The Northlands Saga (Inactive)

Game Master Something Wicked

The animals are clearly riled up. As the only clear threat to them, it's likely that at least some of them would charge you if struck by an arrow.

Signe will you be moving back out of melee range of the animals? If so Eldgrimr will take your location and hope to soak up some attacks with mirror images. If you're not moving back then he will move around and start chopping at them.

She'll move. I'll take a look at Roll20 when I get home from work and move her out of the way.

Umm so. We should all stand in the same place...Their tramples....

Don't have much time right now. I will cast mirror image then move where Signe left, hoping to roar at them and draw aggro.

Apologies for the lack of quality posts, I've been absolutely slammed at work. I will delay until after the others. If they drop most of the oxen I will attack, if not I will start my own raging song so we can get some free AoOs when they start hitting us.

I know how you feel :). No worries.

Huzzah! Ready for the strike on the second temple.

Apologies, I'm having an extremely busy work week and am having trouble finding a chance to sit down and post.

Don't sweat it! Work takes priority. I may have a patchy period at the start of May, as I start my new job in London(-ish.)

I'd hoped to post today but setting up Roll20 has taken more time than I anticipated. Expect to see the Second Temple tomorrow!

All cool. I'm in crunch time anyway

The map is massive, and so I had to shrink the tokens. You’ll need to zoom in closely. Each square is 15’, with 9 medium creatures able to fit inside.

Also please do me a favor and update your taglines to account for buffs, including AC against evil. This is a huge help to me, and I really appreciate it.

Let me know if I missed anything.

May I suggest someone use our wand of Fireball?

Seems like the perfect situation to do so...them all bunched together.

I...did not realize we had one. I didn't even realize that kind of item would exist in this kind of game.

It was found in the tomb on Heroes Rock, a relic of Hvram's bride, the sorceress She of the Fair Eyes.

Ah yes I remember discussions about it.

I think the problem we ran into is that nobody can use it. Fireball doesn't appear on any of our spell lists, and I believe Ragnar was planning on training UMD at the next level. So right now it's just a very expensive stick.

ah too bad...them all bunched up like that

so...I just worked through the whole night. I hate deadlines.

Post coming tonight! Driving for Easter today. (Orthodox, not simply very, very late)

Where my vikings at? Ragnar? Ramundr? Thyrnir? Been a week now since the DM's post!

We lost the initiative...actually, I think Otryggr did too. We are waiting for GM to post.

*smacks forehead*

Doh!

Could have sworn the DM had written, "PCs are up"

Never mind, never mind...

You know he may have. Also I am not clear if we actually have the buffs he listed.

Sorry things have just been chaotic. I am still very much committed to my games and will post as soon as I have the time and energy to do so!

The listed buffs were declared by our casters as preparations for this battle, so yes, assume they are active.

No problem Wicked.

I'll just repurpose my rolls.

back from conference and ready to roll

Sorry for taking a bit of time

Assuming that yellow dies, can Ramundr move up into his spot to attack? If so can he 5' step, or is the dead dog difficult terrain?

I'm off on holiday as of tomorrow afternoon. I'm not sure how often I'll be able to post so please bot Signe as needed. I'll be back on the 27th.

No I've updated roll20. These are different cultist dogs!

Checking in! I've had very little time to think about PbP. Work has been especially busy these past few months, and my partner is out of town for the entire month (putting me in charge of our small poultry farm). I'll also be traveling the last two weeks of June.

I suppose my games are on pause at the moment, but I do intend to resume GMing when I'm able (hopefully sometime in July). I know that the stalled pace isn't fun, and I won't hold it against anyone who elects not to wait it out.

Regardless, I hope everyone has been doing well!

My life is also super busy, as I am preparing for the job market. So I am fine with a break. I'll be around whenever you can restart the games though. I am still in Nayr's games, so I will be periodically checking in, and you can always re-contact me in Discord.

Thanks for the update! Do what you need to do.

I'll be here whenever you're ready to continue.

Thanks for the update. Things were just starting to be less ridiculously busy at work, but then a bunch of other stuff happened and I don't have much mindspace for PbP.

I am here. I am also extremely busy IRL right now so I don't mind things slowing down.

we are busy. :)

all good!

I feel I need to pause this game indefinitely. My work schedule hasn't been kind, and I don't know when/if I'll have sufficient time to GM more than one game.

I've really enjoyed our posts, and I'm sorry to end things in the middle of a combat. I know you'll be disappointed that this story will not continue at this time, but I hope that you have enjoyed our experiences thus far (as I have).

I wish you guys great fun and great success in all your adventures, both on and off the boards. CampinCarl, the other (active) game I run is Curse of the Crimson Throne. If you're interested, you're welcome to join us in that game.

I'll leave the game active a few days so that everyone sees this update, then mark it inactive. If I am able to revive the game I'll notify each of you via PM.

That is unfortunate to hear. I look forward to your PM.

GM Wicked if you feel your other game is in need of another player I can take a look to see if I get some character inspiration, but please don't feel obligated to offer me a spot simply because of this game dropping. I am involved in plenty of games and I have all the connections I desire to get into more.

Hard to believe we played for almost exactly two years! What a game it's been. Thanks DM for the magnificent adventures, and thanks everyone else for the sterling game play!

Fitting to end with the DM's very first gameplay post:

Who shall sing me?
In death sleep sling me
When I walk on the path of death
And the tracks I tread are cold, so cold?

When you stand by the Gate of Death
And you have to tear free,
I shall follow you
Across the resounding bridge with my song.

You will be free from the bonds that bind you.

Cattle die, kinsman die,
You yourself will also die.
I know one that never dies,
The fair fame that one has earned.

This has been a fantastic game, one that I feel I haven't done justice to. I feel privileged to have been part of it and witness all the stellar RP from the rest of you.

This game had tons of flavor. I am glad Ramundr had a chance to nearly drown in an icy sea in front of the whole crew.

@Eldgrimr we aren't in need of an additional player (currently at 6), but you would make an excellent addition to the group if you are interested. The invitation is open!

Everything has already been said very eloquently.

@Wicked: Thanks for directing an awesome game that gave us fertile ground to play on.

@everyone: Thanks for bringing life to such amazing characters.

I truly enjoyed myself :)

I appreciate the opportunity but will humbly decline. Perhaps we may play again sometime in the future!