Welcome to the Year of the Sky Key!
This is a campaign of Season 6 and 7 scenarios that'll take a first level character all the way to eleven. Please only sign up if you are willing (and able) to play in all of the following scenarios:
7-21 The Sun Orchid Scheme
2nd Level:
6-15 The Overflow Archives
7-05 School of Spirits
7-01 Between the Lines
3rd Level:
Masks of the Living God
4th Level:
6-08 The Segang Expedition
6-12 Scions of the Sky Key, Part 1 - On Sharrowsmith's Trail
6-14 Scions of the Sky Key, part 2 - Kaava Quarry
5th Level:
6-16 Scions of the Sky Key, Part 3 - The Golden Guardian
6-01 Trial by Machine
6-18 From Under Ice
6th Level:
6-19 Test of Tar Kuata
6-09 By Way of Bloodcove
6-11 The Slave Master's Mirror
7th Level:
7-19 Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts
6-02 The Silver Mount Collection
6-21 Tapestry's Toil
8th Level:
6-03 The Technic Siege
7-09 The Blakros Connection
6-07 Valley of the Veiled Flame
9th Level:
7-25 Orders from the Gate
7-17 Thralls of the Shattered God
6-17 Fire of Karamoss
10th Level:
6-04 Beacon Below
6-13 Of Kirin and Kraken
7-04 The Ironbound Schism
11th Level:
7-11 Ancients' Anguish
7-23 Abducted in Aether
6-20 Returned to Sky
Five players have already signed up, and we need one more to round out the following group:
barbarian
wizard
cavalier
swashbuckler
alchemist or gunslinger
Ideally we're looking for a level 1 character, but if you have something higher and don't mind advancing on the slow track for a few games, that should be fine too. The first game will be '7-21 The Sun Orchid Scheme' and it is due to start at the beginning of January. If you are interested, post below and selection will be done through lottery, probably sometime next week if there is enough interest.
Good luck!
I like to keep my games moving along at a reasonably steady pace and will typically make only one substantive post a day to move the story along, but I will post more often during combat and the occasional conversation to help keep things flowing nicely. I am a roleplay and story-oriented GM and love it when players take advantage of the format to play off of each other, have conversations, and describe how they are doing the things they are doing. That said, I also really enjoy combat and will try to keep y'all on your toes and make combats challenging and fun - bad guys with high acrobatics skills and the intelligence to use it, for example, will make full use of it to pop up where you don't want them. I highly encourage y'all to think out of the box as well, jump on tables for the higher ground bonus to hit, for example, both useful and fun! :)
I expect players to post at least once a day, but I understand that this is not always possible. Please tell me if you anticipate that you will be unable to post. If you're going on holiday or are in the middle of a crazy week at work, that's okay. Just let me know so that we can keep things rolling smoothly in your absence. I'll tell you when I'll be unable to post too. Also, if everyone can have a 'bot me' spoiler in their profile with key strategies and pre-formatted dice rolls, that would be great!
In combat, please indicate what actions you are using on your turn. Just a little bit of ooc text at the end of your post like this:
And finally, have fun! I'm hoping for teamwork, enthusiasm, and a healthy dose of heroism. :)
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A wizard walks in. Human looking, with dark brown hair and sun- burnt skin. As he enters, he begins speaking. "The blood and the glory, yes, I think I could be of service, no?He turns to the side. "Of course they will pick me. I am glorious and handsome and most clever- I will win them over with my charm, of course, and they will never know I was the perfect choice," and he jumps back up "Oh good orc, truly, you are most magnificent. I feel you will enjoy adventuring with Minkowski, no? For the glory? Of course, of course, say no more- I will accept." He gives you a dashing smile.
I looked at all my scenarios and crossed out those I have played:
The Silverhex Chronicles
7-21 The Sun Orchid Scheme
2nd Level:
6-15 The Overflow Archives
7-05 School of Spirits
7-01 Between the Lines
3rd Level:
Masks of the Living God
4th Level:
6-08 The Segang Expedition
6-12 Scions of the Sky Key, Part 1 - On Sharrowsmith's Trail
6-14 Scions of the Sky Key, part 2 - Kaava Quarry
5th Level:
6-16 Scions of the Sky Key, Part 3 - The Golden Guardian
6-01 Trial by Machine
6-18 From Under Ice
6th Level:
6-19 Test of Tar Kuata
6-09 By Way of Bloodcove
6-11 The Slave Master's Mirror
7th Level:
7-19 Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts
6-02 The Silver Mount Collection
6-21 Tapestry's Toil
8th Level:
6-03 The Technic Siege
7-09 The Blakros Connection
6-07 Valley of the Veiled Flame
9th Level:
7-25 Orders from the Gate
7-17 Thralls of the Shattered God
6-17 Fire of Karamoss
10th Level:
6-04 Beacon Below
6-13 Of Kirin and Kraken
7-04 The Ironbound Schism
11th Level:
7-11 Ancients' Anguish
7-23 Abducted in Aether
6-20 Returned to Sky
Not counting 'returned to sky', I have only played 3 from your list which would result in only one level behind from the group over time. Let me know if I can join. Are you looking for a 0 xp character or a 2 xp character? (I see you have two scenarios crossed out at the beginning of your list -- thanks!)
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"Aye, Yaiho...it will be an expedition to remember as long as it doesn't end with free drinks. I can't leave the Squall's Purchase without a captain for that long though. Those wharf rats would sink the damn thing! I've crewmen or at least acquaintances that owe a favor to send with ya crazies!" says the undine woman as she packs up her belongings and gets ready to leave after giving everyone a hug.
Yaiho makes a very good point! Ideally we are looking for a support character and/or healer to round out the group nicely. However, that doesn't mean just clerics or bards, plenty of classes can do the job just as well. Plus I want people to be playing the characters they actually want to play and not the ones they feel they need to. ;)
Not counting 'returned to sky', I have only played 3 from your list which would result in only one level behind from the group over time. Let me know if I can join.
It's a bit of a shame that you'd miss out on two key story scenarios, but you can still join if you want.
Are you looking for a 0 xp character or a 2 xp character?
Most (depending on what member of Sinaryn's crew signs up) of the current characters are at 2 XP, and you will get the most out of it if your character is 2 XP or just slightly higher. However, I realise that finding players that are able to play all these scenarios will be tricky enough, I won't hold it against anybody if they start at 0 XP.
Similar story here; I have played a few of the scenarios already (I think you'll have a hard time finding someone who hasn't played *any* of them). I'm in a similar campaign going through season 4 scenarios. Whenever we hit a scenario where one or more of us had played it beforehand, the GM runs a different scenario in parallel for those characters to keep on par with XP, and their slot is backfilled for the scenario they have to miss.
Anyway, here's the list for me with scenarios I've already played struck through:
The Silverhex Chronicles
7-21 The Sun Orchid Scheme
2nd Level:
6-15 The Overflow Archives
7-05 School of Spirits
7-01 Between the Lines
3rd Level:
Masks of the Living God
4th Level:
6-08 The Segang Expedition
[s]6-12 Scions of the Sky Key, Part 1 - On Sharrowsmith's Trail
[s]6-14 Scions of the Sky Key, part 2 - Kaava Quarry
5th Level:
[s]6-16 Scions of the Sky Key, Part 3 - The Golden Guardian
[s]6-01 Trial by Machine
6-18 From Under Ice
6th Level:
6-19 Test of Tar Kuata
6-09 By Way of Bloodcove
6-11 The Slave Master's Mirror
7th Level:
7-19 Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts
6-02 The Silver Mount Collection
6-21 Tapestry's Toil
8th Level:
6-03 The Technic Siege
7-09 The Blakros Connection
6-07 Valley of the Veiled Flame
9th Level:
7-25 Orders from the Gate
7-17 Thralls of the Shattered God
6-17 Fire of Karamoss
10th Level:
6-04 Beacon Below
6-13 Of Kirin and Kraken
7-04 The Ironbound Schism
11th Level:
7-11 Ancients' Anguish
7-23 Abducted in Aether
6-20 Returned to Sky
XP wise, I have a lot of characters that are in the ballpark of 2xp. I should be able to apply GM credit or take scenarios at half speed as necessary to sync up with the group.
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I don't have the profile online yet, but I have the following brand new character that I can bring to the party:
Half-Orc Warpriest of Magdh: raised by mischievous fey, he has the Luck and Curse blessings, so will be twisting fate to suit his and the party's needs. He will be leveling towards the Fey Obedience feat and Feysworn prestige class (basically, Deific Obedience and Evangelist/Exalted/Sentinel but for the Fey deities instead of the traditional Golarion pantheon).
I have played School of Spirits and Kaava Quarry from your list, and have a replay I can use for one or the other.
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A meek, waif of a woman with scrawny, bony limbs, freckled cheeks and wild, frizzy hair steps out from behind Yaiho. She clutches a broom in on hand and pushes her spectacles up higher on her nose with the other. Her cheeks are bright red from blushing and she wears an ugly floppy hat on her head.
"D-d-don't tell them I fainted, Yaiho!" she stutters at him quietly. "And c-can we stop with the severed limbs? It's terrifying!"
The nervous wizardess casts a look around the room, nodding nervously at the potential recruits for their next mission.Before she works up the courage to speak with them, Sinaryn gets ready to leave and the bony woman hurries over to her, giving her a big hug goodbye.
"Okay... If you h-have to go, I guess... I'll miss you!"
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Relishing the memory of their last night together, Brock forgoes his usual sarcastic demeanor to offer up some sage advice to any new recruits.
"Never get on the bad end of Yaiho when he gets mad, I am still cleaning assassin out of my clothes, not to mention that poor Kellid berserker."
Smirking, he adds, "Also, I have a fool proof business plan. Step 1. Get Danicka Drunk. Step 2. Watch her dance. Step 3. ???? Step 4. Profit."
I haven't played any of the scenarios, so I'd love to throw my hat in the ring! It sounds like a fun group.
It'd be nice to bring my bard, who actually met a couple of your characters back in Mists of Mwangi. He's currently on another assignment, but he might be free by the time you want to start.
Alternatively, I have an oracle I'd like to try playing, who would come in with 0 xp.
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The half-orc is dressed... strangely, to say the best of it. It's all clothing of quality, but it's assembled haphazardly. Nothing seems to match, and plenty of it suffers from a lack of care, looking rather ragged. But he wears it well, and it almost seems to be so far off as to actually work together. "I am... The Armenian Man. One day, my real name, maybe I be allowed to say ... I hope ... Until then, Armenian Man."
He moves with an unusual grace, and it's hard to place his accent (though it's obvious that he *has* an accent). "You want healer? Healer I can do. Magdh bless me this way. Curse me others. It okay; life supposed to be funny! I make life fun for you, not so fun for enemies, but funny for all!"
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"Hmmm . . .. Yes, well this seems an appropriate place to join such a discussion. I'm certain we could arrange for things you don't seem to have the right skills for to be dealt with. As long as we maintain the proper levels of deniability, of course." The half-elf seems uncomfortable suggesting things about himself, despite the airs he so clearly displays.
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I haven't played any of the scenarios, so I'd love to throw my hat in the ring! It sounds like a fun group.
It'd be nice to bring my bard, who actually met a couple of your characters back in Mists of Mwangi. He's currently on another assignment, but he might be free by the time you want to start.
Alternatively, I have an oracle I'd like to try playing, who would come in with 0 xp.
After waving Sinaryn a teary farewell Danicka's eyes widen. "Nadric?" Realizing she's whispering, she works up her courage. Be louder! Be brave!
Is that YOU?!" she yells. Too loud! Oh, how embarrassing!
Blushing brightly, Danicka waves her slender hand at Nadric in a nervous greeting.
"Hi." she finishes meekly.
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Relishing the memory of their last night together, Brock forgoes his usual sarcastic demeanor to offer up some sage advice to any new recruits.
"Never get on the bad end of Yaiho when he gets mad, I am still cleaning assassin out of my clothes, not to mention that poor Kellid berserker."
Smirking, he adds, "Also, I have a fool proof business plan. Step 1. Get Danicka Drunk. Step 2. Watch her dance. Step 3. ???? Step 4. Profit."
I already miss this group and can't wait for the next start. Beware, our posting rate has been... blistering... in the past. Something with healing would be REAL nice!
Danicka turns deep, flaming red and hides behind Yaiho in mortification.
"P-p-profit?" Danicka stutters with worry. "What exactly did I forget about that night, Brock?!"
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A half-orc of smaller stature walks into the lodge a short time after Sinaryn leaves. He is seen rubbing a knot on his forehead and is clearly aggravated. He looks around and when he sees Yaiho he starts walking over.
The vials and contraptions adorning his leather duster clink while he walks. There is an intricate spear on his back that appears to have a clear chamber running along the head. His signature bandanna is around his neck revealing short umber hair swept back. When he nears he clears his throat before speaking.
"You must be Yaiho...that sea witch said you would be the easiest one to pick out of a crowd. I see why...you could pass as a full-blood." he starts to trail off as he continues to scan the lodge and it's patrons.
This Yaiho is even bigger than my kin, Rokh. Helping him should be an easy way to return the favor to that pirate...but if she pistol whips me one more time...
He pulls back from his thoughts and introduces himself. "My name is Mhazruk Kruhl, former Steel Eater."
Similar story here; I have played a few of the scenarios already (I think you'll have a hard time finding someone who hasn't played *any* of them). I'm in a similar campaign going through season 4 scenarios. Whenever we hit a scenario where one or more of us had played it beforehand, the GM runs a different scenario in parallel for those characters to keep on par with XP, and their slot is backfilled for the scenario they have to miss.
Unfortunately, I will be unable to GM parallel games. As such, I'm sorry, but I think you probably have a few too many missing scenarios to join us properly. I will, however, keep you (and anyone else who doesn't get in) in mind if I need someone to fill in for a scenario or two.
Here is the list of players currently in the lottery:
Imonil Minkowski - Wizard
Son of Cayden / GM PDK - Bard
The Armenian Man / Zin Z'arin - Warpriest
PaleDim - Oracle
Elinnea - Bard
Carrel Firth - Rogue
Please let me know if I missed anyone out. ;)
edit: Changed some wording for clarity.
Sorry, Son of Cayden, but that list is just to confirm who is in the lottery so far, not the actual selection. I edited the wording slightly now, I'm really sorry if there was any misunderstanding. I'll probably draw the name of the final member of the team on Monday. ;)
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After waving Sinaryn a teary farewell Danicka's eyes widen. "Nadric?" Realizing she's whispering, she works up her courage. Be louder! Be brave!
Is that YOU?!" she yells. Too loud! Oh, how embarrassing!
Blushing brightly, Danicka waves her slender hand at Nadric in a nervous greeting.
"Hi." she finishes meekly.
Nadric brightens and grabs hold of Danicka's hand to shake it warmly. "It is indeed! Good to see you alive and well. Still keeping the big tough guys in line, I hope." He winks at her and looks around to Yaiho standing nearby, then gives the half-orc a cocky salute.
"See, I knew we'd run into one another again. Pathfinders that start together stay together! Or - er, something like that." He becomes a little flustered by his own confidence and lowers his voice. "To tell the truth, I go wherever they ask me to go these days, but it's a nice idea isn't it? Absalom's not that big of an island, so it's good to see familiar faces from time to time, eh?"
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A gnome enters the room, looking around like he's late for an assignment.
"Hello, I was told a healer might be needed here. I'm not a proper "cleric", as it were, but it seems my curse came with some abilities that might be useful in your group."
He then fidgets a bit, obviously wanting to say a bit more. I suppose I should just get this part out of the way.
"Does anybody here speak Abyssal? I'm told I speak it when under stress. I promise I can be useful otherwise! And who knows, maybe I can get over this affliction."
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Mhazruk laughs at the thought of actually eating steel but then remembers some of the member from his tribe...and he shakes his head.
"I can't imagine it tasting good. The Steel Eaters were the tribe I was given to back home. Crazy bunch of exiles...made a business out of blowing things up or knocking them over. Some of them probably ate steel though..."
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While scanning the room he notices all the adventurers coming to toos their name in for the expedition.
This must be one hell of a trip she roped me into. Should be interesting...already saw a Minotaur and dwarf go at it in my first trip with the Lodge.
He overhears the gnome's question about Abyssal and explores the curiosity. He turns and squats before talking.
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Mhazruk laughs at the thought of actually eating steel but then remembers some of the member from his tribe...and he shakes his head.
"I can't imagine it tasting good. The Steel Eaters were the tribe I was given to back home. Crazy bunch of exiles...made a business out of blowing things up or knocking them over. Some of them probably ate steel though..."
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While scanning the room he notices all the adventurers coming to toos their name in for the expedition.
This must be one hell of a trip she roped me into. Should be interesting...already saw a Minotaur and dwarf go at it in my first trip with the Lodge.
He overhears the gnome's question about Abyssal and explores the curiosity. He turns and squats before talking.
** spoiler omitted **
"Oh, hehe. See it's not even that convenient. I cannot understand it now. However if I suddenly slip into it, say in battle, you'll know how to, eh, deal with me. Thank you." He steps back, hoping attention is drawn elsewhere.
Okay, so I don't think we're going to get any more interest here, so I'm going to do the lottery a few hours early! The player with the highest number joins the party...
Welcome aboard Arin Qualnoh! The game isn't due to start until January, but gameplay thread is now open if you want to dot in. ;)
Thanks for the interest everyone, I'm sorry that there was only one spot available, but I will keep your names in mind should we ever need a replacement for a game or two.
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A flustered looking young halfling stumbles into the room and looks around for a second, "Umm, hello? I've been sent by the captain of the Sunchaser... She says that the following Pathfinders are late: Danicka Raburnus, Yaiho Crasher, and Brock Swiftread, and that..." He gulps and looks around at all the capable looking people in the room, "That she's going to set sail soon, and if you don't move your... your cussing lazy cusswords, she'll leave without you and... well I didn't catch the rest through all the expletives, but I think it'll be bad!" He clears his throat, looking a little sheepish, but continues, "I've also been told that Sinaryn Azuim has been given leave to Captain her own ship, and that her replacement, Mhazruk Kruhl, might be here too?" The nervous halfling waits a second for the half-orc to make himself know, then he glances around the room and points at the least intimidating person he can find, a gnome, "And, err... We need one more agent, the captain said that she doesn't care who, so long as they don't throw up throughout the whole cussing voyage... So umm, if you want an assignment and don't mind an angry sea captain swearing and shouting at you for days on end, please follow me to the ship... Oh, I'm Jorca, by the way, first mate on the Sunchaser!" He holds out his hand for the gnome to shake, but quickly remembers that he is in a hurry and he lowers it again, "N-no time to waste, please follow me!"