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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
A weed-wizard tells Grackle, CURIE, and Mojo Joe to run headlong into a burning building in the spirit of Halloween. The crew save a rare creature from the endangered species list (by making it extinct), potentially commit a hate crime, and learn the true meaning of the Mischief Night. | |||
==Background== | |||
The Spectres, a wizgang fond of small-time mischief but looking to go legit, involved themselves in the Haven’s mischief-night scavenger hunt. The gangers decorated a bar they frequent, “Greasy Ben’s,” with festive candles in honor of the holiday season- a few of which bore an awakened sigil visible through astral sight, and would burn with a green flame when lit, marking them as those the runners would need for the scavenger hunt. | |||
Unfortunately, one of the Spectres got a little… overeager with their task, and accidentally started a fire. Greasy Ben’s lived up to its name, and the conflagration quickly spread out of control. Our daring runners would have to rush into the burning building, find the candles before they melt, and get back out alive once more. | |||
Though the fire wasn’t the only danger lurking these dark streets, however… | |||
==The Meet== | ==The Meet== | ||
The crew arrived outside Greasy Ben’s to meet with their Johnson, a member of the Spectres named Snoop Pogg, who was waiting nervously out front of the building. The wizard passed a spliff to the crew, though only Grackle accepted the deepweed, before explaining the situation for the runners. He made extra note to warn the three of a potential extra danger, something of a local urban legend… except it was far from legend. Local awakened knew to avoid the area after dark, as those not careful tended to end up drained… or not show again at all, a flurry of claw marks and sign of a struggle the only thing left. | |||
==The Plan== | |||
Smoke began to billow from the kitchen window of the bar as P O double G laid things out, and not the usual haze that accompanied the ganger. The crew knew they needed to act fast. Grackle, donned a gas mask as Mojo Joe summoned a water spirit and bound it into a wickerman to help suppress the fire. Time being of the essence, the gang dove in… | |||
==The | ==The Run== | ||
Grackle clung to CURIE to avoid being trampled by fleeing patrons as she and Mojo Joe rushed into the smokey building. Immediately looking around, they noticed a few candles among the wreckage, hanging from the ceiling. Also, a Humanis flag (it is Renton, after all) which the gang took for themselves. Grackle assensed, but the candles didn’t appear to bear the magical mark they were looking for- however, he did see a glimmer of something near the back, where the smoke was coming from. The eager gnome rushed towards the shimmer, but what he found wasn’t a candle… | |||
Waiting for him in the back, was a tall, lithe figure, something like an elf but more gaunt. Its too-long arms ended in large, razor sharp claws, and its grinning maw was full of dagger-like teeth. Knowledgeable as he was on haints and fearsome critters, it was like nothing Grackle had ever seen. It stared down at the tiny gnome for a moment, hungry eyes burning through the smoke, before it lunged. | |||
Lucky for him, Grackle’s team mates sprang into action- CURIE throwing herself in front of the gnome to take the blow, stolen Humanis flag fluttering behind her like the cape of a super heroine as her armored hide absorbed the blow, while Mojo Joe sent a bolt of arcane energy crashing into the beast’s side. The magician’s arcane bolt sent the strange monster tumbling into the flames, where it quickly burned to a crisp. The end of a legend, and perhaps, an endangered species. | |||
Well, they never claimed to be conservationists. | |||
With the monster dealt with, Mojo Joe directed his water spirit to suppress the flames enough for the three to find their way through the back rooms, following a trail of melting candles to the abandoned candle box. CURIE used her immense leg strength to kick open the jammed door, and the runners absconded with their prize- taking only a moment to search for survivors before leaving the bar to its fate. | |||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Making a quick getaway in Mojo Joe’s car, the runners took turns lighting candles from the box until they found three that burned green, claiming their candles for the scavenger hunt. They made a quick call to Snoop, letting him know the job was done and negotiating their reward… after the fact. | |||
Snoop, mercifully, kicked a few thousand their way and gave the crew his contact information, in case Grackle wanted to smoke sometime and the others decided to stop being square. The three decided to end off their adventure, as all good adventures end- with food. Mojo Joe treated the three (two, given CURIE had no stomach) to real food at a nice restaurant to celebrate their victory over the inferno that was Greasy Ben’s. | |||
==Rewards== | ==Rewards== | ||
4k Nuyen | |||
1 Karma | |||
4 CDP + 2 Base CDP | |||
1 All Hallows Scavenger Hunt Object: Candle | |||
Optional Contact: Snoop Pogg (DeepWeed, Philosophy, Spectres Ganger) | |||
==Game Quotes== | ==Game Quotes== | ||
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==Player After Action Reports (AARs)== | ==Player After Action Reports (AARs)== | ||
[[Grackle]] - "That was a lot of fun! I always like meeting new friends, and we even saved that funny lookin' flag from the fire! I think I'll hand it up in the living room, right over the TV... Anyways, if y'all ever wanna stop by my place, I'd love to host ya! And maybe we'll see each other again at that funny costume thingamajig!" | |||
Latest revision as of 04:54, 4 November 2025
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Summary
A weed-wizard tells Grackle, CURIE, and Mojo Joe to run headlong into a burning building in the spirit of Halloween. The crew save a rare creature from the endangered species list (by making it extinct), potentially commit a hate crime, and learn the true meaning of the Mischief Night.
Background
The Spectres, a wizgang fond of small-time mischief but looking to go legit, involved themselves in the Haven’s mischief-night scavenger hunt. The gangers decorated a bar they frequent, “Greasy Ben’s,” with festive candles in honor of the holiday season- a few of which bore an awakened sigil visible through astral sight, and would burn with a green flame when lit, marking them as those the runners would need for the scavenger hunt.
Unfortunately, one of the Spectres got a little… overeager with their task, and accidentally started a fire. Greasy Ben’s lived up to its name, and the conflagration quickly spread out of control. Our daring runners would have to rush into the burning building, find the candles before they melt, and get back out alive once more.
Though the fire wasn’t the only danger lurking these dark streets, however…
The Meet
The crew arrived outside Greasy Ben’s to meet with their Johnson, a member of the Spectres named Snoop Pogg, who was waiting nervously out front of the building. The wizard passed a spliff to the crew, though only Grackle accepted the deepweed, before explaining the situation for the runners. He made extra note to warn the three of a potential extra danger, something of a local urban legend… except it was far from legend. Local awakened knew to avoid the area after dark, as those not careful tended to end up drained… or not show again at all, a flurry of claw marks and sign of a struggle the only thing left.
The Plan
Smoke began to billow from the kitchen window of the bar as P O double G laid things out, and not the usual haze that accompanied the ganger. The crew knew they needed to act fast. Grackle, donned a gas mask as Mojo Joe summoned a water spirit and bound it into a wickerman to help suppress the fire. Time being of the essence, the gang dove in…
The Run
Grackle clung to CURIE to avoid being trampled by fleeing patrons as she and Mojo Joe rushed into the smokey building. Immediately looking around, they noticed a few candles among the wreckage, hanging from the ceiling. Also, a Humanis flag (it is Renton, after all) which the gang took for themselves. Grackle assensed, but the candles didn’t appear to bear the magical mark they were looking for- however, he did see a glimmer of something near the back, where the smoke was coming from. The eager gnome rushed towards the shimmer, but what he found wasn’t a candle…
Waiting for him in the back, was a tall, lithe figure, something like an elf but more gaunt. Its too-long arms ended in large, razor sharp claws, and its grinning maw was full of dagger-like teeth. Knowledgeable as he was on haints and fearsome critters, it was like nothing Grackle had ever seen. It stared down at the tiny gnome for a moment, hungry eyes burning through the smoke, before it lunged.
Lucky for him, Grackle’s team mates sprang into action- CURIE throwing herself in front of the gnome to take the blow, stolen Humanis flag fluttering behind her like the cape of a super heroine as her armored hide absorbed the blow, while Mojo Joe sent a bolt of arcane energy crashing into the beast’s side. The magician’s arcane bolt sent the strange monster tumbling into the flames, where it quickly burned to a crisp. The end of a legend, and perhaps, an endangered species. Well, they never claimed to be conservationists.
With the monster dealt with, Mojo Joe directed his water spirit to suppress the flames enough for the three to find their way through the back rooms, following a trail of melting candles to the abandoned candle box. CURIE used her immense leg strength to kick open the jammed door, and the runners absconded with their prize- taking only a moment to search for survivors before leaving the bar to its fate.
Aftermath
Making a quick getaway in Mojo Joe’s car, the runners took turns lighting candles from the box until they found three that burned green, claiming their candles for the scavenger hunt. They made a quick call to Snoop, letting him know the job was done and negotiating their reward… after the fact. Snoop, mercifully, kicked a few thousand their way and gave the crew his contact information, in case Grackle wanted to smoke sometime and the others decided to stop being square. The three decided to end off their adventure, as all good adventures end- with food. Mojo Joe treated the three (two, given CURIE had no stomach) to real food at a nice restaurant to celebrate their victory over the inferno that was Greasy Ben’s.
Rewards
4k Nuyen
1 Karma
4 CDP + 2 Base CDP
1 All Hallows Scavenger Hunt Object: Candle
Optional Contact: Snoop Pogg (DeepWeed, Philosophy, Spectres Ganger)
Game Quotes
Player After Action Reports (AARs)
Grackle - "That was a lot of fun! I always like meeting new friends, and we even saved that funny lookin' flag from the fire! I think I'll hand it up in the living room, right over the TV... Anyways, if y'all ever wanna stop by my place, I'd love to host ya! And maybe we'll see each other again at that funny costume thingamajig!"