HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- R1 John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma ?? Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma R1 Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma -- Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe Do David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma R? J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...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), Game Web Site - http://www.funport.com/longshot/pbem Public posts/actions to pnpgm@abroere.xs4all.nl (mailing list) Private emails (not public actions) to longshot@darktech.org Game Update #51 in sequence (file #216) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin notes: Part 2 of 2. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Chion: [Re: Actions] Chion will take the first nuckle/bone of an index finger off of one of the giants after they are dead. He will also take some hair as well. If asked he will say, "I am planning on making some items and do not want to waste these creatures." I believe the party knows they don't typically have treasure, but he will give them the once over anyway. GM: Ack. -------------------------------- From Raban: [Re: Actions] [Raban checks over his minor bruise and decides a weak healing (El0) should take care of it nicely. Calling on his diety in a brief prayer, he thanks her for watching over him and the others, and then he heals himself before searching for his bow that he dropped earlier. Then the matter of his horse, who did not care for the giants very much, but eventually Raban is ready to travel again. [Mostly Raban just thinks over the recent fight and how poorly he did. The fight was won without really needing his help, though mostly due to Sven and Caladan. Worse, Raban could have caused injury to Frema had he hit the giant the way he had planned too. Better planning is needed for the future, but that will require knowing more about the others and them about him. It is difficult to defend ladies who also jump into the fights, especially when they are faster than you are. Overall the brief fight showed him too little to judge the others skills. Raban did not fail in anything he did, he just did not do as good as he had hoped under the conditions. The others mostly failed from what Raban could recall seeing, maybe just bad luck, as the ones who did succeed were quite effective. They obviously did not think they needed him to hold the giants back since many charged the giants. Did they think I was just boasting? Or did they even hear me? I am new to this group, an unknown, maybe they just did what they would have done if I was not there. Then I must do things so they know I am there? I could entertain them at camp but too much would draw attention of more than the group.... GM: Ack. Good comments. -------------------------------- From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions] Ben'Dar notices Raban's distress as he coaches the big man on horsemanship skill. "What troubles you, friend?" If Raban shares his concerns about the fight, Ben'Dar responds, "This group has been fighting together for a long time. It takes time to learn how we each engage the enemy and to coordinate our actions. Do not feel badly, it was far better for you to take the hit from the giant's club than some others in the group. From what I have seen of you, you can take a hit better than most here." Ben'Dar watches Raban riding awkwardly for a few seconds. "Most here do not take full advantage of their mounts in a fight. A well trained horseman is easily the equal of any two footmen." He glances at the huge Raban and amends the statement. "Well, the equal any two normal-sized footmen! If you are interested, I will train you and your horse in the Z'enda manner of mounted warfare?" GM: Ack. -------------------------------- From Kiet: [Re: His Rope] The 150' of rope were to be cut into 12' lengths....with one being 16'. GM: Ack. Will make changes. -------------------------------- From Ben'dar: [Re: Raban] Forwarding to the list...assuming this conversation is public. Ben'Dar notices Raban's distress as he coaches the big man on horsemanship skill. "What troubles you, friend?" Raban sighs, "I had an excellent chance to show the ladies that I could protect them, and I proved nothing. No one let me hold the giants back and the ladies recklessly moved in for their own attacks. I was in no serious danger, those giant were not any stronger than I am and they tend to be far less skilled. With my goddesses help and a little luck, I though I would take the giants down with hardly a scratch. In that I was greatly mistaken it seems as I only helped a little." [***Text deleted for space.***] Raban grins, "I would hope someone of my size could take a few hits like that without much trouble. No, it would take a long time for me to be comfortable fighting from a horse's back. I suppose it would not hurt to learn it but its best I jump off to fight. I would be so worried the horse would get hurt, either from my actions or the opponents, that I would not fight very well. What I need to learn is how this group works together so I do not put the others at risk. Had I not seen her, I would have knocked that giant right on top of Frema. I understand why she wanted to be behind him, but too many close to such a monster interferes with each others actions. It would seem I need to strike sooner while the opponent is not crowded." GM: Ack. -------------------------------- From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra will offer to heal Raban's damage. Z'leyra will help those wanting to learn (via the magic item) Aratad; Donaran; Kameri; Katai; Marentian; Salaqi or Vassa. She is interested in learning other languages. GM: Ack. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Marqi 30th, 1633TH. 2nd Day of Adventure #4. Location: Ki'ama's Citadel. Day of Duel.] [Before the duel Z'leyra let's Raban use the language necklace to learn Katai as he is next to request it. So far Ben'dar's attempt to learn Katai failed and Fremea's worked.] [Raban places the necklace on himself and lowers his magical resistance. Z'leyra speaks the magical invocation work and speaks Katai. She then continues to speak a few more words and Raban understands it all. He soon learns as the day goes on he is quite fluent in it just like that.] --------------------------------------------- [Marqi 31st, 1633TH. 3rd Day of Adventure #4. Location: En route in Chaos domain. [At sunrise and after breakfast Kiet is offered the tongues necklace to use and learn Marentian so he can fit in better with this group. Like Raban he dons the necklace and the magic is invoked. Z'leyra speaks a few words of Marentian but Kiet finds it is a bit broken. He can understand the words much better than he did minutes ago but not as fluently as he wishes. Some seem to learn languages better than others it seems. But at least he is at the "visitor" language level. He can understand the basics to make do. Over time he'll learn more and more of the language.] [That evening Chion approaches Kiet about his rope making and tells him rope is like a good sailor. It takes a few seconds for Kiet to understand the comment something about like a "satchel" but then Chion translates it into Katai. Kiet replies.] Kiet: "Good ropes have many uses. When I was at sea they taught me many ways to use rope effectively. It is my hope these ropes do a great deal more than simply hold up my trousers!" (stick out my hand) "I am Kiet Sunan. Who might you be, again?" [Chion can see the younger man trying his best to be accepted and tolerated as a newcomer. Chion knows the feeling all too well going through it himself just two years or so ago. Chion sits down and has a small conversation with the rope maker in both Marentian and Katai.] --------------------------------------------- [Ma 1st, 1633TH. 4th Day of Adventure #4. Location: Chaos domain, Dark Lands [Time: 2:21pm] [Right after the giant combat...] [Chion looks down at the dead giant near him as Sven cleans his battle axe of crud. Chion kneels down and breaks one finger to loosen it up and then takes his sai to cut off the end of the finger after the knuckle. He then cuts a strip of the giant's hide shirt and makes a wrapping for it. Later he'll clean the bloody pulp and tissue off. Arawn turns away in slight disgust and Chion notices the looks of others. Sven just sits on his horse amused as he knows wizard's take trophies for later shape changing or such.] Chion: "I am planning on making some items and do not want to waste these creatures." [Chion then looks over the two giant bodies for any sign of treasure and around the immediate area but finds no treasure on them beyond the clubs and some minor food bits in their hair and clothing. It would take some time to find their lair if they have one and even then they rarely keep treasure. They tend to be stupid creatures.] [As others clean the area of gear and gather up horses Raban checks out his bruise and damage. One rib is intensely sore to the touch. Raban doesn't have healer skill and figures he can treat his own wounds rather than having the Healer of the group, Z'leyra look at it. He raises his shirt to examine the full mass of bruises. He gives a quick prayer to his god and feels more confident as if his own magical bearing in this world is stronger. He then casts the healing spell upon himself. The green healing energy circles around his barrel chest and the bruises quickly fade. With Raban's robust stamina the entire slew of damage seems to fade and go away completely. Even his rib isn't sore anymore. He lowers his shirt as he watches the party go about their business. He feels confused and other emotions at the combat. Either he overestimated or underestimated the party and giants. He now knows the party can take care of themselves, including the females. But then again only Fremea got in a strike it seems. Unali and Z'leyra charges but never got in a swing. But they seem brave enough to charge a being 3 times their body mass. One day though even these ladies may need his help and he'll be here to give it. Raban finds the impressive Sven skilled with his battle axe. Just two chops and the giant falls. The Giants themselves didn't even get in a good shot of their own aside from reaction toward Raban. Guided by some instinctive hate for Sidh these giants ran into death without regard for self survival. What a waste. Raban finds working with a party this size to be awkward and will take time to learn each person's abilities and weakness. Till then Raban will remain vigilant and observant to their desires and actions.] [Ben'dar sticks with Raban now and for the past few days giving tips on riding. how to move over or around obstacles and how to direct a horse through forest. Even Ben'dar isn't used to all these trees. He rather ride for hours and hours in the open and close his eyes if he wanted to. Here he must watch for low branches and animals. One could only trot a few feet before being blocked. Ben'dar misses the wide open plains. As the party moves out of the Giant area Ben'dar notices Raban seems distressed and quiet.] Ben'dar: "What troubles you, friend?" [Raban sighs and replies.] Raban: "I had an excellent chance to show the ladies that I could protect them, and I proved nothing. No one let me hold the giants back and the ladies recklessly moved in for their own attacks. I was in no serious danger, those giant were not any stronger than I am and they tend to be far less skilled With my goddesses help and a little luck, I though I would take the giants down with hardly a scratch. In that I was greatly mistaken it seems as I only helped a little." Ben'dar: "This group has been fighting together for a long time. It takes time to learn how we each engage the enemy and to coordinate our actions. Do not feel badly, it was far better for you to take the hit from the giant's club than some others in the group. From what I have seen of you, you can take a hit better than most here." [Ben'Dar watches Raban riding awkwardly for a few seconds.] Ben'dar: "Most here do not take full advantage of their mounts in a fight. A well trained horseman is easily the equal of any two footmen." [He glances at the huge Raban and amends the statement.] Ben'dar: "Well, the equal any two normal- sized footmen! If you are interested, I will train you and your horse in the Z'enda manner of mounted warfare?" [Raban grins but knows it will take a long time to ride well much less fight from a horse.] Raban: "I would hope someone of my size could take a few hits like that without much trouble. No, it would take a long time for me to be comfortable fighting from a horse's back. I suppose it would not hurt to learn it but its best I jump off to fight. I would be so worried the horse would get hurt, either from my actions or the opponents, that I would not fight very well. What I need to learn is how this group works together so I do not put the others at risk. Had I not seen her, I would have knocked that giant right on top of Fremea. I understand why she wanted to be behind him, but too many close to such a monster interferes with each others actions. It would seem I need to strike sooner while the opponent is not crowded." [Caladan hears the conversation and comes up along side Raban. He grins and raises a hand in friendship then pets his firesnake on his lap.] Caladan: "I guess I'm one of the core members of this group. It started out with me, Xian, Farseeker, Thig, Varange and a couple others. We went as far west as Fomorian and port domain. Though I suspect Chion has traveled more than all of us by magic and by ship. I am from the plains like Ben'dar there. Son of the local tribal chief. I never sought out leadership so went for adventure. My master Woundenal is in the mountains north of Marentia and south of the plains. There I learned fire and storm and sleep magics mostly among a few other minor spells. I'm reasonable with the staff and bow. I will tend to charge into battle first with magic if needed and then close quarters. Xian is a magician who tends not to rely on magical items like many in Marentia and the profession. He is skilled with the arbalest though some think he's took weak to use it. But otherwise uses his staff well and tends to rush in. Can't take much of a hit though as he has almost died several times. Maybe four or five times in the last three years. Farseeker is a heavy weapons expert in heavy swords and the like. He can take care of himself and usually handles 3-4 people at once with ease. So he'll charge into anything. Thig is another Faerry that likes to use crossbows at range and on occasion fights in close quarters. He also likes mind spells and things that explode. Over the past...it must be...5 or 6 years now ..I guess..we've grown taking on new folks and lost a few. I could name 3 or 4 who have died heroes. I don't know much about that Arawn fellow but he seems to use magic and close in sword play. Ben'dar is easy to figure out being like Farseeker he'll charge usually on Tef'wo with lighter weapons like his pike and bow. Chion recently seems to depend on that staff of his but used to charge in with daggers and unarmed combat to deal with enemies. He actually doesn't use much magic as most. Don't know anything about Fremea yet but she seems bold enough to charge into open battle. Kiet haven't seen in battle but this one time. So not sure what he'll do. Unali is skilled in those daggers of hers as good as one with a heavy sword. She'll use stealth to approach her target and handle them with confidence. She can take care of herself. She has also been known to use her sling a few times. Z'leyra tends to use magic more than most here it seems. But her new found armor and sword may be changing her into a warrior. She also has more magical items than probably the entire party has. She is our most skilled healer and a good cook as well!" [He pauses for a brief moment] "It will take time to learn everyone's abilities and weakness. Some are dependence on this or that as a major drawback. Some are over confidence. While others are complete confidence in their own skills. Give it time and you'll be able to defend or help others in battle. No one in this group is fearful to face battle so don't be surprised by that in the future." [Time: Evening.] [About 4 hours pass after the giant combat. Maybe 6-8 miles away from the scavenger area and the party makes camp. After dinner or rations are made Fremea finds a quiet spot. She knows that going in this Chaos domain forest could be dangerous so she stays within sight of the camp. She places her bow and 4 arrows on the ground and goes through the ritual to dedicate them with some spell it seems. She notices a slight aura around the objects and feels the spells and dedications took effect. She rejoins the party after placing the objects in place on her horse or body.] [At the same time Kiet is seen taking his long length of rope and cutting it into smaller segments for some purpose.] [Arawn and Fremea as the last few nights spend more time together as a group. Allies in sidh and situation it seems. By their nation and race they become closer in training and friendship.] [Ben'dar and Sven talk of great battles into the night and drink the last of Sven's personal ale stock.] [Caladan falls asleep fast this night.] [Chion listens to Sven talk to learn more about him as well as spending time with Kiet as both have ties being a sailor.] [Raban spends time with Z'leyra talking over past things and events while Unali sits quietly and listens but talks if she deems it worthy. Raban finds her quiet mood and nature thoughtful and intriguing. Most women Raban has dealt with are those who seek gold and power. But these two seem quiet different. Z'leyra seems to seek to help others even to the point of opening a healing school one day not as a profit making business but to help society. Then Unali seems to want to help the greater good rather than seek power and glory. Sure she is a strong ally it seems with a person called Duke Aren. Raban hears the comments in the tavern during the assassination attempt that seems years ago. A duke is surely a powerful man but she helps from the sidelines doing the dirty work. A lady not afraid to get into the wet work that men do. A most interesting woman indeed. Raban at times seems to stare as she sharpens her daggers in a rhythmic manner.] [As the night draws on Sven stands.] Sven: "Tomorrow we seek our destination. The people of these lands are depending on each of you to figure out this danger and best deal with it. We do not know what dangers we face or the problems that lie there. We only know that this could be a great mystery of power and a great threat. I have confidence that this threat will be dealt with if it comes to it." [Sven motions for Chion to join him and both walk a few feet into the dark woods to talk quietly.] Sven: "Elder Ki'ama inform you how to use the staff to let him know your in a position to let him view or at least sense the situation?" [Chion nods but Sven doesn't seem to wait for the answer as it seems more rhetorical.] "Use it so he can at least get a sense of what is going on. The staff I'm told works both ways. I can't tell you how much this castle thing could be a threat to our lands. if it brings new magic or great threats you must deal with it as you see fit. If it can fly it can be moved. I say move it to the ocean and sink it and destroy it completely. I fear no one should have it as a base of operations. it is too much of a temptation. If the castle is harmless then maybe it should be destroyed as well after we can learn more from it. We need to know why it came here and the path it took and why it ended p where it did over the Chaos domain. I fear the answers will not be good at all." [The tall viking looks at Chion square in the eyes with the flicker of the campfire in his eyes.] "I also know you. You might see this as your own personal house or base of operations. You must realize that could lead to a threat to you and a shift of balance. Others would see it as a bad thing. They'll jump at the chance to do something. I can't allow that and you must know that. The peace here in the lands is very delicate and I seek what the High Elder seeks in the long run." [With that he waits for any reply and then leaves hoping Chion takes it as a warning of friendship and not a threat. Sven would hate to duel Chion this night. But Sven knows it would offend Ki'ama to hear of this and that isn't good. So Sven has a good card up his sleeve of safety.] [That night the camp sleeps with sentries posted well. Nothing occurs that night except a chilly breeze.] ------------------- [Ma 2nd, 1633TH. 5th Day of Adventure #4. Location: Chaos domain, Dark Lands [Time: Sunrise.] [The camp begins to pack up quietly knowing that today will likely be a great challenge. Some could die or be greatly injured today. As breakfast is made final pack up is done and the party sets out east.] [Almost two hours later the party stops. Sven pulls out his magical scanning device to locate the castle. It is tied into the device the previous wizard dropped at the castle. Sven and the group circle around the forest for what seems like 45 minutes and then finally Sven seems to get a nice homing location. Finally Sven pockets the device and dismounts.] [Time: 9:15am] [It seems like only 5 miles since the campsite. The party could've just camped here last night but one never knows what might happen.] [The party doesn't see much through the trees. But Fremea finds the sky is cloudy. Making location of this castle difficult. But Sven reports it is directly above them and gives a rough estimate of its distance - around 9.3 miles give or take 50 feet. Fremea notices some dark clouds out eastward likely coming from the ocean. Maybe a mid-afternoon storm brewing. The temperature is cool today in the '60s and its bound to be far colder up there.] [Sven dismounts and ties up his horse.] Sven: "As Ki'ama suggested its best to leave the horses here. Tying ropes together will allow Chion to teleport you guys back if you find yourself falling. I suspect there is no danger there. But horses couldn't be tied up and they'd just panic and die from the falling itself. So take what you need with you. When do you leave?" Sven: "I still don't believe a castle can fly. I bet you guys will just get up there and find some place a cloud walker lives on a stable cloud and no castle at all!" Actions? Comments? Next update...Monday... GM: Raban/Kiet languages added. Remember v2 has it not max level but starting level now. This means a basic Em level ability. GM: Two more language slots are out there for Ma 1 and Ma 2 If folks wish to use them let me know. GM: Chion this is your gig on teleport. Let me know when you want to go. You could go right away or wait a short while. GM: I need to know what things are taken and what is left behind. If there is something you think I might forget you might bring mention it. Like a magic item or such. I'll assume if its small enough its automatically bought unless stated below. Since below gear isn't normally carried in the past. I assume horse and camping stuff like that is left behind. Something odd like shovel if not stated won't be taken. As an example. Ben'dar - Assume take all standard weapons. What about torches, ropes? Z'leyra - You should probably take Corona attached to your arm since winds won't be known till you get there. Unless you have better idea. Arawn - Take buckler? Assume standard weapons. Raban - Assume normal gear but do you take your instruments? Kiet - Assume take everything but camping related items? Chion - Take battle axe or sword? Assume other normal stuff? Fremea - Take everything but camping gear? Unali - Assume wearing chainmail, Take which Helm? Take shield? Take bow? Take scimitar? Z'leyra - We can chat on what you take and not take in ICQ next week or so. GM: As of this morning Ma 2 (May 2) all characters are at 100% health/hpv. GM: Mana Status - Player Status [of full casting ability] Raban 92% Kiet 74% Chion 94% Fremea 56% If not listed above then at 100% GM: Energy Level Status - All at 100% except Player Energy Level Chion 86% [Poison effects still it seems] GM: Plans - Monday I'll do the teleport up. I'll then report initial findings and any events. We'll be moving quickly after that. So this is your last chance for final preparations to be done this weekend. Chion should have no problem teleporting folks so casting magic to help yourself or such might just waste mana but up to you. Some are low on mana as is. :) If you do take your horse let me know. I'll have to see what all Chion can take in one trip. If horses it'll likely take 2 trips. I believe Arawn and Unali were the only ones to bring cold weather clothing. :)