Some Stories Are True

[Eric Zephlaer]

OOC: Sorry folks. I posted an Email. I did not mean to do that.

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 497. Season: Rebirth. Day: 13

Spoiler: Wariness

Astrid: 50(observation) + 4(d10) = 54
Maka: 31 + 46(olfaction) + 3 = 80
Oorvid: 31 + 52(clairaudience) + 5 = 88
Star: 35 + 64 + 6 = 105
Wrenn: 45 + 51(olfaction) + 5 = 101

The subterranean path begins to level and the main direction that the party has been traveling ends abruptly. A side passage leads farther into the heart of the mountain and a light source can be seen farther along its way. Star motions for everyone to listen. Once still, everyone can hear the sounds of mining tools being used. Star and Oorvid can also hear voices. They have the deep harsher sound of those belonging to Mhytres. The new path is the only choice for continuing to move forward.

As the party continues toward the sounds of the work, this path has many more dead-ended offshoots. It is obviously an active mine, but a very very deep one. The open area becomes much larger like a room with some natural columns supporting the open area. Maka and Wrenn can both smell burning oil or guano, indicating that the light sources are natural rather than magical. No longer needing their own source of light the party moves close enough to witness that the work is forced labor. The overlords are average in height but tall for Mhytres, a deep mahogany color, and very muscular, even the females. Unlike other Mhytres, the males have shaved their faces and all are bald, even the females. There are four males and four females forcing a group of about 20 Aedamans to mine for ore.

GM: NOTE: As this game went inactive for quite some time, there have been changes in some of the nomenclature. This is not especially important, as anyone working slaves is considered to be malevolent, no matter the tribe.

Spoiler: Character Data

Astrid: full wellness.
Tunic: 60
Stones: 20
Maka: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Ularin Arrows: 40, damage 8
Oorvid: full wellness
Tunic: 50 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 = 45
Star Wolfess: full health
Jerkin: 36 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 30
Wrenn: full wellness
Tunic: 51
Ularin Arrows: 40, damage 8

Spoiler: Collectibles

41 marks: currency

(helps Astrid)
Aluminum: 2, {shock x3}

(helps all characters)
Bat Guano: 5 measures, {heat x2}
Spider Claws: 3 sets, {toxicity x2}

(helps Maka & Wrenn)
Viper Blood: 1 measure, {athleticism x3}

(helps Star & Oorvid)
waterfowl skull: 2, ??

(helps all characters)
Coal: 6 stones, {heat x3}
Magnesium: 3: {Mend x 2}
Slate: 1, {sound x2}

(helps Maka & Wrenn)
Rend Leaves: 2 measures, {Siphon x2}
Flowers: 4 measures, {Restore x3}
Tranquility Flowers: 1 measure, {Identity x3}

Spoiler: Discoveries

Bat Colony: 2
Chain of Keeps tunnel system
Amiradtha: Temnyy Veter
Rheini Village

GM: Astrid improved her mental fortitude (Discipline). Maka improved in the use of his bow (Fired). Oorvid improved the impetus for resilience and vitality (Hemostasis). Star Wolfess improved her use of knowledge (Wisdom) and the talent to manipulate mechanical waylines (Kinetics). Wrenn improved in overall wellness (Fitness & Fortitude).

OOC: Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls (d10) or reprint unused rolls.