Tyranny and Anarchy - Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master Corsario

I'm on holiday in a week, so I think I will have to withdraw - not fair to start and then go on holiday.

I'll have to wait until the next CoTCT. Fortunately it seems to come up fairly often.

A modified post from your Jade Regent recruitment thread. Good luck to all applicants.

Character Concept

There has been a character concept I've been wanting to try for awhile -

Essentially a mobile tactical fighter. He is intelligent, great at reading a battlefield, and tricking his enemies.

Name - Falcon Dragorian.
Chaotic Good - Human - Fighter (Two Handed Archetype).

I did a big write-up from a higher level perspective which you can find here if you are interested. Though the details have changed slightly since then, the 'standard action fighter' part of it remains the same. I can crunch him down to level 1 very quick. First level feats would probably be Power Attack, Combat Expertise, and Improved Feint.

Quick Background
He has been a wanderer, working as a guard or a soldier where he can to feed his belly. He doesn't feel that his skills have been really appreciated but has recently he has heard about rumors and rumblings in Varsia and thought it might be a good place to go to earn some coin and the travel might settle his wanderlust.

Eventually he came to Varsia and the hustle of the major city that is Korvosa. Although it's slightly unsettling being in such a large city, there is work to be found. He is currently involved in doing some freelance work and catching criminals.

Posting
I can easily post once a day, usually more and I can almost always post on weekends except for the very occasional weekend trip.

AP Knowledge
I only know about Curse of the Crimson Throne from what is posted on the Paizo website. It does sound like an interesting AP and I look forward to exploring Varsia.

Contributions
Combat wise - Damage and trips (eventually Greater Trip), and eventually greater feints (AKA - rogue's best friend).

Non combat - Bluff would probably be his most useful out of combat skill.

"It is time to determine the chosen," the woman said. She was alone in her home, but she spoke as if in conversation. "These five must possess the greatest honor, the greatest strength, the greatest potential, and, perhaps most importantly, the greatest anger. They shall be my tools of vengeance against Lamm."

She shuffled a deck of cards sitting in front of her and drew one, peering closely at it. It was the Big Sky card. "Yes. Gyllan Dow shall unshackle the bonds of my torment. His knowledge of the streets and his hatred for Lamm shall be of great value." She scrawls a message on the card and places it face up on the table before drawing another card.

This time it is the Avalanche. "Ah yes, we shall recruit one that is evil to our cause in order to do the things that must done. Durriken is not subtle, but he is effective. He, too, shall be of great value." Again she scrawls a message and places the card on the table before drawing another.

The next card is The Rabbit Prince, "Aha! The Prince of Hares. Yes, 'Fingers' abilities shall be put to the test in this effort. We may have to ply him with the promise of coin, but the hope of revenge should be motivation enough."

She repeats her ritual and draws another card. It is the Owl. "Yes. Our task requires wisdom. And Corso carries this in spades. Despite his easy life, he has lived beyond his years. We need his prudence to serve as a guide." As she scrawls the message, she says, "One more to go."

The final card is drawn from the deck. It is The Joke. "But of course. Another of my craft is a natural choice for this task. Arianna Elizabeta Sirmikova shall ply her arcane abilities and her harmony with the Harrow to fulfill this task."

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All right, everyone. The party has been chosen. The five are:

Gyllan Dow
Durriken Garde
"Fingers" Mitchell
Corso Gaczi
Arianna Elizabeta Sirmikova

Those selected should head over to the Discussion Thread to check in.

If you weren't selected, my apologies - particularly if you applied to both games. Again, there were some amazing applications and it was supremely difficult to narrow it down.

I look forward to seeing you all around the boards.

Cheers,
Cello

Have fun, guys!

oh well guess I'll put this character back on the shelf.

wasn't expecting to be chosen anyway for this game.

And the search for a game continues.

Thanks for any consideration.

Thanks very much for the selection, and the very cool description of it!

Very nice intro, thank you for the selection!

Bah missed out on applying...ah well.

Oh well, at least I got into the Jade Regent game. Hoping for both would have been too...greedy.

Congratulations to those who got in. I'm sure it'll be a fun game.

Drat. Ah well, good luck to those who made it! Have fun; it's a FANTASTIC adventure!

Alas, maybe somewhere else. Thanks for the consideration.

GM - if you have time may I ask what you thought about my concept and why I wasn't chosen?

I'm not doing this to complain - I'm honestly interested in other peoples opinions especially from a GMs point of view. I know that the background is a bit light but I'd still like to hear what you think.

Thanks.

Hey!

GM - I made this guy for Pathfinder, but he's currently playing in this same AP under the Savage World's game type.

I've really wanted to play him in Pathfinder, having made him for that originally with a very extensive back story (provides a ton of hooks). His focus is damage reduction, but he's a Free-Hand Fighter/Invulnerable Barbarian homeless Half-Elf who although punk by nature, once had a good upbringing and aspires to become a Sable Marine.

Gaedren got him into drugs and as such, he absolutely despises the man.

His backstory and personality etc are in all in this profile, but if you like the sound of things, I'll create a new alias for his Pathfinder build.

He'll be taking Diehard and Endurance, along with Stalwart, improved Stalwart and other things that massively reduce damage. Guarded Lifem, Renewed Vigor etc.

He's primarily a Barbarian (due to his anger and angst ridden personality), but has the mind of a Fighter deep down, and will likely turn incredibly honourable later down the line, possibly even hitting LG territory. :)

I am submitting a rogue to be a replacement character. I built this character for PFS play, but he's only been involved in one slow-moving game. I really enjoy playing him though. I would only need to swap out one trait and drop starting GP by 10 to make him fit this campaign's guidelines. I will create a new alias for him if selected.

Darius is the oldest son in a respectable merchant family in Korvosa. His father owns a small shop, and while his family is nowhere near the eilte, they are comfortable. Last year there was a murder in their neighborhood, and Darius' youngest brother, who is a bit of a rascal, was implicated.

Darius later learned that his brother was framed. Still, the stain on his family's reputation has been bad for business, and Darius sees it as his duty to clear the family name.

Darius is Chaotic Good, and I intend to play him as an occasionally rash heroic type.

Scenario Darius would rush over to the fallen halfling and check him for vital signs. He would offer aid, quietly, if he was able. He'd look up at the woman and say "Why did this happen?".

Posting I can post at least 1-2 times per day.

Familiarity I have never done anything with this AP, though I did read the player's guide.

Mechanics Darius can deal with sneaking, traps, and talking (he likes to be the party face). In combat he's set up to be a two-weapon stabber, though I was planning to wait until level 2 for Finesse Rogue and TWF won't really be a great option until about 3rd level.

since I'm taking over this thread, I'll look at him too. We are on a short hiatus while I get up to speed and will go from there. At first blush, Darius looks good,but I'll get back to you soon if I see any issues.

dotting

Any character creation info?

I think re-recruitment is on hold for a bit here. We're not exactly sure what we need, if anything. Will post here again, if the group decides on adding.

I'm submitting Elegad Espris, however I've been playing in a savage world's version of it (haven't got far) and it's been put on hold I think indefinitely for the time being, so would like to submit my pathfinder version which was the original vision of my character.

You can read his full (massive) back story in this profile. I've put in a huge amount of work and detail into this build and character, so I hope I can join you and would love to see how this build plays out. :)

Thanks for the consideration!

Well, I'm back from holiday if you decide to recruit.

Looking for 1 (or possibly two) players to join an existing CotCT game. The original GM bailed early on, and I (who was a player at the time) took over, running my PC as NPC.

The players are looking for an additional voice to bounce off and a different skill set in the group.

We will be taking the 1st "very interesting" submission we get. The players will have as much voice in this as the GM, and you can expect questions from any of them. If we are seriously overwhelmed by a second submission, we may consider them as well.

Right now the party is:

Gyllan - Urban Ranger
Durriken - Ranger, with evil bent
Arianna - Witch
Corso - Bard, Arcane Duelist and scion of a noble family in Korvosa.
Fingers - a rogue will be exiting as new PC (or PC's arrive).

Class and skills should mesh into the existing group without much duplication. Ability to post daily (including weekends) is required.Terrific characters will have a background that ties them to Korvosa which is undergoing some upheaval with the recent death of the King. Ability to provide interesting role-play and fit in well with existing party is most important criteria. We are not looking for a mechanical, dice rolling machine here.

CHARACTER CREATION
The following is posted for information only - you don't need to have a completed stat block to apply. Concept, background, imagination, and ability to role-play are most important in the beginning. In the interest of expediency no exceptions will be made to the rules posted. Sorry.

Players will start at 1st or 2nd level.
Any non-evil alignment is allowed, but if you choose Chaotic Neutral, please provide a little note about what that alignment means to you in your application.
20-point ability buy. No score may be lower than 8 after racial adjustments.
Max HP for your class for 1st level, 2nd level will be as for PFS, 1/2 max+1.
2 traits - normally one would be a campaign trait, but the need for that tie in has passed.
Max starting gold for your class if first level; 600gp to start if at second level
Core races only, please
All material must be from a hard-bound Paizo reference book. Items from 3rd Party or gazetteers will not be accepted.

Hope to have this wrapped up by the end of the week, but with the holidays it may be delayed.

Rhade is an oracle that was built for another version of a CoCT that ran its course. I'd love to play her in your game. If selected, I'd make sure the stats and equipment were kosher per your guidelines. Her information is in her profile, and I'd be happy to change anything if necessary. Thanks for the consideration.

Edit: aw heck, just saw core races only. Well, dang. Good luck to you all, however.

Mmmm, I've started this one a couple times. Never made it much past the confrontation with Lamm. Plus, I can't resist the possibility of another game with Dreaming Warforged...

Lets see....

Important Skills (best bonus in party):
Diplomacy - +10 Corso
Perception - +8 Gyllan
Knowledges - Local +4, Arcana +7, Nature +7, Planes +7, Nobility +4
Intimidate - +8 Corso
Spellcraft - +7 Arianna
Sense Motive - +8/+10 Gyllan
Stealth - +7 Gyllan (at least everyone is at +2)
UMD - +6 Corso/Arianna

So everything except disable device and knowledge (religion) covered, new character should be stealthy to fit in with the group.

Also looks like you've got melee and crowd control covered. Party appears to be lacking a bit in healing, divine magic and a ranged character.

I'd like to play an inquisitor, a warpriest or a zen archer. How do you feel about warpriest from the ACG playtest? Are any of the party particularly religious, or particularly opposed to one deity?

I'll need to read the gameplay thread to get a feel for the characters' personalities. Dreaming Warforged has played with me plenty, she (he?) should be able to vouch for my posting rate and (hopefully) quality ;)

Hey, Doc! <waves>

I've tried to get into a running of this a couple of times, and have a character built that fills the ranged combatant hole Jelani identified. Let me go back and find it . . .. I recognize that the group would probably best be served with a rogue, but I'm already running more rogues than I thought I would, including one who's a ranged combatant! If that gets me passed over this time, so be it.

Obviously, this is EXACTLY as posted for that previous recruitment. I would probably be well-advised to alter the background to account for the fact that Lamm doesn't exist anymore. I also have more money to spend, 2 languages to pick, and would love to go ahead and bump him to Level 2, but I shan't do anything along any of those lines without a go-ahead.

Savinus, Human (Chelaxian) Fighter (No Archetype) The original planned build.

Edit: Heh. It looks like this game was one of (if not the) first game Savinus was provided to as an application. The background's morphed some from the original submission, but the concept is pretty simple.

Edit2: I got SMURFED!

I would like to submit Black Dhugal for your consideration. His character sheet, stat block, background, appearance, personality and level progression are in his profile.

Interested in joining in with a Infiltrator archetype inquisitor. The son of a retired guardsmen, my (to be named) inquisitor of Cayden Cailen has a healthy skepticism for the authorities. His father fought for years against corruption in the guard and was left with nothing to show for it. Deciding that another route would serve the people of Korvosa better, the young man took in with a local vigilante group where he found his faith (needs detail). The group has dwindled over the years and he finds himself alone far more then comfortable. He's now looking to join efforts with like minded individuals to rid Korvosa of its infection as best he can. Favoring his trusty longbow, that will likely be at arrow point. My character would be built with a sneaky/ranged focus. More details to follow.

I'm a player in Dreaming Warforge's Jade Regent, so he can vouch (or not ;) ) for the quality and quantity of my role play.

Okay, I just finished reading the entire gameplay thread! Now I really want to get into this game, it seems like there's a good group dynamic going, and DM DoctorEvil seems to be involved and a frequent poster :)

I'll be working on a LN dwarven zen archer. He's a Korvosan Guardsman and follower of Abadar. I think he'll be an interesting middle ground between Durriken's evil pragmatism, Gyllan/Arianna's goodness, and Corso's self serving foppishness. He'll be a lawful guardsman first and foremost, who's been around long enough to keep a level head.

He was detained by circumstances during the night of the king's death. Facing his own encounter with an Otyugh, he wasn't as lucky as the heroes, and was knocked unconscious under the rubble of a collapsed building. It wasn't until after Field Marshall Kroft sent the others to find Vancaskerkin that he was dug out of the rubble and healed. Kroft sent him after them immediately as reinforcement, and to make sure they didn't go too far outside the law.

I'll post later once I've got an alias going. I've got the day off so I plan on finishing the character today. I'll be making him level 2, as the other players have reached level 2 according to the gameplay thread.

Here is my character.

Ulrgim "Deadeye" Clanless

Please note that while his archery is actually kind of crappy right now, it will improve dramatically at level 3 when he can start adding wisdom to his attacks with a bow. He should replace Finger's ability with disable device and shore up the group's lack of knowledge religion a little. He also compliments Gyllan's sense motive and has a good perception and decent stealth. Hope you guys like him!

Alright so I got a cleric of Shelyn here. I played Crimson Throne before, but I didn't get further than where I think your group is now.

Anyway, he's a laypriest at the temple of Shelyn in Korvosa, who doesn't feel he fits in quite right and the way he sees it, he's either going to need to leave the city or go off and try to end the chaos.

If at possible, I'd like to discuss the possibility of a link to one of the NPCs or PCs to maybe solidify his role in it, seeing as the campaign traits become irrelevant after the first act of the campaign.

I am looking at all of you tonight and will have some questions/decision tomorrow. Thanks for your interest.

I hadn't realized that Durriken was planning to go the archery route. If that's the case, then I think I'll drop my ranged inquisitor idea and will go for an alchemist concept instead. I'm thinking I'll take the trap breaker archetype and (if it's not an issue) the vivisectionist archetype as well. My character was born of Sczarni parents and when they botched a critical mission, the entire family was summarily executed and left for dead. By some miracle of chance, the young Iozif was left alive, but his throat was badly mangled in the attempt on his life.

Found by a priest of Desna, the young boy was raised by the church and was offered a relatively normal life. He retained a strange fascination with anatomy that, given previous circumstances, was of concern to the priests. They channeled this interest into a focus on medicine, which is the career he is currently pursuing. Despite their best efforts, young Iozif's burning desire for revenge on the thugs who murdered his 'law-abiding' parents has extended into a general disdain for the corrupt and ineffectual authorities. With some self-taught (and hereditary) skill at second-story work as well as a working knowledge of anatomy, the young man would make a formidable ally for anyone seeking to serve the common folk of Korvosa. Should any Sczarni thugs happen to get in the way, then all the better.

This is Rikash chiming in with a basic profile for Iozif. Something nicer (see my aliases Daeron Larethor, Wilhelm Orlovsky or Jokum Tannith) will have to wait for when I'm not so tired.

Thank you for submissions, one and all. I am closing recruitment again based on what we have.

After getting feedback from the players, and reviewing the applications, we will take DM Jelani's Zen Archer, Deadeye, into the group.

My second choice is the Varisian alchemist Iozif Vasile. I am querying the group to see if they are amenable to adding a second player now as well, so Iozif is on stand-by until i hear back. Sorry, but better than nothing.

For the others, thanks for applying, but it's tough to get in one slot. If it was up to me, I'd run another game iwth all of you, but "the Lord and my wife wouldn't take it very good" if I devoted even more time to this hobby at present. Good luck in future applications!

DM Jelani, let's discuss a way to fold you into the game which may be after the heroes return a now subdued Verik Vancaskerkin to FM Croft.

Iozif, you'll get an answer soon!

Fair enough. Have fun, everybody!

Congratulations to DM Jelani and here's hoping a 6th player sounds good to everyone. :)

Yes, good luck everyone! Have fun!

3 of the 4 have agreed to take on a 6th player, and the other didn't respond. I'll take majority rules this time.

Rikash, you may join us in the discussion tab with your PC, and we'll likely have you join, along with DM Jelani's zen archer, when the party gets back to Citadel Volshyenek with their new captive.