paizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for The Deepest Shadows Lie Longestpaizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest2012-03-08T16:07:03Z2012-03-08T16:07:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICDeimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17892013-03-22T17:52:28Z2013-03-22T17:52:28Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>After discussion, it was decided to end this game and be content with having run a memorable Carrion Hill module and not venture into a longer AP.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>In case you don't go and read the ooc thread, I wish here to thank the players for a wonderful commitment and quality posts. I had great fun playing with you. Godspeed!</span></p>After discussion, it was decided to end this game and be content with having run a memorable Carrion Hill module and not venture into a longer AP.
In case you don't go and read the ooc thread, I wish here to thank the players for a wonderful commitment and quality posts. I had great fun playing with you. Godspeed!Deimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)2013-03-22T17:52:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICHelamanhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17882013-03-21T07:04:23Z2013-03-21T07:04:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> isnt some one in our partyskilled at that?</span></p>isnt some one in our partyskilled at that?Helaman2013-03-21T07:04:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICValiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17872013-03-20T18:06:52Z2013-03-20T18:06:52Z<p><b>"Perhaps we could be formally invited by someone who is not normally here?"</b> Valiard says quickly.</p>
<p><b>"Does someone actually have to be here at the Lodge to invite someone? Or merely a member? If just a member, then you, as Porter, know all the members and can suggest someone who can "sponsor" us...me, into the Lodge. We deal with the issue unobtrusively, remove the probable threat and move on. This plan protects you while allowing you to use us to ensure the safety of the Lodge."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Can't someone charm him...unobtrusively?</span></p>"Perhaps we could be formally invited by someone who is not normally here?" Valiard says quickly.
"Does someone actually have to be here at the Lodge to invite someone? Or merely a member? If just a member, then you, as Porter, know all the members and can suggest someone who can "sponsor" us...me, into the Lodge. We deal with the issue unobtrusively, remove the probable threat and move on. This plan protects you while allowing you to use us to ensure the safety of the Lodge."
Can't someone...Valiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)2013-03-20T18:06:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICMireza (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17862013-03-20T17:54:20Z2013-03-20T17:54:20Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I thought that was just our reward for the insanely high Diplomacy rolls: He's saying he won't get us in trouble with the Margreve for our deception. I didn't get that he was offering to let us in to talk to him. In fact, he specifically said he <i>wouldn't</i> let us in. Even to meet this hunter, we only get to hang around outside the wall until he decides to come out at his own convenience.</span></p>I thought that was just our reward for the insanely high Diplomacy rolls: He's saying he won't get us in trouble with the Margreve for our deception. I didn't get that he was offering to let us in to talk to him. In fact, he specifically said he wouldn't let us in. Even to meet this hunter, we only get to hang around outside the wall until he decides to come out at his own convenience.Mireza (alias of Joana)2013-03-20T17:54:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICWindle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17852013-03-20T17:51:33Z2013-03-20T17:51:33Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Talk directly to Margrave Graydon about Echtmoor, I think. Getting the invite from someone else wouldn't require us to mention anything about finding Echtmoor.</span></p>
<p>(Edited to expand on commentary.)</p>Talk directly to Margrave Graydon about Echtmoor, I think. Getting the invite from someone else wouldn't require us to mention anything about finding Echtmoor.
(Edited to expand on commentary.)Windle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)2013-03-20T17:51:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICMireza (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17842013-03-20T17:40:23Z2013-03-20T17:40:23Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>There's only one suggestion I can see: go hunting with some rich guy and suck up to him so <i>he</i> invites us in. Where are you seeing another option?</span></p>There's only one suggestion I can see: go hunting with some rich guy and suck up to him so he invites us in. Where are you seeing another option?Mireza (alias of Joana)2013-03-20T17:40:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICGrigor Vachkov (alias of Helaman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17832013-03-20T17:24:39Z2013-03-20T17:24:39Z<p><b>Wait!</b></p>
<p>He reaches out to the porter.</p>
<p><b>We'll take your help - which of your two suggestions seems best to you?</b></p>Wait!
He reaches out to the porter.
We'll take your help - which of your two suggestions seems best to you?Grigor Vachkov (alias of Helaman)2013-03-20T17:24:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICDeimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17822013-03-20T16:56:24Z2013-03-20T16:56:24Z<p><b>"Then I wish you luck, lots of it."</b> says the Porter as he shrugs and makes for the door.</p>"Then I wish you luck, lots of it." says the Porter as he shrugs and makes for the door.Deimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)2013-03-20T16:56:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICMireza (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17812013-03-20T14:53:13Z2013-03-20T14:53:13Z<p><b>"Hunting is barbaric,"</b> Mireza informs him. <b>"I'll play no part in hunting down and killing anything that is happy enough to leave me alone. Unlike some, I don't go <i>looking</i> for trouble."</b></p>"Hunting is barbaric," Mireza informs him. "I'll play no part in hunting down and killing anything that is happy enough to leave me alone. Unlike some, I don't go looking for trouble."Mireza (alias of Joana)2013-03-20T14:53:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICDeimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17802013-03-20T11:22:26Z2013-03-20T11:22:26Z<p>The Porter looks confused, but tries to smile as he mostly says no: <b>"I understand that you might have other businesses, but Ascanor Lodge is a very private and select club,"</b> he turns to Grigor <b>"and Carrion Hill's Law does not hold in these parts.Most guests, to be admitted, need to be formally invited. I can't give you entrance."</b></p>
<p><b>"Lord Echtmoor was often coming to the Lodge, as a guest of Margrave Graydon. He will want to know what has happened to him. I will not mention to him that you tried to pass for him. That will ease things."</b></p>
<p>He pauses and seems to think for a moment: <b>"Look, may be I can help you. One of our guests often goes on wild hunts and looks for partners. I can introduce you to him if he goes hunting today..."</b></p>The Porter looks confused, but tries to smile as he mostly says no: "I understand that you might have other businesses, but Ascanor Lodge is a very private and select club," he turns to Grigor "and Carrion Hill's Law does not hold in these parts.Most guests, to be admitted, need to be formally invited. I can't give you entrance."
"Lord Echtmoor was often coming to the Lodge, as a guest of Margrave Graydon. He will want to know what has happened to him. I will not mention to him that you...Deimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)2013-03-20T11:22:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICValiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17792013-03-20T08:26:41Z2013-03-20T08:26:41Z<p>Valiard shoots a piercing glare at Miri, threatening vile retribution at an unspecified and completely surprising time.</p>Valiard shoots a piercing glare at Miri, threatening vile retribution at an unspecified and completely surprising time.Valiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)2013-03-20T08:26:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICMireza (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17782013-03-20T03:33:00Z2013-03-20T03:33:00Z<p><b>"<span class=tiny>You cad,</span>"</b> Mireza turns and slaps Valiard across the face while giving him a sly smile. <b>"<span class=tiny>You told me you were of noble blood.</span>"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Unarmed strike vs. Valiard <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13</span> nonlethal damage <span class="messageboard-dice">1d3 ⇒ 1</span> Ha! Just enough to hit his flat-footed AC. :)</span></p>"You cad," Mireza turns and slaps Valiard across the face while giving him a sly smile. "You told me you were of noble blood."
Unarmed strike vs. Valiard [dice]1d20+3[/dice] nonlethal damage [dice]1d3[/dice] Ha! Just enough to hit his flat-footed AC. :)Mireza (alias of Joana)2013-03-20T03:33:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICWindle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17772013-03-20T02:44:02Z2013-03-20T02:44:02Z<p><b>"Who else here might recognize the late Lord?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Windle's got +14 Diplomacy, so he can't fail to Aid Another.</span></p>"Who else here might recognize the late Lord?"
Windle's got +14 Diplomacy, so he can't fail to Aid Another.Windle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)2013-03-20T02:44:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICValiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17762013-03-19T20:46:57Z2013-03-19T20:46:57Z<p>Valiard crosses his fingers.</p>
<p><b>"I apologize for my manner, sir. I had to play the part as convinicingly as possible. People tend to believe the worst in others easier than believing in goodness, so you can understand why I pushed as hard as I did."</b></p>
<p><b>"To be honest, if we continue to maintain the charade as we press forward, it may be the easiest."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy, aid another:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29</span></p>Valiard crosses his fingers.
"I apologize for my manner, sir. I had to play the part as convinicingly as possible. People tend to believe the worst in others easier than believing in goodness, so you can understand why I pushed as hard as I did."
"To be honest, if we continue to maintain the charade as we press forward, it may be the easiest."
[dice=Diplomacy, aid another]1d20+9[/dice]Valiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)2013-03-19T20:46:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICGrigor Vachkov (alias of Helaman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17752013-03-19T08:50:41Z2013-03-19T08:50:41Z<p>Grigor shows his Carrion Hill Guard badge.</p>
<p>It is as the revered priest states... and our mission carried us far beyond the stretch of my City.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Diplomacy aid another</span>
<br />
<span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13</span></p>Grigor shows his Carrion Hill Guard badge.
It is as the revered priest states... and our mission carried us far beyond the stretch of my City.
Diplomacy aid another
[dice]1d20 + 7[/dice]Grigor Vachkov (alias of Helaman)2013-03-19T08:50:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICIozef Kolnikov (alias of Javell DeLeon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17742013-03-19T04:03:59Z2013-03-19T04:03:59Z<p>Seeing no one speak up, Iozef turns to the man. <b>"Very well. We are on a mission. I am afraid we cannot speak of the nature of our mission but I promise you, it is of grave importance. Now, having said that, our mission has led us here. We came upon Lord Echtmoor, or what was left of him, during our travels. I'm afraid he was a victim of the 'Creature of the Tower',"</b> he states as a matter of fact.</p>
<p><b>"Anyway, we concluded that a disguise might better our chances to gain entrance to the lodge. Well, we had <i>hoped</i> I should say. Unfortunately, you recognized him where we hoped very few would. All we are asking is entrance to the lodge so we can continue in our attempt at finding what it is we are searching. I implore you to grant us that, sir."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31</span></p>Seeing no one speak up, Iozef turns to the man. "Very well. We are on a mission. I am afraid we cannot speak of the nature of our mission but I promise you, it is of grave importance. Now, having said that, our mission has led us here. We came upon Lord Echtmoor, or what was left of him, during our travels. I'm afraid he was a victim of the 'Creature of the Tower'," he states as a matter of fact.
"Anyway, we concluded that a disguise might better our chances to gain entrance to the lodge....Iozef Kolnikov (alias of Javell DeLeon)2013-03-19T04:03:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICDeimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17732013-03-17T14:01:11Z2013-03-17T14:01:11Z<p>He turns and take in the lot of you: <b>"Now, may be you can explain?"</b></p>He turns and take in the lot of you: "Now, may be you can explain?"Deimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)2013-03-17T14:01:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICDeimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17722013-03-15T00:50:15Z2013-03-15T00:50:15Z<p>The Porter blushes violently as he suffers the companions speech: <b>"I surely meant no offenses! And I am entirely sorry of my Lord feels that way and apologize sincerely!"</b> says he as he looks at Valiard, not making eye contact. He steps outside and closes the gate behind him, leaving him with you "alone" as the guards can only watch from the tower.</p>The Porter blushes violently as he suffers the companions speech: "I surely meant no offenses! And I am entirely sorry of my Lord feels that way and apologize sincerely!" says he as he looks at Valiard, not making eye contact. He steps outside and closes the gate behind him, leaving him with you "alone" as the guards can only watch from the tower.Deimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)2013-03-15T00:50:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICIozef Kolnikov (alias of Javell DeLeon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17712013-03-15T00:22:36Z2013-03-15T00:22:36Z<p>Iozef sighs, figuring they have cut their own throat already. <b>"Sir, we would be more than happy to explain, but we would rather speak to you in private. This is not something to be spoken aloud, I promise you. And your guards are more than welcome to accompany you."</b> </p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23</span></p>Iozef sighs, figuring they have cut their own throat already. "Sir, we would be more than happy to explain, but we would rather speak to you in private. This is not something to be spoken aloud, I promise you. And your guards are more than welcome to accompany you."
[dice=Diplomacy]1d20+11[/dice]Iozef Kolnikov (alias of Javell DeLeon)2013-03-15T00:22:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICGrigor Vachkov (alias of Helaman)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17702013-03-14T12:26:10Z2013-03-14T12:26:10Z<p>Grigor claps a hand to a weapon in response...</p>
<p><b>These insults cannot be bourne M'lord</b>.</p>
<p>Aid Another Intimidate <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12</span></p>Grigor claps a hand to a weapon in response...
These insults cannot be bourne M'lord.
Aid Another Intimidate [dice]1d20 + 7[/dice]Grigor Vachkov (alias of Helaman)2013-03-14T12:26:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICWindle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17692013-03-13T18:34:10Z2013-03-13T18:34:10Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If I'd rolled like that he might have passed out, Mireza.</span></p>If I'd rolled like that he might have passed out, Mireza.Windle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)2013-03-13T18:34:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICMireza (alias of Joana)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17682013-03-13T18:31:58Z2013-03-13T18:31:58Z<p><b>"Indeed! Are you calling His Lordship a liar?"</b> Mireza jumps in. <b>"Is this the kind of treatment people of quality can expect from the staff here? To be publicly questioned and insulted?"</b> She glares at the paunchy porter.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Intimidate: Aid Another <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28</span></span></p>"Indeed! Are you calling His Lordship a liar?" Mireza jumps in. "Is this the kind of treatment people of quality can expect from the staff here? To be publicly questioned and insulted?" She glares at the paunchy porter.
Intimidate: Aid Another [dice]1d20+11[/dice]Mireza (alias of Joana)2013-03-13T18:31:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICWindle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17672013-03-13T18:23:37Z2013-03-13T18:23:37Z<p>Windle locks gazes with the porter. <b>"Excuse me? Are you <i>certain</i> of that? I believe that we should discuss this. In private. Now."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Intimidate check:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Well, that roll could have been better.</span></p>Windle locks gazes with the porter. "Excuse me? Are you certain of that? I believe that we should discuss this. In private. Now."
[dice=Intimidate check]1d20 + 17[/dice]
Well, that roll could have been better.Windle Thetra (alias of John Woodford)2013-03-13T18:23:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICValiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17662013-03-13T17:35:36Z2013-03-13T17:35:36Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I will give anyone else a chance to come up with a brilliant idea before Valiard goes and does something extra stupid...er</span></p>I will give anyone else a chance to come up with a brilliant idea before Valiard goes and does something extra stupid...erValiard Tessar (alias of ZetaGilgamesh)2013-03-13T17:35:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Deepest Shadows Lie Longest - ICDeimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheDeepestShadowsLieLongest/gameplay&page=36#17652013-03-13T17:06:08Z2013-03-13T17:06:08Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>The Porter blushes and poofs up in response to Valiard's speech: <b>"Of course, I mean no disrespect Sir, but this invitation is for Lord Echtmoor, and Lord Echtmoor, well, you are not! So, with all due respect, explain yourself!"</b> and plants his feet across the doorway while the guards behind him get more nervous.</p>[Spoiler omitted]
The Porter blushes and poofs up in response to Valiard's speech: "Of course, I mean no disrespect Sir, but this invitation is for Lord Echtmoor, and Lord Echtmoor, well, you are not! So, with all due respect, explain yourself!" and plants his feet across the doorway while the guards behind him get more nervous.Deimus (alias of Dreaming Warforged)2013-03-13T17:06:08Z