[pnpgm] Game Update #34 - File #247 - A day in Zara
Scott Adams
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Tue Dec 22 08:27:00 CET 2015
HT Aliaver/Player DS Character Name Type Status/N;;tes 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
W2R2.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma
R4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe
R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
W3R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra
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Game Update #34 sequence (file #247)
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[Recap]
From Arawn: [Re: Healing]
I forgot to add that once it's safe to heal Pyan again then
Arawn will see to using Healing Mist to bring him back to full
health. If additional work is needed (Regrowth, for example)
then Arawn will do at the appropriate time after consultation
with Z'leyra. He'll also use that time to begin tutoring Z'
leyra in the Healing Mist spell.
GM: Ack. This came in late so was not added to last update but
it was done regardless. As to tutoring you will have to
get with Z to figure out her IBT since she has not defined
IBT time the entire trip as I've warned before. :) So
if she needs the education she'll need to define it otherwise
it will just be a simple viewing of skill.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
Since leaving Marentia, Kiet has not been more looking forward
to a rest. Especially after thsse spiders (he shudders).
Kiet is right there with Kell....get a hot bath, some hot food,
and a comfortable place to rest and sleep. But first,
there is work to do.
Once we figure our place to stay, Kiet will try to get a room
for himself.
Kiet asks the proprietor for three things: first is where to
take the horses. Second, is for someone to help with his gear
to the room, and third is for someone that will clean and oil
his maile.
Kiet will accompany the horses to the livery stable. He
instructs the kid that takes the horses to make sure they are
washed and well bruised down. Also, to provide them with some
fresh hay but keep them more on grains than hay. Kiet then r
emembers to tell him to make sure they are kept warm. Before
Kiet leaves, though, he gives the animals a thorough going
-over, looking for any problems, checking shoes, general
health, etc.
Make sure to also let the kid know that a good job will be
well rewarded.
If anybody else asks for it, Kiet will be happy to check and
evaluate their horses too.
Kiet will then wait until the help arrives for his gear.
Kiet hands the help his bags and backpack and they head back
to the inn. Once they get to his room and the stuff is
dropped off, Kiet asks the kid to arrange a hot bath for
Kiet and a hot meal to follow. Hand him a copper for his
trouble.
After Kiet gets cleaned up, he makes sure his armor is taken
care of. Then he heads out to town looking for some food.
Kiet snacks on what he can find but is really looking for
some trail rations. He looks for about three days worth of
bread, and about a weeks worth of cheese, smoked sausage,
and dried fruits.
Besides his clothes and belt items, Kiet will keep his knives
and sword with him...and his boots.
Assuming the group gets together for dinner, Kiet offers to
buy the first round...two for Pyan.
GM: Ack. Good stuff.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra plans to study the Healing Mist spell as much as
possible while traveling.
In discussions with the other magic casters in the party they
determine what might be safe or risky to use on someone already
healed magically for future reference.
Upon talking with Trihs Der (Red Shirt) Z'leyra decides
against using Oblivion on his friend's body. She thinks of
offering to try to slow the process of decay by the use of
Foyson theft...but determines that the body is too large for
her skill and cutting up the body so that her skill could
handle the chunks would not be a good idea even to mention.
Z'leyra tells the rest "We can afford to stay a couple ...
GM: Ack. Again as the last few updates End of Leg updates speak
no IBT was defined so you earned no skill points. I can
give you 2 for that day for Healing Mist but will need
to define more if want more.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
"Um, Z, aren't they somewhat paranoid about magic here?" ...
GM: Ack.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
"Oh drat!, you're correct. I forgot about that." Replies...
GM: Ack.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
"Since we won't be advertising and selling magic, I guess we ...
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Eastern Zarun - Plains]
[Decalis 10th, 1634TH]
[Time: 9:45 am]
Entering the city the party knows now that no one in the
party speaks Zarun at all.
Z'leyra tells the rest, "We can afford to stay a couple
nights here. First we should get a inn to stay at, then we
should advertise our availability of using magic to teach
folks languages for a nice fee. Also we have other things to
sell, and perhaps some to buy. Any suggestions?"
Kiet notices Kell's face stricken with concern and speaks
up reminding the Healer of the notes from Kaylle. "Um, Z,
aren't they somewhat paranoid about magic here?" Kiet
continues, "I wasn't planning to cast anything here just to
make sure. I don't relish burning at the stake."
Kell speaks low so not to be heard in Marentian, "it is not
as bad as say Katai. They are just ignorant I'm told by
Kaylle. Ignorance breeds distrust and distrust breeds hatred.
I suspect they would be more scared of magic like cats are with
water."
Distracted by the aspects of being so close to home, Z'leyra
nods, "Oh drat!, you're correct. I forgot about that." Replies
Z'leyra. "Thanks for reminding me. I guess we had better hold
off on any public magic till we are out of Zarun."
"Since we won't be advertising and selling magic, I guess we
should just stay the one night selling off the unwanted bandit
loot and head out in the morning. Best wishes to those who are
leaving us here. Trihsder, we are sorry for the loss of Reddof.
You can take his and your share of the loot. Hopefully his
family will appreciate it. "
Red Shirt who is dressed in a dark red tunic this day just glares
lightly at Z'leyra. Then he stares at the body on the horse
drawing stares from those walking by mostly twitching noses from
the smell. He scans the bustling city from the gates and
softens his stare. He nods, "Accepted. I will get a ship and
take him back to Sivas. Thanks for travelling with me."
Kell realizes their main problem and speaks up. "We will
need help with the language." He dismounts and walks to a vendor
selling very bad copies of local maps and camping gear at a street
booth. He begins to speak in various languages. The man finally
nods at Donaran. "Do you know of people who can help translate
for our friends?"
The man looks bored then looks at passer bys. Kell knows the
routine. "That pan there on the wlal. I'll but it. I need to
do more cooking on the road." He speaks in Donaran and the man
brightens up. Kell pays the man and he suddenly starts to recall
a few things.
"The large market in the south east may have folks who speak
many languages. No! Wait. Go two streets south and 3 west.
There is a survey shop there with a sign of two long stakes on it.
Next door is a messenger shop. I've heard some merchants hire
kids from there. I even heard one kid knows Fomorian!"
Kell nods and adds a very light tip and mounts back up after
placing the pan in his bag.
[Time: 10:08 am]
The group find the survey shop which is busy with farmers
going and leaving. At the messenger shop a large fat middle
aged man nods. He calls one boy out who may be around 15.
The boy speaks up, "I speak Marentian."
Kell nods but Red Shirt asks one boy to help him as well.
Kell nods and ask the boy if he knows two others who can help.
The group relays various languages to him. Soon a girl around
17 and a boy around 14 appear.
Kell looks to the others, "we may need 2 just in case. We may
need to split up or something."
The fat man says it will be 5 Brass Bits per kid. But Kell
hands him 3 copper for all 3 for the day. The Kids light up
but the man takes 1 copper himself. Kell frowns but this is
how things work.
Introductions are made by the kids. Kell asks about a good
moderate Inn and nice stables for the night. The 14 year old
kid gives directions.
Red Shirt takes the 14 year old boy and the girl and 15 year
old boy leave toward the Inn. But Red Shirt explains, "I will
find your Inn for my share. I need to do something with him
first and find a ship for the morning."
The party except for the cousins head west and then south
moving closer toward the light middle class area of the city.
Traffic diminishes a bit.
It turns out the boy was correct this section is more for
merchants and travelers with nice homes. The boy explains
the rich and some nobles live in the north end of town away
from the water. The Inn called The Bore Hole shows a sign
with a piece of timber with a hole in it. It is a large two
story place that could maybe house 45-50 rooms which for most
cities of this size that's rather large. It has nice outhouses
and a stable next door owned by the Inn itself. The property
is walled with a stone wall 6 feet high with large hedged giving
privacy. Some are outside eating in the large back patio area.
A couple stay with the horses as rooms are checked for. Together
Kell and the messenger girl Takaz haggle over rooms. Finally
Kell speaks up, "6 copper for a common room which includes a
small meal. Private rooms are 12 copper and includes a small
bottle of ..." He glances over to ensure the owner is not
understanding Marentian, "..cheap wine. The stables which
he owns is secure and guarded as is the Inn by 3 guards nightly.
He charges 5 Copper for each horse which is a bit high. I got
him down to 2 but doesn't include hay and cleaning so I think
3 will be fair for each horse."
"He has 8 common rooms and 5 private rooms left today out
of 42 in total. He warns that by noon ships come in and
he loses more rooms."
The party leaves and stores the horses except the bandit
horses into the stable. There are 4 stable boys and 1
woman who seems to be supervising tack and saddle management.
Hay is dirt cheap here being a farming area about 3 times
less in Sivas. Kiet ensures the stable boys do them good
by cleaning, feeding and housing the horses.
The 11 horses are left and the stable lady only charges 13
Brass Bits for the hay for all and another 47, after haggling
it down with Kell, Brass bits for cleaning and grooming for
a total of 5 copper.
The messengers remind that Marentian coin may not work in
every market. They tell of moneylender shops if needed.
From the Inn 3 teen boys rush out to collect the gear using
a cart by the stables. Kiet and others ensure all gear are
taken with care and into the rooms. Mainly to ensure nothing
is taken.
[Time: 10:42 am]
Finally with gear in rooms the party begins to relax in the
tavern downstairs or heads back into the city areas. Kiet
asks about a hot bath.
The teen girl translates, "We have a bath house in the
back sir! We are no cheap peasant place with buckets!
Sadly we only have 3 tub stalls. We do plan to make it
larger once we buy the property next door one day."
The man explains using hot stones from a stove they heat
piped in water from a nearby fountain/well. The water
is stored in a tank and heated. He charges 1 copper per
bath and gives cheese and bread as a snack. Ale and Wine
will be extra."
Kell grins and reserves a bath. The man explains only
1 stall is used now. Kell jump on the chance and both
Kiet and Kell pay the copper first. Grinning they begin
to leave to for the bath but Kiet recalls something.
The acrobat asks about cleaning his chainmail. The man
frowns and seems to realize that service would be great
to add! The girl translates, "there is a shop 2 streets
south of here. It is half a smith and half a tailor shop
they do that kind of thing. I will have one of my ads
fetch the mail and take it by cart."
Kiet holds off explaining bath first.
[Time: 11:09 am]
Kiet and Kell finish their bath. Mid way through the
3rd stall becomes empty and Zabyra heads to take a bath
as well not shy at all. Kell grins but realizes that
the curtains block most of the good views.
The others wait and warm up by the fire taking wine, ale
or hot tea. Finally Kell and Kiet return all smelling a bit
of some spice water scents but oh so clean and warm.
The party decides that they will eat dinner later and
can do their own thing. But Z'leyra, Kell, Kiet and
possibly others head to the markets to sell the gear.
[Time: 11:20 am]
First the bandit horses are sold in a horse market that
houses 3 big corral vendors. The second dealer seems to
have the best price but Kell and Kiet with the girl haggle
over the deal. In a place like Maren these horse could
be worth 16-18 gold each. But here in a farming city
it will go less though they have herds and farms the
riding horses sell less than work horses. The second horse
sells for only 7 gold as the dealer complains of age
and wear The other two horses sell decent for this city
at 12 and 14 gold. For a total 33 gold.
The goblin 3 clubs only sell for 6 copper which is only about
a 3rd might get elsewhere. The two goblin swords are sold
for 7.5 silver. The 10 goblin fighting daggers are sold for
130 copper.
The spider furs are harder to sell it takes almost 45 minutes
to sell them from vendor to vendor. Finally a furrier buys
them for 18 gold.
This gives a total of 53 gold and 11 copper for the bandit
and spider combats.
Kiet pays the party 3 gold for the goblin sword.
[Time: 12:55 pm]
The party splits up for lunch and other personal errands.
Kiet and Kell go find a nice tavern for lunch that has a nice
band of 3 which includes 1 singer who is fairly good. Both
do not understand the words but the girl translates. The
other boy stays with the others in case they need a translator.
[Time: 2:03 pm]
Kiet, Kell and the 14 year old boy translator explore the
markets. Based on Kaylle's comments that they import a lot
of metal and fine goods this is proven by the stalls. High
prices even for basic raw metals. Even a simple shovel is
around 2-3 more expensive here than elsewhere. But foodstuffs
and items like meat and wool are cheap here due to the large
herds.
Kiet buys food for the trip for 3 days of travel. He notices
one vendor selling bags of something he calls trail mix. The
vendor explains it is peanuts, grapes, raisins, various nuts,
jerky, hard crackers and cheese bits. The vendor offers samples
and Kiet buys a bag for 3 copper. Kell buys a bag for
himself. But Kiet supplements with bread, week's worth of
cheese, smokes sausage and dried fruits Kell notices a
fruit sold from Gom called a Pamari which is a cross between
a pear and a soft juicy core the color of green. It looks
bad but the juice is tangy and sweet. He buys two for the
road.
[Time: 5:12 pm]
By now folks return to the Bore Hole for dinner Some have
also taken baths and cleaned up. Kiet goes to check on the
horses with Kell. They had checked the horses earlier for
damage or sickness but the horses are in good shape except
for some teeth cleaning needs to be done. But by now some
have been groomed and fed. Only 4 horses to finish up
before the boys head home in a few houses not including
a half dozen other horses.
Dinner is served with local steaks, deer meat, seafood and
a local delicacy of bird that the girl translator explains
is like a dove but is brown but plump so much it can't fly.
Served with local spices and soaked in a wine Kell loves
the bird. Kell is also surprised to find a Ba'ruian wine
that he chooses.
[Time: 6:18 pm]
With dinner finished the entertainment is mid finished. It
is a local trio of actors who explain the past deeds of
the hero Melanius Zendar who used the Life Sword. Though
the language barrier is deep the party is intrigued by
the mini dialogue play.
[Time: 6:21 pm]
The acting done the patrons start to head to their rooms
and the city starts to shut down for the cold night.
Based on the admiral bandit combat, spider combat and the
forest bandit treasure the party gets 6,711 copper coins.
Kell calculates divided up by 11 is 610 copper coins with 1
copper left over. He looks up from his parchment and
announces his results. "I say the extra copper goes to
Pyan's family. I myself will give him some of my share
for the most part."
Kiet figures that is still 6 gold and change each. Not
much but for a simple 24 day journey doing nothing but
camping and riding 6 gold is free gold.
[Time: 6:40 pm]
The party soon realizes that Zabyra has been missing for
some time they realize she wasn't at dinner. Some start
to panic and check the rooms. Distracted by the dinner
and actors the dancer was not noticed. She may be lost
or anything.
But as the party starts to move out to check the city
and rooms she returns with Red Shirt. Red Shirt is
seen though this time with a slight limp and a black eye
on his left. The grim faced man finds the party and
gets his share for himself and Pyan.
As Red Shirt is at the bar, Zabyra whispers to the
group. "I was curious. I followed him after my bath
and tracked him down. He was indeed at the docks and
from the handshakes booked passage with a ship. Reddof
was placed on board in a coffin laced with items to dampen
the smell. I know some sailors are used to death on
board so its not a big deal. From the docks I followed
him to the west side of town where he watched a small
boarding house for two hours. Then he entered and
I heard fighting. I wasn't sure to enter or not. He
came out with a man as old as the bar keep there. He
had shackles on his arms. His nose was bleeding and
the man had cuts on his face and arms." She turns to
ensure Red Shirt isn't coming over.
"He took the man to a jail house. Outside I saw him
present papers to a guard and the guard hauled the
man inside. I then pretended to bump into him and
he explained. He and his cousin were here to capture
a Marentian bounty. Seems the man had kidnapped a girl.
A daughter of a Marentian count raping and killing her.
The count, the local duke and even the King he said
put in funds for the bounty. He said he would take
him back on the ship tomorrow to Sivas."
Zabyra takes a few sips of her hot tea and seems to
look down at her mug. "I am sorry. I can't explain it
but I feel I need to return with him. I think he could
do harm to this prisoner....he needs...a woman to help
during the long trip. For his sanity and his soul. I
am grateful for your patience and help. But I will end
our relationship tonight with you. I hope to see you
back all safe and well in Sivas."
Kiet frowns at the news. How does this Red Shirt
dude get the girl? Is it the red shirts?
Actions? Comments?
Next Update.....Monday...
GM: A place to stop for now. Let me know if anything else
to do in the city. I work Thursday and in fact I should
be working every Thursday till September next year so
this will go back to normal schedule. This causes issues
with Friday updates. Based on how much time I have. I
will tend to start Wednesday on it but if can't finish it
then no update Friday. This week is Christmas so there is
a 95% chance of no update for Friday. I have things to do
Thursday night. I may do a update Wednesday if I get time
for Friday but no for sure thing. Monday I will move the
party to Aratad city. There are 2 minor encounters but
nothing needing major input so I will cover them and move
on for sake of time. So the next update the party will
be in Aratad city.
I have posted the next agenda for the next few Legs.
You can assign IBT or change it as needed. I will update
IBT results after each leg. You can plan actions in said
cities if need be. If my estimation is correct Dec 27
is when party should enter Ticasi city. Z'leyra if you
want to assign a stay/no stay/sleep/actions for each city
in the below lists you can pre-advance plan it. It will
speed things up.
Basically on road 30 miles per day. Off road Once
leave the road I will have to refigure out speed.
It will be either 21 or 25 miles per day roughly so you
can estimate travel times. I may be off a day or two
but this is just an estimate. Z'leyra if you want to
take another travel route skipping cities you can
do so but I will assume the travel agenda below unless
stated otherwise.
By 6th leg I'll be using Winter Weather rolls. Food
and other issues can be pre-planned as well if needed.
While Julian deals with personal life issues I got
word that a old player may return. This one was very
active so we shall see. Stay tuned. :)
Merry Christmas everyone!
GM: Spider Loot:
I did not sell the poison as I've not heard details on
how it will be transported. See the last update. Until
I hear the answers it probably can't be transported.
9 Doses - 64 ounces @ 3 gold possible each
See last update for details.
GM: Party treasury: I will update each sheet with 610 copper.
If you wish to donate some funds of your share let
me know. Actually this does not include the 3 gold
from Kiet on the goblin sword. That is 300 copper between
10 (not Kiet) which is a even 30 copper more. So 640
copper added to sheets.
GM: Zara Expenses
Common Room - 6 Copper per room - up to 5 people
Private Room- 12 Copper
Horse Stable- 5 Copper per horse
Bath - 1 Copper per person
Food - Varies
People - 7 [Minus Red Shirt, Zabyra who will be on ship]
Horses - 8
So let me know if you want what. If pay for a private
or just share a common room. In fact if you want to
announce this for the next legs in the other cities
you can do so as well. Otherwise I will assume a common
room and unless stated otherwise Z'leyra pays for it?
GM: Arawn - It is hard to update your mana since you do
spells many updates after other updates. So I
may just wait and figure it out when you get to
Ticasi. Its hard to backtrack when you add a spell
or two weeks later. So I'll wait. :)
Zabyra/Red Shirt - Have been removed from Roster. :<
Pyan - Your armor is gone. So if you need to buy
more best tell me as well as supplies. You have
almost 6 gold or so now. Also feel free to
participate all you want as the language barrier
is not a issue. :)
Kiet - 5 CC to clean chainmail. 4.5 for drinks on you.
22 for room and stable for a total of 31.5 CC removed.
GM: Fourth Leg of Travel Zara City to Aratad City
* Completed Journey
Location/Terrain Miles Day
Zara City - Dec 10 10am
Leave City Dec 11
West - Plains 120 [4 Days]
Enter Aratad City - Dec 14 Night
GM: 5th Leg of Travel Aratad City to Eured City
* Completed Journey
Location/Terrain Miles Day
Aratad City - Dec 14
Leave City - Dec 15
West - Plains 120 [4 Days]
[End up at Fort]
West - Hills 20 [-\]
SW - Hills 20 [-- 2 days]
SW - Plains 20 [-/]
Enter Eured City - c. Dec 21
GM: 6th Leg of Travel Eured City to Shiben City
* Completed Journey
Location/Terrain Miles Day
[Off Road now]
Eured City - Dec 22
South - Hills 40 [c 2 days]
Enter Shiben city [c. 24]
GM: 7th Leg of Travel Shiben City to Ticasi City
* Completed Journey
Location/Terrain Miles Day
Shiben city Dec 25
West - Plains 40 [c 1.5 days]
Enter Ticasi City [c. Dec 27]
GM: Treasure Kept not sold
2 2 Man Tents & Gear
1 Gold Ring estimated value 2 gold?
Cooking/Bedding Materials (Blankets, etc)
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