paizo.com Recent Posts by thomrenaultpaizo.com Recent Posts by thomrenault2022-05-26T20:12:36Z2022-05-26T20:12:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=4#1532012-10-04T04:52:15Z2012-10-04T04:52:15Z<p><b>"You said you're looking for Natalya? Natalya Vancasterkin? I don't know what she was doing for the Pathfinders, but I had heard that she checked in with anyone in the Szcarni for a while. The rumor was she had turned coats and was all in for the Pathfinders now. If you've lost track of her, maybe she's gone rogue. Maybe she's spying on us both for Lord Mayor Haldmeer Grobas. Or maybe she's working for Verminus. Nobody knows much about him, he just kind of showed up out of nowhere in the last few months and has been dominating the drug market with his product. He's got to have some spies in the Pathfinders and the Szcarni. Personally though. I think she got snatched like so many other people are getting snatched in the Varisian parts of town. The city isn't going to mount a proper investigation until it starts affecting the Chelish. The word on the street is that the vanished folk are the victims of slavers who then secretly sell them offshore at night to Nidalese ships—but I don’t put much stock in such rumors, if I did I wouldn't get paid for my information."</b></p>"You said you're looking for Natalya? Natalya Vancasterkin? I don't know what she was doing for the Pathfinders, but I had heard that she checked in with anyone in the Szcarni for a while. The rumor was she had turned coats and was all in for the Pathfinders now. If you've lost track of her, maybe she's gone rogue. Maybe she's spying on us both for Lord Mayor Haldmeer Grobas. Or maybe she's working for Verminus. Nobody knows much about him, he just kind of showed up out of nowhere in the last...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-04T04:52:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion&page=2#722012-10-04T04:43:10Z2012-10-04T04:43:10Z<p>Yeah handwaived sale. It happened at somepoint while you were travelling across town.</p>Yeah handwaived sale. It happened at somepoint while you were travelling across town.thomrenault2012-10-04T04:43:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1502012-10-03T14:18:34Z2012-10-03T14:18:34Z<p>Zograthy nods to his men to let the halfling be. But they remain in position all around him. He then gestures to Bimbur.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bimbur's Fort Save:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19</span></p>
<p>You inhale the fumes from the phial. They're bitter. But they don't have any harmful effect.</p>
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<p>The Amazing Zograthy seems surprised at your reaction to the drug. <b>"Well are you going to pay? I have the information you're looking for, and I imagine you would like to get the information and get out of this part of town."</b> He sneers again as he says 'this part of town.'</p>Zograthy nods to his men to let the halfling be. But they remain in position all around him. He then gestures to Bimbur.
[dice=Bimbur's Fort Save]1d20+6[/dice]
You inhale the fumes from the phial. They're bitter. But they don't have any harmful effect.
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The Amazing Zograthy seems surprised at your reaction to the drug. "Well are you going to pay? I have the information you're looking for, and I imagine you would like to get the information and get out...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-03T14:18:34ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Absalom Sandbox RecruitmentAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheAbsalomGambit/recruiting&page=2#812012-10-03T05:03:43Z2012-10-03T05:03:43Z<p>Hey Rameth :p I'd like to submit this knife master rogue. If I got in I would level her up to 5 and mess around with the fluff. I've also got a concept, but no build yet for a human Evangelist Cleric of Cayden Cailean who goes around proclaiming the good news of beer.</p>Hey Rameth :p I'd like to submit this knife master rogue. If I got in I would level her up to 5 and mess around with the fluff. I've also got a concept, but no build yet for a human Evangelist Cleric of Cayden Cailean who goes around proclaiming the good news of beer.Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-03T05:03:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion&page=2#692012-10-03T04:58:15Z2012-10-03T04:58:15Z<p>Somehow I get the feeling that taking out this petty crimelord down the road, will be very satisfying for the party.</p>Somehow I get the feeling that taking out this petty crimelord down the road, will be very satisfying for the party.thomrenault2012-10-03T04:58:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion&page=2#682012-10-03T04:55:57Z2012-10-03T04:55:57Z<p>I hope I'm not being to killer DM. :-) But seriously things should get much easier when you get to the dungeon.</p>I hope I'm not being to killer DM. :-) But seriously things should get much easier when you get to the dungeon.thomrenault2012-10-03T04:55:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1442012-10-03T04:52:53Z2012-10-03T04:52:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bimbur Longstrike wrote:</div><blockquote> Bimbur amplifies: <b>"Yes, the misunderstanding was partly my fault. Monks do not allow their body to be impure, I could not accept your powerful medicine."</b> </blockquote><p><b> That sounds an awful lot like something a cop would say. You should try it. You'll like it I promise</b>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Bimbur Longstrike wrote:Bimbur amplifies: "Yes, the misunderstanding was partly my fault. Monks do not allow their body to be impure, I could not accept your powerful medicine."
That sounds an awful lot like something a cop would say. You should try it. You'll like it I promise [Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-03T04:52:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1432012-10-03T04:10:13Z2012-10-03T04:10:13Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Zograthy's Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Zograthy's mens' Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18</span></p>
<p>The Amazing Zograthy continues snearing. <b>"Yeah I beat you. I told you all that already. You're surrounded, and you just attacked one of the most powerful crimelords in town. Now if we're going to move forward at all, the dwarf is going to take this right now, and do it in front of all of us. I need to know that I can trust you, that you're not working for the law. And then I'm still going to need that 50 gold before we can talk. Maybe I should also keep a hostage to remind you all who's boss. Yeah that sounds good. Take the halfling away."</b></p>
<p>Zograthy tosses the phial back to Bimbur. 4 of Zograthy's men take Falco hostage, and out of the tent. <span class=messageboard-ooc>I will roll if opposed</span></p>
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[dice=Zograthy's mens' Sense Motive]1d20-1[/dice]
The Amazing Zograthy continues snearing. "Yeah I beat you. I told you all that already. You're surrounded, and you just attacked one of the most powerful crimelords in town. Now if we're going to move forward at all, the dwarf is going to take this right now, and do it in front of all of us. I need to know that I can trust you, that you're not working for the law. And then I'm still going to need...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-03T04:10:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1382012-10-02T20:22:39Z2012-10-02T20:22:39Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Sorry guys I didn't see all of the sense motive rolls, these are for rolls which have already been made. IF you haven't made a roll yet you can make a check.</span>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Sorry guys I didn't see all of the sense motive rolls, these are for rolls which have already been made. IF you haven't made a roll yet you can make a check.
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[Spoiler omitted]DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-02T20:22:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion&page=2#662012-10-02T19:43:12Z2012-10-02T19:43:12Z<p>I actually did manage to get a post out before class. So I'll be responding to the next set of posts sometime tonight.</p>I actually did manage to get a post out before class. So I'll be responding to the next set of posts sometime tonight.thomrenault2012-10-02T19:43:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1362012-10-02T19:42:17Z2012-10-02T19:42:17Z<p>The Amazing Zograthy slashes again at Bimbur.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Aoe:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Zograthy is grappled. </span></p>
<p>Falco manages to slip Marko's grasp.</p>
<p>Zograthy calls to the crowd of guards outside of the tent. <b> Fools! All of you. GET IN HERE NOW!</b> Ten additional Varisian thugs appear at the tent's entrance. <b> It seems we are at an impasse</b>, Zograthy sneers at you all. <b> You can't compete with my muscle here, and you need information from me. Therefore this uncouth dwarf should put me down immediately, before I have my men pin everyone of you down, overdose you and throw you out into the streets as helpless addicts.</b></p>The Amazing Zograthy slashes again at Bimbur.
[Dice=Aoe]1d20+1[/dice]
[dice=damage]1d4+1[/dice]
Zograthy is grappled.
Falco manages to slip Marko's grasp.
Zograthy calls to the crowd of guards outside of the tent. Fools! All of you. GET IN HERE NOW! Ten additional Varisian thugs appear at the tent's entrance. It seems we are at an impasse, Zograthy sneers at you all. You can't compete with my muscle here, and you need information from me. Therefore this uncouth dwarf should put me down...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-02T19:42:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion&page=2#642012-10-02T19:34:18Z2012-10-02T19:34:18Z<p>I'm sorry. I've been super busy with classes the last two days. It won't be a normal occurrence. I'll post updates on the status of everything sometime shortly after I get home from school tonight. 7-9 pm EST.</p>I'm sorry. I've been super busy with classes the last two days. It won't be a normal occurrence. I'll post updates on the status of everything sometime shortly after I get home from school tonight. 7-9 pm EST.thomrenault2012-10-02T19:34:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1312012-10-01T04:28:16Z2012-10-01T04:28:16Z<p>Marko chuckles and says to Falco. <b>"Of course they need to surrender when they've only got an anklebiter like you to protect them"</b></p>Marko chuckles and says to Falco. "Of course they need to surrender when they've only got an anklebiter like you to protect them"DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T04:28:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1292012-10-01T04:12:49Z2012-10-01T04:12:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> This would be a good time for a Diplomacy and/or aid another check</span></p>This would be a good time for a Diplomacy and/or aid another checkDM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T04:12:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1282012-10-01T04:11:26Z2012-10-01T04:11:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rameth the Delver wrote:</div><blockquote>Zograthy we aren't here with the law, we just want to find someone. You can't win this, lets be smart about this.</blockquote><p>Zograthy sneers at you <b>"You are gravely mistaken. I have 10 more men outside of this tent. If this ends, it ends on my terms."</b>Rameth the Delver wrote:Zograthy we aren't here with the law, we just want to find someone. You can't win this, lets be smart about this.
Zograthy sneers at you "You are gravely mistaken. I have 10 more men outside of this tent. If this ends, it ends on my terms."DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T04:11:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1252012-10-01T04:07:18Z2012-10-01T04:07:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rameth the Delver wrote:</div><blockquote>You are making a mistake Zograthy! We don't know any Verminus.</blockquote><p><b>"There's only two reasons someone would ask for drugs, look at them and hand them back for a refund, either you're working for the law, or you're spying on me for a rival. So you don't work for Verminus, you're with the city guard then."</b>Rameth the Delver wrote:You are making a mistake Zograthy! We don't know any Verminus.
"There's only two reasons someone would ask for drugs, look at them and hand them back for a refund, either you're working for the law, or you're spying on me for a rival. So you don't work for Verminus, you're with the city guard then."DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T04:07:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1242012-10-01T04:01:47Z2012-10-01T04:01:47Z<p>Zograthy replies to Adrielle,<b>"You can't scam a scammer. You're all up to something. Either you're trying to steal my stash, or you're spying for the law or someone else. Maybe you're the ones behind all the disappearances. You work for Nidal? <i>Who are you?</i> No matter, no one insults my product.</b>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>np Adrielle</span></p>Zograthy replies to Adrielle,"You can't scam a scammer. You're all up to something. Either you're trying to steal my stash, or you're spying for the law or someone else. Maybe you're the ones behind all the disappearances. You work for Nidal? Who are you? No matter, no one insults my product.
np AdrielleDM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T04:01:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1222012-10-01T03:50:33Z2012-10-01T03:50:33Z<p><b>Round 2</b>
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Luka is going to attack. Malena this time.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To hit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To confirm:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Extra Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6</span></p>Round 2
Luka is going to attack. Malena this time.
[dice=To hit]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d8+2[/dice]
[dice=To confirm]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Extra Damage]1d8+2[/dice]DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T03:50:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1212012-10-01T03:48:08Z2012-10-01T03:48:08Z<p>The Amazing Zograthy draws a dagger and slashes at Bimbur.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To Hit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3</span>
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[Dice=To Hit]1d20+1[/dice]
[Dice=Damage]1d4-1[/dice]
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[Spoiler omitted]DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T03:48:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1202012-10-01T03:24:03Z2012-10-01T03:24:03Z<p>Marko grabs at Falco. <b>"Stern words for a little slip like you"</b>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Falco's AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>CMB:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Slip is an incredibly offensive racial slur towards halflings commonly used in Cheliax. </span></p>Marko grabs at Falco. "Stern words for a little slip like you"
[dice=Falco's AoO]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d6+2[/dice]
[dice=CMB]1d20+4[/dice]
Slip is an incredibly offensive racial slur towards halflings commonly used in Cheliax.DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-10-01T03:24:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1132012-09-30T22:41:28Z2012-09-30T22:41:28Z<p><b>Round 1</b>
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Luka attacks Bimbur as he sees that he's the one upsetting Zograthy.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To hit and damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3</span></p>Round 1
Luka attacks Bimbur as he sees that he's the one upsetting Zograthy.
[dice=To hit and damage]1d20+5; 1d8+2[/dice]DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-30T22:41:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1122012-09-30T22:36:39Z2012-09-30T22:36:39Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Order</span>
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<b>Falco</b>
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<b>Luka</b>
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<b>Malena</b>
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<b>Rameth</b>
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<b>Adrielle</b>
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<b>Marko and the Amazing Zograthy</b></p>Order
Falco
Luka
Malena
Rameth
Adrielle
Bimbur
Marko and the Amazing ZograthyDM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-30T22:36:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1112012-09-30T22:34:50Z2012-09-30T22:34:50Z<p>The Amazing Zograthy listens with half an ear to Rameth and Adrielle. He doesn't seem inclined to help for less than 50 gp. When Bimbur returns the package, his smile vanishes. He looks coldly at Bimbur and says, <b>"NO REFUND! If you don't want 'The Secrets of the Multiverse,' you shouldn't have asked for it."</b> His eyes narrow suspiciously <b>"You're working for Verminus aren't you? Tell him to take his 'Blue Moon' and shove it up his ass!!! LUKA! MARKO!"</b></p>
<p>Almost as soon as the words are out of his lips, two tough looking Varisians enter the tent. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Initiative:</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bimbur Longstrike:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Rameth the Delver:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Adrielle Terryne:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Falco Montajay:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Malena Imoroa:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Luka:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Marko:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>The Amazing Zograthy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3</span></p>The Amazing Zograthy listens with half an ear to Rameth and Adrielle. He doesn't seem inclined to help for less than 50 gp. When Bimbur returns the package, his smile vanishes. He looks coldly at Bimbur and says, "NO REFUND! If you don't want 'The Secrets of the Multiverse,' you shouldn't have asked for it." His eyes narrow suspiciously "You're working for Verminus aren't you? Tell him to take his 'Blue Moon' and shove it up his ass!!! LUKA! MARKO!"
Almost as soon as the words are out of his...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-30T22:34:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1062012-09-30T14:54:43Z2012-09-30T14:54:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bimbur Longstrike wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Bimbur is 'roped into' the secrets of the multiverse.</p>
<p><i>Just 15 gold for the answer to the life, the multiverse, and everything? I hope the answer is not just a number.</i></p>
<p><b>"Mr. Zograthy, what is a secret to the multiverse?"</b> </blockquote><p>Zograthy turns to you first, he reaches out for your hand with one arm, and sweeps the gold coins off of the table with his other arm. His palm hovers over yours, and you feel a small parcel drop into your hand. He closes your hand around the package, and says <b> "A vision of your future is in your own hands, my boy"</b>
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rameth the Delver wrote:</div><blockquote> I have heard much of your skills.Perhaps a turn of the cards will help you think? </blockquote><p>Zograthy, turns from the dwarf and to a small crystal ball set in the middle of the table. You see images and lights within the crystal ball. The old Varisian peers into the ball for several moments.
<p><b> "AHH! A great fortune awaits you, you will find all that you desire, and you will become a great savior! A beautiful woman awaits you in the future..." </b></p>
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Adrielle Terrene wrote:</div><blockquote> ""A friend of ours has gone missing, like many others in the city. Do you know anything about these disappearances?"</blockquote><p>Finally, the Amazing Zograthy turns to you. <b>"Ahh Secrets! Perhaps my greatest trade! My fee is 10 fists of gold." </b>Bimbur Longstrike wrote:Bimbur is 'roped into' the secrets of the multiverse.
Just 15 gold for the answer to the life, the multiverse, and everything? I hope the answer is not just a number.
"Mr. Zograthy, what is a secret to the multiverse?"
Zograthy turns to you first, he reaches out for your hand with one arm, and sweeps the gold coins off of the table with his other arm. His palm hovers over yours, and you feel a small parcel drop into your hand. He closes your hand around the package,...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-30T14:54:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=3#1012012-09-28T17:25:01Z2012-09-28T17:25:01Z<p>Within the stuffy, cluttered tent is a table covered in blue velvet stitched with moons, stars, and arcane symbols. A dusty crystal ball and a dog-eared harrow deck sit upon it. Behind this table sits an aged, bald, Varisian man with threadbare purple robes and piercing eyes—the one and only Amazing Zograthy. As you enter the room he gestures broadly and says in a mysterious voice: <b>"The Amazing Zograthy sees all and knows all. A double fist of silver for a turn of the cards or a vision in the crystal; a treble fist of gold for the secrets of the multiverse.”</b></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Within the stuffy, cluttered tent is a table covered in blue velvet stitched with moons, stars, and arcane symbols. A dusty crystal ball and a dog-eared harrow deck sit upon it. Behind this table sits an aged, bald, Varisian man with threadbare purple robes and piercing eyes—the one and only Amazing Zograthy. As you enter the room he gestures broadly and says in a mysterious voice: "The Amazing Zograthy sees all and knows all. A double fist of silver for a turn of the cards or a vision in the...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-28T17:25:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#962012-09-28T02:55:41Z2012-09-28T02:55:41Z<p>As you walk down the alley street fair, you notice a small, well-patched tent crudely painted with mystical symbols and decorated with chicken bones and other oddments. A banner hangs in front of it <b>"The Amazing Zograthy"</b></p>As you walk down the alley street fair, you notice a small, well-patched tent crudely painted with mystical symbols and decorated with chicken bones and other oddments. A banner hangs in front of it "The Amazing Zograthy"DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-28T02:55:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#922012-09-27T17:44:45Z2012-09-27T17:44:45Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>You all follow Falco's lead as he brings you through the city to Washer's Row. Washers’ Row is a tangle of open-air washhouses, launderers, and Varisian wagons and tents. Most of the people here are washing laundry in enormous wooden pools which are steaming with hot water. At the southern end of Washers’ Row, a tattered banner hanging over the entrance to the small side street advertises “Professor Callivario’s Stupendous Exhibition of the Outrageous and Sublime.” Beyond this overly exuberant advertisement is a squalid setup consisting of little more than a series of rundown sideshow booths and carts with assorted games and amusements of the meaner sort. To one side, urchins pitch pennies at lily pads floating in a small, scum-covered fountain while a bored carnie looks on. Nearby, the sound of cats hissing and fighting arises from behind a cart where a small crowd of ne’er-do-wells has gathered to cheer and place bets. Everywhere lurk faces pinched with suspicion or hunger— expressions worn by carnival workers and visitors alike. This is not the sort of place to be careless with a coin pouch.</p>
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You all follow Falco's lead as he brings you through the city to Washer's Row. Washers’ Row is a tangle of open-air washhouses, launderers, and Varisian wagons and tents. Most of the people here are washing laundry in enormous wooden pools which are steaming with hot water. At the southern end of Washers’ Row, a tattered banner hanging over the entrance to the small side street advertises “Professor Callivario’s Stupendous Exhibition of the Outrageous and Sublime.” Beyond...DM Thomrenault (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-27T17:44:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion&page=2#542012-09-27T14:06:34Z2012-09-27T14:06:34Z<p>Something I could definitely use from you all would be a designated caller. (i.e. a designated party leader who can take all of the party input and definitively say, we're going here or we're doing this.) Given the 'time-delay' aspect, that way I'll know when you guys are heading in a given direction. Would you all like to have open elections and discuss it? You could also have a blind election (send me a PM), and I could tell you who won, or what candidates remain?</p>Something I could definitely use from you all would be a designated caller. (i.e. a designated party leader who can take all of the party input and definitively say, we're going here or we're doing this.) Given the 'time-delay' aspect, that way I'll know when you guys are heading in a given direction. Would you all like to have open elections and discuss it? You could also have a blind election (send me a PM), and I could tell you who won, or what candidates remain?thomrenault2012-09-27T14:06:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#892012-09-27T14:03:07Z2012-09-27T14:03:07Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Where are you headed first? Someone should make a DC 12 Knowledge Local or Diplomacy check to know where you're heading (or to ask directions)</span></p>Where are you headed first? Someone should make a DC 12 Knowledge Local or Diplomacy check to know where you're heading (or to ask directions)thomrenault2012-09-27T14:03:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:Sheila Heidmarch (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#792012-09-26T21:24:44Z2012-09-26T21:24:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Adrielle Terryne wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Adrielle thinks for a while, saying to Sheila:</p>
<p><b>"I think the name of the ship was <i>The Victor</i>, but I don't know for sure...</b> </blockquote><p><b><i>The Victor</i> you say... I'm sorry, but it doesn't ring a bell, nor does the name Gareth. I'll look into it, perhaps the Absalom office knows something of it.</b>Adrielle Terryne wrote:Adrielle thinks for a while, saying to Sheila:
"I think the name of the ship was The Victor, but I don't know for sure...
The Victor you say... I'm sorry, but it doesn't ring a bell, nor does the name Gareth. I'll look into it, perhaps the Absalom office knows something of it.Sheila Heidmarch (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-26T21:24:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:Sheila Heidmarch (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#782012-09-26T21:21:43Z2012-09-26T21:21:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Malena Imoroa wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>So what group did the informant belong to, also just as another idea as to what happened, the artifact might have done something to them, teleport, mind control a host of other things, </b></blockquote><p>Unfortunately, I don't know which Sczarni gang she was affiliated with. To be honest, I don't know too much about the Sczarni here in Magnimar, other than that they're divided into 6 gangs.
<p>Your theories might be correct, the ancient artifacts of Thassilon are very potent. This Paradox Box would have been a plaything for the great wizards of old.</p>Malena Imoroa wrote:So what group did the informant belong to, also just as another idea as to what happened, the artifact might have done something to them, teleport, mind control a host of other things,
Unfortunately, I don't know which Sczarni gang she was affiliated with. To be honest, I don't know too much about the Sczarni here in Magnimar, other than that they're divided into 6 gangs. Your theories might be correct, the ancient artifacts of Thassilon are very potent. This Paradox Box...Sheila Heidmarch (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-26T21:21:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:Sheila Heidmarch (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#762012-09-26T21:12:48Z2012-09-26T21:12:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rameth the Delver wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>The second is, and it is a bit embarrassing for me to ask, but may I borrow this Paradox Box? I just know that I am on the cusp of discovering how to disarm magical traps, and perhaps by studying this one I will come one step closer. Just for an evenings study, then I will have it returned.</b></blockquote><p><b> "I'm afraid I cannot allow you to take this box with you. It has certain properties which make it very valuable to me as the leader of this Lodge, and I will have to compose a report to the Decemvirate containing my findings. However, you can feel free to stop by the lounge at any point and study its workings. I will leave it on reserve, and mention to my research assistants that you might stop by to study it. You'll also be given access to the research log with my draft report to the Decemvirate. If you discover anything work knowing, leave your findings at the end of the research log, and I'll be sure to incorporate them."</b>Rameth the Delver wrote:The second is, and it is a bit embarrassing for me to ask, but may I borrow this Paradox Box? I just know that I am on the cusp of discovering how to disarm magical traps, and perhaps by studying this one I will come one step closer. Just for an evenings study, then I will have it returned.
"I'm afraid I cannot allow you to take this box with you. It has certain properties which make it very valuable to me as the leader of this Lodge, and I will have to compose a...Sheila Heidmarch (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-26T21:12:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#382012-09-26T21:01:50Z2012-09-26T21:01:50Z<p>If you were to sell off the items (i.e. the dagger, gems and ring) each party member would have 315 GP to spend. The decision is ultimately up to you all.</p>If you were to sell off the items (i.e. the dagger, gems and ring) each party member would have 315 GP to spend. The decision is ultimately up to you all.thomrenault2012-09-26T21:01:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#362012-09-26T20:57:58Z2012-09-26T20:57:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Malena Imoroa wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Extremely fashionable says no such thing, if you wish to make it a house rule you can, and i am fine with it, just wanted to let you know what trait said on that subject</p>
<p>Extremely Fashionable</p>
<p>You really know how to make a good impression when you’re dressed well.</p>
<p>Benefit: Whenever you are wearing clothing and/or jewelry worth at least 150 gp (and not otherwise covered in gore, sewage, or other things that mar your overall look), you gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff, Diplomacy, and Intimidate checks. One of these skills (your choice) is a class skill for you. </blockquote><p>My mistake, :)Malena Imoroa wrote:Extremely fashionable says no such thing, if you wish to make it a house rule you can, and i am fine with it, just wanted to let you know what trait said on that subject
Extremely Fashionable
You really know how to make a good impression when you’re dressed well.
Benefit: Whenever you are wearing clothing and/or jewelry worth at least 150 gp (and not otherwise covered in gore, sewage, or other things that mar your overall look), you gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff,...thomrenault2012-09-26T20:57:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#332012-09-26T20:41:09Z2012-09-26T20:41:09Z<p>Actually I think that for that 'Extremely fashionable' trait bonus, the jewelery must have no other game bonus.</p>Actually I think that for that 'Extremely fashionable' trait bonus, the jewelery must have no other game bonus.thomrenault2012-09-26T20:41:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#312012-09-26T20:34:34Z2012-09-26T20:34:34Z<p>Well the ring is worth 1100 GP (Rameth would know this from his appraise check), if you wish to sell it in Magnimar, you could certainly find a purchaser.</p>Well the ring is worth 1100 GP (Rameth would know this from his appraise check), if you wish to sell it in Magnimar, you could certainly find a purchaser.thomrenault2012-09-26T20:34:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#702012-09-26T20:00:17Z2012-09-26T20:00:17Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Adrielle Terryne wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"Have you heard news of a pathfinder named Gareth? He was sent to Magnimar by the society and when they sent me from Absalom they had not heard anything from him... If you have, please tell me, he is... a friend."</b> </blockquote><p><b>Adrielle, do you recall the name of the vessel he was on from Absalom to Magnimar?</b>Adrielle Terryne wrote:"Have you heard news of a pathfinder named Gareth? He was sent to Magnimar by the society and when they sent me from Absalom they had not heard anything from him... If you have, please tell me, he is... a friend."
Adrielle, do you recall the name of the vessel he was on from Absalom to Magnimar?thomrenault2012-09-26T20:00:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#692012-09-26T19:55:52Z2012-09-26T19:55:52Z<p><b>Unfortunately, I don’t know much about Natalya. She approached us and offered to be a sort of double agent among the Sczarni. The main Pathfinder lodge in Absalom has recently forged alliances with the Sczarni in many cities throughout the Inner Sea region, I thought that having a member of a Sczarni gang as a double agent could be useful—I'm still not sure whether we can trust the Sczarni fully yet.</b></p>
<p><b>One of Natalya's conditions for working for us as a double agent was that she wanted to retain a good amount of anonymity and autonomy, so she’d be free to handle things as she saw fit.</b></p>
<p><b>In retrospect, I'm worried that giving Natalya such a long leash might have been a mistake, but I'm not willing to write her off as a traitor yet.</b></p>
<p><b>The Sczarni have been a part of Magnimar from the start—they’re not the most dangerous or powerful of the city’s criminal organizations, but they are the most visible. The Sczarni generally don’t involve themselves in particularly violent crimes, and in many cases in Magnimar, they actually help to protect and police less fortunate neighborhoods, and as such are often well regarded by the lower-class. There are six major Sczarni gangs in the city: the Creepers, Doolun’s Lads, the Gallowed, the Tower Girls, the Washside Wringers, and the Wreckwash Blades, with the Gallowed being the most powerful Sczarni family in the city.</b></p>
<p><b>When Natalya initially approached Sheila with the offer of serving the Pathfinders as an informant, she engaged the aid of a man known as the Amazing Zograthy, a Varisian who keeps a permanent tent and fortune-telling business in Washers’ Row in Dockway—specifically, at the end of a narrow alley that serves as a permanent street fair.</b></p>
<p><b>The only other thing which I can think of is the rumors of Nidalese slavers prowling the streets of late. If there's any truth to these rumors, perhaps Natalya was abducted by slavers in the middle of the night. She also might even have been picked up by the city guard for some reason, in which case a visit to the Arvensoar, the garrison for the city’s watch, might yield some clues.</b></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Unfortunately, I don’t know much about Natalya. She approached us and offered to be a sort of double agent among the Sczarni. The main Pathfinder lodge in Absalom has recently forged alliances with the Sczarni in many cities throughout the Inner Sea region, I thought that having a member of a Sczarni gang as a double agent could be useful—I'm still not sure whether we can trust the Sczarni fully yet.
One of Natalya's conditions for working for us as a double agent was that she wanted to...thomrenault2012-09-26T19:55:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#652012-09-26T19:16:29Z2012-09-26T19:16:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rameth wrote:</div><blockquote>...</blockquote><p>[Spoiler omitted]
<p>Sheila's mood shifts at your words. As everyone sits, she begins to speak:
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<b>“First, allow me to apologize for that unpleasantness regarding the gremlins—but it does provide an excellent object lesson. The life of an adventurer is not one for the weak-hearted. That you not only took care of the gremlins but also got the box open in the first place is all the confirmation I need that my gut was right—you’re the perfect group for the job I have in mind.</b></p>
<p><b>You see—I’ve recently had trouble with one of my informants here in Magnimar, Natalya Vancaskerkin. She’s a half-Varisian who recently approached the Pathfinder Society with an offer to serve as a street informant. She runs with the Sczarni—I’m not sure with which group. A week ago, Natalya sent me a cryptic hint that her gang was on the verge of uncovering an item that would be of great interest to the Society. Since the Sczarnis’ methods of uncovering something often involves an armed robbery or breaking into somebody’s personal chambers, we thought it prudent not to press for further details and instead wait to see what it would produce. Suffice it to say, she hinted strongly that it pertained to Thassilon, and promised to meet with me to discuss this find three days ago.</b></p>
<p><b>She never kept that promise—instead, she seems to have simply vanished. Initially, I assumed that the acquisition of this item was simply taking longer than expected, but now I’m hearing rumors that the Sczarni are looking for her as well.</b></p>
<p><b>It seems likely that Natalya has absconded with this item she’s discovered. And this is where you enter, my friends. I want to know what it was that Natalya and the Sczarni found. In fact, I’m more interested in that than in what happened to Natalya herself. For now, I’d like to keep all of this quiet—if you can find out what happened to Natalya without letting a lot of people know she was also working for me as an informant, that would be preferable—that’s a big part of why I’m coming to you, as new members of the Pathfinder Society, with this task. You don’t yet have a reputation in Magnimar, and as such, the lowlifes and criminals you are likely to encounter may be more likely to talk.</b></p>
<p><b>So... go out there and look for Natalya. Find out what happened to her, and to this item she and her gang discovered. If you can secure the item, all the better—bring it back to me and I’ll have a reward of 500 gold pieces for you. And if you can bring Natalya back alive for me to speak to, I’ll double that!" </b></p>Rameth wrote:...
[Spoiler omitted] Sheila's mood shifts at your words. As everyone sits, she begins to speak:
“First, allow me to apologize for that unpleasantness regarding the gremlins—but it does provide an excellent object lesson. The life of an adventurer is not one for the weak-hearted. That you not only took care of the gremlins but also got the box open in the first place is all the confirmation I need that my gut was right—you’re the perfect group for the job I have in mind.
You...thomrenault2012-09-26T19:16:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#642012-09-26T23:58:12Z2012-09-26T19:11:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Falco Montajay wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"Well that was definitely odd! I swore I had that thing in my sights and some how missed."</b> </blockquote><p>Sheila gestures to the Pugwampis, and says <b>"These creatures have a strange aura of unluckiness surrounding them, in fact some shady gambling dens keep them hidden strategically throughout their casinos so that the unlucky aura surrounds any one playing at cards, dice or roulette, but doesn't encompass the dealers.</b>Falco Montajay wrote:"Well that was definitely odd! I swore I had that thing in my sights and some how missed."
Sheila gestures to the Pugwampis, and says "These creatures have a strange aura of unluckiness surrounding them, in fact some shady gambling dens keep them hidden strategically throughout their casinos so that the unlucky aura surrounds any one playing at cards, dice or roulette, but doesn't encompass the dealers.thomrenault2012-09-26T19:11:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#622012-09-26T19:03:16Z2012-09-26T19:03:16Z<p><b>After combat</b></p>
<p><b> "Forgive me, I am not upset with you. I'm upset that I didn't anticipate this and forewarn you. Further it seems like you managed to kill them both before they had a chance to do much more than tear up Koriah's notes on opening the Paradox box, which, since you've now opened it, are not necessary.</b> </p>
<p><b> Your ability to not only solve this ancient Thassilonian puzzle, but also to dispatch the lurking trap within, increases my confidence that I've chosen the right team for this job. Allow me to take the box, I see that the key is rearranging the runes to spell LUCRE, very clever. You can keep the contents" </b> She pours the gems and knife and ring out onto the table. She turns to Koriah, <b>"Farewell Koriah, it was a pleasure speaking with you, good luck on your mission."</b></p>
<p>Koriah bows slightly to you all and says, <b> "It was a pleasure meeting you all, I wish you all the best on your journeys"</b></p>
<p>Sheila then gestures to the seats in the library, <b>"Now if you'll all take a seat, we can begin. Would anyone like a drink or a bite to eat?</b></p>After combat
"Forgive me, I am not upset with you. I'm upset that I didn't anticipate this and forewarn you. Further it seems like you managed to kill them both before they had a chance to do much more than tear up Koriah's notes on opening the Paradox box, which, since you've now opened it, are not necessary.
Your ability to not only solve this ancient Thassilonian puzzle, but also to dispatch the lurking trap within, increases my confidence that I've chosen the right team for this job....thomrenault2012-09-26T19:03:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#602012-09-26T18:52:50Z2012-09-26T18:52:50Z<p><b>1st round of combat</b>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc> Oh that's fine, minor retcon potentially. First we have to reroll Malena's scarf attack</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To hit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23</span>
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Malena kills the other Pugwampi in the first few seconds of the combat. <span class=messageboard-ooc> Falco ignore that attack against you</span></p>1st round of combat
Oh that's fine, minor retcon potentially. First we have to reroll Malena's scarf attack
[dice=To hit]1d20+5[/dice]
Malena kills the other Pugwampi in the first few seconds of the combat. Falco ignore that attack against youthomrenault2012-09-26T18:52:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#572012-09-26T18:44:24Z2012-09-26T18:44:24Z<p>The Paradox box lies open, within you see a <a href="http://www.diamondconnectionusa.com/files/1028/Garnet.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">handful of garnets</a>, a masterwork silver dagger and a ring.</p>
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<p>The Library door opens. Sheila appears angry, on seeing the Gremlins and the damage they did in the library:</p>
<p><b> "What on earth happened here!" </b>, she asks in an imperious tone.</p>
<p>Koriah stands a little behind Sheila also surveying the library and the dead gremlins.</p>The Paradox box lies open, within you see a handful of garnets, a masterwork silver dagger and a ring.
[Spoiler omitted]
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The Library door opens. Sheila appears angry, on seeing the Gremlins and the damage they did in the library:
"What on earth happened here!" , she asks in an imperious tone.
Koriah stands a little behind Sheila also surveying the library and the dead gremlins.thomrenault2012-09-26T18:44:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#282012-09-26T18:29:34Z2012-09-26T18:29:34Z<p>Those of you who are prior pbp dm's how would I create another discussion thread. I would like to make a 'party business' thread for tracking inventory and xp.</p>Those of you who are prior pbp dm's how would I create another discussion thread. I would like to make a 'party business' thread for tracking inventory and xp.thomrenault2012-09-26T18:29:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#552012-09-26T18:27:05Z2012-09-26T18:27:05Z<p>Rameth's initial luck is tested by the strange fey powers of the pugwampi's</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To hit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And he crits!</span> </p>
<p>The other Pugwampi dies. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>(I think we'll just move on from this conflict. It wasn't supposed to be a serious challenge, and we can just assume that Malena was beset by the ill fortune of the Pugwampis during this combat.)</span></p>Rameth's initial luck is tested by the strange fey powers of the pugwampi's
[dice=To hit]1d20+3[/dice]
And he crits!
The other Pugwampi dies.
(I think we'll just move on from this conflict. It wasn't supposed to be a serious challenge, and we can just assume that Malena was beset by the ill fortune of the Pugwampis during this combat.)thomrenault2012-09-26T18:27:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#522012-09-26T18:05:19Z2012-09-26T18:05:19Z<p>For some strange reason, your attacks seem thwarted by ill fortune forcing any successful attack to potentially fail.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Bimbur Perfect shot</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To hit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Falco First Round</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To hit:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14</span></p>
<p>The Gremlin that Bimbur attacked is <span class=messageboard-ooc>still</span> dead.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Malena can post her first round (and 2nd round actions) when she gets the chance, everyone else can feel free to submit their 2nd round actions and I will resolve them in order. </span></p>
<p><b>2nd Round:</b>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>The other gremlin will attack Falco:</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>To Hit & Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15</span><span class="messageboard-dice">1d2 - 4 ⇒ (1) - 4 = -3</span>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>i.e. 1 point of damage</span></p>For some strange reason, your attacks seem thwarted by ill fortune forcing any successful attack to potentially fail.
Bimbur Perfect shot
[dice=To hit]1d20+3[/dice]
Falco First Round
[dice=To hit]1d20+4[/dice]
The Gremlin that Bimbur attacked is still dead.
Malena can post her first round (and 2nd round actions) when she gets the chance, everyone else can feel free to submit their 2nd round actions and I will resolve them in order.
2nd Round:
The other gremlin will attack Falco:...thomrenault2012-09-26T18:05:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#272012-09-26T17:57:35Z2012-09-26T17:57:35Z<p>I wouldn't worry about it in this combat (or in any combats where we're not using a battlemap), that said I am working on a solution for more involved tactical combats, and dungeoncrawling.</p>I wouldn't worry about it in this combat (or in any combats where we're not using a battlemap), that said I am working on a solution for more involved tactical combats, and dungeoncrawling.thomrenault2012-09-26T17:57:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay&page=2#512012-09-26T17:56:13Z2012-09-26T17:56:13Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]thomrenault2012-09-26T17:56:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#252012-09-26T15:03:55Z2012-09-26T15:03:55Z<p>Thanks for the suggestions. I've generated initiative for everyone. For your actions, you can go ahead and also make the wisdom check (and the Perception check for Rameth) if that check beats the DC in the gameplay thread, you may act in the surprise round and the 1st round.</p>Thanks for the suggestions. I've generated initiative for everyone. For your actions, you can go ahead and also make the wisdom check (and the Perception check for Rameth) if that check beats the DC in the gameplay thread, you may act in the surprise round and the 1st round.thomrenault2012-09-26T15:03:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#452012-09-26T15:00:35Z2012-09-26T15:00:35Z<p>In the first round, the gremlins continue destroying the library.</p>In the first round, the gremlins continue destroying the library.thomrenault2012-09-26T15:00:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#442012-09-26T14:43:19Z2012-09-26T14:43:19Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> The Gremlins get to act in a surprise round, as does anyone who made the wisdom check above or the perception check (with detect magic active)</span></p>
<p>As soon as the Gremlins spring forth from the box, one begins to slash up the scrolls on the table, and the other one starts carving obscenities in the ornate wooden table</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Gremlins initiative:
<br />
22
<br />
17
<br />
Rameth <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16</span>
<br />
Bimbut <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16</span>
<br />
Adrielle <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15</span>
<br />
Falco <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12</span>
<br />
Malena <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13</span>
<br />
</span></p>The Gremlins get to act in a surprise round, as does anyone who made the wisdom check above or the perception check (with detect magic active)
As soon as the Gremlins spring forth from the box, one begins to slash up the scrolls on the table, and the other one starts carving obscenities in the ornate wooden table
Gremlins initiative:
22
17
Rameth [dice]1d20 +2[/dice]
Bimbut [dice]1d20 +2[/dice]
Adrielle [dice]1d20 +4[/dice]
Falco [dice]1d20 +3[/dice]
Malena [dice]1d20 +2[/dice]thomrenault2012-09-26T14:43:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#432012-09-26T14:33:41Z2012-09-26T14:33:41Z<p>As the box opens, you all hear a catch somewhere within click audibly. Almost immediately afterwards, there's a whoosh as two <a href="http://www.brazenpeaks.net/img/pugwampi.png" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gremlins</a> appear in the box.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Roll initiative!</span></p>As the box opens, you all hear a catch somewhere within click audibly. Almost immediately afterwards, there's a whoosh as two gremlins appear in the box.
Roll initiative!thomrenault2012-09-26T14:33:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#402012-09-26T14:20:51Z2012-09-26T14:20:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bimbur Longstrike wrote:</div><blockquote> Bimbur carefully writes down all 120 possible combinations of the five runes. One combination intrigues him, because, well dwarves are always thinking about money. After moving letters three times he manages to spell 'LUCRE'. </blockquote><p>As Bimbur moves the letters to form the word LUCRE, a spark of magic burns along a groove on the top edge of the box. The magical spark moves along three sides of the box. The false lid has been transformed into what appears to be a fully functional lid.
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Bimbur Longstrike wrote:Bimbur carefully writes down all 120 possible combinations of the five runes. One combination intrigues him, because, well dwarves are always thinking about money. After moving letters three times he manages to spell 'LUCRE'.
As Bimbur moves the letters to form the word LUCRE, a spark of magic burns along a groove on the top edge of the box. The magical spark moves along three sides of the box. The false lid has been transformed into what appears to be a fully...thomrenault2012-09-26T14:20:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#382012-09-26T14:10:34Z2012-09-26T14:10:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rameth the Delver wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Rameth gently places the box back down.</p>
<p><b> The letters I touched changed places. Perhaps this is some kind of word jumble...in addition to being fascinating. Any clues in the notes about what kind of word to try to create?</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Casts Detect Magic and focuses for requisite rounds</span></p>
<p><b>I wonder if it has an aura to it...</b></p>
<p>Rameth steps back to allow others to touch it as he focuses. </blockquote><p>Rameth detects a moderate aura of abjuration and conjuration.Rameth the Delver wrote:Rameth gently places the box back down.
The letters I touched changed places. Perhaps this is some kind of word jumble...in addition to being fascinating. Any clues in the notes about what kind of word to try to create?
Casts Detect Magic and focuses for requisite rounds
I wonder if it has an aura to it...
Rameth steps back to allow others to touch it as he focuses.
Rameth detects a moderate aura of abjuration and conjuration.thomrenault2012-09-26T14:10:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#342012-09-26T05:02:02Z2012-09-26T05:02:02Z<p>The first scroll which Adrielle, Bimbur and Falco read lists translations of the significant runes on the box—one of the most oft-repeated symbols was the rune for “wrath,” which Koriah also notes is associated with evocation magic, and in the earliest days of Thassilon with the word “kindness.” Her notes indicate that this rune merely marks the box has having once belonged to a citizen of the Thassilonian nation of Bakrakhan, and that the rune likely has little to do with the method of opening this particular paradox box. Another of Koriah’s scrolls lists a few other key observations—the key observation being that five of the box’s faces are identical, but on one face, several additional runes appear. These runes spell out the word “CRUEL.” Koriah speculates that this word is somehow linked to the box’s mystery. She’s also noted that each of the individual runes in the word can be reorganized by touching two runes at once.</p>
<p>Rameth's inspection of the box reveals the same information as Koriah has set forth in her notes. He also notices that the box has no seam or hinges at all. It is as far as he can see a perfectly solid stone. As you touch the letters on the "CRUEL" face they begin to glow and the two letters your fingers touched exchange places. "LRUEC"</p>The first scroll which Adrielle, Bimbur and Falco read lists translations of the significant runes on the box—one of the most oft-repeated symbols was the rune for “wrath,” which Koriah also notes is associated with evocation magic, and in the earliest days of Thassilon with the word “kindness.” Her notes indicate that this rune merely marks the box has having once belonged to a citizen of the Thassilonian nation of Bakrakhan, and that the rune likely has little to do with the method of...thomrenault2012-09-26T05:02:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#192012-09-26T00:52:51Z2012-09-26T00:52:51Z<p>Well I'm busy the rest of the day, I'll see you all tomorrow and we'll keep things moving right along. Boy, we really are awesome at all of this, huh? I mean party assembled and Adventuring in less than 24 hours.</p>Well I'm busy the rest of the day, I'll see you all tomorrow and we'll keep things moving right along. Boy, we really are awesome at all of this, huh? I mean party assembled and Adventuring in less than 24 hours.thomrenault2012-09-26T00:52:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#282012-09-26T00:38:32Z2012-09-26T00:38:32Z<p>Sheila Heidmarch leads you all into an adjoining room. This chamber is the lodge library and study. The walls are lined with bookshelves, while several tables in the middle of the room are heaped with scrolls and books. One table in the center, however, supports only a single object— an ornate <a href="http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5208/paradoxbox.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> cubical stone coffer</a> covered with Thassilonian runes. Sheila asks for you all to take a seat around the table. As you sit she says: </p>
<p><b>"I apologize for the delay, as I must conclude my business with Pathfinder Azmeren before we meet. In the meantime, though, I thought you could help us with another minor issue. </b></p>
<p><b>This stone coffer is an ancient Thassilonian puzzle, a cunning feat of magical engineering known as a paradox box. As you’ll see from even a casual investigation, what appear to be seams on the sides are only shallow grooves—there’s no obvious way to open the thing. Each paradox box has its own secret method of being opened. </b></p>
<p><b>Essentially, a paradox box substitutes hidden catches and magical triggers for a lock. Given time, anyone clever enough could figure out how to open a paradox box, just as given time, a locksmith can open any lock.</b></p>
<p><b>This particular box was among those items recovered by Koriah—the scrolls next to the box are her preliminary notes on possible triggers or methods of opening it, but she’s not yet had a chance to sit down and properly investigate the thing. So... why don’t you put your heads together and see if you can’t do that for me? </b></p>
<p><b>Even if the box is empty, as I suspect it probably is, knowing the method of opening it makes it a valuable find anyway. I’ll return shortly, and I hope to see that box open! Think of this as an audition, if you will—because the actual task I want to speak to you about soon will require as much wit as it will brawn!” </b></p>
<p>Sheila and Koriah leave the room.</p>Sheila Heidmarch leads you all into an adjoining room. This chamber is the lodge library and study. The walls are lined with bookshelves, while several tables in the middle of the room are heaped with scrolls and books. One table in the center, however, supports only a single object— an ornate cubical stone coffer covered with Thassilonian runes. Sheila asks for you all to take a seat around the table. As you sit she says:
"I apologize for the delay, as I must conclude my business with...thomrenault2012-09-26T00:38:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#162012-09-25T23:40:58Z2012-09-25T23:40:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bimbur wrote:</div><blockquote>"Let's get down to business."</blockquote><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS5dEeMX64" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS5dEeMX64</a>Bimbur wrote:"Let's get down to business."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS5dEeMX64thomrenault2012-09-25T23:40:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#242012-09-25T23:27:24Z2012-09-25T23:27:24Z<p><b> Well forgive me, I think that introductions are in order. Everyone, this is Koriah Azmeren. Koriah this is Malena, Adrielle, Falco, Rameth and Bimbur."</b> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> as she mentions each name she gestures to you each in order </span> </p>
<p><b> "It's a pleasure to meet you all in person, I was quite impressed when I received the roster from the Absalom Lodge. Anyways, to answer your question, Malena, Koriah is a bit of an expert on the Darklands, and she's just returned from Nar Voth. She discovered a new route down through the Fogscar Mountains. She discovered a surprisingly large cache of Thassilonian artifacts down there. I'm afraid I'll have to speak with her for a few more moments."</b> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> She pauses for a moment as if lost in thought </span></p>
<p><b>"Ahh yes, now if you'll just follow me, I've got something of a preliminary assignment for you all"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> She abruptly turns and walks out of the room into the hall</span></p>Well forgive me, I think that introductions are in order. Everyone, this is Koriah Azmeren. Koriah this is Malena, Adrielle, Falco, Rameth and Bimbur."
as she mentions each name she gestures to you each in order
"It's a pleasure to meet you all in person, I was quite impressed when I received the roster from the Absalom Lodge. Anyways, to answer your question, Malena, Koriah is a bit of an expert on the Darklands, and she's just returned from Nar Voth. She discovered a new route down...thomrenault2012-09-25T23:27:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#202012-09-25T22:52:30Z2012-09-25T22:52:30Z<p>Right on cue the door into the foyer opens, and a <a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7786759670_1039784657.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">tall woman with raven hair</a> steps out from the adjoining room. You all recognize her as Sheila Heidmarch, the Venture Captain of the Magnimar Pathfinder Society. She is concluding a conversation with someone else in her office.</p>
<p><b> Oh my you're all early. What an excellent quality in Pathfinders! Thank you very much for answering my summons. I've just been speaking with another Pathfinder here ..."</b> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> A half elven woman dressed in leather armor and armed with a distinctive-looking mithral-and-redwood aklys and a bastard sword steps into the room </span> [Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b> "...and she's brought me some interesting news." </b></p>Right on cue the door into the foyer opens, and a tall woman with raven hair steps out from the adjoining room. You all recognize her as Sheila Heidmarch, the Venture Captain of the Magnimar Pathfinder Society. She is concluding a conversation with someone else in her office.
Oh my you're all early. What an excellent quality in Pathfinders! Thank you very much for answering my summons. I've just been speaking with another Pathfinder here ..."
A half elven woman dressed in leather armor...thomrenault2012-09-25T22:52:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#172012-09-25T21:31:34Z2012-09-25T21:31:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rameth the Delver wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc> Attempting a phone post</span></blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc> Congrats, your phone is paizo messageboard compliant. </span>Rameth the Delver wrote: Attempting a phone post
Congrats, your phone is paizo messageboard compliant.thomrenault2012-09-25T21:31:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#142012-09-25T21:12:12Z2012-09-25T21:12:12Z<p>I realize that you lack an full arcane caster, and I'll make sure that scrolls wands etc are available for those characters with UMD.</p>I realize that you lack an full arcane caster, and I'll make sure that scrolls wands etc are available for those characters with UMD.thomrenault2012-09-25T21:12:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#112012-09-25T20:49:09Z2012-09-25T20:49:09Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> nope it's fine </span> [Spoiler omitted]</p>nope it's fine [Spoiler omitted]thomrenault2012-09-25T20:49:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#92012-09-25T20:42:51Z2012-09-25T20:42:51Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>[Spoiler omitted]thomrenault2012-09-25T20:42:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#72012-09-25T20:31:39Z2012-09-25T20:31:39Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> reroll that please with a d20 </span></p>reroll that please with a d20thomrenault2012-09-25T20:31:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#82012-09-25T20:29:25Z2012-09-25T20:29:25Z<p>Well forgive me for being fast. I said I wanted to <i>run</i> Shattered Stars, not <i> recruit</i> it!! :-p But seriously I really liked everyone submissions, and I didn't want to lose my ideal party to the other Shattered Star!</p>Well forgive me for being fast. I said I wanted to run Shattered Stars, not recruit it!! :-p But seriously I really liked everyone submissions, and I didn't want to lose my ideal party to the other Shattered Star!thomrenault2012-09-25T20:29:25ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: DM thomrenault's Shattered Star Recruitment:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/recruiting#292012-09-25T20:02:20Z2012-09-25T20:02:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Bimbur Longstrike wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Count me in.
</p>
Bimbur is ranged combat, scouting, and tracking in one package. He won't truly start to peak until third level, but that is how it is with dwarven zen archers. If there is no true thief or trap disabler, Bimbur can quickly be changed to have disable device as a class skill and have +11 disable device at first level with masterwook tools if needed. </blockquote><p>As far as these types of details go, you guys can talk it out in the discussion thread. I think you've got your bases pretty well covered.Bimbur Longstrike wrote:Count me in.
Bimbur is ranged combat, scouting, and tracking in one package. He won't truly start to peak until third level, but that is how it is with dwarven zen archers. If there is no true thief or trap disabler, Bimbur can quickly be changed to have disable device as a class skill and have +11 disable device at first level with masterwook tools if needed.
As far as these types of details go, you guys can talk it out in the discussion thread. I think you've got...thomrenault2012-09-25T20:02:20ZRe: Forums/Online Campaigns: General Discussion: On PBPs, a general discussion for all PBPersthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2hu2o&page=9?On-PBPs-a-general-discussion-for-all-PBPers#4202018-07-30T22:34:41Z2012-09-25T19:52:52Z<p>How do other PbP Dm's handle the tactical maps and miniatures (i.e. the visual aspects of combat and exploration)? I'm new to this whole PbP thing.</p>How do other PbP Dm's handle the tactical maps and miniatures (i.e. the visual aspects of combat and exploration)? I'm new to this whole PbP thing.thomrenault2012-09-25T19:52:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#22012-09-25T19:31:24Z2012-09-25T19:31:24Z<p>Oh well I thought of some things to say. It's nice to meet you all, and I'm looking forward to DMing for you all. I am in my 3rd year of Law School. My name isn't actually Thomas Renault. He was my favorite PC, but my middle name is Thomas, so you can call me that ooc. Or just "DM". I think you all made really really awesome characters, and I wanted to start sooner rather than later so that the other Shattered Star campaign didn't gobble you up first. I've posted the first post of the campaign, I expect you'll all meet there in the foyer. If you want to draft up longer backstories, now that your character is in a campaign, that's awesome, but regardless I like the hooks I found in all of them. If you have any other questions, or any issues, just let me know.</p>Oh well I thought of some things to say. It's nice to meet you all, and I'm looking forward to DMing for you all. I am in my 3rd year of Law School. My name isn't actually Thomas Renault. He was my favorite PC, but my middle name is Thomas, so you can call me that ooc. Or just "DM". I think you all made really really awesome characters, and I wanted to start sooner rather than later so that the other Shattered Star campaign didn't gobble you up first. I've posted the first post of the...thomrenault2012-09-25T19:31:24ZForums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Shattered Star Discussionthomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/discussion#12012-09-25T19:18:24Z2012-09-25T19:18:24Z<p>I don't have anything to say here right now, but this is the discussion thread for general discussions.</p>I don't have anything to say here right now, but this is the discussion thread for general discussions.thomrenault2012-09-25T19:18:24ZForums: Play-by-Post: A game afoot in Magnimar:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/gameplay#12012-09-25T19:16:08Z2012-09-25T19:16:08Z<p>You each have received a message at your lodgings. The message was sealed with the Glyph of the Open Road, the sigil of the Pathfinder Society. </p>
<p><b>Greetings, fellow seeker of adventure!</p>
<p>I am Sheila Heidmarch, Venture Captain of the newest Pathfinder Society lodge—and the only such lodge in Varisia at this time. You have come to my attention as someone who possesses a certain amount of skills and interests that make you an excellent addition to a highly specialized team I’m putting together for a matter of grave import, not only to the Society, but to Varisia
<br />
as a whole. Please report an hour before noon to Heidmarch Manor—you will be compensated for your visit, but that reward will pale in light of the riches that await you should we come to an agreement on my proposition to you. I look forward to meeting you soon!</b></p>
<p><b>-Sheila Heidmarch </b></p>
<p>When you arrive at Heidmarch Manor you're escorted to the foyer, and told that Sheila Heidmarch will be with you presently.</p>You each have received a message at your lodgings. The message was sealed with the Glyph of the Open Road, the sigil of the Pathfinder Society.
Greetings, fellow seeker of adventure!
I am Sheila Heidmarch, Venture Captain of the newest Pathfinder Society lodge—and the only such lodge in Varisia at this time. You have come to my attention as someone who possesses a certain amount of skills and interests that make you an excellent addition to a highly specialized team I’m putting together for...thomrenault2012-09-25T19:16:08ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: DM thomrenault's Shattered Star Recruitment:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/recruiting#262012-09-25T19:01:17Z2012-09-25T19:01:17Z<p>Well that was easy, I like what I see and I think we can kick this off sooner than I thought. Also weekends won't be a problem, you can post as time permits on the weekends. I'll take:</p>
<p>-Rameth the Delver
<br />
-Adrielle Terryne
<br />
-Bimbur Longstrike
<br />
-Falco Montajay
<br />
-Malena Imoroa</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone else for their submissions. I'll open up the main thread asap.</p>Well that was easy, I like what I see and I think we can kick this off sooner than I thought. Also weekends won't be a problem, you can post as time permits on the weekends. I'll take:
-Rameth the Delver
-Adrielle Terryne
-Bimbur Longstrike
-Falco Montajay
-Malena Imoroa
Thanks to everyone else for their submissions. I'll open up the main thread asap.thomrenault2012-09-25T19:01:17ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Tribute to Gary: Pathfinder Adaption of AD&D modules (4-5 player complete party recruiting)Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/AgainstTheCultOfTheReptileGodGroup1/recruiting&page=2#582012-09-25T15:07:46Z2012-09-25T15:07:46Z<p>Submitting Ariadne Ornelos. I would also be rp'ing a teenage boy Tom Arnold rp'ing a chick character. </p>
<p><b> "Aww man, memori, you played the chick last time! It's my turn. Besides my orphan rogue girl is waaaay cooler than your dumb cleric. </b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> I will take out the archetype, and the traits </span></p>Submitting Ariadne Ornelos. I would also be rp'ing a teenage boy Tom Arnold rp'ing a chick character.
"Aww man, memori, you played the chick last time! It's my turn. Besides my orphan rogue girl is waaaay cooler than your dumb cleric.
I will take out the archetype, and the traitsAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-25T15:07:46ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: DM thomrenault's Shattered Star Recruitment:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/recruiting#142012-09-25T14:45:49Z2012-09-25T14:45:49Z<p>So far I've got:</p>
<p>Brutis Boyle, Human Barbarian (Titan Mauler)
<br />
Katie Eaglefeather, Half-Orc Druid
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Rameth the Delver, Human Bard (Archeologist)
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Malena Imoroa, Human Magus (bladed scarf)
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Falco Montajay, Halfling Cavalier (with Wolf mount)
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Osgar, Half-Orc Alchemist
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Krass Kargoth, Hobgoblin Fighter</p>
<p>I really like everyone's submissions so far, decisions will be tough. It's quite possible we'll be starting before the end of the week. One thing I forgot to mention in my initial post was, I'd like to see approximately 1 post/day. Is everyone up for that level of commitment?</p>So far I've got:
Brutis Boyle, Human Barbarian (Titan Mauler)
Katie Eaglefeather, Half-Orc Druid
Rameth the Delver, Human Bard (Archeologist)
Malena Imoroa, Human Magus (bladed scarf)
Falco Montajay, Halfling Cavalier (with Wolf mount)
Osgar, Half-Orc Alchemist
Krass Kargoth, Hobgoblin Fighter
I really like everyone's submissions so far, decisions will be tough. It's quite possible we'll be starting before the end of the week. One thing I forgot to mention in my initial post was, I'd like...thomrenault2012-09-25T14:45:49ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: DM thomrenault's Shattered Star Recruitment:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/recruiting#72012-09-25T04:30:38Z2012-09-25T04:30:38Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">markofbane wrote:</div><blockquote> Dotting for interest. Are you going to take the first few that submit characters, or are you going to set a deadline and pick from those who submit by then? </blockquote><p>I aim to have a decision by next Monday, so it's open for applications until then.markofbane wrote:Dotting for interest. Are you going to take the first few that submit characters, or are you going to set a deadline and pick from those who submit by then?
I aim to have a decision by next Monday, so it's open for applications until then.thomrenault2012-09-25T04:30:38ZForums: Recruitment: DM thomrenault's Shattered Star Recruitment:thomrenaulthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/ShatteredStar/recruiting#12012-09-25T02:32:50Z2012-09-25T02:32:50Z<p>Hey everyone this is my first time running a PbP. I'm looking for 4-5 PC's for Shattered Star. </p>
<p>Calculate attributes using a 25 point buy.</p>
<p>Any Class or Archetype (except for summoner) from one of the Core Pathfinder books is fine. </p>
<p>I prefer the core races, but a good backstory can definitely get the go ahead for one of the 'rarer' races. </p>
<p>Your characters can select 3 traits, 1 campaign and 2 other.</p>
<p>Feel free to look at the Varisia: Birthplace of legends and the Shattered Star Player's Guide for options while stating up characters. </p>
<p>For equipment use the average starting gold listed in the starting gold table. If I've missed anything let me know.</p>Hey everyone this is my first time running a PbP. I'm looking for 4-5 PC's for Shattered Star.
Calculate attributes using a 25 point buy.
Any Class or Archetype (except for summoner) from one of the Core Pathfinder books is fine.
I prefer the core races, but a good backstory can definitely get the go ahead for one of the 'rarer' races.
Your characters can select 3 traits, 1 campaign and 2 other.
Feel free to look at the Varisia: Birthplace of legends and the Shattered Star Player's Guide...thomrenault2012-09-25T02:32:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting&page=6#2752012-09-20T19:29:12Z2012-09-20T19:29:12Z<p>Ariadne is enjoying the festival, and looking for any sign of her brother.</p>Ariadne is enjoying the festival, and looking for any sign of her brother.Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-20T19:29:12ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting&page=5#2242012-09-17T22:28:16Z2012-09-17T22:28:16Z<p>Still interested. If you need party balance, I can change the characters crunch to fit the party's need. I'm currently a skill character willing to change to arcane (probably wizard) or martial. The character's background story wouldn't change dramatically.</p>Still interested. If you need party balance, I can change the characters crunch to fit the party's need. I'm currently a skill character willing to change to arcane (probably wizard) or martial. The character's background story wouldn't change dramatically.Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-17T22:28:16ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting&page=5#2122012-09-15T23:31:30Z2012-09-15T23:31:30Z<p>I would like to renew my interest in group 2.</p>I would like to renew my interest in group 2.Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-15T23:31:30ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting&page=2#772012-09-13T03:30:40Z2012-09-13T03:30:40Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> The player's guide mentions that the campaign traits in APG could be used for campaign traits in RotRL. Is that the case in your campaign as well? If so I'll use Exile for my trait, and I'm on the run from the "River Rats thieves' guild", and my parents </span></p>The player's guide mentions that the campaign traits in APG could be used for campaign traits in RotRL. Is that the case in your campaign as well? If so I'll use Exile for my trait, and I'm on the run from the "River Rats thieves' guild", and my parentsAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-13T03:30:40ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting&page=2#712012-09-13T02:44:21Z2012-09-13T02:44:21Z<p>Ariadne looks somewhat exasperated at Severus' lecture on the divine. <b> "You <i>philosophers</i> never seem to be able to explain exactly how clerics receive their spells. They don't study for them like Wizards do, and they aren't born with magic in their blood, as sorcerors are. They <i>pray</i> for them..." </b></p>Ariadne looks somewhat exasperated at Severus' lecture on the divine. "You philosophers never seem to be able to explain exactly how clerics receive their spells. They don't study for them like Wizards do, and they aren't born with magic in their blood, as sorcerors are. They pray for them..."Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-13T02:44:21ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting#482012-09-13T01:28:39Z2012-09-13T01:28:39Z<p><b>"My name's... Selena [Spoiler omitted]</b></p>"My name's... Selena [Spoiler omitted]Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-13T01:28:39ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting#442012-09-13T01:04:00Z2012-09-13T01:04:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc> ooh this looks fun: </span> </p>
<p>Ariadne has been eavesdropping from around the corner. She didn't expect the festival, with all of the out of town guests, in Sandpoint and has been looking for a native who could possibly give news about her brother. When Pavro mentions that he's from Sandpoint, her ears perk up. </p>
<p><b>"You remind me of my brother, did you meet a bard named 'Thom Renault' a few weeks ago? I heard a few merchants in Korvosa talking about a bard they heard singing here in the Rusty Dragon a month ago or so?"</b></p>ooh this looks fun:
Ariadne has been eavesdropping from around the corner. She didn't expect the festival, with all of the out of town guests, in Sandpoint and has been looking for a native who could possibly give news about her brother. When Pavro mentions that he's from Sandpoint, her ears perk up.
"You remind me of my brother, did you meet a bard named 'Thom Renault' a few weeks ago? I heard a few merchants in Korvosa talking about a bard they heard singing here in the Rusty Dragon a...Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-13T01:04:00ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: The Past Returns; Rise of the Runelords recruitment threadAriadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)https://paizo.com/campaigns/ThePastReturns/recruiting#302012-09-12T15:16:31Z2012-09-12T15:16:31Z<p>Presenting Ariadne Ornelos
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Female Human Rogue (Knife Master)</p>
<p><b>Background:</b>
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Presenting Ariadne Ornelos
Female Human Rogue (Knife Master)
Background:
[Spoiler omitted]Ariadne Ornelos (alias of thomrenault)2012-09-12T15:16:31Z