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 #60 in sequence (file #287) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: Now the hard part begins. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Kiet: [Re: Actions] GM: I need to know what to do with the fallen three. "Please don't kill us..." - Kiet GM: Ack. Famous last words for tombstone huh? :) ------------------------------------ From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra says "We must quickly restrain those affected by the Beasts Of Fiery Hate, else they may run to their doom. Does anyone have the Forgetfulness spell? That is what will cure them." She moves to restrain Chion. "I can cast purification and loan magic items that should increase the success chance of the Forgetfulness spell." As she restrains Chion she says "I will be happy to use Perception to determine the magical values of the gargoyle's sword." She would also use her armorer/weaponsmithing skill to determine the quality of the sword. After turning Chion face down, tying his wrists behind him and blindfolding him Z'leyra says "According to the text I read those affected by the Beasts Of Fiery hate act as those affected by the spell Silent Terror, they either run from anyone and everything or they go catatonic until some spell can make them forget - though some are said to just be catatonic till the next dawn. I have my doubts about dispelling the Silent Terror but can try it if necessary." She then ties Chion's ankles so that he won't run and fall off the cloud island while befuddled by the Silent Terror effect. After all those affected are restrained Z'leyra will renew her Orient Self (EL0) and cast Perception thru her staff on Chion trying to see if Silent Terror still magically affects him as a spell that could be dispelled. She will also cast Perception (thru her staff) on the gargoyles sword if it is handed to her. As usual she will inform the others around of what she perceives while she does the Perception spells. GM: Ack. ------------------------------------ From Raban: [Re: Actions] [Raban picks up the Kings Sword to keep it from other nasties. [Knowing Sword is not one of his better skills, Raban will offer it to the others to use. Raban: "Does anyone need a magical Sword? I think someone else could put it to better use than I could. I am going to need tougher armor, if we keep fighting like this. My leather is just useless scraps now, though maybe I can repair some of it, if we have time." [After checking his supplies. Raban: "Does anyone have some Fine Wine? I have some Angelica that could be made into potions that could help us greatly. I thought I had the wine, but I must have drank it with a friend a few days ago and forgot to buy more." [After a quick check on the others, Raban sees there is little need for his meager talents in magic, though his size may help in other areas. Raban: "I am sorry Z'leyra, my training has not yet included spells to cure the mind. I can only help you keep them restrained." GM: Ack. Good duct tape joke. :) ------------------------------------ From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] If the Perception spell on Chion indicates to her that Dispelling the Silent Terror could and likely would work to bring Chion back to his senses Z'leyra will cast a max EL Purification, wrap her spell chain around Chion and her wrists and cast Dispel Chaos at max EL through her staff to dispel the Silent Terror. She will be careful to target only the Silent Terror spell, avoiding dispelling other spells or items. If the dispel works and Chion comes to his senses she will untie and release him. If this has been successful she will repeat for each other person affected. Note that she will be draining her mana batteries equally for these spells. GM: Ack. ------------------------------------ From Arawn: [Re: Actions] When Z'leyra explains the situation surrounding the catatonic members of the group Arawn kneels down beside them, his hands rolling their heads so that he can look into their eyes. Without looking up he says to the shaman in a serious and steady voice, "I will see what I can do for them." Arawn will then attempt to cast Forgetfullness, while using the Sidh tongue, on each of the catatonic characters until they are all awakened or it seems clear that the spell is ineffective in dealing with the problem. When he is done he sits back with a distant look in his eyes, as if deep in thought, clarity occasionally returning when he focuses on local scenery. At one point he shakes his head as if unsure of something, Is it possible...?" His brow furrows for a moment and then he stands up and addresses the party, "I'm not certain about this just yet but as while we were walking something was gnawing at me. Between my recent scans and the information shared by the air spirits something hit me. When I was young I remember the Dagda telling me a story of an ancient and magical land one time while visiting my parents court. It was quite a whle ago and my memory is hazy but I think it might be possible the Dagda spoke of Lymria. He spoke of a time when the concepts of the great Alignments did not yet exist, when Chaos and Law weren't even the barest of dreams and the True Worlds were in their infancy. One of these lands was a place of great magic, magics that nearly rivaled the gods themselves, but in mankinds hubris these enchanters turned on each other and destruction ensued. The key point I remember right now is that due to the nature of magic and the fact that the great Alignments were not yet in existence, all magic was unaligned, as I've said before it naturally is. What this means is that spells that most currently might attribute to an Alignment, say Necromancy to Chaos for example, were not given by nor solely used by forces currently often attributed to Chaos and Evil. The most compassionate and loving person could just as easily call upon such spells just as the most vile and evil of beings could use magics of peace and harmony. Magic was just a tool, raw potential. With this in mind it could very well mean that despite apparently ' Chaotic' forces present as well as magic that seems attuned to Chaos, that this place, as well as its master, could very well be a kind and gentle person or even someone in need of our help, as I think back to mention of a 'cursed one' or some such thing in the prophecy. I suggest we tread carefully and try to avoid rash actions when we can. I think communication might be key here." With that he moved over to where the fallen gargoyle king lay. Kneeling down to inspect him he seemed surprised when he discovered the slit throat. "Raban, did you do this?" He sounded very disappointed as he added, "I was really hoping to speak with him. I think we need to find out more about this place and just what is going on here. Right now I'm sorely tempted to bring him back for questioning..." He stood over the body seemingly unsure what to do next... --------------------------------------------------------- While near the bodies of the Beasts he will take samples from them for possible use at a later date along with scales from the gargoyles. --------------------------------------------------------- In regards to Kiet and Raban's discussion on armor Arawn will reply, "I think we may find some items further ahead but if you are truly concerned about armor in the immediate future I may be able to do something about it... if the enchantments here are all encompassing," he said, looking up towards the sun as he did so. Forgot to add at the end of the 'story' Arawn says, "Now if I can just remember the rest of that story..." GM: Ack. ------------------------------------ From Raban: [Re: Reply to Arawn] [In response to Arawn on the King Raban: "No I crushed him unconscious and broke a few of his bones, but I do not know how his neck was injured." [In response to Arawn on the Armor Raban: "I have never needed much armor before, but if this continues like it has I will need it badly. If it is not too costly for you to use your magic on repair or replacing my armor, then I would appreciate you doing so. You may need your magic more later, so perhaps it is best to save it. I will survive without my leather armor, I will just have to avoid being hit so often." [Raban will remove the scraps of his armor and think about whether he needs change his clothes. He smiles as he wonders if the ladies are watching him... GM: Ack. ------------------------------------ From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea will scout around, making sure there are no more creatures lurking, while she is still invisible. In no way does she want anything to do with the sword, mostly since it is Iron. As she has noticed that there are more capable readers than she, and she has no really idea of what to do for the fallen three, she will be on guard waiting. When she becomes visible again, those who are looking will notice that she keeps looking at Chion, with a look of almost worry and then she steels herself again. GM: Ack. ------------------------------------ From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] When Arawn reveals that he knows the Forgetfulness spell Z'leyra will offer to cast Sidh Purification for him and to let him use her spell chain (looped in a figure eight around caster and recipient's wrists it increases the chance of a spell working) and even her staff (for 2 extra mana spells cast thru it a spell gets an improved chance of working) to help overcome the MDV of the victims. She also offers to cast Luck on him to improve the chance of success. GM: Ack. In the posts it appears he didn't take up the offer at this point. :