Hadassa's Legacy of Fire

Game Master jhpace1

She'll carefully put all that's she's found in her pack before noticing Doc's attention has been occupied. "Whatcha find boy? Is it close?" If he leads off in a way that's close she'll follow, if he makes tracking for what appears to be a ways away she'll call him back.
Doc Tracking (Survival): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Yazi Assist: 1d20 ⇒ 19
The tables have turned!

Yazi sees goat tracks but no 3-toed tracks. You follow them to the top of a hill to the North. It's very dark out here but for the sliver of moon and the stars. Up ahead Doc growls...he thinks sees something!

...as you come up along side him you see what he's growling at: just ahead, and spread down through the valley below, are huge menacing joshua trees. Doc mistook them for some kind of creature in the darkness.

Just a reminder that Yazi has Low Light Vision :3
Yazi draws her sword just in case as she crouches slightly and starts motioning slightly towards herself. "Here sheepy sheepy sheep. Here um,... Rombardickle! Here Romba sheepy sheep."
Yazi Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Doc Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

EDIT
Dont scare me like that!
Yazi will turn to the on guard Doc to slightly reprimand him, keeping a firm grip on her sword and an eye to her surrounds as sh she does so. "Don't scare me like that!"

Dont scare me like that!

Haha! I timed that perfectly then! Naughty GM.

"Oh well, it was worth a shot." She'll sigh dejectedly as she motions for Doc to head with her back to the campsite. She walks sideways as they go so as to keep an eye on their forward and their rear and will not resheave her sword till they return to campsite.
As agonizingly tantalizing as that is, Yazi, unfortunately, has some survival instinct, it's tiny, but it's there :3

She does? Whew. That's lucky for my bad guys out there in the joshua trees! I know Yazi will give 'em what they got comin' soon though.

Yes, soon.
As she reenters the campgrounds she'll remove the crystal ball from her pack and begin to clean the soot and blackened parts as she best she can as she returns to Almah and the group, unless anything interesting catches her eye.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Doc Assist: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

ROTFL! That is one greedy little tyke!
Edit: I can't think of anything Yazi sees that might interest her. And I gotta go to church now, so...

The serving girls set Yazi up with a hunk of lamb on a 3 ft long skewer and a cup of desert honey mead. Almah talks to Dhavyn, and Anjali and Bartan look at harrow cards in one corner of the tent.

A camel lows in the night. *ghhrrreeeaaa*

Bartan offers to read the cards for the princess again, and if she declines he looks a bit dejected and then goes to find Anjali to attempt some small talk.

Off to bed for me was well.
Entering the tent she will with a good deal of willpower set aside dinner for the moment as she makes her way over to Bartan as she pulls the cards from her pack before leaning in for a whisper.

The princess will accept a full reading if Bartan determines the 3 cards are for her. But now I really DO have to go to church, haha! *voice trailing off while walking away* I think I may have a pathfinder addiction.

I'm not really sure what the extra dice are meant to be representing...

card 1: 1d54 ⇒ 48+1d10 that Bartan rolls. The Unicorn (Chaotic Good, Charisma)
card 2: 1d54 ⇒ 52-1d10 that Bartan rolls. The Tyrant (Lawful Evil, Charisma)
card 3: 1d54 ⇒ 12+1d4 that Bartan rolls. The Juggler (Chaotic Good, Dexterity)

Bartan studies the charred remnants of the three cards. "Is this the order in which you found these cards? The order in which they made their way to you is an important detail. If so, then these are glad tidings indeed. The Unicorn gives generously to those deserving, and will lead us to what we seek. The Tyrant would normally be an ill omen on its own, but surrounded by the Unicorn and Juggler, it suggests that an evil one who holds sway over others will soon be, or has recently been, removed from power. Finally, the Juggler represents the fates themselves, playing incomprehensible games with us, their subjects. If we can keep up our current level of effort, we are sure to achieve our goals, but if we falter in our momentum, the consequences could be dire. I'm not certain that these cards are meant to represent the princess, but they definitely have a story to tell of our group as a whole."

"Thank you, wether it represents Almah or one of us is irrelevant. She could use the good tidings. Oh, and before I forget..." Yazi will proceed to pull the the two candlesticks out of her pack as well and set them on the table. "I don't know if these help the divination or not or if you can find some use for them, I have none."

Bartan delivers the cards to the princess, explaining their significance and offering to do a full harrowing for her. Would she like a general reading, or does she have a specific question in mind?

Spellcraft on the candles: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Almah has difficulty holding back her emotions when she is giving the burned cards.

Harrower, this region of desert is twisted by powerful magic. There are things about our mission that I cannot share with you yet. Nevertheless, I wish to know if my mission to retake Kelmarane will bring light and peace. Or if our actions, however well intentioned, will only be twisted by this desert region's malevelent influence. Please, deal the cards for me. And swear to me that you will hold nothing back! If you hide an evil omen it will surely break my heart more than knowing what to come!
Almah sense motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
lol, better read the cards true and honest bro!

Avenka offers Asif to take his place for some 10-15 minutes if he wants to go stretch and wake himself up a little...

"I hope that Irez will show you good fortune, my lady."

Bartan sits in front of the princess, breathing in her perfumes and incense to calm himself. He begins the harrowing...

"Your role card is the Inquisitor, my lady. You accept nothing but true words from those around you, and cannot be fooled."

He flips the left column. "My lady, your past is filled with importance to your current situation, marked in particular by your role card, the Inquisitor, here. In this placement, it suggests that your past has been filled with turmoil, perhaps from those who held you or your people to unjust laws."

He flips the middle column. "The Bear, shown here in its optimal alignment, shows that the use of brute force in your near future will become necessary. The bear is pure strength in its most immutable form, and those who feel that they may tame you or place you under their control will quickly learn the follow their ways."

Finally, Bartan flips the rightmost column of cards. "Ah, more mysteries lie in your future. The Hidden Truth suggests that you will make a discovery that will shape your future in important ways, and the Courtesan suggests that you will then in turn shape the future of those around you through your strength and integrity."

"Overall, princess, this harrowing has brought good tidings for the future, as long as you are willing to do what is necessary to ensure that said future takes place.

Asif is greatful. When he returns he shoots the breeze with Avenka telling her Katapeshian tales of genies and beautiful princesses and evil grand visirs and sultans. His attitude toward Avenka shifts one level to:
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Hostile
Unfriendly
Indifferent
Friendly
Helpful

The princess nods at the Harrowing and looks down. Eloais used to give me similar readings. Then we would sit in his wagon together and talk about what they might mean for hours. Sometimes these talks were mystical, but many times it was just two friends coping with life. She looks up at you. I may call on you for readings in the future. Perhapse in time we will learn to trust eachother, and you may talk with me like Eloais did.

I think the princess's attitude is already FRIENDLY because you put out the fire. She cannot be shifted higher yet. Guess she's too regal or something. But she is pleased and believes she got an honest harrowing.

Bartan leaves the princess's tent after bowing deeply to her. He joins his fellows around the fire.

"Mes amies, we may have a difficult day ahead of us tomorrow. If any of you have thoughts on a particular type of spell that may be useful when tracking and hunting down these 'pugwampis', please let me know such that I may prepare them. And as always, if you wish to know what lady Irez has in store for you, a harrowing will cost you only a few silver." He flashes a broad smile, obviously bolstered by his positive experience with the princess.

I'm really getting good at this! Irez really must be smiling on me! Mom and dad would be so proud!

Hajar, seeing the others taking stock of the situation decides to speak with Dashki a bit more. He attempts to find the man.
Assuming he finds Dashki.
Dearest friend Dashki, it is my wish for you to know that I hold no ill feelings toward you. I would not let the others do harm to you. The Lady of Dawwn believes that each morning is a chance to leave the past behind you, to leave you shame and regret behind, and begin again. In The Birth of Light and Truth it says Blessed are those who repent and turn away from the Dark Path for they truly inspire the faithful. Thank you for letting me speak with you friend, I am here if you need to see a friendly face.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Dhavyn's head keeps nodding against his chest and he misses large parts of the remaining conversation. The day had been eventful and the long trip ending with an adrenaline fueled action has taken a toll on him.

He catches himself as Yazi enters the tent, and finding it a good excuse to leave mumbles a few hasty polite words and rushes off before the Harrowing starts. The suddenly cool night air makes him shiver as he steps outside and takes a look upwards.

So many stars... he thinks and shivers again as he trails towards the bedrolls. A long and eventful day behind but why do I feel the worst is still ahead. I hope the guards at least are alert... Maybe I should have asked him to do a Harrowing for me too. He stiffles a yawn and crawls inside the silken bedroll.

So much for Bahram's plans for a real bed and silk sheets... and a bath... and... and just like that he falls asleep in mid thought.

which is not to say that he won't wake up in the middle of night if I feel like it when I *myself* wake up in the morning :)

Hajar's check shifts Dashki's attitude from unfriendly to:

Hostile
Unfriendly
Indifferent
Friendly
Helpful

I have heard all about the teachings of the Dawnflower. You know, the Gnolls have their own sacred texts. Some say they were written by Ravougug himself. In one section it says the stain of sin can never be cleansed. Once you have chosen Ravougug, you are his forever. How is one to know which god to believe? Your concern is not necessary. But thank you, sir.

Finishing her conversation with Bartan she will turn and make her way to Almah, presenting her with Eloais' Crystal Ball. "I know it's not much, but I hope this will allow you and Eloais some peace. And as I swear to Sekhmet in the Burning Heavens above we will find who did this, and then Eloais can truly rest."

The princess is pleased with your gesture. I can't say I know who sekhmet is, but whatever help from heaven I can get right now I appreciate. You must be from very far away to have patron gods I've never heard of! okay, so I looked up sekhmet and am surprised to find that she was the egyptian goddess of menstration! Is that right or did I just spell something wrong, lol!

Hajar's eyes tighten at the mention of the Rough Beast Surely this man cannot be a minion of the Monstrosity. Indeed, Friend Dashki, you seem to know much of the Gnolls and their ways. I picked up the gnollish tongue from a bartender in Katapesh. He was once a member of the Slavering Maw, but he abandoned his ways and served drinks honorably. He was also a crack shot with a Crossbow, none forgot to pay their bills on his watch Hajar says with a grin.

Dhaski smiles broadly. The Gnoll bartender in Katapesh? Kuralaak the bold! I remember him well. You knew him? Funny how lives find themselves intertwined by shared acquaintances.

And seeing Hajar's eyes tighten in concern at his knowledge of unholy texts he says Do not fear. I study the dark texts only in scholarly interest. It is my job to know Gnolls and you can't know them without knowing their gods. Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 I have the book here, if you wish to take a look. It is written in Gnoll. I honestly did not expect to meet another human being who could read it out here in these wilderness places...

Bahram sat enjoying the company and attention of the serving girls. it was a luxury he probably may never experience again, best to take advantage of it as long as he can.

he makes small talk with them flirting and filling their heads with wild tales of adventure and daring escapes.

despite all of this he still glances toward the Princess every so often, wondering what is on her mind, realizing that to make any move now would be...to say the least, wrong.

Still he is taken in with her beauty, her strong presence. it reminded him of another, one he wasn't even sure was still alive.

returning his attention to the serving girls, They say there are strange creatures about in the dark in these parts, it may be unwise to be alone. You are lucky enough to have me around, the guards have thier hands full with other duties. he give a seductive grin.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
bluff if needed: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

The serving girls grin behind veiled faces at Bahram's advances. But they are not allowed to speak without the Princess's permission. Nevertheless with those rolls

"Closer than you thank." She'll reply with a faint smile before returning to what's left of her Food after having been guarded by Doc.

Bartan turns to Yazi. "Lady... Yazi, was it? I'd like to thank you for taking the time to search out those cards. The princess found her reading very therapeutic, I believe. I'm glad to see that my compatriots in this mission appreciate the importance of signs sent to us from the heavens."

"As well as the importance of those we have lost and what they left behind." The smile slowly slips from her face as she reaches behind herself with her right hand, tenderly holding her sheaved blade.

Concerned, Anjali uses her time after the harrowing to check on the man and woman injured by the fire. She has yet to properly meet the halfling healer and goes out of her way to introduce herself now that the buzzing her ears was gone. "My apologies, but I could not understand you properly earlier. I am Anjali Nejem of the Badawi. Say'yida Almah has us under her employ." She bows politely once she makes her introduction.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Anjali easily moves Father Zastoran from FRIENDLY to HELPFUL with her gracious introduction and for saving the female swordfighter. Kallien will recover nicely thanks to you. She is resting now but when she awakes I know she will wish to thank you personally. If there is anything you need or anything I can tell you, Mistress Anjali, just let ol' Father Z know! Ha, had to resist the temptation to have him call himself "Z-dawg" Mean time, can I offer you a drink? The Gnolls call it Kakapesh. They say it's got no Pesh in it, but it's darn good stuff! And I could use a spot after all that's happened tonight! He pulls a clay urn from his wagon and dips a wooden ladel in. *sip*. Then he holds it out to you.

"My thanks, Father Z." Anjali takes the ladle and raises it in a toast, mastering her emotions so as not to react to the cleric's mention of gnolls. It helps that the red-headed halfling was so friendly that a warm smile comes easily enough. "To Kallien and everyone else's speedy recovery from this night." She takes a healthy sip of the Kakapesh.

Handing the ladle back to Father Zastoran, she looks around the camp. "Since we are so new here, I hope that you will give some guidance regarding the various people in camp. They all seem so different. I would not want to unknowingly offend any of them."

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

A just for fun perception roll to see if Anjali can figure out what kakapesh is made of. And she's trying to get the scoop on the people in camp since she's still a little leery of Dashki herself.

Anjali gives her full attention to Father Zastoran as he goes over each person in camp, nodding her head from time to time. Her eyes slide over to where Hajar is speaking to Dashki when the halfling mentions his name, her eyes narrowing slightly. Turning back to the cleric, she says "You have been most helpful to me, Father Z. If I can promise you one thing, it is this - you may count on me to help you with healing and caring for the injured, all you need is ask. And, I shall do my very best for you not to have use for the rites of the dead while I still stand."

Clasping the cleric's small shoulder in a gesture of friendship, she bids him goodnight and heads for the group by the fire.

Speaking up with a mouth half full of whatever food Doc left her Yazi adressss no one in particular. "Oh by the way, when me and Doc were out looking earlier he caught whiff of what I think might be a goat north of here, just up the hill. Didn't someone in this group lose a goat? Ropeadope I think its name was."

Khayal walks over to Alan, I will take the second watch, wake me when it is my time, I will be geting some sleep by the fire.
With the lull in the night's activities Khayal takes the moment to get some shut eye, he removes his armor and places it on the ground next to his pack. He then wraps himself in his blanket and drifts into an easy sleep.

Seeing Anjali returning toward the fire, Bartan slides over on the small log he is sitting on, gesturing for her to join him.
"How are the patients, mon chere? Better, I hope?"

He makes a bit of idle chat with her after that, while mustering up the courage to say what is really on his mind.

"I... hope that my reading did not make you uneasy. It is difficult for me to... become close with people, sometimes, after I do a reading for them. They... look at me differently. I'm not sure I like it. And I would not want you... well... I hope that we can become closer, no?"

Bartan's shyness seizes him up for a moment, and he's slightly shocked at himself for being so forward (at least, in his mind, this is very forward of him!) His life as a gypsy took him many places, but this is one of the first times he's been on his own in a strange land.

Avenka lets Asif talk to her a little, but soon she polietly excuses herself and goes to sleep, removing her armor but letting her equipment near her.

Continuing the small talk with the servant girls for awhile and realizing that without the Princess's permission they too are a no go; he, politely, will eventually end the conversation. heading out toward the fire.

taking stock of the the group sitting by the fire.

Bahram then goes to check his camel, making sure all is secure. and goes to find quiet place to lay in the sand watching the stars.

contemplating what kind of mess he is getting into now, wondering if there truly is a chance with him and the princess, his mind drifts to thought of the one girl that did enjoy his company, Haleen. he smiles, remembering the time they shared, the pranks he would pull especially on Khayal.

Eventually he drifts to sleep under the stars

Anjali takes a seat beside Bartan, the heaviness with which she settles down attesting to how weary she was. Seated this close to him, she smells pleasantly of the drink she just shared with the small cleric, a scent akin to rum from the Shackles mixed with the pesh found abundantly in these lands. "Kallien and the other man will recover from their injuries. Father Z is keeping watch over them. They are in good hands." She keeps her voice low, mindful of those already taking their rest.

Staring at the crackling flames of their campfire seems to ease the worries from the Badawi girl's mind. "Why would I look at you differently? It is what you do, the reading of these cards. What they might say is not your doing but...", she searches for the right words, "...that of fate."

"If people think differently of you because of this, know that the problem lies with them, and not you," Anjali says kindly, smiling at him and giving his shoulder a friendly nudge with her own. "There is more to you than just your cards and your...your...snow? And as far as becoming closer, I wonder what your cards will say about that?"

Bahram: ...remembering the time they shared, the pranks he would pull especially on Khayal.

That was you, I knew it!

Although not really concerned with what fate the cards might show her having seen so many readings over the past couple hours has piqued her interest to the point of annoyance that she has not gotten her own. Her first attempt to ask for a reading is void as lady Anjali comes over and the two begin a rather heartfelt conversation, with Yazi hosting a little bit of tact by trying to stay out of their conversation. Eventually her curiosity gets the better of her, causing her to speak up, "The only reason they would be afraid is if they're afraid of their own mortality, and having your fate distilled into portents and cards so physical and laid out before them can have that effect as they come to terms with it. I would not judge you any differant if were to give me a reading. You are merely the interpreter, not Fate itself." Her last lines are spoken with a friendly smile across her face.

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Party is over folks...time to play some pathfinder!
WARNING! PLOT FORWARDING ACTION ABOUT TO COMMENCE!
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The next morning you are greeted by a beautiful sunrise. You are given breakfast by Hadrod, the Camel driver: goat cheese, crumbley caravan bread, and black Osirionite coffee. After this you meet at the edge of camp with Almah.
Almah: Be careful out there. This land is not safe. If you find one of these "pugwampi" bring it back dead or alive, I wish to see it. Good luck on your first mission for me.

Hadrod adds with a hopeful tone: And if you see my poor goat Rombard please please bring him back!

Yazi and Anjali lead you to the edge of the Joshua trees to the North. You must go on foot, carefully moving through the trees. Finally up ahead you hear the tired soft bleating of a goat. ENCOUNTER MAP UPDATED.

The bleats are coming from the "X". The green squares are Joshua trees, but their arms extend into the tan squares, so Movement through ANYWHERE in the cactus thicket requires a DC 15 Balance check (acrobatics) to avoid the large spines that fill the area. Failure indicates that the character takes a point of damage from the quills. I only need one check right now. Combat has not started yet, but I'll do init rolls.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Bartan cautiously moves toward the bleating, which he expects will be the poor lost goat, probably caught in a bramble bush. He gets tangled in at least one bramble bush (one point of quill damage.)

Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

... he's not terribly stealthy.

Khayal carefully moves through the thicket of cacti. The strong morning sun combined with the potent coffee has him alert. But retrieving goats, surely there are better uses of his time. He is no sheppard, but today that seems to be his task. Perhaps it is because there are gnolls about. He must be on this mission as protection.

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (6) - 2 = 4
Khayal does not so much as flinch as a number of cactus thistles cut his skin.
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Looking for the goat or anything else.

Bahram awakes a bit chilly but rested. having slept under the stars with no blanket, fell asleep, dang well at least I survived the night

making his way through camp, he keeps to himself mostly getting some breakfast.

once the group heads out Bahram delays a bit bowing to the Princess.

Bahram ids quiet during the journey allowing those that seem skilled in the tracking to do their thing.

Once they reach the area. He stays back at first watching the actions of those entering first.
he surveys the surroundings just in cast of possible ambush.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

after a moment seeing the failings of those before him Bahram makes quick strides toward the sounds drawing his blade as he progresses.

Bahram nimbly avoids the spines of the cacti. and he seeks a place for to take cover and ready for to turn the tables on a potential aggressor.

stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

moved on the map

Hajar follows, not even attempting stealth.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 4 = 3

one point per movement action or one point per square because...damn thats like 8 damage if its per square.

Thread creation post of creation:)

Yay! Thank you for selecting me :3

Ditto. Thank you for selecting me to play. So excited to play my first PbP game here on these boards.

Hello to all and thanks you for picking me, Hadassa. I'm eagerly waiting for the adventure to start. I left quite a bit gold on my character unspent but those are sort of "on hold" and I'll be spending them on something appropriate (maybe a few more scrolls).

I think it's safe to assume that the camels we ride on are on loan from Garavel. I also presume that food is included in the pay. Does the caravan have any significant npcs that we should know of beforehand?

By the way. Here's the portrait I used as inspiration for Dhavyn: Edwin by Artastrophe

When are we starting? I'm currently picking out gear and making final tweaks.

Dhavyn, too bad you can't use that avatar. He looks more like a proper Taldan. :)

Indeed. I wish there was an option for custom avatars. I'm pretty sure Art would agree on its use for such purpose. She created most if not all portraits in the downloadable BG/BG2 portrait packs. :)

Thank you for selecting me, I look forward to the adventure.

@ Bahram I am looking forward to our interaction regarding Haleen. I assume my character will be younger than yours as you view Haleen as a childhood friend and to me she is more of an older sister or mother. I envision myself as being at least 10 to 12 years younger than her, I can adjust my age to fit. What would you like our relationship to be like? I would assume we know each other and you would be like an older brother. Do you have any other ideas?

hello I am dotting in here.

Bahram likes to consider himself a ladies man, but when it comes to Haleen, she always was the one girl that could keep him straight.

I think Khayal would be like a little brother to bahram, but as he grew older it would be apparent that Bahram definitely liked Haleen a little more than just friends.

of course there was a parting of ways. and when Bahram knew he had to find Haleen, he would have sought out Khayal as it would be something they needed to do together.

(also, I am assuming Khayal is human correct?)

Bahram's avatar is a little confusing since he looks so much younger than Khayal. I had to go and look at the pic that you linked in Bahram's profile.

Discussion thread it is!

Does everyone here have a lot of experience with PbP? So far I've only done one PFS scenario and a (sadly cancelled) RPG Superstar 2014 All-Star module.

Clean living my friend, clean living...

not too many good avatar pics to work from.

There you are! The party's shaping up.

As far as PbP goes, I've played in a few campaigns over the past few years. I get a little picky though. I like being amongst people that enjoy writing! It really is my preferred way of RPing. All that fluff for Pathfinder is great for PbP games.

I'm guessing Hadassa likes the narrative just as much as the combat - if not more so, which is why I was particularly enticed by this game. Not to mention the fact that I'm just a sucker for desert themed games. I'm still looking for copies of that 2E module that was completely desert themed!

And I think I've chattered away long enough. Hope others chime in too.

Bahram: LOL!!! Must be a vegan diet.

Well I'm definitely one who enjoys writing, though most of my writing that's ever been (or in the process of being) published is RPG rules-text. I've got my first monster coming out in a Paizo-published book this July (in the 6th chapter of Mummy's Mask) and I've got two other assignments from Paizo in the works as well. I've written most of a novel but have been stuck on the way to end it for about 4 years now.

I have been played a few PbP modules, but have been role playing (DnD and otherwise for about ten years). I am looking forward to getting into a lasting campaign. I am currently on a ship and my role playing options are limited, as such I am happy that I have found this outlet (PbP).

@Bahram Khayal is indeed human and this works well for me:

I think Khayal would be like a little brother to bahram, but as he grew older it would be apparent that Bahram definitely liked Haleen a little more than just friends.

of course there was a parting of ways. and when Bahram knew he had to find Haleen, he would have sought out Khayal as it would be something they needed to do together.

Bartan, is the novel Pathfinder related at all? Can't wait to see your first monster! Glad that it's in a desert-themed AP. Which reminds me, I should go check out that AP.

Also, I've noticed from poking through people's gear that no one has food that I've seen so far (granted I haven't looked through everyone's equipment yet). Is this one of those campaigns where food/water isn't important? I've been conditioned through previous campaigns to definitely be prepared when it comes to basic necessities like food, water and shelter.

I'm kinda stuck in character statting limbo until I hear back from Hadassa about something lol

Hello everyone!

Yazi did you PM me? I must have missed your question, sorry!

I know Hajar asked about Dual Talent Alternate Race traits. Perfectly fine with me of course. And Anjali, worrying about food and water will slow the game and be boring so *fugidaboutit*. Spend your money on something fun like an acid bomb or something.

We have a very mixed group so I hope everyone can find something about the game to enjoy. I've always had a rule that if you are not having fun just please PM me before you quit! Because it's rare I can't find a solution to fire up your experience...Worse case I can kill off your character and you can make a new one, lol!

I do like the writing, and especially like plot twists and "OMG" moments in my games:) But I can run combat Nyoooo Problem too.

I'll start looking over your character sheets. I think we will probably start either tonight or tomorrow. I got to get some maps together for you!

You will all know Garavel, the man who hired you, at the start of the game, and will be traveling together on camel back to meet a desert-beauty princess who needs your help.

I am taking a trip July 4th - 18th where my post rate will be 1x per day. Otherwise I usually post 3-4, sometimes more.

Bartan, here is one way to do accents:
[accent=Arab]Peace be upon you![/accent] lol!

Okay, fun stuff it is! Thanks, Hadassa!

Ah, I had sent it under my main, Rysky. Resent under Yazi :3

Like how this is shaping up.

Spent the remaining gold on scrolls and potions and swapped out an item that did not make sense. I think I'm pretty much good to go. :)

Oh and I don't think I actually spoke too much about my gaming background. Technically speaking I'm not new to PBP games since I played rather active mix of PBP and OpenRPG but that was something like 10 years ago. I'm bound to be rusty!

I'm certainly not new to DnD as the first time I played was roughly 25 years ago. I think the first game was runequest but then we switched to red box DnD and AD&D shortly after. 3.5 is my favorite edition and it seems Pathfinder has only improved on it.

My favorite settings tend to be homebrews for two reasons: I tend to be too well versed in most official DnD realms so they lack the surprise element. It's not fun if you know the story beforehand. Too tempting to metagame. I do enjoy good stories and playing on forums is basically about writing collaborative fiction.

Pathfinder is not only a new ruleset, even if it's based on a familiar system, but also set up into a world unfamiliar to me. It's going to be exciting to explore the unknown. Naturally I *did* do some background research but purposedly avoided anything that might spoil the campaign.

alias updated with level 1 and creation rules

Spent the remaining gold on scrolls and potions and swapped out an item that did not make sense. I think I'm pretty much good to go. :)

Oh and I don't think I actually spoke too much about my gaming background. Technically speaking I'm not new to PBP games since I played rather active mix of PBP and OpenRPG but that was something like 10 years ago. I'm bound to be rusty!

I'm certainly not new to DnD as the first time I played was roughly 25 years ago. I think the first game was runequest but then we switched to red box DnD and AD&D shortly after. 3.5 is my favorite edition and it seems Pathfinder has only improved on it.

My favorite settings tend to be homebrews for two reasons: I tend to be too well versed in most official DnD realms so they lack the surprise element. It's not fun if you know the story beforehand. Too tempting to metagame. I do enjoy good stories and playing on forums is basically about writing collaborative fiction.

Pathfinder is not only a new ruleset, even if it's based on a familiar system, but also set up into a world unfamiliar to me. It's going to be exciting to explore the unknown. Naturally I *did* do some background research but purposedly avoided anything that might spoil the campaign.

That's awesome! I've found the Golarion setting to be really deep and flavorful, so I hope you do as well.

Anjali should be done.

Ok, I just finished Avenka.

Hadassa, or anybody, how do I submit my character sheet ? Sorry about that, I can't find this info anywhere... I scanned my sheets in jpg format, can I attach those with a message ?

Avenka, you can try making an alias through the "My Account" section on the upper right of this screen and you should be able to enter your information in the Profile section of your alias. Just check out other people's profiles to see how they did the formatting for it.

And while you are figuring out how to do that, you can cut and paste the jpg into this blank google doc so we can get started!

Hadassa, it doesn't work with the jpg, but very early tomorrow I'll edit my profile like the others and you'll be able to see my character. Again, very sorry for this delay, it won't be a habit...

The game's on! Can't wait to meet the characters!

Copied and pasted the Avatar. I also set up a link to the character sheet within the google docs. However feel free to remove it if it doesn't belong there.

I'm wondering to what extend we use the docs? Is it for map placements or for some other stuff?

I thought Hadassa was referring to the jpg for Avenka's sheet. But just in case she isn't, I pasted an avatar in there as well.

Lol sorry for the delay, finally got a day off so I spent it SLEEPING! And it was glorious! Should be a lot more active from here on out :3

Does anyone mind if people post more than the 1-2 times a day when we are in the "chattering with party members" stage or should we try to keep it within the limits so everyone has time to reply?

I'm seriously tempted to write more. :)

Edit: Also if anyone has questions/comments out of the threads you can of course use private messages here or this comments thread but I'm often also logged in gmail with my game account (northiereg@gmail.com).

The docs link Hadassa provided has also conversation option using the gmail or you can send a message directly.

Hadassa has the final say on it but I don't mind the talking, it's a free action after all :3

Hell yes role-playing is a free freakin action! I say post away, especially this early on. This is an important part of every new game where you guys kinduv gel together and make fun of each other's costumes, you know?

I still have a LOT of work to do preparing maps and such, so don't pay too much attention to Google Docs just yet. But we will use them a TON. I'll keep links updated at the top of the thread and in my race field. For now, the map of the hinterlands where this adventure unfolds is up. I'll try to keep that red X always pointing to your current location...but never be afraid to help me out and drag it where it should be! This map will really keep everyone oriented as we play.

One thing for everyone's sheets is to keep track of your character's total worth somewhere. Right now it's 300 (or should be, lol). I handle loot based on that figure.

Happy Thursday!

Hell yes role-playing is a free freakin action! I say post away, especially this early on. This is an important part of every new game where you guys kinduv gel together and make fun of each other's costumes, you know?

I still have a LOT of work to do preparing maps and such, so don't pay too much attention to Google Docs just yet. But we will use them a TON. I'll keep links updated at the top of the thread and in my race field. For now, the map of the hinterlands where this adventure unfolds is up. I'll try to keep that red X always pointing to your current location...but never be afraid to help me out and drag it where it should be! This map will really keep everyone oriented as we play.

One thing for everyone's sheets is to keep track of your character's total worth somewhere. Right now it's 300 (or should be, lol). I handle loot based on that figure.

Happy Thursday!

Ooh, 300 gp? I assumed the standard 150 from PFS. I have some more buying to do!

Btw as an answer to Yazi's question: Camels can use saddles but they were rather late development. Here's a painting of a camel caravan from wikimedia.

Here's a brief description of caravans btw in case someone likes to use any of those elements to spice their RP.

Instead of saddles the camels have carriages called howdahs (from hawdaj, literally "bed carried by a camel"). They can be covered like the "tents" you see in the image or uncovered. Most caravan attendees actually walked since camel caravans are slow.

What it doesn't actually show very well is that each of the camels in a file (a group of 18 camels) is connected with a rope. The file itself is led by a camel-puller using the rope attached to the first camel.

Of course it's pretty safe to assume a fantasy societies would be using camel saddles as well.

Ok getting there ! I edited my profile, still a bit of work to do but almost ready...

After much thoughting and brainstorming I've basically developed Yazi as a Female Doc Holliday / Jack Sparrow :3

Also I've tried fiddling with the G Doc but it doesn't seem to be liking me atm, so if someone could post my avatar in there I'd appreciate it.

I've added you there Yazi as per request. Are you registered on gmail? At least I had to be logged on and then copy and ctrl+v the avatar. It doesn't actually allow you to use the "paste" command. You have to use a key shortcut.

Thanks, and the key shortcut might be why since I do have a gmail account, hopefully it'll work from now on :3

Hey everyone! Sorry I'm late to the party. I didn't realize the gameplay/discussion threads were active.

I'll be the resident paladin/stick in the mud. My plan for Hajar is to have him be the party conscience, but by no means will he be Lawful Stupid or Smite All Evil All The Time. Nightdeath has watched me play Hajar before so I'm trusting that he is OK with that style.

Hajar is an ask questions, smite only when he needs to kinda guy. He would rather take prisoners if at all possible and show mercy when he can.

So if I understand correctly, 3 party members already know each other and the 5 others are loners who will join the group ?

@Anjali :thanks for the tip with the new alias creation ! It will be easier to separate my avatar from my alias, I didn't know that we could have more than an alias...

@everybody : do you read pathfinder tales ? I have them all and have read 5 of them until now... My favorite is Liar's blade, I just love Hrym, so much fun!

Yay, Hajar is here! That just leaves Khayal Bin Haleen. I PMed him this morning. Feel free to get to know eachother in gameplay! I'll post our first encounter soon.

I need to start reading Pathfinder tales. Love the setting, so I've always been curious about the fiction.

Avenka, you're welcome! Glad you were able to decipher my hurriedly written directions. :)

I was working under the assumption that since it was a long trip to get to the current location that the characters somewhat know each other at this point. Maybe some were more solitary during the journey?

Hajar has the Finding Haleen trait, does anyone else?

Man, that Haleen gets around! LOL

I poked around in people's profiles and as far as I can recall, Bahram and Khayal also have it.

Yeah I just looked at Bahram and Khayal's aliases....we need to work on how we are all related. Adoption works I guess, but Hajar was not adopted by Haleen, she was just a very influential person to him. I think Bahram has her as a love interest, so he would be older than Khayal and Hajar I would think?

If we traveled together for a while, then Avenka is not solitary, but neither is she "remarkable" among the group. She is in a learning process (like the player that plays her for that matter !), so she doesn't want to be in the front when social aspects are in play. When fight does happen though, it's very different ! She will be the first to scream in hapiness while releasing her savage side in combat.

Tonight I'm gonna check the google docs thing... Do I have to register to gmail to use it ?

Hajar - I was thinking who isn't Bahram's potential love interest? XD But yeah, seems like they discussed Bahram being older than Khayal. Guess it's up to you how you see Haleen fitting into Hajar's life.

Avenka - I'm always rooting for the female barbarians. I've played one for a short PFS module and it was a LOT of fun! Can't wait to see her in character in the Gameplay thread!