DM Bloodgargler's Kingmaker - Stolen Lands

Game Master karlprosek

Durielle - That is precisely what happens to me.

To clarify:

East (directly away from the river is the earthen slope (where Balter has commented is a death trap.. danger of landslide)

North (upriver) is the rocky climb - along a stretch of whitewater rapids on the Shrike river. This is the direction the boot tracks are heading.

South (downriver and toward the bandits' watchtower) is relatively level ground less foliage, standing boulders, and small groupings of trees. This is the direction in which you've spotted the collapsed stone structure.

The "bad smell" is coming from somewhere east, southeast, or southward.

It looks like you are going north.

Hello again, everyone! You might remember me, I used to play in this game semi-regularly before falling into a black hole and having adventures in a different universe. I'm planning to return to the game though as long as you haven't already written me out of the play. I see I have a very large number of posts to catch up on, so I may not have a new post up until tomorrow (we're putting up the Christmas tree tonight).

If there is any reason you do not desire this, please let me know here. Thank you for your patience.

Thank you so much for returning to us, Durielle! I was out a bit as well during the holidays but I was actually hoping to have a side-scene with Durielle that might give our characters something to talk about and perhaps a little more development. See you in game soon. :)

Welcome back, Durielle!

Oops I'm late, but I have no reason for you to not put up your Christmas tree.
Welcome back.

I stopped taking side jobs, so I should be around more - and have fewer "too tired to travel to fantasyland" evenings.

Also... game related, the "rocky climb" alongside the rapids is not a cliff, but a (roughly) 45 degree incline with a few spots where you'd need to (at most) hoist yourself up a waist-high boulder.

rough sketch of the area..
Balter did not see it clearly or the base of it, but I included an insert illustrating the type of tower.... It walls off the pass - the break in the ridge, and the top of that wall is a bridge through the center of the tower.

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I'm really hoping this game isn't on its death bed. We haven't heard from anyone but DM Bloodgargler, Marisol, or Vlad in just shy of two weeks. We haven't heard from Hrafen since X-mas eve.

You folks still out there?

Indeed I am, just not really sure what to add. Looks like this is an action scene essentially. Durielle follows Marisol and Vlad's most times, so until you guys actually do something, she's kind of just standing there watching you guys talk about the trap. I can write that in a post if you would like of course.

Fair enough. Since it does not appear a single one of us has Disable Device (something that we should remedy - I can take a couple of ranks next level, should we make it that far), I guess the next step is to try to cut the cord, trigger the trap and get on with it then ;)

I'm still here and I really like the characters in this game, but I worry every time a week goes by without an update. :/

Sorry, I'm still alive. I thought I had posted something in regards to the trap (something along the lines of "Let's just trigger it!"), but it must have gotten eaten by the post monster.

Going camping this weekend, please bot as necessary! :D

I apologize for the lack of posts. I plan to get something up tomorrow or this weekend for sure.

So just to clarify, I'm assuming we're playing in a much more populated Greenbelt than the typical book setting?

That would certainly seem to be the case. :)

One of the reasons I have enjoyed the Kingmaker AP so much (and numerous times) is how much it lends itself to GM customization of the content of the game...keeps it fresh.

If I remember right, as written, the only settlements that are encountered in the first book are the Sootscale kobolds and the Mites.

Aside from the bandit camps, of course. ;)

I hope Marisol's chatter isn't getting on peoples' nerves; I'm mostly "filling space" with character as the game unfolds -- gives me something to do. :)

I approve of roleplaying. You are given leave to continue. :D

What is our plan regarding Hrafen? I assume he's not returning. Will we be replacing him, or are we considering ourselves good with four?

Leaves us pretty light on arcane magic. Granted, Marisol and I both have some capability, but I consider both of us essentially martial characters.

With that being said, I would not be opposed to recruiting a new arcane caster.

Agreed. I'm sorry to see him go, but yeah, we could use a fifth. I think we could get by for a bit without him, but in a couple more levels we would be hurting by not having controls, buffs, and debuffs that a full arcane caster would have (Vlad only has a little bard magic, and my magus spells don't lend themselves well to that area).

Durielle - Not too much... this is just about it.
I've run KM two and a half times face to face, and have added a lot.
In my first pbp Kingmaker there were a lot of nature-oriented PCs so I used more Narlmarches content from my home game (and sources like Tales of the Old Margreve)

This group seemed more suited for NPC interaction so I added the human/humanoid areas that played best with my home group.

Regarding Hrafen, I'll double-check with him before recruiting. I agree you should have a full arcane caster.

I'm planning to respond to you, Marisol, so give me a bit. I broke my glasses today, so having a bit of trouble until I can get home and put in my contacts. :/

Also, I'm sure hoping nothing is happening to the horses down by Nettle's Crossing. :_(

I'm planning to respond to you, Marisol, so give me a bit. I broke my glasses today, so having a bit of trouble until I can get home and put in my contacts. :/

Also, I'm sure hoping nothing is happening to the horses down by Nettle's Crossing. :_(

No problem Durielle, and sorry to hear about the glasses!

Your horses are being cared for by Stueben Pfaelof, Wilnsted Pfaelof, and Mxylbilnik at the East Watch.

*pokes Durielle*

Quit looking at all those possible futures and give us a surprise round action ;)

Apparently the player hasn't been here since Tuesday.

Could they be at PaizoCon?

I suppose it's possible? The player's ID is "Pinvendor" so presumably... selling pins and jewelry at cons?

Sorry everybody. I don't know how I missed that there was a combat.

As a side note, Durielle, we aren't stealing a boat. If anything we are returning the one used to get here in the first place.

Now hopefully Nettles cooperates and goes away and doesn't reform before we can cross again to go after the Stag Lord.

Sorry everybody. I don't know how I missed that there was a combat.

Every once in a while the boards will not place a notification that there are new posts on a campaign, so sometimes I'll just poke in to see if something happened without getting a notice. :) Same thing happens with PMs rarely.

The cart and crates are on the other side of the river at Grundy's.
The Stag Fort is on the other side too.

@DM BG - I believe we are all ready to move on when you are.

Umm .. forgot to ask. Who has the cart in tow?

I figured we had the goat/horse that Grundy had offered and cart was in the middle of all of us.

If that is a poor assumption, I suppose it can be attached to Shadow.

No that's fine. Horse... a goat would slow things down.

*checks gameplay*

Whew!

I managed to catch it before anything was announced. Instead of Shadow, let's have Whisper pull the cart.

Shadow is a combat trained stallion and would absolutely hate a halter and hitch. Whisper is the horse of a village peasant essentially, and before Durielle left her village was probably more used to pulling small burdens than she was having Durielle ride her (though riding Whisper was something Durielle did for enjoyment occasionally).

Whisper has not been combat trained though I suppose an argument could be made the mare should at least be getting used to it by now. :P

Also, how does a non-class feature horse gain more Hit Dice? Whisper has been around for a while since we're now 4th level, so is it possible to level her up? Durielle would be pretty upset if her beloved horse gets one shotted by some of the more powerful monsters we're likely going to start encountering as we progress further.

I think that is just the sad reality of us mount-less characters. :(

The best I think we could hope for is to have them combat-trained at some pointed, or suited up in armor. Or magicked up and stuff.

Have the Daring Champion archetype means Shadow isn't really any better off than Whisper, with the exception of being combat trained.

I think there are feats that allow classes that do not have the mount/animal companion feature to pick one up, but I'd have to dig through some stuff to find that again.

As to the cart being attached to one of our mounts, I thought we were getting a horse with the cart from Grundy, or am I misunderstanding that DM BG?

Two feats to get there, as you need Nature Soul first: Animal Ally.

And then add Boon Companion to that and for the low, low price of 3 feats, you too can have a druid's/cavalier's animal companion/mount.

Not too bad if you have boatloads of bonus feats... or just really want a horse that won't die easily.

Umm .. forgot to ask. Who has the cart in tow?

@Vladimir: I might have been mistaken then. I read the above response to read we needed to be responsible for it. I thought the goat/horse part that came after just a comment that using a horse would be better than a goat.

I certainly could be wrong. (It wouldn't be the first time and it won't be the last)

Sorry.. I meant assuming you picked one up would have been fine.
Having Whisper pull it works though.. one less tile to put on the map ;)

Durielle - If your mount has reason to level up - either used in combat or some time training (not toward a trick) - then I could see allowing it... though only a couple HD and never more than half your character level.

Durielle - If your mount has reason to level up - either used in combat or some time training (not toward a trick) - then I could see allowing it... though only a couple HD and never more than half your character level.

How would that work mechanically? Seems like something that I might be interested in for Shadow as well.

@Marisol Surtova: I finally responded to your PM! :D

Hooray! And SO GOOD!

Looking for one .. we have a ranger a paladin a diviner wizard and I'm pretty sure we still have a cleric

Dotting for interest. Looks like a pretty well balanced party as constructed. Any preferences on what sort of character the group is looking for?

I hope to get more input from my players (roles needed etc.).. and they will have final say. They are great roleplayers. Someone that can fit in with that is my criteria.

Our group seems to be very well balanced as you have mentioned. The character who has disappeared was an Inquisitor. I think the role that we will mainly need is either :

* A front line fighter (As at the moment it is just the Paladin and my Ranger can.)
* A party spokesman (Our Wizard is doing a very good job at the moment, but having someone who is more skilled would always be good).
* A party buffer or enemy de-buffer.

But they are just my thoughts.

Bloodgargler,

I've got a couple thoughts in mind that would fit one or two of Jaestra's suggestions but so that I have an idea of what I am working with for a submission, what are your character generation specs? (Point Buy/Die Roll, Sources Allowed, etc.) Thanks!

I took over for characters already made .. looks like 25pt. I'll allow pretty much any paizo sources .. 3pp sources possible but ask me first.

seems like you need a brawler bard.

What level?

So I scoured the forums for the original thread and I have found this from the original DM.

You would be submitting a character at level 1, using the pathfinder core rulebook, advanced players guide, and ultimate combat.

Anything from ultimate magic, or 3.5 will be considered on a case by case basis.

The party will have been hired either individually or as a group, to survey the Stolen Lands, and reduce banditry and anything else preventing successful settlement by the nation of Brevory.

In this thread, please propose your character, what you would bring to the party (mechanically and roleplay-wise) and future plans for character development (mechanically and roleplay-wise)

25 point buy, and please no complete min-maxing of scores, nothing lower than 8 after racials, with 25 everything should be at least 10.

Two traits may be chosen and are encouraged.

thank you .. there you go. All I would cut from that is 3.5 .. just because my brain resists going there .. (and I don't have the PDFs) I suggest reading the player's guide .. and if you don't pick a campaign trait as one of your traits, I would like you to have some motivation to explore, tame the wilds, and prepare it for colonization. Doesn't necessarily have to be a big part of your bio .. but being part of the adventure assumes you have gone to the trouble to acquire a "charter" to do those things.

Also another important note: Jaestra said in the previous thread that it was average gold.

I'll post some specifics later tonight, but the concept I plan to use is Fighter (Weapon Master)/Bard (Arcane Duelist). 1st level will be fighter followed by bard at 2nd. Subsequent levels will be 2 fighter for every 1 bard.

Like I said before, I will post later tonight with specfics and backstory. Thanks for the opportunity to submit a character.

Talomyr here. Checking in with my submission, Vladimir Ducheski. The crunch is all done and the back story is there for the most part (though I may tweak parts here and there, and am open to DM suggestions for changes as well.)

Changing a bit of the mechanics of the character, dropping the Arcane Duelist archetype from Bard, and switching from World Traveler to Magical Knack on one of the Traits.

I hadn't even realised that I was detailing a Bard when I put those points in. A bit worrying really when they are my favourite class.

It is nice to see there are a few people who would like to join this group and I wish you all luck on being selected. I am sure the other players will voice their opinions on who they would like to select soon.

I have an Inquisitor I used for a 8th level Kingmaker game, I can Drop him down to the Level you need.

I Present Augusto de la Mancha, NG Inquisitor of Erastil.

A man Rides into town, covered in Dust from many a days ride. A Long Leather jacket, Wide Brimed hat, and boots overdue for a repair mark his as a man of the Wild, un-taimed area's of the River Nations. This is not an uncommon site, as there are plenty of would be Settlers in these parts. However, the mark of a Stag Horn-Bow, and Deep Piercings Eyes warns you there is more to this man, that he could eb dangerous.....untill he starts talking to his horse...

"NO! No! I will not get you an Apple! After what you did back there? Stopping to sniff around the back side of some wild-palimno! You had No Idea where she's been! We lost a half-days ride because of you!, What... You where tired!? Such Rubbish... Come on then, I'll get you to the Stables, you can rest there, I'll even get you some warm oats... Sound good? Fine.... But you're not getting my last apple.."

Here's Geirmund's backstory. I don't want to make an alias unless he is accepted.

I'm creating a character now. Should have one up in the next day or two.

Senthiri checking in. Here is the initial creation. Just need to create my background.

Thenduru is ready.

Augusto .. you mentioned 8th level kingmaker game .. was that this path just raised to 8th level?

Hi DM Bloodgargler, are you still recruiting?

@CFet A decision has not been made yet .. but might be soon. Up to you if you would like to propose a character.

@CFet A decision has not been made yet .. but might be soon. Up to you if you would like to propose a character.

Ah no worries, I best leave the slots to those that proposed earlier. I have strange thoughts of running my own. *cackle*

Augusto .. you mentioned 8th level kingmaker game .. was that this path just raised to 8th level?

We played about 4/5ths thew war through the third book, But did not Finish it. IF I need to step aside because'

I might step aside. Primarily because if I'm going to play a Kingmaker, I'd rather be there from the very beginning.

I have a completely fleshed out Half-elf Rogue. 3/4 Knife master 1/4 swashbuckler. Background: Born from the father of an elven rogue (Vistrian) and human rogue mother (Laura) I learned the life of a rogue early on. Father was a locksmith by trade and taught me the craft as a child. My mother was more like me. She was a wanderer and thief by trade. She taught me some cons and how to pick a pocket with out getting caught. My Father and I had a falling out when I was 13. I think he knew it was time for me to go on my own path. I lived in the city doing odd jobs. I worked in a brothel for a couple of years honing my skill as a ladies man. At 16 I killed my first person. He was a nasty Orc named Kalbor. He and I were best friends until he stole from me. I snuck into his lair late at night, took my things and slit his throat in his sleep. After that incident I worked for a Wizard who I stole for. He was a bastard but he did show me how to work magic items. After two years of this and his antics I left to become a locksmith. I have been saving for two years to get my own set of thieves’ tools. Last week I got into a bad situation with the daughter of a magistrate. He found out we were together and gave me a choice. Get out of town or die a slow painful death. I hopped on the next caravan out of town. I hope the next town could use a locksmith.

In light of the question asked of Augusto, and in the spirit of complete disclosure, I have been in a Kingmaker PbP before, though it did not make it very far (especially for the number of posts the thread had). If I had to make a guess, I would say we made it about 2/3 through Book 1. If that disqualifies me I understand....though I hope it doesn't ;)

@Augusto and Vladimir personally I don't mind .. especially since it is starting after the first encounter.

@Taanyth I understand .. thanks for the thread searching too btw

All sound good to me .. I'll try to get an answer here in next couple days.

I was hoping the players would decide for me but they are split.
Augusto .. I think there will be opportunities to join later, well before book 3 and I would love to have you. But I feel like I should go with Vladimir/Talomyr.

Thanks for bringing me in!

I was hoping the players would decide for me but they are split.

Augusto .. I think there will be opportunities to join later, well before book 3 and I would love to have you. But I feel like I should go with Vladimir/Talomyr.

No problem!

Okay, we have just finished recruiting for a replacement character and now we are opening another recruitment. We have lost contact with our Cleric and have been informed that she will not be returning.

So, if there is anyone out there who would like to give Kingmaker a go and play a healing character, please sign up.

The requirements are as follows :

*25 point buy, and please no complete min-maxing of scores, nothing lower than 8 after racials, with 25 everything should be at least 10.
*CoreRule Book, Advanced Players Guide, Ultimate Magic and Ultimate Combat are all allowed.
*2 Trait to be chosen, preferably 1 to be a campaign trait.
*Maximum Hit Points for level 1
*Average Starting Gold

Oh and it will be a level 1 character to be created.

Just to let you know, I am not the DM, but can try to help as much as possible.

:O Yay! Dotting for interest, I will have a concept posted by tonight!

I would like to submit a Human Male Witch (probably with the Hedge-witch archetype) for consideration.

Something of a recluse, Alexander has long tended more towards solitary walks and quiet than his peers, as if perpetually wandering away in pursuit of the otherworldly influence that he's felt gently tugging at him for as long as he can remember. Although generally amiable and kindly, the young man occasionally shifts dispositions as unpredictably as a late summer's rain.
As of late, Alex has found himself drawn out of the quiet world to which he is accustomed by a restless unease, and the feeling that Something is coming, that the world is shifting around him.

There's the general gist of the character; if the DM is interested, I can get a few more specifics figured out in terms of his background, as well as the rule-sy part of the character :)

I'm not opposed to a hedge witch. Just need you to set up an alias, let me know if you have any questions.

Alias is mostly finished, I'll do the rest when I'm less exhausted tomorrow xD

Alexander is pretty much finished; I've added his background and description, I just need a bit of input from you, Mr. Bloodgargler, as to what Alexander's place in the area and story might be :)

I'm willing to put forward a Cleric of Ragathiel. Background, personality and description as follows. Bloodgargler, if you want me to put up the crunch, let me know.

Sorry Nostrus .. was PMing grimApotheosis and forgot to post here that I was accepting him. Looks good though FWIW.

No worries, let me know if you need another replacement. I like me some Kingmaker.

Looking for a level 3.

*25 point buy, and please no abilities lower than 8 after racial adjustments.
*Core Rule Book, Advanced Players Guide, Ultimate Magic and Ultimate Combat are all allowed. Other Paizo sources run by me first please.
*2 Traits, preferably 1 chosen from campaign traits.
*Maximum Hit Points for level 1 (half hit die +1 hp for following levels)
*Standard wealth by level
*Fleshed-out character (personality and/or behavior, defining moments and unresolved issues from past, or full backstory)

We currently have a male human paladin, male human fighter/bard, and male halfling sorcerer.

Someone with some heals might be good... someone who can get along in the wild would be good...

I am very interested in this. I will have a character drawn up in the morning.

This is a rough sketch. Have a background and personality in mind, just need to get it written out and all the gear sorted out.

what are your feelings about applying if I am in a kingmaker game already?

I don't want to waste people's time if that is not an option.

also how about ACG playtest stuff?

Hello! Interested. Thinking of submitting a half-elf druid of the "Survivor" archetype (from Player's Companion: Champions of Balance). Would that archetype be acceptable?

Vazlow - looks good. Let me know when you have background and personality stuff down.

Edward Sobel - I don't mind if you are in a kingmaker game already. I'd prefer to not have ACG classes in this campaign... primarily since I would like to keep the options mostly limited to what the original PCs had.

The Norv - Survivor archetype is fine.

Submitting Coramus Thallon, master administrator, at your service.

Ok thanks was planning a shaman but not allowed oh welll

Background and personality down, just need to finish equipment.