[pnpgm] Game Update #163 - File #1161 - Distractions...
Scott Adams
longshotgm at netzero.com
Tue May 10 09:07:44 CEST 2011
HT Aliaver/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
R1.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
W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R1 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,
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[Recap]
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra tells Caladan "Thanks but no thanks. I will fly...
When the captain is busy elsewhere she will mention to Unali and
others her plan, go behind some bushes, strip, fasten on her
enchanted anklets and spend an hour scouting around the mountain.
Using her eagle eyesight she will examine it for entrances, exits,
sentries, trails, buildings and other things of interest. Her
tracking and survival skills should help in interpreting what
she sees.
GM: Ack.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
Catching Farseeker's drift along with Kell's direct approach
Arawn remaied silent until the captain was preoccupied by Zhou.
"I'm willing to do so if that's the consensus but I have a...
OOC: Scott, don't know if you have rules for it in place but if
it's possible or otherwise makes sense to you to allow it, Arawn
is willing to work with Caladan to assist/enhance the magic used
to summon a rainshower/storm for cover.
GM: Ack. So you want to help rather than do. That's fine.
From Kell: [Re: Actions]
Kell is there too [I am guessing...] and he'll respond to Arawn
and Caladan. "Fog would be very good right now. If I can...
[Kell will do whatever he can. Thunderhead at the top of the
mount level. or summan air elemental to make the storm. or
whatever.]
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Augado 10th, 1634TH]
[Location: Middle Katai Plains]
[ Mountains west of Pamau]
[Time: 10:59am]
As the group discusses their plans and prepares some already
start to gather up their gear.
Bill ensures his ring mail is secure with the buckskin armor
he wears. It might be a bit bulky and warm but it should give
him some good armor for the upcoming battle. He leaves his
tulwar and spear behind. On his belt, boots and elsewhere he
stories daggers of various types. ON his belt he places his
bastard sword and places his longbow as well as standard quiver
along his back. At times he will wear his metal shield along
his back until needed so walks with that behind his back. Keeping
his buckskin clothing he removes his cloak for the first time
in a long time Inside a sack he places rope and his sketch book
as well as a few minor items. He attaches the sack for carry
along as he moves. Since he'll be warm in the armor also
includes his water skin along his belt. So in all he stands with
buckskin, ring mail, bastard sword, daggers, longbow, quiver,
shield and sack for a light travel option. He rests well as
the weight is maybe 60 pounds of gear so isn't a burden yet.
Ben'dar is concerned about leaving Tef'wo but knows there is
no hope riding him in this battle. Ben'dar who has been quiet
has been silent watching the Captain. Ben'dar is happy to don
his Dragon armor again. The captain notices this unique armor
but doesn't comment it. He belts his daggers and holds his
main as well as spare spear. On his back he places his bow and
quiver in case he needs it though on foot his skills aren't as
good as on horseback. He considers wearing his wplf or dragon
items but the Vong might not care. He places one bag on his
belt to hold a spare set of leather armor, rope and a few special
items. The total gear is very minor maybe 32 pounds at most
so not even worth to care about it since he can hold 4 times
that easily.
Caladan replaces his normal warstaff with his magical one
that should in the fight. He places his quilted and leather
armor for protection. Caladan places his metal helmet on which
is a bit out of place for him. He then places his composite
bow and quiver on his back. He keeps his normal clothing on
including the cloak. On his back he places his backpack
with rope and other gear needed. his gear is mostly the
rope which is a big bulky and he can handle the gear
but doesn't allow him much else to carry as well.
Farseeker glances around at the others to see who might live
through this battle. He estimates 8 could see their doom
in this valley and that's half the party. But he hopes the
odds are not that dire. He dons his chainmail and secures it
fully in place. He places broadsword in hip and holds onoto
his great sword. On his back he places his battle axe as a
backup. He glances at the great sword knowing it might not
survive this fight as it is already damaged. He has had
this one sword for years so he hopes it will make it. On
his back he places a backpack with his space chainmail in
case he loses the first one. His gear is over 100 pounds
mostly due to his spare chainmail but he can easily handle
that load.
Arawn places his Elven scale mail together to wear, after
he readjusts it. He places his magical sword on help, Elven
bow on back and Elven buckler in other hand. Arawn has to sort
through his various bags to shift things together. He
places a lot of items into a large bag to haul. Including
medical supplies, water, various magical items and even
including books? Though he is carrying a large assortment
of items it is mostly light items so has no issues carrying it all.
Raban doesn't need much prep to get ready. He continues to
wear his leather armor, longbow, quiver, dagger and leather
helmet. He continues to wear his leather cloak and his iron
gauntlets which has various jewels inset on them. Some notice
him tucks his jade necklace under his shirt.
Kiet watches the others as he gathers up his own gear. He
wonders about Zhou if he'll joining the others or not. He
wonders if he'll have to protect the guy for the rest of the
day. He adjusted to check his ring and leather armor is good.
He dons his metal helmet. Places a fighting dagger or two
on his belt. Then he grabs 3 of his javelins to take to
use as weapons and spares. With his other hand he grabs
his banded shield for protection. He is discouraged when he
recalls his boots are high quality and has no spare normal
boots. That means the gear and blood will make things not
so high quality at the end of the day. He places some minor
items like healing kit and rope among couple other items in
a small bag to take with him. He is carrying about 40 pounds
of gear but should be able to deal twice that much.
Chion considers what to take as he has good supply of weapons
and gear. He argues with himself on the Staff but figures
the magic will be futile against Vong. Though it would be good
to contact the HE and watch it would get in the way. He ensures
the chaimail is secure and clean. He dons his full helmet and
sword on his hip But his main weapon the Sai is placed on his
belt. He places his repeating crossbow and ammo on his back
in case he needs them. He continues to wear his cloak, magical
ring, amulet and magic belt. He ties on a very small bag of
minor items including his shamanic materials and water but
not very much stuff. Even though the chainmail is the bulk
of the 50 pounds he wears only another 20 more pounds of gear.
But that 70 pounds of gear is easy for him to haul.
Kell ensures his scale mail is in order and dons his metal
helmet. He ensures the daggers and tulwar are placed in
the belt and sheath. He gathers up 2 of his spears and wears
his banded shield on his other hand for protection. Of course
the hat he continues to wear is very hard to hear with the metal
helmet. He continues to wear his normal clothing including
his cloak. He collects bags and sacks to age for items. But
most of the gear is about 20 pounds so he can pack it all
into his backpack for ease and stuff bags if needed. So
will help free his hands from bags. He also summons Squirt to
prepare him. He is aware that Squirt could be in danger and
likely killed before the day's end but is aware of the risk.
He places into the backpack minor items including water, food,
rope and such. While the gear is almost 70 pounds of stuff to
carry he is hard pressed with it. Though as he collects other
things he could be at that point.
Strie'bog watches Squirt and Caladan's firesnake watching the
pets go back and forth. He misses his own pet wolf but knows
it would be at risk here. He ensures the leather and quilted
armor is ready for his protection. He places his longbow and
quiver on back. Then will use his axe as a normal weapon only.
He places a minor assortment of items into his back pack. The
light gear is easy for him to handle and move fast.
Unali decides its time to show her new fancy armor and changes
into that while the group talks. Of course she ensures she
has her fighting and throwing daggers in various places. She
dons her full helmet but tries to wrap it in black clothing
to make her more normal black clothing look standard. She then
uses her large bag of items like rope and minor items. She
ensures her ruby necklace and other special gifts are in place.
Her strength and good carrying skills allow her to haul the
gear with ease. Lastly, she places her shield onto her back in
case she needs it. But she discards her bow and quiver for this
battle to know close combat will be the typical situation.
Fremea watches the others prepare their gear and is upset that
she has to cover her wings again due to the Captain. But she
knows her best skills are with her agile wings. She is determined
to cast off the dress at one point. She ensures her Elven leather
and Elven helm is ready. She places her Elven sword on her sheath.
Places her Elven bow on the back. She is low on Elven arrows but
has a good assortment of regular ones as well as a few elf shot
arrows. For the special arrows she places them in a side pocket
of the quiver. With a belt under her dress she positions her
Elven fighting dagger. She places a special vial along her belt
so she can use it for good fun. She continues to wear her cloak
as it can cover her wings bumps if needed. She stuffs a few minor
items in her small sack and attaches it to her waist. In all her
full gear is less than 20 pounds, which she can carry 3 times as
much if needed.
Z'leyra gathers up pieces of gear around her bog and horse.
Just checks her chinmail and dons her dragon helmet. She belts
her daggers, magic sling and sling ammo. She places her magical
great sword in sheath and will use her war staff as her ready
to use weapon. The captain isn't blind to the things Z'leyra
holds like her drum and staff with magic runes but he seems to
ignore it for some reason. She tries to stuff her medical
satchel with her healing and magic items. she then adds some
rope into the satchel among a couple of minor items. Finally
she ensures her shamanic drum is in place around her hip. She
is carrying about 70 pounds of gear but can carry almost twice
of that if needed.
Zhou gathers up a couple spare daggers from horse and ensures
his leather armor is not damaged. He places a couple of his
fighting and throwing daggers on his belt. He then uses the
sword from his horse to sheath to his hip. He ensure his cape
on his back is tight. He knows the cape isn't for show but
can be a defensive help in battle. He soon shows he is ready
to travel light with the few weapons and no other spare gear.
Farseeker closes up near to Zhou and shows concern. "you
aren't really going in there are you?"
"Of course, I don't expect to be out by myself. You will need
the support and I told the captain we had revenge so I can't
just be bound to hide." Zhou crosses his arms and looks
a bit surprised but doesn't raise his voice to be heard by
the Captain.
"Someone should protect the horses." Farseeker seems to
grasp at another option.
"Actually, I believe Tef'wo can handle that. I plan to
talk to Z'leyra and Arawn to get them to talk to the
horses. Tef'wo can protect and move the horses away if there
is a danger." Zhou looks happy at his plan.
Farseeker shakes his head and realizes the man is determined to
join in the fight.
Captain Li doesn't have to do anything to prepare himself. He
already has all that he needs. He explains his horse is in the
north press of the valley and will take time to get there. He
has leather, sword and daggers as his main gear for this battle.
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The group discusses the plans to distract the Vong by hoping
another summer storm will come about. But several use the time
to divert away and plan this own diversion.
Caladan tries to suggest Z'leyra do her scouting in eagle form
to ensure the Vong have eyes about.
Z'leyra tells Caladan, "Thanks but no thanks. I will fly as an
eagle and try to spot sentries and entrances, but flying with a
cape? Please. That would hinder me and if the sentries did shoot
at me I would not be able to dodge as well as I might need to. I
would prefer to be able to report than to provide meat for their
next meal."
Caladan is disappointed that she doesn't accept the suggestion.
He knows a small cape like Fremea's would be easy to use in
her eagle form. He knows the point is to show a strange sighting.
With a simple eagle flying around the Vong will not react.
When the captain is busy elsewhere she will mention to Unali
and others her plan, go behind some bushes, strip, fasten on her
enchanted anklets and spend an hour scouting around the mountain
Using her eagle eyesight she will examine it for entrances, exits,
sentries, trails and other things of interest. Her tracking and
survival skills should help in interpreting what she sees.
Caladan and Arawn speak of possible weather in the area and
try to convince the Captain about their chances. Farseeker
tries to convince the Captain that Caladan is good with weather
predictions.
Catching Farseeker's drift along with Kell's direct approach
Arawn remained silent until the captain was preoccupied by Zhou.
"I'm willing to do so if that's the consensus but I have a feeling
that Caladan may be the more talented at determining the weather.
However, if it's possible, I'm more than willing to work with
him to discover an answer," he replied, looking to Caladan.
Caladan nods back as he prepares to move out.
Kell also adds his view, "Fog would be very good right now. If
I can help I will too."
Caladan places a hand on Kell's right shoulder and pats. "I
appreciate. I know you have some of that cloud spells but
I think me and Arawn can handle it. You may need all the
energy for the coming battle. Plus too many away will brining
more attention away."
[Time: 11:12am]
"We shall return. May time a bit of time to check if we have
a chance of storms or such in the area." Caladan tells the
Captain. "He also has good judge of this so will help as well
as protect protection." Caladan nods to Arawn.
Captain Li nods but crosses his arms. He shows a bit of
clear doubt. "The storm looks like its long gone by now. I
think there no little chance. Our best bet is to just wait till
the sun shifts from the south end in almost an hour."
Farseeker nods and points to Caladan, "He reads the clouds so
well he wins bets in back home."
Before protest can come out, Caladan turns around and nods to
Arawn to join.
Captain Li looks around. "Where is the ...with that shiny
sword?"
Zhou looks around and fakes confusion. "Oh, she likes to set
traps. So the horses aren't in trouble. She'll return."
Caladan and Arawn move quickly toward the northern side of
the forest clearing. As they move they watch the scene to see
if they can spot Z'leyra.
The rest of the group goes over the Vong details the Captain
may know. He isn't aware of their bit of weaknesses but does
know they are strong against torture.
[Time: 11:20am]
By now Z'leyra begins to scout the base and moves up the mount
slowly to circle and observe. She circles a couple times to
inspect the steam vent but finds little detail from her height.
Soon she begins to close in toward the cave on the north side
but finds nothing like sentries or movement at all.
At this point Caladan and Arawn watch Z'leyra circle the
mountain bit by bit like climbing a thermal At this angle
and distance its hard to see her anklets so she looks like
a normal eagle. But at least she has passed the cave without
any interference.
After some fast jogging the Caladan and Arawn react the north
edge of the ash field to turn east and use that area for their
scouting. Caladan explains that if the plan fails he can help
out with his own plan.
A few minutes later Z'leyra begins to reach the top of the
mountain and watches the lip of the rocky surface show the flat
area that Fremea has seen before. Z'leyra takes about 100 feet
and then closes in about 50 feet in toighter circles and closer
arcs above the surface. Z'leyra scans the top as much as she
can at her fast pace but only sees rocky around like a simple
cave bottom dotted with minor rocks and boulders.
Circling east Z'leyra dives up and then back down and does
a final sweep of the top taking the full surface from the
center east to center west. She only sees a small bird and
no Vong or even a roll of rocks she dives back toward the forest
and to her spot to redress.
[Time: 11:31am]
Caladan looks toward the eagle and then both stare at the
top as much as they can from their angle as well as the cave
on the north side. After 3 minutes they no long spot Z'leyra
and as well as no Vong.
"So either proves they are blind or not there." Caladan begins
to make some sign language to his firesnake. He then attaches
a piece of cloth that is bright yellow that clearly shows the
firesnake shouldn't be wearing it. After a few minutes Caladan
points to the mountain and up to demontrate his plan. Lucky
the firesnake saw Z'leyra do the flight path first.
[Time: 11:35am]
Caladan turns to Arawn, "I can't recall if it was your idea but
I think the idea of a fog to cover us as we move to the vent
is a good idea. I don't have the magic but you can do that
right?"
Caladan turns to observe the firesnake. Soon it takes faster
circles as the eagle and takes closer inspection of the wall.
Soon the firesnake hovers near the cave As directed Caladan
knows the eagle can't hover so easy and uses this dangerous
chance to see what is inside.
The firesnake seems to hover about 20 feet from the lip of
the cave and peers inside. Caladan holds his breath. He
knows the flying snake is agile and should be able to dodge
any attack. Soon Caladan exhales when the firesnake takes
the next step and raises toward the top.
[Time: 11:38am]
Z'leyra back in human form arrives back on the campsite She
is happy to not be killed. As she walks she misses Corona and
Fisherking.
"..so the armpit is a good weak spot." Captain Li is saying
as Farseeker gives him pointers.
[Time: 11:39am]
While Caladan watches his pet, Arawn takes some time to make
some pieces of cord to make some makeshift amulets for gems
he has which he may need for their magical purpose. He wraps
the gems in a web fashion making it a bit of 8 zip zag patterns.
But he ensures at least over half the gems are shown so the
magical properties are displayed. It works as a good fix to
a talisman but knows it could fall apart if blades damage the
cords.
Caladan clutches his warsteff and watches the firesnake circle
the top. He doesn't like losing sight of his friend but it has
to be done. After a few minutes the firesnake does a few passes
and finally dives toward the northern forest.
As the firesnake hides in the trees he circles back toward the
Zen'da and Alfar. Caladan watches the cave and top. After a
few minutes nothing is seen.
"Still no Vong. Maybe we are in a small base and not --"
Then Caladan point to the top.
A shadowy form reaches the lip of the northern edge and seems
to crouch. Caladan see little detail but Arawn can see that
the head is clearly gray and that proves Vong is there.
The Vong is soon approaches with another. Both seem to watch
the north forest to see if they can find the fireplace. Arawn
and Caladan do not move as they watch from the dark shadows of
the trees.
[Time: 11:42am]
Eventually the Vong go hidden again when the firesnake returns
to Caladan's arms and is congratulated for finding the Vong.
"So if they didn't react to Z'leyra they didn't see since she
did have a target or they ignored it. Fremea and Z'leyra likely
saw the top. That means the Vong are camouflaged in some way.
This means we will have to use our distraction. Let's head
back as quickly as we can."
"We'll have only a few minutes for the storm so let's do it
when close to the south side." Caladan jogs toward the camp
from the northern forest.
[Time: 12:02am]
Finally Caladan and Arawn jog into the camp with a bit of
heaving chests. Finally Caladan points to the sky behind then.
"A small thunder burst looks like it might be heading here
in a few minutes. But it will be a fast soaker. We should
move fast."
Unali say, "We should get ready to move then. The weather is
turning. Let's go." She will pick up her bag and start marching
towards direction of the steam vent, picking up Arawn and Caladan
on the way.
The Captain moves following the others and tries to look through
the threes but finds it clearing. He shakes his head in a bit
of doubt.
Caladan reminds Arawn, "we'll move toward the edge and I'll cast
the storm and you can do the fog to distract our view." Caladan
then moves toward Raban and whispers.
"When we move toward the edge block his view so he doesn't
watch we do." He smiles at the tall giant who has been quiet
of late.
Caladan then reports to Zhou and Unali as well as who might
be close by but away from the Captain. "We did spot two Vong
on the top. They spotted the firesnake. But at least they
didn't a flyer. Either means they are need of hiding or they
don't need to change the firesnake. Also means Nom's personal
sled-flyer thing you saw may be limited."
Caladan and Arawn move to the south edge of the forest directly
south of the steam vent. By now the south side of the mountain
is darker as the sun has shifted away. Caladan sighs when he
realizes the distance. "Almost a mile...we'll have to move
fast...you'll need to move in the center and bring the fog
along."
Zhou reminds the others that they'll have to move as fast
as they can toward the south side.
Caladan turns to Arawn to ask about his fog spell. "The storm
I can make quickly. It should last time to cross the field.
But what about the fog? We'll need maybe over a minute at full
running speed to get to the vent."
Actions? Comments?
Next Update....Friday...
GM: I know some folks are up to speed on actions. So will
those things catch up. Been a couple weeks so should have
the full time to move on.
GM: Raban will be in NPC mode for a but while John deals with
some things.
GM: As you may know I sent out gear lists to ensure what is
taken in battle. This serves two things. First to ensure
something is not deleted. If you forget that nice pretty
ribbon to look good in battle and forget it too bad. Will
just have to look bad without it. Second keep in mind gear
taken is in full status to be damaged. Even minor things.
So if you bring rope or a book and something slices it
inside the bag its possible to be damaged. This is why
it took so long to get the gear done. But we should be able
to move fast from this point on.
GM: Arawn I assume you are ok with a Fog spell? You may need to
cast it twice. Due to the length of distance. Once on the
side cover should be better. Let me know if you wish
to this or if someone else has a better plan. The storm
should distract the top but in case they do look down the
fog is a good idea.
GM: Once inside the map below will go away.
GM: Well we are at a problem. Farseeker's idea to use the storm
is good but looks like we might not make it. The distance
is a mile from forest south. Party will take If it will
take actually take several minutes to cross the field.
The storm might last 2 minutes and the fog about 30 seconds
per time. So looks like the distance will mess things up.
I may have got the estimated off. So what do you guys
say to solve this problem? New spells or options?
GM: Generic map of area in rough form.
/I\ = North
1 Row = Half a mile [around 2640 feet]
1 Column = Almost 1/10th mile [Around 410 feet each column]
4 Miles by 4 miles
1 2 3 4 5
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X = Rising Mount [D24] - 1,000 feet high, 1,000 feet wide
1 = Mountain [H37] - 10,000 feet high
2 = Mountain [H22] - 8,700 feet high
3 = Mountain [H9 ] - 5,600 feet high
4 = Mountain [C42] - 8,000 feet high
5 = Mountain [F1 ] - 6,900 feet high
6 = Mountain [C1 ] - 6,400 feet high
7 = Mountain [b32] - 8,450 feet high
% = Forested area major tree area
P = Party place [F18] Forest ground
Party is now about 2,000 odd feet to the Rising
Mount inside the forest. Can move deeper if needed.
Party is about 500 feet from edge of clearing at this
point.
All heights are estimates.
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