[pnpgm] Game Update #6 - File #19 - Party arrives in Maren City
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HH Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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R3 Balrog Balrog Warrior Normal/Human Ma
?? Chris Wells Ben'dar Warrior Normal/Human Ma
R4 Tom Crockett Caladan Wizard Normal/Human Ma
R1 Marcel Liberty Chion Sailor Normal/Human Ma
W3 Ryan Torres Farseeker Warrior Normal/Human Ma
W2 Sergi Sallent Jordi Wizard Normal/Elf Ma
R4 Tim Falkenberg Malradh ben Kasha Merc Normal/Human Ma
R3 Wayne Richardson/Uji Thig Sidh MU Normal/Faerry Ma
R3 Orion (Paul Broman) Trembyl Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W3 Wout Broere Unali Ninja Normal/Human Fe
R3 Scott Adams Xian Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W2 Alex Koponen Z'leyra Healer Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Ventrius/Pogo Thig's dogs, Firesnake of Caladan's,
Z'Leyra's Eagle, 2 Draft Horses
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Game Update #6 in sequence (file #19)
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Admin notes: None
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[First some Admin business -
1. IRS - If you haven't figured it out by now it was a April
Fool's Joke! I couldn't resist. It fooled some of you
guys but not Chris aka Ben'dar :) I know as Bugs Bunny
is fond of saying I'm a verrrryyy badddddd boy!
2. We will continue as far as I can. I got gear and other
info from everyone but Unali. Wout must be really busy
so I'll just go on some assumptions for now. Hopefully
we'll resolve that soon. So it should go on the regular
2 updates per week schedule from now on.
3. Website Updates
A. Character Descriptions - File shows updated character
developement notes and descriptions.
B. Horse, Food and Camping report.
This file shows how each party member's hrose breaks
down in terms of encumberance. This is why I wanted
the gear stuff done. I'm being a bit more realistic
and critical in this area. Secondly it shows the
camping info. This is just a quickl glance for me
to know who is sleeping in a tent and who is sleeping
in the open for combat purposes. Lastly the food
info section will contain expeditures of food for
each day. I'll update this info almost every update
with those expeditures. This way its easy to keep
track of and you can check on it as well.
Both links are at the very bottom of the Game Website.]
4. From the Character descrption files heres some Gee Whiz
Info. Characters in [] are equal standing.
A. Age
Trembyl, Xian, [Thig, Unali, Z'leyra], Ben'dar,
[Caladan, Kasha, Chion, Farseeker], Jordi, Balrog
Trembyl is the elder and Balrog the youngest.
B. Height
[Balrog, Chion - 81"], Ben'dar 78", Caladan 76", Unali 74",
[Farseeker, Trembyl 73"], Kasha 72", [Z'leyra, Jordi,
Xian 70"], Thig 52"
C. Weight
Chion 240, Caladan 220, Trembyl 210, Kasha 210, Balrog 190,
Farseeker 190, Ben'dar 190, Xian 170, Z'leyra 140,
Jordi 140, Unali 120, Thig 75
5. Header Update - Header updated above with HH [Horse Type]
column R)iding horse or W)arhorse. Mainly as a remainder
to myself for movement and combat.
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[We continue...]
Sepes 1, Satusda in the 1633rd Year [TH] - 5pm
Location: Green Tooth Inn, Sivas SE District, Marentia
[For four hours the party talk over old times and adventures
and catch up on the last 3 months of their life. Finally
the tavern grows quiet, the fire goes down to coals and
the night gets cooler. The tavern owner tells the party
Caladan paid for everything. The party then begins to
finally break up around 9:15pm.
Damon and Balrog head down the streeto a hotel for Balrog
nad a wharf house for Damon. Z'leyra leads Ben'dar,
Caladan, Chion, Jordi, Kasha, Thig, Trembyl and Unali
to her manor outside the city. It takes them about half
a hour to get there and finally the party by then is
exhausted. The servants see to their things and make
room for everyone to sleep in a reasonble manner. Z'leyra
beams showing her home to everyone especially her forge
area where she creates various things.
Farseeker and Xian head to their fortress dorm (Farseeker)
and home (Xian) to pack up for the morning.
The group plans to meet before sunrise at the Wharf district
and Damon gives directions to everyone.
That night the temperatures begin to drop as Fall has
surely begun or at least has come early. The party
sleep in their various places with no incidents.]
Sepes 2, Monada in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: Sivas, Lake Sivas, Maren City
[The party gets in about 6 hours of sleep and slowly
wake up. They gather their belongings and head to
their wharf destination. The sun is just starting
to rise and the temperature is in the high 60s.
Those from the manor take about 45 minutes to get
to the Wharf where Farseeker, Damon and Xian are
already waiting. Damon reports that his ship with
Cholan should be back anytime and almost on cue
10 minutes later his ship the one captured on Clima
arrives. A quick reunion with Cholan and others ensue.
But eventually everyone boards and the ship begins to
set sail as the sun is over the horizon. Damon
explains the trip will take all day. They decide not
to make any stops even for a lunch break. The ship's
crew pushes the ship to get the ship to Maren city
in time. During the day the sky is overcast and
temperatures vary from 60 to 80 degrees. At one point
around 1pm a short sleet storm occurs of rain and
hail which creates a gray and dreary situation.
Finally the ship edges into the port of Maren just
before midnight. Oddly the party recalls this same
type of situation just 3 months prior of a late night
destination but in a different section of the city.
Damon suggests the party might as well sleep on the
ship theres plenty of berths and open space in some
enclosed areas topside. Its too late to get rooms
now and would cost money. The party decides this
is a good idea and sleeps on the ship while it
rests in the dock. Nothing of interest happens that
night other than a patrol getting information on the
ship from Damon.]
Sepes 3, Tuesday in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: Maren City
[An hour before the sunrise the party gets to wake
up as the port begins to stir as fishermen ships
leave port and sailors begin to prepare warehouses
for loading and unloading. The port becomes loud
with many people moving about.
The party starts to leave the ship when they notice
Damon lurks behind.
Damon: "Sorry guys. I'm going to stick this one out.
She [he points to the ship] needs me. I have a
crew and a friend to take care of. Cholan and I
will hope you the best. I hope you understand
this Caladan? If some of these sailors didn't
have family and kids that depending on a job that
I give them I would be with you."
Caladan: "I understand. I hope you the best. No
hard feelings at all."
[Damon and Cholan watch the party head down the
docks then turn to the crew and begin to issue
orders. Sailors rush ashore to gather some
waiting cargo to be loaded for a town on the
east short of Lake Sivas...
Caladan asks that the party meet the next morning
at the West Gate on the main road. They'll all
leave the city then. This gives a full day of
doing various errands folks have to do.
Ben'dar leaves with Balrog and Thig to his Horse
Ranch to gather his gear. Balrog and Thig are
interesting in seeing the ranch as well.
Caladan and Trembyl head to Caladan's forest log
cabin north of the city where he now owns forest
land (though what little forest exists there).
After getting suggestions from Ben'dar on where
to buy a good horse Chion and Kasha head to a
market and look for a horse for Chion to buy.
Unali and Jordi head to the NE district of the city
where Duke Aren has a small estate when he is
in the city. Jordi meets with Duke Aren privately
for some time while Unali visits as well.
Xian, Farseeker and Z'leyra head to find Z'leyra
a horse and some pack animals as well. Ben'dar
arranges to have his stewart come to help as well
which give s discount on price for Z'leyra, Jordi's
horse and Chion's horse.]
GM: This gives a horse break down for the party of
Riding Horse I - 1
Riding Horse III - 4
Riding Horse IV - 2
Warhorse II - 2
Warhorse III - 2
Unknown - 1 [Ben'dar's]
Draft Horses - 2 [Pack animals]
13 animals
Two pack animals are needed to carry the bags of grain for
the horses to prevent further encumberance problems. Another
is used to carry gear to lessen weight on some horses.
One animal Z'leyra buys and the other the party shares in
the ownership.
BTW - Ben'dar if you want to show off your new horse you
can insert it here. :)
[While in Maren City the sky is gray with overcast
but the party doesn't take it as a omen. High
winds run through the port city all day and at
one point high up a few snow flakes are seen but
never hit the ground. The party knows fall and
the cold winter is approaching. By now the farmers
are harvesting their crops.
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During the day...
Ben'dar gives a full tour o his land and the horses
on his ranch. Thig is impressed but doesn't understand
why humans hope to settle themselves in one spot. Balrog
inspects the horses with Ben'dar and finds he is making
some good progress. Ben'dar tells of his encounters
from monsters and trolls. By the time they finish
talking the sun is close to sunset. They decide ot
sit outside for dinner and stay there for the night.
Caladan shows Trembyl his home as Caladan packs his
things and prepares to leave. He introduces Trembyl
to the people of the small forest (only a few square
miles of light forest outside the city in the hills).
Caladan suspects the forest is not a natural thing
in this area and must've been planted or magically
grown by some long dead wizard. Caladan explains
to trembyl the forest tends to brings in enemies for
the people and he also suspects that's part of its
magical lure. Trembyl theorizes the forest must have
something hidden in it to lure such evil forces to it.
Caladan shrugs it off as local legends and both head
to Caladan's cabin for dinner and a night's rest.
Chion and Kasha find a horse and Chion buys it.
Kasha laughs when the oversized Chion climbs on the
horse very slowly. Kasha then gives a quick few
lessons on how best to handle and calm a horse.
Kasha then gives riding basic instructions nad how
best to pad the saddle for new riders. In appreciation
Chion offers Kasha who was going to stay in a hotel
a night's rest in Chion's house in Maren city. They
both head there for the night's rest.
GM: Chion hope this is acceptable. Figure its a fair
exchange of services.
Jordi spends 3 hours with Duke Aren in his private
office discussing various matters. Jordi, Aren
and then Unali eat lunch and discuss the last
few months. For the next hour or so Aren explains
progress on the capture of various Climan spies
in the province. Late that afternoon Aren learns
of their plans to visit the Zen'da plains. Duke
Aren gives a brief overview of the Zen'da tribes
as far as he knows. He wishes Caladan the best
of luck. By the time they notice it its 5pm and
the sun is soon to set. Aren invites the two to
stay the night and sleep. The trio then heve a good
dinner and discuss various topics of interesting that
evening before going to sleep.
Most of the morning Xian and Farseeker help Z'leyra
buy a warhorse for herself and a couple pack animals
for the party. They then rent a stable slot and
hold them for the night. By the time they finish
with the chore of horse buying and gathering some
other supplies its 4pm. arseeker suggests they
check the local garrison for any reports of road
problems (like bandits). They find a few wanted
posters but the highwayman reports seem to indicate
most are to the far west nad not the road going to
Cholchara. Xian then stops in a bakery and orders
himself some treats to take on the trip. By the
time this is over its little past 5pm and the trio
decide to find a tavern for dinner.
The trio discuss possible tavern choices all 3
having been in the city a few times but not
experts on it. Farseeker then recalls a nice
tavern near their location that has usually
night singers and even oen or two that sing
Zen'dali songs. Course hes only heard of this
tavern from other military officers but they
soon locate it - the Red Dewback - such a odd
name Xian comments. By the time they enter the
temperature has dropped about 10 degrees from
the afternoon warmth. Entering they find a large
open tavern that is two stories. In the reare are
stairs that lead to a couple of rooms of some sort.
A door in the back likely leads to the tavern owner's
family residences. The tavern is full of citizens
of mostly middle and upper classes. But there are
a couple of peasants who are eating soup. Theres
enough room for about 50 in the tavern. Enough
activity for the barkeep and 3 barmaids. The
trio find a table and soon order a nice meal.
The trio notices a small stage set to the right
of the bar that's empty at this point.
As the trio wait for their drinks a short female
gets on stage and with a flute player behind her
does a dance with 2 sharp daggers which seem to
slice her skin. Marks are seen on her skin but
no blood. The tavern onlookers are dazzled but
mostly bored by the event as if they've seen it
every night that week. As dinner is served to the
trio a new person takes the stage...
From the stage, a melancholy tune can be heard. The
beauty in the refrain is obvious as the notes drift
through the room, but the ethereal sound is spine
tingling. The performer sits upon a stool, draped in
a long cowled cloak, only his pale hands are visible
playing the stringed instrument, similar to a guitar,
but with a triangular base. The cloak is an elaborate
affair, quilted with care to resemble the landscapes of
a dense forest; the cloak is so well crafted that it
could be easily imagined that this person could disappear
from sight within such a forest. His clothing is finely
tailored cloth of rich brown, giving the impression that
his body is the trunk of a willowy tree. The boots, another
elaborate affair, are of brown, but edged in what first
appears to be scraps of colored leather.Looking further,
it is apparent that these scraps form a canopy of leaves
that decorate the tops of these knee high boots, and
covering the sides are intricate geometric patterns that
look from a distancelike stylized plants.
The lone performer starts to sing, and as he does, the
lower half of his face becomes visible. The strong line
of his jaw reveals skin as pale as pearl, with a thin
brown beard. The voice that comes between the red lips
matches the melancholy timber of the song, and though the
language one normally heard in this land, the sense of
loose and pain are readily conveyed by his tone.
After the song, he speaks in Zen'dali. "Thank you for
indulging me. Among my people, it is custom during this
time to pay respect for the loved ones who have parted.
But this for my people, this is also a time to celebrate
all the goodness we have received", so He begins a new
song, lively and joyful, making it hard not to want to
dance and stomp your feet. Throughout the performace,
the performer keeps the cowl low on his face.
Z'leyra listens to the song intently understanding the
words but Xian and Farseeker do not speak Zen'dali.
They do get the meaning and intent of the song. The
audience seems transfixed by the performance and even
stops drinking and talking during it. As quietly
as the artist got on stage he rises and leaves behind
a curtain to the back. The audience claps in appreciation
for a full minute. Xian and Farseeker look at each other
and remember those who have died up to this point the
friends and comrades. When dinner is over Xian doesn't
take no for an answer and pays for Z'leyra.
Xian: "You saved my life once. This is the last I can
do and its the first time I could buy you a dinner."
Farseeker: "What about me?"
Xian: "What about you?!" [he grins] "You still owe me
for those bar damages you did at-"
Farseeker: "Ok! Ok!..."
[The trio leave the tavern and head for a good inn.
There they share a small room and head for bed.]
Sepes 4, Wendida in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: Maren City
[Party members across the city and city margins begin
to wake up well before sunrise. Many have some
distance to travel from the forest, ranch and Aren's
estate. The only ones to sleep late are the trio
in the hotel [Xian/Farseeker/Z'leyra] until sunrise.
Everyone collects their gear and heads to the meeting
place at the West Gate.
As the sun is just over the tops of the buildings the
city begins to stir and wake up. The party gathers
and their horses and pack animals meet at the gate.
The city guards there ask where the party is going
and they mention no current dangers or situations on
the roads and hope the party a safe trip. The
party leaves the gate and head onto the road. About
5 minutes late with the sight of the city still in
view a man on a donkey approaches the city gates. He
asks if there is a caravan going to Cholchara. The
guard answers there is none he knows of. But the
group that just left is heading there. The man on
the donkey eager for travel companions for safety
and speed urges his donkey on to catch up. At his
side a dog trots along the path.
As the party get settled in the saddle and prepare
for a long journey they hear the baying of a donkey
behind them. Some slow down and turn around to
see a donkey obviously going at full speed trotting
toward them. On the donkey a man waves one arm up.
Farseeker: "Who is that?"
Balrog: "Who knows. But that donkey looks like it'll
die before it gets here if he pushes it that hard."
The party decides to stop and let the person catch up.
At a few hundred feet behind the party the man on
the donkey is seen better. He is wearing some brown
robes. As he gets about 50 feet away Xian, Farseeker
and Z'leyra perk up and notice the rider is the same
performer they saw the previous night. They look
at each other. The rider finally slows down and
catches up to the party within 10 feet he stops and
catches his breath as does the donkey. To his side
the dog they thought was a dog is seen more clearly
and is now seen to be a gray wolf! Thig's two dogs
growl in unease at this new canine.
Trembyl [In Marentian] "May we help you?"
GM: More to follow. At this point is there any last minute
things you want to do In Maren City in terms of chores
or buying any last minute items? Let me know. Friday's
update will have the party likely going to their first
(if any) encounter. We'll move on at that point.
Next update Friday...
Actions? Comments?
Friday I will update links on website for food, timeline
and anything else but will mention it in the update.
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