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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 #83 sequence (file #660)
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Recap]
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From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Kiet offers to go
first, as he has climbed before. The extra weight of his gear is
troubling, but it’s best to have one experienced person below and one
above for safety reasons.
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</x-tab>If he falls, he
can cast an EL0 flight spell. If he has trouble clearing the
landing area, he will cast Earth Strength from his
small, black shield.
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GM: Ack. So fall 350 odd feet? That's maybe 8-9
seconds if I figure. Yeah might have time to cast stuff. :)
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From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Fremea will take
a quick look at the cave entrance to make sure there is nothing that
shows any danger to her friends, then she will see about getting Unali
there as fast as she can.
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GM: Ack.
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From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>[Ma
3rd between 11:39am and 12:22pm]
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</x-tab>["We found
information of a great treasure here on the island. The empire seeks this
treasure so we can further destroy the low files?"]
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</x-tab>"What kind
of treasure is it?," Arawn asked, hoping the man ….
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</x-tab>[Ma
3rd 12:22pm]
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</x-tab>Arawn gave an
affirmative nod when Kiet volunteered to be ...
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GM: Ack.
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From Raddok: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Raddok stayed
fairly close to Arawn during the walk to the mine, …
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GM: Ack.
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From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Arawn seemed
indifferent to the dwarves, allowing his 'assistant' …
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</x-tab>"Don't worry
too much about the cutting the rope if you have to. …
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GM: Ack.
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Stuff]
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1636TH]<x-tab> </x-tab>
<x-tab> </x-tab>[Time:
11:39 am – Ma'Dor town – Vahear]
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"What kind of treasure is it?," Arawn asked,
hoping the man would wish to share news of his discovery. "Is it a
weapon of some sort?"
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Velf smiles, “you guys always seem to ask.
<x-tab> </x-tab>Let's just say it will be a item that
will bring the Empire to a global level. Right now we control maybe
a quarter of the globe. At least in this region. But if this
item exists then nothing will stop us. Never fear if it does exist
you and your men, even the guards, will be handsomely
rewarded. That should suffice for now.”
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12:25 pm – South-East of Ma'Dor]
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Arawn gave an affirmative nod when Kiet volunteered to be
the first down. The man was an acrobat and likely the best choice among
those present. Unali would have been a fine choice as well but she had
yet to show herself. The alfar wondered if he should volunteer the
information that a companion or two would be meeting them. But, unsure if
Fremea and Unali would wish to remain hidden, he decided to keep quiet.
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As he helped to secure the rope, making a harness if Kiet
desired to use it, he called out to Velf.
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"Why is magic not wise here?"
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Velf shrugs, “you'll see once down there. I'm not
expert on magic but it could backfire around here.”
Raddok stayed fairly close to Arawn during the walk to the mine,
but in his other role as translator with the dwarves, he occasionally let
others pass him & gruffly called out to the dwarves to keep up &
be quiet in Dwarf Elder. When they reached the white rock which was to
anchor their climb down to the mine, he discussed with Kiet whether just
to use one rope or two, but knew his climbing rope was a bit too short
for the cliff. He agreed that Kiet could go first & he, Raddok, would
take the tail end. "That way," he stated, "I can make sure
these prisoners are geared correctly & won't fall. We worked too hard
to get them here." He thought, flicking his eyes quickly to Arawn
& Dorhak. "I recommend we have the dwarves go down," he
said conversationally, "separated between the guards.
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"I want to keep my best rope for possible climbing
around inside the mine, so let's use my regular rope to climb down, if
that's all right with everyone. Kiet, do you need any spikes or ties?
I'll collect what you use as I go down, in case we need them later,
inside the mine. No point in leaving them here for any curious
eyes." He then proceeded to order Dorhak & Barbosa to start
rigging themselves for the downward climb, not wasting any manners on the
two, although he gave a quick wink when his back was to Velf.
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Velf grunts, “two ropes is fine. You'd have to have
keen eyes to see them from the water. Obviously we need to climb
back up. So ropes will be left here to return topside. I said
remove their bindings! These 2...I hope.' He smiles at the
dwarves. “Will be richly rewarded if they help solve the puzzle
below. They will be heroes to our people!”
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Raddok continues, “Is anyone else familiar with how to use
this gear?" he asked the general group. "If not, listen to me
& I'll explain how this is going to go, and we'll keep it as simple
as possible." Raddok then explains how the rope, hooks and
jury-rigged rope slings worked, & recommended the order of descent,
suggesting Velf be toward the lead, as he knew the cliff. He hoped to
keep slings to a minimum, and that the cliff offered enough handholds to
guide them all. Every sling meant cutting a bit off his rope & that
meant keeping track of all the bits for later use.
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Velf paces impatiently waiting, “there are spikes and a few
hand holds already from last few descents. If folks are too scared
to climb go to the west and road then wander slowly back to town.
But I prefer all go below for secrecy sakes.”
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Arawn seemed indifferent to the dwarves, allowing his
'assistant' to bark commands to them. He gave a curt nod when Raddok
suggested the dwarves be brought in at the middle to avoid an attempted
'escape'.
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"Don't worry too much about the cutting the rope if you
have to. I have a length of fine rope, spikes and a grappling hook for
the interior if it's needed. Just see to the others and I'll cover the
rear."
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12:28 pm – Ma'Dor town – Vahear]
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Kiet helps secure the ropes to the cement block.
Dorhak studies the block being a stone crafter and figures its 2.5-3 feet
wide and 4-5 feet long. With probably 3 feet buried in ground
making it secure. Probably several hundred pounds of stone for
leverage at least. So it could hold maybe 600-800 pounds with no
risk.
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Kiet forms a rope harness over his arms and waist and then
uses 2 ropes one as a safety rope. Being an acrobat his skill is
probably better than most. Kiet then steps to the side. Trained
climbers could repel down in seconds. But if this cliff is unstable
to lose a portion then best to take it slow. Being a teamster he
shifted his gear around him in places to give him equal balance.
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Kiet exhales and drops over the side. He breathes
again seeing his ropes hold. Slowly he descends feet by feet. Sure
enough there are small hand holds and inset ring spikes to hold ropes to
about every 10 feet.
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About 40 feet down he sees some plant growth below. All around the
area clay and brown sand is heating in the overhead sun, there is no
other growth. Finally Kiet's left foot hits open air which seems to be
the cave top. Kiet then uses the last rope segments to inch his way
down. Kiet glances up but the sun is right above so hard to see
anything but dark figures looking down some 50 feet up.
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Kiet estimates the cave entrance is 5 feet by 4 feet wide so
its not a walk in entrance but a crawl in. Kiet breaks some recent
branches to clear his sight lines. As he does he jumps when
something taps him on shoulder.
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Fremea giggles. Kiet curses. Fremea spots the
perimeter of the clan entrance but sees no traps or magical aura.
To her it looks safe. She peers into the darkness but only sees a normal
cave wall aura. She whispers it seems safe. Then considers heading
to find Unali.
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At top Velf attaches his ropes, he yells out to Kiet, “don't
go far into the cave more than 20 feet for your safety!”
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Velf then turns and moves to block. Turns around and then
runs off the cliff. His body slams taunt on the ropes but he has done
this a few times - and his legs hit the cliff wall. He then
leaps off and repels another 10 feet. In 5 seconds he gets to the
cave entrance grinning. He crawls into the hole with help from
Kiet.
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Kiet and Velf release the ropes for next climbers.
Mournath attaches ropes and actually has a bit more skill than Kiet
having climbed rigging for years. He descends but does not repel.
He has no difficulty and climbs into the entrance.
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Velf unpacks his backpack and gets a lantern, oil flask,
steel and flint. He begins to try to light the damp fuse.
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Barbosa is next and his nerves start to get him. He
closes his eyes as he goes over the side. “I never did
this...” He states before he tries to move down and before others
can stop him. It seems clear he wants to prove himself here to the
others. Raddok begins nervous. Unlike Kiet and Mournath who had
80%+ of success based on how Barbosa is flailing and stuttering in place
Raddok gives him a 30% chance.
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About 12 feet down his foot slips and he falls 6 feet.
The safety line catches but he loses grip on it. But hands jerk on
his color and he slams into the rock face and takes 1 point of
damage. Fremea whispers hes eating too much biscuits but she
will try to help him down. Barbosa cries out in surprise and Kiet
hears this and Velf stops.
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Kiet just says no worries to calm him down best not he know
Fremea is around at this time.
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Barbosa tries again and this time falls 4 feet down cliff
before Fremea slams into the wall again cutting his shoulder for 1
point. Raddok considers reeling down fast to help so ties the ropes
around himself.
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Barbosa falls another 2 feet as his feet slip on the
wall. Fremea threatens to just let him drop if he doesn't get his
act together.
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This time seems to scare the dwarf and he makes it to the
entrance and crawls quickly into the cave panting heavily.
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Raddok heads to the edge but sees no Barbosa but no body in
ocean and ropes are there. So guess he made it. Since roped
up Raddok does the descent.
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Arawn goes next and has no issue on the descent.
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Pyan admits he doesn't climb. The best he has done is
maybe climbing out of a pig hallow. Dorhak says neither does
he. That's when Fremea scares them being invisible and says she'll
them.
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But even at 30% Pyan climbs down like a champ and enters the
cave without a hitch. Dorhak also seems to take a shine to the
ropes and climbs down with no issues at all.
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By now Velf has the lantern lit and stands.
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The last one Z'leyra attaches the ropes as she
observed. Her skill is undefined at this point but she
descends. Like the last 2 unskilled climbs she makes it to the cave
entrance with no issues.
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12:45 pm – Ma'Dor town – Vahear]
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The cave itself is humid from the ocean wind and droplets
from the water drawn in by the wind. The ceiling is 8 feet high
with a area as wide as 18 feet. Velf does a head count, “good let's go.”
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With lantern raised up he brings the party down a steep
decline of about 10 feet. Now the party is about 30 feet from the
entrance. The area here grows to about 25 feet wide and is rounded
slightly. Arawn notices glowing lichen on the walls. No,
there are runes here. They look dwarven.
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Dorhak seems to also notice the runes. But the others
seem to only notice cave etchings or drawings on the walls.
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Velf turns to the group and the darkness seems total and
even Arawn can't see much beyond a few feet past Velf. “We need the
dwarfs to read Dvalinn. No humans are allowed so we are told to
learn it. We have evidence from past tries here that when a human
does read ...they suddenly suffer. So these 2 dwarfs are our only
hope. You there, step forward!” he points to Barbosa.
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Barbosa is still panting and wrapping his cuts. He
sees Velf gesture to him but looks to Raddok to translate.
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Comments?
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Update...Monday...
<x-tab> </x-tab>GM: I
didn't get info on order who goes when so moved things along and
randomized. Even with 3 having 30% did well except for Barbosa who
failed a few times. If Fremea wasn't there he might be dead.
Sorry for delay lost hours Saturday and Monday/Tuesday. Started
late and ended early when didn't want to. I wanted to get more
detailed here but its 3am so want to get this out for reaction.
More details to come in next update. Unali what's up with you?
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