Kings and Men - A Kingmaker Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Thron

Govannon smiles as the Carnifex plants seeds and Flaith takes the scepter, "A very regal thing my lady."

He helps dole out the other items fairly so there's an even amount of cash for everyone.

Party Divvy! Everyone gets 1,250gp, except Flaith who takes the scepter and 650gp.

He speaks of the dragon parts, "I've already got such an amulet and am not interested in the armor possibilities. I wouldn't mind a tooth though... as a souvenir." he does what he can to pull a tooth, which may end up being something like smashing the jaw to get it out, but he does what he can.

"Before we all depart for our separate kingdoms, I want to invite you to Kopec in the coming weeks. I plan to investigate a tribe of lizard folk in my territory and could use a little backup if things go wrong. With luck, it'll be just another outing like the fey, but I haven't had any contact and know little at this time about what we face."

"So if you're interested, let me know and we'll coordinate schedules."

Are you guys forgetting Dolgrin in the loot split?

No we are not! Everyone gets 1000 gp or Flaith the scepter and 400 gp.

Doh!! I'll fix the treasure sheet directly. 1000gp ea!!

"Hhhh. I will inform Lucius' ...assistant. Sounds like a job he could actually do."

Flaith will nod to Govannon.
"Of course I will aid you!"

Posting already my Rova turn.

(Balance 9 BP, Size 4, Unrest 0)
Upkeep – 0
No Change in leaders
Stability: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27 No unrest, so +1 BP
— Consumption: 2 (8 bp)
Edicts - Claim Hex (0 BP), Built Farm on new hex (3 BP,) ,Quarry/Farm Finished (+1 BP), Road
—Holiday: 6
—Promotion: standard
—Taxation: Normal
Economy: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36/3 = 12 BP
Balance - 16 BP, Size 5, Consumption Net = 0

Map is returned to the Kingdom Map.

Turn 5 (Rova) - (Balance 19 BP, Size 4, Unrest 3)
Upkeep - Stability DC 25: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 Passed, Unrest 2
— Consumption: 0
Edicts - Claim Hex (1 BP, white outline, gain mine there, +1 Econ, +1 BP per Collection), Build Mine (6 BP, +1 Econ, +1 BP per Collection), Build House (3 BP, -1 Unrest), Build Monument (3 BP, +1 Loyalty, -1 Unrest)
—Holiday: 1 (+1 Loyalty, +1 Consumption)
—Promotion: Token (+1 Stability, +1 Consumption)
—Taxation: Normal (+2 Econ, -2 Loyalty)
Economy - 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21/3 + 1 = +8 BP
Balance - 14 BP, Size 5, Consumption Net = 0, Unrest 0
Event Chance 25%: 1d100 ⇒ 38 No Event

Sum Up: Unrest removed from buildings and good Stability check. Other penalty removed via building adjacent mine. Don’t get benefit of newly building mine’s boost to BP this turn, but do on the one Dolgrin claimed as it was built last turn. Will update Dolgrin’s map and city map in the morning.

By the way claiming the 3river fork next to the kobolds.

Sorry, made a mistake. 50/3+3=19 not 21

Govannon pens a few letters around, In all, he thanks everyone for a good time dealing with the fey and the dragon. He praises their teamwork, and foreshadows the mightiness of the kingdom to come through their combined efforts. He suggests that they try to get together regularly, if only to keep tabs on each other, and wishes there was a faster method of communication other than runner.

He also mentions the Lizard Folk to his west and suggests he’s headed that way sometime after the Swallowtail Festival, a day of celebration in his kingdom and the only formal nod to Desna from his government (on the first of Rova). He again invites you all to join him, continuing, ”I expect little from this first meeting, but I hope to lay the groundwork for future dealing with their tribe. If you care to join me, please let me know your schedule so we can coordinate and have a celebration of our own. Thanks!” signed, Baron Govannon

Celebrating the swallowtail festival with a hug beerfest, Flaith then moves toward Govannon´s captial.

Flaith Event 25%: 1d100 ⇒ 19
Galendir Event 25%: 1d100 ⇒ 50 No Event
Govannon Event 25%: 1d100 ⇒ 66 No Event
Lucius Event 75%: 1d100 ⇒ 67

Flaith: 1d100 ⇒ 82
Flaith: 1d100 ⇒ 23

Lucius: 1d100 ⇒ 62
Lucius: 1d100 ⇒ 59

Pilgrims come to Carnivalia with hopes for a revival, only to find the land free of religious institutions. They tut and tsk and go on their way.

Baron Lucius prepares for a diplomatic mission with the lizardmen, bringing along his translator.

So only Galendir missing!

I’ll update Dolgrins next Turn asap once I get a chance at home to update his kingdom sheet entry on the tracker. His bonuses aren’t right after last turn and I can’t edit it from phone. Also I still need to update map and send out the recon reports.

Work was calm, and I was bored, so I manually removed the penalties on paper and added in what finished for this month.

Turn 5 (Lamashan) - (Balance 14 BP, Size 5, Unrest 0)
Upkeep - Stability DC 26: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 Failed, Unrest 1
— Consumption: 0
Edicts - Claim Hex (1 BP), Build House (3 BP, -1 Unrest)
—Holiday: 1 (+1 Loyalty, +1 Consumption)
—Promotion: Token (+1 Stability, +1 Consumption)
—Taxation: Normal (+2 Econ, -2 Loyalty)
Economy - 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23/3 + 2 = +9 BP
Balance - 19 BP, Size 6, Consumption Net = 0, Unrest 0
Event Chance 75%: 1d100 ⇒ 9

1d100 ⇒ 70
1d100 ⇒ 3 Boomtown

Flaith Event 25%: 1d100 ⇒ 12

1d100 ⇒ 22
1d100 ⇒ 16 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.

Flaith will claim the sootscale Kobold hex

Govannon Event 75%: 1d100 ⇒ 90 No Event

So turn 4 hex claim was based on the meeting with the fey. As I need to get some farms we are moving toward the plains first. Will get fey eventually and keep promise of not altering. I drew a black outline of the hexes being claimed in turn 4, 5, and 6. Doing turns 5 and 6 now :) Purple is roads. Also GM can you mark my 2 resource Sawmills like you did the coins with the mines. Thanks.

Govannon pens a few letters to his allies, the first to his Queen, Flaith. ”My Queen, I have discovered the Mivon people near my southern border. I fear my planned expansion will put me in direct contact, and therefor possibly conflict, with them. I shall endeavor to make diplomatic overtures once I know more about them and will report my findings.”

To everyone he pens, ”Good news! Though it’s on the other side of my Barony, the Barony is yet small - but I may have found a second thing for use to do while you’re visiting next month. As I mentioned, I hope to make diplomatic overtures to the lizard folk to my west, but scouts have found a giant apex predator on my eastern flank. Something akin to an Owlbear, they think, but if so, it’s the largest of the species ever discovered! It would be lovely to have a hunting party after we speak to the lizard folk if you all can manage a few more days.”

After the Lamashan duties are done, Flaith will move towards Govannons capital, ready to assist him.

Once Galendir catches up with all current duties he kisses his wife goodbye and begins the journey to go meet up with Govannon and the others. He is quite pleased that they will be able to start farming soon.

One by one, the various barons and baroness arrive in Kopec at Lord Gittins request. Dolgrin puffs on his pipe as his wagon rolls into town, and greets Govannon with an un-baron-like hug and clap on the back. ”Greetins, Lad! ‘Ow ave things been? An’ ‘ave tha others arrived yet? I ‘ave somethin’ fer tha lot o’ ye!” he says with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

Any preparations/RP you guys wanna address before heading out?

Galendir rides in seeing his two fellow Baron's exchanging greetings.

"Greetings my fellow Baron's. I see the two of you are doing well. I am happy we are going to talk with the lizard folk, I'm sure they are feeling closed in on. They will make a fine addition to your Barony Govannon. Another monster hunt as well. I train with my wife and men to keep in practice but none push me. I need to test my skill. I hope as we continue to grow I will have a chance to do so. I am hoping to open my school in the next few months."

"Greetings all and welcome to my humble barony!” And humble it is. Govannon is a simple man, and his barony reflects that, with little pomp and ceremony - save what is required and proper naturally, but little else. You can also see the cracks of stress on the poor man as he continues to rebuild after the financial and other losses suffered due to the desperate plague.

Still, he makes all feel welcome as they arrive, and has put them up in the finest rooms he can muster, though they are a little cramped and not quite as fine as perhaps they should be. ”My focus has been on the people, you understand…” he replies with an apologetic smile. ”But we’re making real progress!” he adds, stuffing an unlit cigarette between his lips for sustenance.

He hugs Dolgrin back with intensity, ”It is good to see you. I hope things have been well to the east? Find anyone stirring on your eastern border? I've had some movement on my southern, and hope to make a report to the group.”

He’s more formal, but just as friendly, with Galendir, ”Yes, I hope the Lizardfolk will join us and add a little diversity to our cause. But I too am excited at the hunt. Who knows, we may find nothing, but we my just find the largest owlbear on record! Are you opening a combat school? That’s an excellent idea! I am planning a mage school if I can get the money together. Something grand.” You can see the stars in his eyes as he dreams the dreams of a wealthy man who does not quite have that wealth as yet.

Balance 16 BP, Size 5 + District 1, Unrest 0)
Upkeep – Stability DC 26: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 = passed, +1 BP
No Change in leaders
— Consumption:
Edicts - Claim Plains to the west (1 BP), Build Farm 2BP, Build Road 1 BP, Build Brewery 6 BP, Build Cistern 6 BP
—Holiday: 6
—Promotion: Standard
—Taxation: Normal
Economy: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23/3=7
Treasury: 8 BP

Lucius and his entourage arrive fashionably late and seem to mostly be tipsy already. He has brought his spymaster for her services as a translator if the other new royals don't speak draconic.

Lucius you can't build two buildings in a turn. You did Brewery and Cistern above. Only additional buildings you can do are houses. Paizo boards were going crazy yesterday again an ate a post :(

"Indeed I am Gov. A Kitharodian Academy branch here. It will improve and keep my standing as well as allow me to train others in both combat and bardic arts. My fighting is rooted in the worship of Sarenrae so a temple to pay honor to her will be in the future as well. You seem to be recovering well after your hardships. I'm sorry I could not send more aid, I was dealing with the same thing. I hope it helped. On that note if needed I can lend you resources. It will delay my academy, but it would be meaningless to prosper if my fellow baron's struggled. We can talk business later. For now let us enjoy your hospitality and have a drink while we await the others."

Govannon greets Lucius with the same energy as the others and makes him feel welcome - pouring him a large drink. "Good idea for a translator. I hand't thought they might not know common. Silly me indeed!"

He continues his conversation with Galendir, "That Academy sounds wonderful, I shall have to visit when you have it open. I think the cool forest air helped you with your plague. I don't believe the lizard folk suffered from it either."

"As for a loan, I think I'll pass. I'll just be a little slower for a time is all, and perhaps I'll never catch up, but to be in debt would only slow me further I fear. Thank you however, and I shall keep you in mind should I ever need it. You are most generous." he grins.

"Well did you learn anything about the lizardmen? How many, how strong!"

"Well, my scouts were fearful of confrontation, so I pulled them back to avoid an incident. My understanding is it's just a village, but I really don't have good research on this as yet. We'll just have to be careful." Govannon grins in anticipation of the adrenaline flow when they're in the field.

Ready for departure, Flaith nods to the gathered barons!

As the entirety of the Baroney arrive, Dolgrin grins and says ”Ah! Now tha’ yer all ‘ere, I kin give ye all wha’ I’ve been workin’ on in commemoratin’ our recent vict’ry!” as he moves to the wagon he arrived in and begins collecting some items stored away.

To Govannon and Galendir he hands each an oak case that, when opened, reveals scabbards made to fit your swords. The scabbards are made of red dragon scale and decorated with bits of dragon horn. ”I figure I got tha dimensions close enough,” he says with a wink.

To Lucius he hands a similar box that contains a pair of smaller scabbards made to fit the blades of Carnifex. He smiles politely, but his words carry a hint of disdain in their tone, ”These are fer yer masked friend. Tha one who came an’ ‘elped us kill tha beast.”

Then, to Flaith, he reaches into a small pouch and removes an elegant silver chain that has dangling from it a pristine red dragonscale. ”An’ fer the Baroness, I wasn’t quite sure wha’ ta make fer ye, but figured a bit o’ jewelry wouldn’t ‘urt!” The scale seems to glimmer in the sunlight, unlike the scabbards. It is almost as if it has been polished and treated in a way to make it reflect and bend light like a gemstone rather than a scale. Despite its crude origin it is actually an eye-catching piece.

Any final preparations before the five of you head out?

Flaith bows deeply and thanks Dolgrin from her heart.
"This is a most marvelous gift, I will treasure it!"

He marvels at the scabbard, "Baron Dolgrin! My, that is magnificent! Truly, I'll treasure it as well, and keep my blade warm in its beautiful embrace. Thank you sir."

Govannon casts Ablative Barrier after breakfast as he does most every day. ”I do hope they speak common, or this will be a short trip!” he chuckles, somewhat nervously. He wants the excursion to go well, not only for his fledgling kingdom, but also to try and impress his new allies. He feels he does not quite measure up to their abilities and wants to do better.

He mounts his ready steed Indigo, and rides out to the west to see what can be done about the neighbors.

"Oh, I'm sure he'll adore it. Though I wouldn't wait for a thank you note. A bit rude for my tastes, but I'm glad he helped. My major demo is very wise."

"You continue to impress me master dwarf. Thank you Baron Dolgrin."

Galendir mounts up to head out with the others.

Let's hope the site is back up for good now :)

The group gathers their horses and hops on a ferry across the lake to the western shore, just north of where the Murque River empties into the lake. Once disembarked, you begin to make your way along the northern bank of the river towards where the scouts of Govannon and Galendir report the lizardfolk to be residing.

Govannon and Dolgrin seem to be in jovial spirits, talking and joking with one another as they ride at the rear guard. Galendir and Flaith ride side by side during the travel as well, with Lucius riding at the front of the troop. The latter three are not as distracted by conversation, however, and notice strange rustling in the trees and odd ripples in the algae covered river. Just as the three of them all notice the danger and prepare themselves, a muscular lizard-man hops on top of a rock to their north and cries out something in their own language, and several more reveal themselves from hiding!

Lucius Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Dolgrin Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Flaith Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Galendir Initiative: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Govannon Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Muscular Lizardfolk: 1d20 ⇒ 20
River Lizardfolk: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Land Lizardfolk: 1d20 ⇒ 2
Spearmen Lizardfolk: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Did Perception/Stealth checks in secret on roll20. I felt that would feel more akin to an actual GM screen and results being called out rather than doing a spoiler. Heh. Also, this is a Surprise Round. Only Dolgrin and Govannon were caught unawares and therefore cannot act this round. EVERYONE ELSE GETS A SINGLE MOVE OR STANDARD ACTION THIS TURN! Of note,enemy tokens with a red dot have elevation, be it standing on a rock, being up in a tree, etc.

Initiative Order:
Galendir May Act
Flaith May Act
Dolgrin Surprise Round, cannot act, Flat Footed
Muscular Lizardfolk
Lucius
Govannon Surprise Round, cannot act, Flat Footed
River Lizardfolk
Land Lizardfolk
Spearmen Lizardfolk

Galendir has draconic so would know what he said. I assume it was attack or get'em or something :)

Fast Dismount: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19Nope, cost me my move action

Galendir takes a moment to dismount his horse surveying the situation.

In Draconic "We came to talk. We are not your enemies."

Flaith quickly weaves a spell of heroism on herself.

Galendir: Indeed, it was something along the lines of "Attack!"

The muscle bound lizardman sneers at Galendir and simply replies in his own tongue, "Always want to talk. Always lies! Time to pay for what your kind have done!" before hurling a javelin at you! It flies wide, landing a good 3 feet to your right.

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Initiative Order:
Galendir
Flaith
Dolgrin
Muscular Lizardfolk
Lucius May Act
Govannon Surprise Round, cannot act, Flat Footed
River Lizardfolk
Land Lizardfolk
Spearmen Lizardfolk

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30"Whoa whoa whoa! I don't know your history but I am here as a diplomat, not a soldier! I wish to work together with you! Please, I'm setting down an unloaded crossbow!"

The majority of the lizardfolk begin swarming the group, seemingly not to care that you are trying to treat with them! Three of them hurl javelins at Lucius, Flaith, and Govannon, with only one finding purchase grazing Flaith’s left shoulder!
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Javelin Attack: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 1 - 2 = 12
Javelin Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Javelin Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Initiative Order:
Galendir May Act
Flaith May Act
Dolgrin
Muscular Lizardfolk
Lucius
Govannon
River Lizardfolk
Land Lizardfolk
Spearmen Lizardfolk

Flaith guides the horse back abit and then quickly weaves a spell. Targeting the Trog in the middle of the water and the one close to her and the one down.
Fireball DC 19 Refl for half: 7d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 4, 2, 5, 4, 4) = 28.
Sorry erased my figure.