Character Name Type Player Sex Notes ..Arawn...........Druid...John.Haight........Ma..Alfar/Backup Navigator ..Dorhak..........Warrior.Kevin.Newark.......Ma..Captain/Leader/Dwarf ..Fremea..........Sidh....Tobie.Bonahoom.....Fe..Faerry/Archer/Magician ..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Me..Human/Magician ..Mournath........Sailor..Gibert.Isla........Ma..Human/Navigator ..Pyandalgor......Hunter..Panthera...........Ma..Human/Hunter ..Raddok..........Miner...Bess.Hadley........Ma..Human/Miner ..Tsia.Phan.......Thief...Don.Ker............Fe..Human/Thief ..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden ..Upus............Warrior.Gerald.Ford........Ma..Normal/Barbarian Warrior ..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate ..Barbosa.........Warrior.Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast Game Web Site - http:/nrgcomputers.com/pbem/ Public posts/actions to pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org (mailing list) Private emails (not public actions) to pnpgm@comcast.net Game Update #133 sequence (file #1001) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Raddok: [Re: Actions[ [Ma 9th, 11:59 AM] (OOC to GM: this is a wordy update; please feel free to edit out what seems to be repetitions) Raddok's mind was still a bit dazed after the morning’s long … GM: Ack. Posted it all since unsure what is good to lose and not lose. From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea wonders if there really is any need to be here, as the … GM: Ack. A good post love the double meaning. From Opus: [Re: Actions] Opus is ready for any adventure anywhere he is not sure of much … GM: Ack. That is one thing I should say. For these updates stuff is in Dwarf Elder which you do both know. Since live in a dwarf nation. ;) So for this area its dwarf elder unless like Kimis does below or others state otherwise like Marentian then you will understand it. Good first post. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] While trying to be alert to dangers as any bodyguard should, … GM: Ack. From Dorhak: [Re: Actions] Dorhak sighs at the request. He knew there was something not … GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions[ Z'lyeyra's head jerks around at the mention of demons. Striding … GM: Ack. Congrats you are post #1000! From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Kiet listens to the Eastern Lands lecture with rapt attention. … GM: Ack. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Ma 9th, 1636TH] [Time: 11:59 am] Raddok's mind was still a bit dazed after the morning’s long lesson on the various cultures & countries of this Western (Eastern? - he was now thoroughly confused what to call it) land they had been ported to. He now bitterly regretted having not had the opportunity as a lad to learn to read & write. His father’s estate manager, however, had secretly taught him numbers & principles of estate management, but the boy Raddok had rebelled at learning to read the official documents involved with it, since his father had refused to acknowledge his existence. Although the staff all accepted Raddok as a legitimate heir, the only one in direct descent, the young human child had always just ‘blurred out’ during those reading lessons, and snuck out to run around the estate, talking to various farmers, loggers, miners and other staff employed to run the various enterprises that made his father, a Legionnaire, a rich man (if a fairly-often absent landowner). He liked the people, but stayed out of his father's sight once he realized that his father would turn his back whenever Raddok came into view. All he could do, without any means to record the information they had all received, was try to remember country names that seemed to be good folks & those that sounded good to avoid. But he felt rather overwhelmed by the end of the morning, with no way to write it all down. He was briefly bitter about it, but realized quickly that there were a lot of sharp minds among his friends, and they would have no hesitation about sharing their own views of what they had heard. If having the tome had brought them, however inadvertently here, maybe this was a home for it – of some sort anyway. But he felt that the more experienced members of this group he had joined, might have gleaned more from all the information they had been given. Raddok was more than ready to hear them all out before making any decision of his own. Between them, there was a lot of information that might help make the decision for their next movements, and whether or not the tome went with them, or stayed here in whatever vaults this besamar community offered. Raddok still felt some discomfort here, despite his familiarity with dwarven dwellings and dwarven works, but maybe it was just the ancient presence of giants. The folks here certainly seemed to accept his own weird group, and he had become fond of his new friends, as oddly mixed as they were. And now they seemed to have enlarged by one or two more members. Raddok laughed to himself. Does this bunch always gather up such strays as they venture out in their search for justice in various parts of the world? Fremea wonders if there really is any need to be here, as the dwarf drones on and on about all the land stuff. She does think that there could be a point to some of this, then he goes on again to another place. So boring. Then he mentions the Fae and she does listen a bit more closely, she always thought there had to be more places, but she was not given that during her 'training'. Then he moves on again, and she just starts to look around the large library. She thinks of the library at home, and wonders how Kaylle is. Her face softens as she thinks of him, and hopes to see him again soon, maybe for another dinner or lesson. She sighs. Then Fremea notices the weird human looking at her again, and she tenses some. Why does this being stare? If they weren't guests in the place she would just ask, in her own way. Showing her smile, not smile at that to the human. Ugh! Etain and Arawan! Why did they teach her to behave in other company this way, to wait for the right opportunity and to be respectful?! She shivers a slightly, realizing that they are done with the information and the dwarf is getting a bit weird, something Arawn said. Of course he did. They are asked to go with the other dwarf, these ones all look a bit the same to her again, only no beards, still so weird. They are finally brought in the dwarf court, not sure what that is called here, and still these humans are with them too. Why? Gods, she needs to be able to fly around and think, maybe she could come up with what is going on. As they enter the court, her hand goes to the dagger, sensing more tension than before, she looks around wondering what is about to happen and prepares to do what she was trained for. Then the tension is released as the other dwarf tells the guards to leave and for the party to sit. She calms herself and looks at the other humans, still wondering why they are there at all. The dwarf tells them the king is missing and asks for their help. Damn, why don't they just pick a new one and be done with it. Not like royalty really is all the important. They always seem to make dumb decisions. A flash of the scene on the roof of the library pops in her head of being bowed to and called Queen. She shakes her head. "Fine, let's just go find this king of yours." Under her breath, 'not like it seems to matter.' "Though one question, I understand why our group is here, I am not clear on why them?" She uses her head to acknowledge the other humans in the room. Crix nods, “a valid question.” Kimis seems to grunt as she is curious as well. “If the tome bought you here. There is a bigger destiny...” Fremea rolls her eyes whenever folks mention destiny its like this super special thing but its not that big a deal. “...that maybe things are linked. Maybe Bes or others have a hand in this?This is why we've not demanded the book back. We are in desperate desire to safeguard it. But it has to be your wish. As to them.” He turns to face the two orange eyed humans. “You spoke of fleeing your land. This is something not normally done if ever. I would dare to say you are the first to leave your area. I'm sure you had a valid reason. But if you are here to flee and explore this is a way to do so. Saving the king would go a long way to having the respect and duty to protect you from your people. This sanctuary ...” They crinkle their nose and clearly don't understand the word so Crix rephrases. “Our hospitality would be boundless. Plus...you clearly do not fit in here well. That will take time. Saving the king would make you honored guests and heroes. You are not obligated to help. None of you are. But if not we only ask you ...keep this silent until it can be resolved.” Kimis grunts, “heroes...get...stuff.” Crix shrugs, “this could be arranged.” Opus is ready for any adventure anywhere he is not sure of much what is being said, but he has heard of the word cave before . He is just ready to leave his home. He does have some fear of going to a cave. He seen the scared looks on the faces as they talked about a cave, but he just doesn't want to be back home. If Kimis wants to go, he will follow her anywhere. He slowly raises his head and shrugs his shoulders to Kimis in a fashion that behooves confusion. He then blows her a kiss. He is just glad to be here, anywhere but home and with Kimis. Far far far away from home as one can get.. All of a sudden his thoughts flash to the past and a angry scowl crosses his face as he lowers and rapidly scratches his head in a deeply nervous fashion. Embarrassed by this he stops and hopes no one notices, and tries to look natural. Kimis nods, “I go. Just one question. If king dead do we still ….are friends?” Crix nods, “of course.” Kimis smiles and turns to Opus then speaks in her native tongue only he knows, “We use them and have fun. You wanna?” While trying to be alert to dangers as any bodyguard should, Z'leyra listened and appreciated the lecture. She has enjoyed learning her entire life and liked that the speaker was enthusiastic about his subject. Dorhak sighs at the request. He knew there was something not right. He looks back to Grix (no, Crix! That's it!) and says, "yes, I think we will need to discuss this. Especially since some of these people have not agreed to join the crew." Kimis leans to Opus and whispers, “what is crew?” Crix nods and bows, “certainly. Just tell the 2 guards outside to fetch me when you are ready.” He moves to the door, “they are there not to keep you here but as their normal duty as guards.” after Crix leaves, Dorhak continues. "Bah! I’m not sure this place is secure enough for the Tome if they can’t keep track of their King! On the other hand, I’m inclined to help with this. We need help to get home, and there should be some reward if successful." "Be warned, however! If they go to this extreme to keep the loss of their king a secret, it wouldn’t surprise me to have them try to keep us permanently quiet. As in betrayal and death. If they give us rewards, the kril will wonder why us foreigners are being so honored." "Before we begin, I want to make certain at least one of you magic slingers can deal with demons. They are one of the biggest dangers in the tunnels. It’s why the priests are needed in a dwarf Kril." Kimis frowns and narrows her eyes, “daemons? If they can be hit with a axe they can be dealt with!” Barbosa considers this all, “the reason I came here was to regain some …..honor. I was never a dwarf in high regard back home before I was captured. Many picked on me. Doing this...if they even believed it...would possibly change that. I almost died a couple days ago. What else can go wrong? I'm game.” Z'leyra's head jerks around at the mention of demons. Striding over she softly says, "I am not the world's expert on demons, but I do know an enchantment that can help protect against them. Given a few days I could make and enchant a brooch, belt or bracer to help the wearer in any encounter with chaos creatures such as demons. Given a week I could make three or four such items." Kiet listens to the Eastern Lands lecture with rapt attention. This is more information about this area than he even knew existed! It’s not like Kiet had any expectation of knowing about this, but all sailors talk. Some tell kraken tales, some just shark tales. But there were always rumors about this area, just no details, and all of it third or fourth hand. Now there are details enough...enough to get himself killed back home. Those secrets were enforced, if the rumors were true. Afterward, finding out about the Besamar king missing, Kiet begins to think about the details necessary. First of all, we have three unknown 'companions' joining us. Some dissemination of abilities and experiences are needed, and just from the Red Ones and our one-eyed thief, but the rest of us will need to cough up info for them to hear. Fremea should love that part. Probably before that, the language issues need to be removed. Easy, though. There is also the question of food, water, and how do we see in the dark. Even the elves and dwarves can’t see in total dark...and neither can Kiet even with his night sight spell. He wonders how long he can keep that spell going now. Hmmm. It’s been used every night watch. Kiet hasn’t spent any time underground. He doubts he will be of much use, but there'll be two Dwarves plus Raddok. Maybe even Pyan can put his trailing skills to use. Hmmmm...food...Kiet wonders if his little toys will work. Barbosa sees Z'leyra stand and move across the room. Guess seating is over. He turns and looks around. “So I gather...Myself, Dorhak and them.” He nods to the red skins. “Are wanting to help out. Any others?” As Barbosa speaks, Kimis also stands drawing reflexes from some like Fremea and Unali to reach for now missing weapons. She moves toward Fremea. She kneels down on her haunches to be eye level. Then glances around. She whispers in her native tongue then when Fremea looks confused to Dwarf Elder. When Fremea doesn't seem to understand that – she has been using Raddok to translation this entire trip – she glances to Raddok and coughs. Kimis frowns and Opus moves to her side patting her shoulder. Kimis stands and scowls. Kimis repeats louder and Raddok translates. “You hear to watch me? I grew up among you but I grews,” Raddok keeps that word spelled correctly, “up! You will not...not..let me be and I'll let you be!” GM: Actions? Comments? Next Update – Tue/Wed. Depending on what day I haw free. GM: Dorhak has said ok for quest. But I'll see if others want. Once Dorhak gets Crix back in we can move on. Will try either Tue or Wed depending on spare time. I think I may have solved the email issue. ISP spam got some emails. So spam is fully disabled. If not who knows!