[pnpgm] Game Update #15 - File #197 - Party finalizes prep for battle
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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
R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma
Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma
R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
R1 NPC...................Shu.Yeoh..........Wizard..Normal/Human..Fe
W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
Do John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma
R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, 2 Donkeys
Cover Story Info:
Caladan aka Ca Lu as Guard/Archer
Farseeker aka Fu Sa as Guard
Fremea as Noble child [Disguised]
Kell aka Swan as Trader
Unali as Zhou's wife
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[Recap]
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
Sorry for the delay everyone but I've had a lot on my plate
lately. Scott-
Not sure why, but is there a reason grabbing his bow and a
quiver of arrows before Translocating with Fremea should take 1
to 3 minutes?
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Kell
- In regards to his question on learning the Luck spell, Arawn
will offer to teach it to him.
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If Arawn picks up on Shu's attraction to the sailor he'll use
try to engage the sailor in conversation at some point,
discussing various things before trying to bring Shu into the
conversation. When he does he'd like to use Empathic powers to
try and get a feel for the sailors reaction to Shu.
GM: Ack. That was a full estimated time to get gear, move and
wait for Fremea. Since that alone would be about 2 minutes.
She moves faster than you do so you didn't both meet at the
same time in the hall. So it would've been needed to go
find her as well. Two separate sleeping areas. Why it was
simply faster to just go one by one. It was as I said
rough estimates the update now out showed precise movements.
I had given the same speech to Kell on summoning for practice
you basically did but with my wise and old GM kind words. :)
He will do a few more on the trip but far less than one
might expect. Had to edit the info a bit since it wasn't
on ship yet but in the forest as the date and header shows.
If your going to do Tongues for horses you need to let me
know what days in the IBT or elsewise. Suspect a donkey
could understand a horse. But I personally never tried to
talk to either. As to horse for Ben'dar you saw his reply
awhile back right? Like months ago. He decided against it
if I recall. The problem is it would be useful but for someone
who is around horses alot it could also be distracting. While
he is breaking one horse a dozen other horses could be getting
his attention for food or walks and such. Plus once he can
talk to Tef'wo that unique relationship might end? As I said
in ICQ you wouldn't notice Shu's sly attention of the sailor
yet at the present dragon day. Maybe days after. If I
remember I'll try to handle things then. Also I got a bounce
from your Yahoo account saying it was suspended. Just a FYI.
From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
Fremea will prepare her first shot to be a multishot - max el
(not sure if she has increased yet or not).
She will have to wait to fire it when one of the dragons is a
medium to long range (medium preferred for better hitting,
however if it seems they close too fast, then she will shoo one
of them at long range).
She watches on otherwise, not sure of what else to do yet.
GM: Ack.
From Raban: [Re: Actions]
<Teleportation theory: Since normal teleports do not damage
people from merging with air, the teleport obviously displaces
the space the person will occupy. Thus Air is quickly pushed
away in all directions and the person pops in. Since air is very
low density, this tends to work quite easily but makes a little
noise. Teleporting into water may also work as water can be
displaced, but it takes more effort to do so.
Thus the water could fail to move quickly enough and something
bad could occur. 'Solid' objects obviously will cause even more
trouble though in some cases could be displaced enough. Side
effects: Rapid displacement in 'solids' or higher density
materials results in heat and noise. If the material cannot be
displaced enough the forces may recoil and attempt to compress
the person and cause damages. In the worst cases the materials
merge, but this does not result in nuclear reactions as materials
have a lot of empty space. But it is very bad for both materials
as the merger will attempt to expand from electrostatic forces
and create a lot of heat and can even explode.
<Thus we at the Academy of Magical Sciences encourage our
students to take advantage of the other spells included in the
Travel Powers classes for just this reason. Insubstantiabilitly
will prevent the merger issues all together and levitation will
cover the cases where you mis target too high and also aid moving
through solids. As an object lesson, on display here is a student
that learned the hard way. Mage Phil of Delphia experimented too
much without proper over site or safety precautions and one
experiment failed quite badly resulting in his demise. Had
immediate help been available, it is possible he would have
survived. But such help was too far away and the pain and shock
was too much for him to cast his own spells to emove himself
from the Iron Door that bisected his body. The Academy purchased
the remains and preserved it to put on display so that others
will not repeat his experiments. As you can see, the door did
not bisect the heart or brain, so he could have been healed if
removed from the door quickly enough. The damage to his body
would still have been severe as shown by the obvious burns to
the flesh around the door and by the warping of the iron. Our
healers determined that he had lived for a few minutes after
his accident, but there was no one around to help him.
<So always remember to practice with supervision, and in
designated safety areas. Use other spells to reduce your risks
as much as you can. Even targeting a safe area can go wrong in
practice, so be careful.
<LOL good scene, such fun! TskTsk lack of concentration cost a
boot this time. Going through too much material is always tricky.
<Once approaching 300', Raban should cast Multiarrow at max (he
may only have El0? can it go up during the combat?). Recast as
needed. <Lets see closing 6000' in 5 minutes? That means maybe 5
phases for 300' not much time for shooting, they are very fast!
GM: Ack. Hey! If this is some way to get Divine cash for your fancy
museum forget it. All soliciiations should be done in writing
to my aides. No. They were at 2 miles 10560 feet or so and now
at 9800 or so in 4 minutes. So only did about 800 or a bit more
feet in that time from my rough estimate. So 200 feet a minute?
Ok. So maybe 5 phases.
From Arawn: [Re: Teleporting]
Thanks for the academic lesson:) After reading the decision on
teleports I had actually thought about resorting to
Insubstatiability and Flight before teleporting but didn't see
it until after the game post was up. A bit slower than what I
wanted but much safer too:)
GM: Ack. Insub works with teleport but do Levitate so don't sink
into floors. Usually you can also do Div and see if you
suddenly pop into a wall or something. Many ways around it.
From Chion: [Re: Actions]
We've always respected the dangers with any sort of material
moving spell the same as beaming down to a planet / high tech
solutions. Typically, we try to make sure the area is clear.
Then, before teleporting, we use Insubstantial spells to make
sure if its not, we don't die or explode on teleport. Yep, been
doing it that way for 10! years now.
Chion will ask the Captain, "Captain, I know magics which might
aid us escape or at least delay until we are better prepared. If
you wish, I will use them." if the captain wishes it, he will
cast friendly currents (I hope that is for sea, and not for
rivers).
To Ben'Dar he just shurgs and says, "It was fpunny at the time."
Yeah, but that wasn't the only spell he was planning on casting..
Shhhh its a secret.
GM: Ack. Yep. Actually Adventure 1 I was more lenient. I didn't
care about levitate needing for Insub and teleporting in
some ways. Then as with all adventures I've increased in
overall difficulty as folks get used to the game. Secret?
As long as I know about it. :)
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
OOC: If time is pushed forward to deal with the sea dragons
Arawn will prep with the following- Flight at max EL
Energy Shield at max EL
Water Breathing if possible
Invisibility at EL 0 using the Sidh Tongue Translocation at EL 1
to take Kiet if he wants to go out and can fly (100 feet above
the water) Elven Empathy to communicate if in range (is my range
10 feet or 10 hexes?) or else Tongues if too far away If instead
no one travels out then he'll hold until the dragons are closer
and see what the group wants to do, summoning an elemental Water
Beast if somone offers to send it home later. Otherwise he'll
prep Flight, Energy Shield at max EL, and Invisibility if they
decide to attack us without a chance for conversation. He'll
attack with Transmutation if they are close enough (turn to
floating board of balsa wood)
GM: Ack. A lot of actions to coordinate.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
When Z'leyra estimates that a sea dragon will intercept the ship
in under two minutes she will cast Clairvoyance at ELmax on
herself. She will then prepare to use her magical sling to fire
missiles at the sea dragon(s). If one gets within 50' she will
cast Sh Invisibility EL2 on herself and resume using her sling,
or use her staff if the sea dragon is within reach.
GM: Ack.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Kiet turns to Arawn and says (in Katai), "For what...
GM: Ack.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
"The beasts are a suggestion, an option that can be ....
GM: Ack.
From Will: [Re: Actions]
Will follows the progress of the Dragons grim and resolute
"alea jacta est"
OOC: this is just in case Will does something cool and the GM
needs some words to go with it. PS feel fee to delete this
portion from the narrative.
GM: Ack.
From Kell: [Re: Actions]
Ha'Kell responds to Arawn, "I can banish them also. I'd....
[OOC - Will Dispel/Banish the water elementals at Max EL when
the summon control time is almost passed. Otherwise stick to
first plan.
Summary of first plan:
- Watch the negotians. If given the signal for fighting, summon
a Cloud Elemental to blast the closer dragon with lightening.
Do not let the elemental get too close to the ship, as I don't
want any lightening setting things on fire.
f - Dispel/Banish Arawn's summoned water elemental.
- Dispel/Banish the Cloud Elemental.
- Prepare to fight if they get close enough. Help however I can.
- Quip one-liner jokes and laugh in the face of certain doom.
Ha'Kell quickly and quietly says to Arawn, with Kiet being
GM: Ack. I quote the last line only cause it was in a post
from a quote. I never got that and am not sure it was
public or not though Arawn made it public in his quote?
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
"I have already formed a pact with the forces of water....
Just in case anyone tried sending me messages there's a
possibility I might not be receiving them. My email has been
acting up and it seems I missed at least one message from Raban
(got your second message and will reply later, thanks for the
resend). If anyone has sent messages that I haven't replied to
do me a favor and try sending them again and hopefully they'll
pop up this time.
GM: Ack. You have a pact already? When. Was I there? :)
I got a bounce from your yahoo saying it was canceled I believe
one time suspended or something. I believe it was yours. hmmm
Post from Kell: [Re: Summoning]
"Good. Summon it. The Cloud Elemental can attack with...
GM: Ack.
Post from Mark: [Re: Random encounters]
[ OOC - Well this is a random encounter, albeit with dragons,
and not just one but two dragons. That's a big stinkin random
encounter.
GM: Ack. Didn't I say no need to reply? :) Yeah. Well NF just
so happened I rolled high and got 2 of them. :) Party has
had worse though. :)
From Chris: [Re: Party strength]
I'm wondering if we should be discussing retreat options. I'm
confident the party can prevail, but at what cost? I'd hate to
lose the ship, the crew, the animals, etc.
GM: Ack. Yeah. Too much to risk. I won't even know what the dragons
do until I roll the action. If I roll for a mast attack it
may be all over. It will likely be purely random if they get
within melee range of the ship. :<
From Mark: [Re: Reply to chris]
I surely hope not. But like you, I don’t want to loose the
ship. Horses I don’t mind.
Depending on what they do, they can easily sink the ship. Just
submerge and come up under it. We have no defense for that,
that I am aware of.
Then again, we have an experienced captain as well.
GM: Ack. Yep. If ship goes that could ruin my plans. :< I don't
even know yet what will happen.
Post from Arawn: [Re: Actions]
----- Forwarded Message ----
To: "Murtha, Mark D (N-Resources)"
To be honest, if the dragons prove to be aggressors (negotiations
or divinations should determine this, among other things) I'd
rather the group fly out to sea and take the battle to them. If
they reach the ship things could go badly. Even if we survive
we'll lose much with the ship as well as credible backstory
potential when arriving in Katai.
[quoted stuff deleted]
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Apris 16th, 1634TH]
[Location: Dark Lands, Forest, Heading North East]
[Time: 7:20pm - Second campsite near Novasa's Domain]
After watching Kell and Z'leyra practicing the summoning and
then banishing gnomes a slight frown grew on Arawn's face. When
the two of them took a moment to rest Arawn made his way over.
"I've been watching you," Arawn begins, "work at summoning
elementals. I can appreciate practicing your skills but perhaps
you might wish to use a different approach," he said in an even
tone. "Some magics might best be developed through repetition but
those magics that invoke the spirits or the gods are another thing
altogether. The use of such magic, without strong and often
immediate cause, can anger the powers that be. True, some mages
coerce cooperation of spirits through sheer force of will and
power but they risk themselves in doing so for these forces
remember such things. If they slip, even once, these spirits are
are likely to turn on them viciously and the gods might find subtle
ways to hinder these mages in the future. By approaching these
spirits in a more respectful manner, by negotiation, especially
when there is not an immediate need to call them, one is more
likely to gain their respect and favor. Even if some of these
forces are unpredictable there is the small chance of gaining
extra help when it is needed or, more likely, at the very least
you will likely not increase any future threat to yourself, and,
like Fremea, you might even gain a powerful ally." He looked
across the way to Fremea and smiled. Looking back to the half-elf
he continued, "Such a connection could prove more valuable then
simple mastery of the spell. And regardless, such forces will give
you the same respect you give them. If you need to develop your
elemental mastery might I suggest a combination of time spent
studying, the invocations of Knowledge and Wisdom, and prudent
and timely use of the spell. The gnomes will likely appreciate it
and they are, after all, very, very distant relations."
Fremea hears Arawn and just stares back. The half-elf doesn't
know she personally befriended a Glyph recently. A Glyph like her
once who was a captured slave. Know when she sees Kell for the
first time cast such magic, invoke an elemental and seem to banish
it forthwith makes her nervous. It seems like magical slavery to
her and that she might not want to be a part of in the future.
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[Apris 21st, 1634TH]
[Location: Eastern Ocean, sailing south]
Arawn has been excited to be out at sea, developing his
skills as a navigator but he did not wish to step on the first
mate's toes. Early one evening he approached Wa-son during a
quiet moment. Arawn doesn't get much chance to get to water in
the Upper World. Its just not as common there as here. Though
Avalon and some other places have magical waters.
Arawn begins, "It's been a while since I've been out to sea
and the first time on this one," he said, breathing in deeply of
the salty air. "I had trained as a navigator, among other things,
but had only spent a few months at sea developing my skill. I've
been looking for an opportunity ever since and it's privilege
watching you at work. If it wouldn't be a bother it would be an
honor to hone my skill by learning from one with your experience
as we journey," he asked politely.
Wa-son looks up from his chart in the early evening night.
He places his quill in his ear and looks around. When his foot
hits a nail on the steering section column he makes a mental note
to fix that someday. It might come to bite him. He looks back
up and seems to consider this. "Navigation isn't that complicated
in most places. Stars, sun, maps and terrain are key to the
craft. Once you learn that it is easy. In this ocean we stick to the
coastline. It only gets more complicated when we head deep to go
to Lemasa and then its more skill on the navigation part. But
as far as using the coastline anyone can do that." He scratches
his left cheek and shrugs. "I suppose I could when we have free
time. It might just pass the time a bit more. But you will need
to sit with me and let me hear what you have learned. Before you
touch this wheel I need to know that. I will also have to talk
this over with the captain. It is his ship and his say. But
I suspect he'll have no problem with it. I have a spare map of
the coastline in my cabin. You should study it tonight and learn
some basic landmarks..."
Later when there is a straight shot for some distance he heads
below to get the map and lends it to Arawn to study.
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[Apris 30th, 1634TH]
[Location: Eastern Ocean, sailing south]
[Inside the horse hold]
This day Ben'dar has horse duty. While he openly grumbles
about it to the crew and some of the party, he actually enjoys
the duty. This is stuff he has done all his life and more recently
in his own ranch. So getting hot, sweaty and dirty with horses
isn't as bad as most think. It certaialy isn't like torture and a
quick way to earn a quick bribe for doing the chore when Zhou
has the duty.
Ben'dar has even noticed Arawn talking to the horses. It
was easy to see Z'leyra do it for awhile and even Caladan. But
to see Arawn is new to him. How a Alfar can do it, almost like
it might be below him, is odd to Ben'dar. This day, while Ben'dar
is combing down Tef'wo Arawn brings him a mug of ale. It is
rarely cool today then Ben'dar recalls the ship did stop at a
fishing village yesterday and got supplies like ice. The
horses were let loose and fed for a few hours yesterday.
Arawn speaks, "It has been a while since our talk in the
Sacred Forest. I had offered to teach you the Horse tongue at
some point but it appears we had little time to work on this. If
you are still interested Z'leyra's necklace could speed up the
process and I could help you practice it," Arawn offered. "It
could prove useful, besides, if something should happen out at sea
you'd stand a better chance of aiding and coordinating things with
Tef'wo."
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[Ma 3rd, 1634TH]
[Location: Eastern Ocean, Heading S/SE, 490 miles south of DL]
[Weather: Patchy Clouds, Temperatures 70-80s as highs.]
[Wind: Low speed]
[Time: 1:38pm]
Corona has taken to the air to scout out and to avoid the
creatures incoming. Lucky for him he can fly faster than the
ship moves.
The dragons in both areas of the ocean have already moved
even more closer.
The ship also hurtles forward eastward.
Chion turns to the Captain near the navigation station and
speaks over the chaos, "Captain, I know magics which might aid us
escape or at least delay until we are better prepared. If you wish,
I will use them."
As Chion awaits for an answer he glances over at Ben'dar
knowing his comment might've upset him, shrugging, "It was funny
at the time."
Arawn nears the forward and nears toward Kiet when after he
studies the double threat. He turns to Kiet, "Are you sure that
these are beasts of Chaos? I would hate strike out first if they
mean no harm still," he said as his eyes drifted back to the
danger, "If they need to be dealt with I would rather do so before
they maneuver too close to the ship. If you plan on parlay I'll
come along as well. If things should sour it is best no one is
left out there alone and we can work together to deal with them.
Failing that, I can attempt to call forth the primal water beasts
to battle the..."
The Captain turns away from his quick discussion with the First
Mate and shrugs at Chion. "If it helps yes. Do it. Thanks." He
then turns back to the First mate and continues some quick talk
on distance, speed and other math.
[Time: 1:39pm]
Chion walks to the rear of the ship and waves a hand up and
then another toward the sea below. He speaks a few quick words
and casts a friendly current spell. Suddenly the ship jerks ever
so slightly and while there is no obvious change it seems or
feels as if the ship is going a bit faster.
Arawn continues his long speech, "...dragons though returning
them to their home will be a bit more difficult without the help
of another capable of dismissing elementals,"
Kiet turns to Arawn and says (in Katai), "For what I have in
mind I believe VERY strongly that it would be quite detrimental to
have an Alfar present in the negotiations. It might easily
encourage them to attack even more. I only know what I have heard
from the other sailors in these waters. The color of the creature
is indicative of their alignment leanings. These are, indeed
colored as chaos beasts. Rumor has it they possess no magic, but
great physical power...which is in our favour, but still..."
[Time: 1:40pm]
Kiet continues, "...very dangerous. Dragons are, after all,
supposed to be supremely intelligent, are they not? As for the
calling of even larger beasts? Well, why don't you take that up
with the Captain and crew...and see how they receive such joyous
news. Personally I'd rather deal with intelligent creatures."
Arawn replies, "The beasts are a suggestion, an option that
can be controlled to deal with the dragons. As for negotiations,
if you wish to go alone I am fine with that though I wonder, just
what are you planning that would make my presence a..."
The sailors rush over with the first trash barrel full of torn
rags, bad food and other matter. Chion nods as he looks into
the barrel and examines it. The sailors then rush off to get the
crate full of material that holds trash in the hold.
[Time: 1:41pm]
Chion glances briefly at those nearby, "Does anyone know
what they like to eat?" Unsure if it was a blank question or
a after though not many hear his question. Most are forward
watching the most immediate threat. Only Caladan, Farseeker,
Shu, some sailors, the Captain and First mate hear him. But
none reply back.
Chion looks up to see the Dragon to the rear. For a few
seconds it seems to be gone but then it rises up out of the
water from being submerged. Chion looks down and concentrates
and casts a quick few words as he waves his hands over the barrel
of trash and material. A stirring noise is heard in the barrel and
a waft of odor hits Chion of foul smelling and some faint hint of
meat? Chion repeats this spell three more times over the barrel.
Arawn continues, "..detriment and how are you planning on
negotiating with both dragons, the two being so far apart?"
Ha'Kell responds to Arawn, "I can banish them also. I'd
summon one, except I don't know the rites for summoning those so
it is very difficult." Ha'kell leans near arawn and says a few
more words to Arawn.
Arawn replies to Ha'kell, "I have already formed a pact with
the forces of water. If I summon one I would prefer to do it away
from the ship, over the water, if combat is inevitable, to
intercept a dragon if possible. But I understand the concern of
others so will only do so with a majority approval." He looked out
to sea, concern in his eyes, before looking back to those on ship.
Z'leyra casts a Clairvoyance spell upon herself and prepares
her staff, magical sling and bullets.
[Time: 1:42pm]
By now the rear dragon has moved about 1500 odd feet and is
only less than a mile away around 4,000 feet. The one to the
south, almost forward of the ship, has moved faster and is now
only about 1,300 feet away.
Chion looks down and smiles. He knows that this might not
work but it could. Looking up Chion sees the Dragon to the rear
is less than a mile away about 4,000 odd feet from rough estimate.
Chion reaches down and pulls out a hunk of meat that is fairly
big. It almost looks like a de-feathered water fowl or other bird.
It looks big about 8 pounds. Just one of these would feed Raban
about 4 days or Fremea about 2 weeks. He places the chunk of
meat into the barrel and looks down to see other meat chunks in
the barrel about a dozen or so. Surely there is enough meat
here now to equal one man if eaten. Chion lifts the barrel now
about 140 pounds of dead weight. With little effort he drags it
to the edge and with one heave lifts the barrel up and tilts it
over the side. The chunks of meat falls into the swirling water
below around 15-16 chunks of meat as well as trash, debris and
other material that was in the barrel. Within seconds the meat
floating is swept away by the current of the water and the magic
wave caused by the speed of the ship. The chunks go south fast
bobbing up and down like a naked parade of dead chickens.
Arawn continues, "I'm not sure what Kiet has planned for the
negotiations but I hope it successful and worthwhile. If not, it
will be dangerous for him to be out there alone. If he feels my
presence potentially detrimental will anyone else accompany him?"
Chion then turns and waves two sailors over. He demands they
carry over the trash barrels over to the edge. Normally the rotten
food or trash is dumped once a day. But it does pile up and may
go undumped for a day or two. Especially depending on who is
on duty in the hold cleaning up. Confused the sailors look over
at the Captain but he doesn't notice them so they simply shrug and
go to follow Chion's orders.
Kell nods and replies back, "Good. Summon it. The Cloud
Elemental can attack with lightening from above whilst the Water
Beast attacks and keeps it on top of the water. Good combination
of powers there. I too hope Kiet is successful. I would go if he
would have me, but my flight skills are extremely poor."
Kiet seems to ignore the last couple minutes of exchange
between him, Arawn and Kell. He forms a quick plan of action.
Finally looking to the one in the south he speaks a few quiet
words and flexes his fingers. He repeats this twice more. As he
does this those who watch the dragon notice it seems to jerk its head
back and forth. It roars as if confused or dizzy.
[Time: 1:43:00 pm]
Actions? Comments?
Next Update...Friday....I hope...
GM: Enough of a update now. I did 4 minutes 1:38-1:42. I
will NOW do phasal movement. Since the next minute 1:43
will be critical distance wise. The dragon in front will
end up by the end of the minute be at about 200 feet from
the ship. So at this point plan for PHASES not minutes.
If you notice the chat of Arawn and others took over a minute
for just one speech to finish. So if you chat more it will
likely be combat over by the time its finish. :) So at
this point chatting is likely over. You can semi-judge how
many words I allowed for a minute above. Also note I only
covered actions posted and coordinated them as above. I
hope I did it right and not skipped anyone. If I didn't
post you doing something its not that your just standing
around its waiting and figure once phasal movement comes
in you'll be more active in terms of the combat posted moves.
So don't worry if you don't see yourself in the above section
it just means I didn't get something to put into the timeline.
GM: Dragon A [North-Rear] is about 4,000 feet away
Dragon B [South-Forward] is about 1,300 feet away
Using cardinal points or a clock. Ship is in the center
and pointed at 4 o'clock/south east (not a direct course to
the dragon but trying to go around it as best the ship can do).
Dragon A is north-east or about 1 o'clock. Dragon B is
due south or 6 o'clock. Captain turned the ship from east
or 3 o'clock toward more south to avoid a equal distant
interception by both. At least one might be outrun while the
other will likely meet the ship at any rate.
GM: Strie'bog - I got a bounce from your mindspring email account
saying it was suspended. Just a FYI. Not sure if you use
the Edu email more than the persona one.
GM: Posted actions -
Arawn - Bow ready.
Ben'dar - Bow ready.
Fremea - Bow ready. Multiarrow Max EL, Medium-Long Range
Will - Bow ready.
Chion - Bow ready.
Raban - Bow ready. Prepare ELmax Multi-arrow, Fire @ 300'
Strie'bog- Bow ready. Fire at long range.
Unali - Sling ready.
Z'leyra - Sling ready. at 50' Sh Invisibility EL2
Kell - Tulwar/Shield/Spear ready.
If talk go bad summon Cloud elemental
GM: I will do 10 phases or 30 seconds next update. Since most
have Bows that's about 200 feet range and slings about 180
feet range. So that fire won't be possible next update.
But for those listed as Bow ready will use that if needed.
For Raban/Fremea casting spells for arrows likely won't
do until likely the update after next as it will only last
about 20-30 seconds for multi-arrow. If you have planned
things at certain distance points like Z'leyra (cast a spell
at 50' or such) then I'll do those at that time.
GM: Arawn - You mentioned a summoning? and joining Kiet. He
didn't seem to want that. So change of plans?
Kiet - Will leave the ship soon on your planned actions.
Will - You emailed old actions need to modify them?
GM: Depending on answers to email the next update might be
short only doing 10 phases or so. Course depends on how
many posts come in and how late or soon they come in. :)
This one was rough to coordinate all the notes and actions
but it worked out better than I thought.
If your going to fire the bow let me know if you want Dragon
A or B. Let me know range to start (will assume max if not).
Will assume Forward dragon if not. Problem will be the timing
if Kiet is successful things might change drastically. But
with the distance and such time will be critical. So let
me know if you hold fire until something happens or not. Who
knows he might win over the dragon? :)
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