[pnpgm] Game update #18 - File #76 - Party stays in Cholchara
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HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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R3 Balrog................Balrog............Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
R4 Tom Crockett..........Caladan...........Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
R1 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3 Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
W2 Sergi Sallent.........Jordi.............Wizard..Normal/Elf Ma
R4 Tim Falkenberg........Malradh ben Kasha.Merc....Normal/Human Ma
R3 Wayne Richardson/Uji..Thig..............Sidh MU.Normal/Faerry Ma
Do Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Artist..Normal/Human Ma
R3 Orion (Paul Broman)...Trembyl...........Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
W3 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R3 Scott Adams...........Xian..............Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
W2 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Ventrius/Pogo Thig's dogs, Firesnake of Caladan's,
Z'Leyra's Eagle, 2 Draft Horses, Wolf - Boyzdar
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Game Update #18 in sequence (file #76]
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[Recap]
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions/Vote]
Z'leyra mentions "Though crossing the plains will be slower
than going along roads, I'd still prefer to go by land than
by sea. Maybe I would feel differently if I knew how to
swim." <She grins>
GM: Vote for land. Ack.
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From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions/Vote]
(I sent this out with my old email...wasn't sure if it went
through so I'm re-sending with the new email.) Ben'Dar nods
in agreement to Z'leyra, "We are stronger on horseback than
cramped on some tiny boat. I also would rather take the
road." Ben'Dar will again elect to camp outside, unless
he's the only one. :-) If he's the only one, he'll go
along with the rest to a cheap inn.
He would like to explore Cholchara a bit. Specifically, he
wants to learn about the horse trade in this city. So he
will make contacts with some of the local breeders, traders,
etc. He will let these people of Cholchara know about his
ranch and find out about possibly buying and selling horses
in the Cholchara market.
GM: If you ever need to confirm things go out you can go to
the mailing list site itself (see links on the posts
that go out in the header at top) then you can check the
Archives link (though give it some time at times it takes
awhile to get to the archives and distributed). Ack on
market research.
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From Jordi: [Re: Actions]
Jordi won't think a lot before answering:
"We must use the quickest route. And the quickest route is
the river boat. Also, I can help with magic, making the
boat advance quicker. Our horses won't like the trip, for
sure, but they won't be so bad."
Jordi prefers to camp outside the city. If a sizable group
of party members camps outside the city, he will camp with
them.
"Farseeker, thank you for instructing this poor elven fool.
I didn't know the situation of this poor people. Sorry."
(OOC: This is for the situation of the poor farmers of the
crossroads town). Jordi will buy enough food (for him and
his horse) for the next leg of the trip, plus two days (just
in case).
"Farseeker, can you please help me again? I'm interested in
knowing how the... mercenary is the correct word for "soldier
for hire" in Marentian?... How the mercenary "market" works.
I find it quite interesting. I just want to know how does
it work. Perhaps we can find some mercenaries here..."
GM: Water vote. As to situation with poor folks. Its
just that heroes don't abuse that power to me. I mean
you could but you might earn dark side points :) Ack
on other stuff.
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From Strie'bog: [Re: Actions/Reply to Ben'dar]
"The Forestals foretold that there would be many paths that
I would start, only to find an ending. Yet, it is taught
that the ending may be a blessing of Cernnunous in disguise.
If you would allow, I would like to accompany you on your
journeys. It seems that the opportunity that brought me
to Cholchara no longer exists, but there has been blessings
in my meeting you. Perhaps in the plains I will find a
clue to what I seek."
As for route:
"My lack of skill slows our progress. With a little more
practice, I am sure that I would grow more accustomed to
the saddle. Even so, my donkey is not the swiftest animal
on four legs. Still, my knowledge of animals is greater
than that of boating. I would be of little use to you if
we go by the river."
"I know little about your mission, but if time is of the
essence, then Jordi is right. We should take the shortest
route if our speed would endanger others."
"It is hard for me to judge between the routes without
knowing your goal."
To the group:
"Since you have been kind enough to allow me to journey with
you, let me offer something in return. I know rites that
allow be to bestow the blessing of Cernunnos upon my friends
and allies. If you wish it, I will be willing to aid you by
calling upon these rites."
Beyond this, he will look with those who are staying in the
city for a place to stay. As before, he will try to find a
place where he can perform (it is not just for room/board,
but also for enjoyment, but the room is helpful). In addition,
he will try to listen for any rumors (if any) about the way we
will be traveling, or just general information. (btw...he
would have related what he overheard in crossroads).
GM: Vote for river. Ack. The party would have explained their
journey and why they are going to the plains by now. If
not the group then Caladan. So you are informed in that
area.
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[New Stuff]
Sepes 18, Fridada in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: 130 Miles on Road - North of Crossroads
Party ends day entering Choclchara
Weather: Overcast all day but nothing else.
[Strie'bog asks to join the party...]
Caladan: "We are sorry to see this happen. There will
be plenty of other jobs. I may not speak for everyone
but you are glad to journey with us. I'm sure no one
will disagree." [He looks around and assuming no one
does the party will continue down the street.]
[A stable is found for the horses. After a few minutes
the stable owner gives a group rate for the horses. He
discounts it by about 3 BB each. He will charge 2 CC
per horse to store and feed for the night.]
GM: Will assume its paid and will deduct.
[Ben'dar and Jordi decide to camp outside. The rest of the
party stays in town to find a nice bed. They know this
could be the last good bed for days or weeks. Plus a nice
clean bath as well. Ben'dar and Jordi must travel about
2 miles outside the city margins as guards don't want
anyoen camping on their streets. Being a city they do not
wish to have folks camping around houses and shops.]
[Its talked about that many will have to do some minor
errands in town the next day. Ben'dar wishes to explore
the horse trade. Chion will be getting a new horse. So
the party will leave on the 20th the day after. This
gives a full day in the city and 2 nights.]
[The party discusses their options on travel. The river
or by land. Votes are decided.]
GM: Votes:
Player Land River Either Unknown
Balrog X
Ben'dar X
Caladan X
Chion X
Farseeker X
Jordi X
Kasha X
Thig X
Strie'bog X
Trembyl X
Unali X
Xian X
Z'leyra X
Total 6/13 5/13 2/13
GM: At this point its a close call. Majority so far
says overland. But Unali and Chion hasn't voted
and they could alter the final decision. So you
two can vote and let us know. Thanks.
At this point. Could use those 2 votes. Then we'll
continue on. If you wish to do anything specific (unless
you've already stated it) in town let me know.
Night 18 in town.
Day 19 in town
Night 19 in town
Day 20 leave either via water or land.
Keep this in mind as well. If you look at the map the
road stops at a Marentian fortress near the Ba'raul
border. Then its all plains. So it will be non faster
movement due to no road. Chion will be getting a faster
horse so his movement will increase. He can now ride
a horse. Strie'bog is almost there you have 4 more points
(2 days trained or 4 points alone) to learn the skill
then you can buy a better horse. If you want to buy a
new mount now in preparation for that (assume it to be that
your better with horses and planning for future) let me know.
Rob, will get with you in email on other option.
Actions? Comments?
Next update Monday...
I'm on vacation all next week. Will be off sunday as well.
So hopefully the 2 last votes will come in before then.
If so I'll plan the travel route, encounters and we can
move on for monday's update. The website is updated now
by the way.
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