[pnpgm] Game update #51 - File #212 - Caladan's party heads out..
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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
6 Captured Zen'da Horses
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Game Update #51 in sequence (file #212]
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[Recap]
From Jordi: [Re: Actions[
Jordi thinks for a little bit before answering to Enoz.
"Thank you very much for offering me your hospitality for
a second time. I accept it. I will return to the tribe,
to tell the others, and then I will return. I still don't
know what I will do tomorrow. I need to think about it."
Jordi will return to the tribe, to explain the other members
of the party of the outcome of his last trip.
"Neither Enoz or Jolcz status seems to have been affected by
Cetric's trick; I will sleep this night with them, and
tomorrow, I will leave to meet Caladan's master. As Enoz
returned me the horses, we have 6 horses. I suggest we can
take 2 or 3 horses on our trip to the south, to barter them
for things we may need, or as a present for Caladan's Master.
I don't know a lot about wealth or about how your master
lives, Caladan; but 1 or 2 horses will be useful for him,
because he will be able to barter them for food, services or
other things from nearby tribes."
(OOC: I know, I know, my catalan blood -we catalan have
reputation for being very business oriented- is taking
control of the character. But, even if the tribes of the
surroundings consider an honour to take care of Caladan's
master, and provide him with everything he needs, giving
him 1 or 2 horses as a present will improve his status;
imagine what impression the people of the area will receive
if the "student" appeared without presents for his master.).
Jordi won't take food from the tribe, and will try to barter
for it from other persons the party meet in the trip.
Jordi doesn't know if Enoz and his family are technically
members of Caladan's tribe, but for him, they aren't tainted
by Cetric's actions, so he doesn't have any problem
accepting their hospitality.
GM: Ack.
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From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions[
((OOC: Z'leyra is skilled in horse healing? If no, Ben'dar
has some skill to do it due to his skill in horsemanship
and horse husbandry. Ben'Dar will watch Z'leyra's healing
technique on the horse to help and/or learn.)
Ben'Dar takes a big bite of a hunk of meat, cooked over the
fire until it is practically falling from the bone. His
chin smeared with grease, he takes a big swallow of ale from
the large mug in his other hand. Belching hugely, he looks
up at Caladan, "Do you need me to come along, Sundancer?
If no, I'd prefer to stay here among the People."
Later, Ben'Dar comments to those who remain behind, "Let's go
examine some of the graves that have been disturbed. I'd
like to see firsthand what we're dealing with."
GM: Yep. She can do some interesting things with horses. :) Ack.
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From Chion: [Re: Actions]
To Trembyl Chion will say the following: "Wealth is only
safety in monetary form. And all to often this form of
safety is destroyed by those that would seek great wealth
themselves. Its almost like magic.
Practiced correctly it can benefit more than one person,
thus ensuring safety."
To Caladan and Xian: "Wounderal sounds like my sort of fella.
I am eager to meet him. The secret to my great abilities
with the arcane is simple. Practice. The same as the Grand
Wizard. Maybe one day we can travel to my homeland and you
can meet my mentor.That seems like it would only be fair."
He'll lick his finger and put it in the air (as if to
check wind). "But not tonight. And tomorrow we have plans.
So we'll have to postpone that trip until at least then."
To those going, "We can leave at first light. I will prepare
a circle if the tribe allows which will make the return
trip safer as well." He will then attempt to make a
sanctified balance circle big enough to hold those persons
going on an un-used section of field outside the tribe's
border. (If they attempt to dis-allow this he will mention
that "I have passed your test and am therefora trusted
friend, am I not?"
GM: Ack. Some text moved below.
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From Strie'bog: [Re: Actions[
After the fight, Strie'bog waits for Cetric to awaken.
When he gets up, and after asking the question, Strie'bog
answers, "This is the start of our new meeting, a chance to
build a new relationship. Therefore, greetings Cetric. I
am Strie'bog."
In the morning to Caladan, "I will remain here, as there is
much to do. If you need me I will strive to come to you."
After they leave, Strie'bog will go to Cetric. "I have a
question of you. Are there any trees on the plains,
especially where the graves were disturbed?" He holds up
his hands, "I know it is an odd question, but it may help
in the long run."
To those of our group that remain, "I can ask the Court of
Life for their Wisdom in what occurs here on the plains. It
can take time, and I will need someone to watch over my body
while I hear their counsel. Let us first look at the graves,
but if we can find only scattered clues, it may help us to
knit together the tapestry of events. Also, if there are
trees near the sites of desecration, I may be able to gleen
answers from them."
GM: Ack.
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[New Stuff]
Octaqi 16, in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: River Sch (E) Riverbank, Zen'da Plains, 306 Miles
North of Asichi City, Heading East from River
Location: Village [Exterior]
[After Jordi informs Caladan of his decision.]
Caladan: "Never fear barter. In fact like Chion he doesn't
need food or water. When he can create it through magic.
As to other materials he rarely gets away from his place.
When he does he stocks up. I doubt there is anything he
needs from us. We won't be going to any nearby towns or
villages as well. He is a hermit and lives with no one.
The closest village might be a hundred or so miles away.
You can take a horse if you wish. But I enjoy the walk
in this particular area we are going. Enoz is a good
man. You wonder why he is way out from the village?
This is actually not uncommon. Many are away from the
village. At any one time there may be 30-40 people in
various tipis within one or two miles from here. Sticking
together is safer but clans have some original stomping
grounds if you will and so they stay there."
[After the fight Ben'dar gets down and parties with the warriors.
For a long time it truly seems like he is happy again to be
around people of his kind.]
Caladan: "It is up to you to come or not. I suspect though
being here is more to your benefit than coming with me.
Come or go. I'll respect any decision you make."
[Trembyl hear's Chion's words.]
Trembyl: "Spoken well. Course wealth gives you time to practice
even more!" [he grins]
[Caladan hear's Chion.]
Caladan: "He is an interesting old wizard. He is a mystery
to me still to this day."
[Xian hears and shakes his head at Chion.]
Xian: "I use the spell for short jumps but 100 miles is amazing.
Could save on horse expenses for sure! Are you saying though
your know the Elder Wizard himself? I believe that's his
title? In the Dark Lands? Your master is among these people?"
[After the fight with Strie'bog.]
Cetric: "I must admit your ways are strange to me. But I do
respect your ways. As to trees ....there are many places
where trees abound. No forests mind you. But maybe a
small grove here and there. Only maybe a few trees. Some
grave sites are done near these places. Theres actually
many sites across the plains. Our tribe has maybe thirty
sites. I will think on it and figure out which ones nearby
that were hit have trees. But now its late. I'll try to
get answers for you in the morning."
[With that he walks toward his Tipi holding his busted eye.]
[Jordi finds Enoz and his wife fall asleep fast. Jolcz stays
out late with her soon to be husband (the original warrior
who led Jordi to the Tipi). Jordi soon fall asleep. Thinking
of Neva and home. Its strange to be sleeping in such a tight
place. The smells and feeling of the place is strange but
somewhat enticing....a family place...]
[That night it goes uneventful. The cold creeps up and time
passes. A small warrior, but quiet, party continues till
about 2am. Then it dies down to 3 or 4 (aside from sentries
on the perimeter). Soon the sun rises..]
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Octaqi 17, in the 163rd Year [TH]
Location: Caladan's Village, Village is located on Zen'da
map [see website]. Find Gel'fora on map. Hex right under
the F in Gel'fora in the center of that hex.
[The morning brings a slew of activity from the village. Children
begin to stur and their youthful energy fills them to go
plain through the immediate area. The females prepare breakfast
as best they can while the men assign duties for hunts and
patrols. A rare treat of eggs is fixed for the party with
some bacon and rice. At least for those who wish to eat from
the village. Jordi soon arrives back to the village to meet
up with Caladan.]
[After breakfast Caladan's group forms up. A circle has been
prepared to the south side of the village about 200 feet
from the nearest Tipi.
Balrog, Kasha, Ben'dar, Thig, Strie'bog, Trembyl, Unali
and Z'leyra form up to see the other group off.
After some time Gib'borah and Caladan, who emerge from the
chief's tipi, meets up as well. Cetric is the last to
arrive with several of the village. By now it seems the
wow factor of the party has worn off. Most of the village
people are distracted or doing chores by now they don't have
time to see what's going on.
Caladan, Chion, Xian, Jordi and Farseeker enter the circle.
Chion finds no problems from Cetric and prepares the group.
Chion: "We are going into a mountainous area I have never seen
before. As such, I may fail to get the exact location. We
will not be harmed by anything physical which we might
accidentally teleport into. And if we accidentally appear
within something we can simply move out of it or I will
attempt another teleport to escape it. I believe you have seen
the after-effects of me leaving an insubstantial object to
turn substantial inside of something else. It was not pretty,
if you recall. It is of the UTMOST importance that whatever
you do, you do NOT let go of my belt until I tell you to. If
we appear in air, do not be worried, I will cast another spell
which will allow us to harmlessly float to the ground."
Farseeker [putting up hands] "Whoa!...Whoa! Inside something?
Air? I don't know if I like this...what if we merge into
a mountain a mile inside? Your spell may fail and we'll
run out of time moving out? Talk about getting between
a rock and a hard place!"
Xian: "There is danger in all magic. I've done the spell
myself. Though granted not of this distance. It
is extraordinary. I'm sure Chion knows what he is doing."
[He looks at Chion hopefully.]
Caladan: "With the help of maps and Unali's map I pointed
to the place we need to go. Its actually a great opening.
So there shouldn't be problems....I hope."
Farseeker: "Well...hmm...I know you guys need a fighter
with you..but..Kasha? [Kasha smiles and shakes his head]
Balrog!? [Same thing] Fine. Let's get this underway.
But Chion if you kill me I'll kill you first!" [he grins]
GM: Horses can be taken. But Caladan, Xian, Farseeker
and I believe Chion aren't. Jordi if you want to
take one yourself or more its ok. Chion can teleport
those. Just let me know by Friday. It really won't
matter to events or the situation.
Gib'borah: "Good luck. You will be entering nearby
enemy lands. Be careful. Hopefully you will learn
things to help us."
[Cetric steps forward. He hesitates for a few seconds
then begins to chant and dance around the small circle.
He begins to beat his drum. Chion and Jordi begin to
get nervous. But Caladan whispers that it is just a
protection chant for good luck. After the dance is done
he backs up. He nods to Chion and Caladan.]
[With 5 going Chion stands in the middle holding his large
staff. Each person grabs a hold of his belt and touches
his body for measure. Each person at one cardinal point
around him. Chion begins the magical words..[high above
Z'leyra's eagle gives a call to the wind.]
[Chion casts the spell first and makes the 5 lighter and
without mass. Chion continues to concentrate and then
casts the second spell that of teleport. With a blue
light the group disappears...into nothingness..for what
seems like forever...but is actually 4 seconds...the
five emerge into a open area and everyone gasps to take
in some air. Everyone looks around and sees they aren't
in any thing so they release Chion's belt. Those who
do become solid again. Air rushes into lungs and hurts
for a second or two.]
Xian: "That was odd? Was it me or did I lose my breath?"
Farseeker: "I did."
Xian: "Maybe this great distance and the strain of us caused
something like that. Where ever one goes in between
jumps must be a place you can't breath?"
GM: Teleport was successful. There was a 12% chance of
failure. Guess what. I rolled a 4 :). There WAS an
error. But with Chion's EL in the spell being so high
it reduced it only to an error of 9 feet. The field
is wider than that. if it was just a bit lower EL it
would've been miles away. The jump did take 4 seconds
of real time.
[The small group looks around and sees mountains all around.
Some lower and higher. it appears the small group is in
a open ravine the size of a football field. Theres nothing
in the area. Chion is still non-solid for about half
a minute before he becomes solid. The area is quiet but
looks safe.]
Xian: "Where are we?"
Caladan: "I had us teleported here. This is the site of
a battle once where we lost 30 Zen'da to 68 L'p'nth. Its
almost a sacred spot but not quite. Nothing seems to
grow here aside from the low grass so I knew we'd be safe
coming here. We are still far from any village or town.
Let's see...we need to go..." [he looks around and gains
his bearings.]
Xian: "You know where your going right?"
Caladan: "Sure. Sure...just been awhile."
Farseeker: "How long?"
Caladan: "...about...four years...not been back over here
in a long time..just give me a few minutes.."
[The party examines the area and finds the mountains must
range from 5,000 to 12,000 feet in the visual range they
can see. The higher ones seem to have white patches of
snow. After a few minutes...]
Caladan: "Yes this way. To the west..."
[Caladan and his now energetic Firesnake leads the way
through the field and enters a grove of trees.]
Xian: "What exactly are we looking for?"
Caladan: "Well...its complicated. I'll know it when I
see it."
Xian: "So did you and your father talk?"
Caladan: "Yes. All night. It was a good time."
Farseeker: "What's with Cetric? Is he always that gruff?
In the barracks we had a cook who was constantly scolding
us on bad manners and hitting us on the head. Always
in a mood. And she was at least sociable!"
Caladan: "Yes hes been that way for years. But he does seem
a bit different. I wasn't expecting the tests myself. the
reception was rude. But i do think he is under stress
and duress by the village to get to the bottom of things.
He may have done wrong in some eyes but he is doing what
is best for the Zen'da and the tribe. That I'm sure..."
Xian: "So how did you meet your master?"
Caladan: "I was in these mountains a decade ago as a lad.
i was hunting alone. A foolish person i was in these
lands. we are near the L'p'nth areas. But they tend to
stay further to the east. Anyways, being young and rash
like all kids I got lost. I was on my Kuk'e. Its sort
of like a rite of passage for some Zen'da. Go out into
the wilds and hunt for some time and return with wisdom
and other things. But I got caught by some L'p'nth patrols
and chased for 3 days. Then all of a --ahh!"
[He points to a small mountain stream in the middle of the
woods. Its going north to south. On the other side is
a thick dense fog bank. So thick its hard to see through it.]
Caladan: "--All of a sudden this fog bank appeared. I ran
through it. the next thing i know no one was behind me
and I found his small hut."
Farseeker: "So he's through there?"
Caladan: "I figured if I talked about it ..it might show
up again. Yes. Through there. It should let us pass."
Xian: "Should?"
Caladan: "Well it seems to be a ward of some kind to not let
those he doesn't want to pass. But its harmless. Let's
go..."
[The five cross the small stream which is only a foot high.
They enter the thick fog and soon lose sight of each other.
Then it thins and the group emerges into another clearing
where no woods are..]
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[Meanwhile back at the village...]
[When Caladan's group leaves the others head back and forms
plans for the day. Cetric explains there is a nearby
site where they can go. Its about 3 miles away to the
south-east. He assigns 2 warriors to guide the group
there. This is done right after breakfast. It takes
about half an hour to get to the site. When the group gets
there they find a group of about 4 tall trees in the middle
of the plains. The warriors ask the party to dismount
as the ground is sacred. The party notices what is mounts
of rocks and sicks where graves must be. Its clear the
sand has been disturbed lately and replaced back again. There
is no open graves now but looks like 3 of the 8 mounts have
been recently changed. The party begins to look around
the site for clues.]
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[Meanwhile back in the mountains..]
[when the group leaves the fog the clearing is another
small valley. The five of the group is on the
upper east edge of the valley with the valley down below
them a few hundred feet. Down the valley among a small
clump of trees is a small house about 500 yards away.
The party begins to climb down the steep slope toward
the house.]
Actions? Comments?
Next update Friday...
Healing reports done in previous updates.
NOTE: See game website. Bottom of the page is a updated map
of the adventure area. If your curious as to where the Tribe
is and where Caladan's group is heading. Locate the Gel'fora
tribe marker on the map. Below the name is a red blotch. This
is where the village is. Go almost due south. In the mountains
to the east is a White lop-sided X. That's where Caladan's
group is heading for.
GM: Sadly ran out of time tonight. Have to hit the sack. So
a short update. I may do a Supplement update on Wednesday.
If not next update friday. If there are particular things
to do at the grave site or in preparation for the house let
me know. Otherwise I'll do the supplement or update.
Strie'bog. Want to elaborate on this wisdom thing? You can
do it in public or email. Thanks
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