[pnpgm] Game Update #110b - File #621 - Party moves on..

Fri Feb 6 10:18:39 CET 2009

 It takes Raban some time to work out all the details but it seems to 
him some more outspoken people seem to be the greedy ones and not really 
in need of more money. So perhaps just giving what share he had to the 
group is not the best way. But meanwhile there were other things he 
needed to answer.

  Seeking out Unali, Raban says to her "Unali, I have given it much 
thought and you are right to a large extent. None of the ladies here 
needed much protection as they are all capable of defending themselves 
and more. Some, maybe all, could hurt me in a fight, though from what I 
have seen none could easily say they would win, not even yourself. But 
the odd magics you have make that a tough call and I could be far wrong. 
I do not like to hurt others but it far too easy for me to do so. I 
think it was possible for me to have killed any of the enemies we fought 
in a single blow even the metal man and that is not from much magical 
aid. But where I lacked is protection, I took more damage than any of 
the others, maybe more than a few combined. And a little Armor would 
have stopped much of that. I did not mind getting hurt as much of that 
was to prevent or minimize the damage to others. Even as well protected 
and as skilled as you are, or even the other ladies, you would not have 
wanted to be surrounded by so many opponents. In that I made a large 
difference and in a few other cases. So I feel I did do what I came for 
and even such formidable ladies as this group has can use some 
protection... But I could have done better than I did. And if I need to 
be in more battles like this one, then I will need to risk having better 
armor or weapons. I just hope I do not become the monster it makes me 
feel like to do that. So many see me as such a monster as it is, I would 
hate to prove them right..."
  "And I thank you for your concern about my safety, its an odd feeling 
having someone think they need to protect me. And I suppose if getting 
hurt is any indication, I needed some protection. Though I feel much of 
that was my Goddess reminding me of my failings, she also would prefer I 
do not fail in my duties. I assure you I can do far better than I have 
shown so far. I made a few poor decisions because I did not know what 
everyone could do or where they needed the help. Now I have a little 
better idea of that. But if your opponent gets lucky, then only the 
armor makes the biggest difference. I took many small wounds that could 
have been avoided, and that is something that can be fixed by better 
armor. I think I need to speak with Z'leyra about that. Thank you for 
helping teach me that not all women are helpless but like anyone else 
they may still need protecting. I think I will do better protecting some 
of the men too at need. Working with so many people requires broader 
thinking than I usually allow myself. And that may be why my Goddess 
guided me here, to broaden my views and learn something new. From now on 
I will be protecting friends and maybe they will do the same for me when 
needed."

  Eventually Raban gets a chance to talk with Z'leyra.
  "Z'leyra, it has taken me much labored thought and advice from others 
to decide I must risk having heavier armor. You had mentioned the 
possibility of making me some, and it would seem I need such help. Since 
the group seems intent on giving me such a large amount from the things 
found, I can give all that to you to offset the costs involved."
  "Something I have been working on myself has been making a stronger 
bow, but so far my skill is not up to the task. I may not be able to 
make such a bow from wood and I do not work with metals much. The only 
weapons I use much are my bow and fist. I am an expert in both of those 
and see little reason to use anything else. So those are another area I 
should seek magical improvements on if its possible. Are these things 
you have time to help me with?"