[pnpgm] Game Update #82 - File #324 - Lake Cure Results
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Tue Oct 9 04:25:48 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]
Ben'Dar glances at Farseeker, then looks down at the claw. He
is obviously shaken and doesn't respond to Farseeker's question.
He shakes his head, as if trying to clear a bad dream from his
mind.
He says quietly to Z'leyra, "It is very dangerous. I don't know
how I got free of it, but I felt that I was almost lost, snared
within its power." He steps back from it, as if it is cursed.
He will not willingly touch the claw again.
To Bohusara, he says grimly, "It has some power over animals.
I used the claw to try to influence the creature, though I don't
know how much help it was. I sensed no evil intent in the lake
creature, only a desire to defend its territory. But I also
sensed another creature far away, but much bigger and much more
powerful." He shakes his head, confused.
"It is good that you and your son are alright," he finishes
lamely. "Will the lake be healed?"
GM: Ack.
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From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra will put on her right gauntlet and use it to pick
up the Claw and put it back in her satchel. Then she will
use sign language to tell Bohusara that we had captured the
Claw from some bad people using the Claw to force animals
to do evil things. The Claw is very powerful and we have
not yet learned enough about it to safely use, or perhaps
destroy it. Attempts to learn about it in the past have
ended badly despite the best magical protections we had.
The Claw can take over the person wielding it and attempts
to communicate end with some language none of us know.
If Bohusara is interested in examining it despite the warning
Z'leyra will let her, but Z'leyra will keep a close eye on
both as this is done. she would like others to keep a close
eye as well.
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Decalis 17th, 107th day since left Marentia, 43rd day of
Adventure #3 of the 1633rd year [TH].]
[Location: Pavassa Forest - Lake Oca/Deep Forest]
[Weather - Overcast, 56 Degrees]
[Time - 7:31pm]
Bohusara: "What is that?" [Looking at the Claw]
[Ben'dar glances at Farseeker and shakes his head to clear
his headache. He looks down at the claw and shivers.
He raises his hand palm up in a gesture not wanting to
touch it anymore. He leans over to Z'leyra near him and
speaks quietly.]
Ben'dar: "It is very dangerous. I don't know how I got free
of it, but I felt that I was almost lost, snared within its
power."
[Ben'dar steps back from the Claw and looks at it like its a
cursed item. He has felt the power before in the Tipi
but it wasn't as powerful. He is still unsure if the
mental contact of the creature seen in his mind was
evil or not. But it had great mental control and probably
would've overwhelmed his mind in seconds he figured if
it weren't for the break by Bohusara's spell. He glances
up at Bohusara and in a low almost child like grim voice.]
Ben'dar: "It has some power over animals. I used the claw to
try to influence the creature, though I don't know how much
help it was. I sensed no evil intent in the lake creature,
only a desire to defend its territory. But I also sensed
another creature far away, but much bigger and much more
powerful." [Ben'dar shakes his head as if in a drunk state.]
"It is good that you and your son are alright," [he finishes
lamely.] "Will the lake be healed?"
[Z'leyra places a gauntlet on and picks up the Claw to put
back into her satchel. She the signs a brief explanation
of what it is and how it was found.]
Bohusara: "Animals? A strange looking item. Looks like
a bear's claw. So it is magical then." [She pauses and
stares at the item] "Miklav or the Druids would like to
look at such an item. But your reaction implies it may
be a dangerous item even for them?" [She looks up at
Ben'dar and looks in his eyes. Ben'dar returns a stare
showing that he is clearly unaware of magic results or
spells and how they should or should not react.] "Maybe
they shouldn't if it could backfire." [She glances at
Z'leyra and then the bodies of the creature] "There is
something about these things that seem to invite bad
results with magic." [She looks up and turns to face
the dark lake, now illuminated only by the odd shimmering
red, green and blue magical lights from her spell.] "As
tot he lake I just don't know. It is out of my hand now."
[She turns back to the party and looks at each person.]
"Thanks to Arawn, my son and everyone here by being here
the lake may be cured. Only time and the gods will
decide its fate. Either way I'm freezing. Let's get
to the fire." [With that she sets off on foot toward
the warm fire in her wet clothes.]
[Thig glances at Ben'dar, Xian and Z'leyra then the claw.
He shakes his head in thought.]
Thig: "I warned you of the dangers previously Ben'dar.
Magic items don't convey evil or good unless they
are made that way by their masters. This item I sense
isn't evil directly but only a tool. Even if its
not magical."
[With that he starts off after Bohusara on foot.]
Xian: "Ben'dar, you do not want the claw anymore? Will
you bury it with them? Thig did say it was in the
grave with a creature just like them. Maybe it should
belong with them? That or buried separately in the
forest so folks don't find this grave. If not will
you or Z'leyra take it back to Marentia?"
[As Bohusara warms by the fire Thig joins her and Strie'bog.
Strie'bog enters a tent and finds some dry clothes.]
Thig: "You are bigger than I but I may have some pants
you might be able to wear?"
Bohusara: "Thank you. I'll undress and just use a blanket
until they dry. I don't think I would fit any of
the clothes here. So this Claw where did you get it?"
[Thig looks over his shoulder unsure how to answer and
looks at the others approaching. But to him this being
is almost a superior in the Sidh society, more or less.
He feels obligated to talk.]
Thig: "We found it in a grave on the Zen'da plains. We
were helping a friend with some problems down there.
Your son Strie'bog was of great use by the way. He
has changed over the last few weeks. It is actually
not magical. I sense no magical energy from it. Which
confuses me as how it can do what it does. There were a
series of grave robberies by the barbarians...."
[He continues the story for some time as others settle down
and setup tents. Watches are setup at the lake to ensure
the creature doesn't enter camp but Bohusara feels it
likely won't. The remainder of the bodies are buried as
the hours draw on. the moon rises and shines on
the lake like a divine spotlight.]
[Soon folks eat and relax. Bohusara spends hours talking
to folks to learn who they are and vice versa. Even
the Vassa seem to chill down and get friendly. Soon
as the hours go on sleep from the day's rescue a the
cabin and here at the lake take their toll and folks
head to sleep in tents or bedrolls.]
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[Decalis 17th, 108th day since left Marentia, 44th day of
Adventure #3 of the 1633rd year [TH].]
[Location: Pavassa Forest - Lake Oca/Deep Forest]
[Weather - Overcast, 49 Degrees]
[Time - 7:07am]
[As twilight begins to turn orange from the rising sun all
rise up early in anticipation of the results. A quick
breakfast is made and the fire is heated as the temperature
declined in the last few hours. All stand by the lake
as the sun breaks the far east horizon but isn't seen
through the thick forest.]
[Thig and Bohusara take to the sky and fly over the lake.
From the lake shore the water seems dark due to the
sun still low. Over the lake both flyers zoom and
then eventually come together. For several seconds they
talk and then fly toward the party. They land on
the shore. With the expression of a proud mother of
a forest Bohusara speaks.]
Bohusara: "It looks like it worked. Most of the water is
blue not brown. There are patches on the north edge
of brown water but it may take a couple of days to
recycle the water. My spells and creation seem to
have ended shortly ago. I do not detect them at all"
Thig: "Its amazing but it does look like it worked."
Bohusara: "I could not have done it without help.
Blessing from Arawn's parents, the stone from Z'leyra,
general prayers and good wishes from everyone
else. I will leave the Vassa here to monitor it
and let us know if it doesn't work." [She looks to
the skies and back down] "The Solstice Ceremony is
soon in a few days. We should return to meet with
Miklav. I'm sure he is nervous dealing with the
Druids, though he doesn't act like it. He knows
I'm safe. I've sent word ahead. The ride back there
will be pleasant as I get to spend time with you all
and my son."
[Z'leyra sighs and looks to the lake wondering if the
stone she gave is on the lake floor or gone entirely.
But it was a good sacrifice for the cause. Before
she can sign a question about her voice situation she
is interrupted by one of the Vassa. They yell and
point to the western edge of the lake. There in the
dark brush looks to be some lumpy strange object. The
party head that way and inspect it.]
[The object seems to have been the lake creature washed
up on shore or forced on shore by the magics Bohusara
created. The 20 tentacles seem to be shriveled and
most are burnt. They look to be 3-8 feet in length and
have fleshy arm like look to them with a stub like
point to them. The center of the tentacles is the
odd thing. It is a mass the size of a beach ball. It
looks like a pale skin color pink shriveled up brain.
In fact two parts of a brain. In fact it looks like
a human brain but most brains look the same for
most creatures. It is very lumpy and greasy looking.
It is burnt and shriveled as well. With limbs it
is pushed over and a single small hole is on the ground.
It almost looks like a squid but more ugly looking.]
Farseeker: "Ugly! Guess we better bury it if its poisonous
so forest creatures don't eat it."
Bohusara: "Good idea."
[The Vassa agree to do so without touching the creature.]
Trembyl: "That reminds me. What do we do with the Staves
and orbs we found in the small building and those
on the east shore?"
Farseeker: "Bury the staffs as well but carefully. We
could roll them with limbs into a blanket and bury
them that way. The orbs bury them as well I say whatever
they are used for."
[Bohusara turns to the others.]
Bohusara: "Well. We have some healing to do. Let's return
to the camp."
[At the camp she places hand on Boyzdar and heals him
completely. He spins around excited to be in great
condition again. She ruffles his fur and tickles his
stomach.]
GM: Status of players by morning
Player Health Energy Mana
Arawn 90% 65% 21%
Strie'bog 15% 100% 45%
Unali 76% 100% -
Xian 100% 100% 86%
Chion 100% 100% 98%
Trembyl 100% 100% 100%
Thig 100% 100% 100%
Farseeker 100% 100% -
Z'leyra 100% 100% 90% [Estimated]
Ben'dar 100% 100% -
Royzdar 100% - -
Horses 100% 100% -
Corona 100% 100% -
Bohusara 100% 100% 95%
Vassa 100% 100% -
[Energy - poison effects, etc.]
[Bohusara approaches Z'leyra and speaks a few words
in three languages. She stares at Z'leyra and nods.]
Bohusara: "You may speak Shaman Z'leyra. I detect
the aura of failure is gone."
[Z'leyra looks at Bohusara in wonder that she could
detect magic abysmals? Maybe a long lost Sidh spell
or something special to her and the forest?]
Bohusara: "That leaves Unali, Strie'bog and Arawn
to heal more injuries. Looks like natural healing
didn't help Arawn from the looks of it. Want
me to heal you with my mist spell or Z'leyra or
heal yourself?"
[Ben'dar knows Z'leyra has the Claw again and wonders
if she should turn it over to Bohusara or Miklav
to keep safe. Maybe send it to Cetric? Maybe send
it to Kaylle he has heard about to study it? So
many options and of course to just bur it and forget it.
But it is powerful and who knows if it will be useful
or deadly in the future.]
[Arawn looks at the lake and the party. He recalls the
events during his prayer and contemplates its meanings
in many ways. Maybe he was wrong about Bohusara? She
clearly saved the lake and wasn't a threat to the party.
In fact he has no doubt she could've killed half the
party before anyone could get a good defense up. No she
cares about this forest and this forest has one, no two
great guardians in Bohusara and Miklav. He wonders if
he should stay in the Faerry Hill among the others of
his kind or travel to this land called Marentia?]
[As Chion bemuses about the lake he just figures if he
could to have just drained the lake and start over.
As he prepares his gear he continues to notice the
sensation of the Staff. It continues to be cold and
warm at various times and for no reason. He suspects
there is definitely more to the staff than meets the
eye. Maybe soon he'll learn what...]
[Farseeker looks at the mound of burial spots in the forest
where the creatures are. He is happy to have none of
his friends dead. In fact this whole mission only saw
a few Vassa dead. The one party that encountered Pan'to
and his bunch when they had Bohusara going to the cabin.
But these creatures are quite formidable. He'll have
to inform his superiors in the military about this. They
should learn more and prepare defenses against their
own weapons.]
Farseeker: "Anyone happen to find those throwing things...
bugs they threw? Alive?"
[No one nods meaning no one did. Only crushed bugs in
shells.]
Farseeker: "I keep one staff separate wrapped in blankets.
I'm going to place it on the wagon. No one touch it.
I'm sending it back to Marentia for others to study
and learn from. Assuming it lives for too long without
its masters and food...if they eat?" [He scratches his
unshaven chin in thought.]
Thig: "That is a good idea. I think a couple should also
be taken back to Mertz and his group to study. Maybe
one or two of the orbs in that shed place if they've
not shriveled up."
Trembyl: "I wish we could've studied that snake hood.
But it also had to be destroyed. Maybe some Kotothi
experts might know of these things. If they are
liked to the devil."
[Unali listens to the talk while she prepares her gear
for the trip. Yes. She will also have to inform
Duke Aren of these things. But should she? She
has no direct obligation to him. Only has become
close friends and ally. But in exchange maybe she
can learn more things about her long forgotten homeland
of Katai for future missions. Yes. She will have
to consider the pros and cons on the trip back.]
Xian: "Hey! I didn't almost die this go around!"
[He grins and raises a fist]
Thig: "Watch out! A falling leaf!"
[Xian flinches and instinctively moves out of the way
and then realizes the joke and laughs.]
[For the last 12 or more hours Strie'bog has quiet
in his own thoughts. He is torn between helping
his mom here and going back to Marentia. He looks
at his mother with eyes of concern and wonders about
her health.]
[Z'leyra is happy to have a voice back for now until
it might happen again or worse. She definitely is
leery about these devices of the creatures. The Staff,
the orb and Claw. All linked to the same race it seems.
All have that strange non magical sense and yet have
a strong magic defense. A paradox. Or could it be
that the gods simply don't want to give details or
god forbid not even KNOW the information? Something
to consider in the next few days...]
Actions? Comments?
Next update Friday...
GM: What to do with?
1. The Claw
2. The staffs/orbs
3. the creature.
GM: You may notice I tend to ramble on with text. One big
reason is I want everyone involved somehow. Like
a book. I like all characters to have some memory of
each event. If its introspection's, reflections,
memories, thought processes or just rude mental
comments then I feel I give each character a chance.
I think I have come to know each personality well
enough to figure out what may be in the mind of that
character. While you can also do the same style
of comments and reflections, I'll do mine if none
exist. If they do then I'll cut down on that
character. This may make short updates long but
I think its fun. Some personal "thinking" may
include clues, background hooks or other tidbits
for fun. I'm open though to any comments on this
process. If you want me to stop all together this
boring stuff or stop it for your character let me
know. I'm always open to criticism. :)
GM: I mentioned in a previous update I would post CEP/MEP
scores. Since I didn't get comments to the contrary
here they are with some other reports. Any expertise
or CPs will be emailed in a few weeks when the adventure
is officially over. This is just a report for gee
whiz purposes. This does not include overflow points
for expertise that roll over into experience points.
* Points earned this adventure
Player CEP MEP
Ben'dar 561 -
Farseeker 512 -
Arawn 171 580
Xian 97 33
Chion 294 450
Trembyl 459 32
Strie'bog 248 105
Thig 223 68
Unali 452 -
Z'leyra 167 3556 [No not a typo]
GM: I will soon email each of you your CPs earned and other
info I need to ask for.
GM: Timeline on the website has been updated. Here is how
it will unfold:
Decalis 17 - [107 ] [43 ] Forest, Bohusara/Lake rescue
Decalis 18-19- [108-109] [44-45] Forest, Go back to Sacred Forest
Decalis 20-22- [110-112] [46-48] Sacred Forest, Solstice Celebration
This means 2 days of travel and 3 days of celebration.
GM: With the known timeline here is what I need from you guys.
1. Skill training for last 5 days (2 travel, 3 sacred forest)
2. What are your plans during travel and in the celebration.
I figure 3 days to give folks time to chill down and
enjoy the celebration and for folks to spend time with
each other (Strie'bog/mother, Bohusara/everyone else,
druids/Arawn, Ben'dar/Pasha, etc.).
With the above information I'll do the skill points then
expertise for now will be determined. Actions and other
things will be done in later updates. Once the skill
points are figured I'll email you info. Then in
the coming weeks depending on how much actions are done
at the celebration the adventure will end. I will then
announce the In-between time. This will allow you to
figure out actions for the next period before the
next adventure begins. During that time I will work
on character in between actions and encounters (if any).
It will be first come first serve on actions and returns.
Course Z'leyra tends to do a few hundred spells so that
may take 1-3 weeks depending on my time alone.
GM: Just a side note. Some sheets have been updated for
any 'extra' or bonus expertise in skills. Skills
learned through action or subconscious action like
language and such. Just being around Vassa might rub
off in the language area for example.
GM: Three new players will be joining the next adventure.
As a result some of the other NPCs or less powerful
characters will be gone for next adventure.
Arawn - You can decide during the celebration to stay
in the Sacred Forest or go to Marentia?
Ben'dar - Can go home to your village, Caladan's or Marentia.
Chion - Guess you still plan on Cetric?
Strie'bog - Want to stay the winter with mother?
GM: One final thought - I know chion initially planned to
return to Cetric but for folks going back to Marentia
you guys will have to iron out those details. He
may be willing to do some Teleport trips for you
guys (up to him). If not then it'll be another
month or so during riding/encounters.
From the pavassa forest to Sivas its around
60 hexes or 1200 miles. From forest to Caladan's tribe
and the Teleport Circle setup by Chion earlier is
40 hexes or 800 miles. From the village to
Cholchara another 10 (200 miles) and then another
10 (200 miles) to Sivas city. This is a error of
5 or so hexes plus or minus. but looks to be right.
Chion can teleport over 1000 miles. So would need
to make 2 jumps. Likely best to teleport to village
then to Cholchara or Sivas. Keep in mind Arawn
will have to help in transmutating horses as at least
10 or so horses are coming back not including party
animals. If not it will take several jumps to get
everyone home. But again this is all up to Arawn and
Chion in the end.
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