Valgrymr's Homebrew Two

Game Master Valegrim

it tells me that too; but takes me there; and I checked the setup and it is set as discussion; so hmm; I dont know.

Harold the Herald wrote:

pc's may wish to read the discussion page

I get this message when I try:

Quote:

*The Game Master has not yet connected the discussion thread for this campaign.*

Well...now all of a sudden it's playing nice and we have a discussion page. (^_^).

And sorry I am fer bein' such a stick in'a mud. (V_V)

That is a better deal than I have here, would you like me to show you a path past these Goblins in there. I can show you an path; though it is dangerous, filled with fearsome spiders, they, unlike these goblins, will raise no alarm or alert. from there, there are several paths to the lower areas. I often go between tribes to carry messages and make proclaimations on behalf of the Big Bosses.

Sunset nods at the voice beyond the doors words/offer.

"Though, seein' yer wears might also be in['a bargin', t'boot." She offers back in return, trying to cajole the voice... (And make up for her gaff earlier when she lost her temper)...

"Harold, if you could get us past these goblins and at least closer to our goal, I think we all would be greatly appreciative. There are dangers aplenty on any path we may take, but one that raises no alarm is better in my mind then one that wakes the world with it's warning."

"Well I think now it is time for us to meet face to face as I think that we need to either join you on that side of the door, or you need to join us on this side."

Ok, we are agreed then, great maker watch over us, come in quietly and follow me.

Taking you at you word; he will open the door, step back; turn around and motion for you to follow him. He is heavily cloaked in layers of tattered material; his footsteps lound like on hoof and one large clawed foot; his pack us hunched and there is a row of somthing finlike or arched along his bent backbone is best you can guess. He walks with a lurch as his left side is smaller than his right.

As he moves; you notice behind the door is a anteroom about 20x20; there are four sleeping goblins in this room; the exit straight accross has no door, but a chain link partitian that would noisily move aside to allow access.

Harld moves to a defaced dwarven carving on the wall; once a map of the outside area of the Hold; it is covered in filth and blood and has been hammered upon and obscene things written in Goblin.
Auto notice per race skills:
Sunset
1d20 ⇒ 9
Gyldyr
1d20 ⇒ 5
Gloisil
1d20 ⇒ 18

The quietly shambling figure moves to the wall and makes some motions; Gloisil think he can figure it out; but no one sees the secret passageway until it opens very quietly. a wall slowly moves and there is a small iron ladder down through the floor. Harold continues down the ladder.

all pc's coming into the room post your actions; if your following and trying to be quiet; post a sneak roll.

Is anyone going to tell Mox? There is the possibility he will wake things up trying to follow you on his own...

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GM note; this is not the exact template for this Herald; but is one from another game and a mob type that is very similar in some respects.

Gloisil enters the room and follows Harold to a wall with a defaced dwarf map of the fortress that they are in. He just catches Harold touching something on the wall and isn't quite as surprised when a door to a secret passageway opens in front of them.

As Gloisil comes up to Harold he says, "Harold, we may have one problem. There is another of our party that is down at the base of this fortress 'occupying' the goblinattentionon. It may be better if he were to come with us now, his name is Mox."

Stealth:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Ok, I shall get him once you all all hidden here, this way. Beware of spiders in this tunnel

Sunset pads along, bare feet making virtually no noise within the confines of the place. Her eyes dart about as she seeks to find the buggy critters before they find her.

Perception:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

"Would a spot more light be of any helpin'?" She whispers cautiously.

Not sure if Sunset's 'Dancing Lights' spell has worn out yet. I'm kind of assuming it has...

Sorry, forgot my move silently check. Move Silently: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Uhm, I think that didn't go very well...

If my poor move silently check didn't wake the whole hall of goblins, then Gloisil will move into the passage and look out for spiders, as he says:

"Thank you Harold, I'm afraid that if he were left to search for us on his own, he would awaken every denizen in this forsaken dwarf city in his effort to find us."

Else he will prepare himself for a fight by pulling out his wand and say:

"Sorry, Harold but it looks as if the end has come sooner than we thought."

There was some uncertainty as Desidera made her way into the hall, looking at the sleeping forms and trying to be quiet on her feet, something that she had little practice with. The majority of her practice had come recently, since she arrived down here. She tried to re-imagine that game she had played as a child, the one where she tried to sneak through the house to look in on her father conducting business...

She most often did get caught, but this time, she hoped it would not be so.
Move silently:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

it has, there is a cantrip called bluelight; which is a small blue light of 5' radiance that doesnt hurt low light or darkvision and allows dim light for those who cannot see in the dark. I give wizards all the cantrips but hadn't really given any thought to sorcerers or bards.

Lets try this out; sorcerers can use five cantrips a day and bards one; if you invest a first level spell in cantrips; then it grants 5 more cantrips.

Sunset pads along, bare feet making virtually no noise within the confines of the place. Her eyes dart about as she seeks to find the buggy critters before they find her.

Perception:1d20+3

"Would a spot more light be of any helpin'?" She whispers cautiously.

Not sure if Sunset's 'Dancing Lights' spell has worn out yet. I'm kind of assuming it has...

Sweet! (^_^)

*Ping* As the small orb of soft blue dancing light appears and she grins happily to Desidera and her friends. (^_^)

If you hold this light for everyone; then no rolls necessary to get down the ladder safely and quietly. Bluelight is a concentration spell; so no dex defensive bonus while holding it and any stressful activity will require a concentration check to maintain it.

Um...Sunset and concentration? I'm surprised it hasn't gone out already. :P

Gyldyr gives the dancing orb of light a slightly concerned look apparently sharing Sunset's opinion on her concentration skills, before attempting to descend the ladder, appearing supremely unconcerned about the killer spiders.

The party waits down the steps {let me know if you doing anything besides waiting; the workman tunnel goes both directions; it is a 8' cylindar like a tube. It is dark; there are machine oil smells; a rubbling, some vibration and many webs; some like old cobwebs; some newer and stronger. they are ropey and individual strands are the size of twine.

wandering monster roll.......

Harld shuffles off to retrieve Moxx

how long will the party wait?

Well...we's agreed t'wait, right?

After a few minutes Hardold come down the ladder and whispers to Gloisil
"may I present; Mox and associates of the Broken Toe Clan"

Moxx hops down the hole and sniffs around; 5 other goblins with big swollen toes on their heavily, almost silly heavy, bandaged left feet come down the hole; there is low growl from the goblins at the party; but Moxx taps his stick on one of their heads and growls and they stop and hang their heads.

Nasty Bug smell

pokes a thick strand of web with his stick

This way, please says Hardold who shuffled down the tunnel, after about 10 minutes walk; you come to a sealed hatch in the floor if someone could open this please

str roll from whomever opens the floor hatch; it is iron set in stone. Two people can try; one aiding the other.

Would a Bard's music ability be helpful as well? (^_^)

"Yes Sunset, we should give Harold some time to retrieve Mox.

When Harold returns with Mox and five other goblins, Gloisil is some what surprised, but just nods to Mox as he comes into the tunnel.

Following behind Harold as they start down the tunnel, Gloisil pauses for a minute waiting for one of the stronger party members to offer to open the hatch. Gloisil then suggests, "Perhaps we could tie a rope to it, and allow more of us to assist in opening this hatch. I'll certainly be glad to lend a hand, but I'm fairly sure I could not do it on my own."

Imagine this like a submarine hatch or navy door; has a wheel to turn then pull open but instead of a wheel; a handle like T where the bottom of the T is into the door and you turn the top.

so who will do the turning and pulling?

Sunset stares at the complicated door.

"That....don't look so safe t'me." She makes her thoughts known to every one else.

With a slight smile on his face Gloisil says, "Sunset, by now you should know there isn't anything in this place that is safe. Including the object that we've been sent to find, which is why we need to get it."

"We're just going to have to trust Harold to be able to lead us there."

Gloisil turns to Mox and says, "Mox, can a couple of your clansmen open that door?"

Sunset frowns, her lips pursing in thought as Gloisil and the Goblins begin to work upon the door. Her eyes look left, right and above as she takes in the corridor's features all about them.

Perception:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

And she shrugs, hugging Desidera as she nods "Aye, prolly perfectly safe, then."

Framulous last words from the parties Moral Officers. :P

lol Sunset hehe

Mox gets his boyz to try to open the door; but there not too bright; some are standing on the door; some turn one way; the others the other way looks like soon they will start yelling at it; arguing and beating on it as they have low frustration levels...well, like a chaotic gaggle of goblins.

The dark ork sneers, shut yer holes er I shut em for yea he whispers with an intimidating grunt.

no worries Honey Biscuit, I'zzel make sure dis sheet safe fer yea

str roll......the wheel on the door turns quietly and easily as it was very well built and seems to have been well greased thgough the outer grease seems very dry and contaminated.

He pulls on the hatch and it opens. A 4' hole in the ground with a steel ladder down. The sound of hammering is louder and a blast of warm air come through the hole carring smells of the forge.

hearing check for those who desire more info.

The Big Black Ork lears at Sunset they you be Biscuit, no bogey; no poison er shiit, safe as under yer bed n sheeet

Mox gestures and the gobs go down through the hole and down the ladder very quickly with surprizing facility, agility and speed. Mox sticks his head in the hole....a few seconds later everyone hears screams, combat then silence..........

Uhmm....thats new says Harlold

Mox gives him a dirty look.

Gloisil smiles at Sunset again, this time a big wide grin, although his eyes still show the seriousness of the situation.

"I'm sure your right Sunset, it's probably perfectly safe."

Gloisil watches with mild amusement as Mox's crew tries to open the hatch, until it looks like they are going to start fighting and then Gloisil starts to worry. But soon Gloisil sees that Mox has his troops under control.

Gloisil then marvels as Mox opens the hatch all on his own, something he surely could not have done. And then ponders on how efficiently they head down the ladder.

Gloisil's wondering turns to surprise as screaming and battle sounds come from below where Mox's troops went.

"What is this Harold, What is going on?"

Listen (Gloisil): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21, Listen (Hoot): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Sunset does her best to ignore the hulking Orc, though at the sound of combat and such she's both saddened and possibly a little angry.

"Okeys, every one back from the hole. Some one might be comin' up t'see where they got a gang of Gobbies come droppin' on their heads!" She warns.

"Who's got somat big an' heavy t'drop?" She asks...and for a few seconds her eyes alight on the big Orc as is pondering just how much he weighs.....

Gloisil; it was the Black Ork who opened the hatchway.
hehe Sunset; good one.

Gloisil smiles at Sunset again, this time a big wide grin, although his eyes still show the seriousness of the situation.

"I'm sure your right Sunset, it's probably perfectly safe."

Gloisil watches with mild amusement as Mox's crew tries to open the hatch, until it looks like they are going to start fighting and then Gloisil starts to worry. But soon Gloisil sees that Mox has his troops under control.

Gloisil then marvels as Mox opens the hatch all on his own, something he surely could not have done. And then ponders on how efficiently they head down the ladder.

Gloisil's wondering turns to surprise as screaming and battle sounds come from below where Mox's troops went.

"What is this Harold, What is going on?"

Listen (Gloisil): 1d20+5, Listen (Hoot): 1d20+12

the party waits for some minutes and nothing comes up out of the hole.....

Sunset hops nervously from foot to foot.

"Well....who ever's on'a bottom of the ladder knows somat's up here..." She frets, then tilts her head,

"Ye dunt s'pose th' poor we, lil buggers ran afoul of a trap, does ye?" She asks.

That Orc does not know how much of a world of hurt a very angry Sunset is going to bring down upon his shoulders. An Elf (Especially a 'Suny' Elf) is not some one you want to make angry at one's self.

"I dunna think so, sounded like combat; however brief; I cant see combatin a trap, more likely a spider ambush " says the Orc to Sunny "ifn you gotta pee we kin wait fer ya n sheet"

The Celtic Knight says, "Shall we press on, it is forward or back and be have already been back, I can go first"

Hope other folks are doing swell and are able to post their ideas and such. (^_^) Big *Hugz* To all...

Sunset frowns, though at what part of the parties conundrums is unsure...

"We's got's ta go forwards...but...what ever be forwards be down an' very probably ready. We's need some one a tad more sneaky like..." She ponders out loud.

"Wait, before you go down, let's try this to get an idea of what we are facing."

Gloisil then casts dancing lights and directs them to move down the ladder and into the area below the hatch. If whatever is down there "attacks" the lights, then hopefully we'll see what it is.

Gloisil says, "Luces dançantes" as he waves his hands in a bobbing motion. Four lights appear in the air around him, looking like the torches or lanterns that the party might employ. After concentrating for a moment the lights start moving down the ladder and into the area where the combat took place.

"Well let's see if they are still hungry? Be watchful and perhaps we'll see what we are up against."

Sunset hugs her clever Gnome friend, then lies down and leans out over the top of the shaft, the better to look down and see what's happening below. (^_^)

Acrobatics:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Climb:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

The lanky Elf seeming to manage a very impressive distance of 'leaning', even using her feet to help hook herself into position.

I'm going to have to bow out of the campaign, I've become busy with DMing too many in RL and some other school-related stuff. Feel free to resolve this in-game however you wish, and happy gaming.

*Hugz* It's been swell having you in the group. We'll miss your input. Wish you and yours all the very best! (^_^)

By the by, what happened to all the others that were going to be joining? Did we pass them by some how?

Sorry to hear, but I understand about being too busy. Take care and good luck. Drop back in if you get a free moment again.

hmm getting a lack of real players..... I got no responses fro mthe peeps who were supposed to join up; shoulda met them in the Boss room but they never responded.

Sunset; make a listen roll please

Gyldyr says "quite all, there is something......" imperious tone.

Listen:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

"S'funny....all I hear is an echo...." :P

Gyldyr whispers "I hear spiders talking: what is it; does it burn, can we eat it; what is it what is it, let us tell the master of it"

here is an idea; Gloisil; do you want to take over playing the Celtic Knight and Sunset, you could do the good elf/bad elf and take over running Sunset and Gyldyr, I will keep npcing the healer and Mox and the black orc.

Geez...are we rilly that short of hands? Maybe a bit of a tweak and drop the other new players in our laps or something?

I cant find them; am ready anytime

Ok; lets make a quick list of who is here:

Sunset - Sea elf pc
Mox - Goblin npc with his new followers (maybe)
Kurg - Black Orc npc
Elysdyne - Human Celtic Knight; currently npc'd
Koridur - Dwarf warrior; currently npc'd
Gloisil - gnome pc
Desidera - human Greek/Roman healer pc
Gyldyr- Drow necromancer; currently npc'd

did I miss anyone; thing is I would like pc's to take over some players as having me npc three critical parts of the group tend to wreck scenarios as a pc should really lead and warrior tyeps generally do that. School should be over for Elysdyne so maybe he will be back and maybe not. but I am hoping someone wil take over Koridur and Gyldyr for the time being.

ok

The Protection from Evil was cast on Elsdyn, not Desidera.

np doug; have a good time;

I'm back, my trip was last weekend. We had an enjoyable time, thanks.

One thing to remember about goblins; is they have poor morale; use that to your advantage

Hi Everyone,

Wanted to post on Val's behalf since he will be offline for awhile. His wife gave birth to a little girl last night. 6 pounds 8 ounces. So once the craziness settles down he will be back. Until then I will try to keep you all updated as best as I can.

Congratulations Val!

Congrats Val!

Wooo! *confettis*

I thought I would put a little gaming blurb here for players new to my game.

not all challenges are melee fights. Some are traps and some are goal oriented.

Take this current plot thread of Hareld. Here is what the party has so far from the scenario:
This guy is a someone timid creature that works for a tuff, ruthless boss. He is afraid or loathe to wake up the boss without a good reason, likewise; he won't just open the door as either way could get him in trouble so, the party has a few options.

You could bust the door down which would awaken everyone; least amount of exps gained.

You could befriend or bribe or otherwise gain the trust of Hareld if you can figure out his motivation. Most amount of exps gained; keep in mind; if you can overcome this challenge you will still get the exps for this challege regardless if you fight the boss here or not.

You could go another direction or use some magic to get around this block.

in a story line this is a catch or minor setback in which the pc are pushed to play a role and figure out the key to the scenario. All the clues to him are in what he has said, thus this is a verbal puzzle.

a bit about experience.

each creature you defeat is worth experience.
each scenario challenge you overcome is worth experience.
so, when I set up an encounter it reads something like this.

boss - 500 exps
elites- 3 at 250 exps
scrubs 5 at 20exps each

plot complication; 700 exps.

so; if you can find a way to overcome the plot complication; in this case Hareld; and by pass the encounter with the monsters; say by sneaking through the room. you have still overcome the encounter and get the total exps for the encounter and plot complication.

so, if you just fight the bad guys; you only get that experience. This was developed for characters that are build and not all combat based; so that they could have a large part in the game and adventure and make a real exp contribution to the team.

*Bows*

I apologize for seeming out of sorts and hope my ooc comments weren't out of line.

I understand the 'Role playing' aspect of the PbP and am happy and hearty to indulge in doing so. The thing is, almost every character has tried to either bluff or intimidate, or both to have the door opened/released. So far with no effect for our roles or role play.

This door has slowed the game to a halt....I for one am now willing to say 'Stuff it' and just move along.

The problem with this is it may harm any plans the Dm has in regards to the new players who are awaiting in the wings to join.

My two cents worth *Bows*

nah is cool; just thought I would explain so we are all on the same page as many players think killing somethign is the only way to get exps.

i'm still here, just adjusting to my new timetable now that the semester is over.

ok; cool; jump in any time.

Isn't Koridur dead?

I was going to say the same about Koridur, but Me'mori beat me too it. Other then that, the list looks accurate.

I can certainly play one of the NPC's without too much trouble. I'm currently playing three in the table top campaign that I am part of. My character, and two NPC's that we talked into joining our party.

Just send me the stats and everything I need to know, and I'll take a swing at it. Hopefully, I will not strike out.

(Sorry about the baseball metaphor, it's just that time of the year. Go Dodger's!)

am i confused; lol, I thought the rogue died [go Tigers] I thought Koridur was a warrior; hmm; misplaced brain file I guess.

Sorry, but I dun think I c'n handle runnin' more'n m'self. Are we openin' th' flood gates t' more peoples t' play? (^_^)

yep; tryin

Not that I'm looking for the loot specifically, but was there not a fair amount of found items gathered from that pool a while back?

Uhh...maybe...? I fergots...(>_>)

the swampy pool of death and humiliation? the one Sunset was cleaning?

Um...yes...?

I.. think so. I know nearly drowning was involved.

For Desidera: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Here is a link the the post detailing what was found in the pool: Link to items in pool

Read through the thread after the pool. Koridur was given the sword, Gloisil tried to identify all the items. As far as I can tell, none of the other items were handed out, although Gloisil also put the necklace on and saw or received some information on the item the party is seeking.

I'm assuming that Gloisil is still possession of all the other items.

he is as far as I can tell, are yoiu recovering any of the dwarves items?

computer is fixed now; should be posting more regularly

Yay! Glad to hear your troubles are going away.

Read through the thread after the pool. Koridur was given the sword, Gloisil tried to identify all the items. As far as I can tell, none of the other items were handed out, although Gloisil also put the necklace on and saw or received some information on the item the party is seeking.

I'm assuming that Gloisil is still possession of all the other items.

That seems about right. Desidera currently wears the necklace of pearls, the rest (sword, arrows, acorns) still are held between Gyldyr and Gloisil.

Desidera's HP Roll: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Gloisil's hp roll: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

I'll get Gloisil updated in the next few days.

max your hps

done.

The attack was against Sunset's target, though I suspected that it missed, so I didn't roll damage.

So...seems we've some talking to do?

There's m'self and Desidera seeming to be left?

Any one else about?

I be thinking a sort of 'cut scene be established where in we introduce any new players. Help get them up to speed, like?

Thoughts? Comments?

I'm still here as well.

Val, I'd be willing to post for Gyldyr if you can get me some stats for him, since you mentioned that his online stats changed. Or, if you'd like I could create a new version of him myself. If you have some guidelines for background and such I could do that for you.

Haven't relayed the perception yet, since this is not quite the time. More for the healing of hurts and such than storytelling. I haven't forgotten. :)

Yes; there is a spear from the pool; it will need to be cleaned up as it is full of gunk, do you want to do it yourself or will you ask one of hte dwarven spirits to do it? Gloisil did sense magic on this spear earlier so it is probably better than what the dwarves would give you.

Desidera will most certainly want to clean the spear up and get it sorted out, since she may be the only one that will want to use it. She will of course defer to the knight if it would better serve him.

Now...here's a passing thought.
Since we're in a 'safe place'.

Might this be a good time/place to add some more people to our group to replace the losses imposed by Real Life creeping in and trying to steal our fun?

Just thought I'd toss the idea out there.

Very much cheers to every one in the new year! (^_^)

There seems to be a particularly persistent cold making its way 'round. Hope everyone's okay.

*HUGZ* To every one! (^_^)

I've had pesky cough for the last two weeks, but other then that I've been okay.

Hope everyone else is okay.

Happy summer beginnings!

Still watching and wishing every one all the very best. *HUGZ*

*curious* This is live again?

As before, don't forget to mark this as "inactive" so it will not show up in everyone's active campaigns once it is done.