Radegund, The Magpie |
...and Finraeth's is spent too (or else he wouldn't have just asked if anyone had any).
Methinks Middle Earth is a Troubled Place, and inspiration may be hard to come by...
Radegund, The Magpie |
No one has inspiration to pass around.
Do I recognize this as the boat we took over here, or is it a different one?
How hard would it be to catch by swimming after it?
Veig Fairmane |
Any restrictions on what we can attempt for the fellowship phase?
Finraeth |
Curse them, those tricksy Elves! Stole our boat from us, they did, Precious, yesss...
That's my best guess as to what we've just encountered, although I could be miles off.
EDIT: scratch that. Having re-read what was under the spoiler more carefully, the size and the reference to "elegant and graceful" have made me reconsider.
As for Fellowship actions: presumably, our first act should be to open Rhosgobel as a Sanctuary - if it isn't one already for us?
DM_DM |
Okay, so pause a moment and take a step back. Do we all want to continue?
I've had issues with completing scenarios in the past. Interest waxes and wanes; some days you're revved up and ready to go, then there are days at a time where you're meh on the whole project. I think I'm finding that the best way to proceed (for me) is to break things into "arcs" -- longer than a single encounter, but shorter than a module or even a PFS scenario.
TBC, I'm willing to go on to the next arc. Are you guys?
Veig Fairmane |
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I'm game to continue.
Arcs are fine by me.
What's working are the descriptions.
What's not working are long pauses waiting on one person.
I strongly suggest that especially in combat, 24 hours and someone gets botted. Sooner if they've said they're going to be away and there's no point waiting the full 24 hours. It'll help keep things moving.
To be clear, I grant full permission for Veig to be GM botted in combat as necessary.
As for fellowship phase, let's make Rhosgobel a Sanctuary!
Faem |
Ditto, I want to keep playing - feels like we just barely started. Seems like we have a highly engaged group; the only question I have is if the DM has the bandwidth for a full campaign. I am honestly a little bummed that we're already in a Fellowship phase without so much as a "Welcome to Rhosgobel" post.
Radegund, The Magpie |
Thanks for the game so far. I want to continue as well.
I also want to get to roleplay arriving in Rhosgobel. I wanted to get in a gameplay post of getting us near, but COVID-related work is really intensifying my life. I should have one tomorrow...but I think getting to Rhosgobel is going to be quite exciting (especially given that we have a dwarf and a hobbit in tow.)
Veig Fairmane |
Take care, all.
I also look forward to playing out arriving at Rhosgobel.
Veig Fairmane |
No worries. That can be quite an adjustment.
Radegund, The Magpie |
No worries about that! Take all the time you need. I'm certainly less available at the moment than usual (at least intermittently) due to COVID-related work changes.
DM_DM |
I'm taking a few moments to compile Fellowship Activities from the splatbooks, in addition to the standard options given in the Players Guide. Here's what I've got:
Rhovanion Guide
Compete on the Field of Heroes (Woodmen only) -- Sporting competition that can win you fame and a little money
Go Hunting with the Woodmen -- Gives a random result ranging from nothing to real benefits, plus a little fame
Choose Radagast as a Patron -- Not available yet!
Mirkwood Campaign Book
Tend to Holding -- Let's discuss the Holding rules.
Search for Answers -- Spend time researching and trying to solve a mystery.
Drum up Support -- Participate in Woodmen politics!
Patrol the Wild -- Just what it sounds like; you go as part of a semi-formal Woodmen patrol, working the Bounds.
Faem |
Faem has no interest in joining the Woodmen in Fellowship for any length of time, beyond exploration of Rhosgobel. She wants very much to meet the Wizard, though that is beyond her power to influence. Instead, she intends to further travel eastern Mirkwood, and perhaps even see what lies beyond, to see the sun rise from the earth, if such a place exists, and she invites Veig to come with her.
Veig Fairmane |
Medicine DC 12: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
Wait...this is discussion. Ack.
Veig Fairmane |
Veig, once healed up, would be up for Patrol the Wild.
He is here to hunt down creatures of Shadow after all.
Radegund, The Magpie |
DMDM, before we dive into the Fellowship phase, are we going to roleplay arriving back in Rhosgobel?
I know you've been busy due to COVID-related changes so no rush, but I'd love to play that out. Meanwhile, I'll think about how to spend this Fellowship phase.
Patrol the Wild has some real potential, especially if we learn something interesting about Dagmar & crew from the guy we rescued.
Otherwise:
* I'm sure at some point I'd like to Compete on the Field of Heroes. What do I know about it? I wonder if it's something I should work up to...
* The Magpie certainly likes to Go Hunting with the Woodmen (and would be happy to teach more to her companions)
Looking forward to more!
Finraeth |
Hi all, I'm here. In the same boat as DMDM, trying to rig up arrangements to work effectively from home while supervising things that need to be supervised.
That's now done, and it seems to be working which means I should have more time to post to my games rather than less. Let's see how it works out.
Will catch up on gameplay now.
Sorry to lose our healer - if all else fails, both Faem and I are running Middle-Earth games so we could port someone in fairly easily I would think.
Veig Fairmane |
I'm working from home, with the same hours. So same availability for me at the moment.
Radegund, The Magpie |
I'm confused.
It sounds like we're going to skip RPing arriving back in Rhosgobel. Is that correct? Is it safe to assume I just brought everyone home to my place, and gave them a place to lay out their bedroll? If so, I'll start with the morning.
I'm curious if my parents/brother/grandfather have any reaction to any of this (being lost in the Mirkwood all night with the Elf and the goshawk? bringing home a dwarf and a hobbit?) It seems likely that--if we didn't interact with anyone the night they got back--the first interaction they'd have would be with family members waking them in the morning...but that's up to the DM.
Unless they actively decided to wander off on their own, The Magpie would offer Veig and Faem shelter and introduce them to the elders.
When she wandered into the woods, Radagast hadn't been around for a bit...but if Veig and Faem want to go to Radagast's house, she's happy to take them there to knock, just to be sure. He lives a short distance from town.
My first post back in town will be introducing them to her family, and--if it makes sense--the village elders...but of course I want to respect player agency. Is it safe to assume yall are willing to be introduced?
In particular: if Faem wants The Magpie not to reveal that she's not human, she should probably ask it as they're walking into town. It'll probably be hard to persuade the Magpie to lie to her family, friends, and elders, but if there's a good reason to she'll listen to it. Otherwise, she'd certainly tell the story of what happened to her fellows their first morning back.
Faem |
I'm confused.
In particular: if Faem wants The Magpie not to reveal that she's not human, she should probably ask it as they're walking into town. It'll probably be hard to persuade the Magpie to lie to her family, friends, and elders, but if there's a good reason to she'll listen to it. Otherwise, she'd certainly tell the story of what happened to her fellows their first morning back.
Is the Magpie going to volunteer that information, like, Oh, and here's a Hobbit! I don't see why it would even come up in casual conversation, and by way of introduction, you could always just say, "and this is Faem," and make no reference to her Hobbitishness. By anyone's estimation, Faem appears to be a child, and I made good rolls to support that ruse. The townsfolk will likely have much greater interest in the High Elf and the Dwarf.
Radegund, The Magpie |
I don't think Radegund even knows what a Hobbit is. She assumed at first that you were a female dwarf. More than saying "LOOK, A HOBBIT!", she'd likely tell the story of their battles, including the Marvelous Outlanders who fought beside her...but she certainly wouldn't pretend she thought of you as a child, unless she was somehow persuaded to do so. Does that make sense?
I'm happy to figure out a reasonable plan before I post as I (player) don't want to ruin your idea of passing as a child, if we can find a reasonable way for The Magpie not to mess it up (while staying in character).
(As an aside, the High Elf they'd met already. He's been there for at least a day, though I don't know how many folks have met him so far.)
-----EDIT-----
If you want to go down that road, I'm open to you trying to persuade all of us that you're a human child.
Faem |
I don't think Radegund even knows what a Hobbit is. She assumed at first that you were a female dwarf. More than saying "LOOK, A HOBBIT!", she'd likely tell the story of their battles, including the Marvelous Outlanders who fought beside her...but she certainly wouldn't pretend she thought of you as a child, unless she was somehow persuaded to do so. Does that make sense?
I'm happy to figure out a reasonable plan before I post as I (player) don't want to ruin your idea of passing as a child, if we can find a reasonable way for The Magpie not to mess it up (while staying in character).
(As an aside, the High Elf they'd met already. He's been there for at least a day, though I don't know how many folks have met him so far.)
-----EDIT-----
If you want to go down that road, I'm open to you trying to persuade all of us that you're a human child.
Magpie's original assumption was that Faem was a dwarf, probably because it was dark. You're probably right to assume Magpie is unaware of Hobbits, and given that disposition, I think I would have to try to persuade any other woodman that Faem is not a child. I can't stop you from roleplaying this however your want, and I will react accordingly. The purpose of the ruse is to blend in to Rhosgobel without raising eyebrows, nothing diabolical.
Veig Fairmane |
I was working off of the prior posts, as it seems we've skipped over entering Rhosgobel.
Veig is so far just asking the injured man about why he's muttering about Radagast.
Radegund, The Magpie |
Oh, thanks for clarifying. I lost the context and thought you were asking some random person on the street.
(Sorry, the good news is I'm getting to contribute to some COVID responses that could save lives...the bad news is I'm FAAAAR from my best at the moment.)
Veig Fairmane |
No problem. I assumed context.
The good news is good. Take care.
Radegund, The Magpie |
DM, to be clear, I'm waiting for some answers to my Qs (quoted below) before I can really post to Gameplay. No worries at all if you're too busy to reply at this time--life's extra crazy for us all, and some more than others. I just wanted to make sure you know I'm looking for a few answers before posting. Thanks!
I'm confused.
It sounds like we're going to skip RPing arriving back in Rhosgobel. Is that correct? Is it safe to assume I just brought everyone home to my place, and gave them a place to lay out their bedroll? If so, I'll start with the morning.
I'm curious if my parents/brother/grandfather have any reaction to any of this (being lost in the Mirkwood all night with the Elf and the goshawk? bringing home a dwarf and a hobbit?) It seems likely that--if we didn't interact with anyone the night they got back--the first interaction they'd have would be with family members waking them in the morning...but that's up to the DM.
DM_DM |
It sounds like we're going to skip RPing arriving back in Rhosgobel. Is that correct? Is it safe to assume I just brought everyone home to my place, and gave them a place to lay out their bedroll?
Correct. You're in a safe place -- probably your parent's place -- near Rhosgobel.
I'm curious if my parents/brother/grandfather have any reaction to any of this (being lost in the Mirkwood all night with the Elf and the goshawk? bringing home a dwarf and a hobbit?) It seems likely that--if we didn't interact with anyone the night they got back--the first interaction they'd have would be with family members waking them in the morning...but that's up to the DM.
Yes, they do. You're the sort of young person who's often out late on some private errand, and since you're generally responsible they don't get too upset. This is a bit different, though -- it's nearly dawn and you've shown up with a wounded man and three very odd strangers.
If you have a moment, refresh my memory with a quick summary of your family? We worked out some of these details already upthread, but I think it's scattered around, and you may want to add stuff now.
Radegund, The Magpie |
Family:
Her parents are Ramnulf and Beranhild, and are shepherds of relatively high standing in Rhosgobel.
They and her elder brother Arnulf tend to their herds and important business.
Radegund's grandfather Barald "the Far Walker" took her under his wing and taught her to hunt, to track, and to cure hides.
Some more from her background:
When she was five years old, she first snuck off and followed a pair of scavenging magpies into Radagast’s cottage. She was amazed to see it filled with wild birds. The Brown Wizard chuckled at the girl who’d wandered in, and took them under his (not always metaphorical) wing. Radagast taught her what he’d taught many of the Woodmen before her: that the birds of the forest speak to one another--warning of predators, alerting to food--and that the wise always stop to hear what they have to say.
When she reached her womanhood, The Brown Wizard was also the one who gave her her nickname. He raised her hand up and--in the Rhosgobel Greathouse one evening, in front of the clan elders--declared: ”Even among your kin, Little Magpie, you have a rare ear for the language of the birds...and you have the curiosity and feistiness to match any Jay or Crow. Therefore, let Radegund, daughter of Ramnulf and Beranhild, be known henceforth as The Magpie.”
Veig Fairmane |
Just to let you all know that Finraeth's player has come down with coronavirus. Not in an at-risk group but unavailable for a few days at least.
Finraeth |
So. That was moderately unpleasant.
Apologies for absence. Reading through what I've missed and catching up now, will post when I can.