Talia Khavortorov |
Thinking about trying to get Wulfgar up with my wand of CLW so he can do some additional healing. But that will be two rounds at least. Move + draw rod (another move action). Then round 2 use the CLW wand.
Or I could cast invis this round, move towards Wulfgar, and draw and use the CLW wand next round. Wulfgar could then channel as long as the drakes remain 75' up.
But there's two issues:
1. Blue drake may still be alive. It'd need to be KO'd.
2. They can still firebomb us. @Portia, do you think you could make Talia running away part of the illusion? Maybe this draws a firebomb or two towards the illusion?
Alternatively, I could try and land a blindness or glitterdust on one of the drakes? They probably have higher fort saves, but if blindness sticks it is permanent until removed.
Tanu |
- Tanu Human Paladin 1/Cavalier 4/Battle Herald 1 | HP 46/46 | AC 23: T 14: FF 20 | Fort 9: Ref 5: Will 4 | Perception +8 | Init +3
- Nisha HP 48/54 | AC 23: T 12: FF 21 | Fort 9: Ref 7: Will 3 | Perception +10
When I get a chance to post, which won’t be until this evening, I am planning on giving Wulfgar a potion of CLW, which I can do in this round. Move action to get potion, Nisha moves to wulfgar, free action with Ride check to quick dismount, standard to pour the potion down his throat. I’d recommend another glitterdust if possible personally, especially if you can hit multiple drakes at once with it
Talia Khavortorov |
Talia can't hit both with a glitterdust, unfortunately.
Talia Khavortorov |
We don't know. I'd feel better about channeling if someone took a coup de gras attempt against it. Talia can do so if no one else is able.
Tanu |
- Tanu Human Paladin 1/Cavalier 4/Battle Herald 1 | HP 46/46 | AC 23: T 14: FF 20 | Fort 9: Ref 5: Will 4 | Perception +8 | Init +3
- Nisha HP 48/54 | AC 23: T 12: FF 21 | Fort 9: Ref 7: Will 3 | Perception +10
[dice=Channel]2d6
Casamir clambers to his feet and follows Wulfgar’s channel with one if his own, raising his prismatic holy symbol as a burst of glittering light washes over the party (minus Talia and Portia).
10 HP to Casamir, Tanu, Wulfgar, and Pavo.
That would have also healed Nisha for 10 as well, right? Just wanting to clarify because the HPs on the Campaign page had Tanu's +10 HP reflected from this, but Nisha's HP didn't change.
Talia Khavortorov |
GM, how will Talia's Song of Marching come into play with the overland travel?
Song of Marching (Su) At 3rd level, a skald can use raging song to inspire his allies to move faster without suffering from fatigue. By expending 1 round of raging song, the skald invigorates allies within 60 feet, who may hustle for the next hour; this movement counts as a walk (not a hustle) for the purpose of accruing nonlethal damage and fatigue. The skald must continue to perform the song for the remainder of the hour, otherwise its effects end, but only 1 round of raging song is expended for that hour.
Assuming our lowest speed is 20 ft, according to the PRD we can move 4 miles per hour at a hustle. Talia can use song of marching for up to 17 hours.
I've played a couple skalds and never used this ability before. Exciting!
Wulfgar Ivarson |
I'm going to post the scene forward this evening.
Wulfgar, how are you keeping track of which spells you have used? For example, which spells did you convert to those cures?
I have the number count in the header, then lower under Abilities/Class/Prepared spells I have them listed and crossed off like so:
Prepared Spells:Orisons @ 4: create water, detect magic, light, stabilize,
Level One @ 3+1/1
Level Two @ 3+1/1 domain: spiritual weapon silence, bull’s strength, lesser restoration, hold person,
Level Three @ 2+1/1 domain: magic vestment, summon monster III, Dispel Magic, create food and water
Wulfgar Ivarson |
ahhh, yeah, sorry the 'spell' section are cleric spells that he may use and I copied them there so I had the particulars quickly available, (I don't play clerics enough to be familiar with them)
With you permission I will add another spoiler that separates 'cleric' from other abilities and call it cleric/spells and change the spells spoiler to potential spells to use.
Talia Khavortorov |
What do you want to do with your evening in the Fort? Once everyone has indicated readiness to move to the next day or 24 hours pass with no activity, I will move on to tomorrow.
What do you all think about buying some more mounts and associated gear? Since we're pretty cash poor - or Talia is at least - how do you feel about trading in some of our treasure?
We have the following carried by Wulfgar: wallet, banknotes and change: seven notes worth fifty gold each, redeemable at any Chelaxian bank, as well as thirty copper pieces and ten silver pieces. a sample brown clay pot of paint. The pigments are rainbow, and appear to be enough to cover about a ten-foot square surface, a handaxe of remarkable preservation and craftsmanship. With a darkwood handle, a gleaming blade, and engravings of a variety of trees down the haft, it was clearly a prized heirloom. a small black glass bead. a bracelet or charm, a picture of a loved one, or a damp and half-rotted notebook.
I'm not sure if we can redeem any of the banknotes?
The magic items: The pot of paint is powerful transmutation -- too powerful to identify with any specificity. The handaxe is a logger's tool. It allows its wielder to ignore the hardness of wooden objects and the DR of plant creatures. The bead is a camper's item. When thrown at the ground, it erupts into a campfire, which extinguishes itself and transforms back into a bead after 8 hours.
Talia Khavortorov |
I'd like to order a horse, Wulfgar!
Hope everything goes well, Portia.
Talia Khavortorov |
I'm headed to a cabin in northern california for the week. Should have wifi but posting may not occur every day. Please bot as needed.
Wulfgar Ivarson |
Ok, moved this over to discussion. I'm good going wherever we decide and the hill giant would be quicker to get to but we may be there and back again before our horses arrive. But that's neither here nor there.
My question from a game mechanic perspective; would the earlier revealed 'bounties' Dark wood glade and mitheral mines possibly be lower in difficulty than the newer revealed 'bounties'? Is that something we may want to consider?
Talia Khavortorov |
I think that's definitely worth considering. I'm happy to tackle those first as well. In general I'm all for tackling lower difficulty and building treasure/wealth/experience a bit before tackling more difficult things.
I guess one consideration is whether anything is on a timer? Is it more likely that the giant may be a timer quest than something like securing a mine?
EDIT: Also that medusa terrifies me.
leinathan |
Are those questions for me? I'm not likely to answer questions like that. It's your prerogative to decide what seems more or less difficult, and which things are the highest priority.
If you're looking for guidance, you can ask NPCs or perform research in the Gameplay thread.
Wulfgar Ivarson |
I guess one consideration is whether anything is on a timer? Is it more likely that the giant may be a timer quest than something like securing a mine?
So by timer, we have a certain amount of days to accomplish everything. We don't want to be sitting too long, or wasting trips if we don't have to.
Are those questions for me?
LOL, sorry no leinathan, it was aimed at the other players.
I am curious if the Mithril and darkwood were reported as "bounties" as well, putting the tasks on 'equal footing' or if they were handled some other way, but I will first go back through the game thread and search there.
I do think asking NPC's for guidance or researching is a good idea.
Wulfgar Ivarson |
Securing access to resources and eliminating threats are probably categorized differently.
Cool, thank you.
I've gotten to the 'fey fight' and I haven't found much description on tasks yet, but I will keep reading. It looks like the group may need to speak to Gyrad Tolgrith and find out what are the higher priorities.
We also need to calculate the distance and time walking to wherever were going to see which tasks are the best use of our time; since it will take eight days to get horses.
Portia are you willing to let Casamir buy you a horse? I'm still not sure why we aren't selling the stuff we collected.
Edit:
Good found out the information
He moves on. "While you were gone, new opportunities cropped up which I require your aid with. Our surveyors have uncovered valuable resources in the hills and nearby forest, and our workers on the road have started to be attacked by angry owlbears. Highest priority is taking care of the owlbear attacks, with securing the resources for extraction taking a second seat. Any questions?"
He indicates points on the map where the new points of interest can be found.
"He" here is Tolgrith, we may want to ask him what is the highest priority.
Talia Khavortorov |
Talia Khavortorov wrote:I guess one consideration is whether anything is on a timer? Is it more likely that the giant may be a timer quest than something like securing a mine?So by timer, we have a certain amount of days to accomplish everything. We don't want to be sitting too long, or wasting trips if we don't have to.
Yes, good point!
I agree asking NPCs for guidance is a good idea.
Wulfgar Ivarson |
The little halfling bartender tries to ply Wulfgar with beer and oatmeal while answering his questions.
Wulfgar would happily make a purchase, but...
Not sure if he Was he able to reacquire his purse. Or will he need to barter with the bartender?...it seems Pavo and Tanu's coinpurses were taken by the other drakes...
Casamir and Portia, who tossed coins to the ground, are able to pick up their few pieces.
No one knows about specific points of crossing as of yet.
Darn, I was hoping the old road had a ford or shallow spot to cross to soften the 'swim' rolls :)
leinathan |
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As far as I could tell, Wulfgar only had 3 gold. The drakes wouldn't be interested in taking that small of an amount.
Re: your hopes that things would be easy: Oh, well!
Just need a decision regarding that axe and then an indication of whether y'all will head out to fight the giant today or go to bed. Once four people have let me know in Gameplay what they're doing, we'll move on.
Talia Khavortorov |
It is still the same day that we fought the drakes correct?
I'd prefer to rest here but Talia will go out with the others if that's what they decide.
Tanu |
- Tanu Human Paladin 1/Cavalier 4/Battle Herald 1 | HP 46/46 | AC 23: T 14: FF 20 | Fort 9: Ref 5: Will 4 | Perception +8 | Init +3
- Nisha HP 48/54 | AC 23: T 12: FF 21 | Fort 9: Ref 7: Will 3 | Perception +10
Sorry for my inactivity folks - things have been hectic at work, and I keep thinking surely I'll have time to post tonight/tomorrow/etc, but I inevitably do not. Apologies. I will post in gameplay here shortly, and strive to do a better job at keeping up.
Tanu |
- Tanu Human Paladin 1/Cavalier 4/Battle Herald 1 | HP 46/46 | AC 23: T 14: FF 20 | Fort 9: Ref 5: Will 4 | Perception +8 | Init +3
- Nisha HP 48/54 | AC 23: T 12: FF 21 | Fort 9: Ref 7: Will 3 | Perception +10
Tanu -- the next time someone demands all your gold and you only give up some of it, you should remember to mention it and roll Bluff.
Tanu reaches into his pack and pulls out a coin pouch which appears very heavy. He opens it, looks longingly at the contents, shuts it, and urges Nisha forward to the closest drake to hand it over with a bow of his head. A quick glance suggests there are over 100 coins in there, while an exact count would reveal it to be 117 gold pieces.
"There is my coin, for your master, for his patience in allowing us passage."
I did mention it - I wrote exactly how much I was giving, and I never made the claim that it was all of my gold when I gave it, I merely offered gold as tribute. They never asked me if it was all of my gold, and I didn't offer that information, so I wasn't bluffing.
Portia Porphyria-Jeggare |
Please excuse me (and thanks for the PM) — I had a death in the family; the funeral was Tuesday. My mind is not at all in gaming right now.
Is it possible for Portia to stay at Fort Thorn for the group’s next foray into Bloodsworn Vale?
Then, in a week or so when y’all get back from another mission or whatever, I can rejoin? If not, I understand. I just can’t get into Gameplay right now. Heart just isn’t into it.
leinathan |
leinathan wrote:Tanu -- the next time someone demands all your gold and you only give up some of it, you should remember to mention it and roll Bluff.Tanu wrote:I did mention it - I wrote exactly how much I was giving, and I never made the claim that it was all of my gold when I gave it, I merely offered gold as tribute. They never asked me if it was all of my gold, and I didn't offer that information, so I wasn't bluffing.Tanu reaches into his pack and pulls out a coin pouch which appears very heavy. He opens it, looks longingly at the contents, shuts it, and urges Nisha forward to the closest drake to hand it over with a bow of his head. A quick glance suggests there are over 100 coins in there, while an exact count would reveal it to be 117 gold pieces.
"There is my coin, for your master, for his patience in allowing us passage."
That right there is a magnificent Bluff. Regardless, next time you want to attempt deception, I want to see a dice roll. Unless I am expected to reference your character sheet constantly to double-check you? The drakes demanded all your gold. Giving up only some of it is a form of deception.
Also Portia -- that's fine! That's what I was going to do anyway if Portia never checked into Gameplay to confirm that she's coming on this one.
Wulfgar -- I'm going to do my utmost to avoid having Tolgrith tell you what to do. I want you to make the decision about where to go and what to do. I am considering your post a vote for the giant, is that accurate?
Wulfgar Ivarson |
Please excuse me (and thanks for the PM) — I had a death in the family; the funeral was Tuesday. My mind is not at all in gaming right now.
Portia, sorry for your loss, take your time. I'm sure their will be plenty of chaos for your character to deal with when your more up to it.
Wulfgar -- I'm going to do my utmost to avoid having Tolgrith tell you what to do. I want you to make the decision about where to go and what to do. I am considering your post a vote for the giant, is that accurate?
Yes a vote for the giant is fine.
I have copied the items that seem to be part of our tasks to Wulfgars page. I guess in the simplest sense I was trying to find out in game if the bugbears were something we were eventually going to deal with (ie if I should add it to my list) or if the Bugbears were just part of the narrative and not something that is our concern.
Since they fall under the category of something we have to decide about I will add them to the list :)
Talia Khavortorov |
Sorry for your loss, Portia. Grief runs on its own schedule - please take your time.
As I posted in gameplay, Talia would prefer to take the bugbears on first (she's all about currying favor when possible, and hopes that taking care of the bbs would get us some discount on prices with merchants, a better and closer relationship with Tolgrith, etc.). That said, Talia's player is fine going for the giant.
leinathan |
I am not precluding anyone from joining, certainly. On the other hand, the only actions that will be resolved are the ones posted in the Gameplay thread. Tanu did not vote, and Casamir has yet to wake up. Pavo, Talia, and Wulfgar all voted and indicated that they were ready to go, and it has been 3 days. I think that's plenty of time to post.
Casamir, I'd like a post describing your morning, confirming your prepared spells, and describing joining the others.
Tanu, I just need a short description joining the others.
leinathan |
Thought I'd put this in Discussion so Portia can roll, as she is the only person who has Knowledge (planes). No one else should know any capabilities of the bone devil.
Like all devils, bone devils, also known as osyluths, possess a wide range of defenses and immunities. They are highly resistant to magic, and only highly-trained wizards can break their defenses. They are totally immune to fire and poison, and possess resistance to acid and cold. They can see perfectly in darkness of any kind, including magical darkness, and possess telepathy.
Portia Porphyria-Jeggare |
It’s late Monday night and I’m getting hungry to get back in the Play by Post. I have over 80 Gameplay posts to catch up on and a moderately busy day at work tomorrow but I’ll be posting ASAP!