Gods and Monsters and Heroes (Inactive)

Game Master Daxter

Witch level 5

New feat: Accursed Hex

New spells: Spit Venom and Stinking Cloud

Good to go.

Lvl 5!

HP: 40+6(class)+2(Con) = 48
Saves: None
BaB: +1
Feat: Lvl 5: Drow Nobility (You may use detect magic as a spell-like ability at will, and add feather fall and levitate to the spell-like abilities that you may use once each per day. Your caster level is equal to your character level.)
Skills +2 with FCB: +1 survival/intimidate (+8)
* Shadowblade now +2 enchantment
* Shadow Weapon Training +1 Hit/Damage

Sorry been up to my eyes at work.

Good to go tho'

Hey, is everyone okay? No activity in five days.

I'm okay, just some writer's block which took me a bit to get over. But on with the show now that I know what I'm doing!

I'm here!

As am I :)

Friends, just a heads up that my posting might be erratic this week. Got a bunch of RL stuff that is stymieing my creative flow and has frankly ground me down mentally...

I’m still missing my boy terribly, and while we’ve discussed getting another rescue pup of late, a sense of “replacement guilt” has weighed on me heavily. Additionally while gym's reopen in a week’s time here in Scotland, but it's been a long time coming, and that lack of “iron therapy” has been acutely felt of late in my mental wellbeing.

Lastly, but not least, I often set myself up as a defacto union rep in my workplace. Lately there’s been some issues that have put me at loggerheads with upper-management, whilst trying to do right by co-workers and the small team I’m responsible for. Sleepless nights and frustration has ensued, which has also contributed to my headspace being less than stellar.

I’ve taken Friday off, to bookend a bank holiday this weekend. Hoping to use the time to recharge and deload. If my posting is off, or I go awol for a day or three hope you’ll understand why in light of above.

Thanks ahead of time for your collective patience and understanding.

Gary/BD/Poly

Dude! That's a lot going on. Real life has always got to take precedence, and we'll be here when you're more free. I know that I will.

Yeah, that's a lot on your plate. Take care.

Ditto. Take all the time you need.

I'm getting a young CEO vibe from Zeus, in that he likes to move past the small stuff without worrying about the details so that he can get to the "big" stuff that gets results.

Also, I wasn't expecting so many references to paperwork in a classic RPG adventure. :)

TBH young-ceo is the exact kind of vibe that I’d expect of Zeus. Also this plot point is quite satisfying and it is one that I didn’t see coming.

Lol. Young Ceo wasn't the original thought in my head but I suppose that works. I was a little worried people woudn't be into it and that it would fall flat. But I am glad to be wrong.

Also this plot point is quite satisfying and it is one that I didn’t see coming.

Same!

It feels Greek Mythology, as the Gods do walk among mortals. In the Trojan War they had a great time messing around. And speaking of messing around, Zeus certainly does! And given the way he treats his lovers, him being the cheerful (and ruthless) CEO fits perfectly.

Does anyone have any particularly strong thoughts on which inn we choose to base ourselves out of? Unless DM has something planned relating to us choosing the inn, I feel like this is something we should do between the scenes, but I don't want to overlook anyone who has an opinion about the inn.

Kyronai will want something somewhat close to the capitol building, that's not too nice (showing that we're not taking advantage of the gods' generosity) and not to shabby (because gross).

And while Poly and Varocles are talking with their patrons, Kyronai will want to check out that library, if he can do that before orientation.

I have no plans on what inn you choose. Yea you can check out the library before orientation.

No preference.

Getting back into it proper gang - appreciate the patience.

Rejigged Poly's 5th Level Skills - Perform (Wind Instruments) as hoping to pack a Aulos - which also ties in with his new 2nd Level spell gained: Sound Burst (gives us some more offensive capabilities).

Regarding loot: Poly will take the two Runestones of Power if they are going a begging. Have we coin to spend? If so what's the share??

Welcome back, Poly!

Rejigged Poly's 5th Level Skills - Perform (Wind Instruments) as hoping to pack a Aulos

Because that's the instrument I envision when you play a raging song. :)

Regarding loot: Poly will take the two Runestones of Power if they are going a begging. Have we coin to spend? If so what's the share??

Oh, that's right! I'm going to assume that DM will let us buy and sell loot here, so I'll start valuing things up for when he gives the go ahead. If anyone wants anything on the loot list, please remove it from the list when you add it to your character sheet. I've gone ahead and removed the runestones that Poly just claimed.

DM: Do we have a commissary discount or anything now that we work for Olympians, Inc.?

Haha - his Raging Song is more him verbosely singing... but for some spells etc (and in game RP) it'll be cool to break out the pipes!

Welcome back Poly! Yes you can sell and buy loot here. For most mundane goods, discount is 50% off while for magical goods, it is 10% off. Selling loot is the normal 50% market value. Food is included as is the previously mentioned voucher for room and board.

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Regarding loot: Poly will take the two Runestones of Power if they are going a begging. Have we coin to spend? If so what's the share??

Oh, that's right! I'm going to assume that DM will let us buy and sell loot here, so I'll start valuing things up for when he gives the go ahead. If anyone wants anything on the loot list, please remove it from the list when you add it to your character sheet.

Sorry, I completely forgot about this!

I've priced out everything, but I really don't think we want to sell all of the potions and scrolls still on the list. I'm going to give it one more day for people to be really sure they don't want any of those. :)

Varocles is interested in the two rings. The cloak too, I guess anyone can use.

The Skald is the only one that can use the +1 Cold Iron Greataxe, right?

I'll pass on the axe - sell it :)

I added 2k to the value of the greataxe in the spreadsheet. Cold iron costs an additional +2000 to enchant, and as this one is already +1, that cost/value is in there.

Thanks. I wasn't sure if the 2000 was subsumed in the cost of first enchant or not. But what you've done makes sense.

Varocles is interested in the two rings. The cloak too, I guess anyone can use.

No one else has expressed interest in the rings, and you're the only one without a cloak, so I'm taking these three items off of the list for you to add to yours:

Ring of Protection +1
Ring of Feather Fall
Cloak of Resistance +1

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I'm keeping the following potions because I don't think they should be sold. If anyone wants to carry them instead of Kyronai, let me know:

Potion of Cure Light Wounds (x2)
Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (x4)
Potion of Cure Serious Wounds
Potion of Lesser Restoration
Potion of Barkskin +3 (x2)

4,531 from selling items + 4,920 in coins = 9,451 gp

Each of us gets 2,362 gp, 7 sp, 5 cp

If you go shopping, don't forget that...

For most mundane goods, discount is 50% off while for magical goods, it is 10% off.

Thanks for doing the math! I'll hold onto 1 potion of CLW and 1 potion of CMW. Seems like useful things to have.

As for the 2362 gold, I'll be buying myself an amulet of natural armor +1 for 1800 gold.

Varocles had saved up!:

Adds the buoyant quality to his armor for 1800gp.
Makes his shield +1 for 900gp
Makes his shield buoyant for 900gp
Purchases a pearl of power (1st) for 900gp

Anyone need cash? I have another 500gp if needed.

Cool to see players putting up builds to be the 5th slot. I trust that our GM will choose whomever he believes will fit into the story the best, but I am happily following along.

Oh! I didn't know we were recruiting. Did we discuss it and I forgot? (Entirely possible.) It will be cool to get some fresh blood in the game.

We did when Teledoros first left, but for a few reasons I've been unmotivated to do it up until now.

It's been two weeks since we heard from Polyoinos. Anyone heard from him?

Sadly, I have not. I hope he is alright. But it seems like we lost our bard and our skald.

In looking at his other games, he is trying to catch up. Perhaps the GM could send him a note?

Apologies gang - I've been trying to get back into the way of things... but it's been one step forward, one step back at times.

Appreciate the patience and will try and post more frequently.

Woot! There he is!

<Happy noises>

+2 Headband of Alluring Charisma
+1 Greatsword
+1 Fullplate
Pearl of Power 1
Scroll of Lesser Restoration CL3
Wand of Cure Light Wounds (CL1) (28 charges)
10 platinum

On the companion's body you find:
+2 Leather Armor
+1 Silversheen Rapier
Amulet of Natural Armor+1
Masterwork Thieve's Tools
Potion of Cat's Grace (CL3)
Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (CL5) x2
350 gold

Lots of really good loot here! Nothing that I can use, though. No heavy armor proficiency, I make my own weapons, and the Cha headband is much better suited to a skald. Anyways, who wants what?

I'd be interested in the Amulet of Natural Armor, but only if any of the three of you who melee don't want it first.

I already have two pearls of power, but Varocles only has one. I'd be happy if he took it.

The potions, wands, and scroll I don't particularly want, but I think they should stay with the party. If nobody else is willing to carry them, Kyronai will.

Welcome to our 2 new members!

Thanks!

Thank you Shadow Warrior! I've read the gameplay so far and enjoyed it muchly.

Hey BD, nice to see you again.

Also, if there a teamwork feat that everyone would like me to have? I can change it once per day and hand out to the group once per day as well. I was thinking Quiet Allies so you can all use my stealth checks but if there's something else let me know :)

Welcome to Aikaterine and Cyrene!

I'll pass on the teamwork feat question as they're usually more beneficial to meleers.

GM, are we cool to continue in the Gameplay thread, or do you want to introduce the new players right away?

Thank you, Kyronai!
I am fine with any kind of feat. Sneaking, ranged attacks, melee attacks can all be used by me.

Also, are there any spells you wish me to take?

You guys are good to continue. I will start PMing people to discuss their introductions.

Welcome guys - hopefully you'll disguise my tardiness of late.

Nik - always a pleasure mate, been too long :)