Go ahead and dot in here guys. Once everyone's here, you can start connecting to each other. I'd like everyone to be connected to at least two other PCs in the party, if not more. Looking to start Thurs/Fri if we can...
Ay suppose de fairst th'n we need ter get out if de way is this: we may be evil but we should not screw each uvver over....much. We should be a council er a tribunal.
Angelos Ree reporting... dont make me run
Boards are FINALLY working again for me so nice surprise to return to.
William and I will solidify our brother/sister ties and I'll review other concepts to see who else i/we can mesh with :-)
Thanks for choosing me DM!
William? Thought we are the siblings? :P
Even got the same surname.... et too Genevieva
Anyone that found themselves spending time in Magnimar's Shadow district could have had a run-in with Seyllana. Even if they didn't know it.
Would it be possible for her to have some sort of a reputation I'm the district? Even something as innocuous as people in taverns saying "be wary of a red haired beauty?"
William? Thought we are the siblings? :P
Even got the same surname.... et too Genevieva
LOL. I was posting from my phone, those are always brief posts :-)
Btw, I see us very similar to Gluttony and Lust from FMA =^^=
Would it be possible for her to have some sort of a reputation I'm the district? Even something as innocuous as people in taverns saying "be wary of a red haired beauty?"
I would say that's certainly possible. Especially if it's only in the district and generalized/innocuous such as that.
Site was down for me until just now since pretty much my last post here.
When I get home tonight, assuming the site is working, I'll look through as stated yesterday.
Sigh. This site keeps going down so much, it's making me rethink gaming on here as much. =(
I honestly think the issue stems from most schools (USA) anyhow are out for the summer. The site cannot handle the extra traffic.
Quickly getting a 'dot' in.
Happy to make ties with Ignavius.
He's been hanging around Magnimar for a few years, and he's been taking shortcuts (burning through scrolls and secrets) trying to look more competent than he actually is. He's trying to keep his Hermean heritage secret though.
He's got a huge interest in ancient human civilisations, with a focus on Thassilon.
Is anyone else interested in forming a research group? Trading knowledge? @Angleus and @Magnus: you are both wizards? We might well use the same component shop or something. @Geneviva: perhaps you as well?
Sounds good. Having links is never a bad idea =^^=
Quickly getting a 'dot' in.
Happy to make ties with Ignavius.
He's been hanging around Magnimar for a few years, and he's been taking shortcuts (burning through scrolls and secrets) trying to look more competent than he actually is. He's trying to keep his Hermean heritage secret though.
He's got a huge interest in ancient human civilisations, with a focus on Thassilon.
Is anyone else interested in forming a research group? Trading knowledge? @Angleus and @Magnus: you are both wizards? We might well use the same component shop or something. @Geneviva: perhaps you as well?
Gen is a researcher of obscure lore, not necessarily Arcane Lore so that would make sense as a connection Gen also has a very different "work" persona than a "personal" persona so you would know very little about her being part of such a group. That may make sense for the connection for most of us really especially if is interested in this angle as no doubt would have come with her on occasion.
is her Brother so clearly Gen knows him well.
surely Gen has spent time in the Shadow District so indeed could have had contact with you.
not sure Gen would have spent a great of time at the arena though perhaps a date could have taken her there and they could have met that way.
I believe is the new arrival so it would make sense none of us know him.
Kael -- it's possible that Seyllana spent a night or two in The Tipsy Medusa. Or at least in a nearby alley. Perhaps she recognized the drow features in a young boy and offered him a trinket or treat occasionally. Not to be nice. But in hopes that one day she could have a (half)drow in her corner.
Genevieva -- I could see Seyllana thinking of Gen as a bit of a rival. Sey has been around for a long time using her youthful appearance for personal gain when an actual young, beautiful woman starts coming around. Sey would immediately think Gen is doing the same thing and try to compete as best she can.
Angelos -- If Sey was keeping an eye on Gen it only makes sense that she would have met Angelos at some point. Maybe even felt a weird bond over their choice in jewelry. The bone ring matching her bone necklace…..
Gara -- Rumors of a Tengu with exotic clothing would draw Sey’s attention.
Ignavius -- Just like every other wizard that comes to Magnimar. Thinks they can just blow into town and find an apprentice. Why can't Seyllana ever be an apprentice. And that apprentice! No one ever said “Hey, Seyllana, how about I teach you some spells.”
Sounds fine with me =^^=
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Gara is here to gain glory, not just for his Lord but for himself. If he can he'll take allies with him to do so.
Also, Being pride it's likely he'd take up the mantle of the party Face. He's not particularly good at talking, more of an enforcer than a leader...
Also, can my class ability treat itself as Vile leadership rather than standard leadership. That way I don't have to be nice... And I can use my katana to effectively give my minions proper decapitations.
No worries Gara, Gen can be the face if she needs to be (or wants to be).
Kael -- it's possible that Seyllana spent a night or two in The Tipsy Medusa. Or at least in a nearby alley. Perhaps she recognized the drow features in a young boy and offered him a trinket or treat occasionally. Not to be nice. But in hopes that one day she could have a (half)drow in her corner.
Genevieva -- I could see Seyllana thinking of Gen as a bit of a rival. Sey has been around for a long time using her youthful appearance for personal gain when an actual young, beautiful woman starts coming around. Sey would immediately think Gen is doing the same thing and try to compete as best she can.
Angelos -- If Sey was keeping an eye on Gen it only makes sense that she would have met Angelos at some point. Maybe even felt a weird bond over their choice in jewelry. The bone ring matching her bone necklace…..
Gara -- Rumors of a Tengu with exotic clothing would draw Sey’s attention.
Ignavius -- Just like every other wizard that comes to Magnimar. Thinks they can just blow into town and find an apprentice. Why can't Seyllana ever be an apprentice. And that apprentice! No one ever said “Hey, Seyllana, how about I teach you some spells.”
That could be an interesting dynamic for sure allies who have a rivalry (even if Gen does not know it at first).
Magnus dotting in as our Sin mage of Greed.
Magnus is a scholar of sin, in fact the first sins of humanity.
He can't reveal all his secrets, but he was an agent for a powerful source. Perhaps part of a cult lies in the underbelly of Magnimar.
That being said, I could be on a research team.
Alright, I don't mind. I'll likely be trying to stay at the best in in the city, just let me decide which one that is... Hmm...
I know literally nothing if this city :P
Maybe this will help?
Seyllana
I'm fine with Kael knowing Seyllana, I'll let you decide if it's just her youthful beauty version or if he has come across her in her crone visage. I'm fine with what you suggested. Alternatively, he's definitely worked in the shadier side of things, so they could have easily met up during something nefarious (either as competitors for the same thing or working together or forced to work together due to circumstances). I'm not sure that a situation where she botched trying to kill him like her short story went would be the best of ideas, although I suppose if he stopped her but didn't attack her then they could have become acquaintances.
Genevieva
I'm fine with what you suggested. Alternatively, he could have been anti-slumming it above his pay grade with a score of cash and been one of her 'dates'.
Gara
Perhaps...someone picked a fight with you which turned in to a less-than-fair fight, and Kael evened the odds a bit (not helping much, just like smashing one of the three or four jumping you)? If you don't like it, no biggie.
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It is only honorable I kill them all, taking them each on, wether or not it's fair or not. Given the chance I'd mercilessly draw my weapon in a fist fight. Just because my goal is to gain glory doesn't mean I have to use honor in an honorable fight. Just so long as I look honorable.
So in any case, don't attack me it's a very bad idea. I'll challenge you, kill you, turn to the next person, challenge them, and kill them next, until all who oppose me are dead at my feet...
It is only honorable I kill them all, taking them each on, wether or not it's fair or not. Given the chance I'd mercilessly draw my weapon in a fist fight. Just because my goal is to gain glory doesn't mean I have to use honor in an honorable fight. Just so long as I look honorable.
So in any case, don't attack me it's a very bad idea. I'll challenge you, kill you, turn to the next person, challenge them, and kill them next, until all who oppose me are dead at my feet...
Oh, will you now? I hope you never have to put that to the test. =)
Alright. Shall we give our little collection of researchers a name?
Alright. Shall we give our little collection of researchers a name?
Just thinking that Ignavius, as that will be our primary focus, especially in the beginning. Something along the lines of the the Researchers League of the Arcane? or Illuminates Thassilonus? Could be anything you guys think is cool really.
Your connection and the kickstart to the adventure will be Charia Salvus (reskinning of Sheila Heidmarch, in case any of you play PFS, the Heidmarch manor & the family will not be in our Magnimar - and the society will not be a major part of the this story) Charia is the primary financial backer of your researcher group.
Also, it's probably going to be necessary to have some stronger ties to the rest of the group, Gara. I could see something solid with Kael as you two mentioned. Probably should make something a little more solidified there, plus adjoin with someone else?
All in all, looking good guys. I'm going to start the gameplay thread tomorrow morning.
At a con most of the weekend. since its a long weekend starting tomorrow.
But will keep an eye open and post when there is a bit of a lul in things going on.
Angelos may be round, over weight and slow. but he is quite dexterous for his size :) And staying close to his sister kind of helps to deter attention from him :P
Genevieva
I'm fine with what you suggested. Alternatively, he could have been anti-slumming it above his pay grade with a score of cash and been one of her 'dates'.
If you were one of Gen's dates then you know her quite well indeed! Let's go with that as a connection.
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Struggling with a name for the Research League due to an ever mounting pile of work ;-(
If something strikes me I'll pop in later.
Seyllana
I'm fine with Kael knowing Seyllana, I'll let you decide if it's just her youthful beauty version or if he has come across her in her crone visage. I'm fine with what you suggested. Alternatively, he's definitely worked in the shadier side of things, so they could have easily met up during something nefarious (either as competitors for the same thing or working together or forced to work together due to circumstances). I'm not sure that a situation where she botched trying to kill him like her short story went would be the best of ideas, although I suppose if he stopped her but didn't attack her then they could have become acquaintances.
I imagine she would have come to him as her younger self. She knows her true appearance is not something children like. Perhaps as Kael grew up and got into the business the two formed a working relationship.
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I would like to mention later I will be taking the called shot feats, so my goal will be to remove limbs, debilitate my enemies, then let my minions finish them off.(well that's the plan for now, it may change-Its more likely I'll just focus on mounted combat)
Anyways, it is very possible Gara came to one of you looking for a guide to the city.
So I'm sitting at my desk and it occurs to me that Seyllana probably could have learned about the research group from Gen,Angelos or Kael. Gotten envious of a group of casters getting together to "plot" and wiggled her way into the group. Only to realize they're sitting around reading books.
I picture her sitting in the corner with her arms crossed while the group sifts through tomes. Sey jingling her fetish necklace and saying things like "”Only a git wastes time learn'n magic from bewks. a true practitioner seeks de unknown.”
Also, my ideas for a name:
The Arch Council
The Convocation of Vices
The 7 and 1 (This one I could see being, like, endgame title. 7 sins, 7 members, 1 goal.)
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Gara could also be hired to protect the group as a Bodyguard. After all what better protection than a ruthless killer?
Also I was thinking Gara could Establish his own Custom Cavalier Order for the group. Call it "The Order of Sin" an order dedicated to the protection of the new runelords.
Also, realized the Sword of Pride is a rapier. It's awesome, being ab invisible blade, but doesn't exactly fit my style.. hmm... I will look into the improved feint feats.
Hmmm - given we're pushing the sins connection, how about if we have two connections.
First, the original research group, which could have a number of names. I like the idea of calling it a University or Academy, but I'm flexible on the full name. This would be a public group that in theory anyone could join.
Secondly, the university spawned a secret Lissalan cult. Originally founded to try to steal secrets from Thassilon, it can be the reason why we start recruiting specialists from outside our normal circle.
@Gara: best I've got is that Ignavius needed someone who spoke Tian or Tengu in order to decode his book, and tracked you down.
Hmmm - yeah, possible. Ignavius speaks Azlanti, but he'd have needed a teacher at some point. What is your window for Gara's arrival? Possibly they met up somewhere else?
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Hmmm - yeah, possible. Ignavius speaks Azlanti, but he'd have needed a teacher at some point. What is your window for Gara's arrival? Possibly they met up somewhere else?
Well obviously he is from halfway across the world, so we could have met anywhere between Varisia and Tian Xia. And for those wondering how he knows Azlanti, his Lord taught it to him, saying it's the language of kings.
Charity? Never heard of it.
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Charity is the name of some young, uppity girl that thought she could swindle me out of some gold.
Baby nobody needs me... they just want me soooo bad, they can't control themselves...
I invisidotted the Gameplay Thread just an FYI.
Ditto
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Hey guys, I just PMed Tempest to see if how things are. I'm in the Legacy of Fire game Tempest is running and things have gone silent over there as well.
Here's hoping Tempest is ok.