Shards of an Order is a homebrew Pathfinder campaign set in a world called Vyn, more specifically set on the continent of Enderal.
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Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Truth be told, I had another vision from Malphas that said I could restore the blade but it would be difficult. I'd have to go to a temple of Malphas in the Western Cliffs. It seems the temple has been desecrated by an evil presence so I don't know what I'd find there but the means to restore the blade I trust would be there. Does any of that make sense to you?
Temple in the Western Cliffs? he ponders for a moment Hmm, that could be referring to the Bladed Shrine. I haven't thought of that place in years, the monks there were not necessarily friends of the Holy Order. They were in their own words "pure blooded keepers", all from the sublime path.
They were very secretive didn't allow anyone in. Lots of rumors surrounded that place, some say they studied the ancient fighting techniques of the First Men of Enderal. I'm not entirely sure where exactly the shrine is but I do know it had a large winding staircase up to it.
Well, you will be heading to the Western Cliffs today to go to the Aged Man Party perhaps after that you could search for the Bladed Shrine. I know in all the years since the blades of Malphas were created they have never been destroyed. If you had a vision then it is Malphas will for you to restore the blade.
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Well Poppo, we'll need to gather our full team if we're going to explore the cliffs after the party. But first, I wonder if we shouldn't explore what equipment the temple has that we might be able to borrow or use. What do you think?
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Yes, sounds like a great idea. Perhaps we should see if there is anything in the Temple library about the Bladed Shrine? Shall we go find the Quartermaster first? Poppo adds.
Chester is in barracks basement. Be swift, don't want to be late to the party. The Archmagister says as you exit the researching chamber and heading over to the quartermaster's store.
You haven't been to this area of the temple and upon entering the basement you see an arsenal of finely made weapons crafted with different metals, shelves full of scrolls, and a large amount of potions on other shelves. A forge sits in one corner of the room along with an anvil and all the necessary things required to smith weapons.
Wrapping the handle of a longsword is a dwarven man with a long braided brown beard. A long scar goes down the dwarves face and over his left eye which looks to be completely white. Upon entering the dwarf gets up from his chair Keepers. What can I do for you today?
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
My name is Nalia and this is Poppo. We learned that we might be able to use some of the temples equipment and supplies in our tasks to aid the city. Could you confirm this and maybe evaluate what we have and let us know what help you'd be able to share with us? We are on a tighter timetable according to Archmagister Lexil Merrayil. We have a party to attend tonight in the western cliffs, and honestly I don't know how long that will take to get to. You look like you know what you're doing....we have an odd archer friend and an equally odd small elven psychic. So supplies for them would be great as well. Would that be ok?
As quartermaster of the Holy Order I am able to fill out requisitions for members of the Holy Order. I can supply each of you with two thousand gold pieces worth of potions, scrolls, arms, or armor.
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Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Thankyou quartermaster, is that just for Poppo and I or do our new team members qualify as replacements for our fallen and departed friends? We sure could use all the help we can get.
diplomacy:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26I blink my eyes a lot and push out my cleavage as much as I can. Figure, it works for me....
Chester stares Nalia in the eyes, then briefly glances down when Nalia does what she does. No this equipment is for Keepers of Order only i will not budge on that. I will offer you one hundred more gold for you to use, but your outsider companions don't get a free ride to get whatever they want from a Holy Order Quartermaster. The very notion is ridiculous.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Poppo smiles at exchange between the Quartermaster and Nalia, Is that a small sized, mithril chain shirt I see over there? An incredible find, I'll take that. And this scroll of Fireball! and this one of Fly. And here, a Scroll of Invisibility.
Poppo takes of his old Studded Leather and leave it behind, putting on the chain shirt.
Great thanks Chester! Come on Nalia make your selections!
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Looking somewhat sheepishly Nalia lowers her eyes and asks quietly, Can I have a ring of protection? Thank you very much for your help and we'll get out of your way.
ring of protection +1, and we can move on to find our friends and head to the party/cliffs
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Sorry ben, I'll pick up potions of invisibility, align weapon, cure moderate wounds, and delay poison, then scroll of restoration and 2 scrolls of lesser restoration. Didn't read as closely as I should so sorry to hold things up. Now I'm ready!
All good Matt. Make sure you mark all of those down. Also sorry Jon and Craig for not really having anything for Vynya and Archie to do while Poppo and Nalia reported to the Order! Will try to have something for you guys in the future.
Chester hands you all of the requested items Please sign here, here, here and here. With the papers signed you finally head out of the Sun Temple, quickly meeting up with Vynya just outside and Archie carrying several birds a short while later.
You retrieve your mounts and begin heading out of the city in the direction of the familiar town of Tallfield, before heading south toward the Western Cliffs. Did you want to buy anything before heading out?
hp 6060 AC 17 init +12 spd 30 str +4 dex +5 con +1 int 0 wis -1 cha +2 frost longbow +11; d8 +6 + d6
I have a sense of impending trouble. We should all have a few drinks before the party. Maybe we should invite that bard along to sing tales of our valor and drinking ability?
Female Half Elf Aberrant Mind Sorcerer 8 | 42/42 HP | AC 14 |Str +0, Dex +3, Con +6, Int +7, Wis +2, Cha +8 |Speed 30'|Arcane Fever 0%
No problem Ben! I haven't been keeping up much over the weekend, but I'm all caught up now. :)
I don't think we have enough cash for Vynya to get anything cool, so I should be good to go.
When Nalia and Poppo come out of the temple, they see Vynya muttering to herself in a side alley across from the gate. When they approach her and greet her, she looks up and it is a full and awkward 15 seconds as she stares at them with no recognition. Then, blinking, she exclaims: Lady Nalia and Maester Hedgehopper! I thought I had been left behind again. I had no visions of your death, so I was hopeful that you still lived. Let us go find Archie. I have been summoned to a party and I am afraid to go alone.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Oh how, do you two know about the party? Nalia and I only learned about it. Poppo asks Archie and Vynya.
hp 6060 AC 17 init +12 spd 30 str +4 dex +5 con +1 int 0 wis -1 cha +2 frost longbow +11; d8 +6 + d6
Some guy woke me up last night and said something about it. said you would be invited as well. go figure. Drinks? I got some deaad birds to eat as well.
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Wait a second, the archmagister at the temple told us we're to go to the western cliffs to the aged mans party. But he said we only had two tickets. I had hoped you guys would come along in secret or posing as guards or something. Did you both get invitations as well? We can all go? That will make me feel better.
We'd want to make sure we all have mounts (think we do) and provision for travel for us and the mounts. Can't remember how far but didn't think too far. And maybe some presentable clothes for when we get there but still wearing our arms and armor. Maybe give our armor a bit of a shine to look better.
Do either of you guys know much about the aged man or this legendary party we've been invited to? I know very little. With that, I relate all that has happened, conversations and all to get everyone up to speed.
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
knowledge nobility:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25Wow! Was hoping for a good roll :)
Now you did already roll a knowledge nobility for this guy, but since I didn't actually give you anything then I will accept this roll.
Nalia you don't really know much of Enderalan noblemen since you've only been here a short time. However you know that the Aged Man is a legend revered around Vyn. A mysterious fellow, no one even knows what he looks like. His manor is massive larger than some castles, some towns. As you've already been told he has a party every ten years, highly exclusive. Then you remember something curious, the last time he had a party it wasn't in Enderal, but in Nehrim. That's all you know.
Nalia tells you with this knowledge as you continue you the ride. Eventually passing through Tallfield the small village appears to be all but abandoned with its inhabitants likely fleeing to Ark or somewhere else because of the Red Madness and rumors of a war.
You begin to head south from Tallfield, taking the dirt road less travelled into the Western Cliffs region. You can see amid the cliffs a familiar castle, Anor Colair. The path begins to rise as you are flanked by a sheer drop to your left and nothing but mountains on your right. Eventually the mountainous terrain leads you to having to carry on foot.
As you guys are going along the path Poppo and Vynya are keeping on alert and you notices the movement of four large figures behind rocks about to attack you. You both get to act in the surprise round.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Poppo spots the giants and calls out, Hill Giants! Scatter!
He then retreats backwards putting some distance between him and the lumbering giants.
Tiny man flee! Tiny man die! the blue one throws a large stone at Poppo but the nimble halfling is able to dodge out of the way. The purple one throws a large stone hitting the unsucpecting Archie 11 damage. The red one throws a rock at Nalia but it just harmlessly pings off her armor. Finally the yellow one throws a rock at Vynya hitting her in the torso 12 damage.
Vynya you can act in the surprise round. Poppo and Archie you may act in round 1.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Poppo dashes out of sight and under the nearby tree. Trying to be hard to spot, he gets up next to the trunk or near some branches and vanishes from sight completely.
Female Half Elf Aberrant Mind Sorcerer 8 | 42/42 HP | AC 14 |Str +0, Dex +3, Con +6, Int +7, Wis +2, Cha +8 |Speed 30'|Arcane Fever 0%
On the road to Tallfield, Vynya appears very uncomfortable with the wide open "natural" surroundings. Having never left Ark (and rarely left the Undercity) in her life, she is both mesmerized and terrified. She does however confirm that she, too, received an invitation from some strange boy in the middle of the night.
Riding on Turngut's horse, Vynya mutters to herself. Yes, yes Marthak! It is beautiful and I can see how you miss it, but I have not been out here before. It is all so large and frightening. Then turning her head as though to speak to someone else. I have told you this before Adovoxis, I don't own any "contract" on you and leaving Ark doesn't constitute a exoneration of services. I don't even have any terms of service!
Still muttering and chiding the various personalities within her, Vynya is jerked to the present by Poppo's cry of danger. Instinctively she releases a burst of psychic energy to invigorate her allies.
Cast Haste on all of party (Poppo still within 30' of Archie after moving in surprise round)
Also, if it's not too late, Vynya might know something about the Aged Man from one of her psychic personalities. Knowledge (Planes):1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Ok, I'm posting for when after Jon posts. First I'll move down to bottom of screen, should be 6 spots for my movement, no difficult terrain. On the way I'll swift fervor a shield of faith. My move comes before Vynya casts haste so I can only move my 30 foot of movement but if I double can I get up to the top? If so, trying to make it 10 foot from him so I don't incur any attacks of opportunity.
ps. later if and when I hit what does Valorheart do? Magical wave of kinetic energy to the shield does what?
climb check:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
pps. Guess I should possibly reserve the right to change my plan based on what the giants do before I have a chance to act.
ppps. possible glitch in that my last two rolls are both 20. Games probably broken
hp 6060 AC 17 init +12 spd 30 str +4 dex +5 con +1 int 0 wis -1 cha +2 frost longbow +11; d8 +6 + d6
Giants! I love these guys when they aren't jerks and then to the giants Hey what's up how's it going? Archie then runs up and fires 2 arrows at the guy to the north.
shot1:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 231d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 15 + (4) = 23 shot2:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 15 + (5) = 27
Vynya one of your personalities likely the elven sage Avallac'h recalls some information. The Aged Man has been around for centuries maybe even thousands of years. His manor, a massive house larger than some small towns has the capabilities to travel great distances through a tremendous amount of magic. One could assume the Aged Man is a powerful wizard or perhaps a powerful spirit. But even Avallac'h doesn't know entirely about the Aged Man.
Initiative Order Round 1
Poppo
Archie (11 Damage)
Hill Giants (Blue: 23 Damage)
Nalia
Vynya
Poppo dashes away and seemingly vanishes out of thin air Where little man go!? one of the giants calls out.
Not to be rules lawyer but I don't think you can make two attacks if you move Archie. Just for future reference.
Archie darts up and fires and arrow hitting the giant right in the belly. The giant looks sad then appears to get very angry. One of the giants calls across the way Hey! He shot Ringo! Get him!
The yellow and red hill giants haphazardly try to hit Archie with rocks but they both miss. Ringo the hill giant very angrily climbs down the hill and hits Archie with a club 20 Damage. The final hill giant tries to throw a rock at Nalia before she moves up but Nalia is once again able to deflect the rock.
Valorheart Stats:
Valorheart is a +2 longsword and a +2 heavy steel shield. Upon a successful hit with the sword the shield's magical bonus increases to +3. This effect does not increase on consecutive hits, and only ever goes up by +1. This effect lasts until the start of your next turn. Additionally when Valorheart lands a critical hit this AC bonus lasts for 1 minute. Any additional critical hits that may happen during this minute do not extend the time but instead reset the time back to 1 minute.
Nalia darts over and climbs up onto the hill with the giant who does not look happy to see her.
Vynya you can go in round 1, Archie and Poppo you guys are up in round 2.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Poppo activates his arcane pool, then casts Shocking Grasp. He runs behind the giant drawing his weapon as he goes. Then takes a mighty swip and reappears.
Female Half Elf Aberrant Mind Sorcerer 8 | 42/42 HP | AC 14 |Str +0, Dex +3, Con +6, Int +7, Wis +2, Cha +8 |Speed 30'|Arcane Fever 0%
Just in case anyone missed it - all are hasted. Sorry I missed that it was my turn. I read the posts Tuesday and was checking occasionally thinking that someone else had to go! lol
Seeing her travel companions spread out, leaving her vulnerable in the middle of the road, Vynya creeps up underneath a tree to try to gain cover from the rain of boulders. Reaching out with her mind, she sends tendrils of psychic energy into the feeble brains of the 2 giants on the ridge (yellow and red) and isolates parts of their minds, attempting to prevent them from functioning in a coherent manner.
Id Insinuation II - 2 targets. Both gain confusion. Roll twice and take the worst result (caster chooses which one). Duration conc +1 round. DC20 Will negates.
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
The red hill giant climbs down and smacks Vynya with a mighty greatclub 16 damage. The purple hill giant swings his club at Nalia twice, hitting once 19 Damage.. Yellow hill giant rolled to act normal, or hit himself in the face, I'm assuming you will want the later.
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Nalia should still have attack from last round if I'm doing things right.
As a swift action I'll enact one minute of my sacred armor bonus to increase my armor by +1 so currently AC 26 and HP 41.
Five foot step up to the purple hill giant and then full hasted attack with +2 longsword
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Poppo hustles over to the red hill giant, stepping in close and staring up at the massive giant.
Double move
If he takes an AOO, I'll attempt to parry:
Parry black side + haste - size pen:1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 19 - 4 = 21
Female Half Elf Aberrant Mind Sorcerer 8 | 42/42 HP | AC 14 |Str +0, Dex +3, Con +6, Int +7, Wis +2, Cha +8 |Speed 30'|Arcane Fever 0%
Vynya grunts as she gets slammed by the giant and tries to maintain focus on her spell.
Conc check vs damage. DC=29:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 However, the pain is too great and she loses concentration. Scrambling backwards to get away from the giant, Acrobatics to avoid AoO:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10, she rushes over to Archie while drawing her wand.
Save us! She whispers hoarsely while attempting to activate the wand.
UMD vs DC 20:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Since I lost concentration on Id Insinuation, yellow is confused for only one more round. Only one roll this time.
Acrobatics to attempt to avoid AoO if it can attack after Poppo's provoke. Finally, casting Gravity Bow on Archie's bow.
Vynya loses concentration of her spell, leaving the giant only confused for six more seconds. Trying to escape the grasp of the giant Vynya tries to move away but before she does the hill giant takes a swing but only crushes a nearby log.
The purple hill giant tries to strike Nalia with large lumbering blows but the heavily armored and quick Nalia is able to avoid both of his attacks. Why you so mean?! the giant loudly says.
I found the tiny man! the red hill giant yells and swings at Poppo twice hitting the halfling with one of the blows 22 Damage.
The yellow hill giant quickly shakes his head and then notices Poppo Oi! Squash you like jelly! with that the yellow hill giant runs and leaps over the cliff edge trying to squash Poppo but once again the halfling is able to dodge out of the way. Ouch! George kill little halfling!4 Fall damage.
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Nalia feels the thrum of strength from Valorheart as she redoubles her efforts to eliminate the hill giant. She feels a sense of urgency as she see's Poppo flanked by two giants. AC 27
Female Half Elf Aberrant Mind Sorcerer 8 | 42/42 HP | AC 14 |Str +0, Dex +3, Con +6, Int +7, Wis +2, Cha +8 |Speed 30'|Arcane Fever 0%
Seeing the giants gang up on her diminutive friend, Vynya feels concerned for a moment, but the remembers the strength of the halfling's resolve. Still...it can't hurt to nudge the fight in his favor. She scrunches her face in concentration as she again probes the minds of the giants and strategically squeezes key areas of their psyche.
Id Insinuation II again vs Red and Yellow. DC 20 Will negates. Otherwise, confused and roll twice on first round, taking the worse one.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
The purple hill giant can't make it through the brick wall that is Nalia. The red hill giants eyes glaze over and despite Vynya having control over what the confused do, the two choices are attack the nearest creature which is Poppo. The hill giant hits with both attacks 38 damage. The other confused hill giant batters himself 15 damage.
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Stupid hill giant, won't, go, down! Nalia grunts as she swings wildly at the beast.
Hey gang, very excited to get this campaign started. A couple of ground rules the setting is not that of Golarion like standard Pathfinder it is set in a world called Vyn (Map should be attached with email) therefore some races that you would find in Golarion do not exist in this world. As well as races deities are also different, the gods of Vyn are known as the Lightborn (If you are looking to play a paladin, cleric, or any other class that involves having a deity I can make a separate post going into detail about their domains and other information). Playable races include Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Half-Elf, Halfling, Human, Hobgoblin, and Orc.
Dwarves are originally from the Isles of Skaragg to the South West. Most dwarves live as pirates or mercenaries but a large number of dwarves have settled in Enderal.
Elves are natives of Arktwend to the far West. Their are six types of elves which apart from how they look are not really different. The list of elves include High Elves, Snow Elves, Grey Elves (Not Drow), Sun Elves, Moon Elves, and Wood Elves.
Gnomes like elves are also natives of Arktwend because of this they share a special bond with elves.
Half-Elf are often held in low regard by their elven counterparts, half elves are often shunned by their “pure blooded” relatives. Because of this half elves are not allowed to live in Arktwend after they come of age.
Halflings aren't held in high regard by anybody because they are often thieves. Living in the least wealthy parts of cities halflings are almost always up to something illegal whether it being banditry, thieving, or black market trade. Halflings like dwarves also hail from the Isles of Skaragg.
Humans are Spread throughout Vyn, and are the most common race on Vyn. They don't have a specific land that they are from but they are mostly found in Nehrim and Enderal.
Hobgoblins are much more civilized than there smaller brothers, Hobgoblins are often well respected warriors across Vyn. Despite a generally aggressive demeanor Hobgoblins live by a code of honor and die by a code honor. Because they are more civilized than standard goblins hobgoblins are often welcome in major cities and towns. Hobgoblins originated in the Belt of Kilé.
Orc’s usually live in large nomadic tribes. They are revered as great hunters and warriors. Orc's lived in the Belt of Kilé several hundred years ago but have since started roaming in Nehrim and Enderal.
(If you need any further backstory about a certain race just let me know)
When making your character do a standard 20 point buy however the highest a stat can be is 18, not higher. Your character also starts with no gold and no equipment this is meant to be a bit of hardcore start.
And finally the one home brew rule that I have added for this campaign is called Arcane Fever. Sometimes referred to as the Blue Death arcane fever is poisonous magical energy that can affect someone. Arcane Fever is gained when encountering certain arcane crystals that emit this poisonous magic. A character if they wish can also cast more than their daily allowance of spells this however also makes arcane fever go up. Below is listed how much based on spell level your arcane fever can go up.
Once you get to certain percentages of arcane fever this can start to affect your character
50% - You lose all of your highest spell slots, your health is reduced by 25%, and you take a -2 on attack, damage, skills, and saves
75% - You lose your second highest spell slots, your health is reduced by 50%, and you take a -4 on attack, damage, skills, and saves
90% - You lose all spell slots, your health is reduced by 75%, and you take a -6 on attack, damage, skills, and saves
100% - Instant Death
There are however ways to reduce arcane fever, by taking a long rest you lose 5% arcane fever. There is also potion called “Ambrosia” (1000GP) it is a rare potion that can occasionally be found at alchemist shops it acts as a potion of cure serious wounds while also reducing arcane fever by 25%.
Another home brew rule that I've decided to use is permanent injuries. If a player is ever knocked unconscious or receives a critical hit they have a possibility of receiving a permanent injury. They do however get to make a fortitude save to not receive a permanent injury, the DC is equal to 10 + the CR of the creature who hit them. These effects are randomly determined by rolling percentile dice on the table below. Effects are permanent and cumulative, though the GM should re roll results that seem too crippling or don’t make sense such as a character losing a hand two or three times. The regenerate spell heals scars and restores lost limbs, removing both positive and negative effects.
1 - 25: Small Scar or Burn (No Penalty)
26 - 40: Moderate Scar or Burn (-1 Charisma)
41 - 50: Large Scar or Burn (-2 Charisma)
51 - 56: Limp (-5 Movement Speed)
57 - 64: Eye Damage (-4 to Sight based Perception)
65 - 70: Internal Damage (-2 to Fortitude saves)
71 - 75: Brain Injury (Loss of Language or -1 Intelligence)
76 - 80: PTSD (Permanent -2 against creature type that injured them)
81 - 84: Slowed Reflexes (-2 to Reflex saves)
85 - 86: Severe Bleeding (1d6 Bleed Damage per round, increasing an additional 1d6 each round that it is not healed)
87 - 89: Loss of Left Arm (Cannot use two handed items, -1 Strength)
90 - 92: Loss of Right Arm (Cannot use two handed items, -1 Strength)
93 - 95: Loss of Left Leg (Speed reduced to half, cannot charge)
96 - 98 Loss of Right Leg (Speed reduced to half, cannot charge)
99 - Paralysis (PC is paralyzed until cured)
100: Decapitation (Instant Death)
Since you guys have started making your characters decided to make a post about the deities of Vyn
Eroned - The god of life and death as well as the god of funerals and burial rites. Eroned was also the ruler of Nehrim.
Tyr - The god of wisdom and logic. Tyr was the ruler of Arktwend.
Esara - The goddess of beauty. She ruled over the land of Myar Aranath and Melee.
Irlanda - The goddess of air, wind, sky, and the elements. She ruled over Qyra.
Eliath - The goddess of love and compassion. She ruled over Arazeal.
Malphas - The god of law, honor, and war. Malphas founded the Holy Order of Enderal and is the only god not to rule over any land.
Morala - Twin of Saldrin, Morala is the godess of mercy, justice, and luck. She ruled over The Belt of Kile and the Islands of Skaragg alongside her brother Saldrin.
Saldrin - Twin of Morala, Saldrin is the god of work and commerce. He ruled over The Belt of Kile and the Islands of Skaragg alongside his sister Morala.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Hey guys just a little bit more backstory going into the campaign. You are all stowaway aboard a ship at the start of this campaign. You are all trying to escape the civil war that is currently going on there, and trying to make it to the continent of Enderal.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Female Human Cleric 7/ Fighter 1| 60/60 HP | AC 18/18 | Initiative +5 | Saves Str +3, Dex +0, Con +1, Int +0, Wis +6, Cha +5 | P. Wis 13, P. Int 10, P. Wis 16 | Perception +3 | Speed 30| Arcane Fever 6%
Alright looks good gang, Jon just put some of base your stats in classes in levels HP, AC, FF, T, CMB, CMD, Init, Fort, Ref, Will, Perception, and Speed. And with that cue introduction!!
27 HP 45/ arcane fever 18 AC 14/ Touch 12/ FF 12/ CMD 16 / Init +2 / fort+6 ref+3 will +9/ Perception +5 /speed 30 /Arcane Fever 0% phantom 53 HP53 AC 18, tch 11, ff 17 Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +4 DR 5/slashing 5/magic cmd 18, perception +4 darkvision
Benj you ok with the shovel as my personal item? You wouldnt deprive an old man of his walking staff would you? It is smaller than the mammoth you denied me.
If not it is imaginary and only exists in his mind
Yeah your all good! It makes since in your backstory and its not a game breaking thing. Just remember we are following what the book says on how you can use a shovel as a weapon.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Jon, If the GM will allow you might want to rework your stats to buff up your Charisma??
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Heads up gang...I wouldn't count on Grayson posting till late Monday at the earliest. He's facing down a major 10 page paper due tomorrow, he's sick to boot, and once that's turned in he's driving home...
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Happy Thanksgiving Brothers! Am Thankful to God for all of you!!
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Matt mentioned dividing things up...here's a list of what I think we have found so far, and who has it.
bobie's shovel - bobie
Scaberdless longsword (with a chip in it) - Nalia
sheathed dagger - Ib
Potion of CLW (strange vial with a red liquid) - Nalia
Slightly moldy studded leather armor - Nalia
8 days of trail rations
2 torches
lockpick - Poppo
water skin
flint and steel
backpack
book with strange arcane writings
mining pick - Ib
small short sword - Poppo
lamellar cuirass -
Pouch (w/ 23 sp) - Poppo
short bow and arrows -
Poppo's a little halfling sneak and will take any treasure he finds, when pressed he'll gladly share it, telling you it was just him keeping it safe for everyone :-)
So everyone has some kind of weapon now.
Nalia- longsword
Ib - Pick and dagger
Poppo - small short sword
bobie - trusty shovel
Nalia - has studded leather
Now we have lamellar cuirass someone can don and a short bow for ranged - Who wants these?
The rest of the items I assume are in the backpack and one of the stronger characters is carrying them.
27 HP 45/ arcane fever 18 AC 14/ Touch 12/ FF 12/ CMD 16 / Init +2 / fort+6 ref+3 will +9/ Perception +5 /speed 30 /Arcane Fever 0% phantom 53 HP53 AC 18, tch 11, ff 17 Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +4 DR 5/slashing 5/magic cmd 18, perception +4 darkvision
did a fun one off from our home pathfinder game. combined nightmare before Christmas and Rudolph with zombie pirates trying to take over Christmas time. zombie toy making elves that you were not supposed to kill, so all nonlethal damage. zombie snowmen with a nasty slam attack. a 60 foot tall snowman who was wearing frosy's hat. to defeat him you had to climb him while he was fighting the abominable from frosty. they ran into a very suspicious mrs clause who had a shotgun that left you prone with half your hp until you talked her down, then she gave you her Christmas cookies that healed and cured everything, including zombie bites . Jack and his crew came and saved the day. Santa gave everyone a extra feat for saving Christmas. it was a pretty fun run the kids are still talking about.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Nalia
Scaberdless longsword (with a chip in it)
Potion of CLW (strange vial with a red liquid)
Slightly moldy studded leather armor
light wooden shield
Ib
warhammer
mining pick
sheathed dagger
short bow and arrows
lamellar cuirass
alchemist's fire
Hey all!
Ben asked me to join in on thei PbP. Excited to get involved with the campaign again!
I am going to read through all the gameplay posts and roll up a PC soon. I’m open to any suggestions for class to help the party. Otherwise, I’ll just pick something fun that seems to fit the needs of the group.
Cheers!
Craig
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Huzzah! Welcome aboard Craig...play what you want!
I was considering a hobgoblin spirit warden, speaker of the past shaman, but that may overlap with Bobie? I’m not sure what a necromancy cleric is. Is that multi class? My shaman concept had a lot to do with undead and sprits as well. Maybe a brawler or a fighter?? So many good choices!!
Bobie
Trident, dagger, short sword or rapier?
Armor? Studded Leather?
bobie's shovel
Nalia
Scaberdless longsword (with a chip in it)
Potion of CLW (strange vial with a red liquid)
Studded leather armor or upgrade to Scale Mail?
light wooden shield
Poppo
small short sword
small club
thieves' Tools
pouch (w/ 63sp 23cp)
pouch (w/ 15gp, Intricately carved silver candlestick, one blue gem, two green gems)
Turngut
longspear?
Short sword
Studded Leather
Buckler
1st Backpack
6 days of trail rations
book with strange arcane writings
2 torches
flint and steel
50' rope
waterskin
Unclaimed
Scale Mail
trident
heavy crossbow Where there any bolts?
dagger
x6 Leather Armor
x5 Shortswords
x2 Shortbows
x1 Composite Longbow (Str +1)
x46 Arrows
x1 Masterwork Rapier
GM check if I forgot anything important. Everyone take a look and see what you got might want, assumes bobie is willing to trade Turngut the longspear for something else.
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
Male Halfling Rogue 8 (Arcane Trickster) Loot HP 64/64 l AC 18 l Saves Str -2, Dex +8, Con +1, Int +6, Wis +1, Cha +2 l Spd 30' l Init +5 l Passive Perception 14 I Stealth +11 I Arcane Fever 0% I Effects: none, Spells Slots Lvl 2 2/2 Lvl 1 4/4 l Lvl 2 Knock, Invis l Lvl 1 - DM, Disg Self, Hid Laugh, Silver Barbs l Lvl 0 - Shock Grasp, Acid Splash, GFB
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What's the plan for the loot? Turngut doesn't need anything on that list. I say, take whatever you want and then let's see if Poppo can sell the rest with some "help" from Turngut. Or maybe Bobie has an "in" with that magic saleswoman and can get a good deal?? Woo woo!
Also - how are we doing hit points for leveling up? I'm excited for level 2 - Brawler Flurry!!
