Red's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master GM Fuzzfoot

"We're not, right?"

”I will take your silence as an indication that perhaps you think we are.”

"How have I sunk so low?"

Well..maybe not petty vandals, but we know that they are some animated ones terrorizing the countryside-not saying that these are them mind you...but I ain't saying there not neither. Figure it is easier to rip them apart now instead of...you know...when they are alive! Cordwin says sheepishly under The Inquisitor's harsh interrogation!

”So we poke them once or twice just to see?”

We could poke them and they still might come alive later. Cordwin observes.

Back from the con and hopefully caught up on sleep!
René ignores the dwarves' bickering, continuing to pelt the scarecrows with rocks and slowly making his way towards the house so long as none of them move.

Skarn watches to see if the figures react to the pelting they are receiving.

Cordwin would rather see more damage done to the scarecrows, but follows along anyway.

"Do you think this is one of those wild goose hunt things?"

Sorry - another crazy week at work. Will post an update soon. On my phone right now...

No problem, it happens!

As you toss rocks at the scarecrows, they jump to life... of sorts. Someone is tied to each post, sacks over their heads, growling and struggling unnaturally.

Round 1:
Struggle: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Struggle: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

One of them breaks free from their bonds and drops to the ground.

Party's up!

Skarn will cast detect evil and look at the figure that has gotten loose...

He may do more, depending on how that turns out

"Whelp, guess the peltin' was a good idea." René chuckled dryly.

Evil eye the tied up scarecrow's skill checks. -2 to skill checks for 7 rounds, DC 15 Will to reduce to 1 and then cackle to extend the hex. Let's see if we can't keep him tied up!

Statuses
- Bound scarecrow: -2 to skill checks (8 or 2 rounds)

Skarn detects plenty of evil in the now moving scarecrow.

"Well, it is evil, so likely not some generic farmer. I think we can safely assume they need to get killed, or maybe re-killed is more correct."

Told ye! Cordwin mumbles under his breath as he fires a bolt.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Skarn too will go and hit the thing...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 x4

"A most peculiar turn of events."

"Well, this is why I went 'n pelted 'em with rocks. Though dunno why Skarn didn't just tell us they wuz evil afore; would've saved us th'element of surprise."

"Let bygones be bygones my friend."

Tylur draws the enchanted bastard sword and rushes the closest scarecrow sweeping the blade at the creature'legs.

+1 Bastard Sword swing: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
dmg: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Skarn silently urges Tyler on in his attack!

"That swing looked pretty good to me!"

"What are the odds that these are the only ones?"

I wish I could say they were, but they probably aren't.

Tyler cuts the head off of the freed one, and Cordwin puts a bolt in the one still hanging, still struggling.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 +3 to identify creature abilities and weaknesses

”Oy, those be ghouls indeed. They give you a fever that you don’t want, and they’ll paralyze you with their touch. Kill ‘me fast is the usual prescription. Likely there are more about as these were turned recently. Seems odd though that they’re tied as scarecrows. We’re they tied and then turned, or turned and then tied?”

Now that he says it out loud, some of you realize these probably did turn AFTER they were tied up to these posts...

Poor souls! Tied up and turned into ghouls. What a horrible way to go!

Are we out of combat then?
"Wonder if whomever tied 'em up knew they was destined ta change. Prob'ly not or they woulda either killed 'em or kept 'em free. Guess we're stabbing all the scarecrows though ta make they done stay dead."

Yeah! Stab the scarecrows! Sounds like a good plan!

I think it is safe to say that you are able to finish this one off easily enough.

So, you come across two more scarecrows. You stab them and quickly find that they are plain scarecrows.

The next one you come across, Cordwin quickly stabs with glee... only to hear a grunt and soft sobbing...

René quickly pulls the bag off of the scarecrow's head to reveal the person's face. "Hey, looks like this one ain't turned yet. Cordwin, you got that them healy stick? Mebbe we kin do sommat for him/her."

Trying to figure out if he's going to turn/how long we might have before that happens.
Heal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

"Oops!"

Cordwin will cast a CLW spell.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Who are you and who made you into a scarecrow?

"Oh, and apart from just now getting inadvertently stabbed, how are you feeling?"

Heal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Does he look sick?

He looks very sick, in fact, it appears he will turn within the day.

He moans and looks at you with a deep sadness in his eyes. "The barn...." he mutters and then passes out.

He is bound, gagged, and down to 2 Dexterity and 2 Constitution from ghoul fever; plus you just stabbed him...

I didn't just stab him! Any cure for the poor fellow?

Cordwin, feeling guilty, says, Should we take him back to town and see if some priests can cure him?

"It will need to be quick! He doesn't have much time."

At that moment, his eyes pop open wide. "Lettie! My love..."

And then he is out again.

"Starcrossed fool."

Let us get back to town with all haste. If cured he might shed some light on our investigation!

"Yeah, an' doom any other poor sap left still alive while we're at it?" As soon as the words were out of his mouth, René regretted it. Why the hell was actually arguing against the safe option? Though...actually, it might not be that bad. They'd probably be forced to explore this place again on their way back, so it would probably be best if they caught as many people as they could before they turned. "We should probably check out that there barn he went 'n' mentioned first."

"Yes, to the barn. If twenty minutes is the difference in this lad's chances, then the gods have condemned him, not us. Perhaps there are more to save."

I'm going to call that enough for consensus...

Moving on, you find two more ghouls hanging, and are able to dispatch them before they could break free and attack you. As you turn the last corner, you find another ghoul-in-process, a woman that you assume must be this Lettie. She is also in the final stages of ghoul fever, but at least she hasn't been stabbed.

Loot up, and get the unfortunates to a doctor?

A1: The Barn
The barn is the larger of the two structures, an L-shaped building constructed around a unique feature-a 12-foot-high stone head, canted slightly to the left, depicting a helmed warrior, his face a stern model of determination. Moss has grown over much of the weathered figure, making his features hard to discern.

This head, known locally as "the Stone Warrior," is a remnant of an ancient Thassilonian statue that once stood in the area. Realizing the statue was too large to move and too unique to destroy, Hambley decided to use

A2: The Farmhouse - pretty basic farmhouse, but the door is open and hanging from 1 hinge.

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There’s a rumor going about that you are in need of a martial tank type?

What exactly do you have and what are the creation rules?

Any opinion on what would fit well or not?

I play in two games with Cordwin who asked me to come over, one of which had the same GM that I think you guys recently lost.

Would an Inquisitor in Heavy Armor work?

That rumor is true :)

We've got a bard, witch, fighter, and oracle. As for creation rules, I looked at Cordwin's sheet and it looks like 20 point buy. All core, featured, and uncommon races, no 3PP. I think your inquisitor would fit just fine!

Ok, 2 traits? 1 from the campaign?

Starting gold?

Background Skills?

There’s a rumor going about that you are in need of a martial tank type?

What exactly do you have and what are the creation rules?

Any opinion on what would fit well or not?

I play in two games with Cordwin who asked me to come over, one of which had the same GM that I think you guys recently lost.

Hey dont forget about me!

Original character creation guidelines - updated

- 2nd Level
- 20 Point Buy
- 500 gp. No magic
- Max HP all levels
- Races: CRB only.
- 2 Traits + 1 Campaign Trait. No drawbacks.
- Alignment: Good or LN, N. No CN or Evil.

Have a barbarian here for you to look at. No real purchases outside of armor and weapon. RichD/cordwyn who runs a few games I am in said you were looking for some muscle.

Gorguk
Half-orc barbarian (invulnerable rager) 2 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 79)
CG Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +5 (+6 vs. giant subtype creatures)
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+6 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 30 (2d12+6)
Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +0
Defensive Abilities orc ferocity; DR 1/—, 2/lethal
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Offense
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Speed 40 ft. (30 ft. in armor)
Melee greataxe +5 (1d12+4/×3)
Special Attacks rage (11 rounds/day), rage power (intimidating glare)
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Statistics
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Str 16, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 8
Base Atk +2; CMB +5; CMD 17
Feats Raging Vitality[APG]
Traits deft dodger, devotee of the green, giant slayer
Skills Acrobatics +2, Bluff -1 (+0 vs. giant subtype creatures), Climb +3, Handle Animal +4, Intimidate +6, Knowledge (geography) +7, Knowledge (nature) +6, Perception +5 (+6 vs. giant subtype creatures), Ride +2, Sense Motive +0 (+1 vs. giant subtype creatures), Survival +4, Swim +3; Racial Modifiers +2 Intimidate
Languages Common, Goblin, Orc
SQ fast movement, orc blood
Other Gear breastplate, greataxe
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Special Abilities
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Damage Reduction (1/-) You have Damage Reduction against all attacks.
Damage Reduction (2/lethal) You have Damage Reduction against non-lethal damage
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Fast Movement +10 (Ex) +10 feet to speed, unless heavily loaded.
Intimidating Glare (Ex) As a move action while raging, demoralize vs. adj foe with extended duration.
Orc Blood Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Orc Ferocity (1/day) If brought below 0 Hp, can act as though disabled for 1 rd.
Rage (11 rounds/day) (Ex) +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 to Will saves, -2 to AC when enraged.
Raging Vitality +2 CON while raging, Rage does not end if you become unconscious.

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Eventually will be dragon totem rage powers to increase dr

Sure enough, I know Tylur too.

Iskender here:

How about Skarn Hornfels, Dwarven Inquisitor of Cayden, oh and brewmaster!

René the witch-that-no-one-knows-is-a-witch dotting in.

You also know me Shaeda. I'm wonderful bard who kind of does things sometimes.

You also know me Shaeda. I'm wonderful bard who kind of does things sometimes.

Goodness! It seems I’m really among old friends!

lol

Having played with both Skarn and DM Variel, I highly recommend both. Either one would make a fine addition to the group.

We'll take Skarn since he was first to check in. Welcome! I'll have our first second third adventure reboot post up today. :)

Welcome Skarn!! Do you speak with a pirate accent as well? heheh

Thanks!

Not Pirate, Scottish! All dwarves are Scottish!

Cordwin isn't...maybe he got kicked off the isle? HEHE

At the risk of offending my fellow dwarf and hafling compatriot, Cordwin is an educated dwarf. That is what happens when you can't succeed at dwarven wargames and books are your only friends. {sheds tear}.

So you’re the Rudolph of Dwarves?

haha land of misfits!

Exactly! All he needs to do is hang around with an elf cleric (Dentist!) named Hermey, a human ranger named Yukon, a dire ape animal companion (Bumble) and he would be all set!

good luck all

Aww, Cordwin. *Hugs*

Thank you DM Variel

Wow. You guys are just killing the RP. I already know some great players on these boards and, now, I know even more!
I'll sit tight until we're ready to move :)

We’re just kibitzing until you move us along.

I was particularly proud of Skarn’s introductory conversation though. You know, you learn who the character is yourself as you play them.

Plus, I love the joke about Dwarves having a formula for calculating “human years.”

Do we have a standard marching order? Can we come up with one?

The age old question:does the Rogue go first? Errr, the archaeologist I mean.

A Dwarf Archaeologist though, free perception checks for stonework and stuff! Genius idea!

As an aside, I have 30’ speed, which makes me a speedy tank, and I can pump that up if needed.

Place me where ever you want guys, This was your group before I got here.

Tylur willingly gives up the responsibility of being in front. Single file go Cordwin, Skarn, Tylur, Aurora and René. Tylur wont mind middle duty having encountered the poison of the Runelord spawn and Tsuto's fists he already has hesitation about being down here.

Works for me. René likes sticking to the back, both in the hopes of living longer and because he mostly just points and mocks the enemies to distract them/cover his hexing ability.

I am squishy and suck in melee so the back is always preferable. Aurora was built to heal and occasionally do some blasting things.

GM Red, thank you for taking over this game. Good luck and good gaming to you and the folks,

-- david

Cordwin is also squishy but he's just so dang curious!

No problem, David!
I do hope you hadn't already found that journal in the previous game. If so, consider it a recap :)

yup we found that book...stole it from Tsuto and ran like the Dickens! thanks for recap :]

What check do you want for the star thing?

Also Skarn you are adorable!

Also Skarn you are adorable!

More, or less adorable than Shaeda?

Either way, coming from a particular one of Death’s apprentices, that means the world!

Knowledge (History) should help you recall something about the stars.

different kind of adorable. Sheada is a pirate priestess of sexness. Skarm is a bit obsessed about booze, he is rather tunnel visioned. Hehe, see what I did there ;)
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I am sorry I have not had enough sleep.

GM - In Gods and Magic most of the deities have some colorful clarifications for spellcasters related to specific spells. Bards of Sarenrae can cast flame blade being one of my favorite examples.

Anyways, Inqusitors didn’t exist when that book came out, but we do now!

For Clerics of Cayden - lTheir create water spell can create ale or wine (1 cup per level), and their create food and water spell can be used to make ale or wine rather than water (which spoils at the same rate the food does).”

There’s other stuff in there for Bards, but all I care about is, can I, As an Inquisitor of Cayden, who has create water, on my list and selected, use it like a Cleric and make ale or wine? Frankly, I’m more concerned with ale/beer, but I do understand that Cayden wasn’t a Dwarf, hahaha.

And if so, how “good” is it? I figure an untrained noob with a 10 INT/WIS and a book (+2) could take 10 and make beer of quality “12.” Can I roll, or take 10, when making beer, and that relate to just how tasty it is?

The fact that you'd gone that far into figuring out a way for your dwarf to make liquor magically means I'm almost certainly going to allow it.

I think rolling or taking 10 would be most fun.

Thanks! It is a “roleplaying” game after all.

Cordwin is going to think all of my PCs are party animals though. In my defense, it was Kit that got Iskender into drinking mode.

GM - question, soooo, if I assume, and I like to be an optimist, that this game stays together to 11th level, I won’t want to to be wearing heavy armor, because of the Inquisitor’s Stalwart ability. Mind if I swap out my Heavy Armor proficiency (and my Heavy Armor)? I believe my AC will be unchanged at this time.

Go for it. We've only just started. Well, restarted. :)

Thanks!

The Carpenters

Thanks! It is a “roleplaying” game after all.

Cordwin is going to think all of my PCs are party animals though. In my defense, it was Kit that got Iskender into drinking mode.

Ah! You wouldn't be the first soul Kit would have corrupted! I am sure him and Skarn would get along famously!

Brilliant! This will be fun to watch unfold :D

Also I realize I have made a character that is kind of a party animal. I may have to fix that at some point.

So what I'm hearing is if we survive Tsuto, we're having a big celebration to replace whatever festival it was that got interrupted by goblins before I joined, y/y?

Anyone heard anything from the GM?