[pnpgm] Game Update #20 - File #213 - Blue Moon Boarded

Scott Adams longshot at darktech.org
Tue Jul 7 08:56:41 CEST 2009


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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
  R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard  Normal/Human  Ma
  W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human  Ma
  W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
  --.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
  R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma
  Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human  Ma
  R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  R1 NPC...................Shu.Yeoh..........Wizard..Normal/Human..Fe
  W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  Fe
  Do John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma
  R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human  Fe
  R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma
     Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, 2 Donkeys

  Cover Story Info:
     Caladan    aka Ca Lu as Guard/Archer
     Farseeker  aka Fu Sa as Guard
     Fremea               as Noble child    [Disguised]
     Kell       aka Swan  as Trader
     Unali                as Zhou's wife

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     [Recap]

        From Will: [Re: Actions]
          Will takes a moment to sketch the Dragons, Kiet sprawled on the
          deck and Fremea caught in the rigging he will also sketch the
          major landmarks on shore as he does not want to forget this area
          just in case he comes this way again.

          Over the next couple of week he will also sketch the village's
          they visit as well as the more notable landmarks they pass to
          add to his collection.
        GM: Ack. 

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     [New Stuff]

        [Ma 3rd, 1634TH] 
        [Location: Eastern Ocean, Heading S/SE, 490 miles south of DL]
        [Weather: Patchy Clouds, Temperatures 70-80s as highs.]
        [Wind: Low speed]
        [Time: 1:44 pm]

            As the dragons both seem to fight over the food in the
        water or snipe at each other the ship moves away.  Will takes
        the time to sketch both dragons.  He can only sketch them from
        a certain way not knowing what they look like on the bottom
        or their tails in detail.  But their shoulders, heads and
        that mouth of razor sharp teeth are easy to sketch.  Then
        as the hours draw on he sketches from memory Kiet's fall to the
        deck and Fremea's entanglement in the rigging.  If only for
        a future story or as a memory.  Who knows the two bards might
        need visuals for their great ballads in years to come.

            As the ship moves on Will also sketches the landmarks.
        But in fact there isn't great detail.  seen one tree see
        many thousand more pass.  There are no high peaks or cliffs
        so far in this trip.  Just miles and miles of trees.  It
        seems the only landmarks are the occasional coves, villages
        and reef spots.  It is clear a sailor could be lost without
        charts in this area.

            Soon Will tries to sketch villages stopped at but the
        sailors insist he do it from ship.  They believe doing such
        things could bother the natives to think he is some spy or
        enemy sketching defenses and the like.  It isn't like sketch
        one fishing village you sketch them all.  They are pretty
        much small villages with the same layout.  Docks, warehouses,
        taverns, homes and shops.  Not much detail is needed for such
        sketches.  There is low quality on building design here and
        all made from wood though some stone structures exist.  It
        is clear in the Choshai forest wood rules as building material.


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        [Ma 8th, 1634TH]  to [Ma 23rd, 1634TH]....passes by...

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        [Ma 23rd, 1634TH]
        [Winds: Average, Speed 7]
        [Distance this day: 31]
        [Weather: Overcast, Wind storm]
        [Temperatures: 61-71]

        [Time: 1:14pm]
        [Magical talisman: Not active at this time]

            As the Choshai merchant ship nears the Blue moon, Captain
        Tung hears no objections from the party.  Looking around the
        party did usher Fremea and Arawn below deck.  It would not be
        good for the Choshai to see them.  Of course some in the party
        might be a bit obvious with magical things they carry but it
        would need close inspection.

            A long gang plank is placed admidship near the hold ramp
        and connects both ships.  This is about the 3rd time the ship
        has done such a ocean connection with another ship since the
        month or so of sailing started.

            "How can we be of help?" Captain Tung yells to the Captain
        of the Choshai ship.

            "We seek a trade of certain supplies.  May I board so we
        don't have to yell at each other like barbarians?"

            Captain tung nods and waves the man across.  The other
        ship captain walks forward followed by two other burly sailors.
        The sailors wear only daggers as typical for ship life.  The
        captain has a sword which is also typical for most ships in
        case of rowdy crews and pirates.  All three sailors seem to have
        light cloth and leather armor but not much on.

            As the other captain and two sailors cross onto the Blue
        Moon, Captain Tung shakes the other captains hand.  "I'm
        Captain Tung of Lemasa."
           
            The other Captain looks at the flying Lemasan flag and nods.
        "Captain Uli Dilvan of Choshai.  We are in need of certain
        metal items." The captain looks around and glances at the various
        party members and sailors.

            Captain Uli draws out a list from his belt a tiny scroll.
        "But first I'm afraid I'm here on official business.  We
        are in need of a ship inspection.  There has been rumor of a
        wizard's party in the area and we hear he has been causing
        trouble in some villages."

            Captain Tung lowers his hand and steps back a foot.  "This
        is international waters.  We are out of your jurisdiction."

            Captain Uli shakes his head.  "No.  You are closer than you
        think.  You will allow our inspection?"

            With that as if on cue suddenly from the other ship about 20
        armed and leather clad sailors emerge from below deck and run
        on top of the ship.  It becomes clear this "merchant" ship is
        more a troop ship than anything else.

            "This is highly unusual..."  Captain Tung glances behind
        him at the others trying to consider his options.

            First mate Wa-son leans to a sailor and whispers, "get Zhou
        up here.  We may need his fast talking words."

            Those on deck glance at the other ship.  It seems as wide as
        the Blue Moon.  But not as long maybe 10 feet shorter.  it has
        one large rigging and no emergency rig.  The deck looks like most
        merchant ships with lockers and provision cabinets.  In the
        rigging there is a crow's nest as usual.  But in this one a sailor
        is standing watching the Blue Moon.  As the true intent of the
        meeting is revealed the sailor draws a crossbow and prepares it.

            Below on deck the deck the 20 guard-sailors spread out.  All
        are wearing some form of leather armor or quilted armor.  None
        have helmets or shields.  All have daggers in plain view and
        some have swords, short swords, spears and some have broad swords.
        There are a few other sailors doing various tasks on deck that
        aren't just staring at the Blue Moon like the guard-sailors.  These
        have swords, daggers or both.  There appears to be two ways down
        below on the other ship like on the Blue Moon.  Aside from the
        crossbow in the crow's nest two sailors have bows. 

        Actions? Comments?

        Next Update...Friday...

        GM: No one had commented on the ship approach so moved it to
            this point from the last update.  As this has been done
            before alarms weren't sounded.  So here is where folks
            are at this time.  A sailor would have likely heard the
            exchange and rushed below to warn those on the hold deck
            to prepare.  Since no one posted to hide various things
            I will assume some things are in plain sight.  If not
            listed with armor or weapons they are likely in your
            sleeping area.  

            Arawn: Was on top deck but rushed down due to Elf status (the
                   ears).  Now just at the stairs to top deck and would
                   have some warning.  Would have sword but no armor due
                   to ocean life.

            Ben'dar: Top deck would have seen the full exchange.
                   Would have leather armor and daggers.  But not
                   training others today so no other weapons at hand.

            Caladan: Deck 2 hold deck.  Not aware.  Staff only.

            Chion: Deck 3 passenger deck.  Not aware.  Dagger No armor.

            Farseeker: Deck 3, Not aware. Sword no armor.

            Fremea: Deck 2 near Awarn so slightly aware.  Leather and
                    dagger only.  Not in disguise. 

            Kell: Top deck aware of situation.  No armor.  Tulwar/Dagger
                  worn only.

            Kiet: Deck 2 hold deck.  Not aware.  Leather, dagger only.

            Raban: deck 2, horse hold area.  Heard exchange is aware.
                 Can climb up ramp if needed. Has armor/dagger.

            Strie'bog: top deck, heard exchange.  Is aware.  But turned
                 away from others as his skin might be a problem.
                 Has armor. no weapons.

            Shu: Deck 2.  not away.  No armor. Dagger.

            Unali: Top deck.  Is aware.  No armor.  Has daggers. 

            Will: Deck 3 cabin level, Not aware. Armor and daggers only.

            Z'leyra: Deck 2. Not aware.  Has magical staff, dagger.
                 No armor on.

            Zhou: Deck 3.  not aware.  No armor.  Has dagger.

        GM: Top deck - Ben'dar, Kell, Strie'bog, Unali
            Hold deck but aware: Arawn, Raban and Fremea.

            Ben'dar doesn't know the Katai language and hasn't signed up
            for the language slots.  So looks like only Kell, Strie'bog
            and Unali understand the words.  But Ben'dar can see the
            threat of the sailors - guards likely on the other ship's
            deck.

        GM: For those not aware you will soon once word spreads.  But
            likely will hear the anchor being lowered and the ship not
            moving might alert that either ship is docked or stopped.
            If the inspection goes through there is enough stuff around
            the ship to be a problem.  It is unclear these Choshai have
            detectors but from those on deck it appears they do not.
            They seem like simple customs people under the Prince's
            authority.

        GM: Other ship - Guard-Sailors - 20
               [Seen]    Sailors       -  7  [2 on Blue moon]
                         Captain       -  1  [On blue moon]

            Blue Moon:   Party         - 15
                         Sailors/Crew  - 12

        GM: If map is needed I can do one.  The gangplank is on the
            starboard side about 4 feet wide and about 8 feet long.
            It shifts as the ships shift but both ships are anchored now.

Ship is in sight of land abotut 2-3 miles away.
Overcast.  No rain nearby.  Choshai being neighbors to Katai fear magic as much as Katai does.  Though not as fanatical.  Would have heard the stories of the crew about choshai.  If Katai is 100% anti mgic Choshai is like 40% in most areas or as much as 90% in some. 





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