[AP] The Shackled City Adventure Path by GM Rutseg
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Chapter 12 - ASYLUM
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Old loot sheet (Maxim)
Redgorge crafting possibilities
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Group Stealth (passive): -5 (Kikinnin)
Group Stealth (active): 5 (Kikinnin)
Group Perception: 27 (Marigold)
Group Sense motives: 30 (Marigold)
Group Spellcraft: 24 (Maxim)
Group Appraise: 23 (Maxim)
Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
Do we still have the blessing of fervor up?
Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
Looks like Kythel brought it to bear for his Round 3 casting, so my vote is yup :)
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Kikinnin Rouradont wrote: Looks like Kythel brought it to bear for his Round 3 casting, so my vote is yup :) :-)
Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
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Yes. I just remembered the spell has a restriction that says targets should be 30' of each other, so probably Marigold and Kythel were excluded to guarantee JJ and Kikinnin on the effect.
Just came back from my biweekly Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign. I play a cleric of Abadar there and we are already finishing Scarwall Fortress, so Blessing of Fervor is something I am often targeting for my friends, sorry!
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GM Rutseg wrote: Yes. I just remembered the spell has a restriction that says targets should be 30' of each other, so probably Marigold and Kythel were excluded to guarantee JJ and Kikinnin on the effect.
Just came back from my biweekly Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign. I play a cleric of Abadar there and we are already finishing Scarwall Fortress, so Blessing of Fervor is something I am often targeting for my friends, sorry!
No worries, JJ and Kikinnin were my intended targets! :-)
Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
Curse was my first foray into PbP. A 'crowning' achievement, I must say. Scarwall sent me into the Boneyard. Glad we had someone powerful enough to escort me back...
HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
^One of my regular PbP circles will be starting up a Crimson Throne game sometime soonish and I'll be playing a paladin of Sarenrae. I'm really looking forward to it :)

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Scarwall has been the most daunting module I have played so far. I am sure your visit to the Boneyard was heroic :)
I am hopeful you will have fun with it Marigold. I see you are a true fan of Sarenrae! Following the paladin code is probably going to be tricky on the first adventures, I would try to ensure your paladin is more good than legal as chaos arises in the city. Without being too spoily, it is probably a good idea if you tie the loyalties of your character to the Sable Company or the Korvosan Guard rather than other groups on the city.
I think another good choice to avoid paladin loyalty conflicts in this AP could be to play a chosen one which will open you to easier backgrounds to explain your involvement on the first adventure, and let's you later care about the city as a superior entity has chosen you to protect it letting you more easily bypass more complex mortal loyalties.
Just some good intended advice as I saw a paladin losing his powers during the second book of this one.

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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
I actually decided to go with Martyr/Oath of Charity for a more support-focused paladin since the party will have a barbarian, a summoning-focused cleric, a witch, a fighter, and a non-Inspire Courage bard. My plan right now is for her to do archery; I know there are archetypes better suited for a paladin archer but Martyr/Oath of Charity were what spoke to the concept I came up with while writing her up.
But no worries on the legal vs. good thing; the updated Player's Guide stuff strongly suggests the same route and to be honest I don't like (playing) legalistic characters anyway.
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In other news, I don't say this enough but I'm really enjoying the game and I'm glad that we've already made it as far as we have. Thanks again for running! :)
Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
Just for "great-minds think alike" flavour Lil Miss - I also ran a Sarenrae Pally in Crimson Throne: Mercy was a half-orc Redeemer/Warrior of Holy Light and an absolute blast to play :) Enjoy the game when it comes!
Echo Marigold's words - this has been one of the greatest games I've been involved with period. Characterisation, plot building and role/roll-play is always on point. Kudos to all.
Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
Thirded. I've played some long term games before, but this one has really stood out - great RP and really good character consistency, that is we have not had a massive turn-over.
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Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
Quarted. Length of the beard is good, but this one is well-groomed, made stronger by the braids of intertwining story lines. Marigold's the balm, JJ's the scissors, Maxim's the oil, suppose Kikinnin's the comb- all in the hands of a professional Barber Rutseg. Perhaps Kythel will bring the bristles ;)
Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
So kind, but even I would be the first to admit that JJ is perhaps not the sharpest knife in the draw...
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I am glad it lasted so I get a chance to play :-)
Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
(puts on quartermaster hat) - updated the loot sheet...
Just checking that JJ is taking the Belt of Might (+2 Str & +2 Dex) and the Ioun Stone (+1 AC)?
Maxim might claim the Elemental Body scroll for copying into his spell book. Not sure if the Create Pit spell will have much repeat merit so might just keep it as a scroll for situational use?
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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
Just checking in; Marigold's basically said her piece and she's not one to intrude on semi-private conversations :)
Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
Am wondering if Kythel should take the Ioun Stone - his AC is lowest out of everyone's at the moment.
Once we get some downtime again Maxim will be enchanting weapons and armour aplenty :)
Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
More than happy to share.
Rogue 2/Cleric of Pharasma 14 | HP = 157/157 | AC = 27 | Initiative +8 | Perception +22 | CMD – 23 | CMB – +11 | F +12 (+14 Spider Poison) | R +13 | W +14 | Channels 12/12 | HP = 2/2 | Cold Resistance 20
I think JJ should keep the Ioun Stone as a frontliner, the Magic Circle keeps my AC up by 2 vs. evil for the moment plus I have a Protection from Evil backup if that runs out mid-combat.
Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
No probs - JJ has the stone :)
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Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
If anybody needed the stones, it's JJ.
Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
Sorry all, PC died and I'm needing to rebuild it or get a new one. And I'll be off on holiday from late next week until mid/late Jan. I may be able to hide laptop, but my posting will be infrequent at best.
Bot early and bot often.
HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
Bummer about the PC! Hope you can get a replacement set up without too much trouble or stress.
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Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
Merry Festives to one and all - hope you all get deserved treasures and treasured times.
Slàinte my friends!
BD/Gary
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Treasures are being looted with greediness and joy! I have been cooking the whole evening, but that's completely a different story :P
Merry Christmas and happy 2020 to you all my victims friends!
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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
Merry Christmas, friends! I hope it's been a great one :)
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Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
Merry Christmas everyone. Though it is now boxing day where I am. A lovely afternoon in the sun with extended whanau. I think there must have been about forty of us chowing down on a decadent quantity of food.
Of course actually doing anything today is tough.
Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
It's very much the 11th hour, but Merry Christmas to all, Boxing Day to others, just make sure your belly is full and your cheeks are raised from family making you smile.
Had my first shot of Malort, too. Watched my dad shuffle off to the bathroom and proceed to heave, such was the clinging aftertaste...
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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
It's New Year's Eve (well, the morning of)! 2019 has been a very good year and I hope it's been equally as good to all of you. If not, then I hope the next year will be better.
Do I have any resolutions?
Well... ;)
May we all get even cooler in 2020 :)
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Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
New Years day here.
Happy new decade everyone.
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The new year is quickly approaching here too, just one hour left.
Happy 2020!!! I wish you the best for the next year.
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Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
Happy New Year, friends who continue to grow old with me :)
Our house is -6:00 GMT, so we've been enjoying 2020 for about an hour.
Got the makings for bloody marys and Gordon Ramsay's Scrambled Eggs. We're starting off with a bang, and I hope you are, too.
Watching my wife play Beat Saber for the first time, and I can't stop crying... Live life like it's the only one you got...
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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
Two and 1/2 hours in, here.
I actually slept right through the changeover >.>
I've never been much for partying :)
Never played Beat Saber but the videos I've seen look like a lot of fun!
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Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr my friends
Was a sedate offering here given my pup's illness - however he (ergo we) had a good night and we've started the new year with a lovely walk, and all of us in good spirits.
Here's to a special 2020 to you all.
Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))
Reminder, I am off on holiday. My ability to post will be very, veyr limited (if possible at all). Please bot JJ - He'll generally try to get into the middle of trouble and swing Alakast with full attacks.
HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
Hey folks, had to take my husband to the ER tonight and they wanted him to stay a day or so for observation. Things are fine but if my posting is spotty for the next day or so that'll be why.
Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
Ugh. Wish your man god speed for his recovery for us.
Iron Gods: Iron maps;
Wish you both the best Marigold!
Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
Sorry to hear that Lil' Miss. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery - just remember us menfolk require plenty of TLC :)
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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
Thanks for the well-wishes, everyone! He got to come home yesterday evening and we're both back to work this evening :)
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Kikinnin Rouradont wrote: And here I thought the Beast Hunter trait was only good for Undead... Mmmm... and yes you are right my friend, Dreghakus is no undead. This couple of days of return back to work after Christma's holidays had been both tiring and obliterating to my mind _:)
Marigold, I am happy to know everything came back to normal. The year can only improve!
Rogue 2/Cleric of Pharasma 14 | HP = 157/157 | AC = 27 | Initiative +8 | Perception +22 | CMD – 23 | CMB – +11 | F +12 (+14 Spider Poison) | R +13 | W +14 | Channels 12/12 | HP = 2/2 | Cold Resistance 20
How high up is the Demon again?
Channels Remaining - 4/10
Iron Gods: Iron maps;
He is flying 15' over the ground.
EDIT: He descended to 10' to gaze at you.
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Folks - just wanted to share that yesterday we had to say goodbye to my beautiful red staffy Darby. His passing was very peaceful and he's now free from the burdens his tumour inflicted upon him.
To say my wife and i are broken is an understatement - Darbs was, is and always will be, the epicentre of our lives.
Over the coming days, weeks and months we will heal and come to celebrate his life, but right now things are pretty raw. I may throw myself into distractions and my passions, so posting may be up, but likewise things may take a back seat - should that become the case please bot me when/where necessary.
Cheers
BD/Gary
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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3
I'm sorry for your loss, Gary. Take all the time that you need.
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Sorry for your loss. As you go through this time of grief, remember we are here to make your grief perhaps a bit more comfortable...
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