Celestial Alignment Turn Order Round 2

[Carol]

I discard 3 cards and keep my max which is 4. The top of my discards
is Pack of Rat Things

The Mystic, though feeling a little better, still shudders in the
presence of the hideous Orne.
So she is really alarmed when Orne starts and peers into the shadows.
But soon he smiles his raptors smile and the Mystic feels confused.
What could please him??

What appears is not what she expected, but a charming gentleman
dressed in the rather affected beret and cravat of an artist, but
bearing a rather disturbing and otherworldly aura. The worst thing
about him is the cravat pin in the shape of an odd sign (rather like a
twisted coat-hanger she snickers rather hysterically to herself) he is
wearing.

He greats them both in flawless French and introduces himself to the
Mystic.
"Madame, I am please to meet you, my name is Robert Chambers"

I play Ally Robert W. Chambers Steadfast Author & Artist, Knows
English and French. Value 1

Aaron We usually keep the same turn order once established so it would
be Roberts turn.

If you want to change that let us know, but in the meantime

Over to you Robert

Carol :}

[Robert Heil]

I have 8 cards in my hand, I will discard 3, keeping my maximum of 5, and draw back up to 13.The top of my discard pile is a Formless Spawn.

The youth, Lovecraft and Gomes pause in the light. Even in the clear light of day the youth feels a cold shudder.  At first he thinks it must the unsettling presence of Gomes, but then no, it feels more distant, as if events are taking place farther away.

I play the Event Portophobia on Aaron.

Over to you Aaron.

[amar...@amarriner.com]

I had 6 cards, discarded 2 and drew back up to my hand size of 12. Top
of my discard pile is Nikola Tesla.

The ghoul and Pickman study the shotgun excitedly. The two fight over
it briefly, but Pickman ends up keeping it. Tesla, in order to make
sense of things, moves towards Birch since he seems to be the most
"normal" of the group. Birch doesn't have much to say, however.
Presently another man steps out of the shadows and speaks to Tesla.

"Best to keep yer distance from them things," the man says. "No good
comes from them, I can tell ya."

THE TERRIBLE OLD MAN
Ally (1) - Lovecraft Country - Kingsport
Corrupt Cultist & Seaman, Knows English, Unique
Can know any one Spell. Bury Spell in your Story Deck after it is
cast. Protection from cards that cause you to lose Artifacts. At the
moment that you would lose an Artifact, you may choose to Bury this
card instead. Your opponent must then Bury his or her card.


Yep, keep the turn order the same, definitely. Back to Carol!

Aaron

[Carol]

Robert addresses the group in a rather with a formal bow. "Our
transportation awaits, my friends. We need to reach the Aerodrome as
soon as possible."

The Mystic looks confused, but Orne clasps his hands and mutters,
"Excellent"

I play Event Travel by Air Dirigible Affects Your Investigator +1
Sanity

On a following turn, play any new Location card in either the same
Region or in a new Region, right-side up on top of your Story Deck

[Robert Heil]

As the three companions are preparing to walk away from the library, the quick-eyed youth spies a fourth figure leaving, more conventionally through the front door.  With furtive glance to both sides the newcomer attempts to slip unnoticed into the street, but without success.

"Hey, now who you figure that is, now?" the youth wonders aloud.
"Eh, where? - wait!" Lovecraft calls.  "Professor Angell - is that you?"


I play George Gammell Angell (Steadfast Professor, knows English and Glyphs).

Back to you Carol.

[Carol Olgilvie]

I thinks it's Aaron's turn now, right?  And thanks for the Lovecraft post, it was great Carol :} --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Robert Heil <rober...@gmail.com> wrote:

[amar...@amarriner.com]

So so so so sorry. I completely forgot it was my turn. :(

Quick one for me. I'm playing the event Hydrophilia (which I should've
played last turn!!!). I cannot have phobias played on me when the
person playing it is at a water location. I'll update the Log ASAP!


Aaron

On Mar 5, 4:23 pm, Carol Olgilvie <crazyonei...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I thinks it's Aaron's turn now, right?  And thanks for the Lovecraft post, it was great
>
> Carol :}
>

> --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Robert Heil <robert.h...@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Robert Heil <robert.h...@gmail.com>

[Robert Heil]

[As the three companions are preparing to walk away from the library, the quick-eyed youth spies a fourth figure leaving, more conventionally through the front door.  With furtive glance to both sides the newcomer attempts to slip unnoticed into the street, but without success.

"Hey, now who you figure that is, now?" the youth wonders aloud.

"Eh, where? - wait!" Lovecraft calls.  "Professor Angell - is that you?"]

The stocky bearded figure steps out into the light.  "Howard?  Howard Lovecraft!  I should have known I'd find you here. When rumors reached me that there was more in this humble library than one might expect, I should have guessed that I wouldn't be the only to follow those leads.

The are startled by the harsh voice of Gomes.  "Enough of all that.  What's that under yer coat, eh?  What yer trying to hide?"


I play the
Eltdown Shards (Tome) (Glyphs) - 2 Sanity and joined with it is
Concentric Rings of the Worm (Spell) - (Cast during combat only - bury one random monster chosen from any one directed threat attacking your investigator)

-okay - now to carol! -

[Robert Heil]

And my sanity drops to 15!

[Robert Heil]

okay, i just realized i went out of order.  my apologies.  I'll penalize myself one sanity.

[amar...@amarriner.com]

Nah, don't worry about penalizing yourself. It happens! No harm done.

Aaron




On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:44:46 -0500, Robert Heil <rober...@gmail.com>
wrote:

[Carol]

My things have been busy, lol

So, to recap, we have:
Aaron Round 2 Turn 2 Hydrophilia
Turn 3 Carol British Museum (below)
Robert Eltdown Shards -2 Sanity
Aaron Your turn next


The quiet flight has soothed the Mystic's nerves, that and the
charming company of Chambers, who was willing to have a very
interesting discussion about English Ley lines as they floated over
the countryside.

Soon they reach their destination, the Aerodrome near London and speed
through the city to what Chambers calls, "That wonderful old pile",
the British Museum. Oddly, the sight of the building which holds so
many of the worlds treasures does reassure the Mystic and she feels a
little better.

I play location British Museum City, Museum, Tome, Artifact, London
Europe Water Inside +1 Sanity
Either Your Investigator or an Ally must be a Professor, Student, or
Scholar to play a Tome or Artifact while this is your current Location

So Robert's had his turn

And it's over to you Aaron

Carol :}

[Carol]

I agree with Aaron btw, no need to penalize yourself for a small
mistake Robert.

I've updated the Turn log and added Starting Sanity to our sanity
list , then the changes in parentheses hopefully to make it clearer,
as it's already getting a bit busy.

So it's over to you Aaron

Carol :}

[Robert Heil]

Thanks for updating the log.
I also played  Concentric Rings of the Worm (Spell) in the tome.

[Carol]

Hi all I'm adding the spell to the log, and it's still your turn Aaron

Carol :}

On Mar 11, 2:18 pm, Robert Heil <robert.h...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for updating the log.
> I also played  Concentric Rings of the Worm (Spell) in the tome.
>

[amar...@amarriner.com]

Man, I'm soooo sorry!!! I'll get that in tomorrow!!!




On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:49:36 -0700 (PDT), Carol <crazyo...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

[Carol Olgilvie]

No problem, we're all extra busy these days just to stay in place.  Glad to hear from you and know you're ok.  Look forward to your next move. Carol :} --- On Tue, 3/17/09, amar...@amarriner.com <amar...@amarriner.com> wrote:

From: amar...@amarriner.com <amar...@amarriner.com> Subject: [Mythos PBEM] Re: Celestial Alignment Turn Order Round 2 To: mytho...@googlegroups.com

[amar...@amarriner.com]

Slowly the darkness begins to fade ... light appears on the horizon
over the sea. The ghoul and Pickman retreat to the powderhouse, and
the grave digger stands still, but Tesla is quite happy to be seeing
the sun rise.

DAWN OF THE SOLSTICE
Event -- Day -- Affects All Investigators
This is a Solstice card.
It is now Day.
Bury any Day or Night event in play.
+1 Sanity


Again, I'm extremely sorry for the delay. That buries Carol's Solstice
card. Back over to Robert!

Sorry again!
Aaron

On Mar 18, 7:30 pm, Carol Olgilvie <crazyonei...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> No problem, we're all extra busy these days just to stay in place.  Glad to hear from you and know you're ok.  Look forward to your next move.
>
> Carol :}
>

> --- On Tue, 3/17/09, amarri...@amarriner.com <amarri...@amarriner.com> wrote:

>
> From: amarri...@amarriner.com <amarri...@amarriner.com>
> Subject: [Mythos PBEM] Re: Celestial Alignment Turn Order Round 2
> To: mytho...@googlegroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 3:39 PM
>
> Man, I'm soooo sorry!!! I'll get that in tomorrow!!!
>

> On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:49:36 -0700 (PDT), Carol <crazyonei...@yahoo.com>

[Robert Heil]

As the strange light breaks suddenly, a gaunt figure is revealed in the retreating shadows.

Professor Angell recognizes him at once.  "Dr. Allen.  Can't say as I'm surprised.  When I saw Gomes here I quite imagined you would not be far behind." 

Turning to the youth, Angell passes the youth a large wrapped bundle.  "Hold on to this for me, lad."  A corner of the wrapping cloth falls a way and the youth glimpses the corner of a heavy tome."

Dr. Allen and Gomes approach menancingly towards Professor Angell.  "I'm sure we are all quite interested in what you have there, my good professor," Dr. Allen hisses.  "Why dont' we all have a look, eh?"

"I strongly suggest you two remain exactly where you are."  Lovecraft raises the rifle and the two figures halt.

The dawn breaks fully on the four men staring intently at each other in the street.  But none of them notice that the youth has cracked open the book ever so slightly...


I play
Dr. Allen - Corrupt Cultist.  Knows English and Glyphs
May know any one spell.  Joins with Gomes.
-1 Sanity
Current Sanity 14

Over to you Carol!

[Carol]

Ah, guys, I hate to be a pain, but we need to review the turn order, I
know we're all busy, but let's agree to this before a problem occurs,
ok ?

The original turn order, based on lowest sanity was Aaron, then Carol
then Robert.

On the second round it was adjusted for lowest sanity to Carol, then
Robert, then Aaron. I believe we agreed as we've always played it
that the turn order does not change, once established, but only the
starting person and the sequence is adjusted based on that as above.

So what this means, unless I've missed something, and I'm more
clueless than usual, lol, is that I go after Aaron and then Robert
goes after me, and then Aaron goes after Robert and then it's back to
me

Carol #1 Robert Chambers Ally
Robert #1 Portophobia on Aaron
Aaron #1 Terrible Old Man Ally

Carol #2 Event Travel by Air Dirigible
Robert #2 George Gammell Angell
Aaron #2 Hydrophilia

Carol #3 British Museum
Robert #3 Eltdown Shards with Concentric Rings of the Worms
Aaron #3 Dawn of the Solstice +1 sanity

Carol #4 Now below Ally Lord Edward Dunsany
Robert #4 Dr. Allen -1 Sanity Already posted
Aaron #4

Carol #5
Robert #5
Aaron #5

Chambers leads the group through the Museums vast entry way, to a
quiet corner. There they see a dignified man of rather old-fashioned
dress who is surveying the crowd with a quiet dreamy look on his
face. Chambers walks up to the man and bows, but the stranger waves a
hand and shakes his head. "No need for that, dear Robert, in the
fight for the light, we are brothers and equals" Chambers looks very
gratified by the compliment and turns, "My friends may I introduce my
dear friend and collegue, Lord Edward Dunsany, who has kindly agreed
to help us." The Mystic is impressed and turns to Orne, but the
sinister Orne is smiling a quiet, inward smile. The Mystic is very
confused

I play Ally Lord Edward Dunsany Value 2 Steadfast Author Knows English
& Atlantean Europe London

So Robert has already had his turn and it's back to Aaron and then
back to me

I will update the turn log now also

Thanks and over to you Aaron

Carol :}

[Robert Heil]

Carol, Robert, Aaron. 
Repeat.
Got it.

Sorry for contributing to the confusion..

[Carol Olgilvie]

Just a reminder, it's your turn now Aaron see below Thanks Carol :} --- On Fri, 3/20/09, Carol <crazyo...@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Carol <crazyo...@yahoo.com> Subject: [Mythos PBEM] Re: Celestial Alignment Turn Order Round 2

[amar...@amarriner.com]

Man, I'm dropping the ball on this game. I can't apologize enough
(again!). I'll get back to my story on the next play hopefully.

AMBUSH (on Carol)
Event - Affects Combat
During the next Combat, if your Current Location is in the same sub-
region as opponent's Current Location, and both Lovations have the
City attribute, your Allies may attack your opponent as if they were
in the same Location.

Back over to Carol. Sorry, too, for bargling the turn order!

Aaron

On Mar 28, 5:19 pm, Carol Olgilvie <crazyonei...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Just a reminder, it's your turn now Aaron see below
>
> Thanks
>
> Carol :}
>

> --- On Fri, 3/20/09, Carol <crazyonei...@yahoo.com> wrote:

[Carol Olgilvie]

The group has waited for awhile in the museum, but no longer.  With a smile, Lord Dunsany, nods to a tall young man making his way through the crowds.  He is a prime example of the British Military, tall, fit, and with the blush a health on his handsome face.  Dunsany introduces him,"This is my young friend Capt. Edward Norrys, who's agreed to help us in our endeavors."  They shake hands all round, but the Mystic is a bit taken back by Orne's reaction.  "My God" she thinks, "did Orne just lick his lips as though gazing on a fine steak dinner??"  The Mystic shudders. Over to you Robert Carol :}  (Turns listed below)

> > Carol #1 Robert Chambers Ally > Robert #1 Portophobia on Aaron > Aaron #1 Terrible Old Man Ally > > Carol #2 Event Travel by Air Dirigible > Robert #2 George Gammell Angell > Aaron #2 Hydrophilia > > Carol #3 British Museum > Robert #3 Eltdown Shards with Concentric Rings of the Worms > Aaron #3 Dawn of the Solstice +1 sanity > > Carol #4  Now below Ally Lord Edward Dunsany > Robert #4  Dr. Allen -1 Sanity Already posted

> Aaron #4  Ambush on Carol > > Carol #5  Ally Capt. Edward Norry's Any City Europe > Robert #5 > Aaron #5 > >

[Robert Heil]

"I strongly suggest you two remain exactly where you are."  Lovecraft raises the rifle and the two figures halt.

The dawn breaks fully on the four men staring intently at each other in the street.  But none of them notice that the youth has cracked open the book ever so slightly...

With a shriek the youth drops the book on the ground, staggering backward and falling into the dust.  His mouth continues to move as if he is trying to form words, but no sounds emerge from his quivering lips.

"Ha!" laughs Allen.  "The whelp got a good smacking - putting his nose where it doesn't belong."

Angell works quickly.  "Lovecraft, take the boy.  You two - In th car."  Angell swoops up the book as Lovecraft lays the boy in the back seat. 

"I know a place we can take him, but I'm not leaving any of you behind."

And with that, Angell pulls his car way into the growing light.



Play Car, and then
Belvue Hospital

[amar...@amarriner.com]

The ghoul and Pickman started to shamble off from the powderhouse. The
daylight disagreed with them, evidently, and the throng of followers
decided to stay with them. They moved swiftly. The longer they stayed
in the sun, the more uncomfortable they became. Presently a wrought
iron gate was espied on the left, and the ghoul quickly pulled the
gate off it's hinges and the group filed down the ancient steps.

THE FORGOTTEN CRYPT
Location - Lovecraft Country - Kingspot
City, Tomb, Underground, Artifact, Gate, Water, Cemetery, Inside, -1
San

Back over to Carol!

[Carol]

"Well Chaps," says Norrys and bowing in her direction," Dear Lady, the
old family manse awaits and what I told you about." And this time he
bows to Lord Dunsany. "Let's get going, shall we?" He fairly bounces
in place as he talks. Lord Dunsany nods and speaks to the group. "We
need to move on, let us leave right now". They all agree and leave,
the young Captain taking the lead.

The Mystic muses to herself, Norry is so brisk and full of life, the
Mystic feels cheered merely being near him.

I begin walking to Exham Priory Country Europe Exham

[Robert Heil]

Sorry to take a bit of time -

I am spending the turn in Hydortherapy.

"How long must we wait" grumble Gomes.
"The boy needs time.  We will give it to him" replied Angell.
"We wouldn't be here if you had been more careful" added Dr. Allen.

The four continue to wait, stalking the grounds of Belvue Hospital.

[amar...@amarriner.com]

The stench from the old rotting crypt was overwhelming for Tesla, but
the ghoul and Pickman didn't seem to mind. There was an odd ...
presence there, too, that Nikola couldn't place. It was tearing at his
mind. He saw the ghoul and Pickman move over to a particular place
almost as if they knew where they were going. They started chanting
and gesturing and before long there was a pop and a bright light and
Tesla blacked out. When he came to, there was a second grinning ghoul
alongside the first ...

GHOUL
Monster (2) - Lesser Independent
Add 1 point to the value of this card if the Current Location of you
or your opponent features the Underground attribute. Joins Ghouls.

I use the Grinning Ghoul's ability to use a gate at a cemetery
location to play the Ghoul as an ally. I also lose a point of sanity
for being at a location with a gate because of the phobia.

I'll work on getting the log up to date. Over to Carol!

Aaron

[Carol Olgilvie]

Internet at home  is on the blink.  I'm at work now and will post shortly Thanks Carol

--- On Fri, 4/17/09, amar...@amarriner.com <amar...@amarriner.com> wrote:

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