[pnpgm] Game Update #70 - File #365 - Introductions are Made
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Fri Aug 29 06:09:12 CEST 2008
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
R1 Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
-- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe
Do David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma
R? J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),
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Game Update #70 in sequence (file #365)
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[Recap]
From Raban: [Re: Actions]
<Odd you are right sheet says Donaran, not Xianese for native.
Though I think Xian is part of Donara. So use whichever, does
not make much difference. Likely should have both at 80 but
sheet does not say that either. yup Xian was conquered by Donara
and became part of it. I have him being Xianese, later moved to
Artad to fit the background events the best.>
[Raban is a bit confused at what little he understood and the
tone that seems a bit hostile. Perhaps they are not as friendly
as conditions suggested and need to be watched carefully for
threats. If it comes to a fight, they should not be a problem
unless one is a powerful mage and then that metal man makes for
a bad time. So disable mage or metal man as quickly as possible.
Satisfied that he has a plan, Raban relaxes some, but ready to
pounce at a moments notice. A nice steam lodge would be wonderful
right now, maybe one can be found when they are done up here....
GM: Ack. No your right. Xian is Donaran dialect. I just didn't
put that 2 and 2 together. Should have. I do show you at
EL80 Donaran.
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From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
Fremea studies the man talking for a sec, figuring out that he
must have spoken in the Sidh tongue. Her eyes dart to a spot on
the wall for a second and then she turns back to the man who
spoke. She decides to speak the man with the Sidh tongue to make
sure that is really what it was. "Who is it that you are waiting
for? It seems that we are here and I doubt that there are really
any others that could have made it this far easily." As she says
this she scans the room and realizes that Chion is not in the
room. "What have you done with Chion?" Her stance switches a
little to more of an offensive posture, though no open action
is taken to show she will attack.
GM: Ack.
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From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
As Fremea completes her statement and question Z'leyra makes a
calming motion with her right hand and speaks to the men "This
is Arawn, Fremea and I am Z'leyra. These others are our friends
including one who is left outside this room by the door being
shut." Using her hand to indicate each as she speaks of them.
She continues "We would like to talk peacefully with you and
exchange knowledge, but first would you please introduce
yourselves and allow me to translate this conversation for our
friends? If so, I will introduce you to them as well."
GM: Ack.
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From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
Ben'Dar sees the hostile move by the armored man toward Kiet.
He tenses and takes a menacing step toward the man, leveling his
pike toward the man with a scowl on his face. He cannot
understand the Sidh words of Arawn, Fremea, Z'Leyra, etc. But
he does notice that Chion has been locked out of the room and
sees the distress in the body language of Fremea. He realizes
that combat is inevitable, and tenses for the charge toward his
target. Ben'Dar will not initiate hostilities, but it is clear
form his body language that he is ready (and eager) for them.
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Ma 2nd, 1633TH. 5th Day of Adventure #4.
[Location: Chaos domain, Dark Lands, 9 Miles up, Flying Island]
[Time: 10:16am]
[Ben'dar doesn't like his friends being threatened even if no word
was said. When Fremea simply tries to warm up the armored man
goes into a hostile stance. Ben'dar tenses and steps a foot
forward. Ben'dar levels his pike in a clear hostile act and
scowls. He glances at Fremea and her body language and notices
Chion isn't in the room. But he recalls that Unali was the last
one she would've seen Chion either decide to stay outside or not.
He listens to the gibberish talk and has no clue what is said. He
knows the brief history of this group and ho well negotiations go.
He prepares for combat.]
[Raban is just confused by the words spoken but it doesn't take
a empath to know the two men are likely hostile. But then again
wouldn't you if someone just stormed into your secure place high
in the sky? He knows that the party will not have much trouble
handling 2 simple men. They are clearly out numbered not expecting
the party of such numbers to be in this room.]
[Fremea continues to study the bearded man, unsure if she has heard
communication through a spell or the Sidh tongue. Then he
realizes the quick clips of certain words that have to be Sidh.
She is unsure how this human could speak such a sacred tongue.
Maybe his tongue should be cut out not to offend the gods. Then
she realizes Z'leyra is also speaking the same thing. So she
guesses humans also learn the language. Her eyes dart to a spot
on the wall that seems interesting to her, then back to the man
with the beard. She decides to break the silence and speaks
back in the Sidh tongue.]
Fremea: "Who is it that you are waiting for? It seems that we are
here and I doubt that there are really any others that could have
made it this far easily."
[As she speaks she glances to Z'leyra and Arawn for some sign of
advice or other body language to follow. She then realizes
Chion is missing from the room or either is hiding by magic.]
Fremea: "What have you done with Chion?"
[Fremea shifts her feet to a more offensive stance and flexes
her wings and fingers. Ready for action but taking none so far.]
[Caladan sees Ben'dar tense further at Fremea's distress and reaches
forward and touches his left shoulder and grabs it firmly. Ben'dar
looks back over his left shoulder annoyed at being bothered.
Caladan shakes his head and tilts his head to Z'leyra. In
Marentian he whispers.]
Caladan: "Talk before violence is always suggested."
[Clearly Caladan hopes to calm Ben'dar down who other than Fremea
seems to be taking a somewhat more hostile move. Sure Raban is
tense and Unali is stone faced but they seem to be that way most
of the time.]
[Z'leyra glances to the right toward Fremea hoping to get her eyes
in attention. She lowers her arm down at a 45 degree angle and
pats the air with her right hand in a calming motion. She turns
her head to the Bearded Man and replies back in Sidh Tongue.]
Z'leyra: "This is Arawn, Fremea and I am Z'leyra. These others are
our friends including one who is left outside this room by the
door being shut."
[With a graceful hand gesture she indicates each person in question.
Fremea seems to get her meaning and figures Chion may have
decided to stay outside for tactical reasons. It isn't like
a 250 pound man who can teleport 1000 miles in a blink of a eye
couldn't simply walk through the door. Fremea gives a slight
sigh of relief. Unali cringes at the tactical blunder. To let
the host know someone else was outside gives surprise away. But
surely the armored man saw him right? Maybe it is best to say
he is outside to not frighten the host.]
[Arawn gives a subtle shoulder slump at the thought of release of
names. Sure it is protocol to give hosts introductions of people
in situations like this. But mother always said a name once given
is power to a person. It tells all one may ever need to gain
knowledge about a person. To give a name, she would say at bedtime,
is to release almost your soul. Once a enemy has your name he can
use it against you even in death. Arawn never forgot those bedtime
stories even now. Some gods using names as a tool or leverage against
others. But in human society such names aren't a big deal so
Z'leyra was right to give them their names. It is a habit he will have
to deal with in this world. Z'leyra continues speaking.]
Z'leyra: "We would like to talk peacefully with you and exchange
knowledge, but first would you please introduce yourselves and
allow me to translate this conversation for our friends? If so, I
will introduce you to them as well."
[Silence descends in the room for a few long moments. Only the
crackle of logs breaking in the fireplace and thunder is heard.
The bearded man's eyes dart to Fremea and to Z'leyra. It is
clear he is deep in thought. The other man glares at Ben'dar in
clear dislike.]
Bearded Man: "I do not care what you tell your friends or your
servants or your dogs." [He considers a few more seconds as
if deciding give his name is useful to this situation or not.]
"I am A'kril Mantos Master of this Castle and you are not
the ones I've expected here today." [he continues his stare
with Z'leyra ignoring Fremea all together.] "I do not know
who this Chion person nor care. As to who I am expecting
that is none of your business. An exchange of knowledge is
what you seek but I have no summoned you here. Before we
continue this exchange of knowledge as you say state your
purpose here and how you have come to my castle. Before we
can all be cordial and sit down for our civilized" [the word
civilized is spoken with a icy tone and his eyes glare at
Ben'dar for a half second] " talk you must disarm yourselves.
My servant can house your weapons for safe keeping. If you
refuse we may have a problem here. I do not welcome uninvited
guests in my home with such large numbers of weapons here.
Will you comply with my request?" [He gives a smile that reveals
white teeth. He obviously seems to ignore the other man as
if not caring to introduce him at all.]
Actions/ Comments?
Next Update...Monday...
Legend - North /|\
1 Row = 2 feet
1 Column = 2 feet
° = Solid wall or earthen rock
/ or \ = Door
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I = Stone wall
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[1st Floor]
[Ceiling here is about 10 feet high.]
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Main Door
R - Arawn [ff22] B - Ben'dar [ff21]
C - Caladan [gg20] H - Chion [kk25]
F - Fremea [ff30] K - Kiet [gg28]
N - Raban [gg26] U - Unali [hh15]
Z - Z'leyra [gg24]
M - Metal-Man [kk22] [Last known position]
$$ - Statue [mm28-29/nn28-29]
1 - Bearded Man [bb23] 2 - Other Man [cc19]
GM: All Doors currently closed in the room.
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