To answer the ooc question... I am still alive lol. Think we are still waiting to see how all of Tarlane's real life stuff shakes out before charging forward.
Hope things are okay with Tarlane.
I'm sure they are. Once he gets himself sorted, he'll be back to us.
Been a week since the last time anyone posted.
I was noticing the same thing. I miss our adventure lol.
I think this has gone beyond a job hunt. A job hunt would still mean spare time with which he could at least leave a message for us.
I hope I'm wrong.
Well, the decrease of income for being jobless usually make you cut expenses like internet, or create the need to study more, which steals your time. He will come around, at least to tell us what happened...
Another 2 weeks.
The last time Tarlane posted was over 2 months ago.
How long do we hold on?
and is anyone else still holding on?
I mean, I'm still playing in 6 other games so I'm not going anywhere.
I mean, I'm still playing in X other games so I'm not going anywhere.
Ya, same. Sides, if nothing else Gav, you're still with us in Yorik's game. If Tarlane comes back, great, but if not we're all good.
So, there's 3 of us? If Tarlane came back, would this be enough or could we recruit some more? seems a bit difficult since characters are supposed to be "chosen" and transported to the standing stones.
I think everyone is still active except for KDinIN, who expressed RL problems in the other game.
It's possible that we could recruit more - if a chose one dies, more may need to be chosen / transported. It's also possible that KDinIN will be back before Tarlane is.
me too. Maybe I'm a born pessimist, but I can't help thinking, what if Tarlane was involved in a car crash and died? (or something equally horrible). How would we know? unless he has friends/relatives in RL that post on these forums and were willing to pass that along, we never would. If it's a temporary situation, such as a loss of job, you'd think he would have friends or relatives he could use to access these accounts and post an update to warn us; it's the sudden and total lack of communication that is worrying me.
I am here but only sort of. As you guys know from the other game... I am really hit or miss right now, as I am in the process of packing, so that we can move at the end of the month. I will continue to be spotty (though probably a bit more on than off than I have been this last month) until probably mid July.
although he did warn us the first time that he'd be off for a while.
So question... I know we all love this game and wish Tarlane all the best, but I am curious... Is there any plausible way to fill in a bit?
I mean, can any one step in for a bit and DM for a bit into Tarlane is able to hop back on?
I know that would mess with the story, but I figure that is better than nothing right? Anyone up for it? I don't know the logistics of how it would work, but I am curious if it is possible. Thoughts anyone?
I've got my hands full with the two Throne of Night games I'm doing, so I wouldn't be able to.
I've thought about doing it several months ago, the first time he disappeared, but right now it is impossible, since I'm very busy. Anyway, I think that, if any of us want to fill the vacant seat for a while, he should prepare to do it once and for good, cause my hopes are getting lower and lower about his return, and we certainly don't want to put more effort in a game we're not sure is going to keep running.
I don't think anyone could fill in...after all they're pretty big boots to fill and anything we do would seem paltry by comparison.
Hey guys,
I just got a PM from Tarlane! I am unsure if he'll be DMing again, but at least we know he's alive and well.
Yeah, those are good news ^_^
Yay! I got one too.
He also applied for another game I'm in. Really hoping that him getting back into playing means we can revive this game. :)
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Oh, wow. I had gotten a few of those 'are we getting the band back together' type responses and figured it was way too long gone to provide that sort of necromancy. I'm amazed you all were posting in here and keeping in touch. Makes that cold dark heart skip a beat.
I did throw my hat in the ring for a couple other games as a player, and it looks like I'm going to end up joining in with that one with Mogwai, but my world is pretty solidly stable now and looks to be for the foreseeable future(and other than family, its a much longer forecast than it has been able to be in the past).
With everyone still pretty active on here, is there real interest in me trying to resurrect this thing? I'll need to re-read over the thread and refresh myself on the current state of the adventure, but you guys are pretty easily the best group I've ever run with and I'd be honored to see where this could go. I wish I had opened up that campaign tab right when I got back, I had figured it had gone dark long ago.
Wait a sec..
Tarlane waits to possibly get this game back up and running on the weekend of my birthday???
AWESOME PRESENT!!!
I'm totally in.
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Well, welcome back definitely, for once!
Aetherni is still in the same spot. I remember we woke up in the Stonehenge island, defeated some shadow goblins, then went into the city. On the very first night we found John's greatsword and Vorik has it. We also made a mess in the city, but after everything calmed down we slept and went to investigate the children disappearance at sunrise.
Then we found the trail leading to the mines, and took Leth by surprise. We spoke with TWF and made a deal to get the kids back, but then the rain was harsh and we were afraid we would all get drowned.
After separating from the hobbies we found someone running, and came back into town but then the boy was found dead. And I cannot keep writing cause I need to sleep so please someone finish that ^_^
Congratulations Vorik!
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That is a heck of a response so rapidly! Lets see if the other two's ears perk up over this as well.
I was supposed to have an RL game tomorrow, but it looks like that might have fallen through on me, so let me see what I can do in terms of a 'story so far' post and maybe throwing together a decent refresher for everyone. Then, once all are on board, we can dive in.
Happy b-day Vorik.
We eventually went to the hobbie camp, where they were all murdered cept for Leth, and I believe TWF left us a bloody note.
We debated what to do next, and I think we're off to warn the other counties of the big bad invasion behind the massive scary doors? I think?
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Just to keep everyone in the loop of where stuff stands, I sent a PM over to the other two just to let them know that we were putting our heads together over here. I'm not sure if schedules and interest allow for it, but hopefully we will hear back from them soon.
Going to get ready and figure what I can with the assumption things are going forward.
I think Brutus might be the only one not in - not because he wouldn't love to be - but I haven't seen him on the forums much in a while. He had some trouble with moving and such over the summer, and I'm not sure things have settled down yet.
I wouldn't write him off, though. I think we could proceed with the other 4 of us, giving an in-game excuse of why he isn't around, but leaving it open for him to return in case he does come back.
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Yeah, he had responded to my 'I'm back' PM right away, but mentioned in it being pretty busy. I'm not sure if he is swamped enough to not be able to play, or if it just might be a bit of a diminished posting schedule. But we can definitely look to going forward and just being sure to keep a spot open for him.
I'm most of the way through re-reading everything and putting together a bit of a 'story so far' type post. Since I've been combing through everything, I have been trying to make a side note of locations and people, ect that you have experienced also just so they are available.
I figure I'll have a first post to re-establish everything either tomorrow or friday and that will give Brutus a little more time to possible catch us talking.
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I saw that when I was reading back through the playthrough and made sure to save it. Having a reference of how you all are seeing the different people and factions is certainly very useful.
As a side note, reading back through all our posts, has honestly been a lot of fun. There were so many little moments in the game that just clicked well or brought out genuine laughter. I really look forward to seeing this group continue and go forward.
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Alright guys, I'm going to try and nudge this towards moving forward. Hopefully Brutus will catch up with us and be available, but for right now I'm going to DMPC him to keep him with the group.
Going through our history, I whipped up a sort of bullet point 'story so far'summary that I'm going to post below. Its very simple, but hopefully it will do a good job of reminding people of what has happened and serve as a bit of a reference.
I have something a bit better than this in the works, but I've been exhausted enough after work that I haven't been able to devote enough time to get it ready. Hopefully this weekend will allow for it.
None have any sort of memory, but were fully equipped and uninjured. Still have knowledge of the world, just not your own past.
As you began to explore the island a voice spoke to you from all the stones. It referred to you as its children and said that place was sacred to you. Claimed it was too far to give answers and you must seek them.
"If any should fall, bear him to the stones and the soul will be able to enter the flesh one again, but make haste for flesh that is spoiled can never be made whole"
"Seek the sword of Starkweather John, when that is found, you may begin to understand, to remember"
Mist formed into shadowy goblins and attacked from outside the circle
As the mist cleared, you identified your location as the north side of the island of chillhame
Starkweather John was identified as a legend from a massive war a millenia before, dying with his victory to keep an evil wizard from reaching a stone circle.
Moved to the town of Bronce. A small 'once was' mining town that has nearly died off in the last century since the mine dried up.
Vorik felt a strong pull towards something when in town
Got a feel for the town, met sheriff/deputy, shopkeeps and innskeepers, and priest
Learned about legend of starkweather john and ventured to his tomb
*Stranger, trouble not the bones
*Resting here beneath these stones
*Here lies one of mortal part
*Who held a star within his heart
*And when They come that came before
*The Stars shall fall to earth once more
*To stand against Her might again
*Who rises from Her sleep profane
*And when conspirators assail
*The throne, then these may yet avail
*To cast from his exalted place
*The foe that bears a dead king’s face
Returned to inn and had a squabble with Jim Oakenbough
Learned of a tax collectors disappearance and the missing bloom kids
Found sword hidden in church, caused collapse, priest afraid it no longer protects the town
Sword fit Vorik(+1 Greatsword, cast light 1/day, no limit on brightness. -1 to AC when active)
Questioned by the sheriff, false evidence against you of kidnapping, Morton assigned to watch over you
Returned to tomb and signs of battle around it, morton revealed hobgoblin camp to north, followed trail south
Trail bent around south of town and up to the mine
Found signs hobgoblins kidnapped kids, caught goblin guard(Leth), made him help you
Saw a ghost and found tax collectors body
Encountered Talks-With-Fists hobgoblins, bargained to try and have them watch town, recovered children
Found a set of stairs behind a wall that run low into the mountain, saw a 'dwarf' at the bottom
One of jim's men was watching you and turned up dead
He was poisoned and killed by a crossbow bolt, skilled killer
Followed trail, found second tunnel
Captured duergar, spoke of 'house' and ennead to vorik
Found note in cavern:
*Master Overseer, ensure that the following are in place:
All special weapons crates from the smithy, laid out according
to division and commander
*Chisel assembly zone markings into floor to indicate mustering
points (remember, each enclosure to hold at least five hundred
of our warriors)
*General Ulsnurr’s personal throne (fetch from his chambers)
*Complete access tunnel to surface
*Prepare holding cells for important human prisoners
*Make ambassadorial suite ready for the Most Honored Allies
Attend to this with all haste. We have only ten days to prepare
until the Legions of the Chthonic Alliance are destined to
march on the upper world.
Debate is held, decision to evacuate. You are to go ahead and warn as many towns as possible
Found hobgoblins killed, same way as jims man.
Decided To take Leth with and head to warn towns
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Not decisively, though Father Bronson said that the only god he knows who is referred to as 'Her' would be the Drow's primary Goddess. That is the only name outsiders know her by, she was once Brith's(The primary Elven God) hand. He saw it begin to grow evil and severed it, where it fell to earth it turned into a spider and crawled underground.
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I am assuming we keep all the stuff that was scheduled for payment to the Hobgoblins. Technically, it all belongs to Leth but if we give it to him I suspect he will just sell it all at the next tribe in exchange for some drink. Somehow, I don't think that would be honouring the memory of Talks-with-Fists, to whom we owe our lives.