di 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 R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma --.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma R1 NPC...................Shu.Yeoh..........Wizard..Normal/Human..Fe W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe Do John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, 2 Donkeys Cover Story Info: Caladan aka Ca Lu as Guard/Archer Farseeker aka Fu Sa as Guard Fremea as Noble child [Disguised] Kell aka Swan as Trader Unali as Zhou's wife 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 #16 in sequence (file #200) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Ben'dar: [Re: Actions] Earlier: Ben'Dar replies to Arawn, "I have considered... Ben'Dar will not fire until it becomes clear that the dragons are intending to attack. He will accept flying magic if someone offers, so that he can get in close with his spear before the dragons reach the ship. GM: Ack. Would be nice for you to know the language but it could backfire ala Dr Dool-little. :) From Kell: ]Re: Actions] Ha'Kell bellows, "Someone get Zhou up here!" quickly turning... [Kell will also allow himself to be flown out and fight hand-to- dragon if the party does that.] GM: Ack. I get the impression Kiet wants to do this alone. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Apris 30th, 1634TH] [Location: Eastern Ocean, sailing south] [Inside the horse hold] Ben'dar considers Arawn's offer to teach him the horse language. If Ben'dar would teach sole horses on the plains it would be almost a good thing. But on a ranch with many horses it could be distracting. Plus the relationship between Tef'wo and Ben'dar could suffer with a jealous horse and his moods. Finally Ben'dar replies, "I have considered learning the tongue of horses before, and while it would be interesting to be able to speak with them in their own tongue, I train horses for others to use, so I must teach them to respond to the human tongue. I think that if I got in the habit of speaking to them in their own tongue, it would hinder the training process." He rubs Tef'wo's nose affectionately. "Besides, we communicate very well already." As if on cue, Tef'wo bumps up against Ben'dar's shoulder with his head and nods up and down. Then does that ruffle noise that horses make when frustrated or just happy. ------------------------- [Ma 3rd, 1634TH] [Location: Eastern Ocean, Heading S/SE, 490 miles south of DL] [Weather: Patchy Clouds, Temperatures 70-80s as highs.] [Wind: Low speed] [Time: 1:43:00 pm] Corona high above the ocean circles wide scanning the water for more hidden dragons. But he keeps an eye on the one in the south. That one is more a direct threat. The ship continues south-eastward slicing the waves fast. The Dragon in the south seems undaunted by the merchant ship coming near it. He continues to glide through the water like a dolphin in calm waters. The Sea Dragon in the rear also continues forward but is starting to realize the ship may be too fast for it to eventually catch up to it. Raban tenses and grabs his large bow almost as big as Fremea herself. Raban glances around and wonders where Fremea is then spots her up in the crow's nest. Unali has heard the discussion of Kiet's plan to talk to the dragon and finds it bold if not stupid. But if it works it will be a mark of genius. Farseeker taps his great sword on the deck of the ship waiting impatiently for something to happen. The Archers will have some action but it may be hard for him to do something. Even Ben'dar has a bow. Of course Farseeker knows one swipe of his sword could probably take off the head of the dragon. At least one good and lucky swipe. Chion in the rear of the ship watches the pieces of meat float on the water. He knows they'll sink since the "birds" don't have feathers. If only the spell could do that. Maybe when he masters it he can work on a variant with the gods with use of his other transmutation spell. The distance might be too great for the meat to get to the dragon and distract it. But lucky for him the magic of the talisman, his own spell and the ocean current here is pushing the meat far and wide behind the ship so fast it make take a longer time for them to sink. Ben'dar's mind races at the thought of a dragon battle. It has been some time since one directly attacked the party that he can recall. in fact the last time was on Clima where he got his Dragon hide armor after killing the storm dragon that had appeared from the magical tapestry. He wonders if these dragons might be worth carving up for more armor. There were other creatures like hydras and such but he can't recall other dragons since Clima. Then his mind goes to Tef'wo. What happens if the ship sinks? Could he demand Chion to teleport the horse away with the people? Arawn knows Dragons are a powerful divine source in this world. All dragons are powerful and intelligent creatures with direct links to the gods it seems through subconscious methods. if the party kills them would the gods know? Could the gods have sent them here or the Sorceress? Will Kiet's plan even work? Ha'Kell bellows, "Someone get Zhou up here!" quickly turning his head to the rear, then back to the fore dragon. Waiting for Kiet's results. Kell wonders if he put in his lot with these people was a good decision. In his first battle with this group it is with the most powerful creatures in nature! What will it be like when a simple camp creature or the Vong attack! Will he have to fight supernatural forces cause they are attacked by these people? Kell scowls at the thought. Z'leyra glances up at Corona high above the water circling and wonders if the ship sinks will she teleport or leave her gear behind and go with Corona as an eagle? But she knows she spent a great deal of time working on these items and would feel bad without them. She couldn't even leave the Dark Lands to venture into a land of anti-magic without them. Why would she leave them now? The Captain nods to the First Mate then stands up taller. He scans the distance at the dragons. "The Rigging is to be protected at all costs! " The First mate puts away his navigation charts and tools into the closet where Raban's boot dislodged into. Caladan at the rear of the ship just stares at the dragon to the north and waits. Shu glances around and feels nervous but resolute as her fate is in the hands of the party. Kiet flexes his hands as he concentrates and stares at the dragon to the south calculating speed, direction and distance. Will also with Caladan watches the Dragon to the north trying to catch up with the ship. He glances to the forward of the ship and realizes the bulk of the party has given up on this dragon as it seems to be a non-threat for now. Strie'bog calms himself by saying a silent prayer and realizes this is his first possible combat in 3-4 months. Sailors finish up work on the primary rigging, making sure all spars and ropes are secure. Others finish closing up the hatches to the hold, stairs, cabinets, lockers and other areas. One sailor who hears Kell looks around and realizes Zhou isn't here. He shrugs and opens the hatch to the stairs and rushes down, maybe lucky to avoid this combat all together. ----------------- [Time: 1:43:03 pm] The Ship continues south-east. The Dragon in the north suddenly submerges under the water but the one in the south continues forward above the water. Ben'dar considers Kiet's plan then replies, "Hold your fire, give Kiet a chance to do what he will and get clear!" The Captain continues, "...We are dead without it. We can patch holes..." ----------------- [Time: 1:43:06 pm] Ben'dar continues, "Those things will sink the ship if they get too close." The Captain also continues, "...in the side we can't patch the backbone of the ship!" ----------------- [Time: 1:43:09 pm] Kiet speaks a few words quickly and casts a spell. Kiet scratches his arm and glances down at it and nods. Ben'dar finishes up, "...We need a way to keep them away from the ship!" ----------------- [Time: 1:43:12 pm] Kiet hopes his estimate is right and casts his next spell. Almost immediately winds start shipping around the deck. Without much effort Kiet begins to lift up and off the deck of the ship. He begins to head toward the south dragon. The Ship and Dragons move forth. By now the South dragon is a little over 1000 feet away. The one in the north isn't seen. ----------------- [Time: 1:43:15 pm] Kiet not notices that the ship is a tad faster than him and he begins to draw just a bit back. Instead of gaining speed he loses distance. But then the angle of the direction he is going and the direction of the ship quickly change that. As the angle change he separates himself from the area of the ship going at about 20 feet per second. ----------------- [Time: 1:43:24 pm] The dragon in the rear finally rises above the water at around 3300 feet behind. The First mate continues to angle away from Kiet and the Dragon realizing that if anything Kiet will be a distraction for the ship to get past it. ----------------- [Time: 1:43:30 pm] Both dragons close in. The one in the rear notices the first bits of food and seems to start to angle in that direction but also follows the ship. The one in the front notices Kiet flying toward it and roars a loud howl of challenge. Kiet glances over and sees the ship is some 120 feet to the south-east of him. But the dragon itself is about 640 feet or so away and gaining closer every second. He notices the Dragon seems to be targeting him now and figures if food comes to him he'll meet him first. The Dragon changes direction for Kiet. Z'leyra looks at Kiet flying away from the ship and wonders if he'll be able to catch up with the ship. Once the ship is past him and the dragon even his fast speed might not be enough if both are going almost the same speed. Actions? Comments? Next Update...Monday... GM: IBT Status- Finished Will's and Arawn's. Both result emails sent out. That just leaves Z'leyra's which as you all saw is pretty big. May take 1-2 nights or as much as 5-6. So hopefully will be done soon. Lucky for me can get immediate feedback when he is in ICQ. Once that IBT is done I can write up the IBT post and show what all folks did and such. If there is something I didn't address in your IBT as private or public I will summarize it mostly as if what you wanted known. Some spells might have only been cast in the cabin so those won't be documented. Some I pretty much know what you want as private/public. But your free to restrict some of it if you want. For some I already said in the result emails which I will do pubic and not. GM: Dragon A [North-Rear] is about 700 feet away from Ship 640 feet away from Kiet Dragon B [South-Forward] is about 3,100 feet away from ship GM: Next update I will do only 5 phases (15 seconds). After that it will just be 2 phases depending on what happens. I still don't know what the dragons will do. :) Once in melee range Kiet will do his thing. You can plan for the next 15 seconds if you want. I sent emails to Arawn and Will to clarify actions but haven't heard back. I have some updated actions from Kell from email in my notes. By end of next update the talk will begin. Short update but storms are nearby so wanted it to get out just in case. More on Monday! I will likely do a map for next update so folks know relative positions as well since within 300 feet. If no actions then that's fine as well. No need to post unless you have change in plans. GM: Posted actions - Arawn - Bow ready. Ben'dar - Bow ready. Fremea - Bow ready. Multiarrow Max EL, Medium-Long Range Will - Bow ready. Chion - Bow ready. Raban - Bow ready. Prepare ELmax Multi-arrow, Fire @ 300' Strie'bog- Bow ready. Fire at long range. Unali - Sling ready. Z'leyra - Sling ready. at 50' Sh Invisibility EL2 Kell - Tulwar/Shield/Spear ready. If talk go bad summon Cloud elemental