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I got some cool stuff to share around the campfire. Tomorrow afternoon I leave to "Carnage on the Mountain!", where I am going to play Pathfinder all weekend long. My good friend Tirion is joining me and we are going to be starting up two new dwarven Pathfinder Society characters to take on Golarion! I have a dwarven priest of Cayden Cailean and Tirion has a dwarven Zen Archer. We are starting out with Murder's Mark and ending with the weekend with Feast of Ravenmoor. It should be an awesome time! Our GM has five stars. That sounds pretty impressive!

Hi Folks,

I am at the New Hampshire Highland Games tomorrow and the rest of the weekend. I will be back home on Sunday night. I will not be able to post until I get back home. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Alana smiles and pulls Celestra closer to her side before kissing her cheek.

Celestra's entire face lights up at Alana's affectionate kiss. "Alana, my love! I am one lucky girl to have you at my side!"

Alana uses Detect Magic to find the rough location of Harry and Ailetha. She points out where they are to Celestra, "Perhaps you can say a prayer, or seek some favor from your god to help them along their way?"

"I will say a prayer, my Love, but I am not sure that I can reach them with a blessing. They appear to be a long ways down."

Celestra walks to the edge of the boat and begins her prayerful dialogue with her deity.

"Cayden Cailean, you bring blessings to me in so many ways, and you improve the quality of ale in all the establishments that we visit. I thank you for ever keeping our spirits high and our throats quenched. Now, if I may be so bold, I would like to ask for your help as my friends, Harry and Ailetha, go for the swim of their lives. I thank you for allowing me to bring them the gift of water breathing, but I also ask that you keep a protective eye or two on them. They have a great deal of courage for going down under the sea and I ask that you also grant them strength to withstand the elements and to bash any creatures who try to cause them pain. Please allow them to overcome any obstacles stopping them and let them find whatever clues they can down there. Bring them back aboard safely so that we may drink to their health once again. Also, if you have anything to help my poor sea sick friend, Karlan, please send it this way or let me help sooth his queasiness. I am willing to help in whatever way I can, but let's make it happen! I am your humble servant, Celestra! Oh and one more thing, Cayden. I want to thank you for bringing Alana into my life! She is a most amazing person! Please always keep her safe and nearby! Thanks again!"

"Alana speaks quietly, quietly enough that Celestra sitting so close to her might be the only one to hear her, "Make sure that brute doesn't go around burning down trees."

Celestra replies, reassuringly. "I'll keep an eye on him when I can. I trust he won't try a thing like that with us two standing nearby."

""Either way going fishing is better than sticking around this hole of a town full of the sad and depressed, no decent wenches, the Ale is poor, and they seem to only export mud and grief, and dead Rangers"

"If you wish, I can try and procure some of Cayden Cailean's finest. At the very least, I can give the beer a blessing."

I am back from a great week in Maine, but I am heading off in a few days to go to Gencon.

I did not see any moose, but I did do a lot of paddling and I saw eight loons all hanging out on the lake with me. I had a blast!

Wonder how Harp's vacation is going? That moose business was great stuff.

Hey Bilbo, Actually it begins tomorrow. But I am totally psyched because I just purchased kayaks for the whole family! I was trying mine out yesterday on a small pond nearby and they glided along the surface of the water with such ease. We saw great blue herons, loons and we even snuck up on turtles sunbathing on a log. I am going to have a great week! I leave first thing in the morning!

Zyren, please note my above post that I will be away. I am so glad that you enjoyed Venice. I have fond memories of that place. My wife and I, when we were poor backpackers, managed to get a free boat ride through the waterways to the Murano glass factory. I soon discovered why it was free. The tour was interesting, but this was really about them wanting me to purchase lots of glass. It felt like it was mafia run and the pressure to buy was huge. I was sure the guy in the suit hovering around us was named Guido. When we told him we could not afford anything in the show room, he looked disappointed but took us to the next show room that was just a little cheaper. Finally after meekly slipping through several of these show rooms, we snuck by a guard dog and ran out of the place trying to find a way off of the island. You see, the boat ride was only one way! That was an exciting time! However I always seemed to run into the temperamental merchant that would explode with anger if you didn't buy anything.

You're going to miss my birthday, DMHW, how disappointing ;)

I have no doubt that you will have a fabulous birthday!

Gonna bust out the buckskin and muzzleloader, Harp? Sounds like an awesome time.

Thanks, Bilbo! I'm thinking it will be great! Last year when I stayed at this lakeside cabin, I was paddling out on this lake in the early morning, I was checking out some strange branches sticking out of the water. When I got close, the branches came out and I realized that they were not branches at all, but antlers attached to a moose! What an awesome sight. Did you know that moose are really quite good at swimming?

Hi guys, I am going on vacation to a remote cabin in Maine on the week of August 5 - 9th. There will be no electricity and certainly no internet. The following week I leave for Gencon on August 14th and will not be back until August 19th. Please DMPC all of my characters as needed.

This all came up because last night I was camping out in a remote shelter on the side of Mt. Washington with my wife. Just after midnight I awoke to this noise in the bushes. Thinking that I was going to have to defend my food from an oversized rodent, I turned on my head lamp to find a huge moose standing only a few feet away chomping away on a branch. It basically ignored my headlamp and kept on eating. For several minutes we just gazed upon this massive creature with awe. It eventually just tromped off, but it was pretty cool!

I remember a time about two years ago when I would get up in the early morning hours, post every free minute during the day, and then stay up til the late hours of the night getting in an extra post. I would even wake up in the middle of the night to sometimes check and post. I was posting as much as I could and still having trouble keeping up with the campaigns. They were intense, exciting times, but my work and family life suffered terribly. My problem was that I was so hooked on the story lines that I could not stop myself from checking. I also felt like I was letting everybody down if I didn't post every couple of hours. I think I am a lot more balanced right now, but I remember those times fondly.

Sorry, I forgot that you were invisible. He stares at the open door, wondering what is going to happen.

With the eye of the dragon you look around the chamber and do not see any secret passages or items of particular interest.

Once the manticore leaves with his pride, Celestra speaks up to the others, "I am most sorry if I ruined the plan. I was really trying to get into a position to help with the attack. I just did not expect to be given away by that fallen branch. I cannot say I am pleased to have a alliance with such a viscious, arrogant creature, but with that huge pride of his, I'm not sure how we would have fared in battle." Turning to Ailetha, Celestra comments, "Oh and Ailetha, please don't correct me in front of the enemy as you did. I was trying to buy us time and find the location of his lair. Now instead of being able to plan at our leisure, we have to meet back with the beast in two days time. I am not sure this is a good friend to have!"

Celestra's heart leaps with delight as Alana places her hand in hers. A warm smile comes to her face. At least my beloved Alana understands what I was trying to do. Well, let's just hope Ailetha doesn't get us killed with this pact!

"Thank you!" Celestra whispers to Alana.

Celestra eyes Ailetha wanting to say something, but remains silent.

"Well, if yae want tae keep oor adventures secret, all Ahh can say is that yae should find a single trustworthy merchant tae help us sell oor goods tae that daesnae want tae blether aboot where he got the stuff frae. We cauld also use some support frae the toon sae we dannae need tae gae drummin up business tae try and mak oor living!"

Twilightrose, take care of yourself and get well soon! My thoughts are with you!

I am going to Gencon this summer and would love to have my characters Pathfinder Society Play certified. Any thoughts? I am already trying to work up my sorcerer, Azdak, here on PBP with a certified GM by using pathfinder scenarios, but it is slow going. I would love to use Celestra or Kyren.

"No need to concern yourself Miss Zomesco, we'll take it from here"

"Thanks, Handsome. My natural instinct is to trust practically everybody, but when you started showing concerns about the Rangers, I thought I better check with you before I did something that you would not approve of. If you think we are all set, then Alana and I will head off and meet with Maelin Shreed. We'll be back later."

Once Harry and Ailetha begin their discussion with Vale, Celestra draws Alana's attention and calls her forth. She then takes her by the hand and with a radiant smiles says, "I think it is going to be just the two of us for a while. Harry and Ailetha wanted to have a word with Vale and made it sound as if he would not be joining us. I'm not so sure about all of this cloak and dagger stuff, but Harry assured me not to worry. I just want to be able to help the company as best I can. Come along, Luv, let's go find the mayor."

Across town, Celestra reaches the mayor's house with Alana at her side.

"Good day, Mayor Shreed. It's me, Celestra Zomesco and my dear friend, Alana Wayworth. Please forgive our interruption, but if you have some time, we would love to share a glass of wine, and talk to you about history and the Thassilonian ruins in this land. May we please come in?"

"Good that you are back from the mountains...actually many people here thought you wouldn't return...runes? artifacts? Sorry, but I think I don't understand what you are speaking about."

"Oh!" Celestra blushes slightly. "We may look like gentle sorts, but you cannot underestimate what a few smart young women can with a few strong men to boss around. Those awful Grauls should not be causing much trouble now. But may we kindly come in, Mayor Shreed? We just want to pick your brain and inquire about any Thassilonian ruins in the area and if you knew where some may be located. We were wondering if the old Ranger's keep would have had any such history?"

The candles must have burned out!

Several hours later, Celestra returns to the common room with Alana with a wide smile on her face. "Are you folks still up? What are you doing staring at empty tankards? Let's set matters right, my friends." Celestra goes up to the barkeep and buys a round for her friends and any other patrons present. "Let's get this party started!"

"Harry, you have such a talent for spotting rogues! How do you do it?!"

"That green slime goo is up there under the door, just waitin tae fall on somebody. Arin, mae friend, Ahh dare yae tae walk under it and jump up and doon!"

Hello Folks,

I am just giving a heads up that I will be away on vacation with the family next week. We will be gone basically Sunday through Saturday. I will have my little Ipod so I may be able to post some small things in the evenings provided that the hotel has a good internet service. However, if I am absent, that is the explanation. Always feel free to DMPC any of my characters if you are inclined. Have a great week.

"Perhaps one of us should follow Harry, then. As brave and as strong as he is, it is always nice to have an ally at your back."

"Indeed it is." Celestra replies as she gives Alana a kiss on the back of her neck. "Let's all go with Harry and see what he finds."

Hey everyone,

I am helping my mom move out of her house this weekend and may not be able to post. Have a great weekend. I will post when I can.

Shifty's absence certainly leaves a large hole.

Was it just me or do you all have trouble getting online to Paizo last night and this morning?

Twilightrose,

Be well and take good care of yourself!

The world does seem a little crazy right now. I never thought being a teacher would be a dangerous job! It does make me very grateful for my family and to be at home. My son and I went to the Hobbit today and this evening my we trimmed our Christmas tree with my wife.

So, What did you guys think of the Hobbit? I thought it was awesome!

Twilightrose, I do hope you feel better. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and take good care of yourself!

Hey Folks, I am leaving for Thanksgiving to my inlaws on Wednesday and we will be returning on Friday. Internet will be questionable for the next few days, but I'll post if I can.

I'll cover Alana when I get a chance!

"It was hilarious, I come home from school and DMHW tells me that he was in a harp competition - yeh, he is that good. He said that if he had entered the amateur competition he would have won easy, but instead he entered the professional competition and got second place which was 1 ticket to Ireland. The he bemoaned the fact that he had to buy a second ticket for his brother so that he would have someone to go with. Lol."

This was true, but the part that was really funny was that I wore a pair of green nickers and long wool socks with a white shirt when I competed. I had written a piece of music called the Highland Way, but for the competition, I called it 'A Dance with a Leprechaun'. I can't believe I did that, but I did win the flight to Ireland for my harp playing.

So BADASS that it might be a balance breaker. As it is, I am worried that you folks have crept up a little too high. If it wasn't for the BADASS dragons that you keep facing, I would be worried.

"Ok Celestra. Calm down. Keep the exclamation points to a miinimum it's bad enough that you exclaim out loud in the middle of the night while I'm trying to sleep. Let's not alert the ogres too."

Celestra blushes and pretends she doesn't know what Karlan is talking about.

Bluff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

She replies to him in an intense whisper. "I'm just not sure what you are talking about, Karlan, but I do know that you are giving away my stealthy approach. How do expect us to surprise them with you talking up a storm and walking around in that armor? You would do well not to interpret my intensity and passion for orphaned creatures with loudness, for they are not one and the same.

"Harry Handsome and Karlan Bladetwist get over here! We have a cat that needs healing and so do you. Just stand near the cat for a moment and I will take care of all of you."

Celestra raises her hands up and looks to the sky as she calls forth Cayden Cailean to send forth his positive energies to heal everyone within a thirty food radius of her.

"Cayden Cailean as one of your own brewers, I ask you to shine your divine light down upon all of us including this cute adorable cat!"

With a pleasant aroma of ale, the healing comes gently.

Channel Energy: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 4) = 9

Celestra can also channel energy which does not require her to actually touch the cat. However, I was thinking that would more healing power than necessary.

"I will do everything that I can, Alana!"

Celestra rushes up to the cat and lays her hands upon it to determine if it is still alive and then she will try to stabilize it.

Healing Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

If there is any hope of saving it, she will cast Cure Light Wounds upon the feline."[/b]

"Oh, you're so kind. Maybe you send Flofer to me while you speak with Victoria?"

"Very well, my dear. I will send the young bard up to entertain you, but I urge you to ask him to play the more of his traditional repertoire. His modern stuff is . . . well . . . . how shall I put it? . . . unforgiving! "

Solaric stays and visits with Sassandra for a little while until he finally brings up the discussion of marriage.

"Tell me, dear Sassandra when will we be married? I am content to wait as long as you wish, but I only bring it up because there is much that needs to be done. I plan to take Karcau's Chosen up to Belfurth to deal with the evil that drives the humanoids down from the north. I also plan on leading a group down under the academy square where I will see to the destruction of Lucretia and her band of undead. I must also find a cure for the plague and see to the healing of the people of Karcau, and finally, I must lead an expedition to the Kronstein Ridge to find the next shard of the Amethyst Heptagon. I will have some help, but I must kindly ask for your patience and understanding as I take on these tasks. It will not be easy for us, but I know that together, we will do all that we can it making this land a better place for all of your people."

The rain is coming down, but the issue is going to be the wind. When Hurricane Sandy arrives tomorrow it could be between 60 - 80 mph winds. I am not sure what that will be like, but I do know that school is already cancelled and we are ready with flashlights, water, and propane gas for the camp stove in case the electricity goes out.

Well, I am doing it again. I am going to see Rush again in Boston on Wednesday night! Wahoo!

Now you got me watching music videos of Steel Panthers doing a Journey cover! This is really bad! Now I am even writing about it. This is out of control!! I'm going back to work now!

Off to bed . . . : )

Celestra holds Alana firmly but gently rocks her back and forth in place in an effort to comfort her and bring her peace of mind.

Alana clings to Celestra, burring her face in the woman's chest she sobs and apologizes over and over again. "I'm so sorry, I'm so confused. I'm sorry, I've never experienced fear like this before. I don't know what happened, I'm so, so sorry."

"Please, don't you dare apologize. Usually it's me lying on the floor crying my eyes out. If you had ever seen me when I came out out this haunted house called the Misgivings, you would have seen a panicked fearful young lass who was convinced that she could never do anything more again. Monsters like that devil have some very powerful magic that seems to get under our skin and it's very difficult to shake. To be honest, I thought I even saw a glint of fear in Harry Handsome's eye. Are you kidding, my Luv, you were great! You just stayed put here in the corner saving up your magic for later, which was actually very wise thinking. Just you rest here for a while and have another glass of wine. If you need anything from me, just you say the word, my dear!"

Celestra gives the sorceress a kiss upon her forehead and gets up to get her another glass of wine.

"Celestra Zomesco, I presume? I had not expected to find the Saviors of Sandpoint in this secluded spot. You have nothing to fear from me, and according to your reputation that may be mutual, considering I do not belong to either goblin or ghoul categories."

"You've actually heard of me personally?" Celestra replies, "I had no idea that I was that famous! Well, whatever you've heard, I'm sure only half of it is true."

"I hope a round of drinks could prove a symbolic reward as I currently have been subsisting on a reduced budget. I would be most honored if you would accept it."

"A round of drinks sounds like a splendid idea! But if you've been living on a reduced budget, then I would not dream of letting you buy the round. So tell me, Marek Kvashti, what will you be drinking? The Captain's got a fine stock back there, that I'm sure he would only be too happy to let me purchase some for our consumption. While I get you your drink, I want you to sit and visit with my dear dear friend, Alana! She is an amazing sorceress and a wonderful addition to the Saviors. She's had a rough evening, so let's not talk any more of devils and other evils. Besides, this is indeed a celebration both for our victory and of making your acquaintance."

Celestra enthusiastically runs off behind the bar to pour a round of drinks for everyone. After delivering the drinks, she looks around for the Captain to share the great news.

"Captain Routledge, I just want to let you know that you are running low on your Andoran Almas White and I needed to open another bottle. Oh and by the way, we dispatched that devil for you. He shouldn't be causing you any more trouble. Now I promise I will settle up with you before we leave, but I just couldn't wait for a serving girl to show up any longer and needed to help myself. I hope you didn't mind."

HOL - My original character and introduction to PBP and I am still loving it. I had transition troubles when the games slowed down, but I think I am adequately adjusted. I've picked up a few more games and am feeling content with the story, characters, and pace. This particular campaign sometimes feels really intense when Solaric is in a moral dilemma, but it makes for a rich story that is a lot of fun to play. However, I agree with Shifty. I will be glad when the tournament is done and we can be together as a single party again.

HOD - Has always been fun to play. Kyren Tosscobble has been a favorite character of mine for a long time. However, sometimes I really think the characters are not united in purpose. Kyren certainly has a motive to find the Andoran Bill of Freedom, but for someone like Alcheringa (who I love as a character btw), I am not sure why he would hang with the Wee Bluets. I am curious how our new characters will change the party dynamics and add to that sense of common purpose.

HOR - Celestra is certainly growing up and Alana has been a wonderful addition for her in the party. I hope you do not mind how things are developing as she explores this new relationship. I also like the fact that I feel she is able to contribute more in combat than ever before. I hope the priest of Cayden Cailean that loves to drink is not getting too old for any of you. I am trying to balance the drinking aspect with other qualities of the this deity such as a love for travel and in particular a great concern for orphans.

Overall Zyren, your games are awesome and all the characters are an inspiration for me to try and improve my own campaign! Thanks again for all the great adventures! Without them, I know I would be suffering from withdrawal.

As soon as the creature is destroyed, Celestra rushes behind the curtain to find Alana. Taking her in a gentle embrace, the aasimar brings what comfort she can to her friend.

"Alana, my luv, let me hold you. There is no need to be afraid any more. The beast has been slain and we are all safe now! Everything will be well again! Come, my dear, feel my touch and let go of your fear! Come out and I will show you! Cayden Cailean was watching over us and brought us victory!"

Celestra escorts Alana back into the room, sits her down in a chair and gets her a glass of wine.

"Are any of you still hurt? Please gather close and I will heal those wounds!"

Channel Energy 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 3) = 12

Turning to the newcomer, Celestra asks, "And who are you to arrived just in time to save us from such a beast? Whoever, you are, you are about two minutes late to the battle. However, regardless of your timing, it is nice to see another face in the Captain's Inn. I am Celestra. What's your name, stranger?"

I'm glad you mention that, Shifty. I find that is the hardest thing for me as a DM on PBP. I feel like I am constantly checking the messageboards trying to move things along and make sure that I keep nobody waiting. I know that life happens, to me especially, but playing pathfinder this way, requires a great deal of patience. However, I also know that it is far better than not playing at all. I also love keeping in touch with friends old and new all over the world!

"She holds Celestra to her for a moment and kisses her lightly on the mouth before saying, "There is nothing wrong with wishing to seek out the comforts that another person can supply."

Celestra returns Alana's kiss gently, savoring the moment like a delicious morsel of delight. A smile comes to her face as her heart leaps and her whole mood brightens. "I am so glad to have you as a friend, Alana!"

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Once they rejoin the others, she listens to the others discuss their options, but she keeps glancing at half-elf inconspicuously.

"Did I use magic to determine whether the captain was lying, . . . Blah Blah Blah . . . .no. But . . . . Blah Blah . . . .he seemed to be telling the truth . . . blah blah . . . honestly scared. . . . blah blah . . . he would he have of warning us?

"What did you say? Who is scared?

No problem, Edvard! Jus do what you can and I'll take care of the rest!

Well, today there was an awesome moment when I played amazing grace for a crowd of a few thousand people on my electric harp! When the piece finished, a dozen pipe bands came marching in! It was an amazing experience!

Hey folks, Today I'm off to play harp at the New Hampshire Highland Games. I will not be back until Sunday night. Have a great weekend, everyone!