Kingmaker: Varnhold Vanishing (Inactive)

Game Master BloodWolven

We can name them as we want.

I mean yeah the guard once stationed in Varnhold will likely be the Varnhold Guard.

The Varnhold Outrides could be the militia unit from Varnhold. They could be their own unique group of mountain and hill folk rangers.

Technically speaking, those are the Reeves.

Militia makes the most sense given that I am sure Kevros will be sending Reeves. That would be an easy way to set them apart.

Militaries often have distinct units even if similar. The largest military units we would have is likely the militia. Sure we have guards, reeves, and officers that work with Saren but the bulk of our forces at least so far I would imagine would be reserve and called upon in need.

Lykan was proposing a group of rangers around Varnhold, which was the reason I suggested that their expertise be in the terrain around Varnhold. The first areas we were in with the Reeves were lots of forest and some grasslands. Around Varnhold is mountains.

Let's have Some fun with it!

If the Varnhold Militia is the Varnhold Outriders.

Then we would also have the:

Tatzlford Riverunners- Tatzlford is practically in the swamp to the west of Greenwatch.

Fort Promise Irregulars- ?

Bearik and Sulvanii were talking about building one of the Obelisk Gates in Restov.

On our Kingdom Sheet there is a note from Tristan's days running it. That we had another country want to have an embassy and then later a treaty. These resulted in one time BP bumps.

Given that it was the Swordlords that gave us the charters and asked us to look into Varnhold we at the moment should have pretty good relations with them. It would make the most sense for the request for Embassy and the treaty be from them.

On the Elkheart City page we have a Noble Villa. Embassies are said to be Noble Villas they build one in your city and you build one in theirs. Its likely that Tristan added this one when we got the request for embassy.

That means if we wanted to go with Brevoy being the one that made the request then we could have already built an Embassy to have an obelisk at.

Fun story.

General Hestor was made up.

It was General Patton that went to West Point. Which is where that little anecdote about delegation came from. Though I think for him it was an island and the base's flagpole was below sea level and they wanted it seen by passing ships. But apparently he was the first one to answer that little question correct on the exit exams.

GM Wolf are Silver Raven Figurines of Wonderous Power hypoallergenic?

Yes

Good to know!!!

Sulvanii has been giving out these rings.

I did a version for my profile so that I had all the info. Thought this might help.

Here is an easier version to cut and paste just replace the { with [ so the coding works.

{spoiler=Greenwatch Rings] The Efreeti council of Greenwatch, Sulvanii is always thinking. Through incredible magics has blessed the magic rings that he has gifted to the Wardens and their trusted agents. The rings allow entry into secure locations around Greenwatch as well as access to the teleportation Obelisks that have been built in Greenwatch's cities and crucial sites. The rings combine the magical effects of lessor magic rings:

The ring has the attributes of a {url=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/rings/ring-of-protection/]Ring of Protection +3[/url]. Further enchantment allows it to act as a {url=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/rings/ring-of-sustenance/]Ring of Sustenence[/url]. Having learned from the advantage of Trolls the rings feature
{url=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/rings/ring-of-regeneration/]Regen eration[/url] at the rate of 1 hit point per round. The rings allow communication over the distance of a mile just as {url=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/rings/communique-rings/]Communiqu e Rings[/url]. Lastly they function as a {url=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/rings/dungeon-ring/]Dungeon Ring[/url] they cannot be removed unless allowed by the Duke or Duchess of Greenwatch.

Lastly a safeguard has been placed on the rings that no one who wears a ring can attack anyone else with a ring as per the spell {url=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/s/sanctuary/]Sanctuary[/url].[/Spoiler]

Thanks Quince.
That will come in helpful

I get that the Dungeon Ring aspect isn't intended to be used the way Dungeon Rings are used, but . . ..

Seems far more authoritarian and controlling than I get the impression Quince wants to be.

I was comparing the Greenwatch Map and the Nomen Heights Map. There is a strip of hexes that are on both maps. I wish I had caught this when I made the map originally. The map of the entire stolen lands is hundreds of Hexes. A larger map loses some of the location info that can be communicated. What a great problem to have.

To fix. I marked the hexes that we own on both maps with reference to the hex number on the other map. Hence the ones traced in blue along the left edge of the Nomen Heights map. I also put a note in both map legends that parenthesis on the legend indicate Hex names on other maps. And that Hexes from the Greenwatch map are marked with a G and #.

When we were solely on the Greenbelt map we only numbered those Hexes.

The other cuts of lands like the Nomen Heights and the other sections to the west of Greenwatch are numbered S# for the Slough and U# for the Uplands.

I get that the Dungeon Ring aspect isn't intended to be used the way Dungeon Rings are used, but . . ..

Seems far more authoritarian and controlling than I get the impression Quince wants to be.

LOL Quince wasn't aware of all of the features until recently GM Wolf told me all the spells Sulvanii put on it until like 2 days ago. They were mentioned in passing at the start of the Varnhold chapter and I wasn't sure what they did and don't most of us already have 2 magic rings. It dropped off my radar till GM Wolf talked about them in connection with the Obelisks When I read everything that the Dungeon Rings could do that was my thinking as well.

The rings provide access to things that the GM wants to roll out. There are Obelisks that function as gates between the cities. The rings can't be taken off so unauthorized people can's use the Obelisks for travel.

The knows where everyone is at all times would give Quince pause as well.

Would a +1 Luck Bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks. Help us or do you guys already have Luck bonuses via other items. Asking considering my wish.

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Gifts! We must have gifts! A special item will be among the treasure. You could offer up suggestions here in discussion, keep it under 5k. Also Everyone gets a wish!

Treasure item: Page of Spell Knowledge- Mirror Image (Bloodrager) Is this assumed to already be found or may end up in future treasure caches?

Wish: "Sulvanii you have seen to making sure my throne is enchanted you have fashioned my morning . . . well my scepter. Before you make me a crown, I was able to research one whose enchantment I liked." He shows Sulvanii the write up of the crown in a Taldoran history book. "Something like this. Not a big fan of the name 'Conquest' especially when it promotes the protection of those loyal to you in prayer. But that is what they named it." He sighs. "Here is what I would wish for." He straightens up as if giving a more formal address, "I wish for a crown, without detriment to it, myself or anyone else, a simple knotwork band with a symbol of Erastil in the center. With the power of a 'Crown of Conquest' to shower my allies in the protection of prayer, to work against my foes."

That's the fluff for a Wish for a Crown of Conquest. The intimidate bonus is meh but I figured the Prayer Effect was pretty great.

I love Prayer. One of the best spells I find no matter the level. imo.

@Wolf. Do you want me to do my own list of which were animal I'll be at per week based on the % dice?

I liked that it was a luck bonus which avoids a lot of the common types of bonuses. With the crown I also liked that it was a buff that didn't need to take a round to get into play.

Update - having a bit of Covid fatigue resurgence but it is not worsening. I am hoping to continue getting back fully into the game soon.

Hope you feel better soon.

I made a weird mistake. It really doesn't matter but its one of those things that a word has a mechanics function and I didn't want it to get confusing.

Krazok was named Viceroy of the Lizardfolk years ago in real life. Viceroy is a kingdom role that applies to Vassal holdings which applies to the lizardfolk. There is no such title or kingdom role in the rules for cities that are part of your kingdom. When we first started the city of Ft. Promise we named Svetlanna the Viceroy, she was Oleg's wife. So when I needed a random title to justify Lykan taking out the bad hunters that's the title I picked.

We can come up with a different title at some point or just keep it but I wanted to bring it up to avoid future confusion.

In either case its a title that appoints someone to care for people in that location.

Status of Treasure

Oculus of Abaddon Destroyed

Vordakai's Phylactery (worth 3,500 gp if sold as an art object) We could sell this or destroy it?

Cash on hand to Split
1,140 pp
9,251 gp
103,045 sp
83 cp
How do we want to split this? Out of Characters there were 3 players. In character we also had St. John as well as the Wardens Sulvanii sent to help with the lich.

I spoke with GM Wolf and he has had a very busy week at work this week.

Sorry work has been crazy the last couple of days and I caught a bug of some kind. Here is to posting in between naps!

If St. John returns we will figure out his cut then. I say make it cut into four shares. A full share to each PC, and the NPCs will split the last share.

There is no magic in the phylactery, sell it!!!

There is no magic in the phylactery, sell it!!!

Nay. Destroy the item crafted to be used for evil.

After Varnhold was safe. Quince arranged for some of our soldiers, diplomats, and business people from Varnhold to take the treasure we recovered to Restov to sell. And announce our success finding the Varnhold survivors and that the survivors want to join our Duchy.

10% of the money went to pay for the caravan expenses, a bonus for the soldiers, and a hefty payout for Varnhold= 5,849gp

The rest was added to what we have to split.

Lykan, Quince, & Dinenen each get:

285pp
15,473gp
25,786sp
27cp

One of the features to our Rings allows us to use the teleport feature of the Obelisks that Sulvanii has built in the 3 existing cities of Greenwatch. This means that we can use our Town Portal Scrolls (you all have one). Return to Elkheart where a day of shopping can take you to the 3 cities of Greenwatch. We can grab fresh Town Portal scrolls and be back in Varnhold.

So that money above. Spend it in good health.

GM Wolf wrote:

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Gifts! We must have gifts! A special item will be among the treasure. You could offer up suggestions here in discussion, keep it under 5k. Also Everyone gets a wish!

Treasure item: Page of Spell Knowledge- Mirror Image (Bloodrager) Is this assumed to already be found or may end up in future treasure caches?

Wish: "Sulvanii you have seen to making sure my throne is enchanted you have fashioned my morning . . . well my scepter. Before you make me a crown, I was able to research one whose enchantment I liked." He shows Sulvanii the write up of the crown in a Taldoran history book. "Something like this. Not a big fan of the name 'Conquest' especially when it promotes the protection of those loyal to you in prayer. But that is what they named it." He sighs. "Here is what I would wish for." He straightens up as if giving a more formal address, "I wish for a crown, without detriment to it, myself or anyone else, a simple knotwork band with a symbol of Erastil in the center. With the power of a 'Crown of Conquest' to shower my allies in the protection of prayer, to work against my foes."

That's the fluff for a Wish for a Crown of Conquest. The intimidate bonus is meh but I figured the Prayer Effect was pretty great.

Wish granted.

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I made a weird mistake. It really doesn't matter but its one of those things that a word has a mechanics function and I didn't want it to get confusing.

Krazok was named Viceroy of the Lizardfolk years ago in real life. Viceroy is a kingdom role that applies to Vassal holdings which applies to the lizardfolk. There is no such title or kingdom role in the rules for cities that are part of your kingdom. When we first started the city of Ft. Promise we named Svetlanna the Viceroy, she was Oleg's wife. So when I needed a random title to justify Lykan taking out the bad hunters that's the title I picked.

We can come up with a different title at some point or just keep it but I wanted to bring it up to avoid future confusion.

In either case its a title that appoints someone to care for people in that location.

Yeah I like Viceroy, but we can change it if we come up with something better.

@Wolf. Do you want me to do my own list of which were animal I'll be at per week based on the % dice?

Sorry that doesn't make sense to me. Please ask it again.

Woohoo got my new crown.

You all feel prayed for.

Sulvanii wrote:

There is no magic in the phylactery, sell it!!!

Nay. Destroy the item crafted to be used for evil.

He shrugs and says, "Do as you wish!"

Kevros don't be shy. If you want to buy any of the items on the shopping trip. Quince has you covered.

@Lamaar

Looking at your profile I noticed you have a couple feats that you will get to switch out.

GM Wolf has us using the Elephant In the Room Rules which turns Deadly Aim into a choice any archer could do with their attack action. I think it does away with Point Blank Shot as well and rolls it into one of the feats you already have.

Take a look at the link then enjoy the overwhelming task of trying to pick a new feat from the thousands.

Got to handle a spot of RL over the weekends.
Be back after that.

Understood. Take care. I hope everything is okay.

@Vesi sorry I missed your disguise rolll. My intention was to be push you in character not out of character.

We can assume that someone among our relatives ratted you out or your disguise is one you have used before.

LOL I have been waiting for more than a weak on the Silver Raven to give to Vesi. I asked the DM if Figurines of Wonderous Powers were hypoallergenic.

@Vesi like Lamaar it looks like you have a few feats that the Elephant in the Room Rules update or eliminate. Which means you can pick some others.

Thanks, I already had Elephant in the Room rules enabled, I didn't take any of those feats. :)

Vesi's feats are Augment Summoning, Skill Focus (Diplomacy), Spell Focus (Conjuration) and Superior Summoning.

And no worries on the disguise thing, we'll roll with it. The reason Vesi is in disguise is not because of their race, but because they did something that went against their family's wishes.

I figure Vesi's allergy is not to silver, but to animal fur (so birds and reptiles should be a-ok).

Yeah I saw that your profile lists mammals. But we only found a raven lol if we found goats or lions you'd be getting those as a present. So I wasn't thinking you were allergic to silver but to some animals. Birds tend to have dander as well so Quince just assumed that birds would also make you sneeze. So he wanted to get you a pet that wouldn't.

As for the feats.

This is a better link Elephant in the Room

You have Combat Expertise, Agile Maneuvers, Power Attack and Deadly Aim listed by feats in your profile. It maybe you have them listed there as options and not as feats "taken." But if those are 4 feat slots you could put something else in. I would had for you to miss out. I did the same I wanted to add Power Attack and GM was like 'you don't need that' its already and action.' I was lost.

Combat Expertise
Gone. Now simply a combat option for any class with
at least +1 BAB.

Agile Maneuvers
Gone. A character adds their dexterity to the CMB if
they’re wielding a finesse weapon and their strength
otherwise.

Power Attack
Gone. Now simply a combat option for any class with
at least +1 BAB.

Deadly Aim
Gone. Now simply a combat option for any class with
at least +1 BAB.

I use Herolab for all my characters, they do have an option for EitR rules and it lists all those changes under Feats. I did not take any feats that are covered by EitR, so I'm not missing out on anything. :)

Also, I spent half an hour googling an image for Vesi's outfit, but this is the closest I could find for the robe.

The most recent version of EitR brought PBS back, but made it a dead-end option with Precise Shot as a pre-req.

New folks. I don't know if you have cash left. But these are items that are currently up in the local Elkheart shops, and with a little talking to a friend who is a current warden could easily get you to visit the other villages to pick up a few items.

I use Herolab for all my characters, they do have an option for EitR rules and it lists all those changes under Feats. I did not take any feats that are covered by EitR, so I'm not missing out on anything. :)

Also, I spent half an hour googling an image for Vesi's outfit, but this is the closest I could find for the robe.

I may end up going FULL-Namor for Kendryl's look, especially given how fetching the new Namor is

Vesi "Feyspeaker" Medvyed wrote:

I use Herolab for all my characters, they do have an option for EitR rules and it lists all those changes under Feats. I did not take any feats that are covered by EitR, so I'm not missing out on anything. :)

Also, I spent half an hour googling an image for Vesi's outfit, but this is the closest I could find for the robe.

I may end up going FULL-Namor for Kendryl's look, especially given how fetching the new Namor is

That said, Kendryl will NOT be staying "on" the duchess ... he will leave that firmly with the duke and wait to be asked for anything they may need.

Kendryl wrote:

That said, Kendryl will NOT be staying "on" the duchess ... he will leave that firmly with the duke and wait to be asked for anything they may need.

LOL

I am sure he meant duchy.

Are the people who have posted these bounties in Varnhold or are they in other cities? If we wanted to speak with them or collect the bounties.

IMAGE of a pan of sweet cross buns.

They are a little more than 2" across in this picture.

After the reference to a loaf, I figured I should clarify . . ..

Mmmmmmm!!! That looks delicious!

It depends on the bounty.

Mmmmmmm!!! That looks delicious!

It depends on the bounty.

With buns like those, I would stay on the duchess too!!!

Tamerak is found

Tamerak Elenark is the contact for the "Forgotten History" Bounty. He wanted Clues about Iborian culture and cyclopes. Tomin was the missing noble in the "Missing Brother" Bounty.

What does he think about what we have found.

Back. Catching up with the thread.

Oh how it has bloomed.