Liz Bathory

Birmingham Player Meet 2010 - Grand Organizer
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  1. Cap Au Diable, Rogue Isles, Castle Bathory

    Elizabeth read the pamphlet again... her eyes blood-red of anger.


    Dear **** ess Lezzy mess Bat *****-y

    You’ve been a naughty little tick haven’t you, I asked for money to spare your pathetic parasite species, you haven’t paid up. Therefore tomorrow I intend to release my virus and posion your food source.

    But since I’m a sporting lass, I’ll give you one last chance to pay up, or of course try to stop me. My lab is located on a Isla de la Muerte Insólito.

    PS

    Bring your toys.

    ...


    She didn't even read further... but crushed the paper in her hand. Bring toys she said.. bring toys. Oh yes...

    Two ghouls where carrying her black mirror... gently. They knew one mistake with it would cost them what life they had left. In the main hall they placed it against the wall. Elizabeth looked to the lounge and saw Shannon flying in... she had a full leather and wooden battle armour on. Jack Wulfe came in from the den under the castle. He was followed by three young werewolves. "The pack is ready countess!", he growled from his wolfthroat. Vladimir the Lich slowly walked to the countess too... his ageold voice uttered a short "Ready!"

    Elizabeth nodded to the two men.. wondering if more would arrive. She missed Lilith and her demon templar. Fire and brimstone would be a good tool right now. Then she started to concentrate on the mirror.. and the location of the island. Formulating a strong spell to open a gateway. At points a small curse came from her lips as there was some resistance. But slowly the ebony surface gave way to show the coast of the island... not far from where Lucard was.

    At the island a small patch of dark energies opened in midair. It grew larger a bit until it formed the same oval structure as the dark mirror. Rather eager Jack jumped out as first... He howled and looked around to scout. Hi sharp eyes looking for defenses.

    Back at the castle Elizabeth instructed Vladimir and Shannon... "...and get me that virus. The process of creation. Then destroy everything that even looks like it could hold some. Burn the whole place to the ground."
  2. The Priest his image fades in a blink of light... the feed being hacked in. Elizabeth is seen nodding in agreement to the scientist that made that possible. Then her attention goes to the camera.

    "By all that is unholy... the reverend can talk doesn't he?! But he is right. At least for the duration of the All Hallow's eve both groups will keep of each other's throat.", her fangs show up in a broad smile. "It is time to party! Which also means I have to go shop for something suitable... See you all there, don't make me wait!"
  3. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Stiki View Post
    Where is this all continuing, back on the main open season one? Or one of the others, or did I miss something? The forums are odd lately, IE is strangly unhappy.
    In the main one.. http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=224123
  4. Quote:
    Originally Posted by OminousVoice View Post
    Alrighty... I would like to stick my oar in once again, so what did I miss?
    Some Council rp... and a lot of killings...

    Read the Open Season and the subs 'Nighthunters Wedding' and 'St Johns'
  5. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pious View Post
    Gratz to all who were nominated and won a seasonal spotlight! Thanks for doing all the work this time Bunny, great job of it too!

    Must update that Nighthunters page with a proper team description and background bio. It's kinda generic at the moment from the pre-establishment days.

    And thanks for taking the initiative CD. Looks nice and organised now.
    Told you so
  6. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rock_Powerfist View Post
    CB do you really mean what Tomb said


    "Buy yes, where was I. I’ve put out a bounty on the undead, all of the undead, I don’t care if they are heroes, villains or just working saps, they belong dead!” she announced fiercely."

    and if so on what scale will the attacks be ?
    That makes Leon DeFeurard a target.. and if he joins in... Rotten Luck.
  7. Several.. on Union I have Marie Leveau for instance... Necro/potion and I have a Pocahontas on Defiant.. just couldn't resist.
  8. Quote:
    Originally Posted by DeviousMe View Post
    I could bring some Laser Beam Dinosaurs...if'n yalls don't renege on the open RP part and go boo to players in America again. <_<
    Well... laser dinosaurs maybe a bit too much... but fitting toons are welcome. I would be ok on letting US players in... That also counts for Rotten Luck who fits very well.

    But be reminded that you will have to rp around possible ingame rp when you can.

    What does the rest say?
  9. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Pious View Post
    Eric when you're ready, if you post the Council/Liz meeting via the main OS thread, then CB can bring Tomb out to play and we can all come join in the funz.

    Done...
  10. 26th September 2010, NewCastle-Upon-Thyne, Castle Keep



    It was not even a week ago when Elizabeth had left the official yearly meeting with the Council of X and already she called in an emergency gathering. Most of the Council didn’t move far from the meeting place though… England held many houses owned by Council members… and the history most of them had with the land made them linger a bit longer.

    Though the Castle keep was open for the public during the day… the walls where inadequate to keep these vampire lords at bay during the night. The castle was rebuilt in stone during the reign of Henry II, between 1168 and 1178. In this time the keep and the curtain wall, with a gatehouse were added to the site. During the reign of King John (1207 - 1216) an aisled hall was built in the bailey and during the reign of Henry III between 1247 and 1250 a barbican - the Black Gate was added to the north gate. Just after the fall of the night a dark shape began to appear in mid air under the Black Gate. Slowly forming an oval patch… a patch from where Elizabeth Báthory appeared.

    Waiting for her was her close friend Vlad III of Wallachia. He who was known as Dracula these days. “Welcome back Erzsébet… I dispatched the word to the others and they are already taking their places. Only the Primogen is indisposed… in such way that I couldn’t reach him in time.”

    Elizabeth nodded… “It was short day to re-call all members… I didn’t expect all to manage to get back here. Not so soon.” Both their shapes started to shimmer and their bodies reshaped into a night mist. A mist that entered the cracks of the big wooden door and reformed inside.



    There was a big table placed fort hem in the hall… Elizabeth nodded to all members there and took her seat at the head. She knew she had lost one vote in favour for her with the Primogen not available so her face was grim and unsure. Slowly she stood up again. “Gentlemen… and lady”, she said nodding to Akasha… “I come here before you to request a ‘cease-fire’ of the former agreed upon bounty in my jurisdiction.” Elizabeth looked around her and she saw some disturbed looks… and some curious. It was obvious the Council was unsure what her motivation was for her current request.

    Akasha was the first to reply… “And why would you back down in our war against the many many hunters of our kind, dear?”, she said with a sarcastic tone in her voice.

    Elizabeth gave her a look that would kill a mortal woman… then continued as if there was nothing said. “We had a lot of result… many of these idiots died. But so did many of our brethren… and those who serve us. It has come to a point that this whole ‘Open Season’ is taking a toll on my business. I need advise from the Council in how to proceed.”

    A hard slap of a hand was heard… followed by claw like nails carving the table wood. Akasha looked up… “Never will I back down! This is a war… and I say nay!” Elizabeth looked at her without any surprise on her face… “Some part of me agrees with you for once my dear Queen of the Damned. But what do the others say?”

    Vladimir raised his glass to the Blood Countess… “I have seen the development of this ‘war’ and eventually none will be the winner. I say cancel this unwanted attraction we are receiving.”

    Hands where raised… and heads shook ‘nay’… Until all nine members present had voted on the motion. Then Elizabeth sat down… The vote was three agreeing with her vs. five against her. She was outvoted and her sharp mind was already formulating new plan. She had an agreement with the holy idiot she will have to break and some core-business to relocate.

    “Ok… if that is the Council it’s wish I will follow it. But then let it be known I need more help… in funds as well as soldiers. This war has to end up in our favour fast.”

    With a soft ‘Yay’ all members nodded and as silent as the meeting started… just as silent it was over. The only thing a wandering passerby would notice where nine unusual bats flying away from the famous keep looking out over the river Thyne.
  11. Liz Bathory

    I am back...

    The old flock is returning to the stables... Welcome back!
  12. and still not happy about the comercial trick to make this very small/thin book two parts...
  13. The problem is that a bounty like this can either go on forever or has to come to an agreement to shut it down. I have no idea's for any epic ends... What would you like to see?
  14. Villain RP goes a lot better through the forum I noticed.

    Also.. many who followed the 'Open Season' will miss out on the ending if we do that in-game. So my vote will also be forum.
  15. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Donna_ View Post
    No i just dont want to work my @ss off to get to lvl 50 only to find that I have to go backwards to enjoy content, stupid if you ask me.
    ???? If you want to enjoy content... DON'T POWERLEVEL!

    It is no rocket science...
  16. Well.. we now met the marketing guy for the EU. He excists... But was only hired 3 months ago.

    Big plans for EU promotion in Franch and Germany too. But Mike is just one man... and EU is big. Let us hope for the best.
  17. Well.. I am back to work.. finally managed to read up on the threat.

    Saterday I stalked Mike with so many questions. But we need to be careful with him. It obviously takes about 2 years to find one capable (or willing) to do that job... hahaha... So lets not loose him.

    Sunday: Ha... That will teach me to forget to lower my repp from +3/x8 when starting a Lord Recluse SF. But were still in there so it is possible to finish. It was great fun!!!

    Stayed talking to CBeet and Maid of Gaia for the better part of sunday eve. Even made some local players enthiosiastic over COX. Went home monday morning. With goodies as reminder for the organisation work with Kall and the tf efforts (thanks for the complete Going Rogue edition signed by all devs... even though it is the US version).

    It was a long trip back.. and a lot of money. But worth it all the way. Hope to meet you all (and many more) next time.
  18. All this talk about darks to go in there makes me think it is time for a red side attempt too...

    Anyone interested?
  19. I will be dressed much alike a vampire... dark red and black and long coat.

    Liz isn't coming to gatherings like this so she sends someone to handle it as representative ((And dresses look aweful on me))
  20. Quote:
    Originally Posted by CactusBrawler View Post
    I'm open for suggestion.


    The mythology I go off for Vampires, has a staked vampire rapidly becoming its natural state of decay, so a staked 9 day old body would return to the state it should be of 9 days decay minus preservatives and the coolers prior to the funeral, a ten thousand year old vampire would be come dust however.

    So I'd go for these leaving a body, unless you'd prefer them not to Wolfram.
    Agreed!
  21. I have bought everything you guys ever made... but this is just too overpriced for stuff that I will prob never use... Will skip it for now and see if I am going to miss it in the long run. Then descide again.

    This 'Party Pack' should have been a complete booster and include the clothing options for the emotes (basketball clothing; soccer clothing; flashy disco outfits etc.) and maybe a temp power that enhanced your regen during any dance emote use or something.

    or...

    The price should be as low as $2.99...

    Think about this... You are making this game into an addon one and youre subscribers are noticing it. It is what most of us hate about the free games around. And those are free! COX is not. As only emotes these should have just been added to Issue 19...

    Sorry... but here is a fail... Even if the emotes do look good.
  22. It is closing in!

    Yes, no heavy arguments please. As far as I am concerned thatother topic is closed and done for.

    NO... I am not turning up in a dress... Liz will send a stooly in stead. Male ofcourse. Unless I could quickly make one of my male characters as costume. Which I dont see happening as I am currently on vacation with some flu to boot.
  23. Quote:
    Originally Posted by FloatingFatMan View Post
    No offense Liz, but I can't stand vampires, and my chars would off one without a seconds hesitation.

    Vampires are quite probably the crappiest villains ever.
    That's oke... I know Liz doesn't like catgirls either.
  24. I think this discussion has derailed enough yes...

    I just want to add that there is one biiig problem still there... FFM says that villains always lose. As it is a comic book world. But thoise are NPC's. And even then they always come back. Even Dr. Doom has been believed dead so many times I don't have enough fingers.

    Elizabeth is my main... and although I am prepaired to take her out of action for any lenghth of time that suits me too... (only if the plot doing that is good enough)... I am not going to kill her permanent. Just as FFM will not let Liz kill Ellie. And I will always rp a loophole for the hero to escape or be needed somewhere else if I can... Or Elizabeth to sacrifice anyone (NPC) to escape if need be.

    Villains who are player characters have the same amount of untouchability as the player heroes! That makes rp hard I know. But the Open Season plot is made for old toons to be destroyed... be they heroes or villains. Those will die in the plot. Just before deleting or change. So this plot has real casualties..!

    @Fanservice... I made Liz strong enough to have a chance against Statesman and the likes... I dont think she would win in a comic book fight. But she, as big powermad villain, believes she can. Just as Dr. Doom thinks he can kill Spider-Man if he has to. I never had her fight him ic yet.. I have had a fast escape from the Freedom Phalanx in a US (Patches) topic and done completely believable. You might want to check that piece. It is a nice one.

    None of my villains or heroes are top level aside of Liz. As the creator of one of the biggest SG's on Union... and only leader ever since te tart... As a purple slotted lvl 50... I made her Dr. Doom/Kingpin/Magneto level. And I believe I walk that line ok. But if you want to check... read up on the rp on the forums she is in. Don't take my word for it.
  25. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Omega_Chief View Post
    It's a bit like characters who claim to be stronger then Statesman really, as he's canonically the strongest hero on Primal Earth, simpley put if we're going to RP in the CoX setting we have to stick by it's canon, otherwise what's the point? We may as well just go and create our own unvirese and so on, why even play :P
    And for that reason I purple slotted and made Elizabeth over the past years strong enouigh to solo Statesman as AV at lvl 53. It takes a while but she can do it.

    Credibility is important.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FloatingFatMan View Post
    Irrelevant. Game lore tells us that Statesman is the strongest meta. That Sister Psyche and Penny Yin are the strongest psychics, that Doctor Science is the smartest man etc etc etc.

    Go beyond those, and you're beyond the game lore, off canon, and thus subject to ICly being ignored or even ridiculed (as I often did when people turned up claiming to be the creator of the universe etc... It's happened!).
    Being able to reach the same level as one of the top NPC's is one of the mail reasons many play this game. We can therefore we will. THe game canon is saying that under the idea that those characters are well known.

    Also.. I am still talking about characters not much higher then that. As that is actually possible. Reality shifters and gods are not in this context. I am against them as much as you are.

    DC has always claimed Superman to be their strongest.. still he was killed by a creature stronger then him. It is a nice way to make your main characters.. your flagships... special. But even though Superman is said to be strongest there have been stronger villains there occassionally. It is a measure system.

    If I use Elizabeth vs Statesman as excample. Statesman is still stronger in super strenghth and touchness. But she is just a tad more powerfull in debuffing spells and manpower. That is not the same.