HT Alias/Player          Character Name    Type    Status/Notes  Sex
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  R1 John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid  .Normal/Alfar  Ma
  ?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
  W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human  Ma
  -- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry  Fe
  -- J H Hooten............Raban.............Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  W4 Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  Fe
  R4 Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human  Fe
     Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Boyzdar [Wolf] (Strie'bog),
             
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     [Recap]

        From Raban: [Re: Actions]
          <Raban invited himself long ago, he set himself up as
          bodyguard and meant it. Of course the others may not have
          accepted that. <But with the current status it would appear
          some of my posts may need to be moved about or changed

          <Kaylle's question is also one Raban has trouble with at the
          moment, but here is an answer anyway.

          Raban(to Kaylle): [Smiling] "No need to apologize, it happens
          all the time. For some reason people don't seem to see me. I
          suspect they really don't think I am real. When I am on the
          stage that changes, especially when I dance, though for some
          it turns to disbelief again as they cannot imagine someone
          like me can do what I do. Someday my dancing will far surpass
          my Music, I just need to practice it more. Your offer is quite
          kind and one I would normally have accepted. But I promised I
          would protect the ladies, so I intend to go with them. If not
          as a bodyguard, then maybe as an Entertainer for the party they
          speak of. I must go to redeem myself in the eyes of my goddess,
          for I did not protect Unali and may even had aided her attacker
          by being a distraction. So I must find a way to help her now
          and to do that, I need to be where she is. But you have pointed
          out a serious flaw in my plans, I do not think they know I am
          going. In all the excitement, I have been forgotten. I need to
          speak with someone about this. Excuse me..."

          [Raban will try to talk to Chion, which may take a while with
          all the other actions Raban(to Chion): "You appear to be the
          one in charge at the moment, so it is of you that I must ask
          this favor. I need to go with you and your friends so that I
          can make up for what occurred here. I failed in my duties to
          my goddess, to myself and to the ladies, so I must atone for
          that by helping them. Unali does not think she needs a
          bodyguard, but obviously that was not true before, and she
          will need it even more until she is fully healed. I can aid
          in that as well, though you have many that may be capable in
          that manner. If you will not accept me in that role, then take
          me as an Entertainer for the party as you will be hard pressed
          to find a better or more versatile performer." <Assumption on
          Raban's part. He is quite skil led but I do not know how common
          such skill levels are, I suspect they are master rank but may
          be wrong.>
        GM: Ack. 

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        From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions]
          Ben'Dar grins at Chion.  "This eastern land sounds backward to
          me. Warriors treated as property?  Everyone dressed in soft,
          fine clothes?"  He winks.  "It seems a wonder that my People
          have not swooped down and conquered it long ago."  He grow more
          serious. "But I will bring other clothing so that I may fit in."

          Ben'Dar will buy the most foppish clothing he can find.  If he
          has enough money for the silks, he'll buy those.  I don't know
          how many coins he has on hand, but whatever he's got, he'll make
          due with that.  He'll bring the rest of his coins with him.
        GM: Ack. 

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        From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
          Z'leyra welcomes Raban to the party.

          Z'leyra stands ready to assist any member of the party with
          enchantments or enhancements if they ask for her help.

          She asks Chion "Are we to bring our horses?"  If yes, she will
          bring her best riding horse (with tack) and a draft horse if
          the party needs it.
       
          She does mention that if enough of the party needs to learn
          Katai she could try to enchant an item to allow them to learn
          it magically. [Noting that each person would have their own
          measure of how muchthey could learn and that the learning would
          not always work... though if it failed could likely be tried
          again later.]

          Z'leyra will wear her fine furs over her chainmail. She does
          pack some of her finer clothes and jewelry.
        GM: Ack. Draft horse will have to be decided soon. Will assume
            none taken if not decided. 

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     [New Stuff]

        [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4.
         Location: Sivas, Marentia, Green Eye Tavern.

         [Time:  8:30am]

         [After Kaylle bumps up against Raban...]

         Raban [to Kaylle]: "No need to apologize, it happens all the
           time. For some reason people don't seem to see me. I suspect
           they really don't think I am real. When I am on the stage that
           changes, especially when I dance, though for some it turns to
           disbelief again as they cannot imagine someone like me can do
           what I do. Someday my dancing will far surpass my Music, I just
           need to practice it more. Your offer is quite kind and one I
           would normally have accepted. But I promised I would protect
           the ladies, so I intend to go with them. If not as a bodyguard,
           then maybe as an Entertainer for the party they speak of. I must
           go to redeem myself in the eyes of my goddess, for I did not
           protect Unali and may even had aided her attacker by being a
           distraction. So I must find a way to help her now and to do
           that, I need to be where she is. But you have pointed out a
           serious flaw in my plans, I do not think they know I am going.
           In all the excitement, I have been forgotten. I need to speak
           with someone about this. Excuse me..."

         [Kaylle nods to the tall man as he walks away amazed at his
          fluid movements and kind soul for such a huge man.
          Raban doesn't get the chance to talk to others right away
          as he and the others are asked questions by Jensen for the
          next two hours.]


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         [Time: 10:46am]

         [After the scroll is heard and Chion/Kaylle discuss the
          dark lands.  Raban finds Chion to talk to him.]

         Raban: "You appear to be the one in charge at the moment, so it
           is of you that I must ask this favor. I need to go with you
           and your friends so that I can make up for what occurred here.
           I failed in my duties to my goddess, to myself and to the
           ladies, so I must atone for that by helping them. Unali does
           not think she needs a bodyguard, but obviously that was not
           true before, and she will need it even more until she is fully
           healed. I can aid in that as well, though you have many that
           may be capable in that manner. If you will not accept me in
           that role, then take me as an Entertainer for the party as
           you will be hard pressed to find a better or more versatile
           performer."

         1Chion looks to the party as Raban speaks.  Yes.  Unali can
          take care of herself.  But then again she almost died today
          and still looks weak.  She also almost died at the hands
          of Pan'to at Bohusara's cabin.  A close call.  Z'leyra has
          the new shiny armor and great sword at her help.  A dichotomy
          of appearances.  A shaman, a warrior and a wizard all wrapped
          up but none the greater in appearance.  Z'leyra hasn't shown
          herself to be a great warrior but a good magic user.  Maybe
          now with her shiny sword she'll change that view.]

         [After Chion mentions that Ben'dar might need to look a bit
          more civilized...]

         Ben'dar: "This eastern land sounds backward to me. Warriors
           treated as property?  Everyone dressed in soft, fine clothes?"
           [He winks.]  "It seems a wonder that my People have not
           swooped down and conquered it long ago." [He grow more serious.]
           "But I will bring other clothing so that I may fit in."



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         [Time: 11:48am]

         [Ben'dar has been traveling the street on top of Tef'wo looking
          for a good tailor shop.  At times he turns a bit green as
          the ale sloshes in his stomach and the streets seem to come
          up and down...up and down...down and up...way too fast.  Next
          time he'll try not to drink before noon or at least get
          some good food in his stomach.  Finally with a few good
          directions given by a egg vendor Ben'dar finds a nice tailor
          shop.  Ben'dar dismounts and gives a belch to clear his mind
          and stomach that startles a older woman passing so bad she
          steps in the mud getting out of the way.  With a slight tipsy
          swagger Ben'dar ties Tef'wo up and staggers to the door.
          The tailor hears the clank of the bell as Ben'dar enters
          the shop.  Ben'dar grumbles and swats the bell away.  The
          annoying noise.  The Tailor introduces himself as Garak but
          seems rather hesitant to help Ben'dar.  The smell of ale,
          body and dried animal skins seems to make Garak stand a few
          feet away.  Ben'dar mutters he needs a new fine sit of
          clothing for some high society stupid thing.  The man
          continues to look hesitant and looks to his daughter in the
          corner.  Then Ben'dar recognizes the hesitation and bias
          and shakes his coin bag.  Then Garak runs forward and the
          transactions begin.  Ben'dar finds a nice silk pants and
          tunic in his size.  Ben'dar grumbles to himself in the
          mirror all this fluffy feminine stuff doesn't suit him.
          But the sacrifices he makes for the party.  Garak shows him
          a nice silk cloak that is silk on the inside and nice
          animal hair outside.  Ben'dar notices Garak's daughter
          smile at him as if Ben'dar raises in status just by wearing
          this silly stuff.  Ben'dar asks about some nice fine society
          wearing boots and Garak is lucky to have just 2 pairs and
          the second fits.  Ben'dar looks at himself in the mirror and
          smirks if his people saw him they'd die laughing.  But if he
          is going this far why not add to it.  He points to a hat
          in the corner with feathers and buy it as well.  Garak throws
          in a nice blood red silk ribbon to tie Ben'dar's hair from
          a mess to a organized mess. Ben'dar grumbles and gives over
          the coins to pay for it.  He bags the clothing, not wanting
          to wear it in the streets, and heads back to the tavern.
          But first maybe some recreation in the streets....]


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         [Time: 11-3pm]

         [Arawn also goes out to find some materials.  He continues
          to get the normal sneers and looks from his face wrap
          by the guards and citizenry.  Arawn has realized that
          status depends on things like gold, land, slaves, titles
          and status.  Its how they value life.  Some cultures use
          wives, horses, animals and even kids to determine their
          status in life.  The party doesn't see why Arawn covers his
          face but respects his views.  It does make him very
          out of place in a society such as this or others.  Arawn
          goes from shop to shop trying to find tools and materials
          for his future piece of jewelry before the trip begins.]

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         [Time:  4-25m]

         [The party starts to re gather at the Tavern.  Ready to
          leave within the hour.  All seems well at this point.
          Horses are prepared and packed.  Chion studies the
          wand and its runes.]

         Z'leyra [to Chion] : "Are we to bring our horses?"

        Actions? Comments?

        Next update...Monday...

        GM: Arawn gives name Fingvol to Jensen as a fake name.
            However since some were questioned BEFORE Arawn was
            its possible that Arawn didn't warn the folks so
            Jensen may be aware but doesn't seem to show it at
            this point.  Some like Cholan and Raban were upstairs
            and may not even heard it.  So maybe the fake name
            will come back someday :)

        GM: Status of Characters
            [As of Marqi 29, 11am, Currently]

                   Player     Health      Energy        Mana 
               Arawn            100%        97%         100%
               Chion             97%         7%          81%
               Unali            100%         9%           -

        GM: All right. Raban has invited himself :).  Ben'dar
            is all show now and ready.  Arawn is buying stuff.
            So looks like we are ready to go.  John is not in
            ICQ so can't complete his material buying now.  So
            will have to wait till weekend.  Monday I will
            teleport the party to the Zen'da plains to Caladan's
            tribe.  You guys can post or interact if you wish.
            Spend maybe half an hour on the plains and then
            likely the following week will teleport into the
            Dark Lands.  Still a few things open like the weak
            Chion and Unali to deal with.  Chion may not have
            enough life energy to cast all the magic.

        GM: Sivas to Caladan's village is virtually straight north
            almost at 800 miles. Then from there go about 10 hexes
            or 200 miles east.  Then from there its a almost straight
            north east diagonal to the Dark Lands.  Its about 1200
            miles.  Then another 80 or 100 miles to the High Elder's
            domain.  All in all its about a 2100 mile journey in
            two teleports for Chion. :)

        GM: Happy Easter to everyone.  I understand folks may be
            out of town or busy this weekend so I understand some
            delay in actions.  Why I'll just move the party to the
            plains.  If there is retroactive actions like healing
            or Arawn's custom questions they can be done in the
            past (at the tavern).

        gM: So no one got my Star Wars reference in the scroll illusion.
            Huh?  "Help me obi-wan you're my only hope...".  Ok.  So
            how about the above as a Star Trek reference.  Can you
            find it? :)