[pnpgm] Dorhak

Dorhak Red Wall dorhak at comcast.net
Fri May 18 22:08:53 CEST 2018


Most of this is said in Marentian.


"Ok, then.  It looks like we will be taking a wee boat trip.  Now, we need to remove the boat by daybreak tomorrow.  We will need supplies of food and water.  Damon!" He looks over to the captain and says "We'll take your four crew.  Can you also help with where to get the supplies?  And, you.  Kiet.  Will you have time to gather and pay for the supplies?  I’m sure you will want to go get your personal items first, but there should be plenty of time for that."


"Mournath!  You can be our navigator, but I suggest you keep us near as is wise to shore.  Don’t crash into anything.  I can’t swim."


"Arawn!  Please take my kin back to Ba'ru, and Ix can go with you.  You said you could rejoin us later.  How you plan to do that is unbelievable, but the others here seem to take that as a fact."  Dorhak mumbles about elvish magic.  Then he looks to the dwarves and says in Dwarf Elder "My friends. When we return from our quest for vengeance, I swear by Dvallin that I will sell this boat and share with you all equally the proceeds.  Let us all hope we, and it, all come back.  Also, I would feel a great deal better if you would serve as backup navigator."


"Fremia!  I don’t really have any tasks for you, but should we run into problems out there with another ship, your shooting ability may save us.  I hope you will choose to join us.  I’m sure you have some things to take care of before we leave.  Your ability to be sneaky should also be valuable."


"Ix!  I have no idea how to use you here, but you've proven you can survive on your own.  Also, your, um, pet there, he (she?) plus your magic show you might be useful.  Besides, I would not deny you the opportunity to get your vengeance."


"Mae!"  Dorhak samples an unpleasant smile but, then, none of his are pretty.  "Are you willing to come along?  I don’t know what you might get out of it, but let this be a sign that we are even.  Will you need to gather anything?


"Pyan!  Your tracking skills might come in handy, as might your mighty hunting skills.  Besides, I like you.  You're quiet for a human.  Will you need to gather your things?"


"Unali!  You will want to report back to you 'friend' what we have learned here today and what we plan to do.  I hope you will join us.  I know I would not want to face you in a fair fight, and I expect we shall see some fights."


"Z’leyra!  Would you accept the roll of First Mate?  I doubt anyone would give you any grief.  And sad it would be for the man that was so unwise as to do so!  Also, will you have time before we leave to make your new language learning rope?"


Dorhak switches to Dwarf Elder, as a courtesy to this new human.  "You!  Raddok!  I hear your desire to go and am happy to see such in a human.  In my experience it is a rare thing.  Be welcome, and may you return fully resolved in your quest for justice."  Dorhak smiles again, causing a few to cringe.  "But learn the local language as you can.  If they can make their little learning device, all the better.  I even used it myself."


"Remember!  We leave at sunup tomorrow.  Anyone not here, and ready to go (except Arawn and Ix) will be left behind.  I don’t want to annoy the locals.  We can decide on the final destination on the way."


> On May 15, 2018 at 11:46 AM pnpgm <pnpgm at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
>       HT         Player       Character Name     Type    Status/Notes   Sex
>       -- ------------------------------------------------------------------
>       FH.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid  .Normal/Alfar... Ma
>       ...Kevin Newark..........Dorhak............Warrior.Normal/Dwarf....Ma
>       --.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe
>       --.Rachelle.Gauthier ... Ix...........     ??????..Normal/Human  ..Fe
>       W2.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human  ..Ma
>       ...Don.Kerr..............Maelorna..........Dancer..Normal/Human....Fe
>       ...Gilbert.Isla..........Mournath..........Sailor..Normal/Human....Ma
>       R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
>       --.Bess.Hadley...........Raddok............Miner...Normal/Human  ..Ma
>       R4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  ..Fe
>       R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human  ..Fe
>          Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Zol Zim (Wolf) - Ix
> 
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>           [Recap]
> 
>             From Dorhak: [Re: Old vote]
>               In game terms, I would grow with the greater magic rules, no
>               stacking.  If you have something that grants S+3 and C+2, and
>               you get something els that give S+4, your final tally is S+4,
>               C+2, not S+6  Oh! 2017 no wonder no posts it was quoted from
>               old stuff. :)
> 
>               I vote do it per the rules.  One item. More than one and they...
>              GM: Ack.  This post seems to have quoted emails ? I never got
>                 or was CCed.  It may be below but I have the entire set of
>                 posts below and did keyword searches.  So I doubt I got it?
>                 Did someone forget to CC me if this was in email? :)
>                 Re: Dorhak: Correct.  We had a large vote on this last
>                 year on attribute effect rules.  We voted and decided it was to
>                 use the rules as is.  Old post deleted as it was last year.
>                 It makes sense now.  So you were basically agreeing on the rules
>                 as is.  Thanks!
> 
>              From Mae: [Re: Actions]
>      -         Maelorna enters the room and sighs, 'I'm surprised he...
>                                                                    
>                [Time: 1344]
>                                                                    
>               Maelorna stands a bit away from the group as Arawn talks,...
>              GM: Ack. Time stamps/marks do help thanks.
> 
>              From Arawn: [Re: Actions]                             
>                OOC: I don't know how but I missed your reply to Arawn's
>                question.
>                                                                            
>                [When questioned by Arawn again, she bites her lip ...
> 
>                "Home? Where is that? Perhaps we can help the two of you....
>                ----------------                                    
> 
>                [After everyone has regathered to discuss the information...
>                "The sailors who yet live will likely wish their....
>                ----------------------
> 
>                At some point Arawn would wander over to Fremea, his....
>                "How are you doing?," he asked the fairy. Impulse...
>                -------------------
>                Names:
>                 OOC: What are the names of the Expert and the contact in Vahear?
>              GM: Ack.  Expert/contact is Qamon Valef  I'll add it to the
>                  people file on site so it can be recalled.
> 
>              From Raddok: [Re: Actions]
>                [~12:50pm]
> 
>                As Raddok returns to the top deck with the other two ...
>                                                                    
>                "That's good, then. This is the city where I had my...
> 
>                [IC: here he waits for a (hopefully positive) response, or a
>                chore, and possible acceptance on the venture, & either
>                directions or an escort or guide to gather his horse, a
>                buckskin warhorse II (if it's going to be needed).]
>              GM: Ack.  In our time it may take a month or two to decide on a
>                  mission so there will be plenty of time to get gear and stuff.
>                  I'll just forget it now so best to wait till later.
> 
>              From Ix: [RE: Actions]
>                [ Earlier during bath time ]
>                                                                                               
>                Ix didn't have an issue sharing the bath house with ...
>                 ((OOC: I honestly missed it)).
>                 ----------
>                 [ In response to being questioned by Arawn again ]
> 
>                 "Home?  It's... It was Kll'maun.  There's nothing there....
>              GM: Ack.                                              
> 
>              From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
>                "If your wish is to return to Ba'ru that can be...
>              GM: Ack.  Remember if all things are shared in the first hours what
>                  about the days and days of travel?  Would be very boring. :)
>                  Let me rephrase 2 people mini adventure while other 9
>                  sit and wait.  :)
> 
>              From Ix: [RE: Actions]
>                "I only want to get a message out that way, but it...
>              GM: Ack.  Damon can delivery msgs.
> 
>              From Dorhak: [Re: Actions]
>                Dorhak is somewhat taken aback by the tall dark woman's...
> 
>                that he 'lead' this...what would you call it?  Adventure?....
>              GM: Ack.
> 
>              From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
>                When Mournath tells of the encounter with the ...
>              GM: Ack. Ix does speak Marentian. :)
> 
>              From Raddok: [Re: Actions]
>                Raddok is pleased by Kiet's introduction & replies, also
>                bowing slightly. "I, too, have experience in several...
>              GM: Ack.
> 
>              From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
>                Z'leyra will briefly introduce herself "Greetings, I am Z'leyra.
>              GM: Ack.
> 
>              From Dorhak: [Re: Old vote]
>                Post from Burton on actions...
>              GM: Ack Understood. :)
> 
>              From Mournath: [RE: Actions]
>                'Well, I've spent most of my life on board a ship,...
>              GM: Ack.
> 
>              From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
>                "If it's truly your desire to deliver the message in...
>              GM: Ack .
> 
>              From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
>                Arawn, who continued to act as interpreter where he...
>                                                                    
>                "I'm trained as a shipwright/naval architect and...
>              GM: Ack.
> 
>              From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
>                Z'leyra answers, "Aye, I can craft an image. Perhaps ...
>              GM: Ack.  You'd have to cast a new Akasha as didn't do this
>                  from last time.  Remind me if so.
> 
>              From Mae: [Re: Actions]                               
>                Maelorna shifts from one leg to the other as she....
>              GM: Ack.
> 
>              From Pyan: [Re: Actions]                              
>                Pyan looks out over the dunes and says, "Do you ....
> 
>                Pyan thinks it over for a bit them speaks up, "Are ...
>              GM: Ack. A good post.  :)
> 
>              From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
>                OOC: Scott, does the date when the metalsmith was working in
>                the hold coincide with the time period when the slavers took
>                over the ship?
>                                                                           
>                "Perhaps. But I'm curious nonetheless. I say leave no
>              GM: Ack.  Yes it was probably near or around Ba'ru city.
>                  But  what will you 'pull' up?
> 
>               From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
>                 OOC:
>                  After Dorhak and Mae have had a chance to exchange
>                  words...
>                 IC:
>                  A smile swiftly appeared on Arawn's face as Mae...
>               GM: Ack.
> 
>               From Raddok: [Re: Actions]
>                 IC: As Arwan joins Mae and the armored dwarf, along with ....
>               GM: Ack.
> 
>               From Dorhak: [Re: Actions]
>                 The dwarf just shakes his head and sighs.  Well, at...
>                                                                    
>                 "Lass, what I mean are the secrets of capabilities!...
>               GM: Ack.
> 
>               From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
>                 Z'leyra explains. "Guys! You are letting a slaver...
>               GM: Ack.
> 
>               From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
>                 Kiet listens to the ugly little man, and then to...
> 
>                 "Alright Dorhak.  I'm in.  I am, foremost, a mage....
>               GM: Ack. Get a room love it!
> 
>               From Dorhak: [Re: Actions]
>                 Raddok had been settled, sitting on the crate, for....
>               GM: Ack.
> 
>               From Mae: [Re: Actions]
>                 Maelorna looks at Dorhak, "It's hard to look past....
>               GM: Ack.                                             
> 
>               From Ix: [Re: Message to Kaz]
>                 "Whenever is convenient for you, please, but ....
> 
>                 OOC: Sorry for delays and short post!
>               GM: Ack. No problems.  Talk about my delays! :)
> 
>               From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
>                 Arawn gave a reflexive nod, likely to go unseen by the ...
>                                                                    
>                 "Let us see what the others require of us in regards ...
> 
>                 OOC: Whenever there's a break in planning/action Arawn...
>               GM: Ack. Keep in mind she'd not leave her wolf I assume.
>                   Riding from Ba'ru to hills will take hours so if the
>                   ship leaves its up to you guys to find the ship.
> 
>               From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
>                 Arawn, serving as interpreter between Raddok and ...
> 
>                 "In its own way. Ones such as you are a rarity but ..
>               GM: Ack. You translate it all?  Even when Mae says she
>                   attacked a party member?  Something may not want to
>                   tell newbies. :)
>      
> 
>           -------------------------------------------------------------
>           [New Stuff]
> 
>               [Marqi Frisda 23rd, 1636TH; Sivas, Marentia]
> 
>               [Tim`: 11:10 am]
> 
>                 When Mournath tells of the encounter with the ship's captain,
>               and of his regret in killing him, Kiet tries to comfort him
>               some.  "You did well, Mournath.  Do not feel bad about his
>               death.  Who knows what further damage he might have done and
>               who he might have hurt.  You did well."
> 
> 
>               [Tim`: 11:22 am]
> 
>                 Ix introduces herself to Arawn.
> 
>                 "Home? Where is that? Perhaps we can help the two of you reach
>               there safely," he offered with compassionate sincerity. "And, if
>               it's not a sore subject, your eyes... your vision, how did it
>               happen? I only ask in case it's something we can treat."
> 
>                 "Home?  It's... It was Kll'maun.  There's nothing there for me
>               now. If anything, I want to let the man who took me in outside
>               of Ba'ru to know I'm ok.  His place is what I meant by home,
>               even if it was only temporary," she frowned when questioned
>               about her eyes and stared straight at Arawn.  "I don't want to
>               sound disrespectful, but what is it you can do any different?
>               I'm just thankful I still have eyes there and not just hollow
>               sockets..."  She sighed now.  These people did save her, so they
>               deserved some kind of explanation, "This was done to me by
>               another shaman when I was only a child, an older man.  He tried
>               to take my eyes.  I'll spare you the details."
> 
>                 "If your wish is to return to Ba'ru that can be accomplished
>               with ease," Arawn said, the sound of an offer in his voice.   Arawn
>               continues,    "I am curious though why the shaman wanted to take
>               your eyes," he then said, annoyance mingling with his concern,
>               the former directed at the other shaman. "But that might be more
>               than you're comfortable sharing at the moment.  But assuming a
>               powerful curse hasn't been placed around them I may be  able to
>               regenerate your eyes. I am a druid, among other things."
> 
>                 Ix glances around before replying.
> 
>                 "I only want to get a message out that way, but it might be
>               better if I delivered it myself.  I wasn't planning on staying
>               in Ba'ru," while having a message delivered, it might ease Kaz's
>               worry if she were to go in person so he could see that she was
>               alright.  "No one told me why he did it, but I did hear whispers
>               among the elders that he thought taking my eyes would make his
>               visions more powerful.  I see things no one else can, and he was
>               probably envious of that," she tilted her head as she looked
>               straight at him, appearing to stare straight into his eyes.
>               "Maybe you could try, but... in all honesty, at this point, I
>               don't know if I want it fixed.  As strange as it might sound,
>               losing my sight has made me see other things better."
> 
>                 Arawn listens and watches the wolf slightly. 
> 
>                 "If it's truly your desire to deliver the message in person I
>               can help to expedite the process," Arawn offered. "Just let me
>               know if and when."
> 
>                 "As to the other, a pity. Visions can come to us in many
>               ways. Stealing such power is hardly necessary. And I can
>               understand your hesitance to repair your eyes. Familiarity with
>               your current state and the heightening of other senses aside,
>               the intensity of your visions do not have to be tied to
>               blindness. If at anytime you desire to have your eyes restored
>               you need but ask. I can divine whether their restoration would
>               impact your visions and any other gains you feel might be
>               linked."
> 
>                 Ix replies, "Whenever is convenient for you, please, but not
>               too long.  I'm sure he's worried about me enough," she certainly
>               didn't want to rush him.
> 
>                 Arawn gave a reflexive nod, likely to go unseen by the woman,
>               but followed up with a verbal response.
> 
>                 "Let us see what the others require of us in regards to the
>               situation. But once done, hopefully by tomorrow, I'll see the
>               two of us to the city of Ba'ru and we can journey to your
>               friend."
> 
>               [Second deck]
>               [Tim`: 11:35 am]
> 
>                 Arawn, Raddok and Mae inspect the captain's quarters.
> 
>                 Maelorna enters the room and sighs, 'I'm surprised he didn't
>               have a cabin boy to keep him company' she grouses as her
>               imagination didn't have to sink too low, the captain most likely
>               was like most men, full of themselves and in dire need for
>               satiation.  Ignoring the obvious, she starts to look about from
>               her vantage point, but quickly gets bored as there appears to
>               be little of value or worth stealing.  Not when her companions
>               are pawing over everything.  She winces as she can see
>               how unprofessional they are being but gives a mental shrug,
>               it's their show and she was only along for the ride.
> 
>                 Her thoughts drift once again to the scent of the room, what
>               sort of 'man' had the captain been.  You could always tell a bit
>               about a meal from the  scents they leave behind, from their bile
>               as they evacuate their stomachs or when their bowels loose their
>               contents.  'Shut up already, I'm not like  that,' she mentally
>               yells at the voice, which only elicits a soft giggle, 'Aren't
>               you?' it teases accusingly, 'I see how you look at that one, a
>               meal and talk?
> 
>                 That sounds completely delightful, though I know the meal you
>               would like' it teases, 'the feeling of it's life force coursing
>               through you as you draw it's  desire and lust out'.  Maelorna
>               takes a calming breath and sighs, 'I didn't ask for a running
>               commentary so kindly shut up please,' she pleads with it.
> 
>                 Raddok watches the red head with keen interest not only due
>               to her looks but it seems clear there is some internal fight
>               among herself.  The details seem to elude the miner. 
> 
> 
> 
>               [Second deck]
>               [Time: 11:42 am]
> 
>                 Arawn opens the hidden lock box with a piece of jewelry.
>               Mae is fascinated she has to use tools.  She'll have to
>               find out how it was done later.
> 
>                 Upon seeing the lock box, Maelorna sighs, perhaps another time
>               once  this was over she might try her luck at burglary, after
>               all one must  keep skills in use or they get rusty and worse for
>               Maelorna, getting rusty only gives a chance at being caught by a
>               guild member and more trouble.
> 
>               [North of Sivas, Sand dunes - hermit's shack]
>               [Time: 12:01 pm]
> 
>                 Kiet grumbles as he dumps sand out of his nice boots> and
>               puts them back on then walks back to the shack.
> 
>                 Pyan looks out over the dunes and says, "Do you think he will
>               share the soup with us?"
> 
> 
>               [Top deck]
>               [Time: 12:50 pm]
> 
>                 As Raddok returns to the top deck with the other two from the
>               smugglers hold, he feels himself relax in the warm sunlight &
>               takes a deep breath of the sea air. Then he suddenly remembers
>               something he's overheard from a (now-former) Ba'ru crew member &
>               turns to Arawn. "Are we in Sivas?" he asks, feeling foolish that
>               he's forgotten which port the ship had docked in. Arawn, looking
>               mildly surprised, turns to him & answers "Yes."
> 
>                 "That's good, then. This is the city where I had my horse
>               sent." He turns to Arawn & says seriously, while also looking
>               about him at the new dock site & the people on board. "I feel a
>               bit responsible that those dwarves were slaves & that I let
>               myself stay in the dark about them." He looks around, & sees the
>               dwarves haven't returned yet. "Now, they seem free to return
>               home, but what if there's another ship, or more, out there
>               gathering more dwarf miners for slaves?" He put his gear down
>               & began to don his armor, but only put on the tan quilted armor,
>              leaving the leather set & his leather helmet off in the warm
>               weather, for now.
> 
>                 He looks at the elf & the red-haired beauty, Mae, and notices
>               Mae looking around as if her mind was elsewhere. Raddok tells
>               Arawn, "If you or your friends are following up on this -
>               situation, I want to go with you. I feel I must help, however I
>               can. I can carry my own weight in a fight." He scans the horizon,
>               quickly at the sea & more slowly over the city skyline.
> 
>                 "If you are taking horses, I can pick mine up, if someone will
>               give me the directions to the stable where I had him shipped. I
>               could even leave now, while we're waiting for everyone to
>               return."
> 
>                 He pauses, then adds, "But I'm sure you all will first have a
>               lot to discuss, so I'm willing to wait on your decision. What
>               else can I do while we wait? Do you want me to rustle up a meal,
>               not that I've experience cooking for others, only myself, but I
>               can sear meat & wash some fruit & vegetables & maybe boil some
>               potatoes, if there are any."
> 
> 
>               [Time: 1:02 pm]
> 
>                 Dwarves and Ix bath together after a long sweaty trip.
> 
>                 Ix didn't have an issue sharing the bath house with the
>               dwarves, bathing with the opposite sex wasn't taboo due to her
>               upbringing, as baths weren't sexualized.  Besides, she couldn't
>               see them naked, and they'd already seen her.  She would have no
>               issue as long as no one got grabby.  She was  apprehensive about
>               leaving Zol'zim alone in an unknown city, but she eventually
>               relents and leaves the wolf.  She pays little mind to the
>               dwarves, concentrating on getting herself cleaned up.  It was no
>               natural  body of water, but she still treated this time for
>               meditation and cleansing.  Of course, while washing her hair, all
>               present would have seen the pointed tips of her ears.  It wasn't
>               until she was finished washing and had gotten out to let herself dry
>               in the sun that she spoke to Dorhak, apologizing for not answering
>               him earlier She squeezes some more water from her hair and flips it
>               back over her shoulder, "I don't know if I want to go back to Ba'ru,
>               even though that's where I was taken from.  I'm not even from there...
>               but I do want to contact someone from Ba'ru.  He was very kind to me
>               and took me in, I want to let him know I'm ok."
> 
> 
>               [Time: 1:44 pm]
> 
>                 Maelorna stands a bit away from the group as Arawn talks, not
>               due to deference or appearance of being near her betters, she
>               knows that act all too well and can play it.  No, her trouble
>               is more with the wolf and she wants as much space between
>               herself and that thing  as she can to maintain an air of
>               politeness and give her a chance to defend herself 'Fire darts,
>               or perhaps summon your own companion, I'm sure that gwyligi
>               would love to see you again, I promise this time he'll be much
>               more friendly than last time,' the voice teases.
> 
>                 Maelorna sighs, her crossbow might be more useful and she runs
>               her fingers over the clip of bolts, she might get one or two
>               shots off if  the Court was with her, or no shots if her luck
>               continued to hold as it  had.
> 
>                 [After everyone has regathered to discuss the information
>               they've discovered...]
> 
>                 As information was shared amongst the gathered Arawn did his
>               best to assist with translations as needed, revealing his
>               discovery of the ache of coins and jewelry that seemed to belong
>               to the sailors in the process.
> 
>                 "The sailors who yet live will likely wish their belongings
>               returned. But for those that were killed," he said, his lips
>               pursing with displeasure or disappointment as he mentioned the
>               dead, "I think we should sell what can't be identified as a
>               memento or item of significance and send the coin to any
>               remaining family that can be found.  I'll take it upon myself
>               to question the sailors when the authorities allow for it."
> 
>                 News of the metalsmith working on something in the hold
>               intrigued Arawn, the Alfar wondering if it might be a weapon or
>               something linked to the mystery set in front of the party.
> 
>                 "When you're ready it might prove interesting to use Akasha in
>               the hold as well. Whatever was being crafted by the metalsmith
>               seemed important enough to be done aboard a rocking vessel, a
>               weapon or an item linked to their mission I'd guess," he said,
>               addressing the party but referring to Z'leyra in regards to the
>               spell.
> 
>                 Damon grins at Arawn, "that box is pretty worthless to sell.
>               Unless you share the profits with a crew...as I do.  Most sailors
>               send money home or spend it in a tavern before leaving again.  Those
>               rings might give a few copper but not worth selling.  They are
>               simply stored not to keep safe from pirates but to prevent
>               injury with ropes and such wearing such things."
> 
>                 Damon continues, "as to the metalsmith.  You are a smart guy
>               but no need to waste a spell.  It is very clear why he was hired.
>               To do the big cage in the hold.   Yes, chains are much cheaper
>               but let's face it dwarves are strong.  Chains can be broken.
>               If the guards were not around the hold and they do escape it
>               would be harder to put down.  A cage prevents such things.  Plus
>               its more...diabolical."
> 
> 
>               [Time: 1:55 pm]
> 
>                 Kiet considers the other two, these new people.  The big man,
>               Raddok,seems sturdy enough and is at least decently armed.  The
>               little blind woman is rather odd, with a pet wolf to boot.
>               Should fit right in with this group.  Kiet makes a note to
>               himself to talk with them alone later.  Kiet at least keeps those
>               thoughts to himself. 
> 
>                 Information is shared among the various members on their
>               tasks and research.
> 
>                 Dorhak is somewhat taken aback by the tall dark woman's
>               suggestion that he 'lead' this...what would you call it?
>               Adventure?  Mission?
>                                                                    
>                 "Lass, are you sure about what you are suggestin'?  Ah haven’t
>               been with you all for long, and hardly seen any of you these
>               past three months."
> 
>                 Dorhak wipes his face with his hand, making an ugly look.
>               He's obviously thinking hard about something.  "Ahm not used to
>               leading a group this large.  What leading I have done was in
>               combat and ahm thinkin' this might take a wee bit more than
>               that.  However, I think I must accept.  These were my kin they
>               kidnapped, and we dwarves don’t take such slight lightly."
> 
>                 "Alright, then.  We have a ship, but no crew.  I know a few of
>               you have experience on these boats, but few of us dwarves have
>               any such experience.  Truth is, going out on the water gives me
>               the willies! But ah ain’t no coward, and some justice must be
>               done.  So...Captain Damon!  Do you know of anyone we could trust
>               to take this boat, and the lot of us, to this island?"
> 
>                 Damon grins and waves a hand to his sailor friends who are
>               still on board doing clean up duties, "I can furnish a crew.
>               That is easy.  They might do better with coin in their pocket
>               for the service.  But if you need some help I can help there."
> 
>                 To the rest of the people, he says "I have some conditions
>               for those of you that might join us.  First...stop with the
>               secrets.  Our very lives count on all of us knowing and
>               understanding what each of us is about and what we can do.  So,
>               there will be time enough on board to tell stories.  Secondly.
>               I have heard tales about how some of you rather like to wander
>               off by yourselves sometimes, and not tell people  where you are
>               going...or even when you are going."  He crosses his arms and
>               faces Fremea while arching a brow.  "We'll have none of that.
>               It may work for you, but eventually someone’s luck runs out."
> 
>                 Damon helps tie down a rigging rope with a sailor in the crow's
>               nest.  He looks over hi shoulder.  "I like prune juice for
>               dinner."  Then realizes the dwarf means for those who join him
>               on the trip.  "Nevermind I'm not going with you.  Then again sharing
>               that secret felt good."
> 
>                 "Now, I think I might be able to contribute a fair amount since
>               they wanted dwarves...and it sounds like some of what we have to
>               do is underground."  He smiles at the thought of that. "However,
>               any ideas are welcome.  Don’t hesitate to suggest, just don’t be
>               impertinent."
> 
>                 Damon walks by to put a tool in the locker he stops and
>               considers, "sometimes when I'm on a long trip at sea I like
>               to stand at the front of the ship naked and let the air run
>               through my legs and.."
> 
>                 Dorhak ignores the captain as he continues to stammer on.
> 
>                 "So...who's in?"  Dorhak asks.
> 
>                 "So...what supplies will we need?  Will we want horses?  How
>               should we get there and where will we land?  I rather suggest
>               floating right up to that little village with our boat might not
>               be the smartest thing."
> 
>                 Dorhak quietly waits for the others to speak.
> 
>                 Wow.  That old man!  Nuttier than a Bhamotin fruit cake.
>               Infuriating too.  Now that Kiet has calmed down, he smiles a
>               bit.  Interesting old coot.  Kiet wonders what he is truly
>               capable of.  Still, Kiet almost killed him over the "fancy
>               boots" comment.  The others wouldn't have appreciated that,
>               however.
> 
>                 The "Expert", aka the Guide.  Kiet wonders what he meant.  Is
>               this someone we have to meet or find?  Was he (or she!) already
>               part of the ships company?  A mystery.  As much of one as is the
>               mention of 'the item' and an invasion.  Kiet is most certainly
>               interested in what item could be so powerful that it would
>               encourage an invasion.
> 
>                 Finally!  Those dwarves are cleaned up.  Ix too.  Phew!  Kiet
>               didn't know something that small could smell that much.
>               Having to endure looking at Dorhak was bad enough, but adding
>               the smell of the others was just too much.
> 
>                 Fomorians!  Those bastards!  At first Kiet is angry about
>               learning of this, but it's an anger born of his youth and
>               experiences.  After a moment he calms down slightly, a little
>               less likely to burn something.
> 
>                 Hmmm...this does provide a chance to cause them some grief.
>               Gods know how much trouble this group can be to others.  Imagine
>               doing it to the slimy Fomorians.  A gleeful thought, that!
>               Kiet has been hoping for such an opportunity as this, but so
>               many of these people have other enemies like Clima, or L'p'nth.
>               Some of them probably think of them as 'the good guys'.  Kiet
>               knows full well how that isn't the case, but try telling them
>               that!
> 
>                 "I'm with you on this one, Dorhak.  I can help with the
>               ship...I've sailed before."
> 
>                 "We have that smuggler's hold.  How can we use that to our
>               advantage?"
> 
>                 And, it might just be profitable, too.  As have most of our
>               adventures. Which reminds him, "Unali...you might want to tell
>               your, um, 'friends' about the invasion mentioned. See if they
>               know anything.  At the very least, they will know to guard
>               themselves from the Fomorians...just in case."
> 
>                 To Raddok, Kiet says in Donaran "Greetings, Raddok".  Kiet
>               bows slightly.  "I am Kiet Sunan.  Like many of us, I am many
>               things.  Acrobat, sailor, actor, but more importantly...mage."
> 
>                 Kiet turns to the young, blind woman with the odd name of Ix.
>               She is interesting, but he wonders how she is able to get around
>               without help, though he has his suspicions.  A suspicion he
>               plans to check later. Still, he politely bows to her, slightly
>               more than he did to Raddok. He asks out loud to the others
>               present "What languages can she speak?" If there is one he can
>               use in common, he says  "I am Kiet Sunan. Like you, I can wield
>               magic.  And capable of many other things as I am sure are you.
>               It is nice to meet you."
> 
>                 Damon returns from below and taps Dorhak's shoulder, "I also
>               like drinking goat's milk while eating hot peppers in a nice
>               warm bath."  Then moves on.  Dorhak wonders if he can throw
>               the man overboard.
> 
>                 Raddok is pleased by Kiet's introduction & replies, also
>               bowing s lightly. "I, too, have experience in several areas,
>               although not as impressive as yours. I was raised on an estate &
>               earned estate management, but have worked on  my own as a
>               teamster, a miner and as  caravan guard.
> 
>                 "I want to help, & if I overheard that word "Vahear" right, I
>               have been there - briefly, & have a standard visitor's map of
>               the island. "But you have much on your mind. We'll talk more
>               later.  Very pleased to meet you."
> 
>                 Z'leyra will briefly introduce herself. "Greetings, I am
>               Z'leyra. Primarily a healer, I am from the Kameran and have a
>               broad range of interests including some skills in magic. Those
>               I associate with are welcome to stay at the manor I have here in
>               Sivas. Welcome, new associates."
> 
>                 "Given enough time I can create another item to magically
>               assist in the learning of languages...unfortunately the previous
>               one I made was lost in a river of burning rock."
> 
>                   "Perhaps. But I'm curious nonetheless. I say leave no stone
>               unturned," Arawn replied. "But I'll see what I can pull up."
> 
>                  The betrayed Mournath speaks up to the others. 
> 
>                 'Well, I've spent most of my life on board a ship, performed
>               most duties and have become a fair navigator.  I can certainly
>               help with the running of this ship, and as far as crew?  This
>               town is new to me, but I'll know what sorts you want and what
>               sorts you are best to steer clear of.  If you'd like we can see
>               what can be found for a crew in this town and I can give you an
>               idea of how a man or woman might perform  for us.'
> 
>                 Maelorna shifts from one leg to the other as she stands
>               there listening to the dwarf, 'How dare he!  You tell that, no
>               better yet, let me tell him!' the voice yells out as she
>               struggled to maintain a pleasant demeanor.  She regards the
>               dwarf and her lips curl into a  knowing smile, "Secrets?  You
>               ask much Dorhak, without giving in return, I have many secrets,
>               which would you like to know?  But do understand, any secrets
>               about myself I give, I expect, no demand you to reciprocate
>               freely  I have no reason to fear telling you anything,  but know
>               that there is one secret that the only one I will tell is him, "
>               as she nods to Arawn, "Fortunately, he already knows it, I'm
>               already more fearful of that than having you take your anger and
> 
>                 frustration out on me again," as she smiles sweetly, "Granted,
>               I wouldn't deny you were well within your rights, after all, 10
>               months of hunger all within an instant tends to be very bad for
>               me and the nearest meal, I'm actually happy it had been you I
>               somehow chose, as I don't think the others would have survived,"
>               she looks at Dorhak and her smile grows warmer,
> 
>                 Damon leans in to Kiet and whispers, "I'd hear there was a show
>               in port Doman that had a large dog and a red head."  But Mae
>               continues as Damon shares more secrets. 
> 
>                 "As for my skills, I am no seaman, it doesn't mean I'm not
>               capable of assisting with general labor, cleaning and the like,
>               I will admit I was trained by the best eroticist and other arts
>               of pleasure, and no, not just whoring thank you," as she sighs
>               and almost gives a playful squeal as she can imagine the
>               handsome captain in her bed.  "I can summon, eventually I'll be
>               able to summon true pets that will have no issues of control,
>               but fire darts I've been practicing more with. Daggers and the
>               crossbow that was given to me, I've become a bit more proficient
>               with.  Now for the less desirable skills," as she shrugs, "Yes,
>               I'm a thief, more like a second story burglar, fortunately
>               I've not had the displeasure of making the guild in this city
>               take note of me," as she smiles.  "but it was more self taught
>               due to necessity, years in a bed just to be someone's pet
>               succubus tends to lead to idle hands and all that," she
>               chuckles.
> 
>                 A smile swiftly appeared on Arawn's face as Mae discussed her
>               more mundane skills, disappearing in a flash afterwards.
> 
>                 "I should add, for those not in the know, that I have some
>               training as a smuggler, though not to Raban's level. So if there
>               are any plans to redesign the smugglers hold, let me know. And
>               can function as a cook... assuming no one has a problem with
>               elvish vegetarian fare."
> 
>                 Damon grunts and leans back to Kiet whispering, "did she
>               just say?  Nevermind...I think I'll avoid her."
> 
>                 As Arawn joins Mae and the armored dwarf, along with the
>               elf's friends, Raddok settles onto the crate he was sitting on
>               when this whole episode started - when the arrows suddenly came
>               out of nowhere. He watched them gathering on the deck, and a
>               busy discussion began. He tamped down on his own impatience,
>               trying to appear calm and ready for whatever they decided. He
>               stayed his distance, thinking, "Maybe I've already pushed myself
>               too hard onto these strangers because of this strange business -
>               terrible, slavery - but I have no intention of being left
>               behind, if I can be of any use at all." He felt himself a
>               good enough fighter to hold his own & was willing to do some
>               scutt work & try to learn this Marentian language as part of
>               the job. In fact, due to his life over the last couple of years,
>               learning the language was likely a priority, if he wanted to fit
>               in enough to be comfortable with them. "And vice versa," he
>               added to himself.
> 
>                 Ix listens and while her sight is bad her hearing is not.
>               did she just say the woman was a witch that drains like
>               vampires?  Ix looks down and realizes the wolf has been
>               staring and growling at Mae for a long time and this explains
>               why the wolf is so nervous.
> 
>                 Arawn continues not translating that bit about Mae being
>               a succubus to Raddok.  Should he or just let the man know
>               full details - sharing details as Dorhak demands?
> 
>                 Mae continues, "As for my prettier half, I'm learning a bit
>               more, I can use some of her abilities without having to take on
>               her form.  I can feed now, without having to change, as well, I
>               can make those I want pets," as she puts a finger up to her
>               lips in thought, "Well, I haven't truly figured out how to tell
>               if they're my pet," as she shakes her head and looks at Dorhak,
>               "Well, tell me, what secrets you want to hear first?" she asks
>               with a grin.
> 
>                 Arawn, who continued to act as interpreter where he could,
>               glanced over at Fremea when Dorhak drew attention her way with
>               crossed arms and cocked brow. However he said nothing, having
>               initiated a conversation with the faerry on the topic a short
>               while earlier. Only when the dwarf moved on to other issues did
>               he speak up.
> 
>                 "I'm trained as a shipwright/naval architect and can assist as
>               both a seaman and backup navigator," Arawn chimed in.
>               "Regarding  supplies, we can figure out the details a bit later
>               once the exact route has been planned. Food and drink of course;
>               arms and armor for those without; and some gear to help out any
>               swept overboard in case things go poorly, at the least.
> 
>                 And learning swimming for those who can't might be wise while
>               we're in Marentia.
> 
>                 As to steeds, we can leave them here. Once we've reached
>               our destination I can retrieve them. The question is whether
>               we'll be using a wagon to reach our destination and if the
>               dwarves will ride within or on their own."
> 
>                 "For our destination I say we look over Raddok's map. The
>               translated notes mentioned a contact in a tavern in what sounded
>               like a coastal city. Raddok or the dwarves should be able to
>               point it out to us and I say we aim there. I doubt the contact
>               will know who we are and, if we're lucky, we might be able to
>               impersonate the slavers. Or lacking that use subtler methods to
>               pry the information from him," he said, glancing at Mae. "And
>               move forward from there."
> 
>                 "I can rework the ship's appearance and name a bit in case
>               there's concern over being identified by any risky parties.
>               Possibly the smugglers hold as well. And, before finally heading
>               out, I can perform a ceremony to invoke the blessings of the
>               sea gods if you're willing."
> 
>                 Arawn waited for Dorhak and the others to share their thoughts
>               before adding,
> 
>                 "Z'leyra, you saw the man who sold out the dwarven village.
>               Could you use an illusion to present his image to the dwarves?
>               It's best they, and we, know who he is for safety and justice.
>               And can you check on what was crafted in the smuggler's hold?
>               I'd like to know just what this seemingly significant item was."
> 
>                 Damon returns from moving some ropes with a sailor and
>               taps on Dorhak's shoulder.  He leans and whispers, "I also
>               dream sometimes about Unali, Balrog and myself while..."
>               Dorhak shoves the man away as this is just getting stupid
>               now.
> 
>                 Z'leyra answers, "Aye, I can craft an image. Perhaps you can
>               hold this necklace away from me while I do so...it tends to
>               destroy illusions that are close to it. As for what was
>               crafted...any chains, shackles, locks or bars down there. Seems
>               that they would be the logical things to be crafted for a
>               slaver's hull."
> 
>                 Pyan thinks it over for a bit them speaks up, "Are there any
>               intelligent monsters that eat dwarfs?  I don't know why but I
>               get the feeling that you weren't being collected for slave
>               labor. From what I've learned of dwarfs from Dorhak I can't
>               imagine them being forced to do work they didn't want to do."
> 
>                 Dorhak pales as he never thought of this.  Dorhak turns to
>               Mae as she explains her skills. 
> 
>                 The dwarf just shakes his head and sighs.  Well, at least
>               the lesson made an impression.  But he is also very over it.
> 
>                 "Lass, what I mean are the secrets of capabilities!  So many
>               of you won’t talk about it.  But it’s dangerous on these
>               adventures if we don’t all know what the others can do.  That's
>               all.  I don’t need to know about how many tricks you turn a
>               day.  I do need to know what each of us can do...and what we
>               know about this situation."
> 
>                 Dorhak looks at the others and says "I’m happy to start.  I’m
>               a dwarf. So, I know dwarves things.  First of all, my name.  It
>               means Red Wall.  It was give to me by my people because I stood
>               firm in the face of adversity.  So know you that I will not turn
>               and run.  I am trained in the mace and shield, but also the way
>               of the axe.  I can also use swords and halberds."  He looks
>               around and continues "I am a skilled miner and mason (I know
>               that must shock you!) but also some skill as a woodworker.  I
>               found that useful shoring up tunnels. I am also well skilled in
>               my family business as a jeweler.  I have a rather strong
>               inclination with that."
> 
>                 "Oh!  I almost forgot.  I also finally know how to ride a
>               horse!"  He smiles and looks rather proud about it.  "I’ve
>               learned over the last few months.  I thought it might come in
>               handy if we decided to go mess with the gods again."  He shakes
>               his head at the thought of that. "I don’t know any magic
>               spells.  I don’t have any magic weapons.  It’s just me, and my
>               shield, and my mace, and my determination to hold my ground."
> 
>                 Kiet listens to the ugly little man, and then to Mae's
>               response, and then to the Dwarf's reply.  He rolls his eyes and
>               thinks they should just get a room.
> 
>                 However, Kiet has wanted something similar to this.  So many
>               secrets, especially amongst the longest term ones of this
>               group.
> 
>                 "Alright Dorhak.  I'm in.  I am, foremost, a mage.  A grey
>               Elder mage. In my past I drove wagons and learned acrobatics.
>               I still perform just for fun.  I am also an herbalist, actor,
>               know how to raise horses...who would have believed it
>               considering my home island...I have been sailor, smuggler...
>               Arawn, we simply must compare notes...merchant in unsavory
>               products, and some weapons.  I can use shield, daggers,
>               javelins, and this tulwar.  I have a variety of magic items,
>               including these rings, which could kill just about anyone here.
>               I also like to make items useful for our travels.  I have ways
>               to create food and water while on the trail.  Even fodder for
>               the horses.  I seek to find as many Natural Magic creation rites
>               as possible.  Much of my equipment is magic, so assume it to be
>               so.  The weapons, especially just make killing easier and more
>               efficient."
> 
>                 Damon grins, "don't wake up one morning for a morning relief
>               session and burn the ship down with those things!  Ship wood
>               and fire do not mix."
> 
>                 Kiet hesitates for a moment, then finishes with "Speaking of
>               killing, I am well skilled in that art when necessary and we
>               have a prisoner. But also I can often extract information from
>               them.  Not my proudest accomplishment."
> 
>                 "I can be more specific about things if you need it"
> 
>                 Damon frowns and turns to Dorhak, "he forgot one secret
>               he isn't sharing!"  He leans closer to Dorhak.  "He has
>               a thing for snakes!"
> 
>                 Maelorna looks at Dorhak, "It's hard to look past such,
>               considering my position is tenuous at best.  I had given my
>               word I would not harm any of you, I broke that contract.
>               However, with luck, we will never be in such a position like
>               that again," as she sighs and looks at the new comer walking
>               up to them.  She gives a warm smile as she sees Raddok
>               approach.  His words might as well be something Angel's speak
>               for all she can understand him, at least until Arawn
>               translates.
> 
>                 'Ooh, ask him if he likes red heads!' the voice prompts, 'Shut
>               up, shut up, shut up, damn you, as much as I would love to have
>               a companion I could indulge with, the last one perished,' she
>               admonished the voice, even if it didn't matter, she was glad the
>               others couldn't hear the voice, it was bad enough at times
>               having to keep from responding in Lilith's command verbally.
> 
>                 "Well, I suppose I could ask a question, I already know the
>               game, I have to respond in kind.  Do you fear my kind?" she
>               asks sighs, "Ugh, I don't even know if his language has a term
>               for what I am," as she looks at Arawn, "Or do they?"
> 
>                 Raddok had been settled, sitting on the crate, for only a few
>               minutes when he realized he should not be keeping himself
>               separate from the discussion going on only twenty feet from him.
>               Leaving his pack & horse equipment by the crate, he armed
>               himself, placing his shield on his back, sword in its back
>               sheath & mace in its belt loop, and walked over to the group
>               talking together in some (to him unknown) language.
> 
>                 Approaching the edge of the group, he stopped where the
>               armored dwarf could easily see him, and bowed slightly, in the
>               manner of dwarf friends, and spoke to (Dorhak) in his politest
>               Dwarf Elder. "Forgive my interruption, Master Dwarf, but I wish
>               know if your fellow dwarves are safely on their way home. I
>               would also have you know I want to know why I was deceived into
>               working for - whoever this ship was hired out to. If you are
>               seeking answers, then know that I do, too, and would accompany
>               you & your friends on your venture.
> 
>                 "Ask what questions you would of me; I will answer." Nodding
>               to Arawn, he added, "I hope you will find the map useful."
> 
>                 Looking around the group, he added (first in Dwarf elder, then
>               in Donaran) "You will want to know about me, but I have
>               interrupted you long enough. I will wait upon your questions,"
>               & he stands slightly aside, waiting, and happier to be amongst
>               this mixed group than keeping himself separate.
> 
>                 Ix listened to the others speak, considering their words.
>               Perhaps she could join them, if they didn't object to a blind
>               woman tagging along. She palms her cane and turns her head to
>               address Dorhak, "I'm a healer, but I'm still learning.  And I'm
>               trained in the sword and spear."
> 
>                 Damon leans in toward Dorhak and whispers, "a blind girl?
>               First sign of trouble and she is dead.  Heck even riding in
>               a forest she'll knock her head off from branches.  You may
>               want to leave her behind.  I'm all for females in a party
>               but..."
> 
>                 Arawn, serving as interpreter between Raddok and the
>               others, translated Mae's question for the dwarf-friend after
>               his own reply.
> 
>                 "In its own way. Ones such as you are a rarity but in one
>               form or another exist in nearly every culture."
> 
>               [Time: 2:14 pm]
> 
>                 IT has been several hours since the attack and now the
>               party is back together.  The ship is moved.  Captured
>               are bathed.  Clues learned and plans almost ready.
> 
>                 Damon approaches the group, "I forgot to add I like to smear
>               watermelon juice on my belly and.."  Dorhak growls and Damon
>               grins.  "The ship is secure but that man said it should be
>               moved in the morning.  Is this crew fine or do you need to
>               hire more crew?  I can loan 4 of my men but you'll need to
>               pay them of course.  Four should be enough for a ship this
>               small without cargo.  Maybe even just two if some of you
>               take the Navigator position help out.  But if you have to
>               depart the ship then I'd stick with 4 just in case.  I'll
>               be leaving soon.  I'll go fetch the sailors from the local
>               garrison and take them to my ship.  My own ship will depart
>               in the morning.  I'll get the dead dealt with either
>               buried at sea or burnt.  Depends on what the sailors want
>               of the dead if they know.  I have a cargo already for
>               Cholchara so a extended trip to Ba'ru will be no problem."
> 
>                 All this time Fremea has remained passive and quiet.
>                 At some point Arawn would wander over to Fremea, his demeanor
>               placid and features pensive.
> 
>                 "How are you doing?," he asked the fairy. Impulse had driven
>               her into action, impulse that he had hoped she had conquered for
>               her sake and for the sake of others. She had been quiet since the
>               massacre ended and he wasn't sure if she felt satisfaction or
>               regret, or both.
> 
>                 Z'leyra explains. "Guys! You are letting a slaver escape! Kiet
>               and I were chasing him. Now...he is going to be gone before we
>               can capture him. The crew of his ship were enslaving folk from
>               this city, abducting them right off the street!"
> 
>                Unali frowns.  She explains a embassy is foreign ground.
>              just entering it could create a diplomatic nightmare.  She
>              s well aware that some embassy places in Maren City are
>              magic laden to prevent surveillance and entry.  Whether the
>              Fomorians have such she is unsure.  She knows since it
>              s located here in Sivas not Maren City the capital the
>              nation considers Fomorian a non-close one.  A secondary
>              nation of importance since Fomoria is so far away the
>              nation doesn't consider it as close relation as Bhamotin or
>              Donara for example. 
> 
>               Actions? Comments?
> 
>               Next Update....Tuesday?
> 
>               GM: This ended up 90% recap and 10% new.  There are still some
>                   plans to make. So without further info I'll stop here since
>                   it has been way delayed.  Sorry about that.  As I posted
>                   in my Time Study it takes up to 75x as much time for me to
>                   make than you to read.  I am not saying NOT to slow down
>                   the posts.  They just add to the time that's all.  I enjoy
>                   the participation.  So what now?
> 
> 
>                   Things to remember:
> 
>                   * Fomorian officer left behind by Corona and Marentian
>                     guard.  Last known he was there about 3 hours before.
> 
>                   * Apparently Fomorians planned to take captured workers
>                     for a Mine or Mountain area.  Which is unclear.  Why
>                     Dwarf and not any old humans is not known?
> 
>                   * Vahear was destination it seems somewhere along the
>                     northern coast.
> 
>                   * Expert of some sort was supposed to be met by the
>                     Fomorians first possibly as guide to the final
>                     destination.
> 
>                   * Vox strongly suggests the ship leave in the morning so
>                     any 'incident' can be closed.  The longer ship remains
>                     here more issues could arise.  As a province the
>                     Kingdom disavows any connection an doesn't want the
>                     ship so its a spoils of war.
> 
>                   * Damon and other sailors will send any ashes (or if body -
>                     very rare it will happen) to Ba'ru with any messages and
>                     personal items.
> 
>                   * Damon can deliver msg to Kaz for Ix but it seems Arawn
>                     and Ix will go on their own assuming this is done after
>                     morning they'll have to find the ship at sea assuming
>                     Dorhak orders ship at sea at sunrise.
> 
>                   * Sounded like Arawn will personally track down every family
>                     of the dead so he may also need to catch up to the ship
>                     if the ship leaves at sunrise. but then again Dorhak
>                     did order the group stay together.  He is leader. :)
> 
>                   Things to consider:
> 
>                   * Ship Hold Smell: Won't be nice to sail with that odor
>                     still around if used.
> 
>                   * Supplies and Crew to obtain?
> 
>                   * I assume party accepts Ix but as Damon points out he
>                     isn't sure if she is more a liability or asset.  Same
>                     with wolf.
> 
>                   * There are 13 berths including captain's bed (Dorhak?)
>                     With 11 members at least 2 plus any npc crew will have
>                     to sleep elsewhere.  Berths are not comfy meant for
>                     hard sleeping by sailors (aside from comfy captain's bed).
> 
>                   * Plenty of storage for gear.  Smuggler hold is NOT
>                     good for horses as no good ventilation.  Main hold
>                     could leave door open but getting horses down stairs
>                     in a tight ship?  So if horses are taken they'll be
>                     on deck probably so probably not a good idea?
> 
>                   * All will speak Marentian but Raddok.  So he may need to
>                     be trained or translated.  But there is a issue of
>                     Vahear and Fomorian possibly as well?
> 
>                   * Expert name added to people file. online.
> 
>               GM: Got 4 hours or so till sunset then all night to get any
>                   gear as needed.  At this point we can decide on which
>                   stuff to take and not to take.  Some folks have entire
>                   huge lists of items while others have 20 items.  You can
> 
>                   A) Cut/paste items to me which is taken or just add
>                      a * to the very start of the item line which I'll
>                      use a note.  If take it all Then just say all and
>                      you're done.  If you take 90% of your stuff  Send
>                      a short * or cut/pasted item listed of what is taken
>                      or not taken depending on which is shorter.
> 
>                   B) If other format let me know.
>                   If unsure ask. 
> 
>               GM: Arawn - Big email coming.  Sorry I held it till now.
>                     A.  Do you take Ix?
>                     B.  Do you track down each dead family?
>                     C.  How long you stay in Ba'ru?
>                     D.  How do you find ship again?
>                     Assuming Dorhak okay's the trip.
> 
>                     E.  Do you still cast the spell or ask Z to see what
>                         was done in Hold?
>                     F.  Do you cast the Divination spell for the Dark
>                         Knowledge spell to question a crew?
> 
>                   Dorhak:  Lots of leadership to figure out plan wise.
>                     Assuming you take ship to Vahear or just sell it.
>                     Selling a stinky ship though is very bad. 
> 
>                   Fremea - I know we talked in chat but no post.  So
>                     hopefully will at least read last few updates.
> 
>                   Ix - Issue is only Unali has ever really seen you fight.
>                     So to the party they may consider you too disabled.
>                     Just keep this in mind for interactions.  :)  Can skype
>                     if questions.
> 
>                   Kiet: hmm nothing for you. :)
> 
>                   Mournath: Technically your not a super skilled Navigator.
>                     (EL40 would be professional).  There is one other
>                     party (only 1) that has Navigation.  That person is
>                     technically better.  BUT if you do take hand as Navigator
>                     you can get practice.  So it is up to Dorhak if the
>                     wants you or other PC or a npc navigator.
> 
>                   Mae:  Unless feed off a fellow pc/npc you could get
>                      fish or seagulls to feed off if it s a long trip?
> 
>                   I do not have exact trip times yet.  It depends on
>                   various factors at this point I do not know based
>                   on plans you or may not take.  I think I calculated
>                   a few months back.  If I vaguely reclal it was 30 or so
>                   hexes? That might take 2-3 weeks with good sailng. But
>                   if there is magic (thus the factor I can't plan for
>                   until its actually planned) could help speed things.
>                   But let's say a round trip is 2-3 months?
> 
>                   At least for Part 1 of Adventure. :)  Once I hear solid
>                   plans I can figure out travel times. 
> 
>                   When party sails to Fomorian and invades taking down
>                   the island by themselves that may take a bit of time.
>                   Opps.  I shouldn't say that yet.
> 
>               GM:  Next update?  Honestly unsure.  Tomorrow 5/16 is out
>                    as doc visit will take all day.  Thur will be hectic.
>                    Friday I could probably do 1-2 hours but may not be
>                    enough time.  Saturday looks like staff will be playing
>                    'we don't want to work day'.  So I suspect it next
>                    week.  Sorry.  Once the trip actually starts more updates
>                    should be possible as it won't be wide tiem spanning
>                    then.  Aside from random encounters.  But for this
>                    initial planning phase its always slower.
> 
>               GM: As I get emails I collect and reply at one time. I then tend
>                   to send replies out in 1 file.  IF you need immediate reply
>                   that can't wait in subject ilne do something like NEED INFO
>                   ASAP or such.  Otherwise I delay it for various reasons.
> 
> 
> 
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