GM Lorenzo's PFS-Sanctioned Module: Daughters of Fury (Inactive)

Game Master Lawrence Smith 2

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Hello folks!

Unfortunately the game with the character that would have been used here hasn't been updated for a week, so it looks like I will have to use a Pregen for the first module at least. As such, I'll wait until everybody has introduced their characters before picking something to appropriately fill in any gaps in the party. ;)

Thanks for the invite GM!

Hey guys! Just checking in; thanks for the invite and it's good to see plenty of familiar faces here :)

As far as available PCs go, it looks like my options are my Oracle 4, Druid 2, Shaman 2, or Pregen Madness! Like ShieldBug, I'm happy to help fill potential gaps in the party.

Definitely looking forward to this!

Evening all. Thanks for the opportunity to play looking forward to making some new stories. I have 2 characters to choose from: lvl 2 Oracle or a lvl 3 Rogue

Hola! Its looking like Frankie will be my best choice at this point, level 2 UC Rogue. My other option would be Mort, Level 2 Slayer but he's committed as the recipient of HMM's Dragon's game Chronicle so I don't think he'd be allowed as that game is ongoing.

Larry: Are you planning on doing the whole series? And what are the required levels for the other parts if so?

We'll complete the whole module. It consists of three chapters, each with its own Chronicle sheet.

For your consideration (no reason to keep it secret):
Part 1. Hell's Quarry (Tiers 2-4) 3xp, 4PP, and 3511gp.
Part 2. The Border Standings (Tiers 3-5) 3xp, 4PP, and 4800gp.
Part 3. Sacrifice (Tiers 4-6) 3xp, 4PP, and 6756gp.
Bonus Chronicle (for a PC completing all parts) 3xp, 6PP, and 8,712 gp. Or you may instead choose to gain no xp and gold, but instead earn 2PP and still qualify for all of the boons and items on this Chronicle. (If you have to start Part 1 with a Pregen, but apply the credit to the same PC, you'll be fine.)

With Karmic Knight, Lady Ladile, Massee, Red, and ShieldBug we'll have five players for a module designed for four level-3 PCs.

I maintain a pretty brisk pace (Lady Ladile, Massee, and Red can attest to that), so I expect we'll finish a lot faster than usual. I think we can complete each part within six weeks, but don't worry, I'm not planning to cut any corners or resort to short, chintzy posts. We'll have a rich, fun time exploring this region of Golarion and meeting some fascinating people, flora, and fauna.

Great thanks for the info. So we could roll with a level 2 from the start and qualify for the whole module was my biggest concern... which is no longer a concern!

As far as characters, I will stick to the same character throughout, so that kicks Mort to the curb. That leaves Frankie the rogue (I'm getting a bit burnt out on rogues at present...) and I have Hanlin the 3xp druid/shapeless mass. I've been doing some serious mulling over a channel focused cleric (he was going to be core, but no worries there) that I could turn Hanlin into. He'd seem to fit well with dealing with demons and stuff as I had made him with alignment channel vs evil outsiders. He would be a more mental sided cleric with aspirations of the new Planar Faction.

Okay, so it looks like most of y'all are magically inclined, so I will probably go for a front-liner. I'm leaning towards a swashbuckler. I've never played one before, and a charismatic fighter with plenty of daring-do does sound quite fun.

Ill bring Saritirnen my lvl2 elven oracle along then. He's run with Frankie before and knows that kid is trouble. Will give me a chance to flesh out his character some more as well. I havent given him much love.

Ill bring Saritirnen my lvl2 elven oracle along then. He's run with Frankie before and knows that kid is trouble. Will give me a chance to flesh out his character some more as well. I havent given him much love.

I'm actually leaning AWAY from Frankie to the cleric. I've been playing UC rogues a lot lately and I need something different. Bring your rogue!

Ok Bishop will be there then. i'll need to get him properly outfitted he's got some cash to spend

I just read through the warpriest for the first time. Damn, great looking class for those that want to be that martial heavy holy warrior/cleric type. They even get to keep some level of channel energy, but not to the level that I want to put it to use. They do mark a great substitute for a paladin though if you don't like being tied down by that whole 'ethical' issue of a code. But you still get the self healing with fervor, or touch to heal.

I originally wanted this cleric to be more martial and really take advantage of shield other and channel to spread out the damage and clean it up nicely with channels. I guess I can still do that somewhat. Pallies really shine on that front though with the swift action lay hands on self and shield other on their high damage or healing friend.

Long story short: should I get this cleric a bit more melee mustard to go with his channeling or? I guess I can ponder that all afternoon.

well arent you busy :P

I think we're still waiting for Red to chime in regarding a PC choice.

I'll post an introduction in the gameplay thread that might help you make your selections and provision your PCs.

I gave him a nudge in a private message.

Oof...had a great time at the movies last night (and catching up on some sleep) but now it's time to catch up a bit!

*cracks knuckles*

I'm going to wait and see what sort of PC Red wants to bring before I make my choice, though it sounds like my druid or my shaman would probably be a better choice than Corona - not to mention, as much as I love playing Corona, I need to give my other PCs some attention too :)

^ I consider myself a member of the official Corona fan club.

So we have a swashbuckler, oracle rogue, and possible martial cleric?

I'd really like to take my Arcanist out and blow the dust off of his sheet. He's level 3. Damien would be my second choice depending on our situation with martial PCs. I'd gladly play either of them.

I'll be playing this guy, not a martial cleric, a channeling evil slaying mofo. Good diplomacy. Sure is hard getting a cleric with some skill ranks eesh!

I still have to get his God picked and gear fixed, but the bulk of it is done.

Okay, I'm going to go with my arcanist here. I think we should be okay with a rogue and swashbuckler, and then we'll have some more arcane coverage.

I do have a few purchases to make and I have to update my sheet on the boards. I'll do that soon!

Oh snap! I was practically set to bring Callah, my undine shaman, when I double-checked some stuff and realized that my summoner Nina is also eligible to play this. I'm happy to play either one, so any particular preferences? As a note, Nina's going for a somewhat unorthodox plan to be a mounted, charging summoner, so...her spellcasting is going to lag a bit behind.

Once you've selected your PC, please enter the character's information, including Perception and Initiative modifiers on Slide 2 here.
Thanks.

Obviously you should go with whatever character you will have more fun playing. But if you're asking, I've always been partial to gnomes myself, especially if they are charging into battle on the back of weird creatures! :)

I'd agree play with whatever character is going to make you enjoy the game. The party will adapt. :)

I guess after I look at Hanlin a bit closer, he is fairly martial, just not someone who's going to dish out mad damage and slaughter a horde or orcs all by himself. But overall he should be a well rounded cleric, as one of Iomedae should be. It was between Sarenrae and Iomedae, as I wanted those nice channeling boosts from Glory and Sun domains. Being a leader of men and the battle theme won me over. Especially as I could be the less rigid version as NG vs LG, atypical of the faith.

Hokay then! Dotting in with Nina; she needs to be leveled up which I will do after work tonight :)

Alignment aside I'm pretty sure Sarenrae priests are pretty rigid in their own rights.

Okay, folks. I'm ready to start, but some of you might appreciate a delay. Holidays, PCs held hostage by slow groups, commitment issues in general, etc.

Can each of you please state your preferred start date, so we can work out a consensus?

Thanks to those of you who've entered your PC information on Slide 2.

Ya I guess I was mostly thinking of the LG rigidness, verses how I see NG as having some flexibility. I have a hard time playing a lawful character.

I'm ready to go whenever you are GM. My fast pace may be slowed a bit with the holidays but I'll still be able to post once or twice a day. Looking forward to playing a cleric, been a long time. I also don't think I've played under you as a GM yet?

I'll be ready to go by tomorrow I just need to figure out how much money Bishop has and what I need to spend it on. Will note on the slide when I get home.

Glancing at your sheet I'd invest in a mithril chain shirt right off the bat. Maybe even make it +1. Pretty cheap 3AC upgrade right there.

I'm using a similar build on my tiefling dagger UC rogue, focusing on bluff/feint. I added in a buckler for some more easy AC.

BUCKLER!!!! No respectable hides behind a 1/4 shield that is what dwarves and half orcs are for!

Mithril Chain sounds like a plan I'll go calculate the funds I got available.

Bucklers are the s&+!! Here's some free AC that can be enchanted and you can still use the hand in a pinch. To be honest, I can't see much of a reason to use a light shield over a buckler unless you want to be able to smash someone in the face with it.

That being said... I'm using a light shield heh! But I plan to get one that can have scrolls etched into it, I just gotta look up the name. That and flavor, its much more impressive to see a larger shield face painted with your holy symbol or colors than this little spec of a pie plate.

*Side note: GM: What is your interpretation on 'being able to present holy symbol'. Could I be using a heavy shield and a longsword and still be able to present a holy symbol for channeling/casting? You always see clerics in their heavy shield and heavy mace, how do they present holy symbols for casting?

At present I got a holy symbol tattoo on the palm of my left hand (shield hand) and also have one on a necklace. Seems like weirdness to need a free hand but maybe its just my mental image.

I saw this one minature back when I was wee one and it has always stuck with me about the whole priest presenting his symbol. He carries it in his shield hand. I guess you can wrap the cord around your wrist for easy access showing the symbol when you need to.

I will have a lot more time on my hands starting Friday, when I'm off work for two weeks. Generally speaking, I'm not nearly as fast in my posting as I once was, and usually post at nights only during the week (and only during the day if there's a lull in my work/I decide to shirk my job).

Regarding a holy symbol, typically you need to have a hand free to present it.

A holy symbol tattoo costs 100gp. (Ultimate Equipment)

A magic weapon, armor, or shield can be made a holy reliquary for an additional 250gp. (Ultimate Magic)

There are the faith trait Birthmark and the regional trait Holy Tattoo (Varisia) that offer additional benefits.

There may be other means I'm unaware of.

I'll need to level Nina up tonight and make whatever purchases seem like a good idea but after that I should be okay to start whenever. Christmas Day will obviously be busy for me but otherwise I'll just have my usual work schedule to maneuver around.

Howdy folks! ShieldBug here, and I've been able to find a character after all. Lord Braggett is a charismatic knight, but is not a typical charger cavalier, spending almost as much time off his mount as on. It should be fun teaming up with another mounted gnome. :)

I've just about finished leveling him up, but I need to double check everything and maybe buy a cloak of resistance. However, it's late here so I won't be ready until tomorrow.

Animal Companion/Familiar Initiative ROE:

If you've got an animal companion or a familiar that takes actions during combat encounters, please create an alias for him/her/it with a tagline and enter its Perception and Initiative modifiers on Slide 2.

Unless you instruct me differently, I'll delay the PC/companion/familiar with the higher initiative roll until that with the lower initiative roll (though the first would not be considered flat-footed).

You're free to change your mind at the beginning of each encounter, acting independently when you feel it's appropriate.

Gnomes... I swear they usually show up in pairs...

Glad you're able to find a character. I personally don't like playing pregens. I can't get into a pregen character for the most part, goblins aside I guess. And I'm playing a kobold at the moment that I'm getting adjusted too as well.

Luckily, Hanlin here doesn't have any built in prejudices towards things that aren't undead or evil outsiders. But I guess he may lean a bit towards humans... or the very least towards fellow Iomedians...

Regarding a holy symbol, typically you need to have a hand free to present it.

A holy symbol tattoo costs 100gp. (Ultimate Equipment)

A magic weapon, armor, or shield can be made a holy reliquary for an additional 250gp. (Ultimate Magic)

There are the faith trait Birthmark and the regional trait Holy Tattoo (Varisia) that offer additional benefits.

There may be other means I'm unaware of.

Ok those are what I found as well. I got the holy tattoo on my shield palm and will just use a light shield and keep that gauntlet off. The holy reliquary sounded good but I couldn't find anything that said you can buy a shield made that way, only with the craft arms/armor feat.. which in PFS you can't have anyhow.

I also thought about the birthmark trait but I like my traits as is.

Glad you found a PC of yours to fit the bill, ShieldBug!

GM Lorenzo, I'll be ready by tomorrow afternoon, mostly with respect to purchases and updating my sheet and your slides. Got home from a Christmas party rather late and don't really have a chance to obsess over what to buy right now... :)

Holy Reliquary isn't a prohibited enhancement. But it does need to be applied to a magical weapon, armor or shield. At this level, you're limited mostly by your available wealth. The holy symbol tattoo is more affordable, and kinda cool.

Thanks guys! He's all updated now and ready to go. :)

Looks like we're about ready to start.

@Red: Can you take a moment and enter Erlathan's PC info, Perception and Initiative modifiers on Slide 2.

Thanks.

Done. Do you want us to roll our day jobs now?

Ahh... Mr Pepper's understudy has arrived... Those vargoulles are nasty!

Stout little Elf aren't you... but mighty ugly! Far uglier than the dashing tall, dark and intriguing!

PS, I'm very much looking forward to trying this character out and this game in general. I haven't played someone with the cleric spell list past level 1 since I started Pathfinder so looking forward to some old favorites and some new gems in there. And I know the lot of us will have a grand time cohooting with some sweet RP!

HAH! Erlathan is actually cured of his disease, but it was cured about half way through its progression, hence the lingering symptoms. He's played in enough scenarios now that I've had to continuously RP his strange looks to mixed response (good response in this game so far!) and I'll be glad once I decide that he's back to normal... Soon enough.

Yes, please, go ahead and roll your day jobs, if you have them. Use the discussion thread for the roll and enter the information on Slide 2.

Craft (caligraphy): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22