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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2012, 09:33:15 PM »
"you speak of creatures and other evils, what do you mean by that?" said Jason. he was curios if these creatures made good sport
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2012, 10:39:54 AM »
"You are a very curious lot. But I suppose we all are when we first awake." The Roman nodded at all the questions, he seemed like one who would happily spend his days teaching rather then one to have marched on Gaul.

"To summon an object, you simply need to stay in these fiery spheres for one full passing of the sun. Then place your hand with the god's mark on it and think hard on what you wish to summon. You can probably go ahead and give it a try." He said motioning to the stone.

"As for settlements, I know they exist. The second time I awoke was near a small town. I have to say that was probably the most comfortable life I have ever had. We had a wood nearby that we constructed strong wooden walls and houses from. The people were all very kind, and sensible folk. There was even another Roman there, a beautiful woman." Sextus seemed to zone out, at a memory long past before snapping back to reality.

Now he addressed the other questions, "No no. This is indeed a heaven. Every man, woman, and child to ever walk on Terra is here to teach one another. There are beautiful landscapes, bountiful seas, and fertile soil. As for the creatures, they can be dealt with like any other animal. Just it requires a little caution, as these can take the forms of giant reptiles."

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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #22 on: January 23, 2012, 11:19:36 AM »
Sextus seemed to be of the same type as Daud, interested in knowledge with a passion for learning and teaching.  Granted, it was certain that they had some differing occupations and views, Sextus was a pagan, after all, but there were worse things in life than pagans.

Daud asked to see the box which had come from the crystal, to know its dimensions and strength.  He was sure he would want some good hiking shoes or boots, as well as a sword to defend himself with.  If he thought he had space for it, he would also like to get either a hat or clothes with a better fit.  Also, he would like to get a waterskin with water.  Daud looked at the size of his box, and judged how much space he had, arranging the product he wanted to get the most he could in the box, going so far as to partially disassemble some items to save space, or to fit some smaller items into larger ones.

Once he had done this, he got up and concentrated on his arrangement as best he could.  He had prioritized as so:  Boots, weapon, canteen, hat, clothes.  Hopefully it would all come out well.



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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #23 on: January 23, 2012, 11:35:21 AM »
Joseph pulled out a cigarette to light, he was hardly a godly man or superstitious, he had  little interest in anything other then fact and behavior and its rationalization. He was having trouble coping with this, how could every person ever fit in this land, why would their be creatures, what the *@&# was going on. A smoke would probably clear his head, and just as he put the cigarette in him mouth he suddenly realized he had no matches.

"Hell I'm all wet." He cursed under his breath. Looking at the 'god mark' he wondered if he was ready to do this. Straightening up, he touched the mark and thought of a big box of matches.
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #24 on: January 26, 2012, 01:56:19 AM »
Seeing the other two summoning items from the crystal, jason thought about what he was lacking.

he died with almost everything he needed, but had left his rucksack with his billy-cup and some food such as tea, a pouch of flour and some dried meat at his camp

so he prioritised in his head. in order of highest importace, the billy-cup, so he could eat, the rucksack so he could sleep, then the food to supplement what he alredy had.

reaching out with his hand and touching the stone, jason thought hard on the items and hoped they apeared.
(so sorry, post didn't go though last time :(, should have checked. P.S, a billy cup is a tin cup that holds about a litre of liquid, used to make tea and stew ect.)
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #25 on: January 26, 2012, 10:36:17 AM »
Before you all one at a time, slower for some of you then others, a metal box about the size of a shoe box fades into existense at the base of the stone. Upon opening the boxes you find the things you wished for. Or at least, most of the things you.

Daud found a pair of sturdy leather boots, and a very small sword, that was more the size of a large knife.

Joseph was pleased to find exactly what he had wished for, a large store sized box of matches.

Jason's box he was pleased to find everything he wanted. But it was clear his thoughts had become slightly muttled. His cup and ruck sack were both there, but the cup was filled with a thick stew.

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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2012, 01:45:16 PM »
Joe smiled to himself, pulled out a match and lit his cigarette. He looked at what everyone else had 'gotten' and decided next time he might be a little grander, but better to have what he wanted then not at all. He took the matchbox and put it under his arm, being to large to put in a pocket.

"So," Joseph said with a puff of smoke "I suppose there's some reason we can't just stay here and get whatever we want from these boxes?"
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2012, 04:25:22 PM »
Daud was a bit disappointed with how little he could manage to pull from the crystal.  On the other hand, he was amazed that he could pull anything from it at all.  As he pulled out the boots he noticed Joseph pull out of his box a smaller box, out of which he then pulled a small stick which he did something to, causing it to burst into flame.

Daud had certainly seen the fire-sticks of the Chinese before,used them even, but the tiny twig the man used, and the ease with which he lit it were incredible.  After switching up his slippers for the more appropriate boots, Daud stood and turned towards Joseph.

"Those are incredible fire-sticks."  He just then began to grasp the gap between himself and the other two.  Surely there would be more technologies - almost certainly weapons - that they could gather and use but which he could not.  He should like to learn from them as much as he could, lest he become useless in society.

"How do they work?"  Daud asked Joseph for an explanation as he worked his clothing.  His robe had a belt, which he was working at fashioning into a belt for his sword.  He had been foolish to not have thought of a scabbard for the blade.  If he incorporated the box that his boon came in, though, he could likely make a simple holster for it.



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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2012, 04:48:59 PM »
Lifting the rucksack and billy-cup out of the box, careful not to spill anything. "I guess I'll have to concentrate harder next time." he thought to himself. turning to face the others, he smiled and said said "stew anyone?"
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #29 on: January 26, 2012, 05:26:22 PM »
Joseph pulled out a match, careful with the box itself. "This is called a match," he points to the red end "this is the match head, you rub it on a surface like so" he strikes it on the tree and it bursts into flames "and it burns, but you have to be careful, the whole box could light up if your not."
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #30 on: January 27, 2012, 02:49:30 PM »
"Quite clever.  What material is used for the head?  No, you can tell me later.  For now, we should figure out what we are doing.  I think that it is likely best that we stay together, at least until we find places where we would like to stay.  Would you three mind sticking together?

"Also, Sextus, will we still be able to communicate outside of this strange sphere?  Or will whatever is translating for us in our heads stop working?  If it won't translate for us, I'd like to spend a day learning the basics of 'English,' so we can talk outside of the bubble.  Plus, we'd get another set of things from the crystal.  At the very least, we'll be wanting food.  Are there eatable plants in this world that we could harvest?"



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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #31 on: January 28, 2012, 09:43:07 AM »
Sextus seemed equally impressed with the matches, though unlike Daud he appeared to be used to seeing things he did not understand.

'Well Joseph, you are right. These spheres are dangerous, the weather and enviornment change rapidly and without reason. Also they can be seen for miles around, and attract both people and creatures. I trust you are all armed?"

Well he waited for an answer he took up the Australians offer of stew, using the metal box he retrieved the cheese from as a bowl.

Once they had all responded he continued, "I had originally planned on staying here for awhile, atleast till this sphere was restless. But if the three of you stick together, I will gladly come along. A small group such as ourselves may do very well in such a vast world as th..."

The Roman was cut off by a sudden increase of wind, and sand started to pour from the earth. A purple and blue scorpion ran up a nearby tree, as the tree shriveled up and died. Sextus tried to yell over the wind and you think you could here in the back of your heads, "Run! Fo.. Your liv...!" He ran towards the edge of the sphere, falling twice on the changing landscape.

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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #32 on: January 28, 2012, 03:58:28 PM »
Daud leaped to his feet, offering his arms to get his new comrades up.  He knew well enough that one should always trust the natives in matters of weather, so he had no second thoughts about fleeing with Sextus.  Daud made sure to bring all of his things, which was easy now that he had secured everything to his belt, as he took off after the Roman over the shifting sands.

This world certainly would not give him much time to think, at least not until he made it to a town or city.  Until then, though, he would have to stick with Sextus, Joseph, and Jason.  There was nothing for Daud to do but try to keep his feet and support them, so he stopped thinking and just ran.



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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #33 on: January 29, 2012, 01:46:46 AM »
Joseph didn't need to be told twice. Accepting Daud's hand up, securing his matchbox he raced after Sextus doing his best to keep his footing as he ran.
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #34 on: January 29, 2012, 02:15:07 AM »
Jason took Daud's hand, pulled himself up and ran, leaving his pack behind. his huge legs push him onwards and he quickly covered the distance between him and sextus. when he reached the edge of the sphere,he turned and slung his rifle of his back. he took aim at the scorpion, took a deep breath and shot. he then checked to see that the others were okay and backed out of the sphere
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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #35 on: January 29, 2012, 10:08:19 AM »
Sextus made it through the great purple flame, which seemed to have intensified along with the weather. You could see the Roman standing just outside waiting for you three. Joseph fell once towards the edge of the circle, but managed to crawl out. Though he was spitting sand when he hit the cool breeze outside. Daud some how managed to keep his feet, and leapt over the last yard of sand.

Jason though stopped before he escaped and tried to locate the scorpion, he spotted it and fired. But he will never know if he hit it, because at  that moment the wind intensified tenfold and sand filled the air to such a degree that the Australian couldn't see the rifle just infront of his eyes. He screamed in terror and felt something latch on to his shoulder, just before he was hurled backwords into the tall grass of the outside world.

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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #36 on: January 30, 2012, 03:48:41 AM »
Jason landed with a thump, the butt of his rifle jabbing painfully into his ribs. rubbing his sore side, he was once again reminded of the crocodile attack, the feeling of his innards being ripped out and his bones crushed. but for all that, he had been even more terrified when that scorpion grabbed him. at least he knew what the crocodile was, and had dealt with them before. that thing, on the other hand, was not natural, shouldn't exist, and most importantly, unknown. how could he fight some thing that he knew nothing about?

he decided he would ask Sextus about the creature later, but for now they had to move. after helping the others to their feet, he loaded another bullet into his rifle and checked to see how many he had left.

"I guess that answers my question about creatures then" he said with a goofy grin. "we had better keep moving though", then reminded by the by the dumbfounded looks he received from Sextus and Daud he said "We" pointing to the group "go" signalling a direction. turning to joseph, he said "you can understand Daud, right? Say to him we should get moving."

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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #37 on: January 30, 2012, 05:25:44 PM »
*phhhft* *cough* *bleg* Joseph sputtered as he stood up. Jason was waving his arms around and telling them to go that way, then asked Joseph to translate.

"My latin is a little rusty, it will do in a pinch."

"Nos moveri, nihil ad nos huc." Joseph thought he said they should move, there is nothing here for them now.

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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #38 on: January 31, 2012, 08:38:22 AM »
Daud was breathing heavily, though the air was oddly calm outside of the sphere.  Sextus seemed to be unflustered by the dramatic shift, so Daud assumed that it was just the way of the world.  Still, whatever this afterlife was, it was a very odd place.  Daud had his new boots and his sword, though, so things were not bad.  Plus he had a group of people to stick with which should help him survive longer.

The two English speakers were talking now, but Daud couldn't understand either of them anymore and his hand no longer tingled as it had in the sphere.  Apparently the power which translated for them would only work inside the spheres.  That was a bit unfortunate, especially because Daud hadn't had any time to pick up their language.  Joseph did know some scant Latin, so it was possible to communicate with him.

After a brief exchange between the other two, Joseph told Daud that the group would have to go.  It was terrible Latin and sounded worse than the butchered Latin of the Germanics.  It got the point across, though, so it would do for now.  It seemed that Jason was to be in the lead, though Daud thought that the giant would not be the best person for the job.

"Expecta paululum. Sextus ubi forte nos eamus, magis novit," said Daud.  He motioned with his hands while he talked.  First, both his hands, wide open waived down, trying to calm the other two.  He next gestured to Sextus as he mentioned the man, and then tapped his own head, implying knowledge.  Hopefully the other two would get the gist of his message, so Daud also turned to Sextus and asked him where he would suggest they go, if he knew any better than they.



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Re: Second Chances (Game Thread)
« Reply #39 on: January 31, 2012, 10:55:34 AM »
Joseph could sense that Daud was uneasy, perhaps with the potential leadership problem they would be facing. Joseph was used to taking charge under difficult circumstances in the real world, and had little doubt he would here if the need arose. They seemed safe enough for the moment, but then, so did they in the sphere. They needed to move, and they needed a guide, to which Daud seemed to want Sextus.

Joseph put his hand on Daud's shoulder to acknowledge the small man, and also stabilize himself enough to let sand out of his pant leg.

"Sextus nos perducere." He said in latin, then to Jason "We should let Sextus guide us away, at least until we know where this is, no sense wandering in the wilderness for days." shaking out the last bit of sand he put his foot back on the ground and brushed his suit jacket off. As he pulled his revolver out to clean it he noticed an look on Daud's face "Quid est?" he questioned.

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