[pnpgm] Game Update #194 - File #1292 - Pit combat aftermath
Scott Adams
longshotgm at netzero.com
Fri Nov 4 07:10:47 CET 2011
HT Aliaver/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
R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma
R1.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma
R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R1 John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma
R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma
NPC...................Captain.Lin.......Warrior.Normal/Human..Ma
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar,
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[Recap]
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
OOC: Are we all gathered in one area now or is Arawn still
separate in the room with the Healer?
IC:
As Mun's spoke of those suffering in the Embrace of Pain Arawn's
eyes softened with compassion, his gaze drifting to those trapped
and then back to the men before him.
"We'll find a way to free them," the alfar reassured Mun.
GM: Ack. Initially obviously your alone. As folks begin to
clean up then folks will gather up. So is free form at
this point.
From Z'leyra: [Re; Actions]
Z'leyra will patch folks up starting with Cpt Lin then going
from the worst hurt in the party (including herself) to the
least hurt. She will offer to cast Clairvoyance on whoever
plans to deal with the Embrace of Pain victims, in the hope that
the glimpse of the future may prevent further injury to the
victims. Perhaps doing a Divination first might not be amiss?
Those still seriously hurt after the patching she will check to
see if they have had magical healing in the past 24 hrs. If not,
she will offer to cast healing on them.
[Though we might prefer to wait and have them and the injured
captives all healed fully by the casting of an area type healing..
that Z'leyra does not yet know...though at least one other in the
party does know. The faerry would probably want a Regeneration
spell instead...another spell that Z'leyra has not yet learned.]
GM: Ack.
From Kell: [Re: Actions]
[Er, gm, it appears your dwarves possibly made a slight mis-step.
Kell used his shield to block a blow, so doesn't that give EP for
shield?]
Ha'Kell stands still for several moments, taking a few deep
breaths. Glancing around the cave he seems that apparently there
are no more vong to dissuade us from freeing the prisoners and
wreaking more havoc. To be sure, Ha'Kell begins a decidedly set
pace to walk around the entire cave and look at all the edges
and crevices, keeping his shield and spear ready. Starting
south and following around the edge all the way back to where
Kiet and the prisoners are waiting.
[Look for anything unusual and making sure there are no more
vong. Use his senses at max, of course. Hoping there aren't
any surprises.]
As he circles the cave, he'll look into the pit also, trying to
see what he can see.
...
Rounding to the north edge where he impaled the behind of the
naked shaper, Kell takes another look. That spear is needed, he
only has two. Sighing very loudly, planting a foot in a
strategic location, he pulls the spear out. Yuck! And we
thought they smelled bad on the outside!
...
Watching the prisoners warily, hoping none have turned to the
Vong, he'll just listen for the moment. He warily paces around
the group, watching both the prisoners and the doors to other
areas. Shield on his left arm, Kell easily swings and twirls
his spear in his right hand.
[Depending on when Raban goes down, Kell will rush to help lift
the giant then move out of the way so the healers can help him.]
GM: Ack. May need to check out the report again. :)
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
As the PC posts seem indicate that we're all together...
After listening to anything that Mun has to share Arawn will
ask permission to hold the vong gauntlet-strap. He'll take a
moment to speak with the party regarding the strap, sharing
whatever he's heard and offers a suggestion on how to use it.
Recalling that these items are living and that, in the past, he
has bonded with vong items, he's willing to try and bond with
the gauntlet-strap and hope to use it to release those trapped
in the Embrace of Pain.
He'll happily take a Clairvoyance or Divination anyone is willing
to cast on him.
As to the wounded, Arawn is willing to cast the Healing Mist
spell but cautions that someone may wish to speak with the NPC's
about this before they panic at the sight of green glowing mist.
Also, anyone not seriously injured might want to hold out for
healing later on. He mentions that he can cast a Regrowth spell
on the Faerry but now might not be the best time.
As for Raban, if Z'leyra or another doesn't have a spell or item
to restore consciousness Arawn has a spell to Neutralize Poison.
GM: Ack.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra will check on Raban to make sure that he is alright.
GM: Ack. Ignore the tiny person under him eh? Ok. Details
missing but a check will be done want a red or green marker? :)
From Will: [Re: Actions]
Will suggests "just tie up and gag them... they'll live".
OOC I do have a question for the gods if they are listening If I
read the last post correctly my leather armor was destroyed but
the ring mail was not. Since the ring mail was over the top of
the leather if one were to survive wouldn't be the leather?
GM: Ack. Had to ask my Referee - the Roc - he tells me that
it was a case where one of the armors took the damage
enough to hurt it but while the other didn't. Don't have
the details now. But if this was called back on the time
of the original post long ago we could've tracked it down.
I'm sure it was posted explicitly as the armor being
destroyed. The sequence is unclear but it was probably
where some damage destroyed armor A then the rest of the
damage only penetrated armor B. I'd have to find the
post to investigate further if needed. But since Leather
is cheaper its better than Ring to lose I suspect.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions[
Arawn just gives Will an odd look when he mentions tying up
and gagging the humans, shaking his head 'No' in response.
GM: Ack.
From Will: [Re: Prisoners]
What... ya don't think Will is a sensitive caring kind of guy?
GM: Ack.
From Arawn: [Re: Actions[
LoL. As sensitive and caring as a grizzled woodsman can get
but at least he wants to keep them alive:)
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Augado 10th, 1634TH]
[Location: Middle Katai Plains]
[ Mountains west of Pamau]
[Time: 1:27 pm]
In the main cave Zhou is now under the massive 800 pound
gentle giant. He tries to breath but knows it is useless.
He knows from such situation if you exhale you will die as
can't inhale again. So he tries to exhale as little as he
can and hopes he can get help. One minute the giant is
showing bravado about his health and the next he is a rock.
Farseeker, Caladan and Ben'dar rush toward the Giant. The
three men try to lift the Bard but fail. Rushing over Unali
and Will also help out. Finally the give of the lift the
huge mass off of Zhou.
Zhou breathes and gasps for air and mumbles a prayer of
thanks. Then he checks himself out some bruised ribs and
a flattened pride. Then his hands quickly go to his groin
and he groans. The giant's huge knee seem to be placed
right into his groin. Caladan offers to check the wound
but Zhou shakes his head. "Z'leyra can!"
Farseeker shakes his head, "he's fine." Then he walks over
to help "guard" the free prisoners.
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Inside the north prisoner area, Arawn listens to Mun.
As Mun's spoke of those suffering in the Embrace of Pain Arawn's
eyes softened with compassion, his gaze drifting to those trapped
and then back to the men before him. "We'll find a way to free
them," the Alfar reassured Mun.
"I am Arawn," he said. Looking down at the Vong gauntlet-strap
in Mun's hand Arawn studied it for a moment.
"I would suggest holding on to that. I may be able to find a
way to use it but any insight you have, anything you noticed the
female do when using it, would be helpful."
Arawn glances down at the strange leather strap. "To free the
people being tortured? What is it?"
Arawn makes sure to keep an eye on the men, doing so in a
manner that seems more curious than wary, avoiding close proximity
with the strap or the men until he gets a better idea of what is
going on.
"These three here. But I think there might be a few others
in the other area. But I'm not sure." Mun points to the
Embrace of Pain.
Mun looks to Arawn and then down to the gauntlet. He hands
it to another man who grabs it with awkward haste. "I don't
have time to carry it. We have work to do. I need to tend
to the folks here. As to how to use it." He waves to two
of the men and nods to the cells to start freeing them. "the
female waves it over the device things and it made the vile
creatures move and either tigehten or loosen." The two
men start to head to the north cells and open the railing
that blocks the cells. The railing is easy to open from
only the outside though. "She spoke to it or just spoke
in general. She did have to touch the device with it while
placing the glove thing on her arm."
Mun waves to the others to join the people outside to help
the other prisoners. "We need to free these folks before
it gets too late for them." He motions to the three in
the Embrace of Pains with sorrow. "The .things have a mind
of their own. If they are not cared for they seem to act
on their own."
As word spread that the threat had been dealt with and the area
safe for the time being Arawn worked to free the others from
their cells.
"We should meet with the others in the main chamber and I will
see what I can do to free the others from the Embrace of Pain."
Mun looks to Arawn as some of the other males lead the
prisoner with some help toward the main chamber. "I wish
I could do more. Maybe you can question a female." He
then turns to help a female with a nasty limp to get to the
main outer cave.
Arawn decides to take the glove from the one Man gave it
to earlier. He grips it with his own glove and tries not
to touch it yet with his own skin. He recalls the snake
hood the Shaper at Lake Oca had. He recalls the strange
effects it did on him on the visions.
Arawn catches up to Mun and asks about the Vong outcasts
and where they may be and how they dealt with the humans.
Mun checks a couple of the adults with his hands to ensure
they are in good shape. As he moves he replies to Arawn
a bit annoyed he is asking useless questions rather than
helping and saving those in the Embrace. "I've not seen
many of them. They were mostly with the warriors or the
females. So we didn't interact with them. I don't know
how many there are."
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The group of prisoners begin to cluster toward the north
section of the cave close to the Vong door entrance. They
begin to murmur and chatter among themslves as to what
is going to happen to them and what will happen next.
Caladan looks to the others to decide what to do with the
prisoners. Some give quick and curt answers.
Will suggests, "just tie up and gag them... they'll live."
Arawn joins the others who are nearby and looks to Unali
for some suggestion. Arawn just gives Will an odd look when he
mentions tying up and gagging the humans, shaking his head 'No'
in response.
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Right after the combat, Kell decides to do a quick walk about
the main cave. Heading south he checks the dead Vong to ensure
they are truly dead and have no surprises. He lets them remain
in their spot though they deserve the pit. He climbs the
perch ladder to ensure nothing is in there including Vong
but finds it empty.
Kell finds the Shaper Raban killed and inspects her gown
and person. The gown isn't thick so it is too easy to get
a good feel of the Shaper in his quick search. At least
this one isn't wearing Vong armor. Though clearly even Vong
have most human like body parts than animals.
Soon Kell crosses the south area and then checks the eastern
perch finding nothing. He does a quick look without touching
the strange Vong bug missile weapon. Then moving quickly
north he gets to the entrance and finally nears the now free
prisoners.
Kell passes the free prisoners and walks toward the Vong
naked Shaper. Some of the adult humans and a few of the
children are staring as well. Kell places hands on hips
and looks at the disgusting sight. Finally he places boot
on hip and rips the spear free. Then slams the dead Shaper
to the ground and gives it a final kick for spite sake.
Kell then does a cautious circle around the free prisoners
to show his determination and to get a feel for the people.
It takes Kell about 8 minutes or so to walk the cave so
doesn't get to listen to the party's initial comments on the
situation.
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Z'leyra takes a good look at Raban to figure out what is
going on. Z'leyra spots a few holes where the bugs tried to
bore into him but failed. She finds other light wounds but
overall she figures he is only moderately wounded. For
a normal person it would be death. For him its not that
big a deal. So why is the giant limp and unconscious.
Moments before Captain Lin was checked by the Healer and
he was unconscious but not fatal. But both now Raban
and Lin seem to be affected. She knows that the Vong
have poisons and venom like the Amphitstaves for example.
She wonders if both men have been poisoned in some way.
For Lin it could've been the flayers. For Raban she only
recalls the Voxyen biting him but doesn't recall the snakes
staff biting him.
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Ben'dar and Chion remains near the entrance to ensure no
Vong enters and ready to deal with them.
Caladan, Farseeker, Kiet, Strie'bog, Unali, Will, Kell and
Zhou start to figure out the prisoners. Others may be able to
interact in the discussion but may be doing other tasks at times.
"So about 25 Vong dead here. If this is a sample of it
we could be in store for 4 or 5 times this many. I don't
like the prisoners tagging along. The Vong might use them
as distraction by killing them outright or as leverage. We
don't have enough weapons as well for them." Farseker adds
to the talk.
Strie'bog chimes in, "If we use magic to heal them they
could panic. I wonder if one of us or a couple should
move them out the way we came in. By the time they get
out we could probably be near the end of this thing. But
I don't know."
Farseeker adds in, "We have around 30 humans and 7 or so
teen or kids. That's a lot of folks moving but we could
try it.".
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Before Raban collapsed on top of Zhou he carried the one
lone Vong warrior to the north area. Now Chion and Caladan
check him out to ensure he doesn't wake up and use some hidden
weapon. They remove his amphistaff and coufee dagger. Chion
slices the eye stalks off the crab armor just to spite it.
Caladan mentions, "he'll live it seems but will need to
be treated to ensure doesn't die."
A female murmurs to some nearby males behind Caldan some 30
feet away. Within seconds word quickly roams the crowd that
the Vong is still alive. If Arawn wasn't dealing with the
Embrace of Pains he could tell quickly the emotional state
of the crowd is changing. Some of the crowd surges a few
feet forward.
Caladan and Chion finally notice this and are unsure what
is going on. "Kill it!" "It shouldn't live!" These are
some of the shouts in anger.
Nearby the rest of the group are now noticing this. But
before folks can react a half dozen men run forward. Chion
and Caladan stand up to block but are tossed aside easily.
Even the large frame of Chion is pushed by 8 of the men.
As Unali, Farseeker and Kell are the closest they try to
rush forward. but the men begin to stamp, punch and kick the
warrior.
Chion, Farseeker and others get some control and push the
bulk of the men back. With some Vong blood on hands the men
fall back with swords and other weapons drawn ready to act
if needed.
It isn't the Vong is needing to live but there is a chance
the party could learn some info. But is it worth killing
a prisoner for that information? This runs in the minds
of those who have to figure out the situation.
Z'leyra checks the Vong but shakes her head when she finds
there is no pulse left. New wounds from the kicks and
bashes in the head seem to have done him in.
Caladan looks to the crowd, "we could've learned some things
from him! Now he is dead."
Many in the crowd nod and say it is good. But the party
realize they don't understand how the situation at hand is
to be dealt with. Of course with the history of the Vong
nature of torture most feel that even Kiet's expert hands
couldn't get info out of the Vong. He might think it some
fun game rather than torture.
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Fremea stands in the small cool stone cell the Vong use
to store prisoners. There is nothing but the Embrace of
Pain which is nothing but a stockade in human terms but
with living structures rather than wood. The nude young
Faerry looks up and notices absently Fremea standing there.
Fremea circles the girl. In human terms she might be 14
or 15. But in Fae terms she could be as old as twice that
in chronical age. From the shape of size of the girl's
breasts, face, hair and hands she must be younger than Fremea.
She must be around 18 or 19 in Faerry terms.
The girl is bent so her rear faces the rear wall. Her
head when she lifts it faces the carved opening that is
considered the entrance. She is bent about 30 degrees so
she is bent forward a bit. Her two arms are attached to
the Embrace at the wrists. The animals that look wood-like
seem to keep her more securely than ropes could ever do. From
the experience with the Barnonness the more she moved the
animals would react.
Fremea isn't sure what to do but wonders if the others know
a solution. At this point she doesn't know that Arawn may
very well be dealing with that right now in the other smaller
prisoner chamber. She could try to cut the animal off fast
but it could amputate by sheer force her wrists. At her
heck the animals could crush her neck or lower skull.
Fremea tries to look at the girl briefly in her eyes and can
see reason and confusion She is clearly weak and need some
help probably to treat her physical and emotional state. Fremea
then considers if the animals are living what if she could just
use a spell to affect them?
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The healers begin to work their skills to the prisoners and
party members. Caladan and Chion are treated but refuse to
get magically healed so far. Farseeker is moderately
hurt but figures he can wait for another serious wound before
he needs magical healing. But all three do not refuse
basic treating.
Unali, Kell and Z'leyra have light wounds at this point.
So far Kell is the only one this day to get 1magical treatment
already. Everyone else has not been given magical healing.
Z'leyra's main wound is her neck wound that could have been
far more serious.
Raban and Captain Lin are moderately wounded but they seem
to be affected by more than physical wounds.
Will is considered the worst of the party members taking
heavy damage to his body from being outnumbered.
Z'leyra with help from Mun does a quick triage setup. It
seems the bulk of prisoners are well off. At least 6 of
the three dozen humans are affected by Vong coral implants
of various types. It seems more like torture technique rather
than anything else. Most of the coral forms are fingers, neck
implants, check coral pieces, back coral implants and for two
females one breast has been replaced with coral. Of the
implants except for back implants the coral is replaced by
fingers, bone or tissue.
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Caladan looks back to the group of prisoners and walks toward
the core group who are doing nothing at this point. He glances
at Unali and the others. "Anyone see Fremea? She could cause
problems if she just walks around." It doesn't take brains
to figure out he means her wings. Chion informs him she was
last seen helping a prisoner according to Zhou.
Actions? Comments?
Next Update....Monday...
GM: Gear info. As outlined things like daggers or arrows
have to be actually recovered if not they will be lost.
I assume nothing in these cases. The damage to weapons
are pretty critical. So far nothing serious but Unali
has some moderate damage to her normal and magical
daggers.
GM: This is a loose update. There is no direct sequence
of time like I try to do since things are a bit random
and hard to figure out with separate things going on.
But consider the time frame is about 15 minutes. The
longer the delay though the more chance of being found out.
GM: While I have some basic aspects and ideas we'll need to
cover some things:
* Arawn - Assume basic quick view of glove, embrace and
show the group. But you will need to figure out what
to do next and how to free the folks. Fremea does
have a good idea but I stopped that scene so not to
reveal the full plan. :) Since you would not know
where Fremea is it would be hard to share thoughts
unless you sought her out.
* Who will want magical healing? If so let me know.
* Fremea - will get back to your scene soon. Good plan.
* Prisoners - what to do with them?
* Raban/Lin - Some suspect poison but what to do with
them and who will do it as several could try.
* What to do next?
* If its healing or spells be specific as can be
GM: Since this is a loose update rather than more structured
one I normally do just place yourself in the scene you
need. Fremea will deal with the female Faerry until free
or dealt with then I will assume back with party. Arawn
will deal with Embrace and back to group in some fashion.
All others basically in main cavern in various spots doing
healing or plan design.
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