SESSION ONE
In which the PCs get a telegram from their acquaintance, renowned southwestern archaeologist Llewelyn Stanley, informing them of a find he has made, the danger he is in, and fixing a time to meet in El Paso.
FOUND PUEBLO SPANISH TOMB. STOP. INCREDIBLE FIND. STOP. IN DANGER. STOP. MEET EL PASO STATION 6PM SUNDAY. STOP. STAYING HILTON. STOP.
However, Dr Stanley does not appear, and so the newly acquainted PCs make their way to the Hilton to search for him. Their entreaties to the reception fall on deaf ears, but they learn from an elevator boy that he is on the floor below the penthouse, and has complained of the noise coming from a party there.
Artie makes his way up the stairs alone, slips into the penthouse party, and meets a mysterious transportation expert.
Lady Jane, Shirly, and Dr Bedford go to the floor, only to be rebuffed by two burly Azteca Films workers guarding Dr Stanley’s door. They retreat to the lobby, where Shirley contacts the police.
Dr Bedford keeps watch in the bar, while the ladies of the party makes their way to the 11th floor again with two policemen. A firefight ensues just as Artie arrives, and one policeman is killed while the two door guards are dispatched. The policeman sends Lady Jane for backup. Two more assailants are in the room threatening to kill Dr Stanley, so Artie sprays the room with toxic fire retardant from the hall. The assailants rush out, felling the remaining policeman, but being dispatched by Artie, who is also heavily wounded.
Shirly electrocuted herself and aided Artie with her sawed off shotgun.
While all this is happening on the 11th floor, a half dozen members of the Crucias gang storm the lobby and rob several safe boxes. They drive off into the El Paso night, while Dr Bedford precures a cab and follows them from a prudent distance. He finds out the location of the hacienda where they hole up.
Artie – In hospital with a serious but not life-threatening gunshot wound
Shirly – Lightly toasted
All others – Hale and hearty, somewhat tipsy
