# SDMB RPG First Adventure: Panic in Genoa! **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 14, 2014, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765 "2014-01-14T05:19:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 31
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/601 "2014-07-12T10:20:12Z")
“I don’t know about ladies. I know about damn witches, Hells take 'em. Errr, no offense meant.” ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/602 "2014-07-12T12:00:14Z")
Hawkins rises to his feet, a rueful expression on his face. “That’s the last time I participate in any unplanned entertainment, at any rate. I’ll leave it to the tumbler another time.” ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/603 "2014-07-12T21:00:21Z")
> [@Johnny\_Bravo](#): > > “Yes, the side with which we have contracted to do a THIS URGENT TASK for the Doge of Milan,” he says, making sure the soldiers can hear. Or the Doge of Genoa, even. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/604 "2014-07-12T21:21:38Z")
Yes. It’s a doge eat doge world we’re living in. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2014, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/605 "2014-07-13T02:29:33Z")
> [@appleciders](#): > > Or the Doge of Genoa, even. Tomato, potato! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/606 "2014-07-13T03:56:49Z")
> [@Malacandra](#): > > Yes. It’s a doge eat doge world we’re living in. That’s a night in the Box. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/607 "2014-07-17T06:31:32Z")
The lead soldier roughly ties up Umberto, and signals to his compatriots to carry him. He then lashes Maria’s hands behind her back, and lifts her to her feet. He nods at Joseph, brow furrowed, and says, “We’ll take it from here. See the Doge before you leave town.” ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/608 "2014-07-19T18:07:47Z")
Harald flashes quizzical looks at his companions, asking the silent question “Are we getting fucked right now, and do we let them do this ?” ---
**Author:** ![G0sp3l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/609 "2014-07-19T18:46:05Z")
deep, deep sigh… “Taye is once again proven correct. Patted on the head like a faithful dog! Not even a receipt given! Will the Doge ask us to come to the rear door to receive our pittance?” ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/610 "2014-07-19T19:47:56Z")
> [@Kobal2](#): > > Harald flashes quizzical looks at his companions, asking the silent question “Are we getting fucked right now, and do we let them do this ?” Joseph returns Harald’s glance, nods once, and speaks to the soldiers again. “Ah, Lieutenant (which probably isn’t his rank, but a little flattery and all that), I am afraid that, having endured more than a small amount of trouble to retrieve these two,” he says, glancing pointedly to the smoldering remains of the fire, “we are duty bound to see this through to the end. That means we will regrettably have to see these prisoners into the hands of either Signore Alessio or Capitano Achilles, _va bene_?” “Of course, I am certain that both of those two gentlemen would be grateful to meet the soldiers who so bravely assisted in the capture of these criminals, and we would be glad for the escort to the _palazzo_.” ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/611 "2014-07-20T00:16:57Z")
> [@Johnny\_Bravo](#): > > Joseph returns Harald’s glance, nods once, and speaks to the soldiers again. > > “Ah, Lieutenant (which probably isn’t his rank, but a little flattery and all that), I am afraid that, having endured more than a small amount of trouble to retrieve these two,” he says, glancing pointedly to the smoldering remains of the fire, “we are duty bound to see this through to the end. That means we will regrettably have to see these prisoners into the hands of either Signore Alessio or Capitano Achilles, _va bene_?” > > “Of course, I am certain that both of those two gentlemen would be grateful to meet the soldiers who so bravely assisted in the capture of these criminals, and we would be glad for the escort to the _palazzo_.” The _Captain_ squints at you, as if sizing you up, and responds “Well enough. You come with us. No tricks, now, and stay well away from the prisoners. There will be no more escape attempts on my watch.” You proceed quickly into the city, to the central _piazza_, and into the Doge’s _palazzo_. The Captain brings you in through a small side door, hands the prisoners off to a deputy, and has a quick whispered conversation with a youth in a simple monk’s robe who looks to have Elvish blood. The youth runs off into the house, and the Captain turns to face you. “The Doge is busy at the moment, but his son and Signore Alessio will be down shortly to interview you. You have my thanks for apprehending these dangerous criminals. Feel free to refresh yourselves in the meantime.” He gestures toward a small table set with dark brown bread, a soft cheese, and a jug of wine. The Captain then turns to leave. ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/612 "2014-07-20T02:06:31Z")
“Well don’t mind if I do. Hmm, that cheese is very decent, good strong personality. Then again free grub is always tastier, I find.” ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/613 "2014-07-20T04:42:21Z")
Joseph leans against the wall, folds his arms over his chest, half-closes his eyes, and waits for the meeting. ---
**Author:** ![G0sp3l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/614 "2014-07-20T04:55:58Z")
Taye eyes the bread and cheese suspiciously, ignoring the wine completely. With a shrug he takes some of the food. Then puts his back to a wall where he can watch the doors. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/615 "2014-07-20T21:46:13Z")
Foreigners never do bread or cheese quite right, but we’re a long way from a good cob loaf and a mature Cheddar so Zachary will have to make do with what there is. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/616 "2014-07-21T16:13:42Z")
After a few minutes, Signore Alessio and Marco Valente walk in through the same door the young monk left through. Marco gets straight to the point: “My Captain has just told me a strange story. He says that the Marionis very nearly escaped as they were handed over to the guard. What happened?” ---
**Author:** ![G0sp3l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/617 "2014-07-21T17:08:27Z")
Taye starts whistling nonchalantly, patting at his robes as though looking for something. Pretending he didn’t hear and trying to be inconspicuous. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/618 "2014-07-21T17:19:42Z")
> [@appleciders](#): > > “My Captain has just told me a strange story. He says that the Marionis very nearly escaped as they were handed over to the guard. What happened?” Joseph opens his eyes and smiles winningly at Marco. “Your Captain is quite right - the Marionis very \*\*nearly \*\*escaped. They are dangerous and skilled but, luckily, we are slightly more dangerous and slightly more skilled.” ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/619 "2014-07-21T18:19:14Z")
> [@Malacandra](#): > > Foreigners never do bread or cheese quite right, but we’re a long way from a good cob loaf and a mature Cheddar so Zachary will have to make do with what there is. Giacomo gathers that the Enlishman would be happier with Warm beer and boiled meat, but he himself enjoys A good glsass of Italian wine, and a decent Parm. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765/620 "2014-07-21T19:27:00Z")
> [@Johnny\_Bravo](#): > > Joseph opens his eyes and smiles winningly at Marco. > > “Your Captain is quite right - the Marionis very \*\*nearly \*\*escaped. They are dangerous and skilled but, luckily, we are slightly more dangerous and slightly more skilled.” Marco frowns. “How did you capture them in the first place? Did they make it to Milan, or make contact with any Milanese agents?” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765.md?page=30) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rpg-first-adventure-panic-in-genoa/678765.md?page=32)