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There is also fruitcake, which I don't even know how to describe.Certainly one of the best and most evocative lines written so far in this PbP, which given the competition says a lot.
I've had a few good fruitcakes, and I understand that most fruitcakes are meant to be revitalized by soaking them in brandy or rum. If anything, that makes them sound more like alchemical zombies.
Sounds kind of like me on New Years day.
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Just as an FYI for everyone, so maybe you can do the same. I have a running total of "current" values on my profile so Nani can figure out my current AC, saves, CMD, HP, spells used, current buffs, current duration on buffs, etc. This way when resolving rounds she won't have to ask for what my AC is.
This way she could write something a bit more evocative. Instead of "I hit AC 25, and would do 10 damage if I hit," it could be something more like "Swift Wind barely is able to deflect the blow with his shield, but staggers slightly backwards from the force of the blow. (OOC 10 damage)."
If you want to see how I did it, just take a quick look at my profile / Character Sheet. It's mostly at the top (except for spells used... which I kept on the character sheet itself) for easy reference.
You guys are awesome <(^.^)^
Round 8 incoming shortly!
Lame. Why does everyone have woodland stride? *sad GM face*
Just kidding. I'm glad you guys have a chance to use your class abilities :-). Also, you can't see it, but the bushes are really detailed, with leaves and everything. I got excited about them. Then I realized they get all blurry when I upload them!
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Nani,
It would be helpful for me who commonly views the flikr page on my phone if you would.list the positions of the people/creatures on the map.
As it stand I know I am standing close to someone but can't tell who. Silly small screen.
Trust me when I say being on a computer with a bigger screen doesn't help :) It's more of a file size issue than a screen size issue. I know on my phone at least I can zoom in... not that it helps much because the file size of the picture (on Flickr) is pretty low for a map this big.
From what I can tell you're definitely next to Valorian, and I believe next to Elyin.
As of this upcoming round I will zoom the map in, since asharii is moving in :)
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I don't understand this...
I just realized something: Oggie, you're using Perform(oratory). I just remembered that it is a visual not a auditory skill, and now no one except for Asharii can see you. Sorry for not catching that earlier! I believe swapping perform skills is a move action.
Oratory is by its nature an audible skill I would think. I looked up Perform, and unless I missed something (very possible) I do not see a requirement for visibility. Am I missing something?
The oratory point is arguable. Because it is employed in the Distraction ability (visual) and not Countersong (auditory), it is often interpreted as a "visual" performance type. I admit that it's a little counter-intuitive.
As for whether or not bardic song is in effect, each bardic performace has its own display, and Inspire Courage is one or the other.
A 1st level bard can use his performance to inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to perceive the bard’s performance. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. At 5th level, and every six bard levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. Inspire courage can use audible or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting his performance.
So we'll just need to be a little more specific about the form next time.
To be entirely honest, if you meant for it to be auditory, then we will go with it being auditory. I admit, Oratory is one of those weird ones, for the exact reasons that John pointed out before. Kyle points out that inspire courage is not in fact tied to any perform skill. So just don't bother swapping and go with it.
Since Asharii is late in the initiative count I will wait writing her actions and let some of you guys go first though I am eager to have her join the fray.
Actual IM conversation between Kyle and me:
Kyle Pratt: Oggie lives, oh my!
Nani O. Pratt: oh?
Kyle Pratt: yep
Nani O. Pratt: I think he stole your thunder.
Kyle Pratt: I think he hit / killed the Spriggan
Kyle Pratt: Well, to be honest, it was Eagle's thunder
Nani O. Pratt: poor Valorian
Kyle Pratt: I was expecting it to be dead by my turn
Nani O. Pratt: ah well. fun to see who "won"
Kyle Pratt: Heh
Kyle Pratt: Whoever won, it sure as hell wasn't the spriggans
Nani O. Pratt: LOL
Nani O. Pratt: I'm posting this conversation in the OOC thread
Haha! So guys, I have a game tonight, so I can't post. Just know that combat ended, Oggie's dealt the killing blow, and there is no more combat in the near future. You're free to act. I will make a descriptive post about the end of combat tomorrow morning :)
Yeeeesssss, Razmir despises tyranny. That is why he challenges the gods' complacent monopoly on faith!
I almost choked on my sandwich when I read this.
Yeeeesssss, Razmir despises tyranny. That is why he challenges the gods' complacent monopoly on faith!I almost choked on my sandwich when I read this.
Nani, you know my life will not be complete until my antics have inspired you to snort at least one of every major food group through your nose due to ill-timed yet inspired laughter.
Once more Asharii's happy go lucky character is supported by absolutely abyssmal dice rolls :)
You do recall that the mist had rolled out of the west when it entered the wedding festival grounds. Closing your eyes, you can feel the whisper of mist against your skin. Definitely emanating from the west.
Ah, I love your subtlety, Nani.
"Go west. West. West! By the way, the sun sets in the west - the direction of your qu-west. Do you have qu-west-ions or requ-wests for hints? You do? Oh, then go WEST, dang it!"
I tease.
:-)
So, just as a note, Kyle, John and I finished up Masks of the Living God this weekend. Yes, John played Jokhas (alongside my *ahem* "Paladin" of Iomedae and Kyle's Geisha Bard), which resulted in a lot of hilarity, and troubled moments for poor Jokhas.
"Keep them alive! They are just misguided!"
"Feel the wrath of a true god, Iomedae!" "Well there goes our cover. And what do you mean, true god?"
"Tenets of Razmir's Faith: Charity? Devotion?"
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I just finished Masks last Tuesday with my Inquisitor of Pharasma. It is some mod.
In our initial investigation we heard rumors that the high priest was a medusa; we were so terrified of fighting a medusa that ran blitzkrieg tactics on the place. We set a fire in the storage room to make a distraction to get into the upper floors. We went into the upper floors, fought the golem and a priest and scoured the high priest's room. As we left with the evidence; the whole place burned down.
Round 1: Luxury, Faith, and Loyalty
Round 2: Money, Power, and Proselytizing?
Round 3: Property Ownership, Building Golems, and Trapped Doors!
As you can tell, we had a rather crazy time. Jokhas talked down the angry mob that wanted to burn down the temple.
Mob: Do you swear this shall not remain a temple to Razmir?
Jokhas: By the time I am done with it, you will hardly think it the same place.
It, or something like it, will end up on his property list.
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I ran 2nd of 3 sessions today.
Kratz had two players flogged (for slepping during the sermon), beat up a third one (for trying to strike Kratz) and branded a fourth (for stepping on the third step of the prayer hall stair) - all in 3 days. The players hate him with a passion. He is probably the cruelest most vicious NPC the players have met in a very long time.
One players is a trained scribe and got himself a sweet deal transcribing and got off the hook with regard to cleaning and training duties.
What's this? Spellcraft? The Miracles of Razmir are not subject to your thaumaturgic training; they are supernatural.
Although I've been spinning some of his actions to be slightly suspect, I assure you Jokhas means all too well. Since I recognize a few of his rituals could come off as sinister, I will start including short spoilers of what is "really" happening for those who want an out-of-game explanation. Read below if you would like to know more about how Jokhas functions.
Although labeled "Miracle-Worker of Razmir" as his class, Jokhas is a witch. His miracles are hexes, and his patron - near as he can tell - is Razmir. I've seen many evil eye/misfortune/slumber witches, and Jokhas's hex selections aim to enhance the party rather than harm the enemy.
This is the Scar hex, which grants Jokhas the ability to use his hexes - particularly Cackle, Fortune, and Healing - on you at a greater range. Because of our lower degree of magical healing, being able to manifest Cure Moderate Wounds at almost any distance could come in very handy.
Despite the seemingly permanent nature, it can be removed almost instantly. It also disappears at the end of the scenario, as Jokhas can only maintain six of these "scars."
What's this? Spellcraft? The Miracles of Razmir are not subject to your thaumaturgic training; they are supernatural.Although I've been spinning some of his actions to be slightly suspect, I assure you Jokhas means all too well. Since I recognize a few of his rituals could come off as sinister, I will start including short spoilers of what is "really" happening for those who want an out-of-game explanation. Read below if you would like to know more about how Jokhas functions.
** spoiler omitted **
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Thats a very cool build you have gone for. As a witch player, I would love to see your character sheet at some point, maybe after the module is over, if you do not mind.
I have been sick and ...
We have always known that you are sick.
Sorry I'm A little behind on posting! School has started back up for me, so it might take me a bit to figure out my posting schedule now. As opposed to hitting refresh every five minutes while I am at work. :)
Argh! Continuing to be rather behind!
Kyle and John and I were at a big con this past weekend. I'll give them a chance to post (to be entirely honest, what happens next is completely up to all of you). Will Valorian eliminate the dangerous threat to the party? Will Oggie intervene to save the poor helpless innocent? Stay tuned!
I am posting. I swear. Hopefully this week is less hectic, and I can get myself back on a regular posting schedule. I really apologize for the delay.
I like how we have a hobbit in the party :-P
I like how we have a hobbit in the party :-P
Hobbit?
Nice Diplomacy en the dryad, Eric.
Sorry Nani. Since Asharii can be such a b&!~+ I thought I would mitigate that with a "My Little Pony" fascination of equines.
As you may recall I had only just created Asharii when we started this Module. She is now level 6 in her actual status, but nothing has helped me define her increasingly complex personality as this game has :)
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Eric, I think Swift would've liked your alternate response! He's actually really confused at what to do here. He's got his companions which he needs to be loyal to, but then there's this group of innocents... that he knows are innocents and doesn't know what to say to stop the two groups from fighting!
Apparently Swift Wind needs more social graces.