[pnpgm] Game Update #30 - File #94 - Gear prep
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Fri Mar 14 06:38:28 CET 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
W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe
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 #30 in sequence (file #94)
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[Recap]
From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
Ben'Dar replies to the gaurd in a low voice, not wanting
Jensen to know he can speak Marentian, "I train the finest
horses in the Lands. Dragon Tooth Steeds is located near
Maren city. I obtain only the best horses available, and
train them to be superior riding or war mounts. The ranch
is still young, but it will soon be known throughout the
Lands for my horses, which will have no equals."
He grins at the gaurd's comment on him being a 'wacko'.
"No, not a wacko, I was just having a little fun." He grows
serious, "But I did not like his threat on my horse. What
kind of man kills another man's horse for no reason? Where
I come from, such a man would not live long."
*****
Later, Ben'Dar snorts his disbelief at Kaylle's words about
magic users treating warriors as property. Such a backward
land could not possibly exist!
*****
Later, when Jensen addresses him, Ben'Dar ignores his words,
but just glares at him, his ruddy face dark with anger. Yes,
he decides, this man deserves death. But now is not the time.
He smiles savagely at the man, savoring his future revenge.
When the man finishes his inconsequential words, Ben'Dar, still
smiling, says in Zen'Dali, "Pain will drown you when your death
comes at my hand."
****
Later, when the gaurd returns for his drink, Ben'Dar smiles at
him and introduces himself. "I am Ben'Dar, warrior of the
Fel'oros People." Ben'Dar will give him directions to his
ranch as well as the name of the steward. He will spend a few
minutes chatting with the man about his rough upbringing among
the Zen'Da, and find out a bit about the man's past on his
family's ranch and the decisions that brought him into the
town gaurd.
*****
OOC: Recap section?
OOC: Ben'Dar is content for now to merely pass along the info
that one of the gaurds may have a questionable background.
The Steward has authority to hire/fire as needed in Ben'Dar's
absence.
Sorry, I would like to amend my post...it's a little too
bloodthirsty for Ben'Dar.
I'd like to change his interaction with Jensen as follows:
"Later, when Jensen addresses him, Ben'Dar ignores his words,
but just glares at him with a blank look on his face, his
ruddy face dark with impatience and irritation. He gives
no response nor any sign that he has understood Jensen's
speech."
GM: Ack. This is the Recap section. Ok. When get back
we'll deal with the guard's status. I like the old
speech better :) But that's fine. I changed it.
Had a reply from Whet on old scene :)
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From Raban: [Re: Actions]
<Should I assume Raban has gathered his things and cast a
spell by this point?>
Raban [to Jensen]: "I do not make a habit of fighting with
nobles or anyone else without cause, but he did not identify
himself before attacking me. In some realms he would be the
one arrested for assaulting me, so I understand there are
different laws in different places. I prefer to avoid
problems and fights whenever possible, because it interferes
with the entertainment. If I had the time I would try to teach
him what he needed to learn, but he is one that would need
much time to think before he could begin to learn. Perhaps
someday he will learn, if not from me, some other will teach
him. Until then I can but hope he understands there is a
balance in all things, abusing ones authority or powers tends
to have repercussions. I have to answer for my actions with a
higher power, one that watches and judges my actions far more
than your nobles are watched or judged. In any event, I had
already planned to leave this city before he demanded it and
added so many other threats."
GM: Ack. Yes you have all your things packed. Spell? Forgot
the spell. Will have to look at old posts.
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[New Stuff]
[Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.
Location: Sivas, Marentia, Green Eye Tavern.
[Time: 8:43am]
[Ben'dar treats the lasso guard with a drink. Ben'dar
informs him of the ranch. The guard nods and sips his
drink deep in though. The guard only drinks some juice.]
Ben'dar: "I train the finest horses in the Lands. Dragon
Tooth Steeds is located near Maren city. I obtain only
the best horses available, and train them to be superior
riding or war mounts. The ranch is still young, but it
will soon be known throughout the Lands for my horses,
which will have no equals."
Guard: "It takes many years to do such a successful ranch.
My family took at least 8 years before we saw good
profit. I was young then but I recall the hard days.
I'll look you up after my tour of duty is up. I have
a few months in the City Service and some time in the
Naval Service still to do. Be wary of the tax man he
can break your ranch if you grow too fast."
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[Time: 8:51am]
[After Kaylle discusses the information about the
Dark Land Ben'dar scoffs at the news. The plains
are a place like Marentia even though one is considered
more civilized than the others. There is structure.
Ben'dar is not used to the concept of slavery. Sure
even Zen'da might have prisoners for labor but they
aren't slaves in the true sense. After all Zen'da
prisoners are expected to try to escape and show their
bravery as they are chased. Zen'da respect bravery
over cowardice anyday. Ben'dar wonders if all of
Katai is like the Dark Lands or just this land. Then
again he wonders why Kaylle speaks of the Land as
if its a distinct area? Ben'dar may be the only warrior
aside from Unali here so he knows he'll have to watch
himself. But Unali can at least understand the language.]
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[Time: 9:47am]
[Raban replies to Jensen's questions and information
about the Baron.]
Raban: "I do not make a habit of fighting with nobles or
anyone else without cause, but he did not identify himself
before attacking me. In some realms he would be the one
arrested for assaulting me, so I understand there are
different laws in different places. I prefer to avoid
problems and fights whenever possible, because it
interferes with the entertainment. If I had the time I
would try to teach him what he needed to learn, but he is
one that would need much time to think before he could
begin to learn. Perhaps someday he will learn, if not from
me, some other will teach him. Until then I can but hope he
understands there is a balance in all things, abusing ones
authority or powers tends to have repercussions. I have to
answer for my actions with a higher power, one that watches
and judges my actions far more than your nobles are watched
or judged. In any event, I had already planned to leave this
city before he demanded it and added so many other threats."
[Jensen nods and takes out a small notebook and quill. He
makes a few notes in the small paper. He looks up.]
Jensen: "Nobles are only accountable to the King. Even he
tends to ignore their actions and the higher merchant
families if they stay within the law. Now you say
your leaving?" [He taps his quill on the pad] "Where
can we locate you in the future in case there is an
issue or problem?"
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[Time: 10:39am]
[After Jensen gives his farewell speech. Ben'dar listens
and watches with a savage smile on his face. Ben'dar
knows if he attacked and challenged this man he'd
die fast. But then he has others to consider like
his ranch help and their families. The City guard
could not handle a guard being killed by a barbarian.
They'd shut down the ranch and confiscate it all for
Jensen's family or something. But then again even
Marentia allows some form of noble challenge duels.
Of course Ben'dar is no noble. Ben'dar stares at Jensen
with a blank expression and just glares back not
responding or giving any scene of acknowledgement. Jensen
doesn't seem to care or notice.]
[Jensen just ends his speech and escorts Elam out the
door. He seems to ignore Ben'dar's words entirely.
Whet the bar owner taps Ben'dar on the shoulder and
wipes the bar with his rag. Ben'dar turns around
and scowls at the interruption.]
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[Time: 10:45am]
[After Jensen leaves the Lasso guard re-enters the
bar for his true free drink on Ben'dar. The Guard talks
about Ben'dar being a bit nutty.]
Ben'dar: "No, not a wacko, I was just having a little fun."
[He grows serious,] "But I did not like his threat on my
horse. What kind of man kills another man's horse for no
reason? Where I come from, such a man would not live
long."
[The man turns around and places his back on the bar
and watches the tavern while holding his drink.]
Guard: "Jensen is no fool. He'd have not really killed
the horse. It looks too much a quality breed. He'd
disable it or you. He knew ..knows what you are.
The clothing and your actions set that out." [He glances
at Ben'dar] "No offense" [He waves his empty hand at
the others in the tavern] "You stand out like your friends
with the wings and the weapons. As outsiders. A good
guard can spot it and take advantage of it. A true city
officer is trained to exploit weakness like he saw that
yours was your horse. Something to consider in the future."
[He watches the others for a few seconds and nods to
Ben'dar] "My name is Q'sam. I'll look you up eventually."
Ben'dar: "I am Ben'Dar, warrior of the Fel'oros People."
[Ben'dar gives him directions to the ranch and other contact
information. Ben'dar and Q'sam continue to talk for
some time as the others discuss their future plans. All
along while talking Ben'dar finds it timely that he learns
of one bad guard and one new guard seems to almost fall
into place. Ben'dar wonders if this is fate or just
good timing.]
To
[Unali still a bit weak stands and turns to Chion. She
does not translate the scroll feeling it is up to Chion
to do so if he wishes to.]
Unali: "Well, not proper Katai I understand, as those
skilled in magic would be frowned upon there. But yes,
I will go with you."
Actions? Comments?
Next update...Monday...
GM: Recap section - See top of update. Below the Header.
Below the Admin notes (I also put comments here as well
as I've said in the past). Then the section below
is the recap section of old posts. I post your public
stuff here as confirmation I got them AND to give comments
on them in the GM: lines. This is what I mean by
Recap section. You may have missed tons of comments
and questions on your public posts that I don't put
here at the bottom. :< Chris that answer your question? :)
GM: Status of Characters
[As of Marqi 29, 11am, Currently]
Player Health Energy Mana
Ben'dar 100% 100% -
Arawn 100% 97% 100%
Raban 100% 100% 100%
Chion 97% 7% 81%
Unali 100% 9% -
Z'leyra 100% 100% [Have to figure]
Fremea 100% 100% 100%
Yes. Chion still has a minor wound and Chion/Unali still
weak from poison (but still not drained just stopped to
current level). As you can see both came within single
digit (%) of dying. :)
GM: Gear Taken on Trip
Player Documented/Takes
Ben'dar Yes/Takes All
Unali Yes/Got your email on items to take.
Z'leyra Yes/Have draft notes to review
Arawn No/No Info Yet
Raban No/No Info Yet
Chion No/No Info Yet
Fremea No/No Info yet
If No. Then just need an acknowledgement of below as
to taking all or whatever. See below.
GM: Gear Clarifications -
[Just to Clarify 100% what is taken]
Ben'dar - Coins - Don't have much want to take them all
or borrow some from ranch funds?
Gear - Take Leather, as Backup? .Will assume yes.
Stuff listed as Ranch will be left behind.
Need to take all the maps?
Arawn - Coins - Same as Ben'dar. Don't have much so take all?
Gear - Got some dupe stuff like 2 Swords, Bows and
bucklers will assume take all unless stated
otherwise.
Raban - Coins - Not many so will assume take all.
Gear - Will assume take it all.
Chion - Coins - Lots. Take how much? Convert any?
Gear - Will assume take all unless you state
otherwise. Stuff listed in house will
remain there if not stated before leave.
Unali - Got your email on gear thanks.
Fremea - Will assume take everything since not much stuff.
Remember, If anything wishes to be left behind with
others or at tavern or such let me know. If coins
to convert let me know.
Z'leyra since not here in ICQ can't clarify some Gear
stuff with you so will get back to you.
GM: Congratulations!
Chion is now +1 MEL! With the experience from the
teleports your not one higher MEL. More powerful!
I rather change character sheet to reflect the change
AFTER adventure for ease. I have updated the MEL,
Mana and CA however. A big milestone!
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