Fremea wonders if all these people have even thought about making the wagon that she will need to be stowed in. Most of her equipment will have to be in there way before they off load. She is sure they will be watched, especially after they turn in the pirates. Asking no one in particulare, "Are we going to be meeting ou contact at the docks, and do we have the carridge with the hide spots, as i have equipment that a child should not have?"
To Arwan, "Yes, there are many tricks I can show you. Mostly in the city, as it seems you have me beat in the forests. We could even practice in Katai."
To party on pirates, "My masters always used prisoners, especially ones that they knew would escape any way, to plant mis information or even give plans out, that they knew would be sold off or used to their advantage. We could accidently let slip some important news that the guards could take and think they are acting on something important. Like we are on the hunt for a wizard that plans to stop the noble from an important mission or something that turns the Katai people off of us possible being magic users. Always good to use misdirection."<br><br><html>
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R1.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma<br>
??.Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma<br>
R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma<br>
W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma<br>
W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma<br>
--.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe<br>
R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma<br>
Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma<br>
R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma<br>
W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma<br>
R1 NPC...................Shu.Yeoh..........Wizard..Normal/Human..Fe<br>
W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe<br>
-..Thomas.Magann.........Whitney...........Scholar.Normal/Human..Ma<br>
R1 John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma<br>
R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe<br>
R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma<br>
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, 2 Donkeys<br>
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Cover Story Info: [HD- House member, F-Foreigner, N-native non house]<br>
Arawn aka Arawn as Teacher to daughter [F]<br>
Ben'dar aka Bu Da as Horse expert [F]<br>
Caladan aka Ca Lu as Guard/Archer [N]<br>
Chion aka Capt. Chu Mai as Sailor Trustee [HD]<br>
Farseeker aka Fu Sa as Guard [F]<br>
Fremea aka Lin Mong as Noble child [HD] [Disguised]<br>
Kell aka Swan as Trader [F]<br>
Kiet aka Kiet Sunan as Zhou's servant [F]<br>
Raban aka Toban Nu as Entertainer/Guard [F] <br>
Strie'bog aka Sun Zhu as Entertainer [N]<br>
Shu aka Shu as Niece [HD]<br>
Unali aka Tun Au as Zhou's wife [HD]<br>
Will aka Sun Tzu as hunt master [F]<br>
Z'leyra aka Kakita Junami as Healer [F]<br>
Zhou aka Zhou Wa as Noble [HD]<br>
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Game Update #39 in sequence (file #391) <br>
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[Recap]<br>
<br>
From Thomas: [Re: High Elder]<br>
Sorry, I'd thought I told you I wasn't comfortable with too much<br>
party history from before my time, so I wasn't going to.<br>
<br>
not coot. Count. as in Count of Marob. Which he was, and may<br>
still be (it seems to be uninhabited now). The place Whitney<br>
thinks he's heading to save the world......<br>
<br>
I never did understand why he didn't just use cure age to recover<br>
his youth. but then, the most powerful wizard int he world is<br>
physically old, and the second most powerful is undead. physical<br>
youth seems to be a hindrance, no matter what the real age migght<br>
be.<br>
<br>
In any event, it is what it is. I used the information I had.<br>
It, understandably, fell short. Zhou still has issues. an 80<br>
year old IS old, and Count is a perfectly respectable rank, so<br>
GM: Ack. Its always good to bone up on some history. But that's fine.<br>
I at least had recommended seeing the briefing updates early<br>
on by the High Elder. The old term got him mostly. To him<br>
a loyal servant (zhou) the HE is wise but not old. That<br>
short sideness that some servants have. Well cure age is<br>
fine but its short term to me. Being an old powerful wizard<br>
shows more spunk than a kid who might be a god. Most would<br>
underestimate the kid. Those who see an old man know he<br>
might be wise and powerful. So its more a symbolic thing.<br>
Its not a big issue. In fact I don't mind the interaction.<br>
A full 100% harmonious group can be boring. So the small<br>
fights of Zhou/Whitney, Kiet vs party on pirates, etc.<br>
adds spice to things. <br>
<br>
From Fremea: [Re: Actions]<br>
<ooc - The 10g is from the treasure (off the top) as an extra<br>
donation. The captain can do what he wants with it.><br>
<br>
To Arawn - "If you really want to learn how to get in places...<br>
<br>
To Kiet - "I believe that there are other ways to make sure...<br>
GM: Ack. <br>
<br>
From Raban: [Re: Actions]<br>
Raban thinks for quite some time before he once more talks to<br>
the captain.<br>
<br>
"Captain, your money lenders sound like a good idea but I...<br>
<br>
<yup Raban is a big hearted dummy, but one who does understand<br>
people><br>
GM: Ack. Good view to have.<br>
<br>
From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]<br>
Regarding killing the prisoners:<br>
<br>
Ben'Dar rolls his eyes at the words of Farseeker and Caladan.<br>
In Marentian: "We should have let them drown in the first...<br>
GM: Ack.<br>
<br>
From Kell: [Re: Actions]<br>
[OOC - Gee, thanks. But true too...]<br>
<br>
Grinning Kell looks at Ben'Dar and replies in Zen'dali, "Well<br>
said Ben'Dar! To the point and true." Back to Katai now,...<br>
GM: Ack. The appraisal on weakness wasn't personal just a quick<br>
figuring of who he might've affected. While some like<br>
Chion or Z'leyra he never looked at.<br>
<br>
<br>
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]<br>
Kiet says, "Yes. Now more than ever. The more money they...<br>
<br>
Kiet looks at Caladan and says back "I would no more shed ...<br>
GM: Ack. <br>
<br>
From Arawn: [Re: Actions]<br>
[** Quote of Raban scolding Fremea ***]<br>
- LMAO:D<br>
<br>
Treasure Split clarification-<br>
I guess I should have worded things better. What I meant to say<br>
was that Arawn-<br>
A) Votes to give the treasure to the captain and crew (along with<br>
the fallen sailor's family) or if the group plans on splitting<br>
things, giving Arawn's share of the treasure over to the<br>
sailors<br>
B) Due to his share of things last adventure Arawn is thinking<br>
of taking a lowered share of treasure from here on out (after the<br>
the pirate treasure is dealt with) for an indefinite period of<br>
time or until the group decides he's paid his due. The 1/3 to<br>
1/2 comment is in regards to future treasure, where Arawn would<br>
'return' the stated amount to the group treasure to be split up<br>
by the others. This would effectively give Arawn 1/2 to 2/3 of<br>
what his share would normally be, trying to return funds to the<br>
group while allowing him to support himself while abroad and to<br>
assist or payback others. If anyone has another suggestion then<br>
let me know. Scott, to simplify things for now I'll take 2/3 of<br>
a normal share unless the group feels it should be higher.<br>
<br>
If the captain takes his entire share Arawn will suggest that<br>
maybe a portion could be donated to temples of Manannan and Zu<br>
or, lacking that, to purchase materials for the figurehead. Arawn<br>
will work on it after the adventure and add his own<br>
resources/money to it as well, regardless of whether the captain<br>
wishes to a small portion on donations or the figurehead and<br>
Arawn will not begrudge whatever the decision.<br>
<br>
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As the group discusses the option of teleporting certain items<br>
and beings back to the Dark Lands Arawn speaks up,<br>
<br>
"If everyone decides that a final drop-off to the Dark Lands...<br>
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After the demonstration and apologies on Arawn's part he says<br>
to the group,<br>
<br>
"We might not be able to affect the Vong directly but magics...<br>
------------------------------------------------------------<br>
During the discussion on how best to distribute the funds to<br>
the family and the captain's mention of the 'Sailors Way' Arawn<br>
adds in,<br>
<br>
"Captain, as the treasure has been given to you and your...<br>
-----------------------------------------------------------<br>
[*** Fremea quote deleted for space ***]<br>
"I discovered several barrels of tar or pitch while looking..<br>
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As talk of how to deal with the pirates grows Arawn voices his<br>
own view.<br>
<br>
"I do not agree with killing the pirates. I do not think we...<br>
GM: Ack. Confused on the treasure. You say above you'll forgo<br>
treasure then say give you 2/3rd? Confused.<br>
<br>
From Raban: [Re: Actions]<br>
[*** Arawn's quote deleted for space ***]<br>
<br>
Raban can only sigh and hope the wise Druid understands...<br>
<br>
Raban speaks up, "Sadly I know little of how to use a sling...<br>
GM: Ack. <br>
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[New Stuff]<br>
<br>
[Junaqa 26th, 1634TH]<br>
<br>
Late this evening there is some hint that Kell is doing some<br>
more spells for practice. <br>
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<br>
<br>
[Julis 2nd, 1634TH]<br>
<br>
Immediately after the Battle Mind demonstration, Arawn speaks<br>
to the party. "We might not be able to affect the Vong directly but<br>
magics such as this improve our abilities and aid us tremendously<br>
against them. To minimize unknowing resistance on our part and to<br>
maximize successful use I'm wondering if we should use some kind<br>
of phrase or code to alert people in the party when I am about to<br>
cast this on them. Any ideas?"<br>
<br>
After the Battle Mind demonstration, Kell is seen later to<br>
approach and speak to Arawn on the matter. It seems he was<br>
quite struck by its power and influence. They speak quietly<br>
for some time. <br>
<br>
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<br>
<br>
[Julis 4th, 1634TH]<br>
<br>
Arawn speaks of Fremea's quick action on the ship to be able<br>
to slip into places most humans can't.<br>
<br>
"If you really want to learn," Fremea replies to Arawn, "how to<br>
get places out, maybe I could teach you better ways than<br>
falling into the water from a burning ship." Smiling at him the<br>
whole time.<br>
<br>
"I," Arawn replies, "discovered several barrels of tar or pitch<br>
while looking for prisoners. The fire was closing in and I pondered<br>
whether to teleport out or turn insubstantial but didn't know where<br>
the pirates were so went for the more mundane route of running and<br>
swimming," he said, returning a warm smile. "I've had some training<br>
in slipping in and out of places but if you have something in mind<br>
to teach me then I'll happily and appreciatively accept," he said,<br>
his smile turning to a grin.<br>
<br>
Later when the fate of the three pirate prisoners are discussed<br>
by the party. Fremea listens to Kiet. She of all people know how<br>
it is to be a prisoner. But she also knows these humans likely<br>
killed their share of other humans. Fremea turns to Kiet when<br>
he gives his view and comments. Once she was the slave and now<br>
she has prisoners like slaves. Her mind goes back to the flying<br>
castle and those poor beings. <br>
<br>
"I believe that there are other ways to make sure they keep their<br>
mouths from telling tall tales, even if they might have truth to<br>
them. We could even use them as an advantage for us getting past<br>
some check points or what ever we might encounter. We have to think<br>
plan, rather than always killing, even if they deserve it. Let them<br>
kill themselves, possibly even for us in some way." This surprises<br>
her some what to even hear her say, as it has some sameness to her<br>
masters. Then she thinks about it and these men are not worthy of<br>
caring about.<br>
<br>
Kiet looks at Caladan and says back "I would no more shed a tear<br>
for these pirates than I would for wolves taking my livestock. Nor<br>
would I turn my head like a little schoolgirl while I administer<br>
their final fate. I don't enjoy it, but I don't shirk it either.<br>
Besides..." Kiet holds the weapon close as if inspecting it, "...I<br>
think my own blades are a lot sharper than this!"<br>
<br>
Ben'Dar rolls his eyes at the words of Farseeker and Caladan. In<br>
Marentian: "We should have let them drown in the first place.<br>
They aren't 'innocent prisoners' - they're pirates: thieves and<br>
murderers! Farseeker, what does justice and "the law" dictate for<br>
such in Marentia? You know as well as I that they would already be<br>
swinging from gallows if we were back there." He switches to<br>
Zen'dali: "Caladan, brother, your civilized softness continues to<br>
puzzle me. You are Zen'dan! You know what we do to thieves and<br>
murderers. Back home, these prisoners would all be skinned alive<br>
and tied to trees for the wolves and birds to pick apart."<br>
<br>
Both targets of Ben'dar stop and turn around to stare at<br>
the warrior.<br>
<br>
Then he shrugs and switches back to Marentian. "But they are<br>
the captain's prisoners, not ours. Let him do what he will with<br>
them."<br>
<br>
At the stairs, Caladan speaks up. "I know what we would have<br>
done with no trial or time. We act in haste. This is why we<br>
have wars with our neighbors. Yes I have softened since my<br>
...retreat from this life." Those who know him likely know he<br>
means since he died. "But if we just kill them now we are no<br>
better than they are. If we become like them." He raises his<br>
hand and points at the prisoners. "I will not stay with this<br>
group." Shaking his head the Law wizard descends the stairs.<br>
<br>
Farseeker then steps up to Ben'dar. "I know how our law in<br>
Marentia works. Not as good as the judges. But I respect<br>
that law. We have trials first. We aren't a mob in some ignorant<br>
town who acts without question." He looks to Whitney. "We<br>
saw what a mob can do even if they just misunderstand a situation."<br>
He then looks back to Ben'dar. "I'm sure once they hit soil the<br>
authorities will hang them before the sun sets. So be it.<br>
But they must ...we must..abide by the law." He glances over<br>
his shoulder to the crew working. "If we are anything to these<br>
foreigners we are upholders of the law. You've spent time with<br>
the sailors. You know what their unwritten social laws are.<br>
If we go against some of those things then we lose face to them<br>
and then Kiet's argument for them is solid." He glances over at<br>
Kiet. "The Captain said the prisoners are technically out of his<br>
obligation now. If you want to you can read that as do what<br>
you want with them. I just wish no part in it. " He glances to<br>
Z'leyra. "Even if they were dying the Healer would be obligated<br>
to heal them. At least most I know. Each person has their own<br>
beliefs and obligations." He turns to walk back away again. "Too<br>
bad they didn't cut themselves on the wood climbing up and<br>
die from some infection."<br>
<br>
Grinning Kell looks at Ben'Dar and replies in Zen'dali, "Well<br>
said Ben'Dar! To the point and true." Back to Katai now, "Ben'Dar<br>
is correct, these are the captain's prisoners and not ours. We<br>
must honor his decision and let him decide what to do with them.<br>
If the captain decides to hang them, so be it. I want to keep him<br>
and the crew as friends." Pausing and adjusting his hat, the half<br>
elf continues, "But perhaps there is a way to use them as Fremea<br>
says."<br>
<br>
Kiet listens to the other comments then replies, "So, what do you<br>
think will be their fate in the hands of the Katai authority?<br>
Hmmm? I somehow don't see them being thrown into a soft cushy<br>
prison...I see them being executed almost as soon as their pirate<br>
status becomes known. What difference does it make if they die<br>
here, or on land? If they die here, then there is ZERO chance of<br>
them causing us trouble in the future. Let them live and what<br>
chances do you take with all of our lives?"<br>
<br>
"I won't do anything outside the will of the majority in this<br>
group, but I will not stand silently by while bad decisions are<br>
made. AND, finally, what exactly are authorities in Katai supposed<br>
to think of a MERCHANT ship surviving a pirate attack without any<br>
casualties whatsoever?"<br>
<br>
From behind the party, First Mate Wa'son approaches with arms<br>
folded against his chest. "It is common for merchants, nobles and<br>
households of high station to have guards on ships. The further<br>
south you go and in certain parts of the river system it is quite<br>
dangerous. In the Scaloo province piracy is the norm. So<br>
it would not surprise them to see well armed people like yourself<br>
on this ship. Second they will be quickly put on a fast trial<br>
that likely will be in front of some military officer and then<br>
executed before the ink dries on the documents." He comes to<br>
face Kiet then lowers his arms. His expression turns from grim to<br>
one of sorrow as if a personal loss is on his mind. "But they<br>
do have some value alive. Who is to say the guards won't try<br>
to learn information from them? If just one pirate can give<br>
information on a young daughter sold into a brothel or a son<br>
sold into pirate conscription the victim's families might have<br>
a bit of resolution. If you kill them out right or the guards<br>
do as well then that information dies with them. The guards<br>
will have such records and might be able to learn the details.<br>
Do you want to take the risk that some family who lost a 14<br>
year old girl to a brothel could find her with information they<br>
might give? Sure some of the scum will claim some of the stuff<br>
to get a softer sentence. The Katai are no fools. They will<br>
expect it. But even if 9 things they say are false that 1 thing<br>
they might say could help a family might be worth it." He<br>
stares at the prisoners then back at Kiet. "The Captain did say<br>
these prisoners are out of his obligation. Under our code they<br>
are rescued and our obligation is over. If they try to escape<br>
we have no qualm in killing them if they try. Do as you want<br>
with them."<br>
<br>
Ben'dar shakes his head. Last time he was on a long trip like<br>
this was in the Sea of Tears. There Climan pirate prisoners<br>
were captured. Thig taunted them by thinking one was being<br>
fed to his dogs. If only Thig was here he'd wipe their brains<br>
and set them loose to live in trees. <br>
<br>
"I," Arawn adds his view, "do not agree with killing the pirates.<br>
I do not think we should act as judge, jury, and executioner out<br>
of fear of a possibility. It would be the first step on a downward<br>
path to rationalize killing when off the battle-field. These men<br>
know the laws of their land and have chosen their action with this<br>
in mind. The repercussions of such choices should be left to the<br>
magistrates of this land. I will not be the one to condemn them for<br>
actions that, though likely, we have not been witness to without<br>
having a chance before a judge. Though I think that their fates<br>
will be determined by the markings they bare. And I would vote<br>
against tampering with their memories for the time being. Such<br>
magics can be detected and their memories will likely come back<br>
over several weeks, though I hope we will be done in Katai by<br>
then. And as long as Fremea kept out of sight, they likely have<br>
not seen anything, covered by the fog. The explosion can be<br>
attributed to a weapon meant to deter pirates. After all we are<br>
not just a merchant ship but one bearing a noble and his entourage<br>
so it makes sense that we would be well-equipped to deal with<br>
something as 'trivial' as pirates. It would be their word versus<br>
a noble's and I think the latter will carry more weight. As to<br>
the weapon, we could say it was a weapon from some barbarous land,<br>
a kind of ceramic bomb perhaps? It could detonate after being lit,<br>
either on impact or in the air if the fuse burns down enough. We<br>
could claim to be out by now and have the bombs launched by large<br>
slings that we should be able to craft before arriving in port. We<br>
only need one that our 'servant', Raban, uses on Zhou's behalf.<br>
Beyond that, if any have questions of the pirates I could be<br>
present for interrogation to determine if the truth to anything<br>
they might have to say without ever alerting them to the use of<br>
magic. As to any other threat to us, I think Fremea is on to<br>
something about using them to our advantage and I am curious to<br>
hear what she has to say on the subject."<br>
<br>
Raban speaks up, "Sadly I know little of how to use a sling so<br>
if they ask for any demonstration I may not be good enough for<br>
the task. Though hitting a ship should be somewhat easier than<br>
hitting a smaller target." <br>
<br>
First Mate Wa'son turns to Arawn and waves a hand, "such a weapon<br>
is too complicated. A simple arrow on fire with a naphtha glass<br>
attachment is sufficient. In fact some in Katai believe they<br>
invented naphtha and even projectiles that go into the sky and make<br>
fire showers. I've never seen such things but the Katai claim to<br>
have invented everything from apples to zurry juice."<br>
<br>
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<br>
<br>
The Captain explains his plan on using a moneylender on Lemasa. <br>
Raban thinks for quite some time before he once more talks to<br>
the Captain.<br>
<br>
"Captain, your money lenders sound like a good idea but I think<br>
once you determine what money they need you should still make sure<br>
that only small amounts can be taken at one time. It may be best<br>
if they do not know how much there is. If they work at all give<br>
them enough to buy some better things and save more for when they<br>
need more help otherwise you will change their lives too much. It<br>
is wrong for them to rejoice in the loss of a son or husband. The<br>
rest of the money can be used much the same way, to support those<br>
who cannot work or to assist those who need some small help. Do<br>
not make people dependent upon your help but help them get back<br>
to work as much as they can. Many think they want to live off<br>
others and never work but such actions are bad for the soul and<br>
lead man to ruin. Make sure it is enough to survive, maybe a<br>
little more so they have reason to add to it themselves. Plan<br>
ahead for other crew accidents instead of gathering afterward as<br>
you may not have it when it is needed. This money gives you a<br>
chance to do many things like that. Your idea seems a good one,<br>
you just need to make it work or even better support itself from<br>
its share of profits somehow. If not, other donations could be<br>
gotten to keep it working. I am not that good with numbers so I<br>
do not know what is required, but properly run this could benefit<br>
many people who need help. In my travels as a Bard, I do much<br>
like what you proposed but usually only once for a family or<br>
person since it could be years before I returned anywhere. But I<br>
do give out maybe a hundred gold a year that way earned from my<br>
entertaining. It varies with what I sense I need as I only earn<br>
what is required. But if you can make this work, I could raise<br>
more money for it once we are done with this mission. I wonder<br>
if something like it can be made to work for other groups? But<br>
it would be best for groups who see each other as close to<br>
family."<br>
<br>
Captain Sung nods, "you are right and thank you for the advice.<br>
I wouldn't actually give them all the money. Money like that can<br>
corrupt people. I would only give enough for them to survive for<br>
a few years depending on their situation. I've never met them<br>
but I'm obligated to speak to them now."<br>
<br>
Arawn listens and speaks up about the Sailors Way, "Captain, as<br>
the treasure has been given to you and your crew, it is up to all<br>
of you to decide on how best to dispense the treasure. However, I<br>
will say that the idea of donating to the 'Sailors Way' is a very<br>
admirable one and I support it. As for Ki' Lu's family, I think<br>
your decision to have an account set up for them a wise one. It<br>
hinders any attempts to steal from them by limiting the amount<br>
vulnerable at any one time. I do understand Raban's view, to<br>
protect the family from being overwhelmed too quickly by the<br>
amount but I do not think they would lack appreciation for it or<br>
find some level of joy in Ki' Lu's death," pausing to look at<br>
Raban in a friendly and understanding way, "But there should be<br>
a silver lining to their recent tragedy." He seemed to ponder<br>
something for a moment before continuing, "Perhaps you could<br>
suggest to the family to invest in a better education or training<br>
so as to lead to a better way of life that they can perpetuate and<br>
build off of instead of relying on the gold until the last coin is<br>
gone. Another one, if you, the crew, and the family are open to it,<br>
is to combine the funds and build an inn or tavern. This allows<br>
for another source of perpetuating income and as investors you<br>
could all get a share of the yearly profits. It might be smaller<br>
than your initial investments at first but in time you all should<br>
recoup your loss and start making a profit that can add to your<br>
shipping income. Also, it offers a place to rest when away from<br>
home for some. Perhaps with some help you could get it to grow,<br>
maybe link it up with the 'Sailors Way' or guilds to allow<br>
discounts to sailors or guild-members and hopefully draw<br>
attention its way. Volume could make up for discounts and also<br>
some might frequent it knowing that a portion might be donated<br>
to the 'Sailors Way' to assist others in your profession."<br>
<br>
Raban can only sigh and hope the wise Druid understands humans<br>
as well as he thinks he does. It is not a bards place to contradict<br>
a Druid, but perhaps this druid has not been exposed to enough poor<br>
people to understand the risks of wealth. But there is time yet<br>
and the Captain will make his own decisions and hopefully take<br>
the warnings to heart.<br>
<br>
Captain Sung nods knowingly, "very good ideas indeed. It makes<br>
sense. We sailors tend not to handle land based business unless<br>
we retire or forced to land by injury. But I will take it up<br>
with the crew and Ki'lu's family." <br>
<br>
Later the treasure is talked about. When Kiet is asked if the<br>
crew might be more loyal or loose-lip with more gold he replies<br>
Kiet figures them to be more loose-lip. <br>
<br>
Kiet says, "Yes. Now more than ever. The more money they have,<br>
the greater drink they will consume. Also, they are loyal to their<br>
Captain, not us. It doesn't change the conclusion."<br>
<br>
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<br>
Later that evening some talk about returning items to the Citadel<br>
comes up. After ignoring the High Elder's initial suggestions some<br>
wish to finally turn items over to the citadel but need someone<br>
to go there for it.<br>
<br>
Arawn speaks up, "If everyone decides that a final drop-off to<br>
the Dark Lands is needed I am willing to aid as well. I can shield<br>
myself from lower level magical detections, take to the sky, and<br>
transport out to sea, away from the coast and likely scanning.<br>
Even if I am detected it is unlikely any would be able to<br>
determine anything other than the fact that something occurred out<br>
at sea before I move on. High level translocation might draw<br>
attention but a low level jump could easily send me dozens of<br>
miles away from shore without, Hopefully, triggering any sensors.<br>
Once far enough out I could attempt higher level jumps, mainly<br>
over the ocean until I am within sight of non-Katai lands and can<br>
then move across continent toward the Citadel. I should be able<br>
to do this in one day, though I will have to see if I can perform<br>
a return trip the same day. If not then I will be able to return<br>
by the next. If everyone desires me to do this then I'll need to<br>
plot out my path so as to properly navigate. Also, if the ship<br>
continues to move, which isn't a bad idea, I'll have to work on<br>
how to meet you in Jiuquo without drawing attention. If you've yet<br>
to arrive I can attempt to port nearby and then fly out to meet<br>
you as a raven or else swim to you and then board. If you're too<br>
far out then horseback could work, though I'll have to keep a low<br>
profile and then have a rendezvous point to meet you at."<br>
<br>
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Actions? Comments?<br>
<br>
Next Update...Monday...<br>
<br>
GM: Treasure Claim/Last minute action deadline - 9/25 this is<br>
Friday evening/saturday morning midnight EST.<br>
<br>
GM: I've heard from Chion. He has been busy. I asked about the<br>
teleport thing. Hopefully I'll get an email before the<br>
deadline. If no one else will not teleport things back up.<br>
(No offers). Past deadline it'll have to be once land<br>
fall is done. <br>
<br>
GM: Posted the treasure pirate file on the website in the links<br>
section. It has what each share will come down to. This<br>
may though change with whatever Arawn has decided hard to<br>
tell from his comments. As well as the teleport offer.<br>
The offer is there but there is no mention on if he does<br>
it or not. This is why the wishy washy actions "maybe"<br>
"if the party wants" "I'm considering..." stuff delays<br>
things. (Not picking on any one person but a general rule of<br>
thumb here.) A simple discussion in a pbem on the mater<br>
could be weeks. Why such actions should be definite. "I will<br>
do this". :) So the offer is there but he has less than<br>
24 hours to tell me when the teleport happens. If not then<br>
it'll have to be during landfall. I've not heard back<br>
from Chion or the other person about teleport. <br>
<br>
GM: Monday we will move on and it will be Julis 7th. The ship<br>
will dock and the mission will begin. Of course I suspect<br>
things will be delayed from last minute teleports and such. :<<br>
While the mission starts things will slow down. Updates will<br>
likely be smaller and slower in time frame. The mission<br>
is in 3 parts basically. While some players may have stuff<br>
to do others may not. I will try to work it so everyone<br>
has something to do (at least the frequent posters). But<br>
I can't guarantee with a large party like this it will be<br>
possible. But I'll try. Stay tuned. Will send out<br>
characters hopefully final versions before next update.<br>
Only took 5 months to get here to this point. <br>
<br>
GM: Last minute voyage pre landfall actions.<br>
<br>
Player Status Player Status Player Status<br>
Arawn Some Ben'dar Need Caladan Done<br>
Chion Need Farseeker Done Fremea Done <br>
Kell Some Kiet Done Raban Done<br>
Strie'bog Need Unali Need Whitney Need<br>
Will Need Z'leyra Done<br>
<br>
If no actions by deadline will do sheets up from Julis 1-7<br>
and be ready to send out. <br>
<br>
GM: updated character sheets sent out<br>
<br>
Player Status Player Status Player Status<br>
Arawn To do Ben'dar Sent Caladan Sent<br>
Chion To do Farseeker Sent Fremea To do<br>
Kell To do Kiet Sent Raban To do <br>
Strie'bog To do Unali To do Whitney Sent <br>
Will To do Z'leyra To do <br>
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