Romanov sat in the back of the stretch Bentley watching the news coverage of the death of Britanic on a small plasma screen. An almost warm feeling of satisfaction passed through him and he allowed himself a smile.
His cellphone buzzed quietly in the inside pocket of his expensive overcoat. He turned off the screen and answered the call.
Mr Romanov, this is Don Wesper at the Inquirer. I just want you to know I have the whole news team breaking their balls on the Britanic death piece. When were through that pommy stuffed shirt hell make Andre Kraft look like Lady Di.
No, said Romanov, a man used to his word being heard and obeyed. There will be no blackening of Britanics name or legacy. I want the people of Paragon to know they have lost of their greatest defenders.
So, a glowing tribute to
No, that would be in poor taste, Romanov interrupted. Just report the facts of his death, I think we can rely on the competition to create the spontaneous outpouring of grief I desire.
Yes, sir. And can I just
Romanov ended the call. He picked up a small wooden box from the seat and left the car to enter Castle Bathory.
Romanov didnt speak as one of the servants led him through the castle into the prepared room. He looked at the impressive selection of food, but was as likely to sample it as his undead hostess was.
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Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
*Two robed figures approach the front door with the smaller of the two going forward and knocking the overtly large gothic doorknocker*
((As the OP says this particular meeting is restricted to invited players only. Rest assured the time when we open things to the rest of the community is not far away, but in this case we are going to ignore Gash_Jackal's post and move on))
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
Vladimir peered through a window. The countess gave him an accurate discription of any of the invities. And these two didn't fit.
He snapped his fingers and two armored zombie knights rushed to him. He opened the door flanked by the two guards. "Greetings... I am not interested in any business you might have. The countess is not in and didn't leave instructions for any unwanted visitors. Please leave... now!"
With that answer he slammed the door close again!
((All LoRD meetings are currently part of a large ongoing plot and on invite only. As stated in both the original Thugz Mansion Thread by Pious and by me at the start of this one. We will give OOC notice when it will be possible to be involved.))
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((Or we could do that))
@Romanov
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Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
*The larger figure nodded to the smaller one who then pried a paving slab up from the path in front of the house then placed a flat object under it. Both then left*
((I think I politely explained that this is a closed rp. As far as the players and the plot are concerned the pavement outside Castle Bathory was not disturbed and nothing has been placed there.))
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
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((I think I politely explained that this is a closed rp. As far as the players and the plot are concerned the pavement outside Castle Bathory was not disturbed and nothing has been placed there.))
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((Or you can accept that other people will have noticed the odd behaviour and be intrigued by the actions of such logically opposed groups.))
((Youre right, but that doesnt mean people can arbitrarily post IC in a roleplay that has been clearly labelled by invitation only. The course of action if you want to get involved is to send a PM or make an OOC post in the first instance. Ive never refused anyone who wanted to get involved in something Im part of and all the LoRDs players want to encourage other players to be part of the plot - but we would rather do it at a time that both makes sense and will be the most productive and fun.))
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
((The thing is that I am not aiming to join you. I am part of the forces of order out to destroy your group))
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((I think I politely explained that this is a closed rp. As far as the players and the plot are concerned the pavement outside Castle Bathory was not disturbed and nothing has been placed there.))
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((Or you can accept that other people will have noticed the odd behaviour and be intrigued by the actions of such logically opposed groups.))
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Or safer yet, realise that some players are inconsiderate, can't read the opening posts
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((As part of the LoRD RP, this is the latest meeting. Still not open for non-invited RP-ers... but ofcourse that can and will change))
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and are already on the Global ignore list in game for at least one of the players, due to earlier incidents of the same self-centered, rude, can't-play-with-others idiocy and godmoding.
At no time will anything done by Gash_Jackal be accepted by my characters as an actual event.
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((Cause and effect Ammon. If you honestly think such "powerful" figures can move about unobserved meeting with people who would logically be their enemies then your not really thinking too hard.))
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((Cause and effect Ammon. If you honestly think such "powerful" figures can move about unobserved meeting with people who would logically be their enemies then your not really thinking too hard.))
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You seem to be confusing the idea of powerful figures with public figures. The LoRDs characters are powerful because they act unseen and sunsuspected.
Want a real world example? Who is the most senior advisor to the current head of the CIA. What did he do yesterday? Where does he live? Get it yet?
Who is the most powerful figure in the Russian Mafia? Who did he chat with yesterday? Is this sinking in yet?
Who's the biggest ringleader in the global problem of human trafficking? Who are their henchmen? Where was this powerful person on Wednesday last week at 12 noon local time?
I suggest that maybe you haven't thought about this at all.
How, precisely, does your character even know that Lord B exists, for instance? Where does he live? You are godmoding to assume you know anything. By all means PM the players with how your character has become aware of even their existance, and how he might extrapolate from that they are meeting anyone else, and if your means are reasonable, and not things they have standard measures against, then maybe your character can have a teeny bit of the OOC knowledge you are currently using like a noob
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((remember this isn't the Earth we live in that we are dealing with. Things like global spysat systems, powerful telepaths, precognitives, global wiretaps and extensive spy networks are a reality here. In this fictional world if you had enough money you could find out the last time the head of the Russian mafia had a [censored] and what colour it was.
Anyways I shall leave you to your RP.))
In the skies above, a fast-moving blur of brass skipped the cloud-tops, relishing the sense of speed and freedom, occassionally dropping down through the cloud to take bearings. Only at the last moment, almost directly above his destination, did Lord Borealis roll himself into a near vertical dive towards the doorway to his destination.
Even in the final dive, Borealis kept chilled arctic air about him so that it would have seemed, if anyone had been watching almost as though a piece of cloud had broken off and fallen to earth.
At the first meeting Borealis had left his brass helm at home. For the second, he'd stashed it near to the meetingplace so that he could shield his mind for most of the journey but still arrive bare-headed. Now, with so much more to guard, he wore the helmet he amused himself to call his 'tin-foil hat' all the way, only removing it once inside the Castle, and carrying it tucked under his arm to the dining chamber.
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Romanov was placing some documents on the table next to his wooden box when the second guest arrived.
He looked at Lord Borealis, intrigued as always by both the outmoded technology and the nature of his frozen condition. His steam-driven shell reminded Romanov of his old friend and colleague the Iron Cossack, but on a much smaller scale.
Good evening, Lord Borealis, said Romanov. I am afraid our hostess is exerting her privilege to keep us waiting for her. I trust the time since last we met has been productive for you?
Naturally taking the role of host in the Countess absence, he picked up one of the bottles of vintage wine. Can I pour you a drink while we wait?
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
"Good evening, Romanov" Borealis nodded "Yes, might as well, since ladies do tend to run only to their own schedules"
Once again Lord Borealis had brough his large leather bag and there was a slight muffled clunk as he placed it down.
"Yes, quite productive. The first two artillery pieces are already crated and disguised as tractor parts, ready to ship. All I need now is a place to send them. Let's just hope the others are also on schedule." Borealis said, accepting the glass from Romanov with surprising delicacy considering the appearance of the armoured gauntlet that took it.
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Romanov poured himself a glass also and sat down. My efforts have also been fruitful and considering the Countess assignment involved shooting a very big fish in an equally small barrel, I believe our endeavour will be much closer to its conclusion by the end of this meeting. Erebus mission is one variable that I am less certain of and it is his report I most look forward to hearing.
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
"Then you shall hear of it shortly," declared the bold tones of Lord Erebus as he entered. "Forgive the entrance my friends, but I have a liking of the theatrical."
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There is no need to apologise, Lord Erebus, said Romanov. Welcome.
He poured the new arrival a glass of wine. Please, sit and enjoy some of this rare vintage, Im sure our hostess will be here shortly.
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
"She will be indeed..." a female voice said.
Walking into the room was a young female with long dark hair. She was wearing a red shortdress and a fashionable jacket that covered her shoulders. On her head there was an elaborate hat and she already started to take of her travel gloves.
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((Posted on behalf of Pistol))
A black limo rolls to a stop outside of the dark Castle. The car doors are held open, ushering out a young woman cloaked in black leather. She marches towards the great doors with an air of importance and is allowed in without trouble.
As Alicia enters the meeting room, one of her men helps her with her coat. Underneath, she wore a black mini dress cropped at the thighs and about the cleavage. She silently approached her seat and sank in, her two bodyguards stood just outside the door.
@Romanov
Nadja Romanov, Lily Pink, Little Death - The Cadre
Estoque, Bastinado, Spidermonkey, Chic Doyle - The Militia
Miss Teen, Dead Reckoner, Dee Dee Diablo, Kaneko
XV clambered in, his armor looking waxed and polished.
"Hello. I do hope i'm not late?" he intoned.
"Good evening" Borealis greeted cooly to the fresh arrivals. Though his cold grey eyes and impassive face didn't show it, he'd been worried for a moment that it would just be himself and all the mystics henceforth, which was not a prospect that filled him with glee.
Not that many things made Borealis gleeful.
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((As part of the LoRD RP, this is the latest meeting. Still not open for non-invited RP-ers... but ofcourse that can and will change))
Sunday February 10th, 5:45pm In Cap Au Diable the last students are leaving the library for home. Two of them, a boy and a girl, are taking the short route through the old city home. While passing a large house with two big Gargoyle faces on the wall the boy noticed a light inside... "He Suzanne, there is light in that creepy place..! I thought it was deserted?"
Suzanne, that was the girl's name, looks a bit unsettled... "Yeh.. fine... walk faster... I don't want to be anywhere near it when the sun goes down."
Inside the house there where indeed several electrical lights on. A bit unusual... but the Court of the Blood Countess wasn't really used to much visitors.
On the 1st floor there was a room made ready. A large table with a diversity of expensive food placed. Several bottles of very old wine where around. The mid-evil looking tableware had an crest surrounded by a snake on it... the family crest of Báthory.
The countess herself was not yet in... but several Japanese servants where making the last finishing touches. All being ordered around by a huge zombie sorcerer/lich who listened to the name of Vladimir. Vladimir spoke with a central-european accent and an old tone. "Hurry up... the guests are arriving soon. If its not perfect in time, the countess will have you all for spare parts!"
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- Along Came a... Bug!? #528482
Average - A new race of aliens arrives on Earth. And Vanguard has you investigate them!
- The Court of the Blood Countess: The Rise of the Blood Countess #3805
Advanced - Go back in time and witness the birth of a vampire. Follow her to key moments in her life in order to stop her! A story of intrigue, drama and horror! Blood & Violence... not recommend to solo!