That makes sense. Nadiya travels in areas like this specifically looking for people in need. Certainly she would help track down ghouls if she had been warned of them, especially if they are in such numbers and taking such action that they are wrecking whole towns.
Are the newbies traveling together? It might make sense. Nadiya would join up with different folks traveling in the same direction for safety in numbers, and that way we only have to introduce ourselves as a group to the old party rather than orchestrate three different meetings.
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So the party is currently investigating Clover's Crossing, a town in the eastern...
Is Clover's Crossing the one I've labeled "2" on the link below?
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So the party is currently investigating Clover's Crossing, a town in the eastern...
Is Clover's Crossing the one I've labeled "2" on the link below?
Actually, Clover's Crossing is the one labeled "1"
The one labeled "2" is another landmark known as Saffron House.
That makes sense. Nadiya travels in areas like this specifically looking for people in need. Certainly she would help track down ghouls if she had been warned of them, especially if they are in such numbers and taking such action that they are wrecking whole towns.
Are the newbies traveling together? It might make sense. Nadiya would join up with different folks traveling in the same direction for safety in numbers, and that way we only have to introduce ourselves as a group to the old party rather than orchestrate three different meetings.
It makes the most sense to have the newbies traveling together, both narratively and for simplicity, as you said.
Actually, Clover's Crossing is the one labeled "1"The one labeled "2" is another landmark known as Saffron House.
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It makes the most sense to have the newbies traveling together, both narratively and for simplicity, as you said.
So probably Leta would be from woods to the North or Northeast, if our group traveled from Tamrivena.
Leta, Miruna, you okay with us being together? How long have we known each other?
I'm otherwise ready to jump in.
Leta, Miruna, you okay with us being together?
No problem here.
How long have we known each other?
I'd imagine not long, on my part. Like maybe you were on an expedition and I joined in more out of boredom and desire for adventure than anything else. I'm okay with however the DM narrates it.
I'm otherwise ready to jump in.
Also ready.
Yes, sorry! Weekend got away from me. Us being sent out from Tamrivena makes a lot of sense.
My idea for Miruna has a bit of overlap with Nadiya in terms of being an itinerant healer, though with a more martial focus: trying to keep the roads safe and all. With that in mind, I think it makes sense for the two of them to be at least acquainted with one another, possibly well enough to feel comfortable traveling together to dangerous territory in search of survivors.
On a side note, I think I need a different profile picture, since ours our a bit too similar looking (they may even be the same character, IDK).
...I think it makes sense for (Miruna and Nadiya) to be at least acquainted with one another, possibly well enough to feel comfortable traveling together to dangerous territory in search of survivors
With that in mind, then, I'd guess the two of you were maybe headed to Clover's Crossing when you ran into me. Maybe I helped you BS your way out of a problem or something with my Bluff Skill and you decided I was useful to have around? In any case, I'd go with you two knowing each other first and tacking Leta on en route, if that's good with DM Vayelan.
On the healing side, note I heal in reverse (I've got a wand for that), so the healing you two provide with be split among the rest of the party except Leta, unless you can spontaneously throw an inflict.
Ah, interesting! Okay. I can still use the Heal skill once a day to restore HP to you, though it takes an hour to do. Taking a 10 at our current level, that would be 17hp before we have to dip into your wand charges (assuming we have the time to spare). If someone casts guidance on me the whole time or we have some other way to get me a +1 for an hour, then it's 19hp.
Inflict light wounds isn't one of my spells known, unfortunately, but it is on my list. We could probably pick up a page of spell knowledge containing it at some point, or Nadiya could teach it to her familiar.
We could probably pick up a page of spell knowledge containing it at some point, or Nadiya could teach it to her familiar.
Yikes, I just found a flaw in my plan. I just assumed Inflict Wounds would be on my Bard spell list like Cure is, but it's not. Need to exchange my wand for a few potions and maybe get in less melee than I had planned to. Glad I looked into that.
So yes, if you gain the ability to cast it once or twice at some point it would be useful. Once this weakness becomes known in game (when Leta's not pretending to be a normal human around the party anymore) I might even buy some scrolls for you and Nadiya, since Inflict is on the witch's list as well.
UMD is also an option. I took a glance at your sheet and it looks like you still have 5 ranks for Adventuring skills left to assign, which could get you up to +12 in UMD. Not enough to be reliable in a fight, but good enough for out of combat, which is when you'd probably be using the wand. You also have 4 Background skill ranks left over.
UMD is also an option. I took a glance at your sheet and it looks like you still have 5 ranks for Adventuring skills left to assign, which could get you up to +12 in UMD. Not enough to be reliable in a fight, but good enough for out of combat, which is when you'd probably be using the wand. You also have 4 Background skill ranks left over.
Yeah, I don't really play with alternate skill rules myself, so that doesn't surprise me. I'll have to look that over and adjust soon. That said, you're right, I don't want to rely on a successful D20 roll in order to get urgent healing. A few potions will do for now.
Leta, I have inflict moderate wounds known. I remembered your race when you submitted your app, and added it to my spells known when I leveled up to 6. It's not much but I do have the spell. Unfortunately I can only spontaneously cast cure (a feature of my archetype). I can use a wand though...
Miruna, are our characters too similar? I don't really want to rewrite or submit another character at this point but also want to be sure I don't want to step on toes either. I've been in a game before where I was redundant ability-wise, and I really don't want to be again. This said Nadiya is much more of a support character than primary combat.
The "how we know each other" bit sounds fine to me.
Leta, I have inflict moderate wounds known. I remembered your race when you submitted your app, and added it to my spells known when I leveled up to 6. It's not much but I do have the spell. Unfortunately I can only spontaneously cast cure (a feature of my archetype). I can use a wand though...
That should definitely suffice for now. When we get more cash I might pass you a wand or some scrolls or something for emergencies.
Miruna, are our characters too similar? I don't really want to rewrite or submit another character at this point but also want to be sure I don't want to step on toes either. I've been in a game before where I was redundant ability-wise, and I really don't want to be again. This said Nadiya is much more of a support character than primary combat.
The "how we know each other" bit sounds fine to me.
I don't think so. It takes me a full-round action and a skill check to heal someone, so you're going to be much much better at healing in combat. Plus, my turns are better spent fighting the bad guys. I can, however, take care of most out of combat healing, which should reduce the pressure on your spell slots, especially if you need to reserve some to heal Leta.
Sounds good to me, thanks.
Leta I see you have your race concealed on your character sheet. Do we know yet that you need inflict and not cure to heal you?
Leta I see you have your race concealed on your character sheet. Do we know yet that you need inflict and not cure to heal you?
You guys probably would, since presumably we've been in at least one combat before. She would have initially tried to hide it, and explained her reasoning later (fear of anti-vampire sentiment among the general populace) when that became untenable.
So it's not something she often announces to people who don't need to know, but party members, sooner or later, need to know.
Sure. Sounds good!
Sorry guys, holidays are tough. So it's less of a surprise next time I'm MIA, I will also be traveling this week from the 1st through the 4th. I will try to get some posts in while I'm gone but my track record on that is inconsistent.
There's been a death in my family, just giving a heads up that I won't be available for a few days.
There's been a death in my family, just giving a heads up that I won't be available for a few days.
Sorry for your loss. May their memory be a blessing.
Sorry for your loss, my friend.
Sincere condolences. Take all the time you need.
There's been a death in my family, just giving a heads up that I won't be available for a few days.Sorry for your loss. May their memory be a blessing.
Yes, you have my condolences, as well. Take care of yourself and your loved ones, first and foremost.
Hey everyone, I'm so sorry. I wound up being really sick, like "we have to send you somewhere else because we don't have the tools to diagnose you" sick, and so was not in a state to play games. I'm doing much better but also have finals starting today (lucky me) so I'm going to try and get caught up as soon as I can.
Kain, I'm very sorry that you and your family are also going through such a hardship.
Hey everyone, I'm so sorry. I wound up being really sick, like "we have to send you somewhere else because we don't have the tools to diagnose you" sick, and so was not in a state to play games. I'm doing much better...
Glad you're on the mend at least. good luck on your tests.
Yikes, Miruna, glad you are feeling better.
Miruna, feel better soon... and ace those tests!
Hey everyone, I'm so sorry. I wound up being really sick, like "we have to send you somewhere else because we don't have the tools to diagnose you" sick, and so was not in a state to play games. I'm doing much better but also have finals starting today (lucky me) so I'm going to try and get caught up as soon as I can.
Kain, I'm very sorry that you and your family are also going through such a hardship.
Welcome back! Glad you're feeling better. I'm confident you'll dominate those finals.
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BTW DM, I think we're waiting on a description of what's up to the north.
BTW DM, I think we're waiting on a description of what's up to the north.
Crap, my original post didn't save.
I managed to get sick again, almost immediately. I'm back on my feet, again, and hopefully stay healthy this time.
GM, that stairwell in this room is only partially collapsed right? Could a Medium creature potentially get through there to descend?
Official "I will be slow or not posting the next few days because Christmas" message. Whatever and however you do this time of year, may joy and light be with you.
Joy and Light!
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GM, that stairwell in this room is only partially collapsed right? Could a Medium creature potentially get through there to descend?
Assuming that we're talking about the collapsed stairwell you used to get down to this level, then yes. There is plenty of room for a Medium creature to go up or down the shaft.
Just to clarify, the collapsed staircase only leads between levels one and two (which is where you are now); it doesn't lead down to the last level of the catacombs.
Sorry, to make sure I understand: I thought there was a semi-collapsed stairwell in the room where Bashuk found the bad air and game piece? I assumed that was what the grey box was covering.
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Ah, I see the confusion now. I've removed the gray boxes to better reveal the area you've explored so far. That area is just a side passage with more burial niches that loops around to the main arterial hallway. The only thing of interest there is that the ghouls have heaped the refuse from past meals there, the smell masked by the bad air.
greetings all, Things are calming down now (sorry about being away, things never settled after they went crazy) So, I'm hoping to get back into the swing of PbP over the course of the coming week.
greetings all, Things are calming down now (sorry about being away, things never settled after they went crazy) So, I'm hoping to get back into the swing of PbP over the course of the coming week.
Welcome Back!
Sorry folks, we seem to have gotten stuck over the fountain. Shall we just move on?
Yep!
I've made a new gameplay post to move us along to the next room.
I've been looking forward to this one for a while. It provides a clue about the larger threat looming in this campaign - one you may not be happy to find.
I've made a new gameplay post to move us along to the next room.
I've been looking forward to this one for a while. It provides a clue about the larger threat looming in this campaign - one you may not be happy to find.
Happy is so overrated. :)
Knowledge Geography & Nobility suck don't they? LOL
Knowledge Geography & Nobility suck don't they? LOL
Admittedly, in hindsight, I could have included Geography to account for knowledge derived from neighboring Virlych.
Knowledge Geography & Nobility suck don't they? LOLAdmittedly, in hindsight, I could have included Geography to account for knowledge derived from neighboring Virlych.
Eh, no worries!
Is the Belt of Constitution meant for Kain? I remember you saying you'd have drops to bring current players up to snuff WBL-wise.
RP-wise, I'd tend to give it to Leta. Keep her in the fight!
RP-wise, I'd tend to give it to Leta. Keep her in the fight!
Yeah, either way. I don't want to rob someone when I have decent equipment already, but I'll take it if no one else wants it.