If it is OK, we will move Falcon's Hollow to Nirmathas since we plan to play the Ironfang Invasion next. Darkmoonvale will be in a portion of the Fangwood Forest.
A struggling country only recently escaped from the grasp of an imperialistic master, Nirmathas (pronounced NEAR-math-ehs) finds itself trapped in a constant war with the nation that seeks to reclaim it (Molthune to the East). Its people, proud of their newly gained freedom, try to maintain normal lives while still being ever ready to fight off the imperial advances of their southern neighbour.
The history of Nirmathas begins just over sixty years ago in 4655 AR with a bloody war of independence. Before this Nirmathas was just seen as a resource heavy province ripe for harvesting. The grip of their first masters, Imperial Cheliax, loosened in 4606 AR with the death of Aroden and the ensuing civil war offering a brief hope of respite, when in 4632 AR Molthune (of which Nirmathas was a part at the time) declared independence. It didn't take long for the people of Nirmathas to realise that they had only traded one distant, imperious master for another. It soon became clear to the people living in the northern Fangwood that nothing was going to change. The excitement soon faded to disappointment which gave way to a deep, festering resentment. The embers of rebellion were lit. It began as small, petty acts of sabotage, little more than vented frustration. Soon this petty resentment was stocked into the fire of full blown rebellion.
In the early years (starting in 4648 AR) this rebellion was a chaotic series of separate, ineffective skirmishes, until Irgal Nirmath, a half-elf trapper, managed to achieve victory after victory as a leader of a small group of woodsmen. As his victories mounted his reputation - and his army - grew and within seven years, in 4655 AR, Nirmath had lead his forces to victory. Unfortunately, he did not live long enough to see the fruits of his labour, for he was felled by an assassin's blade on the night of his victory. The new country was named in his honour and since that day Nirmathas has been a free nation.
You guys would be affected by the constant war between the two countries. Of course, that is secondary to being adventurers and your current mission.
Works for me.
Oh, and Mason, I wasn't sure if you saw this, but I was wondering how to handle Rusco's tricks. Given his intelligence, he should know 10 (three per point of Int, plus 1 as a first level AC). Do you want me to just choose those and send them to you, do you want to RP out teaching them to him when we camp, or... what's your preference?
Thanks!
Oh, and Mason, I wasn't sure if you saw this, but I was wondering how to handle Rusco's tricks. Given his intelligence, he should know 10 (three per point of Int, plus 1 as a first level AC). Do you want me to just choose those and send them to you, do you want to RP out teaching them to him when we camp, or... what's your preference?
Thanks!
Yes. Please choose them. You can RP it out if you would like. Feel free to allow him to already have attack any creature now.
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Come on Abigadro - now is the time for some genuine magic...things are looking grim for Abi......
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I would love to take this on to Ironfang Invasion!
Avogadro's specialities are/were talking a lot/diplomacy and arcane magics. Both of who are really covered in this group. It may be that I will take advantage of your rebuild offer when we are done here. (If Av survives!) Besides, all your characters have really tight crunches, Avogadro is a little behind the curve.
A note on my post rate. I'm on my easter break with my kids, ironically this means I have less time to post in the day. Normal service will be resumed after next week. Thanks for bearing with me.
I would love to take this on to Ironfang Invasion!
Avogadro's specialities are/were talking a lot/diplomacy and arcane magics. Both of who are really covered in this group. It may be that I will take advantage of your rebuild offer when we are done here. (If Av survives!) Besides, all your characters have really tight crunches, Avogadro is a little behind the curve.
A note on my post rate. I'm on my easter break with my kids, ironically this means I have less time to post in the day. Normal service will be resumed after next week. Thanks for bearing with me.
Awesome (time with your kids)!! Enjoy your family time! When it comes to the character, feel free to do whatever. I have enjoyed your RP. I know whatever you choose will be good.
yes unfortunately it applies to the MW shortbow, but bring the hide armour, every copper counts ;)
Traveling today. My update will be tonight (approx 12 hours from now). Just wanted to give a heads up so you won't be waiting!!
Sorry for the delay. Easter and such kept me tied up. Catching up now!
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Same with all of us, I expect. Hopefully the post rate will pick up again afterwards. Happy Easter, all!
DM Mason, I read the campaign player guide - I certainly hope we can continue onward into Iron Fang. Very excited...but also looking fwd to getting deeper into the current scenario.
From your post earlier, I believe you intend to not track xp for Hollows Last Hope, but instead bump us up to 2nd level for the start of the AP. Will this give us balance issues if the start is built for a 1st level party, or is this just a helpful tilting of the odds against party kills? Would you intend us to track xp per encounter through the AP as we go, or to level up at key points?
I will probably level at key points. I plan to bump the start of the AP's CR to allow you guys to be L2.
I'm very excited as well. I think it will be fun.
Happy Easter All!! We will resume tomorrow!
That sounds good to me :-)
Everyone good? If you don't mind, please at least post a "I'm here" type post in the discussion thread daily if you are waiting for me to progress the story. It lets me know everyone at least had a chance to post. I want to keep interest up and avoid losing momentum.
PS No one answered Rhoddam's question about encountering anyone before you met him.
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Whilst I'm here - DM I prepare 'Identify' overnight and in the morning cast it on the wand I asked Avogadro about. Can I work out its purpose?
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Whilst I'm here - DM I prepare 'Identify' overnight and in the morning cast it on the wand I asked Avogadro about. Can I work out its purpose?
[dice=Spellcraft/identify wand]1d20+7+10
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Wand of CLW (11 uses left)
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Then if you will allow me, I would have passed this to Fergal to hold, since he is a divide caster and less 'front line' than the Paladin.
Fergal - wand of CLW, 11 charges. I may be back for some of those charges later...
Let's assume this gets used for party healing so no net cost as regards loot.
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Then if you will allow me, I would have passed this to Fergal to hold, since he is a divide caster and less 'front line' than the Paladin.
Fergal - wand of CLW, 11 charges. I may be back for some of those charges later...
Let's assume this gets used for party healing so no net cost as regards loot.
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That works well.
Sure thing!
In that case, since we have the wand, I will not memorize a CLW for the day.
Excellent RPing guys!!! You handled that very well and avoided a terrible man eating cauldron! As a reward, everyone can roll and receive an item or a boon! Roll here in the discussion thread and add it to your gear. I do this periodically in my campaigns to encourage RPing and character interaction. Keep up the great work!
1- Swan Boat Token
2- Potion of Feather Step
3- Kit that contains one of each weapon blanch (adamantine, cold iron, ghost salt, and silver)
4- One set of Masterwork Artisan's Tools (your choice)
5- Potion of Spider Climb (20 minutes)
6- 100 gold
7- Wand of CLW (8 charges)
8- One Free Reroll (Saving Throw)
9- One Free Reroll (Attack)
10- Roll Two More Times and Pick the Better of the Two
I'll advance you to the next spot this afternoon/evening! We may be ready for the AP start in a week or so depending on posting rates.
The las/beard joking made me lol literally. Funny stuff. Made my day
How perfect! Thank you. :)
Should I just add this to the character sheet, or is it something that will come up later?
By the way, I added the witch encounter to the module. She's been spying out Falcon's Hollow for the past month with her familiar, watching the plague. She took a special interest in you! She is actually already dead in the written module. I just wanted to add flavor and danger. I hope you enjoyed her. I'm going to make her an antagonist moving into the AP.
[dice=Loot]1d10
How perfect! Thank you. :)
Should I just add this to the character sheet, or is it something that will come up later?
You can add now.
EDIT:
Heh. Well, from Jean-Pierre's perspective, he knows that messing with witches/shamans is bad juju - consequently, he didn't want to risk getting cursed, and felt the safest thing to do was leave her belongings alone, as theft is generally something that such folk frown upon...
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a man eating cauldron? Glad to have missed that. Mind you, just the other day I walked past a KFC and saw a man eating chicken. Horrible.
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100 gold interesting, he gave up 10 got 100 hard to beat, I will post in a little bit.
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Khaz can I offer you the wand of CLW I just got? It has seven charges remaining. I can't use it, and I gave the last one to Fergal.
It might free you up to use some of your spells, rather than feel you have to hold them back for curing the party
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Khaz can I offer you the wand of CLW I just got? It has seven charges remaining. I can't use it, and I gave the last one to Fergal.
It might free you up to use some of your spells, rather than feel you have to hold them back for curing the party
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Switch it to a wand of magic missle (same charges) since you already found a CLW wand. ;)
An Attack re-roll... Thank you for the boon GM that might well come in handy.
Yes! Retcon! Man eating cauldron encounter coming soon! Thanks Avo!
Yeah... Well, actions have consequences, and I am a firm believer in survival of the fittest; the bird can get what's coming to it.
EDIT: Since we have now opted to steal, does this mean our 'boons' are now rescinded?
Yeah... Well, actions have consequences, and I am a firm believer in survival of the fittest; the bird can get what's coming to it.
EDIT: Since we have now opted to steal, does this mean our 'boons' are now rescinded?
No. Boons were for the RPing. You earned those!
No. Boons were for the RPing you earned those!Yeah... Well, actions have consequences, and I am a firm believer in survival of the fittest; the bird can get what's coming to it.
EDIT: Since we have now opted to steal, does this mean our 'boons' are now rescinded?
Glad to hear it :-)
The rest of my post still stands, though - Jean-Pierre certainly won't be a fan of keeping 'cursed' loot...
*Avogadro bows* all PvP beatings welcomed...
In all seriousness I'm aware that the way I'm playing Avogadro could put noses out of joint. If anyone is having less of a good time because of me/Avogadro then please speak up and I will of course reign it in!
Just to be clear: I have no intention of engaging in PVP. It would take something truly heinous to make me even *think* of that (after all, J-P is not exactly Good-aligned, either).
Standing aside whilst an encounter (that did not need to be triggered) beats the crap out of the PC that triggered it? That is another matter entirely.
After all...
You yank it, you tank it
...is a code to live by ;-)
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*Avogadro bows* all PvP beatings welcomed... In all seriousness I'm aware that the way I'm playing Avogadro could put noses out of joint. If anyone is having less of a good time because of me/Avogadro then please speak up and I will of course reign it in!
No problem Avo - it's all part of the rich story we tell together!
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I must preface this by saying that I have zero issues with what Jean has done, I'm not precious. But...
Just to be clear: I have no intention of engaging in PVP. It would take something truly heinous to make me even *think* of that (after all, J-P is not exactly Good-aligned, either).
Isn't taking out part of a character kind of PvP-ish? Like fighting with Fergal's fox?
Again, more power to you, this is a roleplaying game after all. I'm just thankful you didn't decide to take it out on my hat!
I think this incident may humble Avogadro a little and drive him and the raven together (a bit...) I don't want this to turn into "how do you solve a problem like Avogadro" rather than the adventure it's supposed to be.
Jean-Pierre asked politely for Avo to do something about it, and was ignored. Believing that the rest of the party's safety was more important than the well-being of a rook, Jean-Pierre had to take action.
He also deliberately choose the least lethal option at his disposal - if he had used his greatsword, there would just be a cloud of feathers, not an unconscious bird.
That said, even if it died, it would cost 200gp to replace... whereas a PC would cost 5450 + 1280 to fix at this level (well outside our capabilities).
If it is any consolation, Jean-Pierre will likely leave the party at the end of this scenario - frankly, he wouldn't trust Avo to have his back, long-term.
Don't leave!
This is what I feared, honestly if Avogadro is spoiling your fun then he's gone! History, geology...
If you don't mind still playing with me as a player then I have other characters in mind, less controversial ones who don't talk as much.
*I'm* not leaving - Jean-Pierre will; important difference ;-)
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Guys I'd be saddened if either of your characters left. The RP is richer for two such strong identities in the party. If (as you say) Avo was humbled by this experience, then I see that as great character development and part of us developing a story together.
From a party perspective, I'm keen to keep JP as a front line warrior between Arun and the baddies. And Avo as a fellow caster (although I accept there's much overlap between his abilities and Arun's).
Who's to say that another white raven doesn't appear later at some point? Avo is a sorcerer after all.
Or maybe we retcon that the Raven was more aware of the Barbarian's intent than Avo was (it was outside with him; Avo was inside being attacked) and dropped the ring when JP lifted his sling?
Overall, I'd rather be debating RP consequences than not seeing enough RP at all. Let's resolve this and move on.
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we have a curious mix of player's and characters with varied styles, I will confess Avogadro, I've never seen anyone try and run through a wall before...
Having said that, lets play this mod. and then look at characters both for their fit as to how they get along and what roles they fill.
I appreciate GM Mason picking up the game and offering an AP, too many games end quickly or peterout slowly, to let this opportunity pass.
As for the PVP and the bird. JP made a recommendation here and a direct statement here. followed by this.
Avogadro had two actions this and [url=http://paizo.com/campaigns/GMMasonsHollowsLastHope/gameplay&page=5#218]this[/url.] Honestly, I'm a little surprised that Avogadro didn't say something acknowledging JP's two statements, I think some kind of recognition would have halted the action.
Sariel will comment to both of you in game, but I'm waiting for others to take their actions and add comments. I'm trying to not monopolize the situation, I have the ability to check the boards a lot and do not want to monopolize.
Well, as previously mentioned, Jean-Pierre, even if he stayed, was going to be significantly re-worked before the AP started; he was only ever designed for a couple of low-level modules (since, without pounce, melee fighters start to become moderately irrelevant in high level play). I have already put together an entirely different build to use for the AP.
This just provides IC justification for it.
I am happy with all of you as players. You are all good, active posters and more importantly, you all all know how to RP. This is a very weird situation since the characters were planned for a quick module or two and now we are looking at an AP. Also, I didn't get to be involved in recruiting since someone else started the campaign. With that said, it won't take long to finish this module. Feel free to be thinking about what you all want to do with your characters. We can work as a team and post ideas here. Feel free to ask questions. As long as you guys don't try to build characters that will outshine everyone else (broken builds), I will open up more of Paizo's classes, archetypes etc.
With this situation, I think everyone likes Avogrado!!! He is super colorful and I can tell that any character played by the player will be an awesome addition to the AP!! I also like for players to be true to their character in RPing. I know JP is not mad out of character. He didn't kill the raven. I don't think he would have attacked the bird had he known it would die. But, y'all are correct...Avo and Arun have a ton of carry over, so a rebuild would be great. Check out the player's guide for the AP. It has really good info to get everyone excited about their characters. It also gives good info on what works well with the AP!
The big thing is to talk stuff out and try not to be defensive. I had to remember this again while PMing with Sariel. It is hard to judge motives when reading a statement. You can't see facial expressions, body language etc. I feel like Sariel's player and I got to know each other better the past few days and it could have gone the other way had we not given each other the benefit of the doubt.
Sorry. I was so long winded. We will get all of this worked out and have a long lasting campaign. This module is more of a "figure things out as a group" scenario. Kind of an intoduction. Let's plan for the AP campaign. One where we really love our characters and where we make memories that last for years!! We are all here to leave the stress of the world behind and use our imaginations! Cheers, fellow adventurers!!!! ~Marshall