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 ..Unali...........Ninja...Wout.Broere........Fe..Human/Dagger Maiden ..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 #112 sequence (file #852) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea sees all the new lights and wonders if she should go to the … GM: Ack. Yeah I'm on a lot of discords. Its good for like sharing pics or quick notes. But I don't read every single channel due to time. :< From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Kiet’s busy trying to finish off a snake. He’s busy with that … In Marentian, Kiet speaks out "My people are known to travel … GM: Ack. From Chris: [Re: joining game] GM: Ack. First no mr adams stuff! Make me feel old! :) Scott or Longshot is fine. :) No need to be nervous. 99% of pbem is pure role playing. 1% is the character sheet stuff. The sheet is there to guide but its mostly rping. :) Did you get my last email asking if you want to do pc or me? Since in discord now if want to chat let me know voice or via DM/email. Welcome aboard! As to the app its only 4-5 basic questions. I've used the info only for google searches in case a player fades away and can't find them. :) From Raddok: [Re: Actions] [I already have over a dozen discord channels, which I mostly don't use, except for FXIV & ESO. It's a great way to ask questions & keep in touch, & easy to link into other sites, such as the P&P website. My vote is yes. I assume the game itself goes on per email, as before? Also, I have an apartment inspection coming up Monday, so am going to be busy.] {my apologies - you can change snake-spiders to snake-apes - or not - I had forgotten & Raddok had the creepy-crawlies anyway, so maybe that's what he felt they were like – lol} Raddok is willing to go along with the offered compromise & hopes … “Has that snake been found yet, Kiet? It's creepy that you … GM: Ack. Yes game will be here still on list. Discord is meant for ooc or general chit-chat or questions. From Dorhak: [Re: Actions] Dorhak is completely embarrassed to have to stoop so low as to … To Gnorff, he shifts back to Dwarf Elder. "Good lad. We'll be … GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Following Dorhak's instructions Z'leyra sheaths her sword and … GM: Ack. From John: [Re: Welcome to Chris] Welcome aboard, Chris! Looking forward to interacting in the game. And no need to be nervous. It took me a bit to adjust to the game again as well. But I'm sure Scott and everyone else will help you out. Just focus on RPing and I'm sure you'll be fine:) GM: Ack. Yep now your one of the most active players! To the others John is dealing with Flu so a bit unable to post for now. He will return once health comes back to him. From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Kiet will help tie the prisoners and hoist them on the horses. "Aye, Cap'n." GM: Ack. From Raddok: [Re: Welcome to Chris] [Welcome, Chris! Glad to have you with us. I'm pretty new here, too - this is my 1st PBeM game with the group. Long been a fan of the game & its world, & very happy to find fellow fans.] Raddok is greatly relieved at Dorhak's orders (Yay for having … GM: Ack. From Pyan: [Re: Actions] Pyan considers Dorhak's words. Pyan considered himself quite … GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra offers to play as the quiet female bodyguard type for this trip onshore. This will allow her to have her chain on under her cloak and to have her various weapons, mostly concealed under her cloak. GM: Ack. From Dorhak: [Re: Actions] "You may as well wait until after we make the deals. I would … GM: Ack. From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea sat listening to all the back and forth on what to … Fremea does make an offer though, "I can transmute some paper, … GM: Ack. Look like a dwarf yes but getting the mass of a dwarf would be hard. Your too skinny. :) -------------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Ma 3rd, 1636TH] [Time: 4:45 am – Besam, Eastern Lands] Fremea sees all the new lights and wonders if she should go to the cave and warn everyone, but then realizes that could be a bad thing also, because she would remove her surprise for just in case. She gets close to the cave to find out what is going. Before she does, she makes sure her invis is still good. As she nears, she can hear more of that language, and then the translation comes outside. It seems that they are wanting to check all arrows. She doesn't remember if she shot through the portal, but is pretty sure she didn't, however it would be best to not make herself known at this time and instead flies back up to a good place to rest on the trees and watch things. Kiet’s busy trying to finish off a snake. He’s busy with that because he doesn’t want to get bitten! But he hears the funny looking dwarf say something that simply can’t be true. His neck cracks as he snaps his head around to look at the smooth faced visitor. It can’t be. It’s the stuff of whispers, rumors and legends. The Eastern Lands? There were rumors about red skinned slaves, but Kiet didn’t lend any credence to them. Certainly there were no mention of dwarves, especially follicle challenged ones. In Marentian, Kiet speaks out "My people are known to travel to this land to take slaves and trade." Dorhak listens to Kiet a bit absently and this also seems to confirm the notion that Lemasans here are raiders. Kiet begins to get upset he can't find the snake. It is no where near the bags or horses. He wonders if the thing found a small hole to venture into? Raddok is willing to go along with the offered compromise & hopes others agree. Although he doesn't want to carry an unconscious man, he thinks he wouldn't mind dragging one tied up in a blanket. He grins in anticipation - head-first or feet-first? Nah - he's better not let the head drag -better his backside or belly. He wonders if someone could wake up, & if his sheathed weapons would be in the dragged raider's range - not good. Better be tied up first & a sling made from a rope over chest & under shoulders, with raider's hands tied behind the back maybe? He could loop the sling & wear one end at waist/hip level. Thinking about it, how many were there to be carried? Maybe just sling them over the horses & tie hands & feet to stirrups or under horse's belly. Then don't have to carry at all; horses could even carry two of the blighters, if necessary - much better idea! He speaks up. "May we sling these raiders over their horses, & tie them to the saddles - they can't escape if they wake up, & we'll get you back to your home faster. I'll be glad to lead a horse or two." He sheathes his mace & shield in preparation. As he does, he spots the ring on his finger & decides quickly that he'll forget it exists - for the time being. He sends a brief prayer to the gods in general that the hidden party members stay well out of sight, if Dorhak doesn't call them in. "Has that snake been found yet, Kiet? It's creepy that you can't find it." Despite himself, Raddok feels the hair along his neck & spine start to rise. Dorhak is completely embarrassed to have to stoop so low as to speak his sacred language to, to, a heretic. Debasing. But at least it worked. He didn’t want to harm these people over a misunderstanding. To Gnorff, he shifts back to Dwarf Elder. "Good lad. We'll be along after we sort out these thieves." In Marentian, he calls out to the group "All right! We have some work to do. Z'leyra, would you talk to the horses and let them know we will need them to haul their former masters. Kiet! You, Mournath and anybody else that knows how to tie things up do so with the prisoners on the horses. I’ll be double damned if I’m gonna haul them on my back! The rest of you help hoist them on the horses." where did that little faerry get off to. Hmmmm. "Looks like we are going to go meet some new friends." Following Dorhak's instructions Z'leyra sheaths her sword and goes to talk to the horses and deal with their tack and how to tie the prisoners on the backs of the horses. Gnorf leans toward Dorhak, “glad you agree. We will wait outside.” He then whispers a bit low, “all female humans you live with are..like that?” He nods to Z'leyra and motions with hands noticing a figure of muscles and using heavy arms. “Our females are bit more..docile.” To Z'leyra the horses grumble as best a horse can. They complain they were due a rest after a long day of moving. But after a couple minutes Z'leyra convinces them to finally agree. Kiet will help tie the prisoners and hoist them on the horses. "Aye, Cap'n." At least their are horses to carry the dead weight. Kiet uses his teamster skills to best fit the men on the horses. Raddok is greatly relieved at Dorhak's orders (Yay for having those horses!) & joins Z'leyra, using his teamster skills to assist in securing the sleeping raiders to the horses, and watching the ground around his & the horses' feet for the elusive snake. Pyan considers Dorhak's words. Pyan considered himself quite good a knot tying back home but seeing the sailors working the rigging he's not so sure of his skills.... He decides help tie up the prisoners. For Pyan he helps greatly by storing gear and hauling the sleepers to the horses in main cave. "You may as well wait until after we make the deals. I would wonder why so many foreigners from a ship had horses so quickly, especially good horses." Dorhak replies to Raddok on the horses. Fremea sat listening to all the back and forth on what to do. She wondered if she should speak up on anything, but really didn't have any ideas that would help out, so she stayed silent. One thing she could agree upon though is that she would definitely be better off as a silent scout and watcher for when the action was needed rather than with the party directly. She thought it would be interesting to disguise herself as a dwarf, knowing she could get the look of one, but never the smell. Besides if she did that, she would not be able to have any of her things with her, so being unseen is much better. Of course she will have to be careful too and make sure she is watching Unali's back at the same time, though shouldn't be too difficult. Finally she spots the weird no-beard dwarf leave the cave and order his allies to group up in a circle around cave. She uses this chance to enter back into the cave. Unseen. Fremea does make an offer though, "I can transmute some paper, or a plant into looking like shackles that can even make the right noise for shackles, but would be easy to rip off or break out of. That way no one would mistake them or see through them." Over the next 10-15 minutes the party goes to move prisoners to horses and pack their bags. It is quickly learned that best to place men on horses outside as the cave entrance is too small and they'd fall off. The cave is then cleared out of gear and items left behind. Kiet does one finally pass with lantern for that elusive snake but figures it escaped. Outside Dorhak frowns. While Dorhak carries mace and shield and is dressed in a light part of tunic and pants the other Besamar here are all men in loin cloths! He hopes they don't bend or wind reveals things – especially if they are hairless up top they may be hairless all over the body! Disgusting. These dwarves are carrying clubs and spears and at least 2 are carrying crossbows. Dorhak notices a lot more than expected and realizes that must be the reinforcements Fremea mentioned. But they look more like farmers than warriors. [Time: 5:02 am – Besam, Eastern Lands] With prisoners ready to be transported and party has all weapons sheathed – except Fremea who is yet to be seen – the party moves out. Gnorf leads the way and the group is lead through light forest away from the cave. As the terrain begins to lower its angle it becomes more flat and less prone to chaotic terrain of obstacles that can be tripped on. [Time: 5:37 am – Besam, Eastern Lands] During the trip the Lemasans wake up and try to struggle but are prevented from escape easily. The Besamar have been quiet as they carry torches and surround the party. By now Fremea is visible but avoids being seen as she flies from tree to tree. Finally a couple of lights are seen in the distance as the party nears Gnorfs village. The village is probably 3 or 4 dozen huts. There are two more Besamar dwarves on patrol watching the village. But it seems like the village is asleep. Gnorf raises a hand and ends up about a mile away. “Far enough! We will take the horses and prisoners. Since you refuse to remove arms you will remain here. Who will enter the village with me? That representative will be required to disarm. This is for our safety of our families.” As the dwarves take the horses and prisoners into the village Gnorf waits for a reply. The party watches the dwarves quietly take the horses and move to a medium sized hut. Probably a make shift prison or shack for supplies. The prisoners are tossed inside and 4 guards are posted. Gnorf becomes impatient, “my ale is getting warm! Hurry up and decide!” GM: Actions? Comments? Next update...Saturday? GM: Wanted to do more But its almost 2am and I'm sleepy. :) Wanted to get this out so I'm done. I noticed 3 posts never came to me for some reason the last 3 on archives. Not sure why. So if you sent a email or post and I never got it let me know. Looks like we have several already on discord. I hope all who want to be there can. I'll try next update Saturday since this will be out Tuesday technically. Also wanted to mention with my niece who lives with me back to college she may use my pc for work. That could delay updates. But we shall see. Welcome Chris to game! GM: Damage Player Damage Barbosa 16+4+1+5 [Unclear fully, Revived] Unali 6 Raddok 1 [1 Healing] Arawn 5 Z'leyra 4