[pnpgm] finding water

[John Haight]

   Not a lot of time at the moment to go over other options right now but thought I'd post a quick reply for now.


1.   Arawn does have access to Forest Powers (Water Detection) and a bracelet with that ability. On days when a water source doesn't seem apparent he'll start by casting Water Detection at max EL (2 mile radius / 4 mile diameter) after breaking camp.   If nothing is found then he'll wait until the party has traveled 5-10 miles that day and use the Bracelet to cast the spell (8 mile radius / 16 mile diameter).

   Between the two ranges that should cover most of the party's travel range for the day.


2.   If no water is found and this means is deemed acceptable for the purpose of watering the horses/party he'll cast Ball Power (Other) to create a 10-foot diameter sphere of water for them to drink/collect from.   If necessary permanency followed by a dispel is an option, just let me know if it is.


3.   If it rains or if No. 2 isn't acceptable then he'll use the rain collecting tarp. He'll expand it's size through Transmutation, doubling it for the duration of water collection. He'll make sure that a hole is dug, crafting a large trough through Transmutation if necessary and then follow this with Tempest spells at max EL to collect drinking water.

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Subject: [pnpgm] finding water

Z'leyra is not the most experienced survivalist in the prairie, but she does remember being taught the basics. Water being VERY important, finding it is one of those basics.

Beyond the occasional lake or pond that we may come across (helpful to have aerial surveillance), rivers and streams come from springs that meander downslope and come together to form larger streams and rivers. Unless you are in a desert or traveling parallel to these water flows you should come across streams fairly regularly. Sometimes the streambed will be dry. By digging down a few feet in the deepest part of the streambed you may find water that if you wait for it to settle or filter will be fine for drinking.

Without aerial reconnoitering one could head to the highest point to look for streams and their starting points. Either way one can follow animal trails and tracks to see where they get their water.
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