Ascension of Eight (Inactive)

Game Master Arkwright

Okay, enough time has passed, let's assume that the others have picked up what they want. You can now move on or stay and deal with the thugs.

Alain, salvation?

I'll wait for one more person to post then i'll move you on.

Salvation can only do so much and can't save those rotten to the core. Alian is a follower of Andoletta and his interests are practical more than anything. He'd rather protect the innocent by killing the evil than risk their safety for a shot at redemption.

Oh, no. I was saying "do you mean salvation instead of savior?"

Yes.. well.. *cough* carry on

In other words, I made a grammar boo boo

Taurven will let Pyrrius have the dagger he picked up and take one of the longswords to replace it. Seems like we have plenty of those. Two unclaimed shortswords as well.

I must say, very nicely done Arkwright in that last post.

Thank ye kindly.

I especially like how you alluded to the imagery indirectly, very effective. BTW, just realized we are starting 'Voice in the Void' together, my character is Marchello.

Indeed, it was effective. Also, I'm hoping not to actually end up by myself outside; Blast is just accepting of his fate and lot in Chelaxian life.

Wrong i'm afraid, Aromar. Sorry to have to tell you it here, but I think its best I head off some posts which won't lead to any result.

Whoa, just Whoa. Nice work, thanks for the effort. This is turning out to be awesome ... who's Wolfman?

You've just given us a bunch to reply to. Don't expect a substantive post from me until later tonight.

How do you want to handle HP at level up?

Average rounded up.

Wow. Nicely done. Map and everything. Cool.

Is that 3,000 gp of generic but useful stuff split between us, or for each of us?

Assuming a split, all I need is a longspear.

Very nice Arkwright! This is incredibly good, far better than anything I expected to be getting into with my first PbP application.

It's going to take a while to get Blast up to speed with all this, and to figure out just how he'll react...

Also please note that while I am going to be reluctant to let one of you die, I am going to knock you around, and if you try something far beyond your level- single combat with a captain of the guard for instance- you ARE going to get slaughtered. This isn't Oblivion's levelled encounter system.

Well then all, I propose we assault the capital of Cheliax right now, and then go find some dragons.

Arkwright, what software did you use to make the map?

3000gp each.

Blast- shouldn't be a problem. Would you like all the dragons to attack at once or one by one?

Mellany- Microsoft Visio 2007.

I want it to be something like this. Is that too much to ask?

Will update Blast with new gear and levels tomorrow. You said not to personalize, but I'm assuming it's okay to give him alchemy gear. Also, for extra formulae in his formula book, I'd pay the price for scrolls, right? Shall I pay the price of a scroll for every spell, or will you allow me a certain number of formulae for free?

Nope, should be fine. I'll also include some earth dragsons attacking from the ground, just for variety.

Alchemy gear is fine, by personalize I mainly mean anything unique to yourself. Something common to someone who had an identical interest or hobby is fine.

I'll look into what the rules are for extra formulae.

If one is to take over Cheliax, one should be riding on the Tarrasque. I think we should go there first. We're 2nd level now right? So no probs.

WOOT, level 2 will make Akari a viable combat player, YES! hahahah.

So, 3k in "leftover goods" per player, plus 1k gold in spending money for each? did I get that right?

That you did. 'leftover goods' being essentially anything not unique to your character, so no childhood drawings or pets.

In other words, no suddenly finding your familiar. I was pretty sure that would be side quest territory anyways.

I'm thinking a little RP before we head off to our rooms to "level up" and find new gear is a good idea for keeping everything rolling.

RP sounds good- plus Alian still needs to finish figuring out what those two conjuration auras are.

I'll get to that in a bit.

I guess it also means Alian is still without a weapon as he is very specific about getting a quarterstaff made of willow, not a very common thing I'd guess.

Why? If you can get swords of cold iron and adamantine I see no reason someone might have bought a willow quarterstaff- unless the fact that it is willow adversely affects it and is only beneficial for a unique person?

It's generally not the best wood to make weapons from as it's relatively soft and very flexible so less suited for hitting people than, let's say, oak. Only someone who specifically wants willow for some other reason would have one made from willow.

Yep does sound a bit too individual then. You can get it when you go shopping.

Is there a max price on individual items that can be "found" out of the 3k? Are magic items allowed? Not planning on a big purchase, but would like to know the options.

Sorry to cut RPing short for Blast, anybody, but I didn't know we were doing too much. I'll post in response to the others, and say Blast is wandering around exploring and looking around, and he doesn't head to the bedroom until everyone else does (although he claims it when he sees what treasures it has in store for a fledgling alchemist).

Arkwright, any updates on extra formulae?

I think either use those rules as listed in the spoiler (essentially, pay half the cost in that final table for each extra formula), or pay for scrolls for every spell. Either way is fine by me and understandable.

No max price, magic items allowed.

Rules seem clear- you can purchase scrolls and copy them; I have no issue with you 'finding' some scrolls in the store-room/your room and taking the cost out of your 3000gp.

As for getting some formula for free; while I've considered saying that a previous member of the Eight left his or her spellbook, I've decided that they would have taken it or hidden it beyond your means to locate. I still might let you find one after a quest or some such thing, but I am afraid you're going to have to purchase scrolls to add formulae.

Or convince a wizard to let you look at his book.

Okay, Taurven is leveled up. Took a level in Fighter. I guess I should spend the rest of the 3000. Probably on consumables that will be left in the hideout. Arrows, smokesticks and the like.

Sounds fine Arkwright! I'll have to do that side quest before too long; could have some good stuff.

What is the temper of the people? Are they all hard bitten diabolists?
Or are they regular decent folks, suffering under an unjust rule?

Who are you asking?
And what sort of fairy-tale world do you come from where they can't be both, either and neither at the same time? :)

I was asking you, Arkwright. And in the fairy-tale world that we are playing in, Cheliax is ruled by diabolists. Diabolism is not something that really has shades of gray. Either you do or you don't. (IMO of course. :)

Well, if you really want to know you're going to have to ask Bob or some other people in power; don't expect Bob to be omniscient, though.

Hint hint: cross the "Cheliax- Empire of Devils" companion with Ankh-Morpork and you'll probably get a good deal of how I will run this city.

Oh, that sounds like BARRELS of fun...

Sorry, Arkwright. I wasn't really asking for information that my character would not know. Anyway, yeah, I'll just have to interact with the NPCs and draw my own conclusions.

Also I admit, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah was lurking in the back of my mind. (Places that were so bad they had to be destroyed.)

Finally finished updating! Now I just have to get a list ready for the shopping trip! :D

I'm updated and ready to go, will probably buy Bracers of Defense +1 when we fo shopping. Haven't added equipment etc but will flesh out the standard stuff soon.

I'm updated and ready to go, will probably buy Bracers of Defense +1 when we fo shopping. Haven't added equipment etc but will flesh out the standard stuff soon.

You mind me asking what the bracers are for? If you've already got MWK studded leather, I'm having a hard time seeing the benefit. Perhaps a ring of protection or a amulet of natural armor would be beneficial.

Sure, just looking for +1 to AC, anything will do really.

Armor and the bracers don't stack as far as I know. They're both an armor bonus. Both the items Akari mentioned are just as good; even a buckler would do what you're asking better than the Bracers.

Oh, thanks, I'll look into those then, thanks!

Some of you have finished sorting out levelling up and equipment, some are still working, so I thought I should outline what I think should happen now. Basically, you'll all do some RP as a group and come up with some plans and ideas, which will be totally up to you. I'll take those and start creating a few quests or NPCs or ideas for where I think things should go. Of course you fellows can change your minds and do whatever and i'll adapt. I'd suggest that while some of you finish up you all start discussing your ideas of which part of the sandbox you want to explore.

Just need to finish equipment

As for Alian's plans, he wants to find a himself a decent piece of willow wood to start with, after that he'd open for suggestions.

Blast doesn't have any set plan as of this moment-- mostly, keep from being caught again, and gain in power so as to eventually take down Cheliax. He's probably more likely to help someone else with their missions; the only two people I know of who have voiced their missions as of right now are Alian (get a new staff) and Mellany (find her familiar).

Of course, this is all assuming Blast doesn't get any push to do anything. Who knows?