Clebsch GM Wrath of the Righteous Adventure Path

Game Master Clebsch73

I agree with your interpritation. I assume it to mean the caster, as in, the target is dazed on it's turn, which continues until Avelina's turn begins. It was especially effective in this scenario as it both shut down their last turn's spell, stopped them from being able to make AoO as we move in, and makes them unable to act this coming turn.

I've had the same question before but that seems like an accurate way to do it.

I have a similar question with poisons. Is is possible to take the initial then save the secondary off before taking the first effect?

I interpret things the same way :)

If a caster casts a spell that lasts 1 round on her turn, it ends at the start of that caster's next turn. The daze effect takes place immediately, so it should end after one full initiative cycle.

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As far as poisons, what exactly was your question, Karas? I did a lot of research on the mechanics of poisons recently and found this helpful blog post that helps explain poison frequency.

Does that help?

That clears up everything splendidly. Thank you, Anarya. This group has done wonders for my rules knowledge lol.

move into flanking

You're an angel, you know that?

When was the last time I had a proper TWF sneak attack? Chaleb? Oh this is going to feel SO good.

That clears up everything splendidly. Thank you, Anarya. This group has done wonders for my rules knowledge lol.

Yes. 100% this. Exactly. Putting aside the great narration and the abundantly distinctive and delightful character personalities, this game has been sharpening my awareness and understanding of the rules. Thank you again for selecting me as part of this band! It makes me want to up my game with every post, and I can't wait to see what others have contributed.

As much fun as I'm having with this group, I just want to ask...anyone planning on running the Strange Aeons path? I've been wanting to run an amnesiac psychic for months now, and I'm sure one of you could do the game justice.

Id be happy to gift money for a copy of the pdf to someone who's not in possession of same that would want to run it. Just throwing it out there, lol.

Oh my goddess I forgot yto respond to this!

I'm kinda at my limit right now, especially since I'll likely be running an AP in f2f soon D:

Well, it was worth me asking! IF anyone changes their minds, let me know....this group rules, and more time with this crew would definitely be groovy.

Anarya wrote:

move into flanking

You're an angel, you know that?

When was the last time I had a proper TWF sneak attack? Chaleb? Oh this is going to feel SO good.

My absolute pleasure. :) I knew you could use a tanky flanking buddy (and for all her dainty and frail appearance, Anarya is really tough). This orc doesn't need to know my morningstar's damage includes a strength penalty! Haha.

Well, it was worth me asking! IF anyone changes their minds, let me know....this group rules, and more time with this crew would definitely be groovy.

I also would love to run this but I am already overwhelmed with PbPs. :(

If someone wants to GM the Strange Aeons AP but doesn't have sufficient time to devote to it, we could experiment with creating characters and playing the adventure with the understanding that the GM may not be able to post as frequently as normal.

It might be fun enough that the slow pace would be compensated by the RP and intrigue. Maybe the pace could pick up later if the GMs schedule changes.

I got the player's guide and it looks interesting. I'd offer to GM at diminished capacity, but I think I would enjoy playing a character more than being the GM. And given that each PC starts with little memory of his/her past, we wouldn't have to spend a lot of time working on background details. It might even be interesting to let the GM determine each character's background as the AP progresses the the characters regain their memories.

That's an interesting thought about the backgrounds. Incouldmwork with that.

I know the guide says psychics would struggle but I'd love to play an amnesiac psychic in that path. Seems tailor made for it!

I think nearly everybody I've talked to about it has mentioned wanting to be an Amnesiac Psychic, haha. It is a perfect setup for that archetype.

I would love to start a group with you all with the understanding that posting might move a little slow. And as much as you're such a fantastic GM, I would love to see you as a player.

I don't know what I would play, but it will probably be something Occult.

This would certainly be the game where I'd try an occult class.

I haven't really had time to look at the occult book, and I know I certainly don't have time in the next several months to run something. I've really been debating this, but I don't think running it is something I could commit to running right now.

Franti with the save!

That'd be awesome, Franti. Take your time and if you feel up to it, let us know!

I'd really love to, its just a matter of feasibility with the rest of my life. I am a recent college graduate and this will be my first full time job, though if it works out, I'd be honored to. I'll get back to you all in a month or so about it, don't get too psyched (psychic pun?) yet.

By then, one or two of my other PbPs should have wrapped up, and I would be happy to join! <3

I have to start brainstorming characters! I'm excited by this possibility...

If it will help, I'll offer to share the GM duties in the following ways:

I don't want to read the AP and spoil the surprise of the learning what is happening as a player. But if someone else will take responsibility for the aspects of the game that require reading the AP, I'll create all the maps, character icons, and run the melee combats that involve the more straightforward NPCs and monster.

I'll purchase the AP map pack and I have lots of other map resources should something else be needed. If the GM can PM me information about each upcoming melee, such as the room and the stats of the NPCs or the identity of the monsters with entries in the bestiary/SRD, I will run the melee. I think I can do that while also playing a PC.

And frankly, I'd be happy if the GM wants to just post the box text that is supposed to be read to the players. No need to get too creative and literary.

I read through the players guide last night and made a list of a few archetypes I might like to play. There's one that sounds like it could be interesting in this scenario, the Infiltrator Inquisitor. The description at the start of the archetype says, "This inquisitor uses guile and deception to blend in among the enemies of the faith rather than confronting them head-on." So I figure, with the loss of memory, the character would not be sure if he was a member of the cult he was trying to infiltrate or if he was trying to expose it. Plus the inquisitor would have some healing spells, which will be helpful.

But I might also run a rogue (sharper or Eldritch Scoundrel) or Harrowed Society student (Tarroh Student) (Arcanist). The Forensic Physician (Investigator) also appeals to the scientist in me.

Anyway, I'm excited at the prospect of playing. I just want to stress that if we do this, there should be no pressure on anyone to post every day. It should not be something that the GM or any player finds burdensome.

This group is approaching its one year anniversary and everyone has been very good about hanging in there and posting regularly. So with any luck, if we start this game at a slow pace, we might eventually find the pace picking up later. If it fizzles, no hard feelings however. New jobs and the other challenges of real life come first.

I would want to play a paladin. I'm somehow managed to not have a paladin yet in 5 APs, and I must fix that.

I have a concept that was originally for Carrion Crown that would actually work better here I think....

I think an Amnesiac Spiritualist would be fun honestly. This strange other voice in my head until i trigger the manifestation and prove i'm not infact crazy lol

I would love to see some of those occult classes in action. Psychic is all I have tried, as the others just seem so ... complex to me. Seeing them up close and personal would only help my play in the long run.

I would want to play a paladin.

It is hard to imagine you being a paladin after doing all those HORRIBLE things you did that you don't recall.

Paladins are fun because of faith. Remembered you killed that family? Well, the fact that you have powers means you've at least atoned for it in some way, even if you don't remember how.

I'm thinking of a character who prior to getting amnesia was involved in some kind of subtrafuge that involved pretending to be something he /she was not. Like a con artist pretending to be an aristocrat or an inquisitor pretending to be a member of an evil cult or a spy trying to infiltrate the ranks of a revolutionary group.

Then as the memories start to return, he/she may think he/she was an aristocrat, a cultist, or a revolutionary and may even find his/her equipment seems to be consistent with this.

By the way, there is a new Pathfinder book devoted to horror concepts. The reviews so far suggest it has more for the GM than the player, but it looks like something I'd like to get eventually.

I love role playing the horror genre and my do a home brew horror game eventually.

The horror book has a great deal of evil only things but some that nonevils can use too as well as corruptions. Its interesting

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Even though I'm usually rather skeptical of 3rd party content, this stuff seems solid. I am probably going to incorporate some stuff in the NPCs for WOTR and will consider allowing PCs to use content from this source (on a case by case basis).

If you are interested, here is the link for the offer.

Here is the Wikipedia entry for Owen K.C. Stephens.

I'm just beginning to peruse the material, but already I found an item of equipment that provides what Franti was asking about regarding caltrops. I'll post that in the next post.

This item is from "Genius Guide to Archer Archetypes."

Consider it to be a baseball-size object that you throw as an improvised thrown object. If you don't have the Throw Anything feat or similar feat, you take a -4 on the attack roll.

Caltrops Chuck
Cost: 10 gp
Range increment: 10'
This ammunition contains a compact set of collapsed, spring-loaded caltrops. On a successful attack against a target, one 5-foot square in that target’s area is filled with caltrops. A ranged attack against an AC of 5 + range increment penalties, if any, is required to place a square of caltrops in a specific unoccupied space. Treat the mechanics of throwing this like a splash weapon, but it does not damage; it only places the caltrops which then may do damage if they are walked on.

I'm going to say this is a one-use item.

I'd allow this to be on an arrow or crossbow bolt with an end like a blunt arrow. The cost is 10 times the normal cost and the range increment is cut in half. Firing such a weapon is considered an exotic weapon, so it is -4 if you don't have an EWP feat.

These items are described as part of an archetype called the Archer Alchemist, who makes his own ammunition. As such, I'm going to say it will not always be available, so when you are in a position to purchase equipment, let me know if you want this type of item and I'll make a roll to see if you can locate someone who can make it.

He has always done very good work, IMHO. I have heard good things about the Godling and dragonrider base classes in particular.

It's lovely to finally hear Anevia's story! Finally realizing who she is because of being in a situation in which she was allowed to be herself ("disguising" herself as a girl) resonates with me. It was actually playing the original PFS Avelina that gave me that experience! Like Anevia, I also have an astoundingly amazing woman in my life <3

Anevia's backstory was one of two things I knew about WotR before making an application, and was actually what first made me interested in the AP. Characters like Anevia and the Iconic Shaman are one of the reasons why I have deep trust and respect for Paizo.

I knew the broad strokes of it going in.

I'm out of town until tomorrow evening, but I'll be writing a big response to Tauni and Anevia when I return. I want to give them top-notch quality :)

Good job on this encounter. The AP designed Vagorg as a 5th level sorcerer, CR 4. I boosted him up to 7th level, CR 6, to give you a bigger challenge and more XP.

Paizo gets high marks in my opinion for writing in characters like Anevia and Irabeth. They remain potential NPCs throughout the AP.

Take your time role playing this out and then it's on to your next stop. Decide what to do with Vagorg.

I always liked the stories behind NPCs paizo writes but so rarely does the unexpected backstory come out. Well done sir and loving the RP its bringing out.

So, uh, to followup on something I said earlier...

You all still want to play some Strange Aeons?

I'm willing. I'd like to run a character, although my offer still stands to help with GM duties that can be shared, such as map creation, posting actions of NPC monsters, etc. I haven't spent any time considering a character yet, although I'm leaning toward something that doesn't include spells.

I'll likely see how it goes before requesting aid, though it is greatly appreciated :)

Legitimately defeated by that turn of event. Feel like I need to reset my smile counter after that...

Even the best comedian probably could not get a laugh in a refugee city that might yet be crushed by an invading army any moment. I'm sure there are some who appreciate that Franti is trying but it may have to wait before he can be truly entertaining.

Franti's last post was so good, Ellena had to try to help him out with the defenders just a bit!

I need to get some items that give me a bonus to my Perform (Comedy) skill, ut that would also necessitate me stepping my game up when I use it.

For 2500 I could get a +5 skill item made for me, which isn't too expensive or a crazy of an increase. A Cracked Magenta Ioun Stone could also work, and is a good item to have regardless.

Display of Charisma would work for a mythic path ability as well, though may be a bit overkill. Plan to take Display of Dexterity anyhow.

I have a bard who got a Circlet of Persuasion, which gives +3 to skills that rely on Charisma. Good for diplomacy, bluff, and perform skills.

I feel so bad that I havent been able to check in on this thread since last weekend! I'll try to find more time soon - I've been working overtime all week and PbP has been far from my mind. (Things finally look like they're calming down, fingers crossed, knock on wood.)

We're at a break of sorts, so I'm not pushing things to move much, giving folks time to role play something besides gritty combat and survival situations.

Glad to see you're alive :)

I'm going on a camping trip, so I'll not be posting until Saturday afternoon or evening.

Assignment (optional but encouraged if you have time): Compose a post that shows a conversation with someone the PC either knows already or has just met in the Inn during the time before the group meets with Irabeth for a general debriefing. Make up any character you like, friendly or not, pious or not, etc. Let the conversation reveal something about your character that perhaps has not come out yet.

On the weekend, I will post what Irabeth tells you about the current situation. After that, the group will be encouraged to check out the other cult safe houses and visit Terendelev's manor.

Once these events and a few possible street encounters are concluded, the group will level up to 4th for the climactic crawl through the demon stronghold on an essential mission to limit the damage of the destruction of the wardstones and perhaps strike a blow to the demons' plans. It will be ... wait for it ... mythic!

Have fun, DM!