The Ptolus Murders (Inactive)

Game Master EltonJ

Murder is nothing new to the people of Ptolus. However, it does disrupt life in Ptolus. The player characters are private investigators. It's up to them to solve the murders.



Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10

Discuss the murders outside of the game. Use this thread to do so!


transmuter 1| HP:9/9 | AC: 11/11/9 | Init: +2 | Perc+2 | Fort: +2 | Ref +2 | will +4 |CMB/CMD +2/14 |telekinetic fist 7/7 = 1d4 | Spell DC 15 |
papers i've collected:
2 copies of a writ of commission for the investigation of Renn Sadar. Signed by Trevoy Malkin, one sealed one open

My posts will usually be later in the day (mountain standard time...I have no idea what time that equates to gm.) I work 10 hr days 4 days a week and usually am not home til after 7pm. It won't be a problem to post though just thought I'd give all a heads up.


Human herald seeker 1| HP:11/11 | AC: 16 (12;13) | Init: +7 | Per +8 | Fort: +4 | Ref +2 | Will +5 |CMD 14 |

Hello folks :)


Human herald seeker 1| HP:11/11 | AC: 16 (12;13) | Init: +7 | Per +8 | Fort: +4 | Ref +2 | Will +5 |CMD 14 |

So continuing on from the recruitment thread, Lizette that sounds good to me. Elbaren is 20 at the start of play. You probably would have heard him mention his sister in the past tense, but he may not have gone into detail about her. He would have helped you out a few times while in the Watch if you needed it. He's been trying to learn how to learn the lute, but he's no good yet, if you wanted something to tease him about.

Hroethgar, did you fancy knowing each other from growing up in the Warrens? We could have been streetrat friends, and stayed in touch throughout the years.


If you like the rough and tumble or the experimenting with concoctions whether mundane and interesting or alchemical in nature. If you tied in with either of the groups mom worked for that could work as well. I am open to definitely knowing you whether as acquaintance or friends. It helps the DM, or atleast the game i'm dming to build connections if we have already connected somewhere as players.


Maicoh: we could have known each other as well. You having been a messenger you may have delivered messages from or to my parents about oreders to be made or to make. YOu could have had to wait one day and we got talking in my families inn. We could have been acquaintences from then on out.
What ya think?

Elbaron we could know each other as well from a connection to the warrens or the inn.


Angeus Swashbuckler 1 HP 12/12 AC:16/T: 13/FF: 13 Perception +3 Initative +3 F:+2 R:+5 W:+0 CMB:+1 CMD:14/11FF Speed:30( 20 wearing backpack)

Angues could have met with any of the Warren-ites in her wanders around the city.

Maicoh and her could have met while doing security for the Inverted Pyramid...


Male N Human Druid 1 | HP: 13/13| AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMB: 4, CMD: 16 | F: 4, R: +3, W: +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +6 | Speed 20ft | Special abilities woodland stride| Spells: see sheet | Active conditions: None.

It looks like Angeus and Maicoh could have had a professional relationship at least.

I would imagine Hroethgar would at least be remembered. I mean, they're can't be that many minotaur wizards around. Especially ones taking orders for magical items that aren't a part of the inverted pyramid.


Sorry to disturb your game. I just wanted to pop in and say I'm glad to see someone else running a Ptolus game!


hey all just a question. My game thread isn't telling me when there is a new post. I'm having to scroll down to look. ANy idea what's going on with it? I am not having this issue with the game I am running so not sure why I am here.


Herkymr the Silly wrote:
hey all just a question. My game thread isn't telling me when there is a new post. I'm having to scroll down to look. ANy idea what's going on with it? I am not having this issue with the game I am running so not sure why I am here.

I'm finding the site to be really buggy in general for me at the moment. I've been losing posts, unable to load pages, missing notifications... It's not great.


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10
Herkymr the Silly wrote:
hey all just a question. My game thread isn't telling me when there is a new post. I'm having to scroll down to look. ANy idea what's going on with it? I am not having this issue with the game I am running so not sure why I am here.

Did you reload the page?


Angeus Swashbuckler 1 HP 12/12 AC:16/T: 13/FF: 13 Perception +3 Initative +3 F:+2 R:+5 W:+0 CMB:+1 CMD:14/11FF Speed:30( 20 wearing backpack)

Yeah, it doesn't always show my most recent post as well, makes me think it didn't go through, but when I refresh there it is! buggy, buggy!


good i am not the only one then.


Yeah took me a couple of times refreshing to finally see my post....very buggy lately


transmuter 1| HP:9/9 | AC: 11/11/9 | Init: +2 | Perc+2 | Fort: +2 | Ref +2 | will +4 |CMB/CMD +2/14 |telekinetic fist 7/7 = 1d4 | Spell DC 15 |
papers i've collected:
2 copies of a writ of commission for the investigation of Renn Sadar. Signed by Trevoy Malkin, one sealed one open

hey anyone remember what race sadar the murdered guy is? I thought I knew but can't think of it nor did I see it in the thread. Not sure what I was thinking though.


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10

He's human.


transmuter 1| HP:9/9 | AC: 11/11/9 | Init: +2 | Perc+2 | Fort: +2 | Ref +2 | will +4 |CMB/CMD +2/14 |telekinetic fist 7/7 = 1d4 | Spell DC 15 |
papers i've collected:
2 copies of a writ of commission for the investigation of Renn Sadar. Signed by Trevoy Malkin, one sealed one open

so..I am noticing that angeus and I are the only real posters here.Occasionally lizette and that we as a group aren't posting once a day. Does that mean the game is fizzling out already?


Male N Human Druid 1 | HP: 13/13| AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMB: 4, CMD: 16 | F: 4, R: +3, W: +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +6 | Speed 20ft | Special abilities woodland stride| Spells: see sheet | Active conditions: None.

Im checking, just not really sure how much else investigating we can do here besides interviewing. And you've got that covered.


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10
Maicoh wrote:
Im checking, just not really sure how much else investigating we can do here besides interviewing. And you've got that covered.

Interviews, you can also check the lead with the Vai, there's a lot you can do.


Male N Human Druid 1 | HP: 13/13| AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMB: 4, CMD: 16 | F: 4, R: +3, W: +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +6 | Speed 20ft | Special abilities woodland stride| Spells: see sheet | Active conditions: None.

I get that much, I meant more immediately at the crime scene and house.

We can track down the delver that was supposed to be the latest love interest. We also have the Vai lead. We have human foot prints leaving the scene. There are a slew of magical shenanigans that could be in play as well.


Hey folks, I've had some unexpected drama enter my life, and I'm currently all over the shop, both time-wise and mentally. I don't think I'm going to be able to keep pace with this game. I'm really sorry, I was so excited to explore Ptolus with you all. Happy gaming, people.


Thanks for atleast telling us and not ghosting out.


transmuter 1| HP:9/9 | AC: 11/11/9 | Init: +2 | Perc+2 | Fort: +2 | Ref +2 | will +4 |CMB/CMD +2/14 |telekinetic fist 7/7 = 1d4 | Spell DC 15 |
papers i've collected:
2 copies of a writ of commission for the investigation of Renn Sadar. Signed by Trevoy Malkin, one sealed one open

Just stating how I am feeling right now about game. NO passive agressive intended if it comes off that way.
I feel that there is not enough posting from other players and a disconnect to the posting by the DM. I was under the impression that this was a daily post game but lately i have seen a couple of days go by with no one posting but me and occasionally Maicoh. This is a frustration to me and I am considering dropping game for one that is more consistent. I dm one and was told by several players that LIZZETTE ie daniel stewart usually makes a character then ghosts out. It appears this has happened again.

Can we all do better at posting more frequently? My interest in the game is still peaked at this point especially with the setting.

Thanks for letting me have my say and express my concerns.


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10

I can certainly post more frequently.


Male N Human Druid 1 | HP: 13/13| AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMB: 4, CMD: 16 | F: 4, R: +3, W: +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +6 | Speed 20ft | Special abilities woodland stride| Spells: see sheet | Active conditions: None.

I understand where you're coming from. I'm trying to figure out the best way to contribute to what is essentially a bunch of skill challenges with survival and perception being my only relevant skills.

I'm interested to see where things go as well so I'm definately sticking around.

Liberty's Edge

Male Historian/Curator

Well actually I have not and I do not 'Ghost out" on games, I usually talk to the DM if I am unable to continue. MY problem with this specific game is that characters are running over each other. I started to question the maid, and Hroethgar jumps right in and threatens her. Then I find the servent's corridor, and again someone else jumps all over it. We need to be working as a group, and not jumping from one thing to another.
Maybe it is just me that this is a problem for, but I have been trying to figure a way to make Lizette a little more relevant to the action and finding it difficult to do so.

Just as an aside, your post does smack or passive aggression Hroethgar, and calling people out when you do not really know them or their circumstances is not a great way to create a cohesive party. Just saying!


transmuter 1| HP:9/9 | AC: 11/11/9 | Init: +2 | Perc+2 | Fort: +2 | Ref +2 | will +4 |CMB/CMD +2/14 |telekinetic fist 7/7 = 1d4 | Spell DC 15 |
papers i've collected:
2 copies of a writ of commission for the investigation of Renn Sadar. Signed by Trevoy Malkin, one sealed one open

sorry if I offended not my intent. I know I have jumped in a couple of times and not intended to nor realized I had til after I posted. That is why my one of my last posts was to try and get me out of the room with you and give you more freedom to interact.

Liberty's Edge

Male Historian/Curator

Is ok...and thanks! I think we can move forward as it seems we both are looking to move to the House and talk to the elves there :-)


Male N Human Druid 1 | HP: 13/13| AC: 17 (13 Tch, 14 Fl) | CMB: 4, CMD: 16 | F: 4, R: +3, W: +4 | Init: +2 | Perc: +6 | Speed 20ft | Special abilities woodland stride| Spells: see sheet | Active conditions: None.
EltonJ wrote:
Herkymr the Silly wrote:
anyone return earlier today bleeding? Hroethgar asks
"There was one of my servants who had a bloody foot," Peliope said, "But I don't see how that's ... "

Appropriate use of ellipses.

Hroethgar wrote:
Please lead us to the injured party. We have some questions to ask them about their whereabouts and injuries.Hroethgar asks somewhat gruffly.

Way to be there to capitalize on it Hrothgar. Round of applause


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10

Okay. So, the big bad elf is almost defeated. It's 4-against-one!


transmuter 1| HP:9/9 | AC: 11/11/9 | Init: +2 | Perc+2 | Fort: +2 | Ref +2 | will +4 |CMB/CMD +2/14 |telekinetic fist 7/7 = 1d4 | Spell DC 15 |
papers i've collected:
2 copies of a writ of commission for the investigation of Renn Sadar. Signed by Trevoy Malkin, one sealed one open

I am bowing out. I hope the game goes well.


Are we still playing?? Looks like we lost Hroethgar!


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10

Yeah. We lost Hroethgar.


Angeus Swashbuckler 1 HP 12/12 AC:16/T: 13/FF: 13 Perception +3 Initative +3 F:+2 R:+5 W:+0 CMB:+1 CMD:14/11FF Speed:30( 20 wearing backpack)

Wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a Merry Christmas; hope you get to spend some time with family and friends and all the best for the New Year!


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10

Merry Christmas to you as well. I'll be spending Christmas with my wife.


Angeus Swashbuckler 1 HP 12/12 AC:16/T: 13/FF: 13 Perception +3 Initative +3 F:+2 R:+5 W:+0 CMB:+1 CMD:14/11FF Speed:30( 20 wearing backpack)

Happy new year, hope it's a whole lot better than 2020 for everyone!


transmuter 1| HP:9/9 | AC: 11/11/9 | Init: +2 | Perc+2 | Fort: +2 | Ref +2 | will +4 |CMB/CMD +2/14 |telekinetic fist 7/7 = 1d4 | Spell DC 15 |
papers i've collected:
2 copies of a writ of commission for the investigation of Renn Sadar. Signed by Trevoy Malkin, one sealed one open

please mark me as inactive


Angeus Swashbuckler 1 HP 12/12 AC:16/T: 13/FF: 13 Perception +3 Initative +3 F:+2 R:+5 W:+0 CMB:+1 CMD:14/11FF Speed:30( 20 wearing backpack)

Seems everyone's lost track of this one....shall we call it or continue?


Male Human Psion 10/Atlanteologist 10

I'll call it.

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