[pnpgm] Tribute to Mournath.

[Scott Adams]

   In almost 40 40 years I so rarely have PC player deaths in 
game.  In P&P I could probably could them on a few fingers.  Some say 
I'm too soft.  Some do TPk and kill all.  That's not my style.  When 
I kill folks its usually out of stupidity "you sure you want ot cross 
that lava pit to get to the magical chalice?' "Sure my armor will 
protect me."  Not quite.

     I also have bad luck with dice for pcs.  GMs can fudge #s 
yes.  But as i grow as a GM I so rarely do so.  I am not afraid to 
kill a pc as some suggest.  With Caladan he was resurrected at a loss 
to his body.  In Game terms we have players in the game for 4-5 years 
or 20+ years our time.  In some systems 4-5 years is a lifetiem and rare.

    A big factor is how active the player is.  This isn't on purpose 
but has a deciding factor.  In the death of htis pc it was him or 
Kiet a random 50/50 roll.  The Witch had single digit sucess so even 
Kiet's MDV would've done nothing.  The dice cam eup with the sailor.

    I realize some are just busy and understand that. In the decades 
since I actually wanted ot kill one player Bertram way back on 
Adventure #1.  Because Greg was so relentless on his ignorance to the 
rules. Back then the rules were online.  Did he read them? Aparently 
not.  For almost six months the group dealt with him one summer as 
players were on Clima. But again I'm lenient and tried to work with 
him.  When a actual player decided ot kill him in a very clever 
way.  We moved on.  I had no regret.  But all other player rips I do feel bad.

    I feel a player should enjoy the game and role play not roll 
play. So developing a long term pc is great to me.

    With this said...I dedicate this Adventure #8 to Mournath.

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    RIP Mournath.  Mournath was a sailor who loved the water.  He 
entered the game in Advneture #7 around October 2016 4 years ago.  He 
was played by Gilbert Isla.  He was a active player compared to 
many.  Posting around 12 times in #7 and 20 odd times in this 
adventure.  But then family and medical issues got in the way and he 
had to step back.  Which I have no problem with.  On email checks I 
got immediate replies so wasn't like some who faded away but never 
replied.  This year with COVID things got worse.  So I understand why 
not as active.  I don't blame him for that.

    Mournath entered the game in the same Shipwreck that Mae was in 
as both joined the party. The sailor would help the party heroically 
in the Shifter Prison.  He would become friends with Kell and Ben'dar 
in a way.  Then on his Test in the Shifter prison he wished to return 
to safety and he was sent back to Marentia.  This was when the first 
set of RL issues started so he stepped back.

    In this adventure the salior was of great help sailing from Sivas 
to VAhear dealing with monsters to pirates.  Once there the party 
would find themselves trapped in a Dwarf - later to be determined a 
Bes - mine.  Then to be sent as a party unknowlingly to the Eastern 
LAnds and Besam itself.  As a GM of 37 years this was first time in 
EL.  Party has ventured to 30 or so lands in the PL in the 4-5 years.

    Once on Besam the threat was learned.  The party would help but 
again be sent without knowing to the Lower World.  Again after 
decades this is my first LW game.  I wanted to experience more in 
case this would be the last adventure.

    So a bit about Mournath....

    As a character he wasn't super elite like Unali so a starting 
level PC.  At 27 standing 6' 3 but slim at 164 lbs he looked timid 
but his combat experience was just as good as Fremea's.

    Wearing Ring and Brigandine, his main weapon was the spear and he 
had a magical spear.  He used a shield as well as a longbow.  Near 
his bod - ashes - his magical vambrace would be found as well as his 
Tourmaline armband. No armband was not magical so would not have 
helped in Witch Combat. :)  He saw how Raddok and Will were doing 
journals of their travels.  He wanted to start that but alas.  One of 
his most prized items was is Sextant.  An expensive and rare item in 
the PL but required of all NAvigators like him.

    Skill wise he was good in Bow, Dagger and of cours espear.  As 
well as his expertise as a Seaman and Navigator.  He learned how to 
make Maps and navigation maps in a Marentian style.  He learned to 
speak Bhamoti and Zen'dali.  Born in Marentia on Novehas, 11, 1608 TH.

    His self described description:


       Standing at 63" with a stocky build.  Mournath's dark hair is kept
       to the current fashions, close on the sides, long to the front
       with a braided rear.  His beard and mustache are close cropped
       and an amused gleam appears on his contenace more oft than not.
       His skin is deep-tanned from hours spent on the sea beneath the
       open skies.  Pale green eyes invite discourse and show and
       inquisitive nature.

    The party would know his magical items as stories were told 
around the campfire.

    His magical spear was inherited when Kell died.  A magical 
effective spear with cold resist and smokeless flame spell.

    His other magical item was his Vambraces willed by Kiet on Kell's 
death.  It has protection vs Elder and Luck.   Too bad that Luck 
didn't help in his Disintegration.

    From his travels he has collected an assortment of gems and 
jewels.  A quick glance finds he has a bit over 38 gold and change.

    To show how much he helped in this advneture he has earned 444 
CEP.  So he was a great bonus to party.

    Until the witches arrived.  The L'p'nth withces using Chaos 
spells of darkness, dark lightning and disintegrate among others.  It 
only took 1 touch for his death whihc was heroic.

     Gilbert aka Mournath I appreciate your time with us.  You have 
said you wish to play which i'm so happy.  So once things settle down 
for you we cna get to that.

    I just felt like posting this.

    Anyone can share their thoughts if so desire.

    Thanks for your time.

    Ashes to AShes.  In this case it fits.  As Mournath ended up 
Ashes but he is now exploring the Lower World as the Wind blows him  about.
I should've done this for Kell.  We kinda did in his Funeral in game though.

I miss Mark too!