[pnpgm] Game Update #1 - File #1 - Party leaves Caladan's village
Scott Adams
longshot at darktech.org
Fri Dec 1 08:14:15 CET 2006
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HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
R1 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3 Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.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 [Dogs] (Thig), Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra,
Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog), 1 Draft Horses, 1 Wahorse Iv
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Game Update #1 in sequence (file #1)
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Admin notes: Welcome to the start of Adventure #3.
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[Recap]
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[New Stuff]
GM: Welcome to the 3rd Adventure in the Campaign for P&P.
Hopefully this will be a short one. We've gained 2 new
players (Strie'bog and Ben'dar) to the old party and
lost 4 old pals (Jordi, Balrog, Caladan, Kasha). But
they may return. The party is down to 9 players, 1
wolf, 2 spare horses and 1 eagle. So its a smaller
party than before.
GM: Minor mistake in Character Sheets. A clerical error
of course made by others not me! Climbing Max ELs may
be figured totally wrong. I'll be going through and
redoing them.
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GM: Treasure from Adventure #2.
* Treasure Sold
GC SC CC BB Treasure Sold
1430 - - - Horses Sold
363 6 - - Armor
9 9 8 - Books
7 7 3 - Clothing
4 - - - Gems, Jewels, Jewelry
15 7 4 9 Miscellaneous Items
3 6 4 - Scrolls
246 4 - 6 Weapons
569 2 8 8 Money
1216 41 27 23 Total
1220 3 9 3 Total After conversion
* Expenses
Money Conversion [L'p'nth to Marentian] - - 4%
Fence/Contact Fees - - 7%
Storage Expenses (Warehouses, etc.) - - 5%
Transportation Fees (Moving Treasure) - - 4%
Total Expense Percentage - 20%
Total Expenses paid out - 246 GC
Final Totals
GC SC CC BB Treasure Sold
976 3 9 3 Total After Expenses
[If done through legal channels and kingdom contacts.
Expenses would've been as high as 43% Due to taxes
and such.]
total Party members - 13
Party Share per person - 75 GC
* Selling Details.
[As Jordi, Kasha and Balrog head south on the four rafts
that are manned by merchants and traders but helped by
Zen'da warriors it takes a few days to get to Cholchara.
As they do they berth and store the treasure until they
can find a larger ship to return via the river south to
Sivas. It turns out 2 days later Damon is spotted on
his freighter. The one the party captured in Clima and
given to him by the King. Damon agrees to store the
treasure but doesn't have room for the horses. So the
horses are sold in Cholchara for a good price. Many
days later in Sivas Damon's ship arrives and stores the
materials. Kasha seeks out his Moneylender and other
contacts to buy the materials. The books are sold in
a boot shop along with the scrolls normally. The
clothing is sold to tailors around Sivas for material
or re-sell. The Gems are sold for 4 Gold to the
Moneylender Kasha knows. The miscellaneous items
are sold in various markets and shops around the city.
The money is in bulk L'p'nth coins. So a fee has to
be paid to convert the coins to Marentian. The
armor and weapons are sold by Kasha's fence contact
on the black market. Being a friend he has other
contacts willing to buy arms and armor. Some of
the arms and armor will eventually be resold back to
Marentian authorities. Many of the armor and weapons
are sold in bulk so not as worth as much as smaller
portions. But by far Kasha's friend treats the trio
fairly. The Fence contact takes a 7% of the share in
order to sell it with no questions asked. He has to
bribe and do other things in the market to facilitate
the sells. Doing it openly would get a visit by the
Tax Collector and King's Guard. Many of the Armor and
Weapons will be sold over a few weeks and not right away
to looks suspicious to others.]
GM: 975/13\75 Gold per person. The 1 GC, 3 SC, 9 CC and
3 BB that is left over the Trio will use for personal
expenses during the trip (food, inns, etc.). So
this gives a equal 75 Gold per share.
GM: The following scrolls are sent to Kaylle for study
and translation.
Number Price/Notes
L'p'nth Magical Journals 3 1-5 SC Per
L'p'nth Travel Journals 4 4 SC Per
L'p'nth Personal Letters 65 Letters, notes Can't determine
L'p'nth Inventory List 1 1 BB Castle Inventory?
L'p'nth Old Letters 6 ???? Can't read
L'p'nth Old Message 2 ???? Can't read
L'p'nth Message Scroll 2 ???? Can't read
L'p'nth Old Proclamations 3 3 CC Per Can't read
Coded Scrolls 3 ???? Encoded
Treasure Maps 7 ???? In L'p'nth, coded
[the trio figures these to possibly have vital clues on Ezam
and the Caladan's activities. These in a box are sent to
Malnon's library run by Kaylle.]
[The Fence it turns out can not sell the single plate armor
worth 150 gold. No buyers. It could be difficult to sell
being a suit of distinctive armor. It will be stored at
Duke Aren's estate until a buyer can be found. Farseeker
might take it for use travelling around the kingdom but
not abroad.]
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[Magic items sold will have be done with Jordi's help and
Kasha's contacts around the city as best they can.]
Talisman - Summoning - Sold for 55 GC [Discounted]
Talisman - Light Def - Sold for 110 GC [Full price]
Potion - Mana Reading -Sold for 17 GC [Discounted]
Potion - Influence - Sold for 18 GC [Full price]
Amulet - Prot vs Bal - Sold for 21 GC [Discounted]
Total from Magic Items sold: 221 GC
Party share per person : 17 GC
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Treasure share : 75 GC
Magic share : 17 GC
Total Per person : 91 GC
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GM: Magic Dagger goes to Ben'dar
Magic Ring goes to Chion
Wand goes to Chion
Enhanced Ruby goes to Unali
GM: So I will add 91 Marentian Gold Coins to each character
sheet. Won't be able to access that money until the
party returns to Marentia. The share is about 1/3rd the
amount I estimated. But the guess was BEFORE claims were
taken off. Before party gave horses and supplies to the
Zen'da. But 91 Gold is good for one adventure. Though
it might not occur again for a few adventures. :)
I will update character sheets again with the magic items
and re-send your new sheets to you probably in a few days.
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GM: I'm glad to see the conflict on the Ring solved without
spite. Since no more conflicts treasure is resolved.
Z'leyra enhanced the Sapphire and Ruby. She also added
enchantments to the Magic Dagger's Sheath she made and
gave to Unali. I will update the character sheets and
send you updates on the info.
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From Unali: [Re: Previous rituals]
[After seeing Ben'dar exit the ritual completely green, Unali
will approach Cetric.]
Unali: "The offer extends to us women as well I gather. In
that case I would gladly take part in the vision ritual."
[Cetric hems and haws shifting his feet. Then looks around
and replies to Unali.]
Cetric: "Of course. Even the children are allowed at a
certain age. We've learned kids under 8 should not as
the visions can scare them. From age 8 to 13 we have
to have someone in the lodge with them. That comes about
from a vision a boy saw that resulted in the death of
4 of his family members at his hands. The boy seems
to have mis-read the vision. Teens can do it alone. Women
are allowed as well during these open periods but most
of the year they are not allowed in the lodge. But
you are free to do so." [He waves at hand at the lodge
and nods then walks off.]
[Unali spends a few hours in the lodge and does have a vision.]
GM: Emailed privately.
[Unali immediately offers to join the party up t the Great
Forest.]
Unali: "I will accompany you to the North. Family, in whatever
shape it comes, is most important. But I do hope we can find
some nice warm furs where we are going, because it is getting
cold around here."
[Unali will ask Caladan while still in the village if there
are any black furs she could trade for. She is looking for a
fur cowl (black, at least double quality, fur blanket, fur
lined trousers (black), fur lined jerkin (black), new leather
boots (black) and fur lined gloves (black).
Caladan: "I'm sorry. The furs around here are white, gray or
brown. We rarely see black here including the black bear.
The traders on the river may have some of those furs. If
they don't have to be black we could spare some others?"
[Unali will hug Balrog before he leaves]
Unali: "Travel safely, friend, and we will meet again in Maren."
Balrog: "Thanks. I do like your style with a dagger."
[Unali turns to Kasha. Kasha stands with arms wide.]
Unali: "Travel well my friend. And if you are so kind to drop
of this horse and my share of the treasure at Aren's house,
I am sure it will be safe there."
[Kasha frowns and his arms sink slightly.]
Kasha: "No hug?" [He gives a sly grin] "Sure I'll drop them
off at the Duke's place."
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From Chion:
[Chion will state to the group:]
Chion: "It is sometimes best not to know of one's future, for
time does not always flow in a straight line. To know a future
is to know a past. To know a past is to know a future. To be
in the present is the best way to know all three. My time for
visions is in the future."
-OOC: He got really wise all of a sudden... or at least wise
like an ancient chinese fortune teller. As opposed to his
previous insanity plea.
[Balrog's face clears in confusion then he leans to Kasha.]
Balrog: "What? Nevermind. So what is verdant anyways?"
Kasha: "I'll tell you later."
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From Ben'dar:
[OOC: <Ben'Dar claps and whistles as the credits roll. Then
he throws his half-eaten bucket of popcorn into the air,
showering everyone in the theater with buttery kernels of
popcorn!>
GM: Well I'm like Lucas. Put credits at the end. So I have
to pay the Writer's Guild extra for it. :<
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[Ben'Dar listens to the talk about the vision quest of Strie'bog.
He is quiet and seems to have a doubtful look on his face as he
glances at Cetric. However, he nods at Trembyl's suggestion
that Z'leyra may be able to use her healing skills to help
Strie'bog's mother. He looks expectantly at Z'leyra to hear
what she will say about it and smiles when she volunteers to
help. Ben'Dar stands and looks over the faces of his companions,
stopping last at Strie'bog's.]
Ben'dar: "My ways are not the ways of healing and nurturing. I
do not think I can do much to help your mother, but I will do
what I can to help you in this quest. You have proven yourself
many times on the battlefield. I would be honored to be called
your friend."
[Regarding the claw, Ben'Dar stiffens at the suggestion of
destroying the claw.]
Ben'dar:"Yes, more study is needed. If we can only understand
it, we can surely use it."
[Ben'Dar is saddened but not surprised to hear that Jordi will
not continue with them. He pats the elf on the shoulder,]
Ben'dar: "You must be missing your wife, friend Jordi. Good
travels to you. Please feel free to stay at the ranch when
you return to Marentia and see how your colt, Velox, is doing.
You will be surprised at how big he is and how far he has come
with his training in such a short time! If you must return to
your homeland, you may take him with you and complete his
training in your own land. If, on the other hand, you want
to remain in Marentia and bring Neva to your side there, the
ranch is open to you now and forever as your home. Oh, one
more thing, please give this to my steward at the ranch?"
[Jordi nods.]
[If Jordi agrees, Ben'Dar says,]
Ben'dar: "Thank you,"
[Ben'dar hands Jordi a note with instructions to his steward
regarding operations at the ranch with a request for a full
report on the goings-on at the ranch since he's been gone to
be sent back to Ben'Dar via messenger.]
Jordi: "I will deliver it. I feel pushed to return to home.
Some feeling. Its hard to explain."
[Ben'Dar clasps hands with Kasha and says,]
Ben'dar: "You are a lethal warrior and a good man. Yes, please
deliver my share of the treasure to my ranch. And while we are
speaking of the ranch.... An honest person with skills and
abilities such as yourself would be a great help on the ranch.
I have a highly skilled contingent of guards there that I would
like you to be the captain over, if you're interested? You
will be well-paid and have plenty of benefits, plus you'll
get to ride some of the finest horses in Marentia! There may
be some travel involved to deliver horses to various markets
and to purchase new horses, so the job will never get boring.
What do you say?"
Kasha: "I'm honored. I'm not one for staying in one place
for too long. But I am getting older and changing." [He
thinks over the offer for a minute or two] "I could help
out in things until you return which shouldn't be long.
At least make sure the guars you hired are honest." [He grins]
[If Kasha agrees, Ben'Dar will give him a signed note for him to
deliver to the ranch steward regarding the arrangement.]
Kasha: "Thank you. I will deliver the note. But I may be
busy for 3-4 weeks with the selling of the treasure. So
we'll see how things go. My contacts are ..edgy so have
to find them in one place or another."
[Ben'Dar says to Bal'rog,]
Ben'dar: "You are skilled with horses and with the subtle art
of....negotiating. I may have an interesting opportunity for
you when you return to Marentia. I need a skilled agent who
doesn't mind a little travel, someone who knows his way around
cities, and is skilled in the art of buying and selling. The
pay would be very lucrative, plus the opportunities to see new
places and meet new people throughout the land may also be to
your advantage. Will you help me build the most renowned, and
most profitable, horse- trading business in the land?"
Balrog: "I don know my way around the cities. So you want me
to welcome guests and show them around. That in itself
could be lucrative if they are rich folks yes. You hear
things like tips doing such jobs. I'm more prone to the
cities so this would be a welcome change of pace for me
than dying out here in the woods.. Yes I'll do it."
[If Balrog agrees, Ben'Dar will give him a signed note for him
to deliver to the ranch steward regarding the arrangement.
Balrog takes the note and puts it in his vest with a gleam
in his eye. He grabs his amulet in his tunic and runs his
fingers on it. Thinking to himself.]
[At Caladan's announcement, Ben'Dar nods and smiles. He claps
Caladan on the back and says loudly enough for Durge to hear,]
Ben'dar: "You will lead your people in honor and glory, my
brother! If you ever have need of me, you can always call on
me, for I am your friend." [Thenmore quietly, for Caladan's
ears only, he adds,] "You have taught me much. You have been
an elder brother to me and I am grateful for your wisdom.
May the spirits guide and protect you always."
[Caladan raises both hands. He moves his arms above Ben'dars.
So that each hand is near Ben'dar's elbow. This is a common
Zen'da warrior greeting. He squeezes then releases and lowers
his arms again.]
Caladan: "Thank you. I don't know if I will lead the tribe
forever. But I suspect this winter I will be doing a lot
of thought on it as I rest. I'm sure I may see you all
again in the spring. I hope. I still have my forest
home in Marentia to maintain. If you are going up north
could there be a chance you may encounter some of your
people?"
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From Chion: [Re: Claw]
[Chion suggests the following,]
Chion: "Do what you will with the thing. I would like a chance
to delve into it with similar spells as the others, but the
outcome will probably be similar. I would suggest that you
may usemy name as to whom took it to the east. It will be a
half truth, as I have teleported to the east with it (refering
to going to the castle). Perhaps this will be more believable
if challenged. Any retribution I recieve will be just
compensation for the castle and I am willing to accept that."
GM: Some of that may be mis-typed :) But its a direct quote.
I'm not sure exactly the point? Sorry Marcel.
[Regarding the trip north,]
Chion: "There is much land in this world I have not seen yet.
The north is one such place. I would enjoy seeing the great
forest. I am sorry that your father had to make such a choice.
To be forced between love and worse than death is not
something anyone should have to face in a balanced world"
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GM: When I work on the website and new calendar I will be
redoing the day numbers. in theory Day 66 will be Day 1.
[Day 66 - 6am]
[At sunrise the party is packed. The women have been up for
the past 3 hours with some of the teens packing. Some the
party helped as well while most of the men slept. The wagon
the party got from the Bova tribe is large enough to carry
most of the treasure. But its weighed down. Tied down
with rope and tarps it takes 4 horses to haul it all
at a slow pace. From Caladan's village it will take little
over 3 days to get to the river as its 67 miles slightly
west/north west. This day the weather is warmer and even
gets up to low 80s as a warm front enters the area. It is
only partly cloudy. The only weather issue today would
be a wind storm.]
[Day 67]
[Another day that gets even hotter. Temperatures soar into
the high 80s maybe as high as 90. The sky is clear which
makes the night very nice as a moon is out. Another wind
storm erupts today.]
Farseeker: "Winter huh?"
[Gidwani is leading the Zen'da riders with the party as his
brothers Durge and Caladan remain in the village.]
Gidwani: "It can be hot for another few weeks. But no longer
than that. It is unusual weather."
Thig: "What happened to Grog the Giant?"
Gidwani: "The one you killed by accident? You must understand
we Zen'da do not leave any material. We use bones for tools
and utensils. We use fur and hair for clothing and such
materials. We use the meat for food or trade. We use
everything of an animal."
Thig: "You ate him?"
Gidwani: "We had an uneasy alliance. It was clear the bugs
was affecting his activities. The blue bugs must've been
on him for awhile. He was dead. If we had left him to
the wild packs of bear, foxes and wolves would've increased
in the immediate area near our village. That could be
a problem. We had to use every part of him."
Thig: "Wait the food we ate in the camp?"
Gidwani: "No. Caladan explained it would offend you. What
we fed you were deer and rabbit meats. Some snakes."
[Balrog covers his mouth and murmurs]
Balrog: "Snakes?"
[Balrog falls behind not wanting to hear more.]
[Gidwani goes on to explain customs of north tribes and
what to do and not to do when meeting them. The Keloms
given by Gib'borah should be a free pass.]
[Day 68]
[Today the temperatures drop down again to the low 80s.
The clouds come in and it becomes cloudy. Little after
7am a light drizzle drenches the riders for about 4 minutes.]
[Day 69]
[Today the weather gets worst as clouds thicken and becomes
overcast. Temperatures drop and the high only gets to
about 66 today. A dust storm that lasts for about 8 minutes
is the main concern but is typical on plains with high winds.]
[Time: 9:44am]
[The last 7 miles are covered and finally the river is seen.
Waiting on the river bank looks to be a camp of about 30
non-zenda and some zenda. They are camped and waiting.
There seems to be four large wide river boats on the shores
of the slow moving river.]
[Gidwani rides ahead and meets with their leader. A burly
man with furs all over looking like a norse trader. They
talk and haggle for some time. Then Gidwani waves the
party on.]
Gidwani: "He will load rice, meat and other supplies we need
for winter onto our horses and the wagon once we unload
the wagon. He will take the treasure and the four going
back to Cholchara. But after that it is up to the four
for their own ride. They are not allowed to have their
furs in the open so its hidden in the tarps and boxes.
Shamans who may see them may get offended. We allow them
to hunt in the northern plains, hills and river areas
for trade of supplies from the south cities. This is the
last trip south these traders will make till spring.
Unfournately they will not be going north or any of
their friends. I also checked they do not hunt eagles as
it would be not profitable to do so." [He looks at Z'leyra
to ensure no offense if she should see furs and animal
by-products from the trader/hunters.]
Gidwani: "The traders might be willing to sell some furs for
the winter or trade for them. Unali I do know they sometimes
get black bear hides and tailor them before they sell them.
You might be lucky here."
[The leader explains the weather is getting worse. He wishes
to set sail within 2 hours.]
Actions? Comments?
GM: Final actions before one part goes north and the other
goes south? I don't know yet details on how many days
of travel up north. But since Z'leyra has a draft horse
that slows the party to 20 miles per day (1 hex). So
it could take 1-3 weeks. Just don't know yet. I should
have a better idea next week. Once folks are fully
regenerated in mana we'll see what can be done then.
I will be working on website and other details later this
weekend as long as final character sheet updates.
So this is a short update for now.
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