[pnpgm] Game Update #194

[John Haight]

   Arawn looks over those trapped in the Embrace of Pain before speaking with Mun.

   "I'll talk to my companions and discuss options regarding how to safely free the others being tortured."

   
   Holding the gauntlet-strap in his hand Arawn made his way back to where the rest of the party had gathered. Catching them up to speed on what he discovered in the side chamber he allowed the others to study the Vong device as he spoke.

   "I don't know many more are trapped in here, tortured, but if Mun's observations were correct then this is the control for the Embrace of Pain. I know we can try to free those being tortured in a variety of other ways-  perhaps turning them insubstantial, teleporting them free, or putting the Embrace of Pain to sleep, among others- but I'm not sure how the creatures that make up the device will react and it also will be costly in terms of magical energies expended. I think that if we can figure out how to use this gauntlet-strap we can free those trapped with minimal effort. The problem, of course, is figuring out how to use it.
   Back in Pavaasa I bonded for a time with one of the serpent crowns and saw a little of what I believe to be their world. I'm considering doing so again with the gauntlet-strap. The crown was risky as it seemed to put me in touch with alien minds but I hope the strap may be less threatening than the crown which I believe to have been connected to a sort of communal mind. Aside from an empathic bond a Communication spell may prove useful as well but I'm not sure."

   He looked carefully at his companions, a grave look upon his face.

   "I can also try a blend of the two ideas, freeing the prisoners through magic and then bonding with the gauntlet once they're freed and then test the device on one of the dead Vong or their beasts.
    If anyone has anything to say or suggestions now is the time. If not then I'll have to find a secluded place out of sight of the prisoners to attempt the bonding, hopefully with someone to watch over me in case things go poorly."
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   During his time in the main chamber Arawn will look over the bodies of the Shapers, studying them for differences between them, as well as search through their gear for items they may carry including the orange pills previously discovered that were used to influence the various Vong growths.
   
   He will also ask the prisoners if they are aware of how the coral implants are influenced to grow or may be destroyed or devices used by the Vong to do so. 
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   Seeing Lin and Raban laid low by what may be a toxin Arawn spoke with Z'leyra in an effort to see if she feels the effects are fading. If they aren't or if the pair seem to get worse Arawn will pull them aside to Neutralize Poison, out of sight of the Katai citizens.
 		 	   		  
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