Aubrey's Rise of the Runelords campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Aubrey the Malformed

Question: I assume (I know, Benny Hill)

I assume that the group is picking up the loot in Magnimar for me, and thus I can't sell an old piece of equipment to put towards the price of a new piece, since that would leave me currently without the benefit of that equipment?

Your assumption would appear correct.

Hudak's wish list:

+2 chain shirt 4,250
+2 buckler, 4,165

2 potions of cure moderate wounds, 1 potion of lesser restoration 900

ring of feather falling, 2200

485 in change.

I wouldn't necessarily rush to that conclusion. Vethran is quite strong at item creation so the polearm could be disposed of for cash and then Veth could make whatever (or, indeed, add to existing items, like Nualia's Tongue - it would be a shame to lose that since you'd named it and referred to it in virtually all combats) once you return, either in Magnimar - or indeed back in Turtleback Ferry or Fort Rannick.

I wouldn't necessarily rush to that conclusion. Vethran is quite strong at item creation so the polearm could be disposed of for cash and then Veth could make whatever (or, indeed, add to existing items, like Nualia's Tongue - it would be a shame to lose that since you'd named it and referred to it in virtually all combats) once you return, either in Magnimar - or indeed back in Turtleback Ferry or Fort Rannick.

To be fair, Vethran only has Craft Wondrous Item and Scribe Scroll. Lacking Craft Magic Arms & Armor would prohibit the manufacture and augmentation of weapons and armor, unfortunately.

Ah, OK, I thought you had Arms & Armour too.

Notwithstanding, I would assume that you don't have to sell existing equipment - we can work something out.

I wouldn't necessarily rush to that conclusion. Vethran is quite strong at item creation so the polearm could be disposed of for cash and then Veth could make whatever (or, indeed, add to existing items, like Nualia's Tongue - it would be a shame to lose that since you'd named it and referred to it in virtually all combats) once you return, either in Magnimar - or indeed back in Turtleback Ferry or Fort Rannick.

Right on; might need to modify my purchases then.....

Vethran spends the first day making some quick purchases before Illes and Elisile go out hunting for buyers.

1125gp - scroll of teleport
700gp - scroll of scrying
410gp - inks for magical inscription of the aforementioned

Total: 2235gp

He then spends the balance of the day scribing those scrolls into his book and setting up his workshop. He has read magic prepared, so automatically deciphers the writings. The Spellcraft DCs to understand the spells are 20 and 19, so taking 10 with Vethran's +18 succeeds with ease.

I will still need a silver mirror worth 1,000gp to use as a focus for scrying, however. Vethran doesn't have the funds for that until we start selling stuff. I spent most of my personal wealth on the above.

Excellent, we almost have everything we need for scry and fry tactics.

Given that it would be good to be able to locate the rest of the group as soon as possible, Elisile is happy to pay some of the cost of the mirror at this stage. In fact, I think she can afford the total 1000gp cost, though it will leave her near broke.

Yeah, great...

Vatters, I'm trying to find the relevant post by you, but I can't: can you confirm, Aggnar (sp?) is a Shundar-Quar living with the Shadde-Quar?

Also, I've checked your route. Riddleport is much closer to where the Shadde-Quar live, so you would go there and cross the Caliphiak Mountains on land to reach your village. So you have a trip to Riddleport in store.

The relevant posts are here and under the spoilers here. Heathy should read them, too - he might have some input as well.

And, yeah, that was the route I thought we would take.

Oh, and I assume y'all have seen this little gem, right? I would definitely take his classes...

Fatespinner, while checking out the new pbp setup that Gary rolled out today, I remembered a conversation you and I had in the chat room ages back, when I offered you a space in my (unoptomised) Age of Worms pbp game if you wanted it, when we hit the next chapter. We'll we're at about that point now, and there's a space for you if you're still interested.

Fatespinner, while checking out the new pbp setup that Gary rolled out today, I remembered a conversation you and I had in the chat room ages back, when I offered you a space in my (unoptomised) Age of Worms pbp game if you wanted it, when we hit the next chapter. We'll we're at about that point now, and there's a space for you if you're still interested.

Absolutely. I know absolutely nothing about the AoW storyline, though, and would essentially be coming in blind (relying on the other PCs to fill in my character unless you wanted to give me a recap on what has happened so far and a reason to know it in-character). Looking at your current party, I see a fighter, a rogue, a cleric, a druid, a wizard, and a ranger/rogue all in the level 3-4 range. I'd probably be looking to bring in either a magus or an inquisitor since you've got the 4 cornerstones pretty well covered. I might do a bard as well, probably using one of the UC archetypes if you're okay with that. Let me know! :D

Mothman wrote:

Fatespinner, while checking out the new pbp setup that Gary rolled out today, I remembered a conversation you and I had in the chat room ages back, when I offered you a space in my (unoptomised) Age of Worms pbp game if you wanted it, when we hit the next chapter. We'll we're at about that point now, and there's a space for you if you're still interested.

Absolutely. I know absolutely nothing about the AoW storyline, though, and would essentially be coming in blind (relying on the other PCs to fill in my character unless you wanted to give me a recap on what has happened so far and a reason to know it in-character). Looking at your current party, I see a fighter, a rogue, a cleric, a druid, a wizard, and a ranger/rogue all in the level 3-4 range. I'd probably be looking to bring in either a magus or an inquisitor since you've got the 4 cornerstones pretty well covered. I might do a bard as well, probably using one of the UC archetypes if you're okay with that. Let me know! :D

The rogue and the druid are no longer current players, but yeah, the four 'base' classes are pretty well covered. APG and UC stuff is generally ok, just run it by me. If I get a chance later today I will post to that game's discussion thread with character creation guidelines.

The rogue and the druid are no longer current players, but yeah, the four 'base' classes are pretty well covered. APG and UC stuff is generally ok, just run it by me. If I get a chance later today I will post to that game's discussion thread with character creation guidelines.

Ah, okay. I'll probably do a bard then since your only "rogue" is multiclassed. I'll keep an eye out for the chargen guidelines. Looking forward to it!

Going away for a long weekend (with no internet access). Back Monday evening.

Guys, having played in two 4e Dark Sun campaigns that both came to untimely ends, I'm planning on running one instead. Would anyone be interested?

Absolutely, although I have almost no idea about the Dark Sun setting, haven't even glanced at the 4e rules... :)

If that doesn’t disqualify me......

I just don't have the time...

Speaking of time, my wife and kid finally arrive in Norway today. I might be a bit distracted over the next few days.

Hey Vatters, nice one! Nice to hear you are reunited.

Re knowing the rules, at the very least you will need a 4e PHB. Not knowing the setting is less of a handicap, as I can provide a potted summary - most people in Dark Sun don't actually know much anyway.

Link to my DS game discussion thread.

Incommunicado until Monday morning.

By the way, guys, I'm feeling a bit like I'm talking to myself here. Are there any problems? This game will slow to a crawl if everyone else waits for someone else to make a decision.

Incommunicado until Monday morning.

By the way, guys, I'm feeling a bit like I'm talking to myself here. Are there any problems? This game will slow to a crawl if everyone else waits for someone else to make a decision.

Everything fine at this end. I think the party split has a big effect. Camlo at least is sort of tagging along for a bit now, so isn't going to be very vocal.

Although if embarrassing Hudak is an option.......

Question:
say I wanna make Nualia's tongue +2; do I just pay 1/2 the "+2" price and wait for Veth to do the magic on it?
Making sure I know how this works.

It turns out Veth doesn't have Craft Magic Armour and Weapons, so you would have to find someone to actually do it outside the party. So you would have to pay the whole difference (6,000gp) between +1 and +2.

So I got to get to a big ass city with the sword then I take it.

Also, what's the purchase limit for Sandpoint?

7,500gp - so if you have the cash, you can get it done here.

Cool beans.
I intend to get it all done today.
People have this barfing malaise in my house today though.
Wondering when I'll get it.

12k
Nualia's tongue +2 (6000 g.p.)

chain shirt +2(3,000 g.p.)

and that leaves me 3000 gp to pick up this and that.

Those are my "big ticket items."

Sorry folks! Kinda killed my (work) laptop on Sunday (which kinda pissed off the Boss) and didn't get it sorted until today.....

How are you doing over there in Athens ith? Things seem pretty heated at the moment ... Hope that you and the family are staying safe, and that things are not too ... austere.

Hopefully the only austere thing is his intellect.

I've been making some chilly morning bike rides to work, that's for sure.

We are avoiding the center during protests and stuff so mostly it is just the inconvenience of everything being on strike constantly. I'm trying to find a day to go pick up my new residency permit, but I can't find a day when they actually go to work.

Still- the feeling of uncertainty as to what the hell is going to happen here is palpable. Massive changes need to be made, but it seems like an awful lot of them are targeting the poor and middle class. We'll see what happens. Businesses are closing everywhere and anytime I go anywhere there are immigrant scrap metal collectors pushing shopping carts bundled to three times their capacity full of scavenged metal. I never saw that kind of thing when I moved here. It looks kinda Mad Max.

Yeah - frankly, the sooner they default, in some ways, the better. At least the government will have some money then.

Hah! And they say Evokers are only good for blasting!

Ohai;
tomorrow's my anniversary; probably drop off the radar for tomorrow; maybe Friday.....

Hudak's married? Best not tell Ameiko.

Just to let you know, I will be out of circulation from Sunday to Tuesday this week.

Guys, very sorry for my unexpected absence of the past few days, things have been very busy here and I’ve also had some computer issues at home. Will try to catch up (perhaps slowly) over the next day or two.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Indeed! Merry Christmas Everyone. I hope it brings you some peaceful, and joyful time.

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry christmas, everybody! Sorry about my prolonged absence - I've been puking my guts out for the last three days, courtesy of something Emma picked up somewhere. I feel much better today, so I celebrated with a biscuit... Huzzah!

Good old winter vomiting bug - Christmas isn't Christmas without it.

I'm going to be out of contact from tomorrow morning until the 31st.

Just to let you know, I will be on holiday for a week from Sunday. I don't expect to have internet access.

I'll check in tomorrow; prolly gone Tue and Wed; maybe back Wednesday though..