[pnpgm] Game Update #-30 - File #1 - Kell's Funeral
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HT Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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FH.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar... Ma
...Kevin Newark..........Dorhak............Warrior.Normal/Dwarf....Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe
W2.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma
...Don.Kerr..............Maelorna..........Dancer..Normal/Human....Fe
...Gilbert.Isla..........Mournath..........Sailor..Normal/Human....Ma
R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma
Fake-Kell/Raki........Raki..............Normal..Normal/Shifter..??
R4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe
R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra
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Game Update #-30 sequence (file #1)
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Admin Notes: Edited roster above for adventure.
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[Recap]
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[New Stuff]
[Sivas, Marentia]
[Decalis 2nd, 1635TH]
Having come home without Z'leyra the party spends the
evening at Cholan's. Treasure is discussed and the
past events. A round of drinks and toasts for Kell
and others are given. For Kell's toasts Cholan brings
out a very expensive wine bottle from his private
collection.
Kiet makes arrangements Chion to see if he can deliver
him and others to the funeral. Chion agrees and will
take Kiet early so he can arrange for funeral arrangements.
Kiet stares at Kell's bags in a corner and feels sad
as he knows he may have to go through the private things.
Raki seems to understand and quietly explains, "Kell
trusted you of all. From what I felt he would be okay
with you going through his gear. I seem to recall he
has more stuff at the manor if that means anything to
you?"
Kiet nods and that must be Z'leyra's manor. Still a bit
tipsy he returns to the manor to go through the gear
as best he can. The guards show him the stored materials
and welcome the party back with a note from Z'leyra to
allow entry.
Wanting a bit of privacy Kiet collects the gear and
takes it to the stable. Others do ask to help but
it seems Kiet needs to do this alone.
Kiet is amazed at the amount of stuff the trader had
and made himself. Magical helmet, vambrace, spears, magical
blacksmith tools and wand among other items.
Kiet finds a Elemental book and some books he paid to
make copies form Ticasi on ebony. Skimming he finds that
ebony did indeed have some magical properties. But it
may take a long time to decipher it all.
Then Kiet finds a series of letters in the elemental
book. Kiet's throat tighten as he opens them.
The first one reads:
In case you are reading this I'm dead or in debtor's
prison. I escaped Ba'ru to learn and explore. But
I suppose if I'm dead I shall return there. I do hope
I am richer and a least a bit wiser. It has been almost
two years since I joined this rag tag group with a giant
Bard and a tiny Faerry.
I'd have never thought I'd go far and wide to Katai,
Donara and other lands. To help save the world. Yeah
I know I roll my eyes too. I don't know if we had a
great impact but some like that Alfar seems to think so.
With the Vong threat dealt with it seems the Shaman wants
to go solve her dad's murder.
To a place called Ticasi. Maybe I can find out more
on this ebony stuff those in the Dark Lands spoke of.
I don't know how or why I died. But I do hope
it was doing something worthy.
To Arawn, being half-elf I always felt below you being
a pure Elf and then to learn you're a Alfar was daunting.
But you treated me equally. For that I appreciate. I
hope you get home.
To Raban, you big oaf. I still think you cheated in
that card game in Donara. I cherished that time together
and learning the secrets you hold. You should follow
up on them and let the targets of those secrets know.
To Fremea, you have changed so much with help from Arawn.
I was so impressed with your archery skills in the Rising
Mount Vong encounters. So much that if I get back alive
I'd want to learn more of this archery stuff. Keep what
is important to you at heart and spend time with family
as much as you can.
To Unali, you always intimated but I really enjoyed it.
You could take me down with a glare but you also had
the heart of a princess as we saw in Katai. You are
so skilled in wearing many hats. I looked at how you
can wear a nice gown in a palace event and then turn
around and attack a horde of goblins with ease in the
cold and mud.
To Xian, I hope the gifts we gave the orphanages were
enough. I have made arrangements with a friend named
Dumas who is a merchant of general supplies. He has
agreed to sell supplies for the 8 or so orphanages that
you frequent. As to the other matter we talked about
recently I hope your theory is false. Otherwise we
may be all in some deep trouble.
To Z'leyra, user of magical toys and healer at large.
I hope that you learn to use your magic from within
not from without. Using toys is all great but it
deludes your magical prowess. My teacher Na'bob Bruse
taught me that things delude the magical environment.
Since I enjoy elemental magic this was a huge factor
as elementals did not like 'muddy' waters as it were.
I hope that you will build and enjoy your healing
places. To that end I have purchased land in the north
east of the city near the old dairy. It is not much
but it is 5 acres. It has a old stone building that
used to hold city work supplies and offices. It is
yours to sell or use.
To Kiet, my friend. I have a large snake for you to
keep. Just kidding! I know how snakes love you. I
wish you to be my executor of the stuff I have. I
will outline on another page any particular items
should go where. But I think you are wise enough
and fair to deal with it.
At Bolman's Moneylender Shop I have stored several
other letters for family. Please deliver and see they
are not read by any but family. You will find a voucher
for my stuff there in this book.
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Kiet lowers the letter and wipes the tears. It can't
be true. It is almost a dream. Is this real is he
really dead?
Kiet finds the scroll of items and reads it.
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Magical Helmet - Give who deserves it. It isn't
special just a magically tougher helmet.
Magical Vambrace - I made this and loved doing it.
IT has protection from Elder magic and a luck
spell (don't tell gamblers!) I thought about
Raban or Ben'dar But I think its too small
for Raban. Ben'dar doesn't like full arm vambraces
so I guess see who it fits better.
Fighting Dirks - I made these. Aren't magical but
maybe Unali might like them?
Ebony Shield - I hope I got some use out of this. But
I think whoever uses shields like yourself might
like this. It has protection from Elder magic and
a Whirlwind spell in it among other effects.
Magical Spears - One has Smokeless flame, Cold Resist, Quarrels.
One just has magic for damage. The third casts electrical
magic. I figure you might like the first. The other two
maybe to a person worthy?
Black Hat - my dear hat. It is so torn and lopsided I hope
to be buried with it.
War horse - I think family should get funds after selling it.
Magical bags/sacks - I think should go to my family so they
might use it for their own purpose. I'm sure Z'leyra
can make plenty more.
Carbuncle and Carmelian jewels aren't magical but was going
to use for jewel skill Maybe one of my sisters might
like them?
Sapphire amulet - to mom so she can give to family.
Elemental book - This tome from Katai I don't know of any
others who know elemental magic? Maybe Kaylle could
use in his library or you can find a worthy person?
Ebony library books - Maybe return home to Ba'ru. I
doubt any in family would want these texts on
magical ebony but I don't know. Unless you think
they are worthy elsewhere?
Leather case - I made this to collect stuff. But I guess
no longer need it. Maybe Arawn could use it?
Magical Wand - A simple wand for a battery and gives
a strength boost. Not sure who might like it?
Maybe Fremea?
Talisman - another mana battery for anyone.
Magical blacksmith tools - This is hard to decide. We
have some fine crafters. Maybe Z'leyra, Arawn, Unali,
you are prime candidates?
Pearl - I think Na'bob uses these things. I swear he
is 150 years old at least. Maybe one of my
family like mother or sisters?
Magical horse shoes - I gave one to you and Arawn
already. But I have 3 more for you and him. If
you guys want. I made 3 for myself. Maybe mom
could use it for his horse for my set. The others
you can figure out where to go.
Draft Horse - That old horse should go back home if
able. I'm sure family could use it.
Trade goods - Sell for family funds.
Ebon pieces - I have stored up 5 spear length pieces, 2
Pike length pieces, 3 dagger pieces of ebony. These
are just pieces. They will have to be crafted and
enhanced to make items. Or use the wood elsewhere.
Free to divide up at least to those who can craft and
know the Ebony rites. I also have a Oak length piece
I was going to make a 5.5 foot staff. Do as you see fit.
Weapons, clothing and Shields - feel free to sell for family
funds.
Jeweler Tool Set - Anyone need a tool set?
Vong Blood - Maybe Arawn might want?
Journal Book - Please return to family and try not to
read. Maybe mom and others might find the info
uesful to understand why I left.
Rope and other minor items Feel free to sell for Family.
Platinum Bracelet/Armband - Nothing special just pretty.
Maybe return to family?
Merchant contacts Scroll - Not sure who could use this.
Maybe Damon?
Squirt - Dear Squirt. I know family adored him. But
I also saw how the kids at Fremea's place loved
him. He was kind to them. I'm torn who may want it.
Maybe mom and family could decide?
Gold - I probably have around 85-90 unless I spent
them. Give half to family. Give a quarter to
Xian for his orphanages. The other quarter share
with whoever may remain in our band.
Land - I own 100 acres of land NE of Basta City.
I had hoped to build onto it. But I guess
that will not happen. At least 40 of the acres is
good for farmland. I give the deed to father.
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Kiet lowers the letter amazed. He had land too? Kiet
figures maybe it is time he settles down and gets land
as well. But this Will is heart breaking to read.
Even in death he is generous.
Kiet falls asleep reading the elemental book. Only
to be woken up later by a guard.
Kiet collects the stuff and then notices a slip of
scroll drop out of a pouch. He opens it. He finds
it to be a receipt for a bounty hunter. There are
notes scratched fast and it takes time to decipher.
It seems Kell wanted to hire a bounty hunter, no wait
he did a year ago, to find his dad. It includes
the name of his dad as well as some notes on expenses
paid out. But there are no notes on who the bounty
hunter was.
[Decalis 8th, 1635TH]
[Ba'ru city margins, Ba'ru]
Kiet is taken to Ba'ru early so he can make arrangements.
But first the skeleton is dropped off at a local undertaker's
place for storage.
Kiet then makes plans for the casket. Kiet knows that
in the final days of Kell he got interested in the
wood of Ebony. Going so far as to research its magical
properties and was able to even obtain some books to
that degree.
Chion and Kiet gather horses and anything else that
is worthy to go to Ba'ru and the family. Then the
pair teleport to Ba'ru.
The city of Baste is a city of around ten thousand.
The nation of Ba'ru is known for its weapon and armor
smiths. So a great deal of the people use this as
their main path in life.
Riding the horses Chion and Kiet head to the family
place. As they near Kiet is swept up that in just
a month Kell would've been 29. To die so early.
In the foothills east of Ba'ru city is Baste city
and the Kell family homestead. As Chion and Kiet ride
close they notice several large structures. There is a two
story home that has to have been his old home. Near it
is a medium sized stable and 3 other moderately sized
brick buildings. The pair can see a half dozen people
moving back and forth between the 3 small buildings but
they don't seem to be guards.
Entering the property a man driving a wagon full of
crates directs them to the house as he leave to the
city proper. The homestead is on the northern city
margins of the city 3-4 miles from center of town.
After cleaning clothes of dust they wait outside after
knocking on the door. A older woman in her mid 40s
comes to the door. They pair introduce themselves.
The woman beams when she hears they are friends of Kell.
Then Kiet requests a bit more privacy so they enter
a parlor and relax. A young girl goes to get refreshments
and Kiet explains grimly about Kell. Kell's mother who
is the older woman, Hailey Amber Yunn Ko'Tho, cries but
seems to gain control.
Kell explains Kell died fighting the enemies of man,
dwarf and faerry and even at the end had a smile on his face.
"That sounds like him." Haily wipes tears. "He was
always bored here. After we lost his father he just
was too restless. I'm glad at least he was with friends
and did a great job.
Hailey explains she will have to arrange for family to
come to the funeral. This is when Chion offers his services
if they are too far. Kiet learns Hailey has 4 siblings
but doesn't learn much on them.
A young girl comes in the room and Hailey says she is
Emili de Yunn Ko'Tho Kell's younger sister. Kiet notices
she is about his age and cute. She is around 22 or 23 and
Kiet notices her ears are elven so she must also be half-elf.
That means with her mother being human the father must
be a full elf.
Emili remains stoic on the news and welcomes the pair.
Hailey explainn she needs to send messages to family and
excuses herself. Emili shows the pair the house and the
outside. One building is just 1 story but large enough
to house about 30 people. It is one large factory with
a single interior office.
"We make suits of armor here. Mass produce them and
special orders. We have about 20 on staff. We tend to
have 1-2 special orders and rest are mass production of
leather up to chain quality. For special orders we can do
plate as well. Kell always wanted us to start doing
shields but the tools tend to break down too much for
shields."
The other building is a storage shed and the other
is a barracks for the staff who wish to stay on site.
Chion asks about Kell's father and Kiet glares at the rude
comment but quietly is curious as well.
"P'ter Malachi Ha il Yunn Ko'Tho...yes we have a family
with long names. He hasn't been since I was ten just a bit
over 13 years ago." Emili explains.
Kiet does the math if Kell was 28 that means he was 15
when his dad left.
"He just hasn't been seen since. Just virtually disappeared
and we don't worry about it at this point. Elves live for
a very long time. Maybe he just got tired of this life."
Emili refuses that the pair stay in town at a Inn and
feels it a bad omen if left. So the pair stay the night
and have dinner. The four share stories of Kell over the
next few hours.
[Decalis 12th, 1635TH]
[Baste city margins, Ba'ru]
Just before dawn Chion leaves to pick up the rest of
the party and others who wish to attend the funeral today.
Kiet sees the factory closed and the employees form a huge
banquet of food for the later service as they prepare tables
and chairs outside. It is cold but only in the 60s so
not that bad. The wind from the foothills is the worst
of it.
Kiet helps as he can and occasionally hears stories of
Kell. Including one story where at age 14 he tried to cross
the barracks and factory on a small rope on the roof. He was
not skilled as a tight rope walker but he wanted to try.
No one was around so he did it. He fell and broke his arm.
Kiet wonders if that was the start of his arm wounding days.
Down south in Marentia Chion first stops by in Maren City.
He picks up Ben'dar at his ranch for the funeral and then
travels to Duke Aren's city home to pick up the Duke and
Unali. The Duke was not close with Kell but respected him
and so wanted to go.
Duke Aren is clothed in expensive black suit and leathers with
very expensive black boots. Unali is in a finely crafted black
dress and for a change there doesn't seem to be any bumps in it
showing weapons. Ben'dar is dressed in his brown fine leathers.
Unali is carrying some flowers with her.
In Sivas Chion picks up Arawn, Fremea, Raki and Z'leyra.
It is assumed that the others did not want to attend since
never spoke up.
Chion then teleports the 7 with ease to Kell's homestead
grounds. The groups mingle and wait for the service to begin
about an hour later.
[Time: 9:08 am]
The staff had rented wagons for the funeral a half dozen
or so. If the family knew a Duke was here they'd give
him the best but Aren never mentions it.
The wagons line up and the procession is setup. The family
in the lead coach with second wagon covered the covered casket.
It is a solemn time as the wagons drive up the road to a
cemetery about 2 miles from the homestead set in the countryside.
The party passes farmers and those going to and from the city to
various other places in the province on the dirt road. As they
pass those who wear hats remove them out of respect and look
down as they realize what is going on.
One wagon going south stops the family wagon and it is
a merchant who seems to be delivering wine and ale. The
merchant reaches back and grabs a bottle and hands it to
Emili for the feast later. IT seems the merchant knew Kell
but could not attend the funeral.
Almost at the place of eternal rest, the caravan passes
an assumed girl standing just over 5 feet and about 100 pounds.
The only reason some notice her is she probably in her early
20s walks with a long cane. She seems to swipe the cane back
and forth as she walks. But she is wearing leathers head to
toe but on her head is a animal head.
Ben'dar notices this as he once had a wolf headdress like
this. But this animal seems to be more cat like. Maybe
a panther or jaguar? The thing becomes even more noteworthy as
the headdress seems to cover her eyes. Either she can see in
tiny holes or just slits under the fangs in front of her forehead.
But the other thing of interest is the animal walking along
side her. It is clearly wolf like but fairly large. But
no some in the party have seen such before. The silver manned
wolf looks up and the party notices it striking red eyes. Some
know this to be a Zehani wolf and it seems docile.
Some are intrigued but not wanting to stop the funeral the
party drive on. Some like Arawn have duties to perform.
At the grave side near a large tree a tent is setup for the
family. Kell's mother asks if she can see Kell one last
time. This panics Kiet as it was to be a closed casket.
Then Kiet comes up with a plan. He agrees but due to the
odd nature of ebony inside it should only be opened for no more
than 2 minutes.
Kell rushes to the casket on the platform and removed the
satin cloth. He asks Arawn and Unali to stand by and ensure
no one comes close as the core family line up. With back
turned to audience Kiet opens the top half of the casket.
He then murmurs a active illusion to place the skeleton into
a non moving form of Kell. This will allow them to touch
him and then move on. But it may only last a bit over 2
minutes.
Kiet warns Z'leyra not to near the illusion in case she
has her items that cancel illusions on her.
The mother and sister approach. They spend a full minute
and touch Kell as expected saying words of prayer.
Kiet is relieved when no one else approaches. Counting
the seconds he rushes to close the top.
A short time allows the group to mingle before the service.
There are no grandparents as those on the mother's side both
died 4 years ago in their 60s.
Chion informed the family that Kell's grandfather on his
dad's side - Selec Zelac Ha ij Yunn Ko'Tho - could not
attend due to not feeling well but sends his regrets. But
his grandmother - Dani Petal Malachi Bo Yunn Ko'Tho, the
Elf does attend. Some are eager to ask about Kell's dad
but for respect reasons do not ask and it may be that
they simply don't know where he is.
Kell's best friend in Ba'ru - Kranus Aaron Ki Morash, who
is human near 30 or so wears a shiny sword that may be ceremonial.
Kell had talked about him a few times. He claims that he may
be a match for even Farseeker in skill. During the feast Kiet
intends to sit with him and learn some details.
Another person here is Troyus Crg in his mid 30s who is a trader
and gambler. He setup alot of the long distance caravans going
to Marentia and back and forth.
Jak wil Yin Ki'Thic in his mid 20s is obviously half elf and
is known to be a guard, trader and cousin to Kell.
Jak is Kell's uncle and also here.
Daisy June Sherms a human female in her late 20s is here who
grew up with Kell in Ba'ru. it is unclear if more than a friend.
Uncle Samm'l wil Yin Ki'Thic is a Elf and Arawn figures he
must be age 250 easy. He was a traveler and trader. He is
Kell's uncle and helped teach Kell some of his elf side skills.
Aunt May Yin Ki'Thic she is in her late 40s human but is
wife to Samm'l.
Jak's kids and Kell's cousins are here. Jayne half elf in his
late 20s and Maria she is in her early 20s half elf.
A very old man Na'Bob Bruse Brian Jonez sits in a chair and
was Kell's magical teacher. Kell believed him to be 150 at
least but this is not confirmed. The human wears Grey Elder
robes like Kiet has been known to wear. Kiet is surprised to
see him get here. In fact no one later recalls how he got here.
The wizard is known to be a hermit in the hills.
Jolley in his late 30s is wearing a Ba'ru military uniform and
is known to be a military advisor.
There are others who attend from the city including 14
different merchant friends, 5 human cousins from mother's
side and a dozen friends of family.
In all Kiet is proud to see 50-60 people here. He hopes
that when he dies from that one snake that gets him that
he has such a funeral.
The priest steps forward and begins the service while most
have to remain standing. He delivers a great sermon with
stories of Kell's past and his plans. Then as arranged Arawn
steps up to give his version with a slight slant for the
Elven side of things as well as his Druid and Priestly
methods.
Then the group passes by the casket to lay flower like
Unali's white flowers on the ebony casket. Later at
the feast folks will comment on the amazing gleam of the
ebony itself.
As Unali passes and drops her flowers she says, "you were
a friend."
The last to hobble by is the magical teacher. He bends
down and opens his palm to reveal some object. Then he
murmurs a few things and then closes his hand. Then
reopens it to reveal the small object gone. Then he
moves on. As Kell's mother thanks Arawn it seems the
teacher just vanished again.
Raki studies the entire thing with interest on how death
and endings work. HE is eager as a new kid watching some
carnival show.
[Time: 11:02 am]
Back at the homestead the party and friends have a huge
feast. Some cultures believe in 3 course meals it seems
this place likes 8 courses. There is much banter and laughter
at the tables. Raki looks around in case he sees Kell's
spirit but does not at this point. He must've crossed over.
After the feast a large bon fire is set for drinks and
snacks as folks can mingle and carouse. But Unali and
Duke Aren borrow some horses and head into town for a short
bit before coming back to leave with Chion to Marentia.
Some suspect Aren has some intelligence contacts in Ba'ru
and would like to arrange a real face to face meeting to
get updates and such.
[Time: 5:12 pm]
As many have left some family, friends and party remain
with maybe 2 dozen left. By now the grave has been dug
and casket stored. Kell's mother decides to retire for
the night to rest but Emili stays and spends time as host.
The party gathers for teleport home for those who decide
to return tonight.
Actions? Comments?
Next Update....Soon..
GM: Ok. This got bigger than expected. But it was fun.
a nice tribute to Kell. Raki's initial comments were
wrong. I forgot Mark had posted his entire family info
in his sheet for his adventure which would've been
#8 but now Dorhak.s So I used his own words and family
info which with those long names he came up with. I
left this open vague enough that folks can come early
or stay later than 1 day. You can decide in IBT. I
now have 4 IBTS in queue. But no rush on others as
I doubt I can do 4 in this week. :) It will be done
in order listed below. Reminder, on those who do
not have places to stay will assume Inn. Stay tuned
for Treasure results. Update is a negative -30 to build
up to #1 for start of adventure. All sheets have been
sent but Arawn's. I'm waiting for some answers before
I finish up. It is up for Kell to give info on what was
in any letters. I just post here for story purposes.
GM: Places to stay:
Some have places to stay others do not.
Arawn - None
Dorhak - None
Fremea - Warehouse/Home
Unali - Maren City Manor
Kiet - None
Mae - None
Pyan - None
Z'leyra- Sivas Manor
IF you have not set a place you will need to
pay for a Inn for the IBT I assume.
GM: IBT: [Reminder]
See ...\pbem\cal.txt for exact month dates.
me: 4 Months
Adventure Ends: Decalis 3rd, 1635TH
IBT Starts: Decalis 4th, 1635TH
IBT Ends: Marqi 23rd, 1636TH
Adventure Starts: Marqi 24th, 1635TH
Number of Days: 110
Funeral Day: Decalis 12th, 1635 ***
Febris 1 - 28 [28]
Marqi 1 - 23 [22]
Decalis 4 - 31 [28]
GM: IBT Submitted:
Player Janaq 1 - 31 [31]
Arawn No
Dorhak Yes, #3
Fremea No
Kiet No
Unali Yes, #1
Mae Yes, #4
Mournath No
Pyan Yes, #2
Z'leyra No
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