Legendary Planet - an Adventure beyond this World

Game Master Zesdead

Welcome to the 'Legendary Planet' Adventure Path - Excitement, Wonder and Fantastical Beings await you...

Checking in! Profile's under construction.

Dotting. Thanks for the selection, DM!

Howdy everybody, thanks for the selection GM!

Anyone have any ideas for linking backstories? If not I think we're all rolling into town on the same caravan.

Checking in here! Thanks Zed for selecting me! Lady Ladile has spoken highly of your Shattered Star game (I am not ashamed to say I do lurk in the game thread, he he) and I am looking forward to seeing you in action :D

As for working Drancis' backstory into the other character's background , I wrote his background assuming he did not know anyone else in the party. If we were traveling in the same caravan for several days or even weeks before then he would be at least familiar with the others and may have chatted briefly with the rest of you.

Yeah, it always easy to assume we know at least something about one another.

For myself, none of the information in my backstory is a secret and is available to any of you that wished to ask.

Caravans work for me!

When it comes to personal opinions, Astraea is an open book, but she suffers from a dash of paranoia regarding whete she comes from. For instance, she likely would not willingly share her last name or hometown for fear the wrong people might overhear. Despite that, she is quite friendly and outgoing. She would likely have made an effort to befriend any interesting sorts in the caravan, including, of course, her fellow PCs.

She is also probably starting to get on people's nerves a little with her rambling tangents about the stars.

Rikkan is also open about himself and his travels. And his tall tales, which might grow a bit grating on the nerves after a while. We all know that guy that's been there, done that...Rikkan has a touch of that to him.

I also plan on him getting a bit creepy with his preservationist stuff as he grows in power. But that's a story for a later time!

Hey guys! Excited to have been picked. Thanks so much Zed! Background is in my profile and I will be happy to answer any questions. I'll be reading your profiles tonight to see if there is any opportunity for our characters to have history.

Locke is cursed to travel and never settle, so it will be interesting for him to have long term companions

I'll have my background in my profile later tonight. Workin' a double.

Checking in! Thanks for the pick, Zed!

I just noticed I'd made the grade a moment ago, and it's quarter to midnight. I'll read everyone else's backgrounds tomorrow, then we can start putting together a collective history.

So I've got my stuff updated, finally. I'll probably tinker around with it a bit over the next couple days.

Also, apparently I must be waaaaay overburdened or something, because PCGen says I have a 20 foot movement speed and massive negatives to all my physical skills. Might need to rethink something if we're going to be tracking encumberance.

I've got STR 16. I've got some weight to spare if you'd like help carrying things.

Are we still allowed to make minor changes to our characters?

All – there is still time to make any tweaks and polishes to your characters.

Just to reiterate – especially as things moved around in response to people’s requests, the character requirements / house rules for this adventure are:

• Characters start the adventure as Level 1.
  
• All classes are acceptable (including the oft-maligned Gunslinger, Samurai, Ninja and Summoner – note that the Pathfinder Unchained version of the Summoner is preferred to the original APG version).
  
• 20-point ability buy (no stat lower than 8 AFTER racial bonuses / penalties – No Upper Limit).
  
• Maximum HP for your class (further level increases in HP shall be average for class rounded up).
  
• Core and Featured Races from the Advanced Race Guide are acceptable – other Paizo published races from the Campaign Setting are subject to GM discretion.
  
• One trait / Two traits with a Drawback maybe selected – a further campaign trait from the Legendary Planet Player’s Guide will become available when you reach Level 3 and start the ‘To Worlds Unknown’ adventure.
  
• Background Skills from Pathfinder Unchained: Characters get an additional 2 skill points which must be spent on Background Skills.
  
• Average Starting Gold for your class.
  
• Non-Evil alignments only.
  
• All character options must originate from Paizo published Pathfinder products; No 3rd party Materials…

Note also that we will be using:

• Hero Points.
  
• Variant Multiclassing from Pathfinder Unchained – note that Core Rulebook Multiclassing remains a valid option.
  
• Automatic Bonus Progression from Pathfinder Unchained.

If possible could you open up the gameplay thread so we can dot in? It doesn't have to be a introductory post or anything.

There will be a Gameplay Post a little later today...

Let's see what we can do about intertwining our backgrounds so that we're a coherent party from the start.

Here are just some passing thoughts from reading everyone's backgrounds...

Zorek is from Numeria originally, and traveled through Ustalav and Belkzen into Varisia, where he befriended some Shoanti and crossed the Storval Plateau with them, ending up in Riddleport. If other are orignially from Numeria, perhaps he could have crossed paths and joined forces with them on his journey?

Illonna is an android, so presumably was also from Numeria at one point in her past. While androids are hated and feared by Zoreck's clan, Zoreck's fascination with technology would allow him to get past that.

Rikkan could be from Numeria. Ratfolk are not uncommon there, so he's also someone that Zoreck could have teamed up with on the journey out. Zoreck would also not be particularly freaked out by a ratfolk for the same reason.

So perhaps Zoreck, Illonna, and Rikkan met up in Numeria while looking to leave for some reason. They banded together at first for defense, but then became friends. Their journey led them to Riddleport.

In Riddleport...

Drancis is from Riddleport originally.

Locke is from Galduria originally, and his wanderlust could have brought him to Riddleport.

Astrea could have been attracted to Riddleport by the Cyphergate, and could have met up with Drancis and Locke there.

So, what would have caused the three PCs in Riddleport to band together? And what event would cause the two groups to get together?

Gameplay thread is up. I posted there already, mainly so that this campaign shows up on my "My Campaigns" page.

Question to the GM regarding alternate rules from Pathfinder Unchained...

As I'm intendending to multiclass, are we using the standard base modifiers (where you just add the modifiers together), or the optional fractional base bonuses variant?

I'd vote for the fractional variant. It gives multiclassed PCs saving throw and BAB mods that are more consistent with single-classed characters.

I am considering adding some kind of VMC, I didn't notice that it was an available option.

Sounds like I've got a little bit more work to do on Astraea's character sheet, then. I'll go ahead and dot in on the Gameplay thread, and I'll get my first proper post in there tomorrow.

Would anybody mind if I change Astraea's avatar? I've suddenly decided I don't want her to be blonde.

I think it's kind of awesome that Galduria is involved in this. In my Feast of Ravenmoor campaign, the characters had a stopover there, so I'm kind of attached to this region. :D I like Zoreck's suggestions, so I'll probably filter a bit of that into my profile update.

After looking over the character backgrounds, I third the suggestion Drancis would know both Locke and Astraea from their time in Riddleport.

Drancis's parents had the CypherMages test him to determine more about his abilities so if Astraea was also at one of the scholars or sages in or nearby the Windward District he may have run into her there. Drancis would probably have a crush on her and would want to stay near her for that reason alone, he he.

As for Locke he may have been hanging around the River District and both Astraea and Drancis approached him for some advice or guidance as they both are quite naive and cloistered in their own ways.

All, for those folks that do intend to multiclass - or, don't intend to but do eventually succumb to the temptation of 'shiny things' in other classes - we will use the Fractional Base Bonuses Variant. It isn't especially complicated and, as Zoreck says, it keeps bonuses closer to where they are intended to be...

Astraea - go ahead and change your avatar as you wish... my Shattered Star folks (Zoreck is one of them) also had a very brief stopover in Galduria on their way to Ravenmoor - I am running a diversion through the excellent 'Feast of Ravenmoor' module for the group... they're still going through it at the moment so no chit / chat spoilers about the particularly creepy village up the Lampblack please!!!

Okay, I've added my background skills (swapped out one rank from History to Bluff, since History is a Background Skill), changed around a lot of my gear (had to get rid of some kits to reduce weight), swapped out my spear for a shortspear, swapped out leather armor for a lamellar cuirass (same AC bonus but lighter!), and... at last! I'm not overencumbered!

I also decided not to change my avatar after all. She's fine as-is.

Drancis, that's totally fine. Astraea would probably be aware of his feelings, but does not know quite how to reciprocate, and is too nice to tell him off- besides, she's hurting for companions as it is.

Gameplay post will be up shortly.

I think it makes good sense for Locke to have met the others in Riddleport. He is a jovial enough fellow, but the others probably can sense he keeps a bit of distance. Friendships don't weather the kind of wandering lifestyle he leads.

Drancis, that's totally fine. Astraea would probably be aware of his feelings, but does not know quite how to reciprocate, and is too nice to tell him off- besides, she's hurting for companions as it is.

I don't think Drancis would make any romantic overtures to Astraea as he also has his own problems to deal with, which make working on a relationship difficult. Still, like Astraea, he is desperate for companionship as well.

There are not too many occultists in Golarion...yet anyway he he.

By the way, if anyone has any suggestions or requests (spells, feats, skills, etc) for my character build have at it!

I'm in Zed's "Shattered Star" game, and I must say that it's the most fun PbP I've played in so far!

So, was my proposed background linking acceptable?

Zorek, Rikkan, and Illonna met while escaping Numeria and banded together, first for mutual self-defense, then for friendship. The trio eventually found themselves in Riddleport.

Astrea, Locke, and Drancis met each other in Riddleport and became friends there.

So: What event caused the two trios to get together and start adventuring together?

Here's a suggestion: Perhaps the Riddleport trio accidentally ran afoul of a powerful gang, and the Numeria trio intervened on their behalf. And now the gang has it in for all six of us, making Riddleport too dangerous for us. We're now traveling to Magnimar to start over.

Thoughts?

Folks, I've stuck a map up in the Campaign Header showing your general location in Varisia... Thought it might help... And, as we progress, I'll stick other maps, etc in there...

Note that, at the moment, I'm giving you folks a little breathing room to establish your characters... I have popped up a Gameplay post that brings you into the Roadside Inn but, for a while, I'm thinking that I'll leave that as a blank canvas for you to have a bit of fun with...

...and, on the good news front, I received the fully updated module from Legendary Games this friday so we are go, go, go...

Also, thanks to Zoreck for the kind words... Hoping this one's going to be just as fun!!!

Question for Illonna...

Illonna's description says she's missing an arm. Is that still true or an artifact from an earlier draft of the character? I would think that would be a big disadvantage and not just a superficial oddity.

Question for the GM...

Would my "Scholar of Ruins" trait bonus also apply to my "Lore (Numerian ruins)" skill check?

Her left arm is gone below the shoulder.

Folks, just a note about weekend posting - sometimes I will, sometimes I won't... it just depends on what is going on at home (and with a 7yo and a 3yo, there normally is something exciting happening!!!) So, I tend to have the same expectations of my players - if you can post / want to post, that's great ...otherwise, no big issues. The story may move on a little... It may not. One thing that won't happen though, I will not GMPC or delay anybody in combat just cause they don't post over weekends...

I usually can get a post or two up during weekends, but during football season that drops a bit as well.

I am currently bedridden with a pretty nasty cold. Just thought I'd let everyone know in case my posting slows down.

Get well soon Locke... Will GMPC if needs be...

For Drancis' kinetic blast, I must admit I had visions of Magneto in the X-Men origins film where the coin is telekineticised (that's a verb, right?) through the man's skull... I had started to write it as that... and then I re-read the post and realised Drancis had 'gone big' with a river-bank rock... So ended up with the 'wet crunch' instead...

Hey, folks.

I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon on a five-day vacation to New England, and I am woefully behind in preparing for the trip, both personally and professionally. My posting will be sporadic at best until I get back late Monday night.

GM Zed: Please GMPC Zoreck as need be.

I should be resuming regular posting on Tuesday 10/13.

That's so weird - I'm also going to be out of town on those same days! Same as Zoreck, my posting will be sporadic until Tuesday, so bot me as needed.

Huh! I'll be in Boston and Portsmouth NH. Where are you heading?

New York City! Heading up there with the lady for vaycay.

It's thanksgiving weekend in Canada and I am visiting with family, so I may not be posting again until Monday evening or Tuesday morning.

Guess we're all having a busy weekend! I'll try to get a post up real quick, but please continue botting me as needed until I'm back home on Tuesday evening- one can safely assume that Astraea is suitably spooked and grossed out by all this.

Just a note, guys. I will be offline most of the next few days. I should be able to get at least a post in a day, but if something happens and I don't, please feel free to bot me. By Sunday afternoon, things should go back to normal. Thanks.

Sorry for disappearing! I've been on vacation this week, but haven't had a whole lot of time on the computer. What time I did have I spent upgrading my PC to Windows 10. It seems stable now, but it took a lot longer to update than I expected.

Folks... I am travelling with work through until Friday night (off to France for a conference) with uncertain prospects for internet. Apologies if your GM goes quiet for a while!!!

Super buried at work, guys... so sorry! I'll get a post up as soon as I can!

Note that there is now a small regional map, as per the one found in the Sheriff's Office, in the campaign tab.

I'm not dead, people! I'll get a post up tonight, I promise. I have a lot of catching up to do. Got swamped at work after a ton of shifts kind of all piled up on one another.

In-character, chalk it up to being overwhelmed into inactivity due to the traumatic nature of the events thus far! /excusesexcuses

Folks, I've got a busy day ahead of me so don't expect any GM posts until a little later on (probably when I am on the train heading home this evening)... But, in the meantime, it would be useful for you folks to decide where you are headed next - without being able to break into that cabinet, you've pretty much exhausted your options in the Sheriff's office...

"Eeek! Scary," Rikkan screeches as the Shining head of the pole arm tears through the door!

I am very amused by a ratfolk shouting "Eek!"

Well played!