[pnpgm] Game Update #44 - File #417 - Giant's Treaure
pnpgm
pnpgm at comcast.net
Fri Oct 26 00:20:31 CEST 2018
Character Name Type Player tex Notes
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
..Arawn...........Druid...John.Haight........Ma..Alfar/Backup Navigator
..Dorhak..........Warrior.Kevin.Newark.......Ma..Captain/Leader/Dwarf
..Fremea..........Sidh....Tobie.Bonahoom.....Fe..Faerry/Archer/Magician
..Ix..............Shaman..Rachelle.Gauthier..Fe..Human
..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Me..Human/Magician
..Maelorna........Dancer..Don.Kerr...........Fe..Human/Seductress
..Mournath........Sailor..Gibert.Isla........Ma..Human/Navigator
..Pyandalgor......Hunter..Panthera...........Ma..Human
..Raddok..........Miner...Bess Hadley........Ma..Human
..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden
..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate
..Barbasa.........Warror..Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast
..Brutto..........Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #1
..Finn............Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #2
..Ardrackle.......Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #3
..Zepp............Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #4
Corona..........Eagle...Npc................Ma..Companion to Z'leyra
.Zol.Zim.........Wolf....Npc................Ma..Zehani Wolf/Ix's Friend
Game Web Site - http:/nrgcomputers.com/pbem/
Public posts/actions to pnpgm at list.powersandperils.org (mailing list)
Private emails (not public actions) to pnpgm at comcast.net
Game Update #44 sequence (file #417)
----------------------------------------------------------------
Admin Notes: None.
----------------------------------------------------------------
[Recap]
From Pyan: [Re: Actions]
Pyan grins and volunteers a dwarf, "Barbosa here seems ....
Pyan nods at the eagles sagely remark. "Indeed we do....
GM: ACk.
From Pyan: [Re: Future of Pyan]
I was planning on Pyan leaving the party at the end of the last
adventure with the shifters as it seemed like the logical
thing to do with Pyan joining the party looking for a way back
home and them being so close to it, but I had grown toofond of
Pyan and didn't want to put Scott on the spot to come up with a
replacement. We'll say Pyan had gotten use to his new companions
and wanted to get some books to share with his tribesmen.
Anyways Pyan is becoming to uber powerful to be fun. :P I have
a character concept I'm itching to play so I think we should
work on finding a suitable ending to Pyan's journeys with the
party.
GM: Ack. IT will be sad to see Pyan leave but if you wish to do
so that's your choice. I did read the emails and other option
for a new pc. I will try to email you on that later when
I have time. We'll have to figure out a way to get Pyan
back home. I have ideas. But to simply walk away in Tilal
would be dangerous since its hostile per se. So will relay
those ideas to you later.
Post from Raddok: [Re: Training]
4/11 - 4/16 on board sailing ship
Raddok discusses learning the basics of Dagger training with
Kiet, & schedules time with him. If Kiet suggests it, he will also
spend some days with Unali after Kiet feels he's taught enough to
get Raddok started. After watching the styles of the two fighters,
he knows he has a lot to learn, & he doesn't want to confuse his
training with two teachers until Kiet says it's time. He knows
he mainly wants to be able to handle his new dagger with some
efficiency, & be able to use it if caught without his other
weapons & the fighting is in close. He continues to use his newly-
learned Marentian, as well as his Dwarf Elder in various
conversations aboard the ship.
He enjoys the generally good weather at sea. When they reach port
on the 16th, Raddok will again grab some time learning swimming
for a day, taking a brief break from Dagger training.
GM: Ack. Assume once in Tilal will do the week doing Swimming.
From Dorhak: [Re: Actions]
The Captain (of all things to be called!) is glad that ...
"Alright everyone, settle down! I want to discuss our...
GM: Ack. A god seeking revenge. Thanks for the great evil
idea. I may consider that. :)
Post from Kiet: [Re: Actions]
After listening to the ugly dwarf, Kiet thought that ...
"I have something to say too, if I may, Captain." ...
GM: Ack. Don't forget the boots! :)
From Raddok: [Re: Religion]
Raddok is surprised by Arawn's question, & blushes
lightly. "I haven't discussed religion much on a ....
GM: Ack. Just a note you replied to Arawn's email in a public
post. This is why I don't post Arawn's speech below since
it was for email. Since it was done here I included it.
But keep in mind Usually Reply to All means public. Reply
can be private or public depending on the To field like
the list or a person. Its not a big deal since this isn't
a secret post .
-------------------------------------------------------------
[New Stuff]
[Apris 10th, 1636TH]
[Time: 2:25 pm]
While Fremea and mermaids head to the village Arawn
prepares to dive to the sea giant body.
First he casts a peace spell Then he dives into the
water. He casts a water breathing spell which prevents
him using any oxygen now so he submerges. Arawn then
casts a shape change into a large fat fish.
Once the size of a large marlin Arawn dives deep toward
the giant body. Takes about 10 seconds for him to get to
the floor then another few seconds to find the body. Up
ahead there are at least 4 sharks circling among the
rising blood.
Soon the body is found and is face up with back to
the ocean floor. Arawn begins to look around the body
to search for treasure. But being a big fat fish
isn't too easy to search the clothing rather than
human hands could do. But Arawn tries the best he can.
As Arawn dived the sharks tried to come close but were
turned away by the spell it seems. But as he tries to
recast it he doesn't realize it fails.
Three sharks charge Arawn in fish form. Arawn's swift
form allows him to dodge two of them. But the third
takes a bit out of his lower left area doing 5 points of
damage.
Arawn quickly recasts the peace spell and the sharks are
once again repelled.
Arawn inspects the body and as best he can the clothing.
He finds the hip bag and it contains as best Arawn can
see (bag is pitch dark) dead fish, seaweed and as far as
he can tell that's it. Fremea did mention there was something
on his back a bag of some sort but it seems to be gone now
by the waves or crushed under him.
Arawn finds the chest where the elusive heart is located.
He estimates its a good 2.5 feet inside his chest. It would
take time to carve that hide and chest to get to the boy
and then what? Would a heart survive long as tissue?
Arawn surfaces and waits for the second shape change spell
to wear off and then surfaces. He climbs the ropes tat
are lowered but the sharks do not both him. His wound
is lucky not severe in a important organ but just above
his hip.
Z'leyra helps to treat the wound.
Dorhak shakes his head in dismay.
[Apris 10th, 1636TH]
[Time: 6:30 pm]
Arawn asks for any volunteers to join him if they so desire
for the treasure hunt.
Pyan grins and volunteers a dwarf, "Barbosa here seems to
have taking a liking to the water, I'm sure he wouldn't mind
joining you on your little trip under the waves."
Barbosa waits for a good translation as he doesn't quiet
believe his ears. Then he glares at the hunter. "I barely
bath much less swim. ...that..earlier was a exception to
the rule as the humans say. No thanks. I'll stay here
I need to ...keep watch in the nest. It was my duty
The mermaids wait for Arawn.
Arawn dives into the mermaids. He places the tourmaline
into his mouth and casts a shape change back into a fish.
Arawn figures maybe the part could sell the giant spear
but not sure if its worth it. Arawn follows the mermaids
to a area and they point straight down then leave. Arawn
dives toward that area.
Soon it is clear where the lair is a cave inside a shelf
of rock. Arawn swims inside and stops when he finds the
cave is in a air pocket. He waits for the spell to end then
is changed back into a naked Arawn. He climbs over the
side of the ledge and enters the cave. He holds the
tourmaline in his hand and extends his senses. The cave
seems to be a natural limestone cave.
The cave is about 60 feet tall and there are lichen on the
sides that seem to glow a pale green giving some light.
The cave is a L shape cave of sorts. Directly in front
is a area about 50 feet away. At the edge of this area
is a pile of bones. Human, Mermaid, Merman and lots of
large fish bones. There are maybe 30 human skulls of
any size form children to adults.
Turning right Arawn steps into a semi round inner cave
that is 80 feet around and 70 feet or so high. Arawn
sees signs of a sleeping bed of seaweed and hides it seems.
for that already."
In this other cave there are plenty of other bones of
various animals and fish strewn about. Then Arawn spots
what he is looking for a old style sea chest. Arawn
approaches and finds the chest very rusty and probably a few
decades old? Arawn opens it and it creaks with age. Inside
he doesn't see piles of loot but does find some things.
Wooden Statue - Small, Wood, Value - 4.5 SC Statue of
Some man.
30 Eating utensils - Wood, value - 30 BB
Large broken barrel - empty
13 Yards of Silk, Weight - 1.3, Value - 13 CC
8 Yards of Bhamotin Spider silk, Weight - 0.5, Value -
24 CC
Coins, 69 SC
Coins, 48 GC
Gem, Medium, Minimal Flaws, Fine Clarity, Topaz, 10 SC
Throwing Dagger
Two 4 man tents - 8 CC each (16 CC value)
Arawn lifts the dagger and it looks non human. Upon
closer inspection he has seen such symbols and style
of metal work. Back en route to Donara. This dagger
seems to be made by goblins.
Arawn checks around the dirt and garbage and finds a
few more coins and adds it to the total above. Finally
doing one last search he finds nothing else of value.
He then translocates the chest and himself back up to
the ship.
Later Dorhak examines the statue and gives it value. But
has no clue who the man is probably some figure in history.
It looks like a naval uniform of some sort he wears.
Finn sighs upon seeing the chest contents, "not much for
the effort. But guess giants don't keep much treasure?."
[Time: 9:43 pm]
Arawn finds Raddok and asks him on his views in the
world like religion.
Raddok is surprised by Arawn's question, & blushes
slightly. "I haven't discussed religion much on a personal
level, although I've both listened to & participated in small
discussions of various gods and the alignments in general." He
paused briefly, looking out over the sea. "My heritage from
Donara is a mixed one - many of us have contrary opinions and
beliefs from our neighbors a hundred miles away, and we have l
earned to live together anyway under one general ruling
government. If we disagree, we often keep it to ourselves."
"I was raised to the beliefs of the Law alignment, Ashur
and Enki, and I believe in their stands for truth and justice
and knowledge. But, in my own personal experience, getting to
know and befriend the dwarves, and their Bes and Dvallin.
Then when I became friends with a couple of shamans and even
an elf, I discovered that one shaman and the elf had both had
dreams they felt were messages from their elder gods -
Morrigan, Mathgen and others. They, we, that is, followed the
instructions from those dreams and we accomplished great things
I wouldn't have believed. I have even seen a Zehani, who is a
messenger of Tehuti, and we all heard the message he brought to
our group leaders. I don't even remember the titles of most of
these gods, or their interests - but someday I'm gonna do some
reading about them. I write down what I can in my personal
journal. But - all these strange gods I have heard of in the
last few years, and that I really don't know they seem very
real and at least a little concerned with how we i've our lives
here. I can't dismiss any of it - at all.
"So, I have learned a bit out here in the world - mostly
about how much I do NOT know." He turned, grinning, to Arawn.
"So I prefer to ask for help from wherever it might come & give
thanks for staying safe from harm, to whoever out there who
might be listening - whether they are of the elder gods, who
have been around a lot longer than many of the other gods, and
built a pretty decent world, or my own home country's deities
that support law over chaos. It can only be a good thing to
recognize any 'helpers' we have. I guess I just tend to
support any gods I've been told about that support the
things I love about Life and the people who are my friends,
and am willing to fight those that worship the gods that try
to destroy the good things in the world. I don't pray out
loud much, except in extreme circumstances, however," and he
grinned again, still a little blushed.
[Time: 10:08 pm]
Corona and Pyan share stories that evening.
Pyan replies to Corona. Pyan nods at the eagles sagely
remark. "Indeed we do. It is so common among the people where I
come from I forget how rare it is among these people."
[Apris 14th, 1636TH]
[Time: 7:21 pm]
The Captain (of all things to be called!) is glad that leg of
the trip is over. Dorhak is also somewhat concerned about the
return trip. The threat from those fish-men is no laughing
matter. Also, what if Mr. giant-who-walks-on-water has friends
who want to avenge his death? What then? Creatures like that
giant are usually favorites of some god. Will they 'send'
trouble?
Before landfall, Dorhak asks Z’leyra to gather everyone for
the evening meal. He tells her he just wants to talk about
staying over in Tilal.
Dorhak makes sure the meal is a bit better than normal, or at
least more plentiful. He looks around at everyone. In his
opinion they look a bit worse for wear, but he thinks all
humans look that way. Elves, meh. At least the little faerry
seems to be doing fine. "Alright everyone, settle down! I want
to discuss our next port."
"I don’t know much about the country of this port, Tilal,
the navigator tells me. I know it’s Rogizini". Dorhak says the
word carefully, as if he is unsure how to say it. "But I know
little. I do know that they have slaves. I also know how some
of you feel about that," he says with a glance over to Fremea,
"but keep to yourself. Don’t mess with the locals or their
property. Trading and exploring is fine. But if I hear you
are causing trouble you will be on thundermug duty till we get
back to Marentia!" He looks around and continues. "Also,
because they have slaves they might not be real picky about
how they acquire them. Don’t go off by yourselves. Stay with at
least one other person. Most of us think we can take care of
ourselves but do not test me on this! All it takes is drinking
the wrong mug and you’ll be out of the city before we know you
are gone."
"When we make port, I want to begin by getting supplies
ordered. I also want to get a small craft we can use to get to
shore when we don't have a port. You never know when we might
need that." He thinks for a second then says "It will look
suspicious if we anchor near land at Vahear, and they are
likely to have constant patrols, so I expect to go to port."
In Tilal I want to get repairs to sails and wood and fresh
supplies. Repairs might take a few days, so why don’t we
spend a week here? I could use some time where the
deck doesn’t move under my feet."
"Does that sound reasonable to everyone? Again, be careful
here. Most of you wouldn’t go quietly, but I don’t want any
trouble."
"sailors, you will rotate shore leave. If you can convince
anyone from our group to take shifts for you, that’s fine and
have fun. Report to Z’leyra for shift times and days. Anyone
that wants to sleep on the boat to save money may most
certainly do so."
"And let’s not regale these people with the tale of our
killing a water walking giant. You never know what bad
attention that might bring us."
Finn speaks up, "this city has a small fleet of maybe a
dozen ships with 2 or 3 triremes I hear. So it will be fun
to avoid patrols. At least we look like a merchant ship."
Fremea speaks up and explains according to Kaylle that
the city is about 30,000 strong. At one point the city
defeated the empire against a 60 thousand army. She begins
to blush a bit and turns around briefly as she speaks of what
Kaylle says. Once recovered she explains that most do
have slaves in the empire and do not like outsiders much
or magic. So it best be to avoid culture shock.
After listening to the ugly dwarf, Kiet thought that now
might as well be as good as any time to let the others know
what he found out.
"I have something to say too, if I may, Captain." Kiet looks
at the rest of the group and continues. "Just after we left
Sivas, I found a letter in my gear from that old man we brought
the ashes to. Anyway, it took a bit but I figured out what he
was telling me. It seems the Fomorians are working against
my home island of Lemasa. The 'item' they are looking for is
part of their plans. While most of you may not care that much
for my island home, it's rather dear to me, even with all its
faults."
"I guess I'm trying to tell you that what we are doing is
important. So lets ™s be careful."
Brutto looks to Kiet, "what's this thing with the red
hair and your land? Is that some myth or just a weird
story?"
[Apris 15th, 1636TH]
[Time: 10:00 am]
A customs ship boards the ship before the ship is boarded.
The Rogizini men search the hold and question why a cell
cage is there? Before Dorhak can explain Finn states
they ship wild animals at times and shows them the animals
that feed the wolf and eagle. The man seems to take this
as good and moves on. Lucky they do not find the smuggler's
hold. The officer checks the manifest, takes names
of passengers and paperwork.
A naval officer with the customers inspector translates
into Bhamotin from Rogizini. "Everything seems in order.
How long will you be here?"
Dorhak says a week at least to get some rest and some
repairs to the ship.
"Fine. We suggest sticking to the wharf and nearby districts.
Getting further east into town...causes issues. Oh wait. This
document on ownership....seems...odd. This may need to
be investigated and a possible fine placed..."
Dorhak's ire begins to rise but Zepp steps up and
whispers. "Its a shakedown. He wants a donation to
his favorite charity." Then ends the whisper and
steps back.
Dorhak mumbles a few words in Dwarf and realizes
the Bhamotin didn't do this stuff in the other ports.
He wonders if this fine is larger than any bribe he
could offer?
The Rogzini man waits pretending to flip through
his papers as if pondering how long he can wait
here before he can go to another ship. Finally he
looks up.
[Time: 10:08 am]
A tug soon arrives after the custom ship leaves.
The captain asks which docks he wants. Typically
there are tiers of quality. If getting large cargo
then need to get the best. If not then a medium or
small dock is fine. Based on the level of dock it
will be either 11 copper per day, 22 or 33 for the
best cargo more secure docks.
Dorhak wonders if this is another shakedown but the
captain boards his ship waiting for a answer to direct
the ship to the best docks.
Z'leyra reminds Dorhak that repairs are actually much
done. Its more getting supplies.
Dorhak nods, "Oh. Wouldn’t want to dally about too long
here then." Then change 5 time to three days.
Actions? Comments?
Next Update...Saturday or Monday if run out of time.
GM: Finally! Done. We are now in port. And I
resolved the treasure thing finally. So I'll
consider the treasure sold for party? Let me
know otherwise.
Ship will stay in port 4/15 4/16 and 4/17 and leave
morning of 4/18. Unless change plans will use pre
defined IBT info. For example if learning swimming
then will have 3 good days of that.
Slight mistake in last update I ended time as 6pm
at the very bottom it was 10am when got to port.
Mistake from Dwarfs not me!
As ordered I will assume folks go in pairs. I
will randomly roll 3 days of possible encounters
for the next update. If you do NOT wish to go
ashore then let me know. Will assume some shopping
and exploration is done. Bathing and the like. Even
if want a Inn let me know if you want a comfy bed
for a change and which level of Inn. Else will
assume sleeping on ship.
Keep in mind here they speak Donaran 5%, Climan 15%,
Marentian 5%, Bhamti 5%. Most wear Scimitars and
some daggers if armed. Some may even have bows but not
as often.
GM: IBT Document online updated for a month since last
updated. Fixed and updated stuff. I will fine tune
actual things when I get to Vahear and update sheets.
Keep in mind if you have selected NO IBT you'll lose
out if you need to change IBT let me know now.
GM: Arawn - Will update sheet with spells cast later.
Treasure collected aside form heart as per email.
I forgot to do your transmute idea to hold the
body in place. But you may need to decide if
that's worth it as once body decays will be hard
to anchor in place.
Dorhak : 3 days thanks. Who will pay the bribe?
Who will pay for 3 days of docking fees? Out
of the party treasure?
GM: Language Necklace Use: Roll W+EM or less
Buff: +Em Mar 24th, +W Mar 29th
Character Date Learning Notes
Raddok Mar 26th Marentian Success
Pyan Mar 29th Eagle from Corona Fail
Pyan Mar 30th Eagle from Corona Success
Kiet Apr 3rd Bhamotin Success
Unali Apr 4th Bhamotin from Kiet Success
Fremea Apr 5th Bhamotin from Kiet Success
GM: Watch Assignments:
First ( 7-10pm) - Dorhak, Raddok, Ix
Second (10- 1am) - Arawn, Mae, Pyan
Third ( 1- 4am) - Fremea, Z'leyra, Mournath
Fourth ( 4- 7am) - Unali, Kiet, Barbasa
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://www.powersandperils.org/pipermail/pnpgm/attachments/20181025/5845e2af/attachment.htm>
More information about the pnpgm
mailing list