<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif"> Arawn watched Micah prepared to leave and Elam took a seat at the table the party had formerly occupied. Not quite sure where Chion was Arawn whispered to Z'leyra,</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif"> "If Chion is still around let me know if he still needs my help. Also, if he heads back to the assassin I think it may be good if I accompany him in case the potion doesn't take."</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif"> With that he turns his attentions once again to Unali, his magics strengthening her life with each passing moment. (Arawn will continue to cast Energy (Priest) on Unali until something more pressing occurs, Chion needs help or is leaving, or if/when Unali looks or says she is recovered.)<BR><BR></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif">----- Original Message ----<BR>From: Scott Adams <longshot@darktech.org><BR>To: PBEM List <pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl><BR>Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 2:23:36 AM<BR>Subject: [pnpgm] Game Update #21 - File #54 - Micah's last offer<BR><BR><BR> HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex<BR> -- -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> R1 John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma<BR> ?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma<BR> W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma<BR> Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe<BR> W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human
Fe<BR> R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe<BR> Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),<BR> <BR> Game Web Site - <A href="http://www.funport.com/longshot/pbem" target=_blank>http://www.funport.com/longshot/pbem</A><BR> Public posts/actions to <A href="mailto:pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl" ymailto="mailto:pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl">pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl</A> (mailing list)<BR> Private emails (not public actions) to <A href="mailto:longshot@darktech.org" ymailto="mailto:longshot@darktech.org">longshot@darktech.org</A><BR> <BR> Game Update #21 in sequence (file #50) <BR> ----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> <BR>
Admin notes: None. <BR> -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> [Recap]<BR><BR> From Fremea: [Re: Actions]<BR> Fremea catches herself quickly after the initial shock of her<BR> spell not working and quickly uses her reflexes and training<BR> in hand to hand to disable the assassin's arm choking her by<BR> numbing it and causing it to release - and possibly kicking<BR> him the right spots (as he probably is wearing some kind of<BR> protection on his groin, to make him go to his knees). When<BR> she is able to get his hand off her, she will grab something<BR> next to her that seems heavy enough (or use her
dagger, which<BR> ever is easiest) and smack the assassin upside the head to<BR> knock him out. She has lots of questions for him and he is not<BR> going to get away or die.<BR> GM: Ack. <BR><BR> --------------------<BR><BR> From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]<BR> Ben'Dar nods in agreement with Micah. "They can go," he motions<BR> vaguely in the direction of the beggars. "I will talk to the<BR> vendor." With that, Ben'Dar begins to turn to leave the tavern<BR> when he notices Chion standing near Z'leyra.<BR><BR> "Chion?" Then louder,
"What's wrong? Where's Fremea?" He<BR> will move quickly over to Chion and then stand back a bit to<BR> stay out of the way of the healers in the group.<BR><BR> (Assuming Ben'Dar can see Chion...if not, he'll leave the tavern,<BR> mount Tef'wo, and go pay a visit to the vendor that the beggars<BR> described.)<BR><BR> "Chion?" Then louder, "What's wrong? Where's Fremea?" He<BR> will move quickly over to Chion and then stand back a bit to<BR> stay out of the way of the healers in the group.<BR> GM: Ack. <BR><BR> --------------------<BR><BR>
From Raban: [Re: Actions]<BR> Raban: [Smiling back at Micah he replies softly] "I had planned<BR> to leave town anyway, thats usually best after such problems. I<BR> can entertain and help people anywhere I go, so I do not stay<BR> long at any city. I just wanted to get an answer or at least<BR> give him a reason to hesitate before causing further problems<BR> for me. But it would seem you have given him enough reasons for<BR> now. Still, I think associates of the assassin must have told<BR> him I was here. He does not seem to be one who could find me by<BR> himself."<BR> GM: Ack. <BR><BR>
--------------------<BR><BR> From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] <BR> Basically when Z'leyra sees Chion, she starts holding up the<BR> goblet as she tells Arawn "Chion's here...want to cast your<BR> spell?" and signs to Chion "Poison cure, spell from Arawn or if<BR> in hurry drink this. Heck, drink this after spell even if<BR> not in a hurry."<BR> GM: Ack. <BR><BR> -----------------------------------------------------------------<BR> [New Stuff]<BR><BR> [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.<BR> Location: Maren City, Chion's House]<BR> [Time:
8:20am]<BR><BR> [Fremea's eyes begin to water as she realizes her shock<BR> of the attack. She was sure to check his bindings and she<BR> knew it was tight. But she has known even Faerry to escape<BR> bindings with their tiny hands. Then the shock of her<BR> spell not working. It must be the house not allowing it or<BR> the purification failed? The 6 foot tall assassin towers over the<BR> 3.5 foot tall Fremea and has a 3 to 1 weight advantage. Based<BR> on her initial attack she also suspects a 2 to 1 strength<BR> advantage which for a human isn't that great. Fremea quickly<BR> studies the
situation in a blink of an eye. The assassin is<BR> leaning over her with his neck and jaw over her a weak and<BR> critical spot exposed but it must be to bend over. His left hand<BR> is useless now until he can pop it back into place likely within<BR> a few seconds. His strength lies in the right hand and his<BR> weight.] <BR><BR> Assassin: "Freak! Your dead!"<BR><BR> [The assassin spits the words out in a angry voice full of<BR> rage and bigotry to likely his first Faerry he has ever<BR> seen. He quickly glances up and looks around the room for<BR> weapons, escape routes and other objects to
use.]<BR><BR> [Fremea grabs her dagger from the belt she knows her arms<BR> won't reach high enough to his neck so she uses her right<BR> hand to brace against his arm and gasp for breath while<BR> with her left hand she uses the hilt of the dagger to stab<BR> sideways into his elbow joint to try and dislodge his arm.<BR> The move works and for a split second the force of his<BR> attack weakens giving Fremea time to gasp for air]<BR><BR> [But as quickly as it flees the assassin regains his full<BR> force and leans into Fremea tightening his grip.]<BR><BR> Assassin: "Weakling!"<BR><BR> [Fremea tries again but this
time the blow is less in its<BR> strength and nothing occurs.]<BR><BR> [The assassin looks to his limp arm and tries to flex it<BR> setting it back into is joints. Fremea can hear a snap and<BR> crack of his hand as she suddenly sees spots in front of<BR> her eyes. She knows she only has one last chance.]<BR><BR> [This time Fremea twists the dagger with blade out and<BR> with her last bit of strength stabs the man right in the<BR> arm. The Assassin immediately releases his grip and pulls<BR> back in reaction to the blow.]<BR><BR> [The assassin now becomes upset and with his free hand<BR> he
jerks his left hand ignoring the pain of his small<BR> stab wound and sets his left wrist into position.]<BR><BR> Assassin: "I'll kill you slowly for that!"<BR><BR> [Using the second to gain her breath and strength Fremea<BR> brings in air with quick gasps.]<BR><BR> [The Assassin seems to ignore the dagger Fremea is holding<BR> and finishes setting his wrist. He sees an object on<BR> a nearby table he can use and moves toward it.]<BR><BR> [At that instant Fremea gains her strength back and grabs the<BR> man's left wrist and pulls hard, pulling the man toward her.<BR> With her right leg she tries to trip the man's left leg.<BR>
The movement is unexpected and so the man trips forward toward<BR> the nearby table. He braces his fall with the right hand.]<BR><BR> [The man then gains his balance and swings his right hand<BR> toward Fremea's hand but fails to make contact.]<BR><BR> [Fremea twirls her dagger to hilt upward and with a forceful<BR> upswing tries to hit the man's jaw with a small jump and<BR> makes contact with dead center of his jaw with enough<BR> of a blow to break one tooth and knock him out. The<BR> assassin falls backward toward his old chair causing<BR> dust to fly. Fremea coughs from the dust and sore neck.]<BR><BR>
[Fremea grabs her waterskin from her belt and takes some<BR> water and rests for a minute.]<BR><BR> [The guard leaves back to the main door and Micah nods<BR> trying to decide on his next move. Raban breaks his<BR> train of thought and replies on the baron situation.]<BR><BR> Raban: "I had planned to leave town anyway, that's usually best<BR> after such problems. I can entertain and help people anywhere<BR> I go, so I do not stay long at any city. I just wanted to get<BR> an answer or at least give him a reason to hesitate before<BR> causing further problems for me. But it would seem you have<BR> given him enough reasons
for now. Still, I think associates<BR> of the assassin must have told him I was here. He does not<BR> seem to be one who could find me by himself."<BR><BR> [Micah seems distracted by the guard's information but listens<BR> absently to Raban. Micah then nods and glances up at Raban.]<BR><BR> Micah: "I doubt he has any connection to the assassin. As<BR> I said the assassin was here for Unali only. I don't think<BR> it takes much street carousing to find a location for a<BR> person of your...size...and one who entertains. Can't<BR> be that many of your...type."<BR><BR> [Micah waves a hand and moves toward
Unali.]<BR><BR><BR> ---------------------<BR><BR> [Location: Sivas City, Green Eye Tavern]<BR> [Time: About 2 minutes before current scene.]<BR><BR> [After the Beggars describe the vendor Ben'dar nods in<BR> acknowledegement to Micah.]<BR><BR> Ben'dar: "They can go," [he motions vaguely in the direction<BR> of the beggars.] "I will talk to the vendor."<BR><BR> [Micah raises an eyebrow at this command and that little show<BR> of boldness tells Micah what he needs to know about Ben'dar.<BR> Another piece of information. Subversion of his power Micah<BR> simply
frowns then nods to a guard.]<BR><BR> Micah: "Show them to the back please."<BR><BR> [Ben'dar heads to the door when Micah raises a hand.]<BR><BR> Micah: "Sorry you can't leave." [He glances over his shoulder<BR> to the others] "None of you for now. We still have<BR> issues to resolve."<BR><BR> [Ben'dar turns and grabs his weapon slightly in a show<BR> of defiance but Micah simply glares back.]<BR><BR> Micah: "There are...procedures I must follow...the vendor<BR> would only be a dead end. Any person can cause a person<BR> to do something with a few coins. It would only lead<BR> to another person who was
paid or the person's<BR> identification."<BR><BR> [Two guards stand near the door a bit more erect with hands<BR> on their swords and glance at Ben'dar. Suddenly 2 more<BR> guards enter the tavern. One heads to the side of<BR> the bar to stand guard at one door while another comes up<BR> to whisper in Micah's ear.]<BR><BR> Micah: "Eagle? Kill it?" [He glances over his shoulder<BR> at Z'leyra and lowers his voice] "Best not do that. Just<BR> watch it and leave it alone. Its friendly."<BR><BR> [Cholan comes to Ben'dar and gives him a mug of ale.]<BR><BR> Cholan: "Best sit down. We
can't afford attention and<BR> trouble right now."<BR><BR> -----------------------<BR><BR> [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.<BR> Location: Sivas, Marentia, Green Eye Tavern.<BR> [Time: 8:21am]<BR><BR> [Chion taps Z'leyra and signs that he has taken Fremea and<BR> the assassin to his home. But he has been damaged by<BR> a poisoned dagger. Z'leyra sees his face and its pale<BR> and his skin is a bit clammy a sign of weakness but<BR> likely not instant death poison but a slow rate poison.<BR> A good sign for Chion or he might've been dead by
now.]<BR><BR> [Z'leyra glances around with her eyes the room and then<BR> turns slowly to Arawn. She whispers]<BR><BR> Z'leyra: "Chion's here...want to cast your spell?"<BR><BR> [Arawn whispers slightly to Z'leyra.]<BR><BR> Arawn: "If he wishes to reveal himself to me he can sit next to<BR> Unali and I can attempt to cast it while appearing to be<BR> tending to her."<BR><BR> [Arawn considers the situation if he casts a spell he'd<BR> be noticed likely since Micah won't allow anyone to go<BR> to a private room. Z'leyra turns back to Chion and<BR> signs to him.]<BR><BR> Z'leyra:
"Poison cure, spell from Arawn or if in hurry<BR> drink this. Heck, drink this after spell even if not in<BR> a hurry."<BR><BR> [Z'leyra glances back and Arawn shakes his head and nods<BR> to the goblet feeling its safer for now. Z'leyra then<BR> turns and with back turned to most of the party and room<BR> mixes the bezoar into a potion again.]<BR><BR> [Arawn comes to Unali and prepares her for the spell while<BR> whispering to her Chion is here.]<BR><BR> [Micah glances to a guard at the door who nods and glances<BR> upward. Micah turns to the balcony and sees a guard who nods<BR> and then
twirls his finger in mixing motion. He subtly<BR> nods having suspected it. He walks a few steps forward as<BR> Z'leyra finishes her poison.]<BR><BR> Micah: "My uncle was death so as a kid I had to learn to<BR> read lips and sign language." [He smiles.] "I suspect<BR> the potion isn't for Unali. So it must be for Chion."<BR><BR> [He walks a few steps forward and turns about 30 degrees<BR> to the side suspecting where Chion is but in fact is about<BR> 45 degrees off so Micah looks funny talking to the wall.]<BR><BR> Micah: 'Chion if that's you the assassin was for Unali and<BR> not for you. We have about four or
five minutes before<BR> the city guards come and take over this investigation.<BR> If that happens it'll cause more problems for all of us<BR> all the way to the top if you know what I mean. I<BR> would appreciate it greatly if you can not kill the<BR> man so we can question him ourselves. I still have to<BR> figure out a way to get the investigation dropped but<BR> the sooner I know he is safe in our hands the sooner<BR> I can get this situation resolved. Jensen is due here and<BR> he's a pain for details and personal backgrounds. I suspect<BR> you took him to Z'leyra's place keep him there and
we'll<BR> come for him but I MUST know he is safe."<BR><BR> [Micah stares at the wall 2 feet behind Chion. Chion grabs<BR> the potion and drinks it while hearing Micah's comments.<BR> Of course Chion has no clue who this man is or his<BR> authority. But Chion smiles he must not know Chion has a home.]<BR><BR> [Micah turns to Unali.]<BR><BR> Micah: "Convince Chion for me please."<BR><BR> [As Chion drinks the potion his hands start to shake from<BR> the lack of energy. He realizes quickly that he is<BR> almost tapped out. His legs begin to buckle slightly<BR> but the levitate spell keeps him
afloat. he uses his<BR> staff to lean on and for balance.]<BR><BR> Unali: "Arawn, I indeed feel like I could have my spirit lifted.<BR> Thanks for the offer."<BR><BR> [Arawn casts a Energy spell onto Unali and Chion watches<BR> the hand movements with keen interest as blue energy<BR> moves from Arawn into Unali.]<BR><BR> [Chion's levitate spell ends and he sags to the floor.<BR> As he watches Arawn help recharge Unali he waits a few<BR> seconds then a few more and feels the same. The quick<BR> draining he felt seems to be gone likely the poison<BR> has been cured? Chion feels still
weakened but likely<BR> from his life force drain of the poison but it seems the<BR> drain has ended.]<BR><BR> [Micah turns and waves to the man on the balcony to come down.<BR> He then walks to the center of the group not waiting for an<BR> answer to Chion. Likely time is running out and it shows.<BR> He runs a hand through his thick black hair.]<BR><BR> Micah: "Okay. This is how it will go down. As I've said<BR> this situation could blow up. Jensen is ruthless but<BR> goes by the law he'll take names, background info and<BR> maybe ask a lot of questions. But likely none that<BR>
will be a problem." [By then the guard comes down and<BR> along side Micah. Micah nods to the man.] "This is<BR> Elam he works for me and not really attached to the city<BR> guards. Target of the assassin was Elam not Unali.<BR> Just so happened Unali got in the way. Elam of course<BR> was sitting in the table next to you guys. Bad aim.<BR> You guys simply defended Unali and chased the attacker<BR> away and he escaped."<BR><BR> Elam: "Right boss. I can work with that. But what about<BR> the witnesses the old man in that family over there saw<BR> the attacker."<BR><BR>
Micah: "Story still fits. I'm working fast here. Only<BR> have a couple minutes. The city can offer to pay for<BR> a nice stay here on the city for a few days for them<BR> if they want..." [He eyes each person from Cholan to<BR> Raban in the party] "Do you got the plan?"<BR><BR>------ [Everyone in the party has heard the previous weeks of work<BR> Unali has done in taking down the spy ring just this<BR> morning. All but Raban. he has no clue of the background<BR> but Micah doesn't know he isn't part of this group. Raban<BR> seems confused by this whole situation why some guard but<BR> not a city guard but a man of some authority but
of secret<BR> authority would be giving orders. Raban seems to feel though<BR> the man is covering up some situation that could be harmful<BR> to the nation and to Unali. In helping Unali Raban seems<BR> to think maybe this man has her best interest at heart.]<BR><BR> Micah: "I'm glad you no one touched the dart. If Jensen<BR> inspects it then only the assassin's presence will be<BR> found which helps the story. I must be leaving now as<BR> I rather not be here to answer further questions. I<BR> will be going to ground. Unali you know how to contact<BR> me but it might be hard for a bit."<BR><BR>
[With that he gives a curt nod to Unali and turns to where<BR> he thinks Chion might still be.]<BR><BR> Micah: "We need the assassin alive it could benefit us with<BR> questions we have. If you return him dead we could lose<BR> some potential benefits."<BR><BR> [Micah waves to one of the guards near the back of the room<BR> likely another of his personal associates who comes forward.<BR> Micah walks near Ben'dar.]<BR><BR> Micah: "You could leave with me to find this vendor but<BR> Jenson will surely need to question you about the messenger<BR> and if your not here that could lead to warrants for your<BR>
arrest. I suggest you stay here for a bit."<BR><BR> [Elam takes a seat in the table next to the party's where he<BR> wasn't before and moves a plate and mug from another table<BR> to it. The way the two act they seem to have done this<BR> type of con before to the city guards. Elam must have a<BR> good cover identity.]<BR><BR> ---------------<BR><BR><BR> [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.<BR> Location: Maren City, Chion's House]<BR> [Time: 8:22am]<BR><BR> [Fremea with some effort gets the unconscious man to the<BR> chair again. This time she secures the ropes through
his<BR> armpits and around his neck in a tie that even an escape<BR> artist would have trouble with. If he moves his arm he<BR> chokes his neck. He puts the ropes through the chair slats<BR> as a double assurance.] <BR><BR><BR> Actions? Comments?<BR><BR> Next Update...Monday...<BR><BR> GM: Arawn - One casting of Energy done. Since Chion initially<BR> said to tap and drink I went with the goblet than<BR> your spell. But it works. I did give Alex chance<BR> of deciding who cures who.<BR><BR> Ben'dar - Leave with Micah or stay
as suggested?<BR><BR> Chion - When in the above do you teleport? Hear it<BR> all or do you reply or do you teleport back at the<BR> end of the scene when he is starting to leave?<BR> I also need to know the questions asked of the<BR> prisoner and how you do it (ie torture?).<BR><BR> Fremea - Could've been worse if he had both arms and<BR> a weapon might not have survived. But got lucky. :)<BR> What questions and how do you ask as well?<BR> Recast your spell to help?<BR><BR> GM: Once assassin is dealt with we
can move to the messenger<BR> and his message and the adventure. :)<BR><BR> GM: Details I was looking for in last post was how secret<BR> the chion situation would be. Since Z'leyra go into<BR> great cover to hide the potion (aside from turning back)<BR> and speaking without obvious trying not to be seen the<BR> cat got out of the bag. Micah suspected Chion might<BR> appear so had Elam stay on the balcony and watch for<BR> clues. Along with his lip reading and sign language<BR> reading (another thing not quite hidden as described).<BR> He guessed
what might be. Arawn did try to cover it<BR> up but Micah is smart enough to figure out the rest. :) <BR><BR><BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>pnpgm mailing list<BR><A href="mailto:pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl" ymailto="mailto:pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl">pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl</A><BR><A href="http://abroere.xs4all.nl/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pnpgm" target=_blank>http://abroere.xs4all.nl/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pnpgm</A><BR></DIV>
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