I think Variel's stance on no pet names for other females is good. Aneira can be a tad ... possessive of her husband. Nothing against Venja, but Anee is passionately in love with her elf man. ;)
that's fine... just don't be surprised if Venja calls you hon or sugar from time to time, lol (only cause 'Var' doesn't sound like a good nickname.)
As Venja asked/brought up a couple of times, do we want to wait until morning to go in search of the Lady and discover why the weather has changed? It makes sense as it will prove harder to venture out in the darkness and possible cold and most of us do not have dark vision ... Plus, we can formulate a proper plan.
What say you? Aneira will agree with Venja about heading out come morning/right after dawn -- the Lady may be protected by her Fey captors as a bargaining chip ... so she may not freeze overnight, but who knows.
my worry is that they may gain too much ground and be hard to catch up to, although seting out at dawn or earlier may also be a good move and we can cover plenty of ground.
Imm what will horses cost us to borrow, as none of us have any, i suspect. Could Xanxan ride on Sheelah, even though she is a cat?
If we think there is time to head out in the morning to arrive at the attack at first light, Variel is up for that.
GM - RE: support of Beck's suggestion with horses and potential "cost". If it's really necessary, Gabryjel can simply take horses from the stable at night and bring them out about a 1/4 mile from the village for the others to meet up with.
He has no qualms about borrowing horses if the duty that puts their life in danger is to help the town. In other words, he figures the town can lend them the horses if they want us to go on this quest, no matter what the members of the town tells us.
(It's not "stealing" - it's "borrowing without asking" :)
So long as the horses are returned in one piece, he's hoping it won't matter much. Just let me know what the plan is, though I'd rather wait until dawn to do this.
RE: Variel - I'm also up for waiting until the morning, too. But that's up to you guys, I'll happily go along for the ride either way.
A question for the group, if I may: Do we want to elect a leader for the group? It seems we get into this situation where everyone gets/has a say and no one makes the hard decisions and pushes the group forward without long discussions.
If we think there is time to head out in the morning to arrive at the attack at first light, Variel is up for that.
So, by head out in the morning, do mean very late night (after midnight) to arrive at dawn the next day? Because I had Aneira respond to your game board posting and it wasn't stated exactly like this there by Variel in character. So I'm simply asking for clarification. Thanks.
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Before we head, we can hire or purchase the following items from the following people if we feel they will be useful to us:
Tessaraea Willowbark: Has a large stockpile of alchemist's fire (for purchase) and a Potion of Resist Energy (Cold).
Old Mother Theodora: For sale: One Wand of Scorching Ray
Elder Natharen Safander: One Wand of Magic Weapon and a Scroll of Aid
Sophia Imirras (Livery Stable): A wagon and horse/s for hire. There is also a carriage for hire.
doubt we can afford the Scorch, but how much is the Cold Resist potion?
how much are horses, cause a horse and maybe wagon, depending on price could be good to have
Okay. To give us a better chance maybe we leave right after dawn prayers? That gives Venja a chance to prepare appropriate spells before we leave.
Not to throw in a monkey wrench but if we are talking ooc wouldn't it be bett to go to the site use what spells we have and then rest there to replenish in the morning for the rest of the day? Granted there may be nothing at the site that needs spells. I am fine with staying though unless the GM gives a hint at pushing us tonight.
I will go along with what the party feels is best (per Imm's "guidance", of course).
since Var's the only one lacking Cold Gear, and Aniera has an extra set she doesn't need, then we're good on that front
we can get Alch Fire and Cold resist potion?
im broke so i can't actually afford anything.
Venja if you want to spend the night to prepare for tomorrow lets go with that.
Any thoughts on my question regarding appointing someone as leader to make the decisions? I feel we spend too much time toing and froing when we have to get ready for something, and, having a designated leader could help with that and more. I'm not trying to be pushy -- just think it's worth looking into. Venja unofficially took the leadership role in the beginning of rp and somewhat since, so perhaps it's something she wants in this game.
A question for the group, if I may: Do we want to elect a leader for the group? It seems we get into this situation where everyone gets/has a say and no one makes the hard decisions and pushes the group forward without long discussions.
That is fine by me. As for who it is, it doesn't matter as long as that person is willing to not always rush into combat and be willing to be diplomatic in some instances. Not that the leader has to be Ariena since she is the face, but someone who is willing to let her use her skill and feat investments. The reverse is also true for those more martial bent with avoiding melee.
I had my time in the spotlight as captain in Shackels so I am more than willing to let someone else take lead. If no one wants it I will do it if we want a leader.
Ninjaed by Aneira but will agree to that recommendation if she is so willing.
I'm fine with picking a leader if it means we'l be able to move forward.
If we have to wait at least a day (sometimes more if it's weekends) just to plan out the purchase of gear and other things like what direction we go, I think it will keep the pace way too slow.
Regarding the leader Gabryjel will listen to either Venja, Aneira or Xanxan.
At this point his preference is Venja because she has good Charisma and seems the most neutral of the leaders.
The rest of us aren't leaders and he probably won't listen to them; though he will be polite about it (at least, as polite as he has been).
Gabryjel will generally listen to the orders of the leader, if we have someone formal in charge and if they're consistent.
Thanks immortal for the extra gold. Aneira I don't need that loan anymore. With the extra gp I have I am willing to donate the 32 to party fund if that means we can purchase a horse and cart.
No worries, Variel.
I can't image Venja as party leader, but if y'all want me to take that role, I'll do my best. Venja really isn't a leader type despite her high charisma... I think Aneira would be a better party leader.
I don't mind taking on the leadership role but did not want to step on Venja's toes so to speak. If you really want it Venja, that's fine too.
And if it matters at all, to me, the party leader does not have to be the face, just the one to make the decisions. Venja you can still decide what we do just have Aneira do the actual talking.
it's okay - I'm not crazy about beingparty leader. Not a good role for me and I know it.
Okay, so Venja will you be the leader of the group? It appears everyone listens to you and that is important in a leader.
haha - ninja'd your post, Aneira, lol... and I'd rather not be party leader if we have other options...
On second thought I don't know if we should have a Ninja like Venja being the party leader. We ran into too many ninjas last campaign and all they did was try and kill Variel.
Night all. If you need Variel's 32 gp go ahead and use them.
Also I will update the wrath campaign in the morning once I know if you are all moving forward together.
Beck could! But he would do more deligating and diferring to experts =P
Okay, with Beck's WIS of 18, I do not mind if he leads and defers and delegates where necessary and appropriately.
Sorry Beck, you're too pretty to be leader ;)
Personally I'd prefer one of the girls, or possibly Xanxan.
Now that's in-game, because in game I'll certainly react differently depending on who we pick, but that's just in-game stuff.
Meanwhile, out of game, it doesn't really matter to me who we pick, so long as it's consistent. I'm all good so long as it helps out and moves things forward happily :)
If you or Aneira wants the job, either way is good with me. I don't really care out of game, so long as it's consistent.
I'm too slow a poster to be party leader. Though I reserve the right to play up the chaotic in my chaotic good and do impulsive things which will annoy all :)
Xanxan, as long as you maintain that pic as your avatar, I can't imagine you doing anything to annoy anyone.
Your pic reminds me a little red-headed Ewok!
Yub Yub :)
Beck, you're party leader. Hip-hooray. That is now sorted. Your second-in-charge (if ever you need one) could be Aneira.
I am busy at work, today. I will not be able to post until late afternoon my time (late evening for you). Sorry for the hold up.
Sucks about work, Aneira; but it looks like this may not be a Diplomancer situation; it seems that there are Walkers in the carriage...
Is this marching order acceptable to everyone? I don't want to keep trying to play this out again and again on the mainboard, so I'm doing it here and hopefully it will be fine with everyone and sorted in discussion.
Beck/Sheelah
Gabe (since you can aid Beck with your survival/nature skills)
Variel
*Aneira
*Venja/Snow
Xan (riding on horse)
*If Venja wants to swap with Aneira and be in front of her, that's fine with me (honestly, at this point I don't mind). :)
That works for me, I'd be happy to be behind Aneira so she can be closer to Variel - other than that, it makes no difference to me.
You are a darling. Thanks. Hopefully the boys will find it acceptable as well. I want us to come to agreement and not hold up Imm when he's back on the board.
I think for now we will keep Variel and Aneira close together (he before her in order). :)
31 posts behind.
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Sounds like a good order Aneira
Thanks, Var.
Gab- A request, and I know part of it is because I'm in a sour mood today thanks to some RL troubles, but could Gabyriel please refrain from telling Xanxan when and where to search, fight, and ride? If we're REALLY trying to keep party harmony this time around, I can honestly say that's a sure way to wreck it for me.
I'm not angry or anything, but I thought I should ask this be nipped in the bud in case it's going to blossom. I feel like Xanxan is catching #$#$ when he hasn't even done anything wrong.
Xanxan: regarding Gabryjel.
Hey, well, I got your post and the thing is - Gabryjel has a 7 in Charisma.
He is your friend, but I've been writing his manner of speech and action as somewhat abrasive and not comfortable to be around. He is weird, unusual, awkward and quite frankly a little creepy to be around.
He is also a borderline sociopath - except a sociopath is generally extremely charismatic; so that definition doesn't really work; but he is here to be one of the team.
Ironically I'd like him to be nicer and more charming; it's actually hard writing a guy this way because he's so much of a complication. But the stats are the stats, and so I'm kind of stuck.
Anyhow, I've been giving it a lot of thought as it is; what is clear is that I need to trim back his talking anyway. It's one thing to make the other characters uncomfortable, but I don't want to make the actual players uncomfortable. That's not my plan, so I'll cut back on stuff.
But just to clarify - Gabryjel wouldn't order anyone to do anything. He'd only make suggestions. After hearing your speech about your talents he recommended that you be up front to check for traps, or being perceptive, because he was eager to see your talents at work.
But that was just him offering a suggestion in his somewhat blunt and possibly abrasive manner. He wasn't ordering you to do it, though.
Anyhow, sorry it happened that way, I'll do what I can to adjust it.
He's got enough of a cha challenge in his appearance, he could easily be of average or even above average personability and let his appearance alone account for his 7 in the stat. No need to alienate the players or other characters with any abrasive personality... just a suggestion.
He's got enough of a cha challenge in his appearance, he could easily be of average or even above average personability and let his appearance alone account for his 7 in the stat. No need to alienate the players or other characters with any abrasive personality... just a suggestion.
A good point; but as it was pointed out earlier - Charisma does not equal "looks" in the game. It would be simpler if it did, though :)
Playing social stats like this is always hard, but I can only do my best. But if I took a Natural 10 on Diplomacy, I'd only be a total of 8. That's pretty bad off for me, but I'm going to try to remember that being abrasive "In game" when I rub characters the wrong way is one thing - but if it is actually rubbing players the wrong way, that's something I need to adjust and I'll do what I can to make it work ASAP.
Sorry again for any issues, I'll try to cut it back right away :)
I concur with Venja and add to her suggestion, Gabe has a distinct disadvantage already with his appearance(facial scar and injury) and damaged voice, and so the personality can counter that... and can be average, at the very least. I think it could still work in your characterisation of Gabe.
@ Venja: Regarding the prehensile hair ability, can we say that Anee may have witnessed it once or twice in the village as they worked at healing potions etc .. just the two of them? And of course, they're close friends. Or did you want to go down the angle that it is a new revelation to Anee as well?
At this point I'm assuming that if we're all good friends we all know each other enough that we're at least familiar with each other's sheets.
That said - if it's a spell or spell-like ability, I'm taking it all in stride as I figure even if I didn't see someone use their power, at the least they might have shared it over a cup of ale in the tavern.
Sure Aneira might have witnessed it in use in the infirmary or something, but it's notsomething she would have used out in town where it could be seen by 'normal' folk.