I have placed a map of Hochoch at top. Please flesh out a backstory. Aaggghhh, you can roll with yours, there just may be questions later. Backstories don't have to be long, just enough to give me insight into the character. If you enjoy it, go for it!
I am at GMT-6 or US Central time. Ideally, I would like a dedicated day to play on for about two to four hours. I cannot post daily, but should be able to post every two days. I realize that pbp campaigns typically die out quick. I intend for the party to reach level 14 or 15, possibly higher.
I have strung together some of my favorite modules from AD&D to make this possible.
Heavy RP may be necessary. I'm looking to entertain you as well as myself.
I will be tracking the accumulation of wealth and items here with a loot avatar.
I will start the campaign as soon as I get two or three more submissions as good as yours.
Thanks for giving this a chance.
Finishing up my backstory, but in a nutshelk: imagine if Last of the Mohicans was about an elf who could talk with bears (and other critters.)
Great movie!
Mostly what I need to know is why did Siondel come to Hochoch, and what does he do with the bear. Does it typically stay outside of villages? Any other insights into the character would be helpful, especially personality and physical traits.
Will get profile filled out.
Will get profile filled out.
Ok. Same with Aggghhh. I would like him to have a more specific reason why he came to Hochoch. What is his personality like?
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Male Elf Druid 1
CN Medium humanoid (elf)
Init: +2; Senses: Perception +10; low-light
Speed: 30, Languages: Common, Elf, Sylvan
Defense
AC 16 (armor +2, dex +2, shield +2) Touch 12 FF 15
HP 9 (1d8+1)
Fort +3 Ref +3 Will +5 [+2 vs enchantments]
Offense
Melee: scimitar +1 (1d6+1 18-20/x2) or shortspear +1 (1d6+1 20/x3) or club +1 (1d6+1 20/x2)
Ranged: longbow +2 (1d8 20/x3) Range 100, Ammo 40
BAB 0 CMB +1 CMD 13
Immune: magical sleep
Statistics
Abilities: Str 12 Dex 15 Con 12 Int 12 Wis 16 Cha 10
SQ: Keen Senses, Favored Class (druid; skills), Elven Magic, Weapon Familiarity, Nature Bond, Nature Sense, Wild Empathy
Feats: Spell Focus: Conjuration
Traits: Pioneer (free horse, +1 perception), deft dodge (+1 reflex)
Skills: Handle Animal 1+3, Knowledge (nature) 1+3+1+2, Perception 1+3+3+2+1, Ride 1+3+2, Spellcraft 1+3+1, Survival 1+3+3+2
Combat Gear: alchemist fire (2), acid (2)
Equipment: leather armor, heavy wooden shield, scimitar, shortspear, club, longbow, arrows (40), bit & bridle, saddle, saddlebags, 7 days horse food, 5 days bear food, backpack, belt pouch, blanket, flint & steel, holly, mistletoe, iron pot, mess kit, soap, spell component pouch, torches (10), trail rations (5 days), waterskin
Coin 15gp, 14sp, 10cp
Spells Prepared: CL 1, Concentration +4, DC 3+Spell Level, 4+SL Conjuration
0th: create water, detect magic, light
1st: CLW, speak with animals
Companion: bear named Medved; horse named Capall
Size Small; Speed 40 ft.; HP 13 (2d8+4) AC 18 (Dex +2, NA +2, Armor +3, Size +1); Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1 Attack bite +5 (1d4+2), 2 claws +5 (1d3+2); Ability Scores Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent, link, share spells Feats: Power Attack; Skills: Perception +5, Swim +10; Tricks: Attack Anything, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Track
BAB 1; CMB+2; CMD 14
Equipment: Studded leather barding
Description: Siondel is a tall, thin elf, standing 6’4” tall and weighs 146lbs. He has sandy brown hair worn long and tied back in small braids, fair skin weathered from longterm exposure to the outdoors, and light green eyes. While traveling and adventuring, he commonly wears fringed buckskins and finely tanned leather armor. He rides a chestnut mare about 3 years old, and is fairly heavily armed with sword, spear, shield, and bow. A stout club of hawthorne hangs from saddle pommel as well.
He is commonly seen followed by a small black bear, possibly a cub, who listens to Siondel as if the elf was his mother. From time to time, it even seems as if he speaks to the animals in their own tongues. The bear wears a customized suit of armor itself, heavily tanned leather with steel studs.
Personality: Siondel is fairly uncommon for an elf. He really loves to travel and find new experiences, and his connection to the natural world allows him the ability to do so quite readily. He is easy going and slow to anger, having acquired patience over a long time acting as a hunter and tracker.
One of the only things that truly set him off is the deliberate damage of natural environments or waste of resources. Seeing things like animals killed solely for trophies or clear-cut forests enrages the druid. His bear friend Medved follows him pretty much anywhere. The size of a large dog, wearing armor and listening to Siondel without hesitation, many people mistake the creature for an actual dog. He sits outside and curls up whenever shopkeeps, tavern owners, or the like take offense at Medved’s admission.
Background: Siondel learned the ways of the druid in a traditional wood elf fashion. He apprenticed to an older elf for several decades, wandering the forest and defending a sacred circle of standing stones. During this time, he learned that he could not settle down in one place for so long, keenly desiring to see the world and experience all that it offers. He only recently came to Hochoch, looking to resupply and rearm himself.
Well right now he is kind of bitter that he has gotten the bad end of the stick due to his poor grades and snubs due to his out of control bad hygiene. He was to hone his skills and hopefully make a magical item that makes him presentable. In a pinch, enough prestige that people will hold their noses and not mock him.
Ok. I have found that 4-5 PCs is the perfect number for my PbPs. I have also found that a few go missing over time, so my question is this: Should I recruit 5 or 6 players? Also, we have a fighting wizard, a druid and a rogue. What would you like to see. I need to chose a ranger, and there is an elven wizard offered up as well. PM me with your opinions if you have any on these matters.
I sent you a PM about the party makeup
Wizard, Druid, Rogue, Ranger.
Welcome Jax!
Wild elf druid, high elf ranger, high elf rogue, stinky dwarf wizard....there's a joke in there somewhere.
Wizard,Druid,Rogue,Ranger,Swashbuckler and...
Ok. What time zones are we all in?
EST
I'm in eastern time, GMT -5
EST for me
PST! I am usually able to post during the day. Holidays are sometimes sketchy, and I occasionally go camping, but I'll let you know in advance if I'm going to be away on a planned excursion. :)
Working on my background. Do you have a basic idea of when in greyhawk you will be running this campaign?
Working on my background. Do you have a basic idea of when in greyhawk you will be running this campaign?
We could say CY 622. I'm afraid that the mods I have chosen may not be linear in time though.
I am a middle-aged gamer looking to recreate the fun and glory of our junior high campaigns in Greyhawk and specifically in the five modules that I have chosen. If you happen to recognize an adventure as we go through please keep in character, no meta-gaming.
I will stick to the rules as closely as possible and would appreciate your patience in doing so.
Spoken dialogue should be bold. Thoughts are in italics. (I like the thoughts)
I will roll initiative for the party.
You should come up with a "marching order," so that I can know how PCs will be engaged.
You are responsible for attack rolls and save rolls. Please be prompt, especially during combat. We are using Pathfinder mechanic.
I find it helpful to put vital stats into avatar profile in the manner which Siondel has.
I have taken some liberty with these adventures to create a more fluid experience.
Most of you are veterans, so you know that you get out what you put in. Try your best to keep the party together at all times. Things happen though.
You will level at appropriate times and not through xp tracking.
I prefer a table game with a lengthy session on a dedicated day. I will try to post daily, but my schedule can get hectic. Yours too I'm sure. Let's be upfront when we can't post.
I intend to make it through all 5 mods. There may be an occasional home brew NPC to help with the storyline.
Anything that I need to know that you don't want to share can reach me via PM.
While I am a fan of a good backstory, especially the 10 min. formula, it is not completely necessary here.
I would appreciate insight into a character'set personality, appearance and goals.
It would be helpful if the character pages were formatted in an easy to read fashion like Ravenna. It will take me less time to find things.
Get to know each other. Complete your character pages and information.
When we begin. The characters will be taking supper at the Last Word Inn and Tavern. A once-glorious three-storied building, now gray and decaying.
The food is cheap, and so are the rumors.
Begin by entering. At this point, the characters will not know each other.
Ready to go
So let's see if I can catch up.
I'm in the US Central Time Zone.
I'm on sporadically throughout the day, depending on work, my 5 kids, and spending time with the wife.
I've set up my profile to show the vitals.
I may add more description to myou profile later on, hopefully it's good enough to start.
And a quick background:
Sounds like we are ready to jump in once the gameplay thread is connected!
If someone has HeroLab and would like to import Siondel to that format, I'd be happy to change my profile over to that style.
We begin tomorrow.
*buzzes with happy energy*
Sweet
Could you open the campaign tab so we can dot in it and more easily know if there's anything new.
When everyone has checked into the inn, I will post more details about it. I realize that it is a busy time right. I may bot your character or send them on a task if we have to wait too long. Let's have fun!
My honey do list just got a lot longer. I will be still able to post everyday just might be a little late. Holidays are a pain.
Ok, well I am retiring for the evening. Hopefully,the rest of the party will check in tomorrow.
Although I will be checking this thread daily, I will give everyone a two-day pass on posting at the risk of destroying momentum because of the holidays.
Suppadup boys! We be the elfiest group who ever elfed.
You know what would round this uo? A drow. Or hunting drows. Or a drow hunting drows.
Anyway, glad to be part of this.
Be careful what you wish for.
You are currently at area 4 in Hochoch. You will need to meet at area 9 at midnight.
Just finished an eight-hour drive! Holidays. :)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all!
I will give you all some time to post questions or RP if you wish,then I will post tomorrow evening as the module will officially begin.
We're moving a bit too fast probably. If anyone wants anything else from Tetta, you can request, otherwise state that the party moves towards the ferry. I will wait until late tonight or tomorrow morning to post to give the others time.
I will be on the road heading home from the inlaws today, a 6+ hour drive. Will try to catch up tonight - tomorrow at the latest.
All set
I have pasted an old map of Orlane in two parts as that is how it appeared in the mod . Like I said before, I prefer tabletop where we can sit down with battle maps and minifigs. Part of the "old school" description refers to the fact that we will have to use our imaginations in most battle sequences. To add maps and movable icons would consume too much time at this point. So, the party enters Orlane from the west and can work their way to the east.