[pnpgm] Game Update #2 - File #40 - A mission is outlined
David Sanders
dasandersx at comcast.net
Tue Jul 28 15:21:27 CEST 2015
You all wouldn't believe how big my eyes must have gotten when I read that part about Duke Aren calling for his guards.
Scott got me good.
Dave
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> On Jul 27, 2015, at 1:27 PM, pnpgm <pnpgm at comcast.net> wrote:
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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
> W4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe
> ...Julian.Draven.........Zabyra............Dancer..Normal/Human....Hu
> 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
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> [Recap]
>
> From David: [Re: Actions]
> I would prefer to get started with the adventure. The other
> stuff maybe after a while or during a slow time during
> adventure?
> GM: Ack. Yeah I've done that. I just have to get time to finish
> it and tons of other stuff. Soon(tm).
>
> From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
> Z'leyra tells Kell and Arawn "Good work! Nicely done....
>
> Z'leyra ponders the information about her father's ....
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
> To Z'leyra's question about who will join her Kiet asks, "For..
>
> OOC...I'm not certain that Kiet would know the necessity of
> going or the background for why it would be needed.
>
> Kiet takes her over to Kell first and introduces them. "Hello...
> GM: Ack. Wow. I think that was your best post and longest to date!
> Good stuff.
>
> From Unali: [Re: Actions]
> Unali
> "I will join you. Let me think if I have everything ...
>
> Would love to see the b-t-s, but can certaily wait like Dave
> suggested.
>
> From email: Nice trade - Re: Ruby sell off.
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
> At the party Z'leyra would have been friendly and respectful
> to all, but bearing herself with confidence.
>
> To Kiet's question she responds "No one NEEDS to come ...
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
> Kiet re sponds, "I just wasn't sure who you might want...
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
> Fremea is a bit excited coming to the tavern this time....
> GM: Ack. Another great long post. You and Dave must be
> competing :) Good stuff though.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> [New Stuff]
>
> [Sivas, Marentia]
> [Novehas 15th, 1634TH]
>
> [Time: 10:14am]
>
> Fremea is a bit excited coming to the tavern this time. Even
> with the last time being a bit of a stressful time and not
> getting any answers at that time about her parents. But, now!
> She is even smiling, which most of the group has finally found
> to be normal for her, but still a bit strange. Her parents are
> with her this time.
>
> Fremea introduces them to Cholan and thanks him for the use
> of his tavern again, but asks what this party is actually for.
> He just smiles and tells her it is a surprise for someone.
> Fremea shrugs and just waits. She does her normal scan of the
> tavern to make sure things are in their right places. Only two
> things are quite out of place, one has a bright red shirt that
> Kell seems to be eyeing, who knows he might even own at the end
> of the night, and the hunter she saw earlier.
>
> [Time: 10:45am]
>
> Z'leyra hears Kell speak of the profits from the gem Arawn
> cut which is about 5 times the original value. She glances at
> Arawn and then looks at Kell. "Good work! Nicely done. Share
> however you feel is fair."
>
> Kell considers this a moment. He leans in so as to be a bit
> quiet not wanting to offend those around him. "It was Arawn,
> Fremea, myself, Kiet, Raban, Unali, Will, Etain and yourself."
> He looks at Z'leyra. "So 9 shares into 42. I already talked to
> Raban and Etain awhile back. They decline their shares. So
> 42 into 7 is a nice round gold coins." During the party he divides
> up the 6 gold to each person that is here.
>
> Fremea just laughs when Kell says how much he got for the
> necklace. A year ago, she was running for her life and barely
> had anything to her name, besides having no family. It is
> amazing how things have changed so much. Saving the world from
> a powerful threat, meeting high ups that can destroy cities
> with one word and finding her parents alive and almost unchanged
> since she was born. She has her own place, she has founded a
> school for kids and her parents are teaching at it, and even
> her old teacher, which she has found to be very caring, so
> different than she thought such a long time ago, is there. She
> has even amassed a good amount of wealth, and with her new
> family, she will keep it growing to help her kids and who
> knows what else. The amount of gold that would be her share
> seems so little, but then she sees Kiet's dates eyes and
> remembers just how much that really is. "Thank you Kell for
> being the enterprising merchant you are. Please make sure that
> my share goes to my parents to help with the school."
>
> Kell does a half seated bow to her and agrees. Kiet jabs Kell
> in the ribs and ask he truly got that amount. Kell leans over
> and whispers. "Raban told me about a certain...widow he helped
> and she likes rubies...it was easy." Hs smiles.
>
> When Kiet arrives to the party, he sees several members and
> associates of the group already at the tavern. He's feeling
> rather pleased that he has a date for the party. He's fought
> Herensuge before, but asking out a girl is SO much scarier! At
> least she said 'yes'.
>
> Kiet takes her over to Kell first and introduces them. "Hello
> Kell! I'd like to introduce you to Tesara (pronounced tess-SAHR-
> ruh). Tesara, this is my very good friend Kell." Kiet leans over
> to her and says in a stage whisper, "Go ahead and shake his hand,
> but don't let him sell you anything! You'd end up owning
> swampland."
>
> Kell grins, "Kiet my man you forget I have keen ears." He
> leans over to grab her hand and shakes it. "Glad to meet you.
> I see your hand is empty he hasn't given you a nice ring? I
> could find..." Kell notices Kiet glare and smiles. "It is
> nice to see you give this man company. Be careful though he
> has a odd way to attract snakes."
>
> Tesara giggles and nods. "Actually there was one day when
> he was showing this girl.."
>
> Kiet pulls her away and glares at Kell with a sly smile.
> Best not to have Kell hear about that snake store.
>
> After Kell, Kiet takes Tesara over meet the faeries. She is
> rather surprised and somewhat wary of them. There are lots of
> rumors about them, but in meeting them they seem so harmless.
> She doesn't really know Fremea, though!
>
> Tesara is nervous but seems to relax when Anorlic shows him
> a carving of a hawk he made this week - a very small one. She
> explains her dad does carving as well and this seems to break
> the ice a bit.
>
> Kiet is smiling a bit more the normal and the woman on his
> arm seems to be pretty. Fremea would normally play a joke on
> her, but this time she will wait, because this party is for
> Unali and for once Kiet is truly smiling.
>
> Next up Kiet takes her over to meet Z'leyra. He tells Tesara
> about how kind she has been allowing Kiet to stay at her manor
> house while he looks for a place of his own. Kiet tells her,
> "Yes, I'm looking. I'm just not certain yet where would be best
> or how much space I need."
>
> Tesara smiles and Z'leyra can see a bit of a dancer in the
> way she moves. But those hands show hard work like a tailor
> or one who knits for hours. Tesara tells the healer, "he goes
> on and on about your place. My own father owns the Naroon
> Ranch. He has a lot of land for his horses but the home is no
> where as large as your place."
>
> After finishing with 'Z', they head over to Cholan. Kiet
> says "Cholan, this is Tesara. She's the daughter of the
> gentleman that taught me more about horses." To Tesara he
> says, "And Cholan, here, has been quite generous with his time
> and help. He owns this place with his wife, Kes. She's a
> sweetheart...I think you would like her. She's also a mom."
>
> Cholan takes his towel and wipes his hand from the food
> stains and shakes her hand. "Glad to meet you miss. Kes
> is around her somewhere. I can bring her over soon."
>
> [Time: 11:39am]
>
> Unali greets Aren and Martha warmly and thanks them for coming
> all the way for birthday party. She small talks with them during
> the party.
>
> Duke Aren shakes his head. "It was nothing. You and your
> friends have done great things for Marentia and the world.
> You personally to the kingdom. Coming a short distance is
> no problem."
>
> Marta nods, "I came with Aren as well. This time of year
> the parties are starting to die in Maren for the winter."
>
> [Time: 11:58am]
>
> After Unali came in there wasn't much time to speak with
> her. Kiet figured he could make acquaintances later. Kiet
> didn't even really know the purpose of the party today. He
> was almost as surprised as was Unali! And it was especially
> nice to see Caladan and really nice to see Ben'dar again.
>
> The other two people with them, however, truly drew attention.
> The way they were richly dressed, and the way that the others
> deferred to them, led Kiet to believe they must be really
> important. Kiet looked over to Tesara, and she looked over at
> Kiet with a look of shock on her face. "Do you know who that
> is?" She asked Kiet. Kiet just shook his head. "No, I've never
> seen them before." She tightly grabs his upper arm and says
> "That's their Graces, Duke Aren and Marta Valnon!" She gets
> a panicked look on her face and continues "I am not dressed
> properly for this!" She also begins to wonder about her 'date'.
> Who is this guy, and his friends, that attends parties with
> Royalty...and even has them appear for his friends birthday
> party!
>
> Kiet pats her on the hand, and gently removes it from his
> arm... it was starting to hurt...and says, "It'll be fine. You
> look great. Besides, you aren't alone. I've never met them
> either!"
>
> Kiet wasn't exactly sure how the Duke would welcome him,
> being a foreigner and all."
>
> Kaylle reports what he learned recently to Z'leyra.
>
> Z'leyra ponders the information about her father's building
> for a few moments, then stands up and loudly states, "I will be
> going off to Ticasi. I must find out if my father was murdered
> and if he was I will seek out and deal justice to his murderers.
> Since I need to be there within six weeks to prevent evidence
> from being destroyed I will head out tomorrow, the day after
> tomorrow if someone coming with me needs the extra day to
> prepare." Looking at the party members she continues "I invite
> any and all of you to accompany me."
>
> To Z'leyra's question about who will join her Kiet asks, "For
> how long to...Ticasi was it? I'm not real familiar with that
> place. Is it a country? City?" Kiet also throws in, "Who would
> you like to go with you? What do you want them to do? I'm
> certainly willing to go, but I don't understand why you need
> accompanied."
>
> Kaylle perks up at this. "Ticasi is considered one if not the
> center of learning in the Middle World. It is east of Donara.
> I believe you were in Shimana and it was a short distance from
> that city. It is a country and city. A very nice place really."
>
> At the party Z'leyra would have been friendly and respectful
> to all, but bearing herself with confidence.
>
> But she is concerned that if she loses the house she grew up
> in her past - her heritage would be lost forever.
>
> To Kiet's question she responds "No one NEEDS to come with
> me." She smiles. "I am quite capable of traveling and handling
> this alone. But you are my friends and people I trust. I would
> welcome your company if you would like to come along. I figure
> that we would each have a good horse and a pack horse for the
> group. Depending upon how fast we travel...twenty to thirty
> days... faster if we resort to using magic. Ticasi is a city of
> scholars and fishermen that used to be under Salaqi rule but now
> pays tribute to Donara. Its laws prevent wearing of personal
> weapons in public and establish a firm code of cleanliness and
> order."
>
> Z'leyra continues, "If I do resolve satisfactorily what
> happened to my father I may continue up to where I was born in
> the Kameran to tell my siblings what had occurred and to renew
> our friendship and familial ties. This may take a number of
> months. Perhaps half a year or more. While if necessary magic
> can transport much quicker I prefer to acquaint myself with the
> land, animals and spirits I can meet on the way."
>
> Kaylle looks a bit sad. "I would love to go. But my duties
> here at the library do not allow it. To go to Ticasi is a nice
> dream."
>
> From the other table Duke Aren hears this. "Librarian. I
> could speak to the King if you wish to be released from your
> current duties on a short term basis."
>
> Kaylle looks startled. "Well..I...have so much to do here. I
> will go there one day..but..I am tutoring some kids and then
> there is the exchange service with Bhamotin." Of course in
> the back of his mind he recalls the Climan mission where it
> was so dangerous. He is no warrior but a scholar. Duke Aren
> nods and goes back to his glass of wine.
>
> Unali is still a bit surprised by the party. But as the people
> mingle she comes over to Z'leyra. "I will join you. Let me think
> if I have everything packed for a trip to Ticasi."
>
> Unali knows her manor is Maren some 80 miles away. It might
> take a teleport to get some of her stuff. She looks around
> for Chion but does not see him.
>
> Kiet responds, "I just wasn't sure who you might want with
> you, or even if you even wanted company. I didn't know if this
> is a personal and private need or one with which you would like
> support."
>
> Kiet wrinkles his brow and says, "I'm not totally sure of
> this...but isn't Kameran due north of here from Sivas? And I
> thought the Elder Mountain range was north of Donara. Going
> through those mountains in the Winter sounds suicidal. Um,
> might I recommend the trip to Donara be made quickly, but then
> return here? We could then gather stuff for travel if we need
> to head north to your Homeland."
>
> "Mind you," he continues, "my geographic knowledge of this
> area is rather limited so I could easily be mistaken."
>
> Tesara looks concerned. "You are leaving? So what? Six
> weeks to Donara. Then some time there? We'd miss new years."
> She sighs. "I can not go. Father would not allow it."
>
> Kiet only knew her a short while but longer for Z'leyra.
> A very fast smile shows and fades as he recalls what Farseeker
> spoke of military folks going to war. How they would tell
> their girls they might not see each other. This is how huge
> birth booms came around during war.
>
> Fremea is surprised as Unali about the celebration, but likes
> the cake and hopes her parents are enjoying themselves. She
> gives Unali a hug.
>
> After Z stands and ask for any that want to go with her, Fremea
> looks are her parents and knows that if she goes with her, she
> will miss them again. It is so amazing that she can just fly
> over to them and sit and talk as much as she wants to. Fremea
> also knows without Z's help, she would not have them here to do
> that. Her parents seem to understand this and nod their
> approval, even though she knows she does not need it, it is
> still good to honor their wishes. "You have helped me more than
> I could have ever asked for. That includes most of you here. I
> am honored to go with you to resolve your family matters, as
> you did for me."
>
> Saya hears this and looks sad but Anorlic places a hand on
> her shoulder and smiles. A parental gesture showing that
> a kid has to grow up. IT is human and Fae alike. Saya nods
> and smiles slightly.
>
> Etain looks to Fremea. "The kids will be fine. We should
> have enough funds to feed them all winter. No need to fear
> leaving us."
>
> [Time: 1:18pm]
>
> After the party, Kiet and Tesara start to relax some...at
> least until Kell says what he did with the dark ruby gem.
> Tesara's eyebrows rise when she hears him mention the 8GC,
> then her jaw drops when he says he got 42GC for it...and
> obviously had that amount in the purse dangling before her
> eyes. Kiet just looks over to her and surprises her by saying,
> "My share works out to between 5 and 7GC." She just shakes her
> head in shock.
>
> In fact Kell comes over to give him his share. Tesara smiles
> and knows it might buy her some nice things. She wonders if
> this silly acrobat is a fawner of girls or a bit thrifty.
>
> In the bustle of things Fremea had notices Mara earlier but
> now finally goes toward her.
>
> When she sees Marta, she thanks her again for the caring of
> her kids and introduces her to her parents.
>
> Duke Aren is nearby by the fireplace and walks over hearing
> this. "Marta told me about your disgraceful treatment by
> the guards. I have personally sent word to their commanders
> to fix the matter. For that I am sorry." He reaches into
> his vest pocket and pulls out a folded sheet of paper. He
> unfolds it and shows it to Fremea. "I hope this donation
> will help your kids. I am concerned that Xian is still
> missing but if he is gone too long I may appoint you to
> his rounds since he visited and supported many orphanages.
> That is if you are willing."
>
> Fremea reads the paper with a bit of shaking hands. It
> is a money lender voucher for sixty gold! She looks up and
> is speechless.
>
> "A bit from me and some friends in Maren including the King
> himself. I'm told he is working on reforms for homes that
> you are helping. Some of the worst is in the western counties.
> The abuse we hear...did hear from him has started this process."
>
> Unali learns that Marta and Fremea had a chance encounter in
> the streets, so she wants the details of what happened there. She
> expresses her concern with the poor treatment of Fae here. And
> thinks of her homeland, where the treatment of fae or magic
> users is far worse.
>
> "It is sad that so many people remain biased towards those
> they do not understand. Still, I am glad to stay in this country
> for now, where people are far more open than back in the East.
> Hopefully one day we can all accept each other for who we are."
>
> Duke Aren sips his fine wine, "I was later told it was just
> some peasant woman who reported the 'incident'. Sadly those
> who are not...well educated due to their station can't help
> but be biased. They live on stories and myths. Only through
> education can our culture get rid of those fears. This is why
> King Maros gave Kaylle the library. It is a step in the right
> place." He looks to Fremea. "With you helping the downtrodden
> kids word will spread and more fear will be taken away. It may
> take several generations. As long as you Sidh are here it
> will only benefit us as a culture." With that the Duke thinks
> of something and goes to talk privately with the other Sidh
> Etain on some things.
>
> Unali sees Damon sitting a bit sad at a table near Kell and
> is very annoyed. She doesn't know the sailor too well as well
> as say Ben'dar or Aren. But during the Climan mission he
> was friendly enough. She moves toward the man as he moves to
> the bar to get some fresh served pastry Kes made.
>
> Unali wants to chat with Damon and find out what it would cost
> to outfit a second ship for him. Does he need the contacts of
> the merchant or does he make enough trade by himself. She tells
> Damon about the incident at her party with this trader, and that
> if he knows of the connection between her and Damon this might
> have something to do with it as well.
>
> Unali has some money in the bank and might as well invest that
> in a shipping company. Is Damon the man to take on Cho'Cho and
> run it into the ground. Just business competition.
>
> Damon gets visibly upset hearing about the insult to Ben'dar
> from the snob merchant. He looks at Ben'dar chatting with Kiet
> and Tesara about some incident on the flying castle. He is glad
> to see his friends honor at least uphold against the greater
> pressure of social graces and so called politics of the classes
> above normal folks.
>
> Damon forgets about his pastry and goes into details. "Well
> I have a crew already. Crew is cheap to find. The ship is
> almost ready to first voyage. I was hoping to get the advance
> from the contracts to finish the final work on the ship. I
> need around 75 gold. Those contracts would pay for it all in
> just 2 months. I was considering going to a money lender
> for a loan. But having a second ship is no good if I can't
> find contracts. I can do small time shipments but it might
> take a year to pay back what I could've done with his contracts
> in 2 months."
>
> Duke Aren can't help but eavesdropping. He steps forward.
> "This merchant is not known to us as a friend. My information
> is that he may even be dealing with L'p'nth. But we have no
> found any proof yet. If you need contracts I can arrange
> something. While I am in town I can talk to a friend who
> runs Shell Trade. A medium sized company who deals with
> around 200 merchant ships. Company was named by her daughter
> who loved to collected shells. But he was trying to expand
> into the Maren market. An endorsement by myself could get
> him in the city. I think in return we can arrange some
> nice contracts for you."
>
> Damon looks surprised. "Your grace is appreciated.
> But I do not seek....hand outs. King Maros gave me the
> first ship and I do no wish to seek obligations. I deserved
> those contracts. If he refuses them due to him possibly
> knowing Unali and Ben'dar then so be it. I do not wish
> to do business with him."
>
> "Son this is no charity. I will simply set up a meeting
> with my merchant friend. It is up to you to sell yourself."
> Duke Aren smiles.
>
> Damon nods, "I agree then. If it is up to me then I will
> do it. Ii am sorry to speak out of turn."
>
> "Fear not. I am a simple man. Title means little to me.
> As Unali helped to smuggle me onto the Wave Dancer I was
> a simple man proving my innocence. This is why I like these
> people." He gestures to he group of people. "Your friends
> seek justice but will not let power get to their heads."
>
> Unali takes her time and thanks Kes for the surprise. She
> goes around and greets everyone. She hugs Cholan and wonders
> still who told him about her birthday. "Some secrets will
> have to be revealed only at death." He just says and smiles.
>
> Unali asks about Cholan's comments on Ticasi. "Why is it
> boring. You don't like scholars?" and baits him to go on with it.
> "It seems like a place that is worth a visit, once."
>
> Cholan looks a bit serious. "Dusty books...not my thing.
> I like the open sea. If I had no family I might be with
> Damon now. But I am happy here. Sailors are lost on land
> and so anything tends to be boring than the sea." He grins.
>
> Unali sees Kiet walking by with Tesara to warm at the fire
> place. She grabs him and introduces them to Duke Aren ad
> the daughter of Duke Valnon - Marta.
>
> Kiet bows deeply to the Duke and says. "Your Grace, it is the
> greatest of honors to meet you. When your name is spoken
> amongst my friends, it has never been with less than with the
> utmost of respect."
>
> Duke Aren looks serious and stern and a frown forms on his
> face. He studies the acrobat up and down. "You are the
> Lemasan correct?" Kiet looks at Unali and nods a bit weakly.
> Aren continues. "Guards! Arrest and flog this man!"
>
> This causes the room to fall silent quickly. Kiet looks
> nervous and wonders where these city guards are hiding?
> Are Marentians enemies to Lemasa?
>
> Duke Aren steps forward and grabs Kiet's shoulder and
> squeezes it then grins. "Sorry. A joke! I didn't have
> my pet snake hear so..."
>
> Kiet groans and there is more snake jokes on his behalf.
> Does the King know of his encounters with snakes? The
> party goes back to the talking and laughing hearing the
> Duke jest. Tesara almost faints but Kiet holds her steady.
>
> Fremea grins at the prank Duke Aren plays on Kiet. She
> wonders if he will need a change in pants after that. She
> notices again the hunter she saw in the woods just 4 days
> earlier.
>
> Fremea goes over to the hunter she saw earlier and start to
> find out what language he does speak. Being that she has picked
> up many along the way recently. She just starts to talk in each
> tongue till either she runs out of them or find the one he
> understands. She will ask the same question, "What were you
> hunting this last week?" She will use sign language also.
>
> The hunter perks up after a long time he is noticed by
> someone else but Cholan and his staff. But this winged
> person is more something he might hunt than talk to. She
> speaks in languages he does not understand. Then finally
> she uses sign language. In most cases sign language is
> universal in basic hand gestures. Precise meaning swill
> be missed culture to culture. But generic conversations
> can be made.
>
> Fremea learns the man speaks Omavor but he can read a
> bit of Marentian. She finds this odd that he can write
> and read it but not speak it?
>
> At the table Kaylle finds Z'leyra and the others. He
> brings his back from the floor. He pulls out a map of
> the region. "I figured you might go. So I ...borrowed
> the library map." He unfolds the colorful very detailed
> map of the region. It is almost as good as Unali's map
> back at her place.
>
> "I figure the trip by road is 1,020 miles. Give or take
> 20 or so miles." He draws a line with his finger on the
> road going from Sivas to Ticasi city. "From here you will
> need to get to the docks. A ferry can take you the 15 or
> so miles to the fort here on this side. Then west on the plains
> 100 miles and 100 miles in the hills to Malnon city. From
> Malnon city west 60 miles on the plains and 100 miles into
> the forest. Then 20 miles on the plains west, 80 or so miles
> in the forest, 20 more miles west into the plains. By now will
> end up in Thalib city."
>
> "Here is the hard part. You go 100 miles north west through
> the Thaliba tribes. Then due west 60 or so miles in the
> forest and 40 miles onto the plains. You now enter Zara city.
> From there around 120 miles west onto the plains. Then you
> can enter Aratad city. Then west 80 or so miles on the plains
> ending at this fort. Then 20 miles into the hills here. Then
> south west on the hills 20 or so miles and south west on plains
> for 20 or so miles. You should end up now at Eured city. At this
> point the road runs out. So you will have to go cross country.
> South for 40 or so miles into the hills. Can then enter Shiben
> City at this point. The final leg is 40 miles west on the
> plains and you enter Ticasi city."
>
> "So this is about 1,020 miles by road. Roads do increase
> your overall speed by a great amount. Then 80 miles off road.
> For 1,100 miles give or take. Depending on the slowest horse
> you can do that in 29 to 37 days I figure. I am sure Ben'dar
> can run the numbers on the horse speeds. But if you use the
> cities as spots to resupply it will help. So if you leave
> tomorrow that is 39 days till the end of the year. That gives
> you almost 2 day free range or 8 days if fast horses. At the
> very end you can speed things up if getting slow."
>
> Unali is concerned that her gear is at her manor. She bought
> her typical weapons and light gear. But she had planned to
> return after her armorer training. Now it seems that will have
> to be halted for now. She wonders if Arawn or someone else could
> teleport her to the manor to get stuff. "If we go over land,
> could we hop by Maren. As I came by boat this time, my horse
> and most of my travel clothes are at home." She know Maren is
> at least 60 miles or so north. Even a good fast horse might take
> a day or two.
>
> During the party the dancer does three sets of dances. Kiet
> tries not to stare since Tesara is there. But Ben'dar finds her
> a nice dancer.
>
> Accustomed to being overlooked and ignored, the dancer finishes
> her performance and finds an unobtrusive spot to study the guests
> at this closed-door private event. Although her Marentian is
> poor, she is able to catch bits of conversation that pique her
> curiosity. The presence of so many Sidh and the arrival of high
> nobility mark this gathering as no simple affair. Clearly this
> unusual group are members of some elite social tier with powerful
> connections and political influence. The tavern owner, Cholan,
> is obviously no simple peasant making a better life for himself
> and his family. The dancer wonders if the tavern is a front for
> some other operation. If so, why was she selected to perform at
> this private event? She does not believe in the whimsy of fate.
>
> To the Rogizini Sidh are super rare. In the entire culture one
> out of a million might see them and even that might only be a
> glimpse. Sidh are not talked much in the culture compared to
> say the Jinn. The Jinn have more sway in the legends of the
> culture than any Sidh.
>
> Hearing the name "Damon," she makes a note of the face and
> commits it to memory. Could this be the same Damon that she had
> heard about? Again, chance is not as fickle as the field hands
> claim when they drown their woes in cheap ale.
>
> When the cake is placed before the skittish easterner, the
> dancer notices the clouded expression and darting eyes. Although
> she is no expert in human emotions, she recognizes suspicion and
> suppressed rage. The dancer's hand slips under her skirt and
> grasps the handle of a Rogizini dagger, expecting violence to
> erupt.
>
> Once the woman with the curious walking staff makes her
> proclamation >to the room, the dancer makes out words such as
> "Ticasi," "father," "murder," and "justice." Then she mostly
> understands that she is inviting "any and all" to accompany her.
>
> When there is a silent moment, the dancer approaches the woman
> with the staff, her head lowered in deference. She bows a low
> and formal bow. "Please to excuse. To Ticasi I would go."
>
> From across the room Duke Aren leans toward Unali and whispers.
> "That one there." He nods to the dancer. "Worries me. Cholan
> said she is from Rogizini. While we may have traders and sailors
> we rarely have tourists like her. Granted the people are highly
> suppressed there. She may have escaped from that chaos."
>
> Kell looks to Kaylle and his map and smiles. "A good amount
> of cities. Not sure about Zara but the others might be some
> good trade places? IF we get a wagon maybe I can plan on that."
>
> Kaylle shrugs, "I think Unali and Z'leyra have traveled the
> Thaliba tribes and such before. So they know the culture But
> maybe I can write up some quick notes on the other cities on
> customs and such if interested. Seems like Z'leyra has visit
> Aratad before but it has been awhile so may have remembered wrong."
>
> Actions? Comments?
>
> Next Update....Friday??
>
> GM: Ok. I felt better today in just 24 hours I seem fine. That
> how it always been. Some get a cold for 2 weeks I tend to
> do it for 2 days. Some get sniffles for 5-6 days I get it
> for 14 hours. I've always had a good Con score I guess. :)
> I did throw up once but aside form minor energy loss I'm fine
> now I can only assume (knock on wood).
>
> GM: Ok. Travel will all depend on the slowest horse. Pack
> animals will slow things down.
>
> MR
> Riding Horse I - 25
> Riding Horse II - 27
> Riding Horse III- 29
> Riding Horse IV - 32
> War Horse I - 21
> War Horse II - 23
> War Horse III - 26
> War Horse IV - 28
> Mule (pack horse- 16
>
> If one person brings one mule then 16 will be slowest. If
> all use Riding IVs then the fastest. If a wagon is taken
> then it will not reduce stuff. Roads increase speed by 25%
>
> So it could range
> Mule - 16*0.25=4 16+4=20 miles per day
> 1100/20= 55 days
> RDIV - 32*0.25=8 32+8=40 miles per day
> 1100/40= 28 days
>
> Now I know not everyone can ride IVs. I just checked
> at least 3 people can't (including one new player). BUT
> this only means you can't sue them in extreme riding/combat.
> I think there is no rules against riding a IV if not skilled?
>
> But wagons can be used to sit in if needed.
>
> If you get to Ticasi and decide to Teleport back to Sivas
> you will need to figure out the horse problem. Either
> sell them or mute them.
>
> GM: Old Players- 6 gold added to sheets. As above. New Players
> sorry. Maybe you will get rich or die trying(?) in this
> advenutre? :)
>
> GM: At this point you guys can go ahead and figure out travel
> gear for at least a month's travel. I listed the cities
> above and on the math one could assume a city will be entered
> every few days so in theory food and such will be minimal to
> carry.
>
> If you want just cut/paste the gear section and place a *
> at the first column to denote your taking it. It will
> speed things up than listing each thing. For some who
> have warehouses of gear this will take time. But this
> will ensure - "I grab my axe and chop the tree down." Well
> if you took no axe then nope. :) For Kiet you have that
> double sheet thing going on I still have to fix. I
> think you sort of listed your gear already to take? For
> Arawn your sheet is still not done (I know busy!) But
> you can use the old gear info for what you take. Then
> just email the cut/pasted info, let me know what horse(s)
> you take and if you are ready or not. Once I get a horse
> tally we can figure out how long it will take. Once
> all are done we can start the journey.
>
> GM: Three files have been updated on website. Game Intro, PBEM Intro
> and the Join Game links. Due to incorrect (old) emails. So
> i updated the email info.f
>
>
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