HT Aliaver/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 --.Floyd Mesler..........Jordan Malic......Warrior.Normal/Human Ma R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma R1.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 W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe R1 John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, Game Web Site - http:/nrgcomputers.com/pbem/ Public posts/actions to pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org (mailing list) Private emails (not public actions) to pnpgm@comcast.net Game Update #4 in sequence (file #30) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea has been very quiet the entire time since they... GM: Ack. EXCELLENT introspections and great determination on the characters. I enjoyed it. It felt almost like an omen in some ways but can't go in to great detail. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] As Malic shared his tale Arawn did his best to ... "I'm sorry to hear that," Arawn commented when Malic ... OOC: Assuming Z'leyra allows Malic to use the amulet Arawn will explain how to use the item to learn Marentian --------------------------------------------------------- Arawn listened to the sage advice of the acrobat and ... "You're both right. Thank you. I'll speak with the High ... GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra will reply "Certainly." She takes off and hands... GM: Ack. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] "Thank you," he replied, taking the amulet in hand before GM: Ack. From Malic: [Re: Actions] Malic nods in agreement. "Yes, please do." GM: Ack. Welcome to the list! :) From Kell: [Re: Actions] Ha'Kell finishes his late dinner and responds to Luvac, "Thanks for the choices. The books sounds best for me... .... Kell watches Malic and tries to be friendly, but the newcomer is very quiet and doesn't speak the same lanuage very well. [Ready to start IBT I suppose.] GM: Ack. You may begin any time for IBT. You guys should have enough data to work with. The schedule below and such. Seems all so far agree to it. If you need to coordinate with a person do so and send in he info. From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Kiet strokes his chin with his right hand in thought. "For reasons of my own, I will choose the book." GM: Ack. From Kell: [Re: Actions] Kell winks back at Kiet, trying to not grin. ........... [I forgot! To respond to Z'l.] Kell is more than happy to help sell Z'leyra's items for her. "I'd be honored to help sell your items to pay for your ... GM: Ack. Did I miss a inside joke on the Kiet/Kell thing? Maybe I didn't get all the emails (actually don't recall any) between you two recently. :< -------------------------------------------------------------- [New Stuff] [Augado 11th, 1634TH] [Location: Sivas, Marentia] [ Chion's home] [Time: 4:32pm - Sivas, Marentia - Chion's land] As Malic shared his tale Arawn did his best to translate the story for the others to hear. Although there were many questions that floated in his mind he realized that the first order of business should be working towards improving the method of communication. "I'm sorry to hear that," Arawn commented when Malic was done speaking. Arawn's attention then turned toward Z'leyra, his eyes falling on the magical amulet of Tongues which she carried before returning to Malic. "I think we may have a means of lifting the language barrier between yourself and the others. Excuse me a moment...," he said before switching to Marentian to speak with Z'leyra. "Would you be comfortable with allowing Malic to use your amulet of Tongues?" Z'leyra will reply, "certainly." She takes off and hands Arawn the necklace. "But remember that as with all magic many factors have to be in conjunction for it to work. It may take several tries before he learns Marentian using this necklace." "Thank you," Arawn replied, taking the amulet in hand before turning to Malic. "This amulet can grant you the ability to speak and understand the language of those around here which should make things a bit easier on you. If you're interested I can show you how to use it." Malic nods in agreement. "Yes, please do." Arawn grips the ornate necklace and places it around Malic's neck. He then holds the knot and speaks the word, "understand" to invoke the spell. He then starts speaking in Marentian. But Malic shakes his head and does not seem to understand. Looks like the spell failed. Z'leyra explains it can only be used once a day and so it can be used again. --------------- [Time: 1:10am - 1:37am - Sivas, Marentia - Before luvac's meeting] Fremea has been very quiet the entire time since they returned to the tavern where an assassin had tried and failed, and then must have failed once again, or was it another tavern that seems to be like this one, so just doesn't remember. She considers this as others eat and catch up on things she does not understand or know about. She has been picked up by this group of odd mix of skills and desires. She has watched, as she was trained to do her whole life, and sees many of the people are want something more. Something that she herself seems to want. It is more of a feeling, a wanting of a spot, a knowledge of who they are truly are. She has never known herself, only what others have told her she is supposed to be. She has seen greater skill in Unali than her and her wanting to use it better. Arawn claims greater knowledge and use of her own magic, something that she loves to play with, but has a hard to use, even though her handlers are no where to stop her from doing so. Always, "Unless it is necessary, do not use your magic, only to take your target. We will let you know when you have free rein to use it." The barbarian knows exactly who he is and what he wants, it so impressive. Chion still does know who he is either, she feels so close to him, yet they can never truly be close friends. Kell and Kiet are both from the same cloth with different ways to show it. They know their paths well. Will is still an enigma to her though, she does not know who he is or what his reason to be here is. She still watches him to see if he is here for her. The shaman wants to believe she knows herself, yet has so much to do and prove yet. Yet her companion Corona is a delight to fly with, though he has his own destiny. Raban is just a big brother to her, if she actually knew what a brother would be like, his path is well set and he knows it well. She truly respects him. Farseeker she really has not understood much from her first encounter, there seems to be something buried behind his eyes that he does not want to let out. There is a matter of this other she rescued from certain death. She does not understand a word he says and wonders what he is about. Her face contorts at times to see others seem to be so free to say and do as they please. She does not speak much, for fear of or because she is sure of the fact that anything said could lead her 'masters' back to her. Only when she is flying does she seem to feel that freedom, yet she still lacks a sense of true freedom. She looks sad when the baby is brought out to be passed. She loves kids and knows they need to be protected and yet, so many of them don't get that or the choice to grow up as they want. When she feels herself getting angry about her own life, she finds smaller corners or goes outside for a little bit to calm herself, again as she was taught to not show the emotion, since it is weakness and can be used against her. Her reflection back on the battle with the Vong has mixed feelings and thoughts for her. She had never felt more useful to make sure people were being kept safe and she was excited to finally use a spell that she was told she could never use until "trained" correctly. Shows what the handlers don't know about her. She also feels sad that another Fae was there, but not free and had to die in her arms. The words that she is important and that others are looking for her, scare her though. Maybe this 'librarian' can help her find out something. --------------- [Time: 1:37am - 1:50am - Sivas, Marentia - Luvac's meeting] [After Luvac's gifts are announced] Fremea watches Luvac speak of magical and great things as if selling apples on a street. Then it comes to her. This is the same tavern that Unali was attacked by the Assassin. She wonders if Cholan took precautions to secure the place better? When the 'gifts' are presented she takes most of the night to consider what is best for her. Fremea knows that the quiver would be powerful for her, since she would not have to be weighed down with carry many arrows, the scroll might have many useful information for her to use in many situations, and the headband would allow her to go other places she might not be able to get into normally even with her disguising. She talks to Luvac quietly and alone, "would there by chance be any way I could purchase one or both of the items I do not chose?" Luvac leans down and whispers and Fremea nods. Luvac smiles and claps his hands in glee. Then returns to the center of the tavern again. Ha'Kell finishes his late dinner and responds to Luvac, "Thanks for the choices. The books sounds best for me right now. Elemental Master, that has a nice ring to it," grins the half elf. Kell then asks Luvac, "Do you know of any things in high demand in the Dark Lands now?" Luvac considers it and then replies, "ask me in a bit. I'll think on it." Kiet strokes his chin with his right hand in thought. The boots are especially tempting, but Kiet has other plans in mind and there's no telling how truly useful the boots might be. "For reasons of my own, I will choose the book." Kiet glance over to Kell and winks. Luvac nods and raises a eyebrow. He seems a bit surprised by the choice but grins and nods. Kiet is starting to hate that grin. Kell winks back at Kiet, trying to not grin. He then orders another wine, and chats about sourcing the wine for this tnn. Cholan listens to Kell's slick words. Cholan knows a good trader when he sees it. Heck Damon has become one. Cholan considers the words and maybe can get a deal going and Damon can ship it down with his own ship. Luvac watches the group consider his gift choices. He smiles and it begins to annoy the group. It is as if a man is about to bring in the executioner to drop the axe. Finally he stands and claps his hands. "The meeting is over!" He announces then continues. "Some have already made their choices. Some are still considering their options. My words were not easiiy chosen by me but carefully suggested by Oby Wan and the High Elder himself. He wanted to test you and see how you would react and in what what happen. Sometimes you have to risk and put all in and either save the world or in this case win big." "The first to mention the desire for more than one gift was Z'leyra. Who said, '...I might as well start using. the bed...' Yet then said she would take the scroll. So you wanted two. Next Arawn mentioned that he would rather '...happily choose all three...' Then Fremea was the bold one who wanted to buy all three of hers. With that interest in all three I simply asked if she wanted all three. She said yes and so it is done. She gets all three." Luvac waits for a bit of this to sink in. "As well as everyone here. The High Elder simply wanted to see who would be the first to ask for all three. He thought it might be the rancher. Oby Wan suspected Z'leyra and I guessed it might be Kell but I didn't know you till now. I only estimated based of what I heard about you." "So please come and get your gifts. That way I do not have to haul beds and such back with me." Folks grumble and stare at the man some wish to carve that smile from his face while others wish to buy a drink if he weren't already paying for it. Folk comes forward to gather their items. "I am prepared to go over the details of the items as best I can. The scroll I was given to explain them may have some more info." Luvac notices how Malic is in watching the others. He then comes up with a bright idea. He digs into his bag. He was told that one item could be given out if one didn't like their item. Who would not like the item he wonders? He finds the item and walks to Malic. He places a shiny dagger on the table and shows it to the warrior. Aside from the 30 gold I gave you this will be yours as well. This enchanted dagger is uniquely made to do damage as a throwing dagger. This sheath should be worn on your belt. The nice feature aside from the added damage and durable nature is the spell. Once thrown it will automatically teleport back into the sheath so you will never have to fetch it. I do hope you know how to throw a dagger. If not I'm sure someone can teach you." --------------- [Time: 1:50am - Sunrise - Sivas, Marentia] Talk starts on the next tasks for the party members. Arawn listened to the sage advice of the acrobat and warrior, quietly mulling over his options before responding. "You're both right. Thank you. I'll speak with the High Elder on this once we've returned to the Dark Lands." "But before then," he continued, looking to Chion. "If you feel it's best to return Zhou today I can see to sending the three of us to the Dark Lands today. Just let me know what you decide." Chion shakes his head. "I'll take us all as many more will be going." Fremea goes over to Kaylle's table. The Scholar looks up from his book and smiles. Fremea begins to quickly whisper in low tones and pulls a few things out of her bag to show the scholar. Kell moves over to speak to Z'leyra after hearing about her plans for a school. Kell is more than happy to help sell Z'leyra's items for her. "I'd be honored to help sell your items to pay for your school. Perhaps I can get some trade setup where your school is paid for with selling anything?" Taking Z'Leyra aside at some point. "If you want, with all the travel from here to the Dark Lands and back, I can earn your money with some trading in both locations, saving you the time of making anything. Think it over and let me know if you want me to earn your monthly upkeep for this month. Perhaps I can earn you more than a month's worth of upkeep." Happy at the thought of all the haggling and buying and selling, the thrill of outwitting and bargaining others in the market. Luvac waits till Kell is done then joins him in a few hands of cards. "Dark Lands is pretty isolated. They like manufactured items, textiles, the gem trade and luxury items. But any particular items? It is hard to say. Many trade through occasional ships from Lemasa or Katai. Most of the wizards are independent. The items that get the most value might be rare magic items or books the wizards may not have or own already." Kell considers this but knows if Chion leaves in the morning there will be little time to get any items. Maybe another trip or if he can arrange another teleport later. The next few hours seem to go by fast. Stories are told, drinks are drunk, food is ate, some even dance while others play music and some even play games. Some who are tired or weak from damage head to their rooms but many stay up for many hours to come. Actions? Comments? Next Update...Friday... GM: Sorry about the whole gift thing. I wanted to see who might just speak up first. :) I will soon email all the details on the items. I already have snippets done but no time to finish tonight. I will add it to the sheets as well. When IBT is done you can get updated sheets if so wish. No one has protested on the schedule for the Dark Lands so will assume those who go will go as planned. If Arawn doesn't go to Lemasa then he should return on aug 18 as well with the others. Unless he does his own teleports. Already have a bit of IBTs so will be doing a lot of that behind the scenes. So updates may be small and quick. Some behind the scenes have already been done on the trigger for the next adventure. GM: IBT Time - Augado 11-31 - IBT time period [21 days] Sepes [September] 1-24 - IBT time period [24 days] Reminder: Learning skill is 1 point per day, learning with trainer is 2 and with a book and teacher is 3. GM: IBT Travel Player Travel to By Notes Arawn DL, Lemasa Chion, Himself Ben'dar Pavssa Chion Get Pasha Caladan Maren Horse, Himself Chion Zen'da, DL Himself Farseeker East Marentia Horse, Himself Fremea Sivas Malic Sivas Kell DL, Ba'ru Chion, Himself Kiet DL Chion Raban Sivas Strie'bog Pavassa Chion Unali DL Chion Will Sivas Z'leyra Sivas Aug 12 - Sunrise TP to Dark Lands Chion, Luvac, Zhou, Arawn, Kell, Kiet, Strie'bog, Ben'dar, Unali. Z'leyra Aug 13 - Sunrise TP to Vassa Forest Chion, Ben'dar, Strie'bog, Kiet, Z'leyra TP To Zen'da - Chion, Kiet, Z'leyra TP to Sivas - Chion, Kiet, Z'leyra Aug 18 - Sunrise TP to Zen'da camp - Chion TP to Dark Lands Chion TP back to Pavassa forest - Chion, Kell, Unali. TP to Zen'da Camp Chion, Kell, Unali. Ben'dar, Pasha? TP to Maren Chion, Kell, Unali. Ben'dar, Pasha? TP To Sivas Chion, Kell, Unali TP to Ba'ru Chion, Kell GM: CP/IBT Report Player CP Action IBT Action Notes Arawn Queued No Info Ben'dar Completed No Info Caladan Completed No Info Chion Completed No Info Farseeker Completed No Info Fremea Completed No Info Kell Completed No Info Kiet Completed Queued Raban Completed No Info Strie'bog Completed No Info Unali Completed Queued Will Need Info No Info Z'leyra Completed No Info Completed - Finished Queued - Has info/Work in progress in order of when got it No Info - No info / Need data GM: My immediate schedule: [in order of tasks] 1. Unali's IBT 2. Arawn's CP changes (waiting for final info) 3. Kiet's IBT 4. All gift emails and info (probably first to do) 5. Any others that come in order.