GM-Grenfax Curse of the Crimson Throne

Game Master Grenfax

As for a familiar- How about: Bothriechis schlegelii, the eyelash viper. It is a venomous pit viper species, yellow with black flecks...

I like it!

Places I suggest we go:

Galloping Ghost: for Trisane's mount barding
Hedge Wizardy: Nik's supplies
Slicing Dicers: sell off the shuriken

It doesn't look like there's a good place to sell off the ivory figurine or holy symbol in this section, so we'd have to go somewhere else. I'd say we visit the above first and then see how things go.

Also, if no one wants to claim that silver dagger, Ophelia will take it.

Ok. Sounds good Ophelia. The silver dagger is yours if you want it (I sharpened it for you :)). I'll remove it from my sheet.

Oh, I didn't realize that's the dagger Trisane had, it was unclaimed on the loot sheet. That's fine then, keep it. You'd probably need it more than I would.

About the dagger... Opps, I forgot to update the sheet.

All of those places sound good to me, also Nik can see about getting some barding for Trefate as well. Add I would add Trapper's Hole as well. Nik would be interested in looking into upgraded crossbows, specifically a darkwood crossbow.

Not sure where to take the statue really but Nik would eventually like to see about returning the holy symbol to the Church of Shelyn. To Nik it is the right thing to do, to the player it is a contact for help with certain gear Nik will be getting.

I also think in game it would be worth it to keep the lock box. Kind of as a security thing for the group.

And last, there are two questions...

1. Should Nik or the group make an appraise check to figure out the true value of the composite longbow from Verik? We can be sure it is MW but what kind of pull it might have, if any.

2. The Key-like Dagger that we have found, is that the key to the lock box, or was it just hidden in the lock box and we have yet to figure out what it opens?

Thanks guys.

Hello!

A third question...

3. Given Nik's recent experience with poison, would the guard be willing to loan out a few antitoxins?

First - greetings Elden and welcome! I will figure out a way to work you in just as soon as possible! Look for an email -

The silver dagger is with Trisane then, unless someone says different.

Give me a knowledge local for the Trapper's hole Nik.
There is a shrine to Shelyn about 1-2 blocks from All the World's Meat.

For the long bow, yes, an appraise check by a single member; the other 2/3 can aid another.

Key-Like Dagger, it is a weird dagger more than an odd key. It does not fit the lockbox (You have Lamm's key that does). Although I thought you sold the box to Quixzlette. (if I am right (50-50 chance) and you want it, that is fine, just cross the gp off the sheet and put the box back on)
You have done nothing other than have the key dagger fall on a table in front of you. If you want to test your knowldege, let me know.

Look over any loaned equipment you have, you can request up to 100 gp of stuff, assuming that you have not exceeded that you can requisition antitoxin vials.

Hello Elden!

Sorry guys, busy week or so. I thought you had jumped ahead so I never gave you the check. I am doing it now and shouldn't be lost again for a while.

No worries Nik - we all have points where life will happen!

Nik just needs to go to the wizard shop for supplies, the archery shop to see about a source of darkwood, and if possible the shrine of shelyn to pass off the symbol to them.

Just let me know if I should continue with the group split - or if you decide to stay together, and I will let you know what happens next!

Sure! Let's split the group. What could possibly go wrong? :P.

Oh, do I be nice or "answer" Trisane's question accordingly.... decisions, decisions....

Hi all - I will be on travel next week - I should be able to post, but if I miss a day, it will be because of limited computer access.

I just realized I didn't have Cressidia pay the group - in addition to the 1000 gp bribe money, there is the bring 'em back alive 1000 gp payment in a second pouch.

GM-Grenfax... Can we say that before the night ended, Nik created a scroll of bless?

Hi Nik - no problem - whenever Nik has the time and and supplies, just let me know and add the item to your sheet. Thanks!

Thanks to Ophelia poking me about the treasure list, it is being updated. Also, I guess it wasn't editable by everyone, so I reformatted it to Goggle Docs.

Of course as I am updating it I find some questions...

1. There are two tanglefoot bags on my list but not on the available list. I don't see that we sold it, nor would I expect us to. Who took them?

2. Did we ever see the bow and +1 arrows? I never saw where we did. And now I am wondering if maybe giving them to Eldren might be a better idea.

OK, that's enough I think. Thanks.

I updated the link to the treasure list - thank you Nik and Ophelia!

We grabbed the tanglefoot bags, but no one claimed them. Also, we have the bow and arrows, we had discussed giving them to the guard, but we haven't yet.

Hey everyone - I have checked the module and realized it is time to advance to Level 3! You know what that means, the things you face are that much worse!

Nice!

One question... How do we want to handle spells? Do we assume we prepped the new level of spells before we left?

Good question - yes, please update your spell lists to your full 3rd level options; as you would have started feel free to adjust your memorized spells as desired based on having higher level slots available.

FYI to my Varisian companions and the bird. I put a rank into Linguistics as part of Trisane's 3rd level advancement. He now speaks and understands Varisian.

Yay!
Varisian = Romanain using Google Translate; if you want to "say" anything in Varisian, use the Romanian translation (for flavor).

Nice work, Ophelia! Clever use of that spell. I was getting ready to start pushing the intimidate buttons... which probably would not have ended well.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if it'd work or not, got lucky!

Ophelia: These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Stormtrooper: These aren't the droids we're looking for.

Ophelia: He can go about his business.
Stormtrooper: You can go about your business.

Ophelia: Move along.
Stormtrooper: Move along... move along.

Heh heh heh.

Also, I figured Ophelia was taking the lead here, but feel free to jump in at any time. I don't want this to just be the Ophelia show.

No need to feel like you took over from me. Nik knew he was out of his depth. He'll ask for help when he knows he can't do something.

Just want to check before I do anything...

How flashy is magic? Is it possible to mask casting a spell if it has verbal, somatic, or both?

So I am going to answer by your question by saying; yes you can mask casting a spell if has verbal or somatic components; use the Silent Spell and Still Spell Metamagic feats respectively.

The only real descriptor for casting spells is that the castor speak in a "strong voice"; and for somatic components have a hand free. Even trying to hear a whisper is 15 perception check.

Also, in my minds eye magic is flashy and big, and the act of casting a spell is noticeable as much for speaking and moving as what you are doing. I might consider the use of sleight of hand vs perception to try to disguise a spell; but otherwise assume that in most cases casting a spell will be recognized for what it is.

Sounds good! I usually go with flashy as well, but wanted to be sure.

Another question...

Which end of the table is the drake's cage near?

I reset the map with where I think everyone would be based on the thread.

The birdcage is right above and "behind" you Nik,attached to a beam supporting the roof and mast; but it is in clear sight of Devargo's throne.

Thank you. It probably will go south on me, but maybe with some luck...

Just sending out a friendly inquisition. It's been a week since the last post. Are we waiting on something else to happen to move things along or are we missing someone?

I'm waiting for something else to happen at this point.

Ophelia's plan is to sit back and watch Trisane show off.

Sorry - work has been....tense.
The delay is on me - my apologies....

So - for Knivsies:

This will be a modified Grapple -
(-4 Dex; -2 Attack; -2CMD and CMB)
You will both be considered unarmed [Any feats or abilities that would allow you to be considered armed apply]
Deal nonlethal damage = 1d3 + 1/2 Str
Unarmed characters cannot take AoO but provoke against armed characters.
Fighting with off-hands = Attack modifiers of -8 or -2 with 2 Weapon fighting feat.

You may:
Attack [Unarmed or with the dagger if you possess it].
Disarm opponent wielding dagger - as disarm - opposed CMB vs CMD
Attempt to get the dagger - opposed CMB vs CMD
Attempt to push opponent off the table - opposed CMB vs CMD
Attempt to push opponent away from coin pile/dagger - opposed CMB vs CMD
Grab coins - attack roll; success = 1d6 coins.

Kudos to Trisane for picking up that Devargo's question included the "one" and "go" to start the game!

Thanks! I had to channel some of those old Abadar teachings. So what happens next? Did Trisane's maneuver have any result?

He is still on the table; your roll did not beat his CMD, so he tried for the knife... his roll wouldn't beat your CMD, so Trisane's turn.

Ok. Let me double check the math on Trisane to make sure I'm doing this correctly.

Trisane's stats:

BAB = +3
Str 14 = +2
Dex 17 = +3

CMB = BAB (+3) + str (+2) = + 5
CMD = BAB (+3) + str (+2) + dex (+3) + 10 = 18

Modified knivesies rules:

This will be a modified Grapple -

(-4 Dex; -2 Attack; -2CMD and CMB)

Modified Grappled CMB = BAB (+3) + str (+2) - 2 CMB = + 3

Is this right?

That looks right to me Trisane!

So - if i understood other communications correctly, Nik and Trisnae are away until the 28th (give or take)...

I can have those two do some animal training during this time - do you want to have Elden and Ophelia go exploring or do something on their own?

I feel bad that Elden has joined after what seemed like all the party did was move from fight to fight, and since then it has been all social interactions.... hang in there, there are plenty of battles coming!

I don't mind a side quest with Elden, or just waiting.

Well that segways into my announcement...

Due to personal issues I have had to cancel my vacation for the time being. Therefore I will be available until further notice.

But I am also okay with a side quest, even if Nik takes a break.