DM Darkblade Giantslayer Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master GM Darkblade

Epic ending!!

Will get something up after Easter.

How is everyone doing? Did everyone find a new game?

I'm doing fine; haven't tried to get into any other games since this one was put on hiatus. Honestly, I'm kinda hoping a new Jade Regent game will pop up; that was the first PbP I was ever in and I never got past book one because of first a GM dropping the game and then a TPK. Until then, I'm content with my four other active ones. Thanks for checking! How about you?

Busy, but doing well. I'm good on games right now, patiently waiting the day we get to come back to this fantastic game!

So how many of you are still out there?

Back from the hospital and around. Sorry that I didn't get to participate in the ending.

Still here.

HOpe you are well GMD. Enjoying the scorching Florida summer by getting some swimming in.

Obviously I'm still keeping an eye on here! How are things, Darkblade?

I am still here too.

You can't get rid of a cat that easily!

-Posted with Wayfinder

I am stepping down to part time come July 1st as my system is weak and I am constantly falling back ill. I will be working three 10s Monday thru Wednesday. If everyone wants to pick the game back up it may be possible, but my time would be limited to the last half of the week and weekends.

Any thoughts?

I think that sounds like a fantastic idea! I have no qualms about taking things as slow as you need them, Darkblade.

I second Delia's thoughts! Whatever is most convenient for you. I would be thrilled to get the game back in its feet.

I'm in.

I would enjoy continuing down this (adventure) path.

Everyone would need to advance their characters to 4th level, with roughly 8,000gp worth of character wealth each, not counting Uskroth’s armor or Agrimmosh, the Hammer of Unmaking. Both those items are currently held by the town council while final ownership is debated, though the vote thus far leans heavily towards your group taking up the items in the defense of Trunau while investigating Grenseldek and this strange gemstone taken from the tomb below.

Sound fair?

I like that plan. I'll be busy the rest of the day with yardwork after I get home from work, so I won't be able to do much with leveling up until probably Thursday or Friday. Also, I just double-checked and Leira still has the Treasure Record on the profile. I will try to save a copy of it so we can reference it for all the loot found.

No Leira or Dundin so far?

What was the leather belt, scroll, and wand(if that info would be readily available given the downtime)?

And if Agrimmosh becomes available, might Adir retrain Dodge to warhammer proficiency? (I'm not claiming it, just thinking that with Adir's background, it might suit him.)

By the way, I thought I posted this in May in each of my games, but I didn't see it in Adir's posts. Sorry about that.

Howdy all,

I'm sorry that I've been away for so long. I couldn't help it.

I am a quadriplegic(car accident 15 years ago), which exacerbated my issues with the pneumonia. My left lung filled with fluid and eventually collapsed. They had me in a half-coma for three weeks and on a crazy amount of sedatives and painkillers. Since then, I had to go to respiratory rehab and deal with some more medical issues that arose.

I'm finally healthy and at home. Thank you for all your well-wishes, and I'll do my best to catch up quickly.

-A

I am good to go.

I say we pick a pace our dm feels comfortable with.

As a two weapon fighter dwarf, the hammer suits Dundin too.

Armor probably for Brampton. It may be +2 mithral shirt for dundin. And Dundin gets aN animal companion and +1 Str to 18!!

Sounds fair to me. So I take it that I'm free to go ahead and modify Songan's herolab to reflect the level bump and update the gear. Do you want us to have 8,000 overall or add 8,000 to our current totals? I'm assuming the former, but I want to be sure.

While Songan knows what the hammer is, he's not at all a hammer wielder; either Dundin or Adir would be good recipients for it, I'd think.

What do y'all think about the extra ability point for Songan? I'm thinking either DEX or INT; DEX just because of its overall importance, but that would mean delaying the modifier increase to level 8, while putting it in INT would give me an immediate modifier bump.

I will get Brampton up to speed by tomorrow afternoon. Need sleep now and than back to work at 5am.

It appears Leira transplanted her character over to another Giantslayer campaign and as such I think will not be rejoining the group. As such we will likely need to start a new Loot Sheet moving forwards.

I will leave it to yourselves to decide if you want to replace her character or continue onwards with the remaining members.

Due to the loss of the salvaged loot Leira's character would have left with I will increase the party wealth to a 9000gp total per player, with nothing valued at over 5000gp, the maximum for the town. Most anything under 1000gp is available with a 75% chance. Items over this amount are potentially available at a 25% chance. Any item listed on the previous Loot Sheet will be available without a percentile roll, up to the quantities indicated on the sheet. Does this seem fair to everyone?

As for any deadline for character readiness, this weekend is for some a long holiday weekend so I would understand if anyone needed time to get themselves ready. I am not much up for festivities these days so I will likely take the time to ready up a few posts reiterating what has transpired and weave a few plot lines into the upcoming AP for each of your characters. If there is anything you want me to touch upon or something you'd like to see further down the road, please feel free to spoiler me a post, drop me a PM or whatever else and I will see what I can do to accommodate you.

Lastly I want to say thank you to each of you for having given me the time to work through my situation and standing by the post waiting for me to come back. So many games simply die away or lose player interests that I would not have faulted any of you for moving on to bigger and better games. It means a lot that you folks waited it out and seem so eager to jump back into this AP, blades out and spells at the ready for whatever I might throw at you next. I really appreciate it, I can think of no better group of players I'd want to roll the dice with.

Can we have our current items enchanted?
Could Dundin spend 4K to enchant his light shield to +2?

Also, are there other towns nearby that the group could move to do some shopping that may have items Trunau lacks or the group could order items from?

Rolls for items Dundin would be interested in @ 25%:
Belt of STR +2: 1d100 ⇒ 79
Belt of DEX +2: 1d100 ⇒ 98
Cloak of Resistance +2: 1d100 ⇒ 12
light shield with spikes +2: 1d100 ⇒ 54
mithral chain shirt +2: 1d100 ⇒ 88
amulet of natural armor +2: 1d100 ⇒ 41

Rolls for items Dundin would be interested in @ 75%:
Wand of CLW: 1d100 ⇒ 33
Wand of Resist Elements: 1d100 ⇒ 99
Wand of Enlarge Person: 1d100 ⇒ 58

I will post in gameplay to make sure I see updates.

I feel that we really need to find a replacement for Leira. I feel like finding someone for healing or arcane support is very much needed in this AP. If we could find someone interested in playing a Life Shaman... well that could potentially take care of both issues at once!

*EDIT*

Apparently I've already updated Delia to 4th level, though I don't recall doing it... So I just need to figure out gear. I'll wait to hear back more on Dundin's questions, because I think that's the path Delia would likely take. She has a very nice bow already and would look mostly to just enchant it when possible. And I think I'll attempt for some new, armor...

For all the following rolls low is bad and high is good.
Mithral Shirt 25% chance: 1d100 ⇒ 54
Belt of Dex +2: 1d100 ⇒ 37

Is high or low good?

Can we have our current items enchanted?

Could Dundin spend 4K to enchant his light shield to +2?

Also, are there other towns nearby that the group could move to do some shopping that may have items Trunau lacks or the group could order items from?

Enchanting can be done as long as the caster level requirement is 6th level or less. You would need to pay the difference in prices but the overall item cost must still be below 5000gp. This is not so much about monetary value as much as power creep and to avoid devaluing treasures which may be received later in the AP. (+2 would be the maximum armor can be enchanted to in Trunau and the item must first be of masterwork quality.)

Low roll succeeds, higher rolls fail.

Items can be "ordered" from other locales, but there would be a time delay before the items are received. The players will have one week from the end of the Battle of Bonemarch Hill until the events of this AP begin. Monies for ordered items will need to be placed on deposit with the moneylenders in Trunau until the item is received. Items would not be delivered before the AP starts, and this track takes players out of Trunau for several weeks.

It is possible travelling merchants may carry some of the items of interest to players, you may make three rerolls the day before you are set to depart to see if anything new arrives amongst the Barterstones.

Uskroth's Armor: This battered, well-used suit of +1 half-plate automatically resizes itself to match the size of its wearer. Once per day on command, the armor can bestow upon its wearer the effects of righteous might for 5 rounds. The wearer’s alignment determines the DR gained from this ability. A good wearer gains DR 5/evil, an evil wearer gains DR 5/good, and a wearer who is neither good nor evil chooses which DR to gain the first time she activates this ability—once chosen, it cannot be changed. Wt. 50 lbs.

Agrimmosh: Agrimmosh appears to be a simple stone blacksmith’s hammer engraved with Minderhal’s holy symbol. It functions as a +2 impact warhammer that automatically resizes itself to match the size of its wielder. Once per day as a full-round action, the wielder of Agrimmosh can use the hammer to cast heightened enlarge person (Fortitude DC 23 negates). This effect lasts for 20 minutes. Whenever the wielder of Agrimmosh confirms a critical hit against a creature of the humanoid type, the target creature must succeed at a DC 23 Fortitude save or shrink by one size category, as by heightened reduce person. This effect lasts for 20 minutes. Wt. 5 lbs.

Geode "Map": The rock lodged in Uskroth’s eye socket is no simple stone. Removing the fist-sized hunk of dark, igneous rock and examining its other side reveals it to be a magnificent geode whose rich violet and verdant emerald crystals form glittering crystalline patterns. An Appraise check by Councilor Lessie Crumkin revealed the geode to be a spectacular pleochroic variety of tourmaline, the nearest known deposits of which lie in the Mindspin Mountains to the south and west. While it would take an expert appraiser to price the large geode, its value is secondary to its true function as a potential treasure map. Jagrin Garth revealed an old legend he'd heard as a child, that once long ago a great gemstone was carved to lead the way to an ancient dwarven hero's burial crypt. The priceless stone was captured by giant raiders in wars past and thought lost forever. This geode’s crystalline valleys and mounds seem to reflect the exact topography of the Mindspin Mountains, and a carved groove along the mountains might indicate a possible trail through the mountain range. This “map” may well lead to the tomb of the fabled giantslayer Nargrym Steelhand, but unfortunately, it is incomplete. In order to fully use the map, someone must find the second half of the geode, most likely in the hands of the giant chieftain Grenseldek. Wt. 1 lb.

GM Darkblade, quite reasonable. Three rerolls are more than generous, and should allow many opportunities.

reroll STR +2 belt: 1d100 ⇒ 16
reroll DEX +2 belt: 1d100 ⇒ 23
reroll klar +2: 1d100 ⇒ 12

That was lucky, I have plenty to spend my money on!!

Dex would be my choice Songan.

Delia's right that we could use another, especially if they have some heals.

The half-plate is probably best suited for Brampton, I think.

I am interested in Agrimmosh, as is Dundin, I believe. Someone is going to get some funny looks wielding the weapon of a LE god of giants.

Any chance that Tuzak's armor could get done in time?

We've only encountered a cave giant so far, not any hill giants, correct?

GM Darkblade would please roll my percentage to find these items:

Handy Haversack 2000 gp
Ring of Feather Fall 2200 gp
Ring of Sustenance 2500 gp
Eyes of the Owl 4000 gp
Gauntlets of Skilled Maneuver Trip 4000 gp
Amulet of Natural Armor +1 2000 gp
Bag of Holding Type I 2500 gp
Rope of Climbing 3000 gp
Nightdrops 250 gp
Iron Rope 750 gp

I would like to purchase the following potions:
Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds
Potion of Enlarge Person
Potion of Barkskin +2
Potion of Darkvision
Potion of Neutralize Poison
Potion of Remover Curse
Potion of Remove blindness/deafness
Potion of Lesser Restoration.

How many can I find of each?

These are the items from the Loot Sheet that I would like to have:
MW light shield
MW Warhammer
Belt of Tumbling

There are several items on the Loot Sheet that are unidentified.
A wand
A potion
A cloak

Do I need to roll a percentage to enchant my MW items to +1 or just pay the 2000gp?

If I am allowed to wear Uskroth's Armor I will have a +1 chain shirt that I can donate to another player.

Level-Up Summary:

Level: +1 Bard(Archaeologist)

FC: +1/2 Bardic Knowledge

HP: +5

Skill Points: +7 (+1 to: Know (Eng, Geo, Religion), Perception, Sense Motive, Climb, Use Magic Device)

Spells: +2 Level 2 spells (Glitterdust, Blindness/Deafness)

One more question before equipment rolls: Can I still sell current gear for half market price to add to that 9,000?

Efficient Quiver: 1d100 ⇒ 61
Bracers of Falcon's Aim: 1d100 ⇒ 22 Finally I have something to buy! lol

Okay... So I'll be enchanting Delia's bow with a +1 bonus (2000gp) and the Adaptive property (1000gp) for a total of 3000gp. I'll purchase the Bracers of Falcon's Aim for 4000gp for a total of 7000gp. This leaves me with 2000gp to ponder over. I will post more purchases later.

Reroll #1 Mithral Shirt: 1d100 ⇒ 60 Okay then, apparently Delia is not meant to have a mithral shirt yet lol.

Handy Haversack: 1d100 ⇒ 58
Cloak of Resistance +1: 1d100 ⇒ 14 Okay then, so now I have 1000gp to use on items... Probably look at picking up another wand of CLW just in case.

Darkblade, I wanted to get your input on this thought I had regarding Jace. At 7th level he will get the Grab ability and I was thinking it might be interesting to work on getting Jace the Improved Grapple feat. He would first have to take Improved Unarmed Strike to qualify for it and some GMs do not like the idea of an animal companion gaining Improved Unarmed Strike. I would like to have something else for Jace to do in combat other than simply Full-Attacking every round. Plus I simply love the idea of a massive warcat grappling with a giant! I think it might make for some interesting options to have Jace "pin" a giant by the throat so that we could maybe interrogate them. Let me know what you think!

*EDIT*

I also wanted to check with you on what Magic Item slots would be available for Jace. The Animal Archives book has the following listed for Jace's creature type: Armor, belt (saddle), chest, eyes, headband, neck, shoulders, wrist. I definitely plan to put some cash into getting Jace an Amulter of Mighty Fists so I can add some abilities to his attacks.

Sorry for the delay, I fell under the weather for a bit. I hope everyone understands you didn't receive an extra 9000 gold pieces after the battle, but you should have gear and magical items, both new and old, which total no more than 9000 gold. This does not include Brinya's Love, Agrimmosh, or Uskroth's armor of course.

No more than two of any particular potion may be found at this time, amongst all of you, and only one of any other particular item may be found in stock.

Before you depart Trunau for your river voyage, as shown in the Gameplay thread, you can attempt to recall information regarding Ghostlight Marsh, Harcrist's Blockade, or Redlake Fort with successful Knowledge (Geography), (History), or (Local) checks respectively. The result of your checks determine the information learned. Players may make one check only for each item, if skilled accordingly.

Any chance that Tuzak's armor could get done in time?

Yes it can be completed before the group leaves Trunau but remember the armor will count against Adir's wealth total.

One more question before equipment rolls: Can I still sell current gear for half market price to add to that 9,000?

9000 gold is the total character wealth, so it would not benefit to sell things at half value, it would actually decrease your overall character wealth.

I think everything is caught up now. Just one last item of business. Is it the group's wish to add another player to the mix? Thus far only Delia and Adir have voted in the affirmative, I don't recall seeing a response yet from Dundin, Songan, or Brampton.

Adding another player would be good.

Purchased the following items:
Bag of Holding
Iron Rope
Potion of Enlarge Person x2
Potion of Endure Elements x2
Potion of CLW x2
Potion of CMW x2
Nightdrops

Enchanted my Bec de Corbin to +1

According to Hero Lab my equipment value is 8990 and I have 10 gp for the trip.

Character is updated in PbP.

Good to go.

I have posted a Recruitment thread to replace Leira, which can be viewed HERE

If anything needs changed or you wish to see included, let me know and I will update it.

I did misunderstand, but I think Delia's gear will easily be under 9000 anyway as she did not have much of anything gear wise other than her new bow. I will Talley it all up and double check.

Also... What is Brinya's Love???

*EDIT*

Okay, so the Cloak of Resistance would put my total equipment value at 9136.9gp so that will be dropped from my purchases. I'll look over the other items posted in Gameplay and maybe even examine some potions for purchase!

Also... What is Brinya's Love???

Brinya’s Love: When the hopeknife that Brinya gave to Rodrik was consecrated in the Flame of the Fallen, it was imbued with a portion of Rodrik’s spirit and Brinya’s love for him.

Value 5,052 GP (Gifted to the group by Brinya in thanks.)
SLOT none CL 7th WEIGHT 1 lb. AURA moderate transmutation [good]

The fire-blackened blade of this hopeknife bears the inscription “my love” in stark silver and glows with light equivalent to a light spell when drawn. Brinya’s Love is a +1 dagger infused with the soul of the fallen hero Rodrik Grath and the tears of his fiancee Brinya Kelver.

Once per day on command, the wielder can grant the weapon the ghost touch weapon special ability for 1 minute. During this time, Brinya’s Love sheds light equivalent to a daylight spell and the wielder gains a +3 sacred bonus to his CMD against disarm and sunder attempts directed
at the hopeknife.

If I recall, Brinya's Love is the hopeknife that we found that Brinya had intended to give to...Kurst, was it?

So I got everything I wanted minus the efficient quiver. I'd call that a successful day at the mall, since that's more a gravy item with the muleback cords already successful. Except...I seem to have totally forgotten restocking arrows. I'm assuming that something as mundane as a quiver of arrows is findable?

Brinya gave the knife to your group for both finding out the truth of Rodrik's killing and for saving her life in the near riot at the start of the battle.

Remember, the reroll was for three individual items, not three groups of items.

Yes mundane equipment like normal ammunition is easily restocked from the Longhouse stores.

Oh! Well, crap. I totally misunderstood the intention of your instructions then. I'm...not entirely sure what the best way to correct the error would be, save from simply mulligan'ing the roll. How do you want me to proceed, Darkblade?

Also, would you allow rolls for slight variations on the items? For example, if I can't get the +2 STR comp. shortbow, can I make another roll for a +1 STR comp. shortbow?

For some reason I don't recall the item getting imbued. I remember us getting the blade, just not it gaining magical properties. Also, did we ever decide who was getting it? Last I can recall, Delia was holding it because I don't think anyone else had taken the Oath.

Oh! Well, crap. I totally misunderstood the intention of your instructions then. I'm...not entirely sure what the best way to correct the error would be, save from simply mulligan'ing the roll. How do you want me to proceed, Darkblade?

Also, would you allow rolls for slight variations on the items? For example, if I can't get the +2 STR comp. shortbow, can I make another roll for a +1 STR comp. shortbow?

I would say simply pick three of the items missed from the original Equipment list that were missed and reroll them, much as Dundin did I believe with his post. That I think would be most fair to everyone.

Sounds fair to me, too.

+1 Comp(+2) Shortbow Re-roll): 1d100 ⇒ 3
Mithril Chain: 1d100 ⇒ 57
Muleback Cords: 1d100 ⇒ 77

Am I allowed to keep rolling for other items that I've thought of since those initial rolls? I was thinking I'd have all my money spent the first things but, due to my misunderstanding, I actually have a good bit left.

Adir Bloodmoon wrote:

Any chance that Tuzak's armor could get done in time?

Yes it can be completed before the group leaves Trunau but remember the armor will count against Adir's wealth total.

Thank for the reminde. And it's double cost for medium creatures, so 540g. Stuff adds up fast.