Re content, I'm probably OK, will let you know if it gets to be an issue (this comes down to how it's played rather than the content itself).
Kassam's a Varisian fetchling, from Magnimar. If one of the acts/exhibits is a fetchling, he might be going to free them. If not that, he might be going to meet a contact (a fence?).
Well, it's a carnival, there are performers there, and music, and artists of one kind or another in general. As the goddess who governs such things Shelyn's temple/shrine sent Viniana there to represent Shelyn and watch for possible talent to recruit for the clergy. Seems to make sense anyway.
Another possibility is that the temple heard about the trouble/possible trouble and sent Vin there to watch for/deal with it.
Malachai's not entirely sure where he is, the last few days are a bit hazy for him, he remembers drinking in a bar somewhere, a ride in a carriage with some guys he met at the bar, then being forcefully ejected from the cart after accidentally insulting one of the guy's mother.
He see's the circus and thinks it'll be a good place to find out where he is and hopefully continue drinking. Having fled Cheliax many years ago I imagine he's not going to be particularly happy when he finds out he's in a Chelaxian settlement.
Malachai, the settlement is ethnic, rather than political, which hopefully blunts your objection a little.
Kassam, we will play it by ear then. I don't think most people even would have noticed the questionable content, I noticed it because I mostly GM for my (elementary school age) kids, so my sensitivity for that is very high.
My guy has just complete a job in a nearby town and is on his way through when he meets the rest of the gang.
Geoff came here specifically to enjoy the fair, wanting a respite from his usual wanderings for a day or two.
Content is fine, takes a lot to offend me.
Nelda lives in a nearby (halfling?) town (in Ashwood Forest?), although she goes to Ilsurian fairly frequently to earn some money singing songs. She's seen some of the other party members, but doesn't know them personally.
She came to the carnival to learn new songs, enjoy herself, indulge in her curiosity of other races, and try to make some gold.
My apologies about the slow start, guys. I'm trying to prepare to move my entire family across the state in the next month. I will get you going later today.
Wow, no worries. It's giving me time to try to figure out what I'm doing.
Take as long as you need, i'm preparing to move from Denmark back to the UK myself so know how much time it takes (And I don't have to move a whole family).
No worries
Just want to mention that this weekend I am away from the internet for friday-saturday-sunday and from July 11 through to July 25 I am working 13-14 hour days so I will not be able to post much.
GM Redelia, if you want you can auto pilot me through during those two weeks as needed for combat and anything else.
I can't do a list by post today because I'm travelling. I will continue things tomorrow.
I'll be out of town from tomorrow afternoon (7/15) until late 7/17. I'll check in as I can.
My apologies for how infrequently I have been posting. My landlord just put the house we've been renting up for sale, and my husband just started a new job across the state. I've also been trying to plan a move.
No problem, real life always takes precedence. I'll still be here.
Completely understand. I am barely able to post myself these days
After I leave for work on August 3rd until August 7th in the evening my posting will be limited to non-existent due to gencon indy. Whether I get anything posted after I get back on the 7th or not I don't know. Bot me as needed during that time.
If anyone will be going and wants to meet up let me know and we'll try and work something out.
Ack! sorry it's been a while since I posted, been busy, should be back now though.
Sorry guys, phone only for a few days.v we will get going again soon.
My internet is back, guys, so I want to get this game rolling again. I'll wait about 24 hours for anyone else to jump into the conversation, then I'll give you Almara's response.
Redelia, your map is hidden behind a permissions wall. I requested access. Just wanted to let you know in case that was not intended.
sorry guys, real life ongoing emergency. i will post when i can.
I'm back. An elderly family member was diagnosed with cancer that cannot be treated, a few weeks to live. My posting may be a little spotty, and I may disappear again, but I'm here for now. I know you guys are waiting for me to post. I'll do that in a little while, this is just a heads-up that we're starting back up. Thanks a lot guys for your patience.
Sorry guys, I know you're waiting on me to start the next part. I'm very reluctant to go on without our rogue, though. Can everyone who's still here check in so I know who we have? I'll wait three days for responses. Then we will see where to go from here. I could recruit some new players to fill in any gaps, or if no one is left, we could just fold this campaign.
Sorry for my lack of posting, I've been here, and I always look at the new ones, but I've generally been in a place where I couldn't post then and always seem to lose track of this one. I'm good with whatever the rest of you decide.
I'm still here
Checking in
OK, looks like the three of you are still here. Do you want to continue, or give up on this game? If we continue, I can try to recruit another player or two, or just make an NPC to round out your party; which would you prefer?
I realize this is a busy weekend for everyone, so I'll again give a few days for you guys to let me know what you want.
I will go along with whatever Nelda wants to do
Ha! I was going to suggest whatever everyone else wants to do.
I would like to continue since it's just getting to the interesting parts. Do you think it would be easy to find another player or are we too far along?
*if it will be a pain, that's okay. I can stalk the boards and try to get in on another game. Seems like we've all been busy lately.
We can certainly continue. The question is whether we can find players, or if I need to give you guys a NPC party member or 2. It sounds like everyone is interested in continuing. Later today I'll see if I can pick up a party member or two, if not I'll talk to you guys about NPCs you want.
Hey guys, I have a recruitment thread going. In a day or two I'll discuss things with you guys.
Sounds good, thank you for all your organizing/leading!
Here's the recruitment thread, with responses. Let me know what you guys think, either here or by PM.
Taking Deevor seems like a good idea. That'd bring us up to 4 which is probably all we need.
Taking Deevor is the only idea so far. As for 4 being all we need, technically yes, but I wouldn't count on it. It's quite likely we'll lose someone else quickly given my past experience with games so I always try to recruit more than I need since I can safely assume one or two will drop out/vanish quickly.
Yeah, I would have preferred two more also, but only one person (Deevor) submitted a detailed idea as I requested. I think the fact we're halfway through a module discourages people's interest. I'll send Deevor a PM invitation to make an alias and post here.
If we find that only four players is a problem, I'll make it work by adjusting the difficulty or by an NPC or two.
Hi guys thanks for the invite ...
Let me introduce Roger Da Shiney, a gnome with penchant for gemstones, we all have our desires. Wears an eye patch to make himself look more interesting, and useful when performing silly little magic tricks for children, although his magic is more mundane than arcane.
Personality, not very clever but willing, always up for a chat and telling stories. Inquisitive as gnomes often are, quick to gain interest and just as quick to loose it. Enjoys magic, has some tricks up his sleeve. Happy go lucky sort of gnome. Likes language, but doesn't know many yet.
Wears quite colourful clothes, when not out on a job ... blue/black hair, red hat, yellow tunic. Clean shaven, black boots, takes pride in his appearance. Blue eyes match his hair, quite tall for gnome, smiles a lot.
Interested, independent investigator type.. circus always exciting... and there's a mystery... what more could a little guy want. Can be hired for money, cos that's a way to adventure, has pack of cards with his details on should anyone want him for some special purpose. To be fair, he's rarely ever had anyone take him up on his services, but there's always a first time, and if its just plain interesting, well who needs much in the way of payment.
Hoping that if he goes to the circus, maybe they'll take him on and he can do some travelling ....
Let me know if there's anything you want to change on the build, if it doesn't meet your build requirements, but I tried to build him along the right lines.
Sorry it's taking me so long to reply, Roger. I plan to read carefully over your character sheet tonight to make sure there aren't any problems or questions. Hopefully we can get moving again in a day or two.
Hey Roger, everything looks good. Now you and I just need to come up with a way to introduce you into the group. Any ideas?
Could he be the hired hand of Mrs Walder, a friend of hers has offered to pay a small amount for his services to help find out what happened. He arrives and Mrs Walder offers his services to the group.
Will obviously be a little less inclined to believe it wasn't the sphinx, but is happy to join the party to further his investigations.
Things have been frozen long enough on this game that I'm going to wait until after Christmas to get the story moving again. Hopefully after that we can get back into a routine of people posting frequently.
Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate it.
My computer just died and I expect it to be 3-4 days minimum until I can replace it. Just wanted to let you guys know.
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate as well
Merry Christmas to anyone celebrating, and a happy new year as well!
Geoff, sorry to hear that. Always frustrating when that happens.
Roger, nice to meet another regular sized person in the group! ;)
Im up and running again. I hope every one had a good holiday weekend
OK, I'm ready to get the story moving forward if everyone else is. Could you please post here just so I'm sure we have everyone?
Here
Ready to go