Post from Fremea on actonis.. She nods at what he proposes for hopefully figuring out who it was before he became ashes. "We shall explore what I might not be able to see myself later." Just before flying off. Fremea, still very upset, stops and looks at Arawn, hoping he isn't going to also scold her. Much to her surprise he doesn't say a word about it. "I shall be more watchful for that possibility. Thank you." She will pull out her telescope as she fly's up to start seeing more towards the direction she has been pointed out to. Sent from Outlook From: pnpgm on behalf of John Haight Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:58 PM To: pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org Subject: Re: [pnpgm] Game Update #151 - File #1125 - Combat Aftermath Before Fremea left to scout the area in the direction of the portal Arawn made sure to catch her up on the information shared by the Vily, including an evil in the direction of the cave. "We're looking for a place, a rock connected to eagles, likely a mountain I imagine. I'm not sure if that means eagles nest there or if it looks like an eagle but the portal-cave is there." From: pnpgm on behalf of Tobie Bonahoom Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2020 6:02 PM To: pnpgm ; pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org Subject: Re: [pnpgm] Game Update #151 - File #1125 - Combat Aftermath Fremea is very glad to see Unali come through the tunnel and not another damn enemy. She was handling these three on her own just fine, but it was tiring fighting all of them at once. She is glad to have one alive for questioning, though she is not going to do it, since she has no mana and no idea what they speak. Since Unali is here, that means the others should be also. After her search of the place, she really needs to learn how to spot hidden places better, like Raban, she looks to Unali and it seems she has the rest handled, including dragging the captured one up. She makes her way up the tunnel to the forest again. She is stunned to see the Vily. She has never seen one before, even she was told about them and they should be avoided at all costs. Fremea will keep her eye on the Vily, just to make sure nothing is to happen to her. Once she is up top, it seems there was a lot of fighting up here also. Maybe she should have used the device, well it doesn't matter now. She then finds out about Mournath and that he is a pile of dust. She didn't know him much, but it is a pity, as he turned out to be ok, for a human. She is really glad to have taken out that caster first. < Dorhak calls to Fremea before she takes off again and pulls her aside. In a lowered voice, he tells her "Don't think that I have missed that you disobeyed a direct order, about not engaging an enemy." His voice doesn't change as he continues. "You specifically chose to enter the structure and risking being killed before anybody knew there was an enemy here. You risked the lives of everyone here, as well as one that is no longer here. You rolled the dice and he paid the price." He sighs and continues "Fremea, you endanger everyone here. You have known them longer than have I, yet you treat them as expendable. Worse, you treat yourself as expendable. This makes you almost more of a danger than Kotothi, because we count on you. If you were to be killed while you are freewheeling it, there would be no way for us to know. There would be no one to mourn you either." "Think about that the next time you decide you know best. Oh, and think about Mournath too. His fate is partially the result of that decision." "Now, get back to work scouting and get out of my sight."> She waits patiently for this little man to finish his little speech to her, as if he is her master. Coming out not so calm as she attempts, "DO NOT think you command me little man. Though you are the leader of our little group right now, that does not give you any right to tell me how to scout or that by my actions I am the cause of this tragedy. Maybe you think me entering the structure was "against" your orders, but you have no idea if by entering the structure I prevented something else, or that I could not have gotten some intel. I ran into magic, which if I had any of my mana, maybe I could have avoided it altogether, but instead we came here before getting any back." She speaks louder for anyone near to hear, "By not having mana I could not do many of my normal tricks and whoever the guy was, which is probably that other pile of ash, he knew of our little group, at least the longer running members, because he was glad that it was not Thig that came down the chute and he knew my name. Maybe something would be different if I ran back to you without much of anything except something invisible, but I really doubt it. The man was talking outside and then I heard female voices, something happened and I had to fight for my life, which based on things we all did." She starts to walk away from Dorhak, "If you truly believe I am worse than Kotothi, then I shall no longer talk to you or help YOU. I shall do what I always do for family and they will be notified of what seems to be important when I know what it is." She will tell Arwan and Z about the voice, smell or anything she can remember about the man before he was destroyed. Hopefully they will have an idea. She then takes off into the air again and circles the area to make sure there is nothing else waiting for them. She will slowly head in the direction of the "portal" that was sensed. Sent from Outlook From: pnpgm on behalf of pnpgm Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:35 PM To: pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org Subject: [pnpgm] Game Update #151 - File #1125 - Combat Aftermath 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......Ma..Human/Magician ..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 ..Kimis...........Warrior.NPC................Fe..Normal/Diumgi Companion ..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate ..Barbosa.........Warrior.Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast ..Bes (2).........Warrior.npc................Mo..Bes.............. 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 #151 sequence (file #1125) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: Mournath removed off Roster. :< --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra upon learning of the death of Mournath says a short prayer … GM: Ack. From Raddok: [Re: Actions] Seeing the vily leave, Raddok calls to Z'leyra “We … GM: Ack. From Unali: [Re: Actions] Unali will bring the journal and the scrap of paper/map topside. … Is she unconscious from a hard hit to the head or so close to dead that she is not moving any more. GM: Ack. From Arawn: [Re: actions] OOC: Regarding Mana Powers - Mana Sending (Charging) option, if Arawn can successfully cast this on one of the PC spellcasters, they can convert the energy into Mana. This should then allow them to access mana from the Mana Batteries/Mana Storage devices, correct? Also, Arawn will attempt to reclaim the arrow he shot at the witch if it's still useable. BTW, could you put the MEP/CEP Arawn got for shooting the witch with the Elf-Shot arrow? IC: When Asaria arrived Arawn had kept silent, listening to the … OOC: Arawn will search the bunker and items with Mana Sense in addition to using his Smuggler skill and Topaz. GM: Ack. Good idea on spell but the Affinity parts. I may stretch it for Fremea since sidh and some slight affinity. But beside companions its hard to grasp Affinity for the party? Unless a argument can be given? As to XEP for the arrows it was part of the core cep. You would not earn mep for a magical arrow. Once sent out the elf shots are lost spell used so now just normal arrows. From Raddok: [Re: Actions] As he grieves over Mournath, Raddok drops to his knees briefly … GM: Ack. From Opus: [Re: Actions[ Opus looks around to see if he can help any one but before he does that he … If he does have wounds he try to patch it up himself or ask the group for help. If no one needs help or need it himself he goes looking for Kimis to see what she  is doing. He tightens up his gear looks around for any thing he. might have dropped from his personal gear and goes off after her. Ooc: Not sure how exp and gear are handled to the way things are done divide up? Would there be anything I should ask for ? My character would want not want to speak up and would let kimis push for spoils. GM: Ack. True sorry I forgot to explain that. On my game site at bottom is the Mana report says mana, health, experience. There it shows Mana, Health, Energy, Experience, Skill increases and gear losses. Consult that to see what experience you got. If can't find it let me know. Loot is typically pooled and dived up. But one is free to request any items. Typically gold is divided up and gear not selected is sold and divided up profits. Does this answer you? At very bottom shows how much damage you took. From Kiet: [Re: Actions[ When Kiet gets a moment, he stops. He breathes deeply, then exhales, and … GM: Ack. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Ma 9th, 1636TH] [Time: 2:27 pm] When Asaria arrived Arawn had kept silent, listening to the conversation as he gathered up Mournath's remaining belongings, both magical and mundane, with a saddened heart. As the wind began the process of dispersing his ashes the druid gathered a bit up so that a portion of Mournath could be returned to home or to the sea he loved. He very quietly prayed over the man along with the dead bes, urging their souls to move on in peace. Before Asaria left he spoke up, his voice manifesting from the air in an odd way before the alfar suddenly came into view. "Do not be hard on yourself, Lady Asaria. You truly are a worthy guardian of this forest, a noble spirit to aid us, and swift to arrive when this threat was exposed," the alfar-druid said in a soothing voice, hoping to comfort the vily. "These witches, for that is what they are, managed to gain a foothold here through magic and covered their hideout with an illusion. But how they got here and their purpose remains a mystery, though we hope to discover this and will pass on what we can. And if a blight truly exists here, let us know so that we can deal with it if we can in the time we have. Or else I might return to aid you in future. Now, you mentioned you sensed a portal, might I ask where?" The Vily looks around to the hidden voice, “to have build this place under my watch is a tragic attack on my record, Only great magic could have done this. As to the portal it was north west a mile or so away. Exact location is only an estimate as the forest gave a vague sense of it. It is gone now.” [Time: 2:30:27 pm] Z'leyra upon learning of the death of Mournath says a short prayer to the spirits. She ponders to herself if she hadn't failed the spell that stripped her of her magic that maybe she could have kept him alive. But now, we have to move swiftly. She will see to any wound patching needed, help examine what is recovered and be ready to go. _ To the right is a chest. To the left is a make shift primitive night stand that is simply a square wooden slab poorly and hastily made. On it is the candle stand with a dimly lit candle. Seeing the vily leave, Raddok calls to Z'leyra “We need healing here! The King is badly wounded & his guard is also hurt. I only know basic first aid.” After Z'leyra, or someone comes to help, Raddok will go examine the ash piles, especially when Z'leyra tells him of Mournath's loss. Raddok stands over the ash, slowly being scattered by the breeze, seeing only the navigator's armor & gear remaining to identify a friend who helped teach him the new skill of sailing. He sadly remembers the hours they worked and shared tales together, and the occasional joke. He quickly brushes a tear or two from his face, and turns to see what he can do to help the party get ready to leave, if that is what they are doing. He will ask Dorhak their plans, if the dwarf does not tell everybody first. He also asks, somewhat shyly, if he can have something of Mournath's to remember him by – it doesn't matter what. Raddok is about Mournath's height, but broader in build, so it seems unlikely the armor would fit, although the boots might. But he feels that, as he has received a couple of magical gifts already on this journey, he will not ask for more, and will accept any item the group, or Dorhak, decides he may have. He will not accept the spear, since he lacks that skill, unless no one else wants it. But such an item has value & it might provide funds for the group, if needed. He shakes off his maundering, and returns to whatever duties he's assigned, but does ask about burial for Mournath. He finds himself pleased to see that their new, strange-looking companions seem to be fine. They must have fought well. He had been unable to really see anything with that smoky cloud in the way most of the time. He sends them a casual salute, although he cannot as yet smile, as he returns to his duties after leaving Mournath's body, such as it is. Part of his getting ready to leave will include cleaning of his weapons & armor, as much as he's allowed the time. He feels a hole at his side, leaving Mournath behind. Unali will bring the journal and the scrap of paper/map topside. She makes one more round ensuring herself that there are no hidden spaces she has missed and then checks on the one witch that was not dead yet. If she can be moved, she will pull her with her and bring her topside. "This one is still breathing. She may be able to tell what they were doing here. If only someone spoke their gibberish." "This journal they kept down there. Anyone who can decipher this? " As for Mournath, Unali supports his ashes being taken for burial, and his possessions distributed over the group members. Unali has no need for items, but she feels they can benefit the group and should not be discarded. When the vily moved on to gather her allies the alfar turned to the task at hand, knowing that time was short. He watched as Z'leyra moved into action, her skill as a healer desperately needed now. "After we've thoroughly investigated, I'll see what I can do to add to Z'leyra's efforts with my magic," Arawn informed the wounded. Though not as skilled a smuggler as Raban was, Arawn had the training and relied upon it to help him search the hidden base for any secret rooms or concealed items. If anything was valuable, whether in the form of information or treasure, he hoped that his training along with his magical topaz would be sufficient. He lingered over the destroyed section of the bunker, his eyes going over the area and items blasted by the Destruction spell. When Unali delivered news of the map and journal he took a quick trip back up, assisting her with the last witch as needed. Arawn looked over the bit of map, wondering if he could restore it while reflecting on all the other lost writing the party had encountered in their adventures, and then looked over the journal in hopes of understanding it. "It's risky but we could attempt to connect with the Akashic Record, looking back in time to the time before the desk and other items were destroyed," he suggested to the party. As Raddok grieves over Mournath, Raddok drops to his knees briefly in respect with the druid's prayers, although he doesn't understand anything Arawn might say. As he kneels, he feels his amulet, which he'd forgotten about, bounce against his tunic & skin, where it was hidden under his clothes. He asks Arawn, “This amulet is able to detect brass for a short distance, although it doesn't always work. Would you like me to try it?” If Arawn agrees, Raddok will stand wherever the druid recommends (near the '˜silo', the hole, underground – wherever) & say the triggering word for the amulet's spell. Opus looks around to see if he can help any one but before he does that he makes sure he not been hurt or has any damage on himself. It is all a blur this combat with evil. He mutters to himself , “The one thing I hate about the underworld is witches!” If he can get to Kimis he says to kimis, “I just checked to make sure I didn't drop anything.” Then he laughs. Opus is ready to move on and continuing with this journey. He awaits his next order by the group. Hopefully he can help the group first mend and prep to keep going. Whiles being able Opus finds Kimis over the other mysterious pile of ashes that everyone seems to be ignoring. “This was a person. Must've been a bad death. Maybe this is his or her place? Looks male based on the clothing. Look at those boots though. Look at all the other boots.” She looks up at the party. Opus compares and squints in thought. “These boots are very worn out and show serious damage. Either he walked miles or climbed mountains or other things. They aren't as pretty as the others have.” When Kiet gets a moment, he stops. He breathes deeply, then exhales, and closes his eyes. He says In The Elder "Windwall! I thank thee for your help in that fight. Is there anything I can do for you to express my gratitude?" Several long moments pass then Kiet's armor speaks in his mind. “Sweat less. But nothing more. “ Though Kiet hears noting the Acrobat can sense there is more. He is slowly learning the armor's personality. But it may be thinking or sensing? But not disclosing anything more. Arawn finishes scooping up as much possible since wind has blown most away. At least something of Mournath can be buried. Unali does a final walk through and rechecks things. When she moves the sandals she does notice the bottom seems specially built with slight cleets for walking or climbing. She goes to fetch the one witch and take her topside. She is bleeding still so seems to be alive. Unali shows Arawn the journal book. He skims it and its actually small for a book for maybe 100 pages but there are only a 3rd filled in. Initially it looked coded but in fact its not or seems to have decoded itself. But Arawn senses no magic from it. Arawn looks at the first entry dated Febris 8th 1631 TH. Arawn does quick calculation 5 years ago? He flips to the final entry Apris 1st 1631? Does that mean whoever was here was here only 3 or so weeks? Of course 4 days here is about a year so that's possible. They figured to be here briefly or was he/she aware of the time difference? Arawn scans the first page it seems to be just a daily journal of being here. Several of the pages there are sketches of birds and trees. Seems the person liked those things. Arawn goes down to look around just as Fremea exits and warns him about the silo ward. Dorhak sees Fremea and frowns. Dorhak calls to Fremea before she takes off again and pulls her aside. In a lowered voice, he tells her "Don't think that I have missed that you disobeyed a direct order, about not engaging an enemy." His voice doesn't change as he continues. "You specifically chose to enter the structure and risking being killed before anybody knew there was an enemy here. You risked the lives of everyone here, as well as one that is no longer here. You rolled the dice and he paid the price." He sighs and continues "Fremea, you endanger everyone here. You have known them longer than have I, yet you treat them as expendable. Worse, you treat yourself as expendable. This makes you almost more of a danger than Kotothi, because we count on you. If you were to be killed while you are freewheeling it, there would be no way for us to know. There would be no one to mourn you either." "Think about that the next time you decide you know best. Oh, and think about Mournath too. His fate is partially the result of that decision." "Now, get back to work scouting and get out of my sight." Z'leyra tries to patch up folks with first aid but without magic there is not much help at this point. Inside Arawn checks around in the small bedroom there is no sign of magic. In the main area the only magical sense is from the silo as Fremea warned. Arawn has no idea what the magic is yet since Fremea hasn't explained it yet. But he can sense some defense magic. Barbosa looks at Kimis and stash of clothing near her. “Who was that?” He asks in Dwarf. She replies in kind, “don't know.” She turns to Opus and wonders if he could use the boots. She picks one up and shrugs. “Too small for you.” She tosses the boot to the ground and a dink is heard. She raises a eyebrow and dump the boot upside down. A small silver key on a very small thing string falls out. She picks up the key and figures its a door or box lock. She figures it was on the person's ankle. All eyes are put on the key. But Kimis just seems unfazed. When eyes return to their tasks the Bes guard moves away from the body of witches and moves to support his king. Dorhak orders new groups. This time not spread out in a line but in a clump. To protect the king Arawn, Unali, Tsia and Z'leyra will surround him. Course the guard will be besides the King. Opus, Pyan, Kimis and Kiet forms a second triad group. Dorhak, Barbosa and Raddok a 3rd group. Dorhak tells Fremea will continue to scout but has been warned. [Time: 2:35 pm] GM: Actions? Comments? GM: This was a rough update. Took a couple weeks. So I hope I covered all tasks needed doing? There are open tasks. Clues. I still need to know how long each tasks takes. Searching, book reading, patching among the many other tasks. Let me know so I can figure out time frames. Once I know I'll do any final actions. Then move on if it is possible. Since this is Tuesday Thursday is pushing it so will try Saturday. But I have a long work day that day extra 2 hours. So may be delayed till next week/Monday. Let me know if anything I forgot to do. Folks have a lot of separate clues but you gotta share (role play) for others to know. GM: Groups- [here to remind me of walking groups] 1st Triad – Dorhak, Barbosa, Raddok 2nd Triad – Z'leyra, Tsia, Unali, King, Arawn. 3rd Triad – Pyan, Opus, Kimis, Kiet. GM: Player Damage: Character Damage Dorhak 11 Opus 9 Pyan 26 King 20 Z'leyra 1 _______________________________________________ pnpgm mailing list pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org http://www.powersandperils.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pnpgm