Dragon’s Demand

Game Master Mythicman19

Lol. I think (technically) Ethulfel is maybe actually hotter than August but I still love everything about this conversation. And, this is a surprisingly charismatic party! Aside from Gavia (who gets to use her Int for most diplomacy/bluff checks) Zuriel has the lowest Cha at 14! Usually in a low point buy game people dump Cha like its their job.

Right? We are a surprisingly charismatic crew! But Jenise has sorcerer skill points and for some weird reason, Diplomacy is not a standard sorcerer class skill. So she has natural charisma but never had the opportunity (or patience, lol) to learn how to use it effectively in social situations.

This is the reason you all will be such good sock puppets for Gavia. With a little coaching from her beforehand, you can use your CHA bonus and her skill points for diplomacy checks. Eventually you can use her inspiration as well.

Those of you who can't afford to put skill points into Diplomacy every level can piggyback off her and use them for other things you need more readily. Gavia gets 13 skill points per level so she can always increase Diplomacy.

Ethulfel Umbrada wrote:

Lol. I think (technically) Ethulfel is maybe actually hotter than August but I still love everything about this conversation. And, this is a surprisingly charismatic party! Aside from Gavia (who gets to use her Int for most diplomacy/bluff checks) Zuriel has the lowest Cha at 14! Usually in a low point buy game people dump Cha like its their job.

Right? We are a surprisingly charismatic crew!s.

This must a Hollywood production of the Dragon's Demand. Everyone is looking so good.

I won't be able to post until sometime latter tonight or tomorrow. Unfortunately, I won't have access to the map until then.

Are we going to get PMs to bring us in when the time comes or just like a quick heads up here in discussion?

If the GM brings you in, I will send you a PM.

I will do both! When you introduce your characters I’ll give you guys a couple days to catch up and or figure out what you want to do.

Thanks!

I’ve been trying to check the discussion thread regularly but a PM will probably help me notice faster.

Don't the NPCs still have to go?

Ugh I think your right. This combat has been a bear I’ll do their turns quick though I don’t know if it’ll matter, we’ll see!

I believe you spent it on getting the CLW WAND, could be wrong however. I’ll take a look when I have some time. Don’t forget the Cloak of fangs, wand, and scrolls the chief had. Also just to let you guys know I’ll be busy from the 12 to the 15th and be unable to post. I’ll likely get a post up the 16th when I have some time.

I believe you spent it on getting the CLW WAND, could be wrong however. I’ll take a look when I have some time. Don’t forget the Cloak of fangs, wand, and scrolls the chief had. Also just to let you guys know I’ll be busy from the 12 to the 15th and be unable to post. I’ll likely get a post up the 16th when I have some time.

Nice catch. OK, here is the updated list. I put Jenise down for the scrolls of glitter dust and the wand with (4) charges of web. If the group is ok with it, I am interested in the cloak. If August is interested in it, I will gladly step back.

This was the money situation back at the town:

18,500cp = 185 gp

4,000sp = 400 gp
115gp = 115gp
14pp = 140gp
Teak case with (30) gems = 800 gp
500gp reward payment = 500gp
1,000 advanced payment = 1,000 gp

Total GP value = 3,140 gp. Split (4) ways = 785 gp. Each

Let me know if any of this is incorrect. If everything looks good, we each have 785 gp. to spend.

So the advance payment was split up.

And Zuriel can keep the cloak of fangs. Biting doesn't feel like a paladiney-thing...

And Zuriel can keep the cloak of fangs. Biting doesn't feel like a paladiney-thing...

I figured it might be a thing for a paladin of a dragon god. Anyway, glad you found that, now we know what to expect.

I plan to set up the next scene and will introduce our latest characters shortly but feel free to continue to discuss here

I also forgot to mention you’re all level 3 now!

Exciting news!

One question, are we coming in a level behind everyone else or does "you're all level 3" apply to us too?

Nice!

HP: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Ooh, yay!

So, if an oracle (Ethulfel) joins the party, I'll abandon the plan for oradin and stick to paladin. I think August would still be the one preferably taking the hits from the enemies.

It's been a while so please remind me.. Did we have to roll for HP or was it a choice? And did we have some special rule about FCB?

I've posted in gameplay. :)

I believe rolling was a choice.

Zuriel should be up-to-date for level three.

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Zuriel Level 3 Rogue (Unchained)
HP 4+1 (23)
Finesse Training (Elven Curved Blade)
Sneak attack (2d6)
Saves +1 Fort +1 Will
BAB +2

Skills
Acrobatics +1
Bluff +1
Climb +1
Disable Device +1
Perception +1
Sense Motive +2
Stealth +1
UMD +1

Background Skills
Appraise +1
Sleight of Hand +1

Feats
Improved Feint

Sorry for late replay but no you are not, I probably should have just had you build level 3 character in retrospect, but we have some time so no rush on level up!

As for hp it’s roll or average I believe. As for FCB you get the skill point, extra hp and the FCB all together

Cool, thanks. My follow up question then is, I had mentioned possibly taking an animal companion with my 3rd level revelation (partly because I think someone mentioned that some frontline support would be good, and partly because I’ve kind of been wanting to play someone with a pet), does the party still have a need (or space) for an animal companion, and are there any concerns or objections to me having one?

I have a short list to pick from but it includes a tiger (which seems like a strong option and also befitting of a somewhat flashy person of noble birth), or a bear or wolf (which seem like pretty decent options too, and probably a more natural fit for our locale). Does anyone have any strong preferences on the type of animal, if I do get one?

Oh, I think I rolled last time, so here goes
hp: 1d10 ⇒ 2

If I'm the tank, maybe I shouldn't let paizo dice roller (which seems to hate me) dictate my hit points :D

@Ethulfel: Big cats are powerful for sure. But just choose what you like, I'm sure you'll find a way to fit it into your character or the locale.

Ok, August should be leveled-up now. What he got:

-Not so many hit points
-Even less skill points
- +1 Ref save
-Divine health (not getting sick anytime soon)
-Aura of courage (immune to fear, allies within 10' get +4 to save vs fear)
-Mercy: sickened
-Feat: Greater Mercy (LoH heals extra hit points if the target doesn't need a mercy )

That’s fine if you do pick an animal companion just let me know. I am partial to a pet tiger just to really get the exotic adventurer vibe going.

And oof that’s a rough roll August, though keep in mind it is a choice at every level to roll or average. But make sure not to forget the full FCB, hp and extra skill at every level.

Wait, we get all of the above? FCB, hp, and skill point?

Lol- if the GM wants a tiger, the GM gets a tiger!

I was hoping to level today but it ended up being a busy day. I should be able to get it done tomorrow.

Yes you get all level up bonuses; FCB, SP, and HP on level up

And all good no rush on the level up you all have some time to buys items and plan before heading into the manor.

A question about FCB and half elves. They can choose the half elf, human, or elf version. Once they choose one, do they have to stick with that one always or can they change to another later on?

Here's Gavia's level up to 3:

HP: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

+1 BAB
+1 FORT

Investigator:

Keen Recollection, Trap Sense +1, A Quiet Word +1/Day

Talent: Effortless Aid

Feat: Heal Skill Unlock

New Formula: Tears to Wine

Skills: +1 Acrobatics, Climb, Diplomacy, Heal, K Dungeoneering, K Local, K Nature, K Planes, K Religion, Perception, Stealth

Background: +1 Craft Alchemy, K Geography

I’m going to try to get Ethulfel leveled tonight, I wanted to do it yesterday but was too busy. Since both August and Gavia rolled below average, I’m going to take a chance and see if I can move us towards the mean…
hp: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Lol, nice! (sorry August and Gavia)

Oops, I can't get the skill unlock feat until 5th level. I'll go ahead and take Extra Talent: Infusion instead.

BTW, I'm travelling until Sunday, and unlikely to check the boards until Monday.

I finished leveling. Here are the changes:

+11 hp
+1 BAB
+1 Fort and Ref

+1 to all selected skills

+1 1st level spell/day; learned burning disarm

revelation- primal companion (gain tiger animal companion)

feat- steadfast personality

I still need to calculate the tiger's stats and add that to my profile, but that might be a tomorrow project. I did have a question for the GM though- should Gavia and I adjust our starting wealth for 3rd level, or are we going to get a bunch of money in game right away (or just be behind for a while)?

I’d ask you pick one and stick with it but you may pick any of the 3.

And I’d say wealth wise you guys will be behind a while, I will adjust to give a little bit of catch-up for you two.

Alright, in that case, I am fully leveled and have stats for Kazi (my tiger companion) in my profile.

I believe everyone has gotten a chance to level up, things aren’t particularly moving in game. I’ll give things a push later if there is no movement.

As it stands, the remainder of the reward and current GP is as fallows.

Reward: 1000 gp
Chief’s chest: 1895 gp
Sm. Chain shirt: 50 gp (Half value)

Total 2,945 Divided by 3 characters = Each character will receive 981 gp and 6 silver

Unresolved Things
We still need to know the value of the walking stick and the dragon scales, that’s assuming we intend to sell them. If August doesn’t intend to use the phylactery, then we will likely sell that also. It’s worth 1000 gp full market value, (500 half). Finally, we need to visit Bophre Malay, Carla and Sela at the edge of town for a reward.

I apologize for the lack of posting lately. I've been having health problems for the last couple weeks, and been scrambling to try and get my college assignments done as a result. Hopefully I'll be able to finish leveling Jenise today or tomorrow. (Don't worry, it's not COVID or anything. Just Chronic Illness Life rearing its ugly head.)

I hope you feel better Jenise. Glad to see your back and about.

Glad to hear you're better. Welcome back!

Unresolved Things

We still need to know the value of the walking stick and the dragon scales, that’s assuming we intend to sell them. If August doesn’t intend to use the phylactery, then we will likely sell that also. It’s worth 1000 gp full market value, (500 half). Finally, we need to visit Bophre Malay, Carla and Sela at the edge of town for a reward.

Yes, we can sell the phylactery.

I can't remember exactly, but I don't think they were. That doesn't mean they aren't valuable. That, and I'm wondering if the dragon scales could be made into armor. Dragon paladin in dragon scale armor would be fairly cool.

Not sure if that would be considered sacrilege or not.

Need to appraise the stick and Dragon scales. Then see if the scales can be crafted into armor.

The phylactery would add 500/3 = 166.66 gp each. Making the new total 1,148 gp and 2 sp.

The scales could be crafted into armor, though finding someone to do it would be the trick. The walking stick is simply just a walking stick. Someone might pay a few silver for it.

And good to hear from you Jenise, completely understandable however. Glad that your doing better!

Wow, you guys were off to the races the last couple days. This is pretty much the busiest week of the year for me at work, so I apologize for falling behind right away. I should be back to regular posting on Monday or (next) Tuesday, and I’ll try to get a few posts in between now and then.

Ewww, eccentrically cool walking stick worth only a couple silver. I would enjoy the stick if everyone's ok with it. As fare as the scales are concerned, I think we should hold onto them and see if we can find someone who can work out a set of armor. Not sure what kind, but I would think the paladin would be first choice to armor up. That said, I'm unsure how August would feel about wearing armor fashioned out of a dragon's scale.

So, without selling anything else that leaves our total per character at 1,148 gp 2 sp.

It should be ok to add that amount to our characters, assuming the GM doesn't intend on roleplaying the sale of the items. We could also make purchases if needed, with GM's approval.

A wand of CLW might be a solid group investment.

If we want to do that, its 750 / 3 = 250 gp each. (In my opinion) New characters will also have access to the wand but don't need to contribute. That will help balance some of the loot difference.

As much as I enjoy roleplay I do not wish to draw out purchasing and selling of equipment for most items. I’ll summarize it with some highlights, unless any of you specifically want to roleplay it. Then by all means we can haha