GM Chapel | Gallows of Madness

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Heey, yooou guuuys!

feel free to talk about your characters and whatnot while we're looking for a fourth.

@Ngozi: I really dig the background.

Hey, thanks, that's cool to hear =)

Very curious about the other two PCs, but already loving the match of Ngozi/Fumnanya and Elsith.

I've added the statblock for Saringallow in the campaign info tab as well as provided a loot list in the campaign header. As maps are added, they will be in the header as well. If can take a day or so to get acquainted, we can begin by Wednesday 8/28/19.

residents look upon other nobles with suspicion, and known nobles visiting town must pay 200% of the normal price for goods and services and may face mockery, insult, or even violence.

we stan Saringallow

In any case, congratulations and welcome, Ibuki =)

Regarding maps: it's a bit hard to find tasteful undead baby illustrations for some reason, so I think the closest image I could unearth that could also serve as a pawn was the Witcher's botchling: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dd/68/f1/dd68f10441af0abab7e28b11831b8b73.pn g

Dotting in as requested. Thanks again for the selection, GM. Looking forward to playing with y'all!

The - for lack of a better term - quest hook for GoM is that Sandra Trinelli, the town's primary administrator, has put out a call for aid from adventuring heroes. She needs help investigating strange vermin that have been seen around town as well as the disappearances of several apprentices.

Good to have you Emerald Duke!

Likewise, Eisith is ready to compose drunken Tavern songs for our resident Spooky Baby and Ratfolk Hunter.

I'll have a more substantial post approaching Sandra for more details on her request for help later tonight, but I look forward to playing with everyone!

Heh, glad to hear it.

So a few quirks. Ibuki has a journal. He records in it the names of anyone he kills or defeats in battle, as well as any significant beasts or monsters. No, not rats... probably not common goblins... but if it is "worthy of honor" he will write it down. So a goblin, no... 10 in the same battle ... maybe.

On second realization, the gameplay tab is not up yet, but it's probably for the best, as I do have a clarification I want to ask.

GM Chapel, how is Sandra Trinelli putting out requests for help? Are their flyers pinned on doorways? Word of mouth on the street? Town criers or something else?

I was going to sidestep this with a "He wakes up from drinking with a hand-written note to go visit", but it would certainly help to know how this info is being spread.

Coincidentally, I think it would be pretty easy for Eisith to meet Ibuki in a bar. Of course, An eastern Ifrit would attract his attention anywhere. Heck, just a glimpse of a passing flame would draw his attention if said flame was distinctively not torch shaped.

As for Dhomirren Tailbitter, Eisith would probably be wary of the animal companion: Too many have mistaken his slightly intoxicated, sweet breath as a snack, and as such Eisith has been nommed on by otherwise well trained animal pets in the past- And plenty of wild, untamed animals as well.

Finally, Eisith wouldn't have much of a problem with Ngozi Yohansante's phantom after learning of it's story (Regardless of if it's a truthful tale or not)

He might also try to get the Phantom drunk, "Just to see if booze holds it's same vigor in the afterlife" (As an aside, I kept forgetting to post in recruitment about this, but your backstory about swapping places with another person to trick a spirit reminded me of a welsh tale where a prince and a fey lord trade spots in a similar manner for one years time. Of course, the mythologies and story morals are wildly different, and the stories hold little similarities beyond person-swapping, but in any case, I think your spooky baby backstory was well written... Though very creepy regardless.)

According to the adventure, Trinelli "has quietly put out a call for heroes". I take this to mean that she has had flyers put up in roadside inns in the area or sent word to both Elidir and Logas.

I wouldn't be opposed to the idea of some or all of you already travelling together as a party and heeding the call as a group. But if everyone would prefer to be individuals that show up at the same time, that's perfectly acceptable too. It works for Kingmaker!

I'm going to go ahead and open the gameplay so that everyone can dot in and it will show in your profile. Just dot and delete the post.

I've dotted but before I answer the question in character I want to figure out if we are coming in individually or as a group... or as some mix of the two. I am open to either possibility.

I've dotted but before I answer the question in character I want to figure out if we are coming in individually or as a group... or as some mix of the two. I am open to either possibility.

Exactly

Ngozi would be half-expecting that by the time he got to Saringallow bodies would have been found and he might have been able to offer his services to grieving families and perhaps even extract some info useful for the investigation. Once he realises the situation hasn't changed, he figures he can try to see if he can help.

Regarding companions, I think initially Ngozi would be impressed with whoever stayed around him a second longer than necessary.

* He would probably appreciate having Eisith bringing some merriment (and alcohol) to his clients, both to help people forget and because drunk people are easier to handle;

* Ibuki's goals would probably be perceived as superficial, but at the same time he would respect the samurai's skill. Fumnanya would probably pick on Ibuki and his mission of being the best swordsman ever. Perhaps with time they could warm up to him, but initially at least it would just be very convenient to have a friendly strong warrior nearby;

* I can see Ngozi feeling comfortable around Dhomirren's stoic personality and seriousness. Fumnanya would absolutely love the cat, though I'm not sure if Naiyla would be open to being petted by an ectoplasm, which would of course make the ghost very sad. Which is fine, given that his emotional focus is despair.

Eisith would be down for meeting everyone off screen, and thus approaching the job offer as a group

So, as an idea so we can get this show on the road (just freestyling here, feel free to alter/ignore whatever you want):

* Ngozi was doing a séance in some backwater town and was interrupted by a drunk Eisith who then took part in the whole thing;
* They started travelling together because Ngozi/Fumnanya liked having someone who was not too freaked out around and Eisith might have been interested in the story and thought that it would make a fine adventure to stick together? Or liked the idea of consoling/inebriating people to make them feel better?
* meanwhile Dhomirren and Ibuki meet at some sort of martial/adventuring like a (bounty) hunt;
* Some time later, Eisith gets a bit too friendly in a tavern in Logas where Ibuki and Dhomirren are spending the night;
* then they hear about the Saringallow request and decide to join forces.

(also, thanks, Gyrwynt! I was trying to mix the idea of the ogbanje with an Anansi-like trickster god who often does this sort of swapping bodies and shapes to play pranks on good and evil creatures alike =)

Any other thoughts or ideas on the PC's knowing or not knowing each other?

I hope to get the gameplay going by this afternoon.

My vote goes for us already being a group of sorts because it would cut back on introductions and whatnot, but I'm fine either way =)

And I have no attachment to the idea I outlined on my previous post. If anyone prefers another explanation I am perfectly happy to go with it.

I am fine with that. I would alter the introduction to Ibuki though to be that you guys meet him outside a bar, about to fight a duel with someone who insisted he wronged him or some such... only to be so quickly dealt with (probably not killed) that he just remarks, "You aren't worthy of the ink it would take to record your name." Afterwords Eisith and Ngozi (and possibly Dhomirren, if you guys had met him first) get to talking with him over drinks in the bar. Perhaps you had already heard about the job at Saringallow and he decides there might be some glory in it, so he accompanies you.

That's fine with me. I guess we'll just be making it up as we go, now that gameplay started!

Then it's settled! We jump in feet first!

Seriously though, I think the following chain of events works perfect for the group coming together:

-Ngozi was doing a séance in some backwater town and was interrupted by a drunk Eisith who then took part in the whole thing;

-They started travelling together because Ngozi/Fumnanya liked having someone who was not too freaked out around and Eisith might have been interested in the story and thought that it would make a fine adventure to stick together? Or liked the idea of consoling/inebriating people to make them feel better?

-Dhomirren and his loyal panther Naiyla meet the pair when pulling jobs from a bounty board.

-Shortly after the group runs into Ibuki outside of a tavern in either Elidir or Logas. The group ends up sharing drinks/ a meal in the tavern an swap stories.

-Patrons are talking about some town that had a bunch of apprentices go missing and how the mayor is offering a reward for their return. The newly formed party sets out.

As far as Ngozi is concerned, that works perfectly. Gives us a common baseline for why we're together and there are enough blank spaces that we can fill in as needed. Like, Ngozi can reference that séance and how, say, the widow left was completely wasted and paid Ngozi five times the usual rate, etc

I reached out to Blue Symbiote about Dhomirren on the 28th and he said that he's been busy (which is what he said when he popped into the recruitment thread on the 19th) but would get a post up that evening.

I reached out again yesterday and have yet to receive a response. I'm beginning to think that I may need to pull a new player...already.

It's a shame too, I really like his hunter but I can't slow you guys down just because Symbiote isn't able to get a post in.

From the other applicants, any suggestions?
O could always work in a DMPC as well.

SORRY IM STILL HERE AND FRANTICALLY TRYING TO FINISH DHOM!!!

He lives!

Feel free to go ahead and put something up in the gameplay.

I am patient. Especially given he just rogered up, heh. We could chalk his initial non-talkativeness to just not wanting to attract attention to himself or some such.

I am patient. Especially given he just rogered up, heh. We could chalk his initial non-talkativeness to just not wanting to attract attention to himself or some such.

Definitely not out of character for him. :)

Run, Dhom, run ;)

Okay, I’ve got stats finalized and the alias created, but my stupid phone won’t let me put the stats on the alias. 9_9 Until I can get the stats published here, I’m gonna read through gameplay and get my first post ready. Thank you all so much for your patience. (I tell ya’, nothing ruins your schedule like an incoming hurricane combined with a possible job promotion.)

Yea, If you knew a hurricane was coming you should have built a storm druid /s

Be sure to stay safe, hurricane prep must be awful. ^-^

Oh man, my work already gave us Tuesday off for the hurricane and now it's supposed to go right by.

Good news about the possible promotion though!

Damn, scary. Just saw that the storm grew to a level 5. Stay safe and refrain from firing guns at the storm (which is apparently a thing?) In all seriousness, though, hope everything goes alright.

In order of response:

> Hahaha NO.
> You have no clue man. I'm lucky my folks instilled in me the idea of being prepared. I ran out of matches, went to get some more, and there were none in my entire town and the next two over! Plus, I've had two separate people try to take my bike because I had to move it out of the garage to get to the shutters. Crazy people...

> My work gave me no time off. So long as the hurricane is not right on top of us, I'm supposed to come in. That is not happening, as I value my life much more than they do. Plus, I already shuttered myself in. :T
> Don't get too excited. It's by no means a sure-fire thing, and unfortunately they might just scrap the open position all-together if they ever finish re-working the computer system. (I swear that thing hasn't worked right since I started.)

> Current trajectories have it staying off the mainland, but all the same my hatches have been fastened and valuables collect for rapid getaway if need be. Also yes, shooting at is is a thing. I don't really have an explanation other than it's Florida. People just have too much pent up crazy from being in proximity to Disney. (Also drugs. Lots of drugs.)

Side note to all of this, if I end up being silent for the next week or so, I've probably lost power. I'l post if I can get signal/time, but I do need to conserve battery. Just a heads up.

Take care man. Don't worry about us, we can bot you if need be or pause the game. Heck, I am up in southern VA, so this thing looking like it might graze the Carolinas ... worries me. Not in typical flood zone, thankfully, but still always concerns me.

West coast of Florida, here.

My wife is nursing our 3 month old and has to stay hydrated for him. We usually keep water in stock for this time of year anyhow bit I got a bit more a couple of weeks ago.

Meanwhile, my friends went from making fun of us to panicking that the stores nearby were out of water.

My wife's grandparents showed up at our house after making a run on Costco. They bought 32 packs of hamburger buns. That's 256 buns. Because Costco was out of bread "and we'll need to eat if the power goes out!" Are you really planning on eating 256 sandwiches in the few days your power will be out?

Anyways, I'll have a scene update post soon. I'm glad Snake Dhom was able to join!

Always be prepared my friends! :)

Dorian is approaching my way, estimated to be coming through tomorrow. Should not be an issue, I am not in a major flood zone, but if I am suddenly quiet for a bit that is possibly why.

Not to jinx it, but I should be as prepared as I can be.

Dorian is approaching my way, estimated to be coming through tomorrow. Should not be an issue, I am not in a major flood zone, but if I am suddenly quiet for a bit that is possibly why.

Not to jinx it, but I should be as prepared as I can be.

I BLESS YOU WITH MY ANTI-HURRICANE POWERS! GO FORTH AND BE IMMUNE!

Remember the guns! Hurricanes are scared of loud noises!

Also, I'm happy to hear everything went fine for you, Dhom, and it will be alright with you too, Ibuki. (I'm all the way on the other side of the pond, if you are wondering why I'm completely silent regarding preparation and etc.)

Well, knocking on wood but it seems to have passed us with not too much damage. We got a decent amount of rain and the winds caused us to lose power for about 5 or 6 hours (not too bad restoral times under the circumstances) but we are back up and running again now. Thanks for the well wishes.

All good man, I get it. Real life comes first. :)

Hi everyone, I wanted to apologize for my absence Friday and over the weekend. I had to rush out of the office Friday because my wife was extremely ill and couldn’t care for our 3 month old by herself (she’s freelancing from home at the moment). I ended up spending all weekend taking care of both of them. I have updates coming.

Alls well- It's more important to take care of IRL troubles, especially wifes and kiddos. Hope their feeling better

(Though, part of me was wondering if you had been hurricaned.)

THOSE BLASTED HURRICANES AIN'T GOT ME YET!

Glad that you are doing well, and no worries from this front. Will be posting something when I get home from work.

Stupid Hurricanes: Not only do they cause widespread flooding and wind damage, they also pirate virus riden programs onto the office computers! Will their debauchery never stop?