[pnpgm] Game Update #116 - File #893 - Pills for Nobles

Scott Adams longshotgm at netzero.com
Tue Sep 7 08:58:50 CEST 2010


  
  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
  W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  Fe
  R1 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, 

  Cover Story Info: [HD- House member, F-Foreigner, N-native non house]
     Arawn      aka Arawn         as Teacher to daughter [F]
     Ben'dar    aka Bu Da         as Horse expert        [F]
     Caladan    aka Ca Lu         as Guard/Archer        [N]
     Chion      aka Capt. Chu Mai as Sailor Trustee      [HD]
     Farseeker  aka Fu Sa         as Guard               [F]
     Fremea     aka Lin Mong      as Noble child         [HD] [Disguised]
     Kell       aka Swan          as Trader              [F]
     Kiet       aka Kiet Sunan    as Zhou's servant      [F]
     Raban      aka Toban Nu      as Entertainer/Guard   [F] 
     Strie'bog  aka Sun Zhu       as Entertainer         [N]
     Unali      aka Tun Au        as Zhou's wife         [HD]
     Will       aka Sun Tzu       as hunt master         [F]
     Z'leyra    aka Kakita Junami as Healer              [F]
     Zhou       aka Zhou Wa       as Baron Noble         [HD]

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     [Recap]

        From Unali: [Re: Actions]
          Unali: "Nom Amor does ring a bell, doesn't it, Arawn?"
        GM: Ack.

        From Arawn: [Re: Actions]
          Healing Herbs-

          Sorry for the confusion. Arawn isn't looking for herbs for
          himself. I was just reacting to the post as Arawn ended up in a
          healer /herbalists shop as part of his cover (on behalf of Zhou
          it seemed) so brought up the idea of shopping for healing herbs
          to restock the parties supplies only if Zhou or someone else in
          the party DEFINITELY wanted the herbs/healing materials and was
          paying for them.
          -------------------------------------------------------
          Replying to Caladan's warning about possibly having a booby
          trapped coin- "I'm really not curious on the specifics of....

          Arawn carefully took notes as Unali shared her information
          regarding the barons, vong, and allies with the party. One name
          in particular stood out and when Unali looked his way and brought
          up Nom he looked into her eyes and nodded. "Nom was mentioned...
        GM: Ack. 

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     [New Stuff]


         [Julis 30th, 1634TH]
         [Location: Middle Katai Plains]
         [          Around 60 odd miles south of Shantou city]

         [Time: 12:13pm]

           Just four days after the carnival ground battle and finding
         the baroness the discussion of the pills was made early this
         morning for the noble.  She wishes to consider it and waits
         half the day before she finally agrees to take the pill.  For
         ease of control and safety it is decides to do it that night
         at camp.



         [Time: 7:43pm]

           After dinner it is clear the baroness is nervous about the whole
         thing.  her dislike for magic is bred into her from birth and if
         she knows the party is magic users the prospect of her survival
         would have to be considered for the mission.  

           The Healers know that giving some strange pill to a person can
         be serious.  But if Rua was so desperate to get to the pills then
         maybe they work.  There just isn't time to discover what the
         pills are made from. Time and equipment needed to study the
         pills is limited in this wild.  One could do various spells
         to learn maybe their makeup but if the Gods deem the Vong
         to be enemy or simply ignorant of them then that result
         would not work as expected.

           As Raban begins to give a raving song of some Donaran story
         of a princess in peril the party sit in silence stunned by
         his ability.  It becomes clear while he is a good musician
         and fighter he could make a living just as a singer even in
         a royal court.  Raban begins to raise a hand and gesture with
         it to emphasize his words.  Raban has to stand near the
         baroness to ensure the sound hits her especially hard.

           Arawn suddenly notices that as Raban begins a third stanza
         the coral begins to shake ever so slightly.  Just like that
         when Fremea used her Sonata.  He motions for Raban to raise
         and change the scales, octaves and pitch.  Arawn takes a
         dagger and begins to pick at the coral.  Initially the coral
         remains solid rock hard but quickly crumbles with the pick
         of the blade.  Arawn brightens up and picks another small
         chunk away.  Raban sees this and repeats the stanza over and
         over seemingly aware of the right sound that seems to have
         taken some effect.

           While Raban leans down to make the sound hit the coral as
         best he can, Strie'bog tries to match his own temp with
         his flute.  The coral on the baroness neck begins to wobble
         just ever so slightly as well.  Strie'bog suddenly ends
         the flute and realizes it is Raban's voice doing it not
         his.  But maybe some magic can help.  Strie'bog decides
         to copy Fremea's first attempt and cast a quick Sonata
         spell of his own and direct it gently at the sleeping
         noble.  The bard directs the music of the spell at the
         coral and body.  The coral begins to shake even faster.
         Arawn takes his finger and breaks the neck piece in half
         something just minutes ago he couldn't have done.  But
         Raban might have but the strength of the rock has clearly
         diminished by the sound being splayed upon it.

           Arawn keeps a finger on the noble's neck to check her
         pulse and body temperature.  For the first two minutes
         she remains the same.  then suddenly her pulse begins to
         raise as Strie'bog joined in with his spell.  As Arawn
         begins to use one hand to clear the coral away bit by bit
         he watches to ensure it doesn't regrow.  But in fact the pill
         seems to control this.  Just a day ago they tried to cut
         the coral but within a few hours the coral had grown back.
         Arawn quickly realizes Rua was right that the pill controls
         the Vong coral.  In this case it prevents it from growing
         back and likely defending itself.

           Suddenly her pulse drops and begins to lurch one time.
         Arawn quickly finds her temperature decrease a few degrees
         as if in a cold room for some time. even in the balmy evening
         heat.  Raban stops his singing and watches the noble. 

           By now the Sonata spell has ended its second casting and
         Strie'bog stands back as the noble becomes suddenly worse.

           Baroness May suddenly coughs once but blows out a fine
         white dust with a trickle of red blood.  Arawn figures
         this must be the coral dissolved?  She suddenly stops
         shaking and goes still.  Arawn and Z'leyra check her over
         as Z'leyra is in her Shamanic trance ready for spells if
         needed.

           Z'leyra begins to pump her chest to see if her heart will
         start back up.  Seconds tick by as Arawn shakes his head
         in dismay as the pulse actually fails all together.  Arawn
         checks her eyes and they have rolled up into her head and
         do not seem to react to light anymore.

           Raban and Strie'bog do a quick blessing prayer as the Healers
         work on the noble.  But as several long moments pass Z'leyra
         determines she is in desperate need of immediate healing. Without
         waiting for argument or debate she begins to cast a high level
         healing spell.  Arawn begins to protest thinking a healing mist
         might be better but it would take longer.  A healing spell would
         be quicker and might just save her life so he closes his mouth.

           Caladan nudges Raban as the words are spoke.  "Sing again
         quickly!"

           Raban confused is unsure as he doesn't want to hurt the woman
         and it would be his most grievous act he could do.  He rather
         protect her than hurt her.  But for some reason the words
         leave his mouth before he can even consider the actions.

           As Z'leyra places hand on neck and chest the green healing
         energy leaves her fingers and enters the noble's body.
         Nothing happens that first second.  But the next second the coral
         suddenly bursts into a fine mist.  Encouraged Raban begins
         to repeat the same stanza that seemed to have some effect.  Oddly
         it is the stanza where the rich prince meets her at night in
         the garden for a quick stroll that ends up in the garden
         pool after losing their clothing.  But for some reason the
         one word that has the highest pitch is the name of the
         garden - Rivett and for some reason it's octave has the
         immediate reaction.  But he believes its not the word but
         the combination of various things that seem to be doing something.

           As the third second of healing continues Arawn suddenly
         feels her pulse come back and begin to get stronger.  The
         baroness coughs up once more a fine dust powder but this
         time no blood trickle.  The healing spell ends and the
         outside coral on her neck and breast implant has all but
         been destroyed.  The breast coral implant which replaced
         her real breast flesh is the size of a small child's fist.
         But it is now a fine dust on the ground or blown by the
         wind.  

           Baroness May's pulse becomes steady and strong and her
         temperature begins to climb slightly every moment.  Arawn
         begins to trace the neck where the coral once was.  It
         was a hard area like a stick or thick thorn in the neck
         but now it is soft flesh.  He smiles as it seems the
         outside coral and now the inside coral is either shrinking
         or dissolving.

           Being the same sex Z'leyra places hand under the baroness's
         silk tunic and feels her chest and ribs.  Like the neck
         the chest implant of coral was hard and the top middle
         ribs in that area were affected and had expanded slightly
         between each rib.  But now it seems to have shrink.  Could
         this mean the coral inside is dissolving or is destroyed?

           Soon the noble sleeps silently and the group watches.
         She is given a wet cloth and her body is cleaned of
         the dust and sweat.  Raban stops his singing as it is
         unclear if it is helping or hurting at this point.

           A few minutes later pass and begins to stir and wake
         up when Caladan ends the sleeping spell.  She checks her
         neck and chest and begins to speak but quickly coughs
         up yet another fine mist.  Arawn gives her sips of water
         to clean her mouth.

           Caladan holds her hand and smiles down at her.  "It seems
         to have worked.  The pill was ...effective.  But you should
         rest and we'll keep watch in case there are problems.  You
         may be coughing up the coral for some time.  It should be
         a fine enough mist to cause no clog or choking."

           The baroness looks around and with slight ears from
         coughing and the pain looks slightly apprehensive.  "Thank...
         you" She tries to speak but the mouth is dry.

           Z'leyra motions for the group to follow her to the side.
         As Caladan remains at her side and issues her water the
         group discusses the results.

           It seems the pill was effective.  While it was not a direct
         cure it prevented defense and growth.  The pill was in her
         system for some time before the group attempted anything
         but it is unclear if it was in for hours if it might have
         done this on its own.  While Raban's singing was a good
         catalyst the flute seemed to have helped a bit.  Z'leyra
         figures she will be coughing up the destroyed coral for
         hours.  But she is unsure frankly if the blood stream is
         so polluted if it will affect her heart and organs.  But
         the Healing may have destroyed enough to prevent that.  The
         Healers will have to watch her closely.  They may be forced
         to do another healing if it comes down to it.

           Strie'bog whispers a suggestion to the group of Healers that
         a regeneration or regrowth or such spell be used to regrow
         her breast flesh.  The same spell might be able to clean
         her blood stream.  Since midnight will be here in just a few
         hours may be it can be done while she is sleeping naturally
         since she can take another healing spell at that time.



                                     *************


         [Augado 2nd, 1634TH]
         [Location: Middle Katai Plains] 
         [          Crossroads town]

         [Time: 8:25pm]

           After the group goes over their activities in town, Unali
         goes over what she learned.  She concludes with a question
         to Arawn. "Nom Amor does ring a bell, doesn't it, Arawn?"

           Still holding the magical coin in his fingers, Arawn weighs
         the coin as if weighing food.  He replays Caladan's warning
         about it being rigged to self destruct or such.  He hears Unali's
         question but glances over at Caladan for a quick reply to the
         wizard about the coin.  He places the coin for now in his pocket
         and goes to his bag to dig out the singed scroll he has kept
         for some time now.  

           "I'm really not curious on the specifics of how it was made or
         whom it belongs to. The problem is that the man didn't tell us
         exactly HOW to  use it," Arawn replied. "My interest in studying
         it is an effort to find out just how it's to be used. But if anyone
         has any insight into this..."

           Zhou speaks softly as if the trees can hear him.  "Like most
         special items of that sort they are invoked with special energy."
         Arawn realizes he must mean Mana.  "Supply some of that higher
         concentration and it might work.  Probably is if you try to study
         or sense it then could self destruct.  Makes only sense for
         a object of its kind not to fall into the wrong hands.  Even
         the ...effect Kakita did in the inn room.  If such an effect
         were used on the coin to learn who owned or where they may
         be could lead to its destruction.  It wouldn't be too hard.
         Just add some effect to destroy it by fire or such once
         a ...ward...detects certain investigations.  I suspect you
         do something with it like tap the coin a few times or
         hit it or concentrate on it will call the man and his
         group here or at least warn them they are needed.  They
         may do the rest.  A simple effect to do a long range
         communication or such option could be used."

           Zhou seems especially anxious to speak on this.  He isn't
         a wizard but it seems he has been around wizards enough
         to know how they act.  Maybe the party is rubbing off on him
         too much.

           Arawn carefully took notes as Unali shared her information
         regarding the baron, Vong, and allies with the party. One name in
         particular stood out and when Unali looked his way and brought up
         Nom he looked into her eyes and nodded. "Nom was mentioned in the
         scroll found at the witches cabin at the edge of the Vassa woods."
         Arawn unfurls the scroll for the party to read.

           For those who have not been around while the party was in
         the Vassa land like Kiet and Raban this new info is noted
         with much interest.

           ["The Plan is set in motion. Nom has seen to connection in
         ---- ---- (missing ink or destroyed]. The Brain is almost ready
         in Rising Mount. The House is supportive. Major operations [burnt
         text here but looks like word "are"] are in action. Soon the time
         of [---destroyed text---] -Harla will be set. Product will be
         expected in one season. Be careful of locals. kill anything that
         hinders Product. Nom will send Attendant to collect Product. You
         are only to oversee Product development not interfere in operations
         of Growers. No contact should be made unless in extreme emergency."
         At the bottom of the scroll is some symbol of what could be animal
         wrestling another animals as if in a circle one on top of each
         other.]

           Arawn hands the scroll to any who wish to inspect it closer
         then crosses his arm as he considers the words.  It has been
         some time since he read the scroll.  Things are falling into place
         though now.  "It bothers me that Nom seems to be working with one
         of the noble Houses. As to the Brain mentioned, after Rua's tale I
         think we can assume this is the master brain, the tool used to
         destroy planets. The problem is locating Rising Mount in the
         nearby range but hopefully Nom or the barons might be convinced
         to share this information when we find them and prevent the Vong
         gods from rising to power in this world."

           Caladan points out the missing words and speaks to no one
         in particular. "Connection to...has to be either Lower Katai
         or Katai Empire or Pamau, Katai.  The house has to be the
         Pamau House."

           "Growers must mean Shapers.  Now that we have some idea of
         their caste names Growers must be slang for Shapers?"  Zhou
         points out then adds to the topic. "Product has to be their
         staves, orbs and armor.  They must be grown to be used.  Not
         sure why they aren't simply taken from one world to another.
         Maybe its easier to grow here than transport?"

           Caladan nods in agreement, "also Rua mentioned something
         about their gods.  He named one or something...Hurla or
         was it Harla like in this scroll?"

           For the group the pieces are finally falling into place
         after many months of work.  It is unsaid but it is understood
         that Rising Mount has to be one of the mountains to the south
         west of Crossroads and west of Pamau province.  The very
         same spot Shu identified in a broad sense.  This Rising
         Mount has to be their base of operation.  But where in that
         group of 100 square miles?  It could take time to round down
         the exact location.  Maybe the party will learn more later
         on in Pamau.

           Farseeker adds his view to the discussion. "Nom Amor has to
         be the Vong's First Wave here.  A term the Rogizini Empire used
         for centuries as they planted spies and contacts in places they
         wished to conquer.  Maybe he is the leader of the Vong First
         Wave or just one of many."

           Sitting around the campfire the party prepares for what might
         be a long night.  Raban and Strie'bog decide that playing
         music can test the coral strength and also to calm the party
         and noble down.

           Raban and Z'leyra beat their drums with steady tones and
         calming rhythms.  Z'leyra begins to sing a Marentian song
         to break the ice as they both beat their drums.

           Soon the baroness becomes more relaxed and prepared for what
         could be a painful night.  Earlier there was private talk to
         have the noble asleep or awake.  Some felt being awake could
         allow for quicker answers to questions of pain and reaction
         but could be more painful.  But if she was asleep then she
         would not feel as much hopefully.

           Sitting nearby Caladan asks Baroness May if she wishes to
         be asleep or awake for the process.  He explains he has a
         drink from a local herb shop that allows her to drink and it
         is a common everyday sleeping tonic and not magical at all
         as the dealer assured him.  She decides that she would rather
         be asleep if there could be pain involved s the coral leaves
         her body.

           Caladan knows the drink is harmless and is nothing more
         than a spiced water drink.  In fact as she begins to drink
         he quietly speaks in Zen'da a quick spell.  After testing
         to see if she understands the language she falls assleep from
         his sleep spell. 

           "Now we can get to serious work." Caladan stands and takes
         the harmless drink from her hands and helps her to the ground.

           As she drank the spiced water she took the pill from Arawn's
         hand.  No one is sure the dose required and this is all to be
         experimental.  She swallows the pill and shivers a bit as
         it goes down.  Before falling asleep she reports the taste of
         the pills as salty sulfur smelling spice of some kind.  It
         almost reminds her of a old harsh tasting tea she once had
         years ago.

           With the pill inside the party has no idea how long it will
         take to react or its duration.  But based on Rua's explanation
         the party can figure it must last a day.  Maybe one pill a day
         allows the Shapers to control the slaves?

           Raban and Z'leyra end their drum beats.  It is clearly doing
         nothing and both doubt it would.  Rua mentioned it is a form
         of sound and a drum beat is likely not one such sound as it is too
         random and not constant.

           As Arawn watches the coral implant he checks to see if it changes
         or grows or shrinks.  he tries to nick pieces off to see if it
         becomes more brittle or harder.  The two bards and Z'leyra decide
         to try singing.

           Strie'bog begins to sing some Vassa related songs and changes
         the pitch, volume and tone of the songs as he goes.  After playing
         5 songs he turns the session over to Z'leyra.  Z'leyra sings
         in Marentian a few songs trying to raise the octave and tempo
         as well doing about 3 songs.  But Arawn shakes his head in
         silence as nothing seems to happen at all.  It just isn't the
         right frequency it seems.

           Raban stands and prepares to sing.  As he gathers his lung
         volume up, Strie'bog begins to play the flute to change
         the various styles and tempo.  Soon Raban joins in and clearly
         shows his skill as a singer.  In fact he is better than Z'leyra
         and Strie'bog combined it seems and this is quickly determined
         by his control of the skill.

           Z'leyra watches Strie'bog play the flute and tries to
         study him as she is also learning the skill but is no where
         near as good as the Vassa bard.


         Actions? Comments?

         Next Update...Friday...

         GM: Minor mistake in last update with time references.  But you
             may not have noticed it.  Being the perfectionist I noticed
             them now.  No big deal.  

         GM: Bleh.  This is one of those updates that is far better
             in my eye and planning than it comes about when you type
             it up.  Maybe I'm distracted and tired by the holiday.
             But the baroness scene was not near close enough to what
             I imagined it to be.  Oh well.  Sorry.  In fact the
             whole baroness thing wasn't meant to be.  It was never
             planned to be a part of the adventure.  She was going
             to die but a certain unnamed Alfar threw a Elf wrench
             in the works and teleported her to safety.  Darn.  So
             had to drag her along.  But it is done.  There would have
             been many ways to try a cure from magic to natural stuff.
             But the party just didn't have time to experiment.  It
             would've been a hit and miss thing.  I took some liberty
             in the scene and hope it works out.  At this point if
             a person wishes to cast Regeneration or Regrowth or
             some other spell to finalize her cure let me know
             what and EL.  It can be done after midnight to count
             for a new healing day.

         GM: Plan is Friday to finish the cure scene if needed.  She
             then will likely be left in Crossroads or another town.
             The party will then move out that update down the road
             to Pamau.  For those who did shopping see the bottom no one
             has reacted to the buys or no busy.  If I have time in
             next update after the cure, moving out and such then will
             do any random encounters.  If nothing critical will
             then in Monday's update get to or near Pamau.  

         GM: Current day - Julis 30th Stats - Event: Baroness healing

               Player     Health  Energy  Mana   Notes
             Caladan        100%   100%   100%           ----
             Strie'bog      100%   100%   100%   Minor wound left
             Z'leyra        100%   100%   100%           ----
             Chion          100%   100%   100%           ----
             Raban          100%   100%   100%           ----
             Whitney        100%   100%   100%           ----
             Ben'dar        100%   100%    --            ----
             Farseeker      100%   100%    --            ----
             Unali          100%   100%    --            ----
             Kiet           100%   100%   100%           ----
             Kell           100%   100%   100%           ----
             Fremea         100%   100%    84%           ----
             Will           100%   100%    72%           ----
             Arawn          100%   100%   100%           ----

             Health - % of Max (if 100 hpv, at 50 hits would be 50%)
             Energy - % of Max (if 100 enl, at 50 enl  would be 50%)
             Mana   - % of Max (based on daily energy level casting limit)

         GM: Reminder of trip time
             Julis  30 - All day    -   30 miles travel to Crossroads
             Julis  31 - All day    -   30 miles travel to Crossroads
             Augado  1 - All day    -   30 miles travel to Crossroads
             Augado  2 - 7am-3pm    -   20 miles Arrive at Crossroads
             Augado  2 - Day/Night  -   Likely stay in town overnight
             Augado  3 - All day    -   20 miles Travel to Pamau
             Augado  4 - All day    -   20 miles Travel to Pamau
             Augado  5 - 7am-3pm    -   20 miles Arrive at Pamau

         GM: Shopping Notes:

             Amranth Seeds  [Found] - 5 seeds - 28 SC  - Kiet buy?
             Small 1' wood  [found] - Many    - Few BB - Kiet buy? How many?
             Clothing       [Found] - Many    - ????   - Kiet buy? How many?
             5 Vials        [Found] - 5       - ????   - Kell what type?
             Leather Bracer [Found] - 1 pair  - 1 CC   - Kell buy?
             Metal Bracer   [Found] - 1 pair  - 6 CC   - Kell buy?
             Healing herbs  [Found] - ???     - ????   - Arawn buy?

             Smarag        [Not Found]

             Kiet may remind me what the wood is for in email or here.
               So I can figure out prices and weights and amounts what
               particular items of clothing to buy?

             Kell - What type of Vial? There are 4 types of vials.  just
               want to make sure.  See Book 1 v2.  Looks like only
               look at the wine and spears no buying.  

             Arawn - Healing herbs? Healing Supplies?  A bit vague.  Do
               you have particular list of items in mind?  Otherwise
               looks like just 1 healing herb to me.  :) 

             Raban/Fremea - Arrows picked up and paid for.

             Wasn't there folks looking for Jade and Pearl?  I can't
             find those notes.  But I can't recall who it was.  
             If there is something on the list let me know.  If
             items are to be paid for let me know.  







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