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Just trying something fun and silly here.

I want to see what shenanigans we can get into using our stuff with the community!

So here it goes... I am your online GM....

The Prompt:

You stand in a brightly lit suite on the La’Zairus Time Casino. You remember that much… the name of the casino. And you remember talking to someone who said Din’itzz could help you regain your memory... And you are pretty sure the calypt in front of you is Din’itzz. Other than that… most of your memory is blank. The calypt sits in an extravagant suite, drinking some unknown liquid and puffing on a cigar, the heavy smoke coils from it thickly into the air.

“Yezz we can get your memoriezz back, but it will take some doing… I take it with aszz much memory as you lozzt you are no longer familiar with what a vaultmind izz?” Din’itzz questions, cocking his head to the side lazily as a very robust attendant refills his glass… (obviously his muscle). “You’ll need a temporal baton to get them back, I have one specially tuned to drain memorieszz from the vaultmind, consider it a gift.”

What do you do?

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Amanda Zettergren

"Didn't your mama tell you it was rude not to offer drinks to your guests?" And will instinctual reach for a flask of old coffee that is in a random pocket. "How many strings are attached to this 'gift'?"

Kristopher Pring

As I take in the surroundings, I find myself taking inventory of what I do and don’t know. I know my name, my class… I have a vague understanding of my training, will likely have to rely mostly on muscle memory as my other memories are fuzzy at best. “What do you want in return for this “gift” you are offering me?”

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"When? When doeszzn't matter in the La'Zaiuruszzz, unlesszzz you mean time you have left." Din'itzz responds, looking somewhat bemused.

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Dinitzz feins insult, "Nothing untoward... Szzzomething very preciouszzz to me, a memory the house stole of szzomeone preciouszz to me... All I aszzk is that you return this memory. But to get it, you'll need a key code to the vaultmind. There iszz a calypt worker… Az’zuzz iszz hiszz name. I’ve received information that he knowszz where we can find a keycode to enter the vaultmind’szz chamber. I know itszz szzomewhere on one of the caszzino floorszz but not which one. Once you get the info out of him, get rid of him, heszz dangerouszz to uszz. The beszzt way to disposzze of evidence iszz launching him into the Anomaly; there’szz a decommisszzioned viewing pod there you can uszze to get rid of him. You can find him on the viewing deck. If you don’t remember where that iszz… I can give you directionszz through the caszzino. Once you have the information on the szzlot golem, report back to me, and I can enszzure you have accesszz to it… I have many conectionszz.”

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"Szztringszz?" Din'itzz looks as though you have insulted him, but his face betrays a clever smile. Make a Wisdom (Insight) check with disadvantage.

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You can tell Din'itzz isn't lying but he isn't telling you everything. Looking around the room a bit closer, you see evidence that he is very likely involved in criminal activity (a bloodstain here, a stack of illicit-looking substances there, and, of course, his bouncers, who do not exactly look like the most upstanding citizens).

Amanda Zettergren

"Look.... im going to need more then a 'gift' of getting my 'memories' back. I dont mind 'helping', it just needs to be worth my while" takes another sip of old coffee.

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Din'itzz nods "Of courszze, that iszz why I offer the one-of-a-kind temporal baton, and... I'll make you a deal, any other memorieszz you gather, I'll pay 30 GP for, thatszzz double the aszzking price."

Amanda Zettergren

"How 'bout we make it 20GP and you throw in a decent weapon I can keep?" Takes a last swing of old coffee. And tucks the flask in a random pocket.

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Din'itzz looks a bit confused "Iszzz the temporal baton not enough? I szzzupposzzze I could have szzzomeone graft a laszzzer cutter onto your arm free of charge... itszzz not a weapon, but it might help you get out of a tight szzzpot."

Amanda Zettergren

"Never hurts to have a backup plan. That laser cutter seems like a great backup plan"

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apparently an auto moderation thingy. I shut it off cause it was flagging everyone

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Din'itzz nods approvingly, "I think you will do well in Laz'airuszz... the first part of the plan is szzzimple enough you'll need a key code to the vaultmind. There iszz a calypt worker… Az’zuzz iszz hiszz name. I’ve received information that he knowszz where we can find a keycode to enter the vaultmind’szz chamber. I know itszz szzomewhere on one of the caszzino floorszz but not which one. Once you get the info out of him, get rid of him, heszz dangerouszz to uszz. The beszzt way to disposzze of evidence iszz launching him into the Anomaly; there’szz a decommisszzioned viewing pod there you can uszze to get rid of him. You can find him on the viewing deck. If you don’t remember where that iszz… I can give you directionszz through the caszzino. Once you have the information on the szzlot golem, report back to me, and I can enszzure you have accesszz to it… I have many conectionszz. Will you do it?" He leans in conspiratorially.

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From you: "Our power reserves are reading... several trillion cycles remaining. We have no m-m-memory of this location. Or its meta-data." The dome shaped head swivels in a slow circle, briefly stopping on each of the others gathered nearby as it surveys the room. "POSSIBLE TARGETS ACQUIRED: VAULTMIND...? UNKNOWN... UNKNOWN... UNKNOWN... UNKNOWN... " Response: Din'itzz looks at you alarmed "Are you unwell?" he buzzes. You can see his bodyguards take a few steps closer to him. How do you respond to their approach?

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A stupid patreon auto filter was hiding your last response: From you " Having completely forgotten where I am, much less the layout, I ask for the directions. After getting them I get immediately to the task at hand. If he grants me the gift first, all more the better, but at this point I am convinced no one should be without their memories. As I make my way if I have the baton, I use it. If not, I improvise. As I approach my-would be victim, I reach into the skills I know and allow muscles memory to do much of the rest. Either way the interrogation begins in earnest with a simple, hi, how you doing? If I can get this guy to spill the beans without harming him, he will give me more reliable information. If he refuses that’s when things will have to get nasty…" Response: Din'itzz gladly hands over the temporal baton and gives you directions to the Anomly Anomaly Viewing Deck, a popular location on the La’Zairus Time Casino. When you arrive: Viewers mill about here, staring into a swirling black abyss within a black abyss. The Anomaly, a supermassive black hole. As you look into this black hole, you catch a glimpse of another casino, almost identical to the one you are in, but something feels… off. A “you” stares back from the other viewing deck for a moment, before the darkness clouds the vision again. “Anomalous realities, alternate timelines, see what could be across the multiverse!” Calls a calypt worker, gesturing towards what appear to be binoculars mounted on poles, each with a slot for inputting time cards, memory bottles, or coins. You don't immediately spot Az'zuzz, what do you do?

Necronomicronic V

"We are functioning. Which one of these subjects is the Vaultmind? We are tasked by ...'Din’itzz'... to find them." *a humming whine begins to build from with and its eyes begin to glow*

Amanda Zettergren

Taking an old, old all smoking pipe out of some pocket, she prepares it. Then contemplates the shape a nanosecond longer then necessary, and puts the end piece in her mouth. But does not light it. "My dear Din'itzz, if I can't find the viewing deck we might as well stop negotiation." And she turns to leave and wander the casino and find the viewing deck.

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Din'itzz looks back and forth between his bodyguards, confused... then realization dawns on his insectile face "Ohh... right... you have no memorieszzz. Neither of these is the vaultmind, it is far beyond your reach, but if you will hear my proposzzal... and take care of Azz'uzz.... it will be within our reach!" How do you rsepond?

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Din'itzz reaches a hand out in supplication "I asszzzure you I can get someone to guide you there, and once there you can take care of Az'zuzz for me... what szzay you?" How do you respond?

Necronomicronic V

"... ... ... ACCEPTABLE PARAMETERS..." *the aggressive activity seems to die down* "W-w-what must we do?"

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You can see Din'itzz and his minions visibly relax. "There iszz a calypt worker… Az’zuzz iszz hiszz name. I’ve received information that he knowszz where we can find a keycode to enter the vaultmind’szz chamber. I know itszz szzomewhere on one of the caszzino floorszz but not which one. Once you get the info out of him, get rid of him, heszz dangerouszz to uszz. The beszzt way to disposzze of evidence iszz launching him into the Anomaly; there’szz a decommisszzioned viewing pod there you can uszze to get rid of him. You can find him on the viewing deck. If you don’t remember where that iszz… I can give you directionszz through the caszzino. Once you have the information on the szzlot golem, report back to me, and I can enszzure you have accesszz to it… I have many conectionszz.”

Necronomicronic V

"If y-y-you think it will help with my missing files, I will do as you ask. ...OBJECTIVE LOCKED... ....OPERATION: BUZZKILL... Please point the way." *as they look around for Az'uzz* "... ... ...COMENCING!"

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You follow Din'itzz's instructions and reach the Anomaly Viewing Deck, a popular location on the La’Zairus Time Casino. Viewers mill about here, staring into a swirling black abyss within a black abyss. The Anomaly, a supermassive black hole. As you look into this black hole, you catch a glimpse of another casino, almost identical to the one you are in, but something feels… off. A “you” stares back from the other viewing deck for a moment, before the darkness clouds the vision again. “Anomalous realities, alternate timelines, see what could be across the multiverse!” Calls a calypt worker, gesturing towards what appear to be binoculars mounted on poles, each with a slot for inputting time cards, memory bottles, or coins. What do you do?

Amanda Zettergren

Dismissivly waving her hand in the air, "Sure, if you insist." And wait for the escort to show themself.

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A VERY intimidating bodyguard shows you to the Anomaly Viewing Deck, a popular location on the La’Zairus Time Casino. Viewers mill about here, staring into a swirling black abyss within a black abyss. The Anomaly, a supermassive black hole. As you look into this black hole, you catch a glimpse of another casino, almost identical to the one you are in, but something feels… off. A “you” stares back from the other viewing deck for a moment, before the darkness clouds the vision again. “Anomalous realities, alternate timelines, see what could be across the multiverse!” Calls a calypt worker, gesturing towards what appear to be binoculars mounted on poles, each with a slot for inputting time cards, memory bottles, or coins. What do you do?

Amanda Zettergren

Walk over to the worker and stand next to him. Looking in the same direction they are. "Nice night tonight isn't it? You Az'zuzz?"

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The worker looks at you furtively. "I would never associate with that zoned-out Anomaly chaser... and I have nothing to do with the vagabonds that stare into the Black Star, I just sell tickets!" Make an Intelligence (Investigation) check.

Amanda Zettergren

(Man if only I rolled this well in game sheesh. Especially investigation... notoriously bad. Lol)

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The salesman seems to have no relevant info. Looking around the Viewing Deck, You spot a calypt matching Az'zuzz's description staring up into the massive black hole outside of the La'Zairus. He appears transfixed, completely unmoving.

Amanda Zettergren

Putting a hand in a pocket that usually contains a pocket knife, she goes and stands behind Az'zuzz slightly to the left. Quietly says, "See anything interesting in there?"

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Az'zuzz turns to you, a haunted look in his eyes. "So much... I could be so much more... Anything is better than this, if I can enter the Black Star, I can at last leave this reality behind and take my rightful place in the multiverse! If you can get me into the Anomaly… dead or alive. I’ll give you whatever you want! Over there!" he says, pointing up into the black hole. "Over THERE I am in charge of this whole casino! I'm not some bum on the street...." He looks at you curiously. "Don't you see it? What do you see when you look into the Anomaly?" What do you do? Do you look into the Anomaly? Question Az'uzz? Something else?

Amanda Zettergren

Look him in the eyes... and say... "I'll help you get there. I just need one little tiny piece of information."

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A'zuzz's eyes light up "Would you really?! I have a pair of safecrackers gloves that might allow you access the decommissioned pod in the Viewing Area. Once inside, I can launch myself into the Anomaly and leave this place for good! I would give anything!”

Amanda Zettergren

"I just need the key code to the vault mind. Once I have that. Ill help you go where ever your want to go."

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"That's kind of you, but I can't give it up until my transcendence is assured! I am sure you understand." Az'zuzz says, glancing repeatedly up at the Anomaly and across the way to the decommissioned pods. What do you do?

Amanda Zettergren

"I completely understand. But I can assure you we can guarantee your passage" gestures to the escort, "he wouldn't lie would he?" (Does he seem nervous when looking at the decommissioned pods or excited?)

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He looks excited. Like a kid staring at a big gift under a Christmas tree dying to open it.

Amanda Zettergren

Gently nuding him towards the pod, "Tell me what i want to know and this is all yours"

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He looks a bit perturbed "But um... we need to break into it first for me to use it. If you help me do that, I'll give you the code, no questions asked!"

Amanda Zettergren

"Well it's a good thing I came along," and proceed to see if i can break in without drawing attending. Might try to shove the escort between me and potential prying eyes.