The fungi is easy to take out from afar as you enter the cavern. Seems like they feed off owlbear pellets. As you cautiously enter the cave, 3 passages are available. You head towards the left, eventually revealing some giant spiders. No amount of stealth can protect you from things with tremorsense.
Round 1
Ramses
Xzin
Skaz
Tbenox
Smezut
Giant Spiders
Or, with the likely delaying...
Smezut
Ramses
Xzin
Skaz
Tbenox
Giant Spiders
Smezut
Ramses
Skaz
Xzin
Tbenox
Giant Spiders
Skaz moves up, both him and Varg readying for the charge of the spiders.
Spiders aren't so bright, so they head right into the waiting scimitar and maw. Two are cut down, one charges but doesn't manage to hit, and one moves forward.
As Skaz road forward, the angles reveal another monster in the chamber to the right - a mass of tangled vines and dripping slime rising on two trunk-like legs, reeking of rot and freshly turned earth, also covered in centipedes. It takes notice of the fight, making whatever noise it is one of those things that Skaz has no idea what it is makes.
Round 2
Shambling Mound
Smezut
Tbenox
Xzin
Ramses
Skaz
Giant Spiders
The plant-thingy oozes itself into the room, within reach of Tbenox but unable to attack right away following the squeezing.
Seeing the incoming danger to Tbenox, Smezut decides to do something bold and possibly stupid.
He casts mirror image
Then steps forward to hopefully draw the mounds attacks away from the skinny caster. Of course there is a great deal of insulting the plant as well.
"Your mother was a tomato!"
Smezut blasts the remaining swarm with a blast of thunder.
Kingdom Turn 12
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(No change)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(S4 and Q12)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(S4: Sawmills; Q12: Farm; S8: Road)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Tatzlford, build Menagerie)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(Raise army unit 1 fine giant owlbear)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(Holidays: 6)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(None)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
21+15=36 BP
Phase 4 - Events (40%)
= No event
Kingdom Turn 13
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(Jhod to Treasurer)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(V11 and W10)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Farms: V11, W10; Mine: V11)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall, build Stockyard)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(None)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
29+16+1=46 BP
Phase 4 - Events (45%)
= No event
Kingdom Turn 14
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
; Wondrous Item; Body;
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(T3 and T7)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: T3, T7; Raod: S6)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall, build Bank; Petticoat Junction, build Brewery)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(None)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
31+18+3=52 BP
Phase 4 - Events (50%)
= EVENT!!
= Beneficial Settlement Event!
Outstanding Success (Settlement): One of your kingdom's citizens creates an artistic masterpiece, constructs a particularly impressive building, or otherwise brings glory to your kingdom. Fame increases by 1, your Treasury increases by 1d6 BP, and Unrest decreases by 2. You gain a +4 bonus on Economy checks until the next Event Phase.
Kingdom Turn 15
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
; ; Scroll of Weaken Powder
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(T9 and V5)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: V5; Mines: T9 and W10)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall, build Caster's Tower and Brewery)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
30+22+3=52 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
= No Event
Kingdom Turn 16
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
; = Invisibility Potion
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(W4 and W2)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: W4 and W2; Road: T5)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall, build Mint; Labyrinth: build Shrine)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
33+24+5=62 BP
Phase 4 - Events (30%)
= EVENT!
= Beneficial Settlement Event
= Discovery (Settlement): Scholars unearth a bit of ancient lore or devise important new research of their own. Fame increases by 1 and Lore increases by 1d4.
Kingdom Turn 17
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
; Potion of Eagle's Splendor
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(U6 and X9)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: U6; Road: U4; Mine: X9)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall, Theater, Mansion, Tavern)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
35+27+14=76 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
= No Event.
Kingdom Turn 18
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(V13 and W12)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Mines: V13, W12; Road: V5)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Jarethville: Town Hall; Tatzlford: Town Hall)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
36+29+37=102 BP
Phase 4 - Events (30%)
= Event!
= Dangerous Kingdom Event!
= Improvement Demand (hex): This event is identical to the building demand event, but the citizens want the construction or destruction of a terrain improvement in the hex.
= Built
= R9
= Road
Kingdom Turn 19
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(V7, W6, W8)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: W6, V7; Road: R9; Farms: T9, W8)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall: Monument; Petticoat Junction: Stockyard, Tannery, House, Guildhall, Tradeshop)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
37+31+14=82 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
= No Event!
Kingdom Turn 20
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
; Minor Focused Metamagic Rod
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Q8, Y10, Y12)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Farms: Y10, Y12, Q8, X9, V13)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Ferry Station: Stockyard; Labyrinth: Guildhall, House)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
40+31=71 BP
Phase 4 - Events (30%)
= No Event!
Kingdom Turn 21
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
=None
=None
=None
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(X11, Y8, Z9)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Farms: X11, Y8, Z9, W12; Road W4)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Labyrinth: Pier, House, Tradeshop, Stable, Graveyard, Brothel)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
41+31+22=94 BP
Phase 4 - Events (35%)
= No Event!
Kingdom Turn 22
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= Potion of Displacement
=None
=None
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Q6, R5, R7)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: Q6, R5, R7; Roads: W2, W10)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Ferry Station: 2 Houses, Market; Tatzlford: 2 Houses; Labyrinth: 1 House)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
46+34+16=96 BP
Phase 4 - Events (40%)
Rolled by Tbenox
EVENT!
Wealthy Immigrant (Settlement): A rich merchant or a noble from another land is impressed with your kingdom and asks to construct a Mansion (01–75) or Noble Villa (76–100) in the settlement at no cost to you. If you allow it, the building provides its normal benefits to your kingdom.
= Labyrinth gets Noble Villa
Kingdom Turn 23
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= None
=None
=None
= Paladin Scroll:
2nd Holy Shield CL: 3; cost 150gp (ultmag)
2nd Resist Energy CL: 3; cost 150gp (core)
2nd Undetectable Alignment CL: 3; cost 150gp (core)
Scroll value: 450gp
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(T1, U2, V3)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: T1, U2, V3; Roads: X9, Y10)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Tatzylfor: Market; Jarethville: 2 Houses; Labyrinth: 1 House; Petticoat Junction: 2 Houses)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
42+37+14=93 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
Rolled by Tbenox
EVENT!
Unexpected Find (Settlement): Local citizens discover a forgotten magical item. The settlement gains one temporary minor (01–70) or medium (71–100) magic item slot that is automatically filled in the next Upkeep Phase. This slot and the item go away if the item is purchased or in the next Event Phase, whichever comes first.
Minor Item: = Boots of Elvenkind
Kingdom Turn 24
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= None
=None
=None
= Potion of Aid
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(V1, X1, Y2)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: V1, X1, Y2; Roads: S4, T3)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Petticoat Junction: Market, House; Ferry Station: 2 Houses, Shop, Inn)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
44+37+13=94 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
Rolled by Tbenox
EVENT!
Assassination Attempt: One of your leaders (determined randomly) is the target of an assassination attempt. If the target is a PC, the GM should run the attempt as an encounter, using an assassin of a CR equal to the targeted PC's level. If the target is an NPC, you must succeed at a Stability check to prevent the assassination. If the assassination occurs, Unrest increases by 1d6 and the kingdom immediately incurs the penalties for not having a leader in that role.
Soon coming to a Smezut near you.
Kingdom Turn 25
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= Potion of Neutralize Poison
=None
=None
= Scroll of Resinous Skin
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(X3, X5, X7)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: X3, X5; Mines: V9, W8, W12)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Create Fort Ramses at Y2: Castle, 2 Houses, Townhall; Petticoat Junction: House, Shop)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
52+42+13=107 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
Rolled by Tbenox
No EVENT!
Kingdom Turn 26
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= +2 Scimitar
=None
= Archon's Torch
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Z1, Y4, Y6)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: Z1, Y4, Y6; Roads: Y8, Y6)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Fort Ramses: 2 Houses, Market, Inn, Shop; Petticoat Junction: Inn)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
50+45+20=107 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
Rolled by Tbenox
EVENT!!
Discovery (Settlement): Scholars unearth a bit of ancient lore or devise important new research of their own. Fame increases by 1 and Lore increases by 1d4.
Kingdom Turn 27
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= Gauntlet of Rust
=None
= Ranger Scroll:
2nd Snare CL: 3; cost 150gp (core)
1st Jump CL: 1; cost 25gp (core)
2nd Owl's Wisdom CL: 3; cost 150gp (core)
2nd Spike Growth CL: 3; cost 150gp (core)
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Z3, Z5, Z7)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Sawmills: Z3, Z5; Mine Y8; Roads: Y4, Y2)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Ferry Station: 1 House, 3 Foundries, Jail; Fort Ramses: Noble Villa)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
51+50+28=129 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
Rolled by Tbenox
EVENT!!
Bandit Activity: Bandits are preying upon those who travel through your kingdom. Attempt a Stability check. If you succeed, your kingdom's defenses stop the bandits before they cause any harm. If you fail, the bandits reduce your kingdom's Treasury by 1d6 BP (each time you roll a 6, add the result to the total and roll again).
Kingdom Turn 28
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= Potion of Resist Energy
=None
=
= Campfire Bead
= Steadfast Gut-stone
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(T13, W14, X13)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Roads: W12, V13; Farms: T13, W14, X13)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Petticoat Junction: Castle; Labyrinth: Market; Stagfall: 3 City Walls)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
56+50+1=107 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
Rolled by Ramses
No EVENT!!
Kingdom Turn 29
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= None
= Ring Gates
= Wand of Magic Missile
= Soul Soap
= +1 Agile Breastplate
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Z11, Z13, Y14)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Mines: Z7, Z9, Z11, Z13, Y14, )
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Add second district to Stagfall: Magic Academy, City Wall x2, Library)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
56+55+10+8=129 BP
Phase 4 - Events (30%)
Rolled by Ramses
EVENT!!
Economic Boom: Trade is booming in your kingdom! Your Treasury increases by 1d6 BP (each time you roll a 6, add the result to the total and roll again).
8 was rolled
Kingdom Turn 30
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= None
= Belt of Teeth
= Eagle Cape
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(S2, R1, R3)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Farms: S2, R1, R3, Z7, Z11)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall: University; Petticoat Junction: 4 walls)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
61+55+30=146 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
Rolled by Ramses
No EVENT!!
Kingdom Turn 31
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= Nightmare Boots
= Goggles of Minute Seeing
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(U14, S12, Q4)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Mines: Y10, Y12, X13, U10, W14)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall: Bardic College; Jarethsville: Market, Jail; Ferry Station: 2 Foundries)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
62+62+7=131 BP
Phase 4 - Events (30%)
Rolled by Ramses
EVENT!!
Natural Blessing: A natural event, such as a bloom of rare and beautiful wildflowers or a good omen in the stars, raises your kingdom's morale. You gain a +4 bonus on Stability checks until the next Event Phase.
Kingdom Turn 32
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= Howling Helm
= Plague Mask
= Wand of Summon Monster II
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Q14, S14, R13)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Mines: U14, T13, S12; Farms: Q4, Z13)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall: Waterfront; Ferry Station: 2 Foundries)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(None)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
67+67+0=134 BP
Phase 4 - Events (25%)
No EVENT!!
Kingdom Turn 33
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
= Bard Scroll
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Q2)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Farms: Q2, Q14, S14, R13, S12)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Stagfall: 2 houses, Market; Ferry Station: 3 foundries)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(Huge Goblin Wolfrider Cavalry)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
70+70+42= 182 BP
Phase 4 - Events (30%)
Rolled by Ramses
No EVENT!!
Kingdom Turn 34
Phase 1 - Upkeep
Phase 2 - Edict
Phase 3 - Income
Phase 4 - Event
Phase 1 Step 1 - Determine Kingdom Stability
(Autopass, Gain 1 BP)
Phase 1 Step 2 - Pay Consumption
(None)
Phase 1 Step 3 - Fill Vacant Magic Item Slots
Phase 1 Step 4 - Modify Unrest
(None)
Phase 2 Step 1 - Assign Leadership
(None)
Phase 2 Step 2 - Claim Hexes
(Q2)
Phase 2 Step 3 - Abandon Hexes
(None)
Phase 2 Step 4 - Build Terrain Improvements
(Roads: X3, V3, W8, U12, V7, U8, T7)
Phase 2 Step 5 - Create and Improve Settlements
(Create new district in Stagfall; Stagfall: 5 houses, Black Market, Bank, Barracks, Pier, Brothel, Brewery)
Phase 2 Step 6 - Create Army Units
(Huge Goblin Wolfrider Cavalry)
Phase 2 Step 7 - Issue Edicts
(None)
Phase 3 Step 1 - Make Withdrawals from Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 2 - Make Deposits to Treasury
(None)
Phase 3 Step 3 - Sell Expensive Items
(Auto sell)
Phase 3 Step 4 - Collect Taxes
73+70+74= 217 BP
Phase 4 - Events (35%)
Rolled by Ramses
EVENT!!
Feud (Settlement, Continuous): Nobles (or other influential rival groups) are bickering. Attempt a Loyalty check. If you succeed, you end the event but Unrest increases by 1. If you fail, Corruption increases by 1, Unrest increases by 1d6, and the event is continuous.
Auto pass loyalty, unrest negated by buildings.
The mighty kingdom of Green Acres flourishes under the excellent rule of it's leaders. What was once a run down fort "borrowed" from a local bandit is now a sprawling city. The once sparsely populated hills and forests of the Greenbelt are now full of farms and communities. There may have been a few hiccups along the way, but nothing to really be more than a speed bump in your progress.
Shortly after the slaughter (then resurrection and recruitment) of the owlbear Gigantor, Chief Sootscale pulls you aside after a council meeting. He regrets to inform you that Jubilost Narthropple has escaped, serving only 1 year of his 3 year sentence. The details of his escape are fuzzy. Jubilost had been put to work, mining for silver. He often muttered complaints and curses to himself, not totally unexpected really. After a while, the complaints and curses seemed to become more like he was talking to himself. Other than near constant heckling from the kobolds, he didn't have much social interaction so the kobolds didn't pay it much mind. Even when the mutters turned into a language unfamiliar to them, the kobolds just figured heck, he was an explorer so obviously he knew a few weird languages.
The actual escape was difficult for the kobolds to explain, and obviously magic was involved. Since Jubilost was not known to be a spellcaster, they are at a bit of a loss to say how it happened. One morning, as Jubilost was in the middle of his one allowed bathroom break for the day, strange noises began to come from the privy. In a scene quite similar to this, the kobolds burst open the door to find the gnome had somehow suck started a crossbow, with blood everywhere. As they tried to grab for the weapon, their hands passed through it. Shortly thereafter, the gruesome image disappeared, and Jubilost was nowhere to be found.
In other stirring events, a charismatic orator and rabble rouser by the name of Grigori begins flinging verbal filth in your direction. He gives speeches criticizing and denigrating your leadership. Townsfolk, despite their severe love of you, seem to gather around him to hear him talk, and he builds quite a wellspring of support among some of the townsfolk.
When you arrive to one of his speeches, he is discussing your gross negligence in abandoning the town to go gallivanting through the countryside on fool's errands, leaving the town exposed to banditry, monster attacks, and worse. He brings up things such as the werewolf attacks, the troll attacks, and the owlbear, suggesting that you may even be responsible for these things because your wilderness explorations drove the monsters into more civilized areas. He claims you have acquired much wealth during your adventures, but have only used it to enrich yourselves. Also, he mentions how terribly racist you are towards the gnomish people. (He himself is a human in case you are wondering.)
Basically, he sticks it to the man, and does a really really good job at it.
You quickly realize that simply arguing with him at a street corner will get you nowhere, so you invite him and as many citizens as can squeeze in to where you hold your public showings and decrees and whatnot. There, in front of a forum of the people, he can get face time with King Smezut. He accepts, and laughs - he has a certain smugness about him, as if the sound of his own voice is like totally awesome.
Many of your people show up, as you always put on a good show. After a few rounds of banter, Smezut realizes that Grigori's skills are no match for his own. With a combination of playing the crowd, magic, and a few well placed bottle rockets, Grigori's credibility is shattered. Vegetables begin flying though the air, to the point that Smezut has to dive for cover lest he take a turnip to the eye. The crowd, always ready for a party, take a hold of Grigori and pull him into the masses. Shortly thereafter, what was once Grigori has become a mass of tar and bird feathers. It's really quite impressive that the citizens could complete such a task so quickly. Children with sticks chase him out of the city, yelling at him to cluck louder.
Once Grigori is out of sight, a young goblin child approaches Smezut, who had stood back up to watch the spectacle. In his arms is a bundle of what used to be Grigori's clothes, ruined by the various vegetable matter previously flung at them. Inside the bundle is what looks very much like Grigori's gear. The goblin child says he found them lying on the ground, and that he wanted to make sure no one stole them. Sure they could have belonged to Grigori, but the kid says he found them just lying on the ground, so he thought it best to turn them in to the proper authority.
Rumors fly that a secret mystery cult dedicated to some obscure Fey power has taken root in Stagsfall. Tales abound of isolated communities throughout the River Kingdoms that tore themselves apart from within due to the machinations of these cultists.
Wanting to act quickly to locate the cult as well as to find out what it is all about, you set you minions to work. Research into the matter reveals the obscure Fey power to be The Green Mother, one of the Eldest. This confirms that the cult is a bad thing to leave to it's own devices. Your research also reveals that non-fey attracted to cults of The Green Mother are often adulterous wives, embittered prostitutes, and/or spurned lovers.
Smezut's loyal eyes and ears are able to reveal about 2 dozen women that fit this profile. From there, you are able to narrow down suspects through discrete questioning and surveillance. This way, you are able to narrow down on their secret rendezvous and catch them in the act. They meet in the cellar of a barn on the outskirts of Stagsfall. Your suspicions are further confirmed when you realize the barn door is trapped with a simple bell alarm, and the concealed trapdoor is really not that well concealed. In the cellar, you find Malgorzata Niska leading her half dozen cultists in their dark rites before a simple alter of piled stones painted green topped with a ruby carved to look like a pair of lips, wrapped in dried briar stems.
Though armed with sickles with which they try to put up a fight, they are easily captured due to your superior everything. In addition to some meager loot, you find a letter. You recognize the handwriting from that you saw in the tower (of that crumbling keep previously full of fey to the west of Stagsfall along your western border). It addresses you all by name, and complains how you always seem to be thwarting all of the fun she (no name, but by the writing you can definitely tell it was a female that penned it) could be having. She says Nyrissa is getting really sick of you meddling Goblins and your stupid wolf, and that a present is on it's way. What that alludes to, you do not know but it is likely not a lot of fun.
Obviously these evil cultists are brought before the public. Many call for execution - the stories of how cults have turned cities upon themselves have stirred them up. Thus far, no one has been executed in Green Acres (oddly enough, whispered by some, considering it's ran by goblins). Seeing how well the public took to running Grigori the naysayer out of town, you figure what the heck, why not try that again? These cultists are all attractive women that use their wiles to cause havoc, so a good tar and feathering would do them good.
And the people rejoice. This time, a few citizens wearing homemade owlbear suits run them out of town, hooting the entire time. You may or may not have an underground furry population, but that's another worry.
Nearly 2 years after the event with Gigantor (who is doing quite well, by the way), you are sitting in your council chambers following another meeting. You typically spend time there after the meetings for the follow on PC only meeting (along with cohorts if you feel so inclined). As you chat about whatever, you hear the unmistakable twang of a crossbow, and see the bolt whiz by and sink into Smezut's chest. Following the trajectory, across the council chambers up on the 3rd floor balcony is a familiar face, if not entirely familiar form.
Along the balcony stands Jubilost, holding a heavy crossbow in his hands with another bolt already loaded. He wasn't there moments before, that is, you didn't see him there anyway. His hair has taken on a greenish color, his face a pale white, and his lips the color of blood (or dripping blood, hard to tell at the distance). While odd, what sticks out the most is the fact he has insect-like wings. With an evil cackle, he shouts, "Looks like I can make you bleed your own blood, you filthy goblin scum. Not so high and mighty with a bad case of tension pneumothorax now are you? Hehe."
Upon seeing Jubilost in his new form, many of you realize he has been somehow acquired some fey powers. You're not quite sure exactly what all of them may be, but you at least know what they could be.
Round 1
Tbenox
Smezut
Jubilost
Xzin
Kristine
Ramses
Skaz
Arcos
Smezut
Ramses
Xzin
Tbenox
Kristine
Initiative
Smezut
Ramses
Skaz
Xzin
Tbenox
Kristine
Arcos
Jubilost
Given the distance, Tbenox casts Bull's Strength on Ramses through his familiar and moves.
Smezut is surprised at the gnomes new found powers, but even more surprised at his dramatic oratory entrance.
"How very clever of you Jubilost. So after all this time and mercy, it comes to this. Prepare to be Thunderstuck butterfly man."
With a move action, Smezut lets loose a terrible, deep, tone from his silvered war horn. A peel of thunder cracks around the gnome, shaking his smallish bones.
Fort DC 18 or stun for 1 round
After the sound subsides, Smezut begins inspire courage as a second move action.
Song and flag buffs grant +6 att, +6 dmg, +3 vs charm and fear
Jubilost quickly cleans his ear with a finger, then blows Smezut a raspberry. He shoots another bolt, hitting Smezut in the chest yet again. With a giggle, he disappears from view.
Xzin, seeing Smezut take a bolt to the chest (not quite an arrow to the knee, but still bad) summons forth a horde of Batponies above where the gnome had just stood, shouting orders. "Find him and smash him, pummel him and crash him, make him cry make him die, then we can enjoy some pie!"
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While Ramses readies return fire and his halfling gf starts casting a spell, Skaz leaps upon Varg and opens the door as Varg rushes for the stairs, his narrow frame helping him squeeze in.
Arcos rushes to his master, as they come up with their assault plan. Now, Smezut gets the chance to show up the gnome.
Round 2
Tbenox
Smezut
Jubilost
Xzin
Kristine
Ramses
Skaz
Arcos
Realizing how badly he's hurt, and how intent on further hurting him this gnome is, Smezut decides it may be time for evasive maneuvers.
Smezut uses a standard action to cast Vanish. Then uses a move action to dive under the table while drawing his CLW potion. Finally, Smezut uses his quickrunnders shirt to grant another move action- which is used to drink down the potion.
The batponies, for reasons undetermined, both decide that just this moment was the right time to take a nap, without properly securing themselves to the ceiling. They plummet to the ground, which wakes them up but leaves them prone and flapping on the floor. Your knowledge of what Jubilost has become leads you to believe this was the results of a deep slumber spell; however, you do not see him after it is cast.
Xzin sends forth his aerial minions to flush out the invisible gnome while calling forth a horde of hellish spiders (because spiders are evil) to entangle the gnome.
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The bats right themselves and fly up to the northeast corner of the 3rd floor balcony. Xzin's Spider Ponies appear on the ceiling, and swarm in behind the corner support wall you can't see behind from your position. You're reasonably sure Jubilost is there, though only the summoned creatures know, and they can't talk.
Ramses remains at the ready, while Kristine works on filling the room with bloodthirsty giant mosquitoes.
Skaz guides Varg up the narrow stairs, wishing he had a reliable way to make Varg fly.
Working together, Tbenox hits Arcos with a fly spell, and Arcos flies up the stairs with Tbenox following.
Smezut, believing hiding under the table will provide a brief respite, hastes Ramses and his pals.
No sooner than does that thought possibly cross his mind, Jubilost appears under the table and fires his crossbow at Smezut for the third time. This bolt only clips him this time, but it still stings.
"I'll be far more merciful than you, instead of a slow death from hard labor in a silver mine I'll just turn you into a pincushion! Hurry up and die already!"
Jubilost then fades from view.
btw, I forgot to put up the round marker for this round, so here it is:
Round 3
Smezut (gone)
Ramses (awaiting readied action)
Jubilost (gone)
Xzin (next)
Kristine
Skaz
Tbenox
Arcos
Ramses, finally seeing the gnome, lets loose his bow but the arrow goes wide.
Xzin's batponies dive to the ground at opposite sides of the table, sticking their maws underneath but not connecting with anything.
Xzin's spiderponies don't know where the enemy is, and delay.
Aggravated Xzin calls forth a stinky earth pony under the table where he believes the gnome to be. "Grab him and smash him!"
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