There are only a few more important things to deal with in the Redoubt section of the adventure. I'd like to speed through some encounters to get to those important parts so we can wrap up this section. I've been a bit overextended in PBP lately and could use a break from being the GM of this game. When we get finished in the current section, whoever can take over as the new GM can have his/her/their character withdraw for a time and my fighter Benson can join. No rush on this, but I'm currently GM for 2 games and have a PC in 5 others.
I have been having trouble motivating myself to post lately, particularly the games I GM. It's from a combination of medical problems which have been making it hard for me to get a solid night's sleep. I'm hoping for some new medication options but am waiting on my doctor to review some recent lab tests, so I'm not sure how quickly that may develop. I'll try to post as often as I can, but it likely will be only a couple of times a week, mostly on weekends. Sorry for the delays, but I sometimes need to do other things when I would normally post. Hope the situation passes soon, as I normally enjoy posting regularly.
I'm trying to get caught up on posting today, but I'm about out of time for now. I may get something up later this afternoon. Thanks for being patient.
Thanks for your patience. The next encounter has been posted. Post when you can. I'll try to respond promptly.
Welcome back.
You can start by attempting to disable the trap just discovered. The main events are almost over, however.
Once the contents of this final room are revealed, I'll sum up the situation and then turn over the GM duties to someone else.
I'm not sure we can use this for PFS credit, since we didn't technically play through all the rooms and encounters as written. Those with more experience can perhaps suggest how to handle the XP and Gold gained.
A little less than 1/3rd of the book. There are three parts. We're in part 1. Part 1 has one more subsection that involves what should be a relatively easy fight with a few more Duergars of the sort you've easily defeated in the redoubt. I might even recommend skipping it as it doesn't really advance the plot, just provides a little more experience.
Parts 2 and 3 involve going deeper into the underdark to try to find the source of the raids and reclaim the legendary weapon that was stolen.
Am without power since noon. Will post once power comes back.
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So this module has the option of "campaign mode" which means there is a lot of leeway. If the "campaign's" rules are PFS legal and a character based of the character you would like to apply credit for it would also allow for some of the narrating of the sections that fast forwarded us through based on our previous performance.
I'll download a chronicle sheet and see what it looks like. I may have questions after that.
There is one more encounter in the first part of the Module. The group learned from Sarxa that there is a caravan waiting for the return of the duergar mercenaries and Sarxa from the redoubt. They have prisoners from Davarn who need rescuing. It would be good challenge but you've demonstrated you can best these types already and other than the treasure available, it does not really advance the story much. The module assumes the heroes will return with the captive and news to Davarn before going deeper into the Underdark to try to retrieve the axe.
I'll set up a map and moderate this last battle if necessary. Let me know what you want to do.
Also someone will need to volunteer to be the next GM and then work out whether they will continue the Blighted Path module or go to something different. I'll likely bring the fighter Benson I used earlier as my PC.
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I'm afraid I don't have the bandwidth to take on GM-ing at the moment, though I will be happy to take a turn in the future.
I would enjoy continuing through the Blighted Path module but I'm a bit unclear how many of us are still here - do we need reinforcements? Let's wait and see who all chimes in and what they would like to do.
I'll set up the battle to recapture the kidnapped residents of Davarn.
Might take a day or two.
I thought I'd run Benson in whatever people want to play next. I'm okay playing a PC in the Blighted Path. I have not read any details from the later parts, so I won't have any real knowledge of the events to come.
From Sarxa, you know there is another group of duergar mercenaries keeping a large group of Davarn kidnap victims near the redoubt. The captive Sarxa reveals how to get there. You should decide what you do with Sarxa. You could keep her captive in a room in the redoubt or bring her with. If the latter, you should specify if/how she is constrained.
The encounter map is ready. The duergar do not have/need light, so you will have to have your own way of seeing in the otherwise completely dark cave passages. You can rest and reset spells if you want. Just specify what you are doing for light or if you have a way to give everyone darkvision, indicate that.
I'll post something in the gameplay thread when it seems you are ready.
I will be attending a Steampunk convention this weekend. I will likely have Internet and a laptop so I'll try to check to see if any posts are needed, but I won't have a lot of time for involved posting.
Out of town till the 20th then will start looking at the module ahead and making slides for my portion. Ill still post as a character till then. I also have some Gameday obligations but that will be fine to balance.
Thanks again!! If you need anything please let us know!!
I'm able to GM the caravan battle. Just post a plan of approach. Basically need a stealth check, a perception check, and an initiative roll for anyone approaching the caravan.
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Hi everyone, just a quick update to apologize for the posting delay. Finally done with all my travels and got my course syllabi done and classes started so I should be returning to a normal posting schedule next week (I'm at an in person convention - Dragoncon for any of you who might be here - this weekend). Sorry again for the delays!
Seems like a lot of people have been traveling and such. Let us know when you're back and ready to plan the attack on the caravan and it can commence. I'm teaching on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this term, so I have four days when I've got a lot of time for posting.
Thanks for playing. Good luck!
Glad you are back. I can 'bot Sadaf/Danduun for this last battle. But we would need a new recruit to continue.
Looks like we have the band back together, so I'll kick off the encounter as soon as I have time to work out the results of the stealth and perception rolls for everyone. I assume everyone will move half speed while being stealthy.
I'm unable to connect to the Internet. Must replace our router. Hope to be back to normal by Monday evening. I'm posting with my phone.
I will be traveling most of the next week, with limited time and opportunity to post. Please try to post your first round actions and I'll resume posting when I can.
I'm back. Please post your actions in the Gamplay thread. This battle should not take long if we all post regularly.