[pnpgm] Game Update #35 - File #207 - To forest and sky!
Ninya Biz
biggthree at gmail.com
Mon Oct 17 06:42:25 CEST 2022
Juno cries out in pain his mind wells with fear he mutters a prayer to his
higher power to heal himself.
If he can regain footing after a heal or lay prone position on the ground
some how to defend himself he grabs his spear to do so.
Ooc: [Cast Healing (2)]
On Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 10:55 PM Scott Adams <longshotgm at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Sex.....Character Name...Player..................Type....Not es.....
> Male...Klorgar..........Tobie.Bonahoom...Tracker...Human,..........
> Female.Varo Mineholder..Bess.Hadley......Merchant..Human...........
> Male...Razgor...........Wout.Broere......Guard.....Human...........
> Male...Rocky............Alex.Koponen.....Hunter....Dwarf...........
> Male...Mournath.........Gilbert.Isla...............................
> Male...Veren.Nor.Tarek..Npc..............Employer..Human...........
> Male...Jaren............Npc..............Bodyguard.Human...........
> Male...Marusk...........Npc..............Guide.....Human...........
> Male...Juno.Solace......Ford.............Tracker...Human...........
>
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> Game Update #35 sequence (file #207)
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> [Recap]
>
> From Razgor: [RE: GG to Razgor]
> "Well fought!" Rocky tells Razgor.
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Juno: [Re: Actions]
> Juno woks over and pats our hero on the back and smiles
> and says. “We …
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Razgor: [Re: Actions]
> "Thanks all" Razgor answers Rocky and Juno. "These elves …
>
> After that he seems to return to his somewhat quiet and
> withdrawn …
> GM: Ack.
>
>
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> [New Stuff]
>
> [Fireday , Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela,
> Glorantha]
>
> [Time: 9:59 pm]
>
> "Well fought!" Rocky tells Razgor.
>
> Juno walks over and pats our hero on the back
> and smiles and says. “We are thankful for your risk and bless you.”
>
> He quickly gathers his stuff feeds himself
> and drinks some water and gives some food and
> water to his horse checks if every thing is ok
> with his horse and checks the saddle and belongings.
>
> At next camp he plans to meditate deeply of
> nothing to return balance of power.
>
> Juno seeing how accurate those elves are the
> leaders mention of resources, he ask the elven
> leader. “Can we trade something for a few arrows
> to refill my-quiver? I don't have much to offer
> but my services as a healer for your people. I
> own very little; a few coin and my weapons and
> armor and supplies and my horse. We should need
> some access to any supplies or food to stock up
> and to refill water for horses and or our own needs as well?”
>
> Leorik nods and smiles, “certainly we can
> parlay. But you will be our guests so there is
> not much we will require or need. Arrows are
> certainly possible. Our bows however are
> specially grown....not made. No humans can really use our bows
> effectively.”
>
> “After we break camp is it time time to carry on?” He asks our
> leader.
>
> Varen shrugs, “we should move fast to not
> intrude in this great forest long.”
>
> "Thanks all" Razgor answers Rocky and
> Juno. "These elves needed someone to guard their forest."
>
> After that he seems to return to his somewhat
> quiet and withdrawn mood of the past few days.
>
> Vern and Jaren both nod at Razgor, “yes good
> work” Both seem to say at the same time.
>
> [Time: 10:03 pm]
>
> The party heads north to the forest with
> Leorik already in the forest shadows. Once the
> party and horses enter they notice Leorik and
> another elf in a quiet argument in elven
> tongue. The other elf is gesturing in various
> directions and the party seems to figure it is
> either about them or the dead elf. But soon the
> argument ends and the party is lead about half a mile in.
>
> Leorik, “you may camp here. I'll leave 4
> here to patrol and watch so you do not need to do
> a sentry unless you feel like it. We'll assist
> with a small fire. My other men will be sent east
> to ensure the tuskriders do not enter the forest.”
>
> Veren nods, “thank you. We already ate but
> is there a water source nearby?”
>
> Leorik, “not too close but I’ll have water
> sent. Sleep well and we'll guide you north
> through the forest. You will be with us for a
> day or so as the forest is fairly large.”
>
> With that the elf leader fades into the
> shadows. Soon a fire is made and a hour later
> some water buckets are given for water needs
> now. The night grows late. Veren does not
> openly assigns a watch but quietly assigns one person to “remain alert.”
>
> ------------
>
> [Wildday, Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
>
> [Time: 6:18 am]
>
> Rocky is awake and “alert” per Verens orders
> when he hears movement. It is clearly loud to
> alert those in the camp. He sees 4 elves enter
> the camp. Clearly they would’ve been real quiet
> but were loud on purpose. Three females and 1
> male enter the perimeter. The females which most
> humans rarely see are females, carry leather bags
> and l pottery of water. The elf does not speak
> tradetalk well but it is determined it is food
> and water. Some warm biscuits with slightly
> melted butter, warm goat milk and some warm ham.
> But the eggs seem a bit cold. A few assorted
> vegetables from apples, berries to spinach among others are also given
>
>
> Once the horses are fed by the grass and the
> party eats the camp is broken. The elf who does
> not speak tradetalk well watches as the campfire is doused.
>
> The elf does speak a few words, “I
> guide. You track.” But he probably mean follow.
>
>
> [Time: 11:42 am]
>
>
> Leorik repeats. “I hope your sleep was well
> and meal? Good. I have something to show
> you. Come.” The party is diverted west about
> half a mile. There the party notices some items
> in the forest. On closer look it is 3 small
> horse one man carriages. So a man cold ride with
> two wheels and small cushion for seat and cloth
> top. All 3 seem to have the apparatus of wood and hinges to attach to
> horses.”
>
>
>
> “These were left from ..a group that
> ...entered here. Recently. We were going to break
> down for wood but it looks like you could use 2
> of them.” Looking at Veren and Rocky.
>
> Veren looks to the carriage
> contraptions. “That would work. I could ride in
> that than on the horse. I accept thank you two
> of them. Assuming Rocky wants to ride in one.”
>
> Leorik continues, “we are self sufficient
> here. Do you have any pottery we could barter
> for? For the food, and these wagon things. I
> was told by one of the female elves she spotted
> jewelry on her.” He nods to Varo. “We do not
> assort much things but some of the females adore
> such items.” He turns to Juno. “You look like a
> person who knows healing. Maybe share some of
> your healing plant knowledge with us? If you have
> such? You should be with us in the forest for at
> least 2 more days. That should be enough time to
> trade knowledge. We rarely enter the nearby
> areas but if you know of plants on the plains
> that would be useful for our group.
>
>
> [Time: 6:03 pm]
>
> Leorik stays with party to share his
> knowledge with Juno. There are anywhere from 3-6
> elves in the forest hidden in the shadows
> following the party. One comes forth and whispers to Leorik. Leorik nods.
>
> “A possible sight to see may be
> coming. Come with me to the forest edge. Those
> who wish to. You may leave your gear and camp
> here. The edge is only a couple miles to the
> east. Rocky you may want to come.”
>
> Soon those who go with him get to the forest
> edge. Night has fallen. No torches are allowed
> as the party looks out onto the hills to see the
> large mass of 80 tuskriders at camp. They have
> ended up maybe 2 miles from the forest and up
> against a sandy – not so rocky – hill. Leork
> taps Rocky's shoulder and point to the top of the
> hill above the tuskriders. It takes Rocky almost
> 3 minutes and starts to get a bit frustrated but
> spots it. A flash of metal? Last night was the
> full moon but tonight its 3 quarters so making it
> still pretty bright. Then he spots it another
> flash some distance west of the last one. Mirror
> signal flashes. Someone is using the moon to signal others.
>
> “The dwarfs in the hills do not like invaders
> as we don’t' here in the forest.” Leorik tells Veren.
>
> Almost 10 minutes later dark forms seem to
> stream from the hills and seem to move toward the
> tuskriders campfire. Flashes of metal or
> something is seen as a possible battle is
> underway. Rocky is tempted to go join his brothers but he'd be alone.
>
> In just a few minutes the forms shrink back
> into the hills. The tusks are a bit agitated and
> some ramble since no riders are on them. At this
> distance it is difficult to tell how many died on which side.
>
> Veren asks, “how did you know?”
>
> Leorik shrugs, “my scouts here watching them
> noticed signs before sunset. The mirror signals
> clenched it. They probably did not intend to
> slaughter the group or kill the tuskrider
> offspring. But as with our arrows a warning for them to stay off the
> uphills.”
>
> Rocky concentrates and does something to
> check something. But at this range it would be futile. But he had to
> check.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -------
>
> [Freezeday, Stasis week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
>
> [Time: 12:07 am]
>
> The sentry elves are heard talking to
> someone. Varo who is on “alert” gets up and
> moves near the sounds. She spots a group of 5
> elves. They do not seem to be arguing but
> speaking calmly. Soon the new elves move on and must be a passing family.
>
> A new week for those of the faith – stasis
> week and Freezeday the first day or also known as
> Darkday. The day seems to comply by making it cool maybe in the 60s.
>
> Razgor senses he is being watched. For the
> last 2 days the elves watch the party and protect
> from predators. So they are true to their word no
> sentries are needed. But Razgor is awake as well
> as Rocky, Varo, Jaren and Juno. Razgor glances
> around and spots a form in the bush to the
> east. Looks like two eyes among a bush?
>
> The form whatever it is seems to hear a Elf
> sentry come near and move away quietly.
>
> Leorik who is asleep tells the party based on
> the elf's report it was a Dryad that Razgor may
> have seen. But it was so quick and very little detail was seen.
>
> [Time: 1:12 pm]
>
> The party has moved north, northwest and now
> north east. Leorik has guided with help of his
> scouts the party to the NE corner of the
> forest. Now the party gets to the edge and sees
> a great expanse of grasslands. Miles and miles of grassland.
>
> Leorik, “this is where we part. Those
> carriages should have no issue on the grass and
> travel fast. About 6 miles that way is a human
> farm. They can give you shelter. The tuskriders
> are at least 12 miles south east of here. They
> have been grazing on the plains. There is a
> chance they may encounter the farm. Warn
> them. We have sent a scout to warn the riders to
> avoid the farm and continue north west. We are
> sure they will avoid it. Peace be with you.”
>
> With that he and several elves leave the
> area. But the party is sure there are others
> watching to ensure the humans leave the forest.
>
> Jaren asks, 'so we may have to deal with them
> again? Why not sit on the grass and let the riders pass us?”
>
> Maruska shakes his head, “Leorik gave us a
> honor promise to warn the farm. They have been
> kind to us and given us food and water for our
> last leg of this trip. We should do as they requested.”
>
> Veren nods and waves the party onto the grasslands.
>
> As the trip continues, Verene is grateful for
> not riding. But the smell sitting right behind
> the horse is a bit much for him. For Rocky it
> doesn't seem to bother him. Smelly dwarfs in hot
> caves is no big deal. Varo helps to give him a
> scarf and a flower is tied around it to give a bit of smell blocking for
> Veren.
>
> [Time: 7:47 pm]
>
> Night has fallen and the party has been
> trying to locate this farm. The grasslands were
> wide and shallow perfect for fast movement almost
> as much as plains on speed. Finally a few hours
> ago the party spots whiffs of smoke that can only
> be from the farmhouse. Leorik could only give a
> direction but not distance. The smoke seen is
> very sporadic and light but it is a way to pinpoint direction.
>
> Finally with Rocky in his carriage and being
> drove by Jaren's horse they spot lights in the darkness.
>
> The party arrives at the 2 story farm
> house. The party is amazed how it could be but
> there so far from a village or city. Veren and
> Varo approach and are seen by those inside. A
> man in his late 40s leaves the house with a pitchfork and scowls.
>
> Varo and Veren explain they were sent by the
> Elves. That is when the man seems to mellow
> out. He says that dinner was already served but
> if need some cold left overs he can help with
> that. The horses can be put in the barn and given hay and oats.
>
> The farmer introduces his family as
> Rovich. Mr Rovich has a young wife around late
> 30s and 7 kids – 4 boys and 3 girls ranging from
> 8 to 15. Mr Rovich invites the party to stay the
> night but in the barn or around the home. There
> is no real room inside but a small couch that could fit one person.
>
> Some cold left overs are heated up for coup for the party.
>
> Veren explains to Mr Rovich the danger of the tuskriders.
>
> “We've been here on this land for 4
> generations. We trade with a coastal town in the
> east some 40-50 odd miles away on the ocean. The
> closest other town is maybe 60 miles north of
> here. We also feed the elves when the forest
> gets too cold to to harvest food from. Every so
> often a dwarf will come by but rarely stops. IT
> is possible these rider folk may spot us. But we
> will not be kicked off our land. We have the grace of the gods to protect
> us.”
>
> Veren considers arguing but decides no need
> to stay as even if they helped defend the farm
> they'd be out numbered 8 to 1. “I appreciate
> your offer to stay. We shall do so the night then move on.”
>
> Marusks asks Mr Rovich, “I've been through
> this area before. I never knew this place was
> here. Do you mind giving me some info on the
> local area as we are moving north.”
>
> The Farmer nods and the party settles in for the night.
>
> ---------------
>
> [Waterday, Stasis week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
>
> [Time: 5:46 am]
>
> Farmers are indeed up super early. The
> entire family stars their chores. No incidents
> from the night before. The party is awaken by
> the family starting their day. Mrs Rovich and
> the girls are inside starting breakfast and are
> preparing some for the party including eggs,
> greens, biscuits and a form of porridge.
>
> Juno prays for the family and farewells are done.
>
> [Time: 3:18 pm]
>
> The party approaches a wide rain forest that
> seems to stretch all the way to the
> ocean. Marusk explains could go around but it
> would take 4-5 days past the mountains. The
> carriages may have some issue but the farmer
> explains there are trails used by the locals that
> may be overgrown in some places but allow the carriages to pass.
>
> [Clayday, Stasis week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
>
> [Time: 4:15 pm]
>
> The party has been traveling a bit slow but
> making progress. The rain forest is starting to
> get dim as the slow gets lower in the sky. For
> the most part there are bits of open sky but the
> canopy seems to enclose the sky around the party.
>
> The party has been going for hours in the hot
> humid rainforest. Some roll up sleeves but dare
> not remove armor in this area. So a lot of folks
> are sweaty and tired. Those who have horse armor
> the horses are also far more exhausted. Veren is considering a early camp.
>
> The party has left the more visible trail a
> mile or so back and not much signs of use in the
> area so they are just guessing based on possible
> downed trees and compressed grass. Now the party
> finally ends up in a clearing about 32-33 feet
> wide and 40-45 feet long. A break is being done
> as Rocky and Jaren enter the thick rain forest to
> relieve themselves. The other group is
> dismounted and clumped up. Letting the horses
> rest and breath. Rocky has gone maybe 10 feet
> into tree line in west and Jaren 20 feet in south.
>
> A shadow seems to move over the party and the
> party figures it is a cloudy day. Then another
> then another. Veren leans forward in his
> carriage and looks up. “What are those?”
>
> The party sees a dozen flying forms. They
> have the head, wings and forelegs of a eagle and
> body of a lion. Marusk yells, “griffins!”
>
> By now the griffins have circled back having
> seen the party and half of them are in a steep
> dive right for the party. It seems the other
> half which could be smaller are just circling.
>
> One dives for Varo and does 2 claw sand tries
> to peck at the merchant trader. One Claw misses
> but the other two do strike. The claw hits
> Varo's right leg and shreds it she falls down
> disabled but the peck attack hits her abdomen and
> she is heavily damaged unconscious.
>
> Another dives toward Mournath and attacks his
> horse. The peck and claws all three hit doing a
> massive 21 points as the horse collapses to the ground.
>
> A third dives toward Varo again but at last
> second swoops as his ally takes her down.
>
> Another dives toward Jaren's horse which is
> missing his rider in the forest. One claw misses
> but the peck and first claw does hit doing damage
> drawing serious blood but the horse does not fall
> as his barding has protected him.
>
> The last one dives at the same time and dives
> for Juno. The claws fail to hit but the beast's
> beak does peck at his right leg doing 9 points
> and he falls with his leg disabled.
>
> GM: Actions? Comments?
>
> Next update – Monday?
>
> GM: Wow. Ok. Griffins are far more dangerous
> than they are in P&P. Two are down badly hurt
> and one horse may be dead other wounded. I went
> and did a big update to move us along. Figure
> the elf trading, the farm and even dryad wasn't
> worth sticking on. But you may post retroactive
> stuff just gives the day as a reminder. So will
> try to do update next week probably Monday. I
> may only do 1 round as these things are
> dangerous. We are in the final leg of the trip
> and sadly my map is wonky. The yellow line on my
> site shows. But when I download to edit that
> same map its gone. So can't update map yet. But
> you are one hex right of 3407 I believe. I'll
> crop the map and do a new location marker this
> weekend. Wanted to get this out today. So when
> figured out random encounters I did my usual
> random #s. Not going to overwhelm party so why
> only half flew down the others are Immature
> griffins which fit the descriptions. Omce they
> dove I did D9 for who was target. Then d100 for
> 50/50 chance of person and horse. For those who
> went to wet a tree I did 2 D9s. I will try to do
> new map tomorrow but it may end up next week.
>
> GM: Razgor - +5% to Battle +5% to Pike
>
>
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