GM ShadowLord's Rise of the Runelords Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master GM ShadowLord

These times are being difficult for us all. I hope everything is getting better now Vivi.

As for Gameplay, does no one else come along with Delendir to explore? What does Delendir spot GM?

I'll be working on a post for tomorrow sometime, at least that is the plan, and it likely won't be done until the evening after work. That being said if I can get it in earlier I will.

The plan is to travel up into the mountains under cover then use the magic carpet and bird to transport yourself into some undetermined point such that Yavenee can then teleport you in and out, is that correct? If so, here is your destination on the inside you intend to look?

No mean to offense ShadowLord but I hardly understood anything. In particular I will gladly throw 5 € of paizo credit to the first one who can explain me what that last sentence means at all xD

Where on the inside of the tower do you intend to make your entry so that you can return later. I'm trying to determine where to have you start you infiltration from.

The plan is to fly around overhead, scout out the tower. If I spot a window, land to get a good view of a spot inside to memorize, then return.

Once that's done, teleport us past everything outside to that spot and go from there.

And the prize goes to our illustrious GM :)

I understood you needed clarification about what we wanted exactly to do, but I had a strike of surreal humor with that one, hehe.

Before Yavenee said she can become a bird, Delendir idea was to climb up a mountain so she could see from there where to teleport.

As Yavenee decides to become a bird, there is no need to climb up a mountain. She just goes in scout mode, and if she makes it back to us alive, she can teleport us to where she managed to get familiar with.

I admit my wording choice was poor :)

Thanks for the clarification. I found this image to help you visualize where you are. Obviously the armies are not represented in it clearly, but just imagine seven camps surrounding it.

So option one, Teleport to the harpy guarded door and attack.

Based on the description of the bones and droppings, Delendir might want to make a knowledge check to see if he can figure out what creature it might be.

I love the use of inspiring images to help set the tone of the scenes. Thanks GM ShadowLord!

I think the harpy guarded door is the entrance to the fortress. The tower entrance the GM was referring and Delendir was suggesting to teleport to is the entrance to the Black Tower (the largest tower in the image's wall).

But yes, +1 to teleport.

You are teleporting to the doors of the black tower - got it. Is that inside or outside the doors? Just want to be sure!

I would vote inside. That way we are not seen by external guards.

Thanks! Inside we go!

Will post in a bit

@GM, I hope you do not mind I added a map for where I do think we landed.

I don't mind at all, thank you for doing it. It was an oversight on my part not having it there.

Hey, posting this in all my games... I am going to need to take a hiatus for a while. Marital problems of the serious variety (ie: probably headed toward divorce) are consuming most of my time. I will try to check back in once things have stabilized, but I really don't have a timetable for that.

I am deeply sorry.

I'm so sorry to hear that Vivi. Best wishes that things can either be worked out our at least not end too badly.

:(

*sends hugs*

Awwwww. I'm so sorry to hear that. Please take the time you need and shoot me a message at some point to let me know how things are going. Best of luck! :(

Sometimes crisis are necessary to keep moving. Whatever is the result, good luck Vivi!

I'm really sorry to hear that

It feels kinda bad to bump this thread when Vivi is having this trouble in life, but...

...just a reminder we are waiting for your round in gameplay Yavenee and Daud.

Posting in all games (again). Thank you for all the prayers, thoughts, wishes, and good vibes. Things are... improving... between me and my wife. (Not through the woods yet, but I have a lot more hope that we will get through than when I posted last.)

I am not quite ready to catch up and post again, but I am hopeful that I can be soonish. I will keep you posted as I can.

Again, thank you for your understanding and patience.

Good news Vivi! :)

Strength and best wishes!

Bump!

Daud can still take his full action to attack the mummy monk which is adjacent, isn't it? Or does he consume his standard to strike with the spirits :?

It seems for dealing with the swarms we are basically reduced to Yavanee's wand unless Jessica can bring up something too.

I could use a sleet trap, but I fear they might be immune to cold.

Huh, I didn't realize it was right next to me.

Hiya gang, hope everyone had a pleasant weekend!

I am attending multiple sessions a day at Paizocon next week. My posting will be much slower than normal through the week into the weekend.

Have fun! I'ma try and watch the seminars and panels.

I should have things sorted out mostly now. Positive outcome, all told.

I am going to read the gameplay thread and see how best to post (assuming I wasn't killed, ;) )

Huzzah! I'm glad to hear things resolved well. Welcome back, you still live thanks to Delendir! :D

Welcome back Vivi! Great news :)

Good to hear

Yavenee I think you have to roll a 1d4 to see how many negative levels the witch gains. It is not a straight -4 (fortunately!)

That is correct! It is 1d4. A flat 4 negative levels would be terrible!

Hey there! No one else wants to hit the evil mummy? :)

It will hit you if not :)

Love that Evil Eye.

If you see Yavenne looking at you that way, prepare yourself as she is plotting something big.

So I am just going to say... that cylinder is f'ing insane. Between the mummy and the requirements, yeah... just look at that aptly named "Wall of Failure" if you don't agree. (Twice I was one roll off of the 5 in a row needed, only to get an 18 or 19. FML.)

So, yeah... if this is just being used to secure someone's family recipe for eggs on toast, I will likely throw it into the first volcano we find. ;)

Any improvements, alternatives or reactions to Delendir's plan?

Sorry, turning into a rough day today. I'll take a look after I get home from work.

Just to b@@!+ about it a little as stress relief:

It's my birthday, I'm still depressingly single, my prime rib was over cooked on the outside, my cheese cake didn't come out right, I had to work, and my parents just had to put our dog down a short while ago. It could be worse but it could be a whole hell of a lot better too.

Happy birthday, Jess. Sorry you are having a rough patch... and don't worry, you will find the right person when it is the right time. Fun fact, we share a birth month (mine is in a few weeks).

Amusingly one of the guys in my home gaming group has my birthday as does one of my old High School teachers aand the oldest daughter of a close friend of mine. Rather freaky to tell you the truth.

Happy birthday.

*hugs*

The plan seems good Delendir.

So how bad off is everyone?

Happy Birthday Jessica! I hope this new year life smiles you back :)

Delendir is just 6 hp down. Everyone took some damage from the wasps, but Daud got the worst when the mummy monk mulled over him.

Happy belated birthday! I hope it finished better than it started! :(

Assuming Sunday is ready to travel, I think we should press on. If you want, Vivi could break out his carpet and take a quick scouting trip while Sunday is healed/others recover spell slots etc. if we are resting the evening.

I'll get a post up this evening and burn through what healing we can do. We can see where we are at then but I see no reason why we won't be able to continue on for a while.

And yeah, the day ended a little better but it was impossible to recover completely.

Vivi is probably a bit better than Delendir at scouting, but I would not use the carpet as flying around will get the attention of any guard more easily than not.

Why do not we get to the closest building and depending on what we find, the less stealthy of the party can try to reach us, or we try to create a distraction before they come by?

Happy belated birthday, hope things turn uphill for you soon.

Yavenee's not that badly hurt, but she also doesn't have a whole ton of HP to begin with, lol