[LET'S PLAY] Lupo Solitario - Nostalgia, nostalgia canaglia: il ritorno

[Kaluisurrr]

mah, un po fiacco questo libro, comunque prendiamo mindblast e bona lì

[Earenia]

come sempre il lavoro mi fa perdere pagine e pagine :P

1) i paragrafi ormai non li leggo piu' tutti, ma la pass l'avevo notata e m'ha lasciato un po' WTF lol
2) belle instadeath del cazzo :P
3) weaponskill

[Kat]

Ma chi e' il grande artista che ha partorito queste fantastiche illustrazioni? Non ricordavo che fossero delle tali schifezze lol

Cmq voto Weaponskill.

[Kaluisurrr]

comunque cosa sarebbe successo se fossimo andati ad est nelle miniere? e il piccone e la pala sarebero serviti a qualcosa?

[-=Rho=-]

mindblast

[Bortas]

Mindshield

[Kat]

Gia l'abbiamo mindshield.

[Bortas]

allora blast

[SharTeel]

mindblast gogo

[Sturm]

E mindblast sua

[Jesper]

vado a memoria che sono col cell dal bus, pero' se andavamo a est nella miniera

Spoiler

non beccavamo i funghi allucinogeni ma un baratro

il piccone

Spoiler

era uno specchietto per i tordi, al massimo dava +2 su un roll mentre la pala veniva usata in almeno un paio di paragrafi.

[Sturm]

Ma se sceglievamo di allontanarci dal villaggio quando i nostri sensi di ragno ci hanno avvisato,c'era qualche chance che i nostri soldati sopravvivessero?

[Defender]

Ma se sceglievamo di allontanarci dal villaggio quando i nostri sensi di ragno ci hanno avvisato,c'era qualche chance che i nostri soldati sopravvivessero?

Quelli erano inesorabilmente fottuti nel momento in cui hanno incautamente deciso di joinarci

D'altra parte se ci chiamiamo LONE wolf ci sarà un perchè

[Jesper]

Ok, si comincia col 5° e ultimo libro della serie iniziale di LW! Dal prossimo, avendo raggiunto il rank di Kai Master avremo accesso alle nuove discipline Magnakai.

Per ora però abbiamo la scelta dell'ultima disciplina Kai che avremo: Mindblast.

LIBRO 5, SERIE KAI: SHADOW ON THE SAND

You are Lone Wolf—last of the Kai Lords. A voyage to Vassagonia promises an end to the shadow of war. But hopes are soon shattered upon your arrival at Barrakeesh—a city full of treachery and death.

In Shadow on the Sand, you are the quarry of a sinister foe, determined to kill you at all costs. Choose your skills and your weapons carefully. They can help you survive and aid you in the quest for a lost Sommlending treasure—a treasure that contains the secret of your destiny.

THE STORY SO FAR

Spoiler

You are Lone Wolf—last of the Kai Lords of Sommerlund, and sole survivor of the massacre that destroyed them during a bitter war with your age-old enemies, the Darklords of Helgedad.

It is midwinter in your northern homeland and a mantle of snow lies knee-deep in the streets of Holmgard—the capital—when you are summoned from your monastery in the hills by a messenger bearing a scroll, signed and sealed by the hand of King Ulnar. You are surprised to read the King’s message, for it is a request for your help in solving an urgent problem of what he describes as ‘great diplomatic importance’. It seems a strange request to make of a warrior lord, whose skills are better suited to the field of battle than to parleying with foreign envoys. However, you obey the summons and upon your arrival at the capital, all is made clear.

The Zakhan of Vassagonia, the imperial ruler of this desert empire, has sent his most trusted envoy to seek a treaty of peace between your two countries, and you have been asked to sign the treaty on behalf of your country. The reason for this is easily apparent.

Less than a year ago, a renegade noble of Vassagonia called Barraka led his army of bandits in an attack upon the Sommlending province of Ruanon. This mining town and much of the surrounding land was overrun and destroyed. Many Sommlending lost their lives, and many more were enslaved and forced to labour in the mines of the Maaken Range. When the regular convoy from Ruanon failed to arrive at the capital, the king sent you to investigate. A great battle ensued in which you defeated Barraka in mortal combat. Without your courage and skill, the safety of Sommerlund and all of the Lastlands would have been placed in grave peril.

‘Your majesty, the Zakhan is gravely embarrassed by Barraka’s foul treachery, and is most anxious that our friendship and trust be restored. He begs that you send the Kai warrior, Lone Wolf, to sign a treaty of peace with him at the Grand Palace in Barrakeesh,’ whimpers the Zakhan’s emissary, as he kneels at the feet of King Ulnar.

The king rises from his throne, barely able to conceal his distaste for the fawning envoy. He turns his gaze to you and bids you follow him to the privacy of an antechamber.

‘I have no liking for this desert realm, Lone Wolf, but I like the prospect of war even less. The Zakhan is old and frail, and has no son to claim his throne when he dies. Barraka was but one of many ruthless nobles who wait like jackals for the chance to seize power, and I fear they grow too impatient to allow the Zakhan to die a natural death. The treaty may not guarantee peace with Vassagonia once the Zakhan is dead, but it will at least buy us precious time to strengthen our southern border.’

The king leads you to a window and points towards the harbour, barely visible through the falling snow. A Vassagonian galley lies anchored close to the harbour wall.

‘Go to Vassagonia, Lone Wolf. Sign the treaty and return quickly. Even with the promise of peace, I fear the shadow of war will fall upon us before the year is out.’

You wave farewell to Holmgard on this bleak midwinter’s day, feeling sure you will return before the thaw. But as you watch the spires of Holmgard disappear in the falling snow, you have no inkling of the shadow that awaits you in Vassagonia.

EQUIPMENT!

Before leaving Holmgard on your voyage to the Vassagonian capital of Barrakeesh, you are given a map of the desert empire and a pouch of gold. To find out how much gold is in the pouch, pick a number from the Random Number Table. Now add 10 to the number you have picked. The total equals the number of Gold Crowns inside the pouch, and you may now enter this number in the Gold Crowns section of your Action Chart. (If you have successfully completed previous Lone Wolf adventures, you may add this sum to the total of any Crowns you may already possess. Remember you can only carry a maximum of fifty Crowns.)

You may take your pick of the following items (in addition to those you already possess, but remember you may only carry two weapons). You may take up to four of the following:

Dagger (Weapons)

Potion of Laumspur (Backpack Items). This potion restores 4 ENDURANCE points to your total when swallowed after combat. There is enough for one dose.

Sword (Weapons)

Spear (Weapons)

2 Special Rations (Meals). Each of these Special Rations counts as one Meal, and each takes up one space in your Backpack.

Mace (Weapons)

Shield (Special Items). This adds 2 points to your COMBAT SKILL when used in combat.

List the four items that you choose on your Action Chart, under the heading given in brackets, and make a note of any effect it may have on your ENDURANCE points or COMBAT SKILL.

Possiamo prendere fino a 4 Oggetti. Ricordate che possiamo portare solo 2 armi, 8 oggetti da zaino e 12 speciali!

Prima di partire, come sempre, qualche parola di saggezza da Joe.

Your mission is one of peaceful diplomacy—but beware! The desert empire of Vassagonia is notorious for being a land of deceit and treachery. Be on your guard at all times. Also, make notes as you progress, as you will find they will be of great help in future adventures.

Many things that you find will aid you during your adventure. Some Special Items will be of use in future Lone Wolf adventures and others may be red herrings of no real use at all, so be selective in what you decide to keep.

If this is your first Lone Wolf adventure, choose your Kai Disciplines with care—a wise choice and a great deal of courage should enable anyone to complete both parts of this adventure, no matter how weak his or her initial COMBAT SKILL and ENDURANCE points. Successful completion of previous Lone Wolf adventures, although an advantage, is not essential for the completion of this book.

May the spirits of your Kai Masters guide you on your perilous adventure.

E ora, via!

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For twenty-five days, the Vassagonian galley sails on a steady course for its home port of Barrakeesh, with only a brief stop at the Durenese harbour of Port Bax to break a safe but monotonous voyage.

You use your time aboard the ship to good purpose, learning the Vassagonian language from the ship’s crew. They are only too eager to teach you, asking only in return tales of your adventures in the Lastlands—for many of the sailors, these are the most exciting stories they have ever heard. By the time you reach Barrakeesh, you have both mastered their language and won their respect.



It is early afternoon when the ramparts of the desert capital are first sighted on the horizon. You push your way through the cheering crew, and join the envoy at the prow of the ship. Beaming with pride, he hands you a telescope and invites you to view the land of his birth. The sight is indeed breathtaking. You stare in fascination at the golden domes, minarets, and green-tiled roofs shimmering beneath the desert sun, and marvel at the splendour of the Grand Palace, which dominates this magnificent city. Then you notice that from every golden turret of the palace flutters a long, black pennant. You ask the envoy of the meaning of the black flags. Horror floods across his face as he snatches the telescope from your hands. ‘By the spirit of the Majhan! He is dead…The Zakhan is dead!’

As the bad news spreads through the ship, you pray that the peace treaty will be signed and honoured by the Zakhan’s successor. However, the envoy is less than hopeful.

The harbour of Barrakeesh is deserted save for a handful of citizens clad in black, and the only sound that greets you is the toll of a funeral bell, echoing through the harbour on this day of mourning. Then a horse-drawn carriage enters the harbour square, escorted by the cavalry of the Palace Guard. It halts, and a dour man in turquoise robes steps out to meet you.

‘A thousand greetings, Lone Wolf, I am Maouk, and I welcome you to our city on behalf of my master, his most sublime magnificence, Zakhan Kimah.’

The envoy gasps upon hearing the name of the new Zakhan. He turns to speak, his eyes wild with fear. ‘It is a trap, you must…’

His warning is cut short by the blade of Maouk’s dagger. Suddenly, scores of black-clad warriors emerge from the shadows; they are Sharnazim, élite Vassagonian bodyguards. They close in, surrounding you on every side. You must act quickly if you are to survive this deadly trap.

If you wish to stand and fight against these overwhelming odds, turn to 36.

If you wish to surrender to Maouk and his warriors, turn to 176.

If you wish to run back to the galley, turn to 104.

TL;DR: dopo che abbiamo spaccato culi nella precedente guerra contro i (mori) Vassagoni ribelli, guidati da Barraka, lo Zakhan (sultano), imbarazzato dalle gesta dei suoi conterranei ha proposto un trattato di pace a Sommerlund. Ovviamente, per formalizzare il tutto, Sommerlund ha inviato noi.
Appena arrivati nella città di Barrakesh (che ha un nome sospettosamente simile a quello del precedente capo Vassagono, che abbiamo segato alla fine dello scorso libro), ovviamente tutto va a puttane: siamo accolti da bandiere nere che segnalano la morte dello Zakhan che ha proposto il trattato di pace con Sommerlund; e ci troviamo davanti Maouk, tirapiedi del nuovo Zakhan, Kimah, che ha tutt'altre idee che fare la pace con Sommerlund. Abbiamo capito, dei mori nun ce se deve fidà, Joe.

Ora che si fa ?

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Lupo Solitario, Kai Savant

CS: 29 (Sommerswerd +8, Silver Helm +2, Shield +2, Mindblast +2)

EP: 22/31 (Padded Leather Waistcoat +2 EP, Chainmail +4)

Discipline
Healing
Mindshield
Camouflage
Hunting
Sixth Sense
Tracking
Animal Kinship
Mind Over Matter
Mindblast

Weapons (2): Bone Sword

Backpack (8): Rope, Graveweed Potion (veleno), Alether (+4 CS per 1 combat), Piccone (2 spazi), Torcia, Acqua Santa, Meal

Special Items (12): Sommerswerd!, Dagger of Vashna, Padded Leather Waistcoat (+2 EP), Firesphere, Diamond, Blue Stone Triangle, Silver Helm (+2 CS), Stone Effigy, Chainmail (+4 EP), Shield (+2 CS), Prophecy Scroll

Money (50): 50


MORTOMETRO: V
- Istakillato dall'esca+party hiddato (Libro I)
- Caduto in una trappola da caccia Giak (Libro I)
- Inchiappato nel sonno da un agente dei Darklords (Libro II)
- Fatto Bunjee Jumping senza l'elastico insieme ad un Helghast (Libro II)
- Vittime di una Cantina (Libro IV)

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[Defender]

Noooooo ma è incrediBBoli, è un trappolone?!? Ma dai?? Chi l'avrebbe mai detto

Anyway, per l'equipment direi di pisciare il piccone e prendere un MEAL e una POZZA DI CURA (che tanto non useremo mai ma vabbè), per il resto siamo apposht.

Sulla scelta... Al di là del fatto che non dice quanti sono questi giannizzeri (un conto è se son 10, un conto è se son 50 :P), non posso non uppare una choice dove c'è scritto STAND AND FIGHT... quindi 36!!

(anche se ho idea che non ci sia verso di non esser catturati)