The Crazy One Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Urgh, are you really considering using his bones for weapons? I'm in, every other riddle seems to come true, why shouldn't that one?
Peppermint_M Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Can we cover the body up? It's making me a little queasy. Um, weren't there statues in here earlier? *edges closer to Zachery*
I Scream Clone Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 No basements, no closets, no attics, no forests and no nudity. Sorry ladies, but every time one of you takes off your top in one of these things, somebody ends up speargunned or worse. This is indeed troubling that the statues have disappeared. Fortunately there are plenty of knives currently in peoples possession. I starts to strut around without my top on due to the relative safety we appear to be in.
fallentomato Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 This is indeed troubling that the statues have disappeared. Fortunately there are plenty of knives currently in peoples possession. I starts to strut around without my top on due to the relative safety we appear to be in. Emphasis on relative. We've discovered two bodies in the past 10 minutes. And I still don't think passing out the knives was a good idea... OH! Fred! You said you confiscated 8 knives when we came aboard, but there are only 7 left. I don't know why we didn't ask at the time, but I'm asking now... who owned the 8th knife, the missing one? That would be our late companion Jack Baxter... ironic or ominous? You decide!
Zepher Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 I feel better with my knife on me, though not by much... this tour isn't as much fun as I wwas hoping for. You just stay next to me bumpkin, and we'll both be safe. You've got a hell of a lot of silver on, and I've got my knife, so the demons and normal cult people shouldn't bother us. Also, where did that jewel that we found in skeltron's mouth go? Can I have another look at it and see if anything has changed?
Hinckley Posted February 10, 2010 Author Posted February 10, 2010 ... So each of you, break off a couple of pieces of Jack Baxter and we'll be all set. *Removing Jack Baxter's bones would be difficult since his skin and organs still cover his body...* *Takes one of the lit torches from the grand chamber. Runs back into the guard house and lights those torches. (briefly wonders why there aren't little flames on the lit torches) Pushes the torch that's down up. Runs back to the grand chamber and then returns the torch used to light the others back to it's original spot, so that all 7 torches are lit and in the upright position. Prays that this do something* *This does nothing.* "I must be some horrible father. It's taken me this long to be concerned about the well being of my son. I told him to wait in the courtyard. He must still be out there. I hope he's OK. I think we should stick together. Would you please all join me in searching the courtyard for my son?? "
Hinckley Posted February 10, 2010 Author Posted February 10, 2010 *There isn't very good news out in the courtyard:*
Dannylonglegs Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Oh My god Stanton's dead! * Shrieks* This is horrible! The poor fellow was stripped clean of his skin and organs and other parts! All that's left of this victim are his bones! Wait! His Back Pack! I'd look through it to see if there are any clues leftover, but it seems more like Richards place.... Unless someone else is bolder. We're being picked off like flies, and the eclipse hasn't even occurred yet It appears like he was sacrificed...
WhiteFang Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Good grief!! What madness is this!! We got to stick together. I fear our enemies of darkness are devouring us one by one when we are separated. Damn it. Donna, my love, I will look at the backpack with you together, hoping to find some clues inside his bag. Perhaps,any last words of Stanton, I hope.
Ricecracker Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Runs over to Stanton* Stanton! Stanton! I'm so sorry, I'm a terrible father. I should've come after you, but it was only a few minutes. I loved you, son! I loved you... Can I hold on to my son's backpack? I'll go through it and let everybody know what's in it.
Hinckley Posted February 10, 2010 Author Posted February 10, 2010 Can I hold on to my son's backpack? I'll go through it and let everybody know what's in it. *Rich looks through Stanton's discarded backpack. There are some books and magazines, Stanton's flashlight and compass, a Field Guide to Wilderness Survival and an old picture of Rich and Stanton at Stanton's 5th grade play...*
Ricecracker Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 ...a Field Guide to Wilderness Survival... What!? Why would he have a Field Guide to Wilderness Survival? Was he- Was he going to run away?
MagPiesRUs Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Oh dear, poor Stanton. It's sad when they go so young. I'm sorry for your loss Richard. *Removing Jack Baxter's bones would be difficult since his skin and organs still cover his body...* Oh My god Stanton's dead! * Shrieks* This is horrible! The poor fellow was stripped clean of his skin and organs and other parts! All that's left of this victim are his bones! Everyone grab yourselves a bone! I don't want to come across as disrespectful, but this is a life and death situation. You gotta do what you gotta do.
Hinckley Posted February 10, 2010 Author Posted February 10, 2010 *Johnsons subtely picks a rib bone off of Stanton's carcass.* "OK People. We're stuck here and people are dying. This most recent murder is just freakin' creepy. There are certain things we need to discuss before continuing. What or who are we fighting? How should we continue on? Are we suffIciently armed? Do the clues we have lead to any conclusions about anything? Have we missed any clues? Let's throw out some theories, no matter how wild, and discuss our situation before we go back to solve the remaining puzzles in the Grand Chamber or searching the courtyard any further."
Shadows Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 You know, we can't really be sure that's Stanton. Do you realise how long it would take to strip a body that well? Was he really away from the group for that long? I don't think so. My gut tells me that Stanton is still alive and part of this whole scheme, using his apparent death to get away from the group for whatever reason. The fact that he had a field guide tells me he was doing research into survival in the wild, which is pretty much what he'll have to do for as long as he is away from the group. Nope, he isn't dead, we'll see him again before this is all over, and it won't be good. Still, with plenty of bones to go around, I suggest we all take one. I'll go for a nice tibia, seeing as it's the stronger leg bone. Just made for whacking.
Hinckley Posted February 10, 2010 Author Posted February 10, 2010 "Interesting. However, Mr. Baxter and Hector are certainly dead. In Hector's case, perhaps scorpions are attracted to smoke but Mr. Baxter was clearly brutally murdered. Did his body just fall out of the sky? Where did it come from? How did that happen?"
WhiteFang Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 I don't know why, but my dreams seem quite related to this matter, warning me to stay away from that statue with a throbbing heart. It feels as if the statue has come alive and ripped Jack off, while he was alone? Or perhaps, he could have witness something that he should not have seen. Until now, we can't even locate his bottom half.
Shadows Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 "Interesting. However, Mr. Baxter and Hector are certainly dead. Definitely. Jack was clearly here because of that letter he had, so he wouldn't be a cultist, and Hector was the token stoner. Did his body just fall out of the sky? Where did it come from? How did that happen?" Well, I suggested we examine the remains earlier to determine if he was cut or ripped or what, but for some reason we never did that.
Peppermint_M Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Oh my god, Zachy... I'm really scared now. At least I have my knife and plenty of silver.
The Crazy One Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Oh damn. I sure hope you idea about fake death is right. We really need to stick together, safety in numbers.
Dragonator Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 First Jack, now Stanton? This is one sick, messed up tour. Why do I get the feeling the tour company didn't do a very good safety background check? Oh DJ it's alright, I won't let that happen to you dear, I'll protect you. Look away, staring at it will only make you feel worse. *Diesel comforts his wife, who seems to be so emotionally traumatised that she can hardly talk* Well, I suggested we examine the remains earlier to determine if he was cut or ripped or what, but for some reason we never did that. Yeah, I thought that would be a good idea too. Obviously we get distracted easily... Your theory that Stanton is not really dead is quite interesting Sheldon, we should make sure we remember that in case it turns out to be true and Stanton tries to jump us when we aren't prepared. No disrespect meant to your son of course, Richard, I'm sure it was just a tragic case of him being in the wrong place and alone at the wrong time.
fallentomato Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Well let's not forget that the demon statues have all disappeared. Either they have come to life, or been stolen by some Carmen Sandiego type character while we were investigating the dead stoner. It seems to me that they would probably be pretty hungry if they've been asleep since the last eclipse. Wouldn't take long for a pack of hungry demons to tear the flesh off a body I imagine. *Shivers at the thought* The wilderness survival handbook is probably just a boy scout thing. As for Jack, his body was right below the big ugly demon statue in the grand chamber. Did anyone look up to see if his legs were in the mouth of the statue? Maybe he offended the demon god and got bitten in half. Or maybe it was a clever ruse and he's still the one out there picking us off. He did show quite the interest in Stanton... So maybe this is all demonic, but we've probably got a crazy cultist running around somewhere. Maybe it's someone not part of this group, maybe a local or a crazy relative (Penny's Grandma anyone?) *Snaps one of Stanton ribs off while Richard is looking the other way* Edited February 10, 2010 by fallentomato
Zepher Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Well, no point putting a death to waste. Walks over and snaps off a bone. Sorry about your son dude. If family members are dropping off, I'd like to stay close to my dearest Penny. I would not like to leave Penny's side unless something forcibly seperates us. Okay, so here's my thoughts. Those statues are most certainly alive, they're too big to move. Besides, I heard one following me earlier when I tried to rip off it's bone. I suggest we go back to the room where we found half that body in and look around at the ceiling to see if there's any way he could have been dropped in, and then look around some more on the walls to make sure there isn't a way that some folk could have slipped around and put him where he is now. The upper part of the room is most suepct to me. Also, have we figured out where all the levers and pullies we've been pulling connect to?
The Crazy One Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Well let's not forget that the demon statues have all disappeared. Either they have come to life, or been stolen by some Carmen Sandiego type character while we were investigating the dead stoner. It seems to me that they would probably be pretty hungry if they've been asleep since the last eclipse. Wouldn't take long for a pack of hungry demons to tear the flesh off a body I imagine. *Shivers at the thought* The wilderness survival handbook is probably just a boy scout thing.As for Jack, his body was right below the big ugly demon statue in the grand chamber. Did anyone look up to see if his legs were in the mouth of the statue? Maybe he offended the demon god and got bitten in half. Or maybe it was a clever ruse and he's still the one out there picking us off. He did show quite the interest in Stanton... So maybe this is all demonic, but we've probably got a crazy cultist running around somewhere. Maybe it's someone not part of this group, maybe a local or a crazy relative (Penny's Grandma anyone?) *Snaps one of Stanton ribs off while Richard is looking the other way* Do not write off the survival book as useless. * jumps and grabs the book. * You never know when it will be useful, it could tell us how to build fires, cover wonuds etc.
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