[pnpgm] Game Update #59

[john haight]

   [... At the wagon the party watches as Ben'dar does this scene.
Zhou scowls himself at the barbarian. He walks toward
Arawn. "As peacemaker you will need to work your magic and
I don't mean spells but your words on that man. His gruff
nature will get us killed." He then walks away in disgust
as the idea of a barbarian in a civilized land.
 
Caladan leaning on his war staff nearby looks over to
Arawn and nods. "He is right. I find Ben'dar is sinking
deeper into the darker side of life. One day he will cross
the line and not return. My people are hot heads but even
denying a man of his horse for a man who loves horse is a bit
much. We saw what he did to the traitor and wanted to do
more. I don't pity him but I do feel sorry for him if he
crosses the line and can't come out of it."]

 

   Arawn's eyes drifted to the barbarian as Zhou spoke.

 

   "Let us hope that does not happen," he replied somberly. "But I will try to reach him before we enter the city."

 

   He gave Zhou a look and a slight nod before the man walked away. Ben'dar's actions had apparently disturbed more than just his own sensibilities. As he watched Zhou's departure he caught sight of Caladan doing the same. He looked a little past Caladan as he spoke, his eyes passing over Ben'dar in the distance.

 

   "That is what I fear as well," the alfar replied softly, out of earshot of the others. "Each step he takes in that direction makes it easier and easier to accept and justify the next stage of such a path. Let us see if we can reach him before it is too late but I think I might need your help and perhaps Z'leyra's as well. My words might not strike home as easily as those from one of his own culture. It will help him to better understand things if you are nearby to reword things if my words don't sink in."

   He paused for a moment, a look of concern on his face before adding.

 

   "What I worry about are the new elements to the group. In recent months others have joined us that seem to hold on to pain, bitterness or anger. I worry that trying to pull one out of the darkness and into the light will be much more difficult when there are others present who might condone such dark actions."

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   The Farmers-

 

      I'm not sure how much Farseeker gave to them but if it is not enough (he'll speak to the farmers to see just how short they are, if at all) Arawn will part with the following-

 

   Large Emerald Jewel 3.2 SC

   Lapis Lazuli Gem 32 CC

   Soothing and/or Healing Herbs in Keg 7lbs

 

   He'll try to make up the difference with the items, saving the extra herbs for last. He'll suggest selling the gems if possible, stating their price to avoid having the farmers being taken advantage of, unless they think they can come up with a believable story to tell the lord of the land. The herbs, if necessary to complete their tax payment, will be given in amounts up to what the equivalent remaining value of the taxes, if they believe the lord would take the herbs at full value. If not and they need to sell he'll give more as needed.

 

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   Raban's Worm-

 

      As Arawn thought over things a sense of foreboding came over him. He looked up and scanned the area, his other senses reaching out for any signs of anything unusual. It did not take long for him to catch sight of the odd pale writhing column nearby. He wasn't sure what it was but Raban had been nearby and he hoped the bard was safe. Realizing it was better to be safe than sorry he cried out,

 

   "Danger! Wake up!" 

 

   Quickly rising to his feet he grabbed a burning log from the campfire, making sure to reach for a unlit end with a guantleted hand. He began to move in the direction of the form, directing those awake in that direction as well.

 

   "Raban! Raban!"
 		 	   		  
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