[pnpgm] Game Update #32 - File #103 - Ben'dar plays dress up! :)
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Fri Mar 21 06:41:21 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
-- J H Hooten............Raban.............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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[Recap]
From Raban: [Re: Actions]
<Raban invited himself long ago, he set himself up as
bodyguard and meant it. Of course the others may not have
accepted that. <But with the current status it would appear
some of my posts may need to be moved about or changed
<Kaylle's question is also one Raban has trouble with at the
moment, but here is an answer anyway.
Raban(to Kaylle): [Smiling] "No need to apologize, it happens
all the time. For some reason people don't seem to see me. I
suspect they really don't think I am real. When I am on the
stage that changes, especially when I dance, though for some
it turns to disbelief again as they cannot imagine someone
like me can do what I do. Someday my dancing will far surpass
my Music, I just need to practice it more. Your offer is quite
kind and one I would normally have accepted. But I promised I
would protect the ladies, so I intend to go with them. If not
as a bodyguard, then maybe as an Entertainer for the party they
speak of. I must go to redeem myself in the eyes of my goddess,
for I did not protect Unali and may even had aided her attacker
by being a distraction. So I must find a way to help her now
and to do that, I need to be where she is. But you have pointed
out a serious flaw in my plans, I do not think they know I am
going. In all the excitement, I have been forgotten. I need to
speak with someone about this. Excuse me..."
[Raban will try to talk to Chion, which may take a while with
all the other actions Raban(to Chion): "You appear to be the
one in charge at the moment, so it is of you that I must ask
this favor. I need to go with you and your friends so that I
can make up for what occurred here. I failed in my duties to
my goddess, to myself and to the ladies, so I must atone for
that by helping them. Unali does not think she needs a
bodyguard, but obviously that was not true before, and she
will need it even more until she is fully healed. I can aid
in that as well, though you have many that may be capable in
that manner. If you will not accept me in that role, then take
me as an Entertainer for the party as you will be hard pressed
to find a better or more versatile performer." <Assumption on
Raban's part. He is quite skil led but I do not know how common
such skill levels are, I suspect they are master rank but may
be wrong.>
GM: Ack.
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From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
Ben'Dar grins at Chion. "This eastern land sounds backward to
me. Warriors treated as property? Everyone dressed in soft,
fine clothes?" He winks. "It seems a wonder that my People
have not swooped down and conquered it long ago." He grow more
serious. "But I will bring other clothing so that I may fit in."
Ben'Dar will buy the most foppish clothing he can find. If he
has enough money for the silks, he'll buy those. I don't know
how many coins he has on hand, but whatever he's got, he'll make
due with that. He'll bring the rest of his coins with him.
GM: Ack.
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From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra welcomes Raban to the party.
Z'leyra stands ready to assist any member of the party with
enchantments or enhancements if they ask for her help.
She asks Chion "Are we to bring our horses?" If yes, she will
bring her best riding horse (with tack) and a draft horse if
the party needs it.
She does mention that if enough of the party needs to learn
Katai she could try to enchant an item to allow them to learn
it magically. [Noting that each person would have their own
measure of how muchthey could learn and that the learning would
not always work... though if it failed could likely be tried
again later.]
Z'leyra will wear her fine furs over her chainmail. She does
pack some of her finer clothes and jewelry.
GM: Ack. Draft horse will have to be decided soon. Will assume
none taken if not decided.
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[New Stuff]
[Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.
Location: Sivas, Marentia, Green Eye Tavern.
[Time: 8:30am]
[After Kaylle bumps up against Raban...]
Raban [to Kaylle]: "No need to apologize, it happens all the
time. For some reason people don't seem to see me. I suspect
they really don't think I am real. When I am on the stage that
changes, especially when I dance, though for some it turns to
disbelief again as they cannot imagine someone like me can do
what I do. Someday my dancing will far surpass my Music, I just
need to practice it more. Your offer is quite kind and one I
would normally have accepted. But I promised I would protect
the ladies, so I intend to go with them. If not as a bodyguard,
then maybe as an Entertainer for the party they speak of. I must
go to redeem myself in the eyes of my goddess, for I did not
protect Unali and may even had aided her attacker by being a
distraction. So I must find a way to help her now and to do
that, I need to be where she is. But you have pointed out a
serious flaw in my plans, I do not think they know I am going.
In all the excitement, I have been forgotten. I need to speak
with someone about this. Excuse me..."
[Kaylle nods to the tall man as he walks away amazed at his
fluid movements and kind soul for such a huge man.
Raban doesn't get the chance to talk to others right away
as he and the others are asked questions by Jensen for the
next two hours.]
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[Time: 10:46am]
[After the scroll is heard and Chion/Kaylle discuss the
dark lands. Raban finds Chion to talk to him.]
Raban: "You appear to be the one in charge at the moment, so it
is of you that I must ask this favor. I need to go with you
and your friends so that I can make up for what occurred here.
I failed in my duties to my goddess, to myself and to the
ladies, so I must atone for that by helping them. Unali does
not think she needs a bodyguard, but obviously that was not
true before, and she will need it even more until she is fully
healed. I can aid in that as well, though you have many that
may be capable in that manner. If you will not accept me in
that role, then take me as an Entertainer for the party as
you will be hard pressed to find a better or more versatile
performer."
1Chion looks to the party as Raban speaks. Yes. Unali can
take care of herself. But then again she almost died today
and still looks weak. She also almost died at the hands
of Pan'to at Bohusara's cabin. A close call. Z'leyra has
the new shiny armor and great sword at her help. A dichotomy
of appearances. A shaman, a warrior and a wizard all wrapped
up but none the greater in appearance. Z'leyra hasn't shown
herself to be a great warrior but a good magic user. Maybe
now with her shiny sword she'll change that view.]
[After Chion mentions that Ben'dar might need to look a bit
more civilized...]
Ben'dar: "This eastern land sounds backward to me. Warriors
treated as property? Everyone dressed in soft, fine clothes?"
[He winks.] "It seems a wonder that my People have not
swooped down and conquered it long ago." [He grow more serious.]
"But I will bring other clothing so that I may fit in."
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[Time: 11:48am]
[Ben'dar has been traveling the street on top of Tef'wo looking
for a good tailor shop. At times he turns a bit green as
the ale sloshes in his stomach and the streets seem to come
up and down...up and down...down and up...way too fast. Next
time he'll try not to drink before noon or at least get
some good food in his stomach. Finally with a few good
directions given by a egg vendor Ben'dar finds a nice tailor
shop. Ben'dar dismounts and gives a belch to clear his mind
and stomach that startles a older woman passing so bad she
steps in the mud getting out of the way. With a slight tipsy
swagger Ben'dar ties Tef'wo up and staggers to the door.
The tailor hears the clank of the bell as Ben'dar enters
the shop. Ben'dar grumbles and swats the bell away. The
annoying noise. The Tailor introduces himself as Garak but
seems rather hesitant to help Ben'dar. The smell of ale,
body and dried animal skins seems to make Garak stand a few
feet away. Ben'dar mutters he needs a new fine sit of
clothing for some high society stupid thing. The man
continues to look hesitant and looks to his daughter in the
corner. Then Ben'dar recognizes the hesitation and bias
and shakes his coin bag. Then Garak runs forward and the
transactions begin. Ben'dar finds a nice silk pants and
tunic in his size. Ben'dar grumbles to himself in the
mirror all this fluffy feminine stuff doesn't suit him.
But the sacrifices he makes for the party. Garak shows him
a nice silk cloak that is silk on the inside and nice
animal hair outside. Ben'dar notices Garak's daughter
smile at him as if Ben'dar raises in status just by wearing
this silly stuff. Ben'dar asks about some nice fine society
wearing boots and Garak is lucky to have just 2 pairs and
the second fits. Ben'dar looks at himself in the mirror and
smirks if his people saw him they'd die laughing. But if he
is going this far why not add to it. He points to a hat
in the corner with feathers and buy it as well. Garak throws
in a nice blood red silk ribbon to tie Ben'dar's hair from
a mess to a organized mess. Ben'dar grumbles and gives over
the coins to pay for it. He bags the clothing, not wanting
to wear it in the streets, and heads back to the tavern.
But first maybe some recreation in the streets....]
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[Time: 11-3pm]
[Arawn also goes out to find some materials. He continues
to get the normal sneers and looks from his face wrap
by the guards and citizenry. Arawn has realized that
status depends on things like gold, land, slaves, titles
and status. Its how they value life. Some cultures use
wives, horses, animals and even kids to determine their
status in life. The party doesn't see why Arawn covers his
face but respects his views. It does make him very
out of place in a society such as this or others. Arawn
goes from shop to shop trying to find tools and materials
for his future piece of jewelry before the trip begins.]
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[Time: 4-25m]
[The party starts to re gather at the Tavern. Ready to
leave within the hour. All seems well at this point.
Horses are prepared and packed. Chion studies the
wand and its runes.]
Z'leyra [to Chion] : "Are we to bring our horses?"
Actions? Comments?
Next update...Monday...
GM: Arawn gives name Fingvol to Jensen as a fake name.
However since some were questioned BEFORE Arawn was
its possible that Arawn didn't warn the folks so
Jensen may be aware but doesn't seem to show it at
this point. Some like Cholan and Raban were upstairs
and may not even heard it. So maybe the fake name
will come back someday :)
GM: Status of Characters
[As of Marqi 29, 11am, Currently]
Player Health Energy Mana
Arawn 100% 97% 100%
Chion 97% 7% 81%
Unali 100% 9% -
GM: All right. Raban has invited himself :). Ben'dar
is all show now and ready. Arawn is buying stuff.
So looks like we are ready to go. John is not in
ICQ so can't complete his material buying now. So
will have to wait till weekend. Monday I will
teleport the party to the Zen'da plains to Caladan's
tribe. You guys can post or interact if you wish.
Spend maybe half an hour on the plains and then
likely the following week will teleport into the
Dark Lands. Still a few things open like the weak
Chion and Unali to deal with. Chion may not have
enough life energy to cast all the magic.
GM: Sivas to Caladan's village is virtually straight north
almost at 800 miles. Then from there go about 10 hexes
or 200 miles east. Then from there its a almost straight
north east diagonal to the Dark Lands. Its about 1200
miles. Then another 80 or 100 miles to the High Elder's
domain. All in all its about a 2100 mile journey in
two teleports for Chion. :)
GM: Happy Easter to everyone. I understand folks may be
out of town or busy this weekend so I understand some
delay in actions. Why I'll just move the party to the
plains. If there is retroactive actions like healing
or Arawn's custom questions they can be done in the
past (at the tavern).
gM: So no one got my Star Wars reference in the scroll illusion.
Huh? "Help me obi-wan you're my only hope...". Ok. So
how about the above as a Star Trek reference. Can you
find it? :)
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