For those part of the militia, please add to your backstory a sentence or two regarding your relationship with the Graths. Brogann, you are good.
The 'GamePlay' Thread is available to dot in so the campaign shows in your account. For now, just 'Dot and Delete' when your character is ready.
I reread my initial GamePlay post and realized I mixed up East and West. Posting when tired is dangerous.
just a note:I can switch characters if we are lacking specific skills, and create either an arcane or rogue character
we have some good melee characters, it seems
@Gabsen, I think our Bloodrager might be replaced by a Skald? So you could have a fighter who gains the benefit of rage powers. Which I have never seen in an actual game but I imagine it could be fun. And while we have many who would be competent in melee, Gabsen would be our only pure martial.
If we are lacking specific capabilities I could dip a level in something down the road (like Trapper Ranger if traps are a common problem).
Actually, given the extra couple of days while I was locked out of the site, I've switched back to Bloodrager. When I looked at the two side by side, the Skald didn't really yield as much toward utility as I thought it would. A few more skills in class, but only 1 more point per level. Since we have plenty of spell casters in the party Spell Kinning (which is awesome) is less of an advantage.
I like the Twilight Speaker archetype and would like to give it a try sometime. But I'm more excited about Bloodrager and I'm playing a support character in Ruins of Azlant. I want to hurt things this time!
@Brogann: If we need a dip for Roguish stuff like Disable Device, Sigrun could do it. She doesn't lose nearly as much with a level delay in her main class compared to a wizard. She also gets some nice side benefits like a favored enemy, and most of the in class skills she traded away with Urban Bloodrager back.
Sky Voice has Craft(Tattoo) as a background skill. There is no official Tattooist kit. What do you think one should cost or is a generic artisans kit fine. Or should I be using the Artistry background skill. Either way how much for my trade tools? Keep in mind I am Shoanti so maybe my tools are made of bone or other natural animal parts.
Also Sheet is mostly done just missing Gear and Animal Companion Stats.
Is it cool if I go over Starting gold a bit or will there be some early money and shopping available?
@Party Sky Voice Will be packing CLW and Bless at 1st level as well as Divine Favor but that can only hit self or my companion.
Sky Voice has Craft(Tattoo) as a background skill. There is no official Tattooist kit. What do you think one should cost or is a generic artisans kit fine. Or should I be using the Artistry background skill. Either way how much for my trade tools? Keep in mind I am Shoanti so maybe my tools are made of bone or other natural animal parts.
Finally got around to reading Tooantuh's backstory, which I thought was fantastic. It is nicely fleshed out. I would say take what liberties you need with a tattoo kit and other supplies that fit to the backstory.
Thanks, I know it was a bit long and a bit unfocused but I had the ideas for his key points and than kept detailing them and than forgot that I had to get him to the actual game somehow.
Alright, finally got Schwertleite's backstory finished and profile created. And only... a week late. XD
@Brogann, let me know how you think these two would know each other. Based on reading your backstory and description, I'm not certain if she would approve of his "wild" tendencies - but it looks like he appreciates a good sword, so that's a point in his favor in her book.
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Hawthwile, your writing really brings out the stubbornness in dwarves. I believe I am really going to enjoy Schwertleite's interactions throughout the game.
@PaleDim: no rush, but do you have a character concept taking form?
So, Brogann is also in the militia and lives at the Longhouse. He's closer to Agrit Staginsdar than he is to Sara Morninghawk, but like Schwertleite he knows the couple.
Gorum (and Brogann) tend to favor more aggressive offensive tactics rather than defense. Schwertleite might see this as impatience due to his shorter human lifespan.
Brogann would have also invited Schwertleite for one of his weekly ales with the paladin Brantos Calderon, reasoning that the warpriest might like to meet another of similar mindset. Brogann has great respect for the Lawful types even if he lacks the discipline to follow that path.
Hello All:
I am thinking how I want to bring the 'Band' together.
Common Links:
Militia: Brogann and Schwertleite
Has Sigrun joined the militia?
Smithy: Schwertleite and Sigrun (via Sigrun's side pastry)
Gabsen: Is Gabsen part of the militia or can he be considered a hired guard on a regular caravan route?
For Sky Voice: Ok to have him in a caravan on route to Trunau?
Just want to add, reading through this first book has me pretty excited about this AP. Cannot wait to see how your characters interact.
Sigrun is not in the militia. She's taking an 'educational vacation' and the militia doesn't seem fun. More precisely, since she's not planning on being in Trunau for the long haul, she doesn't see the militia as a useful way to raise her profile.
The militia would typically convey prestige through a period of long and faithful service, the "gold watch for 30 years served" type of thing. Sigrun doesn't have time for that kind of thing. (well, as a half elf she does actually, but...) She wants to do the big things that get immediate recognition (and compensation) so she's building a name for herself rapidly.
Sigrun isn't exactly a showboat, and she isn't going to take crazy risks necessarily, but she will want to start racking up a list of worthy accomplishments.
I'm modeling her ambitions and strategy for getting there around the idea of a 'Big Man' political system, which I'll let Sigrun explain in pieces as it comes up. It's most well known in anthropology from New Guinea and surrounding places in Melanesia, but 'less pure' variations of the idea can be found in Indigenous Peoples in the Pacific Northwest, Ancient Ireland, and Ancient Scandinavia. The Paizo materials suggest elements of it in the Lands of the Linnorm Kings alongside more standard feudalistic political structures.
The militia is boring patrols and common sleeping rooms. Why would she put up with that when she can learn all she needs to by buying those people rounds of drinks and swapping stories with them?
That said, she could easily know any of the militia members because she is seeking them out (among others) to learn what she can.
Let's say he's human, and likely a local unless Sara Morningstar's forge is well known enough to attract outside talent. He's need to be alright with Sigrun being taller than him, which is probable. And be willing to put up with her for several hours or so every now and then. :p
I'll think on it some more, but also feel free to add what you like.
Gabsen would be a caravan guard, who was born and raised in the vicinity of Trunau, before the giants attacked his family farm, 10 years ago.
Then he served as a mercenary and soldier, spending the last two years in Lastwall, before accepting his current contract as a guard.
He probably wont be recognised by the locals, as he was away for a long time, and was just a young, normal boy, and not a muscled freaking fighter in his twenties. The fact that he keeps his family name secret ensure his anonymity.
Also, Where has Sigrun been living for these past several weeks? Meta-gaming here a bit. I need to find a way to bring Sigrun together with Brogann and Schwertleite. She could know Brogrann from tavern hopping, but I have another thought. Tell me if this would work. If Sigrun has been in Trunau for weeks, could it be possible that she has not taken up residence and has not paid her siege-fee. Pre-adventure she would be approached by Brogann and Schwertleite to pay such fee or perform a task for the militia and the town of Trunau for compensation of taxes in arrears. Would this be something Sigrun would be willing to do? This could also lead to a short feeling of disdain for Trunau, the militia, Brogann and Schwertleite, if you want to Role-play this side of the character. Sorry for all of the questions. I find Sigrun a complex character (I say this in a good way), and I do not want to take a few GM liberties that would compromise the integrity and character of Sigrun. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Sorry Mioki, I haven't gotten update notices on the last few posts in here and didn't realize you asked those questions. I just shot you a PM answering them.
Still need to buy equipment with extra gold
Or more than a day or two because it's been a hectic week. If I respond to you idea by around Sunday and then get a character written up (either way) that day is that too late?
Sunday is fine. No worries.
Btw git the Stats of my horse and animal companion added to my sheet. They are named Swift Companion and Towering Brother respectively.
I believe I am just waiting on PaleDim's character. No rush Buddy. But hurry up. :)
Is Everybody else good to go?
My Paizo shipment is supposed to arrive Monday. Then I can read over the Trunau section and reread your backgrounds for any last minute details.
My goal is to start no later than 2/1, but if things go well, I'll start earlier.
Really looking forward to his AP. From what I have read so far, it is really solid.
Just asking: having plenty of money left (spent 134 gp out of my alloted 300), I was wondering if a masterwork armor (+150 gp) or a minor magic item (lv1 potions) would be allowed?
Just asking: having plenty of money left (spent 134 gp out of my alloted 300), I was wondering if a masterwork armor (+150 gp) or a minor magic item (lv1 potions) would be allowed?
Spend the gold on whatever makes sense for your character. A grizzled vet like Gabsen probably would not have too many nice things, but I bet a nice piece of armor would be an exception.
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A masterwork armor makes sense for him.
Gabsen should be complete now.
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Sigrun is ready to go!
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This would only work if you were from a longer-lived race or an older 1st level short-lived race.
What level of longer-lived makes sense to you? With a bit of napkin math, it seems like even a halfling or (more appropriately) half-elf would work for this. Does that sound right? I have an idea forming that might work for this.
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You all ready to slay some giants?
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Woohoo! Are we ever!
Ready!
Woot! Woot! Slay! Slay!
Nature will balance the forces!
Fight!
Checking in with PaleDim's character. As the GM knows, I have some writing about this character's background, but I have not yet added it to his profile. I will figure out how much I want to reveal and place it this weekend.
BTW, despite being a Tiefling, Cetan was raised in the Shundar-Quah. So, we might decide whether or not he and Sky Voice knew each other from that Quah (Not strictly necessary, it's a big Quah after all! A big Quah!)
I added Initiative and Perception rolls to the Campaign Description for quick 'Copy & Paste' rolls. When you have a chance, please review and let me know if I made any errors with either of your modifiers.
Thanks!
It could certainly be cool to have some common ground between The Dark Wind and Sky Voice, but us knowing eachother would depend on age. Sky Voice is extremely young for an Aasimar I went with human Oracle ages. But given the Shoanti's oral tradition and the fact that we are of the same Quah it is likely one of us has at least heard of the other.
Will take a gander at what public parts of your story you put up and maybe we can PM some ideas back and forth.
Even just you recognizing me as a member of your Quah and wanting news of home is good RP between us. I also have a tribe horse which maybe I would let you use if needed.
Also the fact that we are Tiefling and Aasimar may make us slight rivals by our blood despite our nature and upbringing as Shundar to be about unity and togetherness.
Will take a gander at what public parts of your story you put up and maybe we can PM some ideas back and forth.
I've gone on ahead and put it on the profile for now. Like Cetan is known as something of an odd, cursed outsider, but someone that generally doesn't cause trouble in the clan, and also he disappears alot.
OK, Slayers of Giants ... GAME ON!