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Me'mori, it was intended that you all be strangers who come together as a result of shared danger at the beginning; so that you could bring whatever you liked into the game.
As for deeper connections...
In no way do I advocate changing your character, but an elf or a mage studying the cyphergate runes (cyphermage), would be involved more deeply; but they wouldn't come into play until the last half of the campaign, waaaaay down the road. No guarantee we'd ever get there.
In fact, thats one of the main critiques of the campaign, that after a couple of adventures in Riddleport, building a business and connections to the community, the campaign takes a left turn and you never see it again.
Baral, where did you find that combat style? I don't have a source for it. Otherwise a classic mighty barbarian. Looking good so far!
Baral, where did you find that combat style? I don't have a source for it. Otherwise a classic mighty barbarian. Looking good so far!
PF#10, pg28.. It's also in.. *rummages around books* ah, also HERE in the pfsrd, but it is also quoted on these boards.
Pssh, we're barbarians! This isn't our community.
Nakoda is done. Link through me if you wish to see, and yes, that 500gp is still available. I accounted for it, actually.
The only thing I haven't written for her is the background explanation for bringing them to Riddleport.
Btw, I do feel obligated to point out that Thunder and Fang is a Combat style Feat.
Characters are shaping up nicely.
As for why a couple of barbarian types are in the big city, I'll bet a tribal shaman would take note of the Shadow in the Sky and not like it one bit. Just the thing to send out a couple of warriors to slay the sky demon (maybe getting rid of some troublemakers to boot); or something like that.
Are you two going to be dressing like locals? I keep trying to picture Baral in a tuxedo... and failing.
Not really necessary. I'll just go for the "in the times of (blah) there will be a (thing) that will require the attention of (the tribe). If none are sent, and the attention is not given, it will bode ill for the (bleh)."
That way, we aren't the "Chosen Ones", or anything with particularly high expectations. We're just the ones that got sent to investigate because we happened to be handy for a scouting expedition.
Is it required that we take on duties?
If we were hired to be troubleshooters/enforcers, Nakoda may hire on for that, but directly speaking, she is not here to learn how to run a casino, nor is she (and by extension Baral, I suppose) particularly interested in the day-to-day goings on.
Baral can voice otherwise, of course. However, until trouble arises, Nakoda would rather be out trying to learn whatever she can about what the elders sent her here to do. Her culture shock is manageable, but she would still rather be home than in the city.
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As for her actions during the fight, she would be inspiring Baral (war-chanting), and aiding him where it seemed most feasible, mostly striking with her whip (nonlethal, I know, but Baral does enough damage on his own) at any of the bandits that passed within reach and were unlucky enough to get caught by Baral.
As for being in the casino at the time? This many rumors going on about the most eventful thing is often beneficial to networking, especially since cities are not exactly her forté (but give her a level).
The premise of the game is that you hired on as junior partners at the casino; at the most basic level, you hang around being seen (you're minor celebrity heroes) and available to go help if a fight breaks out.
If doing those other jobs listed to help profitablity leave you cold, well it's not required, but your teammates might have a problem sharing profits (if any) if you don't.
Could lead to character dynamics unforseen...
Nakoda will be able to take being hired on, but actively interacting with the gambling crowd (in the aforementioned jobs) does not really have her interest. I suppose she'll take the Diplomacy one where she interacts with the customers, and treat it as practice for networking while trying to find out what can be found about the shadow.
Baral will simply hang around near Nakoda, not having a problem with being paid for eliminating threats which he would have done anyway, but his eyes can hardly be kept keener than they already are, since he sees alot of potential threats to him and Nakoda in Riddleport. He is also mostly interested in learning more about the shadow, but he leaves the talking to Nakoda and mainly listens. He does not take too kindly to "fans", as he is mainly concerned with Nakoda's safety and the success of their quest.
Edit: Takes Perception but in the vicinity of Dakoda who takes Diplomacy.
I don't have any background material for this second darkness campaign.
Because of that, I don't understand what the concept of a cyphermage is. Feel free to enlighten me. It sounds like they are some kind of divination expert, but considering the cutthroat riddleport setting they must have considerable influence in some way.
Under Wizards there is this passage:
Obsessed with the secrets of its infamous monuments,
wizards have flocked to Varisia for decades, hoping to
discover ancient magics and arcane secrets amid the
enigmatic monoliths. At the vanguard of research exploring
these gigantic artifacts, the Order of Cyphers—a group
of scholars with a shared obsession—makes its home
in Riddleport. Growing in influence by the year, these
cyphermages study Varisian monuments—particularly
Riddleport’s enigmatic Cyphergate—in exhaustive
detail. Although the Order exists to share discoveries
and research, many cyphermages prove dangerously
competitive, keeping their findings from one another and
even sabotaging the inquiries of their peers.
Under "Spells of the Cyphermages":
Rarely seen far from the City of Cyphers, Riddleport’s
mysterious and misunderstood cyphermages dedicate
their careers to unlocking the ancient secrets of Varisia’s
famed monuments. The trappings of ancient cultures
fascinate these mages, from obscure runes and abandoned
languages to the spells and relics of cultures long forgotten.
From their headquarters in Riddleport, members of the
Order of Cyphers venture wherever they must to unravel
the secrets over which they obsess, traveling from the feet
of gargantuan monoliths to the ruins of ancient dungeons,
from the lecture halls of their organization to libraries half
a world away.
Because cyphermages immerse
themselves in the lore and nuance
of the ancients, they highly
value precision and complexity,
going so far as to
develop spells dedicated to
uncovering new information
and protecting the discoveries
they’ve uncovered.
What is A Cyphermage?
Students of the lingering lore of Varisia’s ancient past,
cyphermages seek to understand the magic inherent in the
land’s ancient monuments and reveal the mysteries carved
into centuries-old stone. These students of the past vary in
arcane skill and interest, with bards, sorcerers, wizards, and
clerics of Irori and Nethys making up the majority of their
ranks, though even ingenious non-spellcasting scholars
are welcomed to join. Intrigued by all things Varisian, these
researchers often adopt the mysterious tattoos some of the
land’s native wanderers possess, seeking to find greater
understanding of and intimacy with the mysteries they
explore (see the Pathfinder Campaign Setting for more details
on Varisian Tattoos). Aside from imitating the traditions of
Varisia’s natives, cyphermages have learned much in their
investigations and widely share many of their most inspired
discoveries. The Order of Cyphers keeps its greatest secrets
for its most esteemed members, however.
Cypher Script
Through researching endless ancient arcane script, you have
discovered a more efficient method to record spells.
_Prerequisite: Int 12, Decipher Script 4 ranks.
_Benefit: Any spell you scribe in your spellbook costs half
as much and takes up only half the room it normally would.
In addition, it only takes you 12 hours to add a new spell to
your spellbook.
Cypher Magic
Your intimacy with runes and the mysteries of ancient arcana
has taught you secrets to draw greater power from a variety
of arcane writings.
_Prerequisite: Int 14, Scribe Scroll.
_Benefit: You cast spells from scrolls at +1 caster level higher
than the level of the scroll’s creator. This benefit extends to
scrolls that you have created.
In addition, you gain a +2 bonus on caster level checks made to
activate a scroll with a higher caster level than your own.
So, regarding the treasure list from St Casperians...here are my thoughts...
$50.00 Armor Leather x5
$50.00 Armor Studded Leather armor x2
$2.00 Weapon 2x Quiver 20 arrows
$25.00 Weapon Blade Boot
$34.00 Weapon Dagger x19
$12.00 Weapon Hand Axe x2
$2,008.00 Weapon Kukri +1
$120.00 Weapon Rapier x6
$15.00 Weapon Scimitar
$60.00 Weapon Shortbow x2
$40.00 Weapon Shortsword x4
$10.00 Weapon Switchblade Knife x2
$10.00 Art Bronze knocker in the shape of a dolphin
$2.00 Art Folding marlon spike
$15.00 Art Ornate Brass candelabra
$30.00 Art Quartz shortsword pommel
$250.00 Art Set of sailing charts in a leather tube
$5.00 Art Signet ring of Korvosa's Ornelos family
$22.00 Art Silver anklet chain
$270.00 Gems Rose quartz stonesx10
$25.00 Gems Small Gems
$331.60 Money Random coins
$12.00 Alchemical Pouch of Flayleaf (illegal drug)
$120.00 Alchemical Thunderstone x4
$1,010.00 Armor Leather +1
$10.00 Gear Mirror, small steel
$1.00 Gear Sealing wax
$1,000.00 Gear Spyglass
$50.00 Misc. Magic Feather Token, Anchor
$250.00 Money Gold Teeth x8
$300.00 Potion Potion Lesser Restoration
$100.00 Potion Potion of Shield of Faith +3
$150.00 Potion Potion of Spider Climb x3
$150.00 Toolsets Disguise kit, masterwork
$100.00 Toolsets Thieves Tools, Masterwork
$480.00 Wand Wand of Shocking Grasp, 32 c.
$2,002.00 Weapon Dagger +1
$630.00 Weapon Sword Cane, Masterwork, Cold Iron
$2,000.00 Wondrous Amulet of Natural Armor +1
+1 Humanbane Spiked Gauntlet -
1 Potion Cure Moderate Wounds (2d8+3)
Eros has a fair amount of cash, which I suggest be used to give him a send-off in style.
Anytime there's an attack that calls for a save, feel free to make the save for me, using the character's information since the information is in my profile, and it is part of the character's passive reaction to the attack. Don't worry about waiting for me to roll the save, since it is a secondary effect of the NPC's attack.