[pnpgm] Game Update #1=12 - File #130 - Guards board ship
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y HT Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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FH.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar... Ma
...Kevin Newark..........Dorhak............Warrior.Normal/Dwarf....Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe
--.Rachelle.Gauthier ... Ix........... ??????..Normal/Human ..Fe
W2.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma
...Don.Kerr..............Maelorna..........Dancer..Normal/Human....Fe
...Gilbert.Isla..........Mournath..........Sailor..Normal/Human....Ma
R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
--.Bess.Hadley...........Raddok............Miner...Normal/Human ..Ma
R4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe
R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra
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Game Update #12 sequence (file #130)
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Admin Notes: Added TWO new names to roster! Welcome!
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[Recap]
From Raddok: [Re: Helping voice]
OOC: Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be aboard (oops - excuse
the pun)! Sorry I was late with update #11. Early part of week
rather hairy with appointments - didn't get to responding till
late Tuesday night (sorry, Scott; I always seem to send my
updates after 2 AM PDT -lol)
IC:
Raddok willingly translates any Dwarf Elder (language)
Arawn, since they have a language In common (Salaqi). He
yells a greeting back (Dwarf Elder) "Master Dwarves, are you
okay?" but doesn't leave Arawn, since the wolf is still present
(& the giant cat, somewhere on board), & he's currently
unarmed.
OOC: this is for update #11. will have new stuff for #12 in a
couple days
GM: Ack. No problem on delays. I've always said for years all
of us have busy lives. I do NOT mind halting the game.
A simple request to hold things for a week or two is fine.
In fact it'd give me a vacation. :) So if folks need to
do stuff that's more important that's fine. So don't
hesitate to ask.
Post from Mae: [Re: OOC stuff]
OOC - Maelorna sighs, "You know how everyone has a little inner
voice, that little bit of conscious that helps you do the right
thing. Well, I suppose 'right' thing is more an issue of your
moral compass and how you see the world of course," she sighs as
she pushes a bit of her food about the plate, "My little voice
is a bit more of a problem. It's a true sister, one of the
ones that Master Gniled had summoned and bound, I guess she's
free? At least I hope she is, she was kind enough to teach
me a little bit, warn me about what not to do. Though being
half of one has it's drawbacks, I'm finding out that the rules
a lot of them have to follow don't apply, while others do.
It's a hunger, the void is always hungry and I don't think
I've actually ever known it to be full at all. I know this
much, it truly hates him," as she looks where Arawn is
talking with another. "Why I haven't a clue other than he'
s trying to save me and I'm still not sure why he's even
trying. I mean, almost all the time,I'm hearing the voice
beg, plead, and promise of all it can teach me on how to be
a better child of the Princess. It might be why my calling
appears to be that of a consummate companion or whore if you
truly want to be crude. Don't worry, I've been called
everything but a child of god, I think," she chuckles, "So it
would take a bit more than calling me names to trouble me,"
as she gives a rueful smile and closes her eyes, "I'm trying
alright, shut up for a few moments please?" she pleads and
she looks at you with a warm smile, "It likes you," as she
shrugs, "Then again, it liked the dwarf as well,"
GM: Ack. Since this was all OOC its posted here not in update.
I figure this is a explanation to new fokls about your
inner voice without saying it. :)
From Mae: [Re:
Malorna sighs as she can't even do that much, 'FEED ON0...
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Marqi Frisda 23rd, 1636TH; Sivas, Marentia]
[Moments before]
Arawn tries to calm the apple man.
"What happened here?," he asked, speaking in Salaqi. "And you
can help me save the rest of your companions."
Raddok watches the tall Elf intently.
As the rest of the party began to make their way on to the deck
his disembodied voice carried from a spot not far from Raddok.
Raddok goes to help the elf. "Some of these men are still
alive, but barely. I'm tending to them best I can but could
use some help."]
. . . . .
Raddok was relieved by sight of the 'large elf' who brushed
past him to examine the sailors and soldiers lying on the deck.
He was further relieved when his native tongue appeared to be
familiar to the man, and he was told he was safe - for the
moment anyway.
Then the visitor bent to examine those lying around them,
and asked Raddok for his assistance and an explanation. He
straightened up and looked around clearly for the first time
since the arrows had started flying.
[Time: 10:38 am]
[Top deck]
Raddok offers to transalate for Arawn using their
common language. He avoids the wolf and the dwarves
mainly for their smell. As he nears the dwarves he speaks
to them in their language. "Master Dwarves, are you
okay?"
Raddok is horrified to discover the presence of enslaved
prisoners on board, realizing this fact as Arawn informs him
of it. He starts explaining to Arawn what he knows & who he is
& why he's on board.
The elder dwarf looks to the others. "We seem fine
for now. Aside from thirsty and hungry. They did not
treat us harshly."
Malorna sighs as she can't even do that much, 'FEED ON THEM
YOU STUPID LITTLE GIRL, THE MEAL IS LAID BARE AND THE IRRITANT
WONT NOTICE YOU AT ALL!' the voice almost screams. Maelorna
swallows nervously as she just stops herself, it wouldn't take
much, just feed, that's all she would need to do. She sighs
and stands up, before walking over to where Arawn and a
sailor? The man is unarmed but that doesn't mean he isn't
dangerous, she scrutinizes him and watches as they're moving the
wounded. 'Damn, somehow I doubt he'll allow it,' she grouses
mentally.
"So many are dying, are the soldiers then not to be spared?"
she asks, trying to hide the sound of desire in her voice.
Raddok moves from body to body helping the Elf as he does
he speaks. "Yes, of course. How can I help?" and he moved to
where the elf was, noticing a nearby sailor he had liked, and
stooping to see if he was still alive. Sorrowing to see he was
not, he quickly moved beside (Arawn) and bent to help lift a
severely wounded man, moving him near two others still alive.
Following the "elf's" directions, he helps move a few other
sailors to the same area of deck, dragging away a few dead
soldiers to make more room for the still-living to be treated.
He glanced around to see where the wolf is, and it seemed to be
settling on the deck, so he begins to relax - just a little - at
least he can take a deep breath now. Too much strange stuff
happening too fast.
"I have a Healing Kit, if we need it, in my cabin," he
ventured. "My name is Raddok. I don't really know what happened
here. Suddenly there were arrows just flying everywhere - coming
out of the sky. We all dove for cover - I was over there,
reading" (points to the crate by which his book still lay,
fallen to the deck, open & face-down).
"I also saw a Faerry looking angry enough to shoot us all,
but she went down below. Then the giant cat and the wolf came
up from below - then the dwarves
- honestly, I had never seen
any of them before. I had no idea anyone else was on board!"
(He begins to look a little shaken again.)
"I was hired in Ba'ru a couple weeks ago by the Captain, to
help work with some dwarves for some mining company just
starting up. He had heard I speak Dwarf Elder - guess I had too
much ale one night in the tavern - & that I had worked with the
Master miners, so he sought me out. I've been working my way
west to the Sea of Tears, to see my lady, and this job was the
first one heading west that I'd found after two weeks'
searching. I didn't like some of the man's attitude - he was
rude to a serving wench - , but I took it because he offered
double wages, paying half up front. I guess that should have
made me suspicious, but I needed the work, so I signed up. But
I'm not a member of the crew or anything; I'm just a passenger
being taken to the job. It's somewhere around Rogizini, I think.
I didn't know the town name he gave me; he did talk of the
Rogizini coast. Kinda secretive - but it's often that way with
new mines - don't want the word to get out & have a major
invasion of opportunists." Raddok leaned hi s chin on his hand
for a moment, thoughtfully. "He also limited me to this deck
and the 2nd one, where my cabin is. I was not allowed access
to the lowest deck and he said he had no room for my horse, so
I had him scheduled to be shipped separately to Vahear, where a
friend will watch him for me till the job is over." He blinked.
"Maybe my job is already over?" He looked with concern to
(Arawn). "Were those animals - prisoners - and the dwarves? Or
slaves?" He looks with some horror at the dwarves on deck, then
begins to look angry. "How stupid! Dwarves won't work as slaves.
If their families - no, that's impossible. I can't see how it
could be. I will NOT be part of such a thing as slavery!" He
looks at (Arawn) with dawning horror. "What is going on?"
The dwarves start to disperse and catch the breeze and
look around in confusion. Two of them spot the fallen apple
and lunge for it. They tear it to shreds with their sharp
fingernails and begin to eat causing others to want
some. Raddok looks up at his apple and sighs.
Mae leans down to one of the guards and feeds to fullfill
her hunger. The wounded man is bleeding out with probably
fatal wounds. She reels back as the life force drains from
the man. The man gurgles and then his last breath is taken
as too much damage is done. She sighs as she loses a pet but
feels better inside.
Arawn finds 3 dead guards. But is glad to see only 2
sailors wounded. One guard took a direct hit in the eye
and lodges in his brain. While the man is actually
still alive brain matter leaks out. Even with regeneration
and other spells Arawn figures brain damage is too severe.
Another guard bleeds to death by the time Raddok and
Arawn gets to him. There are at least half a dozen other
dead guards. But Arawn tries to save the 2 wounded sailors
as the guards are all dead. Both are moderately wounded
and have no weapons making Fremea's attack daunting to
Arawn. He tells Raddok to stand back and casts a healing
mist spell. Soon the green mist falls around the 2 men
and begins to heal them. Raddok is amazed by this use
of magic as he has not met a elf like Arawn.
[Second deck]
Unali gently tells Mournath to stand aside for now.
Best not to touch anything but he can give advice
on where other items of importance may be.
Fremea turns and nudges Ix to follow. As Fremea moves
down the hall she carefully scans the berths but finds
them empty. As they near the stairs they hear movement
inside the galley. She bursts inside with dagger drawn
to find two dwarves eating down on some soup and very old
stale bread. They look up with innocent faces like
they are very ashamed but need the food.
[Alley to east]
The guards wave Kiet and Z'leyra forward. Both run fast
as their boots allow. The horses keep up and the captain
orderers a bit slower if they get too far ahead.
"Slavers you say? That would be against the kingdom's
laws. But we'll have to investigate."
[West side of boardwalk]
The other set of guard riders ride forward fast toward
the ship and the fay horse. The five men dismount and
look around. The Fay horse seems to block their path to
the docks for a few moments and then gives up. The guards
rush the small dock and one boards. The guard looks around
with sword in hand at the many dead bodies.
"Sarge we'll need a lot more help here."
The rest of the guards board and look around. The one
probably ranked sarge speaks up. "What is going on here?!
Who is in charge here. Drop all weapons and those still
standing step aside. Until we get to the bottom of this
we'll need to sort this all out! Now move!"
The dwarves growl at the hostile tone. Then the guards
smell them. The Sarge continues, "and ahh..you there..
why not step to the far...far side..."
[Second deck[
Fremea rushes toward the captain's quarters and tells
Unali city guards have boarded to act fast.
[Time: 10:42 am]
The guards escort Kiet and Z'leyra onto the ship. The
sarge greets the captain. The captain explains. "We
got word of attacks. You are probably here from the
garrison?" The Sarge nods. "I just happened to be
heading back to the 21st barracks."
The Sarge perks up. "Special Unit? No need for you
to respond. This is a bit out of your skill set being
the elite troops."
Captain nods, "the sailor that was looking for help
found us." He looks to the ship to the east. "Probably
from that ship. " The captain looks around the deck at
the arrows. Then at the party all of which aside from
Mae have no obvious missile weapons. "Red head did you
do this?" Then shrugs. "No of course not. You carry
a crossbow not a bow. These are arrows not bolts. So
who did this?"
The Sarge nods, "sailors often fight each other in the
bars almost nightly. Some may argue over cargo and
even resources like men. But this....is different."
Damon steps forward. "I'm Captain Damon. Not of this
ship. I suspect.." He looks to Arawn and then Dorhak
for help here.
Sarge points to 2 men. "Go below see if anyone is there
and bring them here. If need help yell."
Actions? Comments?
Next Update....Saturday...?
GM: A short update for now. I had to do some book keeping
for experience and file shifting. So I originally
said I'd post Ix's IBT today but I'll move that to
Wednesday. This will give me a bit of a break as
well. :) Since it was finished 4-5 months ago.
I'll do the next update Saturday. I actually forgot
about Damon for a couple updates. Dang. Now all
are at same spot except Ix, Fremea, Mournath and
Unali on second deck. I assume compliance with the
guards is done? Eventually party will learn 7 sailors
swam to other ship and are fine.
GM: Experience
Mournath : CEP - 30 for Captain's death
Fremea : CEP - 75 for all the others. :)
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