[pnpgm] Game Update #33b - File #115 - Party teleports out

Scott Adams longshot at darktech.org
Tue Mar 25 08:56:40 CET 2008


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  HT Alias/Player          Character Name    Type    Status/Notes  Sex
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  R1 John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid  .Normal/Alfar  Ma
  ?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
  W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human  Ma
  -- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry  Fe
  -- J H Hooten............Raban.............Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  Fe
  R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human  Fe
     Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),
             
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     Admin notes: Part 2.  Finally the true adventure begins. It only
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        [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.
         Location: Sivas, Marentia, Green Eye Tavern.

         [Time:  4-40pm]

         [As the city of Sivas goes about their business the day grows
          on.  Ships are unloaded in bulk by teams of workers.  Markets
          and shops thrive in the cool and not so hot weather.  Its
          warm enough that heavy winter clothes aren't needed much
          anymore this time of year.  There might be another snow
          fall or cold weather but the bulk of the intense cold is
          for this season gone.  Spring has come to Sivas quicker
          than it has to Maren city.  Many flowers have started to
          blossom and birds zoom about collecting new insects.]

          The Green Eye Tavern sees the bulk of its business at night.
          With the excitement of the morning 8 hours ago the morning
          crowd has slowed down a bit until about 2pm when the folks
          from nearby areas come to shop.  Whet leaves the bar to
          find another entertainer to replace Raban for the night.
          Cholan is happy to take over as manager for the time being.]

          [Arawn considers the short term future prospects.  He has
          only known the party for little over 3 months.  A short
          while but already has gained friends in this world.  In the
          last few weeks in the city he has passed temples, churches
          and even priests on the street.  Always wondering if he
          should go in or talk to the priests about his parents.  There
          must be someone who knows of a temple to his parents.  But
          this human culture seems to have no sidh related things.
          If not from bias but from sure lack of sidh people.  Arawn
          wonders if he is here to spread the word of his parents
          among the human creatures.  Growing up he always heard
          stories of this world during the time of the gods.  Ruled
          by gods the humans were simple hunters and gatherers.  The
          non humans like the ancient Elf was in control.  Then things
          changed.  Of course Humans tell the story differently.  Who
          knows what is true anymore.  Arawn comes down from upstairs
          dressed in his nice clothing ready to leave with his bags
          mostly on his horse already.  He is carrying or his horse is
          taking everything he owns. Arawn watches the various new
          customers of the bar.  Mostly men here for a quick drink.
          Around 4pm some family groups begin to come in.  All this
          time in this city Arawn thinks that he has never just sat
          and watched humans and study them.  Maybe later...]

          [Ben'dar already packed up and ready asks Cholan to take
           down instructions for the steward.  He'll send them
           back to Maren city by messenger.  Hopefully not by the
           same one he slugged hours earlier.  Ben'dar and Cholan
           joke over various stories and tales.  Around 4pm Ben'dar
           begins to pace back and forth occasionally waiting for
           the party to head on and get this over with.]

           [Fremea from her corner spends at least all of the time
            watching the street through the windows and the customers
            in the tavern.  Her primary plan has been delayed for
            now but there is always time to find her family later
            Like Arawn she has only known the party for little over
            3 months.  Most of that time spent at Z'leyra's manor.
            She has noticed that Chion has taken a liking to her
            but Ben'dar doesn't seem to talk to her much.  She wonders
            why.  Thig always said he talked to him.  Something
            to fix on this journey.  Its strange to have humans she
            barely meets and knows take her in.  What kind of people
            are these?  This rag tag group of humans, and Alfar, seem
            to collect people.  One Faerry leaves and another comes
            in.  One Elf leaves and another comes in.  Several
            humans leave and more come in to fill the hole.  For
            many years humans have not treated her well.  Course
            there is the natural bias but she has learned to take
            advantage of this in her recent times for her survival.
            Though she is confident that chion knows what he is doing
            she is concerned about these Dark Lands.  She spent an
            hour chit-chatting with Kaylle about it.  But the
            more she learns the less she fears for herself.  She
            wonders if she should become a full Faerry or a human
            child.  How will they react to her? As the afternoon
            draws on her stomach butterflies seems to grow but
            she never shows it on the outside.  Near 4pm she
            changes into some more formal clothing.]

            [Raban packed spends time with Cholan and Ben'dar at
             the bar.  He doesn't drink as much though his body
             could probably handle 3 times as much as Ben'dar had
             before noon.  Raban is concerned about Ben'dar's
             drinking.  It can lead to dangerous risks in combat
             and Ben'dar is clearly a fighter.  Raban eyes the
             party and the female.  At one point he loses sight
             of Unali and grows alarmed.  One of the bar waitress
             staff informs him she went upstairs.  Relieved he
             watches Z'leyra play with a piece of leather and show
             Kaylle the item.  Raban has no concern for his survival
             in combat it would take a large group likely to harm
             him.  But the females seem frail.  Heck the Faerry
             seems like a cat could kill it.  But as a kid he has heard
             that Faerry can be mischievous and dangerous.  Raban
             is sad to see Whet go to replace him.  The short notice
             probably upsets Whet the tavern owner.  But Raban did
             inform him it would be a day by day thing.  Cholan
             assures Raban that Whet isn't mad but will talk to
             him for future prospects in the tavern.  Near 4pm
             Whet and a small female entertainer comes in and sets
             up her instruments on stage for the night crowd.
             Raban watches the 5 foot female set up a guitar
             style instrument and a possible flute instrument.
             She sits at a table likely to wait for her time to
             start.  Raban wonders how good she is.]

            [Unali stayed downstairs for most of the early morning
             just regaining her strength.  She tries to start up
             conversations about Katai but when the scroll is
             revealed that all changes.  It may not be lower Katai
             but its Katai of sorts.  Even if its the rebellious
             rogues of the north.  Maybe from there the party
             can travel to Katai.  She heads out to her horse to
             check on her gear and ensure she has some formal
             clothing and does with 2 dresses.  She notices Raban
             attempt to follow but politely shoos him away.  Raban
             watche's from the tavern as she returns.  For a bit
             more she drinks some tea and then heads upstairs when
             no one is looking.  Relaxing for a bit in Cholan's
             room she sneaks out the side rear entrance to a
             moneylender and exchanges some coins.  Happy to
             leave the stuffy tavern and the excitement she
             considers the events.  She can't believe she let
             one assassin escape.  Aren's people led by Micah
             seemed well organized.  Could there be a traitor
             in his group that let him escape or was the final
             assault done with a hole in the cordon area?  Kel
             would soon find his justice at the end of a executioner
             but not before Micah needs to learn the vital information
             on where those Climan papers that were lost went to.
             If Climan finds out about their spies the whole
             time taking them down will be a waste and the party
             will continue to be in danger.  She thinks of Raban,
             Arawn and Fremea unaware of the real situation and
             the danger they may be stepping into.  Arawn seems
             so naive of the world that he might not notice the
             danger but the way he hides his face makes him a mark
             for any low level assassin easy.  Same for Fremea and
             Raban's size.  She returns to the tavern and comes
             down near 4pm.  She considers going to find Micah
             but hes likely in some safe house well hidden by now
             with Kel in interrogation.]

             [Z'leyra spends the afternoon at her manor but returns
              in time to show the party her new necklace.  Its
              a simple necklace with a fancy knot.  She explains
              that those who wear it and the words she invokes the
              spell with has a chance of learning the person's
              language.  Of course the target must be willing.  She
              quietly wonders what would happen if the person
              doesn't agree.  How would the spell react?  She
              explain it can only be used once a day.  it
              works the same as a Tongue spell but there is
              always a chance the language targets might not
              be learned.  Kaylle is intrigued by the necklace
              and takes notes on it for the party records.  He
              explains that some day the party exploits might make
              a fine book or legend.  Z'leyra knows that today
              she saved Unali from sheer death.  Unali may not know
              it but Z'leyra clearly saw her death within seconds
              not minutes.  But a Healer is always one never to
              bring doom and gloom to a patient.  At one point
              Ben'dar inquires about Z'leyra's new shiny great sword
              and her shiny chainmail.  Cholan teases Z'leyra
              that she looks now more like a fighter than a magic
              user.  He wonders if she will ever make up her mind?
              To be a Healer? A magic User? a Warrior? A Armorer?
              A Jeweler?  A Shaman?]

             [Most of the afternoon Chion examines the wand and learns
             the tricks on its use.  He would prefer to play and test
             with it but is unsure on how much energy it has.  Chion
             recalls the scroll and wonders how the High Elder knows
             much about the party.  He even named some of the party.
             Some that were new long after last time he saw the
             Elder?  Why would he specifically ask for entertainers?
             Dark Lands has nobles and nobles like their music.  Surely
             there must be plenty around.  Unless some noble has
             put up some large party to draw them away from this
             mysterious wedding.  Who could be getting married? Why
             invite Chion now instead of weeks ago?  All these he
             hopes to have solved in the next few hours.  Chion
             finds that just few years ago he was a student barely
             about to teleport across a room much less 2,000 miles.
             Now he wonders if he is the single greatest teleporter
             around.  Surely that soon will draw attention.  As
             5pm draws near (4:40pm) Chion rounds up the party
             and asks if they are all ready.  He knows the Reception
             Circle at the Citadel will only be open for a one
             hour window.  He knows the Circle is used by the citadel
             to restrict entry.  Not just any person can teleport
             freely in.  They must be "allowed" in.  This is one
             ward or form of variant Chion finds fascinating - the
             Teleport Block.  When the party says everyone is
             ready he addresses them to move outside.]

            [Cholan and Kaylle head outside with the party as they
            gather up their horses packed with gear.  Cholan
            says that behind the small stable is best away from
            street eyes.  The party heads around back where the
            outhouses are.  Chion reminds the party they will first
            head to Caladan's village some 800 miles to the north.
            Raban finds this information astounding.  Eight HUNDRED
            miles? Raban thought they were heading out by horse even
            though he has none.  Raban becomes concerned about this
            teleport.  Surely it must be dangerous and risky.  What
            if they come out in a rock?  That might be painful.
            But Chion assures him that there is risk but very small.
            Caladan's village has set aside a 10 foot diameter circle
            safe from bushes, trees and anything else.  No one in
            the village is to enter it.  Chion smiles happy to form
            this way point to other points.  Sure a bird in theory
            could fly past and end up in the belly of someone but
            slim.  Chion tests the wand on the first horse and its
            pack, Unali's by random choice.  He invokes the wand and
            finds the wand emit a sparkle then around the horse
            a yellow hue forms.  Then picturing a rock the horse
            AND its equipment all turns into a small brick like
            white rock.  Chion is amazed but doesn't show it.
            Unali picks up the rock gently and holds on it.  A spell
            in the wand must transmute the entire "area" around the
            horse.  Chion then goes to teleport Arawn's, his and
            Z'leyra's horse.  He notices Fremea has none but likely
            doesn't need it with her wings.  Last Chion turns to
            Tef'wo.  Ben'dar and Z'leyra explain to the horse that
            the necklace must come off for now.  The mysterious
            magical necklace seems to have blocked the transmutation
            spell before.  No idea what it might do to the powerful
            wand.  The wand might even transmute it.  But Ben'dar
            rather not risk it.  After some coaxing the jeweled
            necklace is taken off.  Chion transmutes Tef'wo and
            all of Ben'dar's gear on the horse.]

           Cholan: "I will keep Marentia safe from invaders!  You
             guys go and save the world!" [He grins] "May your
             trip and mission be safe."

           Kaylle: "Fare well.  I wish I could go but my duties
             here prevent me." [He looks down a bit shy] "Chion
             if you could return with a image of the High Elder
             that would be wonderful.  If you can..."

           [Chion smiles he knows few have seen the High Elder much
            less get images of him.  That would ruin the mystique
            of his being.]

           [With bricks in hand or backpacks the party gathers
            around Chion.  Just months earlier going to the plains
            they would have to hold hands.  Now it seems Chion
            can teleport a group without touch.  Chion begins
            the spell process but Z'leyra abruptly stops the
            process.  Chion almost rolls his eyes likely she wants
            to cast protection, divination or a dozen other spells
            but he doesn't.  She calls for Corona who stares at
            the party from the roof of the tavern.  He flies
            over and lands at her feet.  Satisfied Chion begins
            the spell again.  Cholan and Kaylle step back away
            from the area.  Chion and the party disappear in
            a blue hue.  Cholan and Kaylle return inside.]

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        [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.
         Location: Zen'da Plains, Ga'Fel tribe, Caladan's Village
            800 miles north of Sivas City.

         [Time:  4-58pm]

         [The party teleports to the circle outside Caladan's village.
          Overhead the sky is overcast and the sun shines behind
          gray clouds.  Its a bit cooler up here by about 5 degrees.
          The circle is some 500 feet from the village and the village
          suddenly becomes alert as sentries spot the party.  No
          sneak attacks here.  Chion looks around and finds all
          people have their bodies intact.  He waves the party
          forward.  Arawn visited here briefly but Raban has no clue
          where he is.  Confused he scans the horizon and sees nothing
          but green and brown plains for miles.  Some sort of
          primitive village is nearby with strange looking triangular
          tents.  Fremea has been here briefly in the last party's
          jump to Marentia but just follows the party.]

          [Soon the sentries detect who it is and alert Cetric.
           Cetric, Durge (Caladan's brother) and a few warriors
           come out to meet the party.]

          [Cetric steps to Chion and greets him with hand on
           arm in the Zen'da greeting.  In Zen'dali.]

          Cetric: "It is good to see Shaman Chion back in the village
            so soon.  Is there a problem?"

          [Durge grumbles to the nearest warrior and storms back to
           the village upset that party has returned.  Chion looks
           past Cetric and gives a slight smile.  But shakes his
           head in response to Cetric.  Cetric in full leathers
           and feathers nods and quickly moves to Ben'dar.]

          Cetric: "Ben'dar we've heard from your family clan.  We've
            spread news of your exploits here.  Rather the others
            have done so.  I hope this does not disturb you? One
            family member a cousin by the name of Brekkan traded
            with us.  He said he was a cousin of yours.  He spent
            hours listening to stories about you.  By now I'm sure
            your entire family has heard.  Welcome back."

          [Cetric stands back and eyes the party and the new ones
           now involved.]

          Cetric: "New people.  Will you stay the night for night
            feast?  Our hunting parties just came back with nice
            new meat and the females are gathering other food
            as we speak."

          [Chion frowns knowing that he has a time table.  Within
           the hour he MUST be at the Dark Lands.  Maybe he
           and the others could spent half an hour but should
           get there soon.  Being too early shows overconfidence
           to the High Elder.  Being late shows rudeness.  But
           getting there halfway shows nothing, he hopes.]

          [Before Chion can answer Caladan comes running up.
          The party notices he has some new muscles on his legs
          as he wears a tight fighting leather pants.  He has
          been working out likely to rebuild his strength after
          dying.  He smiles at seeing Chion, Z'leyra and the
          others.]

         Caladan: "Friends! You have returned.  What timing!
           I was just about to leave tomorrow.  I promised my
           father I would stay and help him this winter and I
           have.  I was just about to leave in the morning
           by boat to Marentia.  Where are you heading?  Can
           I join you?"

         [Chion's smile returns knowing that a powerful fire wizard
          might be useful in the Lands...]

        [Time: 5:02pm]

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        [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.
         Location: Sivas, Marentia, Green Eye Tavern.

         [Time:  5-03pm]

         [Cholan gives a drink to Kaylle.]

         Kaylle: "Yes will be leaving in the morning.  Man what an honor
           for them to be ---"

         [Suddenly the door to the tavern opens and Micah and another
          man storm in.  Micah looks around.]

         Micah: "Where are they?"

         Cholan: "They all left.  Why?"

         [Micah shakes his head and again brushes his hand in his
          hair in that nervous gesture of his.]

         Micah: "Kel has escaped.  I need a drink."

         [Cholan pours him a drink with a frown.]

         Micah: "Seems someone gave him a small piece of metal and
           he used it on the ropes.  He over powered the two guards
           there while I was away.  The guards are fine but hurt.
           They said he acted like he was insane.  What did Chion
           do to him?"

         Cholan: "What about the dart?"

         Micah: "We have it lucky.  We are trying to track him now.
           But I wanted to see if he returned here.  He escaped
           just a half hour ago.  So where did they go?"

         Cholan: "A far off land where Kel will never touch them."

         Micah: "I hope so.  We'll find him I'm sure..."

        Actions? Comments?

        Next update...Friday...

        GM: Schedule of Events.  Zen'da plains for next update.
            If you guys want to do something for like half a hour's
            time let me know.  For Monday the teleport to the
            Dark Lands will be done.  

Last email should be #33a not 32A








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