In Darkest Times (Inactive)

Game Master Magnu123

Alright, it looks like we've got a fairly firm plan about what's going on. I just wanted to check in with you folks about a story line. There's a darker theme to explore here, but I want to make sure everyone's alright with it. Topic: child abduction/exploitation/abuse. You all have the power of veto.

Im game

I am in also.

Presuming we are much more likely to be the liberators than the perpetrators I'm happy.

Map for Combat

Hrm, my last comment in the thread was made not seeing the post directly before it. I'll live with it though because I'm not sure that we were really hanging around as a close group at the time.

Good with me. Sorry for the late response - lost track of things and no good excuse.

I can't find the reference in the thread to the ability that the monks in startville taught me, can it be pointed out to me? (I'll cut and paste it into my character stats this time)

Edelle greets her new acquaintances formally as she approaches their house and they begin training with stretching, massage, and tea. They speak about the philosophy of balance, the body, and the universe. Truly the conversation is enthralling. Finally, the couple shows you some special techniques in a back studio of their house on a dummy, they warn you that channeling this power can take a toll on your body if you are not careful, or if you push yourself too hard.

Mechanically, what the couple has given you is a random extra effect to any single attack you make, but you must also make a fortitude save for each time you use that attack. The DC increases with frequency. The benefits and penalties are not made clear to you. Frustratingly, these people speak in generalities, philosophies, and riddles.

On a trip for the next few days. Should still be posting regularly, but it may be interrupted.

ok

We'll forgive you. Just like you forgave me not mentioning the long weekend just past which caused me to be longer between posts than usual.

Can we give Teriwyth a cookie for being the 1337 post in the main thread?

Gonna be at paizocon this weekend, see you guys next week.

Gonna be at paizocon this weekend, see you guys next week.

doesn't look like a whole lot happened in my absence, I'm back either way.

Summer slowdown I'm guessing? Haha..

Winter move slow down for me :)

Sorry folks. It's the busiest time of year at work until next week. I'm trying to keep up with everything, but you know how it goes.

I'm sure we'll cope.

Also, such times are good times for us to remind you of how thankful we are that your running this game for us.

It's my pleasure. I enjoy entertaining people, so this is just a different kind of treat for me. I just hope that I can keep a certain level of quality engagement.

Magnu, you are here to serve us monkey boy. :-)

I am still here. Just let me know when. :)

You have an opening now, so you're welcome to walk up to the familiar looking folks.

new character, Wraith?

Yeah. For all the damage Casvian was capable of, I was not finding him to be interesting.

From Thursday until late Sunday I will not be home, and I don't expect to have internet access. I just didn't want anyone to think I had disappeared.

I am still around. :)

So am I, I'm just letting you guys direct the way things go with this encounter.

Since I'm not familiar with this boy, I'm just letting things play out and waiting to jump in.

That is what I am doing also.

With the boy safe, what is your groups next action? Are you going to move on to another location, are you going to confront Sly and his gang, will you turn him in to the authorities through Roughrider and Mama D, will you attempt to contact Kronos the Ancient for guidance?

Alright, I'll be the first to admit that this section of the homebrew needed a little more zip to keep everyone engaged, especially for a pbp. I'll keep this in mind for future optional areas like this.

Guthar is new so he is just waiting to see what the group does for now.

I have a good amount of cash left over since I was not sure what else to buy. For the sake of RP we can say it is from my title as a cheiftan before I left my tribe.

ear plugs are 3 copper. We also need a carriage which carries up to 4 people. They are 100 gp

Lets see: a fast zombie is faster, and has more hit points and +2 str.
A skeleton keeps the DR and does not smell.

Both get Natural Armor, but the zombie gets an advantage due to extra hit dice. Both get +2 dex.

Overall, The fast zombie seems superior

Too bad no one is selling a bloody skeleton: those things are nigh indestructible.

Question, have we divided up any loot since I joined the party? I came in with absolutely no coin and if we haven't earned any since then I guess Teriwyth is just mooching off everyone.

We actually lost money from our original starting wealth. Our loot mainly consisted of winning our old stuff back from the drow. I think I have an extra bow to sell off though..... maybe that can pay for a carriage.

Don't worry, you'll all be handsomely rewarded in the near future. Riches don't always come in golden hues and metals.

did we setle on a fast zombie or a skeleton?

hp roll 1d12 ⇒ 8

You made a pretty good argument for a fast zombie. So unless anyone in the group objects, we'll go with that.

I forgot what the hit point rules were. Do we roll or is it half+1(1d12 would be 7)?

either or. actually, it's just 1/2, no +1

1d6 ⇒ 6

Took a level of wizard, Heroism and Dispel Magic as my two new spells. Taking Craft Magic Arms and Armor as my feat.

As the fog clears after Kronos' Blessing Teriwyth has an epiphany, "Of course! That was starting to bug me. Friends, I have finally figured out how to imbue weapons and armor with magic."

either or. actually, it's just 1/2, no +1

I have some hit point recalculation to do. Looking at my herolab file I used 7 instead of 6. I will change it before I post the leveled up version.

Took Dispel Magic, Vampiric Touch, Detect Thoughts and Ventriloquism.

As for feats, clues. Magnu, help me out sometime to pick something.

I took Iron Will as feat. I would hate to be in rage mode and then get told to "introduce" my scythe to the party members.

edit:fixed hit points, subtracted gold for horse, carriage, and ear plugs, updated character profile.

Guthar: What is the wording of your directions for the horse. "Go East", "follow me(since you are in front)", "Travel along this road" ?

"Halt" Guthar says hoping the horse knows the meaning of the word east.

edit:I just noticed the gameplay thread.

I just noticed the combat in the gameplay thread. How many giants are there?

Are there any knowledge checks we can make to know what the flying creatures are?

K(planes) is for the flyers. Guthar sees two Giants from his position, but he also hears the sounds of more combat above them on the cliffs.

If it was not clear before, the black borders on the map represent higher ground, like the cliffside.