[pnpgm] Game Update #106 - File #790 - Cave Scouting

Tobie Bonahoom bonahoom at hotmail.com
Mon Nov 25 00:57:12 CET 2019


After Fremea tells Dorak about the cave, she will make her way back to the cave. Before going in, she will make sure her invis is good and then case levitate on herself (EL1). She will then move over to the guard, quietly and quickly knocking him out and making sure he can not make any noise. She would normally just slit the throat, but that annoying Arawn get his voice in her head about this might be an innocent. She will have to purge that voice later.


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   Character Name
Type
Player
Sex           Notes
..Arawn...........Druid...John.Haight........Ma..Alfar/Backup Navigator
..Dorhak..........Warrior.Kevin.Newark.......Ma..Captain/Leader/Dwarf
..Fremea..........Sidh....Tobie.Bonahoom.....Fe..Faerry/Archer/Magician
..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Me..Human/Magician
..Mournath........Sailor..Gibert.Isla........Ma..Human/Navigator
..Pyandalgor......Hunter..Panthera...........Ma..Human/Hunter
..Raddok..........Miner...Bess Hadley........Ma..Human/Miner
..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden
..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate
..Barbosa.........Warrior.Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast
..Corona..........Eagle...Npc................Ma..Companion to
Z'leyra

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Update #106 sequence (file #790)

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        [Recap]


   Post from Raddok: [Re: Actions]

        As he hands the
healing knife back to Kiet, Raddok feels a …


        [OOC: How much
can Raddok tell (with his miner's background), in the dark, about how
natural or worked the cave entrance is? It makes a difference to any
advice he might have to offer - for example how big the cave might be, if
horses are there, what the ground, or kind of stone, outside indicates
about what might be inside (wagon ruts, hoofmarks, etc of draft animals,
signs of cleared land for storage, shipping areas, etc; is there any sign
of it being worked as a mine or a shelter, or is it a hidden spot used
only for shelter or to hide?)]

   GM: Ack.  Without moonlight and normal human night eyes
you don't have much detail.  But it seems to be natural cave.
More details unknown at this distance unless inside.


   From Kiet: [Re: Actions]

        Kiet looks at the
dead creatures and shudders.  Apes with …

   GM: Ack.


   From Arawn: [Re: Actions]

        Arawn thanked
Raddok as the man handed him the arrows. Hopefully …

        --------------?

        OOC:
Arawn would like to use the elven ability to hide in forests/hills and
creep close and try to peer into the cave. He'll also use his Tracking
and Survival skills to avoid ambush and keep an eye on the tracks.

   GM: Ack. Forest leads to clearing so using forest hide is
difficult. :)


   From Dorhak: [Re: Actions]

        Dorhak sees Arawn
start to move off toward the cave.  That stupid …



"Arawn!  Get back here!  You don’t go crawling off when
there …

   GM: Ack.


   From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
Fremea will land to say what she has seen from above. Then cast Invis
(Max EL) on herself. Her plan is to go above the cave and descend
straight down to the lip, find a place to grab onto and look inside.


She remembers the first time she had to 'hunt' down her prey. Etain had
taken her out to find and capture on of their own, who was told to find
the best hiding spot and not come out until she found them. What she
didn't know was, it was also a punishment for the other faerry, because
if she didn't find them, they would starve until she did. This was a game
to her the first time, something that was not important at the time and
so she took extra time to do it. Why he would send her out in the cold
and rain was beyond her youth at that time, but she did finally do it,
only figuring out the cruelty of the situation after she found her folk
almost dead from exposure and nothing to eat or drink inside the cave and
of course a rather large animal about to feed. This situation was not
like that, but it did teach her to make sure things are clear before
entering, as the animal didn't want to give up its food.


   From Unali: [Re: Actions]

        Unali salutes the
captain and moves towards the cave, using the …

   GM: Ack.


   From Dorhak: [Re: Actions]

        After Fremea or
Unali report back or signal the all clear at the …



        "Caves are
kind of my thing, so don’t go wandering off...they …

   GM: Ack.


   From Raddok: [Re: Actions]

        If Dorhak
receives an "all-clear" Raddok will remind him that he has
experience in both caves & mines (Survival level 6), & is willing
to do backup for Unali if she wants it, otherwise willing to explore
around entrance for more information/clues, or help however his
experience can best help. (also Miner lvl 37)

   GM: Ack.


   From Dorhak: [Re; Reply to Raddok]

        "A good
idea, lad!  With Barbosa out of action, I wouldn’t mind …

   GM: Ack.


   From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
   Arawn gave a shrug and stepped back.   "I'm
used to the others taking initiative to join up when we move forward. And
I am trained in stealth, especially in woodlands where alfar and elf are
unmatched."


   "But for now, as you wish. I'll keep guard of the rear
and watch over Barbosa."




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        [New
Stuff]

        [Ma 3rd,
1636TH]

        [Time:
?:?? am – Unknown]

        [Minutes
earlier...]


   Kiet looks at the dead creatures and shudders.  Apes
with snake heads!  What’s next?  Goblins with snake
heads?  Giants? Giant spiders?  Good grief.  He hopes the
gods can’t read minds...


   As he hands the healing knife back to Kiet, Raddok feels a
slight stretching pain around his shoulder blade on his back, &
figures that his wound is still a bit raw, although it certainly was
greatly improved, and he had no trouble rearranging his pack on his back
again for travel, or carrying his shield and mace, ready for use. As he
shifts a shoulder strap to place a small pad over the sore area under his
tunic, he is suddenly aware of some gusty breezes and Kiet faintly
murmuring near him. He looks over, realizes Kiet is casting a spell, and
carrying the arrows Kiet had handed to him, he backs carefully away, so
as not to disturb the magician, and looks around for Arawn. He heads over
to the elf, and hands over the arrows, explaining where Kiet got them
from, and wonders where Barbosa is. He suddenly remembers the talk, and
feels embarrassed - of course, Barbosa was not life-size as a stone, but
small enough to easily carry! He blushes silently in the dark and moves
off after Dorhak, who is calling quietly, but urgently, to everyone to
get moving after the folk who took the book.


   As they begin to move off into the dark night, Raddok takes
up a position about halfway back in the rather loosely-clustered group,
feeling his way carefully. He was used to mountain terrain, which was
steeper & often of bare rock, and slippery underfoot. This slope was
much gentler, and there was grass underfoot at times, and lots of
scattered shrubbery and trees at intervals. There was mud here and there,
following the rain, however, so he was careful not to slip on the
unfamiliar ground.


   Arawn thanked Raddok as the man handed him the arrows.
Hopefully magic would not be needed to reclaim the tome but if it was the
Alfar knew it would be best to conserve his mana for now. He double
checked the wrapping about the dwarven figurine, making sure that it was
a protected as reasonably possible in his pack before joining the march.







[Currently...]


   After 15 minutes or so, there was a very faint murmuring
& signaling from the leaders - evidently, there was something ahead,
and Raddok became aware of a faint light through the night-darkened
bushes ahead. He realized he could see a long slope heading off to the
left, but there was a sense of a rocky mass, maybe a cliff rising on
their right, and there seemed to be a light coming from near its base -
firelight. Raddok's attention is caught, and he listens carefully for any
noises coming from the surrounding area or the cave itself.


   Arawn crept forward, sticking to the foliage to hide his
movements. All the while he used his own tracking skills to keep an eye
out for tracks, not wishing to trample any evidence while also trying to
see if the horsemen had entered the cave.


   Dorhak sees Arawn start to move off toward the cave.
That stupid elf is going to get himself killed running off alone without
backup. Doesn’t he remember what almost happened with the pirate ships?


   "Arawn!  Get back here!  You don’t go
crawling off when there are others who probably can do it better and
quieter.  Sheesh!  And without saying a word!  Do you have
a death wish?"


   Dorhak looks around and points to Unali.
"Unali.  I want you to scout out the tunnel entrance.
Take Fremea as your backup. Don’t go into the cave, though. If it’s clear
at the mouth, send Fremea back to get us."


   To the both of them he says, "do not engage them.
Scout and report back. And remember...they might be able to see in the
dark too, so be careful."


   Fremea flies away and lands on a nearby tree.


   She remembers the first time she had to 'hunt' down her
prey. Etain had taken her out to find and capture on of their own, who
was told to find the best hiding spot and not come out until she found
them. What she didn't know was, it was also a punishment for the other
faerry, because if she didn't find them, they would starve until she did.
This was a game to her the first time, something that was not important
at the time and so she took extra time to do it. Why he would send her
out in the cold and rain was beyond her youth at that time, but she did
finally do it, only figuring out the cruelty of the situation after she
found her folk almost dead from exposure and nothing to eat or drink
inside the cave and of course a rather large animal about to feed. This
situation was not like that, but it did teach her to make sure things are
clear before entering, as the animal didn't want to give up its food.


   Now Etain had turned to her side.  Dupes by the Royals
on the true worth of Fremea. Now he is much more kind and full of
regret.


   Unali salutes the captain and moves towards the cave, using
the cover that the forest and the landscape provides. She blends in with
the terrain and after several yards the party seems to loose her shape
between the bushes.


   Arawn gave a shrug and stepped back.   "I'm
used to the others taking initiative to join up when we move forward. And
I am trained in stealth, especially in woodlands where alfar and elf are
unmatched."


   "But for now, as you wish. I'll keep guard of the rear
and watch over Barbosa."


   Unali steps gently on the wet grass as Fremea edges
invisible from the left.  The cave itself seem sot be in the side of
the mountain – a small hill in itself – with a steep slope above the cave
about 15-20 degrees.  The hill rises some 801-100 feet from the
ground.


   Dorhak turns to the others and speaks softly. “After Fremea
report back or signal the all clear at the cave mouth, we all will join
them.  Kiet and Arawn will watch our backs, while Unali does more
scouting inside the cave.  The rest of us will wait outside.”


   Dorhak adds, "Caves are kind of my thing, so don’t go
wandering off...they can be dangerous."


   Raddok reminds Dorhak of his skill set.


   "A good idea, lad!  With Barbosa out of action, I
wouldn’t mind having a second set of eyes to watch out for trouble."
Then he adds, "We'll go in first and make sure the way, at least, is
safe."


   Dorhak sniffs around for goblins, just in case.  But
there is a series of scents here.  Deer, bear...and...something not
goblin.  Almost familiar but not quite.


   Unali notices branches and bushes bent showing current and
past.  Whatever or whoever used the cave has been using it for some
time.  Fremea is not as easy going as a human.  Her wings
doesn't add to stealth in this particular situation. She lands at the lip
of the cave entrance.  Scans for magic but sees nothing.  She
can hear what must be Unali to her right – at least hope it is her that
dagger maiden can be quiet invisible with those black clothing.


   She creeps inside and the flicker is seen on the wall to the
left.  Then she spots the horses. There are six of them.  Much
more than expected.  They are about 30 feet on left side of cave
cluttered around each other.  Making noises and grunts as
normal.  The smell of wet fur and sweat is felt instantly.  To
the right is a man sitting against the wall staring at horses and the
entrance.  To his right a single lantern causing the flicker seen
outside.  The man is about 40 feet away and has sword and a crossbow
nearby.


   The cave is about 10-12 feet high and only about 40 feet
wide at places. Further past the guard Fremea can pickup sound of more
men in the darkness that seems to be around a small bend about 60 feet
in.  The problem is she could fly but it would bring drafts near the
horses and man and they'd sense here.  Same with walking that could
be a problem. The noises seem to be slight murmurs or possible
snoring.  But it hard to tell of numbers.


   Fremea steps inside a few feet and looks more in depth.
There are a stack of bags near the horses.  Maybe 8-10?  Since
all stacked its hard to tell different ones.  The horses are not
tied up and just free standing.  But they seem to be well trained
not to roam around.


   Unali slips into the threshold and sees the same
thing.  But how to walk past the guard and not be seen?  The
sand inside is lose enough tracks would surely be seen.


   Fremea frowns that she and Unali can't engage. But moves
back outside to let the others know of what is going on.


   Fremea lands in front of Dorhak and startles him by speaking
low and gives her report.  Dorhak can't see her but knows her
scent.

        GM:
Actions? Comments?


    Next update...Saturday?

        GM: Sorry
for delay.  I tried to get it finished last week but major time
delays.  I can only do so much. Even now slightly sick and with a
eye sty that is odd I wanted to get update finished.  So here we
go.  Next 2 weeks should be the last Tue/Thur delay days.  So
that will help as those days free up.  Just wanted to add I loved
the posts by Raddok and Fremea.  With little info both fleshed out
the scenes not to overwrite it but to add flair.  I like that rpg
element for sure.  Good jobs.  So next week is
Thanksgiving.  I can only assume folks will be busy with
holiday.  So I doubt will do a update till at LEAST Saturday.
So happy turkey day to those in the USA.  For Wout means lots of
turkey food. :) I didn't do a big update as I figured going further in
cave could be dangerous for both.  So rather see what the plan is
first.

        GM: Damage




Player
        Damage

        Barbosa

        16+4+1+5 [Unclear
fully, Revived]

        Unali


        6

        Raddok

        1 [1 Healing]

        Arawn


        5


Z'leyra
        4











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