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 #112 in sequence (file #636) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: Website is updated. Minor edits to treasure report. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions] No, Ben'Dar will follow Sven's advice and forget about Itom for now. But if he ever meets her in the future, he will count her an enemy. GM: Ack. Thanks. --------------------- From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Arawn had pondered whether to attempt scrying for the ring and the woman's assassin but regretfully decided against it for the time being. Even if he was able to track it the group was exhausted and the journey ahead could prove dangerous without adding the complication of another possible battle. Still, when Ben'dar spoke up, suggesting an attack against Itom the alfar shared his thoughts. “I do not know how much Itom had to do with all of this, Ben’dar, but I am concerned as to the ring which was part of all this trouble. If it is as powerful as certain clues hint then I worry as to whom currently possesses it and what they mean to do with it. If we were in better shape I’d be more inclined to follow on this lead with you, whether to Itom or otherwise, and discover what we can before rejoining the party later but most are exhausted and I’d hate to separate us at a time and a place like this. My pardon, Sven,” turning his head briefly the warrior-mages way, “if it does belong to the High Elder but until I know for sure it is his I have cause for concern. This ring could prove troublesome in the wrong hands.” Catching wind of the conversation going on between Raban and Z’leyra Arawn listened quietly from the rear of the group as the caravan moved through Itom’s dark domain. The barest of smiles crossed his face in the starlight as they shared words, a sign of measured humor at the nature of their barter. A short while after the others had their say he moved forward briefly to speak to the pair. “Raban, Z’leyra. If time is an issue I would be happy to craft such items or assist for the sake of expediency. I am skilled in the arts of armor and weapon-smithing, Raban, as I’m sure you would have guessed, though crafting items of iron and steel are not my strong suits. I am used to working with other metals and would craft such for you but I think it difficult to find material for elvish metalwork handy. Still, I am not above working with iron and steel if properly equipped. Unlike many of my kind I recognize the danger of working with these materials but will not be hampered or mastered by this crux. As for the bow, alas, I am not a bowyer either but perhaps if we have time I might be able to speak to some elvish crafters and see if a bow suitable for one of your might could be crafted. Let me know if you desire my aid.” Moving back to the rear it was not long before the voices of Ben'dar and Unali carried on the night wind but Arawn remained quiet for now. Best to let them sort things out. Later on he could explain the possession and he instead listened and learned from the interaction between the mortal man and woman. Upon arriving at the clearing Arawn smiled brightly upon seeing Fremea safe and apparently none the worse from her journey. As their stories were shared Arawn looked at the faerry with kind eyes before tending compassionately to the eggs in their nest. It would take time but it was not the first time he had nursed creatures and he was glad that some of the island's innocents were still alive. Offering to assist Fremea with their care Arawn then went off to the side to say a prayer for the spirits of all that perished on that poor island before sending warm wishes to the Seker, the Glyph, and the Anwora. Upon awakening Arawn will cast Energy spells to replenish his Energy Levels before heading out for the day. Also, if the party isn't pressed by danger, Arawn will attempt to use Sky Knowledge to discover information on the ring's current location. Also, can I get a rough percentage on Arawn’s current EnL level? GM: Ack. The nest thing so far Fremea hasn't said if she will make that public or a private thing. So will consider it private for now. Need to know what EL for the spell. See below on status. What EL for the sky knowledge (see Sven's comments!). ----------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Ma 2nd, 1634TH. 5th Day of Adventure #4. [Location: Chaos domain, Dark Lands, Forest, heading West] [Time: 2:40 am] [Arawn considers taking a sample to track the killer of the nude woman but when Sven speaks that he knows the killer, that of the Elder's familiar, it seems useless. But when Ben'dar speaks up about Itom's treachery Arawn speaks up as well.] Arawn: "I do not know how much Itom had to do with all of this, Ben'dar, but I am concerned as to the ring which was part of all this trouble. If it is as powerful as certain clues hint then I worry as to whom currently possesses it and what they mean to do with it. If we were in better shape I'd be more inclined to follow on this lead with you, whether to Itom or otherwise, and discover what we can before rejoining the party later but most are exhausted and I'd hate to separate us at a time and a place like this." "My pardon, Sven," [turning his head briefly the warrior-mages way, ] "if it does belong to the High Elder but until I know for sure it is his I have cause for concern. This ring could prove troublesome in the wrong hands." [Sven shakes his belly in a big of a laugh.] Sven: "No need my pointy ear friend! Maybe you missed me saying the pet-familiar of the High Elder took it from her and killed her. I saw the evidence and a glimpse of him. He has no direct form but more mist and shadow. Something out of a nightmare really. This form allows him to travel fast. But with the ring I suspect travel will be slower." [He scratches his chin in thought.] "I've seen the ring before so know its the Elder's. This is why I tried to stop Chion before he went back up. But I can't recall what it does. I believe it has magic but that would be obvious wouldn't it? I'm sure in time the Elder can tell us." ------------ [Time: 5:23 am] [While Z'leyra and Raban talk sweetly about Armor though some seem to figure out a hidden under-conversation, Arawn listens as well. The flicker of a smile crosses his face as he hears the words quietly. While it is a business conversation there are undertones of humor and other things in it. Maybe not overtly but covertly. Moving forward he speaks to both.] Arawn: "Raban, Z'leyra. If time is an issue I would be happy to craft such items or assist for the sake of expediency. I am skilled in the arts of armor and weapon-smithing, Raban, as I'm sure you would have guessed, though crafting items of iron and steel are not my strong suits. I am used to working with other metals and would craft such for you but I think it difficult to find material for Elvish metalwork handy. Still, I am not above working with iron and steel if properly equipped. Unlike many of my kind I recognize the danger of working with these materials but will not be hampered or mastered by this crux. As for the bow, alas, I am not a bowyer either but perhaps if we have time I might be able to speak to some Elvish crafters and see if a bow suitable for one of your might could be crafted. Let me know if you desire my aid." [Ma 3rd, 1634TH. 6th Day of Adventure #4. [Location: Balance domain, Dark Lands, Forest, heading West] [Time: 3:48 am] [When the party arrives at the Balance Domain campsite and find Fremea, Arawn beams with pride. When things settle down he goes off to the side and says a prayer for those who might have died harshly, died for doing their job, died because they liked doing harm and the innocent life of the island. He also gives thanks to the Glyph and Elementals. But doubt they will get any sense of his thoughts as they likely will remain here in the middle world finding new or old homes.] [Time: 6:48 am] [The sun comes up and Fremea is busy at making some warm food and breakfast. Not being as skilled in cooking as Z'leyra she does know a few simple tricks of warmed up tea and fried breads with spices. A few of the party rouse up to eat like Sven but most still sleep from exhaustion. Fremea is also exhausted but got some sleep last night.] GM: At midnight status levels were these. They were posted on a link on the website for all to see them change. Arawn 24%, Ben'dar 16%, Z'leyra 29%, Unali 18%, Caladan 19%, Raban 32%, Chion 16%, Fremea 42%, Kiet 22% This affected skills, actions and combat. Why I was keeping track due to the height, oxygen and such. [Fremea leaves Sven to feed the horses and checks on the bird nest. The eggs seem quite warm from the growth and seem in good shape. She has heard that touching the eggs can taint them. She takes tot he air and flies around for a few miles to find a area where a large group of birds are nesting. The area in a group of tall oak trees is about half a mile north of the party. There is a colony of some 100 birds it seems. She isn't sure if these might adopt the birds but it might be the best thing. She could take them to the citadel but would have to take care of them along the way if she did that.] [Time: 12:21 pm] [Finally most of the party wake up and eat a breakfast, or rather lunch at this time. Having gotten enough sleep the party is ready to leave again. With no encounters the chase Sven might have implied never comes. Some of the party talk to Fremea about the last few minutes of the castle.] [Ben'dar checks his wounds and though he had no magical healing yesterday he did have healer treatment from Z'leyra. But today those 6 points of damage are completely healed. Her skill and herbs must've done the trick.] [Caladan wakes up and checks his hard wounds. Being stubborn he also refused magical healing but took healer treatment. But it seems only about 60% of his wounds heal naturally and he still has some minor wounds. He asks Z'leyra for healing. Caladan asks Z'leyra for healing. Z'leyra treats him with healer skill then a magical healing. This wipes out the rest of his wounds completely.] Caladan: "Good as new...well at least damaged goods new. Thanks." [Raban wakes up and feels better. The Angelica wore off but its effects helped in healing with the healer and magical healing making healing automatic. It appears almost 40% of his wounds heal up over night. But still leaving some wounds to be treated. His Wing also seems to have helped in healing. Some of his energy also seems to have recovered. Raban feels the weight of the blessing is over, or at least recalls it ends this very day.] [Kiet wakes up and finds all his wounds healed up completely.] [Chion wakes up, though he didn't help much in the final battle guarding the portal room, he feels completely healed. He actually never took any damage. He feels full energy wise and knows he has to be depleted mana wise due to the teleports and such. He'll need a few days rest to get to full.] [Fremea wakes up to excellent health seeing her wounds heal up completely due tot he angelica and healing skills. Energy wise she feels good but still slightly down a bit. She knows she is low on mana due to the castle but will have to rest a few days to get to full.] [Unali wakes up to find her light wound completely healed thanks to the angelic and healing skills. Her energy is full and she is ready to move on. Though she did have a odd dream about a certain barbarian. She shakes that off.] [Z'leyra wakes up and finds she is in good shape energy wise the healing did a good job but minor. She treats her own wounds again and casts another healing spell to gain back 3 times the amount natural healing did. Still now only a light wound to take care off but better than critical shape.] ------------------------ [Time: 1:15 pm] [Needing to get some distance going the party move out. The party takes up their formation and moves on. Fremea makes a bed on crates on the wagon and sleeps being sun-shy and having been up later. The prisoners are checked one last time and packed away on the wagon.] [Time: 5:55 pm] [A few miles north west of the last campsite the party makes another camp and breaks out the tents in a more organized fashion not being so tired.] ---------------------------- [Ma 4th, 1634TH. 7th Day of Adventure #4. [Location: Balance domain, Dark Lands, Forest, heading West] [Group heads out again and makes good time today. Temperature ranges from low 60s to as high as 77. Spring weather seems to be in full swing and the skies are blue and clear. No encounters of any kind occur today.] ---------------------------- [Ma 5th, 1634TH. 8th Day of Adventure #4. [Location: Balance/Chaos domain, Dark Lands, Forest, heading West] [Another day of good travel but around 12:43pm inside the Chaos territory next to Ki'ama's domain a storm comes near. It only lasts about 15 minutes and some light hail and lightning. It is over as quick as it started and the party move on after drying out a bit. Temperatures only get up to low 70s today. Eventually near sunset the party crosses into the High Elder's domain but still miles away from his estate. Camp is made and no encounters all day.] ---------------------------- [Ma 6th, 1634TH. 9th Day of Adventure #4. [Location: High Elder's domain, Dark Lands, Forest, heading West] [The magic of Ki'ama's domain kicks in and the perpetual spring weather drops around the party. Sven explains even in deep winter while snow might be outside the domain inside it is warm and lovely. Powerful magics he explains and a long time to setup. Most of the boost of that power surrounds the Citadel but it keeps the whole domain at a reasonable temperate zone for its citizens making them happy. Sven laughs that in his domain in the north-west near the tundra its mostly cold even in summer and no magic was involved.] [Time: 5:03pm] [A few miles east of the Citadel the party passes a small village two miles ago. As Caladan deftly guides the magical flying slab through the forest a sudden "thwap" and crack is heard. Z'leyra looks around to ensure its not an ambush but suddenly as she does the slab dives and pitches forward. Caladan yells something but Z'leyra is too distracted by a tree trunk the size of a horse leg flying right at her head. She ducks and dives back onto the slab with a hard "wack". Suddenly the front of the slab impacts onto the ground throiwng Z'leyra and Caladan off and forward. Caladan goes flying to forward and left while Z'leyra rolls forward. Caladan falls well at least getting some warning and rolls into a bush. Z'leyra with all her gear and staff rolls past two sets of bushes and takes some minor cuts but lands up against a tall tree.] [Both stand up and dust themselves and look at the slab which has now slammed onto the ground. When they get closer they notice powder on the slab of a white color. Looking further both notice the clear gems in the corners are gone and now all that remains is a thin layer of white powder. A wind comes from the north and blows much of it into the forest south of the slab. Both look at each other confused. When the party approaches , Sven grunts.] Sven: "Caladan you lose your concentrating thinking of a lass?" Caladan: "No." [Kneeling down Caladan feels the dust between his fingers finding it coarse like sand.] "The gems seem to have been destroyed. I'd say this slab is useless now. Maybe being so far away from the castle or time away it loses its ability? Maybe there is a range limit to it or such." [Arawn comes up and hears this and suddenly shakes his head in worry. He dismounts and pulls one bag down and opens it. He checks the set of 16 or so clear gems he took from the shield control door panels. When he opens it he finds white powder and dust. He sighs and shakes his head. That must be these gems can't be away from the castle for long. Arawn didn't sense any wardic auras around the gems so guesses they have a self destruct or range limit as Caladan mentioned. Sad. he begins to clear the powder that can be bad to breath.] Caladan: "Well looks like we ride our horses. Guess this is useless now?" [He takes off the meditation cap.] "I'm sure Z'leyra could always do another such thing with her levitate spells and such." [Z'leyra and Caladan find their horses and mount up to move on.] -------------- [Time: 6:09pm] [Sven estimates the party is only at most a few miles from the Citadel so no need to camp even though darkness has fallen in the forest. Suddenly in the distance lights are seen from the west, direction the party is moving. It is quickly figured they are torches. Riders approach. Cautious, especially Fremea being in Dirasa territory, wait for the riders.] [A few minutes later, three men well dressed in silks and four guards in Citadel uniforms approach slowly. From the torch light the three men are recognized as Zhou Kimet, Suca Kwat and Oby Won. Chion is surprised to see Oby out of the manor house as he rarely leaves the Citadel being the personal aide of the High Elder. The security chief of the Citadel remains quite but alert as Zhou and Oby approach. Zhou beams while Oby just seems his normal non-expressionless face.] Oby: "It is good to see you all ...alive? Very good. We had warning you had entered the domain a few hours ago so were expecting you. I take it your mission is complete?" [Sven nods.] "Excellent! Rooms, baths and food awaits you in the Citadel. I'm afraid the High Elder has been called away on Dark Lands business." [He waves a hand and Zhou turns and backs off with the others about 20 feet. Oby approaches and speaks in a lower voice.] "After we hear of your time abroad the High Elder asks that you wait for his return. He expects at least four days maybe as much as a week. In the meantime he asks me to relay this message. 'The mystery of the gray creatures will soon be solved. If you are interested in a mission to save the Middle World please remain here till I return. I must warn that it will be your most dangerous one ever. If you have allies or friends abroad who are good fighters I suggest you bring them. I hope to see each of you soon.' That is the extent of the message." [He raises his voice a bit.] "Zhou will show you to your hotel rooms. Please rest and we will take care of any of your horses for the night. If there are special requests please see Zhou and if needed he can contact me. Shall we go? We are only a mile away from the Citadel." [As the group heads through the dark forest the group thinks of if this is another test, as Chion at times thinks, or a trap. Sven confirms that the High Elder often leaves on business to other domains and this could only just be a coincidence.] Sven: "I'll be glad to have a hot bath and some fresh ale!" [As Arawn rides he eyes the forest. It would be no good for another Dirasa to sense them, but none show. He notices Suca is eyeing him and the Faerry a lot tonight. But the security chief must only be doing his job very alert and wary. Arawn is very interesting in learning about the gray creatures. He wonders if Ki'ama knows more than he has said before all this.] [Ben'dar snorts at the thought of a dangerous mission. What was the castle? A cake party? He wonders if Farseker could be sent for if the High Elder needs good fighters.] [Chion rides and smiles after looking at his cold colorless rings. He wonders about Correl and how they fare. He wonders if Ben'dar will punch out the Elder before he is rewarded for this mission? He wonders if he should place bets now.] [Fremea being in Dirasa territory where she was almost killed a week or so ago looks around the forest. This time she won't be ambushed. A dangerous mission might be too difficult for her but she could at least think about it.] [Kiet wonders if returning to this domain is wise after the thugs tried to kill him for seeing a secret meeting. Sure Sven mentions this place is docile for its citizens but they seemed to want him dead. He'll have to ask Zhou if they rounded up them all by now.] [Raban notices Fremea's nerves and gets close to her just in case. A dangerous mission for him isn't a big deal. But should he return home now that he knows these people can take care of themselves or travel with them on some fool errand to save the middle world? Why so over dramatic?] [Unali wonders if she could get Chion to send for Kasha, Balrog and even some others in their group to join in this so called dangerous task. She has been collecting good intelligence on this place. It will be well worth informing Duke Aren of this land. It can't help a nation to know what they could be up against even if they are thousands of miles apart.] [Z'leyra takes mental notes of her medical supplies. Having used much in the last week. It has only been 9 days since they were in the Tavern in Sivas. In little over a week they move half a continent away and take down a castle. Yet she wonders if she'll ever have time to setup her Sivan Healing School and Hospital.] ---------- [Time: 6:34pm] [The party arrive into the large south gates of the Citadel to a quite and almost empty place. The wedding goers have long since gone home it seems. The party is happy to survive another grueling adventure...] Actions? Comments? Next Update...Monday... GM: Minor goof - Had the year as 1633 but its 1634 since the year changed during IBT time. Fixed now. Gm: Status of players [As of current day - Ma 3rd] Players Energy Health Mana Ben'dar 100% 100% - Caladan 100% 100% 100% Corona 100% 100% - Tef'wo 100% 100% - Unali 100% 100% - Kiet 100% 100% 35% Chion 100% 100% 86% Fremea 96% 100% 9% Arawn 67% 100% 88% Z'leyra 99% 90% 98% Raban 94% 49% 58% Notes: Stats do not include CPs and modified stats. Just pre-cp and formula checked stats. So for example if a stat improved Mana Regen then it used old stat. Its just too hard to do formula and update now and then AGAIN after IBT CPs. GM: Experience Players CEP MEP Ben'dar 510 - Caladan 153 159 Raban 706 191 Kiet 132 50 Chion 127 810 Fremea 400 78 Unali 645 - Arawn 217 614 Z'leyra 797 243 Posted in no particular order. Congratulations! If you have been keeping track personally some numbers may not fit this is bonuses earned for RPing. :) GM: CP Reports Player Notified Returned information Ben'dar Yes Changed Caladan Yes Changed Kiet Yes Changed Fremea Yes Changed Unali Yes Changed Z'leyra Yes Changed Chion Yes Changed Raban Yes Waiting for reply Great. That was fast turn around. Thanks guys! GM: PLEASE keep this in mind. When I send character sheets it will have applied CPs but it will not have formulae checked. This is useless since you'll be doing IBT time actions and it'll change again. So I'll do all that at the end of the IBT time. You'll get ANOTHER copy after the IBT time. GM: Raban - Heal by magic or natural? I suspect your answer won't come fast due to your post on losing Inet access. So that's fine. Arawn - See comments in Recap on energy level for healing. Fremea - What about the nest? GM: Books/Scrolls - party will have to figure out where they go for time being. They could be sent to Kaylle to study or kept in the Dark Lands with Ki'ama's forces. Party can decide once new adventure plan is given or hinted. Debriefing - I need to know if any of you do NOT tell the Elder or his aides (Oby/Security chief) details of the castle? If so let me know ASAP. Otherwise will assume all is discussed eventually. Treasure update - Posted on site - Darts by Kiet returned to party share. GM: Timeline - Ma 3rd - 6 - Travel to Citadel Ma 7 -13 - IBT Downtime Ma 15 - Meeting with Elder Total IBT days: 11 [3-13] So if you guys want to plan for that time go ahead. I'll be sending character sheets over the next few days to folks (this weekend). You may need to wait for the sheets. If you don't know how to handle IBT time let me know. Basically I need t know what you do on what days. Skill use for that day (usually just 1) and spells if spells should have ELs and don't forget rules on failures and repeats. I have some document I did for IBT but can't find it will search for it. If you don't want to do anything let me know that as well. If you have specific requests let me know. Can do all this public or private. Also let me know if you will be staying mostly around the Citadel. This will lower chances of encounters. But if you wander in the forest then chances increase. Chion if your willing to spend some Mana to go back to Marentia or Vassa to pick up maybe Strie'bog (have to email him and see if he wants to play again). Let me know. If Chion is willing to do the teleports let me know what you want to take back home or do there or go fetch or hire a personal army or something. :)After the meeting there may be more down time for travel. So actions and such can be done then. Just consider this the main In-between Time for now. After the nest adventure if folks survive then folks will go home to Marentia and can rest some. GM: Well guess what ? We are done with Adventure #4! If you don't want to play in #5 let me know. It will be in another foreign land. I will assume all wish to continue unless stated otherwise. Thanks guys for all the fun. I enjoyed alot of the roleplaying this time around. You will notice beyond Ma 3 I didn't update healing. If you want to do natural healing for the 11 days let me know or if you want healing magically then let me know from whome.