Make a Post, in Character, that says "Here" or "Present" or some other form of this to claim a spot
Greetings to you all, I am Parii, Sword of the Ebon Wings, Kelinahat.
Now, as I may have mentioned before, we will be trying to get around four players, but I won't be waiting much longer than Monday, the 5th. after I get it started, I'll be checking these pages around once everyday or so, since I have to balance school work with this, and other things, but you guys are free to check for updates as often or as seldom as you want.
OOC: I'm here, I'm present, I'm in this game.
"Greetings, one and all. May the forgefather watch ye."
Even worse they are an archetype! Which isn't allowed. I'm changing him to be a ranger today.
"I iz here, I haz pickles. Some wiggle, iz good though!"
Khaz looks at the goblin with barely disguised disdain. While not consumed with the hatred towards the greenskinned races like most of his kin, he had a healthy distrust for anything without a beard.
"Well then, orc-kin...this here is a first. A goblin who hasn't tried to slit me throat or steel me bootlaces. Tell me, wee one, why I shouldn't give you to me kinsman here." He points at Leroy. "He only speaks the tongue o' the mountain. So you'd best tell me why yer trustworthy before he does what most o' Torag's children do when they see a greenskin."
However, he doesn't have the problem when speaking his native tongue. So when he speaks in dwarven, all of the accents fall away. This is intentional on my part, and hope it doesn't cause confusion.
"Dear Smelly Beard,
Tell Baldy Poutface he can kiss a dog if he thinkz I care a hoot about yur shoe laces. I didn't know dorfs knew how to tie dem.
I offerd a pickle cuz I'z iz nice gobbo. I iz what I am, but Fizgrubber no dumb gobbo. You don't mine spelly rocks, I don't stab you in yur sleep. Maybe.
People's iz different even when their kinfolk haz a reputation for being a certain way.
Plus, I can take a hit beardy, and if that dont earn yur respect, then you just an elf lovin girly dorf."
Grum stiffened at the goblin's words. His face darkening.
"Wee one. Did ye jus' call me an elfling lovin' girly' dwarf?" His voice started to rise, the anger creeping in. "An' ye dare insult the intelligence o' Torag's finest creations?!" His hand dropped to his axe as he took a step closer. "Give me one good reason why I should't see if ye really can take a hit?"
Since we now have four players, We will begin around 10 to 12 EST tonight. If you would like a particular backstory I will try to work it into my initial post, but you should either leave a comment in the discussion, or PM me, and I will see what I can do.
Also, how familiar is everyone here with the Paizo messageboard system of play-by-post?
"Take a swing fatboy, it'll be funny. But if you break my pickle jar I'll have to swing back!"
I'm in one other Play by Post campaign. AFAIK, play by post just means posting as regularly as humanly possible. Talking is in bold. Roll dice using the forum tool.
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For my character background, it has been posted in the discussion thread already.
Parii looked at the goblin with some disgust, but curiosity.
"Strange, I've never truly seen a goblin speaking Common before. Or even be this close to other 'civilized' races. Who are you?" the gnome asked with a raised eyebrow.
Wanted to clarify something. You mentioned taking a campaign trait. Typically you get two traits, plus on campaign trait(if applicable).
Is this okay, or is it two traits only?
Thanks!
Two traits, one of which is a campaign trait is how everyone else set up their characters I think. The players guide is, as aforementioned, free in PDF format. Note: If anyother player did not set up their character that way, then I didn't catch it, and you should remove some traits. Thank you.
"Oi, who does a holy man 'ave ta kiss to get an ale around 'ere?"
"Too many smelly stinkin dorfs in here. I'm outta here.
Have fun with your boyfriend elf-lover!"
A hastily thrown Chakram missed its mark, and there was little that Khaz could do to catch a swift goblin. With little but curses left to throw, Khaz turned to his kinsmen.
"Mind your manners Khaz, that wee lass looks to have some bones to 'er.
Parii
Your parents happen to be one of the few Gnome families which live in Magnimar, but when you reached the end of adolescence you set out to explore, first the hometowns of your kinsfolk, and then onward from there. It was on this journey that you discovered your empyreal Lord, and her small amounts of followers among some Gnomish cousins of yours. You adopted this faith, and have set out to gather more information on her, as well as learn all that you can of Golarion. You arrived in Sandpoint to attend the famed Swallowtail festival, as it sounded like a marvelous way to spend a few days. You arrived in town two days prior to the festival, and used this time to explore a little of your home city’s daughter town. How would you like to spend these two days, and where will you be sleeping?
Leroy, Khaz, and Grizmark
Please note that there are two inns in town. The Rusty Dragon, and The White Deer, There are also two taverns, Risa’s Place, and The Hagfish, these two normally have a few bed and board rooms open, but with the swallowtail festival as near as it is, they are out.
"Oi boys, it ain't the first time we will be roughin' it in our bedrolls. See if ya can't find us a place to lay them out. I'd like to find out more about this Swallowtail Festival in an of its self."
I'd like to gather information regarding what this festival is all about, normally, and the motivation for this new temple.
I'd like to gather information regarding what this festival is all about, normally, and the motivation for this new temple.
Where would you like to gather information?
Does the town have a square, town hall, or similar? I'd assume the inns and taverns would be full of tourist with no local knowledge. I'd look elsewhere
Also is there any older temples that are being replaced by this new construction? That might be a place for honest answers.
If you make a diplomacy check, you might be able to figure out the best place to gather info from one of the town guards as you enter the gates.
"Lad, where best might a humble cleric of Sarenrae go to find out more about this festival and the new church?"
There is a monastery in town, and an older burnt down Temple which was dedicated to Desna
I'll head to the monastery
Grum turned to Leroy.
The Guard you talk too seems very open to your question,
"Hmm... You might try one of the taverns... But I have always thought the Rusty Dragon was the best place in town for gossip and ale. But as for the festival, It is but our towns humble festival in dedication to the main deity of this town, Desna, but like you I'm also a Sarenrae adherent myself. The new Temple was built to give those like me with differing faiths a chance to show our devotion, and because the old building had a fire..." He pauses for a breif moment looking sad. "terrible day that."
That being said, I'll head to the Rusty Dragon instead.
"My the Dawnflower bring ya warmth on a cold day."
"Thank you, and may her rays never set on your journey my friend" The Guard calls after you.
So are Khaz and Leroy headed to the Hagfish?
I'd like to spend the next few hours using the Gather Information function of Diplomacy, starting with the bar area, and working toward the dining area. I'd like to try and find out about the cause of the fire, any other recent happenings, what to expect during the festival, and any prospective places to sleep.
OOC: If Leroy does not object, yes.
Grum and Leroy made their way to the Hagfish. When there, Grum made his way straight to the barkeep.
"Oi there, barkeep. An ale for me and me kinsman 'ere. An' while ye are at it, might I bend ye ear for a moment? Y'see, there be three o' us here. Meself, Leroy behind me, an' our kinsman, a cleric o' Sarenrae."
He added the last part, having found that in human lands name dropping one of 'their' gods tended to get people to listen.
"This town's full o' pilgrims an' the like. An' we be lookin' for a dry place to lay out our cots, while our clerical brother visits the temple. Might ye know o' a place where we can bed down? Preferably a place close to some ale, so we can buy our way to a good night's sleep."
The last part might have been a bit heavy handed, but he didn't have the patience to beat around the bush.
both of you may read this
only Khaz can read this
Grizmark can make a diplomacy roll
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Leroy has heard a bit about the hagfish... most particular was their challenge! The fowlest and most rancid competition! Leroy was the kind of dwarf to accept any challenge, especially if it involved eating and drinking. But now was not the time to indulge in rancid food and water. Leroy had to keep his lunch if he wanted to get tnhings done... perhaps later...
Leroy pulls out the bluebook he had gotten from a gaurd at the gates. It was written in common, so Leroy had yet to read it. only look at the illustration. He holds it out to Khaz
Ignoring the question, Khaz slapped two gold crowns on the counter.
"Tha'll do jus' fine. One for lodging and the other to start our tab. We'll be back with our brother for more drinks soon, tavern-keep. Ye have our thanks."
Then, turning to Leroy he took the book.
For Grizmark
They have apparently dubbed these three things "the recent unpleasantness" and talk about it in hushed tones. the only real thing you can make out is that the old temple burned down, killing the highest ranking priest in its flames, and it appears to be the most recent event also. you gather folks are worried something else may go wrong soon, but are afraid of saying it, for fear it may just make it worse. But the town's folk are also excited for the Swallowtail festival, and the Temple dedication tomorrow, and this seems to be eating up most of their attention.