[pnpgm] Game Update #56 - File #259 - Party moves forward and falls...
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Fri Jul 11 06:27:19 CEST 2008
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
R1 Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
-- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe
Do David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma
R? J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),
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Game Update #57 in sequence (file #259)
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Admin notes: Some order of the Recap section was taken from when
I got the emails. Though some replies were actually done before
I got the post. Go figure.
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[Recap]
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
"If any of those creatures had a spear on them, I might want
one... just to keep other flying buzzards away"
"I'm afraid that I am not able to take much damage...but I also
was able to help dispatch at least two of them, and those were
the bigger males."
"Might I also ask who or what made my Pseudo Sven disappear? I
brought him along to protect me, and I find it rather
'disconcerting' that my rather expensive protection might be
compromised unexpectedly." (Kiet is not wearing his happy face...
grim, not angry) Kiet
"First of all, let us check these creatures to make sure they
are dead. I would be happy to make sure if others of you are
squeemish."
"Secondly, let us gather up their weapons and check their bodies
for valuables. The females are wearing leather harnesses, and
the males may have something on them."
"And...Are any of you able to repair torn leather armor?...
(sigh)" "Red is not my color..."
Kiet will also go about collecting his ropes and other items
once the bodies are checked and someone can heal him up.
[Re: Tossed Spear]
I hope not point first...
GM: Ack. Removed line about harnesses per our email.
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From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
Ben'Dar grins. "I'll help you make sure they're all dead."
"I can repair your armor, though Z'leyra is better at leather
working than I am."
GM: Ack.
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From Alex: [Re: Reply to John H]
J Hooten wrote:
[Quote deleted actual text below in John's section]
In order to run Z'leyra as a more effective healer I put a lot
of study into the rules for healing.
Healing SKILLS don't endanger the patient (unless herbalist roll
is failed by 25 or more) and can be used as long as healing
supplies last and at half value thereafter. Limits for healing
skills are once per day + once per magical healing, though in
certain cases (multiple encounters wounds and bandaging per
day) it can be higher. Note that different healing skills
(bandaging, herbs, massage) can be used and are cumulative.
Simple bandaging can be used by even the unskilled, but are more
effective when used by a skilled healer. Healing skills are
cumulative with healing spells if the skills are used first.
Combining healing skills and magic results in the fastest and
most complete healing available. Scratches can heal on their own
or with bandaging, generally without much problem unless the
scratch gets infected. Minor wounds can use either skill or spell
to heal. Major wounds require a lot of time, major healing spells
or preferably the combination of healing skills and spells.
Rule 1.3431 is a little vague about the definition of Hit Points
Taken. If it is total damage taken that day even a C80 character
with HPV40 may not want to risk a second magical healing if the
total damage is high enough. If fully healed from 40 damage the
first time and hit for another 35 points of damage the risk
would be 80x2 - 75x(2-1) = 160-75 = 85% chance of surviving the
second magical healing. A 15% chance of dying. In a game I GM'd
years ago one character failed such a roll. The players were
careful thereafter to never risk it happening again.
Yes, Watchful Sleep is dangerous and shouldn't be used when it
will result in a risk of dying. Note that Healing Light can be
used as an offensive spell since it freezes the recipients (and
caster) for a turn.
A lot of damage can be done in a turn to someone who can't move.
If an opposing caster used Healing Light my character would in
most circumstances try to resist the spell, not wanting to be
either frozen or having a minor amount of magical healing
instead of major magical healing later. I suspect that the
healing gods would likely frown on using Healing Light
offensively.
GM: Ack. Good comments.
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From John H: [Re: Healing Comments]
<Healing is an area that varies by GM rules. So the question
becomes, are there healing magics that do not have the usage
limits? Otherwise healing mist which will totally heal people
may be the best choice? Raban has a fair chance to be totally
healed by his own Healing Magic, but it is not safe to use it
more than once. A more skilled caster would improve that chance.
In any case Raban will offer to use healing magic on anyone who
needs it, assuming a better method has not been mentioned.>
<This could make Watchful Sleep a hazardous spell if its side
effect of healing counts for risk of death? Healing Light may
heal only a tiny amount on each person and thus aggravate the
risk for other healing. Its one of those PnP rules that add
confusion and more bookkeeping. I understand they wished to
make it harder to just heal everything after a fight.>
<Raban can do a serious healing massage, +3 to CB and StB. His
healing skill is for horses, though that should mean he knows a
little human healing? El3 magical healing is fairly effective but
has that serious drawback for most people.>
<And no, Healing Light should never be usable offensively, thats
a question for the designer! And personally I don't think Watchful
Sleep should have that risk, but technically the rules imply both
of those can be a risk. Healing Mist can also be used offensively
as it puts targets comatose while healing making them an easy
kill. Obviously all the healing related spells need to be
checked over for abuse, especially area effects.>
[Alex's email quoted text deleted for space. See above]
GM: Ack.
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From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra will cast EL0 Orient Self then cast a Max EL Healing on
Corona through her staff.
Then she will use her healing skills on Kiet (not having time
she will forgo giving a proper massage) followed by an EL4
healing spell through her staff figuring that that should be
enough to heal him.
While patching Kiet she apologizes "Sorry Kiet, a side effect of
one of my magical items is that it automatically dispels nearby
illusions. When we have time I or Ben'Dar can sew up your
leather armor."
To the party "This is a good time to practice your healing skills
then healing spells for those of you who can, lots of patients
with only minor wounds. I will assist and give guidance to your
healing if you want."
If any want her to do the healing she will comply.
GM: Ack.
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From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
Fremea will make sure everbody knows where she is and then she
will cast healing (el 1) on herself. When she notices Chion's
wounds, she will offer her healing spell to him (el 1) if he
wants.
"Since it is hard to see up here and we are not sure of where
the edge is, I will be glad to take the point, since I can fly
easily, even if I fall off the ledge. I will also be able to
sense the mana ebbs with Mana Sensing, and hopefully that will
tell us when we reach an area that is the edge."
GM: Ack.
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From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
Ben'Dar nods. "Good idea. I'd rather not fall through the
clouds!" Ben'Dar will stay near Fremea and/or Chion, letting
them test the ground and stepping only where they step.
[Fremea's text quote deleted for space]
Ben'Dar tosses Kiet his spare spear.
GM: Ack.
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From Raban: [Re: Actions]
[Raban finally had a chance to see the opponents clearly, and
their bodies quickly showed him the truth. Raban hugs one of the
broken bodies, one whose face is caved in from his mighty fists,
and cries. He has never killed a female before and only rarely
been forced to hurt one. If only he had not worm his gauntlets,
then maybe she would have only been knocked unconscious. But this
mission was important and so many needed protection, it seemed to
need a serious response. Did this frail female deserve to die?
They attacked without warning nor would they respond to attempts
for peaceful talks. But we are likely invading their home.
Seeking deep within his heart and soul, Raban asks for forgiveness
from his Goddess... After a bit, his crying stops, he finds no
judgment against him, though his heart still hurts for what he
has done. He would need to try to be more careful, but there may
not be time to choose not to kill. His goddess does not require
him to blindly protect all females, part of that is his own n
ature, she only requires it for a much more select few. This may
be partially her way to tell him he needs to change.]
[A little later he has pulled himself back together, and looks
more his old cheerful self. At first he refused to heal himself
but he can not protect others if he cant take a few hits himself.
So with a prayer to his Goddess, he heals himself <el3>. He
offers his services as a skilled healing masseuse or as a magical
healer to the others.]
<This may need some changes if others respond or events occur.>
<Depending on how much time has passed, Raban likely missed much
of the others actions. I should add that killing one of the
females near Raban, could be a serious mistake. He may not be the
most rational during the early part of this post.>
GM: Ack.
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From Chion: [Re: Actions]
Chion will offer his services and add, "Cetric taught me that
proper preparation of the wounds prior to magical healing greatly
aids the healing magic. Anyone who wishes can have Z'leyra or I
help or magically heal them." Chion will have Z'leyra help him
prep his wounds and then cast healing himself.
(OOC: you do get an immediate healing after magical aid is
applied, right?)
Anyway, he will offer to help Keit, "Wow, they nearly got the
better of you, didn't they? Nothing we can't fix though." he
will say smiling.
GM: Ack.
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From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
[Seeing Raban hug a gargoyle.]
Kiet with a look of stunned amazement mixed with disgust,
whispering to Chion: "What the...by the balls of Tiamat...does
the size of the man's body also addle his mind? I have long
wished to be that powerful, but not at such a cost as this!"
GM: Ack.
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From Chion: [Re: Actions]
Chion will wisper back, "I probably shouldn't ever go into
detail about killing the Climan Priestesses in front of him,
and it looks like taking him to L'P'Nth is straight out of the
question."
GM: Ack.
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From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
While the others scramble to heal one another Arawn stood
slightly apart, a look on his face of deep thought or perhaps
concentration. After several moments he turned to look back to
the others and offered his services as a healer as well, though
he knew that Z'leyra was more adept with humans he wondered if
his own training as a healer of elves would be a better transfer
for the other sidh in the group. Aside from that he searches
through the remains, saying a prayer in the true tongue of the
Sidh for a chance that their spirits might recycle out of the
reach of chaos. When he was done he looked about again and then
spoke to the party.
"There is ancient and terrible magic here. It covers this place
and reeks of darkness and evil, the stink of Chaos. There are
multiple magics at work here, all very, very powerful, and it
was one such effect that protected the gargoyles from the light
of the sun, else they would have been stone and dust.
The spirits of the air speak of other guardians here, most gifted
with the power of flight, though I do not know specifics at this
time. Be prepared though, with this magic in existence we may
find other creatures of darkness flying about this domain."
When Fremea offers herself as point Arawn nods his agreement.
"It would likely be for the best. In the case of an accidental
fall do we want to tie ourselves together or keep independent of
each other?"
OOC: After assisting anyone that needs it Arawn will search the
bodies and immediate area, using Mana Sensing to try and locate
any other magics present. Afterwards he will try to use Mana
Reading, now that he is less distracted, to read the various
auras he has sensed.
GM: Ack. I may not get to the mana sensing and reading stuff
tonight due to time. But a quick reminder. I'm going to
be more strict on the Sensing/Reading limits and costs
(if applicable). Some limits do apply on use per day and
such. So keep this in mind. :)
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[New Stuff]
[Ma 2nd, 1633TH. 5th Day of Adventure #4.
[Location: Chaos domain, Dark Lands, 9 Miles up]
[Time: 9:30am]
[The combat ends after 30 seconds and the party begins to breathe
a sigh of relief. The party figures either this place now has
guardians or creatures that took this place a home. Yet some
magic still seems to be in place. Arawn detected a overall
magical effect to the area around the party. Like the citadel
which had a huge ward to keep the cold at bay and keep his domain
at a constant spring like environment is almost that level of
power. That power seems to be great, vast and old.]
[Kiet realizes that fighting with daggers might suit someone
like Unali but it means the enemy gets in close. He looks
around to see if the creatures used weapons.]
Kiet: "If any of those creatures had a spear on them, I might want
one... just to keep other flying buzzards away"
[As he looks around Kiet further comments on his combat prowess.]
Kiet: "I'm afraid that I am not able to take much damage...but I
also was able to help dispatch at least two of them, and those
were the bigger males."
[Caladan looks to Kiet's voice in the mist abut doesn't see him.]
Caladan: "You can tell the sex? Most wouldn't."
[Kiet checks a body and then another and makes another comment
on something that didn't make him so happy.]
Kiet: "Might I also ask who or what made my Pseudo Sven disappear?
I brought him along to protect me, and I find it rather
disconcerting' that my rather expensive protection might be
compromised unexpectedly."
[Z'leyra hears this and stops and realizes what she has done.
Sometimes having magical toys are nice for one's protection
but they can also hinder others.]
Kiet: "First of all, let us check these creatures to make sure
they are dead. I would be happy to make sure if others of you
are squaemish."
[Kiet finds the creature Raban first tackled and took down. It
is knocked out and still alive. Quietly as he continues to
talk he draws his dagger. He then slices their throat to
ensure their death is quick.]
Kiet: "Secondly, let us gather up their weapons and check their
bodies for valuables."
[As Kiet stumbles around slowly to a 3rd body he checks his
armor but finds it in good shape just minor stretch marks.]
Kiet: "And...Are any of you able to repair torn leather armor?..."
(sigh) "Red is not my color..."
[As Kiet moves around he collects his two ropes after the magic
ends back to his person.
[Ben'dar grins at the battle. Its good to know he wasn't
hurt and to have some good armor made by Z'leyra. He grins
and comes up to some of the creature bodies.]
Ben'dar: "I'll help you make sure they're all dead."
[Seconds later on another body he comments on armor repair.]
Ben'dar: "I can repair your armor, though Z'leyra is better at
leather working than I am."
[When Ben'dar is within visual sight of Kiet, he unclips his spare
spear from his belt and tosses it toward Kiet. Kiet catches
it and nods back. Kiet grips the spear to ensure it'll work
for him. Kiet knows he doesn't have skill in using the spear
but he can certainly throw one. Just hopes he doesn't throw
it and it lands 9 miles down on Sven. That wouldn't be good.]
[Ben'dar, Unali and Chion take over looking over the bodies
as Kiet suddenly stops. Feeling his wounds he sits on the
ground and waiting for healing.]
[Z'leyra decides her companion is in most need of healing right
away. She kneels to the bird and grabs her staff and drum. She
casts a quick shamanic orientation spell and then a healing spell
upon Corona. Placing both hands on Corona's two wounds green
healing energy comes from her arms into Corona. The 9 points of
damage the eagle had completely heals. She then brushes some
water into his back and wing to clean the red blood out. Corona
flexes his wings and squawks a thanks to Z'leyra.]
[Z'leyra glances to the dead creatures about the ground and her
hatred for these things builds. If she could she would kill the
god that made them. Then her memories fade and she returns to
reality. She stands and moves over to Kiet and pulls out her
satchel. She pulls out herbs, water and bandages. She begins
to clean his wounds and apply some herb treatment quickly to
prevent infection. As she works she doesn't look at Kiet but
replies to him softly in a soothing apologetic tone.]
[Before she replies she notices Chion nearby looking down and
offering his own help.]
Chion: "Wow, they nearly got the better of you, didn't they?
Nothing we can't fix though." [He says this smiling but he
notices Kiet seems to want Z'leyra's help.]
Z'leyra: "Sorry Kiet, a side effect of one of my magical items
is that it automatically dispels nearby illusions. When we have
time I or Ben'Dar can sew up your leather armor."
[Kiet grimaces and looks Z'leyra up and down to figure out what
could've been the item. Her helmet, her necklace, her boots, her
rings, her staff? Kiet notices she seems to have 10 times as
much magical items than the party combined. She knows she will
not have time for a healing massage and this certainly isn't the
place for it. She examines the 3 wounds. One is only a minor
scratch the others are ddeper cuts (1+3+4). She places her hands
on the 2 worst wounds after using her healer skill. More green
energy flow through her arms to his wounds and completely heal
her 3 wounds for a total healing of 13 points. Even the scar
tissue seems to heal back to normal as if nothing was done to
him. She nods and packs up her materials quickly knowing the
party will be moving soon. Kiet nods thanks back and finds her
skill as healer formidable. As she is packing up Chion asks for
her to help him prepare his wounds. She does so with her healing
materials then packs up finally.]
[Chion casts a quick healing spell upon himself. He has 5 wounds
(1+3+3+2+3) mostly light wounds. After her excellent preparation
work and his simple healing magic all 5 wounds heal up and he
is now at full health.]
[As Z'leyra packs up her materials she speaks to the party out
loud so all can hear her.]
Z'leyra: "This is a good time to practice your healing skills then
healing spells for those of you who can, lots of patients with
only minor wounds. I will assist and give guidance to your
healing if you want."
[Moments ago Fremea still invisible ensures that all know where she
is in case no one thinks her a bad guy. Landing on the ground
she helps the party check the bodies. Landing near Chion she
notices his scratches and offers her healing to him. She
then casts a healing spell upon herself. But the spell fails.
She recasts it and this time her wound heals up completely.]
[Raban helps to look over the bodies near him. He finds the first
one he punched out. The one he crushed her face in with the
dead on strike to her face. For the first time he begins to
look over the body and size. Her physique and her skin. He
glances over to the male he also attacked and notices a distinct
difference in size and body. A sad realization comes to his
mind as he finally realizes this is a female of the species.
He checks her body out and finds no breathing or pulse. As tears
come to his eyes he lifts her neck up and brings her limp torso
to his chest. He begins to rock back and forth in despair and
cries silently. He has never killed a female before and only
rarely been forced to hurt one. If only he had not worm his
gauntlets, then maybe she would have only been knocked
unconscious. But this mission was important and so many needed
protection, it seemed to need a serious response. Did this frail
female deserve to die? They attacked without warning nor would
they respond to attempts for peaceful talks. But we are likely
invading their home. Seeking deep within his heart and soul,
Raban asks for forgiveness from his Goddess... After a bit, his
crying stops, he finds no judgment against him, though his heart
still hurts for what he has done. He would need to try to be more
careful, but there may not be time to choose not to kill. His
goddess does not require him to blindly protect all females, part
of that is his own nature, she only requires it for a much more
select few. This may be partially her way to tell him he needs to
change.]
[Kiet glances over to see Raban hugging the creature. Kiet's
is stunned and amazed at the sight, with mixed feelings of
disgsut He glances up to Chion and whispers to him.]
Kiet: "What the...by the balls of Tiamat...does the size of the
man's body also addle his mind? I have long wished to be that
powerful, but not at such a cost as this!"
[Chion glances over to see Raban and nods. he realizes what has
come over him. Raban's almost fanatical nature to protect
women or the sex seems to make sense to him. In life we all
strive for something to work with. For Chion that may be
knowledge and magic. For Raban that's helping women. Chion
seems to understand the big giant. A giant that can show such
emotion in front of strangers has some good things to share
with others. Who should be the first to judge such a thing?
Of course Chion knows that Kiet just met Raban. He wasn't at the
tavern attack and doesn't know his nature to help women.]
Chion: [in a low whisper] "I probably shouldn't ever go into detail
about killing the Climan Priestesses in front of him, and it
looks like taking him to L'P'Nth is straight out of the question."
[Chion forgets he is talking to a new person in the group one that
hasn't been to Clima. Chion forgets he agreed to keep the whole
Climan fiasco secret for many more years. If Unali had heard she
might have to report this to Duke Aren. But its just further
confusion to Kiet. Climan priestess? Kiet learns more details
about this strange party. Even the folks in Lemasa has heard of
the renown Climan island. Their pirates and their age-old empire.
So this party has likely been to Clima? Kiet puts it away for
safe keeping, maybe one day to follow up on.]
[Arawn seems to see the Raban situation as a good sign that even
a powerful being like him has hope. Humans are so guided to
war and fighting. Kill first, ask questions later. Sure
Raban attacked but he had to. But now to show such regret and
emotion is hope for mankind. He must remember to tell his parents
of this day, to fight their disapproval of mankind's future.]
[Ben'dar sees the big giant as well but figures he is sad to have
killed in battle for the first time. Such things will soon
fade from the giant.]
[Fremea flies over Raban and notices the strange sight of him
hugging the creature and shrugs in confusion. In her time
as slave even men cried at being beaten and tortured. So
emotional scenes like this isn't that far fetched.]
[Unali and Z'leyra watch the giant as well and nod silently
knowing how the big lug is. They actually find it refreshing
to see a man like him show such emotion. Certainly Farseeker
wouldn't show such things.]
[Caladan looks at the tall bard in confusion and frowns. He
doesn't know the his of Raban or why he likes women. But
he softly pads over to Raban.]
Caladan: "They would have killed you without a thought and likely
eaten you later. You'd have been a feast for weeks. Don't
give it a second thought." [He then walks away shaking his
head and joins the others.]
[Many thoughts go through Raban's mind as he realizes his mistake
to himself and his goddess. he knows he was defending himself and
the others. If he wasn't even near Kiet could've died. He
places the female back down and wipes his eyes. Raban knows he
will have to spend time alone seeking forgiveness with his fellow
man and goddess. But that will be for a later time. He hears
Caladan speak and knows the words are true. But death is not
always the option. Knocking them out is always possible.]
[Raban stands and realizes in order to protect the others he'll have
to be at his full self. He casts a healing spell upon himself
without use of healing skill by Z'leyra or others. but as he
casts the spell nothing happens. His light wound seems to remain
in place. He wonders if his goddess is sad with him?]
[As Z'leyra heals Kiet Chion also offers his healing services.]
Chion: "Cetric taught me that proper preparation of the wounds
prior to magical healing greatly aids the healing magic. Anyone
who wishes can have Z'leyra or I help or magically heal them."
[The bodies are gathered up and counted.]
Caladan: "So there were 23? A lot more than we've fought before.
There must've been a whole clan of them up here. Hopefully
that's the last of them."
[Unali and Caladan ensure their wounds are bandaged.]
[Raban, Chion and Z'leyra continue to offer healing aid and
skill help if needed.]
[The creatures have nothing on them at all. No coins, no rocks
or food. Nothing. The males were the only ones to carry swords.
All five swords are gathered up and put into a pile. Then
the party decides to head on. It is clear that what direction
to go is purely random it seems in this climate.]
[While the others scramble to heal one another Arawn stood slightly
apart, a look on his face of deep thought or perhaps concentration
After several moments he turned to look back to the others and
offered his services as a healer as well, though he knew that
Z'leyra was more adept with humans, he wondered if his own
training as a healer of elves would be a better transfer for the
other sidh in the group. Aside from that he searches through the
remains, saying a prayer in the true tongue of the Sidh for a
chance that their spirits might recycle out of the reach of chaos.
When he was done he looked about again and then spoke to the party.]
[Before his lips part his fleeting thought of healing sidh seems
to open a thought flash. A memory or some knowledge gained in
a previous prayer to the gods or spell. It was so fast though
he can't seem to recall what it was. But there is something like
a connection to the thought and this place. As quickly as the
nanosecond memory flash hits him it leaves his mind. He tries to
rethink the thought but it doesn't return. Something or someone
seems to have given him a brief flash into this place yet it doesn't
seem to help. Maybe later in time it will become more clear?
He continues to speak to the party.]
Arawn: "There is ancient and terrible magic here. It covers this
place and reeks of darkness and evil, the stink of Chaos. There
are multiple magics at work here, all very, very powerful, and
it was one such effect that protected the gargoyles from the
light of the sun, else they would have been stone and dust."
"The spirits of the air speak of other guardians here, most
gifted with the power of flight, though I do not know specifics
at this time. Be prepared though, with this magic in existence
we may find other creatures of darkness flying about this
domain."
[With that warning Ben'dar, Chion, Caladan, Raban, Unali look
around all prepared and ready for action. No one places
weapons at the rest. The warning makes everyone alert and
wary of the day to come. The party wonders how many evil
guardians there could be up here. Maybe healing so fast wasn't
such a good idea?]
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[Time: 9:35am]
Fremea: "Since it is hard to see up here and we are not sure of
where the edge is, I will be glad to take the point, since I can
fly easily, even if I fall off the ledge. I will also be able
to sense the mana ebbs with Mana Sensing, and hopefully that
will tell us when we reach an area that is the edge."
Ben'Dar: [nods.] "Good idea. I'd rather not fall through the
clouds!"
[When Fremea offers herself as point Arawn nods his agreement.
Arawn: "It would likely be for the best. In the case of an
accidental fall do we want to tie ourselves together or keep
independent of each other?"
Caladan: "Tying rope to each other is good. But if some of us."
[He briefly glances at Raban] "were to fall he or she might take
us with them." [He grins] "Some of us are safe for falls. Arawn
you might have magic to teleport back up before impact. Chion can
easily teleport away and grab many of the fallen with him since
he no longer seems to requite touch for effect. Fremea can fly.
Z'leyra can turn into a eagle if so needed or teleport. That
leaves Ben'dar, myself, Kiet, Raban and Unali vulnerable. I
say we stick together as best we can. Be near a safe person and
trade off. Chion can be in the center so he can catch us all.
Fremea will be our eyes and feet. If there is a combat situation
we should back up to a area we know is not the edge for safety."
[Fremea takes the lead position walking. She could fly it
but its best for her to walk even though its a much slower pace
than the party is used to. It better than nothing. The
party takes 2 columns behind her to her left and a right. Taking
up a column about 6 feet of safety. Caladan offers his spare
staff to Fremea to poke the ground in front of her as it is
taller than she is.]
GM: We could wait here and see about ropes or not. Its a good
suggestion actually. But it won't affect the immediate
future. If you guys want to use rope to tie up to your
buddy let me know. Best to move on a bit.]
Caladan: "Let's use the C path."
[The party looks at Caladan with doubt and confusion.]
Caladan: "Farseeker used to tell me about it. We go this way
and that...and..."
[Unali having spent a winter month with Farseeker in the Marentian
fort saw first hand use of the C path of searches. She explains
it to the party. Basically using a wide circle, using what little
of the sun can be seen as a guide, decreasing the circle every
so often so it tightens a search path or vice versa.]
[Walking slowly, quietly and with caution, trodding through wet
ground. The first bit of more solid ground; rocks, pebbles,
and hand sized boulders are found. Patches of grass is seen
but of a dull green due to few rays of sunlight. Mostly its
wet and muddy dirt. Boots will have to be cleaned later for
sure. Fremea waves her staff back and forth testing the ground
but it is as solid as previous trampled on ground.]
[Time: 9:38am]
[Three minutes after moving, at a slow half human pace, the party
finds small bushes and trees to the left. The party tries to
listen for life and animals but the howl of the winds is too great
or the animals must be small and hiding. The bushes at was it
human level soon turn to trees of all things. This high up there
seems to be trees here. It amazes the party to find the trees
well thriving in this moist place. Visibility still is at times
as low as 3 feet or as much as 12 feet depending on how the winds
shift and blow.]
[As the party explore the area suddenly Chion, Kiet and Caladan
stop in their tracks. Those behind them bump into them. They
then suddenly fall to their knees. Their eyes bulge out as if
seeing some great horror and they land onto the ground on their
backs looking up seemingly out of it. At the same time Unali
seems to feel something creeping about her body. Some sensation
but her magical dagger and scabbard that Z'leyra created seems
to protect her and she shivers whatever it is off. >She remains
moving. The party goes into quick chaos looking about. Corona
takes to the air. The party look all about for any signs of
activity. Then a blur passes the party to the front and right.]
[Those not on the ground see a red blur about the size of 3-4,
maybe 5 feet rush by. Two of them. It seems to pulsate red and
hairs raise on the back of folks necks. The party has seen Corona
fly and chase prey on the plains. It could go 25 feet seemingly
fast. This thing seems to move much faster whizzing past so fast
its a blur. The only sign it is nearby is its red color among
the gray clouds. Even with short visibility the red color is
obvious. Then out from the rear the party hears flapping of
wings. The sound is known by now - gargoyles. The party seems
to realize now that one or two must've escaped. As those who
are able look back two forms land on the ground and growl. One
a short female (F#5) and a large, very large male carrying a sword.
The male raises his sword toward the party and speaks something
in its language. Those who see the male can tell it must be
the gargoyle leader maybe their clan king?]
GM: Good place to stop huh? :) In case unclear the red things
are moving diagonally to the right and front of the party
moving (if party facing north) south-east to north-west.
The 2 gargoyles are to the rear. I rolled in the last
encounter to see if F#5 was seen fleeing and not one person
detected it. Sorry :< These red things have never been
encountered by any of the party's history. This is the first
that the party seems to have encountered them.
Actions? Comments?
Next update...Monday...
GM: Combat Stats -
* Time: 30 seconds - 10 phases
* Experience - [If columns mess up see website]
Player CEP MEP Expertise Notes
Arawn --- 16 8 EL2 Armor
Arawn --- 10 10 EL0 God's Eyes
Arawn 26 --- 4 Sword
Ben'dar 28 --- 8 Pike
Caladan --- 6 4 EL1 Clairvoyance
Caladan 11 --- 4 War Staff
Fremea --- 4 5 EL0 Invisibility x2 [1 S/1 F]
Chion 51 --- 14 Fight - Dagger
Fremea 49 --- 12 Fight - Dagger
Kiet --- --- 1 ELO Protection-Chaos [Failure]
Kiet --- 6 8 EL1 Entangle x2
Kiet --- 20 8 EL3 Active Illusion
Kiet 36 --- 6 Fight - Dagger
Raban 65 --- 12 Hand-to-hand
Unali 38 --- 12 Fight - Dagger
Z'leyra --- 12 12 EL0 Astral Web
Z'leyra 28 --- 6 War Staff
Notes:
1. Arawn - +1 CEL! [+1 OCV/DCV], +1 Sword EL!
2. Chion - +1 CEL! [+1 OCV/DCV]
3. Some Skill/Experience not reported here for private
reasons if used in a private manner.
4. CEP MVP - Raban! MEP MVP - Kiet!
* Fighting Tally -
Player Creatures Fought Total
Arawn M#5 x2 1
Ben'dar F#8 x2, F#12, F#1 3
Caladan F#9, F#3 2
Chion M#2 x2, F#12, F#17, F#18 4
Fremea F#10, F#14 x2, F#6, M#2 4
Kiet M#3, F#3 2
Raban M#4, M#?, F#14, F#16 4
Unali F#13, M#4 x2, F#15, 3
Z'leyra F#15, F#11, M#5 3
Notes: Based on random target determination looks like
a pretty spread out group. Arawn fought the least.
While 3 fought 4 each.
* Item Damage -
Player Notes
Ben'dar Pike FV -1
Fremea Dagger FV -2
Note: For Armor since most wounds were from rocks or claws
I didn't do armor damage this case. I figure they wouldn't
be tough enough to damage them. So the swords were the only
ones to do so but no one's armor was damaged this combat.
GM: Player Status
Player/Ally Status Percentage Notes
Unali Light 8% 3 wounds
Caladan Light 16% 1 wound
Raban Light 20% 3 wounds
Everyone else back at 100%. Actually surprised those with
light wounds used a spell. The day's young. :) Those who
healed themselves have 1 Magical Healing Count.
GM: Raban - Since you said you'd be out of town didn't send email.
But your healing spell failed and you didn't say to repeat it.
So repeat it or wait and see if need it later? :) I'll
allow it past healing for this current situation.
GM: This update was a bit rushed so may not have organized it
in terms of interaction as best as could. Hope its in some
form of reasonable reading sequence. due to time limits
I couldn't format it a bit better more cohesively.
GM: Sidh - V2 rules seem to have a limit on Mana Reading now.
Not so for Mana sensing that I've found. But will try to
research it this weekend. This means EL uses per day for
mana reading. This I agree with Richard as it limits sidh to
being all knowing puzzle solvers for GM things. :)
GM: Sorry Chion, Kiet but due to the magic and sucky rolls you
were affected. You'll probably be out of it for this
combat unless someone comes up with a good plan. You
guys can sit back and complain at the GM :) But of course
with Chion gone the party is hard to teleport away. Yes,
I rolled and counted for MDV, ELs, protection things like
magical Chaos belts, immunity devices and the like. This
is why Ben'dar with low MDV was protected by his belt. For
once it seems Z'leyra's belts come in handy. Sorry for
those who are down. Just how the magical orb crumbles. :<
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