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<pre>Sex.....Character Name...Player..................Type....Notes.....
Male...Klorgar..........Tobie.Bonahoom...Tracker...Human,..........
Female.Varo Mineholder..Bess.Hadley......Merchant..Human...........
Male...Razgor...........Wout.Broere......Guard.....Human...........
Male...Rocky............Alex.Koponen.....Hunter....Dwarf...........
Male...Mournath.........Gilbert.Isla...............................
Male...Veren.Nor.Tarek..Npc..............Employer..Human...........
Male...Jaren............Npc..............Bodyguard.Human...........
Male...Marusk...........Npc..............Guide.....Human...........
Male...Juno.Solace......Ford.............Tracker...Human...........
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Update #26 sequence (file #142)
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From Rocky: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Rocky makes sure
to recover his arbalest. He will help deal with dealing with the bodies
in an appropriate manner...burial or cremation or whatever.
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GM: Ack.
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From Juno: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Juno mutters a
silent prayer to understand his place in all
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GM: Ack. Good stuff. See you can make a non post a
real post. Just that tid bit of role playing is far more valuable
to me than a one liner. I appreciate and its noted.
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From Varo: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Varo spends far
time than she had expected to trying to find the
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GM: Ack. Love you/juno role playing. That's how to
fill a scene it is noted for future rewards.
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From Varo: [Re: Actions]
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</x-tab>Actually, my
inventory sheet shows Varo still has 37 arrows, unless I missed that last
exchange? (I recorded using 8 with the trolls & 37 left.)
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</x-tab>And YAY! The
website was working today & I could see update 25 :D
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GM: Ack. You were not one of the 2 who had ghost arrows. You
are fine.
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From Juno: [Re: Loot]
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he can have the elven talisman?
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GM: Ack. Sure! Done. I was wondering if folks were
gonna remember that stuff. I'll get with ya later on details.
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Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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Juno mutters a silent prayer to understand his place in all
this violence his god can be violent and values the efforts of the people
to fight when needed but this not the best outcome for those trolls. I
hope he is judged soundly.
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His father used to say, Fighting is the actions of the
desperate even a evil man can be reasoned with.
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Juno votes to stay the night.
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He also meditates for an hour before bed to claim as much
power back as possible and hopefully more with some good sleep.
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He ask Varo. Do you meditate to reclaim power?
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He also says a prayer for our little party,
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May we all be judged honorable because today we saved lives
by taking other lives who were misguided. I believe we were noble in our
actions today and I wait on you blessings to give us favor as we journey
onward.
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Next time god can you just let Rocky arm wrestle any trolls
?
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He will ask around town if there are any arrows and a
quiver.
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He has a dream that night that his lips are purple. He
wonders if this will help him find a wife.
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Those in the village say they have a couple tattered quivers
and very used arrows. Since there are no fletchers or bowyers
around what they use is recycled. A very limited supply. Since
nearest city may be a week or more away. The best supply is with
the hunting party the kids mentioned off in the wilderness.
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Varo spends far time than she had expected to trying to find
the few arrows that might be retrievable she had found arrows in
the past that landed in the grass & had buried themselves amongst the
tangled stems & leaves of thick mats of grass to be almost invisible
only feather shafts might be slightly visible in situations like that.
She still had a lot of arrows, a couple dozen of them, thanks to stocking
up before they left. She felt comfortable with lending some out to her
companions if there's a need, but she also admits to herself that she
disliked a quiver more empty than full. She loved the trading life, but
her thoughts could easily find themselves worrying over nitpicky details
about self-protection in the wilds along those trading roads. this was
already a different situation she had signed up for, & although she
was enjoying it, there was a long way to go, & she had no idea when
they might reach a town & be able to restock supplies. Her arrows had
to last, if possible, since she was more skilled with them than her
rapier.
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While searching for her arrows most of which seemed
irretrievable due to the heavy armor of the trolls (even the points were
showing breaks), she looks over the trolls' armor for a metal belt buckle
or button or badge that she might keep something small enough not to
become a burden to carry & might even be useful for her own gear. She
stands up straight to ease her back & gazes around at the group &
the children as they decide who is going where to inform the village
& to find the missing hunting party with their parents.
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Varo does find a boot buckle that can be taken and cut
off. She finds the hunting party not lost but just away on a
hunting trip.
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Varo votes to stay the night when asked she still thinks
one of her arrows, at least, is hidden in the grass to the north of the
house from a wild shot & she wants time to look around up there -
& also to look for any troll signs in that area which had not really
been searched. As she listens to conversations, she feels there are
unfinished details about this attack & the group may be needed to
help ask & answer questions.
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Plus she needs a break to commune with the Earth Mother.
Battle brings imbalance.
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Varo walks about the northern edges of the house's general
area for several minutes, looking for sign, then takes a short break
while along the northern wall of the cabin. She sits cross-legged &
clasps within her hands a symbol of the Earth Mother that she wears on a
thong about her neck under her tunic. She closes her eyes, listening to
returning bird sounds & gradually quiets her mind & her feelings
& lets her thoughts drift outward seeking healing energy from the
earth upon which she rests & releasing those thoughts & tensions
upward into the wind, mentally feeling a circle of life energy encircling
her, flowing upward from her center & pouring up & out in all
directions like a fountain, and falling gently to the Mother's earth
around her, sinking deep into its roots before gathering together under
her body & beginning to fountain up again through her very body, so
that she feels like a fountain created by her life energy, enriched by
the foundation of the Earth Mother herself. After several minutes, she
opens her eyes refreshed & energized.
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But her breathing is fast and her head feels euphoria.
In her meditation a strange thing happened. She has heard of it a
few times in the cult but this may be the first conscious time. As she
sat concentrating the birds around her and the wind seemed to slow or
stop. The bright sun and heat of its rays seem to transform into
magical energy. Suddenly she felt she was there sitting cross
legged then she was a 100 yards away to the left then right. Then
30 feet soaring over the forest. Is this a out of body moment? Has
her body let her spirit roam freely? Is this some answer b the
earth mother? The experience is magical, overwhelming, glorious and
scary. Then what seems like a lifetime she returns to her body and
opens her eyes as she hears her fellow travelers laugh and the birds
return. What was that? She stares at a white dove on a tree some
distance away trying to feel it again but the memory and sensation seem
to quickly fade.
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She opens her eyes to see Juno sitting nearby, apparently
starting a meditation of his own. He asks her whether she meditates to
reclaim power. She is a bit surprised power?? She thinks for a
few moments, but answers with the words that come to her with the
question. "I do feel restored after meditation but it isn't really
about restoring power. I meditate to restore Balance. Balance is of
utmost importance to the Earth Mother, and battle or even avoiding
battle disturbs the balance. It is necessary to act in Life
either in taking action or avoiding it but after the decision is made
& its consequences, it is necessary to again restore the Balance, so
that Life can go on at it is meant to in the great Circle of Life. I
guess having Balance does give me power, but I never thought of it that
way. I am aware of power loss when I use my gifts from the Mother, but
I'm as much aware of the disturbance in my own balance adrenalin
fueling actions & tending to drown thinking before acting further.
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You've given me something to think about, Juno. Balance
being Power? I guess I'm still learning to know what the Earth Mother
provides with her gifts to us.
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Varo grins with a bit of self-irony, then smiles at Juno as
she gathers her items laying beside her, and resumes searching for the
blasted arrow hiding in the grass she had made it & wanted at
least the head of it back. Be well and strong within your powers, Juno
& may your god bless you with wisdom and strength.
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Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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Afternoon/evening]
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As the party makes camp they are aware of leaving a mess on
this property is bad so take measures to use the campfire the trolls used
so not to make new scars on the ground. Some with farming skills
try to repair the garden but it will take time. While the kids will
stay in the cabin the others will stay outside. There is no inn in this
very small village so tents are setup around the north cabin area.
Clean up is done around the cabin and inside. But the blood will
always be there inside in some form. The boards can be replaced
later.
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The village feeling guilty for not helping or hospitable
serve dinner what they can at least spare. Since the hunters are
off collecting game the meat supply is very limited. Some squirrel
and rabbit is about it. Eggs and greens that were secretly hidden
in underground root cellars unseen by the trolls are given.
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The kids gather around hearing stories of far off cities or
battles they'll never see. Some ask about the elf and learn he was
a friendly sort that hunt very well but was a artist and sculptor.
As the evening grows long the kids are taken to bed.
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Watches are set but nothing happens that night. Veren
asks about the purple powder at great depths. He insists to see the
tube and examines it for hours but it is empty with faint traces of the
powder. Some notice his curiosity is a bit strong on this
particular subject.
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When talk of the trolls are given Marusks speaks up.
Trolls have been on the fringes of society for a long time. Only
recently have they tried to become civilized joining cults and forming
cults of their own. Some who have joined the human militia have
been worthy fighters. From what we learned here these trolls seemed to be
loners. Though a large group. Most are 4-5 at most. They were
probably opportunists. Saw a weak defenseless village and sought
the spoils of war. Suspect they took the girl as hostage rather
than any thing else. I fought with a troll merc once at the battle
of 3 Head Hill and he was very honorable. So I suspect this attack
was just a rare one. I doubt others will be around. From what
some believe the trolls are in the mountains to the NE which is at least
a weeks travel away.
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Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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By dinner the night before most are healed by their magical
power energy. Juno takes a bit longer healed by the morning. Rocky
waits to find his wound healed and at 100% Jaren heals a bit but
still has a wound he dresses with first aid waving off healing spells for
now. He believes a wound builds spirit and vigor as one learns to
do better next time.
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Jaren leans down and places a silver pint that is in shape
of a star and pins it on the boys shirt. Never give up.
Never give in. When in doubt seek the stars and help will
come. The boy nods and grins. But even as it seems cryptic
he seems to understand. Later when asked Jaren explains it was part
of his merc company motto.
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The group leaves the village after cleaning the best they
can. The village gives some fresh eggs and veggies. Along
with dried meat for lunch. The party makes good time as the forest
is good travel with little obstacles.
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Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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7:19 pm]
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Last couple days no encounters which allows good travel. The
group notice more and more that Veren and Jaren are whispering as if
figuring out things. Around the campfire Marusk breaks the crackle of the
campfire silence.
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Master Veren. I wanted to ask about recent events to
ensure it is clear. So you were kicked out of your home by a foul
group. How large?
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Veren shrugs, at least three dozen but hard to tell.
I had house staff and maybe 3 to help defend the home. Some of the
staff fled but I barely managed to escape.
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Marusk nods, So you traveled what 300 miles south on foot
to the small town where you found us? Wouldn't there have been
nearby villages? How did you survive alone?
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Veren waves a hand, I did get and hire some
villagers. But they only wanted to escort me south. Were not
willing to fight for me. They used a wagon and some brave
escorts. Since I rode in wagon it was actually far quicker than
this group is.
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Marusk adds, but you were apparently attacked near the
town?
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Yes. A group of Sartar bandits routed the escorts and
they fled. I barely escaped but was chased. I somehow lost my
footing and fell down a hill and knocked out for half a day. I
ventured into town but had ...memory issues. Some things have not come
back to me yet.
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Marusk nods, I see.
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Just before he goes to bed Jaren figures he'll be fully
healed by morning.
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<x-tab> </x-tab>[Wildday,
Fertility week, Storm Season, 1625, Genertela, Glorantha]
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5:25 am]
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The morning dew brings in a light cool breeze as the forest
is low key except for frogs, insects and occasional owls. The cool
breeze prickles the skin but is not freezing and is slightly
refreshing. The campfire by now is dim as with only a hour or so
before sunrise there is no real need to to add wood to make it
larger. So the campfire is a faint few flickers and bright orange
and red coals. As a result the light is dim only about 8 feet around fire
is clear maybe another 4-5 feet it fades quickly.
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Klorgar is the patrol sentry south west of camp edge about 9
feet form nearest tent moving clock wise so moving north west.
Mournath is second sentry and only a couple feet from the campfire, north
of fire.
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The morning fog seems to roll in ghostly patterns. It
is not thick but one can see maybe 30 feet with good light.
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Suddenly the silence is broken with zips of arrows flying
from someplace. It seems to be 3 arrows. One hits the ground near
Klorgar but another hits him in the right leg doing 3 points.
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The third arrow flies toward Mournath but impacts to his
left near the campfire.
<x-tab> </x-tab>GM:
Actions? Comments?
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Next Update: Don't know to be honest soon
<x-tab> </x-tab>GM: So we
did 3 days. For those listed in tent you are that else on bedroll
except for Mournath and Klorgar. Will assume both sentries are full
gear and armor. I randomly roll for sentries and last shift
sentries Juno and Razgar. That shift would've ended 4am. If you wanted
to hit sack in armor only knowing sunrise is 2 hours out I'm fine with
that for those 2 old sentries. Otherwise will assume all have no
armor on but have access to full gear. Trees are put on map for
reference there are many more outside sphere I listed. I mainly covered a
few hexes around campfire.
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</x-tab>Sorry for delay
yet again. So here is the situation. I am no longer young and
life is harder now. After 20 years body/eyes and other issue make
me slower. But the biggest issue is staff. I have a very
limited time window suually on my days off tue/wed. Tue I may only
have 8 hours if that if on a good day. Wed I may have 6.
Otherwise I'm working till 230 at would only have maybe 2 hours thur and
a few hours every other day. This update took 12 hours. If I
had started on time and in good window it'd be only 8 hours But the
effort is starting to degrade the benefits. I'm losing most ofall
of my days off. I planned for these update times like 10-6 on
Tuesday for example. But if staff is not up until 2pm bam I lose 4
hours. I'm startin gto sacrifice too much like free time for the
game. I would 100% be motivatedif had help from staff. But
with staff not here I'm less motivated an dwill do other stuff.
Last 12 weeks I've tried to plan this way but each week it fails.
I've not had time to do a game (d3) in 3 months I've not evne coded fun
stuff in 2 years. Just have no time after the update. Don't
get me wrong I love the game it helps with stress and such but its far
harder and the effort is ot there for support. So with that said
I've given up on trying for that support. So I'll do the updates
when I can in the few hours hwen staff is ready. Sadly this will
result in a week or more delay instead of 8 hours or so. So I
wanted ot warn you that stuff will be delayed as it has been last few
months. For that I'm sorry but its ou tof my control. But I figure
I owe you to let you know. So for next update I'd plan on
Wed. But that window is 10-3 and staff will nto be on till 2.
So chances are delayed. I just need to settle and do what I can and
allow myself free time as well. So for now game continues!!
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Miles out personal note for me. To be updated.
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