[pnpgm] Game update #61 - File #260 - Bohusara gives surprise
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Tue Jul 17 08:46:14 CEST 2007
HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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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),
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Game Update #61 in sequence (file #260)
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[Recap]
From Chion: [Re: Actions]
Chion just watches in amused silence the healing process.]
He has a smirk in his eye, and for a second he glances down at
his ring and then his smile grows even wider.
GM: Ack.
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From Strie'bog: [Re: Actions]
After his mother starts to fly, and seeing the shock on their
faces, he starts to go around and talk to his friends.
"Trembyl, I am not sure if Faerry is correct. She is unlike the
Shide or Faerry, for she was not born of either people. She is
a child of Cerrunos himself, of life itself. There are legends
and stories of Cerrunos that link him to the Shide and Faerry,
but I am not sure if it is possible for us to know exactly how
the Gods work wonders upon the world. My mother was not chosen
to be the Green Lady, nor is it a job; she was born the Green
Lady of this forest, she is the soul of the forest made
manifest." He smiles up to her.
After she lands, and they talk for a moment, he returns to the
party. While his mother talks with Z'leyra, Strie'bog will
approach Unali, and quitely talk to her. "I suspect that you
felt my mother's eyes on you. It is hard not to feel it deep
within you as she looks to you." Looking at Unali with concern
and compassion, "You are often tense Unali, and though your
vigilance has saved the lives of many, it must be hard. I am
not my mother, nor as wise as the Forestal. Both have spoken to
me of you, and both have shown concern." He closes his eyes for
a moment, "this forest is enchanted. It is a place of peace and
healing. If there is a burden, a pain you carry, it is here that
you can find solace. Consider, and if you would like, talk to
either myself or my mother. I am sure that her wisdom can guide
you."
GM: Ack.
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From Unali: [Re: Actions]
"You are correct that the Forest is a magical place. There are
open spaces, where light plays between the trees and warms the
base of the forest. But I sense that there are also dark, hidden
depths in the Forest. I will walk the forest for some time and I
am certain that I will find solace in its shadows. But just as
certain that I must move on and that this journey does not end
here. This Forest is your home, Strie'bog, but it is not mine."
She taps Strie'bog lightly on the shoulder and walks away, to
the edge of the forest where she stands in the shadow of a tree
and stares out across the plane.
GM:
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[New Stuff]
[Decalis 16th, 107th day since left Marentia, 42nd day of
Adventure #3 of the 1633rd year [TH].]
[Location: Pavassa Forest - Eastern Edge/On Plains]
[Time - 10:14am]
[Before the Healing - During Bohusara's flight...]
Strie'bog: "Trembyl, I am not sure if Faerry is correct. She is
unlike the Shide or Faerry, for she was not born of either
people. She is a child of Cerrunos himself, of life itself.
There are legends and stories of Cerrunos that link him to the
Shide and Faerry, but I am not sure if it is possible for us
to know exactly how the Gods work wonders upon the world. My
mother was not chosen to be the Green Lady, nor is it a job;
she was born the Green Lady of this forest, she is the soul of
the forest made manifest."
Trembyl: "Very interesting. A son of a god and now a daughter
of gods. Sidh favored by many gods. I feel so lowly."
[He grins a wry smirk.]
Thig: "It is sad she can't leave the forest. To explore the
places we've seen. The wonders. It is surely a great honor
to be a Green Lady but a burden as well."
[Strie'bog smiles up to her. After she lands, and they talk for a
moment, he returns to the party. While his mother talks with
Z'leyra, Strie'bog will approach Unali, and quietly talk to
her. In a low voice to Unali.]
Strie'bog: "I suspect that you felt my mother's eyes on you.
It is hard not to feel it deep within you as she looks to
you." [Looking at Unali with concern and compassion, "You
are often tense Unali, and though your vigilance has saved the
lives of many, it must be hard. I am not my mother, nor as
wise as the Forestal. Both have spoken to me of you, and both
have shown concern." [He closes his eyes for a moment,] "this
forest is enchanted. It is a place of peace and healing. If
there is a burden, a pain you carry, it is here that you can
find solace. Consider, and if you would like, talk to either
myself or my mother. I am sure that her wisdom can guide you."
Unali: "You are correct that the Forest is a magical place. There
are open spaces, where light plays between the trees and warms
the base of the forest. But I sense that there are also dark,
hidden depths in the Forest. I will walk the forest for some
time and I am certain that I will find solace in its shadows.
But just as certain that I must move on and that this journey
does not end here. This Forest is your home, Strie'bog, but
it is not mine."
[Unali taps Strie'bog lightly on the shoulder and walks away, to
the edge of the forest where she stands in the shadow of a tree
and stares out across the plain.]
[After the Healing Mist spell - ]
[As the Healing Mist ends those affected by the spell stand
and begin to disperse. As they walk away you notice some
of the grass which was brown or missing seems to have grown
lush and green in the area. Maybe the spell itself effected
the ground itself? Or maybe it jut wasn't noticed before.]
Thig: "Bohusara are you ready to return to the Sacred Grove
or your home?"
Bohusara [Looking back at the cabin then the party: "No. We
still have work to do here. We need to bury the dead and
the dead animals."
Farseeker: "But these people tried to kill you!"
Bohusara: "Did they? They could've killed me at any time
I was asleep. They may have done me wrong by bringing
me by force here and killing some of the Vassa in the
forest who tried to rescue me. But they deserve to
be buried so the predators don't harm their bodies.
The Humagi believe in burial and being left in the
open means their souls may not truly rest."
Xian: "You are very understanding. What about the witches?"
Bohusara: "I do not know where they are from. I suspect
some distant land. But again we should bury them. I have
already forgiven them for their deed."
[As she walks toward the cabin the others look at each other
in confusion. Arawn furrows his brows and looks at Strie'bog
face for reactions. Finally Trembyl whispers to Thig just
out of reach of Bohusara but not the other party members.]
Trembyl: "Is she always like that? Could they have done
something to her?"
[Strie'bog shakes his head and explains she can be very vengeful
when the forest is involved and her friends, the creatures and
plant life, are in danger. But with the influence of his father
she treats all life even hostile life as equal even after death.]
GM: Strie'bog you could role play this if you want to further
explain it but I took the liberty to speed things up rather
than waiting some days.
Thig: "I sense no spell on her but I could be wrong. There are
still many things out there I don't know."
[Chion listens and watches with continued amusement. As she
walks toward the cabin he glances at his ring and then back
up as he hears Strie'bog talk.]
Farseeker: "Well let's get to it then."
[As Xian and Trembyl head into the forest and return with
the party's other horses the rest do small clean up outside.
Bodies are collected around a point of loose sand that seems
to be a good place for a mass grave. Most of the dead are
outside with 10 bodies. Strie'bog collects his shovel off
his horse and the other shovel Unali used is found. Making
the effort double fast. The party divide up into 20 minute
digging shifts as the cabin is cleared. The outside cleanup
takes about 25 minutes. The wagon found helps to carry the
dead horse burnt by the Witches Fire Showers spell to the
burial spot. The wagon helps to also carry the headless
body Farseeker killed so it doesn't make further mess on
the ground as dragged. Z'leyra briefly chats with the horses
but learns nothing from them other then they are plains horses
not used to the Bush Land (the forest?). With their master's
dead the horses are calm.]
[Bohusara spends a few moments with the dead horse and seems to
give a quiet blessing over it. She wonders if it could've
been saved but the time stop spell that was explained to have
captured the horse did the bulk of the damage when he could not
flee away.]
[The cabin clean up begins after some time of cleaning up
outside. This is to make certain the heat spell is over
for sure and no other wards are in place. Thig is the
first to do a cursory fly over and senses nothing aside
from the magical items later found. Since all but literally
3 logs of the ceiling are down it takes some time to shift
the logs around to find things and clear bodies out.]
Bohusara: "You know this cabin was actually built by Vassa
hunters."
Xian: "They came out into the plains?"
Bohusara: "Sometimes. But in this case they used it as a
more or less emergency shelter. At times when snow or
weather was bad they could come here for shelter. The
cabin was actually only one room when I last saw it
years ago. My guess the Humagi may have used it as
well for poaching into the forest. My guess though
is based on the smells the new room additions were very
recent maybe days or a week or two."
Farseeker: "Were they building when you were here?"
Bohusara: "No. I was kept outside for some time while
something was done on the north side of the cabin.
My guess is they were doing the hole to store me in."
Farseeker: "But why didn't they just kill you out right
and end the influence of the forest here?"
Bohusara: "Killing me would've surely made the forest
die. In some areas like this here almost immediately.
Great spans of forest might've died in hours. But
the entire forest, hundreds of square miles, no. It
would've taken months for it to fully die after my
death. The forestal might've prevented some of that
by then. But the point would be to disrupt Vassa life
and society. The Vassa might then be freely invaded
by the Humagi. With me gone the Protectors of the
forest edge and the wards in place would've been gone.
Only then the Vily and other natural protectors would
have to defend forest. Why they didn't kill me right
away I don't know."
Thig: "Were they after Strie'bog? Was it timed for
the solstice?"
Bohusara: "No. Strie'bog left a long time ago and that
was common knowledge. I doubt they even know where
to find him. I surely didn't. The Solstice allows
the Druids to regenerate problem areas of the forest.
It gives them a divine blessing of sorts as Guardians
of the forest to do their job and protect the people.
To the Vassa it is a simple ceremony and festival for
them to celebrate a seasonal change. To the Druids and
the Protectors of the Forest it is more. It is a direct
connection with the gods to seek their allowance and
benefits for the next year. The gods may not have been
too happy to see me dead and the Druids might have
problems. Timed for the actual solstice in a few days?
It could be. That may be why they didn't kill me. They
could've been waiting for the solstice in six days."
Thig: "Five."
Bohusara: "Five? Its the 16th? I must've been asleep alot
longer than I thought."
Farseeker: "So you don't know anything of their plans or
their ultimate goal?"
Bohusara: "No. They kept me mostly knocked out. They
knew I'd be a challenge awake with my magic. The
only time I was awake was to eat once or twice. But
that redhead had spiders sit on my shoulders and neck
ready to do something even if I spoke a word. But
that's not to say the forest didn't try to help me.
It would capture and trip the Humagi when they
went to use it for some purpose or another. At one
point it almost killed one but I was forced to make
the forest to stop its defense. They threatened
the death of Vassa on the other side of the Cabin
which I never saw. I figured they might be lying but
I couldn't take that chance could I?"
[With that the cabin is cleared. The dead Deer and Eagles
are bought out. Z'leyra carries the Eagle in her arms
as Corona watches closely from the ground. Z'leyra begins
to speak quietly and walk somberly to the forest. The
others watch and Bohusara asks why.]
Thig: "She is a shaman and her Tonah is the Eagle."
Bohusara: "Oh. So ...oh! I knew she was a shaman and
a Healer. But I didn't know that Eag-...what did you
call him? Corona? Was with her specifically. I should
go help her."
[Bohusara flies off to follow Z'leyra as Arawn eyes the
Green Lady with interest. The first body the Witch Z'leyra
killed is bought out. Then the dead man Arawn killed in
the main room. At this time Farseeker makes his comment
about the Witch being wanted in Marentia (previous update).]
[The work room is cleaned out next. The three warriors are
bought out and checked. Then the redhead. Arawn looks
for the stone spider but finds only stone pieces under the
log that landed on the spot where the hole holding the
Green lady was. It would seem the spider was broken to
many pieces by the impact.]
[The other rooms have no bodies. The bodies are piled
all together as the burying continues for a long time.
The cabin is searched by those not doing digging.]
[Meanwhile Bohusara joins Z'leyra but keeps quiet. She
asks the see the body. Z'leyra glares briefly but
figures she knows what she is going. The body is put
on the ground. Bohusara places hands on it and examines
it as if looking for wounds. But Z'leyra knows its neck
is clearly broken and beyond help. Bohusara finishes
a few minutes later and nods.]
Bohusara: "Thanks. He had a family. I wanted to see if he
did so the forest can find them and help them. We
help our own here. I do not mean to offend. But
I wanted to learn this information but you did anything."
[With that she stands and flies back to the plains after
speaking a few words in Vassa Z'leyra doesn't understand.
Then she realizes she understand her a second ago? Z'leyra
looks over her shoulder and wonders if that was a spell
or the forest like that Forestal guy can speak? With that
question on her mind she turns back to the eagle and carries
it deeper into the forest. She finds a good spot and
places it down at the base of an ancient tree. She places
the body gently on the ground as the forest around her
seems to quiet down. The birds even stop to chirp. She
begins to chirp and speak in Eagle, as an eagle, and thanks
the Eagle and Forest Spirits for the help of this kind bird.
She knows Strie'bog likely called it to help and it was
here to help Bohusara not the party but it tried to help.
A brave bird. For some time she speaks thanks and a prayer
to the spirits of her Tonah. A tear forms in her eye as
she recalls just in the last year she has seen two of her
tonah die. One here today and her friend and Companion
Fisherking on Clima to those foul Gargoyles. Some distance
away Unali is quietly watching this scene having been
in the forest already. She seems to recognize this scene
as a very private matter and backs away closer to the plains
to give Z'leyra space. Z'leyra never notices her presence.
Z'leyra grabs some moss and limbs and piles them on the
body. She places the eagle in a niche at the roots knowing
that to recycle the body is good for the forest. She
could bury the bird but this way the spirits can help its
soul fly high with little obstruction. As she buries the
bird in grass, moss, limbs and some minor clumps of loose
sand she finishes her talk to the spirits. She talks of
the bravery of the bird and how it will be remembered. Then
she hopes the spirits will let the Eagle soul fly high and
fast in the afterlife. She stands and wipes the tears from
her eyes. As she walks back anger starts to come over her
recalling what happened to Fisherking and now this bird.
She wonders about Corona but unlike those he seems to be
able to take care of himself. If she loses Corona maybe
her Tonah tie will be broken. She wonders just how many
Tonahs one can lose before the tie is broke.]
[Meanwhile the cabin is further searched. About 90% of
the furniture is warped from the heat spell or virtually
destroyed by the falling logs. Nothing of value in those
pieces of furniture. In the first bedroom Arawn finds
the parchment he found initially before attacked. He
finds it burnt, dry and warped by the heat spell. The
scroll seems to have lost some of its writing but he
still can't read it. He pockets it for later. In the
workroom any parchments there are burnt not from the
spell but from the candle. It seemed the redhead was
burning the stuff while the Ghost Team went from room to
room. Nothing is learned from the ashes.]
Farseeker: "What of the cabin should we burn it further?"
Bohusara: "We'll let the Vassa near here deal with it.
They may burn it or rebuild. They know the risk but
it is a haven for both Vassa and Humagi. Even the
Humagi rarely will attack it when the Vassa are here.
Its as if this place has some meaning to them or
some silent agreement between the two groups. Maybe
I should look into that later."
[As the treasure is sorted and piled. Z'leyra gathers
the magical items near her and asks Thig to make notes
of her Perception spells. Thig takes notes as she
Casts Perception spells on the items. Arawn, Ben'dar
and Unali stand nearby interested in the items.]
GM: Based on those spells and Mana sensing ability the
following is learned.
1. Battle Horn, MEL9/EL5/MDV 14, Protection vs Chaos Magics
2. Light Crossbow, MEL9/EL3/MDV12, Gold Detection, Range 12"
3. Wand, MEL10/EL5/MDV15, Balance tied,
Attribute Effect - D -15, Em -15,
Supernatural Stamina applies St+25
GM: Ben'dar claimed the Battle Horn before it was percepted.
Arawn has made some interest in the Wand. Now what?
I'll assume the Horn is Ben'dar's (if he still wants it)
but the other 2 items should be claimed. If more than
one claim then we can resolve it.
[Time - 11:21am]
[An hour later the bodies are placed in the grave. Bohusara
gives some words in Vassa about some blessings and prayer
for their souls. The others watch with interest and
wonder, some wondering how she could do that.]
Farseeker: "I surely couldn't do that. Humans are very
hostile creatures. But maybe the Sidh do have some
grace over us lowly Humans."
[Ben'dar checks the horses and finds them all in good shape
and good for travel.]
GM: Unali claims nearly flawless carbuncle gorget & jade
bracelet. She has an eye on the magical items above.
But will wait for above results.
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[As the bodies are finally buried and the sand over them
the chaos is finally over. Bohusara walks to Arawn.]
Bohusara: "Arawn. You have done well today. Your leadership
here today shows that. But-"
[She stops when she notices Arawn's eyes widen in confusion.]
Bohusara: "You are the leader here right? You have the aura
of a divine on you. You are clearly an Alfar. I've never
met one but you surely must be the leader am I right?"
Thig: "Actually we've just met him a few days ago ourselves.
After some past failings we've learned no single person
leads this group. Some shine and take leadership in
various situations but overall there is no one single
great leader here."
Bohusara: "Oh. I apologize I just assumed he was." [She turns
to the Humans nearby] "I don't mean to offend. In our
circle the Sidh seem to have power ...I mean ...I'm not
used to being with Humans at great lengths. Miklav and
myself tend to be secluded away from society than we should
be. That may cause problems in social areas. There is
a certain understanding in the forest here. Miklav and
myself share the top equally though the Vassa declare
myself higher than Miklav. The Pavassa tribes accept being
ruled and governed by the Druids who work through us. The
Humans therefore are the lowest step in the process. This
does not mean we consider ourselves superior. This is just
how the gods have placed us in this position. If anything
the Druids have more power than we do on day to day life
for the Vassa. I hope this doesn't offend anyone."
[Arawn listens intently and recalls the parchment he took
from the cabin. Bohusara turns to speak to Strie'bog.]
Bohusara: "I will enter the forest now and regenerate some
energy. I also need to talk with the Protectors and
get a feeling for things. It shouldn't take too long."
[She lowers her voice] "I hope I didn't offend your
friends. Stry you have proven yourself here. I will
never forget this day."
[She then flies toward the forest and enters the shadows.]
[Arawn eyes her for some time as the others disperse. He
brings out the parchment and again tries to read it. he
senses no magic from it. No Code Spell is on it. But
just some strange language he can't read. He finds
Z'leyra and asks her to read it but she can't. He then
finds Chion and asks him to read it. He can't but
he says it looks like a language he has seen. He
recommends Unali may know it as it may be in Katai.
Arawn thinks about this and recalls the man he killed
and what others said that it was a Katai uniform.]
[Time - 11:53am]
[As the party sits down for a quick lunch from food and
some things found in the storage room the temperature
seems to drop a couple degrees as wind blows through.
About 20 minutes later after she enters the forest
Bohusara flies fast toward the party. Her speed and
face startle the group and they grab weapons just in
case. But she lands and with a quick second to catch
her breath she speaks.]
Bohusara: "There is a situation. I've learned from the
forest that Lake Oca may be dead or dying. There
are reports that creatures have left the area and
the lake itself is turning brown. We must go there
at once!"
[Strie'bog's mind races as the vision in the Zen'da Tipi
comes back to him. The pond or lake turning brown before
his eyes. The forest around it turning brown and dying.
He thought this was a vision of the forest in danger and
maybe something about his mother. But why would the
forest be in danger still with her free? This doesn't
make sense. Unless his vision was separate and distinct
from this situation. The spirits would warn him about
the lake dying and not his mother being in danger?!]
Thig: "how far is this from here?"
Bohusara: "If I got my bearings right its a good four
hour ride from here. We could be there before the
sun sets."
Thig: "We could get there instantly with magic."
Bohusara: "Teleport? With all these horses as well. That
would take great power."
[Chion just smirks.]
Thig: "We could attempt it."
Bohusara: "But to teleport into a area not known to you
is dangerous. Plus we don't know where we'd jump to.
We could jump into a dead area and that alone is not
wise. No. Riding is the best bet to ensure that
we can warn any Vassa in that area and as we get further
me and Strie'bog can learn clues from the forest itself.
Wouldn't it be better to slowly get to a danger site
and learn more rather than jump into a site and not know
what is going on?" [She looks at Strie'bog who shows
a sign of concern on his face.] "What's wrong?"
Thig: "We still have Ben'dar and Arawn wounded. They
could remain here with the horses and you if you like?
Or we could teleport you back to Miklav?"
[A fast scowl shows on her face for the first time since
meeting the party but flashes away fast.]
Bohusara: "I've warned them. I would be no good to the
forest there. This is my duty. I will be fine and
can take care of myself."
Thig: "I know. I don't mean to imply-"
Bohusara: "Don't worry about it. Most feel that way even
among your brothers and sisters at the Hill. Mertz
bugs me all the time...but we don't have time for this
we must go now."
[Ben'dar looks up from his now warmed meat and frowns
as Strie'bog translates the words. No lunch? He's
still hurt and hungry!]
[Arawn looks to the forest and eyes the tree line as he
hears the words translated. His mind racing with
various thoughts.]
Farseeker: "We are ready. Will others join us?"
Bohusara: "Maybe on the way we could pick up some Vassa
or Protectors. But that is another reason to go by horse."
[Strie'bog seems to translates the words absentmindedly
as he looks at his mother in concern. Should she go
into danger? Sure she has seen danger before way before
he was even born. But now his protective instincts begin
to kick in. Maybe if she does go he'll have to ensure she
is protected by the party at all costs. He wonders about
the vision and their meaning now. It bought him here and
to this situation. Could this situation be linked to the
dead lake now? He recalls the lake, a pond really. It
sits nicely in a good area of ancient trees. The nearest
Vassa village may be a half day's walk away. He and his
father went there once to check out some unusual herbs and
plants there. But this pond isn't really special or critical
to the forest itself. Its not deep and not even a Water
Vily is known to be there protecting it. Why would this
pond and not other dozen or so larger water spots around
the forest be in danger?]
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* Player Status Report
Player Player Health Status (% of Total)
Ben'dar 77% [Light] 2 Healings
Arawn 80% [Light] 1 Healings
* Mana Report
Player Current Mana Percentage (of total)
Arawn 56% [44% Used]
Xian 80% [20% Used]
Chion 87% [13% Used]
Strie'bog 38% [62% Used]
Thig 83% [17% Used]
Z'leyra 93% [ 7% Used]
Actions? Comments?
Next update Friday...
GM: Treasure. Let me know any claims.
GM: I will work on update Thursday night probably early
9pm or so. Let me know of any actions. You guys
can still teleport but you will have to deal with
horses and such as the usual problem. May need
mana. See the above mana report. Not updated for
Z'leyra though as she casts those Perception spells.
Have to update that later. I would like actions
if you guys have any. I'll deal with them for
next update. Then would like unless there is
serious problems or other actions move the party
to the lake area for Monday's update. But if
theres something to delay that we can deal with it.
GM: Ben'dar you can still take a few more healings. Arawn
I mentioned your chances in the last update I believe
for more healings. Everyone is in good shape but
you two.
GM: A short update. :)
Opps. I forgot one thing to do. I'll type it up
when I get up today (Tuesday). It'll be out by
5pm. It shouldn't take long. It won't affect
this situation or anything really :)
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