[pnpgm] Game Update #101 - File #713 - Party enters Kameran Village
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` HT Player DS Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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FH.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Al.. Ma
...Kevin Newark..........Dorhak............Warrior.Normal/Dwarf....Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe
W3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma
W2.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma
R4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe
...Don.Kerr..............Maelorna..........Dancer..Normal/Human....Fe
...Gilbert.Isla..........Mournath..........Sailor..Normal/Human....Ma
R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe
R3.Fukishtu.Newsome......Npc...............Chief...Normal/Human....Ma
R3.Lucria.Cegra..........Npc...............Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra
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Game Update #101 sequence (file #713)
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[Recap]
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Confronted by the Kameri, Z'leyra steps forward and loudly
states in Kameri, "I am Z'leyra!, Daughter of Z'nayha ...
GM: Ack.
From Mae: [Re: Actions]
Maelorna glances at the tree as they pass it by,...
...about such, rather than cold and dead "Or in my ...
GM: Ack.
From Dorhak: [Re Actions]
Our young but ugly dwarf sees the people in front. He...
GM: Ack.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
After the newcomer speaks about her Summoning, Kiet answers.
"If you can't control what you summon, THEN DON'T DO ...
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After we meet the new threat, Kiet looks ahead. His ....
GM: Ack.
From Pyan: [Re: Wolves]
Confronted by the wolves Pyan says, "Nice doggies,"...
GM: Ack.
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
If Kell cooperates, I would like to learn Ba'Ru.
GM: Ack.
From Mae: [Re: Actions]
Maelorna gives Keit a sidelong glance and shrugs, "If ...
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
[Febris 4th, 1635TH]
[Kameran Lands - Forest South of Kameran capital]
[Time: 4:22 am]
As the party examines the burning tree and finally
regroups at the campfire. Mae replies to Kiet on her
summoning control.
After the newcomer speaks about her Summoning, Kiet answers.
"If you can't control what you summon, THEN DON'T DO IT!", he
end up raising his voice. 'The last thing we need is to create
our own enemies. We find plenty of others without such help,
and having a new enemy appear at our backs will kill one of
us!"
"From what level of hell did it come from? Which school of
summoning (i.e. the Alignment) spawned that creature? What
was it even called?"
Lucria brings another blanket to keep the still wounded and
unconsciiuis Pyan warm. He hears Kiet and frowns, "she only
tried to do what she thought best. That pain ...whatever it
was would ruin any concentration in battle."
Maelorna gives Kiet a sidelong glance and shrugs, "If not for
the pain from the spell one of the vampiric ones cast, I would
have had the correct count and would have dismissed the hound
in time." as she sighs, "As for what it was, a hound of shadow
and I've had the misfortune of running into them before as
Master Gniled used a pack of them hunt me down during one of
my attempts at escape. He was rather upset that the city
guard decided to intrude in his affairs and used them to
brutal effect." 'Little one, you don't know the half of it,
it was beautiful, all guards, helplessly watching as their
comrades perished and unable to do anything until it was
their turn to die. It was a shame that he caught you then,
just think of how many more would have died in such a bloody
mess.' the voice taunts and purrs. Maelorna however doesn't
feel the remorse she knows she should as the memory hits her.
"Why?" she asks herself, 'Why do you ask a question you already
know the answer to little one. But don't worry, I'll keep you
safe from them' it chuckles, 'of course, as long as you don't
go and perish on me that is.' the laughter makes her wince.
"From what hells, I don't know, what little lore I could get
from Master Gniled, they hunt for vampiric entities, such as
what we ran into back there. He just called them the Hounds
of Shadow. Would you have preferred a hellhound instead?" she
asks rhetorically without stopping walking, "Look, I just find
it easier to summon creatures of chaos than any other, as they
like to trick and destroy, not to mention a lot easier to
convince to work for you." as she smiles, "Just offer them a
target to tear apart and they seem rather happy." As she stops
and looks directly at Kiet, "While something I still don't seem
to get the grasp of, is summoning lawful creatures, Considering
that Chaos wants to destroy, why would I want to deal with
something that dislikes fighting or destruction. Yeah, I can
see it now, summon a creature of law and have it take the side
of the mark I just lifted a gem from." as she makes a face.
The party stare at Mae and only the sound of the trees and
cracking of burning limbs in the campfire is heard. Some
wonder about this red head just as they wondered about all
he new folks like Kiet and Arawn.
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[Time: 6:25 am]
[Sunrise]
Mae asks Lucria to move a bit closer to the dead black
tree. She doesn't actually need his help but it is good
to have a tall man to lean against in this cold morning.
Maelorna glances at the tree as they pass it by, uncertain
what it might actually have been. She pulls her cloak close
about her and shrugs to get her crossbow into a better position
on her back. As for her pack, she gratefully watches as it's
stored upon one of the horses. She has to remind herself more
than once of what she was leaving behind and the bitter cold or
sore muscles doesn't trouble her as much. Since it's better
to be alive and able to grouse about such, rather than cold and
dead "Or in my case in a worse predicament" she muses softly to
herself.
Z'leyra comments about being together and a cohesive team.
Upon Z'leyra's comment, she looks back at their tracks in the
snow "While I can see your point as in the wilderness, as yes,
singularly none of us would have survived what we had just run
into." as she chuckles, "However, in a large city, with this
many, we would garner more attention than desired, as marks or
worse. Unless such would be your desire?" She asks curiously.
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[Febris 7th, 1635TH]
[Kameran Lands - Hills South of Kameran capital]
[Time: 4:09 pm]
The Kameran woman steps forward a few feet and waits for
strangers to reply.
Confronted by the Kameri, Z'leyra steps forward and loudly
states in Kameri, "I am Z'leyra!, Daughter of Z'nayha and
Tiren, Twin sister of Z'layha, whom I have traveled far to see
again. These," she says, indicating the party with her hands
"are my traveling companions, many of whom I have traveled
with long and far. I watch after them just as they watch
after me. It is good to be home again. Pardon me while I
translate for them."
Z'leyra then translates to the party what has transpired
so far. She also looks close at the Kameri to see if she
recognizes any of them or any of the wolves for that matter.
The female leader turns when one of the male warrior-hunters
steps forward and whispers. The female nods and the man steps
back a couple feet.
But Z'leyra does not recognize of these people and their
animal friends.
It's seeing the large wolves that Mae stops short, "Dire
wolves?" she asks as she can see the tall woman and the four
men and she can feel the pit in her stomach grow wide as she
listens to Z'leyra.
Our young but ugly dwarf sees the people in front. He has a
couple of thoughts. First, he notices the axes they carry,
wondering how they compare to back home, but still envious. He
would take even a human-made axe for the time being.
Secondly, he looks at them as adversaries, and compares them
against himself. The wolves don't worry him individually. The
men he thinks he could take on two at a time. The woman, silly
outfit and all, is simply amusing. Probably still dangerous as
Dorhak suspects she controls the wolves, but get past them and
what happens?
Dorhak carrying his shield out of common sense, but begins to
finger his mace. He gets a silly grin on his face and, In
Marentian, asks in the group "Are we gonna have a fight?"
Lucria grins at the small man and asks, "got a new song for
the fight?"
Kiet looks ahead. His first thought is that 'We could take
them'. Still, he makes sure his shield is ready, and his
Tulwar is loosened in its sheath.
Confronted by the wolves Pyan says, "Nice doggies," in
Omavor. He looks at the vary large wolf until the lady yells
then looks at her.
The female steps forward hearing Z'leyra's answer. She
walks about 20 feet and stares at the group.
Fremea stands near Kiet's horse in her dress. She hates
to wear this human cloth again. But a new land requires a new
disguise. At least she can wear her warmer clothing under
or she'd be freezing with a simple dress on.
"I am Akiyra. If you say you are from my lands why did you
leave and now come back leading an invasion sized force?"
"Invade the Kameran with a force this small?! Hah! You make
me laugh."
This causes Akiyra to frown such respect given. "You look
like a strong company in a land that does not normally accept
outsiders."
"I know better. The Kameran has many great warriors. Their
shaman are great as well." Z'leyra makes a point to raise her
voice so the male warriors hear her words.
"Yet you wear that!" She points to Z'leyra's hip. "A great
sword is only for chiefs or warriors of note. You claim one of
these by wearing it." As Akiyra walks the tohers notice a pouch
under her belt under her thick leathers and a knife near her
other hip barely seen by her thick leathers.
"I was born here, I left with my father to see the lands south
and west of here. I learned a lot, now I am returned. The
reason for my party being so large is for collective security.
Some lands outside the Kameran are dangerous, just one or a
few traveling might not make it to their destination."
Unali stands and eyes Akiyra for her body language. She
hears Z'leyra and figures that was a bit of lie by missing
detail. Sure they left technically kicked out. She wonders
how the others will see that if they recall the details.
Akiyra nods and walks closer. "And the bravado of that
sword?"
"I do. I have fought a number of enemies and even some great
monsters, and here I am, still alive, able to wear this armor
I made and wield the weapons I forged."
At that one of the male warriors grunts and looks to one of
his companions not to happy with that answer.
"So you claim to be a great warrior? What are you a warrior
or something else?"
"I have hopes of being able to wield my skills and weapons
for the people of Kameran, never against them."
"What are your intentions here? How long since you left?"
"I was taught to be a shaman at my mother's knee, I was
sent hence to learn of the world outside the Kameran. I have
had to learn to fight and defend myself physically as well as
with the aid of the spirits."
Unali winces again, a new missing detail or just a edited one.
Sent away or banished? No longer invited to be here. Simple
words but the dagger maiden hopes those words don't follow the
healer.
Z'leyra quietly considers the time. But in fact she has
has prepared for a long time. "I have been gone near ten
years."
Ten years but a lot of that time she spent in Ticasi
learning. She realizes she has only been out in the real
world some 869-870 odd days if her journal is accurate.
Only about 2.5 years.
"And your intention here?"
Z'leyra looks away briefly. Only 17 when she left here.
A naive young girl. It feels like a lifetime Even with
her magic she doesn't age as normal people do. So she figures
she is 26 but with her magic maybe 27?
"My intention is to meet my siblings, bring them up to date
on what has happened and to gift my companions the month of
visitation in the Kameran that friendly visitors may enjoy."
When Z'leyra translates, Fuk raises a eyebrow and looks very
concerned.
"Yes, my companions will in all likelihood be leaving before
the month is out."
At that Arawn looks concerned. Does this mean she intends
to stay here alone?
"Peacefully."
"Let me translate."
Akiyra looks back to the male warriors and a quiet signal
is given. 'You do know our ways. Then welcome. But be
warned. Things have changed. Hostile acts will not be
tolerated. Do you take personal responsibility for this
group?"
"Most of them I have know for a long time, so yes, I
vouch for them, four of them are recent, two very recent
additions to our group. I will make it very clear to them
that our ways are to be respected and to make no trouble while
they are here."
Akiyra looks to the large wolf by her side and does a bit of
guttural words. The wolf raises up and howls. All around the
smaller wolves begin to move away and disappear. "Follow us.
we are on a hunt but will escort you to our village. You will
need to meet with the lodge leaders."
"We follow." Then she translates the final part.
"Okay folks, we are being led to the village where we will
be welcomed. A couple words of warning. One, you can only visit
in the Kameran for one month if youf behavior is good. Two, any
bad behavior result at the minimum in your immediate ejection
from the lands. Very bad behavior will result in far worse
consequences! So behave yourselves!"
"Lets go."
One of the warriors eye the Fay horse with some admiration.
As they walk Dorhak tries to check out the axes on the warriors
back. He is a bit disappointed to find they tend to be wood
axes not battle axes.
[Time: 5:18 pm]
A bit over an hour later the party sees the village in the
outlying hills to the north. There must be 200-250 structures
of some sort. Most are small one story single room shacks but
there are a far larger buildings. Those taller structures
are maybe 2 stories but at the angles from outside it is
as if the 2nd story is a half story. Maybe a half floor?
Unlike the Zen'dan village which is very basic this village
seems to be more advanced in design. While this is considered
a barbarian culture they still have a distinct history. There
are some blacksmith, glass making and even a small weapons
shop that is more a large cabin lodge than a city shop.
While most people seem to live in a simple 1 room shack or
even a 3 room cabin clearly the upper structure live in large
lodges. These well designed lodges have thick walls and
several rooms from the looks of it.
As the party enter the Kamerans begin to gather and stare.
Craftsmen stop their work to watch the parade of strangers
enter their village. All villagers including the smallest
kids are wearing thick hides and leathers to stay warm in
these windy hills.
There are several large cooking communal fires for the
evening's meal already setup and roaring.
Many stare at the small bearded man for some reason but
others look at the red head as red must be a rare thing
in this land as most are black hair and a few rust blond
colors from the sun as well as gray. The party can hear
a lot of murmurs and whispers.
At times Akiyra stops and whispers to others as they pass.
Some warriors come out and show a small force of arms but
do not prevent the party's movement.
Finally Shaman Akiyra leads the party to the far north
of the village which is the 'back' of the village as it
lines up against a tall hill. She points to a corral with
many other horses. "Your horses can be put there. If they
do not have distinct marks you may want to tie them to the
side so not to lose them among our own. Sadly we do not
have quarters for tonight. But that area there." She
points to a small open field. "Will have to be good for
tonight. We will furnish wood, blankets and anything
else you may need. I will need to find certain people
to see if they can meet you tonight. Otherwise it may be
the morning before you can move...with more ease. I would
suggest for now in one place together. We will assign
a couple to help you if any questions or situations."
With that she starts off toward a group of large lodges
that must be the "rich" district like a city.
Fuk looks around, "this place makes me nervous."
[Time: 5:27 pm]
Actions? Comments?
Next Update..Friday...
GM: A good place to stop. IT is past 11. I was going to do
a bit more details on the village. But it is getting
later and harder to do. So sorry if its not a great
word picture. The chat with Z and Akiyra I did with
Alex online so that's what it is here. To speed things
up a bit. So you can plan actions for the night if you
wish. Next update I'll try to start Wednesday and prepare
it and get it out Thursday/Friday.
GM: Experience - The Dwarfs messed up again. Can't hire good
staff anymore that you can beat. Shield and Two Weapon
Fighting not taken care of. I have done so on character
sheets. You guys will need to ensure the Dwarves do
their work and make them honest!
GM: Necklace Use [Reminder to myself]
Feb 6 - Kiet Ba'ru - Learned not fluent but not simple
Feb 7 - ????
Feb 8+- ????
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