[pnpgm] Game Update #1b - Introduction to Adventure #2 and A party reunites
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Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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Balrog Balrog Warrior Normal/Human Ma
Chris Wells Ben'dar Warrior Normal/Human Ma
Tom Crockett Caladan Wizard Normal/Human Ma
Marcel Liberty Chion Sailor Normal/Human Ma
Bob Eldred/Nomad Damon Sailor Normal/Human Ma
Ryan Torres Farseeker Warrior Normal/Human Ma
Sergi Sallent Jordi Wizard Normal/Elf Ma
Tim Falkenberg Malradh ben Kasha Merc Normal/Human Ma
NPC Plaqyer Neva Archer Normal/Elf Fe
Wayne Richardson/Uji Thig Sidh MU Normal/Faerry Ma
Orion (Paul Broman) Trembyl Wizard Normal/Human Ma
Wout Broere Unali Ninja Normal/Human Fe
Scott Adams Xian Wizard Normal/Human Ma
Alex Koponen Z'leyra Healer Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Ventrius/Pogo Thig's dogs, Firesnake of Caladan's
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Well here we are the start of a new mini-adventure - #2 -
"The Life Chain". At this point I assume that everyone is
going to play as they have decided NOT to leave the game.
I have learned many things over the last 6 or so years in
doing this PBEM and hope to use that knowledge to benefit and
speed up things a bit while keeping mistakes to a minimum.
I do vow this won't be as long as the last one. There won't
be any big mountains to explore or such. The last adventure
would've been 4-6 table sessions max. This adventure should
not take more than 2 table sessions in theory.
I also will be making more strict changes to the games in
some of the followin areas:
* Combat - Some minor format changes since most everyone is
now advanced in the style.
* Dodge/Parry - I was lenient last time in that I assumed
characters did a automatic dodge in some combat situations
and I rolled for it. This actually saved several people
at times. But now you will need to designate if you are
going to actively dodge or parry instead of attack. There
won't be any assumption by me unless in a unique situation
like you know in advance a heavy blow is coming.
* Endurance - As you may recall in the last few battles I had
reports of endurance (exhaustion) of the players. Farseeker
for example was at 96% and almost completely exhausted. This
is a home rule of mine that I've used over the rules. Will
be using this more in depth to reflect level of exhaustion.
At 100% you become too tired for activity and may have to
rest as an example. As long as there aren't battles after
battle this should NOT be a factor. It was only that
way in the last game due to the number of battles. In this
game I suspect it won't be a factor. But wanted to mention
it as a reminder.
* Encumberance - I will be looking at how much gear you are
carrying around. Last time I was lenient on the matter
with folks carrying their stuff around in battle. This
time it will be more a factor. Keep your gear within
reason of your portage ability and should not be a big deal.
* Gear - Equipment will also be a major aspect. Things I
will be critical now on is ammo (arrows, sling projectiles,
etc.) and food (amount of food for the trip). Also some
things like clothing for situations (cold for example).
Just aspects of equipment I'll be looking more into.
* Skills/Attributes - Will be more critical in use of
skill and attributes in terms of the skill for
the right job and skill rolls by the book.
* DR/FV: Another important aspect of the rules I will be
more critical on is Armor and weapon damage. As damage
builds up on armor and weapons they will be destroyed.
I was lenient in the last game and did not take this into
account but will do so now.
* Damage Effects: Another aspect I did not take into account
as much as i would normally is damage effects. In that
Damage from combat effects magic and movement.
Ther emay be more areas but if I come up to them will mention
them as the game continues. I just wanted to give you a heads
up of what to expect in this game. I'll be more "by the book"
in this game.
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[Some minor Admin stuff - ]
I've worked on the new Game Website. It is cleaned up. The
URL is above and same as last game. You'll see we are now
starting over with update #1/File #1 or example. The Website
should have all the links you'll need during the game as
usual. Some links of merit are:
* Old PBEM - The 533 plus updates of the old game are now shifted
to a new directory and new URL. The website shows this link
to that site. As I lose room however I may eventually remove
this site but I'll keep it till then.
* Campaign Summary - This document details the past and present
events of the campaign. Inlcuding some things you guys may not
be aware of. It may be a good idea to read later.
* Characters of the Campaign - This document shows detailed info
on the overall characters of the game up to this point. It
even details some hidden clues and aspects you may not have
learned or known about a character. Another good source to
keep track of if you need to remind yourself of who is who.
* Links include:
A) P&P Main Website
B) Mailing list website links
C) Maps (two) that will be the game playing area
[Can view the map online]
D) Contact and Quick link Info - This info was in the
header at the top but is now trimmed out into this link
to save room in the updates from now on.
E) P&P Equipment Chart - For your resource.
If there is anything you guys need on the site let me know.
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[Timeline - ]
Ma 1633TH - Climan Mission [All month of May]
Junaqa 1633TH - 1st month of 90 days
Julis 1633TH - 2nd month of 90 days
Augado 1633TH - 3rd month of 90 days
Sepes 1633TH - Current month [September]
Sepes 1, Satusda in the 1633rd Year [TH] - 5pm
Location: Green Tooth Inn, Sivas SE District, Marentia
[As the months roll on for the party the various members do
their own thing Some train in their skills or magic while
others do things for their people or themselves. On the
night the party returned Xian and Farseeker suggested they
meet often just to keep in touch and get to know outside o
a mission detail. Xian suggested the Green Tooth Inn and
gave its location in Sivas. Farseeker then suggested that
for those interested some or all can meet once every 2 weeks
at the end of the week.
On the first meeting most attended but a couple as their
first get together since the palace interrogations and
battle fatigue faded. On the second it was clear that
some already had swayed and did not show up. Xian, Farseeker,
Trembyl and Balrog were the only ones to attend.
By the fourth it was clear folks were busy as some came and
others did not. By this time though Xian had learned that
some were missing from Marentia entirely including 3 going
to the Wild Forest and Chion was not seen anywhere around
the province.
At last the current meeting, lthe 6th comes about. It has
been 3 months since the party was fully together. In that
time some occasions like funerals for Triest, Valgor an
the two weddings were the only times most got together.
At 4:30 the first to arrive at the Tavern was Farseeker this
time not in full uniform but street clothing. He saddles
up to the bar and orders a drink waiting for the others.
The next to arrive is Xian who enters and finds Farseeker
talking to the tavern owner at the bar. Balrog and Trembyl
soon arrive and the four find a large table. The bar owner
actually seats them in a back room he said is "..used by
the local merchant association for meetings...". The table
could seat 15-18 people.
A conversation starts up among the four as time passes.
Xian: [To Bar owner] "This place sure has changed over the last
two years! This room was just a small storeroom at one
point right?"
Kavor [beaming the owner spreads his arms] "Yes! Since the King
put into effect those new economic plans of his this whole
area of town has grown. More merchants have moved in and
creating jobs. Now the place is a middle class area than
the poorer section it was once."
Farseeker: "Trem you recall the first time we came in here
a couple years ago?" [he smiles]
Trembyl: "Oh yes" [he reaches up a hand to his jaw] "That
brawl fight was rough and when it rains I still hurt a
bit in one tooth!"
Balrog: "I wasn't around but a bar fight in here? Its too
quiet."
Xian: "The place had customers of..."
Kavor: "A more unsuitable nature, yes. Now you see we are
doing more family oriented business. Heck! I'm even
going to start up a candy shop next door. Every profit
in this place goes to it. You'd be surprised how popular
some candy is around here. Its cheap to make this taffy--"
[Time passes as the small group chit-chats. Then Chion n
and Damon soon enter almost at the same time.]
Farseeker: "Hey Damon! hows that ship of yours?"
Damon: "Good. I'm actually starting to see a small profit
out of it. I started off doing a Sivas to Malnon run
but it got too expensive in overhead. So I switched to
Lake Sivas. Theres a bunch of small towns around the rim
that still need goods and services. In fact, Cholan is
on the ship sending a furniture run to a town on the east
coast."
Xian: "Cholan is on the ship?"
Damon: "Yes. He is still a sailor at heart and though his
hand is still a problem he can run the crew into good
shape. He and his girlfriend have also been getting more
serious last few weeks."
[Another 10 minutes and Kasha and Thig walk in. Thig in
a small overcoat looks like a small dwarf until he sits
down at the table and unfrills his wings. By now its
almost 6pm and the fall temperature is dropping enough
a fire has to be lit in the corner to keep the small chill
out of the room.]
Thig: "Anyone hear from Kaylle lately?"
Xian: "He dropped in town to meet with Unali last month
on some item he was researching. He stopped by and
saw me at my place but didn't stay long."
[Ten minutes later Z'leyra and Unali meet each other outside
in the nippy night breeze. Both enter from the street
and take up places.]
Trembyl: "Unali where you been hiding all this time?"
Farseeker: "Z'leyra I've been thinking of visiting you at
that mansion of yours. My barracks look like a closet
compared to that! But been too busy. I hear you now
even have staff!" [He shakes his head and grins]
[5 Minutes later Ben'dar shows up rushing inside after
rushing from the lake docks. He sits and orders a quick
drink to calm his breathing from rushing in hopes of
not being late.]
Balrog: "Ben'dar! I want to visit your Ranch when you
get things running with more horses. As you may know
I love horses myself. I hear you have a big ranch up
in Maren now with what, sixty in staff? Your quite the
enterprising warrior!"
[Couple minutes later Jordi is shown into the room by a bar
waitress. His face is solemn and thoughtful when he sees
the party together again. A slight frown is noticed before
he perks up and speaks to the party in quick chit-chat.]
Xian: "Jordi? Your finally back in town? Hope...things
went well at home? But...where..." [he pauses as if
worried to ask] "where is Neva?"
[By now the sun is on the horizon and setting and dinner
is ordered for the group. Bit slices of food when Kavor
recognizes the party he even offers a discount. He whispers
that this is a famous party. Since their return from Clima
the party has heard rumors of their exploits. Whether a
person has talked from their side or the marentian palace
staff talked is unclear. The exact details like where the
mission took place (clima) and what was done in detail is
not talked about. But rumors have spread of great battles
and the party taking on virtually a army. The king has
urged the party to not speak of the details for national
security so they keep silence and neither deny or confirm.
But by 3 months its clear some details have leaked. Kavor
has heard of such rumors and is proud to have a group like
this in his establishment.]
[Just as the food is serving and the sun has set completely
Caladan the last to arrive finally shows up. He arrives
at the table in a slight frown but talks among the party
as the others do. Finally the party for the most part is
back together for the first time in months.]
Farseeker: "I would like to toast to old times. To battles
hard fought...and to those we lost. The funeral for
Valgor was wonderful to see the turnout. We may not have
known him for only a couple weeks but he was brave to the
end." [He raises his ale mug and offers the toast.]
[Xian then stands and does another toast]
Xian: "Some of you who may not have been in town like Chion
or Jordi may not have heard that Triest was killed in
a street gambling situation. He was murdered by two thugs
who were cheating. They were later caught and put to
justice. But for Triest to have fought so well on..." [he
catches himself from saying it] "the island to die in
a senseless and random way is sad but life. To Triest!"
[Conversation continues for some time...]
Trembyl: "I heard Duke Valnon got his trial over and is
going to serve some time. I guess that's justice but
if I was him and knew it was my daughter kidnapped I
may have done the same thing."
[Conversation continues for some time...Dinner soon ends
and drinks are served as the plates are cleared. The
tavern is quieter as most of the people have left for
their homes but a few couples. During the small party
Xian notices that Caladan has not spoken but a few words
and looks distracted at the end of the table. Xian notices
that in the vest of Caladan's jerkin is a small scroll.]
Xian: "Hey Caladan! I hear you have a cabin in the woods?"
Caladan: "Yes." [He answers quietly distracted. Even his
firesnake is missing from his shoulders Xian now notices]
[More conversation of encounters during the 90 days including
battles Ben'dar had and events for others.]
[Suddenly over an hour after dinner Caladan jumps up and
begins to walk out the room.]
Farseeker [yelling out to Caladan] "Cal! Where you going?"
[Caladan stops and looks back.]
Caladan: "Sorry...I'm distracted..."
Xian: "Is there a problem?"
[The party quiets as they all stare at Caladan who shuffles
from foot to foot.]
Caladan: "Yes..." [he pulls out the scroll] "I just learned
this afternoon that my father hasn't been doing so well
back home."
Farseeker: "Back on the Zendan plains?"
Caladan: "Yes. Actually the last month I've been getting
erratic reports. There is a routine traveling merchant
that enters the plains and travels around. The merchant
is a friend to our people. He then travels in a caravan
back from other towns to Maren for trade. He sent me
a message here a few weeks ago. There have been problems
at home including a minor famine, crops failure and
even a couple small earthquakes. " [He pauses and
stares at the small fire in the corner] "This scroll I
got today says my father is sick and the merchant tells
me I should return home."
Xian: "So are you?"
Caladan: "Yes. Tommorrow. Sorry I'm not much of a team
player tonight. But if I read this between the lines
there is more trouble up there than the scrolls are
not mentioning. From what I gather reading between
the lines is that the entire tribe could be in some
form of danger. "
Balrog: "Like what?"
Caladan: "I don't know. But another distant cousin did
contact me by a verbal message to another peddler that
we both know that lives just on the border. From
this peddler friend it seems things are going up there
my father does not wish to tell the travelling merchant
and his caravan. Things that he may want to protect
me from or can't tell me about."
Xian: "Well my friends are now doing well at the orphanage
so I'm game for a good journey. Can I join?"
Caladan: "Ahhh...sure..but this is something I must do
your not obligated to go. The harvest season is starting
everwhere and I know the plains will need to gather
their crops for the long winter. If they are having
problems or attacks on their crops it could be a testy
situation for some up there."
Farseeker: "I've never been to the plains. Sounds like
fun. My duty at the fort can be stopped. I'll join
too if that's ok?"
[Caladan nods]
[Soon Balrog, Kasha, Thig and Trembyl offer to join and
Caladan agrees.]
Caladan: "I'm honored to have any or all of you guys
alone but if you have other things to do?"
Farseeker: "Damon? Want to test out those land legs of
yours again?"
Damon: "Well...I really...don't know ..I have a obligation
to the crew now...I'll think about it."
Caladan: "Fine. I'm going to stay the night in town and
then head out noon tomorrow. I'll likely take the
road up to Maren and then outside of town to my log
cabin to get some of my supplies as I wasn't prepared
for this decision. From there we can travel straight
up to the plains."
[If you wish to include any dialogus or ask questions or
join in with Caladan let me know. Next update will
be monday. By then I'll have a more detailed travel
plan/route.]
UGH, I can't update website. So these 2 updates and another file aren't
there. Its up but I can't ftp to it. Theres been some power outages down
state so may be it. I'll retry tomorrow and you can check it later.
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