[pnpgm] Game Update #138 - File #542 - Farewellls and new starts
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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
JH 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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Game Update #138 in sequence (file #542)
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Admin Notes: A bad GM adapts when he goofs up. A good GM adapts
to things and makes it realistic. Which I am who knows? We shall
see. The below is a bit of reworking on what was posted already.
Wish me luck.
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[Recap]
From Fremea on actions..
Fremea looks at Etain, with soft eyes for the first time, ...
She smiles at Raban, knowing that this would come one ...
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Once the party is together, at least those that are going ...
GM: Ack. Good post.
From Tobie: [Re: Adventure vote]
I would be cool with #2, 5, 15 or 17.
GM: Ack. Thanks one down.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
Inside the tavern:
Arawn looked into Fremea's eyes, his sea-colored gaze ...
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As the group prepared to flee the crime-scene Arawn...
Outside:
As they fled under the cover of night's blanket he ...
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Arawn exuded an honest glow as he met with Saya and ...
"I take it this is in regards to the An's'alum and ...
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When Etain reflected on Fremea's offer to accompany the...
"Or would you rather seek a return to the Elven Court? ...
Later, when it appeared that Raban would be staying...
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With Kell back and the group waiting on it's final members to make
OOC: If/when the party is ready to return to Marentia I estimated
the distance from Donara City to Sivas at around 1000 miles.
Assuming 5 party members (not including Arawn) Arawn can
Translocate the entire party back with one Translocate spell. I
just need to know who's actually going and when so I can set
things up.
Adventure Vote:
First Choice: #2 - As Arawn has already met with Jordi and
the General along with the fact that the results of the war will
affect the Sidh and allow for a possibility of developing
sidh/human relations and extended peace in the region.
Second Choice: #8 - Assuming we're going to be chasing after
he An's'alum before Varange can start another war
Third Choice: Either #4 or #17 - Arawn would love a sea
adventure, especially as he'd like to find out more about the
Dark Elves the party encountered a while back. And as Alex/Z'
leyra has ideas for an adventure it would be nice to allow him
to see it manifest.
GM: Ack. Wow. I was looking for my map book tonight to
add the distance. Thanks :) We'll go with your figure
because I'd have to use brain for math. Right now its
basically up to John/Will. Thanks for the votes. Good post.
From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
Fremea just shakes her head at him. He really needs to learn
not to talk so much. "It is something to talk about later."
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Fremea shakes her head at him again. "The court is no longer...
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"As I have said, we go to Marentia. Mostly home for most of ...
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Octagi 5th, 1634TH]
[Location: Plains, Donara]
[Tavern]
[Time: 8:00:00 pm - Donara City]
Fremea tells Arawn in a round about way things are done.
Arawn looked into Fremea's eyes, his sea-colored gaze shining
warmly as he came to the realization that her parents had been
located. But behind his soft and compassionate expression there
lay a concern - what of the An's'alum? Was this the subject of
later address she had hinted at?
Not wishing to delve into the topic amidst the hustle and
bustle of the tavern and the rush for departure he opted to wait.
Perhaps once amid the quiet of shadow-shrouded alleys the
opportunity for esoteric discussion would present itself.
As the group prepared to flee the crime-scene Arawn cast about
for any sign of Kell, Will and the wolf. He voiced his concern as
to their whereabouts, wondering if anyone among the party was in
the know. But answers seemed lacking as the party suddenly
rushed from the tavern as Kiet's spell took place.
As they fled under the cover of night's blanket he broached
the topic again.
"Where are the others?!," he asked, as Corona flew high to
begin his search for the missing party members.
Raban mutters, "well the wolf was killed sadly. Will rushed
off before anyone could stop him to bury him. It seemed he was
set in his way. Should be somewhere near by in the forest
probably in the west. He might be hard to find but Corona can
do it. Kell went to stop the runner getting more guards. Give
us a bit of time."
He was nearly ready to take to the skies and aid in the search
when Fremea came to a stop in front of the darkened building
where her parents had been carefully ensconced.
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[Donara Capital City Streets - West side of town]
[Time: 8:10:21 pm - Donara City]
Etain hears Fremea's question and replies. He is turned
around inside. He would love to return home to his kind but
to some he left his post or worse if the rumors are what
he has heard. He might be welcomed back but would he be truly
given a warm welcome? He could stay here in Donara and maybe
even find Jordi. But doubt that would work out. Jordi's plan
to rid the mainland of Climan influence is dangerous and being
around him could lead to some devastating things.
Fremea looks at Etain, with soft eyes for the first time, as
if she really sees him for who he is. "Yes, that is the place I
speak of. I have come to understand much about your role and how
I did not treat you with respect in it. I wish to correct that.
There are some ways for you to teach again too."
Etain looks around in the darkness at the others. Then to the
west at the Wild Forest only a few miles away. A forest full of
thousands of his kind. Here he has to hide his features and be
aloof. Would that be the same in Marentia? But he realizes he
still owes Fremea much. For not finding and helping her sooner.
He was a teacher not a bounty hunter.
Etain steps forward and bows at Fremea. "I would be honored
to return with you. At the very least it will take time for your
parents to reacquaint. I can help them in that way. Tell them
of stories to pass the time." Then he looks a bit thoughtful.
"No. Nothing that would worry parents. But fun things of the
old days. Like the time the angry sprite chased you right into
a log full of bees and then you had to soak in that -." Fremea
elbows Etain to stop him from talking and smiles.
When Etain reflected on Fremea's offer to accompany the party
to Marentia Arawn gave the elf a look. "Or would you rather seek
a return to the Elven Court? It would seem your duty is done and
I would be willing to accompany you there to ensure an honorable
return. If not, then a Sacred Forest or the Elder base in the
Dark Lands may provide sanctum for you as we have allies in
both locations."
Etain watches as Fremea listens to Unali and Saya talk to
each other. Clearly she is considering Raban's words and
pondering it. The Elf turns to the Alfar and speaks softly.
"I have things to fix first. When I was found here I was...I
am...a drunk. Elven drunks are disgraceful. I need to get back
to what was. Then and only then I can return to my world."
After hearing Raban's words Fremea has come to a decision.
She turns toward the giant who is slapping the back of Kell hard
enough to move him forward 2 feet. They are both joking about
something. Raban senses her gaze and turns to meet her eyes.
Fremea smiles at Raban, knowing that this would come one day.
"My dear friend, it is not for you to ask, but it is for you to
decide. I thought about asking you to stay before we left the
tavern, but was not sure if you wanted it. It is time for you
to get your own healing, to travel your own ways. I am no longer
in need of your protection, but I would love to always have your
friendship. I do hope you will come to Marentia to visit us
again." She wraps her arms around his neck, then realizes that
is where he got hurt again and instead hugs his rather large
arm. And for the second time really in her life, tears flow down
her face. "Do what is important to you."
Raban picks up the Deadly Killer of Many Vong and places her
against his chest in a very light hug. One that a infant could
handle. His voice breaks a bit, "I WILL return. It may not be
this year but it should be next year after the winter has moved
on. As to healing I will indeed do that." The giant giggles a
little as his somewhat supernatural ability to heal others is
in his sexual activity. "I just intend to track down some of
my own family. There are things I need to figure out. When life
knocks on your door you see things differently." He places the
small Fae on the ground. "This is not good bye. It is see you
soon."
Raban then turns to Saya and Anorlic. "Your daughter is quite
the gift. She has saved this world with her skills and saved
others with her words." He reaches down and takes Saya's hand
and kisses it. "Time may have slipped you a bit but in a blink
things change. One minute one is a kid then a fine young adult.
I hope you will get to know her as well as I have in this short
while. " He then reaches a hand to her father but he seems
confused. The human custom is not really used by Fae. Raban
realizes this and pats the small male fae on the shoulder. He
leans in and whispers. "Dance with her. She hates it but she
is better than she pretends."
Arawn exuded an honest glow as he met with Saya and Anorlic.
Taking a step back to allow the others a chance for proper
introduction he caught Fremea's words and gave a curt nod.
"I take it this is in regards to the An's'alum and Varange?,"
Arawn replied. "If we must give chase should we do so now? Or
have you secured the item?"
Unless Fremea's answer conveyed a sense of urgency he then
allowed the subject to drop, knowing that whatever she wished to
discuss with him would occur in due time.
But as Arawn waits for Fremea he studies the new Fae. Saya
is clearly elated and confused. He can tell many things still
need to be answered. But Anorlic is a bit quite and aloof
for his taste. Maybe he is just unsure of this group and
what all is going on.
Fremea just shakes her head at him. He really needs to learn
not to talk so much. "It is something to talk about later."
Later, when it appeared that Raban would be staying behind,
the druid gave the bard a heartfelt hug followed by a very
special blessing. It was not so much something traditionally
magical but special in its own way - imploring Raban's patroness
along with the other deities through the Alfar's blood connection
to them to bless the bard with safety, healing and joy. The
relationship between bards and druids was an intimate one and
Arawn knew that in time they would meet again.
Fremea waits for Etain to talk to Anorlic and speaks low to
the Alfar.
Fremea shakes her head at him again. "The court is no longer
a place for Etain. He has performed his duties above and beyond.
There is much he has not told me, I wish him to be safe. There
is a place he can go that would give him a new identity if he
chooses, but I do hope he considers coming with us. There is
much that would interest him there."
Fremea has heard Etain's reply but knows Elves can change
their mind on a whim. Until he is in Marentia she has hope he
will still be with them.
Raban turns to Unali and the others to bid final farewells.
Then while the party is discussing the merits of teleport he
walks away into the darkness and fades from view.
With Kell back and the group waiting on it's final members
to make an appearance Arawn brought up the issue of their
departure.
"I assume we're not planning to hole up here. So where to now?"
"As I have said, we go to Marentia. Mostly home for most of
us. The device is safe and we will talk about it later."
Confirmation! Arawn nods but remains calm. He tries not
to look around for it but his eyes wander. So home to Sivas
likely. Kaylle's Library roof has a teleport circle already.
He has bird cages on the roof but it would be a safe place
to teleport to.
Then Arawn realizes Corona is back. He looks for the bird
which is on a crate. He rushes over to ask where Will is. The
Eagle replies he doesn't know exactly but could some time and it
might be too late. He then turns to Kell and asks if he has
anything of Squirts.
"Ahh...yes..a ball he likes to chew." He reaches into his
pouch and pulls it out.
Arawn snatches it and spins to the others. He considers
giving a full speech but time is critical. So he just tells
Fremea he has to find Will quickly. He will return. Course
the others hope so since he might be the one to get them back
home.
Arawn turns back and casts his tracking spell on the toy. He
then turns to Corona and asks him to help. Then before anyone
can say anything he rushes to one of the horses they came with
and mounts. He pushes the horse into the darkness.
Arawn speeds the horse through the dark streets and hope he
is not too late. It seems the forest is closer than he suspected.
But he has time to do a quick prayer of hope.
Back with the others Fremea stares and shakes her head. The
Alfar on some divine quest for justice she figures. But she
realizes with Corona gone there is no warning. So tells the
others she will scan the area from above to ensure no troops
are moving in.
Arawn reaches the edge of the city and spots a large area of
trees. He must've only gone 3 maybe 4 miles. HE slows the horse
and starts to scan. The ball is not glowing yet but he knows Will
is nearby. He dismounts and tells the horse to stay. He begins
to move into the forest using his night vision.
Several feet away Will has just dug the eye out of the wolf and
placed it in a pouch. Moments ago he had a vision of him skinning
the wolf and taking both eyes then burying it A sad nightmare vision
to him. But for the last few minutes he has been sitting here trying
to reflect on things.
Some woodsman would've simply sliced and diced with love. Taken
what they need even from dear pets. But a lump in his throat has
caused him a bit of delay. Then Squirt suddenly perks up from his
own mood. The animal sniffs the air and looks around. Will puts
the knife down and grabs his weapons and stands.
Out of the darkness Arawn emerges panting a bit. Arawn stares at
the body of the wolf and sees one missing eye. But he is happy
that it is not buried. Will with a stern look stares at Arawn in
silence.
Arawn explains that he can help the wolf to live again. Will
knows the ways of shaman like Chion. But is it too late? Animal
spirits especially pets tend to stay by their masters for some time
while human spirits quickly depart to the other realms Will also
knows that a body saved is less but Arawn seems to have those words
to say. Will paces for a minute or two as Arawn gives a prayer
either way as he waits.
Will nods and Arawn quickly gets to work. He seems to ignore
the missing eye for now. Arawn takes time to complete prayers
and does a purified area for the wolf. He then casts his
resurrection spell. The wolf shakes a foot and then tail slightly.
Arawn grins but gets to fast work. He places hand on the skull and
casts regrowth on the missing eye. Based on the visual cues of
mana it seems to work. But the wolf is still weak. But at least
alive.
Will is grateful but knows the wolf will not as strong a
constitution as he once had. No matter how good the regrowth
spell is that will never heal due to the divine resurrection
rites. A price that will have to be paid. He may not be in
top fighting spirit but he can still be a companion.
Will hefts the wolf onto his shoulders. Arawn explains they
should return to the group. Will considers the forest and
the Wild Forest. He finally nods and both with careful movements
mount the horse back to the group.
Back at the group Kell starts a joke about a dwarf and a troll
but realizes Saya might not want to hear. He tells Anorlic he'll
have to finish the joke later.
Some 15 minutes later Arawn and Will return. Everyone greets
the weak wolf and are happy to see him again. Though Kell and
Unali seem to understand that a noble creature like a fierce
wolf saved this way is not as fierce as before They look
happy but show signs of worry on their faces for the wolf.
A few minutes later Fremea returns when he sees corona circling
overhead. She is amzed to see the wolf again and scratches his
belly a bit.
But then Will announces that he will be staying here. He missed
Raban leaving earlier but he has come to know that the wolf will
need time to get back to normal. Plus he has family in Donara he
can visit as well. With that he gives final words to each person
in the group. He also bids a hello and farewell to Fremea's parents.
He takes the wolf to the side to wait for the group to leave before
he himself leaves.
With that the group gathers bags. With two members leaving it
will be a sad loss but all know that both may be seen again. Will
knows where the others are and he himself can teleport He could
return to Sivas any time in the future.
Arawn counts the people left over. Five full adults plus 3 Fae
which by the spell standards is really one person like Raban would be
3 people. He has a look at Unali's map she keeps in her bags and
realizes Sivas is about 1,000 miles away. He figures a moderate
level spell will do it in one jump.
Arawn explains what he will do to Saya and Anorlic. But they
don't seem worried. He then turns to the others and asks if all
are ready to go home?
[Time: 8:28:18 pm - Donara City]
Actions? Comments?
Next update...Friday?
GM: Ok. So I didn't rework things as I planned. But Arawn
has been pleading to resurrect the wolf for days in email.
So I finally got with Alex who called John locally and we
covered the details. Yes to clarify Will is keeping one
Eye. Will will enhance the wolf eye to give the wolf the
combat advantage. But now that I think on it can one enhance
living material like this? I will consider it in deeper
thought later. Since never tried it. In email and the
chat we covered most details. Sadly based on the Res spell
Con can't be fixed. I take this meaning that even Regrowth
can't fix it. Because in my eyes it is done as a result of
the Res spell so its technically not damage that can be healed.
Its a train of thought I have on this so the Con will be
reduced a great deal meaning less hit points. With magic
like in Once Upon a time magic has a price. I've started
to see the merit of that even in this game.
Raban will go npc but may still appear later based on the
adventures we have. John aka Will has decided to retire
and stay in Donara. This is mainly due to him opening
a new business and that takes a great deal of his time.
I wish to thank him for what he did. He is always welcome.
I wish to thank Tobie for a great leadership. Actually
I forgot to think Wout for his great work in the Katai
adventure (sorry!)
Once teleport gets to Sivas library adventure is over. That
will start the IBT time. So anything that happens then
will be during that phase. So if you have any last minute
things in Donara do so NOW.
GM: Once the game is over I'll clean sheets and collate the
CPs. Any final spells (Will/Arawn/etc) I will have to
add to those numbers. I will then post the results on
the MEP/CEP and CPs. If you do NOT wish to see those results
publicly let me know. I will do that probably in the
next update Friday so let me know. But last time no one
seemed to have an issue. This was NOT a great experience
gainer as it was more role playing this time.
Once CPs are posts I'll send out sheets well cut sheets of
just the stats. I'll wait for point spreads and then
redo any new sheets. Will send those sheets out. Then
we can work on IBT and such.
GM: Arawn - I've not run the numbers on mana used yet. But
if I guesstimate the mana tonight will be 60-75 mana at least.
That's a lot for a daily limit. So with the teleport if you
plan to do anything else tonight I'd keep it to not much. :)
In fact might not have enough mana to return but I'll probably
tweak it later. Two spells needed x3 for their use so cost
a bit more mana. Just a FYI. So hopefully no more magic? :)
GM: This is Monday's update so Happy Memorial Day!
I will work on those CP stats and maybe update on
Wednesday if enough actions.
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