Hey guys,
I'm away from home for New Years and i originally thought it wouldn't cause a problem with my posting but it turns out that the place I'm staying has very spotty internet service. It took me almost fifteen minutes to access this page, much less however long it's going to take my post to actually go through. So I might be slow to respond until Monday (U.S. time).
Sorry about that! Happy New Year!
Thanks for the sentiment Rimrock. I feel its taken a bit of time to get into the swing of the kingdom building phase, but these little subplots make a rather dull part of the game more interesting for me at least. (GMing this part isn't that exhilerating as it is presented in the book. In a face to face game, you could knock of twelve months of kingdom building in one session, in a PbP that's not so true).
I'm trying to appeal to the poilitical side of things as much as the adventurer side as well. I know TN likes that aspect a fair bit in particular, so feedback is welcome if you think I'm hitting the mark or missing things a little bit.
Cheers
I hate city/population building games. Never play them on comp, so i'm leaving that part on you.Should have said it before, but that is in part a reason for the diminished post rate from me.
If questioned Elsbeth will do her part of course, but i prefer the more personal and individual approach
I am also of the opinion that voting on builds etc is pointless. Let the princess choose, as well as growth and development decisions too.
I actually like the development portion of this game, as well as voting on the builds. This game has gotten me back to playing Civ IV for hours on end when I'm not near a stable internet source. But that's just me.
I do think we should be more careful of just leaving everything to Anya to deal with, since her player has a lot on his plate outside of the game as it is.
I'm still here, simply don't have anything particular to post right now.
Am waiting for an answer for that NPC cleric of Calistria Elsbeth asked for, probably a male elf.
I think a full blown cleric is beyond what I'm offering at the moment Gandal. However, a follower of Calistria, and one trained in the ways of the temple is more than welcome for you to develop. You'll have to come up with a story on how she came to be in these parts and under your guidance.
She would most likely be an Expert if you wanted to stat her up (expert two at most). Give her some ranks in a profession that best reflects the role you see her playing at this stage.
Also, the roll between diplomat and spy is going to be blurry in this game. when finally do get a spy master, he or she is going to using you heavily.
My contributions to the tournament:
Master Tracker Competition:
Lev's had a handful of his men create tracks leading into a central part of the nearby wilderness where a prize has been left. The trackers will have to successfully follow the tracks through a series of particularly challenging terrain (starting from various different locations on the outside radius of the prize) such as rock, water and packed earth to locate the prize. First to reach the prize wins. (Not sure what to make the prize, though. Perhaps a hunting dog or something like that?) Survival checks of various DCs needed to succeed.
The Great Hunt Competition:
A large stag has been tagged (with red paint and a soft arrow) in a nearby forest region. The first man (or woman) to take the stag will win that competition. Combination Survival/ Tracking checks and ranged attack rolls.
I hope she gets well Terra, good luck.
On another note, should I stat up Alandra's assistant Meg as an Adept?
Actually, yes I can see that working out.
Gandal, you could do the same if you wanted to go the path of Calistrian adept for your assistant.
Note that true clerics and true magic users are still a rarity in Golarian. Most of the people involved in churches are experts or adpets rather than full clerics. Only those that lead churches are true clerics, especially in these wild parts. It's a little different in largely settled areas(at least in my version of Golarian).
Captain Orik Valen CR 1/2
XP 200
Human warrior 2
CN Medium humanoid (human)
Init +0; Senses Perception +1
DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 10, flat-footed 16 (+5 armor, +1 shield)
hp 15 (2d10+4)
Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +2
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft.
Melee Long sword +4 (1d8+1/19–20)
Ranged shortbow +2 (1d6/×3)
STATISTICS
Str 13, Dex 11, Con 12, Int 11, Wis 8, Cha 10
Base Atk +2; CMB +3 ; CMD 13
Feats Free Spirit (see below), Weapon Focus (long sword)
Skills Craft (sculpture) +4, Diplomacy +1, Intimidate +4, Perception +1, Profession (cook) +3
Languages Common Gear scale mail, light wooden shield, shortbow with 20 arrows, Long sword
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Feat (Ex)
Iron Will
You are more resistant to mental effects.
Benefit: You get a +2 bonus on all Will saving throws.
CONSTABLE TWIG CR 1/2
Male Human Expert 2
LG Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +1; Senses Perception +5
Spd 20 ft.
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DEFENSE
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AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14. . (+4 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 15 (2d8+5)
Fort +1
Ref +1
Will +3
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OFFENSE
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Melee 2H Club +3 (1d6+3/20/x2) or
Dagger +4 (1d4+2/19-20/x2) or
Unarmed Strike +3 (1d3+2/20/x2)
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STATISTICS
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Str 14 +2
Dex 12 +1
Con 13 +1
Int 14 +2
Wis 10 +0
Cha 13 +1
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 14
Feats Toughness +3, Weapon Focus: Dagger
Skills Acrobatics -2,
Languages Common, Gnome, Halfling
Combat Gear Chain Shirt, Club, Dagger; Other Gear Saddle (Military), Warhorse (Light)
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Married with a daughter. Ex-military officer now retired and a butcher by trade. His oldest daughter was abducted 8yrs ago whilst living in his home town city of Silverhall. He has a dislike for the failings of law enforcement and is passionate about justice dealing.
Expert 2 CR 1/2
XP 200
Male elf – CN humanoid
Init +5 ; Senses Percep +5 – Low Light Vision
AC 14, touch 11, ff 13 ( +3 armor,+1 dex )
HP (2d8) 8
Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +2
Speed 30 ft
Melee dagger +2 (1d4 /19-20 x2)
Ranged dagger +2 (1d4 /19-20 x2/10ft)
Ranged sling +2 (1d4 /x2/50ft)
Str 12, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 13, Wis 8, Cha 14
Base att +1 ; CMB +2; CMD 13
Feats: Proficiency all simple weapons and light armors , Improved Initiative
Skills: Climb+5,Diplomacy+6,Ride+5,Stealth+5,Perception+5,Knowledge (religion) +5 Perform(dance)+7,Perform(string)+7,Perform(oratory)+7,Perform(sing)+7
Languages Common-Elven-Brevan
Gear studded leather , sling , 20 bullets, dagger, musical instrument
Talhariel is a storyteller, singer and thief. He used to work mostly between Galt and Kyonin, but not many of his kind were happy to see him, at least not the males.
He is a follower of Calistria and can be found in taverns or brothels or entertaining other groups of bandits at night camps.
Elsbeth met him when her caravan ran into his band. But they weren't trying to rob goods and kidnap women, they were fleeing from the rain of arrows fired at them by elven patrols from Kyonin ; when Elsbeth saw his Calistrian pendants she conviced the caravan leaders to help hiding them (him in particular, with great joy of Talhariel) after having quickly searched and stripped them of weapons.
He stayed with the half elven chelaxian sorcerer for most of the following journey toward Brevoy before leaving in his search of freedom and lust (and girls to spoil, but he wouldn't admit this).
Not knowing he'll run into Elsbeth again, Talhariel takes par in the tournament as a minstrel.