Character Name Type Player tex 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 ..Ix..............Shaman..Rachelle.Gauthier..Fe..Human ..Kiet............Acrobat.David.Sanders......Me..Human/Magician ..Maelorna........Dancer..Don.Kerr...........Fe..Human/Seductress ..Mournath........Sailor..Gibert.Isla........Ma..Human/Navigator ..Pyandalgor......Hunter..Panthera...........Ma..Human ..Raddok..........Miner...Bess Hadley........Ma..Human ..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden ..Z'leyra.........Healer..Alex Koponen.......Fe..Human/Shaman/1st Mate ..Barbasa.........Warror..Npc................Ma..Dwarf/Outcast ..Brutto..........Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #1 ..Finn............Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #2 ..Ardrackle.......Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #3 ..Zepp............Sailor..Npc................Ma..Sailor #4 Corona..........Eagle...Npc................Ma..Companion to Z'leyra .Zol.Zim.........Wolf....Npc................Ma..Zehani Wolf/Ix's Friend 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 #41 sequence (file #399) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra says "Thank you! I am indebted to you for... Later she will ask those that speak Dwarven Elder as a native tongue if they would allow her to learn that language. If so she will ask them to have a conversation near her while she practices her Tongues spell (EL0 at 5xcost and thru her staff). GM: Ack. From Unali: [Re: Actions] When Z'leyra expresses her intent to learn Dwarven Elder, if Unali is nearby, she asks to be included in the conversation and borrows the langiage amulet for that occasion. GM: Ack. Let me check if 4/10 is free on list below. Done. Not used since 4/5. Not many taking the opportunity. From Bess: [Re: Posting] [OOC: I'm very pleased with Raddok's actions in updates #39-40, even if he got no exp points. He's just as happy that he didn't have to actually encounter the giant! Will send action update soon.] GM: Ack. Thanks and no problem. :) From Raddok: [Re: Actions] Greatly relieved at seeing Z'leyra slowly come around,.... As for the dagger fight, Raddok is eager to watch, and he places a bet of 3 brass bits (all he dare spend) on Kiet, altho' he is not really sure his new friend can beat the dagger maiden. An intriguing duet is about to play, he thinks, and prepares to enjoy himself. (He remains armed with mace & shield.) GM: Ack. No tools were damaged just railing. From Panthera: [Re: new game] Since Scott has expressed his desire to quit running his PBeM campaign I thought I would offer a chance to continue your c chracters in a new campaign. GM: Ack. To clarify. I never said would stop now. I did say this COULD be the last adventure. After 20 years (next June) they say one should end something on a high mark. ;) In terms of pbems that 90% of time end in 6 months that's a big deal. I only see one other pbem (a trek game) that has been running a bit longer (vague info but maybe 3-4 years longer). Course I've done pbems since mid '80s a good decade earlier. But for one campaign/system its 20 years. Now will this be the last ? I dunno. I do want to run adventures centered around each pc like this one is for Dorhak. Donara was for Fremea. I also want to plan on 2 more good adventures Jordi/kicking Climans out of Fort Affae and of course Xian's big one which I previewed with that odd portal intro at start of this adventure. :) I simply am listening to Fringeowrthy podcast and so eager for that again. In fact yesterday I came up with a full adventure in span of 10 min. A single word came to my head and figured that's cool. Then added 3-4 more lines to my outline. Nice. So added more and more details in my head and was done. A supernatural, scifi and fantasy genre game all in one. So we'll see next year. Ii do enjoy less 'detailed' systems (pnp is inventory/sheet intensive) so would give me more free time. But this is also a stress relief and I like the fun of imagination. :) I mean I'd love to have Alex or David run a game. :) HINT HINT. But sure if folks wanna run a game...power to ya! From Pyan: [Re: Actions] Since Pyan has more money than he knows what to do with and wants to feel helpful, he'll offer to pay for the medical supplies. GM: Ack. To clarify the healing kit Raddok grabbed on lockers wasn't his I figured just a group kit. Since sailors get bruised A LOT on ship. But you are free to help with his lost grappling hook and any other gear he may have. :) From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Gathering those that Z'leyra had seen directly save her l ife she announces: "I would like to show my appreciation in a useful form..... GM: Ack. Did I miss the forge and machine shop below decks? Was that installed last port? :) From Dorhak: [Re: Actions] Gods! We face terrible danger yet these people deal... GM: Ack From Raddok: [Re: Actions] And Raddok accepts, gratefully, Pyan's offer to pay for replacement medical supplies for his Kit. GM: Ack. Technically wasn't your kit but the grappling hook could be replaced. :) From Arawn: [Re: Actions] As Dorhak called out to have the ship distance... "Give it a moment if you will. The giant might have... ---- When Dorhak called for a 'fair fight' between Unali and... OOC: I asked Scott if Arawn would be aware of the heart NMI due to his training and I believe the answer was, yes. But, Scott, if I'm wrong on that then just say so and assume the last sentence wasn't said. GM: Ack. Odd that OOC got out of order when I combined all the posts into a file for editing. Cut/paste errors I guess. I also seemed to have lost Fremea's post. Very odd. From John: [Re: New game] Not sure about how much time I'll have for this but just curious, as you mentioned our being able to continue with our characters, is this going to be you running a PnP game with a Spelljammer theme? Or a completely different game/game system? GM: Ack. This game will continue till its end of adventure. I'd suggest new characters if the new game started at this time so folks can keep things private as needed. From Panthera: [Re: new game] Yes, It will use my Yiffiemon rule variant of PnP.... [Deleted since not for this game can read rest on site] GM: Ack. So will you have a website/roll20/list? Those kind of details will help. I will probably join if able time wise depending on how many updates you do a week. Since this game alone keeps me very busy. :) From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Seeing the faerry preparing for a plunge Arawn called out. "If you find the body try and mark the spot if you can,... GM: Ack. For some reason this post/file got lost I see it now but its on archives but on my site not yet. Will try to fix that but as above I 'see it' :) Diving into water to find treasure wow. Do know swimming. Ok. Ack. :) From Mournath: [Re: Actions] [thoughts to self] I can't believe it's dead. I can't ... GM: Ack. From Pyan: [Re: Actions] Pyan, "I'm fine with the language necklace and the.... GM: Ack. From Fremea: [Re: Diving] Fremea feels a bit winded with helping to get the soggy.... GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra orders "Drop the anchor! Drop and stow the... "All right, if some of you are insane enough to go... GM: Ack. Giant kin thanks for that suggestion! From Raddok: [Re: Actions[ [OOC: Does this (treasure hunt) happen before or after the dagger contest?] As Raddok has not nearly completed his swimming training, he elects to remain on board & help haul up any "treasure" etc.... GM: Ack. Before assuming folks survive the treasure hunt. ------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Apris 10th, 1636TH] [Time: 2:27 pm] Dorhak looks around with hands on hips. Gods! We face terrible danger yet these people deal with it so quickly! Without them, certainly all would have been lost. And almost losing the barbarian woman was bad enough. Dorhak, knowing nothing about how to fix broken humans, chooses to observe and not try to give orders. The big elf is sure quick to respond. At least he was successful in reviving the weird shaman. Dorhak first talks to his kinsman, Barbasa, after that amazing, but foolish rescue of the human sailor. "Hah! You foolish youth! What you did out there in the water was crazy. And amazing. Perhaps we call you Barbasa Alda...Barbasa of the Waves. Surely no other dwarf has brought honor to his House in this way! Well done, lad!" Dorhak claps him soundly on the back. "All-right! Navigator! Resume course. Put some distance between us and the giant. No telling what might come looking around. All hands on deck for work details. If you can help with repairs, then do so. If not, you can haul things." "Thanks to all who helped stop that...monstrosity, whatever it was! We have been fortunate once again." Dorhak goes over to Z’leyra, before she rises, and puts his hand on his shoulder. He tries to give a comforting look to the first mate but it probably just makes her nauseous. He says "Not you. Get some rest. You’ve been through enough today." Zepp gives water to Finn and wonders why folks give water to a man who just drowned? He speaks up to Dorhak's comments. "I believe that was a Sea Giant in the river we never see them. I'm glad we stay mostly on the river with Damon's ships." Z'leyra flutters her eyes open and begins to feel her chest. Her clothing is blood soaked but she doesn't seem to find any wounds. Arawn helps her sit up but that is a bit of a chore as she is still bruised which healer can't really help to cure. She glances at Arawn. Z'leyra says, "Thank you! I am indebted to you for saving my life." Ardrackle at the steering wheel lightly speaks so the first mate can hear. "Most captains..like Dorhak....do not like lying down while others work." He grins wildly. Raddok moves to get his shield. He then realizes Unali had a grappling hook and rope on her back. Now that he glances over no longer does. Wait. That was his hook from his locker! Greatly relieved at seeing Z'leyra slowly come around, and not having been bashed himself by the giant, Raddok pauses & relaxes enough to finally notice that the kidnapped sailor, maybe more? (he wasn't really watching after Z'leyra fell) has been rescued - & by the dwarf among others, no less - very brave! The crew & the others had apparently worked very efficiently together - admirable, indeed! He is rather surprised at first, but ends up grinning at Dorhak's complaint of people lying around on the job. He feels the dwarf is releasing his worry by making everyone re-focus on what now "is" as opposed to "was" just a minute or so ago, and wants that subject /worry changed & gone. Raddok retrieves his shield & Healing Kit when Arawn & anyone else who needs it are finished with it. He carefully checks to see that the tools from the kit are retrieved, so he can clean them & boil them in water, before restoring them, wrapped in a clean, small cloth, to the kit. He also compares the remaining supplies with the list posted on the inside of the Kit's lid flap to note what will need to be replaced at the next port. When the tools are leaned, he will restore the kit to his locker on deck, with relief that having it there was so useful, and add his needed replacement supplies to the posted supplies list, adding his name, & a request to be notified of any billing cost to him. Z'leyra stands as Arawn gathers the supplies from the kit back into the container. She waves Raddok over to talk to both of them. "I would like to show my appreciation in a useful form. As one of the premiere human enchanters and metalworkers that I know of, I can craft a useful item and imbue it with magic. While I do not know the Dwarven and Elven secrets of metal I DO know Kameri weapon making secrets and can make and enchant excellent weapons. I also can make and enchant leather or iron based armors. The armor I made for myself has helped keep me alive a number of times "So if you have an item that you would like for me to make, let me know. While there are more spells that I do not know t han I do know, I have a fairly broad selection of spells I can ensorcel into objects. Most are at minimal levels of effecti veness, but some are moderate and a few are exemplary. For i nstance for weapon and armor enhancements I know of few equals and even fewer that exceed my skill. I can make wands and staves of considerable power. with a staff I can have it double, as mine does, as a warstaff. Cap the ends with bronze, copper, silver or even gold and one doesn't have to worry about coming into casual contact with iron. I would make it artistic, perhaps weaving symbols of power into the design. I could even dedicate the item to your or your family lines' exclusive use.. .but advise against it since your necessary saliva or blood impregnated into the object could possibly be used to direct an evil spell against you if the item was stolen by an evildoer" "To create these items does take considerable time. Days, weeks or for upper end armor, months. Add perhaps a day to a week to imbue the object with the magical powers one desires. Add in that even I cannot guarantee that the fickle winds of fate won't interfere with the enchantments. Sometimes enchantments don't work and one has to start over from scratch. So think about it. Talk with me to see if I have the necessary knowledge for the item you want." Barbasa stands from his wobbly legs after venturing overboard. he cocks his head hearing Z'leyra and comments after she is done. "I may not understand this language you use as well as others. That necklace thing helped. But did I hear you say correctly 'dwarf secrets'?" He frowns and a fist is forming on his right hand. "No humans are allowed to learn such knowledge!" As Dorhak called out to have the ship distance itself from the dead giant's current location Arawn looked up to address the captain. "Give it a moment if you will. The giant might have some worthwhile treasure on him or a lair nearby with the same. I'd like to summon some elementals and take a look around for a bit." Dorhak frowns and Ardrackle looks for orders from the captain. Mournath looks around at the results of the quick combat. [thoughts to self] I can't believe it's dead. I can't believe we killed it! Mournath stows his weaponry and moves to help any that are in need of aid, helping to pull sailors trapped beneath fallen objects or to gently move those injured but unable to move to where aid can be rendered. Mournath helps where he can, bandaging and sewing wounds as directed. When he hears that others on board wish to go beneath the waters and look for the giant's den his interest is peaked. To see beneath the waves! A whole new world of exploration to be penned about. Alas, it seems that summoned creatures will be the vanguard of any such search. Mournath speaks out loud, "where best can I aid?" Dorhak assigns him to oversee the railing repairs. Pyan reacts to Arawn's offer. Pyan says, "I'm fine with the language necklace and the battlemind, but I think I'll have to draw the line there.... although being an otter does sound fun." Fremea starts to remove her quiver and bow. Fremea feels a bit winded with helping to get the soggy human back aboard the ship, then sees the Z has been hurt very badly. Though she would have been glad to help with any of her magics, it looks like Arawn had it handled. Then she turns to the sinking giant and tries to remember what she has learned about any of the supernatural properties about them and what could be harvested. It is possible that some of the good stuff god destroyed with that explosion of fire, but there still could be good stuff. Seeing the faerry preparing for a plunge Arawn called out. "If you find the body try and mark the spot if you can," he cried to her. "And if you can claim the heart, all the better. Their power and immortality are held within." Fremea is curious about this heart thing she was more interested in what she saw behind the giant's back in that large bag. Z'leyra order. "Drop the anchor! Drop and stow the sails! " "All right, if some of you are insane enough to go seek the giant's treasure we don't want to sail off and leave you behind. I will stay on board...anyway I don't swim well and certainly cannot hold my breath long enough to get to the bottom and back. I suggest that you be wary of any kin that giant may have." As Raddok has not nearly completed his swimming training, he elects to remain on board & help haul up any "treasure" etc. that the others find. Hopefully, he says, "They should set up a good pulley system to haul up whatever is deemed worthy, but with equipment that can be left behind or dropped overboard in an emergency. Then again, if our people are using those ropes to haul themselves back up, we should be ready to help them." He searches out around the ship at the empty ocean horizon - hopefully it will stay empty. Fremea quickly dives to see about getting anything good before it is all gone. Zepp watches the strange winged girl dive into the water and shakes his head. "Not a wise thing. According to the maps this area can be as deep as 150-250 feet depending. That thing...will sink fast. Doesn't give much time to look around a body before one drowns and needs to surface." Fremea uses her wings to navigate but soon due to the pressure and weight and simply not using them much under the water, she begins to get slower. The giant's body is now well past the ship as by time Arawn spoke and ship moved away they were a good distance away. She tries to figure out if the bubbles rising up from one spot is the body or not. A inkish black blob is seen in the distance and Fremea realizes that must be the blood from the giant. She swims that way then surfaces for a new set of breathes. Fremea kicks and dives deep to the estimated spot and sees a form but it is a couple hundred feet below. While some humans have been known to dive 900 feet without aid a Faerry with wet weighted down wings may not be as lucky. She seems to reach at least 200 feet but she can't really tell distance at all in this strange environment. She glimpses the body is on his back face up and the bubbles of gas that exit his body, clothing and such seem to block a lot of the view. She reaches the chest of the giant but then realizes her lungs are killing her. She kicks to the belt area to see if she can find that item she saw but if its on his back then chances are low. Her vision begins to darken as her lungs burn. Just as she reaches the belt area her mind rebels and she kicks up and tries to surface. This time is far more grueling with her wet wings. She surfaces and gasps for air at the lapping waves. Fremea can see the ship about 50 feet away seems to be circling the area in a long arc. On board Dorhak hears the word treasure and seems to go numb as he ignores the rest of the conservation. Can the small one get the treasure or will this become seems odd quest? As Fremea treads water, Baraosa on ship points and yells "Shark!" Fremea looks to where he is pointing and finds a fin about 30 feet away moving her way. She knows seals like the size of herself attract sharks. She shrugs she'll just fly up to get to the ship. She flaps and flaps. But the wings seems to refuse to work or are too water logged. She commands her body to lift up to the sky as the shark closes. But nothing happens. The shark gets within a few feet and she pulls her dagger. The shark lunges and bites Fremea right on the lower left abdomen doing 8 points of damage as the shark rips through her body and takes a chunk away. Fremea stabs her dagger at the passing shark and hits in his side doing 6 points of damage. As she does this she gasps through the pain and speaks a few words. The shark wounded doesn't look like look like of seals who fight back so moves away. Fremea then disappears appearing back onto the deck of the ship teleported. She stands and looks around and says "Medic" then collapses. Z'leyra rushes to Fremea and sees a large section of her side tore out but thank the gods it is below the ribs and no vital organs. If it was on her back she probably lose a kidney or such. While Arawn helps to stop the bleeding Z'leyra casts a healing spell on her. She plans for a high level spell so as she speaks the words - knowing this isn't critical - she treats the wound as best she can with the kit she had at hand. Holding her staff she casts the healing spell and the green magical healing energy sweeps through her wound and quickly closes the wound. She heals 9 points of damage and Fremea is back to normal. Zepp comments, "more sharks coming. The blood from the shark and giant are attracting them. " He glances at Arawn. "You expect to dive with those sharks after you saw what just happened?" Arawn considers what Zepp moves as he moves to the stairs. He asks Dorhak to keep the ship circling for a few more minutes. Then he descends to get his gear from a cabin and finds a talisman. He returns to the top deck and notices for the first time some blood from the giant it seems on the deck. Looking over the side he raises the talisman and speaks the words to activate it. He lowers his hands and waits. Ardrackle glares a bit at Arawn as circling a ship in place is a hard thing on the upper body. It seems to take forever and Arawn just about gives up when two figures surface out of the water. The 2 female undines glare up at Arawn. The sailors and others look on and are a bit surprised. Finn comments under his breath, "I'd never figured I'd live long enough to see one of those...." Brutto whispers back, "look at the .." Then realizes Unali is glaring at the sailor. "The hair..I mean her hair." As he looks down at the half naked mermaid. "What do you want!" One yells. Arawn asks for a favor to locate the giant's body and his lair. The other undine speaks, "You dare summon us here in the middle of this feeding feast?" She glances at the sharks nearby. "First you harm our brothers now you ask a favor!" Arawn cringes as he realizes these Undines may know the mermen in this area. Arawn tries the best way he knows to convince the undine. "For material things? You surely jest!" The other speaks up, "we can help...to a degree. We ask help in return. A local village has been over fishing and dumping their garbage in a local bay. This makes our own food supply less." The other undine repels two sharks that near by with her own magic. "If you make them agree to stop this ill treatment. We will show you the lair and body." Before Dorhak can protest, Arawn agrees and the dwarf grumbles. The undine grin a very toothy grin. "Not you..that one." She points to Fremea leaning over the railing. "A good scare from the likes of her....would convenience them to stop over fishing for a good while. We do not demand they stop as humans must eat. But there is a fine balance to the sea that must be maintained. Deal or not?" [Time: 6:21 pm] The ship is about to be anchored and the passengers prepare for dinner. The final day's chores are made and the folks begin to settle down and wait for dinner. The sun is low on the horizon making the sky ablaze with orange and reds. Kiet is more than happy to help train the people that want to learn dagger. He's unlikely the best user...ahem...Unali.. .but he can certainly train the uninitiated. Kiet has an idea about training. And maybe just to break up the monotony. Kiet approaches Unali about helping him put on a demonstration. "I think it might be instructive for the others, and maybe fun for us, if you and I have a knife fight. Real blades, but no magic blades. To first blood. Obviously, the skill involved would be drawing blood without causing serious damage. What do you say?" "We both know you could carve me like a holiday fowl, but we all have ways to keep any damage from being permanent." He looks at her and smiles. "Or are you afraid..." Unali to Kiet: "It would be good to show that a simple blade or two can be just as effective and scary as a blundering idiot with a trident." She flinches a bit and glances at Z'leyra and hopes the words don't sting. "Tomorrow morning when the air is still fresh would seem a nice time. Up for it?" [Apris 11th, 1636TH] [Time: 6:13 am] The ship is waking up from the previous day's events of the giant's attack. Night watches end and night duties and chores are finished. The sun is rising and creating a illusionary appearance of the sun boiling the sea. As it bathes the sky in orange and crimson. Upon hearing about the funny acrobats ridiculous challenge to the dark human woman, Unali, he considers disallowing it. That woman is pretty scary and anyone would be wise not to mess with her. If Kiet wants her to carve her initials in his hide there are better ways to go about it. Still, Dorhak knows that nothing they do to each other would be permanent. He goes to the first mate to discuss it. Z’leyra informs him of the intent of the two, about weapons and magic use. Dorhak frowns upon hearing that Unali intends to use two daggers. The challenge is an interesting one and, gods know, except for giants walking on water there really is little to break up the monotony. He tells Z’leyra "all right then. They can have their fun. You will be the referee. No armor for either of them. No magic, especially weapons. Have Fremea or Arawn verify it! No cheating! Which reminds me. You said Unali intends to use two daggers to Kiet’s one? No. Please inform her this is to be a fair, um, fight. Even except for skills. One dagger each." he thinks for a second and makes a slight smile. "Besides, soon after they start she'll probably have both daggers anyway. Heh-heh." Arawn nods and knows he and Fremea can ensure no magic is used during the fight. When Dorhak called for a 'fair fight' between Unali and Kiet the alfar grinned and quietly commented, "Don't underestimate one -handed play. It's the empty and available hand that's the true danger in battle. It's often ignored while offering more options." Unali listens to all of this and wonders how this fun training got into a full blown show. But she knows that sailors get bored on such trips and they need excitement. She watches as several make bets. Maybe next time they can duel in the hold alone in private without much of an audience. But she will do as requested and show the others a nice fight. Silently she moves down stairs to grab two of her spare daggers. Coming on deck now dressed in her regular black clothing she carries two daggers. Z'leyra and Dorhak remind her only 1 dagger. She stares for some time as that would actually be a bad thing to do for her. But she can adapt and still win. She belts one dagger for her left hand and walks forward. She presents and bows to Z'leyra and Dorhak. Arawn and Fremea examine the daggers of both and are satisfied. Kiet stands with feet apart and left fist balled. As he watches the eyes on him he frowns a bit. This isn't a realistic fight per se as folks will fight dirty in real situations. But Dorhak commanded no cheating. Fine. He reaches behind him and opens his fist. A faint slew of dust and sawdust falls from his fist. He frowns as this will be skill on skill. Both bow to each other and raise daggers and use other hands to balance themselves. Feet apart ready for combat stance they move forward and dance around each other testing and studying each other. Unali swings the dagger right at Kiet's chest but he raises his left arm at that time and she hits the arm doing 6 points of subdual and 2 points of actual cutting damage. Unali stands back and smiles. "Seriously? That was it?" Zepp complains. Sailors grumble or grin at the bet results Kiet knows that she will also be faster in her actions to his. But he also knows he is far better acrobat than her. While she may have 3 to 1 odds on any hit against him, he can use guile and cunning. He ignores the minor cut on his arm. Kiet raises the dagger for another duel before coin is tossed. Sailors and others quickly make new bets. But this time he says to use both daggers. He knows that concentrating on one arm is far easier than doing 2. This distraction allows him a slight edge.. Unali pulls out her second dagger and nods. This time both circle dancing and feigning an attack. But no one strikes out not wanting to risk exposure to the other. Kiet breathes in and knows if he can tire the woman it will also help. Unali gives a running commentary in Marentian. "One dagger circles to distract and seeks an opening between the arm and opponents dagger where neck or belly are exposed. The other dagger is held steady and ready to block." "See how his eyes are distracted by the glimmer. A strike from the other hand would kill instantly." Unali thrusts at his upper chest but at the last second he twists and steps back using an acrobatic back flip. He feels the locker to his back and kicks off with one foot using the locker as momentum to move behind Unali. Kiet strikes at the back of her skull but she ducks and springs using the spin to thrust the dagger at his belly. But the blade goes wild and misses by a good inch. "You can see the move instants before your opponent is aware he is going to make it. His eyes drift, his muscles tense, and you can already move your body to block." They swing and dodge at each blow. This is what Kiet wanted to be studied. A good actor can be also a good fighter if he can show no emotions. Unali swings and Kiet leaps sideways. Kiet tries to thrust at her chest but she parries with her other dagger. Unali steps back and allows Kiet to feel comfortable. Kiet uses the chance to duck and thrust but Unali uses her dagger deflect the blow. Unali pushes forward with her shoulder and daggers and Kiet rolls to the ground and tumbles away. "The head makes a wide open target here, left undefended by the low dagger guarding the groin. Tempting, but all that bone can deflect and blunt a good dagger. A feint to the eyes followed by an cut to the soft underbelly is much more effective. And the fear of losing parts is so instilled that most men will go down from fear alone." As she speaks Unali swings and stabs. Kiet rolls left then right. Then kicks outward with his boots and kicks Unali away giving him to rise to his feet. Kiet looks like he has had enough and leaps on one of the lockers. Unali rushes forward and thrusts but Kiet blocks the strike with his own dagger. That one was real close to his pride and joy region. "Use the second dagger to block his. Move closer and look into his eyes. two daggers at equal strength and skill cancel each other put. Here the second dagger is your price. Bring it around to his back and pull in." Kiet runs away from Unali and sailors groan. Why is he running? Unali stands back and watches recovering her breath from the kick to her chest. "Well fought, but it is the dagger you should focus on, not my body behind it. You were distracted." Kiet nods and raises his dagger. Then stops and now about 15 feet away on the lockers which is about 4.5 feet above the deck he squares his shoulders. Then charges. Unali stands ready as she has seen such a tactic to charge and do one forceful attack of desperation. Like when Cholan's tavern was attacked during her birthday party the enemy attacked from the stairs. But then she sees Kiet smile and realizes this is a feignt. Kiet does a very hard acrobatic leap and tumble in mid air. As he folds his legs and arms together he leaps over Unali's head. Unali swings and tries to parry with one dagger and the other fails to hit the wild acrobat. At the last second Kiet reaches out and taps with dagger hilt onto the back of Unali's head and hits doing 7 subdual and 3 points of actual damage. Dagger staggers back just as Kiet lands behind her and reaches out to catch the knocked out Unali. She slides into his arms and he smiles. All around some begin to applaud and cheer. This time it wasn't pure strength and combat it was skill of how to use the body. Coins are exchanged with Kiet the victor this time. Z'leyra rushes to inspect Unali's head and finds it a light bruise with a small cut but there is indeed blood. But it isn't bleeding badly. She treats the wound. Soon Unali wakes and Kiet stand over her with a apple in a hand. He grins and mumbles that sometimes like a apple worm there can be surprises all around you. He then helps her up. Unali reaches into her pouch and pulls a gold coin. She hands it to Kiet. "Here, You win. Well Fought." Actions? Comments? Next Update...Monday... GM: That was fun! No. I did not fudge any numbers on the dice. First combat was a very quick one. Before Kiet could even react. Second one Kiet used the distraction of the 'teaching' talk and her own body against her. Kiet is the better acrobatic while Unali is better for sure combat wise. So Kiet had to use his skill in that area. I think it was a fun combat. I had hoped to detail it more word-image but run out of time today with an hour left. As to the mermaids. Fremea do you accept? This was a simple random encounter so trying to make this as quick as possible to not delay things. I had hoped to move us to next encounter/port but alas. :< Sorry for delays I had hoped to finish this Monday but staff felt they wanted sleep more and so was delayed by 13-14 hours starting late :< Dorhak do you allow Z and Unali to learn Dwarf language? GM: Language Necklace Use: Roll W+EM or less Buff: +Em Mar 24th, +W Mar 29th Character Date Learning Notes Raddok Mar 26th Marentian Success Pyan Mar 29th Eagle from Corona Fail Pyan Mar 30th Eagle from Corona Success Kiet Apr 3rd Bhamotin Success Unali Apr 4th Bhamotin from Kiet Success Fremea Apr 5th Bhamotin from Kiet Success GM: Watch Assignments: First ( 7-10pm) - Dorhak, Raddok, Ix Second (10- 1am) - Arawn, Mae, Pyan Third ( 1- 4am) - Fremea, Z'leyra, Mournath Fourth ( 4- 7am) - Unali, Kiet, Barbasa