A recent graduate of Southeastern Massachussetts School of Law, you couldn't of picked a worse time to graduate. Public defenders (which is the stepping stone) are on strike, and their is no wokr for a recent graduate. You are actually working as a legal aid for an are non-profit. It is part time and bad pay, better than nothing.

The this contest came around, you quickly entered. The letter came a day ago ans it took you 2 hours to open it you were so nervous, it read as follows:

Mr. Flaherty,

It is the distinct pleasure of Dr. Phineus World to invite you to a formal party on (weekend date for the coming weekend), at his estate, Ry'leth Manor. RSVPs are required (Information about RSVP'ing follows). The purpose of the praty is for Mr. World to choose his heir. It is invitation only. We expect you there.

Best Regards
Ceril E. O'Leary, esq.

Now the fun begins . .. .

Please peruse the pinned topics of this forum before we begin.

The contest is this weekend, you ahev a week to get ready for it. I would first RSVP.

I call up the number left for me on the invitation with hopes that somebody will be there for me to RSVP to.

A man with a British accent answers the phone "Dr. World's Residence, how may I help you?"

"Hello there, my name is James Flaherty. I'm calling in response to this invitation to Dr. World's party. I'd just like to RSVP saying that I'm thrilled to be invited to such an event. "

"I will mark you down sir. This will be a formal event, and you must be there by 7PM shapr on Staurday. Bring your invitation. Will the be anything else?"

"Yes, just a few questions so I am all clear on everything.

- Is my invitation the only thing that I will be required to bring?
- Are there any other items that you would suggest I have?
- How long should I expect to be gone?

That'll be all for now, I'm thrilled that I was picked out of the tons of entries I'm sure you recieved, I was nearly shaking when I found out I had been selected. Which reminds me of one final question, was there a reason I was picked out of the millions of entries?"

(If I'm asking too much or overstepping my boundaries, please just say so)

"Yes, sir, the invitation willget you in. As for other things, that will be left up to your discretion, You will be gone the night as far as I know, the party end at 3AM. Anything else sir?"

"Thank you sir, you have been a tremendous help to me. I'll be sure to arrive on time"

I go and pack up a backpack. I bring a spare change of clothes, as well as some snacks for the ride over. I carry my cell phone around, it's practically attached to me. I can't think of much else to bring, but I always keep a spare tire, a flashlight, and the tools necessary to change a flat tire handy in my trunk. Of course, more preparedness, I have a set of tire chains in case I get stuck in the snow. I also bring a basketball, who knows if I'll need to kill some time while whatever ritzy people show up to this event do whatever they do.

That is fine, but it is only Monday, how do you want to pass the next 5 days?

Naturally I go out and try to find work, or a steady source of income. It's a tough world and there's no way I can guarantee any winnings from this party. I also do all I can to research this Dr. World. I try my best to exhaust all of my resources.

(I suppose it's your job to tell me what information I come up with in my little dig?)

You already have a partime job, so you continue doing that for the week.

Researching Dr. World here is what you find:

1. He is a muti-billionare
2. His money comes from a sources like inhertiance, and real estate invenstment
3. He is a visiting lecturerer at UMASS Dartmouth
4. He is a philanthropist.

You may further investigate these four, or dig deeper.

I'd like to look deeper into number four, about his philanthropy. What sort of charities does he give money to?

He sponsors a lot of them having to do with Urban YOuth and imrpovement. His cheif one is an organization called 3rd EYE Unlimited:

http://www.3rdeyeunlimited.com/Home.htm

I've decided that I have enough information about Dr. World, now I look into the history of the mansion itself. What information am I able to dig up about the history of Ry'leth Mansion?

If I have time, I also do a little bit of research into the contest, read up on all of the rumors and find out what I can about the people invited or the contest itself.

Rumors about the contest:

Shockingly you find out very little. It seems those that have been selected are being very tight lipped, and there is no published list. There is also nothing availble about what the exact contest is. It has been annouced to media that the party is on Saturday and the winners will be presented there.

Ryleth Manor:

1. It was built in 1878 by Herman Melville (the writer of Moby Dick)
2. It is rumored to be haunted.

Do I still have time to do another little check? I'd like to know how the haunted rumors came up, and what they are all about.

The rumors have something to do with Lizzie Borden and her Fathers spirit hanuting the mansion, but it is not particuallary clear the connection.

I work overtime for the rest of the week, to make up for the fact that I will be absent for a short time because of this little event. I don't mention what is going on to anyone at work, instead I tell them it is a "family emergency".

Saturday rolls around is there anything you need to do before the party?

If no, what are you bringing with you and how are you dressed?

I pick up my things I had already packed. Check to make sure I've got all of my keys, grab my cell phone and head out.

I'm dressed fairly casually, but not like a slob. A pair of khakis, just a normal t-shirt, and an untucked, unbuttoned shirt with a collar over it. I plan on buttoning the shirt and tucking it in when I get there, but for now I'll stay as comfortable as possible. I also grab a nice blazer I have laying around to put on when I get there. I wear the nicest sneakers I own, I don't have a pair of dress shoes.

You jump in your Neon and head for the ritzier section of SouthEastern MA. You travel in the area of Dartmouth know locally as Padanaram. And head down Russel Mills Rd. The road in line on both sides with media and well wishers. It is a bit of a zoo for this very quiet neighborhood. You turn down the driveway and it is even worse. Media trucks line the driveway, and immediate TV cameras and Flashbulbs begin working. A well dressed man directs you to a parking area, and you are sort of embaressed to park your vehicle among the dozens of highend vehicle. An usher helps you out of your car, and you head to the Front door. You are immedaitely molested by dozens of reporters, cameras, and microphone (that sounds good).

"SIR, CAR TO COMMENT?" "SIR, WHAT IS YOUR NAME?" "HOW DO YOU FEEL?"

"For now, you can call me James, and I'm feeling fine. Not really interested in this whole media ordeal, so if you don't mind I'd like to be on my way."

I try my best to make my way through the crowd without being too thoroughly molested

(Nice wording :P )

The usher leads you into the main house. You enter a large foyer and are immediatley ushered to your left, into a large library. There are several people milling around talking.

(now you need to go to this thread until further notice:
http://invisionfree.com/forums/Cartoon_Orb...20&st=90&#last)

You wake up in a dark 5' x 5' room, on the floor. You are dressed in a Black T-Shirt, camouflaged cargo pants, and military style boots. There is a back pack at the base of your feet. There is a door, directly across form the bed, with a large manilla envelope tacked to it. There is a large window above you that has Bolck writing on it, that says "Tickets" in reverse (so people looking into the room can read it). You see an old amusement park out side the window.

(Oh by the way, you can raise you level)

(One point right? I'd like to raise my agility, I believe that brings it up to five)

When I finally adjust to my surroundings, I take a look at everything around me. For now, I'll check out what is inside that backpack.

(AG done)

This amusement park looks strangely familar.

The back pack contains the following:
- A Maglite (Large Black Steel Flashlight like police carry)
- A Gerber Multi-tool and case (Pliers, several screwdrivers, a knife, saw, can opener, and bottle open, in one tool)
- 20 Power Bars
- A full 1 gal Canteen
- A bottle of Water Purification Pills
- A Pen
- A Small Pad
- A wind/water resistant fleece lined jacket (Camouflage)
- Water resitant gloves
- Compass
- Watch (it is 3:00AM)

(Okay, let's see now)

I take note of the things around the room, and write down anything that strikes me as being important on the pad.(How large is this pad exactly? Just curious if there is a possibility that I will run out of paper)

I also check my pockets to see what may be in there

I keep all of the other items in my backpack for now, except for the watch, which I put on my wrist(assuming it is a wristwatch, correct me otherwise), and the compass, which I put in my pockets

I then search the room for any distinctive items, walking around as much as this small room permits to see what else I had missed.

(Sorry if I did too many actions in one post. I'm new to this whole RPG thing, lemmie know when/if I mess up.)

(No this is fine)

Small legal pad 100 sheets.

There is nothing in this room except for the described things, the room is basically empty except for the manilla envelope.

Alright, I suppose I go and open up the manilla envelope then.

There is a letter inside:

Dear Contestant;

The Contest begins now in Earnest. You are on a island. Somwhere on this island is a cell phone. The first contestant to reach the cell phone and dial 9, will be the winner of the contest. Good Luck and Godspeed

I cautiously step out of the room I am in, checking out my surroundings as I leave the room behind.

You get out of the room. You see now it is an old ticket booth. You step into a old amusement park. (SCOOBY DOO! WHERE ARE YOU). Most of the rides are long gone, collapsed, or burnt to the ground. The old roller coaster still stands, along with a haunted house, and a ballroom.

The park is surounded by woods.

Okay, do I see footprints, and if so where are they leading?

Does the haunted house appear to be stable?

You look but see no footprints in the old asphalt, it seens to be stable

I'd like to cautiously walk over the the haunted house, and inspect it a little bit(Not going inside yet, just looking)

On my way there, I look for anything in the sky(Airplanes, helicopters perhaps?)

Just birds.

You walk over to the Haunted House, and then you see the sign that shows you why you know this place

WELCOME TO LINCOLN PARK (http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~sjstremb/lincolnpark.html. Real place. Just not on
an island)




An amusement park, it closed in the 80's. It was on a island off of Martha's Vineyard (you do not remeber it name).

The Haunted house while whethered a bit seem sound.

I take a step inside the haunted house, to see if I am able to see anything(I can only assume it would be dark, so I'm wondering if I'd be able to navigate through it at all)

(You have a Maglite). You flip on the flashlight, and part the doouble doors with the weathered demonic image in front. You step into a hall, that goes 30' and take a left. There is a power switch on your right. There is also a overturned cart, about 10' in front of you. The floor has a cart track that also goes left. There is also a door on the right at the end of the hall.