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 #100 in sequence (file #551) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Raban: [Re: Actions] Raban is shocked with what he sees, more prisoners or worse. Did this island fly using the souls of people to carry it? Or tap their magic? Surely this place and its builders were evil, if not chaos or kotothi, just as bad or worse. Yes, it must use force, slavery or binding magic, that explains the actions outside, why they were so violent. They were right, this place needs to be destroyed, but not by crashing it on top of innocents. Chains he could break, but Raban knows his knowledge of magic is not sufficient to safely free anyone, he must wait for the others. GM: Ack. ------------------------- From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Just wondering, is Arawn able to identify either the elf or the silverish humanoid? By the way, nice Christmas lighting down there with the red and green lichen and "The firs thing notices... ", someones thinking about the holidays:) As Arawn gazed upon the silverish humanoid and the gaunt elf and recognized both immediately. They were both creatures from the realm of the gods, though neither were normally linked to one another. The appearance of the silver being, a Seker, servant of Balance, was a rare one in the Middle World for not only was it usually was an avenger of great upheavals but they could rarely maintain their form for long away from the Upper Realms and it's presence led him to wonder just what had led it here. The elf- like being was completely unrelated to it and Arawn wondered if he was prisoner or guard but he recognized the being as kin. He was an Anwora and cousin or nephew to the Alfar, for they were the children of Pwyll, his great-uncle, and Morain, his elder sister. He wasn't sure what was going on yet but he decided a direct approach might be the best option. Pulling the face-wrap free Arawn allowed both beings to become fully aware of his heritage. He answered in Elf Sidh while projecting his words mentally to the Seker. As he spoke he also translated into Marentian for the party. [To the party in Marentian]- "One is Sidh, an Anwora, the other is a Seker, of Balance. They're asking who we are." [Elf Sidh/Telepathic/and then translated to the party in Marentian] "I am Arawn, son of Morrigan and Payan, and these are my allies. Please, allow me a moment to translate for my allies," he paused to allow the others a chance to introduce themselves if they wished. "Greetings to both of you, brethren," he nodded toward the Anwora, "and Seker," turning his attention the silver giant's way. "If you ask about A'kril, then the answer is, yes." Arawn looked over their condition and asked, "How are you two doing and why are you here?" GM: Ack. Yes. Advised you in ICQ what they were. Common Alfar knowledge. As to lichen well didn't plan it for x-mas but worked out that way huh? :) Same with firs my editor goofed should've been First. :) ------------------------- From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea studies the shackles, while Arawn speaks with the old elf. She looks for any weak points in the magic that bind the cuffs or the neck piece. In her mind she speaks, "Are you the one that the elementals want freed, so that they will be free? You have been here many years, so I would use your help in removing these for you." GM: Ack. ------------------------- From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra brings the skullcap inside and examines it further. If time get close to running out (in the hourglass) without the others coming back she will cast Perception to see what its properties are...to find out if this is the item that must be destroyed or used somehow to accommodate the elementals. GM: Ack. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] Q: Why do Mummies like Christmas so much? A: Because of all the wrapping! [Time: 12:15 pm] Elf: "Who are you?" [As the Elf asks he walks a bit closer to the larger creature. He grips his spear in an alert but cautionary stance. Those like Unali, Ben'dar and Raban scan the cave for any other signs of others hidden but there seems little area to hide in. The glowing lichen pulses in some place red and green and the party wonders if it is magical or natural. But when scanned by the Sidh no magic is detected at least outwardly.] [Raban tall and regal as always is shocked by the scene. He can't tell if the larger mouthless creature is male or female. But lucky for the party it seems male. It talks like a male in his mind. If it were female he would be so enraged he'd be ripping the chains away. He wonders jut why this reaction to females isn't the same as males. Maybe when there is time he'll have to consider the fairness. Of course females are dainty little things with fragile bodies. They deserve his protection and his goddess almost demands it or at least seems to. Raban narrows his eyes and wonders if this connection with the prisoner cells in the castle could mean something. Could some lifeforce or energy or magic be making these prisoners or creatures use that power for flight? These creatures don't seem to fly but looks can be deceptive. After all who would believe Raban could fly. Clearly the Elf seems in control over the prisoner in chains. But is one the master and the other the slave or both slaves to a higher person like A'kril? Up to this point Raban has felt this place might hold hope. A flying castle could be used for good. Think of relief for natural disasters and education. But now recalling the events of the last few fights he realizes this place must indeed be destroyed. Raban can tear it stone by stone if he has to do so. Raban knows he can't get to the Elf before he could react to anything so he studies the chains on the legs and wrists. If the party has to act or flee Raban will have to act fast. But he is wary of the magic they clearly demonstrate.] [Arawn recognizes both creatures immediately. One he has seen in another's court the other through books. Both are noble creatures and shouldn't be here at all. The silver being, is called a Seker a servant of the Balance forces. Known for avengers of great upheavals. This one should've faded long ago unless it just came here? But that doesn't make sense. They can only remain here a short time. Why is this one still here? Then there is the other being, a Elf like creature that isn't related to Sekers, an Anwora. The Anwora were kin to the Alfar. Surely there can't be that many. So why can't he identify this particular one? Does Arawn know him personally? At this distance it seems not. Then again one can't know all the levels of a family tree. The Anwora were the children of Pwyll, his great-uncle, and Morain, his elder sister. Why are both here and why hasn't he heard of such in his home land? At least the Anwora's disappearance would have been known to him. but things of a family history and such wasn't his forte. Why should he worry about such things when he can simply ask someone or go find them. Now that he is here in this realm he regrets not knowing his own extended family.] [Arawn decides the best approach is one of directness. Arawn smiles faintly thinking of his face wrap. In Marentia he wore it to hide himself. In the Vassa forests he didn't so he could be one of the guys. In the castle he didn't wear it so he could be considered friendly. Now here in this place he wore it to avoid dust. Now he must take it off and reveal who he is once more to a creature that shouldn't be here. With slow hands he lowers the face wrap to reveal himself to the Anwora. It is doubtful the Seker may know all beings. But the Anwora should at least. Arawn begins to speak in Elf sidh and during pauses project his thoughts to the Seker. He then translates it into Marentian.] Arawn: "One is Sidh, an Anwora, the other is a Seker, of Balance. They're asking who we are." [Arawn continues this process of Elf Sidh, telepathy and Marentian translations during the following conversations that are in the open for now.] [Arawn approaches a few feet in hopes to get under the brighter patch of red lichen nearby. He is unsure the Anwora have the good night vision of a Sidh. but it is doubtful the Seker can see so well in this dim light. He raises his hands palm up in the all-to-human gesture of peace.] Arawn: "I am Arawn, son of Morrigan and Payan, and these are my allies. Please, allow me a moment to translate for my allies," [He paused to allow the others a chance to introduce themselves if they wished.] "Greetings to both of you, brethren," [He nodded toward the Anwora,] "and Seker," [turning his attention the silver giant's way.] "If you ask about A'kril, then the answer is, yes." [The Anwora jerks up at the words and notices finally Arawn's form. But the words also explain who he is. The Seker upon hearing the answer to A'kril slowly lowers his head back and stares up into the ceiling. With no mouth there is little expression on his face and Arawn is unsure of this reaction.] Arawn: "How are you two doing and why are you here?" [Fremea listens to Arawn and is confused by the Seeker and Anwora terms. She has never heard of such beings. She meets an Alfar a son of a god, then dark evil Elves now these creatures. It has been a confusing few months. She is unsure of the ability of the beings so studies the cuffs and the magical items that seem to clearly contain the Seker. As she studies the devices she projects her thoughts to the Seker only heard by him.] Fremea: "Are you the one that the Elementals want freed, so that they will be free? You have been here many years, so I would use your help in removing these for you." [Ben'dar shifts from foot to foot not enjoying someone speaking in his mind. This isn't right. How could the creature just do that and can he read minds? Zen'dali are private beings and to invade the mind is not right at all. Ben'dar checks the situation out and knows the seker is no threat. It is chained and can't attack. It can't even talk. but the one with the spear will have to be taken care of if things go bad.] [Unali doesn't like telepathy as well. It was bad enough she was attacked by a telekinetic but now one can send words into her mind. Unali stands still at the ready not knowing about these creatures and their abilities.] [The Anwora waits a few seconds and stares at Arawn. He then speaks in Elf Sidh. Fremea and Arawn can understand it fully but Raban only a bit. the others do not understand until it is translated.] Anwora: "I know of your parents but not of you. Why I am here I could ask the same thing of you and your friends. I was told there would be little distractions. The blood tie and our pact defines this arrangement." [He begins to pace back and forth around the head of the Seker.] "The man you called A'kril tricked me. I was called here as some toy for amusement. This one" [he points to the Seker] "was captured as well soon after. A'kril and others did things to him. Altered his being. His natural ability of flight was enhanced and is enhanced by that device." [He points to the collar.] "It amplifies his natural and twisted new abilities." [He begins to raise his voice loud and it echoes in the cave.] "We were told this pact was only short term. I did agree with the gods for this pact in exchange...in exchange for something. I was told the gods would arrive and recall the pact. Where are they?" [The Seker twists his right hand fingers a bit and then projects thoughts to everyone.] Seker: "What he says is true. We were captured. I was changed. I should have been gone long ago. But what he doesn't know is that once no one is in this cave he Silences. He simply stops and doesn't act or move. He doesn't realize the passage of time as I have. I keep this place...this land afloat by my power. A power that I steal from the upper realms itself. A'kril forces me here and keeps me here somehow. With his death there is no need for me to remain. No purpose. Maybe I should die now...Unless one of you will be the Chosen One." [With that he raises his head and looks at the party.] [Arawn frowns at the Anwora's thoughts. It implies gods were here and had some part in this place. If that is the case it has to have been a very very long time ago. Gods have not been in the Middle world for countless years. How long has he been locked in this place?] [Suddenly the Anwora who seems to have not heard the Seker's thoughts turns abruptly around. He strides toward the Seker and raises his spear.] Anwora: "With A'kril dead then the pact is void. If I can not return no one will." [He raises the spear to the Seker's throat but stops as if he is now hearing something from the Seker in his mind.] --------------------------- [Z'leyra climbs into the window with the leather cap she found in the stone box. She shuts the window and ushers the Ipanza away to guard the others. She shows Kiet the cap and he inspects it but only sees a simple leather hat. Kiet explain he is going to check out the armory since it seems safe now. But she asks first that he remain as she casts a couple of spells. He will need to be near to listen to her words in the trance. She has decided to scan the item with magic. First she gathers up her drum and staff and then sits. She explains he should note anything she says to recall it back to her later. She first casts a Shamanic orientation spell with her spell. Then she casts the perception while holding the leather cap. Within moments she begins to speak of various things.] [Later Kiet repeats what he heard and she learns of the cap. The cap itself is a simple leather cap with the nice leather vest style smooth inside and a bit rough, leather normal, on the outside. It fits most normal sizes it seems but might have trouble with Fremea or Raban's head size. Apparently it is magical but doesn't have any orientation itself. That could indicate it just isn't made to have one. Based on the description of the barbarian and the layout of the slab it is easily figured out. Simple deduction and reasoning figured most of it out beforehand but she knows it could be more vital. Indeed like the warrior says the cap is worn. The leather strap is secured so it doesn't fall upon. The wearer then simply thinks. It seems to invoke mental control over something. Based on her chant Kiet learned it is control over something rather than something. So that rules out any Elemental it seems. Kiet and Z'leyra soon come to simple reasoning that the cap must control the slab. The vicinity of the device to it is no coincidence. If the item has control over the slab and the barbarian indicates the slab can fly it must control the slab to fly. It would make sense a place like this would have support vehicles for supplies and such. That may be how food, prisoners and other things were sent here.] --------------------------- [Kiet soon after the discussion with Z'leyra heads toward the Armory to explore it.] [Time: 12:17 pm] Actions? Comments? Next Update...Friday? GM: Kiet will go into more detail next update. Ran out of time. Stay tuned. GM: To everyone happy New Year!! In 2009 we'll begin a new adventure. I hope all have a good final holiday of this year. Assuming everyone is sober Friday I'll do a update then. GM: Still don't know if Chion is in the cave or not. :< ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Second Floor] Legend - North /|\ 1 Row = 2 feet 1 Column = 2 feet % , ° = Solid wall or earthen rock [Portal Second Room] 1 2 3 4 5 123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% A %% %%%% %% % %% %% B %% O %%% U B E %% C %% %%% %% A SSSS %% D %%%%%%%%% %% F SSSS %% E %%%%%%%%% R % %% F %%%%%%%%%% %% %%% %% G %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% % is cave wall. O is portal. Portal area elevation is about 5 feet taller than the other section. So going down to other section is rock/stone natural steps. Party Locations - A - Arawn - D26 [Above Map - Facing East] B - Ben'dar - C23 [Above Map - Facing East] C - Caladan - Second floor, Navigation room H - Chion - ??? F - Fremea - E20 [Above Map - Facing East] K - Kiet - First floor South Hallway R - Raban - F22 [Above Map - Facing East] U - Unali - C20 [Above Map - Facing East] Z - Z'leyra - First floor South Hallway/Outside - Corona - Roof outside E - Anwora - C33 [Above Map - Facing West] S - Seker - C/D 34-37 [Laying down, head raised, facing west] Prisoners - First floor South Hallway Barbarians - First floor South Hallway Wind - Courtyard hourglass