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	[[Category:Michael Parkinson]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Summer_803_WK\|Scribe Notes]]<br>		[[Category:Michael Parkinson]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Summer_803_WK\|Scribe Notes]]<br>
			[[Category:Clementine]]
			[[Category:Brightflare]]
			[[Category:Motley]]
			[[Category:Arwen]]
			[[Category:Gerrad]]
			[[Category:Kit]]
			[[Category:Arnaud de Montfort Esq]]
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	'''Adventure''': A Cunning Rescue<br>		'''Adventure''': A Cunning Rescue<br>

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Summary

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	*[[Arnaud de Montfort Esq\|Arnaud ]] Ex-party member (Scribe)		*[[Arnaud de Montfort Esq\|Arnaud ]] Ex-party member (Scribe)
	;Time on adventure		;Time on adventure
	:~~tbc 826 WK~~ to ~~tbc 826~~ WK		:1 Meadow 803 to 21 Heat 803 WK
	; Employer		; Employer
	: Aeetes, the son of Helios, the Ellenic sun-god via his Wizeer		: Aeetes, the son of Helios, the Ellenic sun-god via his Wizeer

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	===Ellenic Astrological Symbols===		===Ellenic Astrological Symbols===
	The Ellenic Astrological symbols differ slightly from the Western Kingdom, and there is even some transposition.		The Ellenic Astrological symbols differ slightly from the Western Kingdom, and there is even some transposition.

			[[File:Ellenic1.png]]

Martin: /* Astrology */

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Astrology

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	Each watch is four hours long. Gerard & Clem start at 8. Roke starts at 9. Kit starts at 11. Brightflare starts at 12. Arwen and Motley start at 2.		Each watch is four hours long. Gerard & Clem start at 8. Roke starts at 9. Kit starts at 11. Brightflare starts at 12. Arwen and Motley start at 2.
	===Astrology===		===Astrology===
	Astrology #1		====Astrology #1====
	~~Question...~~ What are the feelings of the major players in this situation? (Guessed Identity)		''What are the feelings of the major players in this situation? (Guessed Identity)''
	~~Answer ...~~ R---: I can bring whole cities to ruin (Raum? ?king of Raniterre?)		R---: I can bring whole cities to ruin (Raum? ?king of Raniterre?)
	Duke: I know I should go, but I follow you like a man possessed (Duke Guido of Avenal)		Duke: I know I should go, but I follow you like a man possessed (Duke Guido of Avenal)
	QueenM#2: No you see you and me wouldn't be very regal (Margarita/Medea)		QueenM#2: No you see you and me wouldn't be very regal (Margarita/Medea)
	QueenM#1: I'm under a spell; God how can this be, playing with my memory. (Margarita/Medea)		QueenM#1: I'm under a spell; God how can this be, playing with my memory. (Margarita/Medea)
	King: Wish I could play the father and take you by the hand (Carlos)		King: Wish I could play the father and take you by the hand (Carlos)
	Strophe: Is she looking for a pot of Gold? (Destinian Royalists)		Strophe: Is she looking for a pot of Gold? (Destinian Royalists)
	Antistrophe: Beady eyes is right - we're needed; or we could just sit around and glare (Destinian Republicans)		Antistrophe: Beady eyes is right - we're needed; or we could just sit around and glare (Destinian Republicans)
	Princess: I think I've paid more than my share; I'm just a poor girl, don't you care? Hey I'm... (Diana)		Princess: I think I've paid more than my share; I'm just a poor girl, don't you care? Hey I'm... (Diana)
	Rabble: We can tell the end is near; where do we go from here (Party)		Rabble: We can tell the end is near; where do we go from here (Party)
	Astrology #2		====Astrology #2====
	~~Question...~~ What is the Duchess up to with Medea?		''What is the Duchess up to with Medea?''
	~~Answer ...~~ A mightier power the strong direction sends		A mightier power the strong direction sends
	And several men impels to several ends:		And several men impels to several ends:
	Like varying winds, by other passions tossed,		Like varying winds, by other passions tossed,
	This drives them constant to a certain coast.		This drives them constant to a certain coast.
	Comment This is too vague and general, so we got a supplementary question. The Duchess is one of the Ringed Four.
	Astrology #3		:Comment This is too vague and general, so we got a supplementary question. The Duchess is one of the Ringed Four.
	~~Question...~~ What is known by those in the know about the duchess’ plans, particularly as they involve Medea?		====Astrology #3====
	~~Answer ...~~ Trade it may help, society extend.		''What is known by those in the know about the duchess’ plans, particularly as they involve Medea?''
	But lures the pirate, and corrupts the friend.
	It raises armies in a nation’s aid.		Trade it may help, society extend.
	But bribes a senate, and the land's betrayed.		But lures the pirate, and corrupts the friend.
	In vain may hero's fight, and patriots rave;		It raises armies in a nation’s aid.
	If secret gold sap on from knave to knave.		But bribes a senate, and the land's betrayed.
	Pregnant with thousands flits the scrap unseen,		In vain may hero's fight, and patriots rave;
	And silent sells a king, or buys a queen.		If secret gold sap on from knave to knave.
	But nobler scenes M----'s dream unfold,		Pregnant with thousands flits the scrap unseen,
	Hereditary realms, and worlds of gold.		And silent sells a king, or buys a queen.
	“Virtue, brave boys! ‘tis virtue makes a king and advocates		But nobler scenes M----'s dream unfold,
	For folly dead and gone (My heir may sigh, and think it want of Grace)		Hereditary realms, and worlds of gold.
	Nor more of bastardy in heirs to crowns. In all debates		“Virtue, brave boys! ‘tis virtue makes a king and advocates
	Much do I suffer to keep in peace this jealous, waspish, wrong-headed, race"		For folly dead and gone (My heir may sigh, and think it want of Grace)
	Ellenic Astrological Symbols		Nor more of bastardy in heirs to crowns. In all debates
			Much do I suffer to keep in peace this jealous, waspish, wrong-headed, race"
			===Ellenic Astrological Symbols===
	The Ellenic Astrological symbols differ slightly from the Western Kingdom, and there is even some transposition.		The Ellenic Astrological symbols differ slightly from the Western Kingdom, and there is even some transposition.

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	===Days of Significance===		===Days of Significance===
	4 Seed - Anniversary of Death of Carlos		:4th Seed - Anniversary of Death of Carlos
	Beltane - Full Moon, 1% Day of Summer		:Beltane - Full Moon, 1st Day of Summer
	18* Meadow - Summer guild meeting		:18th Meadow - Summer guild meeting
	14** Meadow - New Moon		:14th Meadow - New Moon
	~~28"~~ Meadow - Full Moon		:28th Meadow - Full Moon
	12** Heat - New Moon		:12th Heat - New Moon
	~~15"~~ Heat - Summer Solstice or Winter Solstice		:15th Heat - Summer Solstice or Winter Solstice
	26"* Heat - Full Moon		:26th Heat - Full Moon
	3" Breeze - Day of Death ( Gold Rings, Elixir of Youth, MA Potions, Elixir of inner transformation all expire today)		:3rd Breeze - Day of Death ( Gold Rings, Elixir of Youth, MA Potions, Elixir of inner transformation all expire today)
	10 Breeze - New Moon		:10th Breeze - New Moon
	24** Heat - Full Moon		:24th Heat - Full Moon
	Lugnasad - ~~1% Fay~~ of Autumn		:Lugnasad - 1st Day of Autumn

	===Quotes===		===Quotes===
	Roke “People scare me"		Roke “People scare me"

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	==Appendices==		==Appendices==
	===People and Groups===		===People and Groups===
			====Magaretta Sforza Cubo====
	Magaretta Sforza Cubo was born into the Sforza family of Destiny, but was forced to flee Destiny at fifteen after a pregnancy scandal involving		Magaretta Sforza Cubo was born into the Sforza family of Destiny, but was forced to flee Destiny at fifteen after a pregnancy scandal involving
	then-Don Carlos, son of the Marquis of Calatrava. She moved to Lutice in Raniterre as Cardinal Messepain's protégée before becoming the Duchess		then-Don Carlos, son of the Marquis of Calatrava. She moved to Lutice in Raniterre as Cardinal Messepain's protégée before becoming the Duchess
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	she employed a couple of guild parties in conjunction with il Baroni Scarpia. She recently annulled her marriage to Duke Guido of Avenal and was		she employed a couple of guild parties in conjunction with il Baroni Scarpia. She recently annulled her marriage to Duke Guido of Avenal and was
	crowned Queen of the new kingdom of Bretlond. She lost thirty years to fifteen again - which was when she was pregnant with Carlos’ child.		crowned Queen of the new kingdom of Bretlond. She lost thirty years to fifteen again - which was when she was pregnant with Carlos’ child.
	Medea		====Medea====
	Medea is the daughter of Aeetes and a Titan. She is the immortal high priestess of Hecate (goddess of magic), a rank 12 alchemist, and is very		Medea is the daughter of Aeetes and a Titan. She is the immortal high priestess of Hecate (goddess of magic), a rank 12 alchemist, and is very
	knowledgeable about potions and prophesy. She is probably a witch. She has a bad reputation amongst the current set of Ellenic rulers, but seems		knowledgeable about potions and prophesy. She is probably a witch. She has a bad reputation amongst the current set of Ellenic rulers, but seems
	no worse than most. She is brutal, cunning, violent, ruthless, loyal, vindictive, and honourable. Don't cross her.		no worse than most. She is brutal, cunning, violent, ruthless, loyal, vindictive, and honourable. Don't cross her.
	Aeetes		====Aeetes====
	Aeetes, a.k.a. Sir Ernest, Pirate King of Freetaun, is probably the oldest gold dragon in Alusia. He is in the guise of a black dragon. He has strong		Aeetes, a.k.a. Sir Ernest, Pirate King of Freetaun, is probably the oldest gold dragon in Alusia. He is in the guise of a black dragon. He has strong
	Ellenic ties. He has crossed the Guild's path several times, as employer, enemy and dangerous neutral third party.		Ellenic ties. He has crossed the Guild's path several times, as employer, enemy and dangerous neutral third party.
	Paladins of Britannia / Dragons Teeth of Aeetes		====Paladins of Britannia / Dragons Teeth of Aeetes====
	Rolland & Olivere; Gerin & Gerier; Ives & Ivor; Ottone & Berenger; Anseis & Sanson; Gerard & Engelier.		Rolland & Olivere; Gerin & Gerier; Ives & Ivor; Ottone & Berenger; Anseis & Sanson; Gerard & Engelier.
	The Paladins always work in pairs. There are four with the Queen at all times, two with Medea, two with the portal when it opens. Otherwise they		The Paladins always work in pairs. There are four with the Queen at all times, two with Medea, two with the portal when it opens. Otherwise they
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	for Athena. Those teeth which Cadmus did not sow immediately came to the possession of Aeetes, and thence Medea, then Queen Margarita, to		for Athena. Those teeth which Cadmus did not sow immediately came to the possession of Aeetes, and thence Medea, then Queen Margarita, to
	whom they imprinted (like ducklings).		whom they imprinted (like ducklings).
	King Carlos de Calatrava (DEAD) ~~was the~~ first and last king of Destiny. He was destined to be the Michaeline-anointed leader of the mortal wing of		====King Carlos de Calatrava (DEAD)====
	the Angelic hosts come Judgment day for this era. He made Destiny into the power it is today, through naval superiority, expansionist and		The first and last king of Destiny. He was destined to be the Michaeline-anointed leader of the mortal wing of the Angelic hosts come Judgment day for this era. He made Destiny into the power it is today, through naval superiority, expansionist and aggressive policies, colonization, and information gathering. He was also only able to be killed when he became the worlds greatest swordsman which
	aggressive policies, colonization, and information gathering. He was also only able to be killed when he became the worlds greatest swordsman which		occurred on 4th Seed 799 by the Gabrielite knight Christopher, on the island of Alba Longa, a long mountainous wild island less than an hour's flight from Destiny.
	occurred on 4" Seed 799 by the Gabrielite knight Christopher, on the island of Alba Longa, a long mountainous wild island less than an hour's flight
	from Destiny. Carlos was in the company of the demon Bathin at the time, and was a greater summoner, although this is not widely known in Destiny		Carlos was in the company of the demon Bathin at the time, and was a greater summoner, although this is not widely known in Destiny. Several attempts have been made by the Carlists to reincarnate him, but have been foiled by various forces, including a group slain by orcs
	Several attempts have been made by the Carlists to reincarnate him, but have been foiled by various forces, including a group slain by orcs
	(organized by Loki) on Alba Longa on the anniversary of his death; a guild party stopping his reincarnation into his son Goatstrength; and a further		(organized by Loki) on Alba Longa on the anniversary of his death; a guild party stopping his reincarnation into his son Goatstrength; and a further
	party stopping Carlist Don Antonio summoning him as a hero using the faerie flag. His soul was possibly last sighted in an insane lost elven mind as		party stopping Carlist Don Antonio summoning him as a hero using the faerie flag. His soul was possibly last sighted in an insane lost elven mind as Hadarin, an insubstantial entity capable of driving people insane and manipulating his surrounds by thought.
	Hadarin, an insubstantial entity capable of driving people insane and manipulating his surrounds by thought.		====The Republicans====
	The Republicans ~~are the supporters~~ of the Council of Ten, current rulers of Destiny. They are also known as Flamingos (due to wearing coloured		Supporters of the Council of Ten, current rulers of Destiny. They are also known as Flamingos (due to wearing coloured
	sashes showing which faction they support) or Counter-revolutionaries.		sashes showing which faction they support) or Counter-revolutionaries.
	The Carlists, Royalists or Renegadoes ~~are the~~ conservative rump of Dons who wish to bring back the “good old days" of King Carlos, plus anti-		====The Carlists, Royalists or Renegadoes====
			The conservative rump of Dons who wish to bring back the “good old days" of King Carlos, plus anti-
	republicans and other traditional enemies of the new Council of Ten, and also include many of the more global-thinking, expansionist and		republicans and other traditional enemies of the new Council of Ten, and also include many of the more global-thinking, expansionist and
	entrepreneurial merchants. They have strong ties with the Carlist religious cults. The more extreme members have moved into piracy, slavery, and		entrepreneurial merchants. They have strong ties with the Carlist religious cults. The more extreme members have moved into piracy, slavery, and
	invasion to support their lifestyles. They had four undetectable "cloaked" ships, but lost two. They have placed bounties on several guild members.		invasion to support their lifestyles. They had four undetectable "cloaked" ships, but lost two. They have placed bounties on several guild members.
	The United Church of the Powers of Light		====The United Church of the Powers of Light====
	The Powers of Light have many sects closely tied up with the different political movements, but the church as a whole is politically neutral and		The Powers of Light have many sects closely tied up with the different political movements, but the church as a whole is politically neutral and
	concerned with doing good works and spreading the word. In Bretannia and Destiny, the Michaeline branch is by far the biggest and most influential,		concerned with doing good works and spreading the word. In Bretannia and Destiny, the Michaeline branch is by far the biggest and most influential,
	followed by the Gabrielites. There are many Gabrielites and Urielites in Guido City, Gabrielites in Charleston and Durance vile, and a few		followed by the Gabrielites. There are many Gabrielites and Urielites in Guido City, Gabrielites in Charleston and Durance vile, and a few
	Raphaelites in Durance vile, but most of the church knights and priests outside Guido City are Destinian Michaelines.		Raphaelites in Durance vile, but most of the church knights and priests outside Guido City are Destinian Michaelines.
	President Diana of St Charles ~~is a~~ Themiskryan (Amazon) princess and the wife of a hero of the revolution of St Charles. She is acting as the		====President Diana of St Charles====
			A Themiskryan (Amazon) princess and the wife of a hero of the revolution of St Charles. She is acting as the
	bodyguard to Queen Margarita and is indefeasible in a fight. She is very fast and can act in time to counter other's actions - also parry arrows, etc.		bodyguard to Queen Margarita and is indefeasible in a fight. She is very fast and can act in time to counter other's actions - also parry arrows, etc.
	12		====The Amazons====
	~~Bit Parts~~
	The Amazons are a group of about two hundred skilled female warriors each with a single magical talent; they are worshippers of the Ellenic gods (		The Amazons are a group of about two hundred skilled female warriors each with a single magical talent; they are worshippers of the Ellenic gods (
	mainly Poseidon). They live without men upon the island of Themiscrya somewhere within a few hundred miles to the west of St Charles. They are		mainly Poseidon). They live without men upon the island of Themiscrya somewhere within a few hundred miles to the west of St Charles. They are
	currently incommunicado and their island is surrounded by a magical storm controlled by Poseidon which can transport ships passing through it		currently incommunicado and their island is surrounded by a magical storm controlled by Poseidon which can transport ships passing through it
	anywhere on the ocean.		anywhere on the ocean.
	Tl Baroni Scarpia (DEAD) Carlo's spymaster and in charge of Destinian holdings in the south. He has both hired several guild parties and confronted		====Il Baroni Scarpia (DEAD)====
			Carlo's spymaster and in charge of Destinian holdings in the south. He has both hired several guild parties and confronted
	others. He was killed by guild adventurers in Spring 799 in a sea battle (the same group later killed Carlos). Skilled E&E.		others. He was killed by guild adventurers in Spring 799 in a sea battle (the same group later killed Carlos). Skilled E&E.
	Black Bishop (DEAD) ~~was the~~ ruler of the eastern Destinian holdings based in Toledo, who took over the moral leadership of the Carlist religious		====Black Bishop (DEAD)====
			The ruler of the eastern Destinian holdings based in Toledo, who took over the moral leadership of the Carlist religious
	cults when Carlos died, and began slaving operations against the Hellenics. He was Erehleine, and a puissant Michaeline knight. He was killed in		cults when Carlos died, and began slaving operations against the Hellenics. He was Erehleine, and a puissant Michaeline knight. He was killed in
	Autumn 802 in the Hellenic states by Borghoff.		Autumn 802 in the Hellenic states by Borghoff.
	Circle of King Charles the Martyr ~~the~~ major religious cult that has sprung up on the death of King Carlos. They are a core of powerful and		====Circle of King Charles the Martyr====
			The major religious cult that has sprung up on the death of King Carlos. They are a core of powerful and
	fanatical Michaeline Knights who believe that Carlos is destined to lead a grand Michaeline army against the forces of Darkness. The sect is		fanatical Michaeline Knights who believe that Carlos is destined to lead a grand Michaeline army against the forces of Darkness. The sect is
	estimated at 200 members equivalent to "Medium" guild members, and perhaps 50 “High" knights, which utilise magic and items and kill both		estimated at 200 members equivalent to "Medium" guild members, and perhaps 50 “High" knights, which utilise magic and items and kill both
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	occasions. They serve the forces of light but worship vengeance (a trait of Gabriel), attempting to destroy anyone they perceive as having aided		occasions. They serve the forces of light but worship vengeance (a trait of Gabriel), attempting to destroy anyone they perceive as having aided
	their enemies; this had made many semi-neutral parties their enemies.		their enemies; this had made many semi-neutral parties their enemies.
	Goatstrength~~, wished~~ by Carlists to be king of destiny as he is the closest to being a true heir, a fence-sitter he has neither accepted or refused		====Goatstrength====
			Wished by Carlists to be king of destiny as he is the closest to being a true heir, a fence-sitter he has neither accepted or refused
	the position. He is currently avoiding the Carlists and supporting the Republicans who have acknowledged he is Carlos's heir, given gifts, guards,		the position. He is currently avoiding the Carlists and supporting the Republicans who have acknowledged he is Carlos's heir, given gifts, guards,
	trade agreements etc. The bastard son of Carlos, he was adopted by king and queen of bright city, leaders of the Argolid Empire in the Hellenic		trade agreements etc. The bastard son of Carlos, he was adopted by king and queen of bright city, leaders of the Argolid Empire in the Hellenic
	states.		states.
	Ringed Four ~~refers~~ to four or five Destinian-linked rulers currently possessing rings to stop location, astrology etc. Until recently, these were King		====Ringed Four====
			Refers to four or five Destinian-linked rulers currently possessing rings to stop location, astrology etc. Until recently, these were King
	Carlos, Cardinal Juan de Fuca, Donna Astoria de la Vega, the Black Bishop of Toledo, and Don Jon Fenris. However, apart from Don Jon Fenris, all		Carlos, Cardinal Juan de Fuca, Donna Astoria de la Vega, the Black Bishop of Toledo, and Don Jon Fenris. However, apart from Don Jon Fenris, all
	these have changed hands recently. Queen Margarita of Bretannia and Grafin Diego of Mmhs are two of the recent possessors.		these have changed hands recently. Queen Margarita of Bretannia and Grafin Diego of Mmhs are two of the recent possessors.

	===Days of Significance===		===Days of Significance===
	4 Seed - Anniversary of Death of Carlos		4 Seed - Anniversary of Death of Carlos

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Wodensday 14 Heat to Wodensday 21 Heat - Tidying up

Martin: /* Duesday 13 Heat - The Aftermath */

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	We agree to give Margarita a fresh start with the Amazons.		We agree to give Margarita a fresh start with the Amazons.

	Fortunately, Queen Hippolyta recognises Arwen and Kit (as Sister Christine) as previous guests. Hostilities are suspended despite egging on from		Fortunately, Queen Hippolyta recognises Arwen and Kit (as Sister Christine) as previous guests. Hostilities are suspended despite egging on from
	Diana. Hippolyta is not happy with the flash flood creating the river, but the damage to her city by the earthquake is more aggravating. Arwen and		Diana. Hippolyta is not happy with the flash flood creating the river, but the damage to her city by the earthquake is more aggravating. Arwen and
	Kit promise to help repair it, and introduce the rest of the party. Clem finally returns from the sea, where she was washed to - no sign of Margarita.		Kit promise to help repair it, and introduce the rest of the party. Clem finally returns from the sea, where she was washed to - no sign of Margarita.
	We don't mention Theseus is a descendant of Old Theseus, the kidnapper of a previous Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons!		We don't mention Theseus is a descendant of Old Theseus, the kidnapper of a previous Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons!

	We retire to the city, and rest, while discussing strategic politics with Hippolyta. Diana is not convinced we have done right, but a quiet late night		We retire to the city, and rest, while discussing strategic politics with Hippolyta. Diana is not convinced we have done right, but a quiet late night
	meeting convinces Hippolyta to agree to a risky but morally preferable course of action. Diana is sworn to protect Margarita for a year and a day, in		meeting convinces Hippolyta to agree to a risky but morally preferable course of action. Diana is sworn to protect Margarita for a year and a day, in

Martin: /* Duesday 13 Heat - The Not-Assassination of Margarita */

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	A fight breaks out. We are all teleported to Thermiskrya. Somehow we win.		A fight breaks out. We are all teleported to Thermiskrya. Somehow we win.

	Roke walks down the corridor to the Royal chambers, past two Paladins, holding the golden tray containing the spiked pickle. He enters the room, and		Roke walks down the corridor to the Royal chambers, past two Paladins, holding the golden tray containing the spiked pickle. He enters the room, and
	Margarita takes the pickle. As he leaves, he gives the five-second signal to those waiting on the far size of the wall.		Margarita takes the pickle. As he leaves, he gives the five-second signal to those waiting on the far size of the wall.
	The combat starts well.
	Pulse 0: Kit & Motley change back into their natural forms - Motley is nearly twenty foot, and falls over in an attempt not to crush Roke. The rest of		''The combat starts well.''
	the party appears at the far end of the corridor.
	Pulse 1.1: Brightflare DFs the Paladins. Clementine teleports through the wall in bear form. Kit tries to grab Margarita but her bodyguard Diana		:Pulse 0: Kit & Motley change back into their natural forms - Motley is nearly twenty foot, and falls over in an attempt not to crush Roke. The rest of the party appears at the far end of the corridor.
	intercepts him. Margarita rushes towards an alarm bell, and puts the pickle in her mouth.		:Pulse 1.1: Brightflare DFs the Paladins. Clementine teleports through the wall in bear form. Kit tries to grab Margarita but her bodyguard Diana intercepts him. Margarita rushes towards an alarm bell, and puts the pickle in her mouth.
	Pulse 1.2: Arwen DFs the Paladins. The Paladins dive through side doors to avoid more fire. Clementine tackles Margarita and pins her, knocking the		:Pulse 1.2: Arwen DFs the Paladins. The Paladins dive through side doors to avoid more fire. Clementine tackles Margarita and pins her, knocking the pickle across the floor. Kit kicks Diana across the room. Both flip to their feet. Motley is now standing. Roke prepares a net.
	pickle across the floor. Kit kicks Diana across the room. Both flip to their feet. Motley is now standing. Roke prepares a net.		:Pulse 1.3: With no one to attack, the corridor crew stand overwatch. Clementine tosses the bag of wind. Roke nets the Queen & Clementine, preventing them from using magic. Motley takes the bag and inserts the pickle into Margarita mouth. Diana runs across the room towards Margarita, but is brought down by Kit.
	Pulse 1.3: With no one to attack, the corridor crew stand overwatch. Clementine tosses the bag of wind. Roke nets the Queen & Clementine,		:Pulse 2.1: The corridor crew run towards the chambers. Diana is pinned by Kit. Margarita attempts to teleport and fails, prevented by the net. Motley prepares the bag of wind.
	preventing them from using magic. Motley takes the bag and inserts the pickle into Margarita mouth. Diana runs across the room towards Margarita,		:Pulse 2.2: The Paladins re-emerge from the side doors as the party runs by, leaving Brightflare, Arwen and Gerard surrounded by Paladins, and Theseus trailing. Arwen takes down a Paladin with a clean aorta strike. Theseus and the Paladins thump people in front of them. Roke Necrotises the enemy and another Dragon Flames goes off - a second paladin goes down. Kit and Diana wrestle.
	but is brought down by Kit.		:Pulse 2.3: Motley rips the Bag of Wind and sends everyone to the isle of Thermiskrya (we hope) via hurricane.
	Pulse 2.1: The corridor crew run towards the chambers. Diana is pinned by Kit. Margarita attempts to teleport and fails, prevented by the net.
	Motley prepares the bag of wind.		''At this point, the prearranged plan goes wrong.''
	Pulse 2.2: The Paladins re-emerge from the side doors as the party runs by, leaving Brightflare, Arwen and Gerard surrounded by Paladins, and
	Theseus trailing. Arwen takes down a Paladin with a clean aorta strike. Theseus and the Paladins thump people in front of them. Roke Necrotises the		:Pulse 10 - The party starts fainting in the hurricane.
	enemy and another Dragon Flames goes off - a second paladin goes down. Kit and Diana wrestle.		:Pulse 30 - the paladins start falling unconscious.
	Pulse 2.3: Motley rips the Bag of Wind and sends everyone to the isle of Thermiskrya (we hope) via hurricane.		:Pulse 120 - Diana says “I'm going home!" and passes out.
	At this point, the prearranged plan goes wrong.		:Pulse 183 - we land on the island. Everyone is unconscious, except for Kit who is still holding Diana; and Diana who recovers on landing.
	Pulse 10 - The party starts fainting in the hurricane.		:Pulse 190 - three of the four Paladins are now up and active, including the one Arwen killed, and are fighting Kit, getting better as they thump him.
	Pulse 30 - the paladins start falling unconscious.
	Pulse 120 - Diana says “I'm going home!" and passes out.
	Pulse 183 - we land on the island. Everyone is unconscious, except for Kit who is still holding Diana; and Diana who recovers on landing.
	Pulse 190 - three of the four Paladins are now up and active, including the one Arwen killed, and are fighting Kit, getting better as they thump him.
	The rest of the party is still unconscious. Kit tries to convince Diana to stay neutral.		The rest of the party is still unconscious. Kit tries to convince Diana to stay neutral.
	Pulse 196 - Roke wakes up. Diana tells every to stop fighting and flies off, to get her Mother, Queen of the Amazons. Everyone stops fighting.		:Pulse 196 - Roke wakes up. Diana tells every to stop fighting and flies off, to get her Mother, Queen of the Amazons. Everyone stops fighting.
	Pulse 197 - the fight starts again.		:Pulse 197 - the fight starts again.
	Pulse 202 - Gerard and Motley stir. One of the Paladins’ strike chance reaches 300% - Kit is getting wobbly-kneed.		:Pulse 202 - Gerard and Motley stir. One of the Paladins’ strike chance reaches 300% - Kit is getting wobbly-kneed.
	The fight swings back our way. Gerard & Motley engage a Paladin each.
	Pulse 208 - One paladin is being sat on by Motley - the other is inside a roofed ring of iron. The rest of the party wakes.		''The fight swings back our way. Gerard & Motley engage a Paladin each.''
	Pulses 210-220 - Roke gets serious and casts Flash Flood, Earthquake, Immolation, and Necrosis in quick succession. Brightflare uses Dragon Flames
			:Pulse 208 - One paladin is being sat on by Motley - the other is inside a roofed ring of iron. The rest of the party wakes.
			:Pulses 210-220 - Roke gets serious and casts Flash Flood, Earthquake, Immolation, and Necrosis in quick succession. Brightflare uses Dragon Flames
	and Arwen summons Earth Elementals. The Paladins finally die. Motley, Clem and Margarita are lost at sea in the Flash Flood.		and Arwen summons Earth Elementals. The Paladins finally die. Motley, Clem and Margarita are lost at sea in the Flash Flood.
	We lie back and enjoy the earthquake, but there is no rest for the wicked.		We lie back and enjoy the earthquake, but there is no rest for the wicked.
	Pulse 240 - as the Earthquake ceases and our Quickness runs out then reverses, the bodyguard and her mother the Queen of the Amazons arrive,		:Pulse 240 - as the Earthquake ceases and our Quickness runs out then reverses, the bodyguard and her mother the Queen of the Amazons arrive,
	with their royal guard.		with their royal guard.
	Pulse 241 - We start talking, fast. Our line is “We've rescued your daughter..."		:Pulse 241 - We start talking, fast. Our line is “We've rescued your daughter..."

	===Duesday 13 Heat - The Aftermath===		===Duesday 13 Heat - The Aftermath===
	We agree to give Margarita a fresh start with the Amazons.		We agree to give Margarita a fresh start with the Amazons.

Martin: /* Duesday 13 Heat - Never send a man to do a hobbit's job */

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Duesday 13 Heat - Never send a man to do a hobbit's job

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	There is much running around as we travel via god-storm to ensure Margarita has a pleasant childhood. We then go home.		There is much running around as we travel via god-storm to ensure Margarita has a pleasant childhood. We then go home.

	We have to get more Lethe water from Medea. On the other hand, we don't want to expose Margarita to Aeetes, so we decide to wait until Medea		We have to get more Lethe water from Medea. On the other hand, we don't want to expose Margarita to Aeetes, so we decide to wait until Medea
	will be almost home, to ensure she is at Freetaun when we arrive. This gives Wodensday, Thunorsday and Frysday for us to recover, bicker about or		will be almost home, to ensure she is at Freetaun when we arrive. This gives Wodensday, Thunorsday and Frysday for us to recover, bicker about or
	plans, and help rebuild the Amazon city. The solstice party of Thunorsday is particularly fine. Early Satyrday we set out ina boat, and, after making		plans, and help rebuild the Amazon city. The solstice party of Thunorsday is particularly fine. Early Satyrday we set out ina boat, and, after making
	our way through the protective storms around Thermiskrya, we find our selves about 50 miles from Freetaun. We meet Medea and Aeetes there.		our way through the protective storms around Thermiskrya, we find our selves about 50 miles from Freetaun. We meet Medea and Aeetes there.

	Medea helps us to apply waters of Lethe so that they are more effective, and then Aeetes insists on spending some time with the young Margarita.		Medea helps us to apply waters of Lethe so that they are more effective, and then Aeetes insists on spending some time with the young Margarita.
	He allows Diana to stay, and we get some further assurances from him, but cannot prevent him from bleeding her (and who knows what else) -		He allows Diana to stay, and we get some further assurances from him, but cannot prevent him from bleeding her (and who knows what else) -
	presumably he can now trace / control / influence her in some way. Medea settles up the payment for Margarita’s fresh start in cash. The next day,		presumably he can now trace / control / influence her in some way. Medea settles up the payment for Margarita’s fresh start in cash. The next day,
	we head back to Thermiskrya - the storm front is still waiting, so we arrive back before nightfall. ===Moonday 19===		we head back to Thermiskrya - the storm front is still waiting, so we arrive back before nightfall.
			===Moonday 19===
	Is spent in prayer and meditation or running around and riding horses for the less devout. Margarita seems to have not thrown off the protective magics we have used. We decide is it		Is spent in prayer and meditation or running around and riding horses for the less devout. Margarita seems to have not thrown off the protective magics we have used. We decide is it
	safe to head back, say goodbye to the Amazons, and head off before Theseus, Brightflare, or Roke can get us in further trouble. We sail back on		safe to head back, say goodbye to the Amazons, and head off before Theseus, Brightflare, or Roke can get us in further trouble. We sail back on

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	Motley infiltrates the Palace kitchens and prepares a loaded pickle. Roke infiltrates the higher echelons of the palace.		Motley infiltrates the Palace kitchens and prepares a loaded pickle. Roke infiltrates the higher echelons of the palace.

	Motley infiltrates the Palace kitchens with surprising ease, and uses his culinary and hobbit-charming skills to draw out others on the nature of the		Motley infiltrates the Palace kitchens with surprising ease, and uses his culinary and hobbit-charming skills to draw out others on the nature of the
	Queen's current dietary idiosyncrasies. It seems that, being pregnant (false or otherwise), she is demanding odd food. One of her favorites is a		Queen's current dietary idiosyncrasies. It seems that, being pregnant (false or otherwise), she is demanding odd food. One of her favorites is a
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	of several suites on the top floor, along with four paladins. The kitchen takes the food to the third floor, and then a senior footman is responsible		of several suites on the top floor, along with four paladins. The kitchen takes the food to the third floor, and then a senior footman is responsible
	for taking the food to the Queen. Motley observes the chocolate-coated pickles and borrows some ingredients to prepare a duplicate.		for taking the food to the Queen. Motley observes the chocolate-coated pickles and borrows some ingredients to prepare a duplicate.

	That night, Motley informs the party of his progress. We track down a senior footman and waylay him, stashing his sleeping body in a safe place		That night, Motley informs the party of his progress. We track down a senior footman and waylay him, stashing his sleeping body in a safe place
	where he will not be found before the following evening. Roke takes his place, returning to his home.		where he will not be found before the following evening. Roke takes his place, returning to his home.
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	in the oil of youth, and coats it in chocolate. He passes through the house to the third floor, where Roke changes him into a rat, and takes the pickle		in the oil of youth, and coats it in chocolate. He passes through the house to the third floor, where Roke changes him into a rat, and takes the pickle
	further upstairs.		further upstairs.

	After passing the guards on the final stairs, Roke gets lost in the various royal suites. He changes back all but Motley and Kit into their normal		After passing the guards on the final stairs, Roke gets lost in the various royal suites. He changes back all but Motley and Kit into their normal
	forms. They wait in a room at the far end of the corridor from the queens’ chambers. Everyone is doubly quickened.		forms. They wait in a room at the far end of the corridor from the queens’ chambers. Everyone is doubly quickened.

	===Duesday 13 Heat - The Not-Assassination of Margarita===		===Duesday 13 Heat - The Not-Assassination of Margarita===
	A fight breaks out. We are all teleported to Thermiskrya. Somehow we win.		A fight breaks out. We are all teleported to Thermiskrya. Somehow we win.