DM Voomer's Age of Ashes

Game Master Voomer

I'll have a post tomorrow. Weekend and Monday were a little hectic. My face has an appointment with a pillow now.

Am I right that the only ones living at the Citadel are Warbal and the Bumblebrashers, Alak, and the kobolds Pib and Zarf? I see you killed the goblin dogs that were in the entry hall and that you did NOT kill Big Bumble, but I'm not sure where you left the bear. I saw reference to it being trapped in a room, but I can't tell if you made other arrangements... Anybody else that you think might be at the Citadel based on how you left things?

I think we lead the bear out of the fort with a food trail?

Yep. There it is. Page 32.

There was also one invisible imp hiding in the room where we met Alak for the first time.

The bear was released. It wandered into the forest.

And no, I think it is just the Bumblebrashers, Alak, Pib and Zarf, and us - including the Wargs.

As for changes to the city, what's-her-name the owner of the tavern may have run off with Joran. Or may not have if you want to go that way. But those two had quite a thing so it would be expected that if she is still here that it would come up.

Thanks. As I understand it, Joran dropped out while the party was in the Mwangi Expanse. Did Joran express what his intent was in game, or am I just in the position of needing to make it up? Of course, he couldn't have returned through Huntergate...

I see from the gameplay that Joran had something with Trinil of the Wizard's Grace and worked for Narine and the logging company.

Did Joran express what his intent was in game, or am I just in the position of needing to make it up?

Not really. Joran just made things up as he went along.

So probably just make something up that seems reasonable.

It is possible that he could have gotten the elves to open the gate for him. We weren't carrying the key on us.

Or he could be on a boat currently. Maybe got press-ganged...

Got it. Thanks. I forgot that you had left the key with the elves, although they did not say anything about Joran returning, so he apparently did not pass back through Huntergate.

Who is Valaskin?

Who is Valaskin?

Breachill mortician.

Right you are! She's not mentioned in the gameplay thread and I haven't had occasion to involve her in my other AofA game so I didn't recognize the name.

Yeah, Yasamina has probably had some interactions with her in the past since she is the town's gossip central, apparently.

That's the only reason why I know she's there at all.

Lisi proving once again why he was never going to make it as a barrister.

I drove all the way to Chicago for a concert (Dessa) and am driving all the way back tomorrow. I will be able to post tomorrow evening!

I will get a post up tomorrow morning. Today was rough!

I will be able to get something up later today. Sorry for the wait; work is busy and sickness is starting to grip my household.

I have to do prep for my weekly home game now (the other AofA campaign!) but I'll aim to get up a post with Lisi and Narine tomorrow -- she fills him in on what's been happening in Breachill during the group's absence (nothing too dramatic).

ok, all I read was "she fills him" and I hesitated for a moment. (with CAKE, I hope it was CAKE)

I spent last night in the ER with my spouse (they are okay now!). I will have a post up in the next few hours!

I understand this shopping thing might take a while. For purposes of speeding it up, 2 questions.

1 - How long will the rune transfer take? ie How long does Yasami have to stay in town before going back to Mwangi?

2 - Do they have a main-gauche in the shop? It's a common weapon.

Once I know these, I can move to chat with the TBD gang again.

On a slightly different topic...

Hope THIS helps you guys. I mean I am not an expert on the subject matter, but 73% of the reviews are 5 stars. That has to count for something, right?

Are ABSOLUTELY SURE your house is not built on a native american burial ground?

Did I make a mistake regarding costs? My understanding is that when you are transferring runes you don't have to pay for runes and the cost is only 10% of the cost of the rune and striking runes are 65 gp -- so 6.5 GP cost. I had him do a bit of a markup to reflect his profit (as middleman) and the rush job...

https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=737

On a slightly different topic...

Hope THIS helps you guys. I mean I am not an expert on the subject matter, but 73% of the reviews are 5 stars. That has to count for something, right?

Are ABSOLUTELY SURE your house is not built on a native american burial ground?

LOL, we've had a lot of bad luck with health stuff this year. All of America is on a native american burial ground, tbh ;P

Kinda wanna grab that book just because...

I will get a post up as soon as I'm able. Tomorrow, I will be MIA. Mom's graduating from college with her Master of Nursing Education and we're going to her graduation ceremony.

Enjoy the graduation and here's hoping for the lifting of all curses and bad luck in 2024!

Did I make a mistake regarding costs? My understanding is that when you are transferring runes you don't have to pay for runes and the cost is only 10% of the cost of the rune and striking runes are 65 gp -- so 6.5 GP cost. I had him do a bit of a markup to reflect his profit (as middleman) and the rush job...

https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=737

That looks right to me. 10% and one day to transfer existing runes.

Oh, I didn't actually know you could transfer runes like that.

Okay, then. Well, we have a few +1 weapons in the inventory. We could take advantage of that.

Happy Holidays, everyone! I will be a slow poster until Thursday or so.

The usual end of year obligations, you know the drill.

Same here! Just coming back from travels and will post tomorrow! Happy New Year!

Have a safe and happy new year, everyone! <3

Happy New Year, everyone! Wishing it's at least as good as the last one, preferably better.

Well, so far, I've been sick, which caused me to have to postpone a surgery.

Ironically, that makes me feel less dreadful (literally), so yay?

I will have something up as soon as I'm able today! The competitive esports season is kicking off, and it was a late work day for me.

I'm assuming that there are no rolls needed for making this urn. I can't figure out a way to make failing that roll interesting or fun. And none have been asked for so far.

Pretty sure one can take 20 when making an urn.

Besides, we've...
....urned it.

Take 10/Take 20 aren't in PF2e, but...

I'm always a fan of puns.

Just that pun would justify no need for a roll! But, beyond that, given Caiten's skill level, that you can take the time you need, and are operating under Rorsk's supervising eye, no roll is needed.

I will get a post in sometime today, hopefully before the evening. I have had an exhausting week of work.

I'm looking at my last post, and I'm becoming a broken record: just letting you know that I'm around, it's just a busy day. I'll try to get a post in during my planning period.

Understood. Don't sweat it. I very much appreciate your commitment, and also I don't want the game to be a source of stress and sense of obligation. I will move things along gradually so folks have a chance to time in, especially since intimidation and/or diplomacy checks will be needed.

Hey, all. Sorry for being slow at the moment. Real life stuff is happening and will also be tomorrow. I'll get back on track as soon as possible.

Thanks for the patience.

I'm still around. Just been busy. Will try to post soon, but Catalina doesn't have a ton to add to the conversation. She doesn't have the pull that the others do with the relationship and power dynamics, so she will just be quietly observing until she's needed

Yasami, thanks for the reminder about the visit to the Shelyn Temple. We can do that next.

Hey all, our Inventory sheet seems to be offline. How much gold do we have?

I think I might want to look for Healer's Gloves, a wand, or a staff for Lisi. Or some armor runes.

I think Yasami or Caiten had made a new one. I believe the one linked there is the old one Fern got rid of.

We do have healer's gloves.

I don't think anyone is using them, though. I can't use them with assurance.

If someone provides a link to the new inventory sheet, I can update the link here.

Drooped a link in discord for you.

I will get a post up this evening. I woke up at 4am due to tornado warnings here in Ohio, and yesterday I was ill. Thankfully, no tornadoes touched down in my area.

My "attendance" here might be a little spotty for the next couple of days. I am dealing with yet another super fun medical issue, and it's taking a lot out of me. Might have another kidney stone.

No problem. I've been a bit out of it too, and Lisi's player is recovering from surgery. Hope you're able to resolve your issue promptly and without too much unpleasantness.

Catalina: I'll look for the link you sent in Discord. I've found keeping up with Discord challenging and I find it non-intuitive, but I'll find the inventory link and get it up on here. Not tonight though because it's my regular gaming night tonight...

Analyzing...

link acquired.

Thankfully (??), it's just a kidney infection and not gallbladder or a kidney stone. I was at the ER for FIVE HOURS! I'm okay now. Just hurting still. and on antibiotics, woo.

I will get something up sometime today.