Well, do what you like, it certainly makes sense. Truth be told, though, Halwyr is a good guy who wishes he had been granted piwers from a more benevolent source. Actually, he didn't want any powers, he just wanted to be a successful merchant in Terminus. But given that he slings death magic around all the time, being superstitious around him might be a good idea for a while.
Also, all of our powers tend to go wrong in horrifying ways, as well. :) I don't think the mouth of a dragon really is what they had in mind when they said 'unexpected or dangerous location' :)
Ya. My abilities may not be as flashy or earth shattering, but my failure consequences aren't as severe... usually. I mean, this comes from the only one of us to have died.
I died too! :P
Also. Death magic? I hope description will be fun. Since Eldar is a servant of Death
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Fair enough... died on camera. How about that? :P
Forgot to do this!
Also! I fully expect for her toy to be broken once she does find it. :p
As a side note... Viola is a blast so far. :) Thanks for the invite, Frog of Feet.
Still getting into Eldar... the 2 month break didnt help to learn his character
Viola is now sporting all six of her bonds. Eldar's and Bolus's are a little preemptive, but it shouldn't be too hard to find out about one, and the other might not come up.
Also, having a different color could mean 'hit here' as opposed to 'I'm hurting this.' Dropping a bomb -every time- you drop a grenade might be expensive... but having 1-2 'nuke it from orbit' options is reasonable (and nice!)
Honestly, Olivius wouldn't think to do that, being from the past and all. Thankfully, we only have one bomb.
Question, does that stasis include Sinathel?
Hi Sinathel, glad to see you!
We'll put you on the skyskipper with Bolus. You were helping to defend him from Temellen's attack when Cortes came to your rescue.
It's good to be able to be around again. :)
How far away are we from that jungle-fowl? And is what size is the hatch/exit in this skipper?
Sinathel has an ambitious idea but distance could be a deciding factor with how quickly she'll start it.
I'd like to remind/mention that the party does have three "holds" with Gaia herself to make her... Do stuff... in time of need.
I'd like to remind/mention that the party does have three "holds" with Gaia herself to make her... Do stuff... in time of need.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers that :)
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's excited for your return. Welcome back! I've missed you. :)
^^ It feels good to post. Time to do some fun shapeshifting. I think you are going to like Sinathel's newest form. :)
Can I just say this group is epic? This group is epic.
I think this is what Temellen would call "crap hitting the fan"
Why'zat?
He's shrouded in darkness, has been boarded, just got the air magically knocked out of him, his ship is about to experience "technical difficulties"...
Over all, not the best 30 seconds of his life.
While it has already been said that my necklace would be highly unlikely to fully repair a broken skyskipper, would I be able to use my necklace in my current form to repair Cortez's skipper to at least delay the explosion, if not stop it?
Okay previous question is now mute, so new question, I didn't see anything when I searched back about the languages the Drakes are capable of using. Since they can speak, would Sinathel be capable of using this world's common and/or Elven? Or is she limited to the natural language of the Drakes? I feel that this is very similar to Sinathel as a parrot, where she could talk. I just didn't want to contidict established lore.
Drakes in my world have intelligence comparable to very well-trained dolphins - druids can converse with them perfectly well, but they are not equipped to truly speak with your average two-legger. That being said, it's not uncommon for a drake to tell you exactly what it wants by using...aggressive body language.
Has anyone here tried Monster of the Week or Magical Fury? Both are built no the Apocalypse World Engine. I'm debating picking one or both up to run with some friends.
Never heard of 'em!
I got an email back January - February range about Monster of the Week from Drive-Thru. It's designed for letting you play games based on Shows like Supernatural or Buffy. You could possibly do something like Dresden off it too.
Magical Fury is one I stumbled on when I went to see what was new. It's a Magical Girl based one.
Oh my. Those both sound glorious.
Dagnabbit, Dambreth! Stop tugging at my heart strings!
Also, fix your alias. :)
But seriously... there is tension everywhere right now!
Eldar, where are you holding on while others steering? Both skippers are currently crashed and one (that traitor's) is very close to a bomb explosion.
Congratulations DM. You're going to be leveling up in the Parent class really really fast.
Just so everyone is aware, I am weeks away from the birth of my second spawn. My posting may become sproatic or drop off a bit as the wife needs me more and more with the approach of The Time.
I don't foresee huge gaps, but I wanted to give youall a heads up, just in case.
Speaking of possible absences, I will be traveling to be a Pack Mule later this week to move my sister out of her dorm (Thursday night through Saturday) and next week I shall be flying out for a work related Trade Show (Wed through Saturday/Sunday). While the hours of the trade show are short each day, I shall be dependent on the hotel internet and not having work things come up.
Speaking of absences, nothing interesting ever happens to me. I'll be here. :p
Also, noteworthy: Do you have any opinions on me taking 'Gadget' from Artificer rather than Wire Fu? I'd choose the gadgets: Movement: Jump, Movement: Hover and +2 Armor v. Environment if that's okay. :)
It seems to fit better for what you're going for. Approved.
Full gameplay post coming up tomorrow, had to make some sacrifices on my time today. Thanks for your patience guys :)
We all hate love you, frog of feet. :) No rushes. Minions are more important from my limited understanding of your human psychologies. :3
End of session:
Did we learn something new and important about the world?
Kinda? Discovering future orc culture in spite of the fact that we proceeded to blow it up? Yes?
Did we overcome a notable monster or enemy?
Definitely
Did we loot a memorable treasure?
Does buying a bunch of ordinance count? Because I still have most of that left. ;)
Bonds:
Sinathel is out of her element in this city. I will see to the druid's well being.
Resolved. Sinathel is doing just fine.
Proposed: "Sinathel has a great interest in that egg. I will assist her in caring for it. "
Temellen, "I will stick a throwing knife in your spine and then gut you, slowly. "
Resolved, though he died quicker than I'd like. (No XP)
Yala, "This woman is an enchanting mystery. I will discover the extent of her talents"
Resolved: She hasn't done anything really new in a while.
Proposed: "I wonder why she followed us from her home in the distant past. "
"Bolus is now on my side of the law. I will help him see the humanity of the 'criminal'."
Resolved. I am no longer concerned about his view on criminals in general.
Proposed: "Bolus doesn't seem like the typical paladin in a lot of ways. I will discover the source of his powers. "
"Viola asks far too many questions"
Totally.
Proposed: "Halwyr needs to keep a leash in that magic. It runs wild far too often.
Proposed: "Dambreth is back! I wonder what his experience behind the grave was like."
Proposed: "I feel like Eldar is here for me. I must determine if this is true. "
Proposed: "Borack the Despoiler... I wonder why he is called that. "
In total, 5 XP gained for a total of 10. 12 needed to level. I could level if my two resolved NPC bonds grant XP. Maybe? Please?
Yay!!! End of session time!!!
Resolve any bonds - uh, no because I forgot to create bonds
Fulfilled alignment (Good) - oh my, yes...mark an XP
Did we learn something new and important - Definitely, such as Temellen was not an elf
Did we overcome a notable enemy - Without a doubt, take that Betrayer
Did we loot a memorable treasure - if looting covers blowing one up we sure did...
So that's at least 3 XP for Dambreth to give him 11 total, spending 9 to level up to Lvl 3
New cleric move:
“Penitent
When you take damage and embrace the pain, you may take +1d4 damage (ignoring armor). If you do, take +1 forward to cast a spell.
Gain +1 to attribute- selecting Wisdom (up to 17)
Note - Cons is reduced to 10
Oh, fulfilling assignment. Chaotic: lap into battle without a plan.
I did this. Literally. So I just need one more XP! Maybe two NPC bonds for 1 XP?
I didn't know you were allowed to break down multiple bonds at once! :P
Borak is probably the most deadly person I have ever seen that used nothing but words in combat. And wiggled an arrow at some orcs. I think I'd like to see what he does with a real weapon. <---- Resolved... kind of. He took down a plane (mostly) with a single arrow.
Epic loots? Only if my own stuff counts... there's also this McGuffin I think I'm carrying.
Defeated a notable enemy? Mighty and proud dwarven cage was a noble foe, but indeed, I did bop it. Also, that Temellen guy. And I helped out with the orc guy.
Speaking of helping out, I'm pretty sure she succeeded in playing that funky music to help folks out.
Learning more about the world? Kinda. People won't answer her questions, though. Probably because they get stuck on one of the seven. Like when everyone wouldn't let her touch/keep the shiny thing. That wasn't fair.
A new bond is necessary... but I'll have to think on that!
So +5 XP, leaving me at 6. If I haven't forgotten anything.
Hmm...time to start building bonds...feedback much appreciated
Olivius is in constant danger, I will keep him safe
Viola is unaware of the reality of the world, I will open her eyes to the truth
Sinathel is a good and faithful friend, I trust her implicitly
Bolus is an honorable man, I will help maintain his honor
Elder is an enigma, I will understand him
I'm leaving the other two undone for now
Ha, it's kind of ironic, because Viola would think the -same thing- about Dambreth. Viola is actually quite aware of a lot of things... just not of -your- world! :)
Ha, it's kind of ironic, because Viola would think the -same thing- about Dambreth. Viola is actually quite aware of a lot of things... just not of -your- world! :)
Cool - maybe they each can learn some things
I am in danger a lot, aren't I. At least I didn't almost die this time!
Learn something new? Yes, Temellen wasn't an elf.
Overcome notable enemy? Yes, I'd place Temellen and the beacon both under this category
Loot? I looted my egg a second time! Also, unless there was a end of session between getting the professor and here, I'd say our finds from his lab would count.
Bonds -
I have an old one with Mylthanrial, should I just go ahead and mark it off?
I don't feel my current bond with Olivius has resolved. So I shall keep that for now.
Resolving: Bolus is a strange man from the future, but he seems to see the beauty in nature.
Proposing: Bolus respects and protects nature. I will aid him in protecting who or what he deems worth protecting.
Adding: Dambreth has almost been taken from me twice now. I will do everything in my power to protect him.
Holding off on doing more with bonds just for the moment.
Alignment: We did destroy this orc community, along with the beacon. So I'd say that's destroying a symbol of civilization.
So that brings me to +5 EXP for a total of 12 EXP (not counting if I may resolve the old bond still hanging around)
I'm going to level up, but I need to think some on which move to take.
Going on vacation starting tomorrow for all of next week. Will try to post but might not be able to :)
Today has been so hectic and busy... Murphy decided to visit the office while I was gone... That said, remember that I travel this week. I fly out Wed morning for the rest of the week. I'll try to post tomorrow if I get the chance but If its anything like today was... No promises.