DM Salsa Presents: The Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master AdamWarnock

Should we roll our HP here?

I'm really strongly considering switching from axe and shield to Dorn Dergar and not real sure yet.

Hmmm... to go up to Bard 2, or go Bard 1/Cleric 1? There are sound arguments for both....
Either way, I can settle the hp issue here and now: hp: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Woo-hoo! At least something is going right! :rolleyes:

More details forthcoming once I make all the necessary choices. So. Many. Choices.... x.x

Regarding the ‘1,000gp or less item’, call me boring but I think a good, old-fashioned wand of cure light wounds might be the soundest choice for our current circumstances. All the other stuff I might choose is either too expensive to fit in under the 1,000gp cap, or requires class-features that Pavanna, for one, doesn’t have just yet.... :-S

I went with the Cleric level. FWIW, specific choices made:

Skill points:
Heal 1 rank, Knowledge (religion) 1 rank, Sense Motive 1 rank.
(One skill-point left unassigned to compensate for the fact that — erk! — in counting up, I realised I had one rank too many assigned for Pavanna’s first bard level, even counting favoured-class bonus.... :blush:)

Domains:
Good, Sun.
(Good mainly because Pavanna, Sun because she’s got that whole thing about light going on.)

Spells:
orisons— detect magic, stabilise, virtue
. . 1st— bless, protection from evil[D], shield of faith
(These I can change when need arises and prayer-time permits. Current selection reflects Pavanna’s perception of herself as someone who bolsters her friends in battle, then heals her friends once the fight is over.)

I’m also considering retraining that Arcane Strike feat for Extra Performance when we get the chance (and if the GM permits). AS hasn’t been working out so well for Pavanna, IIRC, and with both it and Archaeologist’s Luck requiring swift actions to activate, using both at once is proving a bit more bloody awkward than I expected. The extra rounds would seem to be quite necessary at these low levels; when/if we get higher, I might retrain it again. :rolleyes:

One of the things to do once we get back into town: stop by the local jeweler and pick up a nice holy symbol of the Inheritor, preferably silver or gold.

You probably didn't overassign your skill points - remember, Salsa said we could have a free skill point at each level for a perform, craft, or profession skill. =)

Also, here's me:

• hp: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
  
• +1 BAB, CMB, CMD (yay, I now have a BAB!)
  
• 1 extra 1st-level spell/day.
  
• 1 extra 0- and 1st-level spell known (message, grease)
  
• 10 skill points (6 class +1 human +1 INT +1 FCB +1 freebie) - spent on appraise, intimidate, knowledge (arcana, history, nature, religion), linguistics, sense motive, perform (string instruments).
  
• Versatile performance (string instruments) - skill ranks in bluff and diplomacy reassigned to perform (oratory) and perception.
  
• 1 new language spoken*

*I'd like some input on this. What should I go with? I'm considering one of the following:

• Goblin - as we've fought them a bit now, and are likely to do so again
  
• Thassilonian - Pavanna offered to teach Horatio the language before the game went on hiatus
  
• Sylvan - in case he ever sees Kyna again
  
• Infernal - so someone else can yell at Asuriel in combat

Also... I have no idea regarding items. Seriously, I'm terrible at this. *sadface*

Throwing another level into Obnoxious Aasimar-Uh i mean Beloved Oracle.

HP: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Apparently the d8 dice roller is broken and only rolls 7's and 8's, get 'em while they are hot folks!

Favored Bonus: +1/2 / 1 to Revelation (CPE) bringing that to 2d6
+1 extra 0 spell: Spark (fire, fire!)
+4 skill points: Intimidate, Diplomacy, Sense Motive, Heal

Need to think on monies. I'm thinking gold holy symbol of Sarenrae and masterwork scimitar right now.

Horatio - From my perspective it would be Infernal/Goblin first, then Sylvan, then Thassilonian.

Items? Does Horatio have a leather whip yet? :)

(Good mainly because Pavanna, Sun because she’s got that whole thing about light going on.)

Seriously! Sun?! You are making it hard for Asuriel to not like you, you know!

Oh. Right. I’d forgotten that. Thanks for the reminder, Ronnie. :blush:

Okay, so that gives me two more skill-points to spend (one I left off, plus the per-level freebie). Looking back on my notes... Perform (sing) for the freebie (remember the plan to form a band? :D), and Knowledge (local) for all the people we’ve met and the connections we’ve made.

Linguistically, for my two cents I’d recommend Infernal. I’m sure Asuriel will be glad to have more people who understand her when things get hairy, and in light of that Pavanna would probably suggest it (as another bit of bridge-building). Goblin can probably wait, since we’ve already got a couple of translators in the party. Likewise Thassilonian; Pavanna will keep that promise when she can, but it’s hardly a high priority given current circumstances — though that may change post-Glassworks/Catacombs. Sylvan... the character note is not particularly surprising, but once more, it’s probably a matter that can wait until Sandpoint’s (current) crisis has passed.

@ Asuriel: firstly, :P
Secondly, don’t forget your bonus rank for Craft/Perform/Profession.
Thirdly, yes, he does — he picked one up from Savah during our shopping-trip, while the rest of you were investigating Father Tobyn’s tomb. ;-)

Horatio - From my perspective it would be Infernal/Goblin first, then Sylvan, then Thassilonian.

Items? Does Horatio have a leather whip yet? :)

Noted.

And of course he does. ;-) (He actually bought one at the armoury, and Pavanna had no idea how to react.)

Linguistically, for my two cents I’d recommend Infernal. I’m sure Asuriel will be glad to have more people who understand her when things get hairy, and in light of that Pavanna would probably suggest it (as another bit of bridge-building). Goblin can probably wait, since we’ve already got a couple of translators in the party. Likewise Thassilonian; Pavanna will keep that promise when she can, but it’s hardly a high priority given current circumstances — though that may change post-Glassworks/Catacombs. Sylvan... the character note is not particularly surprising, but once more, it’s probably a matter that can wait until Sandpoint’s (current) crisis has passed.

Looks like it's Infernal, then. Bring on the lessons. :P

HP: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
+1 BAB, CMB, CMD
+1 HP fav class
4 skills (+1 free)
Know: dung, engineer (+8 each)
Perception
Spellcraft
Prof:soldier (free)

Feat: undecided

Actually, I might take infernal just because it would make sense with my backstory. He's understood you two this whole time, but his need to keep his identity a secret has forced him to fake it. When his true identity does come out, I expect there will be lots of nice, juicy conflict followed by some awesome friendship connections and real trust. *awww* :)

Copycat. :P

Totally, but you have to admit that it makes sense. :)

You're a copycat, and I'm a trendsetter. ;-)

Hey, Salsa, would you allow me to swap my Varisian start language to Infernal with consideration to by back story? That way I don't have to do the whole "I totally knew this the whole time... at second level" thing.

Hey look, he's trying to one up you Ronnie!

I'm glad everyone wants to talk to Asuriel and all, but when she finds out you spoke it this whole time and didn't say anything it will he interesting!

Nah, nah, see, I'm his hero, so he wants to be just like me. That's what I'm gonna keep telling myself, anyway. :D

That's Totally not it... *bluff check*

Feat: Imp. shield bash

Yes Roll HP here.
Rolls:
d6: 1d3+3
d8: 1d4+4
d10: 1d5+5
d12: 1d6+6

hp (corrected): 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

HP corrected: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Oh, look at that. It's less. Can I keep the other one? :P

And Language swapping?

HP: 1d5 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Still trying to decide between keeping the axe and shield or switching to a durn duergar, or however it's spelled.

HP: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

What's a durn duergar?

Dorn Dergar

A big long chain with a metal ball on the end. Can be a pretty cool control weapon with a couple feats of investment.

Yeah, I couldn't remember the spelling on mobile. I think it'd be quite fun, and get over the whole "dwarves moves slow" issue. :)

hey all I am still here... sorry bout any silence.

everything is messed up right now RL wise. trying to get in order. posting when I can.

anyway with the level lets see then

HP roll: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

not too bad I guess.

will start to work on it. also anything else I need?

I still need to pick an item worth <1000gp. Do you need that?

ahh yes.

so I should be able to get that leather armor of brawling, with the going out of business sale and plus if I open a magic express credit card then I get an additional 20% off oh and then i got the save additional 10% off frequent visitor coupon.

I think I'm getting myself a cloak of resist +1 That +0 to will saves is bothering me.

If you already rolled and rolled higher, keep the higher roll.

HP: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

I already rolled max hp for second level, so there’s no point re-rolling... but just out of curiosity:
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Huh. Figures that my dice would hit a hot-streak outside of combat. :rolleyes: Result’s the same either way. :D

Could I get my 1,000 gold in scroll components? That's how Saroune would likely spend her treasure.

If you want a custom Item, tell me what it is you want and I'll see what I can do. Sorry only one item. (Or set of items, like bracers, or a magic quill and inkpot.)

Hey, Salsa, would you allow me to swap my Varisian start language to Infernal with consideration to by back story? That way I don't have to do the whole "I totally knew this the whole time... at second level" thing.

Yes. Sorry for not answering this earlier. Kept forgetting.

So, all I have for people's items is:

-Pavanna: Wand of CLW (aka the happy stick ^_^)
-Olivious: Cloak of resistance +1 (Maybe)
-Saroune: ?
-Asuriel: ?
-Thirzin: Mwk. Dorn Dergar (Guessing)
-Noro: ?
-Horatio: ?
-Ping: Bracers of Armor +1

Come on people. I've got awesome stuff to move on to and I can't until I know what freebies to give you! Also, don't forget that you have a massive pile of loot from the first fight.

I completely forgot about the loot from the first fight...

Confirm me on a cloak of resist +1. How much was that other loot, each? I might need me a new Mwk Bardiche

Edit: Changed Language. Olivius is not a (hopefully not creepy) language eavesdropper.

Noro would make use of a tourmaline sphere Ioun Stone

I really don't know. I think I like surprises? Maybe something that will help me be effective in the Land of the High Point-Buys...

I would like a 1st level Pearl of Power, please!

I think the dergar would be absolutely wonderful and give him some use at range and up close.

Must we spend all of our loots? Can I save it for now? I was thinking wand originally but Pav has us set there. I'll save up for a better weapon. If we should get something now I'll bump up to a masterwork scimitar.

Hey, when the GM is giving you your pick of a 1000 gp item, and even offers to make a custom item if you want, I'd take it! Besides, I'd feel bad if everyone got something, except on person.

You don't wanna make me feel bad do you? ;_;

I think my mind just got a little overwhelmed at the prospect. I've never had an offer like that before.

Ok, ok. I'll pick a 1000 item today. Not going to miss out. :) What's the value on our "other loot". Is it enough to pull the masterwork weapon?

Ya. A mwk Bardishe would be nice. :)

Do we need to keep a master loot list going? I could do it if it helps.

There's one on the Campaign Info Tab. It has all of the stuff you guys have gotten, and no one's said anythign about getting and spending the cash.

Should I liquidate the loot into gp, so the party knows what it has to work with? Can I assume 50% sell value?

Yes, but 100% for trade goods and jewelry.

Don't include Ping when figuring the shares for that.

Okay, assuming that we're not selling the health potions and the magic weapon oil, the total comes out to 1,465 gp.

Breaking that down to individual player amounts gives all seven of us: 209 gp, 2 sp, 8 cp.