paizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for The Forgotten God (Table 5)paizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for The Forgotten God (Table 5)2017-07-17T21:16:17Z2017-07-17T21:16:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25872019-01-23T03:32:10Z2019-01-23T03:32:10Z<p>The crew eyed each other, but slowly started to settle down. As they did so, the weather itself calmed, and the ship began to pick up speed.</p>
<p><b>"Don't let your guards down!"</b> the captain called from the helm. <b>"Entire settlements here in Between have vanished, and it'd be just like this place to try and trick us."</b></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Kozuri was idly using magic to clean the deck, occasionally frowning and glancing at her handiwork as she did so.</p>The crew eyed each other, but slowly started to settle down. As they did so, the weather itself calmed, and the ship began to pick up speed.
"Don't let your guards down!" the captain called from the helm. "Entire settlements here in Between have vanished, and it'd be just like this place to try and trick us."
Meanwhile, Kozuri was idly using magic to clean the deck, occasionally frowning and glancing at her handiwork as she did so.GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2019-01-23T03:32:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25862019-01-21T22:24:03Z2019-01-21T22:24:03Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 20 = 34</span></p>
<p>Being 'other' had its benefits when trying to convince the common folk. Especially when you actually had a wealth of experience traveling the planes. Sharing a few pertinent anecdotes that highlighted similarities with the current situation should go a long way to diffusing their tension.</p>[dice=Diplomacy]1d20+20[/dice]
Being 'other' had its benefits when trying to convince the common folk. Especially when you actually had a wealth of experience traveling the planes. Sharing a few pertinent anecdotes that highlighted similarities with the current situation should go a long way to diffusing their tension.Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2019-01-21T22:24:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25852019-01-14T02:52:28Z2019-01-14T02:52:28Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Gimme a... Diplomacy check, for some Indifferent NPCs. You haven't really made any friends on the ship yet, and they're not sure how much trust they should put in you just yet, particularly when you and Kozuri stick out a bit. XD</span></p>Gimme a... Diplomacy check, for some Indifferent NPCs. You haven't really made any friends on the ship yet, and they're not sure how much trust they should put in you just yet, particularly when you and Kozuri stick out a bit. XDGM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2019-01-14T02:52:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25842019-01-13T20:37:01Z2019-01-13T20:37:01Z<p><b>"Calm yourselves,"</b> Astoroth remarked to the crew. <b>"There's nothing to fear here. If you believe you're safe, it will become so."</b></p>"Calm yourselves," Astoroth remarked to the crew. "There's nothing to fear here. If you believe you're safe, it will become so."Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2019-01-13T20:37:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25832019-01-10T03:19:52Z2019-01-10T03:19:52Z<p>The more you focused on Between, the more you felt that it, in turn, was focusing on you. A few moments passed before the storm suddenly began to calm, and in just five minutes, the sea was tranquil and a breeze began to blow. At least half the crew looked deeply disturbed by this, and you could feel the air around you responding to them as well... you weren't the only one that Between was paying attention to.</p>The more you focused on Between, the more you felt that it, in turn, was focusing on you. A few moments passed before the storm suddenly began to calm, and in just five minutes, the sea was tranquil and a breeze began to blow. At least half the crew looked deeply disturbed by this, and you could feel the air around you responding to them as well... you weren't the only one that Between was paying attention to.GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2019-01-10T03:19:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25822019-01-09T22:02:03Z2019-01-09T22:02:03Z<p>Astoroth was immediately fascinated by this place. A <i>living</i> Plane? He <i>had to</i> know more about it. And he <i>would</i> learn more about it. NOT doing so wasn't even a possibility. He just needed to determine how to communicate with it....</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Beliefs: despite the dangerous conditions, there's nothing to fear here; Between can be communicated with in some fashion; Astoroth is capable of doing so; Astoroth's will is stronger.</span></p>Astoroth was immediately fascinated by this place. A living Plane? He had to know more about it. And he would learn more about it. NOT doing so wasn't even a possibility. He just needed to determine how to communicate with it....
Beliefs: despite the dangerous conditions, there's nothing to fear here; Between can be communicated with in some fashion; Astoroth is capable of doing so; Astoroth's will is stronger.Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2019-01-09T22:02:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25812019-01-06T03:36:58Z2019-01-06T03:36:58Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>•Glances at Kozuri• Indeed you do. 8D</span></p>
<p>It took another day or so before the ship was fully ready to go, and in that time, you were fairly thorough in convincing others to not cause too much trouble.</p>
<p>And then... how did one describe the feeling of sailing through an enormous mirror and emerging into a stormy sea? It wasn't just the weather, though. You could <i>feel</i> a will in the twenty-foot waves that rocked the ship, in the winds blowing various directions, even in the flashes of lightning. In that first moment, you knew: Between was not merely a place. It was somehow <i>alive</i>, and you could feel it reaching out for your thoughts and reacting to what you believed. And what were you thinking...?</p>*Glances at Kozuri* Indeed you do. 8D
It took another day or so before the ship was fully ready to go, and in that time, you were fairly thorough in convincing others to not cause too much trouble.
And then... how did one describe the feeling of sailing through an enormous mirror and emerging into a stormy sea? It wasn't just the weather, though. You could feel a will in the twenty-foot waves that rocked the ship, in the winds blowing various directions, even in the flashes of lightning. In...GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2019-01-06T03:36:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25802019-01-05T19:30:07Z2019-01-05T19:30:07Z<p>With his appearance concealed, Astoroth wasn't particularly concerned about trouble for the moment. In his experience, cities with a strong anti-magic philosophy were paranoid about theoretical spellcasters but didn't expect random people to actually <i>be</i> mages unless they did something to attract attention.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>As a reminder, I have a <i>hat of disguise</i>, so I don't look the same as when I initially entered Castorhage. Astoroth's a wanted man, after all. XD</span></p>With his appearance concealed, Astoroth wasn't particularly concerned about trouble for the moment. In his experience, cities with a strong anti-magic philosophy were paranoid about theoretical spellcasters but didn't expect random people to actually be mages unless they did something to attract attention.
As a reminder, I have a hat of disguise, so I don't look the same as when I initially entered Castorhage. Astoroth's a wanted man, after all. XDAstoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2019-01-05T19:30:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25792019-01-01T03:05:55Z2019-01-01T03:05:55Z<p>With your curiosity sated - only for the moment, most likely, given that you were you - you headed onboard the ship. There was some time left until all the crew was aboard and assignments were handed out. If you wanted to convince the rest of the crew to avoid causing trouble for you, now was probably a good time... though it was also good to remember the city's opinions on magic.</p>With your curiosity sated - only for the moment, most likely, given that you were you - you headed onboard the ship. There was some time left until all the crew was aboard and assignments were handed out. If you wanted to convince the rest of the crew to avoid causing trouble for you, now was probably a good time... though it was also good to remember the city's opinions on magic.GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2019-01-01T03:05:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25782018-12-31T22:04:44Z2018-12-31T22:04:44Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I can't think of anything else to ask about at the moment, so we can move on. XD</span></p>I can't think of anything else to ask about at the moment, so we can move on. XDAstoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-12-31T22:04:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25772018-12-29T04:04:22Z2018-12-29T04:04:22Z<p>Shrugs all around. <b>"Far as we can tell, they do pretty much whatever they want. I hear there's a few thieves who know how to find the portals when they appear, but anyone who really could would be snatched up for sure. Might as well ask why dreams are weird - they just are."</b></p>Shrugs all around. "Far as we can tell, they do pretty much whatever they want. I hear there's a few thieves who know how to find the portals when they appear, but anyone who really could would be snatched up for sure. Might as well ask why dreams are weird - they just are."GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-12-29T04:04:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25762018-12-24T19:00:12Z2018-12-24T19:00:12Z<p><b>"That's very interesting,"</b> Astoroth remarked. <b>"Has anyone been able to determine a pattern to the portals' coming and going? What makes the two stable portals different from the others that pop up?"</b></p>"That's very interesting," Astoroth remarked. "Has anyone been able to determine a pattern to the portals' coming and going? What makes the two stable portals different from the others that pop up?"Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-12-24T19:00:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25752018-12-15T03:03:13Z2018-12-15T03:03:13Z<p>Kozuri smirked slightly. <b>"We'll pull our weight just fine. Question, though... how exactly do we get to this Between place on a ship?"</b></p>
<p><b>"Hah! You are new! There are two large, more-or-less stable portals in the great warehouses, and that's where we're headed. Most of the portals to Between show up around there, but not all of them are big enough for practical work, and they tend to come and go with no regard for what anyone thinks about them. You best not be relying too much on leaving the same way you enter... but it is nice that we don't have to sale more than a bit to get through. No one's ever found a mirror-portal outside Castorhage proper."</b></p>Kozuri smirked slightly. "We'll pull our weight just fine. Question, though... how exactly do we get to this Between place on a ship?"
"Hah! You are new! There are two large, more-or-less stable portals in the great warehouses, and that's where we're headed. Most of the portals to Between show up around there, but not all of them are big enough for practical work, and they tend to come and go with no regard for what anyone thinks about them. You best not be relying too much on leaving the...GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-12-15T03:03:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25742018-12-14T03:16:32Z2018-12-14T03:16:32Z<p><b>"It's been quite a while, I'm afraid, but I'm sure it will come back to me quickly."</b></p>"It's been quite a while, I'm afraid, but I'm sure it will come back to me quickly."Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-12-14T03:16:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25732018-12-09T03:08:46Z2018-12-09T03:08:46Z<p>Past the curtain, you head through a small hallway, then out a door onto the docks. Ahead of you is a large ship, similar to the one you recently practiced salvaging on - but definitely newer. Much newer. It looks like it has at least three levels, plus multiple masts. A dull-looking man with eyes just a little too far apart looks at you as you come out and shrugs. <b>"Hope you brought something to wear you don't mind getting dirty. Ladies have a separate cabin. Don't make trouble."</b> he said. <b>"We sail when the captain's ready. Any prior experience on a ship?"</b></p>Past the curtain, you head through a small hallway, then out a door onto the docks. Ahead of you is a large ship, similar to the one you recently practiced salvaging on - but definitely newer. Much newer. It looks like it has at least three levels, plus multiple masts. A dull-looking man with eyes just a little too far apart looks at you as you come out and shrugs. "Hope you brought something to wear you don't mind getting dirty. Ladies have a separate cabin. Don't make trouble." he said. "We...GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-12-09T03:08:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25722018-12-08T20:15:43Z2018-12-08T20:15:43Z<p>With an appreciative nod, Astoroth heads toward the passage.</p>With an appreciative nod, Astoroth heads toward the passage.Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-12-08T20:15:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25712018-12-06T02:45:13Z2018-12-06T02:45:13Z<p>The hiring manager(?) didn't seem convinced, but shrugged. <b>"As long as you understand you'll only be treated as valuable as you make yourself. Past that door."</b> he said, gesturing to a curtained passage behind his desk. <b>"Oh, and don't feel the need to put up with any nonsense from the sailors, but the officers will be your bosses."</b></p>The hiring manager(?) didn't seem convinced, but shrugged. "As long as you understand you'll only be treated as valuable as you make yourself. Past that door." he said, gesturing to a curtained passage behind his desk. "Oh, and don't feel the need to put up with any nonsense from the sailors, but the officers will be your bosses."GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-12-06T02:45:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25702018-12-06T00:38:28Z2018-12-06T00:38:28Z<p><b>"It is, however, the most effective way to learn about Between. Firsthand observation is better than reading another person's experiences, after all."</b></p>"It is, however, the most effective way to learn about Between. Firsthand observation is better than reading another person's experiences, after all."Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-12-06T00:38:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25692018-12-03T02:20:51Z2018-12-03T02:20:51Z<p>From the expression you got, you were pretty sure the man behind the counter wasn't used to claims like those. The limits on magic in the city had seen to that. <b>"And what's a fancy fellow like you doing here, then, 'stead of signing on as a scholar and gettin' all the comforts?"</b> he asked, clearly confused. <b>"Being a sailor in Between isn't exactly a leisurely research trip."</b></p>From the expression you got, you were pretty sure the man behind the counter wasn't used to claims like those. The limits on magic in the city had seen to that. "And what's a fancy fellow like you doing here, then, 'stead of signing on as a scholar and gettin' all the comforts?" he asked, clearly confused. "Being a sailor in Between isn't exactly a leisurely research trip."GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-12-03T02:20:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25682018-12-02T17:04:34Z2018-12-02T17:04:34Z<p><b>"My associate and I have extensive experience with planar travel and surviving in unsafe environments. As I've heard Between can be quite dangerous, having us on the crew will increase the likelihood that everyone stays alive."</b></p>"My associate and I have extensive experience with planar travel and surviving in unsafe environments. As I've heard Between can be quite dangerous, having us on the crew will increase the likelihood that everyone stays alive."Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-12-02T17:04:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25672018-11-28T03:50:00Z2018-11-28T03:50:00Z<p>After getting in line and waiting for about forty minutes, you finally managed to get into the small recruitment office where a faintly fish-like man (still human, just... well, he looked like one of his ancestors had gills) was sitting behind the desk. He eyed you for a few moments, then grunted slightly. <b>"Don't look like a sailor. What work're you good for?"</b></p>After getting in line and waiting for about forty minutes, you finally managed to get into the small recruitment office where a faintly fish-like man (still human, just... well, he looked like one of his ancestors had gills) was sitting behind the desk. He eyed you for a few moments, then grunted slightly. "Don't look like a sailor. What work're you good for?"GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-11-28T03:50:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25662018-11-28T01:12:44Z2018-11-28T01:12:44Z<p>Secrecy and subtlety was an excellent way to learn things that others didn't wish you to find out. Open inquiry, on the other hand, was the best way to learn things that others wished to tell you. In this case, as there was an ongoing active recruitment for ships to Between, there was no reason to overcomplicate matters.</p>Secrecy and subtlety was an excellent way to learn things that others didn't wish you to find out. Open inquiry, on the other hand, was the best way to learn things that others wished to tell you. In this case, as there was an ongoing active recruitment for ships to Between, there was no reason to overcomplicate matters.Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-11-28T01:12:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25652018-11-27T03:30:01Z2018-11-27T03:30:01Z<p>After gathering what things you had - and by now you knew how to pack - you and Kozuri threw on some disguises and began heading through the crowded streets towards what you were pretty sure was something resembling docks. Eventually, you found one of the recruitment centers, along with a sorry-looking lot of folks there to sign up. You were pretty sure you could talk your way onto any crew, but sneaking onboard a ship and trying to avoid notice or commitments was also a possibility.</p>After gathering what things you had - and by now you knew how to pack - you and Kozuri threw on some disguises and began heading through the crowded streets towards what you were pretty sure was something resembling docks. Eventually, you found one of the recruitment centers, along with a sorry-looking lot of folks there to sign up. You were pretty sure you could talk your way onto any crew, but sneaking onboard a ship and trying to avoid notice or commitments was also a possibility.GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-11-27T03:30:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)Astoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25642018-11-27T01:22:40Z2018-11-27T01:22:40Z<p><b>"From what I've gathered, it's at least somewhat influenced by <i>belief</i>, so there's definitely potential for changes. Perhaps we'll be able to speak to it."</b> In all honesty, he didn't have much of a plan besides 'go inside and see what happens.' After all, 'poke the weird thing with a stick' method was often a very enlightening form of scientific inquiry.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ready when you are. XD</span></p>"From what I've gathered, it's at least somewhat influenced by belief, so there's definitely potential for changes. Perhaps we'll be able to speak to it." In all honesty, he didn't have much of a plan besides 'go inside and see what happens.' After all, 'poke the weird thing with a stick' method was often a very enlightening form of scientific inquiry.
Ready when you are. XDAstoroth, The Endless Fount (alias of Whack-a-Rogue)2018-11-27T01:22:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Forgotten God (Table 5)GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheForgottenGodTable5/gameplay&page=52#25632018-11-22T03:24:51Z2018-11-22T03:24:51Z<p><b>"So you... want to go... to a time-dilating sentient demiplane? That's probably hungry?"</b> Kozuri asked. <b>"Oh yeah, I am IN. Hey, what do you think will happen when it starts noticing godstuff is hanging around? Think you'll be affecting it at all?"</b> she considered that for a moment. <b>"I wonder if we could turn it into some kind of new Akashic Record... that would be cool."</b></p>"So you... want to go... to a time-dilating sentient demiplane? That's probably hungry?" Kozuri asked. "Oh yeah, I am IN. Hey, what do you think will happen when it starts noticing godstuff is hanging around? Think you'll be affecting it at all?" she considered that for a moment. "I wonder if we could turn it into some kind of new Akashic Record... that would be cool."GM Rednal (alias of Rednal)2018-11-22T03:24:51Z