Price of Immortality

Game Master Birch33

Just a warning that I may not let the recruitment run until the 25th - due to the high volume of interest. If I shorten the timeframe, I'll give 48 hours notice.

Bah, nice timely warning - now I have to hurry it up a bit with my cleric ;-)

Just to say that the 48 hour warning claxon has just sounded...Get over to the discussion thread soon if you are serious about joining.

So, just curious, how long do you think it'll take before you've made your decision on the group, after recruitment closes?

I'll have a party chosen not long after the deadline - and let everyone know in this thread.

The deadline has come and gone, so expect me to post in both threads the final list (within four hours of this post).

I'll then give 24 hours for players to create aliases before opening the adventure. I may open with some fluff earlier than that but not expect any responses straight away - I have to admit I'm as keen to start as you seem to be.

Looking forward to your choices, GM. :)

Wahoo for the final list! Good luck peoples.

May the blessings of Iomedae be upon you all.

Woo hoo. Looking forward to seeing when we can commence.

I am respectfully withdrawing my submission, as I am just starting up two other pbp's here on these boards. I don't want to spread myself to thin and hamper everyone elses experience. Thanks for the consideration.

Real life (snow) and waiting on confirmation from a player has delayed me. I'll let you know as soon as - but it will be tomorrow (my time) as its 11 in the evening here.

Take all the time you need, boss. We'll be here tomorrow. ;)

And after a couple of difficult decisions, I have decided upon:

Grab
Grum
Romund
Savren
Xavier
Nilofar

So, we have a fighter, a ranger, a rogue, an alchemist, a cleric and a summoner. I'll post the opening scene soon. The idea is that you are the chosen 'heroes' and when called you must step forward. Once you've all announced yourself, we can move on. No time limit on the opening post as I've delayed the start and we're into the week-end.

The bar scene didn't happen in real life but it's fair to assume that each of the exchanges probably occurred at some time - considering you have all been in the same place and it's not that big.

Finally a big thanks to those that showed an interest but didn't make the cut.

Awesome. I'm really looking forward to finally getting to give this campaign a try. :)

Good luck to the rest of you guys who didn't get in, I saw a bunch of good apps from you. You'll be sure to find another game soon enough!

And after a couple of difficult decisions, I have decided upon:

Grab
Grum
Romund
Savren
Xavier
Nilofar

So, we have a fighter, a ranger, a rogue, an alchemist, a cleric and a summoner. I'll post the opening scene soon. The idea is that you are the chosen 'heroes' and when called you must step forward. Once you've all announced yourself, we can move on. No time limit on the opening post as I've delayed the start and we're into the week-end.

The bar scene didn't happen in real life but it's fair to assume that each of the exchanges probably occurred at some time - considering you have all been in the same place and it's not that big.

Finally a big thanks to those that showed an interest but didn't make the cut.

I hope that's Grob and not Grab, or I'm going to get sulky ;)

Wonderful to hear/read.

If no one seriously minds, I thought on my Eidolon's name and will be changing it to "M'Rtyu", which is a bit more unusual and befitting than "Gabriel". Otherwise, pretty much ready to role play here.

Looking forward to playing with you all, best of luck to those that were not chosen, lots of other promising options out there.

Best.

Thanks and looking forward to the game with you all!

@Grob - I must have my brother with me! Also, I'm the only one allowed to butcher his name like that! ;)

@Nilofar - I don't think I'm ok with that. all this time I've been prepping to deal with a Gabriel, and now I'm dealing with a Pokemon? j/k. Sounds awesome.

M'Rtyu grins a nice toothy feline smile that blends with an almost oddly human expression, saying finally in perfect Taldan, "Why, thank you, Grumadon-- or Grum, as you prefer it. Nilo is quite fickle minded sometimes, life is so complex and confusing."

"Gah! I wouldn't want to run into you in a dark alley! We can still be friends, right?"

"Certainly.. or if you prefer," M'Rtyu mocks a real feline and makes it's best attempt at a "Meow" with horrible acting skills. Odd critter this one.

Bluff Attempt 1d20 ⇒ 4

Don't you just love auto-correcting text...By my count we're just waiting on one poster before we move forward.

We've progressed to the end of the first chapter and the characters are al L3 - at least the ones that made it. Looking to add two or three more. As ever, a balanced party works best - so take that into consideration when suggesting a character.

All the rules stated in the opening recruitment posts apply except that now I'm looking for level three characters. You don't need to be local anymore - so feel free to come up with a different reason to be in Kassen.

I'll hold the recruitment open for a week, so closing next Friday.

Hi folks, one of the players here.
The remaining PCs consist of:
A ranger
A fighter (yours truly)
and a rogue.

Oddly, all three are half orcs (Heck, the ranger and fighter are half brothers) but orcish blood is not a requirement that I know of :)

Hello, I would like to put forth Heldar - he is currently built around 20 pt buy, but upgrading and adding two leves is easy - much easier if it would be the other way around.

I see him as a full support character, and I intend him to play the part not only of the healer, but also buffer and supporter for the group.

If he looks good to you, and seems to fit what the party needs, I will push him to level 3, and upgrade the pt buy.

Let me know your thoughts.

I'm the half-orc half brother ranger. I'm excited to add more folks to our little half-orc band, maybe the new additions can temper Grums sudden desire to have half-orcs take over Golarion... ;)

Welcome Heldar, I like your character and posting habits. How do you feel about half orcs?

How do I feel about half-orcs is a curious question - Personally I like the "in your face", and I am particularly fond of any wildish race that can spawn such amazing things as Shamans! :D

If you are asking Heldars' opinion, he tends to get along well with most, though he is intrinsically good, and tends to do what he finds is best for everyone

Even so, he does have his own measure of right and wrong - I wouldn't call him goody two shoes [I have a few dark moments in store for him, to be included on his background, only haven't gotten around to it yet :D], he just is not very passionate about wanton destruction and/or murder for the heck of it.

Being adventurous at heart, he is still looking for his own place - even though not obsessed by it, he tends to be objective about the search, the experience of it all, and not much given to metaphysical dissertation about the meaning of things ;)

He will do what needs to be done - if at his side are half-orcs is just fine.

Well ok then. :)

Good :D

It is Friday night, and I am having a couple of my friends over for dinner and some drinks, so I cannot guarantee 100% that I will have Heldar ready to go still today (even though I have a clear picture of how I want him leveled, and it should be fast to upgrade him) :D

But by tomorrow he will be done for sure.

Btw, I am in Europe - GMT time.

Hi ho!

Applying to the game with Rumha.

Hello again, I have completed Heldars' upgrade - created him a new alias, and made a couple of mechanical changes that I think will make him stronger as a support -> New alias: Heledar :D

Hello again, I have completed Heldars' upgrade - created him a new alias, and made a couple of mechanical changes that I think will make him stronger as a support -> New alias: Heledar :D

I'd love to see some fluff to go with the crunch. Why are you in Kassen? Read the end of the game timeline to give you some hooks if it helps.

Hi ho!

Applying to the game with Rumha.

** spoiler omitted **

Again, why are you in Kassen? There's plenty posted to give you some hooks.

As far as fluff goes, I had already posted a basic backstory for Heldar - Heledar is nust another alias.

I will take a look the provided game info and fill up on a tie in to Kassen.

As far as fluff goes, I had already posted a basic backstory for Heldar - Heledar is nust another alias.

I will take a look the provided game info and fill up on a tie in to Kassen.

Thanks - I'll take notice of Heldar's back-story. As my posts earlier suggest, I put more value in regular posting than great stats. What I mean by this is that your effort won't be wasted. I'm always wary of spending hours on a character only for the GM to pick someone else. Your interest to date says you are in, unless of course you change your mind. All we have to agree is why you're in Kassen.

Hm. Interesting, but I don't have any concept that leaps out at me just yet. I'll see about coming up with something.

Ah, my apologies. I should have connected the dots.

Ah, my apologies. I should have connected the dots.

** spoiler omitted **

Thanks - you're also in. We'll see if one more player wants to join before the deadline, as I'll take one more.

I'm interested! I'm thinking of making a CG ifrit sorceror, but I still need to read up on the game. Eep, do I still have time?!?

Thanks - you're also in. We'll see if one more player wants to join before the deadline, as I'll take one more.

Grand! I'm looking forward to it. What sort of cash do we start with to buy equipment? Looking at the other characters, it looks like we are at something less than WBL for 3rd level characters.

Here's my quick bid:

I'll stat him up more if you're interested. Cheers!

Edit: My other active game is A Storm Over Tethyr as Matthias Valbrand.

GM Birch wrote:

Thanks - you're also in. We'll see if one more player wants to join before the deadline, as I'll take one more.

Grand! I'm looking forward to it. What sort of cash do we start with to buy equipment? Looking at the other characters, it looks like we are at something less than WBL for 3rd level characters.

Standard starting cash for L3 characters. All magical equipment must be approved by me. The other characters have a small treasure trove that has to be sold to get their cash before they spend it.

Here's my quick bid:

** spoiler omitted **

I'll stat him up more if you're interested. Cheers!

Edit: My other active game is...

In general terms this looks good but I'm not comfortable with the race. It doesn't lend itself to a group and to role-play it properly would, I believe, put it at odds with the rest of the group too often.

Hmm... How about a tiefling instead? Otherwise I'll try to think of something else.

Heledar wrote:

As far as fluff goes, I had already posted a basic backstory for Heldar - Heledar is nust another alias.

I will take a look the provided game info and fill up on a tie in to Kassen.

Thanks - I'll take notice of Heldar's back-story. As my posts earlier suggest, I put more value in regular posting than great stats. What I mean by this is that your effort won't be wasted. I'm always wary of spending hours on a character only for the GM to pick someone else. Your interest to date says you are in, unless of course you change your mind. All we have to agree is why you're in Kassen.

I will not change my mind :D

Was already perusing the PDF with the information you referred, and I do have a couple ideas running around in my head. Fact is that, I am currently on vacations until the 28th, and on top of that, in a place where I get reception on my phone only by a miracle ;)

In any case, I am here, and keeping up with the game. Hope that is ok since I am very interested in getting involved in this one.

Should I avoid all the unusual races, or was it just the ifrit?

I have an idea for a ratfolk urban druid, but I'll wait on your reply.

OK, here are my items for purchase - asssuming DM approval:

+1 Leaf Armor
MW Darkwood Hanbo (walking stick)
MW Dagger
Wand of Cause Fear

The rest are all common items... MW Backpack, spring-loaded wrist-sheath (Wand), etc. Let me know if that raises any red flags for you.

I will not change my mind :D

Was already perusing the PDF with the information you referred, and I do have a couple ideas running around in my head. Fact is that, I am currently on vacations until the 28th, and on top of that, in a place where I get reception on my phone only by a miracle ;)

In any case, I am here, and keeping up with the game. Hope that is ok since I am very interested in getting involved in this one.

If you're not back by the time we set off from Kassen, we can pick you up along the way - there will be plenty of opportunities. For that reason, be flexible as to why you bump into the group. The key is the cult they are about to begin investigating.

Should I avoid all the unusual races, or was it just the ifrit?

I have an idea for a ratfolk urban druid, but I'll wait on your reply.

I think it's just unusual races. In most environments, you will stand out like a sore thumb and if I role-played it properly, you would find it impossible to ever blend in as you'd be that one of a kind outsider that people gossip about in taverns. Once you get up a few levels, your reputation would preceed you in every encounter. Sometimes that's good but too often it will be a handicap for the group.

I accept we already have three half-orcs and that might prove to be a challenge later on...

OK, here are my items for purchase - asssuming DM approval:

+1 Leaf Armor
MW Darkwood Hanbo (walking stick)
MW Dagger
Wand of Cause Fear

The rest are all common items... MW Backpack, spring-loaded wrist-sheath (Wand), etc. Let me know if that raises any red flags for you.

They're OK for me. Be aware that buying magical items won't be automatic in this game. Better you find them along the way - and they'll mean more that way.