[pnpgm] Game Update #2 - File #40 - A mission is outlined

David Sanders dasandersx at comcast.net
Tue Jul 28 15:21:27 CEST 2015


You all wouldn't believe how big my eyes must have gotten when I read that part about Duke Aren calling for his guards.

Scott got me good.

Dave

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> On Jul 27, 2015, at 1:27 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
>  W4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  ..Fe
>  ...Julian.Draven.........Zabyra............Dancer..Normal/Human....Hu
>  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
> 
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>     [Recap]
> 
>       From David: [Re: Actions]
>         I would prefer to get started with the adventure.  The other
>         stuff maybe after a while or during a slow time during
>         adventure?
>       GM: Ack. Yeah I've done that.  I just have to get time to finish
>           it and tons of other stuff.  Soon(tm).
> 
>       From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
>         Z'leyra tells Kell and Arawn "Good work! Nicely done....
> 
>         Z'leyra ponders the information about her father's ....
>       GM: Ack.
> 
>       From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
>         To Z'leyra's question about who will join her Kiet asks, "For..
> 
>         OOC...I'm not certain that Kiet would know the necessity of
>         going or the background for why it would be needed.
> 
>         Kiet takes her over to Kell first and introduces them. "Hello...
>       GM: Ack. Wow. I think that was your best post and longest to date!
>           Good stuff.
> 
>       From Unali: [Re: Actions]
>         Unali
>         "I will join you. Let me think if I have everything ...
> 
>        Would love to see the b-t-s, but can certaily wait like Dave
>        suggested.
> 
>        From email: Nice trade - Re: Ruby sell off.
>       GM: Ack.
> 
>       From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
>         At the party Z'leyra would have been friendly and respectful
>         to all, but bearing herself with confidence.
> 
>         To Kiet's question she responds "No one NEEDS to come ...
>       GM: Ack.
> 
>       From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
>         Kiet re sponds, "I just wasn't sure who you might want...
>       GM: Ack.
> 
>       From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
>         Fremea is a bit excited coming to the tavern this time....
>       GM: Ack. Another great long post.  You and Dave must be
>           competing :)  Good stuff though.
> 
>     ------------------------------------------------------------
>     [New Stuff]
> 
>         [Sivas, Marentia]
>         [Novehas 15th, 1634TH]
> 
>         [Time: 10:14am]
> 
>           Fremea is a bit excited coming to the tavern this time. Even
>         with the last time being a bit of a stressful time and not
>         getting any answers at that time about her parents. But, now!
>         She is even smiling, which  most of the group has finally found
>         to be normal for her, but still a bit strange. Her parents are
>         with her this time.
> 
>           Fremea introduces them to Cholan and thanks him for the use
>         of his tavern again, but asks what this party is actually for.
>         He just smiles and tells her it is a surprise for someone.
>         Fremea shrugs and just waits. She does her normal scan of the
>         tavern to make sure things are in their right places. Only two
>         things are quite out of place, one has a bright red shirt that
>         Kell seems to be eyeing, who knows he might even own at the end
>         of the night, and the hunter she saw earlier.
> 
>         [Time: 10:45am]
> 
>           Z'leyra hears Kell speak of the profits from the gem Arawn
>         cut which is about 5 times the original value.  She glances at
>         Arawn and then looks at Kell.  "Good work! Nicely done. Share
>         however you feel is fair."
> 
>           Kell considers this a moment. He leans in so as to be a bit
>         quiet not wanting to offend those around him.  "It was Arawn,
>         Fremea, myself, Kiet, Raban, Unali, Will, Etain and yourself."
>         He looks at Z'leyra.  "So 9 shares into 42.  I already talked to
>         Raban and Etain awhile back.  They decline their shares.  So
>         42 into 7 is a nice round gold coins."  During the party he divides
>         up the 6 gold to each person that is here.
> 
>           Fremea just laughs when Kell says how much he got for the
>         necklace. A year ago, she was running for her life and barely
>         had anything to her name, besides having no family. It is
>         amazing how things have changed so much. Saving the world from
>         a powerful threat, meeting high ups that can destroy cities
>         with one word and finding her parents alive and almost unchanged
>         since she was born. She has her own place, she has founded a
>         school for kids and her parents are teaching at it, and even
>         her old teacher, which she has found to be very caring, so
>         different than she thought such a long time ago, is there. She
>         has even amassed a good amount of wealth, and with her new
>         family, she will keep it growing to help her kids and who
>         knows what else. The amount of gold that would be her share
>         seems so little, but then she sees Kiet's dates eyes and
>         remembers just how much that really is. "Thank you Kell for
>         being the enterprising merchant you are. Please make sure that
>         my share goes to my parents to help with the school."
> 
>           Kell does a half seated bow to her and agrees.  Kiet jabs Kell
>         in the ribs and ask he truly got that amount.  Kell leans over
>         and whispers.  "Raban told me about a certain...widow he helped
>         and she likes rubies...it was easy."  Hs smiles.
> 
>           When Kiet arrives to the party, he sees several members and
>         associates of the group already at the tavern.  He's feeling
>         rather pleased that he has a date for the party.  He's fought
>         Herensuge before, but asking out a girl is SO much scarier!  At
>         least she said 'yes'.
> 
>           Kiet takes her over to Kell first and introduces them. "Hello
>         Kell! I'd like to introduce you to Tesara (pronounced tess-SAHR-
>         ruh). Tesara, this is my very good friend Kell."  Kiet leans over
>         to her and says in a stage whisper, "Go ahead and shake his hand,
>         but don't let him sell you anything!  You'd end up owning
>         swampland."
> 
>           Kell grins, "Kiet my man you forget I have keen ears."  He
>         leans over to grab her hand and shakes it.  "Glad to meet you.
>         I see your hand is empty he hasn't given you a nice ring?  I
>         could find..."  Kell notices Kiet glare and smiles.  "It is
>         nice to see you give this man company.  Be careful though he
>         has a odd way to attract snakes."
> 
>           Tesara giggles and nods.  "Actually there was one day when
>         he was showing this girl.."
> 
>           Kiet pulls her away and glares at Kell with a sly smile.
>         Best not to have Kell hear about that snake store.
> 
>           After Kell, Kiet takes Tesara over meet the faeries. She is
>         rather surprised and somewhat wary of them.  There are lots of
>         rumors about them, but in meeting them they seem so harmless.
>         She doesn't really know Fremea, though!
> 
>           Tesara is nervous but seems to relax when Anorlic shows him
>         a carving of a hawk he made this week - a very small one.  She
>         explains her dad does carving as well and this seems to break
>         the ice a bit.
> 
>           Kiet is smiling a bit more the normal and the woman on his
>         arm seems to be pretty. Fremea would normally play a joke on
>         her, but this time she will wait, because this party is for
>         Unali and for once Kiet is truly smiling.
> 
>           Next up Kiet takes her over to meet Z'leyra.  He tells Tesara
>         about how kind she has been allowing Kiet to stay at her manor
>         house while he looks for a place of his own.  Kiet tells her,
>         "Yes, I'm looking. I'm just not certain yet where would be best
>         or how much space I need."
> 
>           Tesara smiles and Z'leyra can see a bit of a dancer in the
>         way she moves.  But those hands show hard work like a tailor
>         or one who knits for hours.  Tesara tells the healer, "he goes
>         on and on about your place.  My own father owns the Naroon
>         Ranch.  He has a lot of land for his horses but the home is no
>         where as large as your place."
> 
>           After finishing with 'Z', they head over to Cholan.  Kiet
>         says "Cholan, this is Tesara.  She's the daughter of the
>         gentleman that taught me more about horses."  To Tesara he
>         says, "And Cholan, here, has been quite generous with his time
>         and help.  He owns this place with his wife, Kes.  She's a
>         sweetheart...I think you would like her.  She's also a mom."
> 
>           Cholan takes his towel and wipes his hand from the food
>         stains and shakes her hand. "Glad to meet you miss.  Kes
>         is around her somewhere.  I can bring her over soon."
> 
>         [Time: 11:39am]
> 
>           Unali greets Aren and Martha warmly and thanks them for coming
>         all the way for birthday party. She small talks with them during
>         the party.
> 
>           Duke Aren shakes his head.  "It was nothing.  You and your
>         friends have done great things for Marentia and the world.
>         You personally to the kingdom.  Coming a short distance is
>         no problem."
> 
>           Marta nods, "I came with Aren as well.  This time of year
>         the parties are starting to die in Maren for the winter."
> 
>         [Time: 11:58am]
> 
>           After Unali came in there wasn't much time to speak with
>         her. Kiet figured he could make acquaintances later.  Kiet
>         didn't even really know the purpose of the party today.  He
>         was almost as surprised as was Unali!  And it was especially
>         nice to see Caladan and really nice to see Ben'dar again.
> 
>           The other two people with them, however, truly drew attention.
>         The way they were richly dressed, and the way that the others
>         deferred to them, led Kiet to believe they must be really
>         important.  Kiet looked over to Tesara, and she looked over at
>         Kiet with a look of shock on her face.  "Do you know who that
>         is?" She asked Kiet. Kiet just shook his head.  "No, I've never
>         seen them before."  She tightly grabs his upper arm and says
>         "That's their Graces, Duke Aren and Marta Valnon!"  She gets
>         a panicked look on her face and continues "I am not dressed
>         properly for this!"  She also begins to wonder about her 'date'.
>         Who is this guy, and his friends, that attends parties with
>         Royalty...and even has them appear for his friends birthday
>         party!
> 
>           Kiet pats her on the hand, and gently removes it from his
>         arm... it was starting to hurt...and says, "It'll be fine.  You
>         look great.  Besides, you aren't alone.  I've never met them
>         either!"
> 
>           Kiet wasn't exactly sure how the Duke would welcome him,
>         being a foreigner and all."
> 
>           Kaylle reports what he learned recently to Z'leyra.
> 
>           Z'leyra ponders the information about her father's building
>         for a few moments, then stands up and loudly states, "I will be
>         going off to Ticasi. I must find out if my father was murdered
>         and if he was I will seek out and deal justice to his murderers.
>         Since I need to be there within six weeks to prevent evidence
>         from being destroyed I will head out tomorrow, the day after
>         tomorrow if someone coming with me needs the extra day to
>         prepare." Looking at the party members she continues "I invite
>         any and all of you to accompany me."
> 
>           To Z'leyra's question about who will join her Kiet asks, "For
>         how long to...Ticasi was it?  I'm not real familiar with that
>         place. Is it a country?  City?"  Kiet also throws in, "Who would
>         you like to go with you?  What do you want them to do?  I'm
>         certainly willing to go, but I don't understand why you need
>         accompanied."
> 
>           Kaylle perks up at this.  "Ticasi is considered one if not the
>         center of learning in the Middle World.  It is east of Donara.
>         I believe you were in Shimana and it was a short distance from
>         that city.  It is a country and city.  A very nice place really."
> 
>           At the party Z'leyra would have been friendly and respectful
>         to all, but bearing herself with confidence.
> 
>           But she is concerned that if she loses the house she grew up
>         in her past - her heritage would be lost forever.
> 
>           To Kiet's question she responds "No one NEEDS to come with
>         me." She smiles. "I am quite capable of traveling and handling
>         this alone. But you are my friends and people I trust. I would
>         welcome your company if you would like to come along. I figure
>         that we would each have a good horse and a pack horse for the
>         group. Depending upon how fast we travel...twenty to thirty
>         days... faster if we resort to using magic. Ticasi is a city of
>         scholars and fishermen that used to be under Salaqi rule but now
>         pays tribute to Donara. Its laws prevent wearing of personal
>         weapons in public and establish a firm code of cleanliness and
>         order."
> 
>           Z'leyra continues, "If I do resolve satisfactorily what
>         happened to my father I may continue up to where I was born in
>         the Kameran to tell my siblings what had occurred and to renew
>         our friendship and familial ties. This may take a number of
>         months. Perhaps half a year or more. While if necessary magic
>         can transport much quicker I prefer to acquaint myself with the
>         land, animals and spirits I can meet on the way."
> 
>           Kaylle looks a bit sad.  "I would love to go.  But my duties
>         here at the library do not allow it.  To go to Ticasi is a nice
>         dream."
> 
>           From the other table Duke Aren hears this.  "Librarian.  I
>         could speak to the King if you wish to be released from your
>         current duties on a short term basis."
> 
>           Kaylle looks startled.  "Well..I...have so much to do here.  I
>         will go there one day..but..I am tutoring some kids and then
>         there is the exchange service with Bhamotin."  Of course in
>         the back of his mind he recalls the Climan mission where it
>         was so dangerous.  He is no warrior but a scholar.  Duke Aren
>         nods and goes back to his glass of wine.
> 
>           Unali is still a bit surprised by the party.  But as the people
>         mingle she comes over to Z'leyra. "I will join you. Let me think
>         if I have everything packed for a trip to Ticasi."
> 
>           Unali knows her manor is Maren some 80 miles away.  It might
>         take a teleport to get some of her stuff.  She looks around
>         for Chion but does not see him.
> 
>           Kiet responds, "I just wasn't sure who you might want with
>         you, or even if you even wanted company.  I didn't know if this
>         is a personal and private need or one with which you would like
>         support."
> 
>           Kiet wrinkles his brow and says, "I'm not totally sure of
>         this...but isn't Kameran due north of here from Sivas?  And I
>         thought the Elder Mountain range was north of Donara.  Going
>         through those mountains in the Winter sounds suicidal.  Um,
>         might I recommend the trip to Donara be made quickly, but then
>         return here?  We could then gather stuff for travel if we need
>         to head north to your Homeland."
> 
>           "Mind you," he continues, "my geographic knowledge of this
>         area is rather limited so I could easily be mistaken."
> 
>           Tesara looks concerned.  "You are leaving?  So what? Six
>         weeks to Donara.  Then some time there? We'd miss new years."
>         She sighs.  "I can not go.  Father would not allow it."
> 
>           Kiet only knew her a short while but longer for Z'leyra.
>         A very fast smile shows and fades as he recalls what Farseeker
>         spoke of military folks going to war.  How they would tell
>         their girls they might not see each other.  This is how huge
>         birth booms came around during war.
> 
>           Fremea is surprised as Unali about the celebration, but likes
>         the cake and hopes her parents are enjoying themselves. She
>         gives Unali a hug.
> 
>           After Z stands and ask for any that want to go with her, Fremea
>         looks are her parents and knows that if she goes with her, she
>         will miss them again. It is so amazing that she can just fly
>         over to them and sit and talk as much as she wants to. Fremea
>         also knows without Z's help, she would not have them here to do
>         that. Her parents seem to understand this and nod their
>         approval, even though she knows she does not need it, it is
>         still good to honor their wishes. "You have helped me more than
>         I could have ever asked for. That includes most of you here. I
>         am honored to go with you to resolve your family matters, as
>         you did for me."
> 
>           Saya hears this and looks sad but Anorlic places a hand on
>         her shoulder and smiles.  A parental gesture showing that
>         a kid has to grow up.  IT is human and Fae alike.  Saya nods
>         and smiles slightly.
> 
>           Etain looks to Fremea.  "The kids will be fine.  We should
>         have enough funds to feed them all winter.  No need to fear
>         leaving us."
> 
>         [Time: 1:18pm]
> 
>           After the party, Kiet and Tesara start to relax some...at
>         least until Kell says what he did with the dark ruby gem.
>         Tesara's eyebrows rise when she hears him mention the 8GC,
>         then her jaw drops when he says he got 42GC for it...and
>         obviously had that amount in the purse dangling before her
>         eyes.  Kiet just looks over to her and surprises her by saying,
>         "My share works out to between 5 and 7GC."  She just shakes her
>         head in shock.
> 
>           In fact Kell comes over to give him his share.  Tesara smiles
>         and knows it might buy her some nice things.  She wonders if
>         this silly acrobat is a fawner of girls or a bit thrifty.
> 
>           In the bustle of things Fremea had notices Mara earlier but
>         now finally goes toward her.
> 
>           When she sees Marta, she thanks her again for the caring of
>         her kids and introduces her to her parents.
> 
>           Duke Aren is nearby by the fireplace and walks over hearing
>         this.  "Marta told me about your disgraceful treatment by
>         the guards.  I have personally sent word to their commanders
>         to fix the matter.  For that I am sorry."  He reaches into
>         his vest pocket and pulls out a folded sheet of paper.  He
>         unfolds it and shows it to Fremea.  "I hope this donation
>         will help your kids.  I am concerned that Xian is still
>         missing but if he is gone too long I may appoint you to
>         his rounds since he visited and supported many orphanages.
>         That is if you are willing."
> 
>           Fremea reads the paper with a bit of shaking hands.  It
>         is a money lender voucher for sixty gold!  She looks up and
>         is speechless.
> 
>           "A bit from me and some friends in Maren including the King
>         himself.  I'm told he is working on reforms for homes that
>         you are helping.  Some of the worst is in the western counties.
>         The abuse we hear...did hear from him has started this process."
> 
>           Unali learns that Marta and Fremea had a chance encounter in
>         the streets, so she wants the details of what happened there. She
>         expresses her concern with the poor treatment of Fae here. And
>         thinks of her homeland, where the treatment of fae or magic
>         users is far worse.
> 
>           "It is sad that so many people remain biased towards those
>         they do not understand. Still, I am glad to stay in this country
>         for now, where people are far more open than back in the East.
>         Hopefully one day we can all accept each other for who we are."
> 
>           Duke Aren sips his fine wine, "I was later told it was just
>         some peasant woman who reported the 'incident'.  Sadly those
>         who are not...well educated due to their station can't help
>         but be biased.  They live on stories and myths.  Only through
>         education can our culture get rid of those fears.  This is why
>         King Maros gave Kaylle the library.  It is a step in the right
>         place."  He looks to Fremea.  "With you helping the downtrodden
>         kids word will spread and more fear will be taken away.  It may
>         take several generations.  As long as you Sidh are here it
>         will only benefit us as a culture."  With that the Duke thinks
>         of something and goes to talk privately with the other Sidh
>         Etain on some things.
> 
>           Unali sees Damon sitting a bit sad at a table near Kell and
>         is very annoyed.  She doesn't know the sailor too well as well
>         as say Ben'dar or Aren.  But during the Climan mission he
>         was friendly enough.  She moves toward the man as he moves to
>         the bar to get some fresh served pastry Kes made.
> 
>           Unali wants to chat with Damon and find out what it would cost
>         to outfit a second ship for him. Does he need the contacts of
>         the merchant or does he make enough trade by himself. She tells
>         Damon about the incident at her party with this trader, and that
>         if he knows of the connection between her and Damon this might
>         have something to do with it as well.
> 
>           Unali has some money in the bank and might as well invest that
>         in a shipping company. Is Damon the man to take on Cho'Cho and
>         run it into the ground. Just business competition.
> 
>           Damon gets visibly upset hearing about the insult to Ben'dar
>         from the snob merchant.  He looks at Ben'dar chatting with Kiet
>         and Tesara about some incident on the flying castle.  He is glad
>         to see his friends honor at least uphold against the greater
>         pressure of social graces and so called politics of the classes
>         above normal folks.
> 
>           Damon forgets about his pastry and goes into details.  "Well
>         I have a crew already.  Crew is cheap to find.  The ship is
>         almost ready to first voyage.  I was hoping to get the advance
>         from the contracts to finish the final work on the ship.  I
>         need around 75 gold.  Those contracts would pay for it all in
>         just 2 months.  I was considering going to a money lender
>         for a loan.  But having a second ship is no good if I can't
>         find contracts.  I can do small time shipments but it might
>         take a year to pay back what I could've done with his contracts
>         in 2 months."
> 
>           Duke Aren can't help but eavesdropping.  He steps forward.
>         "This merchant is not known to us as a friend.  My information
>         is that he may even be dealing with L'p'nth.  But we have no
>         found any proof yet.  If you need contracts I can arrange
>         something.  While I am in town I can talk to a friend who
>         runs Shell Trade.  A medium sized company who deals with
>         around 200 merchant ships.  Company was named by her daughter
>         who loved to collected shells.  But he was trying to expand
>         into the Maren market.  An endorsement by myself could get
>         him in the city.  I think in return we can arrange some
>         nice contracts for you."
> 
>           Damon looks surprised.  "Your grace is appreciated.
>         But I do not seek....hand outs.  King Maros gave me the
>         first ship and I do no wish to seek obligations.  I deserved
>         those contracts.  If he refuses them due to him possibly
>         knowing Unali and Ben'dar then so be it.  I do not wish
>         to do business with him."
> 
>           "Son this is no charity.  I will simply set up a meeting
>         with my merchant friend.  It is up to you to sell yourself."
>         Duke Aren smiles.
> 
>           Damon nods, "I agree then.  If it is up to me then I will
>         do it.  Ii am sorry to speak out of turn."
> 
>           "Fear not.  I am a simple man.  Title means little to me.
>         As Unali helped to smuggle me onto the Wave Dancer I was
>         a simple man proving my innocence.  This is why I like these
>         people." He gestures to he group of people.  "Your friends
>         seek justice but will not let power get to their heads."
> 
>           Unali takes her time and thanks Kes for the surprise.  She
>         goes around and greets everyone.  She hugs Cholan and wonders
>         still who told him about her birthday.  "Some secrets will
>         have to be revealed only at death."  He just says and smiles.
> 
>           Unali asks about Cholan's comments on Ticasi.  "Why is it
>         boring. You don't like scholars?" and baits him to go on with it.
>         "It seems like a place that is worth a visit, once."
> 
>           Cholan looks a bit serious.  "Dusty books...not my thing.
>         I like the open sea.  If I had no family I might be with
>         Damon now.  But I am happy here.  Sailors are lost on land
>         and so anything tends to be boring than the sea."  He grins.
> 
>           Unali sees Kiet walking by with Tesara to warm at the fire
>         place.  She grabs him and introduces them to Duke Aren ad
>         the daughter of Duke Valnon - Marta.
> 
>           Kiet bows deeply to the Duke and says.  "Your Grace, it is the
>         greatest of honors to meet you.  When your name is spoken
>         amongst my friends, it has never been with less than with the
>         utmost of respect."
> 
>           Duke Aren looks serious and stern and a frown forms on his
>         face.  He studies the acrobat up and down.  "You are the
>         Lemasan correct?"  Kiet looks at Unali and nods a bit weakly.
>         Aren continues.  "Guards!  Arrest and flog this man!"
> 
>           This causes the room to fall silent quickly.  Kiet looks
>         nervous and wonders where these city guards are hiding?
>         Are Marentians enemies to Lemasa?
> 
>           Duke Aren steps forward and grabs Kiet's shoulder and
>         squeezes it then grins.  "Sorry.  A joke!  I didn't have
>         my pet snake hear so..."
> 
>           Kiet groans and there is more snake jokes on his behalf.
>         Does the King know of his encounters with snakes?  The
>         party goes back to the talking and laughing hearing the
>         Duke jest.  Tesara almost faints but Kiet holds her steady.
> 
>           Fremea grins at the prank Duke Aren plays on Kiet.  She
>         wonders if he will need a change in pants after that.  She
>         notices again the hunter she saw in the woods just 4 days
>         earlier.
> 
>           Fremea goes over to the hunter she saw earlier and start to
>         find out what language he does speak. Being that she has picked
>         up many along the way recently. She just starts to talk in each
>         tongue till either she runs out of them or find the one he
>         understands. She will ask the same question, "What were you
>         hunting this last week?" She will use sign language also.
> 
>           The hunter perks up after a long time he is noticed by
>         someone else but Cholan and his staff.  But this winged
>         person is more something he might hunt than talk to.  She
>         speaks in languages he does not understand.  Then finally
>         she uses sign language.  In most cases sign language is
>         universal in basic hand gestures.  Precise meaning swill
>         be missed culture to culture.  But generic conversations
>         can be made.
> 
>           Fremea learns the man speaks Omavor but he can read a
>         bit of Marentian.  She finds this odd that he can write
>         and read it but not speak it?
> 
>           At the table Kaylle finds Z'leyra and the others.  He
>         brings his back from the floor.  He pulls out a map of
>         the region.  "I figured you might go.  So I ...borrowed
>         the library map."  He unfolds the colorful very detailed
>         map of the region.  It is almost as good as Unali's map
>         back at her place.
> 
>           "I figure the trip by road is 1,020 miles.  Give or take
>         20 or so miles."  He draws a line with his finger on the
>         road going from Sivas to Ticasi city.  "From here you will
>         need to get to the docks.  A ferry can take you the 15 or
>         so miles to the fort here on this side.  Then west on the plains
>         100 miles and 100 miles in the hills to Malnon city.  From
>         Malnon city west 60 miles on the plains and 100 miles into
>         the forest.  Then 20 miles on the plains west, 80 or so miles
>         in the forest, 20 more miles west into the plains.  By now will
>         end up in Thalib city."
> 
>           "Here is the hard part.  You go 100 miles north west through
>         the Thaliba tribes.  Then due west 60 or so miles in the
>         forest and 40 miles onto the plains.  You now enter Zara city.
>         From there around 120 miles west onto the plains.  Then you
>         can enter Aratad city.  Then west 80 or so miles on the plains
>         ending at this fort.  Then 20 miles into the hills here.  Then
>         south west on the hills 20 or so miles and south west on plains
>         for 20 or so miles.  You should end up now at Eured city.  At this
>         point the road runs out.  So you will have to go cross country.
>         South for 40 or so miles into the hills.  Can then enter Shiben
>         City at this point.  The final leg is 40 miles west on the
>         plains and you enter Ticasi city."
> 
>           "So this is about 1,020 miles by road.  Roads do increase
>         your overall speed by a great amount.  Then 80 miles off road.
>         For 1,100 miles give or take.  Depending on the slowest horse
>         you can do that in 29 to 37 days I figure.  I am sure Ben'dar
>         can run the numbers on the horse speeds.  But if you use the
>         cities as spots to resupply it will help.  So if you leave
>         tomorrow that is 39 days till the end of the year.  That gives
>         you almost 2 day free range or 8 days if fast horses.  At the
>         very end you can speed things up if getting slow."
> 
>           Unali is concerned that her gear is at her manor. She bought
>         her typical weapons and light gear.  But she had planned to
>         return after her armorer training.  Now it seems that will have
>         to be halted for now.  She wonders if Arawn or someone else could
>         teleport her to the manor to get stuff.  "If we go over land,
>         could we hop by Maren. As I came by boat this time, my horse
>         and most of my travel clothes are at home."  She know Maren is
>         at least 60 miles or so north.  Even a good fast horse might take
>         a day or two.
> 
>           During the party the dancer does three sets of dances.  Kiet
>         tries not to stare since Tesara is there.  But Ben'dar finds her
>         a nice dancer.
> 
>           Accustomed to being overlooked and ignored, the dancer finishes
>         her performance and finds an unobtrusive spot to study the guests
>         at this closed-door private event.  Although her Marentian is
>         poor, she is able to catch bits of conversation that pique her
>         curiosity.  The presence of so many Sidh and the arrival of high
>         nobility mark this gathering as no simple affair.  Clearly this
>         unusual group are members of some elite social tier with powerful
>         connections and political influence.  The tavern owner, Cholan,
>         is obviously no simple peasant making a better life for himself
>         and his family.  The dancer wonders if the tavern is a front for
>         some other operation.  If so, why was she selected to perform at
>         this private event?  She does not believe in the whimsy of fate.
> 
>           To the Rogizini Sidh are super rare.  In the entire culture one
>         out of a million might see them and even that might only be a
>         glimpse.  Sidh are not talked much in the culture compared to
>         say the Jinn.  The Jinn have more sway in the legends of the
>         culture than any Sidh.
> 
>           Hearing the name "Damon," she makes a note of the face and
>         commits it to memory.  Could this be the same Damon that she had
>         heard about? Again, chance is not as fickle as the field hands
>         claim when they drown their woes in cheap ale.
> 
>           When the cake is placed before the skittish easterner, the
>         dancer notices the clouded expression and darting eyes.  Although
>         she is no expert in human emotions, she recognizes suspicion and
>         suppressed rage. The dancer's hand slips under her skirt and
>         grasps the handle of a Rogizini dagger, expecting violence to
>         erupt.
> 
>           Once the woman with the curious walking staff makes her
>         proclamation >to the room, the dancer makes out words such as
>         "Ticasi," "father," "murder," and "justice."  Then she mostly
>         understands that she is inviting "any and all" to accompany her.
> 
>           When there is a silent moment, the dancer approaches the woman
>         with the staff, her head lowered in deference.  She bows a low
>         and formal bow.  "Please to excuse. To Ticasi I would go."
> 
>           From across the room Duke Aren leans toward Unali and whispers.
>         "That one there."  He nods to the dancer.  "Worries me.  Cholan
>         said she is from Rogizini.  While we may have traders and sailors
>         we rarely have tourists like her.  Granted the people are highly
>         suppressed there.  She may have escaped from that chaos."
> 
>           Kell looks to Kaylle and his map and smiles.  "A good amount
>         of cities.  Not sure about Zara but the others might be some
>         good trade places?  IF we get a wagon maybe I can plan on that."
> 
>           Kaylle shrugs, "I think Unali and Z'leyra have traveled the
>         Thaliba tribes and such before.  So they know the culture  But
>         maybe I can write up some quick notes on the other cities on
>         customs and such if interested.  Seems like Z'leyra has visit
>         Aratad before but it has been awhile so may have remembered wrong."
> 
>         Actions?  Comments?
> 
>         Next Update....Friday??
> 
>         GM: Ok.  I felt better today in just 24 hours I seem fine.  That
>             how it always been.  Some get a cold for 2 weeks I tend to
>             do it for 2 days.  Some get sniffles for 5-6 days I get it
>             for 14 hours.  I've always had a good Con score I guess. :)
>             I did throw up once but aside form minor energy loss I'm fine
>             now I can only assume (knock on wood).
> 
>         GM: Ok.  Travel will all depend on the slowest horse.  Pack
>             animals will slow things down.
> 
>                                 MR
>             Riding Horse I  -   25
>             Riding Horse II -   27
>             Riding Horse III-   29
>             Riding Horse IV -   32
>             War Horse I     -   21
>             War Horse II    -   23
>             War Horse III   -   26
>             War Horse IV    -   28
>             Mule (pack horse-   16
> 
>             If one person brings one mule then 16 will be slowest.  If
>             all use Riding IVs then the fastest.  If a wagon is taken
>             then it will not reduce stuff.  Roads increase speed by 25%
> 
>                 So it could range
>                    Mule - 16*0.25=4  16+4=20 miles per day
>                      1100/20= 55 days
>                    RDIV - 32*0.25=8  32+8=40 miles per day
>                      1100/40= 28 days
> 
>             Now I know not everyone can ride IVs.  I just checked
>             at least 3 people can't (including one new player).  BUT
>             this only means you can't sue them in extreme riding/combat.
>             I think there is no rules against riding a IV if not skilled?
> 
>             But wagons can be used to sit in if needed.
> 
>             If you get to Ticasi and decide to Teleport back to Sivas
>             you will need to figure out the horse problem.  Either
>             sell them or mute them.
> 
>         GM: Old Players- 6 gold added to sheets.  As above.  New Players
>              sorry.  Maybe you will get rich or die trying(?) in this
>              advenutre? :)
> 
>         GM: At this point you guys can go ahead and figure out travel
>             gear for at least a month's travel.  I listed the cities
>             above and on the math one could assume a city will be entered
>             every few days so in theory food and such will be minimal to
>             carry.
> 
>             If you want just cut/paste the gear section and place a *
>             at the first column to denote your taking it.  It will
>             speed things up than listing each thing.  For some who
>             have warehouses of gear this will take time.  But this
>             will ensure - "I grab my axe and chop the tree down." Well
>             if you took no axe then nope.  :)  For Kiet you have that
>             double sheet thing going on I still have to fix.  I
>             think you sort of listed your gear already to take?  For
>             Arawn your sheet is still not done (I know busy!)  But
>             you can use the old gear info for what you take.    Then
>             just email the cut/pasted info, let me know what horse(s)
>             you take and if you are ready or not.  Once I get a horse
>             tally we can figure out how long it will take.  Once
>             all are done we can start the journey.
> 
>         GM: Three files have been updated on website.  Game Intro, PBEM Intro
>             and the Join Game links.  Due to incorrect (old) emails.  So
>             i updated the email info.f
> 
> 
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