[pnpgm] Game update #24a - File #96 - Supplement - More Rider Info
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HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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R3 Balrog................Balrog............Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
R4 Tom Crockett..........Caladan...........Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
R1 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3 Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
W2 Sergi Sallent.........Jordi.............Wizard..Normal/Elf Ma
R4 Tim Falkenberg........Malradh ben Kasha.Merc....Normal/Human Ma
R3 Wayne Richardson/Uji..Thig..............Sidh MU.Normal/Faerry Ma
Do Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Artist..Normal/Human Ma
R3 Orion (Paul Broman)...Trembyl...........Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
W3 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R3 Scott Adams...........Xian..............Wizard..Normal/Human Ma
W2 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
Animals: Ventrius/Pogo Thig's dogs, Firesnake of Caladan's,
Z'Leyra's Eagle, 2 Draft Horses, Wolf - Boyzdar
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Game Update #24a in sequence (file #96]
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[Recap]
From Ben'dar to Caladan: [Re: Tribal chief]
Ben'dar nods his head, "Yes, I have seen him from a distance,
once, long ago. When I was a boy, my father took me to a
gathering of several tribes' councils. Both the Fel'oros and
the Bra'mani were there, along with the Otte'mas. My father
was one of the common warriors whose task it was to help
protect the honor of the Fel'oros tribe and the Fel'oros tribal
council elders."
Ben'dar smiles ruefully, "You see, sometimes Zen'dan multi-
tribal councils don't end well. Many times, they break out
into open fighting if the council members from the various
tribes cannot agree."
With his voice and eyes full of respect and admiration, Ben'Dar
continues, "But at this council, Karistos Sierva, Claw of the
Bra'mani, Ga'sha of the Bra'mani Black Claw lodge was there,
and his presence was so strong that no one fought. He was able
to unite the People and lead them in a successful war against
Thaliba." His eyes shining with pride, Ben'dar says, "My father
died with honor in that war." He pauses for a short moment,
then continues, "Later, other warriors of my tribe told me of
how the Ho'ga'sha lead our united warriors in battle against the
Thaliban. Ho'ga'sha Sierva's courage and skill in battle is
legendary among the People."
GM: Ack
Caladan: "Yes it is. He is a great man. I know of how councils
can erupt into fighting....I've been...seen...it.."
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From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
While looking in the spyglass, Ben'Dar relays his discovery
quickly and quietly to the rest of the group, "I recognize
one of the riders. He was one of the outcasts from the raft.
But he no longer wears his shameful braid, which means that
somehow he has redeemed himself among the Ser’manda. And
since they are here now in force, I can only assume that the
outcast has regained his honor by leading a war party to us:
uninvited travelers in Ser'manda lands." He grimly hands the
spyglass back to Unali while keeping his eyes on the Ser’manda
warriors. "We should prepare for battle, for I do not think
the Ser'manda will leave us in peace. They will probably try
to take us captive - or failing that, they will try to kill us."
(OOC: I figure that it will take nearly 10 seconds to reach
the Ser'manda on Tef'wo - about 3 phases? Am I calculating the
movement rate right? Oh wait, if they're also charging toward
us, cut that in half probably will engage in the 2nd phase.
Probably no time for a bow shot.)
Ben'Dar gets ready to either ride up to talk if Caladan motions
to him, or to charge with spear in hand if hostilities break out.
GM: Your estimate is correct. See below.
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From Jordi to Ben'dar: [Re: Reply of comments]
"Ben'dar, I'm not so high born as you think. Elven kingdoms
are small affairs -or, at least, my uncle's kingdom is small-
compared to human kingdoms. So I'm not so high born; consider
my uncle the equivalent of a human count or marquis in
Marentia, and you will get the idea. And I don't know if I
want to be king... I only know that I must be ready for being
king, because perhaps I end up being king. However, no matter
what happens with my uncle, as I'm used to human ways, I will
probably be in the service of my King as diplomat -and,
probably, if a nearly elven king wants to have some kind of
relation with humans, I will be choosed as ambassador.
Remember, I was kidnapped by Climans when I was performing
such a mission for some elven kingdoms.
In fact, in our society, social status comes from success as
warrior or magician; other services to the community can also
be rewarded with a social status promotion. (OOC: the rules
only say success has warrior -increase in CEP- or magician -
increase in MEL- but I imagine that other services to the
community can be rewarded)."
GM: Ack. Correct on that last part.
From Jordi to Strie'bog: [Re: Comment replies]
Jordi enjoys Strie'bog stories and songs a lot: "I enjoy
music and stories, as all elven people do, and it's wonderful
to have you, Strie'bog, in the party. You are a very good
artist. Thank you very much."
GM: Ack.
From Jordi: [Re: Actions]
Jordi has his shield in his left hand, and has his spear in
the right hand. While he is waiting, he studies the left,
right and rear of the group, looking for an ambush (the riders
are in front of the party, I assume). No agressive behavior
(except for wearing armour and weapons), unless the riders do
something agressive.
Once combat begins, Jordi will advance with the group; he will
throw his spear before meeting them in the melee, and then will
fight with sword. (Note: Jordi will throw his spear to someone
using a bow, if one is in range). Jordi will try not to hurt
a horse, because he feels it can create problems in the future,
in this horse-oriented society.
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
GM: Skills for Days 30-37. Recorded and now in The Horse,
skills & Magic link on the website. Changes to ELs
Z'leyra +1 Herbalism EL, Xian +1 Disguise Artist
Chion +2 Shield EL, Jordi +1 Horsemanship EL
Jordi +1 Horse Archery EL, Strie'bog +2 Herbalism EL
GM: Spells - Report also shows magic experience.
Chion - +1 to ELs for Watchful Sleep and Sustenance
Your at FULL 100% mana for this update.
Jordi - With Knowledge spell cast you are now +1 EL in Concealing
Mist spell. No spells cast from days 30-33. On day 34
is when you cast the Knowledge nad other spells (@ 75%
mana). Then again day 36. At the start of this update
you will be at full 100% mana. Also the Tongues spell
was NOT cast. You already know Zen'dali :) Guess somewhere
in the past you already did that. :)
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Sepes 36, in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: River Sch (E) Riverbank, Zen'da Plains, 198 Miles
North of Asichi City
GM: The Zen'da
11 Riders - All seem to be riding the typical warhorse of
the Zen'da (Warhorse II - Steppe Horses). They being
Zen'da are likely all skilled riders.
All are wearing leather clothing similar to that Ben'da
wears. Most of them have shoulder length hair but no
facial hair. They seem particularly strong and well
muscled. None seem to be wearing heavy armor. Maybe
one or two might have leather armor but at this distance
its hard to tell since its merged in with clothing. Its
also hard to tell who might be the leader of the group.
Here is the breakdown on weapons that the party sees:
Scimitar/Buckler - 4/11
Bow/Lance - 3/11
Bow/Scimitar - 1/11
Lance aloen - 1/11
Bow/Scimitar/Buckler - 2/11
Generic map below. Will do more extensive map when the
two groups (if they do) merge together. Caladan could
still talk his way out of it with a few well placed skill rolls.
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| P R | P - party
| P R | R - Riders
| P C 1 R | C - Caladan
| P<-----><-> R | 1 - Sole Rider
| P 200' 50' R |
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<----400 Feet------->
Bows can go out to 400 but that's hard to hit. Their
good range goes as far as 200 feet.
Horses will likley cover 40-60 feet per phase. So
let's assume 50 feet. It'll take likely a full turn
before melee is done (on guesswork here).
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[The Sole Rider, a young warrior, rides within about 50
feet of Caladan. Both seem to talk. As they talk Caladan
fixes his brown cloak around him more to his liking. But
in reality he sneaks his hand behind his back so th eparty
can see it. He then uses Sign Language to the party -
'Do not act or react'. He repeats this three times. Ben'dar
and others easilly translate this. He does this one handed
which is harder but it takes longer to perform.
The party suspects he knows what may happen or wishes to
happen. He knows hes within good range of a quarter of
the rider's bows.]
Farseeker: "Spread out. Best get a bit away from each
other. Those bows likely won't hurt us. But once
they charge they will be in some range. Archers you
may want to load up. Try to do so as covertly as possible.
I'd suggest get behind osmeone and load up so the others
can't see you."
Xian: "You suspect a fight?""
Farseeker: "Don't know. But based on what Ben'dar says about
the outcast and now these show up. Makes me wonder many
things."
[About 25 seconds pass. The Sole Rider stops talking. He
pulls up on his horses reigns. He is carrying a lance
and has a bow/quiver on his back. The rider turns around
in a complete circle. Stops and eyes Caladan. He then
trots back toward his groupd. After about 20 feet the
horse turns to the left and the rider charges straight for
Caladan. Tension mounts as party members ready weapons
for combat. But caladan raises a hand as if to stop the
party. The rider rides toward Caladan and his lance is
pulled up now straight ahead. Caladan with his other hand
simple holds onto his horse's reigns. The horse stands
still and Caladan doesn't reach for any weapons. Either
Caladan knows what is happening or is stupid. Caladan
lowers his hand of warning to the party then grabs for his
neck. Suddenly the Firesnake around his neck and shoulders
uncurls. The firesnake flies to the right and then toward
the horse and rider. At 3 feet from rider's lance tip to
Caladan's horses front the rider suddenly startled by the
Firesnake pulls up the lance and by reflex turns to the left.
The horse stops and rocks back and forth.
At this the other 10 riders start to laugh and giggle. This
causes the sole rider to turn in anger toward his allies.
He shouts something at them. The others seem to shout something
back but sounds like taunts and "tsk tsk" type comments.]
Farseeker: "That's not good."
Kasha: "Is he the leader?"
Farseeker: "Too young. Likely it was some form of test.
I've heard some riders seek a challenge. They will
ride toward an enemy camp. Steal something while on
horseback and ride away before the enemy realizes. This
is like a game to some. Am I right Ben'dar?"
Kasha: "If true this will dishonor the rider and he won't
leave here without wanting to regain that honor."
Actions? Comments?
Next update Friday...
Ok. This is a supplement to the update on Monday. It should
give you a morn informed decision on actions. If you still
need time let me know and I'll hold off till monday. Otherwise
I'll do 2 phases of action per update starting on friday. Course
friday may only be a charge or missile fire update.
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