Chauncy will more be a mode of transport or something useful to shove a pole-arm through a bad guy kind of thing. Yes, they might be called on a bit more than that but myself, as a player, am still feeling out the ropes when it comes to animal mounts and companions. They aren't usually my 'Bag'.
Chauncy is there more because the original inspirational fantasy art image from V Segrellise has a warrior/barbarian riding a giant snek... ^^;
"That's fine, Sunny; knowing that they are bad people, is more important than having the right words. In some cases, there aren't really words to describe how depraved they really are." Rhia says, supportively.
Sunny nods but then shakes her head.
"Aye. But tha' knowin' of tha' right thing be important." She replies.
"Like, we's gon'a be travelin' t'gether now an' if'n I need ta tell peoples ta look out for somit. I rilly need people ta know what t'is they need ta be looking out for." She tilts her head,
"An is workin' tha' same way back, like. When ye is tellin' me ta be lookin' out fer somit. Ye rilly need me ta' know whut t'is rightly I be lookin' out fer, kind'a." Sunny sighs.
"Like, I rilly only know one word fer bad people an' that's 'Pirate'. I know there be more'n just that about as bad peoples, but I in't met any of 'em yet nor had 'em es'plained t'me selfs." She explains.
"I is tryin' rilly harder ta' be learnin' people's speakin'. I jus' in't had enough proper time, is all...." She laments as Chauncy continues sliding amongst the foliage as the party travels onwards.
Sunny is more than happy to sleep outside. Chirpilly commenting about keeping Chauncy safe and company. (^_^)
For any interested:
In the wilds, Sunny's more 'Natural' inclinations quickly become displayed yet again as she deftly settles the large serpent into a resting loop of coils. Fitting a large 'Hood' over her mount's head much like Falconer might. Before herself stripping down and packing away her outfit of horn, shell and leather. Then simply snuggling down into Chauncy's now slumbering coils.
The call of the wild brings Sunny out of her slumber. She blearily pops her head up from within Chauncy's protective embrace, blinking out into the cool, dark night. (Insert any descriptions from GM Katary here)
Come the first day's early light, see Sunny up as bright as the day is shining. She quickly bounces up and gets Chauncy moving. The pair of them moving off into the forest seeking.
Survival:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Any body of water, rivulet, stream, creek, billabong or river. (NOTE* As a person/human/player with no herpetologist skills in relation to GIANT sneks we'll let the dice decide things, yes?)
Handle Animal:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
With Chauncy's care and feeding done for the day, Sunny also slips into the waters alongside her mount/friend and also engages in her ablutions.
With such mundane necessities out of the way, Sunny turns her attention towards seeking victuals to help round out the morning meal she intends to share with her friends.
Survival:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Int Check:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1
OOPS
With some of her friends quickly coming to the fore and deftly mentioning/asking about the very clever outfit they'd met her wearing the previous day. To which Sunny brightly nods and gathers said seeming tangle of threads, string, shells and jewellery from her baggage. Which she dons at her friend's request to show off how such an ensemble might be worn. (^_^)
Social crisis averted, Sunny joins everyone at breakfast. Sharing the spoils of her morning adventures. Though she seems quite taken with the incredibly exotic fare of 'Oatmeal'.
Her demeanour becomes more solemn and serious with the events of Angelica's final rest, to which she does apply herself to the utmost.
Sunny simply, silently offers Angelov a hug of condolences. She keeps back some sniffles before stepping away and awaiting to see what her new companions decide.
I'm waiting for Camris to confirm the terrain ahead first. Before our characters start arguing about how to deal with vegetation, only to have Camris step in and say "You're walking along the beach..." And apparently hallucinating about walking through a jungle... :D
"And your shoes started to squeak..."
(This is Ponderous, Man) => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gYIbMwswKM&t=5s
So? After that fun encounter? DO we go up a level?
Can people,maybe, 'Retrain' quicky? I would reallylike to retweak Sunny to be better able to take up some more of the serious combat slack.
Are we putting out the call for new/extra people to be playing with? Might we find them along with Captain Vegan and Azuretta?
Yes, I know there are foot prints leading off with our other companions but... I think we need food, cleaining and extra bodys before we go searching out THAT problem.
I definitely understand the utility and 'Plot progression' aspect of the magic/spell.
Plus, adding non-nasty things for the Necromancers to do in their spare time is always a bonus.
I (player) kind of understand the whole 'Ustalav contrast of different things'. From (Probably quite rightly) superstitious 'Peasants' to highly educated and 'Cutting edge' Magic users/Alchemists which, with the common folks being, well, the more common person to be come across can lead to players and their characters not really wanting to be walking around with big, glowing, dancing lights signs above their heads advertising "Plays with dead people!".
I am looking forwards to both what the person has to say as well as interacting with every one more. (^_^)
Must admit. In a long time of playing the game? The amount of times out table's used "Speaking to dead" is maybe on one hand?
Is my group.. different? How common is said spell used by others? I gather the classic 'Magic Missile' is ubiquitous. Along with 'Mage Amror' etc but "Speaking with dead"?
As far as I know I am still without the C-Vid. if I ever did get it the symptoms were so mild as to not even be noticeable behind a stuffy nose. *Knock on wood*
Wishing everyone all the very best for the new year. Much cheers etc.
Okay. Tech came and fixed/looked at things. Computer is back up and running. Looks like an investment for a new 'C' drive. Tech offered a good price on an SSD. Yay! Festive presents! (^_^)
Island Elf(link) HP 20;56;Fort+6;Ref+11;Will+4;Perc+9; Init+4;AC17(19)Defensive:21
Reijo Ilvonen wrote:
Friendly reminder: Reijo "ignores the normal cover bonus to AC when attacking creatures that are partially immersed in water" due to his Marine Terror ability.
Oooo... Reijo bein' all Mariner terrible, like. (^_^)
It's all good. We know you've got monsters to organize. Players to kill and rules adjudications to blame for it. Frankly, we can tell you're swamped. Relax, get some rest. After all, if you haven't got your health? You haven't got anything.
I'm not seeing your race in your profile... are you using a standard elf with some alternate racial traits to make her an "island elf"? I ask because Spirit of the Waters is an alternate racial trait you might have considered.
If you can and want to take it, feel free to swap it in now and be proficient with nets! :)
It does have a cost, though.
D'Oh! (>_<) Actually totally forgot to address the the question at hand.
No am using the 'Aquatic Elf' type then taking the racial option of 'Surface Features'.
It's currently the best way I can think of in creating said cultural sub type.
I do most of my character generation now-days in 'Hero Lab'. Getting all the things to work with all the changes/addendums they keep throwing in is the challenge.
A freind built the Orc 'Tribal/Scarred Shamman'... only for the power's that be to fundamentaly change how some of the basic things worked. Like, changing the class base functional ability from Constitution to something else.
His build? It no work no mo.
Same with 'Enlightened Warrior'. When first published? There was no 'Bloodline' requirement. And as written seems to make perfect sense for 'Any one' to be able to aquire it. Which, if you first put in 'Adopted' then go to the racial traits the weird number of 'Special race only" types of traits seems... very sporadic.
As in Sunny could, if I'd chosen it, taken any number of Golbin traits (Which is totally weird when you think about it but then, how else are people going to get those "World of Warcraft" eared Elves?)... but not that one 'Be a Neutral Monk' trait?
Then there's the whole "Titan Mauler" changes.
Sorry, I'll stop ranting/whining.
There's still more than enough things that we can experiment with in the rules
I look forwards to having and being fun with Sunny. (^_^)
Some of the saying I've got percolating.
"Holy Mother a rectanlges!"
*Looks at companions*
"Whut? Recangles? In't they like lil' baby Oblongs?"
*Blinks some more as people continue to look puzzled*
Am happy that things are going well for you and yours. The same sentiments for every one else.
After all, you've got real life things to do, your game to run, player character's to kill and working out the monsters to do it with. Frankly I can understand you feeling swampled.
Please, get some rest. After all, if you haven’t got your health, then you haven’t got anything.
