Megan's Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master Megan Robertson

@Megan - There are a couple of minor tweaks I'd like to make to Harridan. Slightly better fit to how he should be. Some purchases, maybe a skill point or two. Is that OK with you?

So is Ashe going to go all wiggy if Edmund throws an enervation or two around? :)

So is Ashe going to go all wiggy if Edmund throws an enervation or two around? :)

Nope. But he must draw the line at creating undead... of any type, unfortunately... cause Pathfinder has decided that ALL undead even unintelligent ones are Evil and their creation is an evil act... regardless of what their state in life might have been.

In 3.5 D&D unintelligent undead like skeltons and zombies we not evil but neutral.

They would go insane with Ebberon. There are elven spirits who hang around to give advice to the living.

Oh, Edmund would never do anything like that. Enervation is about as far as he'd ever go.

Garridan, yes you may.

Ashe, Nexus has settled in well. His singing is terrible but he has exceptionally neat handwriting and is learning to scribe illuminated manuscripts.

For everyone's information...

two things - thanks for listing those npc's and the loot -

and Megan - can this information perhaps be put on the campaign tab so we can all find it when we need it? thx. (esp the npc's)

I'll see about that when I get some spare time...

Waiting on a post from You Meggan to get us to Harse...

Okie-dokie...

All the organising stuff is mostly done. Just the last 4 weeks to go before i get married. So please excuse me if i fall silent now and then. Been rough and the holiday starts with a bang....

-Posted with Wayfinder

Waiting on a post from you megan... either a reply or a advancement to that evening and the meeting with Vencarlo and Neolandis.

Sorry, busy few days. And I have discovered that I am no longer up to formal examination invigilation. Had to resort to my stash of painkillers before being able to walk to the station to catch the train home :(

Now off to make a post for you...

Ouch. Take care of yourself, your health is more important than some PbP game.

I vote for you (Ashe) to run her although I'm willing if you'd prefer for somebody else to.

{Shrug}... I've thought about it.. and formulated some plans.. so sure I can run Trinia... depending upon if she an adventurer type. Last time the party encountered her she was a spellcasting bard... not sure what level she was then or if its changed.

Would anyone else like to run Trinia on the side? It might work better if it's not Ashe, seeing as they are busy falling in love.

She's a 7th-level bard, I can supply full details to whoever steps up to the plate.

{Snicker}...

I am willing if you want me to. If anyone else wants it please feel free. I second the idea of Ashe taking her though. That way we don't get overly bogged down in the roleplay of a NPC.

My intention would be to make her ...kinda a part of Ashe's posts ...like I do Majenko. It would add a little more 'flavor' to my posts as Ashe.. not meaning that Ashe and Trinia would always get along...they love each other yes, but I doubt they are both Lawful Good. Ashe and Majenko don't always see eye to eye.. and the Tiny Dragon is often doing things Ashe does not approve of! Trinia would be no different they are both individuals..and I'd try to play them as such.

My real question would be how much ...customization could we do in regards archetypes, feats and whatnot for a 7th level bard?

Ooh ooh. Flagbearer feat and banner of the Linorn Kings :-) :-) :-) :-) .

The internet being what it is, that was a joke. I do NOT think NPCs should be all that powerful :-). And that combination is arguably over powered for a PC

Ooh ooh. Flagbearer feat and banner of the Linorn Kings :-) :-) :-) :-) .

The internet being what it is, that was a joke. I do NOT think NPCs should be all that powerful :-). And that combination is arguably over powered for a PC

If I'm allowed to play and or build trinia.... rest assured she will NOT be weak and will be able to contribute to the party. But keep in mind she is only 7th level. We are all 9th. I seriously doubt that she overshadow any of the pcs.

Trinia Sabor
Female human bard 7
CG Medium humanoid
Init +2; Senses Listen –1, Spot –1

DEFENSE
AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 16
(+5 armor, +1 deflection, +2 Dex)
hp 34 (7 HD; 7d6+7)
Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +4

OFFENSE
Spd: 30 ft.
Melee: mwk rapier +8 (1d6/18–20)
Ranged: +1 shortbow +8 (1d6+1/×3)
Special Attacks: bardic music 7/day (countersong, fascinate, inspire competence, inspire courage +1, suggestion)
Spells Known (CL 7th):

* 3rd (1/day) — confusion (DC 17), haste, 2nd (3/day)— cure moderate wounds, invisibility, minor image (DC 15), suggestion (DC 16)
* 1st (4/day) — charm person (DC 15), cure light wounds, feather fall, hideous laughter (DC 15)
* 0 (3/day) — daze (DC 14), light, mage hand, mending, message, prestidigitation

TACTICS

During Combat: Trinia activates her inspire courage bardic music ability on the first round of combat, then spends the next 4 rounds casting spells (confusion if she can catch a lot of enemies at once, haste otherwise, followed by glitterdust, hideous laughter, and suggestion) and reactivating her inspire courage every few rounds if the combat lasts that long.

Morale: Trinia attempts to flee combat if brought below 10 hit points, unless a good friend or ally is still in danger, in which case she'll do everything in her power to try to save him before she runs.

Treat these as suggestions, whoever plays her may change this, it's just what she'd do on her own...

STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 8, Cha 16

Base Atk: +5; Grp +5

Feats: Acrobatic, Shingle Runner, Spell Focus (enchantment), Weapon Finesse

Skills: Balance +11, Bluff +13, Climb +12, Craft (painting) +11, Jump +16, Knowledge (local) +11, Perform (comedy) +13, Tumble +16

Languages: Common, Elven, Shoanti

SQ: bardic knowledge +8

Combat Gear: wand of glitterdust (33 charges)
Other Gear: +1 mithral shirt, masterwork rapier, +1 shortbow with 20 arrows, ring of protection +1, two bronze bracelets worth 50 gp each, copper necklace worth 100 gp

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Shingle Runner: This feat (from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Player’s Guide) grants Trinia a +2 bonus on Climb and Jump checks and allows her to take 10 on Climb checks even when she’s distracted. If she falls, she reduces the total damage taken from the fall by 1d6.

Ok.. I'll play her {no inuendo meant}... but likely her stats are as per 3rd Edition and are not actually in Pathfinder Standard.. I state this cause you have no listed CMB or CMD..and you have with her BaB her bonus versus grp {graple}, and you have spot and listen instead of perception, Balance, Jump, and Tumble instead of flat Acrobatics, AND as a Pathfinder Human of 7th level..she should have 5 feats~ you have listed only 4... which are all purely a 3rd Edition listing. So Trinia will likely have to be converted to Pathfinder Standard.

I'm debating between adding a Archetype... Soundstriker or Arcane Duelist... if that is acceptable? I have... plans for Trinia... I think with a little inspiration and some training.. Trinia should make a Great Blackjack! :)

Tee-Hee... a place holder { <--- Asherick}

Hope were gonna get a post today...

I've finished Trinia... but I'm concerned. The Sound Striker build seems a bit too powerful.

I'm currently comparing the Arcane Duelist build to a 'clean' non-Archetype Bard Build.

Since Ashe and Edmund have not officially sold all their loot from the previous chapters in Kaer Maga... I will save some of the gear from Ashe's share of the loot to give to Trinia as a gift... eventually she will have the entire Blackjack Regalia as well.

Likely at 11th level Ashe will take Leadership feat and Trinia as his Cohort.

Trinia Gear -
[8,320gp] +1 Human-Bane Rapier
[4,000gp] +2 "Cloak of Charisma" {Shoulder slot}
[2,000gp] +1 Amulet of Natural Armor
[4,000gp] +2 "Gauntlets of Ogre-Power" {Hand slot}

EDIT:

Trinia - Bard 'No Archetype' No 'gifts' from Ashe'

Trinia Sabor
Female human Bard 7
CG Medium humanoid
Init: +2; Senses: ‘none’, Perception: +3
DEFENSE
AC 18, Tou 13, FF 16 (+5 armor, +1 deflection, +2 Dex)
hp: 34 (7 HD; 7d6+7)
Fort: +3, Ref: +7, Will: +4
OFFENSE
Spd: 30 ft.

Special Attacks: bardic performance – Move act, 19rds/day (countersong, distraction [30’ft r], fascinate [90’ft r, 3creat.] (DC16), inspire competence +3 [30’ft r, not self], inspire courage +2, suggestion [40’ft, 7hrs] (DC15))

Spells Known (CL 7th), Favored Class Bonus-Spells, Concentration +10

TACTICS
During Combat: Trinia activates her inspire courage bardic music ability on the first round of combat, then spends the next 4 rounds casting spells (charm monster on the biggest opponent to take them out of the fight, haste otherwise, followed by glitterdust, hideous laughter, and suggestion) and reactivating her inspire courage every few rounds if the combat lasts that long.
Morale: Trinia attempts to flee combat if brought below 10 hit points, unless a good friend or ally is still in danger, in which case she'll do everything in her power to try to save him before she runs.
STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 14{+2}, Con 13{+1}, Int 12{+1}, Wis 8{-1}, Cha 16{+3}
BaB: +5; CMB: +5; CMD: 17

Languages: Common, Varisian, Shoanti {Int}, Elven [1pt], Thasillonian [1pt]
SQ:
Bardic Knowledge {Ex}: +3 [ ½ Bard Lvl] to All knowledge skills;
Cantrips: (Do not consume Spell Slots-Recastable)
Versatile Performance-2nd/6th {Ex}: Use Performance in place of skill [Comedy-Bluff & Intimidate{2nd},
Oratory-Diplomacy & Sense Motive{6th}]
Well-Versed-2nd {Ex}: Resist Bard Performance, Sonic effects & language dependent +4Sv
Lore Master-5th {Ex}: Take 10 on Any knowledge check, Take 20 on Knowledge Check – std act [1/day]

Combat Gear: wand of silence (33 charges)
Other Gear: +1 mithral shirt, masterwork rapier, +1 shortbow with 20 arrows, ring of protection +1, two bronze bracelets worth 50 gp each, copper necklace worth 100 gp
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Shingle Runner: This feat (from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Player’s Guide) grants Trinia a +2 bonus on Climb and Jump checks and allows her to take 10 on Climb checks even when she’s distracted. If she falls, she reduces the total damage taken from the fall by 1d6.

Trinia - Bard 'Sound Striker' No 'gifts' from Ashe'

Trinia Sabor
Female human Bard “Sound Striker” 7
CG Medium humanoid
Init: +2; Senses: ‘none’, Perception: +3
DEFENSE
AC 18, Tou 13, FF 16 (+5 armor, +1 deflection, +2 Dex)
hp: 34 (7 HD; 7d6+7)
Fort: +3, Ref: +7, Will: +4
OFFENSE
Spd: 30 ft.

Special Attacks: bardic performance – Move act, 19rds/day (countersong, distraction [30’ft r], fascinate [90’ft r, 3creat.] (DC16), inspire courage +2)
Wordstrike-3rd {Su}: {inspire competence} std act, 1rd Bardic Performance{BP}, 1d4+Bard Lvl [+7], ½ D to Living Creatures
Weird Words-6th {Su}: {suggestion} std act, 1rd BP, 30’ft, Ra Touch Attacks – 1d8+Ch Mod/per Bard Lvl [7d8+21], Fort {DC16} ½ D, Ty: B/P/S

Spells Known (CL 7th), Favored Class Bonus-Spells, Concentration +10

TACTICS
During Combat: Trinia activates her inspire courage bardic music ability on the first round of combat, then spends the next 4 rounds casting spells (charm monster on the biggest opponent to take them out of the fight, haste otherwise, followed by glitterdust, hideous laughter, and suggestion) and reactivating her inspire courage every few rounds if the combat lasts that long.
Morale: Trinia attempts to flee combat if brought below 10 hit points, unless a good friend or ally is still in danger, in which case she'll do everything in her power to try to save him before she runs.
STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 14{+2}, Con 13{+1}, Int 12{+1}, Wis 8{-1}, Cha 16{+3}
BaB: +5; CMB: +5; CMD: 17

Languages: Common, Varisian, Shoanti {Int}, Elven [1pt], Thasillonian [1pt]
SQ:
Bardic Knowledge {Ex}: +3 [ ½ Bard Lvl] to All knowledge skills;
Cantrips: (Do not consume Spell Slots-Recastable)
Versatile Performance-2nd/6th {Ex}: Use Performance in place of skill [Comedy-Bluff & Intimidate{2nd}, Oratory-Diplomacy & Sense Motive{6th}]
Well-Versed-2nd {Ex}: Resist Bard Performance, Sonic effects & language dependent +4Sv
Lore Master-5th {Ex}: Take 10 on Any knowledge check, Take 20 on Knowledge Check – std act [1/day]

Combat Gear: wand of silence (33 charges)
Other Gear: +1 mithral shirt, masterwork rapier, +1 shortbow with 20 arrows, ring of protection +1, two bronze bracelets worth 50 gp each, copper necklace worth 100 gp
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Shingle Runner: This feat (from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Player’s Guide) grants Trinia a +2 bonus on Climb and Jump checks and allows her to take 10 on Climb checks even when she’s distracted. If she falls, she reduces the total damage taken from the fall by 1d6.

Trinia - Bard 'Arcane Duelist', No 'gifts' from Ashe'

Trinia Sabor
Female human Bard “Arcane Duelist” 7
CG Medium humanoid
Init: +2; Senses: ‘none’, Perception: +3
DEFENSE
AC 18, Tou 13, FF 16 (+5 armor, +1 deflection, +2 Dex)
hp: 34 (7 HD; 7d6+7)
Fort: +3, Ref: +7, Will: +4
OFFENSE
Spd: 30 ft.

Special Attacks: bardic performance – Move act, 19rds/day (distraction [30’ft r], fascinate [90’ft r, 3creat.] (DC16),
inspire courage +2)
Rallying Cry {Su}: {countersong} std act, Intimidate Check vs Fear Will save for Self & Allies 30’ft r
Bladethirst-6th {Su}: {suggestion} std act, 1rd BP, 30’ft, +1 enhancement bonus/per 3Lvls Bard Lvls beyond 6th [ +1 ], to a Max of +5 at 18th
Available weapon properties:
{defending[+1], distance[+1], ghost touch[+1], keen[+1], mighty cleaving[+1], returning[+1], shock[+1],
shocking burst[+2], seeking[+1], speed[+3] and wounding[+2])

Spells Known (CL 7th), Favored Class Bonus-Spells, Concentration +10 {Cast on the Defensive +14}

TACTICS
During Combat: Trinia activates her inspire courage bardic music ability on the first round of combat, then spends the next 4 rounds casting spells (charm monster on the biggest opponent to take them out of the fight, haste otherwise, followed by glitterdust, hideous laughter, and suggestion) and reactivating her inspire courage every few rounds if the combat lasts that long.
Morale: Trinia attempts to flee combat if brought below 10 hit points, unless a good friend or ally is still in danger, in which case she'll do everything in her power to try to save him before she runs.
STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 14{+2}, Con 13{+1}, Int 12{+1}, Wis 8{-1}, Cha 16{+3}
BaB: +5; CMB: +5; CMD: 17

Languages: Common, Varisian, Shoanti {Int}, Elven [1pt], Thasillonian [1pt]
SQ:
Arcane Strike {Bardic Knowledge} {Ex}:[/i] swi act, +1dam/5 Caster Lvls {+2d} for 1rd
Cantrips: (Do not consume Spell Slots-Recastable)
Bonus Feats-2nd/6th {Versatile Performance, Well-Versed} {Ex}: Combat Casting {2nd}, Disruptive {6th}
Arcane Bond-5th {Lore Master} “Weapon” {Ex}: May Cast any Bard Spell of a level available, No need to know spell – std act [1/day]

Combat Gear: wand of silence (33 charges)
Other Gear: +1 mithral shirt, masterwork rapier, +1 shortbow with 20 arrows, ring of protection +1, two bronze bracelets worth 50 gp each, copper necklace worth 100 gp
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Shingle Runner: This feat (from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Player’s Guide) grants Trinia a +2 bonus on Climb and Jump checks and allows her to take 10 on Climb checks even when she’s distracted. If she falls, she reduces the total damage taken from the fall by 1d6.

Are you aware that the soundstriker bard got seriously altered recently?

Click here for the FAQ.

Are you aware that the soundstriker bard got seriously altered recently?

** spoiler omitted **

Click here for the FAQ.

Ah... ok.. That makes it a bit more reasonable! Looks like they removed the fort save for half damage as well. Also they changed the damage to purely sonic... so.. it does not count as a weapon doing B/P/S damage ...nor is is subject to DR; but that also means Arcane Strike will no longer function with it ..as it is purely a elemental energy attack. Though Inspire Courage will still work with it as it requires an attack roll and is not a spell. Interesting. Fine... I'll go with that new errata and use the Trinia - Bard "Sound Striker" build.

And here is the completed Trinia - Bard "Sound Striker", the BLACKJACK in training...wielding the Regalia of the Hero of the people. At her next level 8th...she will get her second Weird Word and have a BaB of +6 for two attacks. She is already set up to seamlessly take the Harrower Prestige class at 9th... when she can take the Harrowed feat... Ashe already has a Harrow Deck for her... which in the upcomming RP..I'll be sure to include.

Trinia Sabor
Female human Bard “Sound Striker” 7
CG Medium humanoid
Init: +2; Senses: ‘none’, Perception: +3
DEFENSE
AC 19, Tou 13, FF 17 (+2 Dex, +5 armor, +1 deflection, +1 natural armor)
hp: 34 (7 HD; 7d6+7)
Fort: +3, Ref: +7, Will: +4 {+8 vs Sonic, Bard Perf., or Language-Based}
OFFENSE
Spd: 30 ft. {60’ft – ER}

Special Attacks: bardic performance – Move act, 20rds/day (countersong, distraction [30’ft r], fascinate [90’ft r, 3creat.] (DC17), inspire courage +2)
Wordstrike-3rd {Su}: {inspire competence} std act, 1rd Bardic Performance{BP}, 1d4+Bard Lvl [+7], ½ D to Living Creatures
Weird Words-6th {Su}: {suggestion} std act, 1rd BP, 30’ft, 1 word, Ra Touch Attack – 4d6+Ch Mod [+4], Ty: Sonic

Spells Known (CL 7th), Favored Class Bonus-Spells, Concentration +11

TACTICS
During Combat: Trinia activates her inspire courage bardic music ability on the first round of combat, then spends the next 4 rounds casting spells (charm monster on the biggest opponent to take them out of the fight, haste otherwise, followed by glitterdust, hideous laughter, and suggestion) and reactivating her inspire courage every few rounds if the combat lasts that long.
Morale: Trinia attempts to flee combat if brought below 10 hit points, unless a good friend or ally is still in danger, in which case she'll do everything in her power to try to save him before she runs.
STATISTICS
Str 10 [12{+1}], Dex 14{+2}, Con 13{+1}, Int 12{+1}, Wis 8{-1}, Cha 16 [18{+4}]
Encumbrance: Light- 33 [43 ‘50’]lbs / Medium- 66 [86 ‘100’]lbs/ Heavy- 100 [130 ‘150’]lbs/ Lift- 200 [260]lbs/
Drag- 500 [650]lbs; Load: 34.5lbs {w/Pack-Mw 71.5lbs}
BaB: +5; CMB: +5; CMD: 17

Languages: Common, Varisian, Shoanti {Int}, Elven [1pt], Thasillonian [1pt]
SQ:
* {Fight Defensively: -4hit/+3AC ‘dodge’; Total Defense: +6AC ‘dodge’}
Bardic Knowledge {Ex}: +3 [ ½ Bard Lvl] to All knowledge skills;
Cantrips: (Do not consume Spell Slots-Recastable)
Arcane Casting: A Bard can cast bard spells while wearing light armor and use a shield without incurring the normal arcane spell failure chance
Versatile Performance-2nd/6th {Ex}: Use Performance in place of skill [Comedy-Bluff & Intimidate{2nd}, Oratory-Diplomacy & Sense Motive{6th}]
Well-Versed-2nd {Ex}: Resist Bard Performance, Sonic effects & language dependent +4Sv
Lore Master-5th {Ex}: Take 10 on Any knowledge check, Take 20 on Knowledge Check – std act [1/day]

Combat Gear: wand of silence (33 charges)
Magical Gear:
+1 Mithral Chain Shirt (12.5lbs)
+1 Shortbow (2lbs)
+1 Ring of Protection

Trinia Gear –
[8,320gp] +1 Human-Bane Rapier (2lbs)
[4,000gp] +2 "Cloak of Charisma" {Shoulder slot} (1lb)
[2,000gp] +1 Amulet of Natural Armor
[4,000gp] +2 "Gauntlets of Ogre-Power" {Hand slot}

{BLACKJACK Regalia}
+ +2 Mithral, Keen Rapier (1lb)
+ Several black masks, 12x masterwork daggers with a stylized 'B' engraved in their pommels (1lb ea, ‘12lbs’)
+ {black leather} Boots of Elvenkind = +5 ‘comp’ Acrobatics (1lb)

bag of holding (type I) (15lbs) - CURRENTLY CARRYING PARTY TREASURY
{Not Worn - Carried in Bag of Holding}
- black hooded Cloak of Elvenkind = +5 ‘comp’ Stealth (1lb)
- {black leather} +2 Slick, Leather Armour = +5 Escape Artist (15lbs)
<Currently with Neolandis & Vencarlo>- Amulet of Proof Against Detection & Location
- {black leather} +2 Gloves of Dexterity *(with two fingers in the right hand containing fake, possibly wooden fingers)

Other Gear: masterwork rapier (2lbs), 20 arrows (3lbs), Backpack-Mw = +1Str vs Encumb.,+33lbs (4lbs); two bronze bracelets worth 50 gp each, copper necklace worth 100 gp

SPECIAL ABILITIES
Shingle Runner: This feat (from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Player’s Guide) grants Trinia a +2 bonus on Climb and Jump checks and allows her to take 10 on Climb checks even when she’s distracted. If she falls, she reduces the total damage taken from the fall by 1d6.

OK, looks good. As you know, the AP was originally written for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 not Pathfinder, so Ashe doing the conversion is appreciated.

(Now back to marking. Why the heck did I give them a mid-term?)

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(Now back to marking. Why the heck did I give them a mid-term?)

Just give them whatever their current average mark is +1d6. Nobody will complain :-)

Tee hee...

One actually sent me an e-mail thanking me for marking her work!

Akina comes down from upstairs for the first time in hours, her hair a disheveled mess. She announces her presence with a big yawn. She waits for a lull in the conversation before speaking. "Good morning. By the gods you're all up early. You'd think you'd sleep in a bit since we're not likely to get such wonderful accommodations again anytime soon. Master Jansen, you have been a wonderful host. Thank you very kindly for all you've done for us. May I ask for a place to freshen up. A bath would be preferred if that is not asking too much of you."

Akina seems to be keeping herself at arms length from the "personal" problems of the group. She doesn't seem willing at all to entertain any conversation that does not pertain to her own personal mission.

Just saying, it was late afternoon after the lunch we were ALL invited too. The conversation was taking place in Jasan's secure room below the Blackbird Farm House.. where Neolandis revealed all he knew about Queen Ileosa's possible source of power... we all would have been there to hear it. It was actually turning into the evening.

I'm only mentioning this cause you might want to adjust your post.

I'm aware. In my mind since Akina drove the wagon she is reasonably the only person who stayed up all night through. She also spent all day preparing the funeral rites. Since she doesn't have divine magic like Ashe to keep her up (stand watch) or the ability to wipe the fatigue. She would likely sleep in later than the rest of you.

Ah. Ok... I'll make a reply... after work today! :)

I has an emergency surgery last nights my posts will be extremely limited for a time since I'll be using my cell phone.

Oh... hope your ok Akina...! Take care and get lots of rest! :)

Good luck with the recovery from the surgery.

heal well and quickly!

Take care and get well soon Akina!

Sorry to hear that, Akina... get well soon :)

Leaving on a cruise tomorrow and will be gone a week... will have some limited internet access, but it's never good on board... feel free to bot me as necessary.

Have a great time!

I'd post something if I hadn't already posted last... not sure if Akina's feeling sick or if the holidays just have him too busy to post.

End of year is hard on PbP games, everyone is too busy...

End of year? We've a month to go yet!

Its that US Thanksgiving thing. Eating all that turkey puts us out cold for the following three weeks, then boom, its Christmas!

In the UK, Christmas seems to start earlier every year. It spoils the whole concept of a special day when it's been going full blast for the preceeding couple of months!

November 1st the local stores took down the Halloween stuff and put up the Xmas stuff. I suspect the only reason the Xmas stuff wasn't up earlier is that they just don't have room for both.

Bah Humbug I say. Bah Humbug.

My son and one of his roommates found Xmas stuff out a week before Halloween in Ames, IA. They bought a bunch and decorated their apartment as a joke on the other two roommates. Sadly feeding the Xmas machine even more... :)

I teach middle school band.

I've been doing Christmas music since Sept 4th.