Author Topic: Nue Quest 4th Ignition: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 41770 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #480 on:** July 19, 2011, 07:05:10 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 19, 2011, 07:03:01 PM

> Carefully open the door.

>You open the door, and peer into the darkened tap room.
>Nothing seems to be particularly awry, compared to the last time you saw it.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #481 on:** July 19, 2011, 09:49:53 PM »

> Open the door wide enough that we can enter, then enter.
> Note if Mystia follows us in or not.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #482 on:** July 19, 2011, 09:52:04 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 19, 2011, 09:49:53 PM

> Open the door wide enough that we can enter, then enter.
> Note if Mystia follows us in or not.

>You open the door and walk inside. The bar is dead silent.
>Mystia doesn't follow you in, but she does poke her head inside.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #483 on:** July 19, 2011, 09:56:19 PM »

> Walk around and examine each of the booths.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #484 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:00:12 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 19, 2011, 09:56:19 PM

> Walk around and examine each of the booths.

>You look through the booths, and see nothing noteworthy. They are rather clean.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #485 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:01:53 PM »

> Has Mystia entered the tavern completely?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #486 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:12:25 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 19, 2011, 10:01:53 PM

> Has Mystia entered the tavern completely?

>No. She seems to be lingering outside

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #487 on:** July 19, 2011, 11:14:00 PM »

> "Hey, Mystia. Go ahead and close the door if you're staying out there."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #488 on:** July 19, 2011, 11:16:51 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 19, 2011, 11:14:00 PM

> "Hey, Mystia. Go ahead and close the door if you're staying out there."

>"Gotcha," she says, as she reaches inside and closes it.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #489 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:11:30 AM »

> Look around for any waste receptacles inside the tavern. Anything unusual in any of them?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #490 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:44:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2011, 12:11:30 AM

> Look around for any waste receptacles inside the tavern. Anything unusual in any of them?

>You look around, and find a little box with some rubbish in it. Looking inside it, you don't notice anything particularly out of place or spellcard-like.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #491 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:52:34 AM »

> Is there a back room?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #492 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:57:39 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2011, 12:52:34 AM

> Is there a back room?

>There is, to the side of the bar.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #493 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:01:50 AM »

> Head behind the bar first. Look around the stock on-hand for anything unusual.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #494 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:04:54 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2011, 01:01:50 AM

> Head behind the bar first. Look around the stock on-hand for anything unusual.

>You look around behind the bar. Much as you expect, you can see a bottles of various liquor, mostly sakes of various kinds, and a number of neatly stacked cups. Aside from having less volume or selection than your tavern, there isn't much to note.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #495 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:14:53 AM »

> Grrr
> Head into the back room.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #496 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:30:30 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2011, 01:14:53 AM

> Grrr
> Head into the back room.

>You head to the back room.
>You first notice the large brewing vats here, mostly covered. It seems that the tavern makes most of it's own stock. They take up much of the floor space in this square room, and blot out large parts of the walls. A shelf on the southern wall holds a number of tools and such, for brewing and general carpentry. You find yourself wondering if the owner makes the brewing tubs as well. To the north, you notice a kitchen in the corner; with a third additional wall to the side to somewhat section it off from the rest of the back room. It seems to be fairly well stocked. You also note doors on the western and southern walls. Obvious exits are East, South, and West.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #497 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:36:20 AM »

> Do the doors on the western and southern walls have windows?
> If so, can we see outside either of them?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #498 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:40:14 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2011, 01:36:20 AM

> Do the doors on the western and southern walls have windows?
> If so, can we see outside either of them?

>Neither do. You don't think they lead outside, after walking around the building.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #499 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:27:15 AM »

> Head over to the kitchen to look around it for anything odd.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #500 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:47:52 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2011, 02:27:15 AM

> Head over to the kitchen to look around it for anything odd.

>You head toward the kitchen and look around. You note that the dishwater hasn't been taken out, which leaves a faint pungent aroma in the air. That won't be a pleasant thing to find in the morning... Aside from that, the kitchen seems to be well in order. The utensils have been put away. The counter is clean. The cabinets seem to be well organized. You note a trapdoor in the corner, likely leading to a basement pantry similar to that at the place were Tewi is hiding. Aside from the water not being dumped, nothing seems unusual. Obvious exits are East, West, South, and Down.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #501 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:58:04 AM »

>Do we have any idea what sort of waking hours the Myouren Temple crew tend to keep?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #502 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:02:03 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 20, 2011, 02:58:04 AM

>Do we have any idea what sort of waking hours the Myouren Temple crew tend to keep?

>It's hard to tell. Murasa doesn't really sleep, but she doesn't necessarily stay put, either. The rest tend to be diurnal, but you've known Ichirin and Nazrin to keep more traditional hours from time to time.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #503 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:04:34 AM »

> Do we have any special kind of history with Murasa?

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #504 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:09:33 AM »

>The water being left behind is a little odd... or maybe they're just forgetful.
>Check quickly whether there's any indication that it's some sort of thief lure or detection system; if not, take a peek at the dishwater to see what's inside.
~~>And inhale deeply.~~
>What are 'traditional' hours for youkai like Nazrin or Ichirin?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #505 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:13:45 AM »

>Do we have any idea if the owner of this place lives somewhere in the establishment, as we do in our own, or if they live elsewhere?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #506 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:24:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 20, 2011, 03:04:34 AM

> Do we have any special kind of history with Murasa?

>Not particularly. She's been friendly, but you've not gotten especially close compared to the rest of the group.

Quote from: IronE-Nazrin on July 20, 2011, 03:09:33 AM

>The water being left behind is a little odd... or maybe they're just forgetful.
>Check quickly whether there's any indication that it's some sort of thief lure or detection system; if not, take a peek at the dishwater to see what's inside.
~~>And inhale deeply.~~
>What are 'traditional' hours for youkai like Nazrin or Ichirin?

>You're not sure if this is diabolical or stupid.
>You look at the water after satisfying yourself that there's no oddities around it. It's rather scummy, and has bits of old rice and such floating in it. It looks like normal dish water.
~~>You pass out. Nice job, passhole.~~
>About what you tend to keep, waking late and being active well into the night.

Quote from: DracoOmega on July 20, 2011, 03:13:45 AM

>Do we have any idea if the owner of this place lives somewhere in the establishment, as we do in our own, or if they live elsewhere?

>You don't know for sure, but you have a suspicion that the rest of the rooms are probably living quarters.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #507 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:33:41 AM »

Well, barring some specific reason to keep searching this place, I say we should bail before we risk waking a potential occupant and creating a whole new kind of trouble for ourselves. It's probably worth at least checking the Temple to see if anyone is up there. There's always the off-chance that someone may have noticed something that would be useful, even if I don't know what. Because otherwise, we really don't seem to have any leads here at the moment at all.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #508 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:35:37 AM »

I'm fine with leaving. But make sure to listen at the door before we leave (and even ask Mystia if anyone's out there if we don't hear anything), and make sure to lock it back up behind us.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #509 on:** July 20, 2011, 10:51:34 AM »

> Frown.
> Head back into the main tavern area.
> Make for the entrance, but put an ear up to it and listen instead of opening it blithely.