s` 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 Fake-Kell/Raki........Npc...............Normal..Normal/Shaper...?? Z'layha ..............Npc...............Normal..Normal/Shaman...Fe 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 #141 sequence (file #967) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Don: [Re: Rules] When first creating the character, while speaking w/the GM over skype, I had rolled up the special attribute Shape Changer, but it was already given that the character was a shape shifter. The next roll was immunity and then law on the next table. If it's not allowed, then so be it, not worried about it, it's what I had rolled, as the GM stated it wasn't total immunity, but more like a resistance. I'm not sure how it worked out But considering what Mae is and capable of doing, it might be overkill/powered and if not needed, then retcon what she had stated and nothing at was said about her immunity to Law. GM: Ack. Ok. That jogs a cell. You only had the innate ability to change to your Succ form. So the SC SA was a NEW one for doing shape changing for everything else. That is probably what happened. From David: [Re: Actions] The rule book says total immunity. The GM has total discretion over the results, however. That level of immuni ty would tend to unbalance things. Instead, he's probably treating it like you would an immunity amulet, where your immunity EL is subtracted from the Law spell EL. GM: Ack. The issue is that its not on sheet. So this is all being bought up a long time after. So I was surprised. But it is a bit diametrically odd that a Chaos would have some immunity to Law in the first place based on alignment. But that doesn't mean it can't happen. Just the mythos on it is a bit odd and since I cheated heavily on the character as is I figure such a thing would be over power. But since its not on sheet I guess it was figured out some reason or another then. From Unali: [Re: Actions] When Raki goes down and the party is posed with the... "Arawn, use the Cryx to get us out of here. I guess... GM: Ack. Thanks. From Don: [Re: Actions] That may be the issue, but after talking with the GM on skype. Will have to retcon what she stated about her abilities It had been discussed during character creation, but the gm had forgotten about it and hadn't written it down on the character sheet when they looked it over and accepted it/returned it to me. So, as for her "secrets" she doesn't truly have any, other than the side her Sire gave her. GM: Ack. Well I sent the sheet to you again. Review and let me know anything missing. I had assumed it was done when I sent the final sheet way back. And memory would've been more fresh. :) But with this 'gift' I will tweak the leeching stuff soon as its literally new territory rule wise. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] To her sister Z'leyra responds "Just before arriving here.... GM: Ack. Insub you are limited on spells one can cast. :) From Mae: [Re: Actions] Try #2, let's see if Gmail will fail to send this time. Maelorna watches the others move about and works on the various wards, successful or not she can't truly tell. 'Well don't just stand there, move and do something you stupid girl, unless you want to remain,' the voice taunts her. GM: Ack. Sorry if this had come in 2 updates I'd have given you a lot of chaos wards to dispel. But since I only saw that post about summoning a thing to do so I never saw your request for it till now. Sorry. :< From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Well, maybe just thoughts.... Kiet is pretty pleased with himself over the first few wards. Not GM: Ack. A great post on introspection's. Great stuff David. RP bonus! Kappa Kappa! From Arawn: [Re: Actions] OOC: I'm strongly of the impression that the injury to Raki isn't physical in nature (on top of the fact that he regenerates) and will require the Cryx (or possibly an Energy spell). However I'll let Scott clarify things for us. If Scott rules or strongly indicates that a simple healing device, Unali's amulet, will be enough to save Raki then Arawn will use the Cryx to end the ward. If he rules otherwise or if the answer remains strongly unc lear then Arawn is with Kiet, not wishing to sacrifice Raki, and will use the Cryx to save him. Either way... IC: There is a look of grim determination on Arawn's... "I'll deal with my father's ward," Arawn said,... GM: Ack. I can rule the sky is purple. Doesn't make it so. You got to work with what was given. If I give answer it will affect actions and actions need to be done as is. So in this case it could be physical or it could be mental damage. So decide on what you were given :). Not being mean here but this is why the event is timed. Hesitation and dialogue clicks down that time. I did give 2 words to a major hint in the last update.:) You even bought sad situation back recently in a email awhile back. :) If you need a copy of the script you'll have to apply for a permit from the Soul Davia in my office. From Arawn: [Re: actions] OOC: Arawn will answer this question for Z'leyra but as I don't know just yet I'll wait for Scott to answer it on Arawn's behalf. GM: Ack. You mean the one on Z'layha? Technically her words I assume were a whisper said privately. That question? From Arawn: [Re: Actions] OOC: Using the Cryx to reactivate the wards - Done! Healing damage inflicted on casters - Arawn will share his Healing Kit with Z'leyra so the two of them can tend to the wounds inflicted. As the party makes the 50-60 story climb: OOC: As the group moves on to dispelling wards Arawn should take the time to explain what he knows of this place, its creation. His explanation likely won't be as detailed but as time is short and there's a lot to type up I'm just copying/pasting here to allow everyone to get the gist. [Dream sections removed for space - Folks SHOULD read his post for details] Runes: I'm a bit confused by this. So is what Z'layha's is seeing a trick to be ignored? Or is this something for us to actually be concerned with? If this does seem to be something to be concerned with... "Fremea is present, both here and in her test,... GM: Ack. Folks should read the dream posts in your post as no need to include her efors pace. As to Kit you want Z to heal folks when things are counting down and magic for healing doesn't work here? Just making sure. As to runes she paraphrased it and to her she sees it if you want to ignore it so be it. Keep in mind deciphering runes and talking about it does take time away from clock. :) From Mae: [Re: Actions] Try #3, lets see if Gmail will fail to send this time. (OOC after speaking w/Scott, hadn't realized all the Chaos wards are dead so Retcon time) Maelorna watches the others as they work to remove the... "I do not know if this will even respond to me, ... TM: Ack. You didn't say what you were summoning? Reminder it will take time and in this plane this may not work plus if Arawn tries to do it its a one chance event so miss it and party dies. ------------------------------------------------------------ [New Stuff] [Febris 9th, 1635TH] [Time: 5:01 pm] [Before the Final Ward...] To her sister Z'leyra responds. "Just before arriving here we rescued her from bad men. She seemed to be a human slave. If she attacks or hurts us we will deal with her. Until then she can be a valued member of the party." Kiet is pretty pleased with himself over the first few wards. Not only did he handle his own allotment of the Elder spells, and without a failure, but also has to handle two of them for Z! That was just plain crazy. Certainly she is a far more accomplished Mage than Kiet...but there it is. A fine accomplishment in and of itself. Kiet thanks Unali for the use of her anti-Law wand. He wonders, however, under what circumstances she reserves that for. And for whom. Most wands cannot be used my non-magic users. Kiet wonders enough to want to ask, but refrains, knowing she won't likely answer. Perhaps later, in a more private venue. Kiet nods to her in clear admiration of the preparedness, and says "Very wise." When it comes time to deal with the rest of these cursed Law wards he must profess his nervousness over his likelihood of success. His odds seem poor. Still, he may be one of the few that could even attempt these and, oddly, maybe the best prepared (highest EL). While Kiet may actually know and use a couple of low energy Law spells (survivalist skills that his teacher insisted upon), he has rather a great deal of disdain for them in general. They are, after all, nothing but the mummery of those despicable Fomorians. While using such spells makes Kiet feel dirty, he does have to admit that his teacher was right, and further admit the usefulness of always having food and water available. Even for his horse, Ma Siwang. Kiet idly wonders where his horse is right now. Time to get started in earnest! Ward after ward fall. Kiet's surprised but also encouraged, his confidence soaring. Then, something very unusual happens. He casts the counter- spells, and he fells like he's in his zone. Everything goes right. Not just right, but great! After the casts, he feels amazing, like he could do almost anything. Then, sure as Fomorians are rude, reality and fortune reared up as Kiet failed one cast. Kiet was thrilled that the ward's magic didn't cause any direct harm. Still, it was disturbing to see his own name appear on the ward. Kiet furrowed his brows trying to remember any spells that might do that...and try to puzzle out why. What does it mean? Still, that many successful casts was far beyond his expectation. He looks forward to understanding the improvements in his skills this might bring. Just before the final wards, the exploding magic...unknown if it was, indeed, a ward...knocks down Raki and he takes poor Dorhak with him. Kiet yells out "No!" when he sees this. Kiet hopes that maybe a little bit of Kell, and Kell's memories, can make it back to the middle world. Besides being useful, it would also provide a way to honor his friend. [At Final Ward...] Kiet, wanting to help Raki, calls out at first "Help Raki!" After the others start talking, Kiet calms down a bit from his initial emotional outburst. There is logic behind the suggestions. We need be to be able to get home or having Raki along is meaningless. Still, Raki is important to Kiet, so he still looks for alternatives. "Look...I expect I'm going to have to help with one of those final wards, and I don't really look forward to it! But even then, isn't there anything anyone else can do against the one by Payan? Sacrificing Raki, to whom we owe much, is just wrong! Anyone?" When Raki goes down and the party is posed with the choice to use the Cryx, Unali starts rummaging in her pack in search of her amulets. "Arawn, use the Cryx to get us out of here. I guess enough time has passed that the amulets should have power again. I will use them on Raki." "I am tapped out. Even with the staff there is only so much I can cast per day. To be there and not there MAY indicate that it is a travel ward and must be dealt with while insubstantial. I don't know for sure. Fremea, Arawn, does it look like that is the case?" Z'leyra adds to the discussion. There is a look of grim determination on Arawn's face as he turns to face Payan's ward. Crafted by his father it was fitting for Arawn to end it. Plus he was the one most likely to succeed. He just hoped that he might succeed before things turned truly and even more dire for the party. "I'll deal with my father's ward," Arawn said, staring ahead. "Fremea is present, both here and in her test, outside linear time, seen and unseen. Her other self can hear us talk in her test. Perhaps both versions of Fremea need to work together to end things, if we, or this Fremea, can get the 'other' Fremea's attention," Arawn offered up as a suggestion. Maelorna watches the others as they work to remove the wards and sighs, "Not much help and the creatures I know I can summon to assist, may not be of much help, but let me see what I can try," she offers as she starts to go through a list of things that might help and brightens up when she remembers one. "I do not know if this will even respond to me, considering what I am, but we shall see. They aren't evil but neither are they, good." as she starts to recall the words needed to summon one of the creatures. She gives an innocent smile and starts to feed the energy needed to summon the creature before her, softly whispering the words needed. Some view up the stairs to see the green light turn a bit of yellow tinge color. Actions? Comments? Next Update....Saturday.. GM: So last Saturday I was 20 min to stopping was spell checking and then got Arawn's 3 posts and emails then Mae's. So that stopped that. So was delayed and then other stuff for yesterday. So consider this done for now and next Saturday will start at 5pm EST unless I am off early then it might be 2pm on. So let' me give a better word image of the scene. Stairs are helix-spiral style. Every 15 steps is a landing that is 10x10 feet. Each landing had each ward on the wall. One main wall with side walls for 3 sides of landing but side walls not that big as it ascends as normal stairs would for a wall. So main wards/runes are on the back wall. So from landing you turn and see stairs down and stairs up. It is about 7-8 steps each and then twists out of sight. Around the corner the exact thing for scene appears. So top/final ward is one level up. So where the party got the warning and was zapped it was one level (landing) below. So you can't see the ward from here. Does this make sense? You have to ascend and turn corner to see the ward wall. At top of the stairs you see the diamond crystal that zapped Raki and threw the Mana Bomb. So if you ascend the 8 or so steps then twist to look at the new ward above that is the diamond. Hope this helps? Now once you climb up to the new level there are 2 set of runes on the side walls and partially on main ward. So each person who dispels must be at each side of the wall to act. In the center of said wall is a door. All attempts to open it fails and probably could enact magic defenses. So clear those wards and door opens and freedom. So party will have to ascend and dispel and done. Due to talking the time has jumped but I will not act until next post and all is confirmed. Key points of reminding: * Wards: High Level Wards of Neutral / Law * One Chance to dispel as warned * Timed event - unknown time only visual clue of the diamond crystal as warning. * Use Cryx on Ward or Raki * Unali will use magical aide to help Raki So next update if things are confirmed I will do the rolls. I will not move the party on till then since this is a do or die situation. The Fremea suggestion could be expanded if need be. If you guys need more times I can also delay it until a plan is formed. But keep in mind talk increased the grains of sand. GM: Planned actions Arawn - Major hint in the update when projection warned group. So assume will use Cryx and such on Neutral Ward. Dorhak : Stand and grumble Fremea: Scan for magic events or surprises? Kiet: Dispel Law ward with Staff/Ring? Kell: Yell and scream the answers to the problem? :) Unali: Heal Raki with item and help upstairs. Mae: Summon creature to do something. Dispel which ward? Pyan: Look confused and bored? :) Z'leyra: Help Unali get Raki upstairs. Z'layha: Try to analyze words only she can see. GM: Damage: Z'leyra -4 Z'layha -6 Arawn -9 GM: Wards ended Character Alignment MEP Expertise Notes Arawn Chaos 308 56 +2 ELs Arawn Kotothi 30 6 Arawn Balance 64 12 +1 ELs Arawn Elder 40 18 Arawn Neutral 152 54 +2 ELs Arawn Sidh 78 31 Arawn Shamnic 20 6 Z'leyra Chaos 402 101 +3 ELs Z'leyra Elder 31 30 +1 EL Kiet Elder 116 42 +1 EL Kiet Law 314 97 +2 ELs GM: If need background on prison see Arawn's Dream post on website as not posted here also was sent via list so in email.