@DM Talomyr - So, to be clear, if I'm not exactly next in initiative order, I can still post my turn if I'm available to post first, and you'll integrate it into the combat narrative? I just don't want to confuse things too much.
Correct, if you are in the group that I've called out as up, you can post as you will.
Thanks!
I will post a map for this encounter a bit later tonight on the Roll20 site linked in my alias. Should you survive this encounter you will be 4th level at its conclusion.
Map is up on Roll20.
I've reached out to Torsten's player (who has been active on the boards recently) to see if they are at all interested in continuing with the character.
My assumption is that the player is no longer interested. With that being said, does anyone know of any other players that would be interested in joining before I reach out other potentially interested individuals?
I've got no one who is interested in joining.
Ok, I sent the message to Torsten's player on Tuesday and the individual in question has posted under their primary alias daily since without replying to me, so I'm going to assume he is gone.
Following this combat with the scythe tree, I will be writing Torsten out. I'll put out some feelers for a replacement. In the interim, if any of you have a suggestion for a player please let me know.
Alright, that was quick. The first person I reached out to was interested. So shortly after the current battle, Torsten will depart and a new arcane caster (witch) will be joining the group.
Hello, I'm Elfriede Voss, and I'll be your witch today.
Elfriede is being built as a debuffer, with a few support elements as well. Hopefully, she meshes well with the party. Whenever DM Talomyr gives the go-ahead, I'll jump right in.
Welcome Elfriede! I’m excited to welcome a witch to the party.
Thanks for the welcome. I'm happy to be here.
+10 hp (39 total),
+1 charisma (17 total),
fast movement +10 base speed (40 total),
ki flurry (spend 1 ki point to make an additional attack at highest bonus while making flurry of blows),
ki pool (1/2 monk level +charisma modifier; 4/day),
ki strike (if ki points remaining unarmed attacks count as magic weapons vs DR).
Skill adjustments: +7 in adventuring skills, and +2 in background skills
+1 in acrobatics (+9 total), +1 in knowledge arcana (+9 total) +2 in diplomacy (+11 total), +1 knowledge nature (+3 total), +1 perception (+7 total), +1 sense motive (+5 total), +1 knowledge nobles (+4 total), +1 appraise (+7 total)
Unchained rogue 4
+1 Dex
+1 BAB
+1 Ref save
+7 hit points
Class features: Debilitating injury, uncanny dodge, new rogue talent: Minor Magic - Prestidigitation
Trapfinding improves to +2
Skills: +1 each of: Acrobatics, Bluff, Climb, Disable Device, Knowledge (local), Perception, Stealth, Survival, Swim; Craft (alchemy), Craft (toys), Knowledge (engineering), Knowledge (geography)
Welcome Elfriede!
Garethane's 4th level will be in Hunter.
Yes! Welcome Elfriede!
Welcome to the party, Elfriede!
Taking another level of Paladin
+8 hp (to 36)
+1 bab (to 4)
+1 str (to 16)
+1 to fort and will saves (to +10 and +8, respectively)
Skill ranks (+1 to Diplomacy, Knowledge [nobility], Lingustics [taking Sylvan], Ride)
+1 fire resistance (favored class bonus)
new class features - smite evil (2/day), channel positive energy, spellcasting
Thanks for the welcomes, everyone. I'm eager to get going.
I'll get you into the game shortly, Elfriede.
No rush, DM. I'm just excited.
I'm away on a work trip this week but I'll try to update my character sheet soon.
But briefly,
+9 HP (to 29)
+1 CHA (to 16)
+1 BAB (to 3)
+1 Will Save (to +4)
+1 skill ranks to Diplomacy, Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (religion), Sense Motive, Survival + Handle Animal, Knowledge (geography)
4th Level Hunter
+1 Strength
+6 HP
+ 1 BAB, Fort Save, Ref Save
+2 2nd level spells per day
+2 2nd level spells known (Barkskin, Greensight)
Wild Shape 1/ day( medium animals only)
+1 skill points to Craft (Bowyer/Fletcher), Handle Animal, Knowledge (Geography), Perception, +2 skill points to Stealth and Survival
Sorry, it's been a rough last week of school, and I've been sick on top of that. I'll try to have a post up soon, if we're waiting for me.
Thanks for being patient with me.
Sorry, ive been travelling for work this last week, 4 continents hasnt left me much time to post. Should be back now!
Sorry for disappearing, I’ve been flat out preparing a presentation for the conference I’m going to next week. I’ll try to post this weekend if I can but I’ve still got to pack and I’m also moving house the week after I get back...
Please bot me as needed.
No worries, Tove.
That being said, I suppose I should do a roll-call again.
Who all is still here?
I haven't seen a post of any sort from Elfriede in quite some time. I've seen posts from everyone else within the last two weeks.
Are we interested in continuing? Personally, at the very least, I'd like to see you all put the Stag Lord down.
I'm still here. I honestly don't know what we accomplished in our last trip because it's taken so long.
Mostly dealing with the Scythe Tree, the dryad, and lumberjack/nixie problem along with following the path of the caravan.
Still here as well.
Also still here,
Likewise still here. I just hadn't noticed the discussion tab was active till today.
Anyone have an issue with cleaning out the inventory with the exception of the +1 and special materials items?
No issues from me. Question though: who's in charge of keeping that updated?
I believe the previous keeper of the loot list was Torsten. As he has left, we will need someone else.
The paladin of Abadar is ready to take up the charge!
Very good!
As our group's arcane caster is quickly becoming the equivalent of the drummer for Spinal Tap, do we want to try and bring in another?
First, I'm for looking for a new caster, if you've already tried reaching out to Elfriede.
Second, I updated the loot list (we still don't know that the two potions do, unless I'm missing a post).
Reminds me, am I still waiting for the parts "on order" or have they arrived? I think we were only gone for a few days so it's likely they are still not here yet.
For sake of simplicity and given the actual amount of real-world time that has passed, yes your parts are in.
Shame about our new caster dying in a bizarre gardening accident.
Does anyone have a suggested player, or should I just put out a general re-recruitment thread?
I don't have anyone to recommend for this role, so you have my support for the general thread.
Re-re-recruitment thread posted.
Recruitment for the replacement player end tonight at 8:00 central time.
Have a look at the applicants and give me your thoughts/preferences either here or via PM.
Thanks!
Will do!
I've got a top three or four in mind, but would be very interested in hearing what you all think.
Looking them over now. I'll have some thoughts by tomorrow.
Sent PM about recruitment.