Trog's Tavern CLXIX

[Khaldan]

http://home.centurytel.net/jeffsjunk/TrogTavern100.gif

Come and enjoy our unique beverages! Enjoy the casual atmosphere in our Casablanca-meets-rustic-Asian facilities. Chat with friends out on the bamboo patio or stroll inside and grab a private, fern-surrounded booth.



Trog's Tavern has been enchanted to be indestructible. Please refrain from attempting to damage it, as it will not work.

Theme Song (http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/televisioncity/cheerssong.html)

NOW HIRING: Bartenders, Cooks, Talented bards, Burly bouncers, etc.
(Hey bards: just take spotlight in the tavern's center and start singing!)

STAFF:
Manager: El Jaspero
Bouncers: Hoseki, Tempest Stormwing, Valthreborn Valthera
Bartender: Trog, El J, Nina, Paige, Cosmo, Alex Shipmaster, Erdan
Cook: Who
http://home.centurytel.net/jeffsjunk/npc_servers.gif

Trog would like to introduce:

Nina - a feisty and vivacious 18 year old (she's legal). Mean and completely unavailable.

Paige - a sweet and wholesome elf working her way through college at SIU here in town.

Cosmo - a quick-witted and oppressed gnome scoundrel.

All will be happy to serve you. ((Since all are NPCs they are up for communal control. Feel free to say what they do or say to you or any other patron. To a point.))
GET A FREE DRINK ON YOUR FIRST BARBARIAN POST HERE!

THE CURRENT DRINK MENU
Wines:
Catoblepas Sauvingnon
Chimera Cabernet - A hearty red with a hits of oak and black cherry.
Kobold Chianti - Tart and tangy! Try it with fava beans!
Merfolk Merlot - Full-bodied with a hint of rose.
Purple Worm Pinot - Earthy aroma.
Funky Llama - A rich fruity wine, available in white or red.
Xorn Zinfandel - Sweet and fruity!
Cormyrian Fireamber - Imported and very good.
Spoonake Chablis - Straight from the Underdark!
Feline's Fancy - A purplish, swirly mixture that any feline will adore.

Bar Drinks:
Pina CoLlama - If you're not into yoga and have half a brain.
Swampwater - A Phosphorescent lemon-lime delight
Jasphattan - Sweet vermouth with bitters and more.
White Russian Wukei - Vodka, Kahlua, and Milk.
Long Island Iced Tea - Tastes better than it will make you feel in the morning.
Mai Tai - Dark and pineapple juice.
Sneak on the Beach - Vodka, Cranberry juice, pineapple juice and Peach Schapps.
Rust Monster - Scotch and Drambuie.
Coffee Martini - buzzzzz.
Murderita - Wasted away again...
Rampaging Rail Mixer - Mad strong!
Ice Liqueur - Guaranteed to cool you down.
Dwarf Spirits Available
Aboleth Absinthe
LEVEL UP LIQUER - Need a few extra XP? We gots XP in a bottle!
Dragon's Liver Buster - The strongest drink in the house. Don't say we didn't warn you...
Constitution Crushing Wine - Fort. DC 35 or pass out!
Djinn and Tonic - Whirling ice cubes, fizzy soda, and one drunk genie.
Rum Llamonade Daquiri
Mudslide Daquiri
Chuul Lounge - Bacardi Limon, Aberration , creme de bananes and juices into a Chuul shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a highball glass half-filled with ice cubes, and serve.
Ichor Liquor - Made from a fermented mix of various kinds of blood, the perfect drink for vampires and similar creatures.
Black Market Wallbanger
Hydrogelic's 110 proof Firewater
Guild Vodka No. 3
Black Shadow - A strong concoction guaranteed to send a chill down your spine at any temperature.
Haley's Liquer - named for the redheaded rogue, a sweet creme liquer, excellent over ice.
Wizard Blizzard - The effect depends on the spell stored in it. Other than that, it's made with crushed ice and Bourbon.

Beers Ales & Such
Grim Brewery brand Ginger - Death-o-licious!
Archon Ale
Guilders Ale
Balthor's Best
Mind Flayer Mead - Uhh... I wouldn't order this if you are not into brains and such.

Other Fine Beverages
Darknight Coffee - cream has no effect
SLURPEES!
Root
Red Minotaur Energy Drink
Llamonade - that cool, refreshing drink for quadrupeds.
Dragon's Fire Breath (cherry Kool-Aid) for the kids!
Fox Cola - the choice of the furry generation.
Hot Chocolate - with little marshmallows and stuff.

To Munch
Hot Spicy Peanuts
Velvet Elfish - Trogtilla chips with hot cheese and meat dip - soooo good.
Fortune Cookies - I got this deal with a local factory see...
Bamhacon!!!
Gyros
Salads (Spring Greens, Caesar, and Italian Pasta)
Who's Surprise

Desserts
Muffins
Brownies

Also: Fine Cigars Available from our humidor. Coffin Nail cigarettes.
Be sure to check out the excellent banjowood carving above the fireplace.

[blackout]

Ok, anyways, orbit. The flashback turns back to the galaxy. Alright, now, if you go high enough, beyond the sky, there's no heaven. Eventually, you'll reach a very, very cold place with no air to breathe, and no sound. And pressure. Lots of pressure.

[Metis]

Maia nods, still listening.

[Therarde]

You mean you don't hit some weird barrier or get smitten? Huh.

[Artemis97]

"Actually, there is no pressure. It's a complete vacuum. No air, no nothing, except harsh radiation from the sun and stars."

[blackout]

That, ladies and gentlemen, is space. Space is bad, unless your prepared. The space, around the planet- that's what it's called, the place you live on, it's not flat, it's round and really big- anyways, the space around the planet is called orbit.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"No, they fall off the edge of the universe."

[blackout]

Lil, please shut him up. :smallannoyed:

[blademaster42]

I thought everyone knew Heaven was in another dimension...

[Metis]

Oh. Is there any reason why they named it that, or did they just do it? And what does this have to do with guns?
Maia seems to understand it all, excluding the guns.

[blackout]

It doesn't, the guy from the stone age here asked. He points at Iko.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Guns are simple, you point, you pull, thing dies."

[blackout]

Ok, look, why do you continue to involve yourself in this conversation? :smallannoyed: Your not serving any practically purpose. Get drunk, and let me do the talking.

[Artemis97]

Lillith casts a silence spell on Rex. "Heaven is a different dimension, Space is a continuation of the world we live in, still a part of the Prime Material Plane."

[Metis]

Maia nods in understanding.
Okay. Well, I pretty much knew all of that except for the name 'orbit.' I guess they don't have it in draconic...

[blademaster42]

Iko looks offended at the stone age crack Hey! My people are not grunting caveman, 'kay? We use metal, not rock. I'm pretty sure we aren't in the stone age. He looks at Maia What's draconic have to do with it?

[blackout]

Funny, cus you didn't know about crossbows.

[Artemis97]

"Orbit, like an orb, a circle, such as how the moon is in orbit around this planet. Other things are also circleing the planet, ships and the like."

[Therarde]

Waitwaitwait, is there a point to this "space" thing, or is it just kind of there?

[blademaster42]

Iko stands. That's. E. Nough. He sits back down, looking sullen.

[blackout]

Yeah, there's a point. Space travel. :smallbiggrin:

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Theoretically, the Celestial bodies we refer to as Heaven and hell are actually planets. There are a few books on the subject, for instance, Auqina and the water plane may be one and the same. It is also versed that outer planes may actually be a lost system out there, protected by gods and magic. Of course, there isn't much evidence, since the writer of the book didn't travel to either planet, and just looked trough a telescope." Rex says, "O! And don't try a weak spell like that on me again, I'm enjoying myself, and you don't want me angry."

[blackout]

Shut UP already, would ya?! :smallannoyed: Now, anyways, if you were to simply go up into space right now, you would die. But there's a way to travel from planet-to-planet, without magic.

[Therarde]

...Telescope?

[Metis]

Whether they are planets or not is actually pretty debatable, from what I hear. I haven't studied much on it myself.
Maia smiles prettily.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Are you asking what a telescope is? Have you ever left this bar before?"

[blackout]

Oh, for the love of-NOT IMPORTANT! :smallfurious:

[blademaster42]

What, an airtight crate? that would keep the air from escaping into the vacuum...

[Metis]

Maia quiets and looks meek.
Sorry.

[Therarde]

Wait, why would you want to go to these other planets? What's the use?

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Yes, but air can become used, and you find yourself breathing less and less usable air. It's similar to being under the sea. Just to confuse the hell out of everyone, can I bring up Relativity in Space Travel?"

[blackout]

Anyways, no. Not a crate. A self-propelled, airtight, hardened-steel craft commonly known as a space-ship, or starship. The use, to want to go to other planets, my good man, is simple. I'll explain later. And everyone just ignore that guy, he wants to be annoying.

[blademaster42]

iko leans over to Therarde (as far as he can without leaving his seat)It's a tube with some glass in it. it's framed in there, and it makes stuff look bigger. Easier to see things on the ocean.

Turns his attention back to Moose. Ah, but I was close!

[Artemis97]

Lillith narrows her eyes at Rex. "Fine, no more silence spells, so long as you don't claim to know more about the Hells and the Abyss than I do." Her wings flutter slightly in annoyance.

[blackout]

Actually, you were so far from being close, it's funny. :smallamused:

[Therarde]

So, you're saying that with one of those ship-thingys, you could get pretty much wherever the hell you want?

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Having Lived in a place doesn't mean you know about it. These people here are a perfect example of that. Yes, Spaceships have filters that recycle air. It isn't that simple. There is a lot of debris in space, and a nice hit from something as small as a pebble when going near-lightspeed can send you far, far off course. It's like say that because you have a boat, you can navigate anywhere on the sea."

[Metis]

Maia nods, seeing the possibilities and interest.
Wouldn't it just be easier to use magic though?

[blademaster42]

Iko grumbles irritably. At least I didn't guess a giant catapult...

He turns to Maia well, for magic users it might, but not everyone can use magic

[Rex Idiotarum]

"How expensive is it to send entire populations through interplaner gates?"

[blackout]

No, it would not, not unless you actually knew where you were going. If you didn't, you could end up dealing with alot of hard vacuum. That's where the space-ship comes in. Using a special engine called a hyperdrive, you can explore all over the galaxy, and get coordinates for the magical travelers.

[Therarde]

Therarde seems almost disappointed at Rex's explanation, but quickly hides it.

[blackout]

Bottom line, space travel has LOTS of benefits. Say there's a plague, ok? There's no possible way to cure it. THEN, when you go into space, to just poke around, lo and behold, you find a planet that grows a plant, which proves to be the key to curing the plague. :smallamused:

[Metis]

Maia frowns, not sure she agrees, but she does have to admit she had never really done much interplanatary travel.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Hyperdrive works best on trade-routes. The backwater places that haven't been explored and mapped by hyperdrive can get really dangerous. Sigh, and do you use an Improbability generator as well?"

[blademaster42]

Or, if it had no cure, it would provide a place for the uninfected survivors to move to.

[blackout]

Ok, point. Still, that's another interesting factor: Trade. If you encounter another species that happens to have the same technology as you, or even better, a primitive race, you can open relations and trade with them. :smallbiggrin:

[Therarde]

Hmmm... Therarde thinks for a moment.

[Metis]

Maia catches on.
So... when did you get here?

[blackout]

And that's where the specialized ships come in. Like freighters. They can carry cargo to other worlds, and warships can protect them, just like down here on the sea-Uh...couple of weeks ago, why?

[blademaster42]

Iko seems offended at how Moose would take advantage of such a culture.

[Therarde]

Is there any way for someone like me to get into space?

[Rex Idiotarum]

Ironic, since he is that culture. Rex just smiles at Moose's underestimation of such cultures.

[blackout]

Sure. Anyone can do it. All ya need is a starship, or a starship construction facility and the neccessary materials. Then comes the tricky part: Actually figuring out how to fly the thing.

[Metis]

Have you established any good trade relations yet?

[blademaster42]

(( No, it'd be ironic if he supported such exploitation. Get your literary terms straight.))

[Therarde]

Oh. :smallfrown:

[blackout]

Well, I haven't established trade relations, personally, anyways. I'm a fighter-pilot, not a diplomat. :smallannoyed: I used to be with a space-going group of humans called the Alliance. We were caught up in a war that was going on a hundred years, with a group called the Coalition.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"And Vespene Gas, havest more Vespene Gas"

((Tragic (or dramatic) irony occurs when a character on stage or in a story is ignorant, but the audience watching knows his or her eventual fate, as in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.))

[blademaster42]

Vespene Gas?
((really, do we need a starcraft reference? And that would be if he didn't know he came from primitive culture. Which Iko is currently painfully aware of.))

[Therarde]

((Starcraft FTW))

[blackout]

Yeah, Vespene Gas is a major component in starship fuel. Very abundant on certain planets. Thank you. :smallsmile:

[Metis]

Maia nods, having learned what she wanted.
Well okay then. So how many ships are up there in orbit? What are they doing up there?

[blackout]

About...I dunno. Anywhere from 20000 to 70000. I really dunno. Their really just...not doing anything...I guess, I mean, they WERE going to retake the town from AMEN, but their kinda holding position.

[Therarde]

AMEN? Who?

[blackout]

Oi....Ok, that'll come later.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"The question is why do you need to take the town from AMEN? Really, I'm just annoyed at all these acronyms taking over the town. What we need is to have Townsfolk just start running the everyday things."

[Metis]

Maia nods again and just sips her lemonade, not having any more to say.

[blademaster42]

Could I learn to drive one? of the space ships I mean. In time to fight AMEN that is.

[Artemis97]

Lillith blinks. "Don't you run AMEN?" She asks Rex.

[blackout]

Sure ya can. Moose turns to Rex, an expression on his face that says 'we have a winner!' EXACTLY! Thank you, that's why the TDI's back, actually.

[Therarde]

I'm probably going to regret asking, but, TDI?

[blademaster42]

Wait, bottle shooter runs AMEN?

[blackout]

Town Defense Initiative, the guys in orbit. Their here to help...Wait, THIS GUY runs AMEN?! :smalleek:

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I do. I'm worried for the towns future, though, everyone wants to take it, but who deserves it? No one is willing to do the everyday things, and the military protection organizations are what holds ground. But they only stive for one purpose, to be eliminated by the next organization."

[blackout]

Is that why your buddies have been murdering and pillaging all over town? :smallannoyed:

[Therarde]

Since you know about those, I'm going to assume you're one of them. He looks over at Rex. Maybe that's why I'm unaffiliated.

[blademaster42]

Iko puts his hand on his sword, but doesn't draw it. He gives everyone, including Rex, a "what should I do now?" look.

[blackout]

Moose motions for him to not draw his sword.

[Metis]

Maia scoots away from everyone so she can think for herself.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"TDI? Wasn't that the oppressive organization #82 that pissed everyone off? I've ben trying to enlist people for simple activities in the town. For one, I would like to be able to sit in a tavern for ten minutes before someone busts through the door and shoots me!"

[blademaster42]

He takes his hand off his sword. What does AMEN stand for?

[Artemis97]

Lillith nods to Rex. "You make a lot of sense, but what can be done to stop the fighting? I have a feeling that the TDI won't stop until AMEN is gone, or in a full retreat, and some of your collegues are just as bloodthirsty."

[blackout]

Lil, the TDI would've invaded by now if they wanted to just toss AMEN out. Something about an election.

[blademaster42]

What if we put weapon restriction bracelets on all of them? then, at least, they couldn't participate.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"If there is one thing about AMEN is their short attention spans. What you have to do is revive the old ways of the town, serious roleplay, de-privatize the police, and start hunting down killer and enforcing laws."

[blackout]

Hey, we intend to do that, except for the police thing. All we're gonna do is let the townies be in charge of how they run their town. We're just gonna protect 'em.

[Therarde]

Therarde is hit by deadtime because it's around 12:30. AM.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Your protection is worthless, by being private, you impose your own laws on whoever you feel. That is not justice."

[Metis]

Maia just listens.

[blackout]

No, dude, your not getting it. WE'RE NOT GONNA BE THE POLICE ANYMORE. We're gonna gather up some real townies, and let THEM make a fresh police force. Townies that like to keep the law up and running. The TDI will be the town's defense force, and the townies...do whatever townies do.

[Artemis97]

"He has a point, the DELTA police wouldn't even give that one guy a trial."

[Admiral_Kelly]

(( Rex, please don't metegame unless it's funny. Promote serious roleplaying by example. As a side note, I have made efforts of hunting down criminals; for instance twelve armed rebels are stationed at the tavern at all times. See this thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50589). ))

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Listen, when I got here, I was assaulted by TDI for my loose association with AMEN outside the Town, I have yet not done anything but in self-defense. And again, your organization is made fore war, and that is all it's going to get. No point to it."

((^Yay! Invasive Security!))

[blackout]

Actually, yeah there is a point to it. Say, some mindflayer tries to take over the town through guerilla tactics, and the police are having a hard time. Send in the TDI. As for the whole attack thing, I have no idea how that happened, that was before I showed up, alright? And, I have word, you guys threatened to take over the town by force if we didn't hand it over to you, either way, the town loses.

((Seriously, dude, what are you talking about? :smallconfused: ))

[Metis]

Maia gets confused and decides she needs to sleep before she can understand any of this. She teleports away.

[Draken]

Back in his castle, of course Draken is watching with his scrying giant-screen.

Look, the old discussion, who is the real villain.

Well, this place is boring, time to teleport into Trog's.

------------------------

Back to Trog's, once in a whyle, Draken teleports normaly, no overbudgeted special effects this time.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Anyways, that's what PCs are for. Let them have their fun saving the world."

((Crap, didn't hear that...))

[blademaster42]

Serious... Roleplay... what?

[blackout]

The TDI has plenty of PCs and NPCs. And, something tells me the mindflayer would be a PC, and no one would really care. Either way, the TDI needs to be down here. We won't be the police. We don't make the law. Let the townies govern themselves. We're the military, not the police or the government. That's gonna be the way it stays.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I understand your point. Power never corrupts, and people won't be shaken down and shot at for their supposed connections to a potential threat. The police should handle that stuff. The military, being seperate from the Police draws it's own lines. But where? Can we trust them? AMEN was only able to take over the Town due to it's submissive people and weak, unsupported 'Protectors.' AMEN has tried invasions before. The police are enough to stop them."

[Artemis97]

"So basically, both sides want AMEN to stop holding control over the Town, and the TDI to not police it either. And the PCs need to start taking responsibility for the crime, basically reinstating the Police and enforcing the laws as written. Right?"

[blackout]

I see your point, but the town NEEDS the TDI. An alien invasion? PCs and the police won't be enough for that. Armed rebellion? Yeah, TDI needs to be involved. Self-defense because of psycho vigilantes? Hell yes.

Good going Moose, you've degraded yourself by becoming a diplomat. :smallannoyed:

[blademaster42]

PC's... NPC's... what? you? talkin? about?

((GUYS, YOU'RE STEADILY DRIVING HIM MAD HERE!))

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Exactly! Build a strong police force and kick AMEN out with the support of the people, not arms!"

[blackout]

Well, you guys seemed like you only showed up to drive out the TDI. I have to ask, why bother? :smallconfused:

[Rex Idiotarum]

. Self-defense because of psycho vigilantes? . [/COLOR]


"Irony!" Rex says, still casually leaning in his chair. "O! How did the Town get along without the TDI? Rather successfully, actually."

[Artemis97]

((Sorry, but this really needs to be resolved, I apologize for the meta-gaming.))

"No, Moose, PCs need to handle major things like that, That's why we're here. If some gigantic space fleet takes out every threat to the Town, we have no purpose."

[Draken]

Draken sits down at the chair that Maia left empty, he would look amused if his face wasn't hidden by a helmet.

[blackout]

:smallannoyed: Funny, I would consider it a break.

[blademaster42]

((congrats. you broke him.))

Am I a PC?

[Artemis97]

Lillith smiles at him sweetly. "Yes dear, you are what they call a PC."

[Rex Idiotarum]

"The other thing is that the Town has aways had it's appeal as a Fantasy Setting with sparse Sci-Fi elements. The overuse of Robots and Spaceflight ruins it for the people who want to play the Fantasy Setting."

((Yay Extreme FourthWall Breaking, really, this is an IC OOC Argument))

[Draken]

Draken hits his emplyee on the back of the head.

Yes you are. Now break the fourth wall a little and get your mind in place.

[blackout]

Hey, you guys use robots, and no one complains. I think it actually kind of sweetens the experience. Magic and technology, all together at once...d00d...elf-snipers. :smallsmile:

[blademaster42]

How can we be sure?

[Artemis97]

"Raril does enjoy his new toys, but You have to admit the giant fleet is too much. Town is not the place for massive armies, it's not fair play, by either side.:

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I understand that. But using mainly Robots ruins that Atmostphare. In fact, the only AMENite that uses such things is MAgtok, and I want him out of power. Make Vigilantism a Crime ((As far as Armies go. PC defense will be given leeway))."

((I'm glad at least one person is on the same lines as me.))

[blackout]

Point. Still, the TDI's already here, it seems pointless to make it break apart now.

[Artemis97]

"And AMEN's here too, if you both agree to back down and go home, we can just end this. And as for adding a new law to the books, What do you say to that, Draken? You are the judge here."

[Draken]

Break apart? Moose, you weren't here on the begining. The TDi was a gathering of the largest armyes in the Town at the time, The BR, the IG, Haydn of the Moon, the Thieve's Guild, The FE, and guess what, Me.

That original setup has disbanded some time ago, Haydn, the Thieve's Guild and I have turned neutral sorta.... The FE hasn't given notice for some time, only the BR and the IG are still with a fixed alliance.

Edit: To Lillith.

There are actually many laws that must be added. In Pelgof's trial I had to use contempt of court to punish them, but that mockery of the judicial system should have had it's own category!

[blademaster42]

Iko is clutching his head andkneeling on the ground. em 1 1337 3nuff 4 u? m 1?

[blackout]

Well, the town IS home now. You people said it yourself, ya can't leave.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"AMEN isn't under my control. Even if it were, I wouldn't Recall it, since it would just leave a void to be filled, you((Townies))'ll have to force them out. Flex your muscles"

[Artemis97]

"Then disband, have your masses join the countless other NPC's here." She glances with concern at Iko. "Sweetie, try not to speak in numbers."

[blademaster42]

I am a PCNPC. I am an NPCShut upMake me

[Draken]

Soo... You are leader on the sole meaning that you can individualy beat anyone that doesn't do what you say?

[Rex Idiotarum]

((Crap, he's found out the entire premise of AMEN!))

[blademaster42]

STOP! Iko stands up as he yells. All of a sudden, he collapses.

[blackout]

((:smalltongue: PWNT))

Aha. See, right there, that's what I've been trying to drive home. Let the Town Council handle leading the town. The TDI acts as the defense against outside threats. The police handle internal threats. And everything goes smoothly.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"No, no TDI. It is pointless and Ugly. No Private Armies."

[Artemis97]

"Fine, we need to flex some PC muscle, Figt individual with individual. If no one objects, I'm going to take upon myself to restart the police department, as it should be run. Once that's done, I'm arresting AMEN and anyone else who has fed off this anarchy. A super powerful space army will likely not be needed."

[blackout]

That's just it, it won't be a private army, it'll be the army of a city-state. That's really all the town is. A city-state. And Lil, great idea, but the TDI's sticking around. Sorry.

[Draken]

The council is lacking members, that is the election we should put up, there are four candidates and three seats (four seats? dunno, wxdruid was suposed to see that). The council is a bit... Deadtimed for now.

And that sounds just fine Lillith, just don't forget a small detail. The Order of Anarchy.

[blademaster42]

Iko seems to have recovered somewhat. He raises his index finger into the air Will chaotic people have the oppurtunity to become officers?

[Artemis97]

"Yeah, they're on the top of my list, and Moose, tell the TDI to stay in space, until the Town decides it actually needs them."

"Yes, I believe the reqirement is any non-evil, and I appreciate any help I can get."

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Can I join the Council? Or is my Reputation for violence too much?"

[blackout]

:smallannoyed: That depends, will you try to get a law passed saying that anyone speaking badly of AMEN will be arrested?

[blademaster42]

Iko raises his finger again Council no makie law. popular vote.

[Draken]

Well, Magtok is on the pools, I think you could, but it is on nominations, you need three nominations and you can't nominate yourself.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"@#$% AMEN! This is about the Town and it's people."

[Artemis97]

"Hmm...bad news, it says no chaotic alignment, but you know what? I think so long as you swear to uphold the laws, that can be relaxed, and in this time it should be."

[blackout]

Damn right, **** AMEN. :smallamused:

[Rex Idiotarum]

"On that same note, why restrict Evil either? I'm technically Evil due to the Mature rating of my Avatars."

[blademaster42]

Iko props himself up on his arms. I think I'm okay now. Why don't they want chaotic officers anyway? I could help...

[blackout]

:smallannoyed: Because evil people running the town is BAD.

[Artemis97]

"I'm trying not to bendthe laws too much, It's what's written. and please tell me you see the problem with having an evil person upholding the law."

[Draken]

Well, I am Neutral Evil, Lawful Evil, Lawful Neutral and True Neutral in various combinations, but the majority is always lawfull or evil and I am a judge, so the aligments say little.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"The same way that good guys can't do evil deeds?" :miko:

[blademaster42]

Iko is sitting upright now. Well, yeah. But the problem is, evil can't always be an absolute. Evil people can do good things. stranger crap has happened.
Looks at Draken Wait, you're chaotic and evil and you hired me?!.... I respect that. A lot.

[blackout]

Sure, good guys can do evil deeds, but evil people running a freakin' town? That's ASKING for a rebellion.

[Artemis97]

"You know what, I'm gooing to ignore alignments, but if you break the law or act out of line, you will be punished. I will not tolerate excessive force or police cruelty, understood?"

[Rex Idiotarum]

((Rex is Chaotic Evil in the same way the Dr. House is from House. Bitter, doesn't care about other people, He helps for the sole sake of stroking his ego.))

"Now you Got it!"

[blademaster42]

Looks at Lillith I think that makes the most sense right there. I think it's how we did it where I came from.

Looks at Rex The fact that we agree is slightly disconcerting.

[Draken]

(I'm evil on the solu meaning that I am giant monster and would bite your head off given the proper motivation, and would evaluate the way you taste after.)

I wonder why no one came up with that in the prior times, probably to filled of paladins...

[blackout]

This is a bad idea Lil, but if it helps, we should go for it.

[Artemis97]

((Yeah but House doesn't play by the rules and is a criminal. Anyways, If you promise to behave yourself, I'd be glad for the help))

"Right, so is this settled?"

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I already have to Collar to play lapdog." He gives a grim smile.

[blackout]

Let TDI re-establish their base down here, construct some more bases out in the wilderness, and begin recruiting, and we got a deal. Let the townies enlist, protect their town. We REALLY SHOULD put this town in the hands of the people.

[blademaster42]

Whoa, that was quick. So, are we organizing this police force now?

[Artemis97]

"No, the police are the only people who should have jurisdiction in Town. Haveing a giant army sitting on the ground will just add to the trouble. Look at what happened at the rally."

[Rex Idiotarum]

"@#$% the TDI. Stop pushing it!"

[Draken]

Moose, everything you are proposing for the TDI is PC or police job, it is easyer for Nukular to apply for a job in the pollice.

[blackout]

:smallannoyed: Seriously, people, without an army, we'll get steamrolled, PCs or no. Just let it happen, we won't get involved in the day-to-day workings of the town.

[blademaster42]

Perhaps the TDI could be a militia of sorts. A volunteer group of townies without a standing base. They could be contacted in emergencies.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Really, because a few months ago the town didn't have such threats or armies. How is that?"

[blackout]

That could work. We'll just have better weapons then your typical militia, and more people. And buddy, the only reason that happened is because your people decided to get involved. Stop trying to justify what you tried to do. Your buddies actually came in here and tried to arrest me and Lillith for talking badly about AMEN.

[Draken]

... Moose, many PCs have their private armies, I have my private army, AMEN has it's private army, Nukular has his private army. If the need arrises, let it go to private armyes, not to the official army that will not work in the end!

[Artemis97]

"Who is going to steam roll us? Another army? For goodness sake, Draken here has enough power in his little toe to wipe out a battalion. PCs have the power to stop these things given the chance."

[blademaster42]

My boss makes a valid point. As does Lillith.

[blackout]

Well, then what am i supposed to do!? I got nothing! :smallmad: I'm useless other than in a combat situation that calls for a fighter-pilot. That's literally ALL I KNOW.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"That is why I propose the legalization, or at least the disbandment of Large NPC armies. Taskforces are okay, but if they do anything Illegal, they will be put to Jail."

[Draken]

Then climb on your ship and fire at the threats, not that different of mounting a horse, gryphon, dragon...

[Artemis97]

"So take your fighter and fight. You're a PC that's what we do."

[blackout]

...Aaaand I can't do that much without very much backup. That's the point of an army, one man can't do a good enough job to handle real threats.

[blademaster42]

Scout out new Worlds. Expand the Town. Protect space travelers. You'll find something. Besides, that ain't all you're good at. You're good with a gun.

[blackout]

Technically, that falls under fighting. Fighting is all I know, and all the TDI knows. If we can't fight, there's no point to exist.

[Artemis97]

"And you would have backup, of other PCs. Plenty of us can fly and sling spells, which are just as good, if not batter as any missile you could shoot."

[blackout]

And when real trouble shows up, and we can't handle it on our own? :smallconfused: Then what?

[blademaster42]

Except me. My abilities are useless in space. There's no air in water, which is why I can't use fire there. And if there's a vacuum, there probably won't be any in space. Anyway, what couldn't we handle on our own? I've seen some of you, and you're hundreds of times better than me. And I am incredible. Sorry about the ego thing right there. Starts twiddling his thumbs.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Look around, dude. The trouble is here. It takes Intelligence and dedication to get rid of, not just Godmodded '*Dodge*' Fighting."

[Artemis97]

Lillith laughs. "We're PCs there isn't anything we can't defeat in the end."

((Seriously, if that happened, someone messed up the plot. Unbeatable enemies aren't fun. Nearly unbeatable, yes, totally unbeatable, no. It's a careful balance))

[Draken]

Moose, there was an army of zombies that came out of nowhere outside this bar not many hours ago.

There are murderous tentacles that sprout of the floor of this place every time someone says a specific word.

There is the Order of Anarchy, Shar'all, Nightwing's mad characters out there, every single one of these is a threat to the peace in the Town, if there is one thing that will never run out, is fight situations.

[blackout]

:smallannoyed: Still, we have all those NPCs up there who know nothing except how to fight. What about them?

[Draken]

The time for NPCs to battle will come. Until then, they are townies, townies with guns, but townies.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"They will fade into Non-Existence. Don't try to gain my Sympathies for NPCs. It's wasted Breath."

[Artemis97]

She shrugs. "the police could likely use some NPCs. Besides, they're NPCs they'll adapt."

[blackout]

Still, what are they gonna do? I mean, they'll go crazy without something to fight.

[Artemis97]

"This seems cruel, but have them fight each other, those that survive, become PCs"

((Totally out of character for her, but it's just a thought))

[Draken]

Your base was invaded by an Illithid, these guys are prone to pointless rebelions, your general just acquired thousands of ragind beasts of destruction out of my labs, including creatures called Damning Goliaths, something will appear...

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Actually, it will be likely to capture the heads of AMEN, we'll have to take out their Armies."

[blademaster42]

Like battle Royale or tournament?

[blackout]

Well, that has to be the dumbest idea I've heard come out of anyone's mouth. When it comes from LIL'S mouth, you know we've hit rock-bottom. Tell ya what, all TDI personnel will become police NPCs. All vehicles and spacecraft will be repurposed for police use. Now, can we get out of here, I need sleep-*snore*

((Night all.))

[Artemis97]

"Ah right, the AMENite armies. Well to borrow an idea form my Drow friend, use them as fodder to crush the armies while PCs fight PCs."

[blademaster42]

Wooh! Yes! We've got agreements!

[Draken]

It just came to my mind Moose, how do you know that nukular will agree to all of this, I mean, Azzulon is up there messing up with the fact that he is an eunuch whyle we discuss politics down here...

[Artemis97]

That won't end well... Anyways, do we have a plan?

[blademaster42]

((Once again, Iko displays his naivetae for the whole world to see))

I'm sure if we just calmly explained it to everyone, they'd understand!

[Artemis97]

Lillith smiles. "That's what we just did. Tommorrow, the fighting starts."

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I have a Plan. We flex a little Muscle, arrest powerful AMENite. ( quite a few should go willingly, out of Fear and Respect for me. ), put them through Trials to show that we are Badass, and start working on other Threats, like the Order of Anarchy."

[Artemis97]

"Hmm..slight problem. The so called Order of Anarchy is holding the police station."

[blademaster42]

I like this plan. Maybe a bit too much... Wait, they what?! How? judging from their name, they've gotta be chaotic!

[Draken]

Then, let's deal with then as soon as possible, I mean, they are just a few, and can't really stand against our united might.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I know that much. We'll retain Trog's as our Base of operations until we can force them out. It'll take a bit of Negotiations with them to show that we are appealing to a freer community as a whole.

If that doesn't work, I'll finish that fight."

[Artemis97]

"True, so Order of Anarchy first, Then re-establish the Police, then Take out AMEN, thus removing the need for the TDI, and finally returning everything to normal. Agreed?"

Ok, Police first, Based here. I'll start recruiting in the morning *looks at watch* wait it is morning, make that this afternoon.

((Okay it's 3AM where I'm at. I'm glad we've got this settled but I need sleep. I will probably be on tomorrow, Once I finish my new HP book.))

[blademaster42]

Hey, boss? I just realised. We never worked out rooms for me. Where do I stay? Ah, agreed.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I was over there Earlier today, they are making good use of the station's own Defenses."

[Draken]

Sounds good to me.

You can choose up any room that best suits your needs, there is a lot of space there.

The defenses of the station can be taken down for a few moments using the proper spells.

[blademaster42]

Ah, good. Um, are there any more issues that need to be discussed or are we done here for now?

[Artemis97]

((Okay, Goodnight everyone))

[blademaster42]

'kay, see you in the morning boss. Iko steps through the portal outside to Draken's castle.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"I Say, we wait Until tomorrow, when more of our forces are active as well as theirs. It's just too late for me as well. Lastly: Violence only in Self-Defense. Do not brandish a weapon unless someone brandishes one against you. Do not ever go for the kill."

[wojonatior]

i just forgot i had to take care of somethingsays yarrick as he walks out the door

[Therarde]

Therarde comes out of deadtime and realizes that everyone who was in the discussion last night is either deadtimed or gone. He sighs and orders a Velvet Elfish.

[wojonatior]

yarrick walks in and plays around with the invisible katana he bought and says hi to Therarde

[Therarde]

Therarde walks outside.

[Vhaidara]

A very loud roar is audible from the Steets.

[Therarde]

Therarde comes inside and waits for the others to come.

[Metis]

Maia follows him in and gets a lemonade from Cosmo.

[Nightwing]

((Welcome back bookboy! We have ten new people in the town! I made a new character and killed off an old one!))

[Clar Lovsky]

Clar enters the tavern and looks around. He seems moderatly impressed. Hmm, not bad. So where should we sit Therarde ?

[Vhaidara]

(Good to be back! Oh, and this could be a garbage disposal for any other characters you want to get rid of.)

[Therarde]

Therarde shrugs. I usually just head up to the bar. He then does so.

[Metis]

Maia has already beaten them up there, and is sitting with her lemonade.

[Clar Lovsky]

*Follows Therarde* So, what`s the currency here? *Turns to Maia* I don`t think we were properly introduced *He hold his hand forward* I`m Clar Lovsky.

[Metis]

Maia takes Clar's hand with a smile.
I'm Maia.

[Nightwing]

((The order of anarchy still holds the station. we have legions of robots, Many new members, and we have burned all the files and papers in the station))

[Therarde]

Therarde pulls out a bag. He takes a few coins out. Copper, silver, gold, and platinum. In order of worth.

[Nightwing]

((Book boy I have a question. Today some one picked up the station and riped it out of the ground. Can they do that?))

[Vhaidara]

(As long as they didn't actually attack the station. The protection doesn't extend to the ground, so really they're just moving the ground beneath it. They can pick it up, but can't remove the floor. Oh, and Shadowbow has a way in. The front door.)

[wojonatior]

the front door is barred with an immoveable rod and a force wall

[Vhaidara]

(I know. Magic has a tendenicy to go wrong around a mind as chaotic as his, especially when the chaos is caused by two extremely powerful entities waging war for control of his mind.)

[Metis]

Maia unfortunately succumbs to a bit of dead time.

[Clar Lovsky]

Hmm, that could pose a problem. You know of any place I can get a job here? While my priority is to get home, I doubt it will be easy and likely it will take a good deal of time and money. *Turns to Maia* By the way, what brings a dragon such as yourself to a city?

[wojonatior]

but still the immoveable bar is behind the door and cannot be dispelled by magic

[Therarde]

I don't know much about jobs, although I can give you some funds to start with.

[Clar Lovsky]

*He turns to Therarde* That would be greatly apreciated

Could you tell me a bit about this town? Knowledge is power after all.

[wojonatior]

i just came into town yesterday but i heard about like AMEN and something else

[Therarde]

Therarde shrugs. I don't know all that much about it myself. I do know that it seems to be a completely different plane than where anybody here is from, and that most everyone got here by some uncontrollable circumstance. Also, you can meet literally anything here. I've met fiends, kobolds, dragons, even people who supposedly know about this "space" thing.

[Clar Lovsky]

Clar recovers from dead time.

Well, Therarde it, was nice meeting you and thank you for saving me from the mugging attempt.

*He stands up*

I need to explore this place a bit, see you later

*He walks to the door*

[Artemis97]

Lillith wakes from deadtime and looks around the Tavern, wondering if there was anyone who could ally with her in the building today.

[Lord Magtok]

Magtok walks in the door, grumbling about some castrated general of the TDI, a squid-faced lady, and a madman on a pogo stick. All of which are actual people in the Town.

[Artemis97]

"Having a bad day, Magtok?" Lillith asks the cyborg.

[Rex Idiotarum]

"Magtok, I'll need several EMPs, some Anti-Force Devices, and some massive robots for taking back the Police Station."

((Did I mention how Evil Rex is?))

[Therarde]

Therarde, assuming Clar hasn't left yet, throws a small bag over to him. If he looks inside he should see several gold coins in it, as well as some silver and copper for good measure. He turns to Lillith and nods.

[wojonatior]

i might be able to help some

[Artemis97]

((Oh yes, real evil, helping to restore peace and all :smallsmile: ))

Lillith smiles at Therarde, and nods in agreement with Rex. "We're going to need all the help we can get to out the Order of Anarchy."

[Therarde]

Order of Anarchy? Seems to ring a bell...

[Clar Lovsky]

*Catches the bag and look inside*

Thank you, may our paths cross again.

*Walks out*

[Vhaidara]

Artemis appears.
I'd stay away from the station if I were you. Shadowbow is dangerously close to losing control again.