[pnpgm] Game Update #103 - File #403 - Kiet finds a naked man

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   HT Aliaver/Player    DS    Character Name    Type    Status/Notes  Sex
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   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..Etain.............Teacher.Normal/Elf......Ma
      Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Squirt (Ferret) Kell, Wolf - Will

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      Game Update #103 in sequence (file #403)
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      [Recap]

        From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
          Kiet has decided to head back instead of dealing with shopping.
          It really is time to get out of this town...well past, in fact.
        GM: Ack.

        From Unali: [Re: Actions]
          When Kell comes back and reports that Kiet is not back yet, Unali
          sits down and starts to clean and sharpen her knives.

          She tells Kell what she learned from Mavac "He is the head guy...
        GM: Ack.

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      [New Stuff]

          [Sepes 29th, 1634TH]
          [Location: City of Samma, Donara]

          [Fremea/Raban group]
          [Time: 11:05:23 am - Samma city, Donara]

            Fremea considers her options of what to do. Torture or
          kill the scum or just take him to the others.




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          [Kell/Unali's group]
          [Time: 11:03:00 am - Samma city, Donara]

            Unali sits and stares at the naked man upside down.  he may
          act like a big shot but he seems to be compensating for other issues.
          Unali shakes her head in quiet dismay.  Ridding several cities of
          Marentia of Climan spies was one thing.  But stopping a institution
          like slavery may be too much to do in a day or two.   The Climans
          need to reinfiltrate the high places but slavers just pop up like
          a drunk at a tavern during cold nights.  Get rid of one obnoxious
          drunk get a dozen more.

            Kell enters the barn and breaks Unali out of her deep thoughts.

            Kell comes to report on Kiet and this causes Unali to sit down
          and sharpen her knives.  Unali then informs Kell of all what
          she learned from Mavac.

            "He is the head guy for the slavers  " [...]   "and he tried
          to buy me off, only to confess that he stashed all his wealth
          with the moneylenders. And then the fool called me a common
          thief. So now we wait for Kiet and relax."

            Kell shakes his head, "that is common practice in some cities.
          Why stash some coins under a bed when you can have it guarded
          around the clock by moneylenders?  Some of them though can be
          as..dangerous as criminals.  They can charge high rates and
          then enforce non payments the old fashioned way with broken
          bones.  Doesn't surprise me.  But means we'll have to keep him
          alive till we can get his stuff.  Most moneylenders need a
          signature, password or some form of identification.  Like in
          Ba'ru the lenders use a coin given to clients to recognize
          they are customers.  In Marentia they usually need a signature.
          Course that means the lender tends to know the person's face
          so its not just a matter of walking up and signing something.
          Lenders tend to have good records on descriptions and personal
          memories.  Some that might store over a thousand gold in their
          stores might have a wizard who uses magic."

            Mavac hisses as his body goes into a spasm.  He jerks back
          and forth from the cramps of his legs.  It soon stops wen
          Mavac tenses and takes the pain.  Soon after he grits his
          teeth and comments, "head guy?...Maybe here in the city.
          There are others way higher than me who control the province.
          I'm only the upper tier in this city."

            Kell glances at Mavac and smiles.  "A common thief?  You
          really are a bad judge of character.  This one here," he nudges
          his head at Unali, "is a very skilled warrior who loves to take
          personal trophies after she is the person.  I think its a Katai
          thing.  You've heard of those?  The folks who are so clustered
          in their cities that only the top cream rise to the top.  You may
          have no more than 2 hours to tell us what we want before our
          friend gets here.  Then it will be too late."

            Mavac just stares upside at the two sitting.  "Trained in that
          area.  Bad guard, good guard.  But I can try to get some sleep
          while I wait..."  He closes his eyes and smiles though it is
          clear he is in pain from the blood in his head and pain in
          his legs.

            Unali ignores the guard, "Did I ever tell you that my aunt has
          this great duck recipe. It takes a week before they are ready.
          First you have to pin them up and smoke them slowly. Then .."
          and she starts stories about daily life in Katai.

            "...my uncle had this sauce for ducks that was a trade secret.
          The local merchant and nobles offered him 50 gold just for
          the info but he never spoke up..at least not until he died
          from a heart attack and then his wife sold the info she found
          in his stash...."

          [Time: 11:09:12 am - Samma city, Donara]

            Almost ten minutes later the barn door opens and both Unali
          and Kell stand with weapons drawn at the brightness at the
          threshold of the door.

          [Time: 11:18:21 am - Samma city, Donara]




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          [Kiet/Z'leyra/Etain's group]
          [Time: 10:03:21 am - Samma city, Donara]

            As Kiet and Z'leyra quickly move through the streets they
          seem to have forgotten to raise the ladder.  But then again
          if the guards find it they will at least trigger any traps.

            Kiet decides that stopping at stores would take maybe an
          hour or two.  Clearly things are moving fast.  He doesn't
          know how the others are faring this day.  But doing all this
          in broad daylight is just dangerous.

          [Time: 10:22:20 am - Samma city, Donara]

            Soon the pair ends up at the tavern and finds Etain in his
          room fetching the last batch of scrolls form his bag.

            "Just missed Kell like a few minutes ago.  Arawn left much
          earlier.  Not heard back at all from Fremea yet.  Seems Kell
          was looking for you."  He looks at Kiet.  Then he gives
          directions on where they are located.

            Kiet takes a quick mug of something and gulps it down.  Finally
          some fun with his skills.  The past few months with such have
          not been all that great.  Some have simply died or no info was
          ever learned.  But today he feels lucky.  Eager to find Kell
          he drinks and leaves the tavern.

          [Time: 10:35:19 am - Samma city, Donara]

            It takes a bit of time for Kiet to move through the streets.
          He doesn't want to just run and draw attention.  But after
          getting lost twice he finally gets to the section leading
          from a sparse area where many do not live.  It almost leads
          outside the city.  It takes some time and then Kiet spots
          the barn.  He waits and watches.  The shop next to it is
          active with a single man working at a anvil doing blacksmith
          work it seems.  Kiet decides to approach from the side and
          then rear.  Then quickly move toward the barn.

          [Time: 11:18:21 am - Samma city, Donara]

            Kiet opens the door to see a naked man with his behind
          staring at eye level.  He is upside and there seems to be
          a yellow puddle below his head.  Beyond the naked man he
          sees Kell and Unali stand up abruptly with weapons drawn.









          [Arawn group]
          [Time: 11:51:10 am - Samma city, Donara] - Arawn

            During the conversation in the room with Jordi on the Dark
          Elves and historian, Arawn adds to the conversation.

            "I wouldn't worry overmuch about the dark elves just yet. It
          may be some time before they discover what's come to pass. And
          if they do decide their attention this way it'll likely be a
          long and difficult journey," Arawn said, hoping to calm Jordi
          a bit.

            "Yes, I think it would be wise to be prepared just in case, but
          not at the expense of your current mission. The dark ones have
          lay at rest in the minds of the elves for countless generations.
          I think intensive research can wait a bit longer until the Climan
          issue is resolved.

            Though having your friend, the chief historian, initializing
          this until we can join her might not be a bad idea, assuming she
          understands and is willing to take the risk."

            Arawn nods, "she is a scholar and so quantifies risk as
          numbers.  She risks her art work though.  She is a sculptor
          and tries to make the pieces.  So as a result she has not
          have much...in the area of hard work."

            During the talk about the General's wife and Elf Council.

            "Let's finish this meeting first. We can touch upon the
          assistance that might be offered by the general's wife after.
          But a final decision will likely have to wait until I've
          rejoined the others to discuss this and the benefits of speaking
          with a Council member."

            Arawn return to Jordi's comment on the dark elf patron.

            "I don't know if they have a patron but it wouldn't be unlikely
          unless they were betrayed in a way that would alienate them from
          the gods forever," Arawn mused, shrugging slightly.

            "But once we begin our research may throw more light on this."

            Going downstairs Arawn explains he will cast a Hidden Truth
          spell to find possible issues.  Jordi is reluctant, "the elves
          are fully vested.  We know the humans are in it for themselves.
          But they are working with us as an alliance for the future.
          Humans can't never be fully trusted.  But if you think it is
          needed then do so."

            Arawn casts the spell and knows that it only works if the
          person speaks.  It does not work just a person sitting there.

            Downstairs at the meeting room, Arawn smiles and shows his
          palms.  A gestures humans seem to like but Elves care less.

            Arawn gave Jordi a sign, subtle by most standards but obvious
          enough for a diplomat skilled in subterfuge and sensitivity, that
          he trusted the elf to make the decision, on whether a full or
          partial introduction should be made, as felt was best.

            Jordi picks up on the signal and gulps a bit.  Standing on
          the other side of the table and opposite Arawn he raises ah and.
          With both groups to the left and right of them they are the only
          ones still standing.

            "This is Arawn.  A well trusted friend of our people.  He is
          one who traveled from the vast regions in the upper lands.  He is
          a member and family member of the Payan court."

            Jordi eyes the humans while Arawn eyes the elves.  Jordi can see
          no reaction from his vague introduction.  if these humans are
          educated they might understand but knowing Sidh culture is
          not likely to be feasible.  Relieved that none of them seem
          to get the meaning he glances to the Elves.

            Arawn watches the elves for signs of recognition.  Upon
          hearing his name three of the five elves react.  The General
          sits upright and looks a bit pale.  The other two seem to
          only react as if some vague knowledge maybe some tale passed
          by a mother's story.  But it seems only the general reacts
          the most.  When it is hinted that he is a member of the payan
          family four of them react visibly.  The general clenches his
          fist as if in a nervous gesture.  The other three almost
          gap their mouths but it is so fast only a keen eyes of
          an Alfar notices.  The 5th Elf who doesn't seem to even
          suggest awareness seems to be bored as if waiting for
          some drinks.

            Jordi continues, "he is a Druid and Priest."  Arawn is
          surprised that Jordi knows this but maybe someone last night
          mentioned it?  "he is passing through on other duties.  But
          I figure he could offer us some words of wisdom and maybe
          a blessing for our future endeavors."

            One of the humans a man in his late 30s with a small thin
          mustache asks.  "From the north?  Do the Elves have people
          up north?"

            Jordi waves a hand, "most of us is in the Wild Forest here
          but we do have patches end there."

            The center human nods, "you are welcome.  We are just ironing
          out some details. I assume Jordi has informed you of the
          situation?"  He glances to Jordi.

            Jordi knows the human is testing him and nods.  "A trusted
          friend.  Our secret is safe."

            The elf General smiles at Arawn knowing who this newcomer
          is indeed.  The general figures the humans are oblivious.
          "What do you think our chances?  The Climans have a great
          navy but outside their island they are low in number.  If
          we rid this nuisance from the mainland this winter do you
          think they will retake it?"

            Jordi does a gesture for Arawn to sit if so he desires.

            Arawn knows the general is testing him to see if he is here
          to sway the group away or toward their goal.  To have such
          a divine influence either way could be a benefit or disaster.
          Arawn can tell from their faces that the elves would likely
          strike even if Arawn say the gods saw their doom.  But
          the humans are fearful people.  They way risk with long
          term goals. If the humans are here they wish to have less
          Climan influence west or south of the home island.  So it
          is possible these humans are from those regions.  To stop
          northern Sea of Tear piracy allowing free trade by ships from
          the west all the way to Marentia would be a great benefit to
          their money purses.

            So far two of the humans spoke but they seem to be honest.
          The other three seem silent and fully alert.

          [Time: 12:04:07 pm - Samma city, Donara] - Arawn






                             ---Ending Time---

          [Current time for each group]
          [Time: 11:05:23 am - Samma city, Donara] - Fremea/Raban
          [Time: 11:18:21 am - Samma city, Donara] - Kell/Unali
          [Time: 11:18:21 am - Samma city, Donara] - Kiet/Z'leyra
          [Time: 12:04:07 pm - Samma city, Donara] - Arawn

          Actions? Comments?

          Next Update...Monday...

          GM: A small update for now but will see what happens next.
              At this point two groups are back together.  See below
              for further details.

          GM:  Arawn -  I will try to flesh out the npcs this weekend
                 for the next update if I can.  I need to take notes
                 then since I may forget and lose them. :)  since
                 it might be years before go back to them.  The
                 introduction was vague but solid so might be good.
                 On your email the OOC stuff may have to remind me.
                 I'll keep the email for next update.  But if I
                 miss something let me know.  How long you spend here
                 and say is up to you.

               Fremea - Still didn't know what to do.  Your only
                  about 13 minutes behind the other group.  If you
                  leave now you could meet up with Kiet's group
                  roughly at same time.  If you stay and have fun
                  as you say then let me know what that fun is.  If
                  you take Grosis let me know where?  To the Inn?
                  To the barn once you learn where the barn is at
                  Etains recap.

               Kiet =  I figure you just went to find the barn.  If not
                  let me know. If you intend to use your skills you
                  need to describe exactly how and what kind of
                  questions.  This would apply for Mavac the city
                  guard or Grosis the ex slaver who enslaved Fremea
                  if he is taken to the barn.

               Z'leyra - Unclear if you would go to barn or stay
                 at Inn with Etain.  Let me know when you post.

               Will - Been may since last post 4 months.  Hope all
                 is well.  If you want to join the living and be
                 with the others like the interrogations or such
                 let me know.  Else will just leave you sleeping
                 in room since I can't really run you since don't
                 know you well enough.  :<  Heck Alex knows you
                 better. If you want him to run you as npc?

               So as time line shows two groups are pretty much
               at same time.  Kiet/Kell/Unali.  Maybe the others
               like Z'leyra, Will.  Arawn is a hour ahead so
               will have to find you guys later.

          GM: Tasks to do -
                * Find mysterious Mage      - Upcoming updates
                * Sell loot if possible       Upcoming Updates

          GM: Teams -

              Find Fremea's slaver -     Fremea, Raban
              Town slavers         -     Kell, Unali
              Find Moon Gort       -     Arawn
              Read scrolls         -     Etain, Will
              Bogan's place        -     Kiet/Z'leyra

          GM: Loot -
                Grosis's place is pretty much better.  But some
                coins found that can be added to party treasure
                unless Fremea/Raban wants to keep it?

                 24 SC, 36 CC, 6 BB
                 Plus papers and some cheap other stuff.
              Fremea let me know what to do with this loot keep or
              share with party equally.

              Still waiting on Fremea's answer on this one.
















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