xwingyoda Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 May you rest in peace Poor old Mister Crowley !!!!! The discovery of his body here raises a couple of interrogations: why find the body here !!!! and not farther away in this basement !! Why near those wodden barrels ??? Concerning the bump, it may clearly indicate several things: an accidental fall, a blow on the head (...) BUT that doesn't necessarily prove that this caused his death !!!! We definitly should check his body in order to find evidence (or lack of): strangulation, stabbing wounds, holes made by a gun... However, if he was poisoned or suffocated / chocked evidence will be clearly missing !!! In this case we should check to see if he bit his tongue. Also I would love to see if the ring found in the kitchen that is still in my pocket belonged to Mister Crowley. I would like to try this ring on every of his 10 fingers. That would indicate that the ring was his (and NOT the probable murderer) and also maybe a start of motive !!!! After all that, can we inspect the barrels like previously indicated ???
WesternOutlaw Posted July 28, 2005 Author Posted July 28, 2005 You examine his body more thoroughly. Appears that the cause of death was most probably the result of the blow to the head as no other markings/evidence can be found. You also check his pockets and clothing. His pockets are indeed empty. His shoes are a black pair of Florsheim lace-ups with cap toe, size 10 narrow to be exact. They look fairly new with a good shine but the bottom end of the heals look worn/scraped. Trying the ring on each of his fingers: appears that his fingers are much to thin to have worn this ring. His thumb is about the only finger that the ring does not easily fall off. Examining the barrels closer, they are empty. You are also able to move them revealing nothing.
Mr. Lego-builder Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 IMO, the rings wouldn't fit even though it did once belong to Mr. Crowley, because it was mentioned before that the body was worn away and skeletal. About the worn heels, this inditcates thats the body could be indeed dragged from place to place. So, are there any skid/scratch marks on/near the body that lead futher into the "tunnel"? If so, how far dos it go and how far does the tunnel itself go? What do the rest of you guys think?
xwingyoda Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 I fully agree with Mister Bildur !!! Poor old Mister Crowley was indeed dragged to this dark place !!! However, the lack of other physical evidence does not necessary means that the blow to his head was fatal to him !!! We also can assume that the Egyptian ring was not his, but does that necessarily indicate that the murderer is the rightfull owner of the said ring ?? No !!! The owner could have lost his ring looking for something in the wine cellar !!!! Mister Brickster, was the secret passage found where I found the ring ?? Another interogation: what shall we do with the body of Poor Mister Crowley ?? I think we should give him a proper funeral somwhere in his mansion. Until we find something to dig up a grave for him, I suggest that we venture deeper into the mansion's dark entrails !!! Mister Athos, would you lead the way ??
Athos Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Mister Athos, would you lead the way ?? Me? Perhaps, Akkh, with his light would be the better choice, as I cannot see in the dark. Haven't been eating my carrots, I guess... :D Steve
WesternOutlaw Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 A Locked Gate Looking very closely at the ground near Mr. Crowley, you do notice skid marks on the hard dirt floor of the cave. They stop at the steps where you came down from the wine cellar. Definately no stab wounds anywhere on Mr. Crowley's body. You do not know how long he has been dead. Akkhraziel leads the way deeper into the cavern past the barrels. You reach a black wrought iron gate that stands between you and the passage. In looking at the metal gate, appears that it has a lock. Pete pulls out the key he used on the front door but it does not unlock the gate. >:(
Akkhraziel Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 At this point I'd offer to pick the lock, but that might upset the more sensibly minded of you, or at the very least only add to your suspicions about me. *chuckles* Well, this is certainly getting interesting... Akkh
Mr. Lego-builder Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 How big is the gate? Does it have any markings on it that could be of importance? This just doesn't make sense. Why would there be a gate down here? There could be a big secret behind there. May I ask you Brickster, which way is the tunnel heading towards? And how far away (we could estimate) from the stairway is currently the gate at?
Athos Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Maybe Crowley was smuggling liquor during prohibition? Steve
WesternOutlaw Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 All attempts to pick the lock of the gate fail. How big is the gate? about 6 1/2 feet tall (floor to ceiling), roughly 4 1/2 feet wide. Does it have any markings on it that could be of importance? It looks rather old, but no markings. Why would there be a gate down here? I cannot answer this question at this time. Which way is the tunnel heading towards? you believe it heads North. And how far away (we could estimate) from the stairway is currently the gate at? somewhere between 50-100 feet.
Mr. Lego-builder Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Let's back track a moment. If we were careful, there should be some footprints leading to Mr. Crowley, since this is a dirt cave. We should look for the more worn footprints and ignore the fresh footprints we just made. We could then see which, if any, of the group's footprints match the more worn footprints. Maybe this could get us somewhere. What do the rest of you guys think we should do next?
WesternOutlaw Posted July 30, 2005 Author Posted July 30, 2005 No luck tracking footprints. The dirt floor is rather hard and compacted.
The Middleman Posted July 30, 2005 Posted July 30, 2005 Well, it appears as though we can't enter through here without a key. I'll bet we find the keys in the other rooms of the mansion.
Mr. Lego-builder Posted July 30, 2005 Posted July 30, 2005 I guess you are right. Let's head back up. On to the second floor! We are bound to find something there...
WesternOutlaw Posted July 31, 2005 Author Posted July 31, 2005 Upstairs Hall You have decided to venture to the second floor of the mansion by climbing a tall set of stairs from the main hall. The steps are covered with a dark red carpet fastened to each step. The steps turn about half way up before reaching the Upstairs Hall. The room is large and contains the following: - One single door on the east wall (pictured) - Silver light fixture on the east wall (pictured) - Set of double doors on the west wall - Large mural of the Seal of the State of Oregon on the west wall - Statue of a pharaoh on the north wall (pictured) - Large, over-stuffed sofa along the north wall - Large arched window overlooking the ocean on the north wall - Small antique table with tiffany lamp next to the sofa - Large chandelier hanging from the ceiling
Athos Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Why is pharoah standing in a bucket? Lets pull on that light fixture... shake pharoah's hand... open those double doors... and swing from the chandalier... Steve
WesternOutlaw Posted August 1, 2005 Author Posted August 1, 2005 Why is pharoah standing in a bucket? A platform with small border but I don't see a bucket? >:( Lets pull on that light fixture: It does not move. Shake pharoah's hand: The Pharaoh is glad to meet you but nothing happens. Open those double doors: they lead to a library And swing from the chandalier: you can not reach the chandalier X:D
jonfett Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 I say we head into the Library, it should be full of stuff we could investigate and maybe we'll find a key! ;) Jon.
xwingyoda Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Before heading into the library, I wish to fully examine the Upstairs Hall. Mister Fett, do not let your excitment cloud your judgment ( :P ). Mister Brickster, I would love to do the following actions: * turn the fixture on the east wall * push the mural of the Seal of the State of Oregon * inspect the lamp closer I have several interrogations concerning the pharao: * does the ring fit the statue's hand? * does the scaraab of the ring fit the pharao's "hat"? Mister Brickster, can we move the sofa to inspect the chandelier?
Mr. Lego-builder Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Brickster: Even though the single door appears to be locked, can we peek inside? Also, when you say "the seal of the state of Oregon" what do you mean exactly? The image on the state flag? If so, which side? (The Oregon state flag has two different sides.) Does the sofa have cushions? If so, can we lift them up to investigate?
WesternOutlaw Posted August 2, 2005 Author Posted August 2, 2005 The Seal and the Coin Turn the fixture on the east wall : The fixture does not move. Push the mural of the Seal of the State of Oregon : The mural is very large from the top of the ceiling to the bottom (about 6 feet high and wide at least). See picture and further details. You push the middle and nothing happens. Inspect the lamp closer: The lamp appears to be an antique tiffany stained glass lamp Does the ring fit the statue's hand?: No, it appears to be too small. Does the scaraab of the ring fit the pharao's "hat"?: No. Can we move the sofa to inspect the chandelier?: Yes, you do so. The chandelier appears to be quite normal. Many large crystals around a golden metal frame, about eight candle-shaped light bulbs. Even though the single door appears to be locked, can we peek inside?: Looks like it may be a bedroom through the open wrought iron pattern in the door. When you say "the seal of the state of Oregon" what do you mean exactly? They image on the state flag? If so, which side? (The Oregon state flag has two different sides.): In the United States, each of the 50 states has a state seal representing its unique history. The seal is also pictured on one side of the Oregon State Flag (pictured). Details include pictures of the following: A large shield, 32 stars, a ribon that says "The Union", mountains and a forest, an elk with branching antlers, a covered wagon pulled by two oxen, an ocean with setting sun, a departing British ship, an American merchant ship, a shear of wheat, plow and pickax, an American eagle, and the year 1859. Does the sofa have cushions? If so, can we lift them up to investigate? : Yes, rather dusty, but feeling in the cracks under the cushions, you find a small gold coin. The front has a worn image of a man facing left that says, "GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA", and on the backside is a crowned ornate shield with the year above, 1759. The letters are rather worn, but appear to read, " M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E". (pictured)
Mr. Lego-builder Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Applying what I know in latin, "GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA" is translated "George II by the grace of God" The above is from my knowledge, but doing some research, this is what I found: "M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E" is in short for: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire. As some of you might have noticed, the picture of the coin says "GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA" instead of the described "GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA" This is because it was later revised with the different lettering and an older bust of the King George II. The eariler ones was minted from 1732 to 1741 (carved by , followed by the older bust used from 1743 to 1751. There were also ones minted in silver and/or gold in both versions. It is worth quite a large sum of money today. The value is at least $2,325 (or
xwingyoda Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Thank you Mister Bildur for this enlighting history lesson. Let me inspect the seal: I can depict an escutcheon, or shield, supported by 33 stars and divided by an ordinary, or ribbon, with the inscription "The Union." Above the ordinary are the mountains and forests of Oregon, an elk with branching antlers, a covered wagon and ox team, the Pacific Ocean with setting sun, a departing British man-of-war signifying the departure of British influence in the region and an arriving American merchant ship signifying the rise of American power. Below the ordinary is a quartering with a shear of wheat, plow and pickax, which represent Oregon's mining and agricultural resources. The crest is the American Eagle/ Around the perimeter of the seal is the legend "State of Oregon, 1859.
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