[pnpgm] Game Update #54 - File #265 - When animals attack
David Sanders
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Fri Oct 18 07:04:38 CEST 2013
Kiet votes for morning and with horses.
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On Oct 17, 2013, at 8:38 PM, pnpgm <pnpgm at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> HT Aliaver/Player DS Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
> -- -----------------------------------------------------------------
> R1.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar .. Ma
> --.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe
> R3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma
> R1.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma
> R4.J H Hooten........YN..Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human....Ma
> W4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe
> R1 John.Stowman......YN..Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
> R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe
> .NPC...............YY..Niko..............Bearer..Normal/Human ..Ma
> Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Squirt (Ferret) Kell, Wolf - Will
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> [Recap]
>
> From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
> When Kiet sees Fremea with the haul from the safe, he gets a
> concerned look. "I don't think it's wise to rob ....
>
> If Kiet witnesses any of the animal actions, he says "it...
>
> If/when we all get together Kiet reminds the group "we ...
> GM: Ack. Changed Admiral to Burz since wrong place.
>
> From Tobie: [Re: Correction]
> <It wasn't the Admirals house. It was the first house with
> the painting.>
> GM: Ack. Correct. Glad your paying attention. :) Usually
> it is Arawn who makes massive notes and comes back to
> me months later to "recall this?" :).
>
> From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
> The day weighs more and more on Fremea. It seems to take...
> _________________________________________
>
> Frustration has set in deeper, her anger raising even more
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
> After finding nothing of use at the gallery, she eyes Unali ...
>
> Grabbing everything from the safe, as they make their exit, ...
>
> Just as she finishes her sentence, the horses start to ...
>
> She casts her teleport to get back to the Inn they are
> staying at. <EL 3 should be good enough to get to the
> room in the Inn and take Unali and Kiet.>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> "Get everyone together, we are getting out of here."
>
> Turning on the Elf in the room (assuming he is in the room still),
>
> (Obviously, it there is something going on outside of the
> room still, she will interrupt (or wait) to say all of that
> afterward.)
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
> Yes, one of the players pointed out that the first house
> was not the admiral's house.
>
> Also, the Kiet comments about the animals is basically after
> Kiet hears about the animal problems. If he does.
> GM: Ack.
>
> From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
> During Etain's story:
> "Who ordered the Chief Scholar not to report to the...
> ___________
>
> Arawn remained in his seat as the others rose from...
> GM: Ack.
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> [New Stuff]
>
> [Sepes 28th, 1634TH]
> [Location: City of Salaqara, Donara]
>
> [Time: 7:03pm - North Salaqara - Blue Jaw Bone Inn]
>
> While Etain finishes his story, Arawn considers
> all the words. The Elf seems to be hiding little or
> at least a good liar. His emotions are clearly a blur
> at times from excitement to dismay to hope. It is hard
> to pinpoint the Elf down. It is like interrogating
> a person who is in denial of murder.
>
> The Alfar asks, "Who ordered the Chief Scholar not to
> report to the Monarchs about Fremea's parents death?"
>
> "That I did not learn. Must remember that he was a bit
> insane at the end. Even for a Faerry. His mind was
> a mess as it decayed while he was alive. I do suspect
> it was in the Monarch's inner circle. At the time I
> did not have the power or priviledge to just go around
> asking the court. I was a guest and so had to at least
> act the part." The Elf looks to Arawn with a sign of
> hope that maybe the Alfar can find the truth since
> his rank is almost as high as a human king in some circles.
>
> Arawn asks another question, "Who threatened her
> parents?"
>
> Etain looks away, "I am not positive. But I still
> think it was a Faerry. The only non-humans in Avalon
> at that time was myself and a human child who was found
> in the forest alone. As to which one it was I can't
> say. I know this is sketchy information. But I suspect
> if we ever can get back to Avalon we can find out more."
>
> Soon the dinner is over and most leave to find a quick
> stretch or a room if they do intend to stay the night.
>
> Arawn remained in his seat as the others rose from the
> table, the druid choosing to keep Raban and Etain company.
> The prizzti's story interested him but the tension had grown
> nearly palpable in Fremea's presence and the Alfar refrained
> from speaking until now. Perhaps with the air a bit clearer
> the outcast elf might be more open to sharing more of the
> story.
>
> "I didn't realize that either of you know Varange. He had
> spent time with some in this party. What's the relationship
> like between the three of you?," Arawn asked.
>
> Raban looks to the Alfar, "I actually never met him. I
> heard stories at Cholan's place only."
>
> Arawn stares and notices the room now empty seems to
> calm down a bit. "I only saw him in passing. When
> Fremea was born he was maybe 8 or 9? He was arrogant
> now. He was the warrior's warrior. Learning magic
> and combat early on. Later on he became Lord Marshall
> of the Faerry forces. His rank in terms of military
> puts him one step below the monarchs. I heard he
> helped out in Clima helping some group against some
> threat. But I have not heard much of late."
>
> As he listened to the response Arawn's mind churned, the
> Alfar recalling stories of the faery's challenging nature
> and his thoughts steering, in particular, towards the rumors
> of the faerry's hunt for a powerful item in the area. Was it
> possible that Varange had an interest in the Kotothi device?
>
> Etain seems to notice Arawn and adds, "he works for the
> monarchs out of the homeland. If it serves the Monarchs
> then he will serve their will. If he has to defend
> the Monarchs and thus the Fae then he will do so. He
> takes that role very seriously. Almost fanatical."
>
> Arawn nods, "I had heard he was active in the area... on
> the hunt for an item of power. A curious thing. By any chance
> would you know the truth to this?"
>
> Etain raises a hand and shrugs, "Sadly as I've said. I'm
> out of the loop as the humans say. I've not been to Avalon
> in a long time. If the Marshall is out there he is doing
> what they wish. Faerry and in general Sidh items and
> knowledge are always being sought out for. When the Sidh
> lost their power in the world due to humans that power
> was lost in knowledge. So there are agents, even human
> ones, who are active to find such knowledge and items."
>
> After hearing Etain's story Fremea just leaves the room.
> Standing inside the main dining area of the inn she watches
> the people eating and talking. All cherry and bright eyes
> for the future. No worries or lost parent's or friends who
> depend on them. She watches a cute girl around 4 picking
> at her feed and laughing. Children are the things that
> seem to calm her down. But then she looks away and
> her anger falls back in like the tide.
>
> Frustration has set in deeper, her anger raising even more
> towards this whole thing. The painting is not working, the elf
> is even more useless than she ever thought possible. She still
> has trouble believing that her parents choose to leave her there
> in his care. That they even faked their death to make sure some
> 'bad' guy didn't come into her life. Yet, she has a strange
> feeling it is true, or at least partially. She needs some night
> air.
>
> Fremea moves to find Unali and Kiet for a short mission.
>
> Niko approaches Kiet for orders that night.
>
> Kiet looks for Niko when they get to the Inn. "Niko, you
> head home for the night. Please return tomorrow morning. You
> will be paid for that day whether I use you or not." Kiet then
> pays Niko for his day, and 50% more for good measure.
>
> Kiet hands him 6 Brass Bits for the work for today. Niko
> just shrugs. The kid clearly had a easy day carrying a single
> bag for some rich guy who was too lazy to do it himself. But
> he'll have some stories for his friends. Kiet just hopes he
> doesn't share his tales with local authorities.
>
>
>
> --------------
>
> [Time: 7:32pm - North Salaqara - Art Gallery]
>
> Fremea exits the gallery disgusted. At least this site
> was not Etain as he was with the party for the last few
> hours. So there has to be a separate person behind this
> and one step ahead of the party.
>
> After finding nothing of use at the gallery, she eyes Unali
> and Kiet with something mixed of sadness and anger. "I am so
> tired of not knowing what is going on." She says to none of
> them in particular.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --------------
>
> [Time: 8:17pm - North Salaqara - Burz's house]
>
> Approaching the Burz's home Fremea relays the day's event to
> herself in her mind. She grits her teeth as Etain taught her
> that. Mistakes are made when one does not recall the past and
> plan for the future he always said.
>
> The day weighs more and more on Fremea. It seems to take
> more energy and attention to even care about this whole thing.
> Just getting to each place too late. Somehow this Elf is the
> problem. It has always been this way to her. Never quite getting
> right when he is around. She will have to leave him behind for
> a bit, but only after he tells her everything.
>
> Fremea exits the house and finds the others.
>
> Grabbing everything from the safe, as they make their exit,
> taking care to not leave any of their traces behind. Kiet
> looking a little bit strange about her just looting it all.
> "I don't know what is important any more. If there is anything
> here that can help us, I am taking it." As they walk down the
> street, she contemplates something. Talking out loud, "It seems
> there is something or someone that knows exactly what our next
> step is before we get there or even know what it is our self.
> It is time to go now."
>
> Unali walks in silent among the shadows of the dark street. She
> is probably the most skilled in intrigue. After all she has been
> in the royal court and dealt with it. But there are pieces of
> this puzzle still missing. She starts to consider all the
> facts she knows and the new ones learned from Etain about
> Fremea. Maybe she can figure something out to help the small
> Faerry.
>
>
>
> --------------
>
> [Time: 8:32pm - South Salaqara]
>
> Kiet watches the errant horse running away with the
> riderless wagon. Then down the street he sees another
> horse buck his rider.
>
> Kiet turns to the other two, "it seems someone might be
> throwing around some 'wildness' spells to cause problems."
>
> Unali just shows her usual emotionless face. Clearly
> the use of magic does not ebb from her being like the
> others. She has magical toys but using magic is far
> beyond her ability.
>
> Fremea is happy she has friends to help in this quest.
> She would go mad thinking of ways alone to deal with it.
> Then the horses start to act wild. "I can teleport all three
> of us."
>
> Before the acrobat can protest, after all he had a nice
> full stomach and wine, she grabs him and Unali. Then casts
> the spell quickly. Not knowing who is in the room or alley
> the Faerry teleports the group to the roof. At most she
> figures she will startle Corona only.
>
> Inside the inn The wolf lunges for Will who was taken by
> surprise from behind. Will is knocked to his knees and the
> wolf comes around and clamps down on Will's right arm drawing
> a severe bite. Will startled by this sudden attack tries to
> pull his left arm up to deflect but the wolf seems so intent
> on drawing blood it momentarily weakens the woodsman.
>
> Down below in the main dining area Squirt is chewing on the
> ear of the gambler that was playing with Kell. Kell looks
> startled by this. Did the animal sense cheating? Kell
> reaches for the animal and tries to pull him away but the
> animal turns and tries to bite Kell's fingers.
>
> Outside a man is heard yelling. As Z'leyra goes over to
> help Kell with the angry animal the door is burst open. A
> man in his late 40s walks in with the seat of his pants on
> fire. He is screaming and looks for help. Z'leyra turns
> and sees the man running for the bar. That would not do
> well to fix booze with fire. She stops the man and plots
> him down onto a spit bucket. It isn't much but the bar
> tender then gets a bucket of water he sues for cleaning
> and pours it over the man's backside.
>
> "A bird!....white thing..it chased me and my pants caught
> on fire!" The man explains.
>
> Z'leyra looks to the door could that be Corona?
>
> On the roof Kiet and Unali look for a way down. But then
> they hear a child moaning and screaming in panic. Unali and
> Fremea rush to the side of the east roof and look down. There
> a child of maybe 8 or 9 is running down the alley. Behind
> him is Corona flapping and shooting red flame from his eyes
> toward the ground.
>
> Fremea doesn't think, removing her dress she flips over
> the side. If she has to kill the eagle she will. No kid
> will be hurt because of her today and the lack of finding
> the first piece.
>
> Inside the inn Arawn and Raban hear the noise from the
> hallway and rush outside to find Will and the wolf entangled
> like a pair of wrestling giants. The wolf is trying to
> get to Will's neck but the woodmsn is trying to parry with
> one good arm and kicking with his feet. Raban rushes forward
> and bashes the wolf on his back, not enough to kill but
> to stun him.
>
> Inside the gambler is reaching up to block his eyes while
> noticing his earlobe is missing likely in the animal. The
> gambler stands just as Squirt lunges for Kell. Kell ducks
> and draws up his shield on the table and blocks the animal
> deflecting the Squirt to the ground.
>
> Z'leyra rushes outside to find Corona. Then she also hears
> the noise in the alley. Running she sees Corona moving toward
> some boxes or crates.
>
> Unali sees the alley is about 20 feet to the ground. But
> below there is a stack of crates about 5 feet. But she
> is unsure Fremea can get to the kid in time. She places
> one leg over the ledge and hops down to the stack of crates
> hoping they are sturdy enough to hold her.
>
> The kid is now hiding behind a barrel with a crate on top
> cowering in fear. Fremea flies toward the enrages animal
> and draws her dagger.
>
> Z'leyra sees Fremea flying toward Corona and realizes it
> will be too late. She yells out for Corona to stop.
>
> Corona zaps the crate on the barrel sending it a blaze
> just as Unali hits the stack of crates. The first crate
> crumples falling into the second. Unali falls an additional
> 3 feet before the collapsing tower stops. Unali was prepared
> so rolls to the side and to the ground. Not worried about
> her own injury, a mild kink in her ankle, she moves toward
> the child.
>
> Inside Raban sees the wolf lunge for him but Raban's
> large gauntleted hands just reach up and grabs the wolf
> in mid leap. With snapping jaws just inches from his
> face the giant squeezes.
>
> Squirt runs towards Kell's left leg and clamps down
> piercing skin.
>
> Outside Corona eyes Fremea and she notices a flicker of
> fire at the back of his eyes about ready to fire and likely
> fry the faerry. Time seems to stop or slow down. The eagle's
> wings flap so slow now as if hovering like Fremea. Then
> time speeds up. Then Corona just suddenly gets within 3 feet
> of Fremea and rises upwards to the sky. Fremea gives chase
> and then suddenly the eagle lands on the roof.
>
> Inside Squirt stops gnawing on Kell's nice new pants leg.
>
> On the roof Kiet backs up having seen the sight and hopes
> that Corona won't turn on him. But yet the eagle looks up
> and down the alley. Fremea hovers a few feet away and just
> stares. The bird is doing nothing now?
>
> Inside the inn Arawn watches as Raban holds the wolf and sees
> the wolf stop growling. The pressure in his head seems to ebb
> as well. Something powerful around the Alfar just stopped.
> Whatever it was it was of great power.
>
> Z'leyra stares up at the roof in confusion at Corona who is
> looking down as if nothing happened.
>
> Fremea looks down to see Unali holding the child. That
> is when the now man rushes down the alley. Z'leyra sees
> the man rush by and see his butt cheeks are showing where
> the fire took his pants. He rushes to his son and hugs
> him. "Your okay?" Unali nods and hopes the man doesn't
> look up to see Corona.
>
> Still holding the dagger Fremea moves toward the roof not
> to be seen by the father. All the while staring at Corona.
> Looks like the spell or whatever has worn off.
>
> Kiet looks around the roof to find no way down but Unali
> tells him there is a drainage pipe he can use. The man and
> child rush away and disappear.
>
> Fremea grabs her dress and floats to the ground to enter
> the inn.
>
>
>
> --------------
>
>
> [Time: 8:51pm - South Salaqara]
>
> Kiet watches the events earlier and the madness at the
> Inn. He brushes fingers through his hair. "we have to leave
> this town soon! The spells left at the Burz's house won't
> last the day, then they will be hunting us down!"
>
> Of course Kiet is more worried that HE may be tracked. Who
> knows some wizard could track the person who cast the illusion
> on the painting. He will have to talk to the others to see
> if that is even possible.
>
> Minutes pass as the wounds are treated. The gambler states
> that Kell should pay him for his lost earlobe and the lost
> chips on the ground.
>
> Arawn inspects Will's arm to find it badly bloody and
> full of teeth marks. Z'leyra inspects the missing earlobe
> and explains he can live without it. Disgusted the man
> gathers up his coins and rushes out of the mad house saying
> he will never return to this place if animals are allowed
> inside.
>
>
> --------------
>
>
> [Time: 8:57pm - South Salaqara]
>
> Fremea gathers everyone around, "Get everyone together, we
> are getting out of here."
>
> Gathered in the private dining area they had their meal
> in she explains the vision of the painting. That the pieces
> from the final object. The final object seemed to have
> disrupted the human army by forcing dogs and horses to
> go berserk. This has to be what just occurred. But if
> it could happen from her to where they teleported from
> miles away then this is a powerful piece on its own.
>
> Fremea places the loot from the Burz house on the table
> not caring for it anymore. If the painting illusion fades
> then they can say it was a robbery now with gold missing.
> It would have to be a thief with insane tastes in art but
> it could at least buy some time.
>
> Kiet opens the bag and finds 36 Donaran gold and 18
> silver and a handful of copper with brass bits. For
> those who read Salaq the papers are nothing more than
> love letters or letters from his mother. Why a man
> would safe letters from his mother seems odd. But that
> is for a healer to diagnosis mental issues.
>
> After explaining the vision from the painting Fremea adds,
> "I have a feeling that this is from the one piece that we
> missed. Though I am loathe to heed this Elf anymore, it seems
> that if I don't get those other pieces, our nation is at stake
> again."
>
> Raban shakes his head, "Not just this nation. If they can
> use it on large scale they could ravage the world."
>
> Etain enters the private eating area, "reports are that
> at least a dozen are dead. Even a ship a mile from shore
> was struck. They report their lambs and sheep just attacked
> their men. They had to get docked quickly to find help for
> the men. At least one man reports his mother was killed
> by her 46 cats. Many have been trampled by horses. At leas
> tone teen boy was killed by a dog attack. I hate to say
> it but this may give the guards distraction away from us."
>
> Fremea glares at the Elf, ignoring that a kid was killed.
>
> Fremea turns to the others and asks for a vote. When they
> should leave? Now or in the morning. But before she waits
> for an answer she grabs Etain. She tells him in no certain
> glares to follow.
>
> Etain follows upstairs to the room with the painting.
> She notices the blood on the ground where Will was attacked.
> Arawn hands Will over to Z'leyra and rushes after Fremea.
> It would be no good to have the Elf killed now. He will
> have to mediate if possible.
>
> Inside the room Etain walks in and Fremea grabs the
> Elf by tunic and slams him against the wall. "I have been too
> quiet with you, I am tired of you not telling me the important
> pieces to this. You say I am important and that I have a greater
> purpose to the Fae, but no one has told me what it is. Though
> you have shown great restraint in not telling about it, you
> have also not told me something else that I know is important.
> You will tell me, now."
>
> Arawn enters the room having just heard the demand from
> the small Faerry.
>
> Etain looks shocked but nods, "The Monarchs told me that
> their power has declined for centuries. Ever since man
> appeared. The Sidh lives with nature in harmony. But
> many Sidh." He points to Fremea and then himself. "Wish
> to find that power again. The Monarchs were aware of
> a great one that would find such power. The One would
> be born and trained. They said he or she would have
> the taint of the gods. The conveyance or desire of
> the gods. Given the affirmative to follow through. They
> believed this for the longest time. They inspected all
> Faerry born in Avalon and had quiet inspections of Faerry
> abroad. Oberon said it would be a Faerry. Titania believed
> it would be outside like a Elf or other Sidh. Thus this
> is why you were inspected and tested. Oberon believed you
> were the one. The Chief Scholar believed otherwise."
>
> :Listen I know we both have enemies out there. I do not
> know what is going on more than you. I could list suspects
> but frankly you haven't seen them in years and all likely
> back at Avalon. I taught you not to cloud your mind with
> wrong judgements. If you investigate you should go from what
> you know what are opinions. going on gossip that I may
> give may cloud your thinking."
>
> Fremea releases Etain and he straightens his tunic. He
> continues, "I suspect as time goes on I ..we..will know
> more and can pass judgement. At that point if you wish
> to kill me you may do so." He looks a bit sad. "I fear
> I stole your childhood. You were never a kid and so never
> got to relate with others. I hope this does not force you
> to think wrongly in this. The fate of the Sidh and the
> humans depend on us. If that fate is good or bad will
> depend on the final outcome."
>
> Changing the subject he points the painting on the bed.
> "We must find the second piece or even the third. You must
> touch it again...wait. Your anger. You were upset when
> pushed into the painting when the thief did it. Then when
> I did the same on insisting you touch it. Hold your anger
> still. Use it. It may help to invoke the visions. After
> all art like this is done with strong emotions."
>
> Fremea flexes her fingers. A simple flex of her hand
> and a dagger toss is all is needed to end this then she
> can go home. But then she might not find her parents.
> Someone is clearly orchestrating this thing. Manipulating
> and guiding. If it is Etain he will not live for long. But
> the Elf was right. She was upset and still is. Ignoring
> that the Elf changing the subject she moves toward the
> painting.
>
> This time she sees a group of cowled tall Elves around
> a campfire. She can't hear them but she can tell they
> are chanting. She sees on some altar is the piece in her
> vision. It is a round ball like object very much like
> a simple kid's ball. A Elf in a gray and purple sash
> approaches and casts some spell. It seems to take a long
> time and then the ball shatters into three pieces. She
> has the sense that the object could not be destroyed. It
> may be so powerful that even gods may not destroy it But
> she only guesses this. She sees the Elves gather the
> three pieces.
>
> The scene shifts to a cowled man on horse back moving
> east. A large forest is seen in the west. She can tell
> this as the sun is almost due east. Making it dawn or
> sunset if it was west. Yet there is traffic on the road
> with wagons of fruit. Fruit that has to be sold before
> sunset. So the sun has to be the morning dawn.
>
> The rider enters a city with white and yellow flags
> at a large flag with a red star with orange sunbursts
> throughout. The rider seems to move forever. But
> ends up at the site of what looks to be a new construction
> site. The cowled figure a Elf she knows now from the
> face digs in the ground and buries the object.
>
> The scene changes to a three story building now that
> looks to be a government building of some sort. There
> is writing on the top and a symbol of some sort that
> resembles fish scales found in a market?
>
> The vision ends and Fremea looks around. She describes
> what she saw to the Alfar and Elf.
>
> "Those flags belong to Samma at one time. Before
> they changed the colors. That was I believe a few
> decades ago when it changed. The building you describe
> might be a justice hall. That should not be too hard
> to find. But if its buried that could be a problem."
> Etain thinks for a moment. "Samma is some distance
> to the west. We could ride out immediately or in the
> morning?"
>
>
>
>
> [Time: 9:16pm - South Salaqara - Inn/Current Time]
>
> Actions? Comments?
>
> Next Update....Monday...
>
> GM: A good update. Monday got bogged down and so didn't
> finish. I had hoped to hear form Kell/Will but
> oh well. Maybe Kell will say something now since
> he owed a guy a earlobe? :) But a good place to
> finish for this time. Fremea wants a vote of
> when to leave.
>
> GM: Vote -
>
> 1) Leave now (9pm ish)
> 2) Leave in Morning
> 3) With Horses
> 4) Without
>
> We have 5 active players so 3 votes will be enough.
> If tie will use Raban. Will not hold for Kell/Will
> to post since may be long time.
>
> GM: A while back I got only one note from Arawn on how
> to best format the Mana report so guess its good as
> it is.
>
> GM: Mana report updated.
>
>
>
>
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