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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
..Ix..............Shaman..Rachelle.Gauthier..Fe..Human/Shaman
..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Me..Human/Magician
..Maelorna........Dancer..Don.Kerr...........Fe..Human/Seductress
..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
..Brutto..........Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #1
..Finn............Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #2
..Ardrackle.......Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #3
..Zepp............Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #4
..Corona..........Eagle...Npc................Ma..Companion to
Z'leyra
..Zol.Zim.........Wolf....Npc................Ma..Zehani Wolf/Ix's Friend
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Update #78 sequence (file #641)
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Notes: Last update I may have not updated Update/File #s. :<
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Recap]
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From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>"I can cast
an illusion on Z'leyra to make her look like a …
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GM: Ack.
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From Raddok: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>[Ma 3rd ?time]
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</x-tab> [in
case I didn't mention it earlier, Raddok will be wearing all his magical
items: fire dart ring on right hand, Protection bracelet on left wrist
(partially covered by his leather glove, as gloves reach a few inches
above wrists), & amulet under tunic, where he can pull it out if
wants/needs to use it.]
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Raddok nods his willingness to be Arawn's 'Aide' as being near someone
who knew more about what to do suited him just fine. Having mining
knowledge, even if couldn't write (& read barely, if you could call
it that), would better suit him (& being also visibly able to fight
& guard his 'boss').
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GM: Ack. I figured Magic items are kind of default to
wear. Keep in mind some items don't work f covered (to all).
Almost at deadline for gear so guess majority take every item ashore even
if not needed. If not posted that info yet.
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From Dorhak: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>I guess I am
missing something. Don't we have to find the contacts at the inn or
tavern first in order to deliver our two fine dwarves? or are you just
going to be seen hauling along two dwarves in chains thru town?
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</x-tab>i just figured
you would make contact and arrange for an exchange dwarves for gobs of
gold. At least, the dwarves think they are worth that much!
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GM: Ack. Sorry for confusion I'll try to clear things
up. I did give this info in a old update but guess it was
missed. My bad.
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From Arawn: [Re: Actions]\
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</x-tab>I was confused as
well. I thought we're in Port Vahear but from a prior post it was stated
that the guide is in another town that's not near Port Vahear.
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</x-tab>So I thought we
were going to see the Tal-Kor rep in Port Vahear and then head out of
town to where the guide is.
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Scott, can you clarify things?
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GM: Ack. Blame the dwarves bad for secretary or lack of it
work. I'll explain better – I hope.
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From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
OOC: So are we at the town where the guide is located?
That's what I'm a bit confused about.
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From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Thanks for the
clarification:) So, yes, Arawn will act as the face while the
dwarves remain on the ship, 'shackled' and moved to the cargo hold if the
guide wants to see them there.
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GM: Ack.
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From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Arawn grinned
back. "Name... hmm. You were here before any …
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</x-tab>(OOC:
Scott, I'll assume whatever name sounds Fomorian or else eavesdrop on the
fomorians as he walks to get a proper name to fit his cover. You can pick
the name.)
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GM: Ack. Oh gee. Names are my worst thing. Vaghnki –
Thanks to Alex for the name. BTW the stuff Bess sent you quoted I never
got. So below is not a post but from a quote I never saw. Maybe
email?
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From Raddok: [Re: Quoted info]
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</x-tab>[Thought GM said
we're at a small town with 6 docks - not Port Vahear. re: other questions
(good ones) - offering this below]
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</x-tab>Raddok asks,
"Okay, how many places are we going to have to look …
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GM: Ack. Maybe I did see this post and deleted it. :)
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Stuff]
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1636TH]<x-tab> </x-tab>
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
7:40 pm]
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The question of slavery on Vahearis bought up.
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Kiet adds, "I can cast an illusion on Z'leyra to make
her look like a man. That might make 'guard' more believable. I’ll
be casting a personal illusion to make my appearance not be Lemasan. Even
here I’m sure I’m not welcome." Kiet makes no bones about his
dislike of Fomorians.
He rubs his chin then says, "Yes, the Fomorians do have
slavery, in some cases worse than Lemasa. Mostly, though, they only
have it for serious law cases."
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"One thing to remember. I have heard these
Vaherians have raised arrogance to an art form, so I highly recommend all
of us get used to groveling. Sucks, but it’s no different than when
dealing with Zhao."
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Raddok asks, "Okay, how many places are we going to
have to look for to find Khias's contact, or is it plural - contacts? I
think that Arawn, whatever he calls himself as Khias's replacement, &
I (being his aide and probably flunky - as strangers might think.."
Raddok grinned at the elf. "We have to ask the locals where those
meeting places (like the tavern) are. If questioned, we brought
whoever-it-is's delivery, and need to find him. But I don't think we can
all go into all of these places - a tavern, maybe an inn and business
offices. I think those of us (he gave the hand signal for quotemarks) who
are guards would probably wait outside with the dwarves, unless obvious
we can all enter. Arawn and I should enter, and maybe one other guard?
Just until we see the situation as visitors seeking their client would.
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Arawn grinned back. "Name... hmm. You were here before
any Fomorian names you recall?"
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Finn looks at Arawn, “I'd smooth the hair over
those...ears. Kiet can just wear a headband or wrap if need be over
eyebrows. Fremea has that neat handband for example. But
probably too small for you.”
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1636TH]<x-tab> </x-tab>
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
9:59 am – Directly off coast of Vahear]
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With help from Zepp and Mournath they start looking up the
eastern coast of Vahear for Ma'Dor. The landmarks given was a small
island would be seen just below dark black hills. After 22 minutes
of sailing up wind north the black hills are spotted. Probably made
from long ago fire that burnt trees and foliage but covered in some odd
manner like a fossil. That or some strange ore that makes it look
black.
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Then the small island is seen to the east and indeed is
small maybe only a mile square that could be swallowed whole by a big
wave. But now there are seals and birds making nests and mating
ground.
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Ma'Dor is said to be only a couple miles north of
that. Sure enough unless you look carefully it could be
missed. While the coastline has been 10-15 miles of thin beaches
maybe only a couple hundred feet wide this area has a bit wider
beach. But it is tucked below large over hanging cliffs.
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10:28 am – Directly off coast of Vahear]
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The ship has spotted a half dozen fishing ships along the
ship about 2-5 miles out along the coastline. The town has indeed
about 6 docks. But 4 of them are shallow waters fit for only
coastal fishing ships. Only 2 seem to be deep enough for the Black
Depths. Of the 16 or so berths that the shallow docks can have only
1 ship is docked and its loading supplies. For the 2 deep water
docks of the 8 slots only 1 is occupied. A merchant ship flying the
Vahearian and Fomorian Empire flags. It is unloading supplies with
a dozen sailors.
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The town looks odd for its location at sea level that a
storm could rip apart. But looking closer there seems to be a path
along the back cliffs. It seems to be mostly hidden from view but
it almost looks like it winds up and up toward the top of the cliffs to
the plateau. But at this angle it is impossible – but assumed – the
town is there. The cliffs are sandy and rocky sandstone making a
patchwork of white, browns and reds from clays. These cliffs hang
over the fishing village about 180-200 feet above. In fact if the
cliff were to avalanche it would wipe out the village. At least the dock
area of the village.
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The Black Depths dock in the second slip of second deep
water dock. The sailors run to complete the task. Being a
small fishing village they do not have fancy dock guards to 'bounce' the
ship from the dock. So its a tricky operation.
The sun is low on the sky to the east behind the party. Arawn
gathers his group – Raddok as aide, Mournath in case guide needs nautical
info, Kiet and Z'leyra as guards. The others stay on ship as guards
for the 'captives'.
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Unali steps out from below wearing a full black suit read to
trail the party. Finn grins, “broad day light. That kinda
thing is obvious.”
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Arawn is now looking different using a personal illusion as
the Fomorians he saw on ship a month ago – Captain khias and
others. He steps onto the dock and quickly raises his nose to the
stench of fish all around him. As he walks up the dock he shows the
familiar air of the Fomorians. He passes a boy fishing off the dock
and ignores him with little regard.
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As Arawn nears the end of the dock he spots only a few
building. Two wooden warehouse like structures with a brick
structure near those all without windows. It is probably a storage or
warehouse To the right some 100 feet or so beyond docks are 4
shacks. These have windows and must be homes. Though who
would live here so close to water must be brave. There is a well
and benches around a 'square'. Far off against the cliff face is a
gazebo with a man sitting besides in a chair almost looking to be
sleeping.
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At end of dock is a shack no bigger than a few dozen feet
square. Nearby is a man whittling wood and spitting on the
sand. Arawn asks the man where the dock master is. Without
looking the man raises a finger to the shack. Arawn approaches but
the window is closed and door is unlocked but on looking inside its
empty.
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“He's fishing down the beach around that corner....just sign
the ledger, how long and your business. It's 2 copper per day.”
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Two copper? A very cheap price but probably a month's
wage in this dinky town. With help from Raddok Arawn signs the
ledger.
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Arawn asks the bored man where the Fuzzy Dice is. The
man points to the sky. Rather toward the top of the cliffs. Finally
the man looks up, 'new here?” He spits again. “Over there behind
that rock wall can't see it. Go there and climb.”
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Raddok wonders if they should go back to get climbing gear
but Arawn glances up at Corona and takes note of his calm manner.
Arawn strides forward with dangerous confidence of a Fomorian
noble. Upon reaching the area they round the corner and see a
half-natural and man made series of terraces, steps and inclines.
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The inclines are about 20-25 degrees so even horses
could probably manage it but would need guidance and easy steps.
But wagons are surely risking it. The inclines seem to wage a
winding battle against the cliff wall as it slowly takes you to the
top. From the sea this path is not even visible.
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It takes about 15 minutes to climb-walk the inclines.
It is hard to tell if nature made it man or even magic. About 2/3rd
the way up there is a view below and the group notices the gazebo
moving! In fact its a bench-cage that is being lifted by brown
heavy ropes to the top. A single man is sitting in the bench.
He seems to be holding bags. So the party realizes this lift
would’ve took them up as well. Arawn continues on.
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11:02 am – Ma'Dor]
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The party had tried to translate the name of the town.
But it seems to have several meanings - “water swept beach” or “area over
water (soaked cliffs).”
But at the top the smell is different more clear. Noise sweeps the
party as well. Sound of people talking, horses or the one blacksmith
banging away.
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The town is a very small one. The few trees that
are here are dotted by shacks and it looks like maybe 50-60 shacks.
If a shack had maybe 3 each that'd give this town maybe 200-250 max
population. Arawn leads the party to a man packing a horse with
grain. He asks about the Fuzzy Dice. “Seriously? It's the
only bar in town over there.”
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Arawn enters and sees there are only 10 tables. Only 1
has a man drinking. Arawn moves to the bar to a older man in his
40s with bushy red beard. He eyes Kiet and then Z'leyra then Arawn as he
wipes the bar down with a rag. Arawn asks about Velf.
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The man stares for almost 30 seconds then reaches into his
pocket for a couple coins. Then whistles, “Chol heads up!”
Then tosses the 2 coins toward the one man in the nearby table. As
the coins spin Arawn sees they are 2 silver coins. “I owe you. The
fool has more fools coming.”
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Arawn waits for the answer. “What will it be?”
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Arawn shakes his head declining a drink. The arrogance
he has to portray would not allow submission to a barkeep. But
Arawn soon realizes this is the game. He orders a bit of rum. The
man pours it in a small cup then stands back. “Velf is over at the
Green Inn. Can't miss it. Its the only second story place in
town.”
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Arawn finishes the drink and walks away but the man whistles
and nods. “That's 2 copper.” Arawn turns to Kiet to pay the man as
he is too busy to do so another trait for Fomorians.
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Kiet grits his teeth and fumes at thought of giving coins to
Fomorians. He considers not doing it but the others have left the place
already.
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Arawn scans the town and sees the Inn. Then heads that
way passing a market of mostly farm produce.
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The Green Inn is actually painted green. As with most
towns folks they wear grays, browns, tans while some may do greens or
even a yellow tunic. But Unali with her black suit will stick out
for sure. Where ever she might he town. But the green Inn is
actually painted a soothing green like seaweed. This contrasts with
bland non colored structures in town.
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Aside from the homes, blacksmith, bar and Inn there are some
corrals, market, 2-3 small general shops and what looks to be a carpenter
shop.
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Most folks are on foot but maybe out of 250 folks at most
only 10% of that is horses so 20-25. Arawn enters the Inn and sees
a small lobby of half a dozen tables. Place must have at most only
10 rooms. A bored man in his 20s looks up from the desk and
stands. “Welcome! What service may I do for you.”
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Arawn looks at the empty lobby then at the man. He
asks about Velf. The man with subtle shrug (that Arawn notices but
others do not) cringes. “Upstairs room 4. Better hurry he is
leaving. He is rather...upset about things here.” He rings a
small bell and a kid of 12 comes from a side alcove. The two talk
quickly in Fomorian but it seems as best as could be heard - “show to
room 4”.
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The kid runs toward the stairs and waves the party after
him. “You better knock he is a bit grumpy old man.” On the
second floor he points to the 2nd door down the hall. Arawn heads
to the door passing a unmarked door.
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Arawn knocks and waits. Knocks again. As the kid
turns to leave the unmarked door swings open and a man in his 50s maybe
even 60s walks out. He spots the kid. “Brat! Fetch my bags
now! I'm sick and tired of this dung heap you call a town. Don't
even have soap in there!...” He turns to the stairs. Then begins to
mumble, 'incompetent fools...idiots who do no nothing..”
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As the kid gets to Door 4 he points to the man.
“That's Velf.” Then opens the door and enters to get his bags.
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Velf begins to descend grumbling. He has half
gray/black hair with eyes of a scholar having read many books in candle
light. His skin is very white showing lack of sun. He is
clean shaven but his hands show sign of paper cuts but not hard
labor. He is wearing a gray tunic, black pants with a ring of some
kind on left hand and a nice brown leather belt that might be snake
skin? He has a small pouch on his left hip.
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Comments?
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Update...Saturday maybe?
<x-tab> </x-tab>GM:
Would've been out sooner but 5 hour late start and lost 'net
briefly. So its out now. Looks like I work Monday so if no
update Sat it'd be Tue/Wed. BTW I think we are officially 20 YEARS!
Eight adventures. Looks like first post was around June 13 1999 on
the website. Many good and bad things have gone down. The
summer of Greg aka Bertram who bogged down game by asking trolling
questions. So much so he mysteriously died. I know how and
maybe that secret will be revealed one day. To 9/11. To 2002 when
my dad died and did this game for the stress relief. To the great
times the fun adventures. Millions of of lines of text I'm
sure. Figure 500-1500 updates per adventure. A update might
have 3k words I once estimated. So 3 million words? Not including
text from you guys. :) It has been a fun ride. I am deeply honored
to be GM – though I think a new pnp gm should run now hint David, Wout,
Alex, etc. :) Wout and Alex has been around since 1999 as well. I'm
amazed they are still here. ;) Back to the game. I left some
'guards' on ship since it wasn't clear who might go ashore first.
We will still move these updates slowly so no need to rush things. Wanted
to show map of town location but its 3am and so will do that when wake up
today.
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info given
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</x-tab>[No weights
needed can be just important items – weapons/armor or a book or such but
no need to say taken spoons. :)]
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</x-tab>Raddok<x-tab>
</x-tab>Given
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</x-tab>Pyan
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</x-tab>Given
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</x-tab>Arawn<x-tab>
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</x-tab>None Yet
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</x-tab>Dorhak<x-tab>
</x-tab>None Yet
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</x-tab>Fremea<x-tab>
</x-tab>Take all gear
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</x-tab>Kiet<x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>None Yet
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</x-tab>Mournath<x-tab>
</x-tab>None
Yet<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
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</x-tab>Unali<x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>None Yet
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</x-tab>Z'leyra<x-tab>
</x-tab>None Yet
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</x-tab>Barbosa<x-tab>
</x-tab>None Yet
<x-tab> </x-tab>GM:
Landing party roles
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</x-tab>Player<x-tab>
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</x-tab>Role
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Arawn<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Fomorian
spokesman??
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Dorhak<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Prisoner
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Fremea<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Scout/Trailer
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Ix<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Stay on ship
since npc now
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Kiet<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Guard
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Mae<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Stay on ship
since npc now
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Mournath<x-tab> </x-tab>Chief
Sailor for Arawn's ship?
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Pyan
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</x-tab>Guard
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Raddok<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Aide to Arawn?
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Unali<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Trail behind for
sentry
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Z'leyra<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Guard (though
female guard is unusual)/Consort?
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Barbosa<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Prisoner
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Sailors<x-tab> </x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Stay on ship
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