Mythril DM's page

I am thinking of trying the Rise of the Runelords for the Roll20 website. Has anyone played or GM'd with it? What are your thoughts?

Do you have to have the payed level of roll20 for it to work, or will the free level be enough as a GM? What about the players?

Thanks ALL

Hello all, in a few weeks Im going to finally get to join a table playing PFS. Im thinking of playing a Dwaf Monk of the Sacred Mountian who is part of the Liberty's edge faction. Any thoughts, advice, suggestions, or warnings from some more experience with Society rules?

The open call voting is coming, I for one am itching to start pressing those like buttons. When they announced the open call public voting the first time I was skeptical...but turns out I think it has become one of the best parts of the contest.

It takes time and dedication to sit through the voting grind, some will certainly make Champion Voter again...really...nothing else better to do? :) Whether you vote 5000 times or 500 times we need you to evaluate and pick for YOUR favorites. It takes time but it the end it is worth it.

We get to see lots and lots of entries, some great others not so much, but in the process we get to learn from all the things we see.

So VOTE EARLY and VOTE OFTEN or at least as soon as the booth opens and 60 seconds has passed.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! I can't wait to see what goodies this year will bring.

The Sandpoint Swallowtail festival so far had been a big success, great food, fun games, and amazing entertainers were everywhere. The air is filled with excitement and cheer unlike any the town had seen in a very long time. Today the new Cathedral stood as a symbol of hope, not a reminder of tragedy. Conversations today were about the future and not about the late unpleasantness. Among the local residents, outlying farmers, traveling merchants and wandering Varisian’s a small group of adventures were unaware that Fortune was guiding them to find each other….

This is a continuation of the RotRL Campaign originally started HERE

The crowds around the plaza in front of the cathedral are growing thicker as it gets closer to the Swallow Tail release.

Please go ahead and pick up where you left off, once we have a post from all the characters I will jump us right into some action. (insert evil DM laugh) Usually when I use a spoiler it is only for the names listed, then it's up to the character to share that info in game, or give permission for other player(s) to view it also. Today I am using the spoilers just to cut down the wall of text. Please feel free to open and read them all in this post.

Welcome Baldric, Vhik, Rhiannon, Zwain, Travok, and Satinder to your new Discussion Thread. I am very excited by the initial role-play you have already done and am eager to so where that all will lead. While I work out an opening post that will include connections to those first posts you already made I have a few questions for you, just to help me be a good DM to you.

1) How familiar with RotRL are you? Played it or DM'd it before, read it?

2) How familiar with Sandpoint are you? I see some of you at least know the NPC's in part and I am curious how much I need to give and what you already have access to. I come from the more the players know the better the story telling camp, so I am fine with you knowing all about Sandpoint and its locations/residents so you can add in character knowledge. I can always add twists and surprises.

3) What do I need to know about your character that I might not have picked up form your initial posts/ character sheet? I did read over your original game thread, and skimmed the OCC one, but I did not delve into any creation conversations you may have had with the first DM.

4) What were you original creation guide lines, I am not going to ask you to change them...just want to know for power balance.

5) How much experience as a gamer do you have with Pathfinder? Howl much have you had with PBP? Just so I know and don't assume.

6) What do you want most as a player out of this campaign? What do you want most as a character?

7) Is there anything you want to know about me?

While you are thinking about your answers here are mine:

1) This will be my fourth time DMing the Rise of the Rune Lords. The first two were both table top and neither gaming group completed the first book. Not from lack of desire, but in both cases I moved away from the group. The third is still ongoing here on the Piazo boards and we are now well into the second book of the AP. I am also playing as a character in a RotRL adventure currently on the boards as Blake Deverin... a Magus, son of Wade Deverin (killed during the late unpleasantnes) and cousin to the Mayor of Sandpoint. We are about 2/3rds of the way through the first book.

2) I am pretty familiar with Sandpoint and I love to use the NPC's they have already provided, If there is a particular NPC you know of..or a type of NPC if you are not as familiar with the town..that you want your character to have a relationship with (good or bad) let me know. I like to think of Sanpoint as a living and breathing community and your interactions with the NPC's help make that happen.

3) Obviously I don't have a character, I don't make DM PC characters...I have enough to do with the NPC's that said I am not above creating an alias for an important NPC and having them go with the PC's if the story calls for it. In those cases they are along to help, but not lead the group. I once was very irritated with a DM who's NPC was actually his character and the story was all about their glory and we were along for the ride...not fun for the rest of us.

4) Don't worry if your original guidelines are different then I would use, I can adapt to fit the action to the story. You have a large group which will probably require me to buff up the encounters from the AP.

5) I have been gaming for 30+ years...DND Red Box up to the current Pathfinder and love the game. That said I have not had the opportunity to play at higher levels often. I also tend to have old house rules or old versions of rules ingrained in my mind as actual rules so call me out when I make a mistake and I will fix it. As for PBP I have had few start and fizzle and one that is going strong, albeit a bit slow right now. I feel I have worked out a lot of the kinks to this style of gaming, but I am always open to suggestions on how to make it a better experience.

6) As the Player in the DM role the thing I want most out of the campaign is for you all to have FUN! If it's not fun let me know so we can correct and change things so that it is fun. If anything seem odd or out for you, just bring it up in the OOC thread. I am more than willing to look at better ways we can gel as a group. With a PBP that can take some time and patience. As the DM "character" I want to partner with you to tell your characters best story! Character goals, hopes, dreams, fears are all more important to me than stats, bonuses, and XP.

7) I have probably told you way way more than you wanted to know already, but please ask if you have any questions. Also feel free to share any comments or concerns you might have.

Now to get working on the opening post!

Congrats to all the contestant for putting out some wonderfully creative creatures.

GOOD LUCK!

For any who are interested...

10 of the Top 32 got all three judges to recommend their monster for advancement.

Of those Adam Daigle said 4 would need some time and work to develop.

Only 6 of the Top 32 did not get any recommendations to advance by the judges.

Liz Courts recommended 18 to advance.

Lee Hammock recommended 19 to advance.

Adam Daigle recommended 16 to advance; 6 of these would still need some time and work to develop for print.

What other trends are you seeing?

I am going to be moving out this way in a few months and am wondering if there is anyone playing Pathfinder or other RPG's in the area. Any good game shops?

Wren Chavali was dancing for the crowd when the butterfly landed on her, perhaps a sign that Sandpoint was indeed a place for a fresh start. The troupe she traveled with was talented, but they were content to roam the Hinterlands performing for farmsteads, and roadside inns. She wanted more and hoped that the Sandpoint Theater was the answer, besides their leader, Wesh, was becoming annoying and had already professed his desire to wed her on more than one occasion. Throughout the day she tried several times to get Master Drokkus to notice her talent, but he always seemed occupied with someone congratulating him on the opening of the new show. As evening comes, Wren is dancing among the crowds, twirling a crimson scarf and earning a good bit of coin.

Brock almost killed the butterfly that landed on his shoulder but paused with his hand but an inch from crushing it. Its silvery wings reminded him of a butterfly shaped charm that Father Tobyn used to wear. The half-orc was on edge trying to avoid the stares, and wondering if anyone recognized him. It had been five years since he had run off to Magnimar to join Black Curs, a membership that he didn’t feel so good about now standing in shadow of the new church. After seeing Father Zantus at the start of the Festival, Brock has been trying to sum up the courage to speak with the new head priest. Father Zantus had been Father Tobyns most promising student, and had always been nice to the half-orc. Brock is staying in the shadows at the back of the crowd when night starts to fall, wondering what the priest would think of the things he had done over the past five years.

Eponine was thankful that the festival was going so well and was thrilled with how excited everyone seemed about the new church. When one of the butterflies landed on her nose, while stuffing her face with some of Amieko’s award winning curry-spiced salmon, she thought that Sandpoint just might be a good enough place to settle down for good. The people here were great, especially the owner of the Rusty Dragon. A kindred spirit, Amieko and Eponine had finished off more than once bottle of wine after the inn closed for the night sharing tales of adventure. When she needed coin she could usual find work at the Glassworks filling crates when they were behind schedule on a large order, or more often than not Larz Rovanky needed someone to run deliveries at the Tannery. As the consecration ceremony was preparing to begin as the sun set, Eponine was quick to find a seat close to the front where she could see the excitement up close.

Sophy was feeling edgy as the festival began, her thoughts often drifting back to the destruction and death that she had possibly penned the night before. When a butterfly landed on her it brought a sense of peace, perhaps she was normal and everything would be okay. She spent the rest of the day at easy, putting the horrific thoughts behind her as she enjoyed the food and festivities. As night begins to fall she is up front holding a very special book. After the first chapel had burned, Father Zantus had asked her to take very good care of this one, and she had. It was the Scriptures of Desna and she was to present it to the Church as part of the consecration ceremony that was about to begin.

Victor was home and it felt good. The festival was already underway when he strolled into the square, and the church looked good. He was impressed at the look of it, towering over the crowd a symbol that the dark memories of five years past can finally be in the past. It was then as he was looking up that the butterfly landed on him a sign that he had made the right choice. He might even talk to the sheriff about signing up with the town guard. He was munching on some of the White Deer’s tasty peppercorn venison as the sun set and the ceremony was about to begin.

Wren Chavali was dancing for the crowd when the butterfly landed on her, perhaps a sign that Sandpoint was indeed a place for a fresh start. The troupe she traveled with was talented, but they were content to roam the Hinterlands performing for farmsteads, and roadside inns. She wanted more and hoped that the Sandpoint Theater was the answer, besides their leader, Wesh, was becoming annoying and had already professed his desire to wed her on more than one occasion. Throughout the day she tried several times to get Master Drokkus to notice her talent, but he always seemed occupied with someone congratulating him on the opening of the new show. As evening comes, Wren is dancing among the crowds, twirling a crimson scarf and earning a good bit of coin.

Brock almost killed the butterfly that landed on his shoulder but paused with his hand but an inch from crushing it. Its silvery wings reminded him of a butterfly shaped charm that Father Tobyn used to wear. The half-orc was on edge trying to avoid the stares, and wondering if anyone recognized him. It had been five years since he had run off to Riddleport to join the Black Curs, a membership that he didn’t feel so good about now standing in shadow of the new church. After seeing Father Zantus at the start of the Festival, Brock has been trying to sum up the courage to speak with the new head priest. Father Zantus had been Father Tobyns most promising student, and had always been nice to the half-orc. Brock is staying in the shadows at the back of the crowd when night starts to fall, wondering what the priest would think of the things he had done over the past five years.

Eponine was thankful that the festival was going so well and was thrilled with how excited everyone seemed about the new church. When one of the butterflies landed on her nose, while stuffing her face with some of Amieko’s award winning curry-spiced salmon, she thought that Sandpoint just might be a good enough place to settle down for good. The people here were great, especially the owner of the Rusty Dragon. A kindred spirit, Amieko and Eponine had finished off more than once bottle of wine after the inn closed for the night sharing tales of adventure. When she needed coin she could usual find work at the Glassworks filling crates when they were behind schedule on a large order, or more often than not Larz Rovanky needed someone to run deliveries at the Tannery. As the consecration ceremony was preparing to begin as the sun set, Eponine was quick to find a seat close to the front where she could see the excitement up close.

Sunny Beanstalk was spending the day working, escorting several of Sandpoints orphaned children from the Turandarok Academy to the festival. When a butterfly landed on her head, the children laughed, and leaped to try and catch it. Sunny said a silent prayer that its luck would stave off the fits of rage she often felt. Since coming to Sandpoint the dreams had gotten worse, horrible violent episodes that frightened the Halfling. Ilsoari, was quickly becoming a good friend and he often stayed up late with her, sharing tales of his adventuring days when she could not sleep. The headmaster suggested a course of lessons that allowed her to teach the children without broaching subjects that triggered her wrathful fits. Since then her days were almost episode free, now if only she could only put an end to the nightmares. As night approaches, Sunny is sitting at one of the festivals large tables, entertaining the youngsters with a cultural lesson about Varisian dancers while they watch a lone woman dance and twirl with her crimson scarf.

Actually I had to deleat this thread and start over. Something went wrong with the post and I couldn't get it to show the rolls. The new thread is

RotRL by Mythril DM

Here we go gang. Lets start with Character Creation:

20pt Buy
1st level
No Free bonus feat per the Players Guide (You may select from these feats with your normal slots if you would like)
Choose 2 character traits instead
Starting HP is equal to Max HD + Con + 4 free hp
I would prefer sticking to the main classes.
I am open to alternate races if it can be done easily while keeping the balance of the game and can be explained with a good role-play reason.

If you are very familiar with the AP I suggest making a character who is from Sand Point and perhaps knows one/some of the AP's major NPC's well. Otherwise you just need a good reason to be in the town for the Swallow Tail Festival. I will assume that everyone is familiar with the Players Guide.

Any Questions??

Hey all, I am looking to add some side trek adentures to round out my RotRL game. I am looking for some suggestions on adventures that are heavy on the roleplay and less on the hack and slash and would fit well into the AP. We are about to finish Burnt Offerings so I am looking for some things (cheep or free) to put between chpaters or that I can run simultaniously while in the towns/citys of the AP. Thanks for any ideas you can come up with.

I am running a Pathfinder RotRL campaign and the Paladin in my group is looking for a prestige class. He wants to have a super cool weapon and some earth powers so I worked this up. I'm throwing out for everyone to look at and critique before I allow it in the game. My biggest concern is does the class remained balanced with other higher level characters. So.. Thanks in advance, be harsh, offer suggestions and let me know what you think.

Heart Forged Champion

I am getting ready to start a RotRL adventure. I plan to run a side adventure after Burnt Offerings berfore Skinsaw Murders that uses Troglodytes. I am adapting an old adventure from a Dungeon mag and am looking to update the god that the Troglodytes worship to fit Golarion. The PDR entry says, "Troglodytes generally worship one of the countless demon lords, particularly those of a reptilian or primeval shape and form or those whose Abyssal domains most closely resemble the tangled caverns troglodytes prefer." Any suggestions on one that would be good and where I could find some source info so I can create a cool Shaman villian for the adventure.

Thanks for the Help.

I'm doing the prep work for RotRL game for a new group. The last group I started on this Adventure Path loved the bookstore and wanted to learn more about the books on the shelves. While I was able to spin a few titles off the cuff and fill in with the generic books of history, elvish poetry ect this time I'd like to be able to have list of book titles to draw from. So I thought I'd ask everyone here for some suggestions. DM's what have you used in the past or with this AP? Players what text's have you found that peaked your characters desire to adventure?

FOR BARAN, RHADE, & ULVEN

Welcome players to the discussion thread. Post any character creation and OOC comments here.

I am looking for no more than 5 PC's to take on a Pathfinder RPG beta rules PBP.

The adventures will start in Sandpoint and the surrounding areas but will NOT be following the Rise of the Runelords AP. Assume that the Swallow Tail festival of the AP occured without incident and that the glassworks is running fully opperational. Characters can be from Sandpoint, Magnimar, or anywhere nearby with a reason to be in Sandpoint. Players can work out backgrounds to know each other if they want but it isn't necessary to do so. We will use Invisible Castle for all dice rolls.

Character Generation:

Stats on a 20 point buy.

Core classes and Races only.

Characters can start at 3rd level

Starting Gold is 1.5X max of first level for normal equipment with the left over representing treasure found in the characters early adventuring career. Player can convert some of the left over to gems, jewelry, or other valuables to represent this if they like.

Each character gets upto 2700 gp value in magical gear. Any of this gp value that is not spent on magic items is lost. Players can opt to purcahse exotic or rare itemes with this instead of magical items with DM approval if they have a valid Rolepalying reason.

Once I have 5 intreasted players with character concepts I will start a discussion thread.

So, I am going to be moving to the Louisville area in January and was wondering if any one could tell me the low down on the areas game shops, clubs, orginzations ect. Thanks

Just curious if anyone is using this because I have a few questions.

1. How well does it work? I am looking for something that will allow me to continue my table top game after I move away from the rest of my group in the near future.

2. Where can I find map items? The program seems to have floors of various types (coblestone, grass, water ect) but I cant find any dungeon dressings (wells, tables, statues ect).

While I am asking does anyone know of a good "FREE" or cheap internet software that can mimic pen and paper over the internet?

The Elucidating Sojourn

Part I: Journey of the Shanty Queen

Altus is the last remaining free city in the lands of Terran. Ruled by a council and defended by its independent militia it has held free of being enveloped by the Daklovi Empire. On this particular morning the Dock Ward is busy with the loading of ships. At the end of a pier you find the Shanty Queen. Dockworkers are loading the last of the cargo as a dwarf with a beard (tied in dozens of braids) shouts orders at them. Between bellowing his commands he seems to be arguing with a well dressed man who is accompanied by a lady with a babe in arms.

The gentleman is pleading, ”Captain Stonewave, you must remember that I purchased the boarding passes from you just three days past. One for myself and one each for my wife and child, you sold them to me. I have no idea where my pass could have gone, but surely with their two you will let us all board.”

The dwarf replies, “I told ye once already, no pass no passage! And don’t be thinkin’ you can be pullin’ any funny stuff or Leili be givin’ you the tough end o’ her axe”

Standing guard at the top of the gangway is a tall, lithe young woman. She wears form-fitting studded leather and carries herself as though she's ready for a fight at any moment. She bars the way resting the head of a great axe on the top of the gangplank.

FOR RIX

FOR LEILI

FOR BURLOFT AND YAR

FOR GERR

FOR STILGAR

To make things simpler I have decided to start the game fresh as a Homebrew. Characters will be made using the 10,10,12,13,14,15 array and use the alpha rules. Max Gold and Max HP+Racial mod in the alpha rules. Everyone can pick one bonus "backstory" feat. It can be a savage tide feat, golarion feat, or any feat that can by justified by the character history. I get final approval, these should be story orriented, not a dig for more combat feats. I'm open to alternate races so just ask. I'd like to stay to core classes but if you want a bard, monk, or ranger use the 3.5 rules until the updates hit. Will just figure out some way to adjust the skills. The game will start in the major port city of Altus. Feel free to be creative on backstorys because Altus is the center of trade of a very large fantasy world. I love to grab hooks from character historys for later adventure hooks. Characters can be locals or just off the ship starting a new life, maybe even on some personal mission. Ask any questions that you need to and we'll start as soon as all the characters are done.

We recently lost our DM and a few of the players. To keep the characters "alive" I have taken over the DM role and will continue the adventure on a new path. We chose to convert the characters to the new Alpha rules and are now looking to replace our healer type and a warrior type. You can read our prior adventures HERE

Characters will be made using the Stat array of 15,14,13,12,10,10 and start with max HP and Max Gold. Each will get one bonus feat from the Savage Tide Players guide and should be from Sasserine.

This will be a slow moving thread as I will only post as the DM probably twice a week so that I can keep up with my other threads and real life. I anticpate being able to make a DM post on Wed, and Sundays alowing all the players plenty of time to ge thier posts in.

I will take the first two or three intersted players that respond and hope to get started again next week.

A line of Lizardfolk advances ominously swinging stone clubs from side to side. Behind them a wicked voice hisses an ancient incantation. With a crackling of unholy power, a humanoid figure looms behind them, rising in size until she tops twelve feet high. Upon her head a writhing crown of black and gold vipers hiss, thirsty for blood. In one hand she wields a ferocious leather whip that cuts the air like lightning. In the other she clutches a golden scepter, its cobra head bejeweled with sapphire eyes that radiate power. In a shrill voice she cries out, “Who dares to interfere with the disciples of the Scaled One? Come forth and look me in the eye if you dare!”

Kalyani Yafa, High Priestess of the Scaled One CR 18

Female Medusa cleric 11
LE Large [righteous might] monstrous humanoid
Init +1[+1 Dex]; Senses darkvision 60 ft; Listen +4[+4 Wis], Spot 10[+4 Wis, 6 ranks]
Aura Strong Evil

DEFENSE

AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 18
(+4 armor, +1 Dex, +5 natural[+3 base, +2 righteous might], -1 size)
hp 119 (17d8+51[+3 Con, 17 HD])
Fort +12[+9 base, +3 Con], Ref +9[+8 base, +1 Dex], Will +16[+12 base, +4 Wis]
DR 3/good[righteous might]

OFFENSE

Spd 30 ft.
Melee +2 whip of wounding +21/+16/+11[+14 base, +2 enhancement, -1 size, +5 Str, +1 Weapon Focus] (1d4[righteous might]+7[+2 enhancement, +5 Str](non-lethal)+1 point Con damage/x2) and
snakes +18[+14 base, -1 size, +5 Str] (1d4+5 plus poison)
Ranged mwk short bow +15/+10/+5[+14 base, +1 Dex, +1 mwk enhancement, -1 size] (1d6+1[+1 enhancement])
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Special Attacks petrifying gaze, poison, rebuke/command reptilian creatures and snakes 8/day[3 base,+1 Cha, +4 feat] (+3[+1 Cha, +2 synergy], 2d6+12[+1 Cha, 11 levels]) , rebuke/command undead 8/day[3 base,+1 Cha, +4 feat] (+3[+1 Cha, +2 synergy], 2d6+12[+1 Cha, 11 levels])

Spells Prepared (CL 11th):
6th-animate objects, blade barrier* (DC 20),
5th-animal growth* (DC 19), righteous might, scrying (DC19)
4th-divine power, cure critical wounds, poison (DC 19), summon monster IV* (x2),
3rd-contagion (DC 17), dispel magic (X2), greater magic fang*, summon monster III,
2nd-bulls strength (DC 16), cure moderate wounds (x2), death knell (DC 16), hold person (DC 16), spiritual weapon*,
1st-bane (DC 15), divine favor (x2), doom (DC15), entropic shield, magic fang*, obscuring mist
0-detect magic (x3), detect poison, light, read magic
*domain spells; Domains Scalykind, War

TACTICS

Before Combat Kalyani casts righteous might before combat, these effects are included in the stat block.
During Combat Kalyani prefers to let her minions do the front line melee fighting. She uses summon monster III & IV to bring fiendish snakes into the battle. After petrifying attackers with her gaze she casts animate objects on them for an impromptu ally. A rod of absorption allows her to strategically aid her followers, attack her enemies, and defend herself with additional spells. In melee she uses her long reach and whip to trip opponents so that her followers have easier targets. Whenever possible, she commands snakes and/or reptiles to join the battle. When her righteous might spell ends she has several potions of shield of faith for additional protection (+4 deflection bonus to AC).
Morale When the tide of battle is no longer in her favor, Kalyani uses a divine scroll of word of recall to escape to a hidden sanctuary. Base Statistics When the righteous might duration ends after 11 rounds Kalyani becomes medium size with a space of 5 ft. and a reach of 5 ft. Her stats become Str 16, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 14, Wis 18, Cha 14. She loses 17 temporary hit points, damage reduction, and any size modifiers. Her Fortitude save becomes +11, and her Concentration skill check +16. The natural armor bonus becomes a +3 reducing her AC by 2. Her strength modifier becomes +2 reducing her melee attack and damage modifiers by 3. The damage die for her whip changes to 1d3.

STATISTICS

Str 20[14, +2 level advancements,+4 righteous might], Dex 12[8, +4 racial], Con 17[13, +2 racial, +2 righteous might], Int 14[12, +2 racial], Wis 18[15, +2 racial, +1 level advancement], Cha 14[10, +4 racial]
Base Atk +14[+8 cleric, +6 medusa]; Grp +23[+14 base attack, +4 size, +5 Str]
Feats Combat Casting, Combat Expertise, Extra Turning, Exotic Weapon Proficiency-whip, Improved Counter Spell, Improved Trip, Leadership(18[level 17, +1 special power, -2 cruelty, +2 stronghold], cohort-Princess Myra Benadoir {aristocrat 5/sorcerer 3/cleric 4}), Weapon Focus-whip(divine favored weapon)**
**Bonus Feats
Skills Bluff +4[+2 Cha, 2 ranks], Concentration +17[+3 Con, 14 ranks], Diplomacy +12[+2 Cha, 10 ranks], Heal +10[+4 Wis, 6 ranks], Intimidate +12[+2 Cha, 10 ranks], Knowledge-arcane +7[+2 Int, 5 ranks], Knowledge-religion +7[+2 Int, 5 ranks], Knowledge-planes +4 [+2 Int, 2 ranks] Move Silently +4[+1 Dex, 3 ranks], Spellcraft +16[+2 Int, 12 ranks, +2 synergy], Spot +10[+4 Wis, 6 ranks]
Languages Common, Draconic, Infernal
SQ spontaneous casting (inflict spells)
Combat Gear +2whip of wounding, potions of shield of faith (3), rod of absorption(50 charges), Scroll of word of recall, chain shirt, mwk short bow, +1 arrows (25); Other Gear bracelets, rings, & necklaces of gold and jewels (5000gp)

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Petrifying Gaze (Su) Turn to stone permanently, 30 feet, Fortitude DC 15 negates. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Poison (Ex) Injury, Fortitude DC 14, initial damage 1d6 Str, secondary damage 2d6 Str. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Rebuke/Command animals (reptilian creatures and snakes only) (Su) Affect these creatures the way an evil cleric turns undead. Number of attempts per day equal to 3+Cha, there is a +2 synergy bonus if the cleric has 5 or more ranks of Knowledge-religion.

Rebuke/Command undead (Su) Force undead creatures to cower in awe by channeling power through a holy symbol. Number of attempts per day equal to 3+Cha, there is a +2 synergy bonus if the cleric has 5 or more ranks of Knowledge-religion.

DESCRIPTION

Deep in the Jungles of Peridia the Scaled One, a goddess from a prior age, whose true name has been forgotten, is regaining power. The medusa Kalyani Yafa discovered the Temple of Coils over two decades ago and has since uncovered many secrets of the Scaled One. Wielding the goddess’ warlike power and command of serpents, she leads the Peridian Lizardfolk tribes. They revere her as a High Priestess of their primeval religion and the prophesized savior of their kind. Furthermore, she has cultivated a network of evil beings headed by her devoted acolyte, Myra. These cells of dark hearted individuals have adopted the ancient religion unaware that their wicked deeds are orchestrated by the medusa. Through this network, Kalyani spreads the glory of the Scaled One and sows the seeds of discord.

Kalyani is a cruel and callous ruler who demands unfaltering loyalty from her followers. Her wrath is fierce, and those who disobey her decorate her temple gardens as a stone testament to warn transgressors. Her dedication to the Scaled One is fanatical, and spreading the goddess’ influence across the world is Kalyani’s most sacred undertaking. Any who impede her find themselves victim to the medusa’s treacherous plans. Many of these plans may take years to fulfill, but she is patient and works zealously to see them completed.

As Kalyani’s power grows, so does her ambition. No longer content to rule over the Jungle tribes alone, she schemes to increase her sphere of influence. Kalyani knows she can not lead the Lizardfolk in a traditional war against the neighboring Kingdom of Yazel, so instead she plots to place a male heir on the kingdoms throne.

Princess Myra Benadoir of Yazel is how Kalyani intends to fulfill her plan. Kidnapped by agents of the medusa ten years ago, the king’s only daughter and heir has been brainwashed into Kalyani’s loyal servant. Princess Myra even plucked out her own eyes at Kalyani’s request, allowing her to stand in her mistress’s unveiled presence without fear of petrification. Kalyani is dealing with the reviled barbarian tribes of the Kraggen Reaches to determine which chief will have the honor of fathering the next heir of Yazel, a task Myra is eager to accomplish.

“…and on his back a mighty nation shall grow.” – Waonni prophecy.
Alignment: LE
Capital: Ciuka (pop. 16,900)
Notable Settlements: Qolpeen (pop, 12,100), Ikastur (pop. 7,800)
Ruler: The Most High Champion, Kull Cereaz, Fallen Lord of the Icalu
Government: A strict social caste system formerly ruled over by an empirical council that has collapsed, replaced by the tyrannical reign of the remaining Fallen Lords.

DESCRIPTION
Adventurers flock across the Jarred Sea to explore the rugged lands of the Spine Peaks. Some seek the lost tomb of Icaluian the fallen angel, which lies deep beneath the ruins of a long dead civilization. Others desire to visit the Gnomish crystal mines of Delln, whose pure crystals are highly sought after by psionic users across the world. The lush jungles and high mountains offer many rewards to the brave who dare enter the lands of the Icalu Fallen Lords.
Centuries ago, the Icalu crossed the Eastern Waste expanding their holdings and conquered the Spine Peaks and the peaceful Waonni who dwelled there. The massive Icalu Empire stretched the length of the southern continent until the tyrannical council warlords turned on each other. The empire crumbled decades ago as the Fallen Lords put all their energy into ousting each other to stake claim of the sacred mountains. Now, after years of fighting the remaining Fallen Lords, Cereaz, Azsukel, and Turgen, clash for control of the mountain they believe holds the tomb of their celestial father, Icaluian.
While many of the Icalu nobility have sided with each of the warlords, Cereaz had marshaled the support of the largest and most powerful families. He controls the port city of Ciuka in the jungle basin on the eastern coast and uses his influence over the trade routes to assert himself as the sole ruler. To the east on the highest peaks, Azsukel schemes from his stronghold in Qolpeen, built on the ruins of an ancient Waonni settlement. Along the Elza River, Turgen pushes to complete the newfound city of Ikastur in the Arkavalle, upsetting the Gothnor Dwarves who stake claim to the rich grazing lands.
As the Icalu warlords squabble over alliances and territory the native Waonni, oppressed as the unworthy caste, are starting to shake free from the chains of domination. Their tight-knit kinship groups, which have provided a necessary network of aid for centuries, are forming secret alliances with missionaries from across the sea. The Brotherhood of Stars has established itself in Ciuka, precariously navigating the Icalu political regime to free the Waonni and reestablish their right to the land.

DM INFORMATION
The ruins of ancient Waonni temples and settlements are scattered across the lands. Many explorers seek to discover the mysteries of these wise and ancient people by uncovering their knowledge of the world’s creation now lost beneath the mountains. Perhaps there is even a way to uncover Icaluian’s tomb that some legends say is actually a prison and that the Waonni have captured the fallen angel and will imprison him in until the Last War has begun.
The Fallen lords are powerful sorcerer-warriors who have dedicated their lives to mastering their arcane and marital skills to enforce their rule over the Icalu Nation. Fallen Lords use ancient dark rituals to dedicate their lives into service of the fallen angel gaining increased magical ability.
The current Fallen Lords of the Spine Peaks are:
Kull Cereaz (Fighter 9, Sorcerer 8, Fallen Lord 3)
Kull Azsukel (Fighter 8, Sorcerer 9, Fallen Lord 1)
Kull Turgen (Fighter 8, Sorcerer 8, Fallen Lord 2)
The Waonni people understand that reliance upon others is the only way to survive in the mountain regions. By forming kinship ties with extended family and in-laws in villages up and down the mountain, they are able to exchanges goods between altitudinal zones where some necessities are not available. Called Selenos, these familial groups are steadfastly loyal, and feuds between them are rare.
The Altitudinal zones are:
Altis Veream – Warm, Jungle (Ciuka)
Altis Taerlos – Warm, Hills
Altis Maedian – Temperate, Hills (Ikastur, Arkavalle)
Altis Taermed – Temperate, Mountains (Delln)
Altis Feream – Cold, Mountains (Qolpeen)
The Brotherhood of Stars has sent missionaries across the Jarred Sea to put a foot hold of faith in the southern continent. The members of the order secretly aid the Waonni in hopes of changing the current political structure.
The population of the Spine Peaks is 20% Icalu, 76% Waonni, 2% Gnome, 1% Dwarf, and 1% other. Elves, Half-Orcs and Halflings are not are not native to the southern continent but many have crossed the sea seeking adventure. Delln is the mining settlement of the Spine Peak Gnomes. The ten clans that share the subterranean stronghold, in the northern slopes, have a precarious alliance with the Fallen Lords that ensures the trade of crystals that are highly sought after. The hillside roaming Dwarves of the Arkavalle do not have a permanent home but move with the seasons herding cattle, sheep, and goats. Recently Kull Turgen founded the new city of Ikastur right in the middle of some of the richest grazing land in the region, upsetting the Dwarves. The intolerant Icalu have driven the monstrous races out, pushing them into the Eastern Waste.

SIDE BAR INFO
New Regional Feats

Icalu Lineage [General]
You have the blood of Icalu ancestry running in your veins.
Prerequisites: Born in the Spine Peaks with at least one Icalu parent.
Benefit: You gain a +2 skill bonus on all Spellcraft checks. In addition, your arcane ancestry allows you to cast a 0-level spell from the sorcerers list as a 1st-level caster one per day.

Seleno Network. [General]
You have made familial ties with members of the Waonni society through out the Spine Peaks.
Prerequisites: Born in the Spine Peaks with as least one Waonni parent.
Benefit: You gain a +2 skill bonus on all Gather Information checks. In addition, once per week you can receive up to 100gp worth of goods or services valued at less the 20gp from one of your kinship ties.

These gruesome braids of horse hair are ornamented with the gnawed upon severed ears of Goblin kills. Strands typically have 1d4 ears when found and grant a +1/ear to listen checks when worn as a necklace. Adding newly crafted ears or removing ears adjusts the bonus check. A strand requires one attached ear for the bonus to function and holds a maximum of five magical ears at one time. As a standard action the wearer can remove and eat an ear to gain the effects of casting a silence spell as a 5th level caster [PHB 279]. If an ear is eaten while not wearing the strand the effect fails and the eater suffers from ingesting poison (DC 15, 1 Con/ 1d6 Con).
Faint Illusion; CL 5th; Craft Wondrous Item, silence; Price: 720gp/ear.