[pnpgm] Game update #136 - File #510 - Claw is inspected
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Fri Nov 24 06:30:53 CET 2006
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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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Game Update #136 in sequence (file #510)
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Admin notes: Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! (in the US).
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[Recap]
From Chion: [Re: Actions]
Chion does want the ruby necklace. He will allow Z'Leyra to
enhance it if she wants the XP for the casting (and her MEL
is higher anyway).
Regarding the ring: Chion definately wants it (and does it
also contain the abilities of a sapphire?! (hope so)).
Chion might also want the spare wand (Mel 10 el4 no powers)
for casting's sake.
Chion will politely as Z'Leyra, "I would like to have the
necklace enhanced. If you would do me that favor I would be
honored, friend."
GM: Ack.
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From Unali: [Re: Actions]
Unali will use the days in camp to train scimitar skill.
Unali is definitely interested in Ezam's Ring after she
finds out what it does. "That ring would be very helpful
for me to give me better coordination in ... fighting and
will take me further than training alone could do. I would
like to take it as my share of the treasure."
Of the other treasure, she will see if she can obtain two
skins III, so she can fill a skin with water and one with
the fine wine. She will also replenish her travel rations
and take some of the rope, so she has 100'of climbing rope
in total.
Happy thanksgiving.
GM: Ack. Thanks. How much rope? There is 150' feet of it.
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[New Stuff]
[Chion puts his claims on the ruby necklace, wand and
sapphire ring.]
GM: When I generated the Ring I didn't do the enhanced
form of the sapphire. So the basic attribute effect
is done before hand. I had generated the treasure for
Ezam using the Random Treasure program from the website.
So I should've looked at it further. Thanks to Chion
for bringing this up. To be fair I'll present the
enhanced info below:
Sapphire Gem
In enhanced form:
A) Unshakable Courage
B) EL6 immunity to Terror, Hatred And Anger spells.
The wearer can not fear, hate or get angry for any reason.
C) Automatically aware of disloyal folks that travel with
him or work for him.
D) Automatically open any lock that the stone touches
and the wearer knows exists.
E) Dex+15 Agil+15
So once enhanced the boost would be Dex +29. However,
it already has a +14. So yes. This would be a Dex+29
which is pretty big boost. So Chion still want the ring?
With the above info anyone else want to put a claim on it?
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[Unali spends the days with her magical scimitar she got back
in Clima. She doesn't know the skill so is rusty. But
Trembyl helps her to learn it to get a starting point in it.
This is done in relative seclusion behind the lodge since
this is the only time Unali seems awkward using a weapon
since she doesn't know how to use it yet.]
[Unali inspects the treasure. She eyes the Ring Ezam had.
She hears the information on it by Thig.]
Unali: "That ring would be very helpful for me to give me
better coordination in ... fighting and will take me further
than training alone could do. I would like to take it as my
share of the treasure."
[Unali takes some rations, rope and 2 skin III and 5 quarts
of fine wine for her share.]
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GM: Our first Treasure Conflict.
At this point Chion and Unali wants the Magic Ring.
The Dex Boost is their target clearly. Both could use it.
However Chion has claims of the Wand and Ruby Necklace
which will be magical and enhanced. The Ruby necklace is
pretty expensive as it is. I won't decide who gets it.
Its up to you guys to dicker. But here is what Xian
would say :)
Xian: "Unali could clearly use the ring far better with her
dagger skill. It would make her an even deadlier and
swifter fighter. Chion is rather...large...helping his
dex would help him as well but there is only so much
a body frame like his could benefit from such a boost."
GM: So Unali, Chion you can dicker. I'm trying not to show
bias here (well as best I can :)). As a player I'd
definitely know who could use it better. As a GM though
I rather have you guys deal with it.
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[Z'leyra spends the days working with Caladan on Plains
Survival. A lot of this time is outside the village
identifying plants and animals. She has to learn all the
basics as she doesn't know anything of the skill at this point.]
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[Ben'dar considers the party treasure. He knows running
a ranch is a financial mess. He spends a few days thinking
of this and finally decides that the 3 silver bars (worth
1920 silver) he got from the Graverobber combat when the
shaman escaped should go to party share. By rights as with
the weapons Chion first stole from the fort it can go to
him. But he is generous enough to add it to party treasure
to add 1,920 silver to the final fund. This makes 6 silver
bars the party has to sell worth almost 400 gold! Ben'dar
also decides to return the fur cape to treasure as its too
fancy for him.]
GM: Wow. Chion and you are generous. That 200 (almost gold)
could've done wonders for your ranch Ben'dar. But this
shows a good side of you!
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[Balrog's strength seems to have increased in the last 2
months. His muscles have increased. During the 6 days
Balrog spends time training in Short Sword. By day 63
he is fully healed physically.]
[Caladan's muscle mass also seems to increase slightly. He
also seems to have gotten wiser the last few weeks. He
also seems to become a better combat fighter. He spends
time training in his Bow Skill. He is fully healed by day 63.]
[Kasha seems to be more dexterous in the last few weeks.
He learns husbandry more with the help of the warriors on
the plains horses.]
[Farseeker trains with the warriors of the village in heavy
lance skill. He also realizes his chainmail is damaged so
places his old chainmail to be sold and takes a good suit
for himself. By day 66 he is fully healed.]
[Xian seems smarter and even his eyebrows seem thicker over
the last few weeks? He is fully healed by day 61 and has
full mana by day 63.]
[Trembyl trains with other warriors in Hand to Hand skill.
He is healed by day 61. However he is only about 90%
mana regenerated by day 66.]
[Thig is healed by day 64. He tries to learn sword skill
from Balrog but looks like a kid learning to use a stick.]
[Ben'dar's muscle tone also improves over the last few weeks.
He also seems to have more stamina, more agile and even
better dexterity in the last few weeks. This is noticed
since the time in Clima. Good warriors can detect the slight
improvement in such attributes. He is fully healed by day 61.]
[Unali's muscles also seem to improve and get bigger over the
last few weeks. She practices her scimitar skill to learn
it. She is fully healed by day 61.]
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GM: No one has argued against giving Jordi and Caladan
a fair share of the treasure. So at this point I'll
consider it done.
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GM: Character Sheets -
I've started work on them. So far got answers to emails
from everyone but Strie'bog on Characteristic Points.
I've done all sheets but:
Unali, Chion, Strie'bog, Z'leyra.
It will be in that order. Z'leyra is the biggest sheet
to deal with and should take 3-5 days at the least.
Hopefully by Monday's update Unali and Strie'bog should
be done and emailed.
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GM: The plan to give the village some of the treasure seems
ok as I've gotten yes votes from 3 folks and no arguments
against. So will go now and remove those items from
the treasure list.
[Day 64 the party gather for another lunch. this time
the party has something to present the village.]
Xian: "I speak for everyone here when I say we are honored
to be your guests. Caladan is a good friend and your
hospitality is excellent. Even Cetric's." [At that
half the village and half the party laugh] "We wish to
give you some of our treasure. Some we simply have no
need more so than you will this long winter. From
the animals the cow, draft horse, goat and mules will
help you in various duties. We wish to give you ten
of the good riding horses. Ben'dar has assured the
riding horses are steppe pony quality good for the plains.
We feel the attack on the Bova was in part won with your
help and aid. So it would be unfair of us to take all
of the horses and other material. We have seen that
clothing is in need. So we will give you 20 uniforms,
10 tunics and 10 boots all for winter clothing needs so
you can make patches for your other clothing. The boots
will help those who need shoes. We feel 30 blankets will
be helpful in the long winter as well though Caladan
assures me your horses are used to the cold. We wish
to also give you some maces and arrows to replace those
you lost in the battle. We hope this is acceptable to
you Ga'sha."
[Gib'borah stands silent and looks to the party then nods.]
Gib'borah: "Yes. We do not expect anything as Caladan
has said you are a generous people. We will welcome
every thing you give us with joy. We could use those
horses especially. Thank you for this gift."
GM: The food (meat, etc.) and beverages will likely be
eaten in the process of the 6 days in camp. The
above items are removed off the master treasure list.
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GM: I sorta let you guys know of the plans for the next
adventure awhile back. The loot will go south to
Marentia and party go north. So if you want let me know
ahead of time what you want taken back to Marentia.
From your personal loot and such. That way we can be
ahead of things. Once the adventure starts I will sell
everything and add the totals to each person's sheet
after letting you know the results in an update.
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[On Day 64 Cetric approaches the party at lunch.]
Cetric: "The lodge is a place lodge warriors can sit and
entertain themselves. Caladan tells me they are like
clubs or guilds in your society. Not everyone normally
is allowed in the lodge. There are certain times of
the years during celebrations when they are open to
everyone old and young. During this time many take
in the Vision Quest rituals. Some are done in groups
though with less success. Families tend to do that
to learn something personal to that clan. But by far
most take a personal vision quest. This is done with
certain herbs, wood and plants. Some use smoke pipes
to enhance the ritual but isn't required. A person who
sits in the lodge alone during this time has a great
fire roaring in the pit. The wall curtains are down
for privacy. The smoke inside may build up but it is
safe as there is an exit in the roof for it. The smoke
that does remain may change color from green, red to
yellow. We believe the spirits work through this smoke
to give the person who is in deep concentration and who
trusts the spirits visions. I have discussed this with
Caladan and Gib'borah. We wish to offer each of you such
a vision quest. Majority of people do not see anything
aside from coughing. Many don't believe in the spirits
so they don't come to that person. Many think the ritual
a joke. But in fact it is a strong ritual. If you recall
in such a ritual I saw invaders on the plains. I thought
you were those invaders. The images I saw did not match
you but the timing was critical. I now know the ritual
was telling me something else."
Xian: "Excuse me. This vision one sees is the past, present
or future? Does it always come true?"
Cetric: "It can be the past, present and even the future
yes. Most however by far the majority of visions are
in the present. Most want a simple answer to a problem
or help from the spirits like in an illness. The spirits
will help that person by giving them a vision they must
study to understand. My vision could've been the past
but somehow I doubt it. I was asking the spirits for
help on our current problems. As to if they come true
that is hit and miss. What one person believes to be
truth is false to another. For example a woman may see
a vision of a white wolf when she is asking about a sick
child. The white wolf could be understood as a good omen
for fertility or for her child. While the others in
the village may understand it to be simply a spirit guide
is helping her along. if the child dies or lives some
feel the spirits did their thing by their will. So which
was the truth? Hard to say. In the end it comes down
to one's understanding of his or her vision. If you
wish to participate we can set it up at your leisure.
Please let us know."
GM: Who wishes to try it out? No obligation.
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[Z'leyra, Xian, Ben'dar and Strie'bog enter Gib'borah's
tipi after he allows it on day 61. Its time to learn more
about the Claw. Z'leyra places the claw in front of
Strie'bog. Z'leyra explains the spells she will cast
while Strie'bog asks the gods about the claw. The last
time Z'leyra tried this she spoke in a strange guttural
tongue. Strie'bog explains he will likely be in his trance
for 5 or more hours as he casts the spell. With one hand
on the staff and other hand on Claw Strie'bog casts his
spell to question the gods.]
[Strie'bog's mind calms down as he speaks the words and
internalizes the question to the gods. He asks to gain
information on the claw. Time seems to pass then
soon a sound is heard in his mind like that of the wind.
Voices are heard. So far this is a typical sensation
as the gods confer and coordinate. Within a short time
a single voice swirls in his mind as if shifting from
place to place. "No! No! No! Never ask! Forbidden! No."
The voice then seems to fade as it repeats itself in
the various words above. As the voice fades to a whisper
it seems to change to a guttural voice and fade all together.
Strie'bog wakes up suddenly with some minor sweat on his
brow and his hands sore from clenching the staff and claw.
He blinks to regain his vision and tries to recall what
the gods said.]
[Strie'bog blinks and sees Xian standing near the flap.
With a gasp of air he inhales deeply. Xian turns around.]
Xian: "Five hours? More like 5 minutes. That was quick.
What did you learn?"
Actions? Comments?
Next update Monday...
Ok. So we need to resolve the ring conflict. Finish
Character sheets. Email them. Then will do visions for
folks who wish to have them (if they have them). Then
next Friday we should be on schedule (12/1) to start
Adventure #3. BTW horses taken back to Marentia won't
take away from personal horses your still using. If
wish to switch to new mount let me know.
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