I'm just along for the ride! :)
And yes the tombs took longer then expected and we ran into unfortunate luck and rolls.
Well, hopefully we can turn some of that around now =)
Yeah, it was mostly the rolls. We would have won that first fight if we could have rolled above a 5 now and then :)
To be fair most of the above rolls of 5 belonged to those undead. :P
It was a tough dungeon. Pretty sure a normal Wight has a CR 3 or 4, which is where we really want to be at or below this level. The Evil Big Bad there was a seriously beefy version.
Speaking of which, @GM Wolf, are we meant not to click on your spoilers that say "DM Notes"? Because I have to confess, that's going to be hard for me. XD I tell myself not to let player knowledge effect me, but it's hard to judge what you would think differently if you didn't know the thing that you're not supposed to know, but you really know.
You know? XD
For that fight they had Koldur, Johanna, Jevar, Halseen, and one more. It was above their level and they should have leveled up before coming back and thought out what other buffs they could get.
Oh yes, for a while there they were whacking back and forth and no one was hitting. What 4 rounds or so. Good thing they didn't do much damage!
You can click on my spoilers but really shouldn't. That is where I put all my notes and stats. Normally I have been spoiling the stats for creatures for you to look up to see if you hit or what not. But then you gotta keep the meta knowledge to yourself!!! XD
Oh I know! Maybe I will start putting in fake info! Collosus/Titan/Balor!!!
Seraphina would you share your knowledge of the hidden fey?
Privately at your own house or room. During the fourth month of capital building she would come to you and ask if you would like an axiomatic blessing? "I want to impart this blessing upon you for your great service to our capital and leadership!" She would explain why you are gaining this blessing.
Stat Final, Beginning, Bonuses
Str 14, 12, +2 axiomatic blessing from Olivira
I'll take the Axiomatic Blessing, but pass on the Thylocine.
During the third month of building you heard about a party going on at the Dwarven Fort. They planned a drinking game in honor of the head of a tatzlwyrm being found and relatively undamaged!
It costs you 10 gp to join, and you could win 100 gp if you win. Outlast all participants: Fort save vs. poison/being drunk. Start with DC 10 and add 2 for every drink after that: 10, 12, 14, 16, ...
Sixth month new Bounties appear on the board:
Bounty Board
Oscar would sign off on all the paperwork and return it to Alembic in 20 days.
I mentioned this earlier, but I think treasurer or spymaster would be the best for Alembic.
I mentioned this earlier, but I think treasurer or spymaster would be the best for Alembic.
So which do you and your character want to do? Deal with the money or spies?
During the third month of building you heard about a party going on at the Dwarven Fort. They planned a drinking game in honor of the head of a tatzlwyrm being found and relatively undamaged!
It costs you 10 gp to join, and you could win 100 gp if you win. Outlast all participants: Fort save vs. poison/being drunk. Start with DC 10 and add 2 for every drink after that: 10, 12, 14, 16, ...
Sixth month new Bounties appear on the board:
Bounty BoardOscar would sign off on all the paperwork and return it to Alembic in 20 days.
Toki gleefully joins in with a chance to get both hammered in good company as well as make some coin.
He ponies up the 10gp and bellies up to the table, pulling a box up to step onto the chair before downing the booze provided.
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After draining his 6th drink, Toki falls back onto the table, his small green belly rounded with booze and nearly immediately begins to snore loudly.
About 3 months into building the capital and claiming hexes he would ask each of you one at a time, "Would you like a Thylacine?"
"Thylacine? Is that some kinda cat monster? I can handle most critters, but Wartooth is not gonna like it if some cat monster starts peeing on his kennel. And what Wartooth fights, I fight, you know?"
^Same choice for me.^
Drinking game?
Always a fine choice for a dwarf like Koldur.
Rd 1. DC 10
Rd 2. DC 12
Rd 3. DC 14
Rd 4. DC 16
Rd 5. DC 18
Rd 6. DC 20
Rd 7. DC 22
Rd 8. DC 24
With 10 gold on the table as well as the fine taste of booze, Koldur too joins in the fun!
It didn't matter who won as long as everybody enjoyed the game of booze drinking.
Privately at your own house or room. During the fourth month of capital building she would come to you and ask if you would like an axiomatic blessing? "I want to impart this blessing upon you for your great service to our capital and leadership!" She would explain why you are gaining this blessing.
Stat Final, Beginning, Bonuses
Str 14, 12, +2 axiomatic blessing from Olivira
"Magic to make me stronger? Yes I would like that very much."
Going to slowly make my post in gameplay for the time skip tomorrow. When I don't feel like road kill.
Ingvarr will politely decline the Thylacine, but he will gratefully accept the axiomatic bonus to his ability score. He will good-naturedly join the drinking competition, attempting to entertain as well as compete, but not expecting to win.
Roll 1 versus DC 10:
Performance during Round 1:
Roll 2 versus DC 12:
Performance during Round 2:
Roll 3 versus DC 14:
Performance during Round 3:
Roll 4 versus DC 16:
Performance during Round 4:
Well into the fourth round, Ingvarr is giving his best performance of the night, then slumps over mid-song, passed out.
Are we breeding Thylacine we are talking about the animal I already have Olivia' blessing. I had it noted as Lawful Blessing.
I'll take the treasurer's role.
Wow, lots to decide/absorb!
Seraphina would you share your knowledge of the hidden fey?Meaning the pair in the northern part of the Greenbelt? Ok, will make that part of my Gameplay post.
Privately at your own house or room. During the fourth month of capital building she would come to you and ask if you would like an axiomatic blessing? "I want to impart this blessing upon you for your great service to our capital and leadership!" She would explain why you are gaining this blessing.
"Great service? I daresay our service has yet to truly begin. I am certainly not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, my dear, but you would honor me if you would be willing to explain more about how you confer this gift and any possible ramifications of accepting it." She said, inviting Olivira to dine with Meir and herself. They were serving one of Seraphina's favorites, grilled rattlesnake with sauteed mushrooms and radishes served with nettle tea.
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Sera was glad to be a part of celebrations at the Dwarven Fort. She was content watching her companions compete in the drinking game and clapping along to Ingvarr's songs. She probably would have stayed content with it too until Captain Garess decided to point out that drinking with soldiers, dwarves and goblins was hardly an appropriate activity for a proper Noble Lady.
So of course she chipped in her 10 gold and asked the barkeep to "Line them up."
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But unfortunately, though she had an ego fit for a dragon, she did not have the constitution to match. The third drink of dwarven spirits sent her head swimming and made her knees buckle. With a smug look on his face, Kesten guided her away from the bar and off to the women's rooms.
"Not one word, Kesten!" She warned in a slurred tone, "Or I swear I will set my dragon on you!"
"It's alright Seraphina. I was apprehensive as well. Especially as a Paladin. Believe me, you can trust Olivia. She has the best intentions for the people from what I have seen."
Johanna dances and works the room at the party. Not one to shy away from fun especially when everyone is playing she sits at the table and beings slamming down the drinks.
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She doesn't even slur a word until the 5th drink then it hits her all at once.
Seeing the competition as a good excuse to drink some dwarven ale, Rai eagerly slaps his coin down to enter.
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Unfortunately for him, he had forgotten to eat for much of the day, so he was particularly affected despite drinking fairly often. He ended up almost passing out until his face dunked into his cup. As such, the elf hiccuped his way back to his chambers to pass out in his bed.
Privately at your own house or room. During the fourth month of capital building she would come to you and ask if you would like an axiomatic blessing? "I want to impart this blessing upon you for your great service to our capital and leadership!" She would explain why you are gaining this blessing.
+2 to an ability score of your choice, make sure you mention it in your character sheet such as:
Stat Final, Beginning, Bonuses
Str 14, 12, +2 axiomatic blessing from Olivira
Rai looks up from the old tome he had buried his face in, scribbles something down in the journaling section of his spellbook, then carefully closes the book so as not to crack the spine before turning to address Olivira. "Well, thank you for the kind offer. I'd never turn away any aid from friends, especially since I've been... how do you say... burning the candle at both ends? Hopefully, this gift might help my search for the Lost Spire."
Sable has one Thylacine, if somebody wants it they can have it, or he will sell it.
Lawful Blessing is the same as Axiomatic Blessing. Provided by Olivira.
Yes Seraphina about the fey...
Rai will be taking over for Magister.
Alembic is taking the Treasury position.
At this moment I don't see anyone else wanting to take a position of leadership!
"Great service? I daresay our service has yet to truly begin. I am certainly not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, my dear, but you would honor me if you would be willing to explain more about how you confer this gift and any possible ramifications of accepting it." She said, inviting Olivira to dine with Meir and herself. They were serving one of Seraphina's favorites, grilled rattlesnake with sauteed mushrooms and radishes served with nettle tea.Privately at your own house or room. During the fourth month of capital building she would come to you and ask if you would like an axiomatic blessing? "I want to impart this blessing upon you for your great service to our capital and leadership!" She would explain why you are gaining this blessing.
She would gladly sit and partake of the meal with both of you. "I am a lawful planar creature. I used the last bit of my energy to come here to the Stolenlands in response to a magical beacon. Sable and the others were there to give me essence and allow me to continue to exist. I was the enchanter to make the blood contract between Hundor and his protectors. You may ask why I am telling you, the truth is you are the first one to ask why. This is the why. You may gain this Lawful Blessing because you are still here. Everyday I have gone out to our populace and given them the same blessing. Each day I can do it and today is your chance, Meir you may gain your blessing tomorrow. I was too willing to give my other abilities and most were to say the least apprehensive. So I have waited to see if you are staying, and you have aided the capital in your actions. Wow, this is really good I have not had rattlesnake or this blend of tea before. Thank you!"
Olivira would come to Rognar's celebrations once a week, bringin wine and other exotic drinks for the revelries.
***
She went to the Dwarven Fort for the night of drinking. She enjoyed watching and cheering on all of those involved.
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He gets the seventh drink down, and blinks his eyes... "Uuuhhh, oh, ooooo, tingly!" He tries to stand but can't, then he counts them on his fingers and shouts, "Seven!"
At this moment I don't see anyone else wanting to take a position of leadership!
Ingvarr would be open to a leadership role based on Charisma, but he doesn’t want to push someone else out.
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He gets the fourth drink down, and looks around and as quick as can be he pounds another one. Raising his arms at those hollering around him. "Three more right..." Whatever he was going to say did not come out as he quickly covered his mouth. Then quickly ran to the litttle boys room as it all came back up.
I could be wrong but the only CHA position left is high priest.
At this moment I don't see anyone else wanting to take a position of leadership!Ingvarr would be open to a leadership role based on Charisma, but he doesn’t want to push someone else out.
Yes, I'm in a similar situation. The role that would best suit Seraphina in this game would be Councilor, probably. It looked like the Princess was just slotted in there to avoid the vacancy penalty but she does still have a higher CHA than Sera, so it wouldn't really benefit the Kingdom to move her out of the role.
Seraphina is interested in furthering the Kingdom's magical economy, so maybe there could be something Magister adjacent like an Arcane Advisor? I dunno, just a thought.
I am composing my time warp post, just a lot to consider.
If someone wants The Warder position, I'm fine with it.
As for the GM NPCs that are occupying the positions currently, it's fine if your stats are lower after all we're the main ones pushing the story. Think of it as they're representatives while we start exploring the map?
Also I finally made my post. hope it's enjoyable enough. Hopefully with extra plot hooks for GM wolf to use, the promise of additional companions and some character development with the others.
Did I win the drinking contest? lol
Also did we gain any extra gold or such for the tomb battle? :P
”You’ll forgive me if I muddle it a bit, my understanding might be rough,” she qualified. ”You travelled here and separated yourself from your native plane and without living beings to willingly offer you their essence, you would have ceased to exist? And the gifts you offer and receive with beings native to this plane serve to bind you here. They… we anchor you? Is the effect of the gift temporary or permanent? ” Soon she was bubbling over with questions.
”Did you say that Hundor needed protection? No, maybe that’s not a question I should ask you... “ but still she left the question hanging in the air a moment while she considered her next. ”Who sent the magical beacon?” It became clear after a few moments of more queries that Sera was a student of magic without a true teacher.
”Oh and I think it goes without saying that I accept and am grateful for your gift. You do us honor.”
** spoiler omitted **
There is lots of possible treasure in the tomb, remember the group decided to come back.
Seraphina sat entranced, listening to the explanation with her curiosity shining in her eyes. Fascination and then concern painted her face once Hundor was mentioned and it was all she could do not to interrupt. Finally, it was her turn to speak and then she found she needed a moment to gather her thoughts, so she replied almost absently, ”Yes, it is quite good, isn’t it?” and took a bite, chewing while she considered.
”You’ll forgive me if I muddle it a bit, my understanding might be rough,” she qualified. ”You travelled here and separated yourself from your native plane and without living beings to willingly offer you their essence, you would have ceased to exist? And the gifts you offer and receive with beings native to this plane serve to bind you here. They… we anchor you? Is the effect of the gift temporary or permanent? ” Soon she was bubbling over with questions.
"Yes, at least the initial ones anchored me here. This gift that I offer you is merely that, a gift. Perhaps one day you might accept other deals but those have a cost. The gift I give is permanent until I choose to take it away, which I have not done yet for the hundreds I have given.
”Did you say that Hundor needed protection? No, maybe that’s not a question I should ask you... “ but still she left the question hanging in the air a moment while she considered her next. ”Who sent the magical beacon?” It became clear after a few moments of more queries that Sera was a student of magic without a true teacher.
”Oh and I think it goes without saying that I accept and am grateful for your gift. You do us honor.”
It doesn’t affect my alignment, right? Just double checking it doesn’t hurt chaotic characters! XD
"It is fine, I know you have a better relationship with him than most of the others. He is the focus for a magical contract. The original 5 chose to protect him. Though only Sable and Koldur are left with me. We would welcome others into our pact but I have been very hesitant in bringing it up on my own. They thought their was alternative reasons I was doing it. It would let me to gain power but everyone would that was involved.
The magical beacon was made by the magical contract being erased."
”Did you say that Hundor needed protection? No, maybe that’s not a question I should ask you... “ but still she left the question hanging in the air a moment while she considered her next. ”Who sent the magical beacon?” It became clear after a few moments of more queries that Sera was a student of magic without a true teacher.
”Oh and I think it goes without saying that I accept and am grateful for your gift. You do us honor.”
It doesn’t affect my alignment, right? Just double checking it doesn’t hurt chaotic characters! XD
"It is fine, I know you have a better relationship with him than most of the others. He is the focus for a magical contract. The original 5 chose to protect him. Though only Sable and Koldur are left with me. We would welcome others into our pact but I have been very hesitant in bringing it up on my own. They thought their was alternative reasons I was doing it. It would let me to gain power but everyone would that was involved."
"Yes, I see. Superstition, suspicion and fear. They often hold people back. I have seen it myself." She said sadly, shaking her head. "Please know you may call upon me anytime. And thank you again." She clasped Olivira's hands as she said good night in a gesture of friendship.
Rognar can take high priest but his Cha is only 16(great for a dwarf)
Fortunately, most roles have 2 ability modifiers you can contribute and it's Charisma OR Wisdom for the High Priest.
So the national religious doctrine is party hard and often! XD
So the national religious doctrine is party hard and often! XD
If Rognar takes over, that sounds like the jist of it.
What is the alignment of your god, Rognar?
So its party hard within moderation. :P
Alright so:
High Priest: Rognar providing a +7 that's a +3 upgrade
Magister: Seraphina providing a +6 that's a +1 upgrade
Marshal: Toki (It makes me smile we have a Goblin Cavalier as our cop keeping the peace) +5 for +1 Upgrade
Royal Enforcer: Ingvarr for +4 no change (Also no penalty if vacant)
Spy Master: Rai Thydel +6 that's a +1 upgrade
Treasurer: Alembic +6 I think that was a +2 upgrade.
Is that fine for all?
Looks pretty good.
Alright so:
High Priest: Rognar providing a +7 that's a +3 upgrade
Magister: Seraphina providing a +6 that's a +1 upgrade
Marshal: Toki (It makes me smile we have a Goblin Cavalier as our cop keeping the peace) +5 for +1 Upgrade
Royal Enforcer: Ingvarr for +4 no change (Also no penalty if vacant)
Spy Master: Rai Thydel +6 that's a +1 upgrade
Treasurer: Alembic +6 I think that was a +2 upgrade.
Is that fine for all?
Royal Enforcer? Nice. I like the sound of that.
Toki rather enjoys riding down and slaying law breakers. Or dogs. Or pretty much anything that tries to step up and make trouble.
If there is lots of crime, were gonna need more barrels of vinegar.