[pnpgm] Game Update #95 - File #719 - No time for tea

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    Character Name   Type       Player        Sex           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/Shaman
..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/Hunter
..Raddok..........Miner...Bess Hadley........Ma..Human/Miner
..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden
..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate
..Barbosa.........Warrior.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

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         Game Update #95 sequence (file #719)
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         [Recap]

            From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
                 Arawn held off a grimace as he made his way towards Velf. 



                 "What's the problem? Can't you 
read it?," he asked while trying 

            GM: Ack.

            From Raddok: [Re: Actions]
                 Raddok is among his companions, slightly breathless from 


                 "Remember the warning, Velf!" he yells, not being able to 

            GM: Ack. Good stuff.

            From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
                 After the arrow just drops to the ground, Fremea flies over 

            GM: Ack.

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         [New Stuff]

         [Ma 3rd, 1636TH]
         [Time: 1:21 pm – South-East of Ma'Dor]

            Arawn held off a grimace as he made 
his way towards Velf. His stride was measured and 
non-threatening, the druid acting as if he was 
just as inquisitive about the tome as the old man.

            "What's the problem? Can't you read 
it?," he asked while trying to do his best to glance at the writing.

            Raddok is among his companions, 
slightly breathless from translating on the run, 
yelling back & forth Velf's & the others' words, 
but he was still game on catching up, and staying near Arawn, following Dorhak.

            "Remember the warning, Velf!" he 
yells, not being able to think of anything else 
in the rush to catch up to the fleet Vahearian. 
"Don't offend the Dwarves' beliefs, (pant, 
pant).. or (gasp).. it might destroy you!," and 
also still translating anything the others say 
while on the run. Raddok didn't know of any 
danger for sure, but felt it a real possibility, 
especially having caught glimpses of Dorhak's 
expression as the dwarf began to race around the 
pillar. Raddok felt more scared now than when 
climbing down the cliff - that fool Vahearan was 
not thinking of possible further traps. His 
over-eagerness, or maybe greed, endangered them all.

            After the arrow just drops to the 
ground, Fremea flies over and grabs it, then 
starts to look at what the human is doing that 
caused him to have some kind of shield around him.

            Dorhak motions for folks to surround 
the rock formation.  Some stare at Velf while 
others look around.  Dorhak looks for giant 
treasure chests but sees none.  Barbosa white 
grips his mace staring at Velf.  Unali stands to 
the side watching carefully for things not seen.

            She is looking for traps and 
listening for sounds, either in this room or back 
where they came from. She wouldn't be surprised 
by the clank of ancient armor or other traps just 
springing. Something is amiss here, and Unali is 
certain she doesn't want to be the guardian of 
whatever this artifact is. Nor is she sure she 
would like to meet whoever, or whatever, was guardian up to now.

            She remains alert, watchful and scanning the area.

            Those who have been in such vaults 
are so bored by the cliche.  The self lightning 
torches, the single treasure and the 
armor-statues.  Not original in the least – or is this by design?

            Arawn creeps closer and gets a full 
view of Velf.  Then he sees the book. The front 
looks very familiar with that gold infinity like 
circle on front.  HE has seen it only once 
before.  Now its protected by a high source.  If 
this is the same book only 2 exist or so 
reported.  It could definitely cause massive 
devastation to Lemasa and Katai.  Allowing 
Fomorian fleets to take over the far east.  Then 
the Fomorian Empire would be unstoppable.

            Velf glances at Fremea clearly seeing 
her wings but doesn't seem surprised.  “Fae,” he 
shrugs and mumbles.  Then back to the 
pedestal.  He hears Raddok but ignores him then 
glances briefly at Arawn.  Velf's eyes twinkle – 
could this man recognize this book?  Impossible!  Hes a lowly sailor.

            Velf shrugs, “my specialty is 
archeology and these runes are I figure ancient 
A'Korchu.  Major rivals they are to us.  But 
there is a slight Lymrian glint.  Some argue the 
Korchu dealt with the now dead civilization.” He 
runs his fingers above the runes.  “This is 
either 'to be safe' or 'to be wise' then here it 
says to avoid the...'well of disdain' it implies 
...opps..that's not good...opps.”

            Velf glances around.  “It seems to ...”

            A rumble is heard all around.  Then 
seems to climb louder directly above. Everyone 
looks up.  “The disdain of the Watcher.  Whatever that is.”

            Velf looks down and speed reads the rest of runes.

            For those Sidh and Dwarves they see 
it first.  High above possibly 250-300 feet high 
up a yellow-ish tinge glows.  Then a roar like 
that of a hundred angry elephants echoes off the wall.

            Arawn yells to Unali and Kiet who are 
directly under the thing to move quickly.  Just 
as a creature falls to the ground.  Kiet leaps 
away just in time as the creature lands inches from him.

            The creature is about 14-18 feet tall 
depending on its tall neck.  It has a tali about 
8 feet long that is spiked.  The beast is about 
600 or so pounds and stands about 8 feet 
tall.  It has large ears like a elephant and 
medium sized eyes of dark blue.  Its skin glows a 
dull yellow.  Its mouth is lined with medium 
sized teeth like that of tigers.  It is facing 
the cave tunnel the party came from.  But turns to glance at party and roars.

            Velf touches three runes fast.  “Time 
to depart...” he mumbles as he steps off the rock steps.

            Fremea has been circling Velf and 
testing the shield.  It seems to be around him 
for a inch or two.  Now as he steps away she 
brings dagger to bash him but as she does the 
shield causes blade to stop an inch from his head.

            Raddok tries to translate what Velf 
said especially about departing.  But the beast 
is a new distraction.  But why is Velf moving 
away toward the back wall which is only wall not the tunnel?

            Velf glances around for something or just best way out of here.

            Arawn climbs the steps and quickly 
examines the rune-writing. He doesn't know Korchu 
but has learned a wee bit of Lymrian.  If there 
is a way to hibernate the beast he looks for 
it.  But the words are a blur of 
confusion.  Guard. Isolation.  Traits or 
ability?  Measure?  Then he spots one rune 
glowing red and yellow.  That's not 
good.  Something about escort or smith – of what kind he isn't sure.

            The yellow beast growls and Barbosa 
raises his mace and shield he grabbed from the 
others earlier that were hidden.  He brings 
himself to full height to intimidate the 
beast.  The beast just blinks and then turns to 
the cave tunnel.  It begins to waddle toward it.

            What the heck? A Guardian doesn't want to guard? But to escape?

            The beast makes 3 steps when a rumble 
is heard.  Suddenly a cloud of dust and dirt 
shoots into the cavern as the tunnel ceiling 
falls down closing the tunnel with tons of debris.

            The beast turns and snarls upset it can't escape.

            That's when Unali hears it.  She had 
been watching unlike the others.  The creak of 
metal above.  The clank of 
.armor suits moving.

         Actions? Comments?

         Next Update...Wednesday/Thursday?

         GM: A good place to end.  Wanted to be 
more descriptive but 2 days of delays and 
starting late.  As well as no stove for 3 
weeks.  Stupid tech issues like wrong parts 
ordered and such.  Won't have stove till Friday 
and that's a month of no cooking. :<  Anyways 
wanted this out for now.  I can do a map if 
needed.  But there is a lot of stuff going 
on.  Next update probably Wed/Thur/Fri?  Unsure yet.



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