A GOLARION GRAND ADVENTURE (Homebrew Campaign)

Game Master New England Frost Giant

You can't see anyone in the area. Rigs, Tigeara and Mossri still think the orcs are real.

alright, next time Mossri can act, here's what she does.

Mossri dances her way forward, closing to within reach distance of the nearest orc. She drives her longspear forward in a desperate thrust.

Stab!: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Then she looks around in confusion, wondering why her friends aren't attacking the obviously threatening orcs.

move action to move, standard action to attack, free action to maintain Inspire Courage dance.

Did setting the log on fire do anything?

Move if I have to.

attack, scimitar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage, scimitar: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Then attack the nearest "orc."

Oh sorry the log catches fire and the orcs cover their faces and back up 5 ft to avoid being burned.
Tomorrow is the funeral, so I should be more on top of this game. This encounter turned into a cluster. My apologies.

Tigeara, after setting the log ablaze, quickly maneuvers around the log decapitating the Orc that Dart hit with his dagger. Roll another Will save +4 bonus still applies.

Dart at this point will pull out a long pipe, walk over to a tree, lean up on it, light some green leaf, and practice blowing smoke bubbles while saying nothing. While keeping one eye on the others and if looked at has a wide grin on his face.

Dart!! This is no time to relax. Whomever is casting this spell is somewhere in the woods to either side. Go find them! Maidie yells at Dart, while maintaining concentration on her detect magic, sweeping it across the bushes to the right of the log in search of magic auras that might reveal the hidden illusionist.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

As Maddie scans the area, she catches a glimpse of a form a short distance from the orcs.with detect magic

Over there, in the undergrowth! Maidie calls out, pointing to where she detects the magical aura.

will save: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 4 = 29

Khadon stops in the middle of the group of orcs. They aren't real! He exclaims. His rage ebbs away leaving him feeling drained and weak. He sits down in the path where he was standing and watches dull eyed as the illusionary orcs continue to fight with the halfling and the half-elf.

I am assuming that the damage recieve from them wasn't real either and as soon as he relized they were fake the injury was gone.

Maddie, you see the aura of magic dash away to the north the way you all traveled from. The orcs and all the wounds disappear.

Dart continues to blow smoke rings having warmed up, then will simply take out his pipe and tip it several times maiddies way.

you see, way I figure it whatever it is won't, or cannot , hurt us. Things that use illusions are more often than not weak in combat. Relying on tricks and wits to win. I'd bet he has flown the coup by now darling.

Then take another puff.

hmmm. What time is it now anyway?

He will look at the sky.

Rig looks around and shrugs. Well, that was eventful. Did you say something was in the undergrowth?

Mossri looks about, focused on finding the now-invisible orcs.
"What's goin on!? Tha orcs turned invisible! We gots ta group together, watch our backs, friends! Friends?"

She looks around, seeing that the party is, for the most part, relaxing after their victory, and turns beet red in embarrassment.

Oooor maybe tha orcs wasn't real. I don't know what's what anymore."

She puts down her spear, stops her dancing, and sits down on the ground, confused and embarrassed.

Who is trying to scare us away, and why? And should I put the fire out?

Khadon wearily pulls himself to his feet. There were no orcs Mossri. They were illusions. Seeing her red face he says Don't worry we all fell for the trick to some extent. I find it interesting that Dart with all his "vast arcane knowledge" didn't do anything to get rid of the illusions, and keep us all from wasting time fighting enemies they didn't really exist.

Khadon retrieves his pack, and takes a long drink from his waterskin. Come on we are wasting time. We have a long way to go before we can stop for the night.

I'll let you all finish pulling yourselves together, then post the next text. As a reminder you are 2 hours away from town. So 2 pm.

Why, that is quite simple really. It wouldn't have been nearly as funny for me. Besides. Its about time for lunch if I judge the sun right.

"I...I see. Illusions. Riiiiiiight. Well, don't ya think we ought ta get goin' again? I mean, I'm eager to leave this place behind, and Khadon's right, we gots a long way to go yet, and I aint hungry yet."

A loud rumbling from Mossri's stomach immediately proves her a liar, and she reluctantly searches through her pack for some food and drink.

When did this trip start to have anything to do with what's fun for you? Khadon growls at Dart. Worthless layabout he says under his breath while glaring at man.

Lets move we can eat on the way, and Tigeara since you started the fire you get to put it out.

"I'm all set to get going again."

Dart smiles as he packs up his pipe.
when I realized someone was going to have too. Besides, me and tig there can at least hit things. Well then let's head out.

He darts off into the underbrush before a reply to his snark comment can be made.

"Okay, I guess it's snacks on the road today. Ready to go."

Mossri pulls on her pack and sets off into the woods.

Looks like the spellcaster is headed back towards Kassen. Perhaps this was some kind of test, or someone is trying to distract us from the quest. Either way, moving on is probably the best thing to do. Maidie says, clutching the lantern tight and moving after the others.

Whoever has a piece of the map roll a survival check. You may aid in a roll if you wish.

Whenever whoever has the map reports in, here's my action.

Mossri eagerly rushes forward to look at the map. She offers helpful advice to the person trying to interpret it.

Aid Another Survival: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

"I think we're here, and we gots to keep going until here, then turn a little."

My Aid Another gives +4 instead of +2 because Helpful (Halfling) trait. Just so you all know and factor that in.

I just read the opening posts and never specified who got a piece of the map. The map sections in order that you would follow them is 1. Tigeara, 2. Rigliame, 3. Khadon and 4. Dart.

I thought Maidie said she got one. No one else did.

I just assumed she got a piece. But it makes sense that she doesn't, since she's carrying the lantern.

Maidie looks to the map-keepers for instruction, but does not attempt to aid in finding out where to go.

As evening nears Khadon motions for them to stop. We should probably start looking for a good place to camp while we still have the light. We have gone far enough for the day. He begins looking for a likely spot to camp for the night.

survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Khadon, this check is to make sure your following the map correctly, but you will be looking for a campsite afterward.

Tigeara please roll a Survival check with a +4 bonus from Mossri

Am I gonna have PK someone?

[ooc]Waiting on Tigeara?[/b]

Don't forget you get +4 on that roll if it's looking at the map, Khadon.

Tigeara's Survival Check= 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 = 12

Tigeara and Mossri look over his portion of the map and deside the group is headed in the right direction. You all travel for most of the day, the sunlight begins to fade and a cold wind begins to rattle through the leafless forest. There is now no sign of civilization in sight. . Khadon finds a suitable level spot, surrounded on three sides by a thicket of busheevel area to make camp for the night.

During camping, Maidie sets up her portable alchemical kit and attempts to distill a vial of acid.

Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Sorry everyone, yesterday was a bad day

Maidie makes a vial of acid

"Well, I guess this is it for today, then. Keep an eye out for orcs. Or rather, don't."

Derick lays back with his pipe in his hand, useing the tree to prop him up.

Well, I say we hand out shifts, I got dibs on the last shift. Its my normal one anyways. or I can do first and last shift. If need be.

Maidie doesn't look up from her lab work, but says

"I'll take the first watch. Dusk is tanglefoot's active time anyway, and I prefer not to have my rest interupted, since I need to be well rested when I prepare my spells in the morning. Besides, once it gets dark, I can't see a thing. It's probably best for those of you with sharper vision to take the darkest hours of the watch."

"I gots tha second one. Nothin' ever happens then in tha stories, so I should be fine.Just wake me up when you get tired, Maidie."

Mossri her tent and bedroll out of her backpack and sets it up.

I will take the middle watch

Tigeara looks for some natural cover to rest in.

"I guess that leaves me with second to last. Speaking of which, I'm exhausted. Well, goodnight."

Khadon just grunts and helps Mossri and Maidie set up thier tents before setting up his own. Dart, Tigeara, and Rig go gather firewood. Mossri, Maidie help me get some dinner going. Khadon order as he begins digging cooking implements out of his pack. he quickly lights a fire and begins preparing the evening meal.

survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Aid Another on Survival: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

"Right away, Khad. Jus' lemme finish setting this up."

Mossri helps Khadon however he says he needs it, and, although she doesn't have much experience cooking, she manages to avoid burning anything he says to cook.

WHOOOOOO! Two "Aid Another" successes in a row! +4 to Khadon's roll. Just wait until I can hit AC 10 occasionally, then I can be helpful in combat, I promise.

Mossri just needs to stand behind Rig and poke things with her spear.

Please leave all your out of game questions, rants and raves in this thread please!

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dot. Working on an intro post, but it could be a while if I can't get it done before work.

Can I write Braggars actions for the morning as well as Khedon's?

Yes you may. Actually you all can run any conversations with your mentors. It will save some time getting you to the adventuring part of he campaign.

Yay. Hello, everybody.

I believe I put a post on the items that will be provided to you in the recruitment thread.

I will post something a little later. My father in law past away yesterday, so the wife and I are taking care of the final arrangements and family squabbling. Sorry for the slow responses. This game is going to go somewhere. I bought the Fangwood keep pdf last night so that will be something you will experience at lvl 4.

I believe I put a post on the items that will be provided to you in the recruitment thread.

You did. Backpack, supplies, lightsouce. I'm just not sure if our characters know that these things will be provided, and if getting them is included in the RP.

No pressure on posts, Dragon. At least, not from me. Sympathy for your loss.

My condolences to you and your wife. get back to us when you can. Real Life comes first.

No pressure on posts, Dragon. At least, not from me. Sympathy for your loss.

Agreed, same here.

Condolences.

Where's a level 20 cleric ya need one.

Anyway. Condolences and I'm sure no one is worried about posting speed if stuff like that is going on :(

Thank you all for the kind words. Been a rough road for the old guy.

About the equipment, it just states that they are given the items. I just figured why buy it if your gonna get it for free.

I imagine that part of the food is meat that I have been curing.

I imagine that part of the food is meat that I have been curing.

that can be something extra you bring along.

I think I am going to photocopy the maps and keep track of where everyone is instead of putting the maps online. Doing things this way will minimize my need for a computer and maybe keep this moving faster. I have a binder where all this campaign info is being kept, so a map in a plastic sleeve will be easier to track all our combat.

Yeah, Tigeara can come off as kind of a jerk. He's not really, but it can seem that way until you get to know him.

Looks like I'm the only one in a European time zone. Where are you all located?

I'm from Denmark.

Vermont in the US

Central Indiana USA

Georgia USA .

Is it too late to make minor changes to a character? I was considering skill focus instead of dual minded.

Colorado, USA.

@Dart: Yeah, it'd be fine if we'd performed together in the past. I'm assuming that we all kind of know each other.

We should work out a default marching order.

From the descriptions so far, it looks like we have Mossri occationaly scouting ahead, Maidie leading with the lantern and probably Dart close by.

Maidie would probably feel a bit safer with some of the tough guys slightly ahead of her, even if she would never admit it openly.

I can see Tigeara watching our backs in the wilderness at least.

Yeah, Mossri's looking around in front every once in a while. She's probably not the best scout, but she's enthusiastic about it. I'd be fine with either myself or Dart taking the scout role.

yeah, dart DOES have the scout archetype :P not that its very "scouty" haha, its one of the few things he really takes seriously. I would say Dart is about 100ft ahead of the group on average, off in the side brush. If he ever spots something out of place, such as a pack of wolves, a group of men, or even a lone traveler he will whistle back to group.

Is it too late to make minor changes to a character? I was considering skill focus instead of dual minded.

Any changes you want to make, do so now before the first encounter.

alright, I just found an archetype "charlatan mage" I wanna try out, I am done.

alright, I just found an archetype "charlatan mage" I wanna try out, I am done.

So Dart is going to pretend to be an arcane spellcaster? Oh, Maidie is just going to LOVE that.

This is going to be a lot of fun. Well played. :-)

I hadnt thought of that, but it gives me a great way to play it. Haha.

I was considereding going minor/major magic as well but they are such poor choices when it comes to talents :/

GM, does Dart know whether or not these things can harm us? you said they aren't real, but idk if that means they are illusions, physical illusions, or just transformed things.

I guess physical illusions, the damage they caused looks very much real. Not sure what else to say without giving everything away

Hey Mossri

I think three different spoiler buttons above your avatar might be overdoing it a bit. I find it kinda distracting when I scroll down the page. Would you mind terribly changing it? :-)

No problem. I didn't realize it was an issue. Sorry about that.

No problem. I didn't realize it was an issue. Sorry about that.

Absolutely no need to apologize at all. I actually thought it was a clever way of keeping your key stats at hand. One spoiler is fine, but it was the three on top of each other I found distracting.

I appreciate you changing it. :-)

I guess physical illusions, the damage they caused looks very much real. Not sure what else to say without giving everything away

What Maidie called out is based on how I normally run illusions in my own games, namely that they can't really hurt you even if you fail to disbelieve. If she is not correct in her statement, based on what she knows from her spellcraft check, please adjust.

So, with the illusory orcs revealed to be illusory, are we still in combat with them? My next action depends on whether we need to kill them or not.

I am posting House Rules in the campaign info tab.

Hope you are your wife are holding up alright today, Dragon.

We're doing ok. The worst part is past us. Now to plan out move to Florida next year!

GM, how do you feel about the alchemical power component rules from Adventurer's Armory, which let you augment different spells by using alchemical items?

GM, how do you feel about the alchemical power component rules from Adventurer's Armory, which let you augment different spells by using alchemical items?

As long as you only use the examples from the book.

I need to know what your watch schedule will be.

I will take last watch.

I can take whatever watch is needed. Sometime in the middle would work well.

So, I totally forgot that small creatures get +1 to attack rolls. I'll remember that in the future. Whoops...