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 W2 Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....NormalFaerry Fe 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 #30 in sequence (file #94) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin notes: None. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions] Ben'Dar replies to the gaurd in a low voice, not wanting Jensen to know he can speak Marentian, "I train the finest horses in the Lands. Dragon Tooth Steeds is located near Maren city. I obtain only the best horses available, and train them to be superior riding or war mounts. The ranch is still young, but it will soon be known throughout the Lands for my horses, which will have no equals." He grins at the gaurd's comment on him being a 'wacko'. "No, not a wacko, I was just having a little fun." He grows serious, "But I did not like his threat on my horse. What kind of man kills another man's horse for no reason? Where I come from, such a man would not live long." ***** Later, Ben'Dar snorts his disbelief at Kaylle's words about magic users treating warriors as property. Such a backward land could not possibly exist! ***** Later, when Jensen addresses him, Ben'Dar ignores his words, but just glares at him, his ruddy face dark with anger. Yes, he decides, this man deserves death. But now is not the time. He smiles savagely at the man, savoring his future revenge. When the man finishes his inconsequential words, Ben'Dar, still smiling, says in Zen'Dali, "Pain will drown you when your death comes at my hand." **** Later, when the gaurd returns for his drink, Ben'Dar smiles at him and introduces himself. "I am Ben'Dar, warrior of the Fel'oros People." Ben'Dar will give him directions to his ranch as well as the name of the steward. He will spend a few minutes chatting with the man about his rough upbringing among the Zen'Da, and find out a bit about the man's past on his family's ranch and the decisions that brought him into the town gaurd. ***** OOC: Recap section? OOC: Ben'Dar is content for now to merely pass along the info that one of the gaurds may have a questionable background. The Steward has authority to hire/fire as needed in Ben'Dar's absence. Sorry, I would like to amend my post...it's a little too bloodthirsty for Ben'Dar. I'd like to change his interaction with Jensen as follows: "Later, when Jensen addresses him, Ben'Dar ignores his words, but just glares at him with a blank look on his face, his ruddy face dark with impatience and irritation. He gives no response nor any sign that he has understood Jensen's speech." GM: Ack. This is the Recap section. Ok. When get back we'll deal with the guard's status. I like the old speech better :) But that's fine. I changed it. Had a reply from Whet on old scene :) ---------------------------------- From Raban: [Re: Actions] Raban [to Jensen]: "I do not make a habit of fighting with nobles or anyone else without cause, but he did not identify himself before attacking me. In some realms he would be the one arrested for assaulting me, so I understand there are different laws in different places. I prefer to avoid problems and fights whenever possible, because it interferes with the entertainment. If I had the time I would try to teach him what he needed to learn, but he is one that would need much time to think before he could begin to learn. Perhaps someday he will learn, if not from me, some other will teach him. Until then I can but hope he understands there is a balance in all things, abusing ones authority or powers tends to have repercussions. I have to answer for my actions with a higher power, one that watches and judges my actions far more than your nobles are watched or judged. In any event, I had already planned to leave this city before he demanded it and added so many other threats." GM: Ack. Yes you have all your things packed. Spell? Forgot the spell. Will have to look at old posts. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Marqi 29, 1633TH. 1st Day of Adventure #4. Location: Sivas, Marentia, Green Eye Tavern. [Time: 8:43am] [Ben'dar treats the lasso guard with a drink. Ben'dar informs him of the ranch. The guard nods and sips his drink deep in though. The guard only drinks some juice.] Ben'dar: "I train the finest horses in the Lands. Dragon Tooth Steeds is located near Maren city. I obtain only the best horses available, and train them to be superior riding or war mounts. The ranch is still young, but it will soon be known throughout the Lands for my horses, which will have no equals." Guard: "It takes many years to do such a successful ranch. My family took at least 8 years before we saw good profit. I was young then but I recall the hard days. I'll look you up after my tour of duty is up. I have a few months in the City Service and some time in the Naval Service still to do. Be wary of the tax man he can break your ranch if you grow too fast." -------------- [Time: 8:51am] [After Kaylle discusses the information about the Dark Land Ben'dar scoffs at the news. The plains are a place like Marentia even though one is considered more civilized than the others. There is structure. Ben'dar is not used to the concept of slavery. Sure even Zen'da might have prisoners for labor but they aren't slaves in the true sense. After all Zen'da prisoners are expected to try to escape and show their bravery as they are chased. Zen'da respect bravery over cowardice anyday. Ben'dar wonders if all of Katai is like the Dark Lands or just this land. Then again he wonders why Kaylle speaks of the Land as if its a distinct area? Ben'dar may be the only warrior aside from Unali here so he knows he'll have to watch himself. But Unali can at least understand the language.] -------------- [Time: 9:47am] [Raban replies to Jensen's questions and information about the Baron.] Raban: "I do not make a habit of fighting with nobles or anyone else without cause, but he did not identify himself before attacking me. In some realms he would be the one arrested for assaulting me, so I understand there are different laws in different places. I prefer to avoid problems and fights whenever possible, because it interferes with the entertainment. If I had the time I would try to teach him what he needed to learn, but he is one that would need much time to think before he could begin to learn. Perhaps someday he will learn, if not from me, some other will teach him. Until then I can but hope he understands there is a balance in all things, abusing ones authority or powers tends to have repercussions. I have to answer for my actions with a higher power, one that watches and judges my actions far more than your nobles are watched or judged. In any event, I had already planned to leave this city before he demanded it and added so many other threats." [Jensen nods and takes out a small notebook and quill. He makes a few notes in the small paper. He looks up.] Jensen: "Nobles are only accountable to the King. Even he tends to ignore their actions and the higher merchant families if they stay within the law. Now you say your leaving?" [He taps his quill on the pad] "Where can we locate you in the future in case there is an issue or problem?" -------------- [Time: 10:39am] [After Jensen gives his farewell speech. Ben'dar listens and watches with a savage smile on his face. Ben'dar knows if he attacked and challenged this man he'd die fast. But then he has others to consider like his ranch help and their families. The City guard could not handle a guard being killed by a barbarian. They'd shut down the ranch and confiscate it all for Jensen's family or something. But then again even Marentia allows some form of noble challenge duels. Of course Ben'dar is no noble. Ben'dar stares at Jensen with a blank expression and just glares back not responding or giving any scene of acknowledgement. Jensen doesn't seem to care or notice.] [Jensen just ends his speech and escorts Elam out the door. He seems to ignore Ben'dar's words entirely. Whet the bar owner taps Ben'dar on the shoulder and wipes the bar with his rag. Ben'dar turns around and scowls at the interruption.] -------------- [Time: 10:45am] [After Jensen leaves the Lasso guard re-enters the bar for his true free drink on Ben'dar. The Guard talks about Ben'dar being a bit nutty.] Ben'dar: "No, not a wacko, I was just having a little fun." [He grows serious,] "But I did not like his threat on my horse. What kind of man kills another man's horse for no reason? Where I come from, such a man would not live long." [The man turns around and places his back on the bar and watches the tavern while holding his drink.] Guard: "Jensen is no fool. He'd have not really killed the horse. It looks too much a quality breed. He'd disable it or you. He knew ..knows what you are. The clothing and your actions set that out." [He glances at Ben'dar] "No offense" [He waves his empty hand at the others in the tavern] "You stand out like your friends with the wings and the weapons. As outsiders. A good guard can spot it and take advantage of it. A true city officer is trained to exploit weakness like he saw that yours was your horse. Something to consider in the future." [He watches the others for a few seconds and nods to Ben'dar] "My name is Q'sam. I'll look you up eventually." Ben'dar: "I am Ben'Dar, warrior of the Fel'oros People." [Ben'dar gives him directions to the ranch and other contact information. Ben'dar and Q'sam continue to talk for some time as the others discuss their future plans. All along while talking Ben'dar finds it timely that he learns of one bad guard and one new guard seems to almost fall into place. Ben'dar wonders if this is fate or just good timing.] To [Unali still a bit weak stands and turns to Chion. She does not translate the scroll feeling it is up to Chion to do so if he wishes to.] Unali: "Well, not proper Katai I understand, as those skilled in magic would be frowned upon there. But yes, I will go with you." Actions? Comments? Next update...Monday... GM: Recap section - See top of update. Below the Header. Below the Admin notes (I also put comments here as well as I've said in the past). Then the section below is the recap section of old posts. I post your public stuff here as confirmation I got them AND to give comments on them in the GM: lines. This is what I mean by Recap section. You may have missed tons of comments and questions on your public posts that I don't put here at the bottom. :< Chris that answer your question? :) GM: Status of Characters [As of Marqi 29, 11am, Currently] Player Health Energy Mana Ben'dar 100% 100% - Arawn 100% 97% 100% Raban 100% 100% 100% Chion 97% 7% 81% Unali 100% 9% - Z'leyra 100% 100% [Have to figure] Fremea 100% 100% 100% Yes. Chion still has a minor wound and Chion/Unali still weak from poison (but still not drained just stopped to current level). As you can see both came within single digit (%) of dying. :) GM: Gear Taken on Trip Player Documented/Takes Ben'dar Yes/Takes All Unali Yes/Got your email on items to take. Z'leyra Yes/Have draft notes to review Arawn No/No Info Yet Raban No/No Info Yet Chion No/No Info Yet Fremea No/No Info yet If No. Then just need an acknowledgement of below as to taking all or whatever. See below. GM: Gear Clarifications - [Just to Clarify 100% what is taken] Ben'dar - Coins - Don't have much want to take them all or borrow some from ranch funds? Gear - Take Leather, as Backup? .Will assume yes. Stuff listed as Ranch will be left behind. Need to take all the maps? Arawn - Coins - Same as Ben'dar. Don't have much so take all? Gear - Got some dupe stuff like 2 Swords, Bows and bucklers will assume take all unless stated otherwise. Raban - Coins - Not many so will assume take all. Gear - Will assume take it all. Chion - Coins - Lots. Take how much? Convert any? Gear - Will assume take all unless you state otherwise. Stuff listed in house will remain there if not stated before leave. Unali - Got your email on gear thanks. Fremea - Will assume take everything since not much stuff. Remember, If anything wishes to be left behind with others or at tavern or such let me know. If coins to convert let me know. Z'leyra since not here in ICQ can't clarify some Gear stuff with you so will get back to you. GM: Congratulations! Chion is now +1 MEL! With the experience from the teleports your not one higher MEL. More powerful! I rather change character sheet to reflect the change AFTER adventure for ease. I have updated the MEL, Mana and CA however. A big milestone!