[pnpgm] Game Update #3 - File #21 - IBT DIscussions start
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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
--.Floyd Mesler..........Jordan Malic......Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
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
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar,
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[Recap]
From Unali: [Re: Actions]
When asked if Malic is entitled to a share of the spoils,
Unali nods her consent as well.
GM: Ack.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Kiet just needs to get his money. I was thinking the original
idea was to go to the DL and then to Marentia.
So...it should only take a bit of time and could be done at the
end of the IBT...we have to have some way to have the loan
sharks, er, moneychangers cash in...give them time to call in
the loans, etc.
Heck, Kiet doesn't even have to go, but he still has much of
his equipment there. If all of it were just sent back, I'd be
fine...except the equipment would have to come to Marentia right
away... some of them are future magic toys and I need time to
give them that magic touch
GM: Ack. It was actually closer to Sivas than DL. This is why with
mana low you might be delayed going to DL. Plus it is easier
to TP from Sivas to Zen'da plains - Cetric's village where
Chion setup a permanent teleport circle to the DL. Either
way would be too jumps. The mana was low so figure it was
safer. Plus if the Katai folks detected the jump going to
Dark Lands the Katai might crusade against them rather than
Marentia who is a bit more powerful..Yeah but what if they
need to break legs? May need to repair. Err. Nevermind.
Chion was planning on coming back next day (Aug 12) so
he can take stuff back. I thought you wanted to visit
a certain place up there. Guess you changed your mind.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
Arawn does plan on returning to the Dark Lands for a bit and
is willing to assist others with teleporting as long as it
works with his schedule. He has some plans in Lemasa as well if
anyone is interested.
GM: Ack. Yeah this is why its critical to coordinate these things.
Lemasa? That's new on me! Not I'm intrigued for the IBT.
Keep in mind that's probably over 2k miles (don't know for
sure) to Sivas. Probably a few jumps. Keep in mind coming
back you may need to be fresh mana and such wise. :)
From Kell: [Re: Actions]
[To help speed things along, I'm posting all this OOC.
Assume it's from Kell etc.
Kell wants to visit the DL for a short time. 3 to 5 days is
enough.
Time enough to:
1. Buy some of the most in demand items in Sivas to sell in
the DL. This is in Sivas before Teleport to DL.
So ideally leaving after 1 day in Sivas, giving him time
to purchase trade goods. Optional but desired. He'll ask
Luvac for suggestions on items needed in DL.
2. Arrive in DL w/ teleport group.
3. Kell setup a stall or rent space or something - to sell the
items he brought from Sivas. And learn some gossip in the DL.
4. Sell all the things in DL. Make some money and test his
skills. :) 5. Buy items that are cheap in DL and expensive in
Sivas/Marentia /Ba'ru.
6. Visit the family that watched Squirt. See how they are and
if they need anything.
7. thru 9. Mostly private dealings Kell wants to do. May
take a few days at most.
10. Once everyone that wants to return from DL is ready,
return from DL to Sivas. Or Ba'ru directly.
11. Sell the items from DL in Marentia/Ba'ru for another
handsome profit. :)
Then more stuff after the DL.
GM: Ack. Chion wishes to get Zhou back as soon as possible.
So he is going back after debriefing once the sun rises.
You will have to shop from that 4pm-12am time slot before
you get to tavern. As to squirt I was afraid you might
recall that. I think initially we did say he stayed. Then
for some reason he appeared in Katai. So I guess you
took him regardless or we goofed (not me of course!). :)
Sorry if that happened.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Kiet overhears the Alfar speak of going to his home island.
He cannot help but respond. "Arawn, I don't think it would
GM: Ack. Not sure technically he said it out loud. But I'll
handle it below.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra responds to Luvac "My thanks for the choice....
GM: Ack. If you teach in the morning you can't go to DL.I did
the schedule at the bottom before this post acme out. So
you will have to go on the return visit. Means Chion will
have to come back down from Zen'da to pick you up and go
that 1000 miles back up and then to the DL. Let me know
on the changes. This is why stuff has to be coordinated.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Before folks leave for the night Z'leyra will propose a toast.
"To our fallen comrades, may their spirits be rewarded."
Z'leyra IBT that others may want to take advantage of.
Aug. 11 heal folks TRAVEL to fetch Corona.
Aug. 14 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Aug. 18 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Aug. 21 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Aug. 25 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Aug. 28 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Sep. 2 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Sep. 5 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Sep. 9 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Sep. 12 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Sep. 16 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Sep. 19 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
Sep. 23 TEACH HEALING, heal folks all day.
GM: Ack. Well the schedule works with mine below. But I'm
sure you adapt when you send in the final IBT.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
MALIC:
Arawn votes yes to allow him a share of the gold. Whether
or not Malic chooses to travel with the party the druid sees
it as a means to allow him a way home.
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After looking over Zhou Arawn spent tending to the body...
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Later that night, when the baby, Chos, was presented...
GM: Ack. Good RP on character personality. Nice reflections.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
Arawn returned Kiet's concern with a wistful expression.
"Thank you for the advice," he replied, a quiet smile...
OOC: Ki' Lu was the sailor that died during the merman
attack.
GM: Ack. Man good memory or good notes I can't even recall
that with looking back! :)
From Malic: [Re: Actions]
Jordan responds and says, "I was on board a ship with...
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[New Stuff]
[Augado 11th, 1634TH]
[Location: Sivas, Marentia]
[ Chion's home]
[Time: 4:32pm - Sivas, Marentia - Chion's land]
When Malic introduces himself he replies to Arawn and Kell.
Jordan responds and says, "I was on board a ship with my
employer. He felt he needed protection from some previous
business associates so he hired me to protect him. Well, the
one thing I couldn't protect either of us from was a storm.
It came out of no where and many of the sailors thought it was
unnatural. At any rate, the ship broke apart on some rocks
and I found myself hanging on to some debris. I called for
others but no one answered. I found that to be odd. I thought
some would have survived. I eventually washed up on a beach,
did some scouting and hunting, got captured, and then was
rescued." Jordan looks down and up again. "I'm not accustomed
to getting captured."
Ben'dar grins, "I am. I was rescued on Clima. Some are
meant to be captured and others to rescue."
Upon arriving in Sivas at Chion's home, Arawn realizes
the cost paid by Zhou.
After looking over Zhou Arawn spent tending to the body
before leaving to purify himself before returning a short time
later to pray quietly over his body. Strie'bog's words echoed in
his mind as he did so and he couldn't help but wonder,
considering the great powers said to be at the High Elder's
disposal, if some contingency had been set in place, or lacking
that, if Zhou's master would return him to the land of the
living. His thoughts drifted towards the Gnarish Staff and
seemingly deceased familiar, the item serving as a soul
receptacle and he wondered if perhaps Zhou's spirit truly was
still among the party in some form or another.
Once he was done he took advantage of the hours before the
dinner isolated from the others in as serene and pure a natural
setting as he could find. He prayed, giving thanks to his mother
and father first before extending it to all those who assisted
in the success of the mission. At the end he ended it with
questions, asking for future enlightenment on the strange
mysteries of the last few months - from the dark elves and
Lymria to the existence of other planes whose existence had
been kept quiet from most. Regarding the latter the Alfar had
always wondered at what else lay beyond the known realms, his
keen mind recalling the stories of the Wanderer and Danaan.
They had existed in the time before time and he always wondered
from whence they had come and to where the Wanderer had
disappeared and as such the existence of other realms was not
only something he had believed in but it was also one that made
sense. The issues of power and control aside he wondered what
other reasons might exist for the gods to keep such knowledge
hidden.
As Arawn watches a butterfly dance form bush to bush he notices
a gray owl up in a tree. It seems to be staring at the Druid.
Course with those eyes it is hard to tell if staring at him
or some mouse in the field. But its there patiently watching
as if studying the world. It seems like a long period but
time seems to shoot past. Then with fluid motion it flies
off to the west toward the sinking sun in the sky.
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[Time: 1:10am - Sivas, Marentia]
When the baby, Chos, was presented to those gathered Arawn
held the child gently, looking deep into it's eyes as if
reading something deep within the newborn's soul. Although he
found it unlikely that Cholan or his wife were followers of the
Sidh gods he nevertheless offered to bless the baby in a proper
ceremony if they were willing, giving only a personal and lesser
blessing if they were unwilling.
Cholan being a ex-sailor doesn't deal with religion other than
dealing with those of the sea. But he nods and agrees to any
blessing as Arawn deems.
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[Time: 1:37am - Sivas, Marentia]
Z'leyra considers the options given to her. Before Luvac
can move on she speaks clears her throat.
Z'leyra responds to Luvac "My thanks for the choice of
rewards. Both are excellent. I will choose the scroll, leaving
the God's Eye charm to assist another healer in their healing.
Hopefully I will learn the God's Eye spell and enchant my own
God's Eye amulet someday. The diagnostic bed I might as well
start using. If I can't build a full school all at once, well I
can start small, with a few students - anyone here want to learn
the arts of healing? - in a couple rooms in my manor house. It
won't have all of what I want, but it will be sufficient to heal
people and to train others in healing them. I cannot afford to do
teach full time, but I will teach a couple days a week. At least
until I leave again."
"I thank the spirits, I thank the gods that assisted us or at
least refrained from opposing us, I thank all of you, my
comrades in this endeavor. I thank the High Elder and those he
had assist in the endeavor. I am glad and GREATLY relieved that
it ended as well as it did."
"My comrades. Those of you who need a place to stay near Sivas
you are welcome at my manor on the outskirts of Sivas. You are
welcome to study healing from me for what times I teach it. I
will need to do some other things. I need to make a quick trip
to fetch a very special eagle (quick glance at Chion). I wish to
spend a day in meditation honoring the spirits. I will be
spending days making and enchanting things, probably at the
forge. Indeed I will need to make and enchant at least one item
to sell for to pay taxes and servants. I am thinking of making
several things for certain friends of mine. I also will study. I
wish to learn some spells, several healing spells in particular
and perhaps learn or improve some skills."
"My first day of teaching starts in the morning as we still
have several who could use healing, myself included. You are
all invited. Those who traveled to Katai with me may consider
your tuition paid in full. I will have servants post notices
about the school and the low rates for healing. Patients we
judge worthy will be healed free of charge. So weekly and three
days from tomorrow, also weekly I will teach healing skills and
spells."
Luvac does a sly gamblers grin and nods. But he does not
say anything.
Once Luvac had taken to presenting the gifts to the group
Arawn gazed upon the three items offered. All three options
were of great interest to him and he weighed each in mind
before choosing. He was quite interested in discovering more
regarding the dark elven plate armor, the mechanics behind it's
construction, though it was something he desired to understand,
took second place to it's history and for whom such a relic
would have been made. However it was something he felt he might
be able to discover without the High Elder's assistance, though
realizing such would prove VERY beneficial.
The second offer was of even greater interest to the Middle-
World bound Alfar. He had yet to discover exactly how he had
arrived in the Middle-World and, more importantly, why he was
unable to return. The Brain may have hinted at some repressed
knowledge and, if this was the case, he hoped to plumb the
depths of his own mind for some clue before turning to outside
sources. The fact that the High Elder himself warned that even
for him, said to be the greatest magician in the Middle-World,
it could take a VERY long time to discover was something that
made passing on this assistance quite off-putting.
But it was the last gift that intrigued Arawn the most. The
armor held secrets of past times and another race but it seemed
of a lesser and more confined scope than what seemed to be
presented by the book and regarding his banishment, it was
something he would not allow to hamper him, even the mystery
behind it something that, if never unraveled, paled in
comparison to discovering mysteries of the gods and perhaps
insight into secrets that could lead him to discover what lay
beyond the known worlds.
"Please thank the High Elder for his offers. Though I
would happily choose all three I find myself hard-pressed to
pass on the knowledge held within the book. Knowing that I may
choose only one I would gratefully accept it as a gift."
Luvac nods to the Alfar and continues to grin at the Druid.
At one point Unali turns to Chion. "If you return to the
Dark Lands one of these days I would like to accompany you. It
seems someone has mistakenly foreseen that I would not return
from this mission and I would like him to remind him of my well-
being. It is not that I expected a reward, but to be left out
like I am invisible or something. Someone seems to have
forgotten his manners."
Luvac is chatting with Cholan on fresh butter for he
fresh bread.
Raban hears Unali though and realizes the mistake. He
turns to Luvac and taps him on the shoulder. A tap by
a giant is like a man slapping a fly off his shoulder.
Luvac is thrust forward and glares then smiles as if not
wanting to anger the Bard.
"Did you forget someone?" Raban asks.
Luvac turns around and looks the table up and down. He
counts heads and then raises and eyebrow. He leans over
to Raban and whispers. "Well Cholan wasn't there. Kaylle
wasn't ...oh..," he curses under his breath a Choshai
word. He swallows and drinks down his wine glass. He
rushes over to the bag of scrolls. He digs and tries to
skim the scrolls. He begins to mutter to himself. Zhou
is much better at this stuff. Then he finds the entry
in the 8th scroll. "I...I...am so sorry!" He looks to
Chion and hopes the Gnarish staff isn't listening. "Don't
tell ..well..I meant...yes you're the leader so of course
you are owed a reward." He goes to the boxes and pulls
four items.
He pulls out two daggers with ornate sheathes, a scroll
and a set of gray clothes. He begins to read directly from
the scroll as if this was all planned. "You made options.
Choices that everyone in this world does. Choices are
what makes us human. Do we eat eggs or biscuits? Do we
go down that alley or this street? Choices will for
ever splinter a person into endless streams that branch
from the first choice. Take one stream and we end up
in a different spot and another to another spot. Some
Scholars in Ticasi believe that these branches may have
parallel worlds where each person sees the results.
A concept even I can't understand. Only the gods of
Fate and destiny may know. But with choices we sometimes
have to make hard decisions. Do we take all or hope
that one is better than the other." He looks up and then
taps the daggers.
This first enchanted dagger is a special throwing dagger.
You throw it like a common throwing dagger but this one
will magically return to your sheath. It also has a few
other benefits. This other one is magical and for fighting.
It has a few extra benefits that you will have to discover.
It may not be as your main dagger. But it may be a added
bonus for your combat This set of clothes is a very very
rare item. It is made from the hide of a very rare animal
found in the lower world. Wearing the headband you can
mentally control the clothing to reflect your moods. If
you need it to turn black it will do so. To blend in with
forests or hills. A chameles skin with a few added enchanted
benefits as well. This last scroll is something we do not
take likely. I am offering you an apprenticeship in the Dark
Lands. One of our wizards who has no students. "
Luvac stops reading and looks up surprised. "That can't
be right. Your a ..fighter. You have no magic in you?"
Farseeker interrupts, "she does use magic items."
"Well that is different than casting magic. I mean
not everyone can just do it." Luvac seems taken aback.
Caladan chimes in, "but it is not impossible? Everyone
has some mana in them as we have learned with the Vong.
At least what the Sidh say. Even rocks have it so maybe
if they were smarter could learn spells." Luvac shakes
his head in disgust. "Our own Shamans in the plains are
selected for their talent with animals and plants. THEN
they are trained in the Art. So it can be done."
Luvac sits down and shakes his head. Most in the Dark
Lands are bred for magic. It is in their bones or they
are those like Zhou.
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[Time: 1:45am - Sunrise - Sivas, Marentia]
After the debriefing many in the party speak of their
upcoming days.
Ben'dar says, "will go back to Maren to my ranch. Check
on it and see about getting Pasha down here." He turns to
Chion and adds, "if you would visit some time to do that I
would be grateful."
Chion nods while munching a juicy piece of fruit.
"Like I say I will try to track Xian down. Then return to
my place north of Maren for a bit." Caladan looks somber
at wondering where Xian is.
Farseeker grins, "I'm strongly thinking of taking the
Fortress job. It is just one step to get higher in the ranks.
So I may be going east to the border near Bhamotin."
"Chion I would like to be taken to my home if it is possible."
Strie'bog adds. "I will be long away from here so may not
check in for some time."
Chion spits a piece of seed out and shrugs.
Arawn mentions going back to the Dark Lands and then
to Lemasa which surprises many.
"That place it is just a bunch of red hair freaks."
Farseeker shakes his head. Then turns to Kiet slowly.
"And one lovable acrobat." Grinning he turns back to
Arawn, "seriously why there?"
Kiet overhears the Alfar speak of going to his home island.
He cannot help but respond. "Arawn, I don't think it would be
healthy for you on Lemasa. I am by no means a typical example.
Most there are a sad, depraved lot with few moral scruples.
Without significant sponsorship from a powerful patron, you
might find the visit unpleasant."
Arawn returned Kiet's concern with a wistful expression.
"Thank you for the advice," he replied, a quiet smile
appearing on his face. "I wish to see that Ki' Lu's family are
properly taken care of and spoke with Captain Tung regarding a
figure-head or shrine to honor the gods and Zu's child that saved
us during the storm. But your words are sound and something to
consider. Perhaps instead of travelling their myself the High
Elder may be able to assist with this or Tung if I can rendezvous
with the captain."
Farseeker pipes in, "if the ship goes to the Dark Lands
every few months then it might be best to leave word or whatever
you need done there. Tracking the ship up and down the
East Ocean might be hard. Not including tracking the man
on that island."
Chion listens to the group and sips his Ba'ru wine. He
finally nods and speaks up. "I need to get Zhou back right
away. In fact I probably should have taken him today. But
I needed to recharge I don't know what the burial rites
are up there. So he has to be there as soon as possible.
As soon as it is daylight I will do so."
"So I will take Luvac and Zhou. Will take Strie'bog
and Ben'dar so I can drop them off at the Vassa forest.
Hmm. Ben'dar will need time there to convince Pasha.
I will take Arawn, Kell, Kiet and Unali with me. So
that's 8 there. I can take a few others if needed.
Then seems Kell wants at least 5 days so I will return
in five days. If folks need to return here with me the
next day that is fine. I will stay in the Dark Lands
at least 1 day and teleport to the Vassa, Zen'da and
then here. Then I will return to pick up those who
want back here in 5 days. If folks want more time they
will have to arrange it or use Arawn since he seems to
want to go to Lemasa. Hope this is acceptable."
Before folks leave for the night Z'leyra will propose a
toast. "To our fallen comrades, may their spirits be rewarded."
She mentions that except for going to fetch Corona she plans
to mostly be around Sivas. Those without a place to stay can
stay at her manor. She will have to sell some magic items to
pay for the upkeep of her manor (a bit over 12 GC/mo.). Is Kell
interested in handling the sales?
Farseeker nods and raises his mug not wanting to drink wine,
"here here! We must not forget Zhou, Shu and those many innocents
who died at the hands of the Vong for their disgusting gods."
Actions? Comments?
Next Update...Monday...
GM: A long post almost didn't finish due to last minute posts.
But it is out.
Look at the schedule below. Please let me know if this
is a issue or needs change. Folks can post their IBT
to my email any time. I'm about to start Unali's. I
just need to ensure she fits in the schedule below and
if that is acceptable.
Next update I will post the "in" for the next adventure.
The tie in if you will. It will prompt reaction to
return around or at the end of the IBT. I will send
Fremea a email or two on it this weekend. I will also
post responses from Arawn/Z'leyra's choices by Luvac.
I'm waiting to see if others make choices.
All CPs have been done except Arawn and Will. I just
got Arawn's tonight. I will do that in next couple days.
Will seems a bit busy. The below schedule should
be enough to finish IBT plans. So send them in. I will
do them in order. I suspect Z'leyra's will take 2 weeks
(just kidding - maybe :)).
GM: IBT Time -
Augado 11-31 - IBT time period [21 days]
Sepes [September] 1-24 - IBT time period [24 days]
GM: IBT Travel
Player Travel to By Notes
Arawn DL, Lemasa Chion, Himself
Ben'dar Pavssa Chion Get Pasha
Caladan Maren Horse, Himself
Chion Zen'da, DL Himself
Farseeker East Marentia Horse, Himself
Fremea Sivas
Malic Sivas
Kell DL, Ba'ru Chion, Himself
Kiet DL Chion
Raban Sivas
Strie'bog Pavassa Chion
Unali DL Chion
Will Sivas
Z'leyra Sivas
Aug 12 - Sunrise TP to Dark Lands
Chion, Luvac, Zhou, Arawn, Kell, Kiet,
Strie'bog, Ben'dar, Unali. Z'leyra
Aug 13 - Sunrise TP to Vassa Forest
Chion, Ben'dar, Strie'bog, Kiet, Z'leyra
TP To Zen'da - Chion, Kiet, Z'leyra
TP to Sivas - Chion, Kiet, Z'leyra
Aug 18 - Sunrise TP to Zen'da camp - Chion
TP to Dark Lands Chion
TP back to Pavassa forest -
Chion, Kell, Unali.
TP to Zen'da Camp
Chion, Kell, Unali. Ben'dar, Pasha?
TP to Maren
Chion, Kell, Unali. Ben'dar, Pasha?
TP To Sivas
Chion, Kell, Unali
TP to Ba'ru
Chion, Kell
Notes: This is the schedule I will depend on. For
Lemasa and Arawn will see his IBT. I believe Kiet
didn't want to stay so I put him on the next day
return home. Kiet if you want to stay the 5 days
you can do so. Unali do you want to go back the
next day as we mentioned in email or go 5 days later?
Kell going to Ba'ru will depend on how much mana he
has left. :) If this schedule is wrong or needs
changed let me know.
GM: CP/IBT Report
Player CP Action IBT Action Notes
Arawn Queued No Info
Ben'dar Completed No Info
Caladan Completed No Info
Chion Completed No Info
Farseeker Completed No Info
Fremea Completed No Info
Kell Completed No Info
Kiet Completed No Info
Raban Completed No Info
Strie'bog Completed No Info
Unali Completed Queued
Will Need Info No Info
Z'leyra Completed No Info
Completed - Finished
Queued - Has info/Work in progress in order of when got it
No Info - No info / Need data
GM: My immediate schedule: [in order of tasks]
1. Unali's IBT
2. Arawn's CP changes
3. Any other IBT/CP/Tweaks that come in
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