Crypt of the Everflame (Inactive)

Game Master Nathan Hartshorn

Hey guys!

I don't know if any of you are interested in this kind of stuff...

But my brother just started his new Kickstarter today for his Knife and Sword forge:

Fallen Angel Forge

It appears that we are, for the time being, a table of four.

Hopefully, only for a while.

Leveling up!

7th level is a game changer for Gad.
Looking forward to expanding my abilities again.
=)

And we are now entirely in homebrew territory...

Sounds good to me! Dark, light, hoppy, Belgian, stout, any style you prefer will suit just fine. :)

Level 7 will be a good one for Viv too, a whole new buffing game now.

Cool! We could go in any direction. Best be prepared...

Hmmm...

OK. It looks like 8th level will be my big level instead.

7th just gives Gad +1BAB; the standard +1 feat; more HPs and Skill points, and my fists are now considered both silver and cold iron for bypassing damage reduction with my Ki Strike ability.

OK not bad really...

For my 7th level feat I'll probably take Hammer the Gap.

I had been thinking about doing this for a while and the timing seemed appropriate.

Unchained Rogue 1
+2 Reflex Save
+4 Ranks in Disable Device
+4 Ranks in Escape Artist
+Trapfinding
+Sneak Attack
+Finesse Training
+Feat Accomplished Sneak Attacker
Hit Points: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

This sets Qina up to take Arcane Trickster at next level.

Thoughts of what we can do, and GM you are 100% part of this conversation too:
*Vivian would like to track down the Norgorber cult
*Qina, do you have any leads on your bloodline we could follow?
*Bel, any leads to research your unique reincarnation circumstance?
*Gad, any spiritual soul searching?
*We could also head to fight against:
--Molthune
--Orcs in the Hold of Belkzen
--Giants in the Mindspin Mountains
*Cross Lake Encarthan
*Becomes Pathfinders (Vivian is not super excited about this one though)

Eh, you were technically supposed to be offered at the end of Crypt of the Everflame, so I threw it out there as an option, but didn't think it would catch anyway. I have some ideas for whatever you guys decide.

I think we should deal with the Cult first.

Its been building up for a while now, and has been a chain holding Vivian back too.

Gad is all for helping someone overcome personal demons.

Level 7 (at last, sorry for the delay)

+1 BAB
+1 3rd level spell
Sacred Armour

Skills:
Climb
Diplomacy
Diplomacy
Swim
Prof: Undertaker
Know: History

Feat:
Furious Focus

I confess I have somewhat lost track of our individual funds, but I'd like to get Brezik to enchant my scythe if I can.

Am I right in saying someone knew Brezik and Al in real life, is all well? Are the permanently gone?

I know Al IRL, he got buried by a promotion at work and kids growing older. Healthy but no longer on the boards.

Give him my best next time will ya. He will be missed.

Yeah...I kinda got used to him being around.
=)

Give him our best.

Indeed. Well Al has a family now and can pal around with them until the adventuring bug bites again...

So near as I can tell, based off of Brezik's notes earlier in the discussion thread, we have 7,782.5 gp after converting everything.

The only thing Qina really needs at this point is a Vest of Escape. It's 5,200 gp but only 2,600 gp to make one. She has both spells and the caster level to do so, but not the Craft Wondrous Items feat itself. Is there someone in town that she could work with to make it at cost, or even slightly above?

Using the regular crafting rules, Brezik and Qina can make full plate in about 26 weeks just by taking 10. I think masterwork adds another 4 weeks roughly. Brezik can also enchant the armor up to +2.

Using the updated crafting rules, this becomes about 4 days. Making it masterwork changes it to 6 days. Even adding in special materials, if we could afford them, would still make it less than 2 weeks.

A masterwork great sword would take 3 days with the new rules, or 5 weeks with the old rules. Brezik can also enchant weapons up to +2.

GM Fez has mentioned that the cold can't really get any colder so I think we take the time to make our gear.

I am ALL for crafting this stuff if we want to, doing so may allow me to afford better gear too. I'll take a look at the enchantment lists if the kids nap today.

7782.5gp each? Or split?

Thank you for doing so much leg work on this...

7782.5 Total near as I can figure. Just under 2k a piece split without Brezik and Allister.

We can use the updated crafting rules for speed. Let's see, Vest of Escape... Ah CL 4th, that works. The local wizard (name forgotten at the moment) can help you make that vest.

Am I reading it right that in crafting we'll need 1/4 the cost of the item in materials?

Also, what are everyone's thoughts on healing? I'm planning on purchasing a CLW wand if able. I think 3 would put us in a safe place out-of-combat if we can afford it.

Reposting from Brezik above:

Slated to sell... spell component pouch (5 gp) ,Thieves toolx2 (60gp), Bracers of Armor +1 x2 (2000 gp), +1 Studded leather armor x3 (3525gp), 7 studded leather (775gp), +1 light steel shield (1159gp), +1 elven curve blade (2380gp), 2 masterwork morningstars (616), masterwork light crossbow (335), masterwork rapier (320), spellbook (615)

Trade in Value of goods assuming we get half price... 5895 gp
Money...1,580 gold coins
Total of......7475 gp
Meaning.... 1868.75 gp per person

Things people should claim if they haven't already:
elixir of hiding
elixir of swimming
elixir of bear's endurance
elixir of invisibility
cloak of resistance +1
ring of counterspells (contains dispel magic)

Viv's only interest is in the Cloak. I could see the elixirs helping anyone at a given time. Viv personally ranks Bear's the highest, hiding and swimming in the middle, and Invis the lowest. The ring works best for Qina I believe, unless those don't require caster checks, but waaay to useful to sell away.

Don't forget, there's cleric spell that transforms normal items into masterwork instantly for the equivalent cost. We have done this before to speed things along.

Ah, true but too late and not a massive loss

What would be Viv's view on going to the source?...

As in talking to Vibs dad? She couldn't do it personally, but with Bel's profession if he approached her on it she'd give him her blessing.

HP: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Bel will get his blade enchanted by Brezik before they progress much further, 1000gp yeah? That's it for me, safe the rest.

So we are down to 4 it seems. With that in mind are we going to try and recruit or push on? (We seem to have hit a slow bit while we potter around town, seems as good a time as any to discuss.) If we are pushing on (I thing this might be what I would vote for, we have a really settled group here) would y'all like me to change my character?

I never really imagined Bel would get this far, none of the other campaigns I have been in have got beyond lvl-3 and that is rare, I don't really have a strong vision for Bel moving forward. As much as I enjoy the character and the interplay between all our characters I would not be adverse to rolling up a new one, filling in some of our weaker areas now Al and Brezik are really gone. We are lacking with only 4 members, and Bel treads on Viv and Gads feet a lot.

Discuss...

I'm fine with sticking as we are. No reason to do anything different unless we start showing major weaknesses in-game. The only reservation I have is losing Brezik's ability to pick locks, but if Qina is picking up rogue levels...then I'm cool!

Sorry about being MIA. Life has been busy. Went from being a confirmed bachelor to being engaged to be married in October. Not to mention a promotion at work, and a few vacations in there. Time has been at a premium. Glad to see things are still moving along though.

Okay looking at getting Brezik leveled...

HD: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12... Nice Hp go from 68 to 70
BAB +1
+1d6 sneak attack dice

Cool beans!

Huzzah! Congrats and welcome home!

Any thoughts on my earlier question? I can finish up my gear choices once I know the cost a craft item will be.( 1/2 or 1/4)

I don't know how I'm going to do it yet, but Vivian needs to find a way to use Iron Body, even if sparingly. The Earth:Metal domain is a no brainer, but that's too much of a divation to her character. The focus of Heroes, glory in battle, epic leadership is too central to her to change the domain from Glory.

Iron body is an 8th level spell!! It would be many levels before you can get to that...and it basically changes you into a golem temporarily.

You might want to find a lower level spell or even 'create one' that does something a little less powerful but similar.

Yeah, it was a long term goal for sure! But come on [ooc]"transforms your body into living iron"[/b]. That's SO Vivian in 10 more levels. I think you're onto something though. An illusion would generate the same effect, but deception would definitely cause a falling out with Gorum and what she stands for. Maybe there is another way to become metallic that is a bit more reasonable.

You could create a (slightly different) version of the Stoneskin spell for clerics and call it Steelskin? That's only 4th level...

=)

There is a Gorum spell... here

Moving towards something theme-y

Alright, with the crickets I'm going with what I've found. It seems very advantagous but it'll do.

"After you have a suitable area to craft and you’ve gathered your tools, you must then acquire raw materials whose value is equal to 1/4 the cost of the item or items you wish to craft."

The armor Brezik made is +2 Fullplate costing 1662.5gp in materials to craft.

So we're only paying 1/4 for items upto +2 is that what we're saying?

I paid full price?

I believe it's only a quarter cost to Craft the mundane or masterwork version of an item. I think Brezik can do magical weapons and armor at half price, up to +2.

Sorry guys, I've been out of the loop a bit. Are we working towards a new goal yet? I'm confused. Are we going after the evil circus or Brezik's thing? Or something else?

Don't know. I guess the plan is to just head out looking for more clues for the trail. Heading in the general direction of Skelt initially? That sound good? Haven't heard from GM though...

I'm around, just waiting for decisive action. And cross-referencing maps. And writing up some stats. And deciding if this random encounter table is worth using.

I've been trying to nail down costs of crafting so I can wrapup stuff in town here. Half price for up to +2 weapons and armor answers that though. I'll post in the gameplay once things behind the scenes are organized.

What's everyone's interest in wands of CLW? Who's down for pitching in and how much?

I don't mind pitching in, but I'm low on funds I think after buying stuff.

We'll burn through a CLW in one or two encounters at this level. CMW wand with a decent caster level would be immensely better, but probably not worth the price. I don't really think either is necessary. We have two healers and can hopefully loot potions or wands. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Let's make it happen Captain.

Leaning towards heading to Skelt first. This Carnival has left us WAY in the dust. I believe a wise man said "Trail couldn't get any colder."