[pnpgm] Game update #36 - File #164 - Secrets Revealed
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Tue Apr 17 06:45:29 CEST 2007
HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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R1 John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma
?? 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 236 in sequence (file #164)
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[Recap]
From Chion: [Re: Actions]
Chion makes a mental note about the whole attacking and
getting teleported. Wondering if he can block the teleport
or not with his own. Of course, it most likely is a sort of
interplanar teleport. But it would be nice to be able to
attack in here if he needed too. Of course, being teleported
outside is fine so long as the one you need to attack goes
with you he supposes. He understands the warning now a little
better. A forest this size teleporting you to the outside...
but where on the outside? Could be north, south, east or west.
Not a bad teleport, if he does say so himself.
GM: Ack.
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From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra is impressed by the power and watchfulness of the
forest. She is confident in Unali. She waits and watches,
ready to join the party in any wise actions.
GM: Ack.
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From Strie'bog: [Re: Actions]
Strie'bog places his hand on Farseeker's shoulder. "The
forest sees deeply into a person's soul Farseeker. All it
did was remove a threat. Pan'to was not entirely forth
coming, but he may have been acting initially with good
intentions. Unali's tension was on the surface." He shakes
his head, then looks into Farseeker's eyes, "Unali has proven
herself time and again as a good person and loyal friend.
This I know. The forest only saw a dry twig ready to flare
into a raging fire. This judgement of the forest is a
defense. It is then for the Druids to determine the truth
and final judgement. My mother can calm the forest, and grant
Unali permission again to come in to this holy place. She
may even be able to help calm Unali's heart," Strie'bog
pauses, and then turns to the party.
"But my mother is sick, her heart wounded. You saw the wound
made visible when we came upon the blight in the forest." He
pauses and looks to Miklav, "I have said before that my mother
is the forest. This is no diversion or poetic dream. My mother
is the soul of the forest." He shakes his head, closing his
eyes. "Some of you had heard stories of the Forestals prior
to coming to this forest. No doubt you have heard stories
about the the Forestal's partner in guarding the great forests,
the souls of these forests, the Green Ladies." He looks at
the party again, "My mother is one of these daughter's of
Cernunnos. This is why her wounded heart becomes visible in
the forest. If she has been captured, it means that the entire
forest is in peril."
"First, some of us must reach Unali before she kills Pan'to.
The forest is not place for a sole person not experienced in
the forest wilds. Second, I must seek the Wisdom of Cernunnos
to ensure that we are taking the proper course to her rescue.
The forest will lead me to you once I have received my answer."
Turning to Miklav, "I have brought danger into this place,
but may our presence also bring healing to the forest."
Strie'bog will allow any who wants to stay with him while he
meditates to do so, he will then cast Wisdom (effective EL 2).
He is looking for information on his mother, specifically
whether the information provided about her location is correct.
He will then go to find the others.
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Decalis 15th, 106th day since left Marentia, 41st day of
Adventure #3 of the 1633rd year [TH].]
[Location: Pavassa Forest - Sacred Forest]
[Time: 5:04pm]
[As Pan'to and Unali disappear it was done without the
usual blue haze a teleport seems to indicate. The
party has all seen Chion, Trembyl and Xian teleport.
Chion considers the disappearance for a few seconds
impressed with the magic. But it was done in a blink
of an eye. Neither Pan'to nor Unali spoke a word
indicating no verbal spell was cast. As far as the
party knew there was no magical item invoked as well.
Which indicates they simply vanished.]
[After Farseeker's comments Strie'bog places a hand
on his shoulder and speaks.]
Strie'bog: "The forest sees deeply into a person's soul
Farseeker. All it did was remove a threat. Pan'to was
not entirely forth coming, but he may have been acting
initially with good intentions. Unali's tension was on
the surface." [He shakes his head, then looks into
Farseeker's eyes,]
"Unali has proven herself time and again as a good person
and loyal friend. This I know. The forest only saw a dry
twig ready to flare into a raging fire. This judgement of
the forest is a defense. It is then for the Druids to
determine the truth and final judgement. My mother can calm
the forest, and grant Unali permission again to come in to
this holy place. She may even be able to help calm Unali's
heart," [Strie'bog pauses, and then turns to the party.]
"But my mother is sick, her heart wounded. You saw the
wound made visible when we came upon the blight in the
forest." [He pauses and looks to Miklav,]
"I have said before that my mother is the forest. This is
no diversion or poetic dream. My mother is the soul of
the forest." [He shakes his head, closing his eyes.]
"Some of you had heard stories of the Forestals prior to
coming to this forest. No doubt you have heard stories
about the Forestal's partner in guarding the great
forests, the souls of these forests, the Green Ladies."
[He looks at the party again,] "My mother is one of these
daughter's of Cernunnos. This is why her wounded heart
becomes visible in the forest. If she has been captured,
it means that the entire forest is in peril."
"First, some of us must reach Unali before she kills
Pan'to. The forest is not place for a sole person not
experienced in the forest wilds. Second, I must seek the
Wisdom of Cernunnos to ensure that we are taking the proper
course to her rescue. The forest will lead me to you once
I have received my answer."
[Strie'bog turns to Miklav]
Strie'bog: "I have brought danger into this place, but may
our presence also bring healing to the forest."
[As Strie'bog talks eyes dart from Miklav to Mertz the
Elf Warlord who is still here. The party is unsure why
a Elf has a title of Warlord in a place of peace? It
must be a honor title only some figure. As Strie'bog
mentions the blight the forest Miklav is seen to wince
slightly in a sign of a bad memory.]
[As Strie'bog continues to talk about "soul of the forest"
the party exchange looks unsure what to make of this.
Strie'bog has been slightly vague in exact details of
his mom and dad up till now. But then again most
strangers take a long time to talk about family. In
fact most of the party don't even know who has parents
and who doesn't. Arawn is implied to have gods as
parents. Some might consider that a drag trying to
hide anything from a god as a child. Ben'dar has not
talked about his family much other than his clan.
Chion, Farseeker, Trembyl and Unali has also not
mentioned anything of their family. Thig like most
Faerry tend to be quiet on family matters. Xian has
mentioned his brother, Timon, at great length and
stories of his dad and the murder of his dad. But
Xian has never mentioned a mother. At least once
Z'leyra has eluded to a father and some minor details
but not gone into great length.]
[Then when Strie'bog mentions his mother being a Green
Lady the party becomes transfixed. Unsure of what
a Green Lady is they know it to be some big title
like that of the Forestal so must be implied of great
importance.]
[Arawn has heard of Green Ladies before. Never met one
in person but has heard of them. Ben'dar, Chion,
Farseeker, Unali, Trembyl, Xian and Z'leyra has never
heard of them. But Thig's mouth drops open in surprise.
Mertz and Miklav show no expression as they already knew
this long ago.]
Thig: "A Green Lady? She is a powerful being as the ...
as Miklav is...She has magical ...great magical powers..
that link her to this forest. In fact if she leaves
the forest I hear she will soon die from not being
within it. If this is so we must find her fast. I've
heard stories of them as a young Faerry just learning
to fly well. She is directly linked to the forest as
it thrives or dies."
[Thig considers his own words as the others digest this
bit of information. Thig thinks that a Green Lady is
not your typical human but a supernatural being like
Miklav. But if Strie'bog's father was human and she
a green lady that makes him....]
Miklav: "The Green Lady is such a low word to outsiders
to understand. It sounds like she is a gardener. But
she is much more to this forest. I rule and am linked
to the Sacred Forest. My domain is only a few dozen
miles in area. It is a place of peace and solitude
for many. But the Green Lady, the soul of the forest,
is linked to the ENTIRE forest. That covers many
hundreds of square miles. If the Green Lady is hurt
or myself hurt the forest suffers."
Trembyl: "So this is why it was unusual to see Goblins,
Giants and a Kotothi shaman in the forest?"
[Miklav gives a subtle sigh and slumps his shoulders.]
Miklav: "Yes. Though Goblins are common in places like
this forest. The Giants do tend to come from the
other forests in the west. While not rare it is
uncommon. A Kotothi shaman would not have gotten
that far inside the forest without the Sentries and
Druids doing something about it. This makes sense
why we are hearing reports of more intrusions into
the greater forest by outside forces. Even the
encounter you had with the Humagi indicate the Humagi
feel the forest can't stop them. If the Soul of the
Forest is captures it bodes bad for the forest. The
protection she conveys may be weaker or gone entirely."
[He stands and leans against his staff and twists p to
the now darkening sky avoiding any "eye" or in his
case "socket" contact with others.]
"I feel responsible for this. I have been so busy
with the Winter Solstice Ceremony I've not paid
attention to the full evil going around me. The
forest usually works with me on these things as well.
I do not blame it though. Figuring the reports were
just normal things I did not put it all together."
[He turns and faces Strie'bog] "For that I am sorry.
I pledge" [His eyes begin to glow their astral gray
fire and seem to burn brightly] "that I will do all
in my power to help you. But the Solstice and forest
requires me here. I will seek communion with the forest.
We have things to discuss." [He looks at the trees and
bushes as if scolding the forest itself.]
Xian: "So if Strie'bog's mother is linked to the forest
if she leaves the forest it dies."
[Mertz and Thig nod.]
Farseeker: "Strie'bog I understand your words and while
I may not understand the mystical ways of this plane
I do understand things I can see. Pan'to disappeared
for being the one to attack us. That I can understand.
But Unali surely just because she put her hands on
her dagger hilts?"
Mertz: "I didn't realize this man, Pan'to, was hiding
anything. My daughter said she was struck by a wild
lightning strike. She was blown a few feet away and
awoke to find him. Do you thin man did it?"
Xian: "If he had the spell to fly he likely has the family
of spells for storms. That would include lightning."
[Mertz's face begins to darken and his eyes flash rage but
he remains calm.]
Miklav: "The Forest is quiet but I will find out where she
and Pan'to was sent to. I suspect she was sent out to
avenge her attack."
Thig: "Wait! Excuse me. But I thought this place was
neutral ground? Why would it take a side like that?"
Miklav: "That I do not know. This has never occurred before.
It will take time to consult the wood spirits and find
more information. It could be since the power of the
Green lady is weak the forest may be confused."
Farseeker: "'Confused?' But .." [He shakes his head] "I
thought you ruled this place this Sacred Tree Area?"
Miklav: "Rule is a misnomer. I support. I am in a symbiotic
relationship with it. Ultimately the Forest has a mind
of its own in these matters."
[Miklav turns to Strie'bog and lowers his voice.]
Miklav: "You did not bring danger to the forest. I sense
if anything you have come at the right time. Before
I converse at great length to the forest I must hear
more about this vision of yours. Come let us talk and
you can commune with nature yourself."
Farseeker: "Ahh. What about Unali?"
Thig: "I suspect there is little we can do now until we
learn where she has gone to. Pan'to seems to have
fooled the forest or the forest has fooled him which
I don't know."
Mertz: "Thig. It will take time for them to do their
thing with the forest and nature. I suspect we
still have time to go to the Hill. Shall we?"
Thig: "Yes. Arawn why don't you join us?"
[Mertz looks nervous not being able to warn the others to
clean the place and prepare a formal reception for a Alfar
but he can't refuse him either.]
Mertz: "Yes. This time of night the place will just be
starting to get active."
[Miklav turns and speaks to the rest.]
Miklav: "I will send someone to take you to the local
small village we have here. You can set up camp
if the time is long."
[The party thinks of what has just been revealed. Now
it makes sense. Strie'bog's light green colored skin
and strange green/gray eyes....]
Actions? Comments?
Next update Friday...
[Player/Animal Physical Status]
Player Healing HPV Damage / Status
Trembyl 2 9 Moderate Damage
Unali 2 5 Minor Damage
GM: Strie'bog. Will email you in a day or two what your
Wisdom spell shows if anything.
Arawn - Join Thig/Mertz?
Just a head's up. The Wisdom spell will take hours.
Likely past midnight. So if the party is to leave
it will be pitch blank. So unless you guys or Strie'bog
says to leave tonight (its sunset now) I will have
to assume the party sleeps in the safe Sacred Forest.
If that's the case then post actions you would like
to do that night. Discussions or questions or such.
They can be directed at Vassily, Mertz, Miklav if
you want or others. This will get us ahead of things
while I resolve the Unali issue.
Unali - I sent email to you last Friday did you get it?
If not let me know and I'll resend it.
This is a small update. This week is hectic for me. Long
work hours. I didn't get much time to do this so had to
make a short update. But at least its out. :)
If you cast spells tonight keep in mind where you are.
Casting Astral Fire or practicing Fireball for example
might not be a good thing to do. :)
BTW if Anyone wants to join those in the Faerry Hill let me know. You can join them.
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