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Condolences all around. Losing folks is tough. I had a fair about of it when I was a bit younger so I know it can be hard to process no matter what the connection.
Well we will plink along but take the time you need, either of you.
So here is where we are:
Each of you should have magical gear at WBL. Account for your current magic gear if you have any, Duska the helm is worth 1,000 for these purposes.
Any amount of mundane or masterwork gear is yours to have (within reason, so a few weapons yes. 87 MW daggers, no)
Each of you ALSO have a handy haversack.
I am going to advance things 1.5 years. Wrap up your gear, let me know if there are anyt hings in the area you want to have poked your nose into (For instance I am sure Duska will check out the fey) and then I will set the stage for chapter 2.
10,500gp you say? Time to go shopping
...and the item I really want (Anaconda's Coils for constrict damage) is 18,500. What if we sold the haversack, is that acceptable? I would powerspike pretty hard with it though. You might want me to hold off.
I want to make sure I understand. We go up to WBL in magical gear.
So for example the potion of cure light wounds I already have will count against that WBL, but the masterwork bastard sword I have will not?
10,500gp you say? Time to go shopping
WBL for 4th level is 6,000 I believe not 10,500.
It is. Ya. I thought we were 5. My bad.
Patience young Cuddles :) 5th shall be with us soon enough!
@KMD: I'll fire up a detailed post once I'm home from work and hunkering down. Will outline what Duska is likely to get into with 1-1/2 years to play with :)
Also appreciate massively the thoughts and condolences folks.
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No selling the haversacks, they are gifts dammit. GIFTS! >_<
Ra'hl you are correct in your assumptions about my request and also that no way in hell Cuddles gets that much gear...yet.
Keep in mind that your items of office can be further enchanted.
Yes sir. Sorry sir. I should have taken the lack of a gift receipt as a hint.
I'm working on items. Right now I'm torn between being able to pick up and handle fire with impunity or boosting my durability like I'd planned. I might be able to pull off both. We'll see.
Do you want me to use the custom item rules to put a spell like Blurr on my cloak?
Yeah, the custom item rules will work for now. We might need to tweak then later on if people stack a lot on their stuff
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Okay, all done for me.
Compass of Navigational Supremacy
Handy Haversack
2x Cloaks of Resistance +1
1x +1 Falchion
1x +1 Agile Breastplate
1x Traveler's Any Tool
1x Wand of CLW (50 Charges)
Things in the nearby region that Matt would be interested in spending time on:
He would have went back to that undead water spirit to make sure it's soul was put to rest.
And the Undead near Stagfall are not high on his list of things to continue existing.
Owlbear (not Bugbear ^_^).
Maybe look about for a "friend" for Saber.
Apologies - this weekend's stymied me somewhat. Making some progress:
Nailed down Duška's magic items.
- Stag Helm (1,000GP)
- Efficient Quiver (1,800GP)
- Cloak of Elvenkind (2, 500GP)
- Handy Haversack (Free Gift ;)
Will work on the mundane and MW, and outline her activities over the interlude period.
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Bracers of armor +2 (4000)
I get rid of my leather armor and gain my wis to AC. Net result is my speed goes up 10 and my touch goes up by 2
AoMF: Quenching (2000)
My limbs ("weapons") are now immune to fire damage (though "I" am not) and I can extinguish up to medium fires at will. I gain +2 to saves vs fire effects. I do extra damage to beings with the fire sub-type.
I think that works. Let me know if you disagree.
Handy Haversack (free)
For the first few months Cuddles will do a downright monumental amount of work clearing and repairing Stagfall. He does so much work, in fact, that a pool starts among the other workers to see who can do more: Cuddles or Bruno the draft horse.
After a few months a preistess shows up at Stagfall and recognizes Cuddles morning calisthenics and the poor oak post he does them upon. She represents the Empyreal lord Falayna, and takes Cuddles under her wing for the time she is there. She replaces the post with a custom (and very durable) precise dummy and orders a set of simple jeweled rings for the Orc. Soon she is teaching customers some more complex combat forms and doing her best to teach him the tenets of her faith. It's no small blessing that she knew Orc.
It's slow going to say the least. Finally, after several months, Cuddles is finally deemed adequately versed in the faith. Barely. If you dropped hints now and again. He still can't read, but she still proclaims victory and gifts the party with the picture book she made to help Cuddles learn.
A friend for Saber or a FRIEND for Saber? One is much more likely in this forest...
Ah "Cuddles and the Picture Book of Falayna" is a Golarion children's classic waiting to happen.
Once Ra'hl and Duska sketch out a bit of the interlude I will be ready to get us up and moving. Its doesn't have to be big, just enough to get a paragraph in to big scrawling text that precedes the next chapter is all, :p
FRIEND :)
Poor Kitty is lonely.
Yah that might be a hard sell just out in the wild, lol.
Okay, I am going to proceed without Duska and Ra'hl's interim notes, we can back fill but I want to get us back up to speed...
Edit: And Fergus? If you have anything you want to accomplish, I know you are "new" but if you want to just let me know.
Ra'hl will post in 30 minutes.
Ra'hl already had the following:
Ioun Torch 75 gp
2 potion of cure moderate wounds 600 gp
Sleeves of many garments 200 gp
I want to add a suit of +1 Mithral Agile Breastplate 5,400 gp.
Ra'hl already had 361 gp so I can contribute that to make up the difference leaving me with 76 gp in personal wealth.
In the year and a half, Ra'hl really takes to the throne well. He is very active in the community and calls council meets regularly. Ra'hl will also continue to pursue Aleria over the time. He remains respectful, mostly trying to show her how different he is than her impression of him. Trying to manage Erastil's teachings while developing the type of kingdom Ra'hl dreams of is touch.
Ra'hl spends time trying to get to know all the members of the council better, especially those we only recently met in game before the time skip. If we're building a castle (I hope we are), it should be among our first priorities as we can keep general services there and expand outward from the castle. Ra'hl will hold court a minimum of weekly to hear complaints from the general citizenry and make judgments as he sees fit. Involving the council on any decisions of major consequence.
That should be a good rough outline. I should have more once your main post fills in some gaps.
Ok I have returned...
I am very sorry everyone I did not anticipate a delay however it took me longer than I thought to be able to log in in Paris. I will be updating tomorrow hopefully as it is around 3:00 here. My apologies I assumed I would have free time that I did not end up having while on vacation. Fergus would probably attempt to build a shrine or small worship area in a secluded area near Stagfall, perhaps try to start up a grove of some sorts in the name of Lugh. Will add more later.
Doh, I didn't think about Mithril. Maybe later, +1 armor isn't that expensive to replace.
Oh well, Saber has Matt, I'm sure he will deal. Eventually, someday a long time from now, maybe though.
We really need to get on this Tiger army... See, it'll be great, it'll be the bestest army you ever saw, let me tell you. There will be Tigers... and tigers... and they won't eat or attack anyone, EVER! In fact they will be the most loyal tigers you ever saw, and they will keep all other countries at bay from coming in, making New Rogarvia the greatest place ever! And you know what, Tigers like to grapple, our instructor likes to grapple, eh? He can teach them all the fine art of making a grapple.
But every, man, woman, and child will have their own tiger, or tiger cub, or similar large cat!
You just wait, the Owlbear is just the start.
Oh, I have a game tomorrow, I'm Co-DMing, so I probably won't post till later or Friday. But I will try.
Am still here. Week has been crazy at work, and had a family funeral on Tuesday.
Apologies all - will try and get something fired up this evening once I'm home.
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No problem Matt I just need you to make 56,000 or so HAndle Animal checks please, lol
Apologies - this weekend's stymied me somewhat. Making some progress:
Nailed down Duška's magic items.
- Stag Helm (1,000GP)
- Efficient Quiver (1,800GP)
- Cloak of Elvenkind (2, 500GP)- Handy Haversack (Free Gift ;)
Will work on the mundane and MW, and outline her activities over the interlude period.
Okay back in the saddle and decks have cleared.
On the magical equipment above - have decided to add a Hushing Arrow @ 547GP
Mundane/MW Equipment:
- Holy Symbol Flask of Cernunnos
- Incendiary Arrows
in the 18 months that pass Duška spends much of her time in the Wilds - either on scouting missions and border guard sorties for the fledgling state, or whimsically disappearing to study more of the flora, fauna and fey of the land.
She communes with those fey who appear to her, and ever more becomes a shadow in the wild lands... Those she protects draw courage from her presence, while the threats that she encounters are dealt with akin to the Stag Lord - quick and mercilessly. Even those that feel the sting of her arrows and live are never truly able to pin down where the elusive ranger snipes at them from.
Whilst respecting the growing popularity of Erastil's faith amongst the populace, Duška also creates shrines deep in the wild places for her patron Empyreal Lord - Cernunnos. Along roads and rural tracks she also leaves signs and portents of her passing to show travellers and wayfarers these are places safe, but to be respected.
Through the months and seasons however, the lithe ranger still possesses an uncanny knack of (re)appearing when required- something which only builds on numerous rumours on her nature within the burgeoning populace.
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You asked.
*shuffles into discussion thread looking guilty, coughs quietly*
So. I kind of dropped off the face of the earth, I know. Things got rough for me, so I took a vacation (and a hiatus from all my games) and spent two and a half weeks in Colorado with my long-distance boyfriend. First time meeting him, first time travelling alone, generally a big experience, because going from coastal Australia to the gorram Rockies is huge. I was channeling Anton a lot, puffing and wheezing with every step for the first couple of days because of the altitude.
Unfortunately, this meant that when I got home, that taste of bliss I had while I was there has vanished, and a lot of my good moods with it. I've found it hard to get back into my games, and this one fell right off my radar for ages.
But, well, I'm here. And if you'll take me back, I'm willing to give this another shot.
Well you know my answer. Totally! Welcome back!
I'm sorry this past while has been so rough. You weren't that far from me! Colorado is only a quarter of the continental US away from Kentucky. That's pretty close compared to being on the (literal) other side of the world! :)
I agree. It is ultimately the DM's decision, but if you think you are able to be back. You're welcome to return in my book.
I'm down, no worries. Jump on in...
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As a note to all my games: MY family is on vacation starting the weekend before the 4th of July through the following weekend of July 9/10. I will have intermittent internet access but our schedule is a bit up in the air. I will try to post when I can but if I am quiet for some or all of this period please know I will be back. I don't intend on radio silence but stranger things have happened.)
Glad to see you back El Ronza :).
I spent about a month doing field work in the Rockies a couple years back, I can relate. I was pretty out of shape and smoked a couple packs a day, so going from that to having to hike daily carrying research equipment up those trails was the closest I think I've ever felt to death. It is absolutely beautiful and death was well worth it.
@Grand Master Pirate
Noted!
I'm new to the gang but I would love to have you as well. I use to live in Arizona which is extremely close to Colorado, have been skiing there many times hope you had fun.
Welcome back Ronnie - you know you're always welcome if I have any say in the matter :)
Ease yourself back into Anton's skin - stoked your in a better headspace and even more your recovering your mojo.
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It'll take me a while to get back into this - more so since I have a lot to read through >.> If someone can give me a dot-points recount of what's happened and what I need to do to get the Wheezing Wizard of the Greenbelt up to speed, that would be great.
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Duska and Rahl took out the Stag Lord in seconds, securing the support of half his minions and a good number of his slaves
Matt has a new pet
Cuddles has found religion
duska is still as scary and sneaky as ever.
Just reading the big long summary posts should do it. Really, you only need that last page.
Fergus was a slave, caught on the last attempt to free the Greenbelt and is ready for round 2.
What Cuddles said ;)
Yeah, except Duska took out the stag lord alone, all I got to do was roll initiative and watch.
Oh, and GM needs a summary of what you've been up to for the last year and a half and a description of an item that could serve as a symbol of office. Matt has a compass, Rhal has a signet ring, duska has the Stag Lord's helmet, chucks has (or will have) a flashy cloak. Something to represent the National Arch-Mage. :)
Fergus has a flaming spear.
Yeah, except Duska took out the stag lord alone, all I got to do was roll initiative and watch.
You provided moral support ;) "Gimme a D! Gimme a U..."
Was a tad anticlimactic upon reflection... like the Death Star being taken out on the first run by Gold Squadron mooks lol.
I imagine Anton would have spent a year engaged in magical research, poring over tomes, alternating between how to use magic for the betterment of the settlement (enchanted lampposts, a fountain supplied by a decanter of endless water, etc), expousing on the ramifications of such improvements, and his own personal research into the nature of his strange amulet and his constant ailments (if the GM wants to do anything with that, I'm all ears).
As for a badge of office, well, that would have to be a staff, wouldn't it? Though like everything Anton owns, it would likely end up shabby, probably dusty, used as a curtain-rod at some point...
Fyi back on the grid, more to come in the next 24
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can't wait!
On a side note, I am looking to recruit up to two for my RotRL group that I rescued from DMlessness a few years back. We have been going at it for a steady while and we are just headed in to book 3. The group is covering most basic roles but we have historically carried upwards of 6 characters and are down to 4. Anyone interested in taking up in another Devn production?
What roles/classes is the party looking for if you don't mind me asking.
I'd love to, Rise is on my bucket list of AP's to play, but unfortunately I am currently too swamped to join anymore games.
Rightnow the group is...heh...uhm...
Grumpy wizard
Oracle/Barbarian -> Rage Prophet/liquifier of the BBGs
Oradin of Ragathiel -> Ridiculous AC
Bard/Rogue -> "The Reasonable One"
They had a cleric, a paladin, a samurai and a magus with them at various points. Honestly anything overlaps with them just be prepared for...antics. The folks roleplay a pretty curmudgeonly lot and the wizard and barbarian are known for investing decent amounts of time insulting each other. Its very entertaining.
Hehe. Sounds like a fun group. What are the build requirements like? How open is this party to psionics/off the wall characters?
I currently have inactive:
Igor. A Blue Psion(shaper) and his imaginary friend Frank who makes real world appearances as Igor's Astral Construct.
Abrasax: Basically the One Ring, but intelligent. Forcefully inhabits surrounding people/wildlife for mobility. Super smooth talker. Know it all. Thinks little of meat based life. Kinda evil. Unique race.
Sagol: Amplified Rage Skald who plays his raging song upon the skulls he's smashing with his specially designed hollow great club. Sure to make everyone rock harder than headbangers in a drum shop.
Pinocchio: Exactly what you just thought. Disney's favorite not-real boy. Arcane Trickster.
I would be interested in Rise TBH if there is room for me also.
Choon that all sounds very terrifying, lol.
Any of you that are interested just show up here:
They are already talking about what is missing, you can ask them yourselves what they are up for. I am game for anything if my players are....though apparently the wzard is talking about murder so...watch out for him? LOL