brokenfuture http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/ The works and worlds of the broken future campaign. Cabalists working to promote themselves out of their Apprenticeships to Cabal Masters. en http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/feedlogo.gif PBwiki http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki 1.3.8 support@pbwiki.com 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Lizelle) Lizelle edited 1936-October-Egypt Tansy snaps her diary shut after the explanation. "Hm." She directs her gaze to the horizon, frowning slightly. "It's important enough that we absolutely have to go, Gerhard. Grand-uncle gave us that duty. Despite the rough accomodations, despite the fact that we might be stranded there, we would still have to go. With that in mind, there isn't much room to argue in. If the planes are the only way of getting there quickly, then we should consider that, and try to hurry up on the other side." Her mouth twitches as it tries to prevent a smile. "If we are stranded, then you shall have your camel ride, perhaps. Shall we go and make arrangements for the plane then?" She stands slowly to stretch, stiff from sitting for so long. "After all, as Cervantes said, 'He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he that loses his courage loses all.'"
"If you feel that way," says Gerhard, "then I think we need to acquire some actual cash to ta]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:09:18 +0000 mod Fantasy Game Magic System-Modeled off RoleMaster http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/Fantasy+Game+Magic+System-Modeled+off+RoleMaster email.hidden@example.com (Rick) Rick edited Fantasy Game Magic System-Modeled off RoleMaster Poor
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]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:09:51 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Al) Al edited 1936-October-Egypt Gerhard does not want to find himself in the middle of nowhere, without access to his or Tansy's funds, and with no way to get back. He is willing to pay reasonable rates, but not to agree to unknown rates or agreements that are subject to change without notice. He explains these misgivings to Tansy.
Tansy snaps her diary shut after the explanation. "Hm." She directs her gaze to the horizon, frowning slightly. "It's important enough that we absolutely have to go, Gerhard. Grand-uncle gave us that duty. Despite the rough accomodations, despite the fact that we might be stranded there, we would still have to go. With that in mind, there isn't much room to argue in. If the planes are the only way of getting there quickly, then we should consider that, and try to hurry up on the other side." Her mouth twitches as it tries to prevent a smile. "If we are stranded, then you shall have your camel ride, perhaps. Shall we go and make arrangements for the plane then?" She stands slowly t]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:22:10 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Rick) Rick edited 1936-October-Egypt "If you feel that way," says Gerhard, "then I think we need to acquire some actual cash to take with us. Discreetly hidden, of course."
((Does Gerhard have access to more cash?))
Some. Banks associated with England will advance him some based on his credentials, and he can access his accounts though will take some time, a few hours at most. TAnsy has access to her Uncle's and Father's resources, but again, it will take hours to get the funds advanced.
]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:16:02 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Al) Al edited 1936-October-Egypt Accomodations will be available, but rates are impossible to tell. Since the area is a fishing and farming community, most likely accomodations will be rough, but affordable. The few pilots and agents spoken to will agree to a short wait before returning, but only if their stays are paid for. Room and board, though they are negotiable in price to a per diem basis. Once their per diem runs out though, they will start looking to negotiate a return trip with anyone.
Gerhard does not want to find himself in the middle of nowhere, without access to his or Tansy's funds, and with no way to get back. He is willing to pay reasonable rates, but not to agree to unknown rates or agreements that are subject to change without notice. He explains these misgivings to Tansy.
more; but but he that loses his courage loses all.'" all.'"
"If you feel that way," says Gerhard, "then I think we need to acquire some actual cash to take with us. Discreetly hidd]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:28:35 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Lizelle) Lizelle edited 1936-October-Egypt Accomodations will be available, but rates are impossible to tell. Since the area is a fishing and farming community, most likely accomodations will be rough, but affordable. The few pilots and agents spoken to will agree to a short wait before returning, but only if their stays are paid for. Room and board, though they are negotiable in price to a per diem basis. Once their per diem runs out though, they will start looking to negotiate a return trip with anyone.
Gerhard does not want to find himself in the middle of nowhere, without access to his or Tansy's funds, and with no way to get back. He is willing to pay reasonable rates, but not to agree to unknown rates or agreements that are subject to change without notice. He explains these misgivings to Tansy.
Tansy snaps her diary shut after the explanation. "Hm." She directs her gaze to the horizon, frowning slightly. "It's important enough that we absolutely have to go, Gerhard. Grand-uncle gave us that duty. Despite the rough acco]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:03:01 +0000 mod Trials - Day 1 http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/Trials+-+Day+1 email.hidden@example.com (Rick) Rick edited Trials - Day 1 Part of the Trials was finding out what exactly your Trial was. Different Masters had differrent styles as I had learned studying the Histories of our organizaation. One particularly brutal Master had his Apprentices branded with instructions, on their backs, backwards. Another was much more lenient, but his Trials were consequently much harder. So much so he had less than a 50% survival rate for his Trials.
My Master was of the middle sort, so I shouldn't complain, but he only gave me a clue, written in a dead language I didn't know and told me not to speak to him until I was done. Now I could take that to mean, until I was done translating, but I knew that would earn me another three years of servitude under him. Not necessarily a bad thing, he was lenient with his apprentices. Indeed, he had several that were little more than servants, resigned to never copleting their Trials. I had ambition though.
After a short walk to the library, I began the tedious process of identifying the language before]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:39:17 +0000 mod Trials - Day 1 http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/Trials+-+Day+1 email.hidden@example.com (Rick) Rick added Trials - Day 1

Part of the Trials was finding out what exactly your Trial was. Different Masters had differrent styles as I had learned studying the Histories of our organizaation. One particularly brutal Master had his Apprentices branded with instructions, on their backs, backwards. Another was much more lenient, but his Trials were consequently much harder. So much so he had less than a 50% survival rate for his Trials.


 


My Master was of the middle sort, so I shouldn't complain, but he only gave me a clue, written in a dead language I didn't know and told me not to speak to him until I was done. Now I could take that to mean, until I was done translating, but I knew that would earn me another three years of servitude under him. Not necessarily a bad thing, he was lenient with his apprentices. Indeed, he had several that were little more than servants, resigned to never copleting their Trials. I had ambition though.


 


The language wound up being a dialect of Hittite. The trans

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:28:25 +0000 add 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Al) Al edited 1936-October-Egypt Gerhard makes sure he gets satisfactory answers, especially about cost, accommodations, and a return trip.
Accomodations will be available, but rates are impossible to tell. Since the area is a fishing and farming community, most likely accomodations will be rough, but affordable. The few pilots and agents spoken to will agree to a short wait before returning, but only if their stays are paid for. Room and board, though they are negotiable in price to a per diem basis. Once their per diem runs out though, they will start looking to negotiate a return trip with anyone.
Gerhard does not want to find himself in the middle of nowhere, without access to his or Tansy's funds, and with no way to get back. He is willing to pay reasonable rates, but not to agree to unknown rates or agreements that are subject to change without notice. He explains these misgivings to Tansy.
]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:59:14 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Rick) Rick edited 1936-October-Egypt There are roads into Ethiopia. Dirt for the most part, but roads. The fastest way is to charter a plane and fly there, but the nearest airstrip is in the capital. The area around the lake is largely mountainous. Your best bet, after a light lunch and some inquiries, is to see if the local planes with pontoons will make the trip and land on the lake. They have before, years ago, but there's not enough traffic in and out to make a regular route worthwhile.
Unless they speak a language unknown to him, Gerhard starts making inquiries, including how much it will cost, how long it will take, and if there is a hotel at the end of the trip.
consensus. Soewhere Somewhere between four and five hundred miles to get there. Overland, be at least three days, given the shoddy road conditions. By plane to Lake Tana then overland to Gonder proper is all of fifty miles by decent roads. There are a few planes for hire, but it will be at least a day to get one hired, outfitted, and ready to fly.
G]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:50:02 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Al) Al edited 1936-October-Egypt It takes a bit of doing, but the end result is a vague consensus. Soewhere between four and five hundred miles to get there. Overland, be at least three days, given the shoddy road conditions. By plane to Lake Tana then overland to Gonder proper is all of fifty miles by decent roads. There are a few planes for hire, but it will be at least a day to get one hired, outfitted, and ready to fly.
Gerhard definitely favors the plane trip. Even with the wait of a day, it will still be faster than travelling overland, and much easier on both of them, especially Tansy. He does inquire about accommodations at the end of the trip, and about how to arrange a return trip.
she contends contents herself with jotting down a few notes in her travel diary. diary.
Gerhard makes sure he gets satisfactory answers, especially about cost, accommodations, and a return trip.
]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:48:26 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Lizelle) Lizelle edited 1936-October-Egypt It takes a bit of doing, but the end result is a vague consensus. Soewhere between four and five hundred miles to get there. Overland, be at least three days, given the shoddy road conditions. By plane to Lake Tana then overland to Gonder proper is all of fifty miles by decent roads. There are a few planes for hire, but it will be at least a day to get one hired, outfitted, and ready to fly.
Gerhard definitely favors the plane trip. Even with the wait of a day, it will still be faster than travelling overland, and much easier on both of them, especially Tansy. He does inquire about accommodations at the end of the trip, and about how to arrange a return trip.
Tansy lets Gerhard handle the negotiations for once, as she contends herself with jotting down a few notes in her travel diary.
]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:44:11 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Al) Al edited 1936-October-Egypt Unless they speak a language unknown to him, Gerhard starts making inquiries, including how much it will cost, how long it will take, and if there is a hotel at the end of the trip.
It takes a bit of doing, but the end result is a vague consensus. Soewhere between four and five hundred miles to get there. Overland, be at least three days, given the shoddy road conditions. By plane to Lake Tana then overland to Gonder proper is all of fifty miles by decent roads. There are a few planes for hire, but it will be at least a day to get one hired, outfitted, and ready to fly.
Gerhard definitely favors the plane trip. Even with the wait of a day, it will still be faster than travelling overland, and much easier on both of them, especially Tansy. He does inquire about accommodations at the end of the trip, and about how to arrange a return trip.
]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:20:08 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Rick) Rick edited 1936-October-Egypt There are roads into Ethiopia. Dirt for the most part, but roads. The fastest way is to charter a plane and fly there, but the nearest airstrip is in the capital. The area around the lake is largely mountainous. Your best bet, after a light lunch and some inquiries, is to see if the local planes with pontoons will make the trip and land on the lake. They have before, years ago, but there's not enough traffic in and out to make a regular route worthwhile.
Unless they speak a language unknown to him, Gerhard starts making inquiries, including how much it will cost, how long it will take, and if there is a hotel at the end of the trip.
It takes a bit of doing, but the end result is a vague consensus. Soewhere between four and five hundred miles to get there. Overland, be at least three days, given the shoddy road conditions. By plane to Lake Tana then overland to Gonder proper is all of fifty miles by decent roads. There are a few planes for hire, but it will be at least a day to get one hired, outfit]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:04:09 +0000 mod Fantasy Game Magic System-Modeled off RoleMaster http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/Fantasy+Game+Magic+System-Modeled+off+RoleMaster email.hidden@example.com (Rick) Rick edited Fantasy Game Magic System-Modeled off RoleMaster Agility
Health
Default to Fair, threeThree free levels, levels to start, extra enhancement is a Gift, returning or losing levels is a Fault.
Two Gifts and two Faults required. required at Creation.
Some sample Gifts:
Absolute Direction; Always keeps his cool; Ambidextrous; Animal Empathy; Attractive; Beautiful speaking voice; Bonus to one aspect of an attribute; Combat Reflexes; Contacts in police force; Danger Sense; Extraordinary Speed; Healthy Constitution; Keen senses; Literate; Lucky; Many people owe him favors; Never disoriented; Never forgets a name/face/whatever; Night Vision; Patron; Perfect Timing; Peripheral Vision; Quick Reflexes; Rank; Rapid Healing; Reputation as Hero; Scale; Sense of empathy; Single-minded - +1 to any lengthy task; Status; Strong Will; Tolerant; Tough Hide (-1 to damage) Wealth; etc.
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FUDGE Trait scale: Terrible, Poor, Mediocre, Fair, Good, Great, Superb
Stats:Attributes: (Default to FAIR)
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FUDGE Trait scale: Terrible, Poor, Mediocre, Fair, Good, Great, Superb
Stats:
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Default to Fair, three free levels, extra enhancement is a Gift, returning or losing levels is a Fault.
Two Gifts and two Faults required.
Some sample Gifts:
Absolute Direction; Always keeps his cool; Ambidextrous; Animal Empathy; Attractive; Beautiful speaking voice; Bonus to one aspect of an attribute; Combat Reflexes; Contacts in police force; Danger Sense; Extraordinary Speed; Healthy Constitution; Keen senses; Literate; Lucky; Many people owe him favors; Never disoriented; Never forgets a name/face/whatever; Night Vision; Patron; Perfect Timing; Peripheral Vision; Quick Reflexes; Rank; Rapid Healing; Reputation as Hero; Scale; Sense of empathy; Single-minded - +1 to any lengthy task; Status; Strong Will; Tolerant; Tough Hide (-1 to damage) Wealth; etc.
Some sample faults:
Absent-Minded; Addiction; Ambitious; Amorou]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:29:44 +0000 mod 1936-October-Egypt http://brokenfuture.pbwiki.com/1936-October-Egypt email.hidden@example.com (Al) Al edited 1936-October-Egypt Gerhard nods in agreement and suggests that unless their boat tickets include food, they will soon need to seek out a place for dinner.
Tansy nods. "Perhaps once we have the tickets we could go and get something to eat? I would hate to miss out on an earlier trip, should it pass during the time we're eating."
see is if the local planes with pontoons will make the trip and land on the lake. They have before, years ago, but there's not enough traffic in and out to make a regular route worthwhile. worthwhile.
Unless they speak a language unknown to him, Gerhard starts making inquiries, including how much it will cost, how long it will take, and if there is a hotel at the end of the trip.
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