-2009, 19:53:38</strong>
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				Her arm linked with Katrina's as they slowly moved forward.&nbsp; She held the lantern as best as she could.&nbsp; "I wonder what's down here?"&nbsp; She sked Katrina, almost whispering.&nbsp; There was just something about this place that made shouting seem forbidden.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>22-10-2009, 23:46:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br>The cellar was lined in stone; floors, walls, and even the ceiling were all built from smooth, even stone of various thicknesses. The area felt damp, as most underground places do, and the air was rather frigid and cold. Spider webs covered everything. Here and there, the girls would find old furniture, chairs, and some linens that had turned to dust. But there was something at one wall that really drew attention...<br><br>Part of the wall directly ahead of the girls had begun to crumble and several large, stone blocks lay in pieces on the ground below it. Time, or something else, had opened the wall up. Beyond, there was a hollow space, but it was difficult to tell how deep it went in the darkness. Was it just a small space? Could it be a tunnel of some sort?<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>23-10-2009, 02:53:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Cellar [Katrina, Justine]<br><br>They moved closer together, as they advanced into the darkness. The damp, cold air made Kat shiver, and press closer to her companion. A quick look around showed everything covered in those horrible spider webs... but it was dark and creepy down here, which was to the good. Justine's quiet question drew her attention, and she leaned close to reply, whispering in her turn. The dark space down here seemed to invite quiet, and she welcomed the excuse to lean close, to speak into the other's ear. <br><br>"Who knows? It could be anything," she purred quietly. "Hidden treasures or ancient secrets, we could find anything here..."<br><br>As she spoke, they moved forward in the darkness, the light of the lantern swinging from Justine's hand, casting strange shadows around them. The swinging light revealed a darker patch on the wall, a shadow, an opening?<br><br>"... even a secret passage," she finished her sentence, drawing Justine's attention to the hole in the wall. "Let us see if there's anything in there!"<br><br>She drew Justine towards the wall, and down to look inside the gap. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>23-10-2009, 23:04:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>OOC:</strong> Go ahead and make Perception checks and roll for Initiative. And feel free to use your own dice. You can react in terms of roleplay, but let's avoid any actions until the initiative order is all sorted out. <br><br>Also, all movement in the cellar is considered hampered movement (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering---final/exploration-movement) (poor visibility, web and furniture obstacles), so we'll drop movement down to triple movement costs per square. Each 5 foot square = 15 feet of movement cost.<br><br><hr><br>As the two girls continue forward, they see that the opening in the wall is deeper than just a recess. Beyond, it looks like there might be an earthen tunnel of some sort.<br><br>Perception 10: You notice that there are three lumps beyond, and they seem to be covered in something that moves.<br><br>Perception 15: You become aware of a large spider, perhaps 3-4 feet in diameter, sliding down on a web behind you.<br><br>Perception 20: You are also able to make out that the bodies in the tunnel beyond are humanoid corpses, and that there are countless tiny spiders roaming over them, searching for any bit of sustenance they can find.<br><br><hr><br>(http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/723/day7cellarupload.png)<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>24-10-2009, 01:51:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong>, Cellar [Katrina, Justine]<br><br>Bending to look into the hole in the wall, Kat was paying more attention to her companion than her surroundings. She saw something moving in the hole, though, or somethings... three lumps in the darkness, and something on them moving as the light reached in to wash over them. That brought her attention forward, unaware of the movement behind the pair of them as she crouched for a better look...<br><br>(Perception: Rolled a 13, including bonus from Alertness feat. Initiative, 9)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>29-10-2009, 00:36:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br><strong>Note:</strong> Okay, I'm going to step in for Justine's player, because she's running a bit late. I'm happy to be patient and understanding, but 48 hours is a good rule of thumb for answering posts. After that time, I'm reserving the right to step in and move things along so the story can continue.<br><br><strong>OOC:</strong> The spider attacks Justine, incapacitating her. No rolls, this is just a story decision.<br><br><hr><br>Neither of the two young women sees the spider before it's too late. In an instant, the white, venomous creature lunges forward, striking Justine's exposed shoulder. Venom courses through her quickly, and she collapses beside Lady Katrina. "Help me," she whispers, before falling into unconsciousness. For the moment, the spider seems to be ignoring Lady Katrina. It's fangs are sheathed in Justine's skin, and it is pumping a paralytic toxin into her beautiful form.<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>29-10-2009, 00:45:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br><strong><span class="bbc_u">Combat - Surprise Round &amp; Round One</span></strong><br><br>White spider rolls 21 for Initiative<br>Lady Katrina rolls 9 for Initiative<br><br><strong>Surprise Round</strong> (Justine &amp; Katrina surprised)<br>White Spider (21): Attacks Justine, incapacitating her.<br><br><strong>Round One</strong><br>White Spider (21): Remains atop Justine, pumping paralytic venom into her body.<br>Lady Katrina (9): Attacks the white spider, drawing it's ire.<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>30-10-2009, 15:14:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(OOC: sorry)<br><br>Justine cried out in pain as the fangs sunk into her shoulder.&nbsp; She could feel the venom running through her body.&nbsp; She looked up at Katrina whispering "Help me.." before she felt her body seizing up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>30-10-2009, 17:10:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(OOC: don't worry about it :-) )<br><br>Katrina jumped, squealing in shock and surprise at Justine's sudden pain and collapse. The flickering light of the lantern revealed the huge spider pumping venom into the other girl's shoulder, and Kat almost froze in horror at the sight.<br><br>Almost, she reached for the power that burned inside her, almost she sent a jet of flame into the creature, but she knew if she did, she'd strike Justine too - and her hand was already raising her lucky dagger. The thought of running occurred to her - but the damned thing was nearly between her and the exit, and Lady Katrina was not inclined to turn her back on it!<br><br>She cut quickly, trying not to freeze, trying not to hit Justine, as she snarled at the white spider.<br><br>(Move action to draw the dagger, attack - rolled a 19, for a total of 18 - if that hits, then the dagger does 1-1 = 1 nonlethal point of damage. Kat's Str sucks :-( but hopefully that'll knock it off Justine.)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>30-10-2009, 23:52:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br><strong><span class="bbc_u">Combat - Round One Results</span></strong><br><br>White Spider (21): Pumps venom into Justine. <strong>1 temp dex dmg to Justine</strong><br>Justine (19): Lays there like a <strong>bad girl</strong> and takes it, darn it! <br>Lady Katrina (9): Attacks the white spider, drawing it's ire. <strong>1 non-lethal dmg to White spider</strong><br><br>The large, white spider, perhaps three to four feet in diameter, clutches to Justine, attempting to incapacitate her. Slowly, her limbs begin to feel stiff, and her strength saps away. Lady Katrina, unsure of what to do, attacks the spider. Her weak blow does little to injure the creature, but it does draw the spider's ire. It leaps back, and regards Lady Katrina as additional prey for its younglings. All around, on the floor and in the webs, there are countless, tiny broodlings (non-combat critters; ignore them except for RP). Starved for food, they rush forward to devour anything their mother can incapacitate.<br><br><hr><br><strong><span class="bbc_u">Combat - Round Two</span></strong><br><br><strong>Round Two</strong><br>White Spider (21): Lunges at Lady Katrina.<br>Justine (19): Stands up from the ground, grabbing a club. AoO provoked.<br>Lady Katrina (9): Attacks the Spider.<br><br>Everyone is in the same position as the previous map, except that Justine is prone. If she is unarmed, she can always pick up a piece of broken furniture or a random item to use as an improvised club. 1d4 damage, -4 to attack.<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>31-10-2009, 17:36:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(OOC: Initiative 17+2=19)<br><br>Justina groaned as she slowly pulled her battered body up.&nbsp; Looking around she reached for a broken piece of furniture to use as a club.&nbsp; She raised it, advancing on the spider.<br><br>(I assume that is my turn and that I can't attack this turn?)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>01-11-2009, 00:29:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br>OOC: Yup, just declare your action, and make any rolls; if you're unsure, make the rolls anyway. I can always ignore them if they don't apply. I'll handle everything once everyone has gone. Standing from prone is a move action. It also provokes an attack of opportunity. You can use one move action to grab something from the ground and your second to stand up, if you'd like.<br><br>Oh, and each round, everyone can declare their actions whenever they'd like. Don't have to wait for your specific turn. I'll just update the post above once everyone declares their actions.<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>01-11-2009, 23:14:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kat looked at Justine with some relief as the other girl lifted herself, and a club, from the floor. Her own attack with the knife had been a feeble thing, and this beast looked like it was hungry for the girls' flesh to feed it's brood. She would as soon leave it to Justine to deal with; but the other was poisoned, and who knew how long she'd last in a fight?<br><br>She tried to focus on the beast and stabbed again, but her hands shook with fear and the flickering light confused her - rather than hitting her target, she stumbled and lost her balance.<br><br>(Rolled a 1...&nbsp; :-( )
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>01-11-2009, 23:44:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Justine moved toward the monster to try and bring the club down on it.&nbsp; Her vision still woozy from the poison, she bought the club down far too soon.<br><br>(Lets see..she has Weapon Finesse...+2 dex, +1 base attack...-4...3).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>02-11-2009, 02:36:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br><strong><span class="bbc_u">Combat - Round Two Results</span></strong><br><br><strong>Round Two</strong><br>White Spider (21): Lunges at Lady Katrina. Misses. Misses AoO.<br>Justine (19): Stands up from the ground, grabbing a club. AoO provoked.<br>Lady Katrina (9): Attacks the Spider. Misses.<br><br>The spider seemed irritated with Lady Katrina for the interruption. It advanced on her, lunging forward to test her defenses. Lady Katrina managed to deter it by waving her dagger wildly about. Meanwhile, Justine rose from the ground, grabbing a club. Her vision was cloudy, and she made a feeble attempt to club the huge insect. The agile creature easily dodge the blow, and Lady Katrina's attempt to stab the horrific monster were parried by large, glistening fangs.<br><br><hr><br><strong><span class="bbc_u">Combat - Round Three</span></strong><br><br><strong>Round Three</strong><br>White Spider (21): Attacks Lady Katrina. 18 to hit, 3 dmg to Lady Katrina + Fort (DC 12) save or 2 Dex dmg<br>Justine (19): Flanks Spider &amp; Attacks. 3 to hit, 0 dmg. Misses.<br>Lady Katrina (9): Attacks Spider. 15 to hit, 3 dmg to White Spider<br><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Again, no one has moved much, if at all. The spider goes first, and it managed to bite Lady Katrina. If you wouldn't mind making you Fort Save (DC 12) when you declare you action, that would be great.<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>05-11-2009, 15:24:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kat squealed as the horrible fangs of the spider struck towards her, but her wildly-swinging knife seemed to hold it back. Emboldened by that success, she tried a quick stab forward, keeping calmer and focussing her anger at the beast as she lunged.<br><br>(15 to hit, after modifiers - and 3 damage if it hits! Yay for maximum damage, boo for it still not being much...&nbsp; :-) )
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 23:35:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Justine moved behind it as Kat moved forward, trying to swing her club down again.<br><br><br>(ooc: We gettting the +2 for flanking?&nbsp; 3 if not...4 if so)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>07-11-2009, 01:25:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>OOC:</strong> Justine, are you giving me your modifier, or your roll? Yup, you can flank it just fine, +2 to attack. I just have to assume you're rolling really low when you post a 3 or 4, etc. Also, give me a damage roll at the same time if you would. That way if it hits I know how much damage you did ^^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Transgirlenstein</strong> on <strong>07-11-2009, 18:45:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				(ooc: Nope..that was my *sighs* to hit roll.&nbsp; My dice seem to hate me)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 01:17:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Round Three Results</strong></span><br><br><strong>Round Three</strong><br>White Spider (21): Attacks Lady Katrina. 18 to hit, 3 dmg to Lady Katrina + Fort (DC 12) save or 2 Dex dmg<br>Justine (19): Flanks Spider &amp; Attacks. 3 to hit, 0 dmg. Misses.<br>Lady Katrina (9): Attacks Spider. 15 to hit, 3 dmg to White Spider<br><br><strong>OOC:</strong> You're both perfectly welcome to use spells and abilities as well.&nbsp; Chaos, if you could roll that Fort save for me, that would be awesome. ^^<br><br><hr><br>The spider lashed forward at Lady Katrina, this time slipping past her small blade and striking her arm. Katrina wasn't even sure she had been bit at first, because the attack had been so swift; but there were puncture marks on her arm and she felt the venom's effects with alarming intensity. The muscles in her arm were beginning to cramp and stiffen.<br><br>Justine used the precious few moments to try and slip behind the spider. She brought her club down, attempting to smash the overgrown arachnid, but she was much too slow to hit it. Lady Katrina managed to strike the spider, however, in the time it took for the creature to dodge Justine's attack. Slipping forward, she stabbed her dagger into the body of the spider, just behind it's head. <br><br><hr><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Round Four</strong></span><br><br><strong>Round Four</strong><br>White Spider (21): Attacks Lady Katrina. 7 to hit, 3 dmg to Lady Katrina + Fort (DC 12) save or 2 Dex dmg<br>Justine (19): ?<br>Lady Katrina (9): Casts Burning Hands. 4 dmg to White Spider (REF DC 16; rolled 9)<br><br><hr><br>(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2810/avd7cellarr4.png)<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 01:27:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>OOC</strong>: I've considered spells - but 1st round, Burning Hands while the spider was on Justine seemed a little unfair, and 2nd, well, Justine was watching, and Kat was winning... Now it's ON though!&nbsp; :-)<br><br>Kat squealed in shock as her arm started to tremble - the spider's bite left a stinging, tensing, cramping sensation, and she snarled in rage and pain and fear as the venom coursed through her. She kept enough presence of mind to step aside, so that Justine wasn't in her way, as she unleashed the burning power in her blood, sending a spray of fire out across the spider and the room.<br><br><em>OOPS</em>, she thought to herself, blinking against the sudden light. <em>I hope that doesn't catch anything too flammable in here!</em><br><br>(Fort save roll of 1... 4 damage though! I hope those balance out!)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 00:08:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>OOC:</strong> Just to make sure. Did you want to take a five-foot step away from the spider, before you cast your spell, so you don't provoke an attack of opportunity? Or did you mean to cast at point blank range?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 01:26:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>OOC</strong>: ooh, good point, sorry I'm not used to D&amp;D's system. I guess that would be the smart move, huh? I'll step away from the spider - don't want to be bitten <em>twice</em>!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 07:05:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>OOC:</strong> Sure, I want you to live. Just little nudges til you get your own strategy set up ^^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>19-11-2009, 22:39:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br><strong>OOC:</strong> Trans let me know that she might not be around to do much posting. She's not leaving the game completely, but she's going to pull back from active stories at the moment. So she's going to fall unconcious again to free up Lady Kat.<br><br><hr><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Round Four Results</strong></span><br><br><strong>Round Four</strong><br>White Spider (21): Attacks Lady Katrina. 7 to hit, 3 dmg to Lady Katrina + Fort (DC 12) save or 2 Dex dmg<br>Justine (19): Falls back into a slump<br>Lady Katrina (9): Casts Burning Hands. 4 dmg to White Spider (REF DC 16; rolled 9)<br><br><hr><br>The spider struck forward again, trying to sink its fangs into Lady Katrina. The noblewoman easily dodged back, trying to escape from the beast. She pressed right up into sticky webbing. Mumbling arcane words to herself...words she had never fully understood but knew instinctively instead, Lady Marie held her hands forward and released a burning wave of fire upon the beast.<br><br>It made frightened, alien noises as the flame washed over it, singing the prickly hair of its body and overwhelming it legs with hot fire. The smoking spider pulled itself away from the two women, several of its legs now useless. It had no desire to hunt the-prey-with-flame. It finally slumped into one corner, far from Justine and Lady Katrina.<br><br>Justine appeared to have fallen unconscious again. She fell to the floor, dropping her wooden table leg. If Lady Katrina wanted to leave the basement, this would be as good a time as any to make their escape.<br><br><hr><br><strong>OOC:</strong> The combat can be over if you want, Chaos. Assume that you can easily pull Justine from the room, perhaps calling your girl to you if you need help. If the fight is indeed over, let's move Lady Katrina and her story back to the main thread. Just let me know in a quick post here, and feel free to post your reply in the main thread (unless you choose to continue the fight).<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>25-11-2009, 07:26:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9404/thomasmadie.jpg)</div><strong>Maddie Thomas</strong>, Storeroom [Maddie, Katrina, Justine]<br><br>"Oh! Mistress Katrina, are you okay?" called Maddie from the narrow stairway leading back up to Avonleigh. It was difficult to make out anything one way or the other in the dim light, but Maddie could almost see Miss d'Errinieu across the filthy room. "Shall I come and help you, Miss? Or fetch someone to provide aid? Is Lady Justine alright?" The girl seemed to be very upset; although Lady Katrina could not see her face at the moment, she was certain that the girl was crying.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chaos</strong> on <strong>25-11-2009, 14:23:23</strong>
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				<strong>Katrina d'Errinieu</strong><br><br>Kat pulled at the limp form of Justine, helping her towards the stairs, and snarled under her breath. This was no work for a lady, and her arm hurt, and it was dusty and nasty and dark down here... <em>sigh</em>. <br><br>"Come down here and help me with this, girl," her voice contained her annoyed frustration as best she could, but there was a snap to it none the less. She hardly wanted others helping just now; Maddie could be trusted, but she wanted a chance to repair her game face before anyone else got involved. That the poor girl was frightened and upset didn't bother Kat at all - the girl's job was to serve, after all, and she should be properly grateful for the opportunity!<br><br>Getting Justine up the stairs, she paused and collected herself. Certainly Justine needed medical attention, and most likely her rest... time to fetch someone to help.
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				Title: <strong>Re: (IC) R:BoD - Avonleigh, Private Thread #1 [NC-EX, Horror]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Faeylin</strong> on <strong>26-11-2009, 00:53:36</strong>
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				(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)<br><br>This thread is now closed, and has moved back to the main thread here (post link) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=46369.msg2484613#msg2484613)<br><br>(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6530/storypost.jpg)
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