[pnpgm] Game update #50 - File #208 - Strie'bog and Cetric fight...
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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
6 Captured Zen'da Horses
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[Recap]
From Strie'bog: [Re: Actions/Fight/Reaction]
OOC: The healing for Ben'dar will be magical (I don't have
it up right now, but if I remember he needs both physical
and energy healing).
"What peace have you offered Cetric," Strie'bog begins. "By
the ritual you so recently defiled? The cup passed
represents the life of this community, and I drank to honor
this tribe, for I do not believe that those sitting here
fully knew what you planned. But you Cetric, what peace can
exist when you have broken trust with your guests?
Hospitality is the greatest gift we give and receive, and
it is based upon trust. What have you done to rebuild the
trust that has been broken? How can any traveler ever
trust the hospitality of you offer?" He raises his hand to
indicate that this is not a question to be answered yet,
"You have not atoned for your actions Cetric. You have
offered words, and explanations for your actions, but have
your fully accepted responsibility for this breach of
hospitality and trust?" He looks directly at Cetric, "I
must thank you Cetric, for you have taught me a powerful
lesson. Never before I have met someone who I realize I can
not trust."
Strie'bog stands, addressing his companions and the elders.
"Cetric is right. The Vassa are a peaceful people, but they
are also a people that are very insightful, and this I do
not think Cetric realizes. Relations can grow sour.
Insults, slights, minor betrayals can eat at the soul of
a person or a group. Though the Vassa always seek first
the peaceful resolution, of which there are hundreds of
rituals and acts of atonement and healing. Yet, there is
always the case where the hurt has festered, and the
peaceful ways do not bridge the gap. In the most serious
crimes, blood is required to create balance, as you heard
in the story, but that is the extreme case. The holy men
of the woods and Vassa long ago realized that these
corrupting wounds require physical action to work them
out of the body. They established a ritual combat in which
the wounds were coaxed to the surface. Those involved
fought with only their bodies until one of the combatants
was unconscious."
Looking to the elders, "this is not a combat to determine a
victor, or who was in the right. It is combat to cleanse
the poisons of betrayal, slights and insults that deeply
cut into the community. I understand that this may be a
different concept for many of you, but it is a way to heal."
Looking to Cetric, "The proxy is a person who is not
involved with the relationship in question, but stands to
combat the hurt individual or group. This occurs if the
person who caused the injury is dead or infirm, and unable
to stand in the combat." He looks around, "the proxy acts
as a surrogate, so that the injured party can purge their
bodies and spirits of the hurt. This is a sacred rite,
meant to cleanse old wounds. The relationship between Cetric
and I is new." He looks at Cetric, "my mother would have
called for your blood to cleanse the land of your actions."
He again looks around, "I was raised among the Vassa, but
their blood does not flow in my veins. My mother's rage
at the desecration of a sacred rite honoring life burns
through me, but my father's calm and wisdom cools this fire."
Looking back at Cetric, "you said that I was not a warrior,
but I have served before as a proxy in ritual combat.
Though not as tested in battle as your warrior and my
companions, I have seen battle with the forces of the Elder
Wyrm and the forces of destruction and binding. Our
cultures are different, and the Vassa ways of peace will
seem alien to you, so I offer you a way to bridge the rift
between you and me that makes more sense to the Zen'da. This
is no atonement to my companions or the ritual that you
desecrated, those you will have to find within yourself.
This though is a start of rebuilding the sundered relation
between you and I. Do you agree?"
If he agrees, I will turn to Z'leyra and Caladan, "this
ritual requires a purified space and a call to the forces
of life. I do not know if you can accomplish this, but I
will aid how I can." Looking to Cetric, "prior to the combat,
we are required to sit for a while to recount our actions
and words to one we trust. Most of these are known, but it
is a ritual that will focus our intent and call up the pain
to be cleansed." He looks to Ben'dar, "if you agree, would
you hear the anger and pain that lives within me?"
Strie'bog will first work with Z'leyra and Caladan to create
a ritual space for the combat, and in the Tounge of the
Wood call upon the Court of Cernunnos.
He will retire with Ben'dar away from the others and begin,
"My anger over Cetric's actions may seem strange to you, but
as I said, my mother's rage burns within me. She is the
forest of the Vassa, she is it's life. Any betrayal of
life cuts deeply into me, as it does her. As she, I serve
the Lord of Life so this act is doublely painful. The tests
insulted further, though for some it has brought many of
you into closer alignment with this tribe. During my test,
I told a story. It was a story from my birth, and told to
me by the one who died and was reborn through my mother's
blessing. He is a teacher and friend, thus the breech of
hospitality and sacred rites thus strikes me doubly hard.
I find it hard to find in myself a desire to aid these people
because of Cetric. He holds the spirit of these people, and
while I see it as corrupt I find it hard to want to help.
The only reason I stay and desire to help is that the
agents of destruction seem to be fouling this la! nd."
Strie'bog then recounts what Cetric has done to himself and
the group.
OOC: The combat is to KO using unarmed combat. Strie'bog
will not fight dirty or anything of the sort, so feel free
to just run through the combat. Afterward, when Strie'bog
(or Cetric) wakes up, Strie'bog will clasp Cetric's hand
and smile, "Let this be the beginning of a new relationship."
In the morning, Strie'bog will cast 'Wisdom' in an attempt
to understand more of Cetric's vision and what evil is
happening on the plains. He will explain to the group what
he is doing, and ask that they watch over his body.
GM: Ack. I'm impressed. Good staying in character.
You rationalize it well for what is required. But this
ritual is that a purified ground? Or just chants and such.
It won't matter for the combat but wanted to make sure.
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[New Stuff]
Octaqi 16, in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: River Sch (E) Riverbank, Zen'da Plains, 306 Miles
North of Asichi City, Heading East from River
Location: Village Lodge
Time: c. 10pm
GM: When I first created Cetric back in the spring this year
in preparation for this adventure I never knew he would be
so hated. Its actually funny. This guy is more hated then
some of the villains I've had in games! Guess I'm either
doing a good job with him or a poor one :) but I must admit
the stuff is fun. As with npcs and pcs I tend to get into
the head of the character and like writers of a novel they
find characters doing stuff that amazes the writer. Not that
I am even REMOTELY close to a good writer :) But sometimes
character do things that surprise me.
[During the meeting in the Lodge....]
[Chion replies to Caladan]
Chion replies: "I can teleport rather well. As I offered
previously, I can make the distance. It would not be faster by
horse unless you were riding on it when we teleport. The risk
of teleport error can also be minimalized with an ability you
have seen me use several times already called non-corporealness.
I can cast this with travellers included as well, just to be
safe. My ability to read your mind I have not displayed to you
and I wouldn't intrude upon your thoughts unless asked. But
rest assured, I can get us there quickly, safely and easily."
He'll remain relatively stoic and conclude with, "I'd like
very much to meet your instructor."
[Caladan hears this and smiles and then gives a belly laugh.]
Caladan: "You are teasing me! You can jump 200 miles in one
jump?"
[He then sees Chion's face in a serious stare and sobers up.
Xian then speaks up.]
Xian: "Your serious? That's ...amazing. Even I can't go
that far. Didn't think one COULD go that far. Amazing.."
[He shakes his head in wonder.]
Caladan: "I ...didn't realize this. Thank you. Your service
will be appreciated!"
Trembyl: "If you can do that I'm surprised you don't get hired
as a royal messenger. Sending dispatches great distances
in minutes would make you quite wealthy!"
Caladan: "Yes indeed. All right then. In the morning we
will leave. Anyone else wish to join us? I suggest
at least some of us stay here in case of problems here.
Woudenal can be...eccentric...odd...but he is wise and
a funny guy."
Xian: "I'm in. I've always wanted to see your master since
you talked about him so many years ago."
Balrog: "No offense but those magical spells make me itch
and nervous. I'll stay here."
Kasha: "I'll stay as well. I like it here."
Player Visit Master Stay in Village No Vote yet
Caladan X - -
Chion X - -
Xian X - -
Balrog - X -
Kasha - X -
Farseeker - - X
Ben'dar - - X
Thig - - X
Jordi - - X
Strie'bog - - X
Trembyl - - X
Unali - - X
Z'leyra - - X
GM: Let me know if you stay in village or go with Caladan.
There will be action for either side. One side might
get more action though. But if need be Chion can always
come back for reinforcements but not the other way around.
The ones with no votes (npcs) will decide based on player
votes.
Cetric: "Then we are done here? Good night to you all."
Gib'borah [standing] "I may not have said this earlier due to
time and the other issues. But I wish to officially welcome
all of you to the village. A day later but things got in
the way. You may sleep in the center of the village near
the bon fire. Some who may offer tipis for sleeping, you
are free to sleep there as well. I can even take a few
of you into my tent if you wish to."
Caladan: "Is my tipi stored away?"
Gib'borah: [He recalls memories] "The one you made as a boy?
Yes. Its stored away. Would you like it put up?"
Caladan: "Actually. I wouldn't mind spending time with you.
Catching up on things and ...talking. Is that ok?"
Gib'borah: "Of course."
[Scene with strie'bog and Cetric occurs next as in previous
updates. Now it continues..]
[Cetric listens well at times gives a confused and innocent
look on his face.]
Cetric: "Do I take responsibility? Yes. Would I do it again
if I knew what may occur. Yes! My actions are for the
Tribe. For the Zen'da. Even for you! None of it was for
me or personal gain. That would have been wrong. Who
is this proxy fellow?" [Obviously he doesn't understand
the word.]
Caladan: "A champion...a secondary..a person who would fight
or do actions in place of you. Its like when a clan calls
for you to perform a ritual but your busy in another area
you send your secondary shaman apprentice."
Cetric: "Ahh."
[During mention of this ritual Cetric smirks and nods.
Its a way out of this mess.]
Cetric: "I agree. If it is your way. As to giving words
of anger I will not I have no wor--"
[Gib'borah clears his throat and glances at Cetric.]
Cetric: "--maybe I could ...talk of my frustration in
this matter to one I trust. Maybe to Jolcz since she
was part of this all. Is that good?"
[Assuming it is Cetric waves to the outside for the fight.]
[As the party leaves the Lodge the wall cloths are uncovered
revealing the open lodge now. Inside remains the Elders,
Cetric and Gib'borah. They begin to talk quietly among
themselves. The party heads out to various places.
Caladan waits outside and talks to some warriors about
folks he hasn't seen in some time. Farseeker heads to
the bon fire and sets a place to sleep. Tired from
the combat that day he falls fast asleep even during the
following fight. Thig returns from his test and folks
fill him on the various results of the day. Others find
places to rest or sleep. Jordi returns to Enoz's place.
Cetric travels on horse to find Jolcz to talk to her
per the ritual. He is surprised to find Jordi at the
tipi with Enoz. He nods at Jordi but says nothing.
Jolcz and Cetric leave for a short time before she returns.
Z'leyra, Caladan and Strie'bog prepare the area. Then
Strie'bog and Ben'dar depart to a quiet place to talk.
Caladan meets with Gib'borah and talks to him till the
fight and even after the fight ends for most of the night.
Soon a bit over an hour passes. Its now around 11:45
or 11:50. Near midnight. By now the village is empty
aside from the party members (except Jordi who should
still be at Enoz's tipi I believe) who are still awake.
The women and children are all in their tipis fast asleep.
Theres about 34 warriors still awake waiting for the
upcoming fight. They range in age from 17-30. The rest
of the village is either busy or asleep.
The bon fire is constantly being fed by a young warrior
so its flaring. Around the tipis are torches that are
lit but about half are not lit. This creates a darkness
around the camp but not so much in the center area.
The plains are cold this time of night and winds bristle
in the quiet of the camp. Talking is kept low so not
to disturb others.
Strie'bog approaches and waits for Cetric. Cetric returns
on horse and dismounts, giving the horse to a warrior,
and walks toward Strie'bog.
Cetric: "Ready?"
[Strie'bog nods and begins to remove gear from his body.
So does Cetric. Cetric last removes his drum to a
warrior to hold personally. Now both men stand in
leathers and warm clothing facing each other.]
Cetric: "I hope this makes things right."
[Warriors form a circle. They do not holler and yell as
they would during the day so not to disturb the sleeping.
The party notices Caladan and Gib'borah standing just
outside Gib'borah's tipi watching the fight. The Elders
are no where to be seen. Likely gone to their own Tipi.
Cetric [he whispers so only Cetric can hear] "You know
I won't hold back. I can't hold back. For my sake
as much as yours. I hope not to hurt you. But I
wanted to warn you. You wanted this not me."
[Cetric notices his arms are muscled in his leather skirt
which has no sleeves. Course most barbarians are since
its a harder life than in the city. Cetric stands a full
5 inches taller than Cetric and almost 20 pounds on him
as well. This may give the advantage to Cetric.]
[Both men circle each other for what seems like forever
in the darkness. They stare at each other fists drawn
in a fighting stance. Cetric is obviously trained in
unarmed combat as well. Neither men wish to attack first
as to lose the initiative and face it seems. both circle
each other over and over.]
[Finally Cetric sees a chance and throws a punch right
at Strie'bog. His left hand hits Strie'bog right in
the left cheek but Strie'bog remains up. Strie'bog
reacts and the fist hits the upper head but Cetric
just gives a laugh at the light tap.]
[Cetric throws another punch but misses entirely.
Strie'bog doesn't and hits Cetric's right eye. The
impact sends Cetric backward. Arms flaring. The eye
closes in pain. Cetric gives a laugh...then he falls
to his knee and puts a hand to his eye. He then glares
at Strie'bog and falls to the ground.]
[The party charge forward and congratulates Strie'bog.
Cetric is on the ground knocked out.]
GM: I played it by the numbers. Wow. Strie'bog takes
a 8 point hit 43% chance of being knocked out. Wasn't.
Cetric takes 1 (check) no KO, takes 2 more in the eye
and 15% chance of being knocked out. Rolled a 11!
Geesh. And Odds in Cetric's favor. Fight took 9 seconds.
[Warriors drag Cetric off to a blanket and lay him there
with his stuff. Ben'dar goes off and drinks with some
of the warriors in a mild celebration. Cetric wakes up
23 minutes later. Cetric staggers over to Strie'bog.
Strie'bog's left cheek has a good bruise on it while
Cetric has one on his eye and may swell later.]
Cetric: "You won. Is your ritual over now?" [He grins.]
[After midnight now the party begins to get some sleep
or drink with warriors and share stories. Cetric returns
later to his tipi for some herbs and healing as well
as sleep.]
[Just before midnight with help from Z'leyra Ben'dar is
healed 2 more points.]
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[Morning soon comes. During the night people heal
naturally....
Balrog heals 4 Energy Level from poison effects
Ben'dar's physical wounds all heal. He heals 8
Energy level
Farseeker completely heals himself sleeping with the
help of Z'leyra's previous healing.
Chion heals 8 points of damage but still has a small
minor sore region. The poison is now gone from
Chion's system healing Energy Level.
Trembyl gets rid of his poison in his system overnight.
Unali heals 3 points leaving a minor scratch only. She
also gets rid of her poison effects.
[Summary of Health]
Player Hit Points Energy Level Notes
Balrog -5 @ 83% {Poison]
Ben'dar -3 @ 90% [Poison]
Chion -3 @ 92% [Bruise]
Unali -1 @ 93% [Duel Damage]
GM: So by sunrise only Chion and Unali have a minor
bruise or scratch. Only Balrog and Ben'dar still
feel some minor effects of the poison. Everyone
else is in 100% shape.
[Summary of Mana Resources]
Player Regenerates Now at
Caladan - 100% [Full]
Thig - 100% [Full]
Jordi 3 -14
Xian 5 - 3
Chion 11 100% [Full]
Trembyl 6 100% [Full]
Strie'bog 4 -14
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Octaqi 17, in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: Caladan's Village, Village is located on Zen'da
map [see website]. Find Gel'fora on map. Hex right under
the F in Gel'fora in the center of that hex.
[The women wake up early almost an hour before sunrise as
the men or drunk men still sleep. They gather food and
prepare the day's events and food. Soon the children are
waken to help the women. Eventually aside from the sentries
on duty men begin to finally wake up just before dawn.
The party prepares either to leave or for breakfast. A
minor breakfast is prepared for everyone of eggs, bread,
and some rice or soup mixture.
While breakfast is being made Z'leyra spots the old man
from the previous day's tests. She asks Cetric if she
can heal him and the horse. He agrees but feels the man
may not be too easily cured. He has tried already.
The horse limps forward and Z'leyra asks ben'dar to help
inspect the horse's wounds. While Ben'dar does this
Z'leyra take the old man into a empty tipi used for
storage. Its lined with sacks and other items but empty.
The old man has a younger female who explains is his daughter.
Shes in her 20s and watches the events with interest. Z'leyra
takes out her bag and pulls out a jade stone. She then
sets out a silver goblet along with it. Then she tells them
she is going to commune with the spirits and begins to cast
magic. She determines no healing really would be effective.
She suggests a massage to better help things but the man is
too afraid of it so she doesn't argue the point.
Twice Z'leyra uses her drum for spells. She touches the
Jade and it seems to glow for a split second and sparkle.
She pulls out a skin of water and places it on the ground.
She places the jade in the silver goblet and pours water in
it. She then swirls it by moving the goblet back and forth.
This seems to create a greenish liquid that foams and then
begins to turn back to water. She pulls the top of the Jade
sticking out of the goblet out. She tells the man to drink.
Confused and scared he shakes his head. It takes several
minutes to convince the man to drink with the help of his
daughter. He drinks the full goblet of water and hands it
back. Z'leyra doesn't wait put puts things back in her bags
and waits a few minutes. Several awkward minutes pass before
Z'leyra asks the daughter info on his sickness. Based on
the interview she pulls out various new things. Things no one
in this area is likely to have seen. She names them and
points to them in a order laid out. She then puts them back
in after asking him to memorize them. She then asks him
several questions on them and he answers them at first slow
but seems to speed up. After 10 questions he answers them
all correct. Even his daughter missed one. Happy Z'leyra
decides the man must be cured or at least a good partial cure.
Being mental disease its really difficult to determine.
Excited the 2 leave and the daughter gleefully finds folks
to tell the story. Even at one point forgetting her father.
The daughter thanks Z'leyra over and over.
Z'leyra walks over to the horse passing Cetric who doesn't
look at her but talks to some other warriors quietly.
She asks Ben'dar of his assessment. She then uses a quick
massage onto the leg of the horse. Gives the horse a herb
or two to help his system. She redoes the old bandage
and does another one of her own. She then beats her drum
for another spell. She checks the horse but same wound.
She tries again. Same thing. Two failures. She tries
a third time and finally the wound seems to reset and contort.
The horse gives a yelp of pain and almost bolts off but
Ben'dar holds him. Then as quickly as it comes the muscle
seems to be healed. Ben'dar checks him and finds its just
a minor wound now which might take a day and it should be
completely fixed.
Actions? Comments?
Next update Monday.
I know a early Friday update. Since I got what I needed I
went ahead and did the update early. Consider this Friday's
update. This gives till monday for the next one.
Need to know at this point any actions and comments and if
your staying in village or going with Caladan. Its your choice.
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