OK folks, here's the Discussion thread. First off, you'll find a link to a map of the Moonshaes in my profile. The adventure is the old classic U1 The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh; if you've played it before, I hope it will still be of interest to you!
The adventure takes place in the fishing town of Saltmarsh on the island of Highport in the Korrin Archipelago. You have all found yourselves here for various reasons, perhaps chasing rumours of swords-for-hire, maybe you just got off a ship here from somewhere else. Whichever way, you're in the common room of an inn called The Full Moon.
It would be great if some of you could already know one another.
Another Illuskan speaker.
Gabra is a fixture in the market place where she listens to troubles. After listening to so many, she can quite often offer advice as well, which she dispenses liberally adorned with gnomic utterances.
There's no reason for her not to know everyone at least by sight and she'd be familiar to anyone who was a regular visitor to the town.
Hi Fabes, killer day today...two final exams. I'll jump in here tomorrow full force.
Thanks!
No probs. I still need to get my backside in gear with creating some NPCs. We also need JZ's PC (how many acronyms? ;) ) finished.
No probs. I still need to get my backside in gear with creating some NPCs. We also need JZ's PC (how many acronyms? ;) ) finished.
If JZ could do it ASAP, BTW, that'd be A-OK.
Ghindor arrives home. He appears somewhat shorter than his 5’1” frame carries, and smells of odd fish. The burly man has ripped off his shirt, and his orange hair hangs damp with sweat and river waters. Strange inks adorn his stout chest and biceps. He carries a large silvery hammer in one hand, yet tugs a soaked sack behind him. He makes his way into the marketplace, deliberate steps suggest either pain or fatigue labor his powerful legs.
Upon seeing the flame-haired Fate, Gabra the Accursed, Ghindor exhales an audible sigh. “Funny ting, isn’ta ita, Gabra, tata after all my journeys and whata I’ve seen…I’m actually happy ta see your face!” The former fisherman drops his gear and throws open his arms in a welcoming gesture. “I’ve gotta say, Gabra, tata I’ve gota myself some problems. Ta firsta one is tat I’ve gotta no money lefta. Ta second problem is tat I’ve gotta no money righta! Hawh-hah-hah. Butta seriously, letta us eatta something, yeah?”
Here's what I have so far. What do we use for the equipment list?
Human Kornishmann
Cleric of the Celt Pantheon
Good
str 16
Dex 10
Con 10
Wis 13
Int 8
Cha 17
AC
Damage : 1d4/1d6/1d8
Weapons : sling (light), heavy mace (medium)
Languages : Kornish, Waelish
"No money and you seek the Accursed One? Times must be hard indeed, Ghindor."
She looks around the square to see if there's anyone in immediate need of trouble removal.
"I will feed you and you will repay me with your troubles." She picks up her bag and leads the way into a nearby tavern.
The equipment list is in the Swords and Wizardry pdf.
OK thanks.
I'm downloading the SW core rules. I'll finish up my equipment list later today. Sorry.
Ghindor and Gabra are obviously old acquaintances; I'm happy for the rest of you to be incomers, which is especially true for Byggvir, as very very few people will have seen an elf.
I'll post a link to a town map and general info that could be acquired by being there for a view days.
Sounds good, I was leaning toward having Hrolf be new to Saltmarsh anyway. His is a straightforward story of a young fellow out to see the world, use his talents to find fame and fortune, etc, etc. He comes from a fairly well-to-do family (hence a pocket full of gold), but his ambitions lie higher than merely entering the family business.
"No money and you seek the Accursed One? Times must be hard indeed, Ghindor."
She looks around the square to see if there's anyone in immediate need of trouble removal.
"I will feed you and you will repay me with your troubles." She picks up her bag and leads the way into a nearby tavern.
"Eh, wita no money and being a recenta freed slave, I figured you over all would know my worries. Don'ta worry abouta big tab- I can win any drinking betta!"
At the sight of a familiar face- even one destined for tragedy, Ghindor finds some measure of peace in his recently-tossed life.
I figured I'd be new to the area and not know anyone. By the way could you email me more info on your elves and where they are from in your world? mordulin at yahoo dot com
Thanks!
"Eh, wita no money and being a recenta freed slave, I figured you over all would know my worries. Don'ta worry abouta big tab- I can win any drinking betta!"
At the sight of a familiar face- even one destined for tragedy, Ghindor finds some measure of peace in his recently-tossed life.
"Njord has a road for you to walk Ghindor."
I assume Ghindor is supposed to have a Norwegian type accent, but I keep reading it like a cheesy Italian accent. I'll try to break myself of that habit.
LOL
Mordulin/Byggvir
I assume Ghindor is supposed to have a Norwegian type accent, but I keep reading it like a cheesy Italian accent. I'll try to break myself of that habit.
LOL
I can drop the accent thing, if it helps. Just assume he's got something in character...
I can drop the accent thing, if it helps. Just assume he's got something in character...I assume Ghindor is supposed to have a Norwegian type accent, but I keep reading it like a cheesy Italian accent. I'll try to break myself of that habit.
LOL
No, don't do that! It's just a humorous observation about myself, I don't want it to change how you portray your character.
JZ here. I give you Cunorix, cleric of the Keltoi. Errors abound in the sheet. Sorry.
JZ here. I give you Cunorix, cleric of the Keltoi. Errors abound in the sheet. Sorry.
Welcome Cunorix!
Fabes my brief backstory is spoilered in my profile.
Looking good folks. Will work on game thread.
We're going with ascending AC, right?
We're going with ascending AC, right?
Yes.
Roster
Mordulin - Byggvir - Elven Adventurer
JZ - Cunorix - Human Cleric
Malvoisin - 'Sturdy' Hrolf Oleson - Human Magic-User
Rev Rosey - Gabra the Accursed - Human Godi
Szombulis - Ghindor the Grim - Human Fighter
Gabra and Ghindor are both inhabitants of or originally from Saltmarsh. Hrolf and Byggvir are visitors. Cunorix could be a visitor or current resident. Your choice, JZ.
1 Final thing...
Would anyone like a Gift... from the gods?
You don't have to, but if you fancy it, then roll a d20 and post the result.
Be warned. You may end up cursed or with no gift.
Why not, I like to live dangerously!
19
"Who should be more accursed than the Accursed One?"
No prob.
GAME THREAD is up.
Hooray !
Roster
Mordulin - Byggvir - Elven Adventurer
JZ - Cunorix - Human Cleric
Malvoisin - 'Sturdy' Hrolf Oleson - Human Magic-User
Rev Rosey - Gabra the Accursed - Human Godi
Szombulis - Ghindor the Grim - Human FighterGabra and Ghindor are both inhabitants of or originally from Saltmarsh. Hrolf and Byggvir are visitors. Cunorix could be a visitor or current resident. Your choice, JZ.
Visitor would suit me.
Ghindor gets a "8" and wonders about his gift from the gods...has Njord heard his prayers?
Gabra - a small merchant ship
Ghindor - no gift
That's one dice roll that's changed a character ... posted ic about this.
Sorry for the delay. I'm still figuring out what a cleric of the Keltoi would be like.
Mysterious and druidic? It's up to you really. Prone to see omens in nature could be a good start.
Nice, thanks!
Please all work out your encumberance - it matters old skool!
Good grief, I actually did work out how much she's carrying around with her.
Please all work out your encumberance - it matters old skool!
Will do.
Oops, I had book marked the first page of the game thread and missed the second.
BTW, I've figured out my encumbrance to be 90 lbs. and movement rate to be 9. I really like how the abbreviated weight system works (10 lbs for equipment)
Fabes, you already know this, but just so everyone else is aware as well -
Advance warning of impending absence.
I'm away from Friday morning (June 5) to Sunday evening (June 7) UK time. Directing a show and then going to Birmingham for some gaming goodness in the form of the UK Games Con.