[pnpgm] Game Update #1 - File #1 - Party is debriefed completely

Scott Adams longshot at darktech.org
Tue Apr 7 05:47:01 CEST 2009


   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
  R1 Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard  Normal/Human  Ma
  W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human  Ma
  W3 Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human  Fe
  -- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
  Do David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human  Ma
  R? J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  W2 Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........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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     Game Update #1 in sequence (file #1)      
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     Admin Notes: Welcome to Adventure #5 - "The Second Great Plaque"
     Adventure #4 - "A coming destiny" is officially over. 
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     [Recap]
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     [New Stuff]

        [Apris 10th, 1634TH] 
        [Location: High Elder's domain - Citadel, Dark Lands, Forest]

             For the party the time passes by swiftly as they wait for
        the High Elder's request for a meeting.  Some feel to wait so long
        is a bit daunting and feel they shouldn't wait.  But it is clear
        the High Elder is a busy man.  Most spend their time practicing
        skills, relaxing, casting spells or making new items for them or
        others.  Some pass the time researching great amounts of
        information ever eager to learn more.

             the night of the 9th, Arawn returns from his journey into the
        Sacred Forest of the Vassa lands some 400 odd miles west of the
        Dark Lands.  But he doesn't return alone.  Strie'bog returns
        with him.  That night at dinner or around the Citadel Strie'bog
        beams at seeing some of his old friends who he just meet only
        eight odd months earlier.  When the party went from the Ga'fel
        tribe to help Strie'bog's family and people, friendships were
        bonded for life.  The party would help the Vassa people rid of
        threats not only to Bohusara but also to the forest itself.  There
        they would first encounter the Gray Creatures at Lake Oca.

             Upon seeing most of the group at one place Strie'bog beams
        and hugs some of those he got to know well.  "Greetings again my
        friends, it has been too long since I last enjoyed your company"
        Arawn says with pride and a slight sadness for deserting the group.
        But he knows he had to stay at home to help his people and his
        mother in her illness.  Arawn continues, "My mother's heart is
        healing, and the forest once again safe.  I feel the calling of the
        road once more, and have come to see if I can render assistance to
        you."

             Strie'bog especially makes reconnect with Ben'dar, Caladan,
        Chion, Unali and Z'leyra shaking their hands or embracing each.
        Caladan gives him a big Zen'dan hug and then backs up and looks
        to the sides and then behind Strie'bog.  Caladan asks "Where is
        Boyzdar?"  Caladan then notices Strie'bog glancing at the
        three he didn't get to know well or knows at all.  Caladan
        then introduces them.
           
             "This big fellow over here is Raban Underwood.  You and
        him might get along swiftly as he is also a Bard and entertainer.
        We picked him up recently and seems to want to stay with us
        even after he got hurt a few times." Caladan smiles and winks at
        Raban then turns and waves a right hand at Kiet.  "This is
        Kiet Sunan, an acrobat and entertainer.  He has a thing for ropes.
        Personally I think it goes back to his youth with girls."  Caladan
        shakes his head and grins then moves onto Fremea.  "You met Fremea
        shortly in the Sacred Forest.  She has been a good help in our last
        mission.  We picked up Kiet here in the Dark Lands and seems to
        like us for some reason.  Come tell us about your days and we'll
        let you know about ours."

             That night Strie'bog and the others exchange past days and
        nights.  Strie'bog learns of the flying island the party took on
        for the High Elder.  

             A week after leaving the Chaos domain on the 10th of Apris
        Arawn and Fremea head into the forest after the Dirasa.  At the
        same time Chion and Ben'dar teleport first to the Ga'fel tribe
        and then to Sivas.  Soon the party learn the Dirasa raid went well
        and Chion teleports back.  But Chion and Ben'dar also return with
        a old friend, Farseeker.  The tall, broad shouldered man with
        gleaming weapons soon finds his friends.  Farseeker soon explains
        he was busy with L'p'nth border disputes and military duty but is
        eager to help out and get back to the fun stuff.  As with Strie'bog
        new introductions are made for those like Raban, Fremea and Kiet
        who he hasn't met yet.

             Over the next few days Oby and Suca meet with each person
        that went to the flying castle for debriefing.  The three sit
        in a private room and get details on what happened.  Oby takes
        efficient notes of each meeting.  No one holds back any bit of
        information though Fremea feels the name of the Seker and Anwora
        shouldn't be given out.  Names are powerful tools for Wizards and
        can be used to threaten as well as knowledge.  But otherwise every
        shred of detail is given for recording.  Oby ensures that each was
        paid well for their treasure here and in Marentia.  All but Arawn
        got at least 91 gold from the castle and it is clear that Ki'ama
        cares little of the treasure at this point.  For most of the
        sessions Suca remains quiet just observing and listening to Oby's
        questions.  

             During Arawn's session Oby speaks up, "The meeting may contain
        aspects of things," he lifts his quill and tries to phrase more
        words "that might offend a person like you.  If you feel that
        talking about the gods or ...their limits then it is recommended
        you do not attend."  Confused Arawn asks follow up questions but
        Oby remains quiet simply implying it isn't his place to explain.
        Only later the night before the meeting does Arawn have a strange
        dream about taking on some god and wonders if that could be their
        mission?  Would his parents send him down here, if indeed they did,
        just to have him return so quickly?  Likely not that simple.

             Sessions with Ben'dar, Caladan, Chion, Kiet and Z'leyra all
        go well without incident or problems.  For Ben'dar they are quite
        impressed with Ben'dar's long story of the battles.  No doubt some
        exaggeration took place but he went on talking long hours once a
        beer was placed in front of him.  For Caladan they mention only
        that his Firesnake should not go onto the next mission but does
        not explain why.  For Chion, Oby explains that the death of the
        apprentice woman wasn't his fault.  More details of that will be
        given later.  But he did well to take her out of the battle quick.
        For Kiet's session Suca can tell he is quite nervous.  After being
        attacked at the wedding it is clear his prowess as a fighter
        aren't as good as say Ben'dar's.  But Suca explains that even his
        talents will be of use in the coming days.  Though entering the
        meeting with doubt, Kiet leaves with more confidence.  The session
        with Z'leyra takes a bit of time as she helps to try to decipher
        the magics of the flying castle.  Oby does recommend that once
        she learns where she is going that any equipment she wishes to
        leave behind is welcome to stay here.  Confused by that Z'leyra
        leaves without answers for now.  

             The session with Unali takes half a day and to the party
        it is unclear why.  But they seem to be talking about various
        important matters.  Some wonder if Unali might even know where
        the party will be going to before the meeting?

             Oby is quite impressed by Fremea's explanation of the final
        hours of the flying castle.  Oby believes she was the single most
        important factor to save the party and the captives there.  But
        at the end Oby explains that while she was of great use to the
        party this time it might be a bit uncomfortable on the next
        mission.  He simply explains that her basic build and appearance
        might hinder things.  Fremea folds her arms and explains she has
        been working on disguises.  Oby simply nods and sees Fremea
        out of the meeting room.

             As with Fremea, Oby explains that his size and build might
        also be awkward for the next mission.  No details are given but
        that he might be a bit of a dragon among dwarves.  Raban doesn't
        take it personally as he has heard such comments for years.
        Suca does ask Raban how he has the ability to fly and is curious
        about his background. But Oby seems to take no notes on that
        question as it seems less important to him.

             Oby and Suca do meet with Strie'bog but only briefly.  They
        ask him various questions about his talents and spell knowledge.
        For Farseeker Suca is impressed with his skills and explains he
        will be greatly needed for the next mission.  

             For most of the party the debriefing meetings aren't strange.
        After the Climan mission barely a year ago, the same was done
        then by Duke Aren and King Maros's inner circle.  To record such
        events could help in the future and help when legends and myths
        become blurred.  Oby explains the records will only be in High
        Elder Ki'ama's personal library in his Manor.  Few outsiders will
        be allowed to see it.  

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        [Apris 15th, 1634TH, 1st day of Adventure #5]
        [Location: High Elder's domain - Citadel, Dark Lands, Forest]


             Days later sunrise comes to the Citadel on the big day of the
        meeting.  Some wake up with strange feelings of a weird dream.
        Ben'dar wakes up with a backache from a lump in his bed or was
        it the dream?  Raban wakes up with a grin to his face for some
        reason but the others seem to dream of what was and what will be.
        Some in the party prepare for the meeting bathing, shaving,
        grooming and cleaning their clothes.  Some dress in their best
        formal clothing.  It is clear the High Elder doesn't care about
        such things but he is the sovereign ruler of this land and due
        that respect.  

             As each person wakes and prepares the past few weeks are
        recalled back in memory.  It has only been 20 days since the
        group left Marentia it seems.  In just three weeks a quick
        adventure took place and each wonder how long the next will be.

             Each person forms up in front of the Manor house.  AS before
        the guards demand weapons be given over and that any "dangerous"
        or "possible dangerous" magical items be scanned and then
        given over if need be.  Since most, except Farseeker and Strie'bog,
        have gone through this before it is fast.  Soon in the foyer
        of the manor the party mingles eager for the meeting.  Some
        are dressed well but some have new things.  Unali and Z'leyra
        look rather clean and their hair well groomed.  Raban especially
        takes notice of that.  Some notice Kiet now has two new pinky
        rings on his hands.  Some have new armors and even weapons seen
        over the past few days.  One of the more impressive sights is
        Raban in some nice looking fit leather armor.  

             Zhou leaves after directing them all inside.  Oby then directs
        the party now eleven strong to the feast hall.  He explains a good
        breakfast is prepared. The meeting will be afterwards but Ki'ama is
        still preparing so will not be at the breakfast.  On the way
        down the passages the party notices a new poster like board on
        one wall near the feast hall.  Along with a Domain map it
        contains a roster of each Domain.  It looks like nothing has
        changed since the first time the party came here.  Itom must
        still be in power?  The bulk of the domains are 9 Balance, only 4
        Law and 19 Chaos.  It is clear Chaos has a strong force here.
        This may be why ki'ama has such a hard time balancing the needs
        and wants of the 30 odd big wizards.

             At breakfast eggs of many kinds, ham, bacon, fruits, juices,
        soups, breads and other things are served in heaping amounts.
        Caladan asks about Sven and Oby explains he returned and helped
        the Ipanza return to their land in the north.  He sends his regards
        but is busy with those matters.  

             "Are there any questions or comments for the High Elder or
        to be answered you would like to supply?" Oby asks this question
        before he departs. 

        Actions? Comments?

        Next Update...Friday...

        GM: As you may have noticed the format was changed a bit.
            The above is more "book" style.  Do you guys like this
            or the old "movie/tv script" style better?   I'm not
            quite used to this style yet so have to get it all down.
            Its a bit more formal and needs more formation.  It
            is more story oriented.  But the problem is in looking
            through many updates it will be harder to pick and choose
            things.  For example in the old format finding dialogue
            was easy but in this format you'll have to do more reading.
            So that's one bad thing about it.  Open to comments.

        GM: In case you didn't notice this last weekend the update
            changed.  I moved adventure #4 to a link and it's own
            directory.  It can still be viewed by a link.  But this
            adventure is cleared of debris.  Only thing on there now
            are important links for review if needed.  Minor updates
            and changes to:

            * PBEM Summary - minor edits/changes
            * Items information file to be updated AFTER meeting
            * Contact file - Anyone want to add their contact info? 
            * PBEM new player intro - for the new guys this is a good
              intro and reference. :)

        GM: Next update will be the big intro.  It will be a BIG update.
            This is just a prep update for it.  The real nitty gritty
            will be Friday.  I have finally outlined the adventure in
            my head and have a good grasp on how best to kill..err I mean
            entertain the party.  At this time Strie'bog is back in
            the game.  I'll have more players to come soon.  Stay tuned!
            If you want the Elder to cover any questions or comments or
            specific thing let me know.  But he'll cover everything from
            the books, treasure and other things you might not think
            of.  This is just a way to remind me of anything you may
            want answered or explained.


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