I have considered the situation and I am ruling that we're going to put the ghosts of the past to rest quickly.
This has been a long arc and you'all are going to have rest, relaxation and vacation in Sigil fairly soon.
Terex's library is undamaged, but we now have no way to get into it, right? :DYou have some little device, like a gem, you can access the library just by thinking about it while you possess that.
Hmm... could it be the vaguely book-shaped stone Terexaltherin used as a focus for the Oomsata dream ritual?
Hmm... could it be the vaguely book-shaped stone Terexaltherin used as a focus for the Oomsata dream ritual?Terex's library is undamaged, but we now have no way to get into it, right? :DYou have some little device, like a gem, you can access the library just by thinking about it while you possess that.
Sure, <Shimmer> can follow Terex' mind that much
All right, let's have that be the 'key'!
What happened to the duke of hell we found in that box? Could be a loose end Azzim tries to tie up.
What happened to the duke of hell we found in that box? Could be a loose end Azzim tries to tie up.
Well, Gift had it so someone would have to choose to take it. We're still at the place in the narration where those choices would be made.
GM I have sent you two PMs, the second one is the key one.
Thanks.
Yes gift had it, who wants the evil tempting box or Ddi it brake??
Like Arlo I will be going back to playing Lyra from here on out, but she is not the same as she was
Due to traveling, no posts tonight. I'm looking at everything.
I think we may have a lot of posts on downtime actions. I know the Fizroy family will. :)
Lyra, I want to make this clear.
You have my permission to destroy Arlo emotionally. This is prime RP fodder right here! What is happen to the long suffering dwarf when everything he's ever loved is gone in a second? Great themes to explore!
I will 'yes and' anything you post on this subject. I can't wait to respond to your last post!
Sent PM Arlo
I need to spend some time to get a proper post up, will try tomorrow morning!
Arlo - Gift is not an android she was outside time, she is still and Elan, a being of Psionic power not tech.
I was going to ask if it was time to level up, but then I remembered that we'd leveled up during the mission.
Hmmm... I need to get a PM together about my crazy thoughts about Terex...
I am th8nk that Rollo will sit the next mission out. I just need time consider my thoughts on things.
It has been a rough year. And, with my wife not working since January (broken foot), it has been tough. I am working long hours.
I am hopeful she will be able to return next month (fingers crossed).
Good luck on this next mission. I will be reading!
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Rollo Sorry to see you sit this out,
We will miss you
We will miss you for as long as you're gone, Rollo. Good luck on your situation.
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I have sent you a PM Rollo
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Take Care Rollo, hope to see you back again when you're ready.
Thank you, all! I do really enjoy this Table. I just feel like my participation has dropped quite a bit for the creativity featured here.
I do hope to shake off this funk soon!
Thank you, Lyra!
Sad to see you go, Rollo! I hope you do shake off the funk, but I know you can get burned out creatively and take a while to recover, I've done it before.
I'm debating about this shopping thing. One thought I've toyed with is getting Terex's circlet of telepathy modified into an implement to go with his spherecasting psionics, but it also would be fun for him to get a rare and magical book... not sure what a rare and magical book would do, though. :D
It seems like there's a lot going on right now, I wouldn't mind going a little slower so we can play out these scenes a little more.
You are welcome back whenever you can, Rollo. Please take care.
Oh yeah, GM, I sent you another big PM. XD Hopefully you'll be able to find some time to look at it and respond before too long, though I could always retcon some things in or have it happen slowly and show up late.
Well, I have a mild case of Covid, picked up, it seems, on the trip home from Boston. Posting may be more slow and relaxed for the next week or so. Enjoy the sights of Sigil, etc.
Ouch! Hopefully it stays mild and doesn't last long. I think having some time for everyone to play our their scenes and interactions right now is good anyway.
I was thinking The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Planes is like a travel guide, it gives you all the fun time information a gap year student would collect in a short stay while looking for the most fun things to do on the plan.
As in the entry for Planet Earth in The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
"Mostly Harmless"
and that was it.
I was thinking The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Planes is like a travel guide, it gives you all the fun time information a gap year student would collect in a short stay while looking for the most fun things to do on the plan.
As in the entry for Planet Earth in The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
"Mostly Harmless"
and that was it.
In mythical magical terms, something like how one or another fey creature passing through a given area - if the area happens have more of an entry than "mostly harmless" or the equivalents.
I feel mostly recovered from 'vid but have other things to catch up with. Hopefully the quest will come into to focus in a bit.
Glad to hear you're feeling better! I will try to not bombard you with questions here, but I did want to ask about shopping beyond the one special item. Could Terex upgrade his rings of protection and resistance, and get a few more wands and scrolls? (On the topic of the special item, if you have questions about implements I could answer them)
Oh, and just to make sure it doesn't get forgotten, remember that PM I sent you when you have the time and energy to get to it. :D
EDIT: I'm just remembering Terex needs a disguise item--maybe some kind of armband that lets him polymorph into a housecat (or whatever is a common pet animal) or a small humanoid (gnome, halfling, whatever's common where we're going to)
If it's like 50s America, perhaps a dog like a retriever?
If a skillslot is going to be too conspicuous the other idea I had for Azzim is enchanted aviator sunglasses - not sure what to have them enchanted with though.
Everyone can assume they have about 30K gold for incidental items. Or more. You've saved from previous expeditions where you bought little beforehand.
Note, the setting is large enough scale that, like 50s America, it's not that hard to roughly fit in - outside very small towns, a smattering of weirdos of various sorts does exist. But tech beyond what's known is one thing that would be weird.
For various reasons, I will be trying to post earlier in the day, my time (1-3 pm California Time). and covid effects may be slowing me down for a few more days, it seems.
Get well, GM Hansj!
Oof, sorry to hear you're not getting well as fast as you'd hoped. I'll wait to bother you about my PM more. :D
Oh yeah, one thing I did want to ask, what does the Organization think of Terecho sometimes going on missions with other teams?
Oh so apparently the memory wipe device from men in black got started up as a starfinder item. That might be amusing, and maybe thematically on point?
Starting to feel better, GM? :) It seemed like you posted more your usual time yesterday.
I'm recovered but I'm aiming to make earlier posting time permanent. I may not always do it but it's better for me to do it earlier.
Sounds fine to me! I'll actually be awake when you post if so. :D
So, are you feeling up to looking at the PM I sent a while back now?
I don't think any of us actually have Survival trained. XD
I don't think any of us actually have Survival trained. XD
Arlo saves the day! Survival tends to be a fighter/ranger/etc kind of skill.
Huzzah! Glad one of us does!
I actually deliberately didn't get Survival for Terex, since he's supposed to have become something of a city dragon who's forgotten how to get along on his own in the wilderness. :D
Here's an interesting piece describing a combined history of Sigil and Cynosure
Due an extra work shift, I will be postponing my post 'till tomorrow afternoon.
As mentioned, I'm think a little spread-out and investigate phase. Let me know if you need more information.
Hmm,
I am wondering if it would be useful to add another player?
Thats a yes form me
Without <Shimmer>, do we have any way to search for and analyze planar oddities?
I'd be okay with adding another player, but I'm not sure if it's necessary.
Without <Shimmer>, do we have any way to search for and analyze planar oddities?
Yes! Detect magic + spellcraft can be used analyze anything magical, anything.
In the case of the Giant's Garden, you also have knowledge engineering, knowledge history and knowledge planes. With spellcraft and knowledge engineering, test things like the distances have subtle deviations from ordinary physical laws. With knowledge history/knowledge planes compare the structure with other structures you know of. Combine that with whatever history and description the guide books and local historical records (likely in either the local library, local Society Of Reason or local Church of The One God buildings). With knowledge local, gather local tales and gossip.
Bonuses for giving some details how you use the skills. Remember, I am giving you license to make stuff up (within reason). You can make local NPCs you talk to, even.
Remember the context is mid 20th century tech, Society Of Reason, slightly more sensible than earth but similar.
Let me know if this works for you.
Guys, I have Covid. After dodging it for 3 years, I finally got it. I don't currently have the energy to game, so feel free to bot me. I'll also take any healing prayers or well wishes.
Ooof, hope you recover quickly!