[pnpgm] Game Update #13 - File #45 - Kiet's IBT

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   HT Aliaver/Player          Character Name    Type    Status/Notes  Sex
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   R1.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid  .Normal/Alfar  Ma
   --.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
   --.Floyd Mesler..........Jordan Malic......Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
   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
   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
      Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Squirt (Ferret) Kell

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          [Augado 11th - Sepes 24th, 1634TH]
          [Location: Marentia (Maren)]

          [Augado 11]

            Kiet gives a heavy sigh of relief mixed with trepidation and
          anticipation. To him this is a new place.  He only joined the
          party in the dark lands after shipwrecked now 3 months ago.  He
          can tell already the chance in atmosphere.  In Katai the
          mountains were dry and dusty.  Here just a few miles from the
          sea he can smell the smells of the water.  The more humid air is
          refreshing as well with a cooler breeze hitting his face.  It
          almost reminds him of home on the island.  For some time he
          recalls the island of Lemasa where he grew up on and misses it
          slightly.  But this land he is told is a bit safer in general.
          If only the others knew how dangerous Lemasa can be.

            Kiet spends time in the afternoon with Kell walking the city
          of Sivas. It's good to be able to simply walk around with a good
          friend and not have to worry about what's around every corner.
          Kell mentions his home is just a quick teleport away a few
          hundred miles from here to the west.  Kiet thinks that he may not
          have time until later, but tells Kell he is looking forward to
          visiting his home town. Kiet can tell the difference in Katai
          and here.  In Katai they believe in everything from ape eyeballs
          to squid liver to ball bearings that help in back aches, though
          Kiet must admit that the squid liver was tasty.  But in Marentia
          they tend to use more common and "civilized" goods and services.
          Not much in the way of exotic food like gorilla brains or spider
          web sacs but at least some decent foods that Kiet recognizes.
          He can quickly tell the differences in cultures within minutes
          in the market place.

            That night Kiet enjoys the party until Luvac goes over his
          choice of gifts.  Of all the things the High Elder could do
          but to force choices!  But before the acrobat could lose his
          cool Luvac reveals the plan to give them all as a test of who
          might be more greedy or in true need.  Even after saving the
          world the High Elder gives them tests. The day that Kiet's
          interactions with the High Elder are over will be a day to
          celebrate.  Perhaps that day has already come.

            Kiet notices Fremea and that new Faerry called Kaylle whisper
          and share items back and forth. He was used to having one flying.
          person but two here just seems unnatural.  But he realizes that
          even in this land non humans are few and rare.  Kiet wonders how
          rare might be magicians, considering how they were treated in
          Katai.

            This one, Kaylle, seems to have been given favor by the kingdom
          and the people to even run a library.  This land is indeed lawful
          which is a nice chance of pace.

          [Augado 12]

            Kiet is awaken by Kell before sunrise and realizes that the
          the land is full of earthquakes.  No wait the tavern is just
          spinning.  No wait it is just his head.  That Ba'ru wine and
          that very sweet Goideli wine added with a sip of ale here and
          there seems to have not mixed well. He thinks on the merits of
          abstinence and how he could do this to himself.  After 3 minutes
          he finally is able to stand without falling.  That alone is odd
          since a acrobat learns how to stand and fall well. Now he just
          needs to relearn to stand.

            After Cholan gives him some hot bread and tea he begins to
          revive a bit and the tavern is not shaking but there are still
          two fireplaces and 3 Rabans.  One was enough but 3 man!  Soon
          the signs of even the double vision seems to clear.

            Finally Kiet gathers his body and checks all fingers and
          toes and meets with Chion for the teleport to the north.  He
          then dreads such a teleport going that far with his stomach
          still rocking, not to mention his dread in facing the High Elder
          after failing to keep that sorry, old Zhou alive.  At least he
          died for a reason, yet it's too late to ask him if it was still
          worth it. Chion tells those who are not used to long jumps should
          close their eyes and take a deep breath.  Some have been known
          to lose their breath on the long jumps as if their soul is
          catching up to their body.

            Then in a blink the group teleports to the Zen'da plains.
          Kiet looks all over and sees nothing but wide plains.  He
          has heard stories about here from Ben'dar and Caladan. But
          he can't imagine people would want to actually live here.  It
          is so flat and boring looking.  Then the introductions are
          made and Kiet watches the tribe go about their business.

            One more jump and the group finds themselves in the Vassa
          forest of the Pavassa.  The terrain changes in a blink from
          open plains to ancient and tall trees all around where he
          can't see more than a quarter mile in any direction.  Kiet
          can sense the magical barrier to the Sacred Forest.  He has
          heard stories of them but never been in one.  Here it seems
          the Fae and humans are in good connection to each other.

            Before he could even start to study the people he is teleported
          to the Dark Lands.  After some brief time in the markets with
          Kell he enters the Citadel to find the moneylenders.  He is lucky
          to have survive and keep his parchment that identifies him as
          a depositor.  He turns in the document to get his funds back.
          Hopefully after a few months with a few extra coins.  The
          moneylender a old man in his 60s recognizes the acrobat and
          informs he can get his funds in the morning.  No more than
          50 gold is kept in the tiny hut at any one time for safety.
          The funds are always kept in the citadel's secondary vault.

            Kiet spends most of the afternoon learning how to ride a
          rented horse through the forest.  The acrobat can fall down
          a flight of stairs and stand up with his talent but riding
          a horse is another thing.  So he decides it is time to learn
          to get at least a halfway decent skill at riding.  For the next
          17 days Kiet is taught by someone to ride and even fight on his
          horse if need be. It would have been nice to have one of his
          companions help him learn the skill but, like Kiet, they are all
          busy with their own agendas.  Kiet is not upset, though, and
          thoroughly understands. Once Kiet returns Sivas he would hire a
          teacher to help him to do this not wanting to show his lack of
          skill.  But he knows that everyone learns at one point.

            That night inside the citadel tavern Kiet notices 4 people
          eating and drinking.  They are set aside from most of the people
          here in the town and tavern by their dress.  In fact they
          remind Kiet of the party.  Well armed and with good armor.  Bags
          and pouched.  Kiet but can't help but listen to the four talk.
          Kiet learns the group come to seek the High Elder's review of
          a situation.  But he is gone off to some other place  They
          are annoyed that Oby Wan has conducted their interview.  Oby
          Wan does say they could visit Sven for a opinion or even the
          Sorceress in that order  but they also know Sven is off to
          the west by ship.  Talking to the other one is dangerous so
          they do not wish to do that.  They strategize about some kind
          of situation on the tundra just west of their domain.  Some
          encroachment into the Lands.  Oby just upholds the policy
          of being neutral yet guarded.  So if the domain wishes to
          fight any threat they can do so and seek help if needed.  This
          seems to satisfy the men but they need to cover the rules
          if they have to chase the enemy back onto tundra.  Kiet
          finds it an interesting situation but there must be hundreds
          of such events in the Lands every day. Naturally, Kiet thinks
          that the intruders need to be dealt with harshly and swiftly
          so that the invaders understand the cost of their actions.  As
          it is written, "Never steal from a Wizard."  When the group
          leaves he finally heads upstairs to his room.

            Before going to bed Kiet casts 3 enchantments onto his Bracers
          that he made previously.  They seem to work very well.

          [Augado 13]

            The next morning Kiet returns to the moneylender to get his
          funds and some profit.

            "Let's see you left two piles of gold for two funds. The
          first was a fund we share for citadel profit sharing the
          other fund a growth fund based on import taxes."  The
          moneylender confirms to Kiet.

            But Kiet can't recall what he did just that the money
          lender said he could get some profit back.  He doesn't
          understand or care how the lenders do their job.

            "After you group returned from that flying island thing."
          He doesn't look surprised but Kiet is as it wasn't known
          outside a few.  Guess the rumors got out.  "The citadel
          enjoyed a new period of growth.  The town grew by almost
          50 people which allowed more taxes and income to the
          market..."  The old man notices Kiet looks bored so
          finishes up.  "You left 50 gold in this fund for a low
          interest yield.  Actual growth was better than projected
          so you earned 6% on your gold of 3 gold for a total of 12
          more gold over the time you left.  The other group you
          left 30 gold for a higher hope of profit.  But it was
          only average so only earned 5%.  For 15 Silver per month
          for 45 silver.  So you will get a total of your original
          80 gold plus 12 and 45 silver or 96 gold and 5 silver."

            "Now we take our cut of 1% plus a bit extra share that
          the High Elder earns.  So we will deduct 1 gold so you
          will return with 95 gold and 5 silver."  He then turns and
          opens a safe to haul out a large bag and hands it to Kiet.
          "Pleasure doing business with you."  Of course Kiet knows
          the man had his 80 gold for 3 months which could have earned
          him 12-15 gold per month so he probably got a good profit
          of half his gold on the use of his coins.  But at least
          he gets some profit.  Kiet smiles and thanks the man profusely.
          All he really wanted was to keep his money safe while they were
          away.  Earning this much is indeed a handsome, and unexpected,
          reward.  Kiet had never seen this kind of money in Lemasa or
          Katai, and the interest alone would have kept him in high style
          for a long, long time.  He would leave the man a tip, but Kiet
          knows the man has already done that for himself.

            Then Kiet is shocked when he sees Zhou alive walk out of the
          teleport building. He almost drops his own bag. He is glad to
          see the fool alive but glares at Chion for tricking them.  When
          Zhou orders Kiet to clean his boots he even kneels down for a
          split second then he realizes he is not his servant anymore and
          straightens up. Kiet just shakes his head and smiles at Zhou.
          Genuinely glad to see him hale, but also because he no longer
          has to worry about any possible retribution from the High Elder!
          Kiet was seriously worried about that before.  Kiet shakes hands
          with Zhou and inquires as to his current health state (noticing
          his somewhat diminished physical capacity).  Then he tells him,
          "It was an honor to serve with you, and I regret that I was
          unable to keep you whole and safe.  You should be proud that
          the people here think so highly of you that they would bring
          you back.  Fare thee well."

            Zhours bows deeply, "as the Diviner always told us fate
          has their agenda.  We only work with what we see not what
          we can do.  I know but that is how she phrases it.  But
          her point is that your destiny was in the final battle.  Mine
          was not.  Who knows if I was not there to save that girl
          Strie'bog and others may have died.  I say that not with a
          ego but as one bend in the river of fate.  You did well and
          I am proud of you even if you did scuff my boots occssionally."

            After final farewells are given Kiet returns to the
          plains and then Sivas.  Thanks to the flying castle and his
          own good luck Kiet has a nice sizable income.  He finds a
          moneylender and immediately converts it to Marentian coins

            Kiet asked Z'leyra if he can spend time at her manor since
          she offered it. She accepts and will store the coins in her own
          personal suite which is warded.

            Kiet finds this reassuring and was planning to do the same
          thing himself.  He didn't ask about what kind of wards, but
          somehow Kiet thinks his would be far deadlier.  Never steal
          from an Elder Mage.  The owner should have hired better help.

          [Augado 15]

            Kiet was in the market today when he heard two guys talking
          about a very excellent show at some private eating place.  He
          gets the directions from their conversation and later heads
          there.  Kiet figures a nice show will be good and if its private
          place it would be more exclusive.

            After a long time of riding he is eager to just sit and
          rest his blisters.  He hopes the seats are well cushioned.
          He finally arrives at the place and a bouncer opens the door
          and checks him out.  He allows entry and advises brawls will
          not be tolerated.  Kiet nods and says that it's the last thing
          he wants anyway. Kiet enters the small room that fits maybe
          30 in about 2 dozen tables.  He finds a place and orders a
          ale.  He notices a stage in front lighted by lamps on the
          edge.  After about 20 minutes finally a man comes to the
          stage and boats about a show not seen by most.  Kiet ignores
          most of it and then suddenly a naked gal in her 20s appears
          on the stage.  Kiet perks up to this.  He has, after all, been
          on the road along time and in constant danger. Then from the
          other side a boy  brings a mule onto the stage.  Kiet then
          sees the girl get a bit too friendly with her hands and the
          mule and decides this is not the show he should be seeing.
          He decides to leave and wonders what guys would want to
          see that.  As she leaves the door he can hear the mule
          bray for some odd reason.  He shakes his head and leaves
          the place and hopes not to return.

          [Augado 18]

            Kiet comes across Raban in a park square entertaining.
          He is dancing, singing and playing his mandolin for a
          audience of about 50.  The open air park is for picnics
          and other civil things like debates.  Raban urges Kiet
          to do some acrobatics and so he does a few tricks.  By
          the end of the performance he notices a pile of 11 Copper
          nearby they must've given him.  But he did it to have
          fun not for income.  Kiet knows that most entertainers can
          make a decent living doing this but it is not his main
          source of income.  Not like stopping flying magical islands
          and gaining a pile load of gold!  He drops the coins off
          at a local family homeless shelter that caters to victims
          who lose their home from fires.  It isn't much but it could
          at least get some blankets or such for a family.  Kiet tosses
          in two silver of his own for good measure.

            Kiet finds a good tavern this time, he has been in.  It
          serves good soup and decent ale.  After a bit of shopping
          it is around 7pm or so.  Kiet is finishing his rabbit
          stew and some hot bread when three guys at a nearby table
          start to argue.  Within moments they are fighting.  Others
          from nearby tables seem who are eager for a fight also jump
          in.  In just half a minute a full fledge brawl breaks out
          with a dozen people.  When a plate almost misses his head
          he decides it is time to go home.  He invokes his new
          speed boots to run past the flying mugs, silverware and
          plates to the door.  Just as he leaves a nice plop of green
          mush that must be some vegetable hits him in the left
          cheek.  But it could have been worse.

            Kiet doesn't need the grief, nor the pain, of being involved
          in a brawl, but also wouldn't want to be tempted to use his
          power since he was saving it for other purposes.

            Kiet continues his spell practice to improve his skill in Law
          banishment,  Kotothi protection, glamours, Decode, Tongues,
          Flight and Elder banishment.  He recasts Sky knowledge and
          knowledge again to learn the language and new spell ritual.

          [Augado 19]

            Today Kiet spends some time at Z'leyra's manor casting spells.
          He first a Sky Knowledge to ask the sky lords some knowledge
          on a language he wants to learn.  Since Kiet is a guest he does
          his casting outside the manor in a field and casts a purification
          spell onto the area.  Just for practice he recasts that spell
          to purify the ground twice more.  He then casts a knowledge spell
          to ask the gods about a new spell he heard about in the Dark
          Lands.  He then casts a ensorcellment upon his pre made pinky
          ring after getting some suggestions from Z'leyra.  He places a
          smokeless flame spell on both rings and will show the enemy what
          it means to have hands of fire.

          [Augado 23]

            Kiet is in a clearing with the teacher who is talking
          about riding in a battle.  Both are eating lunch and
          their horses are grazing.  The discussion gets very
          detailed with gestures and dancing feet simulating the
          battle and horses.  Both men get so engrossed they do not
          notice a goat has exited the bushes and found Kiet's
          saddle bag.  It drops to the ground and the goat begins
          to rummage through it.  The goat eats some rations, a
          stick of salty meat he just paid for at the local
          market and begins to eat a new tunic Kiet just paid
          for as well today.  By the time Kiet notices half of
          the tunic is eaten before the goat is chased off.  The
          tutor just laughs and laughs.  But Kiet considers some
          nice goat chops might be good.  But the tutor explains
          goats just eat anything in sight.  They are not picky
          animals.  Kiet then nods and laughs a bit as well.  The
          first day he encounters a animal in this land and it eats
          his stuff.  Could be worse could be a animal that eats him.

          [Augado 24]

            It is around 8 am when Kiet is riding to meet his teacher
          outside the city to do more riding.  he is riding near
          the warehouse districts by the water when he notices a large
          carriage out in front of a large 2 story warehouse.  The
          carriage is ornate and not one for peasants but likely a
          noble.  A guard in chainmail carrying a pike watches as Kiet
          approaches.  He says, "move along!"

            Kiet is curious and slows the horse down.  then a man opens
          the carriage door and steps out.  He is dressed in fine silks
          and expensive looking pants.  he is in his late 40s and clean
          shaven with a diamond ring on his finger that could likely pay
          for a house in itself.  The man looks to Kiet and smiles then
          walks toward the warehouse doors.

            "No autographs!  Move along.  Orik is here on business."
          The guard waves his pike and waves Kiet forward.

            Orik is greeted by two men at the door and the three enter
          the warehouse with the guard running to catch up.

            Later that night Kiet asks about the name of Orik at Cholan's
          tavern before going to Z'leyra's manor.  Cholan looks surprised
          and raises a bushy eyebrow.  "Orik?  That is the most famous actor
          in Maren city.  He even plays to the audience of the King
          himself."

            Kiet shrugs it might have been nice to get tips from the
          famous actor but he was not eager to give tips out.  Later
          Raban becomes jealous hearing about Orik as the Bard would
          have loved to have met him.

          [Augado 25]

            Kiet yawns as he approaches a shop at dusk after a long
          day of horse riding.  The shop clerk was to meet with him
          to make some repairs to one of his old set of boots. Never
          know when one needs a extra spare.  He enters the shop only
          to bump into a large man.  The man a clear guard in heavy
          leather and a sword at his hip grunts.  "No entry.  Come
          another day."

            The guard shoves Kiet out and he grunts as the door closes.
          This isn't right he was due to meet the clerk today at this
          hour.  Kiet passes the front window and peers inside.  he
          can see a man in the darkness holding a dagger to the clerk's
          neck.  Either the guy is a unhappy customer or this is a
          shake down.  Kell has told of such things with merchants.
          Thugs who try to take over their business or force them to
          pay for "protection" or such.  Kiet decides maybe it isn't
          his place to help.  He looks up and down the deserted street.
          Soon folks will be around to go to dinner but most will be
          leaving the city for their homes.  So where are those city
          guards when one needs them?

            As Kiet rounds the corner to go north toward Z'leyra's
          manor he hears someone in the second story window.  A girl
          around 12 or so is looking down and whispering. "..please
          help..a guy..trying to come in...help us!"

            Kiet sighs and considers his options.  He is not wearing
          armor or has his shield.  He is walking tonight so he only
          has his daggers with him.  He glances up to see the girl
          suddenly dart away and say something he can't understand.
          His mind tells him to leave but his heart says to help.  Too
          much time spent with Arawn!  He curses under his breath then
          turns around.  He is, after all, an accomplished and dangerous
          mage.  He grabs his dagger and stands in front of the shop door.
          He quickly starts the words for a spell and then just before the
          final word is spoken he bangs on the door.  The guard opens it
          again.  This time the smokeless flame hits the guard and he
          begins to scream.  Kiet invokes his magical boots and pulls the
          man outside and shoves him to the ground while burning.

            The other man who is startled by this looks over and releases
          his grip on the clerk's neck slightly.  Kiet moves with his
          magical boots toward the man at the desk.  This causes the
          man to turn around.  At this instant Kiet has a bit of second
          thought but it is too late. Too much time spending with Raban
          and his rash actions without thinking!  Before Kiet can attack
          though the clerk pulls a tool he uses to splice boots and stabs
          the man in the side of the neck.  The man falls down bleeding
          and grabbing his neck.  The clerk turns and yells for some name
          likely his daughter.  then the clerk rushes up the stairs to
          the second story and Kiet realizes he is running into danger
          without another weapon.  Kiet shakes his head and races up the
          stairs behind him.

            At the top of the stairs Kiet races past the man and sees
          a open door that has to be the girls.  He rushes to it and
          finds a man standing over the bed with a girl on top crying.
          the man is grinning and licking his chops.  Kiet notices the
          still open door and runs to tackle the man.  The speed of
          the boots forces the man back and toward the window.  Kiet
          swipes at the man with his dagger but misses.  The man
          reaches for his own knife as the clerk enters.  Kiet knees
          the man and makes him stoop.  Then using a acrobatic spin
          he drags and then shoves the man out the window head feet.
          the man slams into the dirt ground hard and does not move.

            The clerk looks to Kiet as he looks back.  A half minute
          later three city guards are called and rush to the scene
          at the scene of the burning man.  They enter and find the
          clerk and Kiet.  The clerk explains the man wanted his
          shop for a foreign investor to build up a large series of
          shops.  The clerk who is the owner refused and the threats
          escalated till tonight.  Another shop clerk had his own
          sister raped to threaten the guy to sell.  So the city
          guards take Kiet's name but seems to find no fault in the
          deaths.  A magistrate will have to follow up with the other
          details to confirm the story but Kiet should not leave town
          for a couple weeks.  Kiet explains where he can be found.
          the clerk is so grateful that he will make two sets of finely
          made ornate boots free if Kiet so wishes.

            Kiet considers this offer and agrees.  After all, the clerk
          should not feel obligated that he owes Kiet anything.

          [Augado 27]

            Today the teacher is proud to let Kiet race him as today
          the acrobat learns how to ride the horse fully. Kiet still
          doesn't much like horses, but they are useful conveyances.
          The past couple weeks have been dressing for the skill but now
          the confidence shows that he is fully trained.  Now things
          like bucking horses and snakes scaring horses he is trained to
          react.  The race goes well which is about 2 miles outside the
          city but Kiet shows a slight hesitation and loses the race but
          it was close.

            Kiet is proud to complete the task of learning to ride
          a horse.  He is riding down a secondary road when he notices
          a crowd of 30 or so people outside a shop.  The shop seems to
          be a land deeds shop.  Kiet listens to the crowd and learns
          they are upset about some foreigner from Bhamotin who was
          trying to buy shops in the White Castle area of town.  The
          shop is owned by the man and the shop is now closed with a
          very scared looking clerk peeking out the window.  From the
          angry voices Kiet learns the plan was found out when some
          person saved one merchant a couple days ago.  The magistrate
          sent men specially trained to investigate this.  The plan was
          uncovered and stopped.  Kiet rides on humming a song he
          heard Raban sing once as he smiles.  As he rides on a group
          of half dozen guards come to rescue the poor clerk and likely
          to arrest the clerk.

            Happy about him affecting good change to the city he visits
          a tavern with a long wide stage.  He is eager to let off
          some steam and when the juggler assigned that hour does not
          show up he tells the owner he can do some acrobatics.  The
          owner advises that he can't pay but if he is good he could
          see about a contract and income at that point.  He does well
          doing somersaults, flips and ornate twists.  After he is
          done blowing off steam he notices 3 copper in change in the
          bucket.  But that should pay for a good ale at least.

            After a good days of work he spends time on his purified
          area to cast some spells.  He notices a ant hill thriving
          in his area.  He guesses the spell is making them more
          energetic.  Kiet places a sustenance spell upon one of his
          pre-made magical tokens.  After 2 weeks of free time, Kiet
          has completed making two items.  The first is a silver ladle
          of a 8 ounce cup.  He places a water from stone spell upon
          the ladle.  He then places a new setting on his bracer's mana
          battery to make it twice as strong due to his new skill. He
          then places a flight spell upon another pre-made magical token.

          [Augado 28]

            Today Kiet improves his horsemanship skill when the tutor
          teaches him to draw and use his tulwar in case the situation
          may arise.  Using a weapon with your main hand and the reins
          with the off hand can be tricky.  But after hours of practice
          the Lemasan finally gets the hang of it.  Since today is the
          last day the tutor is needed Kiet challenges him to a new
          race.  This time they find a smooth country road and race
          2.5 miles to a edge of a farm area.  Kiet may not know
          horses as well as Ben'dar but he can judge the two horses
          are equal.  Now it is just luck and skill.  Kiet copies
          the way the tutor leans in the saddle and even how he
          breathes.  The race is neck and neck for 2 hours then Kiet
          surges ahead when he dips his horse just to the side causing
          the tutor's horse to hesitate and slow down to avoid a crash.
          In the final leg, Kiet's horse surges forward and crosses
          the invisible line to win the race.  Of course he is not sure
          if the tutor let him win or actually he did well.  But it was
          a nice end to a 2 week ordeal of riding on a horse.  Kiet rewards
          the fine service with three pieces of silver extra. Now to heal
          those blisters and nasty rash.  Why didn't the tutor show him to
          avoid those things?

          [Augado 29]

            After seeing the failure to send home one of the elementals
          in Katai, Kiet decides maybe he could help.  He seeks out how
          to learn the Banishment spell for Elder magic.  Kiet notices
          that Kell is busy so asks around.  Fremea explains that Kaylle
          can help and so Kiet travels to the library to visit Kaylle.
          Kaylle

            Kell told him it would take a week to learn.  But Kaylle has
          a scroll donated to the library from a wizard.  It has just
          the spell he needs to learn.  So with Kaylle giving help to
          teach it and the scroll he should actually learn in less time.
          So it will take him the next 6 days not 7 to learn the spell.

            Kaylle does not prefer to be paid but he also admits that
          any coins to help the library funds would be nice.  He could
          use more books for children.  So if Kiet wishes to pay he will
          gladly welcome the donation.

            This spell is important to Kiet and offers one gold piece to
          Kayelle, er...the library fund.  Perhaps in the future Kiet can
          make the donation of a scroll.  Maybe have to show this little
          faerry some of the books he has too.  An interesting place, this
          library.

          [Augado 30]

            Word gets back to Cholan's tavern by messenger and notes
          that Farseeker is doing well in the south.  Kiet knows that
          riding 3 days south to visit him could be dangerous alone.
          He could go with a caravan but word is some have been attacked.
          But the note from Farseeker reports is that he is trying to
          clean up the mess down there.  Kiet decides to visit the south
          gate area to see what shops are there.  Who knows maybe he will
          encounter some news about Farseeker from others.

          [Augado 31]

            Kiet is taking a break from his learning the new spell to
          walk the nearby street.  He encounters a man with a flute
          that seems to resonate through the entire body.  Kiet even
          wonders if it isn't magical.  Kiet listens to the man play
          his flute for 20 minutes and is memorized by him.  He has
          seen Raban play the pipe but not this well.  Not with this
          much emotion.  Kiet is so entertained that he tosses a silver
          coin to the man's hat.  The man simply nods and continues to
          play to a crowd that is getting larger by the second.

            Kiet reminds himself to tell Raban about this player, and
          gives him a location and description.

          [Sepes 1]

            Today Fremea and Kiet are treated to a guest at the library
          who lectures on ancient magic.  The scholar goes into a long
          discussion on how magic may have come about and formed over
          the centuries. There is no time to warn the others to listen as
          it was a spur of the moment thing.  In fact only word spreads
          out quick enough to warn 4 other wizards and a dozen or so other
          citizens.  Kiet didn't even know there were that many other
          wizards here.  Kiet is not sure if the scholar is full of hot
          air, after all how can it be proved right his theories?  But
          the man was fun to listen for the 2.5 hours.

            Kiet is walking back to Z'leyra's manor just as the skies
          show first signs of dusk.  he is walking by some warehouses
          and a street gang suddenly appears from all sides as if from
          the walls themselves.  Suddenly there are 8 of them 2 on each
          side and 2 behind him.  Two are in front and holding daggers.
          The thug who clearly never learned how to speak a full sentence
          without spitting and slurring as if on drugs which he probably
          is tries to speak.  "Mahone or deye."  Kiet shakes his head
          and just wonders if the kid was hit too much growing up.  Kiet
          knows he has no chance with 8 daggers and his own dagger.

            Kiet tries to use a trick Kell uses.  He explains that he
          will give the gang his money and some more he has at his
          place on one condition.  A simple foot race to the end of
          the street.  the thugs grin and laugh and then look at the
          well trimmed yet pampered Kiet.  "Race me?"  He laughs he
          steals and runs faster than men on horses, at least fat
          horses.  Kiet shrugs another tactic learned from Kell if
          the deal goes bad then pretend to walk away from it.  he
          grabs his money pouch and pretends to unwrap it.  The thug
          reaches for it and shakes his head.  "More coyne?"  Kiet
          nods and pretends to notice a bird fly by.  Kiet mentions
          gold and that perks up the thugs.  They might get a gold
          coin once a week not all at once.  The thug flexes his
          arms and nods.

            Kiet and the idiot gang member stands ready for the race.
          One of the gang announces the race to start and the two men
          begin to run.  Kiet begins to run a bit slow on purpose to
          give the other man confidence.  Then he smiles and invokes
          his magical boots.  Kiet races past and waves.  Then zooms
          ahead and rounds the corner and out of sight.

            Kiet can hear yelling but he makes a mental note not to
          travel that side street again.

            He also makes a point of remembering what they look like, as
          best he can.

          [Sepes 2]

            Kiet is trying to search for some good clothing when a
          beggar accosts him.  The toothless man begs and begs. But
          Kiet just shoves him away.  If the man was listed as a
          dangerous person it would be his breath listed as a lethal
          weapon.  Kiet shoves the man out of the way 5 times going
          in and out of clothing shops on the main street.  On the 6th
          attempt Kiet gets irritated and throws him into a horse trough
          full of dirty water.  It isn't that Kiet is a mean guy but these
          beggars are out for coin for drugs or drink.  Cholan warned him
          of it. There is a difference in the beggars and the homeless.
          At least the homeless are out to work to earn their coin.

          [Sepes 3]

            Kiet finishes his learning of the Elder banish spell.  He now
          feels better knowing a new spell.  Though he hasn't tested it
          now he knows the gestures and words needed to help Kell.

            After a few weeks of free time Kiet places magical energy
          into his silver 10 inch wand making it now magical.  He recasts
          Sky Knowledge and Knowledge to learn the language and new spell.
          He then enhances a set of seeds he previous got never knowing
          when one might need them.  With his primary spell projects done
          he starts to practice his main spells.  He improves his entangle,
          active and personal illusions as well as tumble.

          [Sepes 4]

            Kiet decides that using a javelin is good for long distance but
          at times melee combat is needed.  To survive the future he needs
          to learn some combat skills.  He decides to find a teacher to
          teach him to use a scimitar.  Days earlier he paid for a shiny
          new Tulwar.  Cholan finds a teacher who will teach him how to use
          the scimitar and tulwars.  The man a retired guard with a bad
          left hand teaches him over the next 10 days.

            Kiet ends the day of sword play and decides to walk the board
          walk watching the ships.  He encounters a recruiter for the
          Marentian navy and tries to be convinced to join.  The recruit
          promises a good life as the Sea of Tears is a friendly place
          compared to the great oceans.  He explains the pirates are in
          need of a good beating by strong men like Kiet and others around
          him.  The guy is a sweet talker for sure but Kiet decides to move
          on back to Z'leyra's manor.

          [Sepes 5]

            Kiet is inspecting shops in the south side of town looking
          for rare natural magic items.  Never know when one may need
          to buy some in the future.  After an hour of exploring he
          visits a tavern and drinks a ale at the bar.  A young man
          is 3 stools down the way talking about the nice people in this
          area.  The drunk just shakes his head saying that people are
          scum and should be careful.  The old drunk is clearly seen
          a lot of bad times. But the young man perks up and explains.
          "I would not be here if such a good man helped me!  He helped
          me on the road in the south.  Gave me some coins so I can get
          passage to my family.  The kingdom is good to have such a man
          as commander of the fort down there."

            Kiet perks up to this and saunters over to ask what he meant.
          The young man introduces him as Corrack and explains his story.
          Kiet smiles and tries to get as much info on Farseeker as he
          can but the young man only met him briefly so doesn't have any
          good gossip.

          [Sepes 8]

            Kiet is exploring the north side of town to see if there are
          good markets there not found before.  He passes a old cemetery
          that must be pre-kingdom.  Yet he is surprised to see a funeral
          service taking place.  He watches the group of about 30 mill
          around a grave side.  What is interesting is the people are
          using lamps giving incense and some are chanting.  It is almost
          a very old form of shamanism or ancient priest ceremony.  But
          he is no religious expert so does not know the origin.  But it
          does fascinate him for a bit to watch and listen.

          [Sepes 10]

            Today Kiet finds himself walking by yet another cemetery.
          Another funeral service taking place but this one is very
          normal with the usual crying and mourners.  Kiet continues
          to walk past but stops when he notices a man staring at the
          service behind a tree as if spying on them.  When the service
          is over the man is seen and an argument starts with the spy
          and two other men.  From the sound of it seems the spy was
          actually expecting the man to still be alive and thinking
          the man faked his own death.  The spy thought he was owed money.
          Kiet shakes his head and finds human behavior to be strange and
          that shows that he is around Fremea too much.

          [Sepes 11]

            Kiet is walking down a side street of a poor neighborhood.
          He notices a man dressed in wild flowing tunic like a sailor
          casting a spell on of all things a tree.  He can't but ask
          what he is doing and the man tells him he was  hired to save
          the tree from dying.  IN a month Kiet has not seen use of open
          magic till now.  There are some magic shops but not on busy
          streets.  Marentia isn't phobic about such people or magic
          but not as open like the Dark Lands.  It is a nice change to
          see open magic.  In Katai the man might be killed on sight.

            Kiet continues to improve his known spells of tumble, major
          illusion, mana sending, mana shield, elemental powers and Law
          banishment.

          [Sepes 12]

            Kiet grumbles when he encounters another beggar on a small
          isolated road in the poor area of town.  Kiet does not want
          to deal with him so tells him that if he can fetch the bird's
          nest on top of a tree he points out he'll give him a gold coin.
          the man who is clearly a drug user based on his lip color
          tries to climb the tree.  Kiet simply walks away and some
          10 minutes later the man is high up when he notices Kiet is
          gone and climbs back down cursing the acrobat.

          [Sepes 13]

            Kiet and the retired guard finally decides he has learned
          enough.  All day they decide to spar between each other and
          fight for a few hours.  With the guy's bad hand he gives
          a challenge but Kiet shows some good spirit in return.  Even
          at one point Kiet gets a lucky swipe on his chest doing a very
          thin slice drawing a light bit of blood but nothing serous.

            Kiet offers to pay the man two silver for his trouble, and
          possibly needing a healer.  The man appreciates the gesture
          but knows that in sparing even accidents happen.

            But Kiet realizes that fighting a friendly person is much
          different than a Vong or scary monster.  That is when he
          decides that he should improve his shield skill.  He saw
          how well Kell did with his own shield blocking several hard
          blows that might have killed him.

            That night after he is feeling the pain of his knees and
          muscles he asks Cholan about a shield tutor.  Cholan points
          to himself that as a sailor he learned the skill.  He will
          teach him a few hours a day.  Mostly in the morning and some
          time in mid afternoon due to lulls in tavern traffic.  He does
          not need to be paid though.

            Kiet thinks about some way to contribute to the young family,
          though...maybe a small charm bracelet for their child, with
          protection spells in it...hmmm...have to think on that for
          later.

            Kiet passes a warehouse of furs and sees a guard out back
          gambling with 2 boys with dice.  Kiet is amazed how dedicated
          the guard is to guard the place.  Even in such a fine land
          like here men are just as lazy as in Katai and Lemasa.  Even
          at 11pm at night the boys are also out late and gambling.  Then
          he notices another guy peering around the corner.  He signals
          one of the boys and then lets the guard win that hand.  Kiet
          realizes that the boys are gang members likely and are robbing
          the place as the guard gambles  But this is not his place to
          interfere so lets the gang have their fun.

          [Sepes 15]

            Kiet is visiting the family of the man who taught him the
          basics of scimitar.  The man invited him for dinner and he
          agrees.  His wife and 2 kids are cute and typical lower middle
          class folks.  The wife serves a very nice roast and a fluffy
          cake.  But Kiet is amazed when a young woman around 19 enters
          the house.  The man explains this is his as well.  The girl
          was off working and just got home.  Kiet becomes somewhat
          enthralled by her.  She has all the curves and great face.  Then
          she says something that destroys the scene "boyfriend".  He is
          shaken by reality and soon leaves.  Too bad might have been a nice
          girl to escort to the dancing halls.  Word is even Farseeker may
          be dating now in the south.  Even Ben'dar is with his girl and
          so figures maybe even the acrobat could juggle a girl.  Maybe
          next another time if she dumps the guy.

          [Sepes 16[

            Word gets to the merchants that the road south of Sivas to
          the forest border is much more safe thanks to the commander
          of the fort down there.  The bandits have been almost fully
          wiped out.  Caravans are starting more frequently as the
          trade to Bhamotin opens up better routes.

            Kiet listens to a wine dealer talking about the events in
          the south.  Kiet asks some questions and learns that the
          "commander down there even is seeing a school teacher."  The
          merchant feels this is making him more happy and thus more
          energized at his work and ridding the bad people down there.

          [Sepes 18]

            Kiet is shopping in a upscale market when he notices a fat
          guy bump into him.  The man tells Kiet to watch out and stop
          staring.  The fat man is well dressed and based on his sheath
          for his sword a crest of nobility is seen.  The noble is heard
          telling the merchant of a crystal shop that some people should
          be beaten for not watching their step.  He considers his options
          but a flame spell might get too much attention.  As he is walking
          to the other of the market he notices a kid who is sneezing and
          coughing.  The kid is wiping his sleeve with his nose running.
          Kiet tosses him a copper coin.  He tells the kid that a fat
          guy and gives him the description is giving away free money.
          But the noble prefers to be hugged first and bowed to.  If
          he catches the noble he can get at least 2 or 3 gold out of
          him.  The kid eagerly runs to find the noble sneezing and
          coughing.  Kiet feels bad but not for the noble but for the
          kid.  What if the kid is beaten?  But he looks fast he should
          be able to run away.

          [Sepes 20]

            Kiet is visiting a Herbalist shop today selling everything
          from simple plants to herbs to spices.  Kiet notices the clerk
          is edgy and Kiet recognizes the look.  Kiet has seen that look
          in the mirror. Based on the door  in back and the overwhelming
          mix of spices and herbs the merchant has to be a drug dealer.
          Likely his wares are in the back.  He isn't sure if drugs are
          illegal here but based on how he is acting they must be less
          welcome.

          [Sepes 24]

            Kiet feels he has improved most of his shield skill and
          practices sparring with Cholan and Kell with scimitar and Shield.

            The acrobat is finally getting used to the city.  It is a place
          he might like to settle down.  As he is walking after a late
          dinner at a tavern around 10pm, a man approaches.  Kiet is
          cautious but lets the man pass.  A minute later Kiet finds
          a rope around his neck.  The thug tells him this will be a quick
          robbery and he won't be hurt if he does as he is told.  But
          Kiet is ignoring him.  He quickly with his last full breath of
          air speaks the words of a spell in Katai so the man doesn't
          know what he is saying.  Then all of a sudden the man loosens
          his grip on the rope.  The man looks to the side as if a  bit
          confused.  Kiet yanks the rope from his neck and is happy the
          abandon spell worked.

            Kiet then places the rope around the man's neck.  He explains
          this is how is done.  Then he tightens the rope harder and harder
          then the man falls to the ground.  Kiet has no qualm for killing
          a man who tries to prey on others.  But to use a rope one must
          learn how to use it better.

            Kiet is scandalized that the man would use a rope like this,
          and decides to give him one final lesson in the proper
          techniques.

          Actions?  Comments?

          Next Update....Friday...

          GM: This is the first IBT that was edited by a player. David
              add his own comments to the original version.  Sadly it
              is hard to say which is mine and his.  But he probably
              added 50 or so lines. This is fine by me and I welcome it.
              Mostly he did things like paying out extra coins (7 silver
              and 1 gold)  I would not as GM just toss that money around
              so would leave it vague.  Same with spells I rarely use
              spells in IBT since that is mostly a player decision but
              waiting for reply back and forth would take forever so in
              most combat I try not to do such unless a character uses
              a standard spell or in this case David outlines two that
              he would use. So it worked out well.

          GM: Floyd/Malic - Get my emails?  Wanted to clarify a few things
              on your IBT.  Yours is the most simple and could be finished
              in no time but need to clarify things.

          GM: Kiet - I added a section to Aug 13 based on your new
               comments so that is new if you want to review Zhou's
               reply. :  I removed 1 gold and 7 Silver per your own
               comments.  I will add 2 sets of Boots.  If you want to
               give one or two away let me know.

          GM: Kiet's IBT -

                            Expertise     Notes
         Horsemanship   -      34       Learned, to EL1
         Dispel/Banish  -      18       Learned, to EL0, 2 Partial
         Scimitar       -      20       Learned, to EL0
         Shield         -      22       To EL2, 13 Partial
         City Survival  -      15       +1 EL
         Acrobat        -      10
         Jeweler        -      17       +2 EL
         The Wind       -      19       Learned, +2 EL
         Iron Skin      -       7       Learning, 2 points to go


          GM: IBT Time -
              Augado             11-31 - IBT time period [21 days]
              Sepes [September]  1-24  - IBT time period [24 days]

              Reminder: Learning skill is 1 point per day, learning
              with trainer is 2 and with a book and teacher is 3.

          GM: CP/IBT Report

                Player       CP Action    IBT Action    Notes
              Ben'dar        Completed      Completed
              Caladan        Completed      Completed
              Chion          Completed      Completed
              Farseeker      Completed      Completed
              Fremea         Completed      Completed
              Strie'bog      Completed      Completed
              Unali          Completed      Completed
              Raban          Completed      Completed
              Kiet           Completed      Completed
              Kell           Completed      Queued
              Malic              ---        Queued
              Arawn          Completed      No Info
              Will           Need Info      No Info
              Z'leyra        Completed      No Info

              Completed - Finished
              Queued    - Has info/Work in progress in order of when got it
              No Info   - No info / Need data

          GM: My immediate schedule: [in order of tasks]

              1. Malic's IBT   [Waiting for action clarification]
              2. Kell's IBT    [Got info need to queue it]
              3. Arawn's IBT   [Got info but not reviewed yet]
              4. Any others that come in order.








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