• March 6, 2012 /  OOC Stuff

    Sorry folks, I know some people will probably figure this is kinda lame of me, heck I do a bit… but I’ve gotta quit playing for awhile. I don’t OOCly have the emotional fortitude to play through some of the lies and crap (in my opinion) being flung my character’s way at the moment. It’s embarassing, but I guess, like the player of my character’s sister, I’m just not having any fun.

  • March 3, 2012 /  OOC Stuff

    It annoys me when people get a OOC hard-on for other people who are opposed to them in IC conflicts.

    I got a tell from someone on an alt complaining about this char and how clearly unrealistic her point of view was (not that what they expressed as “the facts” demonstrated awareness of the character’s inner workings, knowledge base, relationships or true biases). However, they did make her out to be downright petty.

    C’mon, where’s the respect? I mean, how many people really are bad RPers on TI? There is almost definitely something, or a lot of somethings, you don’t know when shit hits the fan on this game. That’s even true when the RPers in question aren’t terribly great at it. Fundamentally, however, no matter how crappy the RPer is, most of us especially know the difference between IC and OOC.

    If anyone thinks what my character does is wonky or unrealistic, and wants to know the full truth, I invite you to ask. Please, approach me after things have settled down and we can chat about it. This said, can’t we be adult enough to realize that sometimes we just don’t agree with each other about how one another should reasonably act?

    Anyway, to the world at large – if a character is mucking with yours, won’tcha please give them the benefit of the doubt?

  • February 22, 2012 /  Rumors

    Anyone who goes to the Countess von Dmitreva’s Murder Mystery beware – the Tenebrae has threatened to murder a guest!

  • February 22, 2012 /  Desc Notes

    Chloe’s Notes

    Also to note. Chloe is being powerfully subverted, so she dug around a
    bit to find out why. Her suspicions paid off, and she discovered that her
    sister, Romana, is reciving a lot of negative attention. A large number of
    the King’s supporters are working against her.

    And hence Chloe.

    At this point in time, Chloe intends to sit on the information, but it has
    certainly dealt her a blow, and she is displeased with both Tobin and her
    sister over the matter.
    Tue Feb 21 23:25:21 2012

    What a week it’s been for Chloe!

    She received the following in the mail:
    ============
    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 08:55:38 2012
    Date: Balasdes, Maius 23 353

    You, my dear, will do exactly what I tell you to do, when I tell you to
    do it, or I will be forced to give you a reason to be afraid of me. Do not
    play coy with me, please. I really hate ignorance and games.

    You’re sadly mistaken, as is your sister it seems to believe I am a mage.
    I am not. I have already attempted to convey this to the Church, however
    the Church is so simple minded they fail to look at all the facts and
    possibilities, only what their eyes allow them to see. It is because of
    this, that I am now deemed a user of magic. A black cloak, and a mask, is
    not something so difficult to come by. But that really does not bother me
    much, as I don’t leave Southside as it is.

    Not that I am in any need to justify myself to you, or them. It really
    does not matter. Regardless, I will simply stay in my portion of the city
    and work my dealings from here. But I do intend to use you, dear. Or we
    will have some complications that will need to be resolved. With this been
    said, I do hope your party goes off without any complications. Would
    really hate for a real murder to occur with so many play suspects present,
    hmm?

    Shadows be with you,
    -T-
    ============

    Chloe promptly wrote her sister, the Earl Marshall, and the Justicar to
    explain she is being blackmailed, then met with Julea to attempt to get the
    other woman to betray the Tenebrae to her, rather directly. Julea did not
    turn on the Tenebrae, but at some stage claims she does not know who the
    Tenebrae is.

    During the conversation, Chloe came to believe that:

    – Tenebrae is definitely a mage. Julea claims to have left love bites on him
    during sex for her to look for later, but stated that he ‘heals them’ too
    quickly for that method to work.

    – Julea confesses to sleeping with both Remi and Tenebrae, and indicated that
    Remi is being arrested because others believe he is Tenebrae. Julea hopes
    that during Remi’s arrest, the Tenebrae will demonstrate something to prove
    that Remi isn’t Tenebrae. Chloe, threatened, is inclined to grasp at any
    straw she can to get rid of the man blackmailing her, so it is possible
    that she will strike out at Remi in hopes of eliminating the Tenebrae.

    – Chloe is suspicious, but has no physical proof, that Remi is Tenebrae, but
    she does have some interesting coincidental parallels around what Julea
    has to say of both men, particularly they they’re both sleeping with her.
    Chloe wonders just how many sexual partners a woman or man can have before
    it becomes unlikely.

    – Chloe asked Julea how good the Tenebrae is in bed, and apparently he’s
    sweet, passionate, and caring. Remi ‘just fucks’, and they did it at
    the waterhole, so at least he was bathed.

    – Finally, Chloe gave Julea a copy of the above letter and requested she
    attempt to dissuade Tenebrae from causing her grief.
    Tue Feb 21 22:12:19 2012

  • February 22, 2012 /  Featured Thoughts

    Chloe thinks to herself, “So she doesn’t know. Well, I can be less angry with her for refusing to tell me what she doesn’t know. Perhaps it embarrasses her.”

    Chloe thinks to herself, “The Tenebrae is definitely a mage if he heals ‘love bites’ quickly and easily as Julea claims.”

    Chloe thinks to herself, “Well, if Remi is Tenebrae or not, maybe I should have him executed. It’s the only straw I’ve got to grasp, and the Tenebrae is -blackmailing me-… much more effectively than that bitch le’Argent.”

    Chloe thinks to herself, “I’d like proof that I’m right, but will I wait for it with my life and/or reputation on the line? Not Arien-blessed likely.”

  • February 22, 2012 /  Old Mail

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 23:12:05 2012
    Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353

    Dear Tenebrae,

    I find it suspicious that your letter contains only threats with no actual
    requests. Tell me, what do you want? To scare me? Very well, you’ve done
    so. I capitulate to your demands, you arrogant beast.

    So, what shall it be? Gold? A decree in Vandago? My lovely self in your
    bed? A nod at Court?

    Be careful what you wish for. There’s always a price.

    CvD

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 22:55:04 2012
    Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353

    To the Hand of the Lord Justiciar,

    My Lord,

    Thank you for your prompt response to my conundrum. I shall be happy to
    direct guests to turn over their items at the door for Reeve examination.
    Like you, I must admits I find it odd that the Tenebrae did not actually
    include any demands with his threat. So, with your permission, I intend to
    pen him a letter pretending capitulation and asking what it is that he
    demands.

    I shall forward any responses to yourself and the Offices of the Holy
    Inquisition, which I’ve come to understand have an interest in the matter.

    Sincerely,
    Chloe von Dmitreva
    Countess of Garod

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 22:47:42 2012
    Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353

    Dear Sister,

    I have met with Julea Sanguine and requested that she tell me directly who
    the Tenebrae is as he has made threats against me. She claims she does not
    know who he is, despite sleeping with him.

    Julea tells me that Remi LeBou is suspected of being the Tenebrae, though
    she herself has no definitive proof. She expressed distress and perhaps
    anger at the prospect that he might be decieving her, and I wonder if she
    does know, but does not wish to acknowledge it. She hears Remi will soon
    be arrested on suspicions of such, and she hopes that the Tenebrae will
    show himself whilst Remi is in jail to prove that it is all a mistake. I
    explained I rather doubt that would prove anything as the Tenebrae has the
    whole Brotherhood, including a loyal Sapiente such as herself, to pretend
    to be him to throw the scent off, and everyone knows it.

    Regardless, I find these parallels between Remi and the Tenebrae suspicious
    myself. And surely he would not be arrested unless there was a reason for
    suspicion in the first place. But, both Remi and the Tenebrae have
    actively threatened me for no reason that I can discern. Both Remi and the
    Tenebrae have enjoyed the physical affections of Julea Sanguine – so they
    have the same taste in female flesh, I gather.

    In any case, whether they are the same man or no, Remi LeBou has threatened
    me. If they are the same man, all to the better. Won’t you kindly do your
    sister a favor and handle this Inquisition personally? Either Remi LeBou
    will make a fine example to the Tenebrae of what happens when one threatens
    our family, or it will succinctly solve our problems in a nutshell. At
    this point, with little information to go on, I’ll happily take either.

    Oh, and I did ask for a bit of information about Remi from Julea to see if
    there was anything blackmail worthy there. I doubt anything she told me
    was worthwhile, but if it helps your investigation…

    Remi LeBou
    His favorite drink is Tubori wine, which is always in his flask.
    He also sells it on his ship and is looking to supply the Blind Horse.
    He regularly smokes a pipe, usually coamjar in it.
    He is very fond of these chocolate harp shaped wafers.
    He also can’t keep his pants up.
    There will probably be a warrant issued for his arrest in the next
    couple of days.
    His bethrothed is suspected of being a mage. There is, as yet, no proof.

    I wonder if his betrothed truly is a mage?

    Sincerely,
    Chloe

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 22:30:37 2012
    Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353

    To the Countess of Garod, Lady Chloe von Dmitreva:

    You can count on additional support for your dinner, in light of the
    Tenebrae’s threat against you and your event– I shall send out the call to
    our militia, and that should be sufficient to protect your guests. What I
    suggest is that, before guests enter the scene, those unknown to you ought
    to be searched (under the pretense that no one carries anything that would
    garner them an advantage in the game). It has the added benefit of doing
    exactly that, of course, and might ensure the integrity of the mystery.

    As far as the Tenebrae himself, I confess that I find myself curious what
    his designs for you are. But beyond that, out of affection, I will speak
    with my contacts and delve deeper into his machinations.

    Sincerely,
    Gavin.

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 19:05:35 2012
    Date: Eldes, Maius 25 353

    To the Hand of the Lord Justiciar and the Lady Earl Marshall:

    I have received a threat from the Tenebrae against both my person and my
    body when I responded to a letter asking for us to work together saying
    that I was not interested as I was afraid that he wasn’t honorable and my
    sister had told me he was a mage. I’ve enclosed a copy of his words, and
    request the Knights and Reeves show in force to my Murder Mystery Dinner.
    If either could or would be willing to help me find a capable bodyguard, I
    would be deeply in your debt.

    =========== ENCLOSED LETTER ==========

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 08:55:38 2012
    Date: Balasdes, Maius 23 353

    You, my dear, will do exactly what I tell you to do, when I tell you to
    do it, or I will be forced to give you a reason to be afraid of me. Do not
    play coy with me, please. I really hate ignorance and games.

    You’re sadly mistaken, as is your sister it seems to believe I am a mage.
    I am not. I have already attempted to convey this to the Church, however
    the Church is so simple minded they fail to look at all the facts and
    possibilities, only what their eyes allow them to see. It is because of
    this, that I am now deemed a user of magic. A black cloak, and a mask, is
    not something so difficult to come by. But that really does not bother me
    much, as I don’t leave Southside as it is.

    Not that I am in any need to justify myself to you, or them. It really
    does not matter. Regardless, I will simply stay in my portion of the city
    and work my dealings from here. But I do intend to use you, dear. Or we
    will have some complications that will need to be resolved. With this been
    said, I do hope your party goes off without any complications. Would
    really hate for a real murder to occur with so many play suspects present,
    hmm?

    Shadows be with you,
    -T-

    ====================================

    I have not written the Tenebrae back at this time, though I fear he expects
    a response. May I request your guidance in this matter? It appears clear to
    me that he threatens my life if I do not obey him.

    Thank you kindly for your time and consideration.

    Sincerely,
    Chloe von Dmitreva
    Countess of Garod

    Written in Vandagan:
    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 18:58:21 2012
    Date: Circadi, Maius 24 353

    Dearest Sister,

    I received this in the mail after writing the Tenebrae a letter stating
    that I had no desire to work with him in any manner as I understand he is a
    mage:

    =========== ENCLOSED LETTER ==========

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 08:55:38 2012
    Date: Balasdes, Maius 23 353

    You, my dear, will do exactly what I tell you to do, when I tell you to
    do it, or I will be forced to give you a reason to be afraid of me. Do not
    play coy with me, please. I really hate ignorance and games.

    You’re sadly mistaken, as is your sister it seems to believe I am a mage.
    I am not. I have already attempted to convey this to the Church, however
    the Church is so simple minded they fail to look at all the facts and
    possibilities, only what their eyes allow them to see. It is because of
    this, that I am now deemed a user of magic. A black cloak, and a mask, is
    not something so difficult to come by. But that really does not bother me
    much, as I don’t leave Southside as it is.

    Not that I am in any need to justify myself to you, or them. It really
    does not matter. Regardless, I will simply stay in my portion of the city
    and work my dealings from here. But I do intend to use you, dear. Or we
    will have some complications that will need to be resolved. With this been
    said, I do hope your party goes off without any complications. Would
    really hate for a real murder to occur with so many play suspects present,
    hmm?

    Shadows be with you,
    -T-

    ====================================

    I intend to speak with Julea and attempt to get her to assist in his
    turnover. Afterall, she is the Tenebrae’s second, the Sapiente,
    and further, I know she knows who he is as she’s confessed
    they are lovers.

    If I am not alive in this coming week, please ensure that Miss Sangine
    goes with me – a sort of ‘last wish’ if you will. They are lovers,
    making her a heretic at the very least.

    If I am, please keep this letter safe in case it should ever be needed.

    Sincerely,
    Chloe

    To : Chloe Written: Tue Feb 21 08:55:38 2012
    Date: Balasdes, Maius 23 353

    You, my dear, will do exactly what I tell you to do, when I tell you to
    do it, or I will be forced to give you a reason to be afraid of me. Do not
    play coy with me, please. I really hate ignorance and games.

    You’re sadly mistaken, as is your sister it seems to believe I am a mage.
    I am not. I have already attempted to convey this to the Church, however
    the Church is so simple minded they fail to look at all the facts and
    possibilities, only what their eyes allow them to see. It is because of
    this, that I am now deemed a user of magic. A black cloak, and a mask, is
    not something so difficult to come by. But that really does not bother me
    much, as I don’t leave Southside as it is.

    Not that I am in any need to justify myself to you, or them. It really
    does not matter. Regardless, I will simply stay in my portion of the city
    and work my dealings from here. But I do intend to use you, dear. Or we
    will have some complications that will need to be resolved. With this been
    said, I do hope your party goes off without any complications. Would
    really hate for a real murder to occur with so many play suspects present,
    hmm?

    Shadows be with you,
    -T-

  • February 21, 2012 /  Rumors

    I hear the Countess von Dmitreva’s Murder Mystery Dinner has a fairy tale costume theme. I’ll bet all of the ladies come dressed as Saint Thea just to show off their bosom!

  • February 21, 2012 /  Rumors

    The Countess von Dmitreva seems to be particularly protective of her retainers. I hear she threatened to have a man killed for insulting that Sanguine wench.

  • February 21, 2012 /  Rumors

    That girl, Julea Sanguine… Be careful of her. I’ve heard she’s in good with the Countess von Dmitreva.

  • February 21, 2012 /  Old Mail

    To : Tenebrae Written: Mon Feb 20 22:50:22 2012
    Date: Votumas, Maius 21 353

    Dear Tenebrae,

    You’re a kind man to write to me so affectionately, but I must admit that
    I’m afraid of you and do not trust you. Remember, you did sell me out once
    to Miss Myranda le Argent. Also, my sister claims that you’re a mage.

    At the behest of someone I believe may be close to us both, I have sworn to
    cause you no ill and at the behest of my sister, I’ve sworn to hold no
    truck with you. Should we encounter one another on the street, I shall tip
    my hat and make haste to be out of your way, provided you do the same.

    Sincerely,
    Chloe von Dmitreva

    To : Chloe Written: Sat Feb 18 16:09:07 2012
    Date: Lunisda, Maius 12 353

    We have not traded words in such a long time my sweet seductress of
    evil. I really do wish us to meet in the near future, as I seem to have a
    feeling you and I can benefit from one another. I have heard rumor you yet
    still linger around. Reach out to me, and allow me the time to meet with
    you so that we may forge an alliance between us. We both have things the
    other can surely take advantage of.

    I shall be waiting,
    -T-