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

Game Master GM ShadowLord

It's the morning of the Autumn Equinox. The day of the Swallowtail Festival has arrived in Sandpoint, and it promises to be an exciting event. There are numerous games of chance and strength and cleverness, all the food and drink vendors will compete for a top prize at lunch (giving away their wares for free in the bargain, lunch only), and of course the Swallowtail Butterflies will be released at noon. To end the ceremony, at dusk Father Zantus will consecrate the rebuilt temple of Desna. This will end the ceremony, although the fun and boisterous laughter will proceed far into the night.

The day starts with the slightest of chills, but as the sun starts its slow climb up the eastern sky, the cold is quickly expelled and it promises to be a warm, beautiful day. Perfect for a day of relaxation and entertainment. The locals have gathered in force to celebrate this festival in particular, as the new Cathedral is finished after a couple of years of hard work and hard spent coin by the town.

As stated, please feel free to RP. I will RP NPC's if you need an RP buddy, but I really want you guys to at least be peripherally aware of one another before things get rolling.

Five years, huh? I can't believe they've been gone that long.

Kiley wanders around the Cathedral square Looking at the various wares from the myriad of merchants. She buys a pastry from the Avertins before winding her way down the main street, humming softly to herself.

She passes by one stall, only to have something catch her eye. As she turns to look, she runs smack into someone, causing her to tumble to the ground.

Left it open ended. If you guys want to have Kiley bump into you, literally, just go ahead and pick it up from here. :)

An attractive young human woman with amber eyes steps out of the Rusty Dragon and begins to wander the streets, her black hair has a green and red feather woven into it, and she wears a holy symbol of Shelyn about her neck. As she walks she begins to sing a song of praise to the beautiful day that graces this festival. As her lithe form weaves through the crowd and she looks at the sites she runs into a figure and promptly falls to the ground.

Hi Kiley, you make a nice wall!

A blonde elf stands at one of the stalls looking at the tourists for the festival entering town. Hes dressed in pretty enough clothes and wairs a long leather jacket over it. On his nose rests a pair of sunglasses to protect his eyes from the harsh sun and allow his eyes to wander unseen. Ugh so many foreigners and not a single looker between them Tal thinks as he stands with his back to Ameiko's stand with one of her beers in his hand. Oh well well whats that over there.. He thinks as he spots an attractive young woman with amber eyes. Hmm I need an opening... his thoughts start but stop as he sees Kiley running along in the opposite direction. Too easy. A grin appears on his face as makes a quick calculation and mutters a prestidigistation spell to distract Kileys attention, ensuring her to bump into the lady.

After the bump he tries his best to hide his smile and approaches the two girls to offer his hand to the amber eyed one. "Ah mylady, I just spotted Kiley bumping into you, here let me help you up." He says politely as he helps the girl up and does the same for Kiley.
"Be careful dear, you could have hurt someone bumping into them like that."
He turns to the young woman and introduces himself. "Greetings, my name is Talwin, but you may call me Tal if you like. "

Heh, Jess's chin would almost clear Kiley's head. I think wrecking ball might be more apt.

With nothing hurt, but her pride, Kiley looks up to see who she ran into. Seeing that she had knocked them to the ground, she scrambles to her hands and knees, rushing to see if she could help.

"I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention, and-- and-- Are you hurt?"

You're right, wrecking ball it is.

Dazed for a moment, Jessica shakes her head and looks at the voice of the person that offered to help her up. Seeing the man, she blushes a moment, and then accepts his assistance gratefully, "Thank you sir, I appreciate it." Looking at both individuals as Tal helps Kiley up, "It's no problem, I wasn't paying much attention either. Are you injured at all miss?" Piecing together that the woman she ran into is named Kiley, "Tal, Kiley, I'm Jessica."

Ah, the sun breaks and brings another day on the journey. I wonder if this 'Swallowtail Festival' will be as impressive as the travelers I met back in Magnamar claimed it would be...

Vivi, as he calls himself these days, continues towards his destination with the breaking of the dawn. Almost at the town, he notices a quaint mirror and a sign. Common being his second language, he still has to soundlessly mouth the words as he reads them.

"'Welcome to Sandpoint! Please stop to see yourself as we see you!'"

Ah, I see what they mean. Well, it is a festival... best straighten up a bit before heading in.

After a minute of fussing over his robes, now gaily colored in what he supposes to be the "local fasions", Vivi proceedes into the town.

Vivi will be wandering around, and will look a tad outlandish... feel free to address him and he will respond back! (But not tonight, ;) )

Displaying a well trained smile, Tal makes a small bow. "You are quite welcome my dear Jessica, I hope the accident hasn't left any permanent stains on your clothes. Which are quite nice. You have an eye for fashion, from where do you hail?"

A glance over at his shoulder show that Ameiko saw the whole thing. She has a frown on her face looking at Kiley. Oh bloody racoons, she will give me a whallop if I tease Kiley too much again.
Tal turns to Kiley to try and gives her a gentle pat on her shoulder to support her. "Don't worry too much about it Kiley, no harm done. By the way, why were you in such a hurry?"
A second glance shows Ameiko giving an appreciative nod as she goes back to offering the tourists a taste of her glorious food.

hope this npc usage is ok?

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"Thank you, I always make it a point to try and look nice, though I wouldn't call my clothing fashionable. As for where I am from, I just came in from Magnimar yesterday evening for the festival as a show of support from my cities Shelynites." Looking at Tal and Kiley in turn she asks, "How about you two, where are you from?"

"Ah we are both from Sandpoint. Though not born and raised myself. I have been here for a couple of years." Tal responds.

"I don't suppose you would like a small tour of the town? I believe followers of Shelyn appreciate the beautiful things in life, no? I can show you the nice vistas and church garden if you like." Tal says as he offers a hand to guide Jessica.

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"I've always been here." Kiley answers Jessica. She isn't hurt, and she isn't about to answer Talwin's question if he's going to forget asked it so quickly. But something does catch her attention about Jessica. The feathers.

"You're a Shelynite, right? How come you only have red and green feathers instead of all colors like her holy symbol?"

BTW, Kiley is openly wearing a silver necklace with a silver holy symbol of Desna on it.

Vivi explores the stalls and stands of the merchants, passing children and adults alike playing the games.

If this is what life is like in this town, the people must be a happy group indeed. I could see myself staying here a while if that is the case.

Noticing an elf wearing glasses talking to two lovely women, Vivi approaches.

Vivi smiles and realizes perhaps a minute later that the two women might not know elvish despite being in the company of one.

"My pardons, I made a presumtion that was possibly incorrect. I was asking directions in elvish thinking you all spoke the language. Common is not my first tongue, and for my years of traveling here I still do not default to it. I merely wish to know where this festival's main starting event is."

Giving a half bow, he smiles to them all.

"Pleased to make your aquaintances. I am called Vivi."

Blushing at Tal's offer, "I-I-I think I'd like that, would you be coming with us Kiley?" She looks more than a little nervous at the thought of going off alone with Tal but intetested in the tour. In reply to Kiley's question, "You are observant to notice that. It's because I have a preferance for these particular colors and they match my skin and hair better so I stick with these few."

About this time Viv walks up to the small group. Giving the newcomer a look of uncomprehension when he first speak, Jessica smiles in greeting to him anyway. When he then speaks in a tongue she undertands her smile brightens and replies, "I'm Jessica nice to meet you Vivi." She curtsies in reply to his half bow and looks to Tal and Kiley, "Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the morning is mostly games and such, I've never witnessed this festival outside of Magnimar before"

Vivi smiles deeper and blushes a bit as Jessica curtsies to him. I must have run into a daimyo and his consorts. Best be extra polite, I don't want to have a repeat of what happenend in Corentyn. Though it is not my fault that she dressed like a 3 copper Yujo instead of a dutchess.

"Oh, I beg forgiveness at my ignorance. I was told that there was a ceremony involving butterflies that sounded important and solemn, but the gnome must have been mistaken. I apologize for any inconvienence I have caused by my intrusion."

Again Vivi bows, deeper this time.

"If you could direct me to lodging I would be most appreciative, oh generous lord and ladies."

"Sure, I can help you find what Talwin can't"

And I can make sure you know what he's about before he tries to woo you to his bed.

When the colorfully dressed man appears and introduces himself, Kiley isn't sure what to make of him, but Jessica's question helps her settle that.

"If you want to see the opening of the festival, just be at the Cathedral Square at noon. I think we'll all be there then if you want to tag along. As for a place to sleep. I can see if there's any rooms left at the Rusty Dragon." she offers.

Figuring that Vivi isn't from around here either she decides to try and make him feel more welcome, "Tal and Kiley are about to take me on a tour of the town, I am sure that will involve much of the morning's festivities, you would be welcome to join us Vivi."

Vivi is visibly moved by Kiley and Jessica's offers.

Daikitsu must favor me greatly this day to have put me in the path of such generous nobility!

"You honor me greatly with your offers, my ladies. Are you sure that your lord here would not mind being in the company of a lowly monk as I during this great holy day?"

Vivi looks at the elf's face, his eyes obscured by the sunglasses.

Getting a puzzled look at Vivi's words, "Our lord?" Does he think a lowly peasant girl like me is a lady?

Kiley's expression mirrors Jessica's and as it dawns on her who Vivi is talking about, she blurts out a laugh.

"Oh, nonono. Talwin's only a lord in his head, and I can assure you that I am no lady. You're a guest to Sandpoint, and that makes you anything but lowly."

A sturdy middle aged half-elf walks around the corner of Water Street into the Festival Street. His scruffy presence and the stink to alcohol attract as many glances as the number of people moving aside from him. Nevertheless, the most estrange thing are his totally soaked rags from feet to head, like if he had been diving dressed.

Resting his forearm on the corner, Delendir raises his eyes and looks around.
"What the hell is going on here?" he mumbles for himself. Then remembering about the day -Oh yah, the festival... last year was so great, we ate a whole boar together... As the images from the past go through his mind, he hits -closed fist- the wall frightening an old woman passing by. "Go take a bath and dress yourself properly or I will call Hemlock's men. This is no example for the children." says the woman while covering his nose.

"Take no offense woman. Someone has to get a watch on this town while you are celebrating your doom." answers Delendir with a smile in his mouth but shadows in his tone as the woman walks away totally clued.

Once the woman disappears into the crowd, the half-elf returns to his thoughts. Maybe she is right, there is no way I will convince anyone about the danger going on in the countryside in this fashion. Maybe after the festival's preparations are done Kendra will be much open to listening. And she will be around today, so there is chance I can even get to ta- Wrrrrggghhh!!! Delendir's guts stop his thoughts abruptly.

"Maybe I shall get some food first after all" then he walks closer to one cheese stall.

Vivi's expression goes from confused - Did I say something incorrectly? - to embarrassed - Oh no... not AGAIN!!! - to relieved - Good, they are not scandalized and still want me in their company. - and finally settles on grateful. They do not look down on my ignorance. This truly is a remarkable place.

"I apologize if I confused or confounded. Locals in these parts dress so strangely as compared to my homeland, and I am still having trouble sorting lords from bards and kanights from artisans. I would be grateful to come with you, if you will have me."

The cheese vendor is a middle-aged woman with a bright smile, greying brown hair, and a thickening of the middle likely due to tasting her own wares frequently. "Care for a chunk of cheddar, sir? Only 1 silver this fine day."

As the other four start to wander about town, they see the signs of bustling activity as latecomers set up stalls for food or entertainment and stragglers pour into the square. In the background looms the new Cathedral. It is quite an impressive structure, it's peaked roof soaring into the sky, it's gleaming walls glistening in the morning sunlight.

A stage with a podium has been assembled in the square, and carts and stalls litter the area. Most of Sandpoint's thousand residents and all of its guests are packed into this small area. All around are contests: Of strength, wit, or skill. Also are numerous food and drink areas. Yearly darling Ameiko Kaijitsu commands the largest stall, and for good reason. Her food is getting twice the traffic of her nearest competitor.

The interruption in elvish lifted Tal's eyebrows until he saw it came from a human. I guess elves are an extreme rarity here.

Tal takes his sunglasses off to take a better look at the stranger. His eyes have incredible large black irises and his pupils are quite dilated, even in the sunlight, giving him an exotic look. "Why not, I am sure Kiley and me can show you around. Anything particular you are interested in? Kiley is more familiar with the towns history than I am. However, I know some things she ignores or is too young for." He says with a wink in Jessica's direction.

At Kileys laugh, the taller Tal takes her head in a vice grip and gives it a good friendly knuckle. hardly any strength behind it with his muscles :p "What Kiley means is that we are not nobles. However, some of us have learnt some better manners. " Tal releases his hold to avoid any issues with Kileys temper. " We wouldn't mind to take another with us on the tour. And perchance you can educate her a bit on manners, which she obviously lacks a great deal in." Tal says, teasing Kiley back before putting on his sunglasses again.

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"Says the elf who just mussed a girl's hair on the day of a festival." Kiley teases back as she tries in vain to get her curly hair back into some semblance of order.

Great, now I look even more like a little girl who's lost her parents! Thanks, Talwin.

"But he is right, you're more than welcome to come along."

Seeing Kiley's attempts to smooth out her hair, "Do you want some help with that, I have a spare brush?"

Knowing she must look ridiculous, and having no skills in that area anyway, she looks up through the few curls that have fallen over her face to Jessica.

"Please?" she asks meekly.

Getting a brush from the pouch she is carrying, Jessica begins to brush out Kiley's hair. As she works she begins to bite her lower lip in concentration. After a minute or two, she finishes up, "There, not my best work, but since I don't have what I need to do any better right now. If you want, I can probably help you do something more with it before the dedication tonight."

"If you want I can give it an exotic colour for an hour at a time. I can refresh the spell later. Here let me demonstrate." Tal says as he casts prestidigistation to color Kileys hair a beautiful shade of gold.

Tal takes a step back and takes off his sunglasses to see how it looks. "Hmm it suits you Kiley. Whatever color you like I can do.

You guys want something festive coloring as well? First ones for free. After that its a beer or a snack a casting, though I might accept other payments and favors." Tal says with a wink.

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"No, thank you kind mannered elf. I have had enough westerners give me funny looks already since the gnome in the Varisian caravan gave me tips on localizing my monks robes."

Vivi says to Tal with a half bow.

"Still, your work is amazing. Her hair looks like the rivers flowing through some of the groves of my homeland in autumn. It suits you well, Lady Kiley. Oh, please excuse, I mean Miss Kiley."

Vivi adds the last part hastily.

Out of the corner of his eyes he notices the wet half elf at the cheese stall.

"I may be missing something, but I do not remember it raining hard enough for anyone to be soaked so. Is he ok or is he being punished by one of your local spirits for some crime?"

Delendir looks at the smiling woman and replies with a forced smile. "I will surely get your cheddar woman." he says while tossing a silver coin over the stall counter. "Have you seen Kendra around this morning?" while he hears the seller's answer he starts looking around. His eyes hit a strange group of four walking down the street. An elf.

Waving the woman, he walks away the stall and back into the middle of the street devouring his cheese and mumbling "Mmm... good!". I shall change my clothes. Get warm. But first, morning exercise. The half-elf looks around, and spotting one of the entertainment stalls devoted to raw strength, he walks in.

"Good morning! Do you have anything to warm up my body in this sunny day? I mean something mannish, not the typical games you have for this effeminate villagers to try impress their women." Delendir places his left hand over his right shoulder and starts to make circular movements with his arm.

Starting back in surprise at Tal's invocation spellcraft to ID spell: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 and Kiley's transformation, Jessica looks a bit closer trying to figure out what happened. "Very clever, using a prestidigitation to change her hair color. You might be useful sometime, though I'd ask before doing that to someone, they might get very angry about it.

When Vivi asks about the wet "elf", Jessica looks his way and makes a brief prayer while touching her eyes with her holy symbol, "Shelyn Da mihi benedictionem magicae, ut videam."

The spell is, of course, detect magic Delendir looking for a magical cause to your being...a little wet behind the ears.

As the woman approaches Delendir turns to the attractive female. "Evil-" mumbles as he looks startled at her smile "-spirit? Sorry lad, but I have no idea what the heck are you talking about." It has been some time since anyone really cares to ask me how I am. "Though I myself have started to think recently if I have not been cursed." They have probably spotted the weird trapper and decided to have some fun at my expense Suddenly changing his face expression to a much more aggressive one, he turns his attention back to the heavy stone hammer the game manager has given to him and throws it with all his strength, trying to show he is not the right one to be fooled.
Strength: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
As the hammer flies off he says without looking at the attractive woman "If your friend has anything to tell me he better comes here and tells me at my face instead of hiding his jokes behind the pleasant words of his wench."

Delendir brings the hammer up, but in his rush to show he is not one to be trifled with, the hammer just clips the edge of the target, causing the piece of metal to only go up about halfway. A rash of clapping and good-natured chuckling accompany the relatively weak attempt.

bah wayfinder ate my post
At Jessica's words, Tal feels almost insulted. Might be useful? I should grease you up so you can't take another step without flapping about and dropping on the floor. You obviously have no idea what I can do.

Trying his best to mask his irritation, Tal says. "That is but a mere cantrip my dear, one that I can cast at will. At my command I have much more powerful magics than that. But let us hope I will not be forced to use them today, for it would mean the village is attacked by giants or goblins. Then you will praise my magics for their usefulness, I assure you.

As for the man, looking at his movements he seems to be merely hung over. Someone probably threw a bucket of water on him to get rid of the smell. " Tal dismissively gestures to the half-elf.

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Vivi approaches the soaked man as the metal goes up halfway up the post.

"Sir, please excuse me, but I think that you might be able to get a better grip and stance if you first do reparation to whatever kami -er spirit, as you would put it, you have offended so. Then you can finally be dry and have to waste less strength maintaining your grip on the hammer and ground."

Vivi smiles as he says this. Perhaps he does not know how to make reparation to this spirit. Maybe I can help him find the answers after the festival.

Gold-spun hair
When Talwin changes her hair to gold, Kiley lets out a squeak of dismay.

"Talwin! Please, change it back!"

About Spirits
"He may have just gotten a head start on the festivities and needed to sober up quickly. Actually that's probably exactly what happened." She says to Vivi.

And foolishly stepping in.
Kiley sees that the wet ranger is starting to get angry at Jessica, and has a feeling that things are about to turn ugly. Despite her better judgement, she walks up to the man and glares up at him.

"First off, don't call her a wench, or would you rather I call you a bastard? Second, she was asking to see if you were okay. The gentleman over there," she continues on, pointing to Vivi, "isn't from around here, and he was wondering if you had done anything to offend any spirits. Personally, I think you just drank too many last night and took a dip by the docks to sober up."

And I think I found why she has a CHA 8, a temper that'd make any Barbarian blush. :D

"Hahahahaha " Delendir explodes in laughs as he listens to Vivi " You know, that was fun. No no man. I just had the need to drown my sorrows." Then he looks at the young foreigner with a smile in his face for first time in weeks. " But you don't seem from here. You are even carrying adventuring gear. Where do you come from?"

Once the other girl ends his reprimand the trapper looks at his own looks then says " Well, you can say I am a bastard and you will not be far from right. " There is some character there. Better if I temper my tongue with this one, I don't want to start a quarrel for such a trifle. " But calm down, I think your friend is not as sensitive as you feel. Have you seen Kendra around? I have to talk to her."

Actually cha 7 and Wis 8, so he has some issues to asses others emotions and handle people. But I will not take him to far :p

Before heading over to Defender
Realizing how she probably sounded when she spoke to Tal by his response, I'm sorry, that came out wrong didn't it? I only meant I never thought about using magic to do what you just did."

At Delendir's seemingly angry response, Jessica get a hurt look on her face and lets the spell drop. She cheers up as Kiley comes to her defense, laying a hand on Kiley's arm and smiling in thanks.

Tal snickers a moment at Kileys dismay. "Hehe very well, very well" and with a flick of his wrist Kileys hair returns to its normal hue.

As everyone is heading towards the drunk Tal does the same. He winces at Kileys unfiltered words, but as the half-elf bursts into laughing, he doesn't have to come to her defense.

"Kendra you say? Can't recall anyone with that name. Kiley do you know her?"

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"Kendra's the mayor, but I don't know where she is. She'll probably be at the starting ceremony for the festival."

As the square reaches full capacity, a few figures step onto the stage. Cheering erupts as the locals realize the Festival is officially about to start.

The dark-haired woman steps up to the podium, grinning at the applause and yells. After a few moments, she holds up her hand for silence.

Seeing the people congregate in the square and the people stepping up on the podium, "Hey, looks like something is about to happen, let's go over there and find out. It should be about time for the opening!" Jessica tries to find a good place to see from, assuming the others follow.

Shaking his head Delendir says pointing to the podium "Gosh! There she is! Well I guess I will have to wait." then offering some cheese to the just met folk "Some cheddar to lighten the wait? You will enjoy this show foreigners."

Kiley checks the position of the sun quickly before scurrying behind Jessica.
"You're right. I didn't realize it had gotten so late."

Vivi turns and sees the four ascending the stage. These must be the local priests. Strange that their gods require such a variety of dress.

He nods at Jessica's suggestion and follows along solemnly.

Vivi takes a piece of the offered cheese from Delendir with a smile.

"My thanks, and please excuse any confusion about your dampness. Kami have been known to place such curses on people where I am from."

Accepting some of the cheese that Delendir offers, "Thank you...you know, I never did get your name, I'm Jessica."

Kiley smiles at the offered cheese.

"Thank you, but I'm saving room for Ameiko's salmon. If you haven't tried it, it's good."

It's actually still early in the morning, for clarification. Perhaps 8 or 9.

As the crowd noise dies down, the woman lowers her hand, sweeping her gaze across the crowd like a practiced speaker. Greetings, all, and for our visitors, welcome to Sandpoint! We hope you enjoy yourselves and have a good time this fine day. Even our local tanner has managed to pull himself away from his drudgery to join us!" She gestures to a man standing near the front of the crowd. He looks the sort that is never happy, and his scowls deepens as the crowd has a laugh at his expense.

"Before we get things rolling, our beloved Sheriff Hemlock would like to have a few words. Please don't be too bad a buzzkill, good Sheriff!" She winks at the crowd, waving again as she steps away from the podium, allowing the large Shoanti warrior access to the podium.

"You are welcome. I'm Delendir, and yours are? Oh look the Sheriff, he is a bit rude but competent" the trapper focus his attention on the podium.

Here's a place to discuss things.

Dot :)

Yay!

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There were a couple of things that I needed to ask about the archetype I am using from the acg and what your view on them.

1.) My weapon and Armor proficiencies change but it says nothing about the deities favored weapon. Because that is in a separate sentence in the cleric entry, does that mean that I am still proficient in the favored weapon of my god?

2.) One of the abilities prevents me from wearing any armor or shield (the exact wording is in my alias copy and pasted from the book), what I need to know is if that precludes the ability to wear bracers of armor, or benefit from spell effects that give an armor or shield bonus?

Love the concept of this archetype, just wish they had added the obvious ability of adding wisdom to ac, which they may have originally but cut the ability for space (there is another ability named in the entry that does not exist). I'll play it regardless because it is just too interesting of a concept to pass up, and I am curious to see how well I can negate the penalties/ how badly they hurt.

Jessica, for #1 from what I know, if the archetype is silent on a subject, then there is no change. You would be proficient with your deity's favored weapon.

#2 does prove difficult, doesn't it? It states you must be protected 'solely' by faith, then goes on to list armor and shields only. My ruling, right or wrong, is you can use rings/bracers. Although you also have the insta-sanctuary ability, that will become relatively unreliable once you guys progress to higher levels and the enemies can overcome the Will DC with ease.

Speaking of which, we need to formulate a strategy for said Adoration ability. PbP is a slow format, and I don't want to have to pause things every time an enemy attacks to see if you want to attempt to negate an attack. We could try something like 'Jessica will accept the attacks of incompetent minions A & B, but will attempt Adoration if Big Boss attempts to strike her' or something like that? Any suggestions on your part?

As it will become irrelevant fairly fast the way I would handle it is this order of precedence.
1.) First attack from bbeg
2.) First attack from 2-handed weapon.
3.) First attack from 1-handed weapon if hp <1/4.
4.) Try not use more than 1/4 total uses in a given fight unless near death or bbeg fight.

If it comes up that the order will need tweaking it can be tweaked as needed.
Does that seem reasonable?

Up side to low ac is most of my characters are sorcerers so I am used to it, just gotta work on getting miss chances.

That order seems fine, to me.

Any early comments on your potential companions?

Would mage armor from me help? And would those magical enhacing effects help?

As for potential players, I am looking for good rpers and classes that complement us.
If we take a skillmonkey that can alse fight frontline well, we could take another caster, preffed alchemist or summoner for versatility. Though a tank can be nice as well as I believe Kiley won't be using shields.

Rp wise for Tal I think I would have him be more of a ladies man to pass the time with just sex, and not at all interested in relationships. That comes later, potentially. Shall we wipe the slate clean from the previous rp thread? Or continue as is and have Tal just lie his way through things ;).

So yes he will be more obnoxious and arrogant in the beginning, but grow out of it.

As far as the couple of additionals we need, I know enough about the campaign to know that a ranger of some kind might be good, I rather like the idea of the trapper archetype someone mentioned though I am pretty open to anything as long as we have a way to deal with traps and find our way around. Due to my archetype another frontliner or switch hitter would be a very good thing.

As far as from specific proposed characters, I need to wait til a have a better means of reading them than my phone, and sorry for any major typos as I have a hard time typing on it without autocorrect driving me nuts.

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Figures I needed to reply to a post made during typing.

Since it is a new gm I am as willing to let it reset as keep it, probably easier on our gm to reset that since he likely doesn't know about it and I would imagine not want to have to read it. That also sounds more like what I expected from Tal's original intro anyway. Always kinda figured he really would have just been wanting to get her alone and work his charms on her, hence why she grabbed the glaive on their "date".

I think everything that has happened up to date in the RP will be non-canon, and the slate will be wiped clean.

Alrighty. I'll pose the question again this evening, if I haven't had any input from you three. Otherwise you'll just have to live with the two I throw at you.

Ill try and post a decision this evening. I know the alias of the emerald duke is a great rper.

No shields, but I'm planning on Toughness and Dodge to help with making her more tanky, but she's supposed to be the sledgehammer, and I'm hoping to get her to where she can trip enemies and hit them hard while their down.

I'll look at the other characters and their players when I have a chance. I'll also get Kiley's profile updated and start post as her.

On the RP from the other recruitment, I'd like to wipe the slate clean, so we're free to elaborate a little on how we met each other, or just leave it at Tal's been here a while, and people who stay at the Rusty Dragon learn to not mess with the cook/waitress. ;)

(Also, I'm going to need to review Kiley's crunch, and I may just spring for toughness instead of weapon focus or power attack.)

I think the trapper ranger is a great archetype. He gets a tanky pet if he picks up boon companion.
Not sure why the guy went with 19 str though. Id suggest decreasing that and take some more wis or cha. I was also interested with the dwarven paladin as a tanky type. But same story with con.

I know I shouldn't say much with 20 int, but on Tal it works very well to have int as high as possible for more spells and versatility in languages and skills. Besides he IS a wuss strength wise and cha wise unless he really makes an effort in the latter category.

I would have to say with a 20 Int you have absolutely no business saying anything. LOL

Of course, every character benefits from having the highest possible score in their go-to stat, whether it be Int for Wizards, Wis for Clerics, Str for Melee fighters, Dex for Missile fighters, etc. I'm more interested in will the character mesh well with the existing party's skill set and from the little bit of observations (I'm assuming at least some of them participated in the RP banter of the previous thread) will they be a good fit RP wise.

I personally like the Monk character that Emerald Duke put out there. However, if he is the extra 'tank', that leaves both your front-liners as being punching bags for enemies, due to relatively low AC.

At least until Kiley can get some half-plate or something. :D

I'm not too worried about taking hits, I think a an AC 16 and 16 HP should keep her alive until level two. If I could finagle it without dumping more than I have, I'd try and bump up her con (May still do that with the dual talent trait, it's just losing that feat seems a little steep.)

I kinda like BoulderShoulder, though I'm not sure how well he'd mesh. I noticed we had two rangers, but no rogues, and I think only one bard, so pickin's there are mighty slim.

As far as BoulderShoulders, I think it would make a good addition since he will be useful to have a definite tank edging him slightly ahead of Vivi for that reason.

As far as I can tell only the slayer and ranger are completed so far. Both could be interesting, I like both of their back stories, but I am not sure which one appeals to me more. Either one would help to eliminate the drawback of having Vivi instead of a true tank since it is one more to help soak up some damage, especially if Kiley ends up tweaking her build like she is thinking about.

I think ultimately I would lean slightly towards Boulder for the tank factor but the rest I am up in the air over. I would kinda like to see a slayer played just to see how the class works out, but not so much as to make that any real criteria for a choice.

I'd pick Delendir over Mordecai, but I'm cool with either. As for Boulder and Vivi, I think either of them would work. I'd honestly like to see Vivi get picked because the potential for intrigue is very interesting, kinda like what you'd get with a Jade Regent in reverse. That said, I think my top three (in no particular order) would look like this:

Delendir and Boulder
Boulder and Vivi
Delendir and Vivi

(yes, there's a reason I'm running two games with double strength parties.)

I'll have Kiley updated tonight. She's definitely going to be more tanky, so that may affect the decision.

Okay, updates done! Forgot Scale is only a +5 to AC, but she's at least a little harder to hit, and she still packs a wallop.

For me it is boulder and delendir.
I was split between boulder and vivi. But we truly need something tanky, at least at first.
Delendir because I think we can have a lot of fun with traps :). I can invis him and he sets em up. Then me or someone else lures them in. I hate traps sometimes so it will be fun to have monsters experience it :).

As for boulder and vivi. Hard. So hard to pick. It is mostly that I do not know what to make of the monk class. They never really appealed to me.
Later on it won't matter much because I will control the bajezus out of our enemies.
So I can be converted if someone can elaborate it.

Tanky, for sure, but 15 AC? Sheesh. I hope he wears his scars with pride.

Ok...we have a dwarf ranger and a Desna Cleric added to the list. I think that's it. So, we have:

Delendir the Ranger (Trapper)
Mordecai the Slayer
Vivi the Monk
BoulderShoulder the Paladin
Ulfgar the Ranger (Divine Tracker) with dips into Inquisitor
Cade the Cleric

What say you all? Give me your three preferences, listed in order of awesomeness.

Hmm, I think my choices are:

1. Vivi
1. Delendir
3. BoulderShoulder

Delendir. Then either boulder or vivi. Still undecided :( but slight pref for boulder as I like to see the archetype in action.

Ok, so far we have:

1 - Vivi & Delendir
2 - Delendir & Boulder
3 - Boulder & Vivi

Me personally, I like:

Mordecai
Vivi
Boulder

That gives us:

1 - Mordecai, Vivi, Delendir
2 - Vivi, Delendir, Boulder
3 - Boulder, Boulder, Vivi

What do you say, Jessica?

I am having a hard time deciding really. I am not as concerned about the early squishiness of the monk with Kiley's tweaks in place and Vivi's taking feats to help with his ac will make him a bit harder to hit. Boulder's story seems to tie in better to me, but I think either would be good.

I think I like the feel of Delendir a bit better, though I would be interested to see a slayer in action and he would get the trap abilities in fairly short order. Overall on this one I think I lean in favor of Delendir.

Soooo:
1.) Delendir (only barely though)
2.) Vivi -or- Boulder (really can't decide between them)

1 - Mordecai, Vivi, Delendir, Delendir
2 - Vivi, Delendir, Boulder, Boulder
3 - Boulder, Boulder, Vivi, Vivi

Assigning weights of 3,2,1, we have scores of:

Delendir - 8
Mordecai - 3
Boulder - 6
Vivi - 7

Looks like it is Delendir and Vivi, then. Although, I will add that Delendir will have to adjust his buy down by 60 gp, though.

Alrighty...let's start my once-overs for equipment. Kiley, looks like you have 201 gp worth of stuff. Let me know if my math is wrong.

Tal has WAY too much stuff, but I think he knows that, from talking to him.

Teacher's Pet, Jessica, is right on the money.

Delendir is over by about 60 gp (based on the 200gp previous recruitment)

Vivi is also right on.

Reevaluated equipment based on starting gold. Should be spot on now :).

Where will we start with the rp?

Sandpoint Faithful Trait gives you a free silver holy symbol. I don't know where the extra gold piece is from.

Ok, fair enough on the holy symbol.

Equipment:

Scale - 50
4 Daggers - 8
Gladius - 15
Halberd - 10
Backpack - 2
Cooking Kit - 3
Silk Rope - 10
4 Rations - 2
Waterskin - 1

Total - 101

Of course, for the stuff in the Core Rulebook, I'm going by the original prices, so if those have changed in future printings, just let me know.

Tal, does a flask of acid only cost 5gp now? My core rulebook says 10. Also, the bolts for your crossbow cost 2 gp, so you're overspent, anyway.

It's possible that it was bought as one of the kits from ult equip which are sold at a discounted price, though it seems a few things are missing if that was the case. I really should add what all came in mine just so it is spelled out.

*edit
Oh, and how picky are you about carrying capacity?

I am not going to make you account for coin weight, but you should keep track of the rest of your gear to make sure. Movement speed accounts for a lot of tactical decision-making, so you guys have to make the decision between traveling light and fast, or having lots of stuff and moving slower. :)

K, I'll make sure to keep track of it then.

*edit
I repurchased equipment to lighten my load, I doubt I will be carrying most of it unless we are actually outside of the town.

Ok, fair enough on the holy symbol.

Equipment:

Scale - 50
4 Daggers - 8
Gladius - 15
Halberd - 10
Backpack - 2
Cooking Kit - 3
Silk Rope - 10
4 Rations - 2
Waterskin - 1

Total - 101

Of course, for the stuff in the Core Rulebook, I'm going by the original prices, so if those have changed in future printings, just let me know.

No kits, but I obviously got something for free that I shouldn't have. I'll just knock a GP from her purse and we should be golden.

Dotting, appreciate the vote of confidence and the chance to work with everyone.

Well folks, thank you for the consideration. I appreciate how difficult it was for you to decide and I understand how close it was. Good luck and have fun.

Glad to have you. Now, lets go bash some goblin heads!

:D

Delendir reporting here!
I fixed the money issue taking a heavy flail while I get the money to fix my family falchion (that was exactly 60gp difference).
I was planning to support the party with skills while regarding combat get a mixture of melee and ranged to support the true killers. I am more than open to suggestions in order to better mesh with the party both with respect to statistics and background.
On getting the trapper skills I had to sacrifice all the spell casting, including the use of wands and scrolls.
I hope we will have really good time here :-)

We have a specialist wizard and a specialist cleric, so I don't think spellcasting will be an issue. Unless one of them gets dropped. Then you're in trouble.

I plan on starting using my unarmed strikes to pummel anything I need to (same damage as my kamas, better chance to hit while I am waiting to get improved two weapon fighting) unless I am fighting something that needs to be slashed.

If I am reading it right, I should be able to use my defensive boost and flurry (for a combined negative of -2 to attack) and have it just cancel out my MAB of 2 from strength... so hopefully my raw luck will be decent.

MAB? Manly Attack Bonus?

Blush Melee Attack Bonus (vice RAB or Ranged Attack Bonus).

Well, now I feel silly.

Tal, I believe your spell save DC's are one higher than they should be. Your non-conjuration 1st levels should be DC 16 (level 1 + 5 Int) and conjuration should be DC 17 (+1 for spell focus). In addition, your snowballs should only be doing 1d6 points of damage.

As far as RP goes, you can start wherever you would like. Just coming into town, chilling at the Rusty Dragon, etc. For all who are Sandpoint residents (Tal, Kiley, Delendir?), please be reasonable as far as NPC interaction. Kiley, for instance, should know Ameiko Kaijitsu very well, but I will frown upon players that ask for favors and such from 'known' NPC's.

Great! I think Vivi will just be entering Sandpoint, hoping that he is in time for the festivities.

Jessica is only arriving the evening before with a supply caravan she rode with.

Tal, I also noticed that your prohibited element is 'water'. Therefore, I think you would need to expend 2 spell slots for that Snowball, if you still want it. I will let you exchange it for another spell before we get started, if you'd like.

I'll post an intro sometime later this evening. I will be out of pocket for a good chunk of tomorrow (executive meeting...blah blah blah), but feel free to RP with each other and your environment, keeping in mind my caution from above.

Vivi nods to the mysterious voice from the heavens' instructions.

"I will be careful in my dealings with those residing in Sandpoint, oh great Kami. Please bless my journey with fun and excitement in this strange land."

Some dcs and cls got upped by the rotrl trait. Good call on snowball I missed that so will switch it out for something, but I will have to figure out what.

Doh on the acid flask. Thought it was low but I had to redo inventory so often it got messed up some. Without it, I should be in the clear with the bolts and 3 spare gold correct?

I wanted to have Niska as aunt and she is the one that fuels my drawback. Sending me on silly requests like in my rp background. In there you also see my relationship with Ameiko. Are you ok with these? Niska wouldn't let Tal get away with anything for free. Favor for a favor.
Same with Ameiko.

Note to the residents. Tal is known as Tal or Talwin. He took a fake name to hide from a certain duke.

Gear looks good now. Hmmmmm...I don't know about the drawback. I had kind of made it clear I wanted to approve any drawbacks, in case I either didn't like them or thought they wouldn't get much use (and therefore would hardly be a drawback). I'll let it stand.

As for Ameiko/Niska, you can know the one and be the nephew of the other, no problem. Just don't make any assumptions of what they will do for you or how they will react to things. As you said, nothing for free.

I see the trait now. Gonna exchange out snowball there, as well, I am assuming? :)