constantinople(#27197RFJ)
A big city on the sea - lots of greek people (sic) about to be sacked by crusadors.
Contents:
Lucias ex Bonisagus(#27231Vp)
MTKnife
Vitenka
Mikelle

MTKnife says "okay, Mikelle and Lucias, you are newly gauntleted magi"
Lucias ex Bonisagus bows in acknowledgement
MTKnife says "both of you were took the Oath several weeks ago at a special meeting othe Thebes Tribunal"
MTKnife says "Mikelle is a from a covenant elsewhere in Asia Minor"
Stefanos has arrived.
MTKnife says "okay, Lucias of Bonisagus, Stefanus of Tytalus, and Mikelle of Tytalus are all magi newly gauntleted at a special meeting o the Thebes Tribunal a few weeks ago"
Vitenka says "OK..."
MTKnife says "Stefanos and Mikelle decided to leveave their home covenants, since both despse their parentes"
Mikelle says "That's not true."
Stefanos says "it is for Stefanos"
MTKnife says "okay, elaborate"
MTKnife says "tell us how you feel about yoru parens :)"
Mikelle says "I would rather not be near him - but I respect him, and appreciate the stuggles he has put me through."
MTKnife nods
Mikelle says "However now I am finally free I want to seek a path for myself"
MTKnife nods
Mikelle says "I doubt he'll leve me totally alone though."
MTKnife says "Stefanos and Mikelle decide to come to Constantinople Covenant, a large covenant located in a magical aura within the commercial district of the city"
MTKnife says "as it happens, this is Lucais's home covenant"
Vitenka says "ah..."
MTKnife says "he's decided to stay here, since he gets along quite well with his parens"
MTKnife says "the time now is late summer of 1204; the Crusaders, spurred by Venetians hoping to open the Black Sea to trade, have continued the campaign against Byzantium that began a couple of decades ago"
MTKnife says "Stefanos has brought two companions with him, a sailor and a former Crusader"
MTKnife says "the magi here are extremely worried; they have a reasonably tolerant relatoinship with the Orthodox church, but they're not certain what will happen if the Western Church taeks over"
MTKnife says "in addition, of coruse, if the city is sacked, the covenant could well be caught up in the violence.."
Vitenka says "Yeah - that would be a bad thing"
Mikelle says "the violence might get hurt..."
Chrysaphios nods solemny
MTKnife says "the magi have called a council meeting"
THUD!
MTKnife resists the temptation to add '...in the local tavern'
Persephone is now listening.
Persephone has arrived.
MTKnife dropped Persephone.
MTKnife dropped Thiofos.
Thiofos is now listening.
MTKnife says "oops missppeld his name"
Helios is now listening.
Helios has arrived.
MTKnife dropped Helios.
Helios says "Sodales, we must act to preserve our covenant!"
Helios says "We cannot allow these heathen Crusaders to endanger us and our covenfolk!"
Vitenka says "Certainly we cannot allow them to see our order"
Lucias ex Bonisagus said that...
Persephone says "Helios, I understand your concerns, but what can we do?"
Stefanos says "we must move this covenant or fight the heathens from thewest"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Which is exactly what ties our handsm, as Persephone here says"
Stefanos says "I for one believe that the hermetic laws were not meant for when we ourselves are threatened. "
Helios says "MOVE?  How can we move?"
Stefanos says "If we are to save ourselves we must crush the crusades and secure oyur covenant"
Mikelle says "Destroying or deterring an army of that size - that is a challenge of inappropriate scale"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "What!  You cannot possibly both be serious about that"
Persephone says "By ourselves?  Sure, my little upstart, you overestimate our powers?"
Mikelle says "Especially since we cannot endanger other magi by our actions."
Stefanos says "do you doubt your own powers Mikelle of Tytalus?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "It would cause chaos!"
Persephone says "but we have another problem as well"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "People would see this covenant as a threat to cities"
Stefanos says "I did not claim that we should stand upon the battlefield and throw lightning at them."
Mikelle says "I know their extent. But facing an interesting but futile challenge with courage and skill is still futile"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "And people would surely come to doubt our word"
Stefanos says "there are other ways of making them pass us by"
Thofios says "Such as?"
Stefanos says "there are subtler magicks at our command than balls of flame and lightning from the sky"
Mikelle says "which you intend to use on devout Knights?"
Stefanos says "con"confuse their leaders, Slay their animals, "
Persephone of Criamon clears her throat.
Mikelle says "And generally provoke them?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Please! listen to persephone"
Persephone of Criamon says "I wonder, Sodales, if you fully appreciate the situation..."
Mikelle listens
Stefanos says "yes... I say we must do what ever is necessary to preserve our way of life!@"
Lucias ex Bonisagus is waiting to hear more about the situation
Persephone of Criamon says "The armies of the Empire are nearly in rout...were the contest a fair one, sbutle magics such as those suggested by Stefanous might prove fruitful"
Persephone of Criamon says "but I fear that if we act now, nothing short of fire from the heavens can influence the course of battle"
Stefanos listens
Stefanos says "the combined might  of this covenant is nothing short of the power of heaven"
Persephone of Criamon says "Can we not increase the protections of the covenant itself, bolster our priviosns, nad make sure all our covenfolk and other associates are kept safe here until the fighting is passed?"
Stefanos says "If they wish fire from the sky to halt their advance, perhaps we should give them just that"
Persephone of Criamon says "Yes, but I fear the greater power of the Order, should our interfrence be too obvious"
Mikelle says "I would be glad to , were it wise."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "thoughtfully Fire from the heavens would be a thing to see..."
Stefanos says "Sir Richard here, used to be a member of the crusading force."
Persephone of Criamon says "I personally, would far prefer to face a new Church than to face a pack of rampaging Quaesotires"
Stefanos says "he knows the tactics and their methods"
Thofios of Tremere says "Call him into hte council room"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "It would be folly to anger the quicker heads within the order with rash action..."
Stefanos says "I do not think that bringing Sir Richard into the room to listen to these proceedings would be a prudent course of action"
Thofios of Tremere says "I didn't propose setting him as our scribe"
Stefanos says "once we decide what we should do... then we may pick his brains"
Mikelle says "Yes, but for us to listen to him would be most prudent."
Thofios of Tremere says "I wish to interrogate him"
Mikelle says "So, decide, then get information to base your decision on? Very novel."
Stefanos says "we will listen to him... but he does not need to know what does not concern him,"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "in terror gate?  I suggest that a simple talk would be sufficient"
Thofios of Tremere says "but of course."
Mikelle says "Well of course not"
Vitenka grins
Stefanos says "very well, if that is your wish, I will bring Sir Richard here... But I suggest we watch what we say in his presence... and even what we think... his perceptions are unusual..."
Mikelle laughs, her green eyes dancing with amusement.
Thofios of Tremere nods.
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Then what he sees is such the more important"
Mikelle crosses her arms, and taps her foot, waiting.
Thofios of Tremere says "Bring him in"
Sir Richard enters as bidden
MTKnife grins
Stefanos says "phew!"
Sir Richard says "Ah - our guest arrives..."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Ah - our guest arrives..."
Thofios of Tremere says "Sir Richard, you are a Crusader?"
Sir Richard says "yes, my lord, I am of the frnch knights  marching to liberate the holy lands"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "And what think you of the events of this land?"
Persephone of Criamon scoffs.  Do you fellows think us "holy" here in Constantiople, then?
Sir Richard says "Constantinople stands in the way of the church."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "A simple view of things - Constantinoples riches clearly never entered into the churches head, then."
Thofios of Tremere says "enough philosophy..."
Sir Richard says "However, I myself, am not of the idea that every city in our way must be sackked and pillaged, as has been done. That is not God's will"
Thofios of Tremere says "Sir Richard, what wil the Cursaders deal with this city?"
Sir Richard says "I believe that they wish the city for it's riches, Lord"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Not philosophy, then..."
Sir Richard says "it is not the will of God they are excecuting, but the will of man"
Thofios of Tremere says "How will they rule this city?"
Sir Richard says "of this I know not..."
Sir Richard says "but I do not think they will be content merely to pass it by"
Thofios of Tremere says "Do you think the Western Church will persecute us because we do magic?"
Sir Richard says "the straights of the Bosporus are valuable to anyone in trade"
Thofios of Tremere says "That is true."
Sir Richard says "magic is not a work of the devil as many believe. Of this, my lord Stefanos of Tytalus has instructed me. However many of my brethren do not feel this way"
Mikelle says "well, will they persecute us?"
Sir Richard says "If I had to hazard a guess I woiuld say yes, my lord. what they do not understand they will attempt to destroy"

[Ulrich wasn't logged on for part of the Tribunal.  To summarize:  the magi decided NOT act against the Crusaders, but Helios stormed out before the vote--Thofios ran after him to calm him down.  Later, our heroes are out shopping for a few last-minute lab supplies, when they notice two men on top of a large building doing a Hermetic...a ritual which botches in a big way, engulfing the building in a ball of flame.  Helios and Thofios come running from the direction of the building, and Helios impetuously 
When she appears on the seen, "You" is Helena.]

Mikelle says "Lucias, get help""
MTKnife says "theky're gone"
Stefanos says "why the fuck did you try to kill me you flambeau bastard?"
Mikelle says "How did they vanish like that?"
Mikelle says "I was right next to them, I lost siught oif them for a second - Damn Imaginem..."
MTKnife says "what are you going to do now?"
Stefanos says "OK, My connection went for a minute..."
Stefanos says " What happened"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well, no matter - let us return to the covenant."
Mikelle says "let's get back"
Stefanos says "Someone fill me in"
MTKnife says "Helios treid to off you to elminate hte witnesses"
MTKnife says "apparnelty his Gift isn't working right now--somethign to do with hte botch with the ritual"
Stefanos says "OK lets get back to the covenant"
Stefanos says "And when I get my hands on tehat damn flambeau I'll wring his useless neck!"
MTKnife says "okay, is that waht you're dong?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus We start making our way back...
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Now, don't be unfair - he did manage to blow up a building"
MTKnife says "okay, you make your way back to the covneant; the city is increasingly in chaos"
Lucias ex Bonisagus mutters as he goes
Stefanos says "Yes and just barely escaped with his life!"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - certainly, a spell with a greater range might have been a better idea..."
MTKnife says "as you reach the covenant Persephone comes rushing out to see you"
Persephone of Criamon has arrived.
MTKnife dropped Persephone of Criamon.
Stefanos says "I should have expected this from Helios but I surely didn't from Thofios"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Hello, persephonem, why the rush?"
Stefanosquickly fills in Persephone about the happenings in teh street
Persephone of Criamon says "I hear that a building burst into flames near here--people are saying it's the work of the devil, that it cna't have been natural.  Were you nearby?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Stefanos, do not be unwittingly cruel - you do not know what happened, in entirety."
Mikelle says "We tried to ctatch them but they vanished."
Stefanos says "they tried to kill us"
Mikelle says "They were casting a ritual, something went wrong, and they blew themselves up."
Stefanos says "To eliminate witnesses"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "That was the mere appearence"
Mikelle says "I'm surprised they survived in this aura"
Mikelle says "Then Helios tried to attack us"
Persephone of Criamon says "well you've got to flee..and don't tell anyone you talked ot me, or they may come after me too...but I can defend msyelf beter than you can"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Stefanos - you should not ... WHAT?"
Mikelle says "Politics. Give me 10 pawns of creo vis and one good shot and I can solve the whole problem"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "You have a solution to politics?  Remarkable."
Persephone of Criamon says "I commend your bravey, young one.  But those two are far more powerful than you are."
Mikelle says "So. If I have surprise and use vis the advantage should be enough to carry the day"
Persephone of Criamon says "I suggest your take yoru grogs and your books and flee this city before their powers return."
Mikelle says "But if the oppurtunity icannot be forged, it may be best to retreat for now."
Stefanos says "I will have my day with Helios and he will regret the day he tried to kill Stefanos of Tytalus"
Stefanos says "I will have the Quesitores upon him if it is the last thing I do!"
Mikelle says "Do they have other allies?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - since you seem set on making him your enemy, might I suggest at worst you make it another day?"
Persephone of Criamon says "Hurry, who know how long their weekness will last!"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Since all we saw was them blowing up a building...."
Mikelle says "Very well."
Persephone of Criamon says "they have allies, and they have enemies...more of both than you do...if you can avoid the one, perhaps you can make use of the other."
Stefanos says "Perhaps we can..."
Mikelle says "Yes. I hate politics - but there is no point in pursuing a vendetta if I cannot survive it."
Stefanos says "For this day though "
Stefanos says "all we can do is flee and hope to survive"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Very well, since you deem it wise.  Where would you send us?"
Mikelle says "And if their allies knew I made a strike they would surely retailate."
Persephone of Criamon says "I'd better go before I"m seen with you."
Persephone of Criamon has left.
Mikelle Heads into the Covenant to get her things
Stefanos says " go then Persephone. We thanks you"
Lucias ex Bonisagus shrugs, confused
Miklos has arrived.
Mikelle dropped Miklos.
Nararn has arrived.
Mikelle dropped Nararn.
MTKnife says "waht is each of you going to do?"
MTKnife says "what are your plans?"
Sir Richard has arrived.
Stefanos dropped Sir Richard.
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "To retreive essential supplies, and go - I don't know"
Mikelle says "WE must leave. Our chance of survival if this comes to a fight is too slim."
Stefanos says " we should take our belongings and flee the city"
Mikelle says "Absolutely"
MTKnife says "so you're packing?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - it seems a shame, this is such a nice city."
Mikelle says "Grabbing a few essentials, getting horses which will bear magi, and heading out."
Stefanos says "West is out of the question. I suggest we go east"
Mikelle says "Well, that does seem sensible."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "remarkable reasoning grin"
Stefanos says "Yes, we take what we will absolutely need: some books and supplies and head out"
Mikelle says "Perhaps we should head to ... Crimea"
Dum, Dum, DUHHHH....
Stefanos says "A good bet, Trebizond may be a more inviting city than Constantinople"
MTKnife says "oh please, I'll prvide the obvoius plot devices"
Stefanos says ":)"
MTKnife says "but decide wath your imeddate next step will be"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "I must admit an almost total lack of knowledge about the places beyond this city -"
Stefanos says "I think we should just exit the city and head east"
Mikelle says "grab horses, some money, grogs, and head out East."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "You forgot the essentials of life - vellum, ink..."
Stefanos says "What can I say Lucias... you are the one constantin life!"
Stefanos smiles
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - perhaps this city has been a little, coddling"
Miklos says "I know the area to the East of here. I can guide Mikelle and you others."
Stefanos says "Come Sir Richard... I daresay we may have use for that swordarm of yours"
Miklos has area lore!
MTKnife says "well, what else are you doing?  arey ou packed yet?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - I suppose I shall have to be, hurridly."
MTKnife says "Mikelle, while you're packing your things, one of Persephone's trust grogs slips in and shoves a large stack of books into your arms."
Mikelleheads up to her rooms and grabs some essentials and silver which she hurriedly packs, and then tries to find some horses which will take Magus riders. 
Lucias ex Bonisagus looks confused...
Mikelle says "Why, thanks."
Stefanos heads up tio Helios' study to see what can be useful
Miklos stays close to Mikelle at all times
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Thank you very much, what are these for?"
MTKnife says "Helios's studyi is in his sanctum..."
Stefanos says "And that would be bad to go in, right?"
MTKnife says "A Flambeau's sanctum?"
THUD
Stefanos says "Scratch that idea"
MTKnife says "Persephones sends you a message through a grog"
Stefanos packs his belongings and takes Nantos and Sir richard and heads to the Stables
Mikelle says "What is the message?"
Stefanos says "what's the message"
MTKnife dropped message.
MTKnife says "read mesage"
message has left.
MTKnife says "er message"
Mikelle dropped message.
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - thats a pretty clear message..."
MTKnife says "the grog gives you a smal bag of silver as well"
Mikelle says "We don;t have time to talk, lets go."
Stefanos says "you say things as they aare as usual Lucias"
Stefanos says "But what was the message"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "The, let us go forth into the city - and notice that all transport will be gone..."
MTKnife says "type 'read message'"
Mikelle Gives her grogs most of the stuff to carry and heads out of the covenant
Mikelle says "Here, take this, and this, and this..."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Oh - Could you hold these a moment please, too..."
MTKnife giggles.
Lucias ex Bonisagus smiles, and walks off into the city...
MTKnife says "where are yougoign to go?"
Stefanos joins Lucias
Mikelle heads East
Stefanos says "A nice day for a stroll in the country, don't you think Lucias/"
MTKnife.
with the huge crowd of to be refugees
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - after realising that no-one will have any horses to sell, will have used them, the walks with stef toward the east gate..."
Stefanos goes east
MTKnife says "you aren't gong ot try to find some animals?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "UIndeed - how nice to join them"
Mikelle says "In a city which is about to be attacked... how are we going to find horses for less than a King;s ransom"
Stefanos thinks some mules would be nice, but can we afford them?
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Nope - horese don't like me and the feeling is mutual..."
MTKnife says "a beautiful woman rides up on a very nice horse."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Besides, with the refugees is where to look for them"
Mikelle says "Does she do anything...?"
You say "You want to buy a horse I hear? Well,I've got one."
THUD
Nararn says "how much""
Sir Richard has his own horse
Stefanos says "A couple of pack mules is all we should need..."
You say "Well, I've got to go a long way. The money should be able to get me to Crimea."
Mikellehas her own horse - but we were supposed to stay away form the stabels...
MTKnife says "well if it was yoru hourse you could have brought it"
Nararn says "Ah, but it is a long and dangerous journey, money alone could not ensure your success.""
Stefanos says "who is Nanarn?"
Nararn says "Surely the assistance of men of action would be of more help?"
Stefanos says "Definitely tehy could be of assisstance but could we trust them?"
MTKnife says "one of Mikelle's grogs"
Mikelle says "An ex-mercenary. Mikelle saved his life near the end of her apprenticehip (her master stood and watched) and she then hired them (they'd seen blatatnt magic)""
You say "No it doesn't. Well, if you're leaving, east is a good guess these days. Maybe you'd like to come along for a while?"
Nararn says "Certainly, if we could perhaps use your horses to keep up with you."
Stefanos says "Let us wrap this up in all haste and leave. Thofios and Helios could be back at any moment"
You say "Who?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Well - let us leave, if you have horses available - then yes, we wish to use them"
You say "I dont have horses for everyone to ride. But we can use this one to carry the bags and walk ourselfs."
HelenaG jumps of her horse.
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "That is overly generous of you"
Stefanos says "We do appreciate your generocity Helena"
Mikelle says "Your company is welcome. We have a long jouney ahead of us.""
Mikelle says "let us be off."
You say "This will do for a few days of way. We will see for how long our paths lead the same way."
Stefanos says "Yes, let us be off"
Mikelle says "I am sorry, I have omitted to introduce myself. I am Mikelle."
HelenaG nods.
HelenaG drops a hasty curtsey.
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Since our paths undoutably lie to the east for a time, indeed - Oh! Of course, apologies, I am calld Lucias"
You say "My name is Helena Guenos."
MTKnife says "hwere are you guys heading anywy?"
Mikelle curtseys in return 
Lucias ex Bonisagus looks confused by all this bobbing...
Stefanos says "At this point we don't know... east is about as far forward as we have thought"
MTKnife says "ahhh.."
MTKnife sits back and watches in that case.
You say "Well, I'm going to Chersonesus. I know a few people there that might help."
Stefanos says "Chersonesus sounds as good a destination as any at this pont"
Mikelle head off with Helena
Miklos head off with Helena
Nararn head off with Helena
Stefanos heads off with the others
MTKnife says "so where are you headed, to the port?"
Lucias ex Bonisagus Yup - I'm going too...
Sir Richard heads off with the others
Stefanos says "No, To the east gate..."
we head off with Helena - she seems to have an actual goal, unlike us.
Stefanos says "the port is West"
MTKnife hmms.
MTKnife says "okay Chersonesus isn't to the east, it's on the other side of the Black Sea"
Vitenka grins
MTKnife says "so..you may have to take a boat"
Stefanos says "somehow I don't think we'll find a lot of ships willing to take us at this poinbtr"
MTKnife says "Helena, make an Int roll"
Mikelle says "The other side of the black sea is East ish - walking just means it is a long way round."
HelenaG rolls a die, it comes up... 9
MTKnife says "very good."
MTKnife says "it occurs to Helena that if you're going very far, a boat might not be a bad idea in any case..you can get further a lot faster"
HelenaG grins.
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Yeah - but all the boats are gonna be leaving quickly, now that the city is being marched on..."
Stefanos says "Very well, I bow to your superior knowledge of travel... should we find a boat..."
MTKnife says "although Stefanos ahs a poitn about finding aship"
You say "Well then ladys and gents - follow me to the harbour."
Stefanos heads to the harbour
Mikelle heads to harbour
MTKnife says "As you walk along the streets, people are running back and forth in increasing panic."
Lucias ex Bonisagus sighing, follows.
HelenaG hurries.
Mikelle hurries also
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Such a mess.."
Stefanos hurries also
MTKnife says "a black cloud in the distance seesm to idnicate that Thofios and HElios's little effort is progressing nicely"
Stefanos says "yes it is, Lucias, but we will soon leave this mess, as you call iut"

[A slight break where Ulrich got booted.]

MTKnife says "wher ethe buidling blew up"
You say "Stay close together, we can't affort to search for someone."
HelenaG thinks . o O (Where are we?)
Lucias ex Bonisagus thinks back - at the harbour
MTKnife says "the harbor"
Stefanos says "we need to push our way towards one of those ships"
HelenaG watches out for a ship she might know.
Stefanos says "we need something to clear these people fromthe docks"
Stefanos says "any ideas, anyone?"
MTKnife says "you recognize most of htem, including sveral that sail regualry to Chersonesus, but none you know extremely well"
Mikelle says "no, I think we'll just have to try to push through."
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Why certainly, but unfortunately, we aren't trying to break the code..."
MTKnife says "around most of hte ships, the captain or one of the officers is trying to deal with the people crowding round"
Sir Richard draws his sword and begins riding towards one of the ships
Miklos says "Well, lets get to it then."
You say "OK, I'll head for the nearest going there ."
MTKnife says "A desperate-looking man rushes up to you."
Vitenka follows sir richard...
Sir Richard begins slapping people away with the flat of his blade to make room for the rest
Miklos tries to push ahead of Mikelle, clearing a path, to the same ship Helena is going to.
The refugee says,  "Sirs, are you taking one of these ships?"
Stefanos says "aye... if we can"
Nararn watches this suspicious figure closely
The refugee says,  "Will you be needing your horses and mules, then?"
HelenaG thinks . o O (Do I know that man?)
MTKnife whispers "nope"
Stefanos says "we will, sir, now if you will excuse us"
You say "Not if we can make it on a ship, do we?"
Stefanos says "But first we must make it to the ship Helena"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "If..."
Mikelle says "we cannot delay for this."
The refugee says,  "How, sir, a horse'll take up 3 times as much room as a man?  THe fine gentleman msut be very rich if he expects to buy passage for a horse?"
HelenaG nods.
Mikelle ignores the refugee and tries to push forwards, with Miklos' help.
Stefanos says "once we have secured passage, we will discuss sale of the animals"
The refugee says,  "Sir, please, I need a way to escape with my family!"
Stefanos rolls a dice, it comes up... 5
Lucias ex Bonisagus whispers, perhaps riding was a better choice...
MTKnife says "The refeugee tags along after Helena, after she whispers something to him."
HelenaG smiles charmingly.
Nararn says "What did she say?"
Stefanosfollows Sir Richard towards the shi[p
Mikelle rolls a dice, it comes up... 3
Mikelle says "+6 =9 on N.'s perception+Aware"
You say "Could one of you guys clear a path to that ship over there?"
Scruffy Captain has arrived.
MTKnife dropped Scruffy Captain.
Stefanos says "captain, we require passage on your ship "
Scruffy Captain laughs.  "Who doesn't?"
HelenaG smiles sweetly.
Stefanos says "name your price Captain... "
Scruffy Captain leers at Helena and looks her up and down.
You say "Captain, how many places are there left?"
Scruffy Captain says "Well that depends on how much money yo uhave and whether or not I decide I like you--and how much your friends enjoy sleeping on an open deck."
Stefanos says "A cabin for the women will do nicely"
Stefanos says "The restof us can sleep on Deck"
You say "Your not going to leave a lady in this... err... situation, are you? "
Mikelle says "An open deck is fine. I've lived through far wrose."
HelenaG smiles even more sweetly.
MTKnife says "helena, make a bargaining roll"
HelenaG rolls a die, it comes up... 9
MTKnife says "Okay, you did well...the captain only wants about 50% more money than you have on you"
Nararn looks out at the crowd of poor refuggess lining the quay
You say "Ok, that refugee... You wanted to buy a horse? Heres one for sale."
Nararn says "I hardly think you will be able to do much better than what we can offer""
Stefanos says "Sir Richard, Give up your mount and sell it with Helena's"
The refugee drop a big back of silver in Helena's hands.
Nararn says "We can pay half that - what do you take us for, Nobles?"
MTKnife says "er big bag"
Stefanos says "maybe we should consider the land route!"
The refugee offers Richard another bag of silver.
Sir Richard smiles at the refugee
The refugee hands over the silver.
Sir Richard says "maybe for twice that... "
HelenaG takes her things of her ex-horse and say goodbye to it.
The refugee introduces Sir Richard to his distressed children, and says "Sir!  That's almost all I have! I need your horse to save my family!"
Miklos starts to unload the mules
Sir Richardstares at the childres
Sir Richard says "very well... give me the silver"
The refugee says, "Bless you, Sir!"
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Such a shame that somany people are terrified. 
Ah well..."
MTKnife says "how many of your are there, all togheter?"
Mikelle says "8 I think""
Stefanos says " I am three... Myself, Nantos and Sir Richard"
Scruffy Captain says "Well you've bought yourself 10 places on my ship."
HelenaG is only herself.
Lucias ex Bonisagus says "Theres one of, me."
Mikelle says "so 8"
MTKnife says "Several people count heads in your party and look hopefuly at you."
Stefanos boards the ship with Nantos and Sir Richard
Stefanos says "Should we take a mother and child with us?"
HelenaG nods at Stefanos
You say "Well... if the mother wants to work for me for a while. :)"
MTKnife says "a man pushes hs young, very poor wife and her baby toward you."
Lucias ex Bonisagus Doesnt want any part of such a discussion, and boards...
Mikelle says "We should if we can, though the Captain woukld object I think...So we won;lt tell him"
MTKnife says "the woman joins you and you go aboard"
Stefanos says "can we afford to pay for one more..."
You say "I can."
Stefanos says "I don't want to separate this man from his wife"
say So she will work for me for that passage
You say "So she will work for me for that passage"
MTKnife says "you alreayd paid for 10.."
Mikelle says "oh, OK"
You say "Err... that baby does not count, does it?"
Stefanos says "but that's the woman and her baby..."
Scruffy Captain says "Well, I dont' supose a baby counts...another few pennies and I won't count hte baby."
Stefanos says "very well captain."
HelenaG counts her money.
Scruffy Captain says "Get aboard, we have to go!"
Stefanos Invites the family to join them on board
Lucias ex Bonisagus thinks, money?
The family siles happily and doens't lose any time complying.
Stefanos says "good... you may cast off captain"
MTKnife says "okay, the ship salils out of hte harbor and off to the northeast...."