DM Hell's Fox |
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Welcome, champions! Please feel free to introduce yourselves, ask questions, and all those shenanigans! Before we begin, I would like to ask just a few things of you all.
Firstly, can I please get everyone to put the following stats under their name (did that make sense?) Your AC, Touch, Flat-Footed, Saving Throws, CMD, Perception, and Initiative.
Second, would any of you like to form a bond with each other? You could know each other from childhood, work, etc.
I hope you all enjoy and I'm looking forward to working with you.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
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Maybe Lirandra and Kethaera know each other due to their fascination with Strea Vestori. Not to mention Kethaera is always looking for people to act in her plays so she might have tried to get Liranda to be in it but the show was canceled as Kethaera refused to kick Liranda off the cast.
Just some ideas.
Also nice to meet everyone! I look forward to adventuring with y'all! And yes I'm from South Carolina!
Jules Corvid |
dotting will respond proper after my drive home.
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
Tarnagius has probably at least heard of Kethaera, or "The Savage Diva" at any rate. Anyone from Kintargo probably recognizes the name Vashnarstill, except maybe Lirandra, and Jules might know what his brands and tattoos mean, in a vague sense.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
That's true. By the way, what would be your character's opinion and views on the Shoanti?
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
Me? He probably doesn't really have one beyond "ohh! Different and mysterious!" In Egorian he had other things on his mind with the devils and murders and stuff; in Kintargo he might have seen an occasional adventurer come through who was Shoanti, but they weren't part of his day-to-day life as a kid in upper-class society.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
That's true. Although most upper class Chelixans are known to dislike Shoanti.
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
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Tarnagius isn't much of a big-picture guy though. It's actually sabotaged his political career, in fact, it is probably one of the main reasons Barzillai didn't take him with him as part of his entourage when he took over Kintargo, even though Tarnagius is from Kintargo. The Shoanti are an abstraction to him. Now that I think about it, he probably has some very stereotypical assumptions (in a 'Koreans eat nothing but kimchi' kind of way) but he doesn't have any real animosity toward them. He only ever thinks about dealing with what is directly in front of him or en route to his specific goals.
Lirandra |
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Maybe Lirandra and Kethaera know each other due to their fascination with Strea Vestori. Not to mention Kethaera is always looking for people to act in her plays so she might have tried to get Liranda to be in it but the show was canceled as Kethaera refused to kick Liranda off the cast.
Could be,.... but i don't think that Lirandra has been involved in the theatre much (or even left the Devil's Nursery much). Usually I like to have as many links as possible with other PCs but I think that Lirandra is a bit more of an outsider than that.... She certainly wouldn't trust the humans in the group.
Jules Corvid |
Jules is just a humble little exslave turned info broker and forger. He's likely to be wary of most of the noble PC's.
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
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Probably especially Tarnagius, I'm thinking. Tarnagius is basically wearing his resume as a noble-serving Egorian thug on his arms and torso. Since Jules is from Egorian, he might have seen people with a bunch of brands and tattoos actually doing all the nasty work for those upper-crust nobles. Even if he doesn't know "oh that one on his hand means he's from Kintargo" he might thinking "he has a bunch of things branded and tattooed in infernal on his arms and hands and torso. He must be either a spy, hitman or bodyguard".
Or maybe he just focused so much on getting out of the way that he didn't pick up on that detail.
DM Hell's Fox |
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Keep it up guys! I find that the first event of the game can be difficult in getting the party together. The more you guys know each other and are willing to work with one another for a common purpose, the better.
In the meantime, a little about me and my DM style:
I hail from western Canada and have been living here my entire life (which is fairly short, as I'm in my early twenties). I started playing Pathfinder roughly 3-4 years ago as a way to get out of the house and make friends. It was a pretty bad group with several horror stories, so I decided to take a few friends that I had made and became a DM. My favorite adventure path is Rise of the Runelords, but when I saw Hell's Rebels I had to try it out. I'm DMing Hell's Rebels at the table once a week, and decided that I would like to run it online as well. By the way, I just wanted to mention that going through all the applications was REALLY HARD! I hope we can all get along and enjoy a good game.
I try to focus on roleplay and social encounters for the most part, but you'll also find plenty of combat, exploration, and moral quandaries. Everybody gets equal treatment around my table, regardless of race, gender, religion, etc. We may not always agree, but I want to treat you all with as much respect as possible. Thanks again for you interest and commitment to this awesome adventure.
I'll have the gameplay open once we sort out who knows who, and then we'll start with the protest!
Oh and I should also ask if you guys have any questions, concerns, comments or the like. I'm happy to answer both game and personal questions (within reason of course! =P )
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
True. Still given both of their fascinations with Strea, both Liranda and Kethaera would have met each other.
And she's a half elf by the way.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
I think he is.
DM Hell's Fox |
Yes Pylos is human. We have 2 1/2 humans =P, a halfling, and a tiefling.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
A pretty well diversed party I think.
Anyhow an idea about the usage of Kethaera's mother is that since she is in Kyonin, she'll probably be communicating via some sort of magical means. Of course, like most mothers (except for mine) Kethaera's will probably embarrass her a good bit. Just trying to add a bit of humor into my character if that's okay with y'all.
Jules Corvid |
Halfling with Childlike. ;) I'm very innocent. I promise. lol
Tarnagius is likely going to be identified pretty quickly as someone not exactly trustworthy to me yet and will take quite some time to develop away from the tendencies of distrust.
Lirandra |
True. Still given both of their fascinations with Strea, both Liranda and Kethaera would have met each other.
Good point - probably noticed each other enough to recognise each other but not much more than that.
And she's a half elf by the way.
Yeah, that was directed at the humans :)
Jules: We might know each other a bit if the Bellflower network and the Cloven Hoof Society are allies??? - Or Lirandra might have done some healing for the halflings for money??
1: Do the Bellflower network and the Cloven Hoof Society work together at all?
2: One of Lirandra's Hexes is Disguise (1 hours/day) (Su) Can change own appearance, as disguise self but with longer duration.... The description of disguise self is...
You make yourself - including clothing, armor, weapons, and equipment - look different. You can seem 1 foot shorter or taller, thin, fat, or in between. You cannot change your creature type (although you can appear as another subtype).Otherwise, the extent of the apparent change is up to you. You could add or obscure a minor feature or look like an entirely different person or gender.
The spell does not provide the abilities or mannerisms of the chosen form, nor does it alter the perceived tactile (touch) or audible (sound) properties of you or your equipment. If you use this spell to create a disguise, you get a +10 bonus on the Disguise check. A creature that interacts with the glamer gets a Will save to recognize it as an illusion.
The bolded bit seems to state that, as a Tiefling and, therefore, an Outsider (native), Lirandra would not be able to disguise herself as a human, elf, half-elf etc., since she is not Technically a "Humanoid". She would, however, be able to disguise herself as any outsider (of the appropriate size). e.g. Angels, Daemons, Devils, Aasimar, Elementals etc.
I saw this ability as a way for her to blend into crowds rather than appear as a devil, and would be happy with an interpretation of the spell which only let her appear as humanoid (plus tielflings), or only as outsiders (e.g., RAW) since I can see either being useful. My preference, however would be that she can only appear as humanoids.....
Thoughts?
DM Hell's Fox |
1. Well I wouldn't rule it out as a possibility, although their goals are fairly different. The Bellflower network is designed to shelter halflings and other slaves/outlaws/etc to escape Cheliax and sail to Varisia (the land of the free!). While the Cloven Hoof Society is more focused on promoting the rights and living conditions for Tieflings who choose to stay in Kintargo, or are otherwise unable to leave. So while I think it might be a stretch to call the two allies, it could be possible that they are on agreeable terms with one another. As far as I know in the book, there are no allies who are part of both organizations. I think it could be possible that Lirandra has done some healing for a halfling here or there, and word of a kind Tiefling healer has crossed the lips of various halflings. Those are just my thoughts though.
2. I have no problems with you using the spell to disguise yourself as a humanoid. I would allow you to assume the form of Humans, Half/Elves, Half/Orcs, other Tieflings, and Aasimars. You'd be restricted from Halfings, Gnomes, and arguably Dwarves due to height, however. Maybe a really tall Dwarf, XD
Does that answer your questions?
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
Also for what Kethaera wears here's an example
Her upper arms are bare though so you'll be able to see her tattoo.
And if it is alright with you, Liranda, maybe Kethaera and your character are friends with one another. Not close best of friends but friends nonetheless.
Jules Corvid |
That works well for me. I'd like to set Jules up as part of the Network for the help they gave him to get out of Egorian and his skill in various underworld things could come in to use for both. Having a kind of go to healer for him to send contacts to would be a great tie i think.
DM Hell's Fox |
We can set that up. Early in the adventure I will introduce you to a Bellflower contact that Jules will know.
Jules Corvid |
Awesome. Thank you :)
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
I think given the fact that Kethaera is interested in the Pathfinder Society maybe we could have a contact from the Pathfinders meet her or slip a note in her backpack without her noticing it. You know create a sense of mystery.
Pylos Thrune |
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My sincerest apologies for my unseemly tardiness. I was unavoidably detained for longer than anticipated. However, I am here now, and am ready to overthrow my wayward family.
For the question of whether or not I would know Tarnagius, I do believe we may have met at a few high society functions, but I doubt I would have, what is that commoner's phrase, 'hung out' with him.
As for the entertainers in the party, I have a feeling that I have, indeed, heard of the lovely 'Savage Diva', and am looking forward to seeing her performance once again.
For the rest, I don't believe I have any knowledge of you all, though I am looking forward to meeting you in the coming endeavors.
Also, yes, I am indeed human.
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
My sincerest apologies for my unseemly tardiness. I was unavoidably detained for longer than anticipated. However, I am here now, and am ready to overthrow my wayward family.
For the question of whether or not I would know Tarnagius, I do believe we may have met at a few high society functions, but I doubt I would have, what is that commoner's phrase, 'hung out' with him.
Also, yes, I am indeed human.
I guess the Deko Picture threw me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Now I remember. We've met, we know each other's names and would recognize each other in the street but don't know anything about each other beyond the vaguely pleasant public personae.
Crazy thing is, that's still the closest bond he has with another one of the future leaders of the rebellion.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
Kethaera Nightbreeze wrote:And if it is alright with you, Liranda, maybe Kethaera and your character are friends with one another. Not close best of friends but friends nonetheless.Works for me,...
Cool.
Btw what do y'all think of the picture example for Kethaera?
Also I'm thinking of using Cherokee for Sylvan, and when I take a rank in linguistics learning Celestial, I'll use French for it.
Not sure what to use for Auran. Any suggestions?
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
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I especially like the battle leotard.
If I'm doing the whole real-world-language-substitution thing, I like to use Enochian for celestial, Swedish for Skald, French for Draconic, Latin for Infernal, and Japanese for Tian.
Those are languages I know at least a bit of in real life though (except Enochian, obviously), so I'm biased. Auran is light and breathy, so maybe Finnish?
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
Finnish works for Auran. Although infernal I think maybe Klingon or maybe even Black speech?
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
I like Latin because most legal terms are in Latin so muahahaha evil lawyers.
I also don't know any Black Speech or Klingon (I'm not a huge fan of either of those franchises, don't stone me)
Jules Corvid |
If we will be posting in other languages, do we get a translation? I am unfortunately only versed in English and bad google translation. lol
Jules Corvid |
Aha. I got ya. Jules knows plenty of languages so i'll use that technique.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
Same here. That's what I do as well.
Him...maybe Latin for Infernal then.
Also there's a draconic translator another gm showed me.
http://draconic.twilightrealm.com
I still think French works for Celestial but that's just me.
Tarnagius Vashnarstill |
One more thing: I'll still get to it every day, but I live in Japan so my post times are gonna be a little weird. It's quarter to three in the afternoon here right now, for example.
Jules Corvid |
I will generally post from work between 6pm and 1am EST. Weekends get a little hazy but I aim for 1 post a day still also 1 weekend a month I go away for a weekend and LARP lol. This weekend comes with warning well in advance.
Pylos Thrune |
Another good thing for the Draconic language that I use in a different campaign is the Thu'um language from Skyrim.
Also, I tend to post during breaks at work between 8am-5pm CST, and after work between 7pm-9pm CST.
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
I'm off this week but I return to work next week. I can usually post in the mornings and late evenings.
DM Hell's Fox |
I typically don't substitute languages in my campaigns, but I don't mind if you guys would like that. I'm usually hesitant in case someone actually speaks the language, as I would be using Google Translate for many of them.
My posting hours are completely all over the place. Sorry but there is simply no way to predict. It is just as likely to occur during the night as it is during the day. I can USUALLY get in about 5 posts/day if needed. Usually I'm waiting on other players though.
So is everyone good for character bonds? If so, we can start today
Jules Corvid |
So just to list the bonds I've seen for Jules:
1: Reliable healer for the Network in Lirandra
2: Uneasy knowledge of both nobles in Thrune and Vashnarstill
3: Being an ex slave and starting to enjoy finer things Jules may have seen Kethaera perform before (anything more connected is up to Kethaera)
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
Yeah I can see Jules seeing her perform a few times. Maybe she even gave him an autograph or two. :3
But I'm good with starting today if that's alright with everyone else. However I'll be outside working in my yard for a bit, but it shouldn't take me that long to pull up some weeds.
DM Hell's Fox |
Roger that, I'll have the gameplay up... fairly soon =P
Kethaera Nightbreeze |
Cool and take your time! No need to rush!