[pnpgm] Game update #2 - File #2 - Parting Words & Fur Trades
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Tue Dec 5 08:35:12 CET 2006
HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3 Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
R3 Wayne Richardson/Uji..Thig..............Sidh MU.Normal/Faerry Ma
W2 Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard ..Normal/Human Ma
R3 Orion (Paul Broman)...Trembyl...........Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R3 Scott Adams...........Xian..............Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),
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Game Update #5 in sequence (file #5)
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Admin notes: Welcome to the start of Adventure #3.
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[Recap]
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[New Stuff]
GM: First I've been busy working on updating the Game Website.
* Updated how to join FAQ (Minor Edit)
* Redid What is a PBEM intro since lost during Site move.
* Updated PBEM Summary/history events.
* Updated PBEM Characters of Campaign. (See bottom for info)
* Updated Contact Info.
If your contact info or email is not on the bottom link where
the Contact file is let me know. You can view these files
are your leisure.
BTW I'm unsure if I mentioned this but when did the Castle
Map final version I did a backstory on that file with the
history of the castle. It can be found on the Old PBEM
site via the Game Site link. Bottom of the map file
with other stats.
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GM: Still working on character sheets. I've not had time to
complete them. I believe I only have to send updatedones
for Chion, Unali (Items) and Z'leyra. Soon.
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GM: Header above updated. It shows the type of Horses
(R=Riding, W=Warhorse and type 1-4). Some like Strie'bog
have upgraded mounts to new types. So this adventure
has 9 players, 9 horses, 1 wolf and 1 Eagle.
Only Chion is encumbered at this time due to his heavy frame.
Everyone else is not encumbered. Chion's horse will need
extra time to rest or Chion can walk it sometimes.
The slowest horse is Chions at 22 MR and fastest is Z'leyra's
Riding Horse IV at 32 MR. So party speed will be 22 miles
per day. Now that I have this information figured and
the destination i can determine how long it will take to
travel.
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GM: Looks like travel is about 32 hexes (640 miles).
By land at 22 miles per day that's about 29-30 days. I
will have to figure out some details before I make
this fact. Might be able to cut it down to half. We
shall see. I will give details on friday.
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[As the party heads toward the river Ben'dar spends quiet time
with Kasha and Balrog on their duties at the ranch.]
[When Unali gives Balrog his hug, Kasha looks sad and gets
a hug from Unali.]
Unali: "You too, friend. Didn't think you were interested.
Just polite I guess. Travel safely" [and she will give him a
hug too after his hurt feelings show so clearly.]
[Unali turns to walk to her horse and hears Balrog and Kasha
talking. They speak softly trying not to be overheard.]
Kasha: "She hugged me longer!"
Balrog: "Yeah well I got to get a touch--" [Then the words
trail off. Unali checks her gear. Everything still there.
Once a thief always a thief. Unali shakes her head as
she thinks "boys will be boys".]
[At the riverbank with the traders.]
[Unali will ask the traders if they have any black fur lined
clothes (jerkin, pants, gloves, leather boots, cowl) of good
quality and if so will trade with them.]
[The trader leader speaks Marentian and ponders her words for
some time. She notices he is sizing her up as well. Money
may be little value to Zen'da but clearly Unali is not
Zen'da. Unali suspects a deal coming.]
Leader: [In Marentian] "Black is hard to find on the plains.
Aside from wolf fur. We tend not to go after those.
But up north we do find black bear and sometimes smaller
animals like otters in the river with black fur. Course
brown is cheaper and easier to find. We do have time
on our hunts to tan and make suits so we can sell once
back in port. Something your size? There was this bear
we did kill in the mountains by the river. We made a
nice vest, jerkin and pants from it. Actually we made
3 sets. A cowl we didn't make. Don't sell for much.
Boots takes too long sadly we didn't have time to make
any black boots. We do have the fur though for that stuff
and the leather left overs. I could sell you the jerkin,
pants and vest...for...3 silver coins?"
[Unali has the coins on her but she knows the deal is probably
a full silver overpriced. But its not like theres many
shopping alternatives.]
Leader: "I could even throw in some black leather gauntlets
in the deal. No gloves were made that takes more sewing
than we can do here. So what do you say?"
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[During the final night feast at the village Strie'bog gets
up and tells his story and song.]
GM: Not shown here it can be re-read on the website since it
was lengthy. It was an excellent story Strie'bog!
[The entire tribe are fascinated by the story and after it
is done no one speaks for minutes. Then slowly the tribe
whispers to each other about the story. Zen'da are not
used to clapping so the party started by Xian does.]
[After playing, he turns to Balrog,]
Strie'bog: "You are a friend, and I respect what your heart
is telling you to do. I hope one day that we will journey
again, for your company has been a great boon. Go with the
blessings of Lord Cerunos, for you have shown great wisdom
this day."
[Balrog nods and raises a mug.]
Balrog: "We will. I wish you good luck in your quest to
cure your mother."
[Strie'bog Looks to Jordi,]
Strie'bog: "and it is right that you should return to your wife,
for that is a bond that should not be strained as greatly as
it has been in the past few months. I hope one day to meet
your wife, but until then, may the Lord of Life and his court
bless you and your wife."
Jordi: "I have business in Marentia to attend to first before
I can return home."
[Strie'bog turns next to Kasha,]
Strie'bog: "You also show wisdom in realizing that what was
recovered must be dealt with. I wish you luck on your
journey, and your trade. May the blessings of the Lord of
Life go with you."
Kasha: "Yes. I will be in a battle of wits to sell the stuff."
[Finally, Strie'bog clasps Caladan's hands.]
Strie'bog: "You welcomed me into this band of travellers,
and for that I am grateful. Our hands have been guided these
past few months, and I feel we will meet again before the Gods
have done with us. Heal your wounds friend, and aid your
people as is right." Looking from Caladan to Cetric and
Gib'borah. "May the Lords of Life bless your people and this
land for the hospitality and friendship you have offered.
May peace be with you my friends."
[All three nod and give their thanks. Caladan shakes hands
but the other two are not used to that custom so clasp
in Zen'da arm greeting fashion.]
(Strie'bog will use the blessing spell, but just for a general
effect if that is possible).
GM: Ack.
[Turning to those who have agreed to come to the North.]
Strie'bog: "Thank you my friends! Though the North grows cold
during this darkening season, I hope that the reception home
will still be warm. You have come to me in my need, and I pray
to the Lords of Life that you will be able to aid my mother
and the Forest." Looking toward Ben'dar, "The North is not
as peaceful as you may believe my friend. You may find battle
before this is done, but do not think that you are weak on the
side of nurturing friend, for I have seen how you tend to the
horses. It takes a gentle spirit to gain such friendship with
animals."
[Looking to Chion,]
Strie'bog: "Thank you for coming Chion. I am sure that your
skills and wisdom will be of aid, and you may find some
unexpected experiences in the Great Forest." Clasping his
hand, "I am greatful that you will come to the North."
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Actions? Comments?
Next update Friday.
GM: Small update. But I still gotta catch up on character
sheets and work out the math of the trip. Should have
time in the next few days. Once that is done we'll move
on up north and do any random encounters needing to be
handled. So for now this update will have to do. I did
get work done this weekend but mainly on website work.
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