Strange Aeons, with GM Pendrak

Game Master karlprosek

To shake off the maddening and wearying limitations of time and space and natural law—to be linked with the vast outside—to come close to the nighted and abysmal secrets of the infinite and the ultimate—surely such a thing was worth the risk of one’s life, soul, and sanity! -- H.P. Lovecraft, The Whisperer in Darkness (1931)

Thank you, GM Pendrak, for starting this campaign.

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Male Human (Varisian) [ HP: 10/10 | AC: 16 (12 TAC, 14 FFAC) | CMB: -1, CMD: 11 | Fort: +2, Ref: +2, Will: +4 | Init: +2 | Perception +4 ] Amnesiac Psychic 1 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 3/4 | Mystery Initiate: 1/1 | Phrenic Pool: 2/2 | Dark Half: 5/5 | Amnesia Slots: 0/1 | Dagger -1/1d4-1 | Active conditions: none ]

Don't have an alias/forum-friendly version yet, but here's the relequarian occultist WIP. If anyone's familiar with the class, can you check to see if I'm doing things right?

I'm still thinking on background stuff as well, but given the amnesia, I probably don't need to have that final to have a general idea about how she'd act and such.


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

And here we are.

Occultist is a ton of bookkeeping, apparently. Should be...interesting, at least.


Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

Seems solid.


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War
Miniel wrote:

And here we are.

Occultist is a ton of bookkeeping, apparently. Should be...interesting, at least.

Awesome, looks good. I just need to pick someone from the recruitment thread. Looks like some decent options already. I'm thinking of giving it a few more days, maybe until Thursday for a full week of re-recruitment. Hopefully you guys are okay with taking a short break.

If you have any opinions on who I should pick, feel free to let me know via private message or otherwise, as others have already done.


FM Human (Varisian) [ HP: 62/68 | AC: 16 (12 T, 14 F) | CMB: 3, CMD: 15 | F: 8, R: 4, W: 5 | Init: 6 | Percep: 6] Sorcerer (Aberant) 6

Does a tumor familiar gain the drawbacks as well as benefits of the animal it is based on? The king crab has water dependency.

Though if you want to get even weirder than it already is, the host's body might be countable as "water" and the limitation only applies to time spent away from the host.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

This is "Strange Aeons", we are all about that weird!


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War

So I decided to go with Bloody Laura. I sent her a private message and posted my decision in the recruitment thread.

I'm trying to decide which item she was clutching while in her coma. Maybe Rope, or Crowbar. Sling? Canteen??

As for Miniel, I'm leaning towards her ioun torch, for a temporary nickname (since neither she nor Laura remember their names either) of either Ioun, or Torch.


Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

Torch and Rope


M Half-Orc Investigator(Questioner)-2 | HP: 14/18 | AC16 T12 FF14 | F+2 R+5 W+3 CMD15 |Init+2, Perception+5/+6v.traps, Darkvision 60' |Inspiration:5/5

Sounds good. Welcome aboard Laura!


F N Brawler 3//Fighter 3 | HP 35/39 | AC 17 T 11 FF 15 CMD 16 | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +3** | Init +3 Per +8* SM +6*| MFB 2/4 MFS 4/4 Mu 1/1 Stm 5/5 | conditions none

Hi folks! Thanks for inviting me.

I like "Crowbar," but I'll go with whatever the consensus is. :)


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

Yay, we're back! and not (un)dead! yet!

So I guess we start with all our stuff this time, minus those little "toys" that the kid had?


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

Welcome aboard, Laura! Or "Rope", I guess. And welcome back theasl! On with the show!


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

By the way, I'm fully expecting Durril to show up again as a ghoul, or a doppelganger, or both (ghoulpelganger? doppelganghoulger? :D).


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

Doppelghouler? That would be a twist ...


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]
GM Pendrak wrote:
Miniel wrote:
She gladly accepts Broom's breakfast and does the magic rituals again without problems, then takes another shot at the scrolls - but the details once again remain beyond her grasp.
You already identified the scrolls, and Winter also told you what they were. DC 16 identifies a scroll of cure light wounds (which two of them were) or scroll of sanctuary (which the remaining one was).

Scrolls have to be deciphered - not just identified - before they can be activated.

http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/coreRulebook/magicItems/scrolls.html wrote:

Activation: To activate a scroll, a spellcaster must read the spell written on it. This involves several steps and conditions.

Decipher the Writing: The writing on a scroll must be deciphered before a character can use it or know exactly what spell it contains. This requires a read magic spell or a successful Spellcraft check (DC 20 + spell level). Deciphering a scroll is a full-round action.

Deciphering a scroll to determine its contents does not activate its magic unless it is a specially prepared cursed scroll. A character can decipher the writing on a scroll in advance so that she can proceed directly to the next step when the time comes to use the scroll.


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War
Miniel wrote:


Scrolls have to be deciphered - not just identified - before they can be activated.

Yep, you're absolutely correct, sorry about that.


M Half-Orc Investigator(Questioner)-2 | HP: 14/18 | AC16 T12 FF14 | F+2 R+5 W+3 CMD15 |Init+2, Perception+5/+6v.traps, Darkvision 60' |Inspiration:5/5

I have read magic if it'd help. And a decent UMD bonus.


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

If you want the scrolls, you can have them for now, sure.


M Half-Orc Investigator(Questioner)-2 | HP: 14/18 | AC16 T12 FF14 | F+2 R+5 W+3 CMD15 |Init+2, Perception+5/+6v.traps, Darkvision 60' |Inspiration:5/5

ok. I'll hang on to them


Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

Have we fallen into a gencon lull?


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

Seems like.


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War
Grimm John wrote:
Have we fallen into a gencon lull?

That's exactly what happened. I thought I'd posted a message explaining myself, but apparently the forums gobbled it up.

Running 5 sessions at Gen Con, here in my beloved Indianapolis.

Things should return to normal Monday.


M Half-Orc Investigator(Questioner)-2 | HP: 14/18 | AC16 T12 FF14 | F+2 R+5 W+3 CMD15 |Init+2, Perception+5/+6v.traps, Darkvision 60' |Inspiration:5/5

Hey guys, I'm being sent out of town from Aug8-Aug15. I hope to still have internet access, but I can't guarantee that. I will do my best to keep up on my games, though I expect my posting rate will drop. My apologies in advance. Please bot me if needed.


Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

no problem


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War

I have to comment that I'm having a great time running this campaign so far. I'm very much enjoying your characters and their responses to this eldritch and strange asylum.

I hope its been suitably creepy for everyone, because I've been enjoying writing up these spooky situations. While I'm sad that we lost Durril early on, that and Lorn's perma-coma kind of set the stage for this whole thing perfectly, in a sense.

This place, and adventure path, are supposed to be scary and deadly from the get-go, and I think we've accomplished the correct vibe so far.


M Half-Orc Investigator(Questioner)-2 | HP: 14/18 | AC16 T12 FF14 | F+2 R+5 W+3 CMD15 |Init+2, Perception+5/+6v.traps, Darkvision 60' |Inspiration:5/5

agreed, very much enjoying and suitably creepy :)


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

I'm having a great time! No, that is not sarcasm. Looking back on it the helplessness I've felt adds to the horror and tension of this adventure.


F N Brawler 3//Fighter 3 | HP 35/39 | AC 17 T 11 FF 15 CMD 16 | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +3** | Init +3 Per +8* SM +6*| MFB 2/4 MFS 4/4 Mu 1/1 Stm 5/5 | conditions none

I agree, quite enjoyable and a good creepy feel. I've been trying to avoid writing how Laura responds emotionally to what she is experiencing as I feel it is more appropriate to have her appear as a numb, blank slate, but I have been considering what she is going through and imagining that she is sharing these feelings with her familiar, who is also transmitting to her through their empathic link.


FM Human (Varisian) [ HP: 62/68 | AC: 16 (12 T, 14 F) | CMB: 3, CMD: 15 | F: 8, R: 4, W: 5 | Init: 6 | Percep: 6] Sorcerer (Aberant) 6

I was concerned that since your running this was part of an arrangement where something would be run for you in return for you running this game, your interest might have waned since the other party in the deal disappeared.

I have been enjoying the game and hope that we have been entertaining for you as well.

I also find it kind of funny that half the party seem to have something else inside them in one way or another.


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

It was unfortunate that Durril died (and I was a teeny bit upset at the way it happened, honestly), but I must say it did add to the ambiance. Certainly been an interesting ride so far.


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Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

I've been waiting a week to see what's behind that curtain.


M Half-Orc Investigator(Questioner)-2 | HP: 14/18 | AC16 T12 FF14 | F+2 R+5 W+3 CMD15 |Init+2, Perception+5/+6v.traps, Darkvision 60' |Inspiration:5/5

Hey folks, A dear friend of mine died and I will be traveling to attend a funeral over the next few days. I'll check in when I can.


Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

sorry to hear that. condolences


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

Sorry to hear that, best wishes


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War

I again apologise for my absence, have had some unfortunate life developments and haven't been able to post. I hope to be able to update tomorrow.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

Life happens, dearie. We are ready when you are.


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War

Okay, I'm back.

So, long story short I have been homeless the last 10 days. The house my housemate and I had previously rented was purchased and we had to leave with little notice, but we were able to find a place where we were supposed to be able to move in on August 23rd. However, as it got close to the end of the month I was informed that we wouldn't be able to move in until September 10, today. To make it worse we had some internet issues the last few days of the month, so I wasn't really even able to give the warning I'd hoped I could to my players.

It isn't as bad as it sounds, I was able to find friends and family that would let me crash on couches and spare rooms during that time, but I have not had the opportunity to post. That said, today I was able to get moved in to the new place and I finally have an office again. So, I plan on updating the games tonight, and barring any other disasters (which, based on the way this year is going for me, are likely), I should be back to normal.

I'm sorry for any issues I caused.

Anyways, expect updates tonight.


F N Brawler 3//Fighter 3 | HP 35/39 | AC 17 T 11 FF 15 CMD 16 | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +3** | Init +3 Per +8* SM +6*| MFB 2/4 MFS 4/4 Mu 1/1 Stm 5/5 | conditions none

Welcome back, GM Pendrak! Glad to see you're okay, and my sympathies on your ordeal and tribulations.


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

Yep! Hope everything stabilizes and improves for you.


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

Sorry to hear about that GM, but I'm glad things might just work themselves out! Wishing you all the luck in the world.


FM Human (Varisian) [ HP: 62/68 | AC: 16 (12 T, 14 F) | CMB: 3, CMD: 15 | F: 8, R: 4, W: 5 | Init: 6 | Percep: 6] Sorcerer (Aberant) 6

No need to apologize for stuff outside your control. Glad to hear that things worked out.


Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

no problems


M Half-Orc Investigator(Questioner)-2 | HP: 14/18 | AC16 T12 FF14 | F+2 R+5 W+3 CMD15 |Init+2, Perception+5/+6v.traps, Darkvision 60' |Inspiration:5/5

yea, no need to apologize for things like that


Male Human (Chelaxian) Hag-Haunted Spiritualist 2

My turn! So, I live in Hurricane Florence's path in the Carolinas, so if I'm not responding Pendrak that is why and feel free to bot my dearies to move us along.


Female Elf [ HP: 21/21 | AC: 16 (TAC 14, FFAC 12) | CMB: +4, CMD: 15 | Fort: +5, Ref: +4, Will: +5 | Init: +3 | Perception +10, low-light vision ] Reliquarian Occultist 3 [ Speed 30 ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 | True Dev.: 1/1 | Rest. Touch: 6/6 | Implements: T 3/3 D 2/2 | Longbow +6/1d8; Scimitar +4/1d6+1 | Active conditions: none ]

Stay safe out there! Hurricanes are no fun.


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War

Roger that, Alico. Hope you remain safe and experience minimal property damage.


F N Brawler 3//Fighter 3 | HP 35/39 | AC 17 T 11 FF 15 CMD 16 | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +3** | Init +3 Per +8* SM +6*| MFB 2/4 MFS 4/4 Mu 1/1 Stm 5/5 | conditions none

How do you want us to handle hit points?


Mummy's Mask~Kingmaker ~Strange Aeons ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name I ~ Fallen Family, Broken Name II ~ Border of War

I'd probably prefer if everyone just took average rounded up.


F N Brawler 3//Fighter 3 | HP 35/39 | AC 17 T 11 FF 15 CMD 16 | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +3** | Init +3 Per +8* SM +6*| MFB 2/4 MFS 4/4 Mu 1/1 Stm 5/5 | conditions none

Sure thing!


Human Urban Ranger 5 | HP:49/49 | AC:20 FF:18 T:12 | CMD:21 | +6 +6 +5 | Init:+2 Per:+9 Stealth:+7 Strange Aeons Loot List

Leveled up

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