[pnpgm] Game Update #116 - File #453 - Final Orders given
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HT Aliaver/Player DS Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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R1.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar .. Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe
R3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma
R1.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma
R4.J H Hooten........YN..Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human....Ma
W4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe
R1 John.Stowman......YN..Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe
-- Npc...............YY..Etain.............Teacher.Normal/Elf......Ma
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Squirt (Ferret) Kell, Wolf - Will
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[Recap]
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
The comments were Kiet speaking...the character.
GM: Ack. I figured. You may want to some day explain more
details on this. You explained it to me but to others
who don't have...background details may get confused. :)
But its only optional. Sometimes a mystery is good.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Kiet does not refuse...I posted a comment on the use of
illusions...I think...
GM: Ack. Cool. Just wanted to make sure. Some old timers like
Alex and Wout (and me) have bad memories of Greg. :) He
basically lead the group into bickering and bogged things
down so much we lost a FULL summer of play (real time) with
little movement in game. But his character was found
mysteriously dead :). But I know you do this based on other
factors not because you want to fight. So I understand
totally.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Idiot me hit reply...to only one person...duh...
From: David Sanders <dasandersx at comcast.net> Date:
Kiet says "the illusions cast can be several. There are....
GM: Ack. Good points on this. I've been rather loose on
this idea of size factors. I just checked everyone seems
under 200 pounds (aside from obvious Raban). Mavac was
only 2-3 inches taller but yeah had maybe 50 pounds on you
and others. There are ways to look bigger though.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
"A pity you didn't keep Mavac alive, for the password...
GM: Ack.
From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
Fremea hears what others have to say. Arawn does have a point
about splitting the group at the estate. Maybe everyone should
just go in the back way that can, but what of the other folk?
"Ok, so I still think that getting the guards distracted at ...
GM: Ack.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Kiet reiterates..."I can change my looks to be like ...
GM: Ack.
From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
"Ok, then pick the person that is closer to his size....
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Sepes 29th, 1634TH]
[Location: City of Samma, Donara]
[Time: 2:42:11 pm - Samma city, Donara]
The group listens to each points and some fine tune the
results a bit more.
When Kell and Raban dissected his comment on party separation
Arawn cocked a brow.
"No, that's not what I meant. What I'm saying is, that for
those infiltrating the estate, why split up and look for
multiple entrance points? Once even a single invader is detected
the alarm will sound and a smaller group has less of a chance of
quickly silencing guards and servants.
And the reconnaissance is meant for the same night. Just keep
the main body of the group in the tree-line while Kiet, under
Invisibility, uses his Mana Spheres to peer into the building and
attachment. As soon as a suitable entrance point is found folk
can enter through whatever method they prefer teleportation,
insubstantiality, or even quietly disintegrating the wall. The
run from the tree-line, if cover is needed, can be done under
cover of a concealing mist, illusion or what-have-you, assuming
the sun-shy don't give a clear indicator that watchmen aren't
present.
Plus you have the roof to investigate, most likely a job for
Fremea, as watchmen or a roof entrance might present itself."
Raban waves a hand, "Corona can do a recon for that. No one
watches birds. You do have a point. But we have a 2 week
trip to the capital. Sure we could get there in seconds. But
Varange is not meeting up until that 2 weeks is up. Plus you
want to find that plant thing and has to be done on the plains
with a full moon? Well I've been to Donara before. A two
week trip to the capital from this area is if conditions are
done like weather and such. I suspect if we are going to take
out a local noble like the count his friends will be looking
for us. I don't want to be here tonight. In fact I'd hope
to be half a day ride from here by now. But we don't even
have horses! Maybe when you collect the treasure from the
lenders you can get horses? Anyway, we are rushed for time.
I'd prefer a night raid myself but we are in a tight time frame.
One, Mavac's friends at the garrison will be missing him tonight
if he has post duty. Sure he could be sick but that gives
him tomorrow morning before missed at the latest. If he has
slaver friends they will see him missing and go after other
people like the count to check on him. So again the count
could be warned of the attack by this. Two, Fremea left
a few of Grosis's guards dead on the street. If people find
them they might track who they worked for and thus will cause
alerts to the guards and gates. Three, we still have the
business in Shimana following us if they track us."
"Wait." Roerick looks worried. "You are all wanted that
bad?"
Kiet shrugs, "eventually we will. But we have time before
they get too wise."
Kiet says, "the illusions cast can be several. There are
active illusions that could last for (12 turns). That could
perfectly mimic Mavac. There are area illusions that can
change everything in that area for nine minutes...and cover a
60' diameter. Also, individual items, like the wagon, could
be disguised for long periods of time. Then, of course, each
of us individually."
"Unless Mavac and I are the same height, the personal illusion
is not the best idea. What is also useful with an active
illusion, it can fight, so we could have one extra hand in
this."
Kiet reiterates, "I can change my looks to be like Mavac, but
he is much larger than me. My illusion will NOT cover the fact
that I am not his size. As such, it will be ineffectual. A
different method of fooling them must be used, or a person closer
to his size."
Fremea sips some tea that she finds oddly enjoyable and checks
to see what is in it later. "Ok, then pick the person that is
closer to his size. Everyone looks tall to me."
Raban nods, "but aren't those active ones placed on things
like chairs? I have no doubt as Mavac you will fool the
guards. Let's face it most guards are not scholars. As
to height you are only a few inches I suspect. To me you
guys are all short. But none of us look like him weight
wise. Xian told me he could use clothing to build up a
disguise. Unless you are touched it looks like muscles
or body mass. Boots can help with height as well. But
I doubt this place has a password or even will stop you.
Now once inside it is possible the Count or a servant of
his could see through it. But once inside that is half
the battle. The count or his aid I doubt would be like
at the front door. Probably a den or parlor."
Roerick looks to Kiet, "this...illusion? I must admit
we are not...witness to much magic. We know it exists.
Even the hard farmers in our group is not that ignorant.
But these illusions....if they can't show his size...he
was what? About 200 pounds? Maybe 220? I have one of
my men who is about that size."
Arawn finishes a bit of cheese and bread, "A pity you didn't
keep Mavac alive, for the password if not for the benefit of
authorities seeking to end the slave trade," Arawn commented.
"Even his corpse would have allowed me to pry answers but all
that's left are ashes."
"In the future, don't forget, my talents allow me to discover
deep truths without need of such grisly acts. There are few who
can hide behind lies when faced by druids and the Urigallu."
Kiet can't help but to glare at the wall and not at Arawn.
Maybe that is why Fremea doesn't want Arawn at the estate.
Slaughters tend to make the druid sick. That can cause
problems in the attack.
Kiet perks up, "again this is why I suggest a illusion
with a tongue removed. Who can give a password without
a tongue? I'll be there to be your speaker. I'm sure
I can get around it."
Arawn continues, "In the meanwhile if I'm to collect Mavac's
monies I assume it's occurred to all that I've no idea what the
man looks, sounds or acts like? Perhaps if one of you can craft
a detailed construct for me in private I can manage something."
The others frown at that flaw in that plan.
Kiet shrugs, "Will is a good artist. Maybe with us helping
he can give a rendering of the man. As to looking like him
again I can just say you were wounded in an attack and look
different." Kiet looks to Will. "Can you do that?" Then
back to Arawn. "Is a picture enough or do you need like a
illusion-picture of what he looks like?"
Arawn hears that Fremea wants to leave no witnesses like a bad
street thug. Noting Fremea's decision to eliminate anyone found
that's not a slave the druid spoke up.
"Though caution is wise I would counsel against killing all
non-slaves found, at least before understanding their presence
within the estate. Right now we only assume it to be a slave-
hold, proof has yet to be found, and even if it is that does not
mean that everyone present knows that, particularly if they're
especially secretive. Or they may be coerced and held hostage
through fear and threat to themselves or loved ones into service.
I doubt that would apply to guards but for the others be of
sound judgement. Those with a mission, especially the zealous,
can all too easily cross the line from being heroes to monsters.
Be careful about blurring those lines lest one day you find
yourself justifying the same acts you once condemned. Define your
boundaries and stay true to them."
"If you can, bring the man to the nobles backing the liberation
army. They can pry him for further information that could lead to
a more thorough purge and understanding of the system. And
hopefully also lead to long-term changes. If you want lasting
change this responsibility needs to pass into the hands of those
with influence. Otherwise all you've done is create a vacuum for
another slaver to fill."
Raban grins slightly at the differences in the party members.
Some are not evil but they are less tolerate with enemies. Some
wish them to be all peaceful and such. "I doubt Fremea also
wants innocents killed. I would agree that maybe a servant or
two might be left alive. But that is not my say. Using the
ways of Unali we can knock them out before they realize what
is going on."
Roerick nods, "I agree. At first I thought it might be best
to kill the Count. If we could capture him and then maybe
burn his place with some servant to think him dead. We could
use him for information. But it would mean leaving at least
one witness so they think him dead. Otherwise the city and
others will be looking for us."
Fremea sits back and folds her arms as the others start to
finish their comments.
"Ok, so I still think that getting the guards distracted at
the front is best. That way at least one to three people can be
there already. I, Raban and Z will go through the back, we can
just invis ourselves and get inside." Winking at Raban. "Corona
can track for us for how it is outside, so we know many we need
to deal with there first. Arawn, as for the silence, I did not
mean to kill everyone, I mean we do not need them telling of us,
just that the slave trade is done here at least."
Counting everyone in the group, "Ok, so Will, Unali and Kiet
will go through the front, Kiet illusioned as Mavac and we can
have the others giving chase, so that we don't have to care about
hiring anyone. Take Grosis' body in the cart, to make the story
sell better. Corona can tell us when you have gotten inside the
walls, so we can make sure we are getting inside too. I will
check out the roof."
"Anything else others would like to add to this?"
"Arawn, Kiet will show you what Mavac looked like with his
illusion."
Kell finishes his ale, "I suggest we meet up at the north
gate to head out as soon as this is all done. If you guys
don't mind we could use the money we find to get horses?"
Roerick, "well my men are bringing extra horses. Maybe
a wagon or two in case we need to transport the slaves.
There is a barn near the north gate run by a friend. I can
give you his details. I'll add a note and he can give you
a good deal."
Raban looks serious, "it gets dark here what? Around 6:30?"
Roerick nods, "this time of year yes. In summer a couple hours
longer. They start lighting the streets up around 6 and most
street places close around that time. Gates do add a guard or
two till around 11 since night traffic tends to pick up on
exit and entry into the city."
"So we have maybe 3 good hours. We'll have to move fast."
Raban stretches and almost knocks Kiet out of his chair with
his large arm. "Sorry."
[Time: 2:56:09 pm - Samma city, Donara]
Actions? Comments?
Next Update...Friday??
GM The last update of 2014. Looks like we have a rough
plan. So I will start the combat in the next update.
But I don't know if I will have time to do it for
Friday. I need to work on some things like the bad
guy stats, allies, movement charts, etc. A lot of
background stuff. Plus with holiday I suspect no one
will be wanting to read it this weekend. But if I do
then will release it if I can. If not then Monday
we will start the combat for sure. I will do 1 minute
increments of the updates. That is 5 turns or 20 phases.
Once inside the estate and combat starts heavy I may
cut it down to half that. So plan for the first min if
you wish. The front gate folks will likely have that
first minute while the others wait for a signal. So
I doubt major actions are needed. Once combat gets
heavy then you can list what you want in generic terms.
This includes spells.
So -
Kell, Etain, Arawn to Moneylenders
Fremea, Raban, Z and at least 6 of the allies in back.
Kiet (Mavac), Will, Unali in wagon being chased by
6 of the allies.
Corona can give recon and signals.
Generic plan is rear folks head behind estate give
time for this. Once this is done Corona can warn
the others to move toward the estate. A slow chase
by the allies will distract hopefully most guards toward
the front area and front gate. Mavac will then fake
his way into the estate on urgent reports.
The 6 chasers will either be chased off or depending
if Mavac gets inside will start to fight the front
guards. Will and Unali can help in this regard if
they aren't able to enter.
While this is happening rear force will cross fence
and breach back and move forward.
If there are changes let me know.
Will is being controlled now by Alex.
GM: Mana report updated. These are more accurate numbers now.
Some notes and reminders. Mana report. First figure is
the current % based on total. So if 100% then have all
your mana ability, 50% then 50 and 0% you have no mana
left. Second # is with aids (wands, batteries, etc). The
last number mana left is a point total of what is left to
spend for the day. I posted mana left for the pcs who
quality. For npcs I did not. For 100% did not since
the math is obvious since your at full. For Z'leyra didn't
list since she s bit more complex and can chat to get live
info as needed. Energy and Health are the same way.
So if you have 100 hit points and at 22% this means you
are only have 22 hit points. Your at 88% bad shape.
I updated a magic spell for Arawn that I had in old notes
I forgot to update so that experience is done.
GN: Happy NEW YEARS! Hopefully next year will be a better year
for everyone!
GM: Tasks to do -
* Find mysterious Mage - Upcoming updates
* Sell loot if possible Upcoming Updates
GM: Maps -
___________________ Rough overview map only! NOT to scale
I I
I E ___A__ I A - Building behind estate (100'x100')
I [ B ] D I B - Actual 2 story estate 200'x200'
I [____] I C - Small wooden barn
I C I D - Outside patio area
I F I E - Shed of some sort
I_______[]________I [] - Front gate
I and _ = Iron fence 5 feet tall with thick
shrubs blocking 90+% view
F - Guard wooden small shack (50'x50')
Count's Estate (to Scale)
/I\ 1 Row = 20 feet (200')
North 2 Column = 4 feet (200')
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No I 100 feet by I
Windows-> I 60 feet I
I________ _______I
I I
No windows-> I I
I I
I------------------------- -----------------------I
I ?? I
I 200 feet x 200 feet I
I / Side door
I I to patio
I Two Stories I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I-------------------------/\-----------------------I
Front door
?? - A smoke stack likely where kitchen or fireplace is for both
floors. Smoke was seen from it.
Windows dot the main house every 5 feet along all wall but the
hallway to the back building and rear building area.
Front gate is a thick iron gate wide enough for a wagon.
Windows are both ground and second stories. Most windows on
ground floor have curtains or last seen by guard open. He
claims second story windows were mostly closed (curtains).
No idea on what is on roof.
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