GM Ubi #1-12 The Burden of Envy (Inactive)

Game Master ubiquitous

I've sent a PM to GM Ubi. If we don't hear back by Nov. 3 or so, one of us can ask on the Cottonseed recruitment tab for another GM to pick up the game.

Sorry, I'm here. Got back home last Saturday (turns it out got a lot busier than easier), but caught covid either on the final couple of days or on the flight back. Been in a bit of a brain fog since then. Finally feeling better.

Yikes! That sounds like a lot. Here's hoping your life gets more chill for a while.

Dolan, do you have a Hero Point so you can re-roll that natural 1?

Not unless I missed one from a glyph donation. I used mine to heal the little girl

@GM: Is there a cafe or tavern or something nearby where this "Garrla" could see us waiting for them?

@Players: We need to inform Seddothrum to come to the Rockfish Inn by curfew tonight and for Daffrid to meet us at the docks tomorrow afternoon at 3:00(?). I assume the guards will take their own sweet time letting everyone through, and I don't want us to run out of time.

I'll be out of town and unable to post from Monday through Thursday afternoon. Please bot me if needed.

@Illnore There's plenty nearby, though close proximity to the guardhouse means they're well-populated with guards on break. Possibly not the best place for a clandestine meeting.

No worries, hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!

Having a glance at the book's contents, it seems to be a ledger. You'd need to study it more closely to determine its purpose. Getting it past the guard however is a DC20 Stealth check to Conceal an Object. Good luck.

How does this group feel about attempting the stealth check? Dolan's probably our best bet, and Illnore would try to aid the attempt by drawing the guards' attention to her. The odds are still against us, though. Thoughts?

Dice were not my friend. 3 people would have to find ways to aid.

I don’t think I have stealth, would a bluff as a distraction work?

Alright, let's get those low rolls out of the way

@GM Ubi: Does it look like we'll be able to make it back to the Rockfish Inn by curfew if we go to the warehouse first?

@Everyone: I think we led Daffrid to believe they might be leaving via the sewers, but they're going by dock now. If we can swing by and let her know the change in plans that'd be best. Worst case scenario, they'll show up at the Rockfish Inn tonight and leave with us later tomorrow.

Also, we need to forge the papers for Daffrid, her husband, and their children. (Presumably we got all of their names with their proper spellings when we visited her before; GM Ubi, please correct me if I'm wrong.) We get a bonus on the roll. Who's got our best Society modifier? Illnore's got +3. (Presumably we got their names when we visited her before; GM Ubi, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

I'm +5 on the forgery

I’m not trained in society or forgery so I’m of little help there.

Yeah, Dolan's your best bet for the forgeries. He can create some overnight for everyone. You have enough information to set some up for everyone who you're planning to get out via the docks, and you have those almost-there forgeries from Flitch that give you an extra +2, so you'll be at +7.

I'll do a secret roll for the Create Forgery and let you know how they stack up against a decent Perception check.

Sorry about the delay: first day of Christmas break and I spent too long in the sun battling weeds in our overgrown garden. Managed to give myself a minor case of sunstroke. Not recommended.

I hope you recover quickly, rest and ice water I'd assume.

I did have to chuckle though, since it was -10 F this morning, not counting wind chill, when I dropped the kids off at school. Supposed to be high winds all weekend and single digit temps, so its gonna get cold.

I hope you recover quickly, rest and ice water I'd assume.

I did have to chuckle though, since it was -10 F this morning, not counting wind chill, when I dropped the kids off at school. Supposed to be high winds all weekend and single digit temps, so its gonna get cold.

Thanks! Back to feeling like my regular self now. Not going to make that same mistake again. Was only 25C/77F, but the sun here is brutal.

That sounds deeply unpleasant, though I've never lived anywhere with that kind of cold. Can't imagine it's easy motivate kids to go to school with that temperature outside.

Mostly they get annoyed that they can’t play outside at recess in the snow. Both are young enough they love school.

RL is busy busy busy this holiday season, so feel free to bot me as needed.

I will be travelling a lot this weekend.

Totally understandable that it’ll be a busy weekend and some for all. I’ll keep things moving as people post but no pressure. Enjoy the time with friends/family.

It looks like Dolan's going to have a late night, forging all those papers and making a raft. Note: it doesn't have to be a boat; as long as people can hold onto it and kick through the water, it'll work well enough to keep them from drowning.

Illnore is happy to help, but with Crafting +0 and Theivery +2, she's not much use. She'll happily cast Guidance on Dolan and each person who chooses to Aid him each hour, though.

Rogues get skillz

Happy new year!

It looks like Dolan's going to have a late night, forging all those papers and making a raft. Note: it doesn't have to be a boat; as long as people can hold onto it and kick through the water, it'll work well enough to keep them from drowning.

Correct, even the worst swimmers can just hang on to the raft and paddle their way safely.

Happy new year!

Hey, I just saw that I missed I have theivery skills. Would aiding the forging help at all at this point?

Unfortunately forgery falls under Society. But we do have some dirt on the guard on the dock so intimidate/deception/diplomacy would be handy there

Let's quickly double-check your list to confirm who's leaving which way:

Unassigned
1. Seddothrum (if you're inviting him)
2. Astrid

Shard Cove
1 & 2. Vurna & Yuleg
3. Themolin
4.
5.

The Docks
1. Flitch
2-5. Daffrid, Tellith, Taffrit, and Maffree

I'd say let's put Astrid and Seddothrum on the Shard Cove route. We've already mentioned to both of them to be at the Rockfish Inn tonight, unless I'm misremembering. Illnore is willing to chip in up to 10 gp for Seddothrum's payment, depending on who else will chip in too.

@GM Ubi: Can Dolan try the forgeries again?

I think we used our hero pinta already, but I might have missed something. Also not sure on how much time there is.

Astrid and Seddothrum to Shard Cove works.

I'm asking if there's more time in the night for Dolan to start over. You did use your Hero Point already, and GM Ubi hasn't given out any additional Hero Points yet. If he does, I'll vote for Dolan to receive it.

Sounds like a good plan to me.

I made a secret roll for your forgery. You examine it with your passive perception (17), and you can't tell that it was a forgery. You can roll to scrutinise it further but it seems like it's good.

Looks like it should be Yakuthiel (+11 Athletics) as primary and Dolan (+7 Acrobatics) to aid. That said they haven't posted since before Christmas so I don't know if we'll get a response any time soon.

I made a secret roll for your forgery. You examine it with your passive perception (17), and you can't tell that it was a forgery. You can roll to scrutinise it further but it seems like it's good.

Thank you!

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I'll PM Yakuthiel so they know it's their turn.

I'm flying down to wellington tomorrow for a bachelor party this weekend, so my posting will be most likely interrupted until I get back on sunday.

Have fun!
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Safe travels!

How much is it for Seddothrun's passage? It sounded like Gauril charged differently for each person.

Hello everyone. How's life treating you?

Pretty good. My 4 yr old is currently requesting kisses on her toes.

Sounds wonderful, my 4 and 6 year olds are running around crazy as if they didn’t spend the whole afternoon sledding.

So I’m just living the dream.

Ah, kissing toes! Way more appealing right after a bath.

My kids are 10-16. Mostly I'm grateful when they're not on screens.

I've sent a PM to GM Ubi to check in. There was that hurricane in New Zealand, so maybe they were affected by that.

I still haven't received a response from GM Ubi. Would you guys like me to post in the Cottonseed Lodge to see if another GM would be willing to help us finish?

Sure. It seems like we're pretty close to the end.

Done.

Primary Objective: Smuggle at least 1 refugee out of Edasseril. [X]

Secondary Objectives (3 of 5):
[X] Smuggle 6 or more refugees out of Edasseril.
[X] Smuggled Seddothrum out of Edasseril.
[X] Successfully treated Vurna for her illness.
[X] Defeated Barralbus.
[X] Had 8 Treasure Bundles by the end of the adventure.

Radiant Oath Bonus:
[X] Complete 4 of 5 Secondary Objectives

Treasure Bundles:
[X] Sewer stash
[X] Flitch's Hideout
[X] Yuleg's payment
[X] Daffrid's payment
[X] Daffrid's scroll
[X][X] Garrla's [Astrid's?] armor
[X][X][X] Warehouse loot

Negative Treasure Bundles:
[ ][ ][ ][ ] Bribes

Okay, so all of GM Ubi's information is up on RPG Chronicles, so you have a choice. In either case, I'll issue Chronicles right now. I'm also reporting them as the GM of this game.

Option 1: I'll issue the Chronicles reported under GM Ubi's event ("GM Ubi PF2") using their code (2,709,044).

Option 2: I'll issue the Chronicles reported under my event ("Watery Soup PbP") using my code (2,697,737).

Option 3: I'll see if Cottonseed leadership has an event code they use for abandoned games.

The only difference here is that whoever's code will be used will be responsible for making changes later. GM Ubi has a better idea of what went on in this game, but if they're not around, it might be difficult to get changes made.

What I need from y'all:

1. Information that you may have submitted to RPG Chronicles already, but I need it here. Also, one person didn't submit to RPGChronicles.

Player Name (optional):
Character Name (required):
Character PFS# (required):
Character Faction (required, Horizon Hunters by default):
Slow/Normal (Normal by default):
Downtime Instructions (optional, but I'm happy to help with anyone who needs it):

2. A vote on whether I use GM Ubi's event, my event, or ask leadership.

Player Name (optional): Thralleon
Character Name (required): Dolan Ironbeard
Character PFS# (required): 146509-2002
Character Faction (required, Horizon Hunters by default): Radiant Oath
Slow/Normal (Normal by default): Normal
Downtime Instructions (optional, but I'm happy to help with anyone who needs it): Earn Income, Underworld lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

2. A vote on whether I use GM Ubi's event, my event, or ask leadership.

Go ahead and put it under your own