HT Aliaver/Player DS Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- R1.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar .. Ma --.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe R3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma R1.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma R4.J H Hooten........YN..Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human....Ma W4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe R1 John.Stowman......YN..Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe -- Npc...............YY..Etain.............Teacher.Normal/Elf......Ma Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Squirt (Ferret) Kell, Wolf - Will 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 #115 in sequence (file #445) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Kiet is pretty much finished here, and now really ... Kiet decides to ask the question, "Must we really go... GM: Ack. Curious is this a Kiet thing or a David thing? :) From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea listens to all the ideas passed around, thinking ... "Ok, so the Illusion idea is very good. Now, the only... GM: Ack. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] "Why are we splitting up the group?," Arawn chimed in. ... GM: Ack. ------------------------------------------------------------ [New Stuff] [Sepes 29th, 1634TH] [Location: City of Samma, Donara] [Time: 2:30:00 pm - Samma city, Donara] Kiet sits at the table with a look that could break stone at a glance. Sitting with arms crossed he listens to the plans outlined. Kiet is pretty much finished here, and now really just wants to leave. This place has had an odd effect on the members of this group. Kiet understands the problem Fremea has with slavers, and Kiet thinks they are scum as well, but slavery is just a part of life around here, and especially back home. Kiet decides to ask the question, "Must we really go this far? Personally I have no interest here. We already have gained much." Kiet thinks a bit more and says. "Besides, I think this is way off track from where we started, which was to help Fremea find her parents. Not try to end slavery or even the lives of slavers." Raban perks up, "I agree. We have gotten off track a bit. But we have two weeks to get to the capital. We know if we get there early we'll just have to wait. A few extra hours may not matter. It is a noble thing to help with this." "Besides," Kell speaks up, "it might lead to more wealth." The Half-Elf smiles with a twinkle in his eye. Then he becomes serious, turning to Roerick. "What is the chance this will affect things here?" "In the province it will do great things. I have no doubt that it will stop slavery here in the province for months even years. The nobles and merchants will think twice. In the nation itself? If we can become a stable group and grow support then we can strike other areas. It only takes a few dedicated people to take down a nation." Raban looks interested, "are you that organized?" Roerick nods slightly, "for the most part we are. We could use more work. But we are learning from those like in the Sea Star group to use cells. But like the Sea Star we are not against the government itself. Thus we are less a threat. We are after the institution of slavery only. We do have noble support on this. I think this action...this day...could lead to great things for the nation and for our group. We seek no fame or fortune just an end to evil deeds like slavery." Kell raises a hand, "but you admit you're a unrefined group with less than great combat skills." Roerick nods, "yes but we are learning daily. When are not on side missions or at home we train with what we know. There is a city guard in town that will train us in combat uses like the sword and such. It will take time but a good sword is never high quality out of the forge until it is shaped and molded." Some look around and nod but Kiet just stares at one of the waitress staff who has a shirt that is just short enough to see nice things. Some see the ideals of Roerick to be good but could it be a disaster. Fremea listens to all the ideas passed around, thinking that a lot of them are really good ones. "Ok, so the Illusion idea is very good. Now, the only issue with someone being Mavac is if there is a password needed or something is off with him when he is at their estate. Though I think that could be played off as he is injured or possibly poisoned. Grosis is in the wagon, two of you can also be driving the wagon, so that would get three people in to the area. I will find a way in and we can have Raban come in through a back wall." She winks at him knowing what he can do. "There needs to be a signal that tells us in the back area when to go. I would say hire some thugs, ones that don't matter, to be the chasers, so that our friends here will not be hurt and can help better when needed." "I am not sure who would be best to be Mavac, but it would be best to have Will as a guard on the wagon with Unali in disguise. I guess that really leaves Kiet to look like Mavac to get inside. Z, Raban and I will then get inside through the back. Corona can do some recon over the whole area too." "Other ideas on this? I am not sure what will happen once inside, but no one there can be left to talk about we are going to do. It is very important to make sure everyone is kept quiet." Unali studies the map details and looks at the back area. She asks about the back hallway. Fremea asks the same of the guard who reconed the place. "It is a raised area like any long hallway. Some nobles even have such a walkway from the estate to a barn or a courtyard to avoid the rain. But this has walls not a walkway. I could not see windows or doors to it." The thralled guard replies. "It is a single solid hallway that goes from the back of the house to the square area in back behind sit. There is no gap along the way." Etain shrugs, "the notes seem vague. The architect only made it and never learned the purpose. He did mention it was awfully long for a hallway to a bathhouse or whatever is in the back. But he figures nobles are just stupid with money." Kell sighs, "the problem is distance from the fence to the house. That's a hundred or so feet. Even a person running would take what 10-15 seconds. In that time the guards woould notice. Going in front is a bad idea but it is something not expected." Arawn listens to all this and then adds, "Why are we splitting up the group?," Arawn chimed in. "Unless there's a clear and significant reason to do so splitting up will only serve to make us more vulnerable and increase the likelihood of detection." "If all are set to investigate this building reconnaissance might be wise. A simple invisibility on Kiet would allow him to move close enough to the building to use his scrying sphere. Or I can move up and peer through the wall. Afterwards we can then form a clearer plan of action as well as have the advantage of knowing the best, or at least decent, points of infiltration." Kell shrugs, "I do not know what Fremea has in mind. But I suspect she wants things split up in case one fails at the estate. Word could get to the moneylender and that loot is all gone. Why not go in force to get the loot? Why send a dozen people to get loot two can do. We do have a time table here as well. Fremea told us about the other guards she killed helping Grosis. How long before the city looks for the killer? Plus the others here will be enough to handle the estate. More will just add to the planning. But I speak out of turn." Kell looks to Arawn and deep down he suspects Arawn should not be there to object to what may be needed. Raban nods, "we took the Vong we can handle a simple estate with ease. I do believe once we finish this estate we should leave immediately. This is why we may need that loot. If we stall and all wait for the loot it could take some time for them to gather the funds. As to spending time to recon the place we could find everything out. Then what? We know the layout of the place that will help yes. But of the people they will move and shift. It will be old info." Roerick nods, "plus Mavac may be simply on duty. If they can't find him he'll be missed a day. Fine. But what if at his rank as captain he is needed more. They will start to question that and look for him. His other guards who may be working with him may get to the estate and then we will be possibly betrayed." Kell finishes a roll and then looks around. "So. If things are good me, Arawn and Etain after the loot. Fremea will find a way in probably on the second floor. Unless things change Kiet can go as Mavac. Unali and Will as guards and Mavac can claim Grosis betrayed them. Z'leyra and Raban will use the back way in over the fence or whatever. That leaves the dozen or so helpers. The gatehouse is likely to have at most two guards. I think hiring thugs is a bit dangerous for us as a wild card. I think we could have 5 men on horses of Roericks give chase..slowly. The other 7 or so can go through the back. That is 9 in back, 8 at the gate and one at the house. No. That may not work. We'd have to scare the chasers away to return to help us. Once inside Mavac can head quickly to the house and enter by the front. Once the signal is given the others can breach the back and the other chasers can return to the estate to help from the front with Unali and Will helping them against any resistance in the front. This is only a rough plan. The illusion doesn't have to be very long lasting once inside Mavac can even find the Count and hold him hostage if need be or kill him. There are some flaws in this plan but unless others come up with a better plan I'm here to listen. Then again hiring thugs could allow Mavac and his friends, Roerick's 5 or so to get inside the grounds faster and fight the thugs and then attack the estate guards. As to a signal Corona can help with that spanning the distance greatly if needed." [Time: 2:42:11 pm - Samma city, Donara] Actions? Comments? Next Update...Monday...12/29. GM: A short update. Could not get it out yesterday as not enough posts. Then when got them ran out of time due to seeing the Hobbit that afternoon. Gandalf though would not let me pass without doing the update so here goes. This is out of order though. I figure no one will have time to reach by Monday. So consider this the Monday update. Then we have X-mas. Which we all are likely to be busy so I will not work on a update then UNLESS there is a slew of posts. If not then I will work on it 12/29. This gives you guys 9 days to iron out the plans. In the end Fremea can decide the final orders given as elected leader. Feel free to argue points and such in the list. I will answer things as needed. Merry Christmas to everyone! GM: Fremea - In the end you have final say. These plans making can take a long time in pbem unless everyone posts on a regular basis instead of waiting for the others to post. Kiet - Do you refuse to act on the suggestions given or is this a in character thing based on your personality? GM: Tasks to do - * Find mysterious Mage - Upcoming updates * Sell loot if possible Upcoming Updates GM: Maps - ___________________ Rough overview map only! NOT to scale I I I E ___A__ I A - Building behind estate (100'x100') I [ B ] D I B - Actual 2 story estate 200'x200' I [____] I C - Small wooden barn I C I D - Outside patio area I F I E - Shed of some sort I_______[]________I [] - Front gate I and _ = Iron fence 5 feet tall with thick shrubs blocking 90+% view F - Guard wooden small shack (50'x50') Count's Estate (to Scale) /I\ 1 Row = 20 feet (200') North 2 Column = 4 feet (200') ___________________ No I 100 feet by I Windows-> I 60 feet I I________ _______I I I No windows-> I I I I I------------------------- -----------------------I I ?? I I 200 feet x 200 feet I I / Side door I I to patio I Two Stories I I I I I I I I I I I I-------------------------/\-----------------------I Front door ?? - A smoke stack likely where kitchen or fireplace is for both floors. Smoke was seen from it. Windows dot the main house every 5 feet along all wall but the hallway to the back building and rear building area. Front gate is a thick iron gate wide enough for a wagon. Windows are both ground and second stories. Most windows on ground floor have curtains or last seen by guard open. He claims second story windows were mostly closed (curtains). No idea on what is on roof.