Two interesting rumors [12 and 14 on the d20]:

1) Perverse Osmosis is playing Nerdfest 2008.  We are sharing a campaign with clarinet players, a harpist, a DM or two, one mathematician, at least one scientist, a Star Wars hardcore band, some Harry Potter freaks, Mountain Dew, and word problems.

2) Perverse Osmosis got reviewed in Baltimore’s City Paper.  When I first heard this rumor, I thought I had failed my wisdom throw.  Turns out the barkeep was not lying; the Pieds of March module made the news.

4/19 Show at Load of Fun. We played three new songs [Stoned Giant, Ghoul Ghast Go-Go Party and Only You Can Prevent Your Own Death] in an expanded [12 song] set in a too-long 15 minutes, which is indicative we are already moving away from our mission statement. Here is some visual and not-so-visual proof that sugar-fueled thrash lives:

Two things are obvious: the drumer is dressed as a tiger in an ascot and that we like strobe lights.

Perverse Osmosis gave its usual chaotic neutral set on March 13. Parts of songs got forgotten, cardboard masks were engaged, and we played 11 songs in 15 minutes. Below is some visual evidence of the disaster

In honor of three momentous events-the death of the ultimate DM, Gary Gygax, Pi day, and Cesar’s fateful Ides of March- your favorite AD&D thrash band heads to The Sidebar for an evening of pie, platonic solids, and metal. Doors at 8ish, bands start around 9. Cost is five gold pieces. Free pie at midnight, plus a surprise math lecture. Come get stabbed in the back and then make a saving throw.

Show lineup:

Maverick [80s style hard rock]

Scoundrel [80s hair metal]

Shit the Bed [grind/thrash]

Perverse Osmosis [hi-speed, low-fi thrash chaos]

Typical Perverse Osmosis set: 11 songs, 15 minutes. We also played three new songs: Gaze of the Eye Tyrant, The Princess and the Party, and Skeleton Dinner Party. Here are some pics from the show:

The next adventure for your trashing party.  Mid-to-high level adventures will do best here.

Baltimore’s own Zappa/Dr. Who- influenced Puddle is playing a nearly top-secret show.  In an exclusive release to Save vs Poison and Perverse Osmosis, news of the show has been leaked:  Today, Dec 27th at The Sidebar.  Opening for Puddle is the excellently named Me and my Zombie Jesus.  Or at least that is close to what their name is.  Our field operative did not write the information down clearly on his dispatch to himself.  It will run a person/demi-human/humaniod 5 G.P. [that’s 5$US].  Puddle has promised an extra-long and freaked out set on their end, and how can you go wrong with a band that is both a Futurama reference and the tautological truth of Jesus?

To repeat:

Tonight, Dec 27th at the Sidebar

Puddle/Friendly Zombie Jesus

5 bucks

Dec 23

One of the benefits of the Suit of Beguiling was it procured me a ticket to a local sporting event. The inaccurately named New Orleans Saints were engaged in combat with a group of Eagles from Philadelphia. Although I was disappointed that there was no actual bird-on-religious figure action, it did provide an excellent opportunity to continue my exploration of the city. I again wore the Jacket of Charisma Enhancement, along with similarly colored Pantaloons of Comfort [adds 2d6 turns of pain-free sitting]. Needless to say, my emerald appearance led to many interactions with these sports fanatics, but the Jacket’s effects came to my aid and all of my encounters were friendly. The Saints lost, but the neutral among us were treated to adequate sportsmanship.

After some farewells at The Rusty Nail, I made the quick walk back to the inn and recouped from my adventure. Hunger drove me out again and into the waiting arms of The St. Charles Pub, a pleasant-enough establishment. I briefly thought I had a lead when a boisterous patron stumbled out into the cold; Wolfen, craven beasts that they are, love to strike the unwary and those discombobulated from drink. But nothing came of the man’s exit and the rest of the evening was spend in the seclusion of my inn. I had failed my first Constitution save of the weekend, hurt in some part by the Jumbalaya [-2 on Con rolls] I purchased from a merchant at the game; but I made the best of my weariness, using the time to compile my notes and thoughts.

In summation: There certainly exists a Southern Wolfen pack with deep integration into the local human community. The existence of the tattoo seen on Friday indicates this. The disappearance and probable death of Tony shows their ability to operate above the law in this city. My inability to more fully read The Librium of Lupine Power was unfortunate, but the mere experience of glancing at the work was beneficial. Further investigation of the city and its Wolfen inhabitants is needed. During the trip I earned somewhere in the area of 2000 XPs for my positive dealings with the locals, my investigation into the disappearance of Tony, and my reading of the Librium. I suffered no long-term effects from my missed Constitution check and leave the city in excellent shape. I was notified today from Save Vs Poison headquarters that my next mission takes me to the free city of Chicago, where reports of surprisingly polite Midwestern Wolfen are circulating.