[pnpgm] Game Update #24 - File #178 - Goblin Combat phase 5+

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   HT Aliaver/Player    DS    Character Name    Type    Status/N;;tes  Sex
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   R1.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid  .Normal/Alfar .. Ma
   --.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe
   R3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma
W2R2.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human  ..Ma
   R4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  ..Fe
   W2.Julian.Draven.........Zabyra............Dancer..Normal/Human....Hu
   R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
W3R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human  ..Fe
   R3 Npc...............YY..Trihs.Der.........Warrior.Normal/Human....Ma
   R3 Npc...............YY..Reddof Nonnac.....Warrior.Normal/Human....Ma
      Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Squirt (Ferret) Kell
      Two Rented Riding Horse For Arawn

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      [Recap]

        From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
          Z'leyra casts the next (& subsequent) Quarrels spell thru
          her staff.
        GM: Ack.

        From Z'leyra: [Re: Loot]
          As far as loot goes, Z'leyra suggests selling off the Riding
          Horse Is, keeping the riding Horse IIIs as spares for the party.
          Perhaps selling the extra Riding Horse IIIs once we get to
          Ticasi. Any who want some of the weapons (including darts and
          poison) can grab what they will use, the rest will be sold.
          Use the tents, gear, cooking and bedding material for the
          party as well as the travel rations. Everything else will be
          sold and the money and proceeds split equally amongst the party.
        GM: Ack. Party can figure out what they want.

        From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
          Watchful Sleep allows the person to sleep AND remain aware
          of everything that occurs in the affect area. If there is a
          threat the person wakes immediately. Z'leyra has awareness of
          everything within 140' of her while she is sleeping. If she or
          the party is threatened by anything within that area she will
          awaken knowing what is wrong. She is effectively pulling guard
          duty all night, every night. As are those using the same or
          equivalent spells.
        GM: Ack. Not the point. As I outlined in the other posts its not a
            factor of being aware and on MENTAL sentry duty.  It's being
            on PHYSICAL sentry duty.  It is like a wizard who creates broom
            magical sentries that sweep and patrol the house.  Is that
            fair while say the other 2 folks in the house also have to
            do patrols?  You as a character are not on patrol your
            mind may be.  Just something to consider.  If it was a matter
            of a low EL on these spells 3-4 hours only it would be
            no big deal.  You'd get your shift.  But with it being 7
            or 8 hours which is basically all night then to me it may
            be unfair to others.  As GM I figured I'd bring this to light.


        From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
          Yes, SF the big Goblin...aka Magic Mike...if that doesn't
          finish him, engage with tulwar and shield.  As soon as he falls,
          go help fight Zabyra's goblin pests.

          I wish I knew about the magic the goblin has...I might try
          something different...but SF will hopefully finish that argument...
        GM: Ack.  Could ask him in a friendly way maybe he'll let you know
            his magic?

        From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
          The thing to do is perhaps put the sleepers at the front end
          of taking their shift or the end shift.  Their sleeping the rest
          of the time with the spell running is fine.  But spells fail...
          will the non-magic users trust that the magic is working?  Even
          then, Reddof might not care any more...the magic didn't help
          him!

          Kiet would feel better with everybody taking turns...especially
          since the majority of us cannot see in the dark.
        GM: Ack. All three spells last 7 hours.  So if sleep period is
            10-6 that means 1 hour extra.  So they could only do sentry
            duty max of 1 hour.  If you saw the math in my posts that
            is still not a equal share.  But as to point of the failures.
            good point.

        From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
          From Book 2: Watchful Sleep

          [Spell info Snipped for space]

          As I read that, when the attack starts anyone using WS would
          wake. It is just that the healing benefit is not gained that
          night.
        GM: Ack. Again is a thing on physical sentry compared to magical
            sentry.  Being aware is not the issue.

        From Unali; [Re: Sleep shifts]
          Unali would be fine with a system where she takes the first
          watch each evening before going to sleep (or last after the WS
          has ended).
        GM: Ack.  That works.  Doesn't solve the fairness of you guys getting
            1 hour shifts every 3 nights.  What I can though do is for
            you 3 have each handle the 10-11 shift.  Sleep 11-6 via the
            spells.  Can alternate every 3 nights.  For random selection
            of who is on duty I'll assume 10-11 will be one of you 3
            by default or even 2 of you.  Leaves 7 hour shifts.  With 2
            sentries otherwise that will mean 2 hour shifts for everyone
            else giving them 6 hours to you guys 7 hours.:<

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      [New Stuff]

          [Western Marentia - Forest]
          [Decalis 1st, 1634TH]

          [Time: 4:25:15 am]
          [Phase 5]

            Arawn glances over his shoulder at the Goblin King behind him
          and glares.  Kiet notices this a bit and for the first time
          ever he sees a snarl to his face that is deeply racial and
          by instinct.  The kind priest who would not hurt a fly shows
          a new sign to Kiet.  Something Kiet actually appreciates.   Kiet
          begins to speak a magical set of words.

            Z'leyra in the west starts to speak her own words to recast
          a spell. She then hopes the spell this time works.

            Suddenly a brilliant white glow begins to shine from Arawn
          which almost blinds Kiet.  Kiet shades his eyes with the
          shield and wonders what is going on.  The white glow seems
          to surround the Druid and expand.  It is as if the sun is
          now showing around Arawn.  The brightness increases to
          a radius of 30 feet around him in an instant.  This causes
          the King to flinch back by reflex and howl.  The ones charging
          Zabyra also growl in terror and flinch backwards.

            The Goblin King casts a spell himself raising a hand to cast
          a lightning bolt at the Elf.  But the spell fizzles out and
          only a faint sparkle emits from his hand.

            Corona dives toward the group of Goblins trying to get past
          Kell's energy web.  He releases from his magical eyes a fire
          blast that hits Goblin #32 and kills him.

            Fremea blinks at the sudden light from Arawn.  She is unsure
          if this something bad or good.  But then she sees the goblins
          shriek and growl as if in pain.  She flies toward the Goblin
          King and flying past tries to stab the creature in the back
          doing so for only 2 points past his armor.

            Z'leyra hopes the spell works and turns west to go search for
          the missing horses.  She can hear faint horse noises and movement
          as she treks.  Looks like they are maybe 40 feet ahead of her.
          Maybe 4-5 goblins.  But it hard to tell in the darkness since she
          does not have her Amber or such.

            Unali moves west toward the missing goblins and sees a goblin
          trying to move up toward Red Shirt and the wounded Reddof.  This
          one is armored and must be a lower leader.  Slipping behind
          her she stabs the armored goblin in the back and neck doing
          over 40 points of damage killing him instantly.

            Arawn places his buckler against the side of the Dancer and
          shows that he is there to help.

            The Elite Goblin in the west orders his troops east to the
          human camp to kill but avoid that strange light.

            The Elite goblin in the east moves silently west not camp
          following behind the last of his own troops - only two goblins
          left in his squad.  He orders the two to charge and kill.

            Zabyra sees the light on the ground and is confused by
          the glow.  She glances over her shoulder briefly to see
          Arawn in a odd aura.  But she is more concerned about
          the goblins charging her way.  She swipes at one beast
          and cuts him on the arm doing 4 points of damage.

            Kell can sense something has changed behind him but can't
          turn around.  He thrusts at Goblin #22 which is next to him
          but misses as the creature side steps just in time.

            Pyan thrusts his own spear at Goblin #22 hitting him in the
          chest killing the creature.

            Kiet raises his hand and with his tulwar taps the shoulder of
          the nearby Goblin King with a raises eyebrow and a  grin.  The
          King still growling turns and stares at the raises tulwar and
          hand.  Then Kiet activates the ring.  The flame without smoke
          erupts on his chest and spreads in every direction.  The Goblin
          King soon becomes a walking flame meat bag twisting and turning
          before he falls dead to the ground.

            Reddof tries to get to his knees but his loss of blood is
          too much.  Then he hears a rustle to the north and sees something
          dark fall.

            Suddenly the goblins charging Zabyra turn and run in terror.
          Goblin #27 runs due north toward the horses and ends up
          to the west side of horses.  Goblin #28 moves north east
          actually stepping on part of the campfire burning hit
          feet as he runs toward past toward the bushes.  Goblin #25
          runs due north as well joining #27 just behind him.  Goblin
          #26 runs due north toward Red Shirt.  He jumps over the
          fallen Reddof and ends up a few feet by Red Shirt.

            Goblin #18 and #19 hearing the Elite goblin charge Kell
          and Pyan.  Goblin #18 tries to stab Kell with his dagger
          but fails.  Goblin #19 does hit Pyan in the shoulder with
          his club doing only 1 point of damage.

            Goblin #31 which just saw Corona kill one buddy and can't get
          his friend to move through the web gives up.  Moving west
          he moves through the thick shrubs and charges Kell.  He tries
          to bash Kell in the head but Kell raises his shield just in
          time and blocks the blow.

            The give Goblins and Elite Goblin near Z'leyra suddenly
          turn on themselves.  The five goblins club, stab and thrust
          spears but all seem to miss their attacks on each other.
          But the Elite Goblin kills one of his own goblins with his
          sword.

            Reddof sees the goblin nearby and tries to swing his
          sword while on the ground but does not seem to have
          enough strength to do anything when he hits the ankles
          of the creature.

            Red Shirt on the other hand thrusts his own sword and kills
          the goblin next to him before he can flee away.

          [Time: 4:25:18 am]
          [Phase 6]

            Fremea is amazed by the sudden flight of goblins around
          Arawn.  They seem certainly scared.  She could chase the
          ones that fled. In the west she can see some looking like
          they are fighting shadows or themselves?  In the east though
          there is a lone Elite Goblin.  She flies toward him and
          attacks.  She lands to the left of him and slices toward
          his neck doing over 20 points of damage killing the armored
          goblin leader.

            Unali steps over the body of the elite goblin and moves
          west.  She notices some goblins now moving west form that
          strange glow.  Then she sees two moving toward the horses.
          If they mount up and flee more horses would be lost.  She
          decides to divert a few feet and take on the one nearest.
          Now in front of the beast both daggers hit the creature
          in the chest.  The magical dagger does enough to kill
          the goblin on its own.


            Arawn looks around and sees the goblins fleeing.  He looks
          at the burning corpse of the King and nods.  Then he see
          the 3 fighting Kell and Pyan.  Zabyra seems safe for now
          and charges to help Kell.  He thrusts at the one behind Kell
          and impales him with his tulwar killing him.

            The last Elite goblin swings again at his goblin friends
          in the west.  But he does not seem to make any contact with
          any of them.

            Zabyra sees the glowing Arawn leave and figures he knows
          she is safe.  Going from defense to offense she moves toward
          the goblin in front Kell.  She thrusts and kills the beast
          with one strike at his left chest.

            Pyan stabs the goblin in front of and he falls but seems to
          be still breathing.

            Kiet with some glee charges the horses not wanting the
          horses taken.  The two goblins trying to flee.  Coming
          from behind he stabs the goblin in the back with his tulwar.

            The goblins in the west fight each other again all four
          this time hit each other.  One goblin is killed.  The other
          three are wounded by their own hands.

            The fleeing goblin from the Zabyra attack continues to
          move north into the forest.

          [Time: 4:25:21 am]
          [Phase 7]

            Corona flies toward the fleeing goblin heading north
          into the woods.  He fires his eyes but fails to hit
          as the goblin is too agile.

            Fremea looks around and sees no other goblins in the
          immediate area.  Except for the one trapped in the energy
          web.  Unsure of this magical substance she pulls her
          bow and loads.  She aims and fires.  The arrow flies and
          hits the goblin in the chest at the same time it impacts
          on the web.  The arrow bounces only a half inch from his
          forehead saving him as it becomes trapped.

            Unali moves west into the darkness to find the horses.

            Arawn gets closer to the trapped goblin and sees the terror
          fill his eyes as the spell affects him.  Arawn raises his
          blade and slaps the creature in the head knocking him out.
          Best to take one hostage and find out if they have others
          in the area.

            The Elite goblin takes down another of his allies killing
          one of the goblins in the west.

            Zabyra looks around but sees no other goblins in the area.

            Kell moves west quickly toward the fighting goblins.

            Pyan seems to figure out where Kell goes he will also so
          runs behind Kell toward the west.

            Kiet moves west into the forest to see if he can also find
          the horses.

            Reddof waves to Red Shirt to give chase to the one fleeing
          west.

            Two of the three goblins kill each other and the third
          tries to hit the elite goblin but fails.

            The fleeing goblin in the north continues running north into
          the thick forest.

            Red Shirt runs north after the fleeing goblin.

          [Time: 4:25:24 am]
          [Phase 8]

            Corona this time dives straight for the fleeing goblin and
          fires his magical eyes.  The Fire Dart blast hits the creature
          quarely in the back and kills him.

            Fremea sees Kell and Pyan run that way and decide to go
          help them find the goblins or the horses.  She flies that
          way and passes them.

            Z'leyra uses her voice in a commanding manner toward the
          horses to stay still.  She moves west to try to gain the
          distance to the horses.

            Unali continues moving west toward the horse and what sounds
          like Z'leyra?

            The Elite goblin kills the last goblin near him with his sword.

            Zabyra looks to Arawn for direction.

            Kell runs west and sees the Elite goblin standing over 4
          dead goblins.  The half elf shrugs and charges.  He spears
          the goblin in the lower chest killing the wounded goblin.

            Pyan runs up and joins Kell near the goblin bodies.

            Kiet glances south and in the dim light seems to see Kell
          over bodies.  He figures that has been dealt with and
          continues moving west.

            Red Shirt finds the body Corona just took down and moves
          back toward camp.

          [Time: 4:25:27 am]
          [Phase 9]

            Corona flies back toward camp to ensure all is safe.

            Z'leyera sees the horses and looks like 4 goblins trying to
          yank and pull them away with the broken ropes.  She moves
          behind one goblin and bashes him with his staff killing
          him.

            Oblivious to the death of a friend the three goblins continue
          to yanks and pull the horses.  One gives up and decides to
          mount one of the horses that Reddof owns.

          [Time: 4:25:30 am]
          [Phase 10]

            Corona heads west to find the horses.

            Unali moves around to another goblin and bashes him in the
          head with her staff killing him.  She can sense through
          the battle mind that others like Fremea and Kell are coming.
          But also that Unali is somewhere close but does not see her.
          At the same time she yells in horse to buck riders.

            Unali reaches the horses as well and stabs one to death
          with the her normal dagger.

          [Time: 4:25:33 am]
          [Phase 11]

            The last goblin on the horse is suddenly at the whim of
          the horse as it bucks.  The goblin goes flying backwards
          with his club flying into the darkness somewhere.

            Z'leyra moves around to that last goblin on the ground
          and bashes her staff at the goblin but he rolls out of
          the way just in time.

            Unali though reaches the same goblin and stabs both
          daggers.  Both do the final damage killing the last goblin.

          [Time: 4:25:36 am]
          [Phase 12]

            Z'leyra and Unali secure the horses as Kell and Pyan arrive.

          [Time: 4:25:45 am]
          [Phase 15]

            Kiet arrives in time to see the horses being led back
          toward the camp.

            The group returns to camp with the horses.  They notice
          Arawn looking over Reddof still with his odd glow.  Zabyra
          seems to be missing but is probably back in her tent.

          [Time: 4:25:50 am]

            Kell glances at Kiet and pats his back.  "You fried another
          one.  I wonder how they taste?"  He grins.  Then lowers his
          voice.  "Did you see Zabyra?  Wow.  Wasn't dressed and she
          has a body of a dancer!"

            Kiet glances around and frowns but does not see her.  In
          all the chaos he didn't really concentrate on her.

            Arawn tells Z'leyra that Pyan only has a light wound probably
          not even worth magical healing.  But Zabyra who is dressing
          has a moderate but not life threatening wound.  Reddof is
          the worst with a heavy wound but finally got the blood to
          stop draining.

            Corona takes wide arcing circles around the camp to
          ensure no other goblins are in the area.

            Kell who can see better in the darkness takes up a camp
          patrol with Pyan, Fremea and Kiet to ensure no other creatures
          are around.

            Red Shirt finds the goblin Arawn knocked out still alive
          but Arawn yells to not to kill him.  Just tie him up and
          Kiet can maybe question him.

          Actions?  Comments?

          Next Update.....Monday...

          GM: Combat is over.  Once the tide turned I just finished it
              rather than doing another update.  At that point it was
              obvious of actions.  I suppose Arawn could've teleported
              to help find the horses but would be out of character
              to leave wounded.  So Z'leyra then Unali and Kiet and
              others just finished the horse rescue.  I did not see
              point in waiting another week for obvious actions.  There
              is one goblin left, the one trapped by the web.  Who wants
              to question it and how (language wise)?  Or just kill it?

              Treasure - I will assume Goblin treasure sold at Roadside
                inn Village with the Bandit treasure.  Unless you guys
                want something.   Last update with tresaure listed.  So
                grab if you want.  I assume the Goblin King Sword will
                be kept unless told otherwise.

               Next update I will do any healing and move party to
               the Thaliban border station.  Thursday update next
               week will be the Thaliban City Camp point for the next
               leg of travel.  So you can use this as a agenda as needed.

               I will do Mana chart update on experience soon due to
               time can't do tonight.  Next week I am off Thursday
               so will do a Monday and Thursday update.  I will probably
               work on Monday's a bit Saturday (experience and get some
               of it blocked) and for sure start by noon Monday.

          GM:  Arawn - Figured you wanted to keep one alive?  If not just
                 let me know and will kill it.  So who wants to heal
                 the three?  The sop was never approved by Z'leyra
                 that you suggested so let me know.   That Repel Evil spell
                 may have saved Zabyra since 4 goblins on her might've
                 meant death.

               Fremea - Sorry didn't take out the King.  Just bad roll
                 and time.  But you took out a few.

               Kiet - Good use of gear.  Sometimes folks use gear for the
                  odds of absolute success but you used your brain with
                  your gear for the situation.

               Zabyra - Last chance.  Did you want one of the Bandit
                  horses for your personal to OWN horse?  You can take
                  any of the Riding horses.  Let me know.  If don't
                  know by next update I'll sell it.  I can still allow
                  you to take one at that time I'll just make a deduction
                  on party funds (for price of horse).  Hope you were ok
                  with the actions you didn't post so hope your around.

               Pyan - Got some experience.  :)  I do give experience for
                  role playing as well. Keep that in mind. :)

               Z'leyra - Old SOP given by Arawn.  So you agree?

          GM: Goblin treasure

                Goblin King Magical Armor - Destroyed by Fire
                Goblin King Magical Belt  - Destroyed by Fire (Jump spell)
                Goblin King Magical Sword - 1
                Elite Goblin Armors       - 3*
                Fighting Daggers          - 8
                Clubs                     - 7
                Swords                    - 29

                * Probably worthless due to goblin size

          GM: Bandit Treasure

              Based on the leader - Z'leyra this will be sold:
                6 Riding Horse Is
                6 Swords
                5 Fighting Daggers
                Assorted sets of clothing nothing fancy
                3 Bottles of Rum, 2 Bottles of Cheap Wine
                6 Blow Tubes for Darts
                12 undamaged darts with poison

              Keeping - If a person wants an item let me know.
                3 Riding Horse IIIs
                3 2 Man Tents & Gear
                1 Gold Ring estimated value 2 gold?
                Cooking/Bedding Materials (Blankets, etc)
                Money -
                   Gold       - 2
                   Silver     - 5
                   Copper     - 13
                   Brass Bits - 391
                32 Travel Rations

          GM: Second Leg of Travel Malnon to Thaliba City.

              * Completed Journey

                Location/Terrain       Miles       Day
              * Malnon City              -    Nov 22     -
              * West - Plains           60    Nov 23-24  1-2
              * Roadside Inn             -    Nov 24     2
              * West - Forest          100    Nov 25-28  3-6
              * West - Plains           20    Nov 28     6
              * Roadside Inn                  Nov 28 6pm 7
              * West - Forest           50    Nov 29-30  8-9
              * West - Forest           30    Dec 1
              * Current - 20 miles to Border
                Thaliba Border
                West - Plains           20    Dec  3-4  10-11
                Thaliba City                  Dec  5 10am?
                              Total    280







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