Yet Another ... Rise of the Runelords PBP

Game Master ziltmilt

Starting in the sleepy coastal town of Sandpoint, danger lurks.


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Introducing Parthen Uhmdiar

Parthen Uhmdiar
Male human (Garundi) wizard 7
NG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +3; Senses Perception +3
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+1 armor, +1 deflection, +3 Dex, +2 natural)
hp 50 (7d6+14)
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +9
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee murkan's bane +2 (1d6-1)
Wizard Spells Prepared (CL 7th; concentration +11)
4th—elemental body I, ice storm, stoneskin
3rd—ape walk, daylight, dispel magic, flame arrow
2nd—bear's endurance, bull's strength, bull's strength, knock, mirror image
1st—alarm, jump, magic missile, magic weapon, magic weapon, reinforce armaments[UC]
0 (at will)—detect poison, light, read magic, resistance
Opposition Schools Conjuration, Necromancy
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Statistics
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Str 7, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 18, Wis 14, Cha 9
Base Atk +3; CMB +1; CMD 15
Feats Iron Will, Minor Spell Expertise[APG], Quicken Spell, Reach Spell[APG], Scholar[ISWG], Scribe Scroll, Surge Of Success[ARG]
Skills Acrobatics +0 (-4 to jump), Appraise +12, Fly +5, Knowledge (arcana) +15, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +12, Knowledge (geography) +10, Knowledge (history) +12, Knowledge (local) +10, Knowledge (nature) +9, Knowledge (nobility) +11, Knowledge (planes) +10, Knowledge (religion) +10, Linguistics +9, Perception +3, Spellcraft +14
Languages Azlanti, Celestial, Common, Elven, Gnome, Infernal, Osiriani, Thassilonian
SQ arcane bond (murkan's bane), augment, physical enhancement (+2)
Combat Gear potion of endure elements, potion of heroism (2); Other Gear murkan's bane, amulet of natural armor +2, bracers of armor +1, ring of protection +1, backpack, belt pouch, flint and steel, ink, black, inkpen, pot, soap, spell component pouch, waterskin, light horse, bedroll, mess kit, riding saddle, saddlebags, trail rations, 711 gp, 6 sp
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Special Abilities
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Arcane Bond (Murkan's Bane) (1/day) (Sp) Use object to cast any spell in your spellbook. Without it, Concentration required to cast spells (DC20 + spell level).
Augment (+2 ability or +2 AC, 3 rounds, 7/day) (Sp) Grant either +2 to an ability score or +2 natural armor by touch.
Conjuration You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Conjuration school.
Enhancement Associated School: Transmutation
Minor Spell Expertise (Magic Missile, 2/day) (Sp) The selected spell becomes a spell-like ability, 2/day.
Necromancy You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Necromancy school.
Physical Enhancement +2 (Dexterity) (Su) When preparing spells, chosen physical attribute gains enhancement bonus.
Quicken Spell Cast a spell as a swift action. +4 Levels.
Reach Spell You can cast a spell with a range of touch, close, or medium as one range category higher.
Scholar (Knowledge [arcana], Knowledge [history]) +2 bonus on two Knowledge skills
Surge of Success Confirmed critical or natural 20 on save grants you a +2 bonus on one roll your next turn.
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Born and bred in Magnimar, Parthen has busied himself with arcane pursuits. Most recently, he was hired out as a caretaker for an abandoned mansion owned by the city, which gave him ample time for his research.


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Hola, Parthenon! Who I assume is little Zilt :)


Female Asimar Bard 2/Monk 2 | HP ?/? | AC 18; T 18; FF 14 | CMD 18 | F +3 R +9 W +8 | Init +4 | Perc +9 | Active: None

Welcome, Parthenon!


Ranger (guide) 8| AC 18(22) | HP 86/86

Hi


Well, I guess we could say his full name is Parthenon, but that he goes by Parthen. Yes, this is my kid. I'm going to get him up to speed today.


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

heh, sorry, I didn't notice my phone's autocorrect on the last post. But screwing up names is something Lleidr's done several times already :)


Sorry guys... struggling to get back but making steps.

Its been crippling. I've been unable to function properly for 2 weeks or so now. Just getting up is a struggle, and when I do get up? I act like all is well, fake it for a few hours and then head back to bed... where I find myself for the next 16 hrs.

I'm not gone and I hope you'll bear with me.


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Steps are progress, man.


Init +2|AC15(17)/Touch10/Flatfoot15|CMD 12||HP 13[13]| Fort:+4 ;Ref:+0 ;Wil:+5|Percept +9/Sense Motive +9. Longsword +10 1d8+4 CMB +6 Channel (4d6) l 0/[3] Male Half Varisian Human Cleric of Iomadae/1 (Favoured Class)

I'll go see my Psych asap. I've dug out my old meds as well.


Glad to hear you're getting help! Take care of yourself cause nobody else will do it (unless you're paying them of course).


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Apropos to nothing really, I was reading back over stuff to update Lleidr and realized that Zilt had linked an image of Parthen and that I could have done the same with Lleidr years ago. So, finally, instead of that weird little primate I chose for his avatar, here is what I've always pictured Lleidr looking like: Lleidr. Bonus images are of Arg and Madfall.


Init +2|AC15(17)/Touch10/Flatfoot15|CMD 12||HP 13[13]| Fort:+4 ;Ref:+0 ;Wil:+5|Percept +9/Sense Motive +9. Longsword +10 1d8+4 CMB +6 Channel (4d6) l 0/[3] Male Half Varisian Human Cleric of Iomadae/1 (Favoured Class)

Looks good - better than the monkey man you currently use.

Also, welcome to Parthen


Have any of you checked out Basic Fantasy RPG? I really like this game, probably more than 5th ed.


Checking it out now... Tell me what attracts you to this system and why.

Edit: This reads as a straight take of Basic/Expert rules... without making races themselves a class unto themselves. An interesting take.

I recommend the Rules Cyclopedia - an excellent document that is BECMI friendly but offers extensive optional rules. If I ever run a BECMI style game again? I'd use the class system in the Basic Fantasy ruleset but the Rules Cyclopedia.

I liked the look of Castles and Crusades as well.

Heres an interesting website to look into for re-do's of the old BECMI system

Go to here


So, there'a couple of reasons why I like this system:

1) I'm old. Really ancient, and I cut my RPG teeth on Mentzer Basic. So, yes, as you may have guessed, I also like the Rules Cyclopedia, but that came out about 8 years or so after my initial exposure to the hobby. So, nostalgia is one factor. But, while BFRPG revels in its inspiration, it also updates it with more modern fixes like ascending AC, etc.

2) While I admire the mechanical depth of games like Pathfinder, I'm finding I have less and less patience for them. Time for prepping, especially for a live game, is hard to come by, and it's easier to make stuff for BFRPG than this.

Having said all that, I'm not impressed with the published adventures for BFRPG. I still like my old collection of B and X modules better (and the CM ones too!).


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Hold on a sec. You're old?? Translucent logic or whatever would suggest that makes me....you know what? Screw you :)

That said, do you have X1? I love that module!


Yep, sure do! And, I've also got Paizo's adventure path that recreated the setting over a series of Dungeon magazines. The latter half of it is more about planar adventures and is kinda weird.

Probably my favorite module is X4, Master of the Desert Nomads. I'd love to run this soon using BFRPG.


Init +2|AC15(17)/Touch10/Flatfoot15|CMD 12||HP 13[13]| Fort:+4 ;Ref:+0 ;Wil:+5|Percept +9/Sense Motive +9. Longsword +10 1d8+4 CMB +6 Channel (4d6) l 0/[3] Male Half Varisian Human Cleric of Iomadae/1 (Favoured Class)

My fav was X2, Castle Amber (and still have it), followed by X3, Curse of Xanathon... which I tried running here on the forums as a 5e game before I had my mini breakdown.


Female Asimar Bard 2/Monk 2 | HP ?/? | AC 18; T 18; FF 14 | CMD 18 | F +3 R +9 W +8 | Init +4 | Perc +9 | Active: None

Glad to hear I'm not the only old one here!


I've never read or played X2 nor X3. I need to check those out, being that I've heard so much about them.

Grand Lodge

X3 has the dumbest villains of all time but for the 80's it was good intrigue. I've run them as a little more intelligent but ultimately easy enough for most players to outwit them.

Castle Amber? Rocks. However I've enhanced it somewhat adding a second story (it is after all a big ass mansion) and spread out some of the encounters as a result making it less of a kick down door... Oh, a monster (or crazy Amberville).


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Hey, all - so this weekend starts a long celebration of birthdays (mine, my partner's, one of my bestest buddies, and of course 'Merica's). I'll be around on and off for the next few days, but nothing reliable since I'll be hammered the whole time. If necessary, bot me, and please drink something alcoholic and explode something (safely) in honor of my latest trip 'round the sun!


Female Asimar Bard 2/Monk 2 | HP ?/? | AC 18; T 18; FF 14 | CMD 18 | F +3 R +9 W +8 | Init +4 | Perc +9 | Active: None

Happy Birthday to all!


Sorry for the lack of postings. Got a family member in the hospital, and we've had company staying with us this week.

I'll try to get an update out tonight.


Folks, I have to go out of town for a couple of days for a family emergency medical thing. I believe I can update again on Saturday. Sorry again for the delay ...


Init +2|AC15(17)/Touch10/Flatfoot15|CMD 12||HP 13[13]| Fort:+4 ;Ref:+0 ;Wil:+5|Percept +9/Sense Motive +9. Longsword +10 1d8+4 CMB +6 Channel (4d6) l 0/[3] Male Half Varisian Human Cleric of Iomadae/1 (Favoured Class)

Hope its not too bad and your boy is ok


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Despite the fact that Zilt took off as soon as I return, don't be confused into thinking that he's my secret identity or anything.

Also, best wishes, Zilt, hope everything's as good as can be.


Female Asimar Bard 2/Monk 2 | HP ?/? | AC 18; T 18; FF 14 | CMD 18 | F +3 R +9 W +8 | Init +4 | Perc +9 | Active: None

Hope all is well. I am travelling for the next 10 days, but will check in when I can.


Ranger (guide) 8| AC 18(22) | HP 86/86

Best wishes!


Thanks guys .. it was my dad this time, not my kid. But looks like he'll be OK.


It's Monday ... we need a laugh


Did you guys see this in the news? Traps in ancient ruins are no fantasy, if these researchers are right. Fascinating stuff!! The ancient Egyptians did Gygax proud.


Yeah but those guys had big budgets.


I'm finding this year that some treasured fantasy tropes are not fantasy. First, the real underground tunnels in a medieval city, then this news about traps in the Egyptian pyramid.


Sorry for the delay in updating. I thought that the site was down all day Saturday, but in reality, it looks like i was merely refreshing the 'paizo.com/nostore' URL.

I should have an update a bit later this morning.


Female Asimar Bard 2/Monk 2 | HP ?/? | AC 18; T 18; FF 14 | CMD 18 | F +3 R +9 W +8 | Init +4 | Perc +9 | Active: None

I had a lot of problems with the site yesterday as well.


Have to go out of town again for a day. I should be able to update again on Tues.


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Happy Gary Gygax Day, everybodies! 30 Ways to Celebrate Gary Gygax Day


sorry for the delay again, everyone. I had to go out of town for 2 days to help my folks, and didn't get back home until pretty late Tues night. Then, first thing Weds, of course, it's off to work.

But, I bought a lottery ticket yesterday, so my goal is to retire this week.


Female Asimar Bard 2/Monk 2 | HP ?/? | AC 18; T 18; FF 14 | CMD 18 | F +3 R +9 W +8 | Init +4 | Perc +9 | Active: None

I will be mostly offline from Thurs-Sun. I will try to check in, but feel free to bot me rather than wait. Thanks!

Grand Lodge

Been furiously ill for the last few days. Bear with me for another 24 hours.


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

To celebrate #NationalTellAJokeDay in game style...

What did the judge say to the halfling rogue?

Punchline:
"Will the defendant please rise?"

Why don't halflings plan for the future?

Punchline:
Because they're short sighted!

and edited for relevance...

Lleidr walks into a bar and orders 10 pints of ale. After he's finished those, he orders 9. Some time later he order 8. Later 7 more, then 6, then 5, then 4.
By the time he orders just 3 pints, one of the other patrons steps up to him and asks, "Why do you order your drinks like this?"
Lleidr answers, "Simple logic, my good man: obviously, the less I drink, the drunker I get!"


Nice!

Does this qualify for tell a joke?


8th lvl Halfling (Rogue 6/Sorcerer 2); 22, 2'10", 32#; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 9, Cha 16; AC: 21 (touch 17, ff n/a); hp 64; Initiative +5

Funny :)


I forgot something about the NPCs! I have a google doc, linked in the Campaign tab. In fact, I've just updated it with details from your newest acquaintances as well as links to image files.

I'll do a better job from here on, adding to this as needed.


Found a really interesting link I figured you folks would enjoy ...

LINK


Init +2|AC15(17)/Touch10/Flatfoot15|CMD 12||HP 13[13]| Fort:+4 ;Ref:+0 ;Wil:+5|Percept +9/Sense Motive +9. Longsword +10 1d8+4 CMB +6 Channel (4d6) l 0/[3] Male Half Varisian Human Cleric of Iomadae/1 (Favoured Class)

An explanation - Sorry for my erratic posting. I'm coming out of a depressive episode (after going off my meds for a while - NEVER do this folks) and its f&!*ed with my life in the last few days.


Ranger (guide) 8| AC 18(22) | HP 86/86

Welcome back!


Hope you're feeling better, buddy. Hang in there! And I hope you're getting all the help you need.


Folks, FYI, I'm on vacation at the end of this week. I'll be offline from Friday (9/16) at noon until sometime on the next Sat night (9/24). Hopefully, we can make a little more progress in the Graul House before then.

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