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  1. #11
    Winter's Avatar
    Winter
    Presence
    (Stoic)
    Education
    (West Point Grad)
    Occultation
    Winter

    Nimbus

    Dark shadows scatter in ordered symmetrical patterns traversed by a crackling pallid silver light that wraps Winter in a pleasantly numbing and icy coldness.
    When vulgar magic is cast, the frequency of the oscillation of the dark fluid surges until the shadows arrange themselves in a solid black halo around Winter's head, the white light darkens into a fiery black sunlight and his eyes are set ablaze with vivid incandescence.
    Stats

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor: 1(General)/2(Ballistic)
    Defense: 3

    Active Spells: 1/6
    Personal Spells: 1/3
    Incognito Presence (Mind 2) Rote, Scene, Pot[1]

    1
    OCC
    2
    PRE

    Nothing. He had pressed the button on the diabolical device and nothing had happened. Why couldn't they keep things simple? Suddenly, Wiley's Technology for Dummies got a lot more appealing.

    That was embarassing
    , he thought as he recomposed himself from the fluke. As the line of thinking dried off in his mind, a new bud had taken root.
    The woman, the blonde one, he didn't know what she was capable of. Alas, he always erred on the side of caution. The prospect of risking the very substantial chance of a confrontation with a couple of possible hostiles with the habit of flinging vulgar magic in public, well, that was akin to walking straight into the lion's den. They lost their keys too, how convenient?

    He didn't voice any of his concern, for the woman could have been a trained Arrow; going past the blinking phone he focused on the computer instead. Maybe the owner of the establishment was a voyeur? As amusing as the speculation of hidden webcams could be, Winter thought it unlikely.

    He threw a casual glance over the elevators, the prospect of Jack Nicholson popping out, fire axe in hand, was nothing to scoff at. He looked at the phone again.
    "Yeah, we should check that out and then move upstairs". Agreeing with both his companions.


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  3. #12
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    Vauban

    Vauban was not sure if the lack of anything remarkable about the place was a relief or something else to worry about. The moros did his best to ignore the paranoia gnawing away at his nerves. "Won't know until we look." He said in response to Campanella's question. He moved over to the reception desk along with the newest addition to the team.

    "If anyone's got early warning or radar of some sort I'd recommend switching it on." The Libertine advised as he studied the answering machine for a second. He was not sure why it did not turn on when the Orbimos used it. Might have pressed the wrong button? "Getting a bad feeling about this place. Could just be the interior decorating though." He deadpanned. He pressed some buttons on the answering machine before making any attempts to follow the rest of the group to the room. Something about the machine taunted him and just added to the vague wrongness he felt.

  4. #13
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    Eventually, between Vauban and Winter, it is discovered that the phone did not initially begin to play back the messages because it was, indeed, not functioning correctly. Something rotten had indeed happened in this place, though what it was, none could say...

    Particularly when, as though compelled by an unseen force, noise began blaring out of the phone's speaker, a hideous noise full of malevolent static, alien trills, and bursts of electronic screeches that clawed at the ears in a language that the human brain simply could not understand.

    The Telephone Messages


    Feel free to narrate objects into the story, as long as it makes sense. Finding tissues on the reception desk, no biggy. If you want something like a fireaxe, though, then you will want to ask

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  6. #14
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    Hamia
    Striking Looks
    (Appealing)
    Presence
    (Guarded)
    Hamia

    Nimbus:
    Vulgar magic causes Hamia's form to skip and stutter, as if each movement of each limb was recorded at a different time - then spliced back together.

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    Hamia ducks, instinctively, covering her ears with her hands. Brown eyes widen and she does a head count. One, two, three... four. No one's dead. No one's bleeding. She inhales slowly and rights herself. A few brisk steps and she's beside Vauban. She flicks an almost apologetic look at the Moros before quickly slapping at the buttons to try to make the noise stop - paying very little mind to whether he'd moved his own hands out of the way.

    "Fuck. Fuck. Jesus! This isn't what I need right now." she whispers tersely. Bad memories. Not the haunt-you-for-life kind. Just stressful, intense memories. Which really is the last thing she needs. Her thoughts should be with her companions. She has to be there for them. Keep them out of trouble.

    A little more confidently, she pushes past the others and glances for signs for the elevators. Following those, she turns back and says "Let me take point. Er... you know, go first." For no good reason she cracks a smile at this. Old habits.

    Time Armor 2E effects (when active): +3 Defense (works against firearms)/+0 Armor

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  8. #15
    Winter's Avatar
    Winter
    Presence
    (Stoic)
    Education
    (West Point Grad)
    Occultation
    Winter

    Nimbus

    Dark shadows scatter in ordered symmetrical patterns traversed by a crackling pallid silver light that wraps Winter in a pleasantly numbing and icy coldness.
    When vulgar magic is cast, the frequency of the oscillation of the dark fluid surges until the shadows arrange themselves in a solid black halo around Winter's head, the white light darkens into a fiery black sunlight and his eyes are set ablaze with vivid incandescence.
    Stats

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor: 1(General)/2(Ballistic)
    Defense: 3

    Active Spells: 1/6
    Personal Spells: 1/3
    Incognito Presence (Mind 2) Rote, Scene, Pot[1]

    1
    OCC
    2
    PRE

    The annoying clicking and squeal emitted from the phone made him cringe and freeze in his tracks, a visceral reaction to the unpleasant noise.
    A loud screech then statics; the swansong had dropped faster than an AOL dial-up connection in the 90s.


    Turning back, he took notice of the disquieted brunette and decided to follow her lead, stopping by the elevators. "We alright, boss?". He said, a sympathetic buzz to his voice.


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  10. #16
    Campanella's Avatar
    Campanella
    Allies (City Hall)
    Allies (Criminal)
    Allies (Culture)
    Allies (Finance)
    Occult Skill
    Campanella
    Campanella
    Campanella's Scenes
    Stats

    Clock

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 0
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3/1

    [2R] Analyze Artefact (Deep Scrutiny of Artefacts, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [4R] Dark Matter (Matter Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [2R] One Mind, Two Thoughts (Prolonged, 1 scene)

    Tangled Threads

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 4
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 1/3


    [4] Aura Perception (Concentration, 1 scene)

    [5] Third Eye (Mind Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)

    [2R] Unseen Aegis (Armor, 1 scene)

    (WP for Scrutiny)Willpower 1 Spent
    2
    PRE

    Campanella winces at the hideous noise; his lips curl and his eyelids quiver. He does not lower himself to cup his ears protectively with his hands but nevertheless, the Moros does turn his head away from the screeching sound. His gasp of relief, when the discordant cacophony ends, his audible in the shocking quiet of the foyer.

    "Vauban is right. This place is not right."

    He sighed.

    "I am not the best in a stand up fight. But I will offer my support. Please, lead the way."

    A throb pulsed at this jaw - never a good sign. Dark and distant eyes began searching for signs - the little subtle clues of Abyssal or Supernal intrusion. His mind, still reeling from the sound over the phone, took its time in working through possible answers to their questions.


    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-27 04:29:53 Campanella to "What is Going On?" rolls 5 to Intelligence + Occult (10 Again) 8, 4, 8, 1, 1 2 successes
           





    4 sux on general Scrutiny
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-27 04:13:59 Campanella for general Scrutiny rolls 8 to Intelligence + Occult (10 Again, WillPower) 3, 7, 4, 2, 10, 2, 8, 10, 10, 3, 3 4 successes
           





    The Moros followed behind Hamia and Winter, keeping half an eye out for trouble.

    Failure
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-27 04:26:12 Campanella for Perception rolls 5 to Wits + Composure (10 Again) 2, 4, 1, 7, 5 failure
           




    Aurora Orianna

    @Cayce Campanella is Scrutinising the building for signs go anything out of the ordinary. So I guess his successes will be directed to Identification and Nature more than anything else. As noted in mini sheet he as Mage Sight (Matter) up and running (2nd ed. ruling) so issues with Durability and Structural changes should not be a problem. Also, he will more easily detected sluggish or heavy resonance if there is any.

    It goes without saying that Campanella is keeping an eye out for emergency fire axes and the like. I doubt'll he notice anything with his rolls though.
    Last edited by Campanella; Apr 27th, 2018 at 04:34 AM.  Reason for Edit: forgot expendable
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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  12. #17
    Aurora's Avatar
    Aurora
    Spells
    Striking Looks
    (Riveting)
    Presence
    (Confident)
    Fame
    (Entertainment)
    Madison Cross
    (Sleeper ID)
    Gnosis
    Aurora
    Aurora

    Dedicated Magical Tool

    Multicolored copper bracelet with intricate loops winding around her right wrist.
    Nimbus

    The sweet, fragrant smells of roses mixed with lilacs emanate from her as she casts magic. The scent intensifies, bordering on intoxicating, when Life magic is cast. When Aurora casts Vulgar magic, the scent takes a nasty turn, to the putrid, nauseating odor of a rotting corpse. The stronger the magic, the more those around want to retch at the smell.
    Monthly Spells

    Monthly spells done on character sheet.


    Pulse of the Living World[POT 6]
    Organic Resilience[POT 6]
    (PrP Treasure Hunt)

    Active Spells: 1/6
    [Detect Substance]Bone
    Personal Spells: 2/3
    Vulgar:
    Mana:6/8
    WP:3

    2
    FAME
    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Her hands immediately shoot up to cover her ears, her mouth in a grimace. Blue eyes dart around, watching Hamia attempt to stop the noise.

    Shaking her head, she moves after the woman, “Sure.” Cause Aurora was no fighter, best let someone trained in it go first. She could throw spells that would hurt more than her fists ever would.

    Nodding to Campy, “I’m not that good in a fight either, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help us.” Like spells that could inflict some serious damage and heals. Gotta love the heals, and she had them.

    A hand instinctively reached out and touched the colored cooper bracelet on her wrist. This place was just plain old fucking creepy.

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    No spells hung upon the phone, no hint of the living pulse of magic was woven here into this desolate corner of the Fallen World. Whatever had happened, it was clear that it was done using the resources available to those with eyes closed by slumber, technology turned against its own purpose. Someone, it seemed, wanted to isolate the hotel. For what purpose, however, they couldn't say.

    Nevertheless, it was clear that the answers to the questions haunting them would only be answered by venturing deeper into the depths of the Hotel...

    Silently, the doors to the elevator slid open, revealing the frigid, metallic decor. Thankfully, nothing happened once everyone had stepped inside and the elevator and it began to rise to the 7th floor. Once more the doors slid open, silent in pure mechanical efficiency, revealing the grey hallways of the Cortez. Black doors with gleaming chrome handles flanked them on either side of the hallway, the green LED of the maglock readers shining like sentinel lights. 1408 as at the end of the hallway, the furthest from the stairs.

    INISDE 1408


    The keycard slid easily home, the door unlocking with a quiet snick. Inside, the room is much as they could have expected: everything done in shades of black, white, and grey, all hard geometric shapes, all sharp corners and sudden edges. However, it was clear that this room had been occupied. The beds had been slept in, the sheets rumpled, and, for the trained eye, there was even more.

    Wits+Investigation-2. A success will get you...


    Of course, for those with their eyes wide opened and attuned to the pulse of magic, the air practically hums with the fading resonance of magic.

    Scrutiny


    THE HALLWAY


    Out in the hallway, a strange keening sounds begins to echo. A faint sound tinged with utter dispair...It is coming from room 1399.

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  16. #19
    Campanella's Avatar
    Campanella
    Allies (City Hall)
    Allies (Criminal)
    Allies (Culture)
    Allies (Finance)
    Occult Skill
    Campanella
    Campanella
    Campanella's Scenes
    Stats

    Clock

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 0
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 3/1

    [2R] Analyze Artefact (Deep Scrutiny of Artefacts, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [4R] Dark Matter (Matter Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)
    [2R] One Mind, Two Thoughts (Prolonged, 1 scene)

    Tangled Threads

    Health:
    Mana:
    WP:
    Armor 4
    Defense 2

    Vulgar +1
    Active Spells: 3/5
    Personal Spells: 1/3


    [4] Aura Perception (Concentration, 1 scene)

    [5] Third Eye (Mind Sight, Prolonged, 1 scene)

    [2R] Unseen Aegis (Armor, 1 scene)

    2
    PRE

    Campanella waits while Hamia Travisc06489 and Winter Vincent take the lead.

    Curiosity will compel him to follow into Room 1408 when it is accessed, his face showing surprise and shock as the stains of spell working register to his Scrutiny.

    "They were here." He confirms, somewhat lamely given the circumstances.

    The bathroom will elicit an even stronger response. "This was the handiwork of the beautiful mad one," he hissed through bared teeth as he looked upon the stain of will working with utter disgust.

    Disgust melds with righteous anger when he makes out the muffled sound of keening. "Still here?" He almost spits. And then he is out of Room 1408 and heading for Room 1399.
    Campanella|Moros|Mysterium
    Gnosis: 4
    Occult Skill: 3

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  18. #20
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    Hamia
    Striking Looks
    (Appealing)
    Presence
    (Guarded)
    Hamia

    Nimbus:
    Vulgar magic causes Hamia's form to skip and stutter, as if each movement of each limb was recorded at a different time - then spliced back together.

    +1
    SL
    2
    PRE

    Brown eyes turn to the stoic would-be-stranger. She swallows hard, but nods her head.

    The inside of the room is - perhaps thankfully - without psychotic Awakened. She watches Campanella for a moment, curious as to what his spellworking will turn up. Then she sets her eyes to searching the room for evidence of their passing.

      failure
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-29 17:49:53 Hamia rolls 3 to Wits + Investigation - 2 (10 Again) 5, 2, 7 failure

    But she's distracted. The thought of squaring off with the taloned girl and her... keeper? It's at the forefront of her mind. She frowns when Campanella speaks. confirming the grim duty she's signed herself up for.

    But another awful noise pulls her attention to the hallway. It calls out to her, coming from a different room down the hall. 1399. She sets her jaw and strides ahead of the others. Then stops. She puts up a hand and puts her skills to work, reaching through time to discern the outcome before they charge into the room.

      2 successes for Divination, target Shrike
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-04-29 18:04:09 Hamia rolls 7 to Gno + Time + WP for Divination (10 Again, WillPower) 9, 6, 1, 2, 7, 9, 6 2 successes

    Hamia's first question for Divination: Will Shrike be in the room when they open the door? Second question: Will Shrike attack them on sight?

    Time Armor 2E effects (when active): +3 Defense (works against firearms)/+0 Armor

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