[2025/07/06 14:14] Mecha: /me takes a breath and organizes notes before realizing she has no notes
[2025/07/06 14:14] Andreas: =)
[2025/07/06 14:15] Mecha: Welcome to another episode of Whose Line is it anyway, where everything is made up and the points dont matter
[2025/07/06 14:15] Jassie: lol
[2025/07/06 14:17] Mecha: When we last left our adventurers everyone had eaten food except Mistresses character and after running from three oni looking bad asses found that Kaelin was the only one to leave the place. The others hit an invisible barrier and feel on their asses
[2025/07/06 14:17] Sonja Bikergrrl: Oh, no.
[2025/07/06 14:18] Mecha: The two ghosts look at you."Okay, looks like you ate the food. That could be trouble." As if to punctuate that. you hear the sound of a door opening, rather a wall / hidden door opening
[2025/07/06 14:18] Andreas: /me "who has the the locator? Jassie?"
[2025/07/06 14:20] Jassie: i think so....
[2025/07/06 14:20] Jassie: sorry was reading
[2025/07/06 14:21] Andreas: /me "Kaelin, come and take the locator so we won't loose or break it" ... looks at Jassie and grins
[2025/07/06 14:21] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "Sure thing!"
[2025/07/06 14:21] Jassie: "ok...." hands it over
[2025/07/06 14:21] Sonja Bikergrrl: /me chuckles and stuffs it in her pack
[2025/07/06 14:22] Jassie: "So what's the trouble?"
[2025/07/06 14:22] Mecha: So Kaelin came back in and got the locator, however unlike when Jassie first picked it up it does not conform to fit Kaelins grip and the foot steps continue
[2025/07/06 14:23] Andreas: 🤦
[2025/07/06 14:23] Andreas: /me "so now what? we can't run away and those three things look quite upset" ... looks at the hidden door which just open. "may that way, through the door?"
[2025/07/06 14:24] Mecha: You dont see the door you just heard it in the distance like the hidden door you ran through to escape the oni
[2025/07/06 14:24] Jassie: looks like it haha, I mean I can offer them some drinks
[2025/07/06 14:26] Andreas: /me "maybe you should try offer the drinks, they looked thirsty"
[2025/07/06 14:28] Andreas: /me is there any way we can run/escape Mecha or are we trapped in the room?
[2025/07/06 14:28] Mecha: The Ghosts just look at you as a small layer of dust begin to swirl into a mini dust devil before forming the same blue skinned elf from the room with the food.."Well well, what have we here?"
[2025/07/06 14:28] Jassie: do the oni thingies look like they're still after us?
[2025/07/06 14:29] Mecha: sounds like it
[2025/07/06 14:31] Andreas: /me looks surprised at the blue elf. "Hello, nice to see you again. Seems we're in a little trouble, could you help us?"
[2025/07/06 14:31] Mecha: He looks at you."Well you ate the food, and I believe I said it wasn't cursed. I believe I said it was for those who work here."
[2025/07/06 14:31] Jassie: looks at the elf, "Well hello there, seems like we're stuck for somee reason, I mean is there a possible way outta this?"
[2025/07/06 14:32] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "I warned ye... I warned ye..."
[2025/07/06 14:32] Jassie: "well shoulda been more specific."
[2025/07/06 14:33] Jassie: and you're fin, so nothing to complaing about
[2025/07/06 14:33] Jassie: fine*
[2025/07/06 14:33] Mecha: "Of course there is a way out of this. See you do not work here, however there is a way out of this." With that he unrolls a scroll
[2025/07/06 14:34] Andreas: /me "yeah now you're lady Clever Kaelin ... " gives a side eye to Kaelin
[2025/07/06 14:34] Jassie: ok whatcha doing with that?
[2025/07/06 14:36] Mecha: Well I can hire you for a freelance job. Very simple job with no strings attached. As a freelancer you would be able to leave, but you would have to complete the job or wind up back here unable to leave as you would no longer be freelance but an employee here for eternity
[2025/07/06 14:36] Jassie: (brb, toilet)
[2025/07/06 14:36] Mecha: Not a string I am being ery up front here
[2025/07/06 14:37] Mecha: Everyone roll perception
[2025/07/06 14:38] D20: Andreas rolls 15
[2025/07/06 14:38] D20: Sonja Bikergrrl rolls 13
[2025/07/06 14:38] Sonja Bikergrrl: /me purrcepts
[2025/07/06 14:41] Mecha: While awaiting Jassies return The paper in the elfs hand gains writing and a simple read shows it is exactly as described. there is no small print or anything. This contract looks strictly on the up and up
[2025/07/06 14:43] Andreas: /me "what job is it?"
[2025/07/06 14:44] D20: Jassie rolls 12
[2025/07/06 14:44] Mecha: It is a simple retrieval / bounty hunter job. there was a glitch in the magic and an... employee got out and they took something important with him.
[2025/07/06 14:46] Mecha: At that moment you all see a familiar head that tried to blat you at the beginning of your adventure
[2025/07/06 14:46] Jassie: oh god.... its him
[2025/07/06 14:46] Sonja Bikergrrl: uhm... blat... what?

---

[2025/07/06 14:46] Mecha: Shinigamo: Hello there
[2025/07/06 14:46] Sonja Bikergrrl: yus?
[2025/07/06 14:47] Mecha: Shinigamo: I believe you have something I want.
[2025/07/06 14:47] Sonja Bikergrrl: ...I'm listening...
[2025/07/06 14:49] Mecha: Shinigamo : I desire that locator, and I can.. sense something in you and your little... friend. IF you deliver the locator, I can give you the next mask and make you one of my generals. Lead armies over this land as you see fit.
[2025/07/06 14:50] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "Hoo boy. A General, you say? That -is- mighty tempting. What does that mask do, then?"
[2025/07/06 14:52] Mecha: Shinigamo: As you saw with that little goblin. he was able to summon shadow warriors. You could draw an army from the shadows and direct them by your whim. There will be one caveat. Your appearance will become a little more demonic.
[2025/07/06 14:53] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "A General, in charge of shadow warriors, you say... fighting against who... Just so I know ;)"
[2025/07/06 14:54] Mecha: Shinigamo: Well as a general in my army, my enemies would be your enemies and vice versa. we would take over the land. Royalty will tremble. as will anyone who dares stand against us
[2025/07/06 14:55] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "Ah. A dictatorship extending over and ruling the entire land."
[2025/07/06 14:56] Mecha: Shinigamo: Indeed, and again there is just something about you that tels me you would be excellent in the roll.
[2025/07/06 14:57] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "Intriguing. Who are these enemies... I take it you want them bumped off?"
[2025/07/06 14:59] Mecha: Shinigamo: Oh no, no one to bump off now. That will be the whole army thing, getting stronger with each mask. I just want the locator you now hold.
[2025/07/06 15:00] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "No bumping anyone off? No slaying or murdering of opponents?"
[2025/07/06 15:02] Mecha: Oh believe me beings will be bumped off. and there will be murder. But no... set targets until you get your mask. You just need to hand over the locator. That will set everything in motion...
[2025/07/06 15:02] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "Eh. I'll think about it."
[2025/07/06 15:03] Mecha: Shinigamo: *Sees the Oni* No rush on a decision. I'm sure we will speak again.
[2025/07/06 15:03] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "I'm sure we will!"
[2025/07/06 15:05] Mecha: Shinigamo : Well if I find a mask before you, I will set it to the side for you.
[2025/07/06 15:06] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "As long as it's black, trimmed with red."
[2025/07/06 15:06] Mecha: Shinigamo : I will see what I can do."As that wink is directed at you.

---

[2025/07/06 14:47] Mecha: You see his mouth moving but can not hear him
[2025/07/06 14:48] Mecha: He also seems to be staring mainly at Kaelin. The elf smiles."Do not worry, he can not come in here, and if things turn south you will see a wonderful spectacle
[2025/07/06 14:49] Andreas: /me "ah is that the employee?"
[2025/07/06 14:50] Jassie: employer you mean and eww....
[2025/07/06 14:52] Mecha: The elf looks at Andreas."No that is shinigamo. He looks like he knows you though
[2025/07/06 14:55] Mecha: HE is his own deal, but he can not come in here
[2025/07/06 14:56] Jassie: well thats a good thing, so whats the job exactly
[2025/07/06 14:56] Jassie: can u get rid of him as well?
[2025/07/06 14:56] Andreas: /me grins
[2025/07/06 14:57] Mecha: Not me, though I have a feeling I wont have to
[2025/07/06 14:58] Mecha: Not that is matters if you are still stuck here
[2025/07/06 14:59] Jassie: but we have to go out to do your job right
[2025/07/06 14:59] Mecha: Indeed.
[2025/07/06 15:00] Mecha: As you discuss this, three beings turn the corner and enter the room. Looking right at the three of you. Ignoring the ghosts as they enter. Weapons drawn.
[2025/07/06 15:02] Jassie: ahhh!
[2025/07/06 15:02] Jassie: offers some booze
[2025/07/06 15:02] Jassie: would you like some?
[2025/07/06 15:02] Mecha: They look at you and then they look at Shinigamo. and they begin to walk past you.
[2025/07/06 15:03] Jassie: they're definitely not party people
[2025/07/06 15:03] Mecha: Shinigamo smirks and winks at one of you but begins backing up as the Oni advance
[2025/07/06 15:04] Sonja Bikergrrl: someone et their party food
[2025/07/06 15:04] Andreas: /me "yes and it was good at least"
[2025/07/06 15:04] Mecha: Elf: If he leaves you're next. If you wish to escape I would recommend taking the job.
[2025/07/06 15:05] Andreas: /me "So what's the job about, without strings attached?" ... looks at Elf
[2025/07/06 15:07] Sonja Bikergrrl: /me chuckles under her breath
[2025/07/06 15:07] Mecha: As said before: It is a simple retrieval / bounty hunter job. there was a glitch in the magic and an... employee got out and they took something important with him.
[2025/07/06 15:08] Andreas: /me "Yeah simple, means it won't be simple and there obviously is something more in it. Do we have a choice?" looks at Jassie.
[2025/07/06 15:09] Jassie: and where do we gotta go
[2025/07/06 15:09] Mecha: And with that Shinigamo backs away and disappears. the trio turns and notices you all again.
[2025/07/06 15:09] Jassie: not really, I'm sure we cant
[2025/07/06 15:10] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "...not sure you got a choice really."
[2025/07/06 15:10] Jassie: nope 100% not
[2025/07/06 15:11] Andreas: /me "I guess we take the job Elf"
[2025/07/06 15:11] Mecha: There is a city to the west called Timbers Cove. About 3 days travel, and they are somewhere in that city. can not give you a pinpoint location, but look for a Gblin named Tamara. She is the one who you seek. Bring her back, the item or both.
[2025/07/06 15:11] Mecha: A quill appears in front of the ones who ate the food. He looks at Kaelin."You may sign as well but are already able to leave
[2025/07/06 15:12] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: you going to give these nitwits a clue as to what the item is?
[2025/07/06 15:13] Jassie: that might actually help
[2025/07/06 15:13] Jassie: signs the parchment
[2025/07/06 15:13] Mecha: Elf: Priorities. I can send the onfo, but for now I think you all need an exit
[2025/07/06 15:13] Andreas: /me "what item Elf?"
[2025/07/06 15:13] Sonja Bikergrrl: /me takes the scroll and the quill, and pauses, quill to scroll. "This contract, it binds the named entity to the job?"
[2025/07/06 15:13] Mecha: Everyone roll perception
[2025/07/06 15:13] D20: Sonja Bikergrrl rolls 5
[2025/07/06 15:13] Sonja Bikergrrl: /me purrcepts!
[2025/07/06 15:13] D20: Andreas rolls 1
[2025/07/06 15:14] D20: Jassie rolls 10
[2025/07/06 15:14] Jassie: ewww
[2025/07/06 15:15] Mecha: Those who pass see the three oni just standing there, looking annoyed that their fight seems to be postponed. Jassie a softblue glow washes over you, but disappears
[2025/07/06 15:16] Jassie: can i pay this on credit?
[2025/07/06 15:17] Mecha: The elf looks at you."when you sign a small part of your essence transfers to it. Otherwise we couldn't bring you back. Success or failure."
[2025/07/06 15:17] Jassie: (rummages through her pockets and takes out a Visa card)
[2025/07/06 15:17] Jassie: better not sign it Kaelin
[2025/07/06 15:18] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "So, it's not bound to the name?"
[2025/07/06 15:19] Mecha: The elf shakes their head
[2025/07/06 15:19] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "Cool con, bro. Needs more Nigerian princes." *passes unsigned contract and quill back*
[2025/07/06 15:21] Mecha: The elf looks at you. "No idea what a Nigerian prince is but. that is your choice. You are already free to come and go since you didn't eat the food."
[2025/07/06 15:21] Andreas: /me "I guess I have no choice, pass me the contract Elf, I sign"
[2025/07/06 15:22] Sonja Bikergrrl: /me wanders to the way out. "Better get signin', 'cause I'm a-walkin'!"
[2025/07/06 15:22] Mecha: With the signature the scroll rolls up and the elf hands Andreas a small bag. "Inside this will be a harmless replica of your goal. Do not open it until sundown.." Now go."
[2025/07/06 15:23] Jassie: sigh, very well
[2025/07/06 15:23] Jassie: puts back the visa card
[2025/07/06 15:24] Mecha: With that done the oni begin advancing again
[2025/07/06 15:25] Andreas: /me "I guess we should move out, hopefully we'll be able to, run?!" looks at Jassie and Kaelin
[2025/07/06 15:26] Sonja Bikergrrl: /me is already exiting stage left
[2025/07/06 15:26] Jassie: maybe, lets just see if we can do this first
[2025/07/06 15:26] Jassie: and what we gotta do
[2025/07/06 15:28] Mecha: All right as you make your escape the Oni take swings at you. You can tell they are half hearted but you can also tell if they actually tried you would have all been chunky salsa on the floor
[2025/07/06 15:29] Sonja Bikergrrl: Kaelin: "...rude..."
[2025/07/06 15:29] Andreas: /me "We have to wait for dawn, but perhaps we can walk at least get little closer to the Timbers Cove?"
[2025/07/06 15:30] Jassie: do we know where that is?
[2025/07/06 15:31] Andreas: /me "He said west, but otherwise, no clue"
[2025/07/06 15:31] Mecha: You hear the elfs voice in your mind. "There is a city to the west called Timbers Cove. About 3 days travel, and they are somewhere in that city. can not give you a pinpoint location, but look for a Gblin named Tamara. She is the one who you seek. Bring her back, the item or both."
[2025/07/06 15:33] Jassie: and we gotta check what this item is
[2025/07/06 15:35] Andreas: /me "We must wait to dawn, don't forget if we screw this up, we'll trapped there for eternity. But in case we screw up, rather kill me, eternity sounds like way too long"
[2025/07/06 15:35] Mecha: So do you begin the trk to the west?
[2025/07/06 15:35] Mecha: trek that is
[2025/07/06 15:35] Jassie: i think killi ng makes us like those 2 ladies
[2025/07/06 15:35] Sonja Bikergrrl: Sounds like a plan
[2025/07/06 15:35] Andreas: /me nods
[2025/07/06 15:35] Sonja Bikergrrl: we get time to rest and recover hp/spells?
[2025/07/06 15:36] Mecha: That is up to your party as you walk out of the dome as if it wasn't even there
[2025/07/06 15:38] Jassie: we can get some
[2025/07/06 15:38] Jassie: looks around to make sure that damn head isnt there
[2025/07/06 15:39] Mecha: The sky is clear there is no sign of Shinigamo
[2025/07/06 15:40] Jassie: thank god
[2025/07/06 15:41] Mecha: However as you settle down for camp a shiny dot appears on the horizon
[2025/07/06 15:42] Jassie: looks at it carefully
[2025/07/06 15:42] Jassie: drinking her neverending booze
[2025/07/06 15:42] Jassie: XD
[2025/07/06 15:43] Mecha: after a moment of looking it is indeed Shinigamo as he speeds past you all yelling. " CCCCCCLLLLLLIIIIIIFFFFFFFHHHHHHAAAAANNNNNNGGGGGGGEEEEEERRRRRRRRR!!!" before disappearing into the horizon
[2025/07/06 15:43] Sonja Bikergrrl: o_o
[2025/07/06 15:43] Andreas: /me "Maybe I should ask the Elf for neverending booze too"
[2025/07/06 15:44] Andreas: what a clifhanger =)
[2025/07/06 15:44] Jassie: lolololol
[2025/07/06 15:45] Sonja Bikergrrl: what, a cliffhanger?
[2025/07/06 15:47] Jassie: super cliffhanger
[2025/07/06 15:48] Mecha: Yep. Now begins your trek to the west. What will you find in this city, What was Shinigamo doing, what did he want? and why did those Oni not attack you when they could have?