paizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for DM Alexander Kilcoyne's Sargavan Sagapaizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for DM Alexander Kilcoyne's Sargavan Saga2011-09-20T18:03:00Z2011-09-20T18:03:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaDM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44902019-11-03T12:18:57Z2019-11-03T12:18:57Z<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>Unfortunately, my health has not really improved since the last decline and is likely to be a continual difficulty as the condition diagnosed is chronic. Happy to discuss it more but would want it to be in a less public forum via PM or whatnot.</p>
<p>Sorry for taking so long to respond. I was hoping to see enough signs of response to treatment etc. but I can't in good conscience keep expecting people to accommodate weeks and months of me dipping in and out.</p>
<p>So with a heavy heart, am calling time of death on this game. Sincere thanks to all players and sorry once more.</p>Hi all,
Unfortunately, my health has not really improved since the last decline and is likely to be a continual difficulty as the condition diagnosed is chronic. Happy to discuss it more but would want it to be in a less public forum via PM or whatnot.
Sorry for taking so long to respond. I was hoping to see enough signs of response to treatment etc. but I can't in good conscience keep expecting people to accommodate weeks and months of me dipping in and out.
So with a heavy heart, am...DM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)2019-11-03T12:18:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAkirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44892019-04-23T04:47:04Z2019-04-23T04:47:04Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">DM Alexander Kilcoyne wrote:</div><blockquote><span class=messageboard-ooc>Has Tebati entered the room or is she still hanging back?</span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Nothing ominous about that question. :)</span>
<p><b>I'm sorry Jacob, but no I can't make anything out.</b></p>
<p>When the golem finally moves, Akirra is encouraged a bit. <b>Ok, so it does understand me to some degree. Not overly helpful yet however.</b></p>
<p>He alternately watches both Kieran and Ansha, keen to see if either makes a discovery.</p>DM Alexander Kilcoyne wrote:Has Tebati entered the room or is she still hanging back?
Nothing ominous about that question. :) I'm sorry Jacob, but no I can't make anything out.
When the golem finally moves, Akirra is encouraged a bit. Ok, so it does understand me to some degree. Not overly helpful yet however.
He alternately watches both Kieran and Ansha, keen to see if either makes a discovery.Akirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)2019-04-23T04:47:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAnsha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44882019-04-22T20:56:15Z2019-04-22T20:56:15Z<p>The elf's gaze follows the golem's gesture, and she moves over to inspect the empty bookcase. "<b><span class=tiny>I wonder if it realizes there's nothing here,</b></span>" she mutters to herself.</p>The elf's gaze follows the golem's gesture, and she moves over to inspect the empty bookcase. "I wonder if it realizes there's nothing here," she mutters to herself.Ansha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)2019-04-22T20:56:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaTebati (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44872019-04-22T20:51:44Z2019-04-22T20:50:58Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If everyone else is in, Tebati is in, too. She'd probably have to be to see the chest and gesture Kieran toward it anyway.</span></p>If everyone else is in, Tebati is in, too. She'd probably have to be to see the chest and gesture Kieran toward it anyway.Tebati (alias of Joana)2019-04-22T20:50:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaDM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44862019-04-22T20:46:16Z2019-04-22T20:46:16Z<p>The Golem was essentially fused together from what looked like hundreds of books, scrolls and parchments. Nothing appeared to be removable and very little script was visible. A few letters here and there, but nothing resembling a complete word, let alone a sentence or book title. </p>
<p>The Golem stared blankly at Akirra, not responding to his request for a book for a moment. But eventually, the construct gestured slowly towards one of the empty shelves on his left.</p>
<p>Inspecting the chest carefully, Kieran is reasonably confident that it is safe to open. It doesn't appear to have a lock mechanism so he is also reasonably sure that it is unlocked.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Has Tebati entered the room or is she still hanging back?</span></p>The Golem was essentially fused together from what looked like hundreds of books, scrolls and parchments. Nothing appeared to be removable and very little script was visible. A few letters here and there, but nothing resembling a complete word, let alone a sentence or book title.
The Golem stared blankly at Akirra, not responding to his request for a book for a moment. But eventually, the construct gestured slowly towards one of the empty shelves on his left.
Inspecting the chest carefully,...DM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)2019-04-22T20:46:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaJakob Mulle (alias of PoorWanderingOne)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44852019-04-22T20:00:10Z2019-04-22T20:00:10Z<p>Jacob joins our former sleeping beauty. <b>”Akirra, can you make out any titles or fragments in the bookman?”</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc> Maybe “Book Golem making for dummies” or out of date RDA guides, Pre 2010 bound Library Of Congress cataloging service bulletins. Anything really. Note Jakob is fluent in Azlanti. </span></p>Jacob joins our former sleeping beauty. ”Akirra, can you make out any titles or fragments in the bookman?” Maybe “Book Golem making for dummies” or out of date RDA guides, Pre 2010 bound Library Of Congress cataloging service bulletins. Anything really. Note Jakob is fluent in Azlanti.Jakob Mulle (alias of PoorWanderingOne)2019-04-22T20:00:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaKieran Markavien (alias of F. Castor)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44842019-04-18T11:33:05Z2019-04-18T11:33:05Z<p><b>"Hopefully?"</b></p>
<p>The single word is accompanied by a shrug and a smile at the priestess as the half-elf makes his way to the chest, starting to examine it closely as soon as he gets within reach.</p>
<p><b>"Qhude, by all means, if anything jumps at me, feel quite free to punch it,"</b> Kieran quips as he does so. <b>"Repeatedly."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29</span></p>"Hopefully?"
The single word is accompanied by a shrug and a smile at the priestess as the half-elf makes his way to the chest, starting to examine it closely as soon as he gets within reach.
"Qhude, by all means, if anything jumps at me, feel quite free to punch it," Kieran quips as he does so. "Repeatedly."
[dice=Perception]1d20 + 10[/dice]Kieran Markavien (alias of F. Castor)2019-04-18T11:33:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaTebati (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44832019-04-17T02:16:30Z2019-04-17T02:16:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Akirra wrote:</div><blockquote><p>Over his shoulder he addresses the others. <b>Perhaps there is something in that chest that might help us sort this out?</b>
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</blockquote><p>Tebati glances expectantly at Kieran. <b>"Is it safe to open?"</b>Akirra wrote:Over his shoulder he addresses the others. Perhaps there is something in that chest that might help us sort this out?
Tebati glances expectantly at Kieran. "Is it safe to open?"Tebati (alias of Joana)2019-04-17T02:16:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaQhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44822019-04-16T14:53:24Z2019-04-16T14:53:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Akirra wrote:</div><blockquote>Seeing Ansha approach he vocalized his thought. <b>Do we dare try to remove a book from it?</b></blockquote><p>At Akirra's words Qhude's eyes momentarily flicker from regarding the golem... to regarding the hooked blade atop his guisarme. Flickering suggestions as to how a book might be liberated skip across the Bas'o's mind... but he does not put them to words.Akirra wrote:Seeing Ansha approach he vocalized his thought. Do we dare try to remove a book from it?
At Akirra's words Qhude's eyes momentarily flicker from regarding the golem... to regarding the hooked blade atop his guisarme. Flickering suggestions as to how a book might be liberated skip across the Bas'o's mind... but he does not put them to words.Qhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)2019-04-16T14:53:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAkirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44812019-04-16T04:27:57Z2019-04-16T04:27:57Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Do the books look removable from the golem? Or completely fused together?</span></p>
<p>Akirra's brow furrowed. He contemplated tugging on one of the books comprising the golem to see if it could be freed from the construct.</p>
<p>Seeing Ansha approach he vocalized his thought. <b>Do we dare try to remove a book from it?</b></p>
<p>Before attempting, he decided to try asking the golem again <span class=messageboard-ooc>in Azlanti</span>. <b>I need a book on local flora and fauna. May I please have it?</b></p>
<p>Over his shoulder he addresses the others. <b>Perhaps there is something in that chest that might help us sort this out?</b></p>
<p><b>I wonder if the library shelves only <i>appear</i> empty,</b> he muses aloud. <b>Would your vision reveal books rendered invisible via some sort of illusion Ansha?</b></p>Do the books look removable from the golem? Or completely fused together?
Akirra's brow furrowed. He contemplated tugging on one of the books comprising the golem to see if it could be freed from the construct.
Seeing Ansha approach he vocalized his thought. Do we dare try to remove a book from it?
Before attempting, he decided to try asking the golem again in Azlanti. I need a book on local flora and fauna. May I please have it?
Over his shoulder he addresses the others. Perhaps there is...Akirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)2019-04-16T04:27:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAnsha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44802019-04-15T14:29:27Z2019-04-15T14:29:27Z<p>Her curiosity sated for the moment on the magic circle, Ansha walks over to join Akirra and tries to read one of the books, scrolls, and parchments that compose the golem, her eyes still limned in the blue of a magic-detecting cantrip.</p>Her curiosity sated for the moment on the magic circle, Ansha walks over to join Akirra and tries to read one of the books, scrolls, and parchments that compose the golem, her eyes still limned in the blue of a magic-detecting cantrip.Ansha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)2019-04-15T14:29:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaDM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44792019-04-15T12:47:32Z2019-04-15T12:47:32Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Akirra wrote:</div><blockquote> Stumped as to how to interact with the golem, Akirra raises his hands in a peaceful manner before indicating that he intends to touch the construct with a single finger. If the golem does not react to his slowly approaching digit, Akirra touches it. </blockquote><p>Akirra touched the construct. It appeared to be utterly disinterested in his actions.Akirra wrote:Stumped as to how to interact with the golem, Akirra raises his hands in a peaceful manner before indicating that he intends to touch the construct with a single finger. If the golem does not react to his slowly approaching digit, Akirra touches it.
Akirra touched the construct. It appeared to be utterly disinterested in his actions.DM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)2019-04-15T12:47:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaQhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44782019-04-10T00:17:29Z2019-04-10T00:17:29Z<p>The scarred bas'o remains guarded and tense, but motionless... eyes intensely focused upon the as yet non-hostile abomination of words.</p>The scarred bas'o remains guarded and tense, but motionless... eyes intensely focused upon the as yet non-hostile abomination of words.Qhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)2019-04-10T00:17:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAkirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44772019-04-06T06:54:52Z2019-04-06T06:54:52Z<p>Stumped as to how to interact with the golem, Akirra raises his hands in a peaceful manner before indicating that he intends to touch the construct with a single finger. If the golem does not react to his slowly approaching digit, Akirra touches it.</p>Stumped as to how to interact with the golem, Akirra raises his hands in a peaceful manner before indicating that he intends to touch the construct with a single finger. If the golem does not react to his slowly approaching digit, Akirra touches it.Akirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)2019-04-06T06:54:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaTebati (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44762019-04-05T21:42:53Z2019-04-05T21:42:32Z<p><b>"Yes,"</b> Tebati remarks dryly, <b>"this structure is full of ingenious devices. I'd settle for a clearly marked exit."</b></p>"Yes," Tebati remarks dryly, "this structure is full of ingenious devices. I'd settle for a clearly marked exit."Tebati (alias of Joana)2019-04-05T21:42:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAnsha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44752019-04-05T22:05:33Z2019-04-05T21:32:45Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Spellcraft:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29</span></p>
<p>"<b>Huh,</b>" Ansha says, and sticks her head into the circle. She says something, but no one else but her hears it. </p>
<p>After a moment, she leans back out of the circle, and says, smirking, "<b>That could make for a good bit of privacy for a pair of lovebirds.</b>"</p>[dice=Spellcraft]1d20+12[/dice]
"Huh," Ansha says, and sticks her head into the circle. She says something, but no one else but her hears it.
After a moment, she leans back out of the circle, and says, smirking, "That could make for a good bit of privacy for a pair of lovebirds."Ansha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)2019-04-05T21:32:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaDM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44742019-04-05T20:02:57Z2019-04-05T20:02:57Z<p>Ansha's excitement upon assuming that some of the shelves she couldn't see from the doorway would be full of books was rendered into bitter disappointment. All of the library's shelves were meticulously well maintained and kept dust free; but not one of them seemed to contain as much as a scrap of parchment.</p>
<p>The book golem stared blankly at Akirra, seemingly aware that it was being addressed but not responding or showing any sign of cognition.</p>
<p>With Ansha roaming the room freely, she made her way over to the glowing magic circle.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Ansha's excitement upon assuming that some of the shelves she couldn't see from the doorway would be full of books was rendered into bitter disappointment. All of the library's shelves were meticulously well maintained and kept dust free; but not one of them seemed to contain as much as a scrap of parchment.
The book golem stared blankly at Akirra, seemingly aware that it was being addressed but not responding or showing any sign of cognition.
With Ansha roaming the room freely, she made...DM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)2019-04-05T20:02:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaQhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44732019-04-01T10:30:25Z2019-04-01T10:30:25Z<p>Following after the wake of Ansha and Akirra, Qhude reaches a space where sightline of the written monstrosity becomes clear. He stops and pauses tensely, a growl of misgiving nascent upon his throat... but as there has been no clear sign of aggression from the polysyllabic foe... he instead remains quieted and menacing.</p>Following after the wake of Ansha and Akirra, Qhude reaches a space where sightline of the written monstrosity becomes clear. He stops and pauses tensely, a growl of misgiving nascent upon his throat... but as there has been no clear sign of aggression from the polysyllabic foe... he instead remains quieted and menacing.Qhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)2019-04-01T10:30:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAnsha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44722019-03-31T18:29:12Z2019-03-31T18:29:12Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Oops. Guess that's what I get for not rereading the post introducing the room before posting...</span></p>
<p>Ansha's glee is short-lived, as she realizes there don't seem to be any books on the shelves. Her euphoric grin collapses on itself into a sad frown, and she makes her way over to inspect the magic circle after all.</p>Oops. Guess that's what I get for not rereading the post introducing the room before posting...
Ansha's glee is short-lived, as she realizes there don't seem to be any books on the shelves. Her euphoric grin collapses on itself into a sad frown, and she makes her way over to inspect the magic circle after all.Ansha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)2019-03-31T18:29:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAkirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44712019-03-31T19:05:43Z2019-03-31T18:25:35Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If my understanding is right, there are no books <i>on</i> the bookshelves. The only books in the room seem to be those comprising the golem itself.</span></p>
<p>Akirra steps closer to the golem and continues to address it in Azlanti. <b>Do you understand me? I have a question. Do you have a function here?</b></p>If my understanding is right, there are no books on the bookshelves. The only books in the room seem to be those comprising the golem itself.
Akirra steps closer to the golem and continues to address it in Azlanti. Do you understand me? I have a question. Do you have a function here?Akirra (alias of Lord oKOyA)2019-03-31T18:25:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaAnsha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44702019-03-31T15:35:06Z2019-03-31T15:35:06Z<p>With the golem not offering any hostilities, Ansha takes to exploring the library. Incidentally one of her favorite places in the world to be (alongside bathtubs and bedrooms), the elf gleefully peruses books like a child in a candy store. "<b>Oo, I wonder what this one is about?</b>" she wonders, reading a random, presumably-Aztlant book title.</p>
<p>For the moment, she avoids the glowing circle.</p>With the golem not offering any hostilities, Ansha takes to exploring the library. Incidentally one of her favorite places in the world to be (alongside bathtubs and bedrooms), the elf gleefully peruses books like a child in a candy store. "Oo, I wonder what this one is about?" she wonders, reading a random, presumably-Aztlant book title.
For the moment, she avoids the glowing circle.Ansha Saeralyan (alias of Ansha)2019-03-31T15:35:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaDM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44692019-03-30T19:30:08Z2019-03-30T19:30:08Z<p>Ansha found herself able to enter the room without incident. The golem's body turned to follow her movements but did not seem hostile.</p>Ansha found herself able to enter the room without incident. The golem's body turned to follow her movements but did not seem hostile.DM Alexander Kilcoyne (alias of Alexander Kilcoyne)2019-03-30T19:30:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaQhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44682019-03-26T13:48:03Z2019-03-26T13:48:03Z<p>Qhude's grimace intensifies briefly by way of affirming Kieran's query, before the scarred warrior gestures to the walls and roof <b>"We are caged Kieran, in a place where the walls have birthed blades and wax men have tried to end us."</b> taking a deep breath and shaking his head gently <b>"No... I am not at ease..."</b></p>Qhude's grimace intensifies briefly by way of affirming Kieran's query, before the scarred warrior gestures to the walls and roof "We are caged Kieran, in a place where the walls have birthed blades and wax men have tried to end us." taking a deep breath and shaking his head gently "No... I am not at ease..."Qhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)2019-03-26T13:48:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaKieran Markavien (alias of F. Castor)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44672019-03-26T13:29:44Z2019-03-26T13:29:44Z<p><b>"This is just a guess -an educated one, mind you, but still...- but you really do not like being here, do you, Qhude?"</b></p>
<p>Kieran makes small talk with the Bas'o warrior, or at least he attempts to do so. As the half-elf speaks his characteristic smile is evident on his face, though his silver eyes do hint at himself not feeling entirely at ease either. Not exactly a surprise given their more or less current confinement.</p>
<p><b>"Not that I blame you all that much really..."</b></p>"This is just a guess -an educated one, mind you, but still...- but you really do not like being here, do you, Qhude?"
Kieran makes small talk with the Bas'o warrior, or at least he attempts to do so. As the half-elf speaks his characteristic smile is evident on his face, though his silver eyes do hint at himself not feeling entirely at ease either. Not exactly a surprise given their more or less current confinement.
"Not that I blame you all that much really..."Kieran Markavien (alias of F. Castor)2019-03-26T13:29:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: DM AK's Sargavan SagaQhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMAlexanderKilcoynesSargavanSaga/gameplay&page=90#44662019-03-26T03:33:02Z2019-03-26T03:33:02Z<p>Qhude continues his resting sneer at his surrounds, looking up from behind the bar to find the others having moved deeper within the complex. He furrows brow and seeks to follow.</p>Qhude continues his resting sneer at his surrounds, looking up from behind the bar to find the others having moved deeper within the complex. He furrows brow and seeks to follow.Qhude (alias of Mark Sweetman)2019-03-26T03:33:02Z