[pnpgm] Game update #38 -file #174 -Decision to be made
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Wed Apr 25 01:55:04 CEST 2007
HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
-- -----------------------------------------------------------------
R1 John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma
?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3 Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
R3 Wayne Richardson/Uji..Thig..............Sidh MU.Normal/Faerry Ma
W2 Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard ..Normal/Human Ma
R3 Orion (Paul Broman)...Trembyl...........Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R3 Scott Adams...........Xian..............Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),
Game Web Site - http://www.funport.com/longshot/pbem
Public posts/actions to pnpgm at abroere.xs4all.nl (mailing list)
Private emails (not public actions) to longshot at darktech.org
Game Update 237b in sequence (file #170)
----------------------------------------------------------------
Admin notes: Anyone get my joke? I guess not. I talked about
the Cait Sith. Then mentioned they rarely take revenge. You
know Revenge of the Sith? Oh well. Movie. Big movie. guess
it flew too high a joke over heads. :)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
[Recap]
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
After checking the bandages of the wounded Z'leyra will dance
for a bit, then she will go to sleep so to be ready for action
in the morning.
GM: Ack.
----------------------------------------------------
From Strie'bog: [Re: Actions]
Strie'bog goes directly to Miklav, and relates the vision.
"I must find Chion, for he can move people to a position
close to the attackers." He considers, "something seems
to block the end of the vision. Time is running short."
He will then go to find Chion and the others. Once found,
he will relate the vision and Pan'to's part in the abduction
of his mother. "We must reach her soon. The trip would take
us four days. Chion, could you move us closer? I could
take you there, then you could come back for the others."
GM: Ack.
----------------------------------------------------
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
As Mertz and Thig prepared to leave for the Faerry palace
Arawn, aware of the look on Mertz's face, gives the Sidh
time to prepare for his arrival by informing them that he
will stay with the others for a bit but will arrive later
in the evening. He bids the two farewell and then strides
over to Stok.
"It is bad news that flies through the forest as of late.
Your report, you did not have time to finish but I would be
interested in what else you may have discovered. Perhaps
some vital piece of information may be found."
Arawn listens to anything that Stok has to tell him and then
shares a bit of the groups recent journey as they head towards
the festival.
--------------------------------------------------------------
As the party entered the clearing where the festival was taking
place Arawn carefully inspected the area. He noticed the Sidh
and Elder creatures mixed in with the humans and quickly
spotted the druids. Unfortunately before he could speak with
them two elves cut through the crowd to intercept him. They
were attentive and kind but fawned over him, which he never
found appealing. Most Alfar shared the mentality of their
parents, a certain air based on a sense of station, something
that was always deeply ingrained in most of the Sidh. But
Arawn had always been a little different. He did not share in
the sense of superiority common among the Sidh, including the
Alfar, and chose to view all life as being worthy of respect,
not one being higher than the other. Even the hatred that was
common among the Elder races was diminished in him. He quickly
asked them to not worry so much over him and to treat him as
anyone else present and to enjoy themselves. He made the rounds,
introducing himself to all present and talking with them,
particularly the elves and the druids present. He seems very
interested in participating in the solstice ceremony and
discusses it at length with the other druids before eventually
wandering off into the night.
GM: Ack. Comments taken. Thanks.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
[New Stuff]
[Decalis 15th, 106th day since left Marentia, 41st day of
Adventure #3 of the 1633rd year [TH].]
[Location: Pavassa Forest - Sacred Forest]
[Hours earlier - ]
Arawn [to Stok] : "It is bad news that flies through the forest
as of late. Your report, you did not have time to finish but
I would be interested in what else you may have discovered.
Perhaps some vital piece of information may be found."
[Stok shifts back and forth and looks at Miklav. Stok clearly
doesn't revere Arawn being a human that's typical. He clearly
reveres Miklav however.]
Stok: "Nothing else of importance....unless you want to hear
about a birth...some hunting...a few injuries..routine
stuff for the forest. It might bore you though."
--------------------------------------------------------
[At the Festival - ]
[Arawn at one time tries to get some fresh air away from the
2 Elves by greeting the female Elf chion is talking to.
Arawn finds he is impressed when she doesn't even stand
to great him but simply raises a hand toward him. Finally
its nice to see someone who doesn't turn to mush around
him. But only 5 minutes into the conversation the
2 Elves return and drag arawn away. Chion smiles at
Arawn in a humorous way not a mean way as he is dragged
away. As Arawn turns and goes with the Elves he could
swear he heard giggles behind him?]
[The first to go to 'sleep' is Ben'dar and his gal mate
for the night into the woods. Trembyl is soon to
follow toward their camp among the huts of the people
of the forest. Z'leyra dances for awhile but also
eventually heads to sleep. Next Farseeker is the
next to head to bed to take off his armor and relax.]
[Arawn is escorted a few hours later to the Faerry
hill. Leaving Chion the last of the party to head
to the party camp. Eventually the party declines
to only about 3 humans drinking and talking quietly.
Chion decides to head off to the camp a little after
1am or so. he guesses.]
--------------------------------------------------------
[Back at the Faerry Hill/Castle - ]
[Arawn is escorted to the Faerry hill and finds it
is a castle of sorts. He is led to a open air
courtyard where True sidh, Elves and Faerry are
around. More fawning and attention is given to him
greatly by the sidh here. He is surpised to not
find Mertz and the others. Eventually Mertz
comes down from someplace and greets Arawn.]
Mertz: "I'm sorry I was just informed you had
arrived. I regret....to say ...that the Queen
is occupied." [He shifts his feet slightly]
"He is with your friend Thig. I have sent word
of your arrival and she has not replied ...
through the ...door. I apologize for this and
I'm sure she has a good reason."
[Mertz tries to avoid the situation further by giving
the same tour he gave Xian and Thig earlier. Arawn
is tired of the fawning over him. But to be not
seen by the Faerry Queen is a bit of a shock. A
twinge of confusion hits Arawn as he walks the
halls thinking of why she would do such a error
in protocol.]
--------------------------------------------------------
[Strie'bog's forest location - ]
[As the vision ends Strie'bog stands fast. He startles
the sleeping wolf so bad he jumps back. Strie'bog
grabs his great and Miklav's staff and heads into the
forest. but he realizes its pitch black. He slows
down only so he can not stumble and die. Dying this
way would not be fun or good timing. It takes him
about 25 minutes to backtrack to the place the group
had their first meeting with Miklav. No one is there.
He asks the wolf to track Z'leyra who has a scent
around her from the herbs and other natural magical
items. It doesn't take long for the wolf to lead
Strie'bog to the festival area. But he finds only
2 humans sitting at a table playing some form of
game with small sticks. He questions them to find
where the party is. He finds the party asleep in
tents or huts. He finds a human and asks him what
time it is. Strie'bog learns its near 2am. That
would mean he was in the spell trance for over 7
hours this time!]
[Strie'bog spends time and finally finds Miklav awake
and tending to a sick deer who has some infection
on its antlers. The deer is quiet as he can be and
is held by another druid of low rank. Miklav looks
up and whispers to the lad and both Strie'bog and
Miklav exit the hut. Strie'bog explains his vision.]
Strie'bog: "I must find Chion, for he can move people to a
position close to the attackers." He considers,
"something seems to block the end of the vision. Time is
running short."
Miklav: "If she is that far out on the side of the forest
and into the plains it could be the gods could not
read past the forest? But that seems strange to
me. Pan'to was involved. The confirmation is not
a shock at least."
[Strie'bog returns the staff to Miklav.]
Miklav: "Your friends are through there some may still
be awake. I shall return. I must now do something."
[With that Miklav storms into the bushes. Strie'bog
is surprised to see lack of concern but then again
Miklav was one to hide emotions. He must have something
important to do at this point. Strie'bog goes to the
others to find anyone awake and finds Chion at the
campfire.]
Strie'bog [to Chion] : "We must reach her soon. The trip
would take us four days. Chion, could you move us closer?
I could take you there, then you could come back for the
others."
Actions? Comments?
Next update Friday...
[Player/Animal Physical Status]
Player Healing HPV Damage / Status
Trembyl 2 9 Moderate Damage
Unali 2 5 Minor Damage
GM: Short update. Long day. Ran out of time.
Here's the deal.
Strie'bog. Do you wake up the others and find the
others in the Faerry hill? Its 2am or so maybe 2:30.
Sunrise isn't for at least 4 hours. Strie'bog
has asked for a teleport. But...
Chion can teleport all 10 people including Eagle and
Wolf. No problem that distance. It will be Max
EL. BUT to take the horses will cost 3-4 jumps
JUST for the horses. As they weighs 600-1200 pounds
each. So Here's the critical decision. Take
horses or teleport and walk?
Pros:
* Horses allow quicker travel and response
* Horses can follow up on events quicker
* Taking horses allows full equipment
Cons
* Teleport would require at least 4-5 jumps to get
everyone in place to the first spot. Only chion
would know the mana drain involved.
* Leaving horses allows more stealth but less speed
* Leaving horses would need to leave some items like
heavy blankets or bedrolls.
So what I need to know:
Strie'bog: 1. Wake up the others ASAP?
2. Teleport or Ride Teleport instant but
ride would take 3.5 days.
3. If Teleport take horses or leave them?
4. When to leave? Now 2am or sunrise?
5. Take wolf with you? If Teleport
Chion 1. Willing to teleport? If so the required
1 or 4 jumps?
Others - If you want to vote on taking horses or not
you can but the critical votes are by Strie'bog and
Chion at this point.
I will have news on Unali in the next update on Friday.
If I have the above answers by Friday I can go ahead
and write up the next part and the start of the rescue.
More information about the pnpgm
mailing list