CotCT Gameplay Thread! (Inactive)

Game Master leinathan

A group of PCs brought together by a shared hatred are met with far more than just a decrepit criminal. Can they band together and save the day?

Map of Korvosa


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Raijinn doesn't really have anything going on, since he feels like his job is done with both Trinia and Verik. Sounds like meditation time to me, I s'pose.


HP 44/44; AC 17, T 14, FF 13; F+7, R+8, W+3; CMD 21; Perc +10, Init +4

Thaven sort of has a crush on Trinia. He'll sit in.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Alright I know pretty much exactly what I want to do with this...I'm just trying to figure out how. This ain't in the books. The sorcerer/wizard spell list is huge.


I'm excited.


HP 44/44; AC 17, T 14, FF 13; F+7, R+8, W+3; CMD 21; Perc +10, Init +4

Yay for extemporaneous encounters!


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What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

I'm an evil, sinister man.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

I hope you like it XD It's a lot of different nefarious spellcasting.


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5
The Harrow GM wrote:
I don't think that it makes an appreciable difference here, but can Cat legally Aid Another on a Spellcraft check? She has 2 Int and no ranks and no spellcasting ability.

As a matter of fact, she has 7 INT due to being a familiar and 3 ranks, as many as I have, again due to being a familiar.


Was going to comment in the Gameplay thread, but think I might have too much to say, so in here seems better.

I love that Burahl is such an Anti-Hero, and I think it will provide some interesting opportunities once the rest of us figure out how his sense of justice works. So far he has straight up murdered two people without the rest of us really knowing about it, though Fredo has suspicions.

In a lot of ways, I think it will bring him and Raijinn closer together, because they have an agreement on many of these things. During the conversations early on with the sword, I wanted to tell it that Mob Justice isn't the right solution and that I had to help her, but that's not true. Mob Justice is how this entire game began.

Raijinn is more focused on the Order/Chaos axis than the Good/Evil axis, and it's fair to say that he has a degree of honour. I don't believe he has yet attacked someone who was unarmed, and he certainly wouldn't kill in the way that Burahl has, which presents an interesting "Do the ends justify the means" sort of discussion.

So, yes, provided it's justified, and you don't fall into "randomly killing everyone we meet", I think it has proven interesting so far, and will give us some interesting things to deal with in the future.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Burahl certainly isn't taking it too far quite yet, but Togomor also isn't a person you're going to be able to ambush. First of all, he's a 15th-level wizard. Second of all, he's just gonna use teleport to get home.


More like 15th-level a#$+&&+.


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HP: 38/38; AC: 17, T: 14, FF: 14; CMD: 15; Fort: 6, Ref: 7, Will: 3; Init +3; Perception +10
Ratfolk Alchemist 5

Hehe, I'll be sure to survive until 15th level and kill him then. Let's just say Burahl has another vengeance to act upon now.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Haha he certainly isn't very nice. Just for your OOC information, the other two spells he used were suggestion and malicious intent.

This game is awesome, by the way. The next adventure-thing should be Raijinn and Thaven's time to shine, and then we'll be done with Chapter One and I'm interested to see how you guys deal with things.


Lol Burahl has an ever-growing hit list. HE'S GOING FOR THE LONG CON.

leinathan wrote:
The next adventure-thing should be Raijinn and Thaven's time to shine

:D!

*Raijinn fist-bumps Thaven*


HP 44/44; AC 17, T 14, FF 13; F+7, R+8, W+3; CMD 21; Perc +10, Init +4

*Slow-mo fist bump and camera freeze on the moment of bump. Pan out to insert 'A Korvosa Production'.*


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

You know, regarding alignment, it almost seems like Burahl is CG and Fredo is LG, at least in intention.

Actually, mentioning that makes me want to say something I've been noticing. It seems that all of you are Good in intention but Evil in methods (at least with your regard for human life) and that's why you're Neutral, and I appreciate it a lot because it's a lot more organic than the way a lot of DnD characters act.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Another thing. With regard to a temple, which temple are you looking to find? The largest and most popular faith is that of Abadar, but sizable temples exist to Sarenrae, Asmodeus, Pharasma, and Iomedae as well, and its likely that you can find at least a shrine to pretty much any diety.

What kind of temple is Raijinn and Burahl's destination?


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5
leinathan wrote:

You know, regarding alignment, it almost seems like Burahl is CG and Fredo is LG, at least in intention.

Actually, mentioning that makes me want to say something I've been noticing. It seems that all of you are Good in intention but Evil in methods (at least with your regard for human life) and that's why you're Neutral, and I appreciate it a lot because it's a lot more organic than the way a lot of DnD characters act.

'Tis a fine tightrope.


IIRC, Abadar is Law, Iomedae is Justice, and Sarenrae has Honesty among her beliefs, so any of those would be fine. Time is of the essence so I'd say whichever is closest. Assuming they are all the same distance, I think we'd go for Iomedae?


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HP: 38/38; AC: 17, T: 14, FF: 14; CMD: 15; Fort: 6, Ref: 7, Will: 3; Init +3; Perception +10
Ratfolk Alchemist 5

I agree with Raijinn, Iomedae or Sarenrae would be best, though if Abadar has the most followers it might be best to ask one of his clerics.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

So you only get to pick one.


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HP: 38/38; AC: 17, T: 14, FF: 14; CMD: 15; Fort: 6, Ref: 7, Will: 3; Init +3; Perception +10
Ratfolk Alchemist 5

Iomedae it is.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Anybody?


Was expecting Burahl to talk to the Cleric since he's the one who actually saw what happened, but if he doesn't post within a few hours, I'll slap them around until they agree to help.


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5

I'm composing.


Decomposing is more like it.


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5
Raijinn wrote:
Decomposing is more like it.

Sure, but everyone does that.


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HP: 38/38; AC: 17, T: 14, FF: 14; CMD: 15; Fort: 6, Ref: 7, Will: 3; Init +3; Perception +10
Ratfolk Alchemist 5

Sorry for the delay guys, got pretty swamped in work.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

I'm still deciding what I want the Iomedaen priest to do, and I want to see what Fredo is doing before I work out a timeline of when people get around and stuff. Never fear, I have not forgotten to post.


Obviously he should solve all our problems and elevate us to godhood for our compassion and determination.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Obviously. He'll just go grab the Starstone from his cell and let you take the test with no risk or anything.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Is everybody dead? XD


HP 44/44; AC 17, T 14, FF 13; F+7, R+8, W+3; CMD 21; Perc +10, Init +4

Still here. Just watching the maestro work. Thaven's not got much to do in this sort of situation.


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HP: 38/38; AC: 17, T: 14, FF: 14; CMD: 15; Fort: 6, Ref: 7, Will: 3; Init +3; Perception +10
Ratfolk Alchemist 5

Sorry, didn't realise people were waiting for me. I'd guess that Raijinn shows Trinia to the priest now. Every bit of time we can buy is worth it.


I actually was waiting to see if Fredo was going to do anything more.

Shadow Lodge

Male Human Bard 3

I was planning to post again, either this evening or tomorrow.


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HP: 38/38; AC: 17, T: 14, FF: 14; CMD: 15; Fort: 6, Ref: 7, Will: 3; Init +3; Perception +10
Ratfolk Alchemist 5

Didn't think that Gaedren Lamm would play a role after his death, though Barvasi also carried spider's venom. Perhaps they knew each other as well?

What I'm most curious off is that Spider's Venom can't actually kill someone, it makes them faint as it does Strength damage, but nothing more unless otherwise ruled by the DM. I got four vials of them from Barvasi.

Would Burahl know anything about the effects of such poison or a stronger version? I know I'm not there, but I'm figuring Fredo would tell us of Trinia's confession to him.


Plot twist!


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5
Burahl Narnec wrote:
Didn't think that Gaedren Lamm would play a role after his death, though Barvasi also carried spider's venom. Perhaps they knew each other as well?

Probably. The trap doesn't work with Barvasi, however. If she points the finger at Lamm, I can haul out his ledgers and prove she was lying.

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Would Burahl know anything about the effects of such poison or a stronger version? I know I'm not there, but I'm figuring Fredo would tell us of Trinia's confession to him.

I'm taking notes and Thaven's watching from the observation room. You'll learn what transpired, never fear.


Poor Raijinn has no idea how powerful this fat bastard is.


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5
Raijinn wrote:
Poor Raijinn has no idea how powerful this fat bastard is.

I suspect he'll learn quite soon. Fortunately, he brought a cleric of indeterminate level (i.e. just high enough) along to bail us out if we need it.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

See, I had decided on 6th, but I think this city is large enough to support 3 12th level clerics, and Abadar's already taken its, and Pharasma has another one. Perhaps you just found the third. I still haven't read what's happening. Let's go look.


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What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

You guys are the only group that necessitates me brainstorming. I have no idea what's happening, but I like it and it's hard to come up with good replies quickly XD


I will take that as a huge compliment. :P


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5
Raijinn wrote:
I will take that as a huge compliment. :P


In sad news, I'm not sure that Lexi is coming back. It looks like her Skulls & Shackles game just grabbed a replacement DM. :(


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

She's missing from my Tomb of Horrors run-through also. I haven't seen her around in a long time.

I'll post here later tonight. I'm just composing.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Whew!
Posting here is stressful.


Male Chelaxian Void Wizard 5

Tell me about it. Players, check your PMs.

Sad to hear about Lexi. I hope she's okay.


What? Half-Elf Writer 1 / Dancer 1 / Chemist 1

Okay, I'm stuck with a dilemma now.

The idea of escaping aboard a hippogriff is an excellent one, but Thaven won't earn one until next level. I was planning to induct him into the Sable Company in the interim period between Chapter One and Chapter Two of the AP (You're very nearly done with Chapter One, guys).

Now, I could level you guys up now just for the sake of that, but then you'd be overleveled for the next adventure. I'm disinclined to believe that your characters would take the time to go on the last adventure and leave Trinia somewhere. There's also pretty much no way you could get access to a Hippogriff except by stealing it unless Thaven earned one.

Now, I did just come up with a decent idea (you know, while typing). The next little adventure takes you guys into the Gray District. You could conceivably bring Trinia with you, and it's unlikely that someone would follow you or think to look into the Gray District.

If you're worried about divination, you can always procure, say, a wand of misdirection or say on the other side of the river from the castle.

By the way, do you guys think its cheating for me to do this? I'm just doing it cause I want a smoothly written story.

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