[pnpgm] Game Update #240 - File #1467 - Barrelled over
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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
NPC...................Captain.Lin.......Warrior.Normal/Human..Ma
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar,
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Game Update #240 in sequence (file #1467)
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[Recap]
From Unali: [Re: Actions]
Unali will yell to Z'leyra and Will: "Leave the brain for...
GM: Ack.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Kiet's looks at his impetuous friend start up the stairs. He
follows along but tells him "Kell, I've got a bad feeling...
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Kiet is getting steamed...and considering the state of the
mountain, that may be literally.
Kiet is fuming. He's angry and quite frankly feeling like a
fifth wheel on a wagon. All this time and effort is being
wasted, and for what? To satify some curiostiy of the old man,
er, High Elder?
If one of the characters still has that device for communicating
with the HE, Kiet will seek that person out and, if avaialble,
angrily shout at it to call the HE here.
"GET THEE HENSE!!! We have found your source of problems.
Now YOU do what we all know you can do and finish this! We
are done, here!"
GM: Ack.
Post from Kell: [Re: Actions]
Kell looks around very quickly, taking in the state of affairs
on the stairs, the flyers, missing Fremea, and the last Rocky.
He's already decided to follow the voice and Lin, so up the
stairs he goes.
He directs Rocky to flow through the wall beside the stairs,
keeping it's side exposed. Whilst this isn't ideal, it keeps
Rocky in Kell's sight for the Dispell and keeps him close in
case of trouble.
Kell says what he can as quickly as possible, given the time.
Passing along the information is one of the half-elf's failings
when not wheeling and dealing. Give the trader a good market or
wharehouse or caravan, and he'll double your money. There's not
much better than the intrigue of a deal and the playing of words
and verbally bashing of heads to make a deal.
GM: Ack. Since the info you speak wasn't given in dialogue I'll try
to paraphrase. I assume you speak of the seen of the fleeing
Outcast through the portal. BTW you change emails yet or do
need me to do that?
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
Moving to assist in carrying Chion up the stairs Arawn calls
back to those left in the Brain Chamber, "Trust Unali! Taking...
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Augado 10th, 1634TH]
[Location: Middle Katai Plains]
[ Mountains west of Pamau]
[Time: 2:59:00pm - Turn 3: Phase 4]
Fremea glances to the south and a bit to the ground. She
sees her target in her mind's eye. It is mostly a blur but
it is there. She knows she can't get close but she decides
it is a good way to deal a quick blow. Turning back to the
flyers she spots the last 2 coming fast. Still invisible she
fires her bow but knows in this case it isn't to damage but
to bring them close. While she fires she flies toward her goal.
Though she wasn't aiming to kill all 6 arrows hit the lead flyer.
two do minor damage of 1 and 2 points to the flyer itself's
body which doesn't seem to affect it much. The other arrows
bounce off the tough hide of the flyer. The last arrow hits
the rider itself in the left middle ribs doing 12 points of
damage. This wounds the Rider but he remains upright and
urges the beast forward to find the culprit.
The 3rd Flyer that separated from the other 2 is now only about
90 feet from Raban. The warrior raises his Razor Bug pistol
and fires at the large target. Of the 12 flying bugs that shoot
out 6 zoom past Raban missing to eventually fall to the ground
or fly away to some hole in the mountain. The other 6 hit Raban.
Two bounce off his armor completely. Two hit in his left shoulder
doing 2 and 9 points as the sharp toothed bugs bore in. The
other two hit in left arm and left leg doing 3 and 5 points. For
most humans that damage would kill them. But even with taking
damage from previous combat the giant continues.
Z'leyra moves toward the south east area of the cave through
her levitation. She moves silently the 20 feet in that direction.
With divine awareness of Hecate the poltergeist laughs in its
own plane of existence. The fun it is having with this human.
The invisible spirit twists and dives around the invisible human.
The spirit waves a hand and reaches for a new large rock to hurl
at the female. But the rock misses the Shaman by a couple of
feet.
Fremea gets within 10 feet of her target and quickly changes
course Giving a howl she heard Ben'dar give in battle she tries
to pull the Vong further her way.
Raban reaches with his right hand and yanks out the Razor bug
that penetrated his shoulder. He continues forward toward the
Flyer ready to kill it for making a hole in his shoulder.
The two flyers chase the last location of the odd random
flying arrows. They zoom right toward the south and toward
the floor. As they near the two beasts seem to sense something
wrong. they begin to flap their wings less in a bit of confusion
and hesitation. The Riders bark them to move on. Normally alone
the flyers might be able to deftly dodge the area. But with
a large warrior on their back they do not maneuver as quickly
as could be. Slaves will act upon orders but even those who
seem to sense death or harm will fight back. The flyers wave
their options and decide to be safe. The two flyers seem to
dip west and to the left. but as their wide arcs are slow
and cumbersome the action is not fast enough. Turning at over
20 feet person second the two flyers hit the event horizon of
the Kotohi Portal. A flash of white and gray light blaze outward.
In a blink of an eye the flyers and the riders are transported
through the barrier onto other side. Suddenly the cave they
were in changes drastically around them. A smaller much more
darker cave is seen to the riders. One filled with bones
and a throne like that of Shimara. Confused they wonder if
this is some foul magick done on them. First flying in
the sky they do not see the invisible barrier of the portal.
Unali climbs the stairs and realizes that through her Battle
Mind some of the team is still missing. She yells toward the
cave as she climbs hoping that those inside who may wish to
attack the Vong listen. From Z'leyra's mental Sending she was
warned the Healer is going to break the Portal. "Leave the
brain for now. Regroup."
Farseeker and Ben'dar haul the limp Chion up a flight of stairs.
He can't believe Raban just left to go flying around like some
bird. Hauling a man with gear of over 300 pounds is not easy
up a series of steps.
Arawn watches the group climbs the stairs. Based on a quick
mental count Fremea, Raban, Will and Z'leyra are missing. Unless
they are up the steps. Though the druid is not connected to
Z'leyra's mental contact he is to Unali. Through the Battle
Mind he can sense that attacking the brain and portal is not
a good idea at this time. So it can be assumed with some
confidence that Will and Z'leyra must still be in the cave.
Moving to assist in carrying Chion up the stairs Arawn calls
back to those left in the Brain Chamber, "Trust Unali! Taking
out the portal or brain now may doom all!..."
Kell looks around very quickly, taking in the state of
affairs on the stairs, the flyers, missing Fremea, and the last
Rocky. He's already decided to follow the voice and Lin, so up
the stairs he goes. He directs Rocky to flow through the wall
beside the stairs, keeping it's side exposed. Whilst this isn't
ideal, it keeps Rocky in Kell's sight for the Dispell and keeps
him close in case of trouble.
Kell says what he can as quickly as possible, given the time.
Passing along the information is one of the half-elf's failings
when not wheeling and dealing. Give the trader a good market or
warehouse or caravan, and he'll double your money. There's not
much better than the intrigue of a deal and the playing of words
and verbally bashing of heads to make a deal. Kell makes her
mental command to the elemental to ascend through the outside
wall. After some thought he considers telling the others. But
the time is short. The trader uses his silver tongue to speak
as fast as he can. He explains. 'Voice. Outcast. Escaped
via portal.' The words trail up and down the stairs as a
omen of destiny.
Lin a few flights up the stairs hears Kell's voice. He isn't
sure this Outcast. No. Wait didn't one of the others say those
were the slaves? If the voice was a slave then maybe the images
in his mind were wrong. Maybe this is some foul trick. The man
stops climbing and reconsiders his plan to flee. But the images
are too vast and random. Why would an enemy simply just flood
his mind with feats of strength. How the Vong and the Brain could
wipe them out? This is a typical tactic. Yet the images were
too vast and a bit daunting. Why would it reveal the ultimate
plan for the brain? After some heartbeats he decides the voice
would not warned him to distract him. If a slave is seeking help
or aid he would seek allies not a enemy. He nods and continues
his climb up the stairs.
The last elemental lumbers toward the wall north of the cave
entrance and assimilates with it. Back in its native environment
it ascends to the ceiling of the cave.
Caladan notices Lin pause and rushes up finally to meet with him.
The Zen'dan wizard looks in in the eye to gauge his state. He
isn't a great judge of character like Kell or Arawn who may size
up a person but he can tell there is a bit of confusion, hesitation
and then determination as the man stops and then climbs again.
Hoping the man is just overwhelmed Caladan realizes that the
man is either deluded or right. He knows either solution might
not be a good one. He climbs the steps more following Lin.
Kiet's looks at his impetuous friend start up the stairs. He
follows along but tells him "Kell, I've got a bad feeling about
this!" The acrobat places his ropes back on his belt securely
and grips his javelins as he climbs the stairs. He hears Kell
speak of the voice. How did he see the Vong? Why didn't he
kill the person?
Kiet is getting steamed and considering the state of the
mountain, that may be literally. Kiet is fuming. He's angry
and quite frankly feeling like a fifth wheel on a wagon. All
this time and effort is being wasted, and for what? To satisfy
some curiosity of the old man, er, High Elder?
Kiet decides maybe Zhou could deliver a nice thank you to
the so called Great Mage. Kiet might not be able to kill him
but maybe he can at least give Zhou a nice shiny black eye
decoration. How could this so called Great Mage be so powerful
anyways? He is in his high and mighty protected Citadel playing
thumb games with himself. Sure he is the leader of the Dark
Landers but was that by default?
Will can hear voices bounce off the walls of the cave.
First Unali, Arawn and finally Kell. They seem to be urging
them to stop whatever they have planned. Of course with Z'leyra
telling him through her mental connection she is going to attack
the portal he isn't sure if he should continue. Unali may be
a bit dizzy at times but the Druid does seem to be smart. He
would never say that out loud but if even Arawn is fooled by
this Voice nonsense then what should he do? Even if he could
speak to the Brain would it understand him?
The Brain quickly takes in a situation update in the span it
takes a human to even consider blinking. Outside the Brain loses
contact with two flyers who just seem to disappear. This intrigues
the Brain as to where they are. It plots the rough coordinates
of the last known position and the one they were chasing. It
seems the one they were chasing drew them to a point in the air.
It can't sense anything there but a strange disturbance in the
electromagnetic field of the area. He thought it might just be
a gravity lay point most planets have. A area that can change
the laws of the universe. But now this intrigues him. There isn't
any info on the area and the Vong told him nothing of it. They
would have told him to investigate if they knew of it. When this
is over he'll have to order a Shaper to investigate with him
using other beasts. But for that result it will take time for
him to wrestle control from them. Inside the cave he can still
detect the strange being here and not here that threw the rock
is no threat but also intrigues him. This world is fascinating.
Through millenia of genetic history learned from other Brains
this world is not others. Having crossed the Great Void between
galaxies he never heard of this kind of place. A place they
filled with what they called magic. This may be the key, thanks
to the great presence that helped him, gain control. The other
two beings are nearby. He can sense one by the slight interruption
in air movement and electromagnetic fields coming into the cave
and toward him. Based on the presense this is the one who tried
to attack him before. He can't still penetrate the person's
brain though. But for now she is no threat. To the other one
much closer only feet away his tentacles can't find the
being. But he knows he is there based on the absence of the
field around him. In a quick calculation lasting no more than
a tenth of a millisecond he determines for now he is no threat.
But what should he do with these people?
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[Time: 2:59:04pm - Turn 4: Phase 1]
Z'leyra moves another 20 feet toward the general direction of
the portal. She thought maybe going invisible would stop the
random objects thrown her way but doesn't seems to be working.
Another 50 feet or so to the portal. That should take only about
ten quick seconds.
The poltergeist now sees the bullseye move near those wooden
round things. Only 30 feet away and so within good range.
Gripping with the power of the spirit, the barrel of water is
tosses rapidly toward Z'leyra. The large barrel smacks and
smashes into Z'leyra's front exploding in a debris of water
and wooden shards. She is drenched by the water but the
metal ring and wooden shaprenl penetrates her chainmail and
does 2 points to one spot on her side. Drawing a bit of blood
and a very nasty bruise to her chest and ribs. The spirit
laughs like a insane beggar who just found a lost purse.
Fremea circles around to the front area of the Kotohi portal
to peer through. It takes a bit of concentration but she
pulls the veil between the planes away. there she sees the
large cave again. But this time the two riders are on the
mound of skulls and bones. The two flyers have ditched them
and are flying around like blind birds trying to figure out
what is going on. One Vong who had the Orb on his shoulder
is yelling at it but Fremea hears no sound. The other warrior
looks around in utter confusion and waves his amphistaff as
if to fight the mound of bones. Fremea realizes that now two
Vong are somewhere likely in the upper world trapped. She
wonders if this could be a bad or good thing. What will the
gods think of this or at least the snake scum. Turning back
she notices Raban and the other flying coming close.
Raban flies toward the flyer and raises both arms for a simple
tackle. With the force of a mountain he simply shoves the Rider
off the flyer. He doesn't try to grab or grapple. The Rider
flails as he yells some Vong curse toward the giant as he falls
toward the ground 300 feet below.
Unali continues to ascend the stairs. She estimates the next
cave is only about 100 feet above the brain cave. As she climbs
she yells to Lin "What is this about defeating the brain?"
Farseeker and Ben'dar are finally getting into the groove of
carrying the large sailor. Now they just hope Unali doesn't
decide to go back down for no reason other than she forgot
something.
Arawn glances to the left to see one of the flyers attack the
giant. But then he realizes Raban pushed one warrior off the
flying creature. The druid continues his warning, "There's
another answer! Please follow!"
Kell keeps a eye on the elemental as it swims along the rock
wall. A cloud of sand and rocks falls as it moves. He wonders
if the wall is stable enough to prevent possible collapses down
the line up or down.
Lin hears Unali down below a couple flights down. "Control!
It CAN be controlled!" Lin pictures the thing in his mind
what he was shown. The problem is the voice didn't seem to
give him a plan of the base. Where is located. At the very
least he could've told him how to find it!
The earth elemental continues through the rock. He can feel
a depression in the earth some distance to the ceiling and
figures it is another open area.
Z'leyra wipes her clothing and though it feels nice to be
a bit wet in this hot cave she doesn't enjoy the blindside.
She makes a mental note never to fail a spell again even if she
has to threaten a god. She checks her wound and finds it light
but realizes that another 30 or so hits could kill her.
Caladan hurries after Lin hearing his words about control.
It makes sense now why the man is eager to flee.
Kiet also hears Lin's cryptic short words. He makes a mental
note to test his flame skills on the military man if he tries
something stupid. After all his teacher said he should practice.
Will looks to the right and sees the water spill off the air?
That makes no sense the water and wood seemed to have hit some
hidden wall? Then he realizes this must be Z'leyra. He knew
she was all wet at times but this is ridiculous. He is glad
that he can't be hit by objects!
The Brain's anger seems to flare. What would waste water,
HIS water like that? He considers destroying the strange
here-but-not-here thing. But this is not in his knowledge
or experience to figure out how. He could collapse the entire
cave around him but that would be a short term solution Maybe
he can send the human just attacked away? But the annoying
Supreme Commander is demanding to make contact with the Mother
Shaper. Why can't that idiot realize the brain already reported
her death? Maybe he can order his P'tir fist to bash his own
brains in for being annoying. But he still needs the Vong for now.
He reports via the Command Orb to Shimara that the cave is empty
and needs more reinforcements. The Brain also determines if he
should tell the Commander of the missing Vong. But maybe the opening
in the spatial fabric in the air could be used to his advantage. So
for now he doesn't inform the leader.
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Far below the aftereffects of the tremors finally end. In
the last lava tube the villagers move as fast as they can.
Finding a niche in the cave Strie'bog finds Zhou ushering
the others onward. Though most of the crawling is through
a one person wide area this niche was recently created by
the quakes. Zhou is unsure what follows or if the quakes
even cut them off. he hopes it hasn't. He waves the
son of the Green Lady to the side. Both side hunched over
the rocks as they watch the group move on.
"Final count I guess we lost two. the old man that fell
on that stone bridge over the lava who fell in once the
quakes started. The other was that girl who was crushed
by the debris." Strie'bog wipes dirt from his hands and
realizes the temperatures her has increased by about 15
degrees. It is very hot now. He seems to watch the other
man in the dim glow of the lava that is behind and some
distance down the passage. Strie'bog realizes he must
be thinking the same thing. But doesn't want to speak
to scare the villagers. Strie'bog finally adds, "so when
does the High Elder come in like the Bhamotin Calvary?"
"About that..." Zhou coughs and his words trail off a bit.
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[Time: 2:59:07pm - Turn 4: Phase 2 - Current/Next phase]
Actions? Comments?
Next Update....Friday?
GM: I've had plenty of games where barrels are busted and broken.
Even some dwarfs who bash drunks in bar fights with them. But
one to just fly off and hit someone is new (and fun). I am
still forced to do 6 second updates until what is resolved
in the Brain cave ends. Then I'll speed up time and give more
info and details. No update last Friday so folks had a full
week to respond and react. Just ran out of time. But
we shall see if one can come out Friday. Mana report updated
with recent damage to Z'leyra/Raban and Freema's experience.
GM: Fremea - Now got 2 Vong trapped in your snare. :) Too bad
it wasn't the whole group. Got only 14 or so more seconds
left on archery spell. In theory could fire through the
portal but you are not sure what that will do.
Will - Got your email today but it wasn't clear. If I had
a couple days from the last week I'd have asked questions.
I know you said to test the barrier but you didn't say
if it was still a plan to invoke the levitate spell?
Sorry. So did the above stuff instead.
Z'leyra - Got about 3 more phases till you get to the portal.
For those on the stairs you are between row J and K on the
stairs on side map. Most are 40-60 feet above row K above
the Brain cave. Lin/Caladan on row J bottom and most at
the top of row K. Just a note. Raban/Fremea in the air.
Will/Z'leyra in the brain cave.
GM: Spells active
Will - Armor Transmutation, Mind Shield, Invisibility
Insubstantialability
Raban - Bless (OCV), Fist of Battle, *Battle Mind
Farseeker - Bless (OCV), Fist of Battle, *Battle Mind
Unali - *Battle Mind, Mind Shield, Sending
Arawn - *Battle Mind, Bless (OCV)
Fremea - Mind Shield, Sending, Multi-Arrow
Z'leyra - Mind Shield, Sending, Invisibility, Levitate
* = Soon to end (next update?]. I may NOT post this
info unless I remember to do so. :)
GM: Maps
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Mount Side View -
Scale - 1 Column = 15 feet
1 Row = 50 feet North=wall facing screen
[Looking from one wall to the other wall. Toward North
wall with back to south wall. Looking east/west.]
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I### Fake Vong ceiling ###IA
I# #IB
I# #IC
I# #ID
I# #IE
I# #IFCave
Cave 1-> `# #`G<-#4
I# #IH
Cave 2-> `# Party -> #`I<-#5
I# Position-> #IJ
Cave 3-> `# QR<-Raban/Flyer #`K<-#6
I# Cave #6 World Brain -----/#IL
I# Fremea -->T #IM
I# @ <-Portal (Kotohi) #IN
Mount I#T T#IO
Ground --?I#]A_A_A_A_A_A_A_A____......._______V__V__V__V__V[#IP
I Y<X \ IQ
I Z Lava (. points) IR
I = Rock wall, #=Vong ladder structure
` = Entrance to cave [open mostly]
_ = Rock floor (Row P) ground floor
A = Vong Bowl Home (10' high)
V = Vong flyer
T = Vong Tower (30' high)
],[=Base of Vong tower (wooden)
X = Rabbit Hole opening 30' wide below cavern to tunnels
Y = Tunnel of Treasure/Sentry cave (under ground floor)
Z = Pit/Lake caves below elevation of Treasure cave tunnel
1-6= Side caves on east/west walls
* World Brain cave
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%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%/ A %% = Rock Wall
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%\%%%%%\__ B
%%\__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \%%/ \__ C
%%/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/%%\__/ D
%%\__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \**** \%%/ \__ E
%% \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ ***_/%%\__/ F
,,,\__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \_ ** \%%/ \__ G
]]]/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ *\__/%%\__/ H
```\__/ \__/ \__/ \W_/ \__* \%%/ \__ I
%%/ \__/ \__/ Z__/ @@@ / /__/%%\__/ J
%%\__/ \__/ \__/ @@@@@ / \%%/ \__ K
%%/ \__/ \__/ \__/@@@@@ / \__/%%\__/ L
%%\__/ \__/ \__/ \_@@@ / / \%%/ \__ M
%%/ \__/ \__/ \ / / \__/%%\__/ N
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%###%%%%%%%%%%/ \__ O
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%\__/ P
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1 2 3 4
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%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%/ A %% = Rock Wall
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%\%%%%%\__ B
%% %%/ \__ C
%% %%\__/ D
%% **** %%/ \__ E
%% **** %%\__/ F
,,, * %%/ \__ G
]]] * %%\__/ H
``` W * %%/ \__ I
%% Z @@@ %%\__/ J
%% @@@@@* / %%/ \__ K
%% .@@@@@ / %%\__/ L
%% @@@ / %%/ \__ M
%% / %%\__/ N
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%/ \__ O
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Portal - Center is L29 going diagonal bottom left to top right.
30' wide and 30' high shimmering portal
World Brain = @@ 25' by 20' wide. Tentacles are 15' long
* = Wooden Barrels
],'= Stairs ledge to stairs
As always if map messed up see website.
Map Legend
Z - Z'leyra [J18] Levitating up 10 feet up facing east, Inviso
W - Will [I22] Facing East, Insub, Inviso
Party is off map to west on the stairs. on side map would be K50
Lin, Caladan - [J50] - Side map
Fremea, Raban - See side map locations
Will, Z'leyra - See Brain Cave map above
Others - On stairs Row J/K Side map
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