[pnpgm] Game update #54 - File #232 - Rescue Turn 1: Phase 2+3

Scott Adams longshot at darktech.org
Fri Jun 22 07:51:09 CEST 2007


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  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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     [Recap]  

        From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
          Suddenly Ben'Dar comes crashing down through the skylight,
          showering the room with broken glass.  He lands atop the table
          and immediately leaps into the air, twisting as he flips.  He
          lands on his feet directly in front of the woman holding
          Strie'bog hostage, and with a loud "Ha hah!" he jabs his
          dagger through her eye.

          OK, well....  Seriously:

          Ben'Dar will remain outside nursing his and Tef'wo's wounds
          and standing guard.  If he hears the sounds of fighting inside,
          he will pick up his pike and charge in.

          If he sees any remaining enemies outside, he'll move (on foot)
          to attack.  If they are fleeing on horseback, he'll leap onto
          one of the other (uninjured) horses and pursue.
        GM: Ack.  Super Barbarian to the rescue eh? With claws, fangs
            and headdress in leathers.  A uniform!

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        From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
          As Z'leyra follows the Astral Web with a Sleep Mist spell she
          chooses to do the Sleep Mist in the Tongue of the Sidh to get
          it to EL1 (and still thru the staff). She changes facing enough
          so that she can see the one with the scimitar out of the corner
          of her eye.
        GM: Ack. Changed actions in ICQ. 

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        From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
          Arawn stood in the doorway, scimitar in hand, and carefully
          studied the scene. He would have warned Strie'bog to not rush
          in, that it would likely be a trap, but the Bard had moved to
          quickly. The situation looked grim and their foes seemed
          desperate. Still, the fact that Strie'bog's mother had not
          been used a shield, that he had been lured in himself, made
          him wonder as to what exactly was going on. Was she here? Had
          they somehow transfered her magical essence into someone or
          something in the room, to lure others here? Or had they used
          some magic that eluded Revelation? Perhaps a Transformation
          spell? Indeed, it was a fear that she may even have been one
          of the warriors present, her mind deluded and her form changed.
          Then again, it could be something as simple as hiding her
          beneath the covers of the table.

          He listened to the words spoken in Vassa, aware that Strie'bog
          was the only other one present who could understand the words.
          As he translated he carefully watched Boyzdar, watching to see
          if the wolf gave any clue he was detecting the scent of the
          Green Lady.

          "The man, he wants us to let him and the woman go. If we do
           then they will let Strie'bog live. If we do not comply then
           he says that Strie'bog's mother will be killed."

          As he waited to see how the event would unfold and what the
          others would do and say he allowed his finely tuned alfar
          senses, combined with a strong talent for detecting hidden
          things, to carefully screen the room.
        GM: Ack. 

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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 - 10:09am]

          Turn 3: Phase 2

             [Mana Allocation] -

                [Chion and Z'leyra allocate mana essence.]

             [Missile Fire   ]

                [The man at the table sees Chion's mouth move and
                 can barely hear ghostly words.  His eyes dart to
                 Z'leyra who also speaks.  It is clear from seeing
                 both levitate off the ground they are not normal
                 fighters but wizards.  He knows a spell is about
                 to be cast.  He quickly grabs the bow up and with
                 a prepared arrow raises it at Z'leyra and fires.
                 he arrow hits dead center in her back but her
                 luck ring shifts the blow from a severe hit to
                 a regular hit from a 10 point hit to a 8 point hit
                 as the arrow penetrates her magical armor doing 5
                 points of damage.  Z'leyra arches back as the arrow
                 hits her in the back.]

             [Magic Effect   ] -

                [Z'leyra's concentration is broken due to the damage
                 and the spell sequence is broken so no spell.  But
                 she suddenly falls the few inches to the ground as
                 her levitate spell ends and her feet hit the ground.]

                [Chion casts the dispel spell to end his insubstantial
                 spell he just cast.  He suddenly fades into full form
                 but still floats a few inches from the ground.]

                [The redhead sees the wizards speak and clearly feels
                 desperate.  She only speaks one word.  "Ba'tul!" which
                 neither Strie'bog, Arawn or the others in the room
                 seem to understand...]

             [Melee & Movement]-

                [Corona now alone at the door to the cabin walks awkwardly
                 a few feet in.  He looks at the room and the dead
                 female in the corner.  He is curious why the people
                 are at the other door but remains in place.]

                [Boyzdar glances back to Strie'bog and the redhead.
                 Confused as he just saw Strie'bog's mother just there?
                 He does a double take and whimpers in confusion. He
                 looks at the table and sees the candle burning then
                 back to the others in the room.  He sniffs the air
                 to get a bearing on the room but the incense that
                 seems to have burnt recently seems to confuse him.
                 He knows his master is in danger but senses if he
                 attacks the redhead it could be worse for Strie'bog.]

                [The redhead after speaking her word knows the party
                 is not complying.  To show her hand she swipes the
                 neck of Strie'bog with the dagger drawing a steam
                 of blood.  The dagger only breaks the skin and doesn't
                 penetrate deep or meant to kill but to show she means
                 business.  The blood begins to drip from Strie'bog's
                 neck and onto the dagger and her arm as she moves the
                 dagger back to the center bottom of Strie'bog's neck.]

                [Z'leyra satisfied the fighters are in her astral Web
                 twists her feet and turns to face north toward the
                 man and redhead.  As she does she sees clearly the redhead
                 and now blood dripping down Strie'bog's neck.  Z'leyra
                 looks into the eyes of the redhead who seems to mean
                 business in her final stand.  The redhead returns her
                 stare with a smile.]

                [Farseeker sees the redhead swipe the dagger against
                 Strie'bog's neck.  Anger boils as he doesn't know what
                 she says but clearly he has to get to her through these
                 fighters.  He swings his great sword at #2 but for
                 some reason misses.]

                [Ben'dar tends to Tef'wo outside.  Aside from the crackle
                 of the fire and snorts from the boar around the corner
                 on the west wall he hears nothing.  Its actually rather
                 spooky. He finishes taking off the barding to fully examine
                 the horse's damage.]

                [Chion now solid holds his Staff in his hand and raises it
                 slightly a inch higher.  Its up to him it seems to
                 save the day again he thinks.]

                [Trembyl grunts to get Arawn to move aside so he can
                 enter the room waiting for his turn to enter.]

                [The man with the bow who quickly sheathed his scimitar
                 and deftly grabbed the arrow to fire at Z'leyra does
                 a double take to look a half second at the redhead
                 after hearing her speak.  His face turns back around
                 a bit paler.]

                [Arawn ignores Trembyl or doesn't seem to notice him.
                 He also feels more magic from this room and the
                 redhead.  But now there is something more all around
                 him he can't pinpoint.  He quickly translates the
                 words to the party as he scans the room.  A shape
                 changer so maybe she can use her magic to change his
                 mother?  But what?  One of the fighters Farseeker
                 just attacked?  Could she be a piece of furniture?
                 The wolf went to Strie'bog's side thinking it was
                 her.  But Arawn notices the wolf now knows better.
                 Arawn also notices the wolf sniff the air.  Good
                 maybe he can pick up the familiar scent of the Green
                 Lady and her whereabouts.]

                [Strie'bog knows it would only take a second to kill
                 him or at least cut his throat and then bleed to
                 death in seconds.  So he knows casting no magic
                 would help.  He was trained by the other druids and
                 priests in hand to hand combat but never taught
                 to counter this type of situation.  How could he
                 be so emotional and charge forward?  But it was his
                 mother he saw and heard.  No one would blame him
                 for that even if he died here in the next few minutes.
                 He could stomp on her foot and distract her but the
                 dagger could still cut.  No good.  He could use his
                 axe but with only one hand and in this arm lock
                 position it would fail likely but not before the
                 mortal wound.  He could head butt the woman but
                 she might head butt back and force him to stab himself.
                 He stares at the others hoping they help soon.]

                [Xian hears Arawn translate the words.  He wonders
                 if he could teleport to her and take her out but
                 with him being visible through the Revelation ward
                 that seems to be here he doesn't chance it.]

                                        
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          Turn 3: Phase 3

             [Mana Allocation] -

                [Chion and Z'leyra allocate mana essence.]

             [Missile Fire   ]

                [As before the bowman sees Z'leyra and Chion begin
                 to speak.  Now he can hear Chion speak better as
                 he is solid now.  His face is pale and he is clearly
                 nervous as he knows he could die from a spell any
                 second he defends himself by pulling another arrow
                 from his quiver and nocking it.  He raises it at
                 the closest target Z'leyra only for self defense and
                 fires.  The arrow flies the 4 feet quickly and hits
                 Z'leyra's magical buckler.  The arrow bounces off
                 the buckler and is deflected to the west end of the room.]

             [Magic Effect   ] -

                [Chion continues to speak the words of his spell as
                 he casts the lengthy spell.]

                [Z'leyra changes her plans and casts Oblivion on the
                 Archer.  Black familiar wisps of smoke like flames
                 surround the man.  The Archer blinks out of existence
                 in a familiar (to the party) Oblivion spell.]

             [Melee & Movement]-

                [The wolf lowers his head to the ground and sniffs
                 like a ant eater the ground back and forth.  His
                 ears perk up as if he picks up a scent.  He raises
                 his head and looks in the direction of Farseker
                 and whimpers unsure what to do.]

                [The redhead sees the man disappear in a spell.  She
                 knows she can be next by the annoying Shaman.  She
                 sees Chion raise what looks like a magical staff
                 and likely about to attack.  "I warned you!  One
                 more word.  He will die!" He twists Strie'bog to
                 fully face south and with her now behind him as a
                 shield.  If she disappears maybe she'll take Strie'bog
                 with her!  Her hand shakes ever so slightly and
                 in a subtle way holding the dagger.  Clearly showing
                 strain and tension.  She furrows her eyebrows and
                 ponders her next move.]

                [Farseeker knows if he can get past this guard and
                 charge the female he might be able to kill her.
                 Strie'bog might be wounded but surely Z'leyra can
                 heal him before he dies.  He has seen several
                 hostage situations including Xian's brother's
                 hostage taking a long time ago when he took King
                 Maros hostage.  But there wasn't a healer around
                 then.  Now there is.  Now knowing tee words he
                 swings his sword at the fighter and amazingly
                 misses again as tension seems to affect his swing.]

                [Ben'dar looks up as he hears a moan or creak from
                 the cabin.  He looks up at the sides to see if the
                 deer is trying to escape.  No.  He looks to the
                 roof and sees nothing on the roof.  But in this cold
                 why is the tree sap seeming to run down the side of
                 the cabin like slow molasses?]

                [Arawn translates the words again to the party .
                 Its clear she will kill him in the next second
                 if someone speaks.  He realizes this after she
                 translates the words.  But she must understand
                 the Elf must speak Vassa as there are Elves in
                 the forest and let him speak to translate the
                 words to the outsiders? He looks to the room
                 and notices the wolf sniffing the ground.  He
                 must've picked up a scent.  He then scans the
                 room some more...look there....something peeks
                 his interest.]

                [Strie'bog feels his chest getting wet from his own
                 blood.  He knows he was here to help his mother.
                 But to die before knowing she was safe.  Should
                 he order the others to back off?  He glances to
                 the table and sees the candle but its out of reach.
                 there is a oil lantern maybe within reach lit.  But
                 if he moved toward it she would only need to push
                 up with her dagger.  As he scans the table he notices
                 something interesting.  He looks around the room
                 quickly with his eyes not able to move his head.
                 The walls...the floor..the ceiling...interesting.]

                [Thig looks around hearing the cabin seeming to moan.
                 He perks his ears trying to figure out what is
                 going on now.]

                [Corona hears creaking from the roof and looks up.
                 He is startled when a drip of log sap lands near
                 him a couple feet away.]

                [Those in the cabin suddenly feel warmer.  As if
                 a warm breeze moves through the cabin...]

          Actions? Comments?

          Next update Monday...

          GM:   Arawn - Email coming.

                Chion - The staff spell will take 2 more phases
                        to complete.  Keep this in mind.  Its
                        a highly expensive and takes time to cast. :<
                        Cost of having a high spell.  As to your
                        emailed speech you'll have to finish casting
                        the spell words to taunt the female. :)

                Strie'bog - Email coming.

                Unali - Email coming.

          GM: Only map change below is the man going into Oblivion
              and removed off map.  No other changes.  

  Rescue Camp Map - 375'x130'

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  Legend - 1 Hex    = 10 feet                 North 
           1 Row    =  5 feet [A-Z]            /I\
           1 column =  5 feet [1-75]       West<*>East
           **       = [U54/55] - Campfire Pit
           %%       = Left Side - Forest Edge, Bushes, Trees
           --       = Log Railing - For horses?   [O36-O42] 4 feet tall.
           I, _     = Cabin wall
           °        = Cabin Roof


  Positions - 
                
     Player   Code  Location        Weapons               Status
     #1  Dead  1    [T53]       Scimitar, Buckler      Dead
     #2  Dead  2    [Q41]       Scimitar               Dead
     #3  Dead  3    [T56]       Sword,    Buckler      Dead
     #4  Dead  4    [E40]       Sword, Bow             Dead
     #5  Dead  5    [U67]       Sword,    Buckler      Dead
     #6  Dead  6    [E70]       Sword, Bow             Dead
     #7  Dead  7    [Y61]       Scimitar, Bow          Dead
     #8  Dead  8    [Y37]       Sword,    Buckler      Dead
     #9  Dead  9    [R41]       Scimitar, Buckler      Dead
     #10 Dead  D    [R31]       Scimitar               Dead

     #W1 Dead  a    [U58]       Female in robes        Dead
     #W2 Dead  b    In cabin
     #AL       c    ????????
     #AB Dead  d    In Cabin 

     Arawn     A    In Cabin
     Ben'dar   B[t] B[T54], t-Tef'wo [T55]
     Chion     C    In Cabin
     Farseeker F    In Cabin 
     Thig      H    In cabin, invisible, on ground
     Strie'bog S    In Cabin
     Trembyl   T    In Cabin 
     Unali     U    [H59] On horseback, Facing west 
     Xian      X    In Cabin
     Z'leyra   Z    In Cabin 
     Corona    E    In Cabin, on ground
     Boyzdar   W    In Cabin
     Falcon    f    [F47] Down on ground?
     Crow      g    [F48] Dead on ground
     Eagle     h    In cabin, dead 
     Deer      i    In cabin, dead 
     Boar      j    [M47] at Cabin wall
     Horses    H    Various spots

     Note: All Humagi wearing Leather Armor and Leather Helmet

  Cabin Map -

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I[]##[] I##  ###I  *   eS    I []##[]IA   1 Column = 2 feet
I[]  [] I#     #I [=====]W  #I []  []IB   1 Row    = 2 feet
x[]  [] I#     #I      *    #I []  []IC   \/ = Main Cabin door
I       I`     `I`          SZ       ID   I or _ = Log Wall
I[]   *@Io     oI`  Z ...3  AC#+ S []IE   /  = Door
I[]    @Io     oI`   1..2   oI#    []IF   [] = Bed
I[]     Io     oI* C    F    I     []IG   ## = Cabinet
I___/___I___/___I______/_____I___/___IH   @@ = Small Dressor or table
I                     XA             II   *  = Chair
%          d          HT             %J   o  = Barrel
%     **                             %K   `  = Shelf 
I   *[==]*              *+   *   *   IL  [==]= Table
I   *[==]*                           IM  ... = Carpet/Hatch
I   *[==]*                           IN   %% = Window Slits
Io  *[==]*            h *+   *   *  +%O   +  = Small stool
I`    **                             %P   $  = Cushion over wooden couch
I`                           v       IQ
I`   ####            i               IR
---%%------%%----\E----%%--------%%---S

   Z - Z'leyra   [E20] - Visible, Facing south-east
   C - Chion     [G19] - Insubstantial, visible
   S - Strie'bog [A24] - Visible, Facing South East 
   A - Arawn     [I23] - Solid, visible 
   b - Female    [Q29] - Dead, on ground
   c - Man       [???] - Oblivion
   d - Man       [J11] - Dead, on ground
   e - Female    [E23] - Redhead, facing south-east
   1 - Man       [F21] - Sword in hand
   2 - Man       [F24] - Sword in hand
   3 - Man       [E25] - Sword in hand
   H - Thig      [J22] - Visible, on ground.
   h - Eagle     [O22] - Dead, on ground
   i - Deer      [R21] - Dead, on ground
   E - Corona    [S18] - On ground, doorway
   W - Boyzdar   [Q19]
   F - Farseeker [G24] - Facing north
   T - Trembyl   [J23] - Facing north 
   X - Xian      [I22] - Facing north 







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