[pnpgm] Game Update #4 - File #30 - Abundant Gifts
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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 Fremea: [Re: Actions]
Fremea has been very quiet the entire time since they...
GM: Ack. EXCELLENT introspections and great determination
on the characters. I enjoyed it. It felt almost like
an omen in some ways but can't go in to great detail.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
As Malic shared his tale Arawn did his best to ...
"I'm sorry to hear that," Arawn commented when Malic ...
OOC: Assuming Z'leyra allows Malic to use the amulet Arawn
will explain how to use the item to learn Marentian
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Arawn listened to the sage advice of the acrobat and ...
"You're both right. Thank you. I'll speak with the High ...
GM: Ack.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra will reply "Certainly." She takes off and hands...
GM: Ack.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
"Thank you," he replied, taking the amulet in hand before
GM: Ack.
From Malic: [Re: Actions]
Malic nods in agreement. "Yes, please do."
GM: Ack. Welcome to the list! :)
From Kell: [Re: Actions]
Ha'Kell finishes his late dinner and responds to Luvac,
"Thanks for the choices. The books sounds best for me...
....
Kell watches Malic and tries to be friendly, but the
newcomer is very quiet and doesn't speak the same lanuage very
well.
[Ready to start IBT I suppose.]
GM: Ack. You may begin any time for IBT. You guys should have
enough data to work with. The schedule below and such.
Seems all so far agree to it. If you need to coordinate
with a person do so and send in he info.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Kiet strokes his chin with his right hand in thought.
"For reasons of my own, I will choose the book."
GM: Ack.
From Kell: [Re: Actions]
Kell winks back at Kiet, trying to not grin.
...........
[I forgot! To respond to Z'l.]
Kell is more than happy to help sell Z'leyra's items for her.
"I'd be honored to help sell your items to pay for your ...
GM: Ack. Did I miss a inside joke on the Kiet/Kell thing? Maybe
I didn't get all the emails (actually don't recall any)
between you two recently. :<
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[New Stuff]
[Augado 11th, 1634TH]
[Location: Sivas, Marentia]
[ Chion's home]
[Time: 4:32pm - Sivas, Marentia - Chion's land]
As Malic shared his tale Arawn did his best to translate the
story for the others to hear. Although there were many
questions that floated in his mind he realized that the first
order of business should be working towards improving the method
of communication.
"I'm sorry to hear that," Arawn commented when Malic was
done speaking. Arawn's attention then turned toward Z'leyra, his
eyes falling on the magical amulet of Tongues which she carried
before returning to Malic.
"I think we may have a means of lifting the language barrier
between yourself and the others. Excuse me a moment...," he
said before switching to Marentian to speak with Z'leyra.
"Would you be comfortable with allowing Malic to use your
amulet of Tongues?"
Z'leyra will reply, "certainly." She takes off and hands Arawn
the necklace. "But remember that as with all magic many factors
have to be in conjunction for it to work. It may take several
tries before he learns Marentian using this necklace."
"Thank you," Arawn replied, taking the amulet in hand before
turning to Malic.
"This amulet can grant you the ability to speak and understand
the language of those around here which should make things a bit
easier on you. If you're interested I can show you how to use
it."
Malic nods in agreement. "Yes, please do."
Arawn grips the ornate necklace and places it around Malic's
neck. He then holds the knot and speaks the word, "understand"
to invoke the spell. He then starts speaking in Marentian. But
Malic shakes his head and does not seem to understand. Looks
like the spell failed. Z'leyra explains it can only be used
once a day and so it can be used again.
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[Time: 1:10am - 1:37am - Sivas, Marentia - Before luvac's meeting]
Fremea has been very quiet the entire time since they returned
to the tavern where an assassin had tried and failed, and then
must have failed once again, or was it another tavern that seems
to be like this one, so just doesn't remember. She considers this
as others eat and catch up on things she does not understand or
know about. She has been picked up by this group of odd mix of
skills and desires. She has watched, as she was trained to do her
whole life, and sees many of the people are want something more.
Something that she herself seems to want. It is more of a
feeling, a wanting of a spot, a knowledge of who they are truly
are. She has never known herself, only what others have told her
she is supposed to be. She has seen greater skill in Unali than
her and her wanting to use it better. Arawn claims greater
knowledge and use of her own magic, something that she loves to
play with, but has a hard to use, even though her handlers are
no where to stop her from doing so. Always, "Unless it is
necessary, do not use your magic, only to take your target. We
will let you know when you have free rein to use it." The
barbarian knows exactly who he is and what he wants, it so
impressive. Chion still does know who he is either, she feels
so close to him, yet they can never truly be close friends. Kell
and Kiet are both from the same cloth with different ways to
show it. They know their paths well. Will is still an enigma to
her though, she does not know who he is or what his reason to be
here is. She still watches him to see if he is here for her. The
shaman wants to believe she knows herself, yet has so much to do
and prove yet. Yet her companion Corona is a delight to fly with,
though he has his own destiny. Raban is just a big brother to
her, if she actually knew what a brother would be like, his path
is well set and he knows it well. She truly respects him.
Farseeker she really has not understood much from her first
encounter, there seems to be something buried behind his eyes
that he does not want to let out. There is a matter of this other
she rescued from certain death. She does not understand a word
he says and wonders what he is about.
Her face contorts at times to see others seem to be so free to
say and do as they please. She does not speak much, for fear of
or because she is sure of the fact that anything said could lead
her 'masters' back to her. Only when she is flying does she seem
to feel that freedom, yet she still lacks a sense of true
freedom. She looks sad when the baby is brought out to be passed.
She loves kids and knows they need to be protected and yet, so
many of them don't get that or the choice to grow up as they
want. When she feels herself getting angry about her own life,
she finds smaller corners or goes outside for a little bit to
calm herself, again as she was taught to not show the emotion,
since it is weakness and can be used against her.
Her reflection back on the battle with the Vong has mixed
feelings and thoughts for her. She had never felt more useful to
make sure people were being kept safe and she was excited to
finally use a spell that she was told she could never use until
"trained" correctly. Shows what the handlers don't know about
her. She also feels sad that another Fae was there, but not free
and had to die in her arms. The words that she is important and
that others are looking for her, scare her though. Maybe this
'librarian' can help her find out something.
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[Time: 1:37am - 1:50am - Sivas, Marentia - Luvac's meeting]
[After Luvac's gifts are announced]
Fremea watches Luvac speak of magical and great things as if
selling apples on a street. Then it comes to her. This is
the same tavern that Unali was attacked by the Assassin. She
wonders if Cholan took precautions to secure the place better?
When the 'gifts' are presented she takes most of the night to
consider what is best for her. Fremea knows that the quiver would
be powerful for her, since she would not have to be weighed down
with carry many arrows, the scroll might have many useful
information for her to use in many situations, and the headband
would allow her to go other places she might not be able to get
into normally even with her disguising. She talks to Luvac
quietly and alone, "would there by chance be any way I could
purchase one or both of the items I do not chose?"
Luvac leans down and whispers and Fremea nods. Luvac smiles
and claps his hands in glee. Then returns to the center of
the tavern again.
Ha'Kell finishes his late dinner and responds to Luvac,
"Thanks for the choices. The books sounds best for me right
now. Elemental Master, that has a nice ring to it," grins the
half elf.
Kell then asks Luvac, "Do you know of any things in high
demand in the Dark Lands now?"
Luvac considers it and then replies, "ask me in a bit. I'll
think on it."
Kiet strokes his chin with his right hand in thought. The
boots are especially tempting, but Kiet has other plans in mind
and there's no telling how truly useful the boots might be.
"For reasons of my own, I will choose the book."
Kiet glance over to Kell and winks.
Luvac nods and raises a eyebrow. He seems a bit surprised
by the choice but grins and nods. Kiet is starting to hate
that grin.
Kell winks back at Kiet, trying to not grin. He then orders
another wine, and chats about sourcing the wine for this tnn.
Cholan listens to Kell's slick words. Cholan knows a good
trader when he sees it. Heck Damon has become one. Cholan
considers the words and maybe can get a deal going and Damon
can ship it down with his own ship.
Luvac watches the group consider his gift choices. He smiles
and it begins to annoy the group. It is as if a man is about
to bring in the executioner to drop the axe. Finally he stands
and claps his hands.
"The meeting is over!" He announces then continues. "Some
have already made their choices. Some are still considering
their options. My words were not easiiy chosen by me but
carefully suggested by Oby Wan and the High Elder himself. He
wanted to test you and see how you would react and in what
what happen. Sometimes you have to risk and put all in and
either save the world or in this case win big."
"The first to mention the desire for more than one gift
was Z'leyra. Who said, '...I might as well start using. the
bed...' Yet then said she would take the scroll. So you
wanted two. Next Arawn mentioned that he would rather
'...happily choose all three...' Then Fremea was the bold
one who wanted to buy all three of hers. With that interest
in all three I simply asked if she wanted all three. She
said yes and so it is done. She gets all three."
Luvac waits for a bit of this to sink in. "As well as
everyone here. The High Elder simply wanted to see who
would be the first to ask for all three. He thought it
might be the rancher. Oby Wan suspected Z'leyra and I
guessed it might be Kell but I didn't know you till now.
I only estimated based of what I heard about you."
"So please come and get your gifts. That way I do not
have to haul beds and such back with me."
Folks grumble and stare at the man some wish to carve that
smile from his face while others wish to buy a drink if he
weren't already paying for it. Folk comes forward to gather
their items.
"I am prepared to go over the details of the items as best
I can. The scroll I was given to explain them may have some
more info."
Luvac notices how Malic is in watching the others. He then
comes up with a bright idea. He digs into his bag. He was
told that one item could be given out if one didn't like
their item. Who would not like the item he wonders? He
finds the item and walks to Malic.
He places a shiny dagger on the table and shows it to
the warrior. Aside from the 30 gold I gave you this will
be yours as well. This enchanted dagger is uniquely made
to do damage as a throwing dagger. This sheath should be
worn on your belt. The nice feature aside from the added
damage and durable nature is the spell. Once thrown it will
automatically teleport back into the sheath so you will
never have to fetch it. I do hope you know how to throw
a dagger. If not I'm sure someone can teach you."
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[Time: 1:50am - Sunrise - Sivas, Marentia]
Talk starts on the next tasks for the party members.
Arawn listened to the sage advice of the acrobat and
warrior, quietly mulling over his options before responding.
"You're both right. Thank you. I'll speak with the High
Elder on this once we've returned to the Dark Lands."
"But before then," he continued, looking to Chion. "If you
feel it's best to return Zhou today I can see to sending the
three of us to the Dark Lands today. Just let me know what you
decide."
Chion shakes his head. "I'll take us all as many more will
be going."
Fremea goes over to Kaylle's table. The Scholar looks up
from his book and smiles. Fremea begins to quickly whisper
in low tones and pulls a few things out of her bag to show
the scholar.
Kell moves over to speak to Z'leyra after hearing about her
plans for a school.
Kell is more than happy to help sell Z'leyra's items for her.
"I'd be honored to help sell your items to pay for your school.
Perhaps I can get some trade setup where your school is paid for
with selling anything?"
Taking Z'Leyra aside at some point. "If you want, with all
the travel from here to the Dark Lands and back, I can earn your
money with some trading in both locations, saving you the time of
making anything. Think it over and let me know if you want me to
earn your monthly upkeep for this month. Perhaps I can earn you
more than a month's worth of upkeep." Happy at the thought of
all the haggling and buying and selling, the thrill of
outwitting and bargaining others in the market.
Luvac waits till Kell is done then joins him in a few hands of
cards. "Dark Lands is pretty isolated. They like manufactured
items, textiles, the gem trade and luxury items. But any particular
items? It is hard to say. Many trade through occasional ships
from Lemasa or Katai. Most of the wizards are independent. The
items that get the most value might be rare magic items or books
the wizards may not have or own already."
Kell considers this but knows if Chion leaves in the morning
there will be little time to get any items. Maybe another
trip or if he can arrange another teleport later.
The next few hours seem to go by fast. Stories are told,
drinks are drunk, food is ate, some even dance while others
play music and some even play games. Some who are tired or
weak from damage head to their rooms but many stay up for
many hours to come.
Actions? Comments?
Next Update...Friday...
GM: Sorry about the whole gift thing. I wanted to see who
might just speak up first. :) I will soon email all
the details on the items. I already have snippets done
but no time to finish tonight. I will add it to the
sheets as well. When IBT is done you can get updated
sheets if so wish. No one has protested on the schedule
for the Dark Lands so will assume those who go will go
as planned. If Arawn doesn't go to Lemasa then he should
return on aug 18 as well with the others. Unless he does
his own teleports. Already have a bit of IBTs so will
be doing a lot of that behind the scenes. So updates
may be small and quick. Some behind the scenes have
already been done on the trigger for the next adventure.
GM: IBT Time -
Augado 11-31 - IBT time period [21 days]
Sepes [September] 1-24 - IBT time period [24 days]
Reminder: Learning skill is 1 point per day, learning
with trainer is 2 and with a book and teacher is 3.
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
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 Queued
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 (waiting for final info)
3. Kiet's IBT
4. All gift emails and info (probably first to do)
5. Any others that come in order.
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