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

Dorhak Red Wall dorhak at comcast.net
Mon Nov 25 02:58:49 CET 2019


"We don’t want to kill the human.  We don’t know they took the book.  Besides, we can always kill later.  Make damn sure you keep the guard quiet, Fremea.  Sleep spell might work too, if you have such a thing."

"i want to do this quietly and quickly."  He looks over to Arawn and Z'leyra and says "can either of you do something to keep the horses calm and quiet?  I don’t want them running off when we could put them to use."

"I want everyone to remember: they may not be hostiles.  We don’t know yet.  Let’s not take any chances of making enemies we don’t need to make, but let’s not take chances of getting hurt either."

"we go in afterward, keeping Fremea in front as long as invisible, followed by Unali.  I’m gonna want Z’leyra and Mournath in front, Pyandalgor next to track, me and Raddok next, Arawn and Kiet following up."

"Fremea will have to step back when she becomes visible since her wilng flapping will make noise"



> On November 24, 2019 at 3:57 PM Tobie Bonahoom <bonahoom at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>     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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>     Subject: [pnpgm] Game Update #106 - File #790 - Cave Scouting
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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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>             Admin
>     Notes: None.
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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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