[pnpgm] Game Update #16 - File #200 - Kiet flies away..
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Fri Jun 19 06:41:58 CEST 2009
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HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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R1.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma
??.Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma
Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma
R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
R1 NPC...................Shu.Yeoh..........Wizard..Normal/Human..Fe
W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
Do John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma
R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, 2 Donkeys
Cover Story Info:
Caladan aka Ca Lu as Guard/Archer
Farseeker aka Fu Sa as Guard
Fremea as Noble child [Disguised]
Kell aka Swan as Trader
Unali as Zhou's wife
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Game Update #16 in sequence (file #200)
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Admin Notes: None.
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[Recap]
From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
Earlier: Ben'Dar replies to Arawn, "I have considered...
Ben'Dar will not fire until it becomes clear that the dragons
are intending to attack. He will accept flying magic if someone
offers, so that he can get in close with his spear before the
dragons reach the ship.
GM: Ack. Would be nice for you to know the language but it could
backfire ala Dr Dool-little. :)
From Kell: ]Re: Actions]
Ha'Kell bellows, "Someone get Zhou up here!" quickly turning...
[Kell will also allow himself to be flown out and fight hand-to-
dragon if the party does that.]
GM: Ack. I get the impression Kiet wants to do this alone.
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[New Stuff]
[Apris 30th, 1634TH]
[Location: Eastern Ocean, sailing south]
[Inside the horse hold]
Ben'dar considers Arawn's offer to teach him the horse
language. If Ben'dar would teach sole horses on the plains it
would be almost a good thing. But on a ranch with many horses
it could be distracting. Plus the relationship between Tef'wo
and Ben'dar could suffer with a jealous horse and his moods.
Finally Ben'dar replies, "I have considered learning the
tongue of horses before, and while it would be interesting to be
able to speak with them in their own tongue, I train horses for
others to use, so I must teach them to respond to the human
tongue. I think that if I got in the habit of speaking to them
in their own tongue, it would hinder the training process." He
rubs Tef'wo's nose affectionately. "Besides, we communicate very
well already."
As if on cue, Tef'wo bumps up against Ben'dar's shoulder with
his head and nods up and down. Then does that ruffle noise that
horses make when frustrated or just happy.
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[Ma 3rd, 1634TH]
[Location: Eastern Ocean, Heading S/SE, 490 miles south of DL]
[Weather: Patchy Clouds, Temperatures 70-80s as highs.]
[Wind: Low speed]
[Time: 1:43:00 pm]
Corona high above the ocean circles wide scanning the water
for more hidden dragons. But he keeps an eye on the one in the
south. That one is more a direct threat.
The ship continues south-eastward slicing the waves fast.
The Dragon in the south seems undaunted by the merchant ship
coming near it. He continues to glide through the water like
a dolphin in calm waters. The Sea Dragon in the rear also
continues forward but is starting to realize the ship may be
too fast for it to eventually catch up to it.
Raban tenses and grabs his large bow almost as big as Fremea
herself. Raban glances around and wonders where Fremea is then
spots her up in the crow's nest.
Unali has heard the discussion of Kiet's plan to talk to the
dragon and finds it bold if not stupid. But if it works it will
be a mark of genius.
Farseeker taps his great sword on the deck of the ship waiting
impatiently for something to happen. The Archers will have some
action but it may be hard for him to do something. Even Ben'dar
has a bow. Of course Farseeker knows one swipe of his sword could
probably take off the head of the dragon. At least one good and
lucky swipe.
Chion in the rear of the ship watches the pieces of meat float
on the water. He knows they'll sink since the "birds" don't have
feathers. If only the spell could do that. Maybe when he masters
it he can work on a variant with the gods with use of his other
transmutation spell. The distance might be too great for the meat
to get to the dragon and distract it. But lucky for him the
magic of the talisman, his own spell and the ocean current here
is pushing the meat far and wide behind the ship so fast it make
take a longer time for them to sink.
Ben'dar's mind races at the thought of a dragon battle. It
has been some time since one directly attacked the party that
he can recall. in fact the last time was on Clima where he got
his Dragon hide armor after killing the storm dragon that had
appeared from the magical tapestry. He wonders if these dragons
might be worth carving up for more armor. There were other
creatures like hydras and such but he can't recall other dragons
since Clima. Then his mind goes to Tef'wo. What happens if
the ship sinks? Could he demand Chion to teleport the horse
away with the people?
Arawn knows Dragons are a powerful divine source in this world.
All dragons are powerful and intelligent creatures with direct
links to the gods it seems through subconscious methods. if the
party kills them would the gods know? Could the gods have sent
them here or the Sorceress? Will Kiet's plan even work?
Ha'Kell bellows, "Someone get Zhou up here!" quickly turning
his head to the rear, then back to the fore dragon. Waiting for
Kiet's results. Kell wonders if he put in his lot with these
people was a good decision. In his first battle with this group
it is with the most powerful creatures in nature! What will it
be like when a simple camp creature or the Vong attack! Will
he have to fight supernatural forces cause they are attacked by
these people? Kell scowls at the thought.
Z'leyra glances up at Corona high above the water circling
and wonders if the ship sinks will she teleport or leave her
gear behind and go with Corona as an eagle? But she knows she
spent a great deal of time working on these items and would feel
bad without them. She couldn't even leave the Dark Lands to
venture into a land of anti-magic without them. Why would she
leave them now?
The Captain nods to the First Mate then stands up taller. He
scans the distance at the dragons. "The Rigging is to be protected
at all costs! "
The First mate puts away his navigation charts and tools into
the closet where Raban's boot dislodged into.
Caladan at the rear of the ship just stares at the dragon to
the north and waits.
Shu glances around and feels nervous but resolute as her fate
is in the hands of the party.
Kiet flexes his hands as he concentrates and stares at the dragon
to the south calculating speed, direction and distance.
Will also with Caladan watches the Dragon to the north trying
to catch up with the ship. He glances to the forward of the ship
and realizes the bulk of the party has given up on this dragon as
it seems to be a non-threat for now.
Strie'bog calms himself by saying a silent prayer and realizes
this is his first possible combat in 3-4 months.
Sailors finish up work on the primary rigging, making sure
all spars and ropes are secure. Others finish closing up the
hatches to the hold, stairs, cabinets, lockers and other areas.
One sailor who hears Kell looks around and realizes Zhou isn't
here. He shrugs and opens the hatch to the stairs and rushes
down, maybe lucky to avoid this combat all together.
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[Time: 1:43:03 pm]
The Ship continues south-east.
The Dragon in the north suddenly submerges under the water
but the one in the south continues forward above the water.
Ben'dar considers Kiet's plan then replies, "Hold your fire,
give Kiet a chance to do what he will and get clear!"
The Captain continues, "...We are dead without it. We can
patch holes..."
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[Time: 1:43:06 pm]
Ben'dar continues, "Those things will sink the ship if they get
too close."
The Captain also continues, "...in the side we can't patch the
backbone of the ship!"
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[Time: 1:43:09 pm]
Kiet speaks a few words quickly and casts a spell. Kiet
scratches his arm and glances down at it and nods.
Ben'dar finishes up, "...We need a way to keep them away from
the ship!"
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[Time: 1:43:12 pm]
Kiet hopes his estimate is right and casts his next spell.
Almost immediately winds start shipping around the deck. Without
much effort Kiet begins to lift up and off the deck of the ship.
He begins to head toward the south dragon.
The Ship and Dragons move forth. By now the South dragon is a
little over 1000 feet away. The one in the north isn't seen.
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[Time: 1:43:15 pm]
Kiet not notices that the ship is a tad faster than him and he
begins to draw just a bit back. Instead of gaining speed he
loses distance. But then the angle of the direction he is going
and the direction of the ship quickly change that. As the angle
change he separates himself from the area of the ship going at
about 20 feet per second.
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[Time: 1:43:24 pm]
The dragon in the rear finally rises above the water at around
3300 feet behind.
The First mate continues to angle away from Kiet and the Dragon
realizing that if anything Kiet will be a distraction for the
ship to get past it.
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[Time: 1:43:30 pm]
Both dragons close in. The one in the rear notices the first
bits of food and seems to start to angle in that direction but
also follows the ship. The one in the front notices Kiet flying
toward it and roars a loud howl of challenge.
Kiet glances over and sees the ship is some 120 feet to the
south-east of him. But the dragon itself is about 640 feet or
so away and gaining closer every second. He notices the Dragon
seems to be targeting him now and figures if food comes to him
he'll meet him first. The Dragon changes direction for Kiet.
Z'leyra looks at Kiet flying away from the ship and wonders
if he'll be able to catch up with the ship. Once the ship is
past him and the dragon even his fast speed might not be enough
if both are going almost the same speed.
Actions? Comments?
Next Update...Monday...
GM: IBT Status- Finished Will's and Arawn's. Both result emails
sent out. That just leaves Z'leyra's which as you all saw is
pretty big. May take 1-2 nights or as much as 5-6. So
hopefully will be done soon. Lucky for me can get immediate
feedback when he is in ICQ. Once that IBT is done I can write
up the IBT post and show what all folks did and such. If there
is something I didn't address in your IBT as private or public
I will summarize it mostly as if what you wanted known. Some
spells might have only been cast in the cabin so those won't
be documented. Some I pretty much know what you want as
private/public. But your free to restrict some of it if you
want. For some I already said in the result emails which I
will do pubic and not.
GM: Dragon A [North-Rear] is about
700 feet away from Ship
640 feet away from Kiet
Dragon B [South-Forward] is about 3,100 feet away from ship
GM: Next update I will do only 5 phases (15 seconds). After
that it will just be 2 phases depending on what happens.
I still don't know what the dragons will do. :) Once in
melee range Kiet will do his thing. You can plan for the
next 15 seconds if you want. I sent emails to Arawn and
Will to clarify actions but haven't heard back. I have some
updated actions from Kell from email in my notes. By end
of next update the talk will begin. Short update but storms
are nearby so wanted it to get out just in case. More on
Monday! I will likely do a map for next update so folks
know relative positions as well since within 300 feet. If
no actions then that's fine as well. No need to post unless
you have change in plans.
GM: Posted actions -
Arawn - Bow ready.
Ben'dar - Bow ready.
Fremea - Bow ready. Multiarrow Max EL, Medium-Long Range
Will - Bow ready.
Chion - Bow ready.
Raban - Bow ready. Prepare ELmax Multi-arrow, Fire @ 300'
Strie'bog- Bow ready. Fire at long range.
Unali - Sling ready.
Z'leyra - Sling ready. at 50' Sh Invisibility EL2
Kell - Tulwar/Shield/Spear ready.
If talk go bad summon Cloud elemental
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