Rise of the Runelords - Shadow_Fox

Game Master Shadow_Fox

I'm still here.

Had multiple games adjust themselves down into the archive. <shrug> Nature of the environment.

Glad to hear you’re doing well now, Shadow_Fox GM. I’m willing to continue on with the game. I’ll just have to familiarise myself with my character, again. I’ll wait to hear what the others have to say. :)

Thanks for the understanding. Will wait to hear from the rest as well.

I am still around as well and I'd be interested in continuing if everyone else agreed to do so. I liked Red and the group's dynamic.

I’m going to sit the rest of this one out. Glad you are feeling better, GM. Good luck to the group in the future!

I completely understand, Shel. Thanks for the good wishes. Well, we have 3/4 players - you tell me - do we continue or end it? If you want to continue, I may know someone on the boards to join as a replacement for Shel. Let me know if interested in continuing.

Sorry to see you go, Shel. Best of luck!

Shadow_Fox, I'm good with continuing on, if the others wish to. I think I might want to change Rileth's levelling class and possibly stick with bard (archaeologist) rather than multi-classing, if this is doable? At 3rd level, Rileth gains trap sense as the rogue class feature and she already has disable device. If I give her common thieves tools then she can handle traps and such on behalf of the party. (Rileth doesn't have enough coin for the m/w thieves tools. She can, however, sell her shortbow as she has Tsuto's +1 composite shortbow and she'll have enough to buy the tools.)

Rileth, yes, you can redo your character. That is fine.

I'm sorry to see you go, Shel, as I would have liked the continue with you. But I am willing to continue and give Red another go-around to see where his story takes him.

Thanks, GM! I think I've altered everything that needs to be changed by removing the multi-class (hopefully no errors).

Taking +1 level in bard (archaeologist)

HP: 1d8 ⇒ 7+1FC=8

+1 bab, +1 Fort, +1 Feat (Weapon Focus - Rapier), Trap Sense +1, +1 Spell slot, +1 cantrip (Prestidigitation), +1 1st level spell (Grease), Skills (6+2INT=8): +1 Acrobatics, +1 Climb, +2 Disable Device, +1 Perception, +1 Sense Motive, +2 Stealth

With the break, I can't say that I blame Gerald.

I had forgotten we made 3rd, even.

I, too, am happy to continue.

Hey all, GM contacted me. I would love to join your adventures. Looking at the thread, it seems what you mainly lack is a divine caster and healer. I present Esmerelda Skyleaf, halfling Life Oracle. With her life link, channeling, and spellcasting, she can definitely keep you all upright and healthy, especially the front-line of Red and Rileth. I also built her to aid another in combat with the trait Helpful, so I am sure you will all love the bonuses that she gives to attack or AC or saves. I spent all her gold on armor to buff up her AC so she can aid and heal on the front-line without too much trouble. Finally, maxed out her UMD so she can use color spray on some enemies as well with her wand. Her drawback of speaking only Celestial in combat may hinder for a little while. Also, she is not very perceptive, so will rely on the party for keeping her safe. Look forward to playing with you all.

Hi, Esmerelda. Welcome to the game. :) Having some more/dedicated healing is certainly a boon and will ease the pressure off our warpriest, Perri. Also, at least for now, Perri will be able to understand your Celestial in combat (and he may be able to translate when/where necessary), so it isn't too bad. I'm sure Rileth will help to keep Esmerelda safe. Next level, I can have Ri take a rank in Linguistics and pick up Celestial. Looking forward to playing alongside you, as well.

Welcome Esmerelda, your healing and aid another bonuses will be much appreciated! That's a sweet AC btw.

I'm feeling under-appreciated. <frown>

Okay, not really.

Yes, we were pretty bad off until Perri got to 2nd level. Didn't do so badly afterwards, but more is usually better.

To give you a recap of where we left off:

You arrived in Sandpoint for the consecration of the new temple, when you had to fend off a goblin attack on the town. You discovered that goblins somehow sneaked into town and during the incursion, had managed to steal the bones of Father Tobyn, former priest in town, who died during a fire 5 years ago during the Unpleasantness. You also saved the life of a noblewoman Lady Foxglove, with whom you later went hunting. Afterwards, your help was sought when Lady Ameiko Kaijitsu, proprietor of the Rusty Dragon, went missing. You followed the trail to the Glassworks Factory, where you found Ameiko's father and other workers had been killed by goblins led by Ameiko's half-brother Tsuto. Through Tsuto's diary, you learned that he had sneaked the goblins into town through some cavern passageways after forming an alliance with someone named Nualia, who appears to be leading the goblins and planning an invasion of the town. After defeating Tsuto and saving Ameiko, you ventured further down into the caverns of wrath, where you defeated some dangers including wrathspawn, a mutated hobgoblin, and an evil quasit witch. With the dangers defeated, you returned to Sandpoint to heal and recoup. And that is where we left off.

Thank you for the summary, GM. So, in game, we in the process of getting healing and selling items we don’t need and buying things we do?

Also: In case you missed it, I asked a question under the spoiler in my post above. Thank you kindly.

Thanks Ri, I missed it. I always play that you have a number of rounds per day equal to 4 + your Charisma modifier. That's it. However, if you take the feat Lingering Performance then you will get 2 additional rounds every time you spend one.

By the way, here's the treasure you found in the Glassworks and Catacombs:

MW handaxe
MW ranseur (worth 400 gp as a work of art)
Greatsword +1 – went to Red
+1 cold iron returning dagger
tiara worth 50 gp
black silk gown worth 25 gp
Scroll: Scroll of Burning Hands (3rd CL)
Scroll of Flaming Sphere (CL 5)
Bottle of wine: worth 50 gp.
Iron Wand: Wand of Shocking Grasp (28 charges) (CL 1)
50 gp
potion of cure light wounds
potion of cure light wounds
composite shortbow with 20 arrows
ring of protection +1
masterwork thieves’ tools
masterwork flute
silver earrings (25 gp for the pair)
6 pouches of gold dust worth 50 gp each,
8 pouches of silver dust worth 5 gp each,
10 pp

We do not need to rp the sale of the items - you will get 60% of sale value. Tell me who keeps what and then divide the gold by 4 so She takes her cut.

Thanks, Shadow_Fox.

Some of those items are already claimed.

Ri has claimed Tsuto's +1 Composite Shortbow and quiver with 20 arrows. She also has the Scroll of Flaming Sphere.

The masterwork thieves' tools were claimed by Shel, but since her player is no longer continuing in game, Ri would like to claim those now that she will be disabling devices in Shel's absence. I hope that's okay.

Don't think Perri took anything. Maybe refilled his quiver?

Perri, Rileth has the quiver with the 20 arrows. However, she'll share half with you to replace the ones you've used. That is 10 arrows each. I'll note it on her sheet.

I put together a simple loot list for people to use to make it easier to track our treasure and distribution.

I think everyone can add/edit it (please let me know if you have trouble with this). If someone wishes to claim something, you can add your name to the item. I also put a drop down box in if we have used/expended the item (such as potions for eg) or we sell it and divide the coin.

Here is the link: Loot List

Don't worry about it. Replacing arrows is cheap. It only becomes an issue if we're in the field long enough to risk running out.

Thus, the Abundant Ammunition spell.

I am happy with the greatsword +1. Someone should take the Ring of Protection +1, but if nobody wants it...:)

I was thinking that perhaps we should give Ameiko her late brother's bow? It just seems more respectful, even with their strained relationship.

So, Ri won't claim the bow and quiver. I have a question regarding the cold iron returning dagger - GM, is the weapon tiny size as the quasit was wielding it? If so, then it really wouldn't be suitable for any of us....Can you please clarify?

Red, if you want the ring, then Ri won't stand in your way. :)

Perri, did you want to hold the 2 CLW potions or would you rather have Rileth hold them?

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Regarding the coin: We each get 12 gp & 2 pp. (I gave Shel her share as she hasn't left us in game as yet. This leaves 2 gp and 2 pp in the group kitty for group incidentals? Or we can give the remaining coin to the new party member?)

Dagger should be tiny.

Better to have potions in the hands of people with no healing.

Priority for the ring should go to somebody who is going to rush into melee.

Bow: Interesting thought. If there is nothing distinctive about it, then the odds of emotional attachment/meaning are reduced.

Then we sell the dagger with the other items we wish to sell.

Red, do you wish to claim the two CLW potions? The rest of us can cast healing spells.

Ring is already going to Red, so no issue there.

I'll leave the bow for the GM to describe etc and we can make a decision from there.

Rileth will take both scrolls (she already claimed the Flaming Sphere scroll in game before our break). She can also take the wand, unless the group wants to sell it.

* If we sell all the remaining/unclaimed items (sans the bow), we will get 6960 gp. Divided by 4 this means we get 1740 gp each from the sale.

Which, if one is ruled available, would allow Perri to pick up a MW Darkwood Str (+2) Composite Longbow, more arrows, and probably improve his armor, too.

Yes, the dagger is tiny. Ameiko does not want her brother's bow so you can keep it - it does not hold any emotional connection to her.

Thanks all for the ring and the cure potions!

Yes, the dagger is tiny. Ameiko does not want her brother's bow so you can keep it - it does not hold any emotional connection to her.

Thanks, GM. Then Rileth will claim it.

Great purchase plan, Perri.

And, welcome Red. I've marked you on the loot list as taking those. :)

Rileth, is the share for everyone 1740 gp? If so, please let me know when you are done shopping so I can advance the game and the new player can join.

Hi, Shadow_Fox,

From the sale of the unclaimed loot items, we each received 1740 gp. From the coins, we each get 12 gp & 2 pp.

So each party member gets: 2 pp and 1752 gp (1740+12).

That leaves 2 gp & 2 pp in the "group" kitty - this can cover group items or other incidentals the party may need.

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I think Perri may have been waiting on a response from you regarding the below, during his shopping:

Which, if one is ruled available, would allow Perri to pick up a MW Darkwood Str (+2) Composite Longbow, more arrows, and probably improve his armor, too.

Will he be able to find such a bow in this small town? Once he knows this, we can certainly move forward and introduce the new player. Thanks! :)

Thanks, Ri. Yes the MW Darkwood Bow (Str +2) is available at Savah's Armory, owned and run by Savah Bevaniky, and can be found on Tower Street in Sandpoint. It sells many types of armor and weapons.

For alchemical needs, you have Bottled Solutions.

For magical trinkets, you have The Feathered Serpent. And if beyond the 5000 gp value of town, Vorvashali Voon can order your item from Magnimar.

Red visits Savah's Armory looking for a +1 Agile Breastplate (valued at 1550 gp).

Bow is 630, leaving me 1142 (including the platinum) from my share, and 5 left over from starting for 1147.

Selling my bow and scalemail (+5 AC) should net me 62.5, for 1209.5

My target armor (MW Full Plate +9 AC) is 1650 . . ..

I could simply wait. Or I can spend 400 for MW Banded (+7 AC) and get halfway to the AC benefit of the Full Plate now, I'll just fall back 200 value as I continue upgrading. Or 250 for the non-MW version and only lose 125 value as I upgrade.

Opinions?

I think I've about talked myself into buying the Banded for now, but I still want to hear what you think.

And I expect you to spend your money getting the gear to get better at your stuff!

Yes, Red, it is available.

For now, Rileth will sell her studded leather armour (receiving 15 gp) sell her rapier (receiving 12 gp), selling her dagger (receiving 1 gp), selling her common backpack (receiving 1 gp) and will purchase a MW Chainshirt (250 gp), MW Buckler (155 gp), MW Rapier (320 gp) and MW Dagger (302 gp), MW Backpack (50 gp). She has 806 gp & 7 sp remaining coin for later pruchases.

Shadow_Fox, if Rileth goes to the church to get her DEX damage healed/restored, how much will it cost her (via church donation), please?

All of your purchases are available, Ri. As for your healing, one of Ameiko's representatives is outside awaiting your party when you leave the Glassworks. She approaches you and advises you that all of your healing expenses will be taken care of, so the party is fully healed and lesser restored at no expense to any of you, courtesy of Ameiko, as thanks for saving her life. So no gold spent on healing - you all have full hps with no status effects.

Bow is 630, leaving me 1142 (including the platinum) from my share, and 5 left over from starting for 1147.

Selling my bow and scalemail (+5 AC) should net me 62.5, for 1209.5

My target armor (MW Full Plate +9 AC) is 1650 . . ..

I could simply wait. Or I can spend 400 for MW Banded (+7 AC) and get halfway to the AC benefit of the Full Plate now, I'll just fall back 200 value as I continue upgrading. Or 250 for the non-MW version and only lose 125 value as I upgrade.

Opinions?

I think I've about talked myself into buying the Banded for now, but I still want to hear what you think.

And I expect you to spend your money getting the gear to get better at your stuff!

Perri, Red will lend you 200 gp and if Rileth lends you 250 gp, you can buy the MW Full Plate now. AC is important. Selling my hide armor gets me 9 gp and after the loan, I have 13 gp left, which is enough to survive for a few days until the next treasure find.

Thanks, but I'm good with "neither a lender nor a borrower be".

<wink>

It isn't a stress point.

All of your purchases are available, Ri. As for your healing, one of Ameiko's representatives is outside awaiting your party when you leave the Glassworks. She approaches you and advises you that all of your healing expenses will be taken care of, so the party is fully healed and lesser restored at no expense to any of you, courtesy of Ameiko, as thanks for saving her life. So no gold spent on healing - you all have full hps with no status effects.

Thanks, GM!

@Perri: Ri will lend you some money to get the armour you really want. No worries.

Seriously, Perri, we're a team, so take the funds.:)

BTW, hundreds of miles from home for a weekend of MLB with my wife. I don't expect to get home until 2300 or later Sunday.

I kibbitz from the phone, but I try not to do significant things on it.

Hope you've had a nice weekend away with your wife, Perri, and have returned home safely.

Okay, I give up! I'll borrow the money! <grin>

Well, considering we were watching the basement-dwelling Rangers, we were pleasantly surprised to see them take 2 of the 3 in the series.

She quite obviously had a lot of fun. I enjoyed helping her have that fun more than anything else.

Let me know when we're ready to move on to the next chapter.