[pnpgm] Game Update #1 - File #15 - The Adventure Starts

[Tobie Bonahoom]

A rather well built man, human, with a long scare down his face on the left side, stands up after the dwarf says a few things. "Klorgar, friend of Greatest General, fight for Clan and family, wield many weapons, ride to battle. Am tracker, protector."

He has an imposing Battle Axe on his side and a shield on his back. He is decently armored, with a helm sitting next to him on the table. Those that are able to tell, his muscles are not just that of fighting, but farming also. His skin is weather worn, he stands about 6' or more, hard to tell in all the armor.


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Sex.....Character Name...Player..................Type....Notes.....
........................Tobie.Bonahoom.............................
........................Bess.Hadley................................
........................Wout.Broere................................
........................Gerald.Ford................................
........................Alex.Koponen...............................
........................Gilbert.Isla...............................

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   It is a turbulent time in Glorantha.  To many cultures
each have their own time line, history and calendar.  Each Cult may
also have their own version.  One Cult is known to use the days of
the week of appendages of their main god.  But what may be one of
the most “common” is the Orlanth version.


   To this cult it is Storm season which is in many regards
considered early summer.  It is the Death week and the Clayday, 3rd
day of the week.  The area is that of Dragon Pass.  While there
are in legends 3 major land masses in the world this area is considered a
core human thriving area.  After the Dragon Years the humans are
trying to reclaim the area.

        [Clayday,
Death, Storm Season, 1625, Dragon Pass, Genertela, Glorantha]


   Most humans from early age of 10, more so by age 16-21, were
taught by their parents, clans, cults and cultures their “version” of
history.  But some underlying common threads do come to pass in
every story.  Some may see this as a new age but a dark age.
Some may see this as a outdated age as the quest for new metals help
cultures escape the bronze era.  But because of this they consider
this a bright age full of learning and knowledge.


   Each person who wishes to leave the farm strives to explore
and grow.  They look back to the past to look to shine the light to
the future.  At the beginning the Primal Void formed Glorantha with
the help of the gods which lead the land into the Golden Age.
HISTORY


   Then Umath, Primal Air, disrupted the peace and The War of
the Gods began.  The Death of the Sun, starting the Great Darkness
and Chaos age.


   But Glorantha was not destroyed. Spurred on by Hope and
Chance, the Seven Lightbringers sought through the Chaos-ridden Cosmos
and, after harrowing adventures, liberated the life-giving Sun God, The
joyful god leapt to his rightful place in the sky and the Dark was
banished.


   The Gods made the Great Compromise of oaths and pacts not to
fight again. This is when History began for humankind.


   Then the Dawn Age came where the first council of man and
the ancient races lead civilization into a new era.  But this peace
would not last long as ancient feuds and events outside the council
started to shatter the peace.  This led to the Second Council who
sought Godtime the return of the gods.  With the birth of Ghaji, the
Chaos god, he led the world in war for 75 years.  This led to the
wane of the power of the non human races.  The end of the Dawn Age
was upon the world.


   Human nations rose and fell.  One of the largest was
the Empire of Wyrms with Dragon Pass as its center.  It lasted for
500 years and was known to be friends with the Dragons and Wyrms.


   Long after the Empire the Third Council was formed.
Led by Men and Gods themselves.  But the Council was oblivious to
the woes of the people and foreign gods grew in power and influence,
eager to invade.


   Some 78 years later rebels, enemies and human allies of the
empire turned against the dragonnewts.  The dragonnewts were
slaughtered and could not fight the onslaught.  Epic battles ensued
as the council finally defended the people.  But it was too late the
dragonnewts rose and slew the entire council.


   Dragons from across Time and Space assembled at their
ancient home to help the dragonnewts.  The massive human armies may
have won minor battles in raids of the dragon nests.  But the
Dragonkill War was named for what the dragons did to the humans not what
they suffered.  The tide was turning.


   Humans abandoned Dragon Pass.  Myths and legends tell
of new empires rise and old empires shaken to their core.  With new
magic and gods seas were unable to be used by humans to cross.


   In Peloria, north of dragon pass, the Red Moon Goddess
arose.  At least some cultures call her that others call her names
like Life and Death.  The face of the land changed once she
rose.  Legend has it she ascended to the heavens and watches over
the land.  Her family led by the Red Emperor (her son) would rule
the Lunar Empire.  The Empire around 1220 started to expand in every
direction.


   As the Lunar Empire went south to Dragon Pass they found it
inhabited by the Kingdom of Sartar.  The Red Emperor finally entered
the capital of Boldhome after several defeats.  He defiled the
Sartar Temple and ravaged the city.


   But rebels rose and rebellion soon was common in the
area.  The Empire tried to build a Moon Temple but it backfired.
Glowline, a dragon rose from under the temple and attacked.  It ate
the Lunar priest and defeated the human armies.


   The warlord  Argrath of Sartar lit the Sartar Temple
fire again and that showed the Lunar Empire was defeated from the
area.


   This defeat after hundreds of years of Lunar expansion,
called heroes of all types from around the world.  Some say this is
the period of the Hero Wars that is current, but others say the hero wars
have been going on for centuries.


   They say  Glowline was miles long in length.  Myth
has it that it was so large it blocked out the sun for those who lived to
see it.  Legend has it that the Red Curse (blight, destruction or
other terms) created by the dragon is miles and miles around of nothing
but Red Scorched earth. This blight on the land creates fear of the
population and thus many fear entering the area.


   At least these are the stories told to the kids once most
get adult hood they dispute these stories.  A miles long
dragon?  Really?  This is where you are at now.  A
crossroad of faith and life.  As you travel the land for various
reasons -  to explore, adventure, fight or sell things you end up in
this small town.


   While most want to find work at the big cities they can be
far more dangerous.  There are a couple nearby but trouble seems to
follow folks there like clan or family fights from enemies or ex-battle
members.  So you seek this small town of 1,200 – Demark.  Named
for various reasons including the demarkation line between two major
battles.  As well as the Hero who fought against 12 foes at once –
Demark before he fell in battle.


   Why you are here is too many to figure out with the time you
have in this town.  Some wanted to escape the tedium that is farm
life.  Some are on cult or family quests.  Some are here to
simply earn some coin as being on their own is wiping them out.
Some have traveled for hundreds of miles to Dragon Pass to see for
themselves if the Lunar Empire has been broken and beat back.  Those
who have coin find themselves eager to adventure or prove their own worth
in this world.


   Upon entering Demark some ask around to get a feel for the
area.  Eager to find a quest or job or sell goods.  It does not
take long. Rumors are that a great Festival of the Orlanth Temple in
Possom City some 100 miles or so north of here is going to be a week long
event.  But there is word that a stranger in town seeks to hire a
group to help him.  After bar hopping you find the bar in
question.  While most if not all can't read the sign they can tell
from the image – a turbulent cresting waves with lightning in the sky
they are in the Stormy Sea Bar.


   It was said to be there at high Yelmalio – the sun god –
high noon today.
At least one at a table finds this fact a omen since they serve that
god.  The bar is quarter full maybe 2 dozen folks.  You even
spot a dwarf in the corner drinking a beer or such.  At least that
is what it looks like a dwarf since hes short and very has a large
beard.


   Some enter on time or have been here waiting some
time.  The Barkeep is a man in his 40s with two scars on his face
showing hes probably been in battles or bar fights.  His arms are
very muscled so probably does not need a bouncer – which no one can
figure out if one is in the bar.


   Soon a man enters followed by a taller man behind him.
The short man in his mid 30s-a age advanced for this world is wearing tan
tunic and brown pants.  He is clean shaven with brown hair.  At
his hip is a sword.  HE looks around the bar and studies the folks
then sighs.  He walks to the bar and orders a brandy and pays the
barkeep.  The taller man is 6'3 and well muscled with a large sword
on his hip and moves to a table without ordering.  The tall man has
several scars on his arms an done below his left ear.  He sits and
folds his arms.


   The other man with brandy in hand is about 5' 11 and average
build.  He sits at a table that is in front of the tall man.
He takes a few careful sips then stands.


   “May name is Veren Nor Tarek.  I seek to hire a small
group to escort me back to my ancestral home.  Back to the place I
lived at until recently.  It may take about 3 weeks and travel
through the wilds.  So I need capable people who can escort as well
as defend me.  I am a simple man so can't fight as well.  A
small group is all I need but a skilled one.  You may have your own
beast to ride but I have none.  I will walk as animals and me do not
get along.  I will pay one and a half silver per day.  I will
pay for food, camping and water supplies.  That is around 15 silver
going and will pay that amount for your return.  I will triple that
once we get to my home safe.  I know this may seem a low amount but
ask around this is a standard wage.  I also will reward you with
more silver and wealth once I get home and open my vault.  But this
will be based on how well you do.  So if interested come and let me
know your intention.  State name, your main skills and
experience.  This is a limited group so first serve first come.”


   With that he sits and drinks more brandy.  You scoff at
this slightly. Escort duty? Such a low level job.  One could bandit
on the road or do simple merc work and get far more coin.  But he
does add that bonus at the end.  That intrigues you and so you sit
and wait for the first to sign up.


   A man walks up, “Sunc Day, I am skilled in the pike and axe
and fought in the battle of Cannon's Ferry as well as the rebel warfare
in Sartar when the dragon rose.”


   “You did?” Tarek asks.  “Did you see General Davik slay
the Green Knight?”


   “I...yes.” the man replies.


   Tarek shakes his head, “Davik was killed at Somar Pass a
year before that battle.  Be gone.”


   The man lowers his head and moves away, the barkeep mutters,
“good try.”


   The man drinks his ale.  The bar keep leans in and
mutters in tradetalk, “kid Davik was a trick question.  He died over
a century ago.”  The man looks shocked then finishes his ale then
exits the bar.


   Those who know tradetalk understood the words if you know it
at a decent level above (40+).  If you do not even know the language
chance are you know it at a low level (5-10%).  If at low level you
understood bits and pieces but not comprehend it fully.

        GM:
Actions? Comments?


    Next Update...Next week...

        GM: A less
exciting opening than I had planned in my head.  But with 2 days
starting late I ran out of time. Wanted this out.  So finished it
for now.  You are free to join and give your info as a introduction
or heck not join the party. :) This is last update below IBT stuff will
be posted.   I STILL need to finish my adventure outline and
map.  So that'll have to be next week.  Had hoped to be done by
now but nope.  :< So if you want you can give what you want to
make public of your character.  Some of you were at 10 Tradetalk so
its kinda hard to grasp and probably did not understand the 'test' but
did get the basic gist.  One of you do not even have tradetalk so
your at 10% based on other stats.


   * IBT: 24 Days (format may mess up in email)


        Player

        Status

        Arawn

        Not supplied

        Dorhak
  Not supplied

        Fremea
  Not
supplied


        Kiet

        Not supplied

        Pyandalgor
      Not supplied

        Raddok
  Not supplied

        Unali

        Not supplied

        Opus

        Given – Not
processed - #1 Queue – Started about 20% done.

        Z'leyra
 Not supplied



        Player
      Status

        Tobie

        100% done

        Panther
 About 10%?

        Bess H
 Given starting versions – About 85% done

        Wout

        Helped create –
85% done – Need gear/spells

        Gerald
  98% need background

        Alex K
 Finished – Not processed - #1 in Queue

      Gilbert   100%
done need to review sheet







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