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Terryintransit at 09:58, 3 April 2026

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	[[Category:William Dymock]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Jan 1994 AP\|Scribe Notes]]<br>		[[Category:William Dymock]][[Category:Scribe Notes]]
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	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	'''Adventure''': Search for John<br>		'''Adventure''': Search for John<br>

Martin: /* 9 Feb */

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9 Feb

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	Travelling on the barges.		Travelling on the barges.
	~~Search-for-John 8~~
	===10 Feb===		===10 Feb===
	Travelling on the barges.		Travelling on the barges.

Martin: /* 15 Feb */

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	We travelled north.		We travelled north.
	~~Search-for-John 9~~
	===16 Feb===		===16 Feb===
	Note: the encounter with Falantray described below did not, to my knowledge, happen. That is, none of us remember it, and I do not remember writing		Note: the encounter with Falantray described below did not, to my knowledge, happen. That is, none of us remember it, and I do not remember writing

Martin: /* Scribe Notes */

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Scribe Notes

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Martin: /* 3 Feb */

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3 Feb

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Martin: /* Summary */

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Summary

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	'''Season''': [[Spring]] 794 WK<br>		'''Season''': [[Spring]] 794 WK<br>
	; Party		; Party
	*[[~~Someone~~]] - played by ~~Somebody (Party Leader)~~		*“[[Lepto]]” Leptograpsis Variagatus, a Human Male Celestial Mage, played by David.
	*[[~~Someone~~]] - played by ~~Somebody (Scribe)~~		*[[Skorcha]], an Orc Male Fire Mage, played by Zane.
	*[[~~Someone~~]] - played by ~~Somebody (Mil Sci)~~		*[[Tarn]], a Human Male Ranger, played by Phil.
	*[[~~Someone~~]] - played by ~~Somebody~~		*[[Darksinger\|Tharon Darksinger]], a Human Male Necromancer, played by Craig.
	*[[~~Someone~~]] - played by ~~Somebody~~		*[[Thruk’jin Rumbleguts]], a Dwarf Male Fighter, played by Paul.
	*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody
	*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody
	;Time on adventure		;Time on adventure
	:1 Jan to 16 Feb 1994 AP		:1 Jan to 16 Feb 1994 AP
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	: [[Media:Snsp9403.zip]]		: [[Media:Snsp9403.zip]]

	==Scribe Notes==		==Scribe Notes==
	Blah blah blah		Blah blah blah

Martin at 09:01, 22 March 2026

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	*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody		*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody
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	:~~tbc 826 WK~~ to ~~tbc 826 WK~~		:1 Jan to 16 Feb 1994 AP
	; Employer		; Employer
	: ~~[[someone rich]]~~		: Sharee, a witch
	; Mission		; Mission
	: ~~Hired to do~~ a ~~job~~		: Find and recover John, a farmer, has been abducted by four humanoids described as “evil wizards”.
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	: [[Media:Snsp9403.zip]]		: [[Media:Snsp9403.zip]]
	==Scribe Notes==		==Scribe Notes==
	Blah blah blah		Blah blah blah

Martin: Created page with "
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== Summary == '''Adventure''': Search for John
'''GM''': William
'''Season''': Spring 794 WK
; Party Someone - played by Somebody (Party Leader) Someone - played by Somebody (Scribe) Someone - played by Somebody (Mil Sci) Someone - played by Somebody *So..."

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<div style="float: right; font-size: smaller; margin-left: 10px; ">__TOC__</div>
[[Category:William Dymock]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Jan 1994 AP|Scribe Notes]]<br>
== Summary ==
'''Adventure''': Search for John<br>
'''GM''': William<br>
'''Season''': [[Spring]] 794 WK<br>
; Party
*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody (Party Leader)
*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody (Scribe)
*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody (Mil Sci)
*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody
*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody
*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody
*[[Someone]] - played by Somebody
;Time on adventure
:tbc 826 WK to tbc 826 WK
; Employer
: [[someone rich]]
; Mission
: Hired to do a job
; Original Scribe Notes
: [[Media:Snsp9403.zip]]
==Scribe Notes==
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	===11 Feb===		===11 Feb===
	We arrived at Seagate in the morning, and split up for various short rest & recuperation.		We arrived at Seagate in the morning, and split up for various short rest & recuperation.
	Personally I spent a lot of time at the healers recovering from several injuries and backfire effects (there are times I regret choosing the path of
	magery!).		Personally I spent a lot of time at the healers recovering from several injuries and backfire effects (there are times I regret choosing the path of magery!).
	===12 Feb===		===12 Feb===
	We travelled to Turan and found Sarah and Sharee. Both were in agreement that we should take Sarah to where John is, since John is incapable of		We travelled to Turan and found Sarah and Sharee. Both were in agreement that we should take Sarah to where John is, since John is incapable of coming here. I agree with Sarah’s comment that John “has a life here, why should I leave?”
	coming here. I agree with Sarah’s comment that John “has a life here, why should I leave?”
	We obtained Sarah and Sharee’s signed amendment to our Guild contract.		We obtained Sarah and Sharee’s signed amendment to our Guild contract.
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	We arranged for a portal to be opened to Jalmaria, and stepped through, after preparation and purification. We appeared in a graveyard, at night.		We arranged for a portal to be opened to Jalmaria, and stepped through, after preparation and purification. We appeared in a graveyard, at night.

	Reconnaissance ascertained that we were in a very large graveyard, with a temple or mausoleum (apparently dedicated to Bryrafort) in the middle and a		Reconnaissance ascertained that we were in a very large graveyard, with a temple or mausoleum (apparently dedicated to Bryrafort) in the middle and a
	12? high wall around the outside, manned by armed guards. These guards were obviously guarding against intrusion from outside.		12? high wall around the outside, manned by armed guards. These guards were obviously guarding against intrusion from outside.

	Lepto cast an Unseen spell on all of us, then we proceeded carefully to the wall, after deciding a meeting place and time.		Lepto cast an Unseen spell on all of us, then we proceeded carefully to the wall, after deciding a meeting place and time.
	Things were going well, even allowing for the fact that since we could not see anyone we got separated easily, until Thruk’jin backed into Sarah and		Things were going well, even allowing for the fact that since we could not see anyone we got separated easily, until Thruk’jin backed into Sarah and
	scared the shit out of both of them. Both screamed, Thruk’jin dropped his loaded 150 lb crossbow, which went off. The rest of us froze.		scared the shit out of both of them. Both screamed, Thruk’jin dropped his loaded 150 lb crossbow, which went off. The rest of us froze.

	The guards, alerted by the noise, came over and investigated. Unfortunately they spotted the crossbow. We all went separate ways…		The guards, alerted by the noise, came over and investigated. Unfortunately they spotted the crossbow. We all went separate ways…

	The guards, unwilling to enter the graveyard, called the priests, who did enter. In the confusion, all of us save Thruk’jin (full plate is a serious penalty		The guards, unwilling to enter the graveyard, called the priests, who did enter. In the confusion, all of us save Thruk’jin (full plate is a serious penalty
	to climbing a wall, especially if you are a Dwarf) made our way over the wall and to our meeting place.		to climbing a wall, especially if you are a Dwarf) made our way over the wall and to our meeting place.
	About this time something happened in the temple… People started running about and shouting something about some item being stolen.		About this time something happened in the temple… People started running about and shouting something about some item being stolen.
	We then thought of the prophecy. We had, at this time, seven Alusians on Jalmaria. The prophecy said this was bad… Tarn expressed it best with “oh
	bugger.”		We then thought of the prophecy. We had, at this time, seven Alusians on Jalmaria. The prophecy said this was bad… Tarn expressed it best with “oh bugger.”

	In the confusion Lepto went and helped Thruk’jin out of the graveyard while myself and S-Korcha reconnoitred. What we found was not pretty.		In the confusion Lepto went and helped Thruk’jin out of the graveyard while myself and S-Korcha reconnoitred. What we found was not pretty.

	Apparently something had attacked the temple. The priests gave the following announcement: “There has been a demonic attack on the temple, it has		Apparently something had attacked the temple. The priests gave the following announcement: “There has been a demonic attack on the temple, it has
	been successfully fought back, and only minor damage has been done to the temple.” I did establish the name of this city: Dalada, and the fact that we		been successfully fought back, and only minor damage has been done to the temple.” I did establish the name of this city: Dalada, and the fact that we
	were on Jalmaria, several weeks journey south of Slynest. I also spotted a Calamar, but the next events diverted my attention somewhat.		were on Jalmaria, several weeks journey south of Slynest. I also spotted a Calamar, but the next events diverted my attention somewhat.
	The priests were either lying, or the temple event was a prelude to the main attack, because about then all hell broke use. I use the word “hell”
	advisedly - great beams of light destroyed whole city blocks, and demons walked the streets killing and maiming and generally being evil.		The priests were either lying, or the temple event was a prelude to the main attack, because about then all hell broke use. I use the word “hell” advisedly - great beams of light destroyed whole city blocks, and demons walked the streets killing and maiming and generally being evil.

	We joined the crowd in fleeing the city.		We joined the crowd in fleeing the city.
	About 50 townsfolk attached themselves to us and Lepto agreed to lead them to safety. A foolish promise, I feel, but even I agree we can’t abandon		About 50 townsfolk attached themselves to us and Lepto agreed to lead them to safety. A foolish promise, I feel, but even I agree we can’t abandon
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	Mind-mage with the purple hair should examine our minds I will personally torment their corpse after other members of our party have finished killing		Mind-mage with the purple hair should examine our minds I will personally torment their corpse after other members of our party have finished killing
	them.		them.

	In the morning we encountered a tall woman, arrayed for battle in silvered armour and carrying a large two-handed sword. We approached her and talked,		In the morning we encountered a tall woman, arrayed for battle in silvered armour and carrying a large two-handed sword. We approached her and talked,
	and she introduced herself as Falantray. She was very interested in which of us were mages, but did not ask why. Lepto examined her aura, and found		and she introduced herself as Falantray. She was very interested in which of us were mages, but did not ask why. Lepto examined her aura, and found
	none (something he later told us was impossible - “all things, living or dead, have an aura!”).		none (something he later told us was impossible - “all things, living or dead, have an aura!”).

	She displayed a disconcerting knowledge of events thousands of years past, as well as an even more disconcerting unconcern for issues bothering us, like		She displayed a disconcerting knowledge of events thousands of years past, as well as an even more disconcerting unconcern for issues bothering us, like
	the Calamar invading this plane. She said that she was a watcher, here watching Moeg-Khelek, a man who “caused the great division” (which refers to		the Calamar invading this plane. She said that she was a watcher, here watching Moeg-Khelek, a man who “caused the great division” (which refers to
	what? The Drow-Elf division? The racial division at the end of the War of Chaos when the dragons caused the sapient races to arise?).		what? The Drow-Elf division? The racial division at the end of the War of Chaos when the dragons caused the sapient races to arise?).

	While talking we were attacked by a group of Calamar. We were barely holding our own when one of the Calamar attacked Falantray. Bad mistake, as she		While talking we were attacked by a group of Calamar. We were barely holding our own when one of the Calamar attacked Falantray. Bad mistake, as she
	promptly wiped the grass with it. We were then joined by a flight of mages led by a Captain Andrew. In the middle of the fighting the Calamar stopped		promptly wiped the grass with it. We were then joined by a flight of mages led by a Captain Andrew. In the middle of the fighting the Calamar stopped
	and asked to parley. We all stopped, totally amazed. We had never, and I mean never, heard of Calamar offering to parley. At this time another flight of		and asked to parley. We all stopped, totally amazed. We had never, and I mean never, heard of Calamar offering to parley. At this time another flight of
	mages arrived, led by John the Destroyer. John, against all our advice and the advice of his advisors, accepted the parley.		mages arrived, led by John the Destroyer. John, against all our advice and the advice of his advisors, accepted the parley.

	The Calamars’ demands were reasonably simple. They wanted all Alusians to leave the plane. We asked John to ask for time to talk, which was granted.		The Calamars’ demands were reasonably simple. They wanted all Alusians to leave the plane. We asked John to ask for time to talk, which was granted.

	We decided we were sick of this entire plane and situation. We had seen crime and villainy on both sides of the Jalmarian struggle, and frankly I didn’t		We decided we were sick of this entire plane and situation. We had seen crime and villainy on both sides of the Jalmarian struggle, and frankly I didn’t
	see much to differentiate Bryrafort’s followers from the Calamar. We had had enough and wanted out. We gave Sarah to John, got his signature on the		see much to differentiate Bryrafort’s followers from the Calamar. We had had enough and wanted out. We gave Sarah to John, got his signature on the
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	The banishment was just as horrible as the last time, but the landing was worse. We landed in the Guild complex and promptly set off all the automatic		The banishment was just as horrible as the last time, but the landing was worse. We landed in the Guild complex and promptly set off all the automatic
	defence mechanisms…		defence mechanisms…

	Cool heads prevailed, and we were quickly freed.		Cool heads prevailed, and we were quickly freed.
	===Debriefing===		===Debriefing===
	The finished contract was accepted by the guild with no hassles at all, though the guild security officer did wonder if there was anyone we had not pissed		The finished contract was accepted by the guild with no hassles at all, though the guild security officer did wonder if there was anyone we had not pissed off…
	~~off…~~
	The accounting also went without hassle.		The accounting also went without hassle.
	Total party income, including all acquisitions (including valuing Slobba at 500 sp), after Guild tax of 20%:		Total party income, including all acquisitions (including valuing Slobba at 500 sp), after Guild tax of 20%: 9325 silver pennies each.
	9325 silver pennies each.
	No complaints were entered by any party members. In hindsight, I should have complained about the knife in the backside, but my revenge can wait.		No complaints were entered by any party members. In hindsight, I should have complained about the knife in the backside, but my revenge can wait.

	We parted in excellent humour, to meet again at the next Guild meeting.		We parted in excellent humour, to meet again at the next Guild meeting.