Welcome, and thank you. I'll be starting this early next week. I'll delay longer if you need the time to finish linking your stories together or want to polish off any rough spots.
For several reasons, the previous discussion thread is not canon. It was primarily a chance for you to get into character and for me to see how everyone interacted. It was not one of the main tools that I used to pick you guys. Most of it was whose story I wanted to see.
I'll be adding information in the campaign information tab. Some of this is general knowledge, other bits are things that your character knows. I'll also be adding a loot list here. It will keep track of the loot you guys. Anytime you sell or distribute something, it gets removed.
This is a big group, and unfortunately big groups mean that combat can drag on forever. I'll be enforcing a 24-hour posting policy for combat. If you haven't posted your action within 24-hours of the last round summary/enemy actions post, I'll be moving things along. I tend to treat things like hammers, so if you have a specific tactic you'd like your character to use, please put it in a spoiler in your character profile.
Lastly, I want you guys to have fun. I want to have fun too, but if you guys aren't having fun, I'm not doing my job as a GM. Please let me know if this happens.
That said, Rooooooll Call!
I look forward to playing. The dynamics of a large group will prove interesting, likely.
If anyone is interested in intertwining our tales, I would certainly be happy to tweak things to accommodate.
Thanks for the invite, DM-Salsa.
Thanks for the invite!
I think Paulus that our characters could easily have an intertwining background, since the characters are roughly the same age and were both working for Lamm at the same time.
Thank you for accepting me, DM-Salsa! :D
Checking in! Thanks for picking me.
I'll have an alias up for Nicoletta aka 'Nic Scarlet' once I'm at my computer tonight. I look forward to the party dynamics!
Thank's for the invite.
Paulus, I can see us having some connection, as it was the church of Sarenrae that pulled me from the brink of addiction.
Also, for any other tie-ins, who else worked for Lamm at some point? Zev was an enforcer of his from youth until he got me addicted for paying too much attention to the drug-making process.
Zeverin, Elise, I worked you guys into my backstory. Please look it over and let me know if it's ok.
Works for me. He will be somewhat beholden to you as the one who showed him the way. Also, as a moral compass. As a Lamm enforcer, he was more TN or NE before the game began, and because of the church has changed his ways. As such he is still uncertain sometimes of whether he's doing the right thing or not.
Okay, all alias'd and ready to go!
If anyone wants to link stories, Nic's been trying her hand at good ol' vigilante justice over the last two years - perhaps she clashed or teamed up with someone at some point? Paulus, as a cleric of Sarenrae, perhaps you could have helped her father recover after his suicide attempt, or you could know her brother, Rainieri?
Sing out! I'm happy to link stories!
To my fellow Americans, I wish you all a happy Independence Day.
To everyone else, Hope you have a good Friday.
Zeverin, that sounds good to me.
Nic, see if you're ok with the additions I made to my backstory.
Happy Independence Day!
Still waiting on Mercy and Calcedon. I'll try to have the info up tonight, but it is probably going to be tomorrow night before I get it up.
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So far, I see little opportunity to be connected on a friendly basis to most of youall. I hit rock bottom with Shiver. No "from the brink" for me. Full on OD to the brink of death case here. The only reason my strength score is good is because I built it up from the withered husk I became while addicted.
Thus, the fact that some of you have been enforcers might cause some tension from me. I sold my knowledge for years, and got on the bad side of enforcers a couple times. Still, enemy of my enemy and all that. :)
Rhasuel, Annabelle was more or less a junkie of Shiver...and got 'forcefully ousted' as a customer, because of her not being able to pay. So we may be in the same boat regarding enforcers of Lamm. :)
Zev was fired by making him a shiver addict. He used fitness to help overcome it.
Do we get out "Shivers Anonymous" (SA) shirts? ;)
I might have to check more into the rules. That might be Profession: Therapeudic Recovery. LOL
The tie looks good, Paulus. I can picture the interaction in my head, haha!
Apologies for the late connection. Holiday festivities slowed down my response time. I'll take a look at everyone who made it and see if we can intertwine histories at all.
I'm heading to the tavern after that. This'll be fun!
That is, if we are starting in the tavern...
Okay, now that I have taken a look at everyone, I don't think that my character would know any of you except for perhaps Elise, and that's only when they were kids and she was affluent. Although, to be honest, I think that my character would work pretty well as an outsider to a more established group. He might even try to hide the fact that he has noble blood until he starts getting recognized by important people. He has definite motive to tag along, especially if he is hanging with more moral people.
In any case, I'm looking forward to possibly some conversations with people in the course of the campaign.
Zeverin, Elise, I worked you guys into my backstory. Please look it over and let me know if it's ok.
Looks good to me Paulus; I think anyone who was a Lamb at the same time should probably have at least known each other. Elise herself attempted to lead a revolt against Lamm in her background, but was discovered and nearly killed for her efforts.
On other business, I'll be away for the next day or so. It may not be a holiday weekend up here in Canada, but I'm still heading out for some fun in the sun!
Okay, I have some good news and bad news. Bad news, I was in an accident this morning that likely totaled my car. I lost control on I-65 on my way to Birmingham AL while trying to avoid rear-ending a pickup in front of me. My car is likely toast.
The good news, I am okay, I'm going to feel like I got hit by the truck, but I am okay. Unfortunately, I'll need to delay the game's start until I can get things squared away. Hopefully, I'll have the game rolling in a week.
Sorry for the delay. :(
Glad you came out of it ok. Good luck with all the aftermath, and looking forward to hearing from you again.
Geez, that... that's really some bad news! :/ I'm glad you're alright, though; that's the most important thing. No need to apologize - I'm sure every one of us will be here when you're ready!
Take your time, heal up. We'll see you whenever you're ready.
Hi All - sorry on the delay on posting after the selection - was lucky enough to be part of a previous DM-Salsa Crimson Throne game, so am stoked to get a second crack of the whip running Mercy.
Mercy is essentially on of Lamm's lambs who sought (and found) sanctuary in the Church of the Dawnflower. She's embraced the teachings of redemption and as such is a Redeemer archetype - which for me is a challenging play.
Been busy offshore here in the UK so not had a real chance to engage with everyone and cast an eye over my fellow vengeance seekers - however both Paulus and Zev possibly have a real connection with Mercy?
Need to draft up my backstory proper but am cool of any notions/ideas etc.
Adam - take it easy hombre, already mentioned that in the Shadow Queen thread but won't hurt to re-say it :)
I am more than happy to intertwine our stories. How long has it been since you were a Lamb?
Mercy, same with Paulus about being connected. I notice you're 2 years younger than Zev (and 1 year younger than Paulus), so also wondering what your timetable looks like.
DM-Salsa, sorry to hear about the accident. I hope all goes well with any type of recovery and repairs/insurance claims.
Just to post to say sorry salsa, will be waiting
I dont know if dorian will have any connection to someone, probably not
Sorry to hear that Salsa, but happy to hear you're alright.
Well, I have some more news about the crash. I was knocked out before my car rolled, and after seeing my car, it's only by the grace of God that I was walking after that. I'm fine now, only a few bruises. I'll be posting information the rest of this week in the Campaign info tab. Hopefully, I can kick this off this weekend, but we'll see.
Man, that's excellent news, all things considered! Glad to hear you've checked out ok.
Great news DM-S... Paulus & Zev am uber busy at work at the moment, so trying to craft some elements of Mercy's background into a decent wee story... and intertwine with one or both of you.
Mercy is indeed younger and she resisted being the "half orc" thug that Lamm would have likely wanted her to be, gangly and showing little of the mean streak of her orc blood (outwith a brutal will to survive). She was put upon and her natural ability to work at night and toughness was all that kept her alive under Lamm's regime.
Merc would likely have been captivated by any tales/street sermons that Paulus would have told her about, but being too young would not have been encouraged to accompany him to the church.
When indeed she did run, it was a vision of Sarenrae that came to her, offering her the warmth of love and a true place to belong that was the catalyst. Finding Paulus was the easy part, truly becoming Mercy in both name and spirit was the true challenge the young half orc faced...
I'm glad you're okay. It's good to give credit where it's due. We'll be patient until you are ready. There's still a good amount of excitement about this.
Mercy, look forward to crafting something with you. Keep in mind that Paulus escaped at a relatively young age.
Holy crap, Salsa. That's pretty incredible! o_O
Salsa, it's actually kind of good news about being knocked out. It probably helped avoid injury. That's why drunk drivers can survive their crashes, because they are limp. It is the subconscious tensing during an accident that can cause more injuries.
Mercy, as far as backstories, Paulus was out before Zev was an enforcer. So we never knew one another while with Lamm. Based on your timeline, you may either overlap so you knew us both during your time with him, or likely just one of us.
Sorry, Zev left 5 years ago. Worked for him from 13-16, and not so much a collection thug as much as making sure the chemists didn't try anything funny (which is how he picked up on alchemy).
Nic found out about Lamm around two years ago. She spent a good amount of time looking for leads; maybe Rhas had a bit of information she could have used?
Mercy,
Take a look and let me know if my addition works into your timeframe.
Looks good Paulus - makes sense that Merc escaped Lamm's clutches at an early age (aged around 12? can make her younger if needbe) - As a Paladin would have seen Mercy being sent away to receive training, having her only just returned for the reckoning...