GM Abraham's Emerald Spire

Game Master Abraham Z.

We'll miss you, Uhvat, especially when we're fighting spellcasters.

I'd love to continue with Kala. She has exactly 24 PP, but only 996 GP. I'd like to save some PP for later, so I'd be deeply grateful to anyone who wants to chip in to help her live to fight another day.

Regarding replacing Stinky: Kala just needs to spend 24 hours in uninterrupted prayer in an appropriate environment to gain a new animal companion. I think that, since we'll be in tight quarters, she'll go with a bear (medium sized, so it won't have to squeeze). If only those hallways were wider; I really wanted to choose a giant skunk. Oh well. Bears are smelly, too.

@Yanda: I think we've realized that having multiple healers in the party is a good idea. We'll miss Yanda, and her dislike of Stinky, but Guy will be welcome.

@Tofang et all: I got excited when I saw the teamwork feats on Aaftaab's character sheet. Four characters with Outflank teaming up on a baddie would be great!

I'm willing to chip in to help with Kala resurrection and anyone else that needs help.

Thank you to Ashwell, Yanda, and Lucifer for offering to help raise Kala, Tofang, and Uhvat (who indicated he might not be raised--please confirm).

Tofang already made his arrangements, but folks can still chip in for him.

As for Kala, I plan to use 5450 gp from the wages for this level to raise her and 8 prestige to restore her levels. If you're so inclined, let me know what you'd like to contribute (no biggie if you're not). Kala will pay you back in loyalty. And maybe by doing the same for you if the tables are turned at the end of the next level.

I'd be happy to contribute 3000 gp to the cause, 1000 gp per raise.

That sounds like a plan. I’ll kick in 3k as well.

I'd be happy to contribute 3000 gp to the cause, 1000 gp per raise.

I'd be happy to contribute 3000 gp to the cause, 1000 gp per raise.

I'll do the same.

Thank you, everyone! You're worth your weight in gold, especially after the three of you dragged us up through all the other levels back to the fort. Kala's no cream puff, especially in that breast plate.

Kala will also use her Masterwork Transformation spell on her agile breast plate and light wooden quickdraw shield, for 300 gp total

So, GM Abraham: The final tally for Kala's Chronicle is 2750 GP and 8 Prestige spent.

Did we do day jobs? If not:

Profession (Trapper): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Hi everyone,

I'm back from my trip and working on getting the chronicle sheets out. It looks like Uhvat never filled in the RPG chronicle form so I've messaged them and hopefully they are still checking the forums. I'll wait a day or two to hear back from them because it's simpler to do them all at once.

Also, just want to confirm expenditures for all the raise deads:
Kala: 2450gp for Raise Dead; 300gp for two Masterwork Transformation spells; 8 PP for Restoration x2.

Tofang: 2450gp for Raise Dead; 5PP for Restoration x2 (reduced cost due to boon).

Uhvat: 2450gp for Raise Dead and 8 PP for Restoration x2? Or pay for half the Raise Dead with Prestige (in which case the party contributions can be used for the other half), for a total of 16PP (½ Raise Dead and Restoration x2). I don't think Uhvat ever stated how they want to handle this?

Lucifer: 3000 gp towards 3 raise dead castings
Ashwell: 3000 gp towards 3 raise dead castings
Yanda: 3000 gp towards 3 raise dead castings

Does that look correct to everyone?

Also, I have a day job roll from Kala, Yanda, and Ashwell. Anyone else?

Lastly, who is planning to continue to the next level? Right now I've got:

Lucifer - yes
Tofang - ?
Yanda - yes but possibly with a different character
Ashwell - yes
Kala - yes
Uhvat - no

Looks correct to me.

Looks right to me. Yanda will be fleeing the area, never wanting to see another green spire again. Much as I would like to continue playing her in here, I don't think I could handle another Yanda nerf. Guy du Loc will be joining in her stead, a back liner if there ever was one.

Thanks!! Yes, looks good. :-) Those that did not die: Wow, really appreciate the support here.

day job craft alchemy, lab, crafters fortune : 1d20 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 5 = 40

I will continue with Aaftaab instead of Tofang.

He’s level 7 so we’re not making it too easy for us.

His animal companion is not medium but large so that is a little worrisome but I hope it will work.

Looks good to me. Thanks, GM Abraham.

@Aaftaab: Horses are large, but they take up only two squares, not four. In theory, with wings folded, that could work for a roc.

Normally I wouldn't give spoilers like this but in this case it seems warranted because otherwise this is going to be a miserable level for all of us: I would not advise bringing Large companions for this particular level.

Figures. That's why I chose a bear instead of the glorious giant skunk that Kala *really* wanted. (But then she heard that Yanda was leaving, so her incentive to squeeze a large, smelly animal through narrow passageways for way too many hours waned. Pity.)

Should be fine later. It's just this next level particularly that is designed to be annoying for Large characters.

Looks correct to me.

Also no day job roll.

Okay!! I’ll choose another companion. :D

Any idea when the chronicle is coming,GM? I’d like to get leveled and equipped this weekend if possible. Thanks!

Please see the profile / char sheet of the new Animal Companion at Aaftaab's side.

Hello everyone, after a long and very heartbreaking separation ceremony Parvaaz was able to convince Aaftaab that it was time for him to fly out into the wild and start a family.

Aaftaab was lucky to have a saurian Shaman as a friend that enabled him to seek out a new companion.

The two of us can bond over the loss of our beloved companions.

Now, I have to wonder: Will your velociraptor and Kala's bear be friendly, neutral, or antagonistic to each other? I'm imagining Smelly the bear being an amiable sort, inclined to be friendly. What about Sabz?

Hmmm … I am honest that I really look up to how you played Stinky!!

I will play Sabz as a playful but obedient companion that due to his limited intelligence is steered by Aaftaab and is kept at a very short leash as Aaftaab is also riding Sabz and thus needs Sabz to follow his directions to the letter.

Aw, thanks! I'll have to figure out a different schtick for Smelly. For Aaftaab's sake, it won't be something that interferes with Sabz's duties.

Edit: OOO! Got it! She's an oversized teddy bear, who loves sitting in everyone's lap and giving hugs. Bear hugs, all the time, especially when it's awkward, inconvenient, and every time we finish combat. We'll all smell like bear by the end. It'll be glorious.

GM, still waiting for those chronicles unless I have missed them being posted.

You haven't. He shared what XP and GP we'll get in an earlier post. I've done everything to level up Kala except purchases and uploading her new character sheet.

Sorry for the delay everyone. Been a little hectic lately. Will try to get the chronicles out soon.

:)

All good.

No problem!!

So sorry for the continued delay everyone. Leaving for another trip on Monday for 1 week. Will look to get us going for the next level after I get back. Was hoping to get us started (and get the chronicles done) before that but too hectic. I never heard back from Uhvat so I'll assign all his raise dead costs to prestige which will adjust the gold a bit higher for the others got raised. Figuring all that out is the reason I haven't just sent the chronicles already. Sorry!

No stress for me. I’m here for the long run. ;-)

Thanks for GMing!!! Have a great trip!

No stress for me. I’m here for the long run. ;-)

Thanks for GMing!!! Have a great trip!

Ditto

likewise

In case it matters:

I will be out of town from June 28th through July 4th. My posting may be unaffected, sporadic, or non-existent, depending on the internet situation in each place I'll be. Please bot me as needed.

Have you made it back from the trip, GM?

Yep, I'm back. Keep intending to get us rolling again but have gotten distracted by one thing or another. Sorry and thanks for your patience. Should be able to get the chronicles out and get us started for the next section very soon.

Guys, I’m going to bow out and get signed up for another game.

GM, could I please get my chronicle from the last game sometime soon?

All the best Ashwell!!

See you again in Golaria

Sorry everyone. Out of town until Wednesday. Will get the chronicles done then and get us restarted.

Hi everyone,

I've finally sent everyone their chronicles (except for Uhvat, who I don't think is checking their messages anymore, but for whom I don't have an email address). Once again, I'm so sorry that it has taken such a ridiculous amount of time to get the chronicles to you. Thanks for your patience.

Before we get started on level 9, please let me know if you have any lingering questions (either in-world about what was going on during that last level, or out of game in terms of the mechanical issues related to that last mega-battle) and I'll do my best to answer them.

As for moving on to level 9 "The Spire Axis", I believe we have four PCs if Ashwell is moving on (Sorry if my tardiness has contributed to your decision!): Kala, Yanda, Tofang, and Lucifer (or new PCs for some of these players I think). Is that correct? Are the four of you still on board? And are you ok continuing with a party of 4 or do you want me to see about recruiting reinforcements? The Spire was written for parties of 4 and I think some levels are too easy for parties of 6, but of course that last one wasn't, so just let me know your preference.

Oh, and I forgot to say, as usual, please review your chronicle and make sure I haven't made any goofs. Thx.

I've written to Uhvat but just in case he comes looking for his chronicle at some point, I'll leave a pointer to it here.

Oh and I also forgot to mention that the game has now been reported on paizo so you should see it in your organized play sessions.

Thanks GM!!

I’ll continue with Aaftaab and Sabz.

Thanks, GM.

Ive gotten the chronicle!

I’ve signed Ash up for the upcoming game day so I’m going to bow out over here.

Thanks for running the game and good luck to the continuing players.

If you’d make me inactive on this thread, that’d be great.

I'm switching over to Guy, a blaster cleric. I'm just too leery about walking Yanda into a another situation where her bombs are rendered ineffective or she gets hosed by her lousy will save. She is unfortunately a one trick pony and has a glaring vulnerability.

Thanks, GM.

Ive gotten the chronicle!

I’ve signed Ash up for the upcoming game day so I’m going to bow out over here.

Thanks for running the game and good luck to the continuing players.

If you’d make me inactive on this thread, that’d be great.

Done! Good luck to you in your next adventures!