Player DS Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- FH.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Al.. Ma ...Kevin Newark..........Dorhak............Warrior.Normal/Dwarf....Ma --.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe W3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma W2.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma R4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe ...Don.Kerr..............Maelorna..........Dancer..Normal/Human....Fe ...Gilbert.Isla..........Mournath..........Sailor..Normal/Human....Ma R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe R3.Fukishtu.Newsome......Npc...............Chief...Normal/Human....Ma R3.Lucria.Cegra..........Npc...............Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma Fake-Kell/Raki........Npc...............Normal..Normal/Shaper...?? Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra 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 #121 sequence (file #862) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: Added Raki to Roster for ease for now. ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] "Everyone! Gather what you can. We must leave quickly!... GM: Ack. From Dorhak: [Re: Actions] Yeah! I was wondering how much I might be able to get from this adventure. 200 experience points is a lot for a starting player. Go Dorhak! That should translate into some good character points too! Dorhak agrees! Let's get out of here. But he does privately hope we can leave the demon behind! GM: Ack. Some GMs do much less there are optional rules that give llmited for encounters. But I figure this is a fun game and takes dedication/time. So I don't mind giving you guys what is due. I just feel sad for those who don't post actions often so they miss out. I do CPs at end of adventure. This was mainly for my sanity. But with folks wanting spreadsheets that could be done in real time. But then it would be unfair to those who don't use spreadsheets. So I will have to decide on that. From Mae: [Re: Actions] Maelorna looks at Kiet incredulously and gives an... "By the Court, are you serious? Do I look like I.... GM: Ack. From Fremea: [Re: Actions] Fremea still feeling the hit from the one she had made... "Mae, there is nothing that I have to worry from you.... GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] "Okay Raki, lead us out!" ZX'leyra says once folks have grabbed their stuff and Kell's body. GM: Ack. ------------------------------------------------------------ [New Stuff] [Febris 9th, 1635TH] [Time: 5:01 pm] [Unknown Location] [Audience Room - Current room] Kiet closes Kell's eyes and considers one of those prayers Arawn does. He glances at Arawn but would never admit that the priest is rubbing off on him just a bit. But Kell deserves such words even if its not a formal thing. Kiet knows that Kell is here in spirit, literally, so knows he is only looking at Kell's shell. Who knows maybe Kell could return with resurrection. He vaguely recalls how Chion and his shaman trainer Cetric may know such things. There is always hope in this world. Well maybe not this prison world but HIS world. Maelorna looks at Kiet incredulously and gives an exasperated sigh, "By the Court, are you serious? Do I look like I want him? I just offered my life in exchange for his if it will help him," as she takes a step back, the dagger in her hand gives her little comfort, especially when the others raise their weapons. "As well I gave Arawn my word that I would not harm any of you. Believe me, it's hard enough having to listen to the voice trying to goad me into feeding on every one I can see, but now you honestly sound like one of the religious zealots I was constantly running into or from in the city. I tried more than once to explain, I'm not a demon," as she sighs, "Ok, half of me is. I don't make the rules and I guess take it up with the Court and the Princess as to why I was allowed to be borne, as it's something to do with her." She looks at Kiet evenly, "I do not break my word lightly, Thus when Z'leyra asked me what I was, I spoke truthfully and the offer was given. If she survived this, do with me as she chose. Besides, I've already learned that no matter what I desire it will be denied to me. Zin killed Lucria, one of the two I was drawn towards and thought I might find companionship with and care about," as she wipes angrily at tears, "Then to add insult to injury, the revenge I wanted, truly thought I would have, I only needed to wait for a few days and that thing, Zin would have perished while still being a toy. Denied as well, since you killed him," She throws the dagger at the ground at her feet, "I did promise I would repay the kindness you and the others had shown me when you freed me of the collar. So if it will assuage your fear of me, I can offer the one thing a succubus that Master Gniled had summoned to teach me, she had instructed me to fear one thing above all else," as she rolls her eyes, "Ok, apart from dying that is, I will give Arawn or Z'leyra my true name or to them both," as she sighs, "I will accept enslavement in the manner that is more effective than a collar, since I can't remove my name or run from it." Z'layha looks at Mae and finally forms a solid expression of wonder. Then she places the dagger in her belt. She looks down to her spirit cage necklace. She nods a few times as if hearing things. "I do not understand why I even understand this language you speak. Maybe this place? Maybe when that thing touched my mind. But what you offered a life for his. Is a noble thing. We have a thing in my world which is kina-ma'un. It means the circle of life and how life replaces death. It is the highest honor one can do. A demon would not do this. At least as far as I know of demons There must be something in you that is more human than demon. Frankly we need everyone. So come with us. They can deal with you later." She glances to her sister. "I am very confused by all this. I hope if we escape we can talk. But I fear we do not have much time." Mae turns to Raki recalling his warning. Mae sighs upon Raki's warning from Lucria, "Foul them? Why ever would I even want to do that," she asks and sighs. Raki glances at Mae and smiles. He has already copied that sly smile of Kell, creepy. "You show up as human then that." He waves a hand. "You have more common ground with me than them. We foul folks all the time." Fremea still feeling the hit from the one she had made her thrall, thinks it such a shame to have lost it too. She checks herself on her wounds, realizing she is pretty badly hurt. She collects her equipment, checking to make sure nothing has broken or is missing really quickly. She will find her brooch (1.F) and have it handy, just in case, by pinning to her shirt. Otherwise, she will get her quiver and her bow out, putting the daggers away on her body again. Fremea grumbles at the mess Fake-Kiet did on the pile. the amount of scattered arrows is annoying to collect. She listens to Mae speak while she collects her gear. As they all start to work towards the exit, her mind finally plays catch up. Kell is dead, but yet there is this imposter. Should he come with us, or die here? Fremea understands outcasts, being one herself. She quickly looks over at Mae, knowing she must be going through a million thoughts at once. Fremea has not care about her appearance and even feels a little sad that others will again judge her just because she has wings and is dangerous. Fremea recalls the times in Marentian and Donaran streets where others called her demon as well. "Mae, there is nothing that I have to worry from you. I know what it is like to keep secrets, even from those you are wanting to trust and to have trust you. I do not believe you are evil or even a danger to us. Learning to control your dark is what makes us all equal in this land." She glances around quickly. "Well, our land, not here at least." She smirks a little at her own inside joke. "I do not speak for the group, but I do not mind you being here with us and very much appreciate that you were." Rubbing her neck as she said that part. "Can you turn into this flying form at will? That would be awesome to fly with you. It is fun to fly with Corona, but he has to do other things and does not always get time to fly with me." She realizes how quiet she had been this whole time. She felt like when she first started with this group again. Needing to hold back, needing to find her way, not sure who she could trust, yet it was not at all like that at the same time. She knows her place in this group, she knows she can trust all of these people; expect maybe the sailor, she has no idea about him, but he has not said or done anything against her or her family. Shrug. Fremea just kept quiet because this was all so foreign to her, more than even the escape she took to get out of the Fae lands. When she say two Kiets, she knew nothing was right and something bad was happening. It would have been amazing to learn what she could from her thrall, but alas, it is no more. And good riddance. "Take the one that helped us." She knows if he does try to betray us, she will make sure he is dead. Raki tries a partial bow and tries to correct it from Kell's memory to a full bow. "i am ...you can call me Raki." Fuk looks to Mae still a bit wary but after hearing Z'layha and Fremea he shrugs . He moves toward Raki. "Question. If you sent the ...spirit of Kell to do recon. You guys can see him. Why wouldn't your friend as well?" Raki looks taken aback. "I...hadn't thought of... that...that could be a problem." As Kiet and Z'leyra stand from their charges of Arawn and Kell, Unali collects her gear. It is nice again to have her second magical dagger. It just fits so well in her hand. She grabs her bags after she picks up a few items discarded by the annoying fake Kiet. Unali digs in one of her bags. The first talisman was a good try to save Kell. But if Raki is correct there was little hope as the flesh of Fake-Kiet was eating him away. But Unali grabs a second talisman with a silver chain and a ruby in the center. Talisman in hand she moves toward Fremea who is obviously the worst off in the group. "Do you need to be healed now, before we go?" Fremea nods and gives permission. Unali raises the talisman to the Fae's chest. She activates the magical healing item. The green magical energy begins to heal three of Fremea's largest wounds. In seconds 8 of her 10 points are healed. Making her from heavy to light damage. Fremea stretches and feels much better. Unali places the talisman in the bag and heads to the threshold to stand watch while the others get gear. "Everyone! Gather what you can. We must leave quickly! Now!" Z'leyra commands. And she gathers what she can of her stuff. Inside Z'leyra is a broiling range of emotions. Disbelief, nervousness, regret, sadness, anger, even a bit of rage. Out of these comes a thought...though the gods may have destroyed many moons of my best efforts in putting the satchel and its contents to burn in lava - I shall replace them with even better, more powerful items! And someday she will master the arts involved in resurrecting folk. Upon hearing Z'leyra's instruction, Mae goes to the pile and looks for the ceremonial dagger that was hers. As for her gear, it was still back at the lodge. The scraps of cloth that had been her gown do little more than tease rather than hide her modesty and she seems little troubled by it. "Okay Raki, lead us out!" Z'leyra says once folks have grabbed their stuff and Kell's body. Raki goes over to grab Kell's body with ease and carry him to the threshold. He stops. "My people are in the thousands. If they find us we are all doomed. Even your great powers will not fight them all off. We must be careful. But if you do fine...them only great concentrated damage will matter. We can regenerate fast." With that Raki leads the group out into the passage. Kiet places his second ring on and secures it as he sees his friend being carried out by his duplicate. It just makes Kiet a bit nervous. Actions? Comments? Next Update.. Wednesday...? GM: A short update. But I started this late. I had hoped to move folks down the passage. But will do that next update. I will do it Wednesday afternoon assuming I have enough posts. Will do a bit at the very least. Part of it was done in Kiet's BTS file I posted. If you read the entry on the loot cave then you can plan accordingly and get a step ahead. GM: I had hoped to hear more on the things I covered in my mini post. But Oh well. So this is how it seems to be so far. Healing: Unali seems to have the only item to heal that I found. I was hoping folks would look at sheets or remind me if I missed any. :< But Fremea is mostly healed with Fuk being the worst off now. Order: The passages will be 1-2 people wide hallways. I didn't do this in the mini post but if Z'leyra needs to set a order who goes where let me know. Who is in middle and rear and all that. I assume Fuk would be in middle for his wounds. etc. If Z'leyra does not want to assign such order then you guys can let me know. Raki: To take/trust/kill Raki. Based on the posts of far it seems... Fremea, Z'leyra (by her command) accepts Raki in group. For now? Kill later? Unsure. Mae: Accept Mae/Trust/Kill later? Based on old posts and new ones I figure... Take Mae: Arawn (he is who he is :)). Fremea, Z'layha (for now), Fuk (neutral for now) Leave Mae (unsure if that includes kill?) Dorhak, Kiet Undecided: Unali, Mournath, Pyan, Z'leyra Take: 4 Leave/Kill?: 2 Undecided: 4 Based on that 6 would be a majority. But then again a player who just decides to kill Mae I have no control over. But I'm doing this very democratic like. :)