Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master DireMerc

The king is dead! In the Varisian port city of Korvosa, the death of a monarch leads to chaos, and only a small group of heroes can hope to save the city from its own darkest tendencies.

Houserules:

Houserules:

Casting: When casting a spell defensivly if you fail you do not automaticly lose the spell, rather you provoke an attack as you normally would for not casting defensive. If you are hit you must make a concentration check dc 10+damage taken if you fail this check you lose the spell.

Rolls:
Many rolls will be handled by the GM in secret.(don't worry, I don't fudge.)
Any result that can influence the character behavior will not be rolled open.
Rolls that will be handled by the GM:
Perception
Sense Motive.

if you make the check I will send you a pm or make a post and put it in a spoiler depending on the situation.

Sometimes I will roll Initiative others I will ask you to roll depending on the situation. In some situation (rarely) I will bypass init entirely and have you all go first and enemies second or have enemies go first and you all go after.

Combat rules:
I'm a fair GM, I dont roll combat in secret, I don't change results, I don't ignore bad calls from the characters.
Sometimes, character dies, but I'm not a player killer, if I think that an encounter will be easy handled, when it should be more challenging, I will make it a more challenging, if the party it's not prepared to face something, I will drop hints, if they insist... well killing one or two players never made me lack sleep...

Actions:
I'm a GM that do not punish the character for trying something new or cool, or even strange. Visual appealing actions are encouraged, the dc will of course depend on what are you trying, but you can try! If what you want to do is wicked cool, I can even bend the game mechanics to allow it! The most importat part is: You are villains. Villains are smart, resourceful and have style! Have you ever seen a memorable villain that could just swing his sword and do nothing more?

Posting Rate
If it could be done, I expect 1/day posting, if you can post more, it will really good.
During weekend, this rule does not apply. If you are able to post, great! But dont stress over this, everyone need some time to rest (In my case, I need time to play and DM :D on my tabletop games).

Level up
Aside from character creation, when you level up, if you want something not from core rulebook, you'll need to search it inside the game. basicly what you need to do is just show in game your character is searching for that knowledge. This rule is not meant to prohibit anything, I just don't like something like this: "Character always as a full caster, never picked up a sword in his entire life, and then he gain a new level and says: Master, I'll level up as a fighter now..."

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If the deadline is tomorrow then I am pulling out, good luck people.


I have so far accepted a paladin and two fighters in the group. I am now looking for support or caster types to fill in the back row.

I'm considering some of you now. Kira will most likely get a spot I'm just waiting for the background info.

The other two are still undecided.


Guess I'm out then, I was under the impression we had until Monday.


Well guess i'm out as well. Have fun everyone that made it in.

Liberty's Edge

Starfinder Superscriber

Fingers crossed for my sorcerer (Ylenna)...


This is my cursed sorcerer that has missed over 8 Wrath of the Righteous Recruitments. Please consider him for the elusive CotCT AP. He will be modified to be the conflicted Han Solo type that eventually chooses good as a conjuration based sorcerer.

I am totally up for this AP as the Harry Dresden type that eventually chooses to help the good guys.

Thanks for consideration. Please consult my aliases for posting history if that is a factor.

Fomiel


I obviously cant take everyone I got 17 applications and I only wanted 5. I'm not going by first come first serve I prefer to take those who crafted very interesting backgrounds while maintaining a "balanced" party. Dragoncat's background and vignette was so impressive I send the approval message first and checked his character sheet after.

If you didn't get picked it's nothing personal and hope you can join one of my other games.

and Kevorin the blank backstory is what caused me to skip over your character.

and Ellix yes the time limit was Monday I certainly didn't expect this much attention but I got all the characters I wanted so I have no reason to wait I can start the game first thing tomorrow morning now.

In the end the party is
Fighter
Fighter
Paladin
Ranger
Sorcerer
Druid

I might decide to let someone else or if someone drops out I can still give out a spot so If you have a blank background go ahead and add one and make a post to let me know and if you interested but haven't posted a character yet go ahead and post one it I might still include you.

Posting in the gameplay section will begin tomorrow.

As a note I have a few other things in mind for the near future.

I want to start a way of the wicked campaign, a jade regent campaign and I Also want to start Rise of the Runelords campaign but I want to start this one in part 3 with the hook mountain massacre and the heroes at level 7 from the start. I cant start them all right now but I think in the near future I will, so let me know if your interested but don't post characters here for those just yet. Feel free to let me know what you would make however.


Let me know the sorcerer.

Hoping to break the jinx w/ CotCT


Looks like I didn't submit a character in time. Hope everyone has fun. Game on!


:(

Oh well. Let me know if someone drops out and you want a kickass witch.


Missed my chance, oh well have fun.


Alright everyone who got a Pm from me you can post.


I am starting recruitment for the Rise campaign today I will post the tread soon. Jade regent will come later maybe in a week.


Rise recruitment tread

If your interested.


just posted There as Arthur :)


a spot has opened up was anyone still looking to come in?


Crain, the barbarian is still interested, if that might help fill a role.


alright lets get you in there to replace Ardan the fighter who quit.


Alright DM, I'm heading over there now. I'll gear Crain back to level one over the weekend.


Just a heads up. Wife had an emergency c-section today. Everything ok so far will probably be away for a couple days.


Good luck, Kira! We'll be here! Hope all goes well.


To anyone interested I'm started up another game.

http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rjvk?Homebrew-Mythic-game#1


Linked


Anyone interested in taking over for out dwarf cleric or rolling up a replacement? We are near the end of the third book.

If someone wants to take over as the dwarf cleric but remake his stats and sheet that would also be acceptable.

So a new character would be level 9 with 40 000 starting gold.

20 point buy for base stats.


This is a dwarf cleric I've been wanting to run. Started a higher level game, did a lot of RP, but didn't make it into combat before GM got a hit with some RL problems. I can definitely dial him back to level 9. Let me know if you're interested.


If want to rename the character Donagar Truesteel and remake as a level 9 character that should do perfectly yes.


Well, I'd long ago hit the post cap, so I remade the alias. Should be good though.


Aigh you can begin posting whenever your ready. We will pretend you were with the party all along.

Talk in ooc for a more detailed recap but currently your in an underground maze full of traps and puzzles trying to find two people a master swordsman and a painter who were sentenced to die and sent down here. They hold the key to figuring out what is going on with the queen that seems to have acquired demonic powers.


I'm willing to take on another character if someone is willing to make an arcane caster (the group has a barbarian, a ninja, a cleric and a fighter)

So a new character would be level 10 with 50 000 starting gold (this is a bit lower than the normal but it's about average with the rest of the party).

20 point buy for base stats.

Let me know if interested.

Currently at the last encounter of book 3 of the crimson throne. You will likely join them as we begin part 4 assuming they survive this battle.


Hi there merc. I just saw you post and would be very interested in join you for the rest of this campaign. I can have a character ready in the next few hours after I get off work. It has been a long time since I did pbp but I look forward to it.


Take your time it will be a few days I think before I can include you.


Is this an open recruitment or is it already over as in can I also submit a character?


Hmm...Go ahead and submit something I'll leave it open and pick the one that would best compliment the party.

the main issue is right now they are facing off against creatures with damage reduction and it's not going well for them.


I would like to submit something as well, if you are looking. I'm thinking a sorcerer.

Draconic into Dragon Disciple I'm thinking Will flesh something out anyway.


Crunch for Korak Stormwind, The Burning Death:

Korak Stormwind
male, Human, Sorcerer(Draconic, Red)4/Dragon Disciple 6
NN, Medium
Init +8; Senses:Blindsense 30ft, Perception +X
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 16, flat-footed 16( 0Armor, 4 Dex, 4 NA, 2defelction)
HP:90(4d6+6d12[+3])
Fort: +11
Ref: +10,
Will: + 11
Energy Resist(fire):10
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee:
Bite: +10
Damage: 1d6+6+1d6

Claws:+ 10
Damage: 1d6+4

Ranged
Special Attacks
Breath Weapon, 30ft cone, 10d6 fire damage, DC 21 Ref Save
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Statistics
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Str: 16, Dex: 18, Con: 16, Int: 10, Wis: 10, Cha: 22
Base Atk: +6; CMB: +X; CMD:X
Feats:
1- Eschew material, Spell focus(evocation),
3- Greater spell focus (evocation)
5- Intensify Metamagic
7- Empower Metamagic
9- Dazing Spell
Bonus/Bloodline Feats:
Quicken Spell, Improved Initiative

Traits: Magical Lineage(Snowball), Magical Knack
Languages: common, Draconic,

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Spells: CL: 10 (8th level equivalent spells)
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1st level: 8/day, DC: 18(20) 7 spells known (5+2 FCB)
Snowball
Infernal healing
Mage Armor(bloodline)
Charm Person
Magic Missile
Enlarge Person
Air Bubble
Burning Hands

2nd level: 8/day DC: 19(21) 5 spells Known (3+2 FCB)
Scorching Ray
Elemental Touch
Invisibility
Burning Arc
Mirror Image?
Resist Energy (bloodline spell

3rd level: 6/day DC: 20 (22) 5 spells Known (2+3FCB)
Fly (bloodline spell)
Force Punch
Lightning Bolt
Haste
Storm Step
Spike Pit

4th level: 4/day DC: 21(23) 1 spell known
Wall of Fire
Fear(bloodline spell)

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Skills: 3/level +4 (34)
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Perception: 5
Know. Arcana: 3
Know. Planes: 2
Intimidate: 7
Bluff: 7
Fly: 7
Diplomacy: 2
Spellcraft: 2

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Equipment:
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Magical Items: Headband of Alluring Charasima +4 (16k), belt of Physical Prowess (+2/+2) 16k, Pearl of power Ix5 (5K), Ring of sustenance (2k), ring of protection +2 (8k), cloak of resistance +3 (8k)

Its a rough draft, fairly finalized but still has some stuff left to fill out. However you get the idea of what he is designed to be. He is a heavy blaster, with some minor buffing/control spells.


The opening for the arcane caster is open once more. Group is a ninja, a barbarian , a fighter and a cleric currently.

Just finished part and about to begin part 4 of the crimson throne so now is a good time for somebody to jump in. Last time I had a volunteer but didn't have a new opening to get a new character in and I didn't want to just say someone new appeared out of thin air.

So a new character would be level 10 with 60 000 starting gold.

20 point buy for base stats.

Let me know if interested.


I'd be interested.

Is there any other details I should know?


Are you at all familiar with the crimson throne adventure? Or about Varisia and the local culture.


DireMerc wrote:
Are you at all familiar with the crimson throne adventure? Or about Varisia and the local culture.

Yes. I read the Player's Guide and I'm familiar with Varisia and the lore.

I'd like to propose a Gnome Sorcerer with the Impossible Bloodline. Who is quite the engineer and attends the local Theumanexus College.

Quite capable of slinging magic and tinkering with objects (including traps!).


Hi DireMerc! I was in your RotR Book Three game.

I also played in CotCT along with Mai, Donagar, Gregor and Drakus. I played a sorcerer named Nik'o. At the time, the game was often stopped without warnings. This is a thing that gets to me when it becomes consistent. So I opted to bow out. The others kept going and managed to find you, which seems to have worked out great.

In any case, I'd be happy to join the game if you guys would have me. I could play a bard or a sorcerer, perhaps even some kind of witch of the streets. That's for the arcane role. As far as personality, it really depends on the class selected. Nevertheless, I'd focus, in all cases, on being a knowledgeable socialite of sorts, though in no way very wise. Deep down, he loves the monarchy and the Queen and believes it's all a big misunderstanding. If bard, I'd go for the intimidating street bravo. Small time nobility, probably leaves with his parents still. If sorcerer of witch, I'd likely go for some manipulator type, but I'd have to think a bit more on that.

Let me know what you think.


Here is my submission. I just need to finish skills, my name, and background. But this is the gist of it.

Gnome Sorcerer


Hmm would anyone be interested in playing a shoanti druid or sorcerer?


Also warforged I'd be glad to welcome you onboard and I will try to fit you did you want remake your previous character at a higher level or start over as new?


Thanks! I'm working on a bard bravo. I'll post it here as soon as it looks like something.


Dreaming Warforged here.

I only started with the equipment.

Let me know what you think. Do you think this would be a good addition to the group, or am I overshadowing other players too much? Also, because of versatile performance, some of my skills are quite high, plus there is a relatively affordable item (it's in parentheses on my sheet), which would give them a further +5. Let me know if that's ok with you. I don't mind either way (I might end up not taking it, as my defenses are sadly low).

Finally, I struggled a lot for my feats, between being a good support and able to stand on my own. I'd be happy to hear your thoughts about that.


Equipment done.


In line with the Shoanti Druid or Sorcerer, would you be ok with a Shoanti Shaman instead?

The character would use the Serendipity Shaman archetype and the Flame spirit. Strictly speaking she'd be a half blood, the result of a one night stand between her Varisian mother and her Shoanti father. She would, however, have lived among the Shoanti since her eleventh birthday.


Leaning towards getting Corso and Cuan to join in as the bard and shaman.

Brain in a jar I do have another game that could use a player that your character would fit right in. They are about to enter a dungeon that is operated by clockwork machinery were the floors rotate and change and the guards are clockwork golems it is also level 10 so you could uses that guy as he is.


Cuan's shaman will be their guide to the cinderlands(they will need to go out there to speak to the shoanti) and corso we would need you to be a loremaster/archaeologist type bard (the group doesn't have anyone with really high knowledge skills) cause the next thing they need to do is figure out how to destroy an ancient artefact.

Korvosa is currently locked down and under martial law so nobody can go in or out without permission from the queen.


Thanks for the guidance DireMerc. A clarification: when you say loremaster/archaeologist type bard, you're referring to higher knowledge skills, or the archaeologist archetype? At first, I wanted to pick that archetype, but then I wouldn't be able to use inspire courage for the others in the group.

Let me know which way you'd prefer I go. For now, I'll look into increasing knowledge points.

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