[pnpgm] Game Update #2- File #19 - Introductions
Wout Broere
broere at powersandperils.org
Wed Oct 13 17:24:33 CEST 2021
Seeing the other that just joined Tarek all rise, Razgor stands up as
well and reaches for his pike.
On 13-10-2021 16:57, Tobie Bonahoom wrote:
> Tarek says ride to him and he nods, "Yes, horse. Walk can if need."
> Klorgar looks around waiting for others to speak up after his intro, a
> troll of all things yells loudly, and it smells bad, Klorgar is very
> glad it is not joining them. After a few moments a couple of others
> speak up. One seems to speak as much as himself and that gives him some
> comfort that his words were ok. Then a well groomed woman, who speaks a
> lot of words he doesn't understand and is long winded, seems to get the
> approval to join. Klorgar hopes she won't be talking all the time. He
> hopes there are others that speak his language.
>
> The bar keep yells at the troll to get out, at least that seems to be
> what is yelled. He understood the word Militia and that usually means
> you are not wanted here. Based on past experiences himself. Then his new
> "boss" askes to help and they would get food and drink for doing it, at
> least that is what is seems like was said, could be the bar keep wanted
> to give the troll food and drink, but that was unlikely.
>
> The fancy woman stands a looks at the group, saying a lot of words,
> Klorgar catches only a few, but gets the idea she wants to help. Then
> the dwarf just jumps in. Klorgar stands grabbing his battleaxe and gets
> ready to help out.
>
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> Sex.....Character Name...Player..................Type....Notes.....
> Male...Klorgar..........Tobie.Bonahoom...Tracker...Human,..........
> Female.Varo Mineholder..Bess.Hadley......Merchant..Human...........
> Male...Razgor...........Wout.Broere......Guard.....Human...........
> ........................Gerald.Ford................................
> Male...Rocky............Alex.Koponen.....Hunter....Dwarf...........
> ........................Gilbert.Isla...............................
> Male...........................Gilbert.Isla...............................
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> [Recap]
>
> Post from Rocky: [Re:Intro]
> The dwarf finishes his ale, stands up and walks
> over. In a deep voiced and understandable but not
> fluent Tradetalk he says "I be interested. Rocky. …
>
> Observing Rocky you see that he is large for a dwarf,
> obviously …
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Tobie: [Re: Intro]
> A rather well built man, human, with a long
> scare down his face on the left side, stands up
> after the dwarf says a few things. "Klorgar, friend of...
>
> He has an imposing Battle Axe on his side and a shield
> on his back....
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Wout: [Re: Intro]
> A sturdy and handsome young man steps up as well.
> Dressed in …
> GM: Ack.
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------
> [New Stuff]
>
> [Clayday, Death, Storm Season, 1625, Dragon Pass, Genertela,
> Glorantha]
> [Town of Demark]
>
> Tarek makes his pitch and shoots down one contender.
>
> The dwarf finishes his ale, stands up and
> walks over. In a deep voiced and understandable
> but not fluent Tradetalk he says "I be
> interested. Names Rocky. I a hunter, have
> experience with Mostali militia as skirmisher. I
> mastered the arbalest, sling and bastard sword
> and do okay with a small shield. I practice some
> other weapons. I know Disruption, Protection and
> minor Heal. Having folks watch out for each other
> a good idea. I see better at night than you
> humans, can help with night watches."
>
> Observing Rocky you see that he is large for
> a dwarf, obviously strong with massive biceps. He
> has an impressive and well combed red bead. His
> eyes are somewhere between blue and grey. He is
> wearing courboulli armor over light leather. He
> has a bastard sword, sling and hatchet on his
> belt and a dagger handle sticking out of his
> boot. At the table he was at is a large backpack
> with a couple furs tied to it, small shield and an arbalest.
>
> Tarek listens and waits, actually trying to
> figure out the rough tradetalk. He did say
> interested not “inter misted” right? Tarek nods,
> “A hunter indeed. A not so normal job for your
> people...or so I hear. We may need a good
> tracker and healer.” He raises his hands and uses
> body language. “One issue. I expect you to be
> sober. I don't mind some ale. Granted I hear
> you all can drink humans under the table. But
> for the most part I expect a sober fighter who is
> clear headed. Deal? If so welcome aboard.”
>
> Some notice the arbalest a powerful
> weapon. They hope hes better in melee than
> ranged as arbalests may be used once only in a
> battle depending on how long they last.
>
> A rather well built man, human, with a long
> scare down his face on the left side, stands up
> after the dwarf says a few things. "Klorgar,
> friend of Greatest General, fight for Clan and
> family, wield many weapons, ride to battle. Am tracker, protector."
>
> He has an imposing Battle Axe on his side and
> a shield on his back. He is decently armored,
> with a helm sitting next to him on the table.
> Those that are able to tell, his muscles are not
> just that of fighting, but farming also. His skin
> is weather worn, he stands about 6' or more, hard to tell in all the armor.
>
> Tarek nods, grunts slightly, “Klorgar,
> welcome. You ride? Like I say I have ...issues
> with animals. From my farm days. So me and mounts do not get along.”
>
> A young good looking man stands and moves
> forward. But from the shadows a large bulking
> form appears. He stands and moves abnormally
> fast toward Tarek. He pushes the young man away
> and toward the bar grunting. That's when folks
> realize this is a troll – Dark Men some call
> them. A bulking human looking man/beast that has
> gray mottled skin and carries a large great sword
> on his hip wearing chainmail. He has a large
> snout and tusks that grunt and huff as he moves.
>
> The Tallman behind Tarek stands and places
> hand on his sword. The Troll gets to Tarek and
> grunts, “join!” and points to himself.
>
> Trolls aren't the brainy type. Many know
> they are reclusive after Dragonkill. Retreating
> to the Shadows Dance. But some do join cults and
> militia or merc groups. While it is not super
> common trolls are found in this area in towns mostly over cities.
>
> Tarek grabs his throat and chokes a bit,
> “I...I...” then he comes up with an excuse. “We
> will be traveling mostly at daytime. You
> would...not like that. I hear...they are hiring
> at the lumber yard. I'm sorry.”
>
> The troll grunts and snorts then pounds the
> table almost cracking it. “You regret!” Then with
> his large hand swipes the mug of ale from the
> table to the floor. The Tall man behind Tarek
> steps forward. But the troll backs away.
>
> The Barkeep yells, “you! Leave...we don't like your kind here!”
>
> The troll ignores this and returns to his
> corner dark table. Looks like hes drinking from
> a small keg he must've obtained from the bar
> somehow. He sits and ignores the bar keep and
> drinks from the keg in large gulps.
>
> Those left seem to take this cue and
> leave. At least 5 leave right away not wanting
> to be here when a fight start. The young man the
> troll shoved to the bar straightens his clothes then moves to Tarek.
>
> A sturdy and handsome young man steps up as
> well. Dressed in leather and scale armor, covered
> by a somewhat worn long cloak, he carries sword
> and shield. He speaks a very broken Tradetalk.
> "He Razgor. He guard the temple Sun by pike. Good guard and fight."
>
> He has a helmet on the table and a pike
> leaning against the wall as well. Not the largest
> man in the room and there are more muscled men around clearly.
>
> Tarek nods, “Welcome with us, Razgor. I
> respect those who protect the sun dome.” He nods
> as the tall man behind Tarek sits back down.
>
> Near the Dwarf a well dressed female seems to
> notice and take in the full scene with interest.
>
> She had been enjoying a good ale, relaxing
> after a successful trading deal for a lady's
> matching set of necklace, brooch & bracelet of
> gold set with small sapphires & topazes. There
> had been word on the road of a great festival for
> Orlanth to the north, & she had ventured as far
> as Demark, where she heard of a merchant bound
> for the festival, wanting to show off his
> beautiful new bride. Her jewelry set sold at a
> nice profit (& with welcome compliments for a new
> jeweler), she was ready to go home & was
> finishing her meal, appearing just another
> traveler, dressed in a dusty-blue
> lightly-embroidered tunic, Byrnie leather pants
> with greaves & vambraces, and her wide-brimmed
> leather hat hung on its leather strings behind
> her back, her boot suitable for walking or riding.
>
> Satisfied with her trade with the wool
> merchant, she had planned to head toward home
> when she saw the notice about possible work. She
> read the notice & almost dismissed it as not her
> thing (escort/guard service?) - that's for toughs, not me, she thought.
>
> But then on her way through town, she spotted
> the bar where the job meeting was to take place &
> it was time for a noon break, so she dropped in,
> for a bit of stew and ale. Hearing the job offer,
> she thought of her family - they would be
> harvesting the early grain soon - & she hated
> farmwork. She was a trader because she had an
> urge make pretty & useful things, & to explore
> new places selling her goods so why not take up
> this job offer? It would give her some
> well-needed weapons practice, perhaps. She liked
> to stay fighting fit; traveling on the road was
> much safer that way - & there was that bonus he promised to consider.
>
> She saw the dwarf she had observed earlier
> get up & approach the table of Veren Nor Tarek,
> the prospective employer, & introduce himself
> after the first man slunk away. She looked
> properly formidable & seemed sober & serious enough.
>
> She stood up from her table near a front
> window, dropping the proper coin on the
> waitress's tray as she walked over to the small group near the bar.
>
> “Greetings, sir,” she said. “I have heard
> your offer & am interested in seeing more of this
> countryside. I am Varo Mineholder, a trader from
> Esrolia. I, too, travel the roads & know how wise
> it is to travel in a group with good fighting
> skills. I favor the rapier & self-bow, but
> learned javelin and shield with my local militia
> duties. I have defended myself on the road & done
> my militia time during the years of my
> apprenticeship training, so have used the weapons
> quite extensively while growing up, if not often.
> I am would like to join your party, if I can be
> of help to you. I also know the basic Healing
> spell, & Detect Enemy & Traps spells & also
> Ignite, if a fire be needed. I, myself, believe
> in harmony and peace, but know a ready weapon
> hand makes a good statement for upholding those beliefs.
>
> “I do have a horse, and the easy pace of foot
> travel may be perhaps enhanced if short side
> trips, like looking for potential campsites, is
> needed, so my bringing her along will not hurry
> you more than you so desire, yet might be
> convenient at odd moments for all of us.”
>
> “Would you be interested in my services for your traveling
> party?”
>
> Varo is wearing a rapier & belt knife. Her
> shoulder-length ash-blonde hair is tied back with
> a multi-color cloth headband. She carries a
> leather armor cap under one arm & her
> wide-brimmed smoky gray leather hat hangs down
> her back by its leather strings. [Her other gear
> - shield, other weapons & so forth - are with her horse in the nearby
> stable.]
>
> Tarek smiles, “Welcome Varo Mineholder.
> Indeed I am concerned a trader can support
> herself in battle. But you stand confident so I
> accept your word. Besides a cute face among
> these...men.” He even glances at the dwarf. “Would be rather refreshing.”
>
> The Bar keep yells at the Troll, in a few
> languages, “I said leave! Don't make me call the militia!”
>
> The troll spits toward the bar's direction in response.
>
> The bar keep moves to Tarek. “Hey
> buddy! Want to see if these folks you just hired
> are worth it? Kick that...thing out of here. The
> less damage the better to the bar. I'll give
> them and you free meals and drinks. What do you say?”
>
> Tarek looks around looking for a bouncer but
> sees none. He sighs. He speaks out but in a
> lower voice. “Any...” his voice breaks up a bit
> worried for upsetting the troll. “Any
> takers?” He hopes he they heard the bar keep and
> understood his words. “It is optional to you however.”
>
> GM: Actions? Comments?
>
> Next Update...Next week...Tue/Wed
>
> GM: A good start. You do not need to give
> spells in your intro. That's probably personal
> but up to you. If you hadn't figured it out the
> stuff on Varo was from Bess. Roster updated
> above. If no one takes the offer to kick out the
> troll – won't be so easy and may require injury –
> then the militia will arrive to deal with it so
> its fully up to you guys. If no takers by next
> week will move on. We have 2 more that may sign up.
>
> Player map is online:
> http://nrgcomputers.com/RQ/mymap.png <http://nrgcomputers.com/RQ/mymap.png>
> I will have on site a Legend file on the icons
> used. Demark is on very bottom middle on
> map. Destination will be top right. Keep in
> mind I have 0 art talent so this is my first ever
> map of this style. Since I was not happy with
> RQ's maps at all unlike PL's maps. So I did this
> map from scratch every hex. Keep in mind there is
> a issue it seems with the sea/lake blue hexes
> (0523, 1723 or so) On my end its fine but on
> other browsers its black /empty. Go figure. But
> it supposed to be a lake or small sea. See
> Legend file for details. The legend pnp flie
> shows the icons and the legend text file says which icon is what.
>
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> until tobies sites are updated
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