All caught up on the gameplay thread. Some very cool stuff so far.
Thanks for the welcome Caramir.
Maybe Brother Arkadius has a bounty on his head? Or maybe someone in the party?
I'm not sure what you're suggesting here Grimmy. Are you suggesting that Brother Arkadius was part of the crew of the Wailing Gypsy? Or someone in the party? That probably wouldn't go over well since my character's main goal is to kill, or at the very least bring justice to, the entire crew.
Considering I am heading west from the coast and the party is heading east to Endhome, maybe it would be best if we could meet on the road? Perhaps I am spending the night in Levoca as well (although you did already state that they haven't seen any travelers in quite some time).
Either way Rata would have to be presented with a very good reason to return to Endhome right now since he suspects a rival family hired the pirates to attack his father's ship. Maybe he will feel emboldened if the party offers to assist/protect him while in the city?
I was thinking that an awesome spin on Rata's background is that it was none other than his mother, Malika, who hired the pirates due to her extreme paranoia causing her to think that her husband was in league with her enemies. Just a thought.
Edit: Rata isn't an actual bounty hunter. He is hunting down the pirate crew responsible for the death of his sister while also trying to discover the fate of his father (who captained the ship which the pirates attacked). So, he's not seeking actual bounties, he's hunting down pirates. :)
The more the merrier! Welcome.
Rata and Morti welcome aboard - apologies for the short welcoming post, but my days have been hectic lately.
Caramir started ranger, but the plan is going wizard next for a couple of levels, and then a mix between Eldritch Knight and Arcane Archer.
Thanks! Seems like several here looking at multi-class options -- I'm thinking of dipping into cleric, likely around 3rd level, but we'll see how things progress and what makes sense in-context/in-character. (Acknowledging multi-anything clerics are "sub-optimal", but optimal wouldn't necessarily be the goal so much as rounding out the char.)
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Oh ok I thought Rata had become a bounty hunter.
Rata, before Mak joined everyone he killed a thug named Trigger in the small mining town of Taverlan. Everyone in the town was either killed by drow or abducted.
Rightly or wrongly, Mak believes Trigger knew about a ledger. This ledger belonged to a bookeeper of Endhome. It allegedly tracked significant illicit purchases and dealings made by several of the noble houses. Slaves, guard payoffs, pirate assassinations, whatever it may turn out to be. This is dangerous information that might be worth a lot of money to the wrong people.
Perhaps - Trigger was crew or somehow linked to the attack on Rata's family. We can make the ledger important to both of us, as well.
Mak might think something like Oh, Trigger said he left it at a run-down, falling-apart, cheap and dingy tavern. He said the owner can't read, and so he was able to leave the book in the owner's care.
As long as when you hit them, they fall with an agreeable thump.
@Grimmy: That sounds fine. Can't wait for my big intro scene! Grimmy if you wouldn't mind enlightening me: What places might Rata have visited in the years he worked aboard the Concord (his father's merchant ship)? I just want to be aware of the places he has been to previously.
As to the talk of builds. I'll be honest, after reading the preview of the Slayer class that Paizo posted earlier this week, I can't help thinking that they built that class specifically for what I am trying to do with Rata. When the ACG comes out in a few weeks, I'm going to take a long hard look at the Slayer class. A good old-fashioned switcheroo might be in order, pending party/GM approval, of course. :)
Do I have the go ahead to write a 'previously' segment about Rata's adventures on land? Or would you prefer I wait until properly introduced into the gameplay?
Edit: Ack, I couldn't help myself. I wrote one. Don't hate me. Blame my excitement. Or Canada.
Oh, Canada...
If that's how you want to approach things, sure.
Fine, no Slayer. :)
BTW, Okrin:
The little chapel had no religious writings in it, it was just a very simple shrine with a few pews, very bare overall, but, in the crazy old coots small quarters off to the side, there was a book of obscure folk nursery rhymes.
Good to know. I'd of course ask to take a look at the book if possible. Though I don't imagine the old man would have any idea what I was talking about. LOL
So I do have a map of Levoca I could upload if I scrubbed out a few spoilers first, but this wolf encounter works pretty well free form too.
Mix it up Grimmy!
Freeform + Tactical ftw :D
Let's kill some wolves!
Guys, I want to apologize for a crappy quality and rate of posting these last days - going into my 8th straight day of work today... Still will try and post later on.
Just a heads up fellas: Out of the blue I just got recruited for an on-site test for work, so it looks like I will be away from 8 Aug to 23 Aug. From what I've been told so far, there will be hefty amounts of overtime involved, but hopefully I can post before bedtime, haha. I will update again when things become more solidified.
Why did Mak refer to Rata as an assassin? Was he just taking a wild guess or did I miss something?
I would say he made a guess. Or an insult. Or both. Your choice I guess. It could just be an error.
So since Rata mentioned assassins, Mak is making the assumption that he is one himself? Interesting.
I like the idea, I'm just trying to clarify my interpretation of the exchange.
For things like readied actions / anticipated attack of opportunity, is it worth giving you some rolls (in spoilers?) so as to not bog down? I'm fine if you want to roll and/or handwave those in the flow of things, too.
So mr wolf what is you and your friends issue here.
My what big teeth you have...
Where is my grandma!
Have we had any word from Mr. Cleric?
Wow, I didn't see that coming. Care to explain? Did someone do something he didn't agree with? I don't want to be nosy, I just would like to prevent whatever caused him to leave.
Shall we open up the gates for another healer? I'd feel slightly more secure knowing someone was there to watch our back in case we get in too deep.
I have done it before - changing my character to a healer, and make sure the group always had one so we could continue on playing ;)
I'm trying to think what was said that upset the baron. Oh well.
:( sad to hear.
I was planning on m/c, but primarily fighter with cleric levels for flavor/rounding out. I could go Ftr 1 / Clr 1 when we level up, if that's needed.
I'd be willing to go full-cleric, but with a bit more reluctance -- my last three characters in games that lasted any length of time were inquisitor, cleric (evangelist), oracle, so I was hoping to branch out a wee bit!