` HT Player DS Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- FH.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Al.. Ma ...Kevin Newark..........Dorhak............Warrior.Normal/Dwarf....Ma --.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe W3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma W2.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma R4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe ...Don.Kerr..............Maelorna..........Dancer..Normal/Human....Fe ...Gilbert.Isla..........Mournath..........Sailor..Normal/Human....Ma R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe R3.Fukishtu.Newsome......Npc...............Chief...Normal/Human....Ma R3.Lucria.Cegra..........Npc...............Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra 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 #103 sequence (file #721) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Dorhak: [Re: Food/Drink] Dorhak understands only a little of what is being said, but he fully understands the concept of free food AND ale! "Thank you, lassie" he says when the first items are... GM: Ack. The party will have free movement that night as advised in last update. You are free to roam around and arm wrestle or drink but may need a translator for your safety. From Mournath: [Re: Paralysis] Are those of us that were paralyzed alright now? I've seen nothing posted that has said so. GM: Ack. As posted and skyped to you yes. Did you miss the update? This is why I number them so one can track what you've seen/read. If you have other questions like this feel free to ask in email/skype. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Not sure why my post was a garbled last night but to answer the question, Arawn dispelled the paralysis in Update #99 so Mournath (and any others) are good to go:) GM: Ack. Welcome back! Yeah you had 2 MMEd msgs. One had to be for Mournath the other no clue. I've not seen MME stuff since late 90s. :) From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Seeing that no one had claimed the use of the Language Necklace thus far this day, Z'leyra takes the necklace and, knowing that Arawn and Fremea already had used it to learn Kameri, hands it to Kell or Kiet (whichever is closer). She suggests that he use it to learn Kameri and will give him quick instructions in how to use it. GM: Ack. As said in older updates both know it. Issue is not well so they can understand simple things not complex things. From Mae: [Re: Actions] Maelorna sighs, 'Well that could have gone better' she... GM: Ack. ------------------------------------------------------------ [New Stuff] [Febris 4th, 1635TH] [Kameran Lands - Forest South of Kameran capital] [Time: 4:22 am] It seems the discussion on the summoning ends. Kell has been quiet on this. He knows that summoning can be risky on its own personally. Maelorna sighs, 'Well that could have gone better' she admonishes herself, 'It's not like I have a choice in the matter.' as she moves quickly to follow after the group. The admonishment from Kiet she had responded to and shrugged mentally, however, Arawn's proclamation about the price, she has to fight to keep giving the first thought that comes to mind and coughs to cover the snort of derision. 'In that regards you've already paid ahead haven't you little one?' the voice purrs, 'But don't worry, I'm sure the family reunion will be quite the occasion won't it?' it taunts with laughter. ----------- ---------- --------- [Febris 7th, 1635TH] [Kameran Lands - Hills South of Kameran capital] [Time: 5:18 pm] Looking about at the village Mae wonders how it compares to her home in the wasteland or if her home still even exists. She can feel the eyes upon her and as much as she likes being the center of attention, this isn't a tavern nor are there possible marks to prey upon thus she tries to hide within her cloak. Back in the badlands this it is a harsh land unlike this land. Granted it is only hills. But it is nice rolling hills some with green and browns. Back home its sand, rocks and wastes. Back home the village barely survives the heat and famine times. Here they look like they are healthy with good game and possibly farm land. But then again back home, Mae knows it makes them far stronger. Here they seem slight and lacking, even the men. Here they use huts, lodges and cabins. Which makes them warm and cool during various times of year. Back in the badlands they use tents or huts that could be blown over in a sandstorm. After a few moments of the conversation, she gives up trying to follow it, as the language sounds less than pleasant. Maelorna turns her attention to the people of the town and realizes she isn't in a city with the jaded or the hungry. But on the plus side, no possibility of a guild she need worry about taking umbrage to her predations. As the camp is being set up, she helps as best she can, however, other than manual labour she has little experience with setting up a camp. Once it has been set up, she's more than happy to dig through the contents of her pack and pull out her grooming kit and looks about for the midden or even a standing pool of water. Z'leyra loans her own mirror to Mae. As Mae grooms others mainly the men and Lucria watch but do not watch with obvious interest. Once satisfied with being as clean as she can manage without a bath, Maelorna pulls out a simple gown and realizes that even this might cause an issue as once she slips it on, it's obvious that the fit of the velvet gown was designed to tease those looking at her. Once again her winter cloak comes to the rescue as she pulls it about and laces it up. The meal she enjoys but watches those about her more than partakes of the food, with a well-practiced eye she marks those who might be considered prey or predator and finds less of the former. [Time: 6:54 pm] Dorhak understands only a little of what is being said, but he fully understands the concept of free food AND ale! "Thank you, lassie" he says when the first items are brought out to the camp. "Do you have any more of this ale, more than this wee dram?" It's not Ballbreakers, but beggars cannot be choosers. Especially when it's free. Dorhak may imbibe a bit too much. It's a shame they only want to play with the strange human leading us on this trip. Dorhak wouldn't mind a bit of exercise in a wrestling match or such. Better yet, a drinking contest! Z'leyra translates for both Dorhak and Irana. She tries to figure out a better word than lassie. Irana nods and waves a teen girl to bring more for the shaggy boy-man. [Time: 7:12 pm] By now most of the folks have faded away as the oddity has worn off. By now all in the village are aware of the party's visit as rumors fly fast. As the night goes on Z'leyra and others who wish to share their stories do so to others around. Instead of 75-100 folks initially now there are only a dozen at any one time around the camp. It is mostly men who watch with awareness. The party realizes they may be around all night wary of each other. [Time: 8:03 pm] Irana stands, "it is nice to meet everyone. I must retire for the night. The duel will be in the morning just after sunrise. Till then sleep well. Again your people are free to move about as I said before. The men keeps their drinking lodge open for a few more hours as they drink and do...man things." With that she moves into the shadows. Fuk stands, "I'm game. I want to explore. Anyone know the language good enough to help me explore?" Z'leyra explains that sentries can be assigned but it is up to the party. The camp is inside the village a few hundred feet from the edge so should be safe regardless. --------- [Febris 8th, 1635TH] [Kameran Lands - Kameran Village] [Time: 5:53 am] As the first twinge of twilight shines some are already up. Some like Dorhak is still sound asleep full of ale and warm biscuits. Some like the Sidh are wide awake. Though Arawn has a headache for the last few hours. Maybe it is the Kayla spiced tea or maybe its lack of sleep. But he watches as the village starts to wake up and start their morning routines. Z'leyra wakes up fast but has been in her sleeping bag for some time thinking. Maybe if she hadn't worn her sword this might've gone better. But it is too late now to fix that. But she knows today might be the day she sees her family again. [Time: 5:53 am] The first of many women arrive with tea and warm broth that could be called a morning pick me up as a drink. It is some tea mixed with a bark extract that floods the senses with awareness waking folks up. Soon they bring warm food including eggs, breads, biscuits, soup, ham and some vegetables. [Time: 6:53 am] By now the sun is a mask of orange across the hills. Z'leyra eats fast. Then she removes all of her magical items like her luck ring and necklace to place in her satchel. Unlike flying naked she feels more naked without her trinkets. Z'leyra hands the satchel to Arawn to keep safe. [Time: 7:03 am] Irana is seen moving toward the party as the horses are given some food and led for grazing by the villagers. She is next to a tall woman. She looks to be in mid 20s standing 6 feet 3 around 142 pounds. But she may look small but she is well toned body wise. In fact she is not wearing a coat of any kind in this cold. With it being around the 50s temperature wise she actually seems fine with the cold. But from the tunic she wears, a light tan tight fitting one she displays her large muscles that could give Unali a run for the money in a arm wrestling contest. As they get closer the crowd seems to murmur and subside. Irana smiles and introduces. "This is Korsa. Our best champion in the village." But Korsa nods, "aside from a few men. Sorry I'm late I was finishing up a run of 4 mile as I often do before breakfast. So this is the one who wears the sword claiming to be the good little warrior." Korsa begins to circle around Z'leyra. Kell tries to nudge Dorhak awake to not miss it but the dwarf is in dream land. Then Kell mentions more ale. This seems to perk up the dwarf who is given the morning-pick-me-up drink. Korsa waves a teen forward and puts on her coat now that the sweat is gone from her run she is again cold. Se stops in front of Z'leyra. "These sort of things are not that common these days. But if she says to do so. What weapon do you want to use?" Z'leyra explains wooden practice swords. Korsa smiles, "a childish thing. No. This is a contest of skill not of bruises. It is to the first blood. But you are small. So I'll give you some help I'll do best of 3 bloods. No knock outs. No death. Just clean simple blood letting." To the party Z'leyra translates while staring at the champion. Korsa seems to have 3 inches on the Shaman. But they seem to weight equally. Arawn scans both to find aside from Z'leyra's trained use there is no magic between the two. In fact Korsa does not seem to be trained in magic at all. Which for a female Kameran is a bit different. Z'leyra chooses a sword and shield. One of each is bought to her a simple sword and buckler. She shadow fights to test their weight and bearing for a time. Korsa watches as the Shaman slays shadow beasts. Z'leyra bows to Korsa and the Champion returns the bow. Then Korsa waves to the same teen girl who brings in two short swords. She draws one and then another in both hands. Unali then realizes this woman can use both blades at the same time like herself. Korsa wields them a few times and darts back and forth. She finally nods ready to begin. "It is a honor to get the first blood. But best of 3 wins. Ready?" She bows to Z'leyra and folds the swords down at 45 degree angle behind her. Z'leyra looks around and it seems the entire village is around at this time watching. It is quiet aside form Dorhak smacking on the warm broth and picking at his beard. [Time: 7:03 am] Z'leyra quickly realizes this girl probably 2-3 years younger than her is a bit faster and more agile. So she has to fight with her full set of skills. But Korsa does not relent she charges with one sword in the attack stance and one ready to parry. Korsa slices forward a simple slicing cut but misses as Z backs up by a inch. Korsa smiles. Z'leyra slams her sword against the left hand short sword and it clangs on the metal as Korsa blocks the blow. Korsa feigns a right then moves left but Z'leyra sees this and side steps missing the blade. Z'leyra swipes her sword at Korsa but the champion ducks and the blade goes over her head. Korsa thrusts again a wild shot at Z'leyra's waist but the blade is just short of the distance ad she misses. Z'leyra does a force bash with her sword but Korsa parries it making Z's blade lift upwards. Korsa side steps and gets to the right of Z'leyra and slices downwards slicing Z'leyra's right arm doing 17 points of damage. Z'leyra drops her sword in pain and is shocked by the force of the blow. Korsa steps back and lowers her swords. "You may tend to the wound." Z'leyra looks to Irana who nods that is okay as Korsa gets some water from one of the crowd. Her right arm is sliced from mid area between hand and elbow then it skips to her upper arm above the elbow all the way to her shoulder. Arawn helps to bandage it. It is a bad wound but there is no serious arterial damage or she would need to get immediate healing or bleed out. Korsa asks, "you may quit now or continue." Z'leyra picks up her sword and tests it. It is painful and will be a major hurdle but she nods. She tells Korsa she will continue. Arawn thinks about relieving her pain but it seems Z'leyra wants this to be fair. Korsa charges again but Z'leyra uses her dancing ability to dodge the obvious move and avoids the blades. Twisting and doing a twirl from a court dance Unali showed, Z'leyra ducks and swipes at Korsa's right leg doing 8 points as it slices into tissue. Korsa grits her teeth and backs away. She looks down at her leg and sees the blood running down her pants. It is only a running pants so nothing important. She leans down and ensure there is no major arterial damage. She nods but does not wish to bandage it. This champion seems inured to pain. She raises both blades. This time Korsa charges with both blades moving fast not wanting to use one in defense. Z'leyra sees this and figures this makes her dangerous but foolish to lower her guard. Korsa slams both blades right toward Z'leyra's chest but she raises her shield and the metal bangs against the wooden surface deflecting both blades. Z'leyra tries to reach and thrust but the sword misses Korsa by a half inch missing. Korsa ducks and feigns a forward slice but does a sideways round house kick not to hit but to distract. Z'leyra ducks but the short sword of Korsa hits Z'leyra's shield just as she tries her best move on the Shaman. Her second short sword is used to balance her round house kick to keep her stable. Z'leyra swings upwards trying to hit the agile champion but the parried blade shifts her swing upwards. The sword slices into Korsa's skull and just above her left ear. The force of the blow causes Korsa to stumble and fall backwards. The Champion loses one of her blades and lands on her rear. Korsa looks up as blood runs down her scalp into her eyes and neck behind her ears. She smiles, "a good fight." She wipes the blood away from her face and checks her teeth. But the teeth and cheek seem intact. Dorhak grunts that's it? A simple 21-22 second fight? Z'leyra drops her sword and shield, helping Korsa to stand with her unhurt arm. Irana comes over. "You are indeed worthy of that sword. Wear it with honor. Being a healer you can treat her?" Korsa looks around but does not seem upset for losing. Being a village champion is nothing compared to fighting say a Norworl beast at night. She turns to Z'leyra, "yes. I would like healing. I have a Kunz hunt tomorrow and need to be at my best. Can you do this?" Z'leyra wonders if this is another test. Should she use magic or her basic skill? Without magic her arm and Korsa's skull may take time to heal. But is this another test? [Time: 7:05 am] Irana turns to the crowd, "you have morning duties. Nothing more to see." She turns to Z'leyra. "We will have a escort with you going north to the village where your brothers may be located unless you have better information? We seemed to have located one of your brothers based on his name in one village to the north west." Actions? Comments? Next Update..Monday... GM: A good spot to stop for now. Folks can still do actions for the night before if you wish. If none then we'll move on to the next village unless Z ha different plans. This allows everyone to do something not just Alex. :) A bit early but I had time compared to little if any time tomorrow, Thursday. So next update will be Monday. If I get enough I MAY work on it Saturday. This is just to speed things up not to rush folks. Retro actions are still good. Next Friday's update may be delayed. I have something Wednesday afternoon which will take probably all afternoon. So little chance to work/prepare for Friday's update. So don't be alarmed if none then. GM: Necklace Use [Reminder to myself] Feb 7 - ???? Feb 8+- ????