Thaluikhain wrote:Our original body is a werewolf. Or Mencius is a nudist.
"If submerged in water, a sorcerer's body will swell to twice its normal size."
This seems like confirmation that Mencius still counts as a sorcerer, even in "our" body. And that also explains why he wouldn't want to be wearing undyed cloth. Hopefully the remaining rules will similarly hold true.
The guards look you up and down with undisguised contempt, and for a moment you think they are going to challenge you, but there's no need to worry - they gesture for you to pass through the gates. Soon you are among bustling streets, full of strange, dark people. You notice that most are wearing clothes of silk - which would strain even the Margrave's purse. Their chatter is incomprehensible; if you are to get anywhere, you will have to find a means of communicating with them. If you start looking for Mencius immediately, turn to 198. If you spend a little time getting settled in, turn to 293.
Whatever wrote:"If submerged in water, a sorcerer's body will swell to twice its normal size."
This seems like confirmation that Mencius still counts as a sorcerer, even in "our" body. And that also explains why he wouldn't want to be wearing undyed cloth. Hopefully the remaining rules will similarly hold true.
Or it could be that, but you never know, could be nudist werewolves as well.
My vote is to spend a little time getting settled in, as Jamie Van Ginyu clearly cannot make any progress on finding Mencius without being able to talk to the townspeople.
There must be a tavern of some kind round here, but can you recognize it? In your land, taverns advertise their trade with signs - often pictures of a pitcher brimful of beer. There are no such signs here, however. Finally you see a man staggering out of an ornate stone building with the unmistakable swagger of a drunkard. You hurry in, to view the strangest bar scene you've ever beheld. The customers are seated on rugs, being served by scantily clad men and women. They are drinking their brew from cut glass. As you enter, their eyes all turn to you, and the room grows hushed. For a moment panic grips you, but then the conversation resumes. You take a seat and are quickly befriended by a huge, bearded local. He seems unworried at your lack of language ability and starts to teach you some of the basic words, clicking his fingers at frequent intervals to replenish both his glass and the one he provides for you. It is not beer, but a sweet, light wine which does wonders for your exhaustion.
What is your plan now? If you or a companion have a bullet wound and wish to visit a doctor, turn to 2. If you have a Shauca Claw, turn to 210. If you want to concentrate on acquiring some knowledge of the language, turn to 55. Of food is your main need, turn to 89. Or you may prefer to buy some other essential supplies; turn to 248.
My vote is to concentrate on acquiring some knowledge of the language, as I do not believe that Jamie Van Ginyu can competently ask for medical aid, supplies, or food without being able to properly talk to the locals.
Second choice is asking for help with the bullet wound, and getting supplies is my third choice.
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Language, then bullet wound, then as Darth's order.
Which I think is what Journeymannoob suggested.
Kaelik wrote:Because powerful men get away with terrible shit, and even the public domain ones get ignored, and then, when the floodgates open, it turns out there was a goddam flood behind it.
I agree, let's get some basic communication going. We got this far with a bullet wound, so hopefully we won't drop dead if it's not treated immediately.
Your drinking companion is eager to teach you his language. You learn that his Al-Bakbuk, and he displays a keen interest in conversing. When the time comes to leave the tavern, Al-Bakbuk offers you the hospitality of his home. Over the next few days you slowly acquire a limited vocabulary and the ability to string a few words together (note down 'basic kal' on your Adventure Sheet). Al-Bakbuk is quite lavish with his generosity, but you know that you will have to bid him farewell sooner or later. If you leave him without offering a gift, turn to 315. Otherwise, you can offer him money, or, if you have it, a piece of jewelleryor a ruby ring.
Reinhardt carries a piece of jewellery. Do we want to offer that to our generous host? Or do we offer gold? Or nothing?
Adventure Sheet:
Name: Jaime Van Ginyu
SKILL 5/5
STAMINA 13/13
LUCK 10/11
Money: 10 Gold Pieces
Equipment: Rapier, Fine Red Clothes, Silver bullet, Jewellery, Rope of Human Hair,
Provisions: 0
Codewords: basic kal,
Kaelik wrote:Because powerful men get away with terrible shit, and even the public domain ones get ignored, and then, when the floodgates open, it turns out there was a goddam flood behind it.
My vote is to offer him a piece of jewellery. Money is far more liquid and useful in buying supplies, and we do need to thank Al-Bakbuk for teaching us the language basics.
Al-Bakbuk is overjoyed to receive the precious gift from you. He hugs you warmly, kissing you on both cheeks, then hurries off to present you with a parting gift, which turns out to be a intricately embroidered robe (cross the jewellery or ruby ring off your Adventure Sheet). "This trivial item may assist you," says Al-Bakbuk, "as it is the robe of a retired Vizier of the Caliph's court. People will treat you with respect while you are wearing this robe." Although you have little idea of what a 'vizier' or a 'caliph' may be, you accept the gift graciously (note down the vizier's robe on your Adventure Sheet). Al-Bakbuk also advises you, if you are in Kallamehr, to seek out his brother, the storyteller, Al-Haddar. Now will you:
Go shopping?
Try to pick up the trail?
Head for the city of Kallamehr?
Adventure Sheet:
Name: Jaime Van Ginyu
SKILL 5/5
STAMINA 13/13
LUCK 10/11
Money: 10 Gold Pieces
Equipment: Rapier, Fine Red Clothes, Silver bullet, Rope of Human Hair,
Provisions: 0
Codewords: basic kal,
Kaelik wrote:Because powerful men get away with terrible shit, and even the public domain ones get ignored, and then, when the floodgates open, it turns out there was a goddam flood behind it.
