The Rusty Flagon Inn (Inactive)

Game Master Nightfiend

Muziel! You're up!

I sent Muziel a PM. Hopefully he is ok. I'm going to give him a couple more days to respond, just in case his Paizo account isn't being updated.

Updates are kinda funky lately. I know there are some I haven't received.

Ya, agreed. Well give it a few more days. From what I have heard so fare, it sounds like he has a fairly full plate in general. I believe I have heard comments about traveling come up more than once, which could be work related and very distracting when it comes to keeping up with the boards. That said, I'm not impatient. I'm ok with waiting.

If Nightfiend can wait, I can wait.

OK, I'm going to toss this out there and see what you two think. With Dario and Ionatan both out of the picture due to RL issues, and Muziel now MIA, what would you two like to do? We could continue, but the group dynamic is extremely reduced.

The module, as written, still has another level, which is quite large. In order to conclude the content without dragging it out, I intended on eliminating the next half of the dungeon and simply have the next room contain the main encounter. So, following are a list of options.

1. The group pulls back and then we recruit and come back at it. This could be as simple as a boss fight following the group heading down the hole, or, if the group wanted, I could run the second half of the dungeon.

2. I could simply conclude that the main boss got wind of your presence and left in order to avoid the conflict. That would conclude the module, leaving only RP follow up stuff, like reporting back and collecting payments, buying and selling, and any leveling that needs to be done due to the group reaching level 3. This would allow the group to simply move out of the dungeon and regroup.

3. The group could continue down the hole and attempt to take on the main boss. Bryndis is stout and with a little luck could end the fight quickly. If you select this option, there will be a healing wand with limited charges available after searching the room. My only concern with this option is the fact that the boss employs magic, which may or may not be a problem for the bloodrager.

4. Last option would be to conclude the campaign all together. If you two are tired of the content and would like to shut it down, this would be the time to say so. If not, I'm game with continuing at your description.

If there is any way to continue the campaign, I'd like to do so.

Option 2 is my favorite, with Option 3 as second favorite.

I've been happy with things and would like to continue as well.

I don't think #3 is feasible, or at least not well-advised without an overnight rest. Bryndís is one lucky roll of the damage dice from going down right now. Even if we have the magic on hand to totally heal up, that would mean we wouldn't have it available to use in another fight until the next day, which only pushes the problem back a stage. She'll also have used up most of her rage for the day by the end of this fight.

Bryndís can hit hard, but with her lower AC she's not very durable and a few few lucky or unlucky dice rolls on either side could decide the fight since there's not much backup available. Bryndís potentially has a will save as high as 5 if the magic that would be coming is arcane and enchantment, pretty good for a low level bloodrager but not bulletproof. If the magic have have either of the arcane and enchantment traits, her will is only 2, which isn't very good at all.

I favor either 1 or 2, either is fine.

I'll also bring up the suggestion again of going gestalt as a way to reduce the number of players we need. It is a power boost, but not as much as people tend to assume. In terms of power, in the gestalt games I've played a three character party is roughly equivalent to four characters. It gives characters more options each, but doesn't do anything to increase action economy. It's still three characters worth of actions each round.

It's also easier to find players for gestalt because it makes characters more interesting and people want to try it out. Picking up one extra player should be easy.

Sounds like you both agree with option 2. That will hurry the story along and conclude the module. When concluded, everyone can level up to level 3.

I also prefer Option 2. Sorry for being MIA.

It's been a stressful period for me at work. I'm not sure when it'll let up.

I posted a bot, for your last action. Hope that's ok.

Glad to see you're back Muziel!

It might work better to quickly hash through these things here instead of using a whole bunch of gameplay posts to figure out what we're doing.

Here's where Bryndís is at with them.

1. Do you claim the kobold reward?
-Yep, she's not going to leave money on the table for no good reason.

2. What do you do with the tree?
-Seems like it needs to be cut down or burned or whatever it takes. The tree sounds like a mence.

3. What do you do with the remaining goblins and their chief?
-If it's the hobgoblin chief being referenced here, he's dead already. Is there another one? Bryndís would rather not do anything with the goblins. She's not a social worker and the goblins will just do what they want when the party leaves anyway.

4. Do you allow the kobolds to remain where they are? If so, do you make arrangements for the archaeologists to come and go peacefully? This requires a diplomacy (DC 14) to achieve and would satisfy that part of the mission.
-Bryndís doesn't care where the kobolds go. Same as with the goblins, none of her business. She's fine with brokering a deal for the archaeologists, especially if that's something the party is being paid to resolve.

Quick Summery,
I assumed most of you posted was the case, but I wanted to hear it to insure I wasn't imposing something the group didn't intend. If the other two concur, I will list out all the loot, which will include the Kobold reward for returning the dragon. Then I will forward things along, bringing everyone back to Sandpoint, where Rebeca and Kindra will be reunited, and the group can pass down the bad news about her son. Payment for completing the primary quest will be rendered at that time. It will be up to the diplomacy roll, or a creative alternative, to secure safe passage for the engineers. Successfully negotiating that will gain the group the additional side quest reward. Note that the group has earned a +4 on diplomacy when dealing with the kobolds for helping to return the dragon. In addition, another +2 can be gained by adding Meepo's voice to the negotiations.

Although only a single day has passed since the group entered the dungeon, enough time has passed that it is now late evening on Abadius 28th 4712 AD. When the group arrives back in Sandpoint, room and board are free for the night per the specific instructions of Kindra. The group will receive a full night’s rest without interruption. Spells, abilities, and HP will be restored. The group can then level to level 3. The following day, the group can either linger in Sandpoint for a bit and use the smaller city’s location to identify, appraise, buy and sell. Or you can secure passage back to Magnimar and handle that business there.

After reporting back to the Rusty Flagon Inn and informing the society of your success, I will then cover what options are available. That will include possibly adding new adventures to the group and an updated list of adventuring opportunities. More or less, that sums up what I see happening going forward. That said, if someone has anyone who might be interested in a sandbox style PF1 game, let me know.

OK, here is what I have so fare for loot and reward. Take a look through it and let me know if I'm missing anything.

That's a very nice haul! We need to figure out what the unidentified things are since there might be some keepers among them.

That's a very nice haul! We need to figure out what the unidentified things are since there might be some keepers among them.

Once we finish up with the kobold reward, the next stop will be Sandpoint. From there the group can rest, level, resolve the main quest, and then decide on where you want to go next.

OK, with the feedback I've gotten, I'm going to roll with you guys selected the map and move things forward. I should have a post later this evening.

Wayilant will advocate the return of the Deverin ring and sword to either Ionathan or Mayor Kendra.

Hi folks, my theory that things would be better in a week was too optimistic. I suspect work is going to keep me from posting for the next couple of months, with late September being the time where I can jump back in. I have a September 21 deadline I'm facing, and there may be spillover / I'll need to recover. I'm really sorry for the trouble.

I will roll with whatever solution makes sense to you. Happy to have my character botted or have my character or just step away from the action temporarily. If you prefer to move on entirely, I'm okay with that too; I don't want to sap the momentum of any of my games.

I know with you guys in particular, you may want to re-recruit!

Hi folks, my theory that things would be better in a week was too optimistic. I suspect work is going to keep me from posting for the next couple of months, with late September being the time where I can jump back in. I have a September 21 deadline I'm facing, and there may be spillover / I'll need to recover. I'm really sorry for the trouble.

I will roll with whatever solution makes sense to you. Happy to have my character botted or have my character or just step away from the action temporarily. If you prefer to move on entirely, I'm okay with that too; I don't want to sap the momentum of any of my games.

I know with you guys in particular, you may want to re-recruit!

Work related issues are completely understandable. I have them from time to time as well. After mauling over your situation, seeing we are talking about potential months of down time, I'm of the mind to have Muziel step out on a side errand until you are in the clear. That way your still in the group, but not directly accounted for until you are good to go. It will take little to no effort to add Muziel back into the group latter down the road. If your good with this, I will work out a RP scenario for the temporary distraction.

From here, I'm thinking a couple options stand out.

1. We could head into downtime. That would allow the group to identify and appraise. By new items and travel, if desired, without much role play.

2. You could simply secure passage back to Magnimar and deal with what buying and selling you want to do there. Then check in with the society for further opportunities.

3. The map is now on the plate. You could look into that and see where it goes.

4. You could attempt to recruit in Sandpoint, possibly at one of the local adventuring taverns. You would likely find more sea faring types in Sandpoint, but anything is possible.

5. If you return to Magnimar, you could recruit from the Rusty Flagon. That would be a prime spot for a wider assortment of adventures to select from.

6. You could seek out adventure on your own, via rumors and diplomacy checks to uncover opportunities.

Ultimately, the choice is yours. Let me know how you would like to proceed.

Well, absolutely first thing: The Flagon Slayers need rest.
Once the party gets up in the afternoon (probably mid to late), we take a look at the map over some food and ale.
I vote for leaving identifying and appraising for the next day. We have the rooms for as long as we need them, thanks to the Mayor.

Agreed, that sounds like a good start. I think the map first, strike while the iron is hot. Maybe we could look into recruiting some local talent?

Apologies for the delay. Internet went down for almost a day and a half.

I wanted to let everyone know that I tossed a general invite out for a handful of players from a different game that I'm in. The Gm of that game has been afk for a couple weeks and I believe the game could simply go dormant. The players seem well rounded and consistent, so I put this game on the table as an alternative in case they wished to add a little more to their roleplaying plate. There has already been one player showing interest and is considering an inquisitor/rogue.

Also, it sounds like there is a chance that Adamwarnock might be rejoining us, playing Talienda, which I'm pleased to hear.

Speak of the devil and he shall appear. :P

GM, do you want me to get Tali leveled or do you have something else in mind? I'm going to catch up on the gameplay thread in the meantime. Also, do you mind marking me as an active player again in the campaign tab? Thanks!

For now, go ahead and level to level 3. You can roll or use your classes average for HP. You can now have up to the equivalent to 3,000 gp worth of gear in total.

Alrighty. I should have that done by tomorrow evening.

Hey, Talienda! Welcome!

Hey, Talienda! Welcome!

Thanks! I know that you and Bryndis are still around, is anyone else from when we started?

@GM: Can you mark both AdamWarnock and Talienda Blackhorn as active players in the Campaign Tab? This game's still not showing up in my campaign tab.

Wayilant Arden wrote:

Hey, Talienda! Welcome!

Thanks! I know that you and Bryndis are still around, is anyone else from when we started?

@GM: Can you mark both AdamWarnock and Talienda Blackhorn as active players in the Campaign Tab? This game's still not showing up in my campaign tab.

OK, I added you and Talienda back in. From what I can gather, Both Ionatan and Dario had something come up in the real world that literally caused them to stop posting. It was sudden and without warning. After taking a look through some of their other games, it looks as if they had stopped posting in them as well, so that lead me to think, whatever it was, it was sever enough to pull them from the Paizo boards entirely. Because of that, I have decided to leave them listed as players, even though they are MIA, so they have an opportunity to come back later down the road.

Muziel, who submitted a dwarven wizard in the original recruitment thread, joined as shortly after you left and has been the groups arcane support up until recently. He stated something about needing a couple months away, do to work issues, so I decided to sideline the character until he can make it back and begin posting again. I think you will enjoy his character if, or when, he makes it back. Based on a few past posts, I believe his work might involve a lot of traveling.

Welcome back Talienda!

I might know someone who could be interested in this campaign if we're going to be looking for a couple of new people through private channels.

@GM: Gracias! it's showing back up on my campaign tab again, so it looks like we're golden!

Talienda, once you level up, feel free to jump in at any point that you feel would be a good time for a reintroduction. I will leave the narrative up to you.

Will do.

HP: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Okay, so really only two new items got added: Bracers of Armor +1 for Talienda and a Mithral chain shirt for Alina.

As for what happened. Well, I have this vague idea of getting caught up in a Sczarni plot after she and Ceru got back to Sandpoint and went their own ways that wound up having Talienda wise up a bit (Versatile Performance (Sing) +8 for Bluff and Sense Motive) and having to reach into some hidden talents for her and Alina to get out with their lives. The bracers and the armor were loot they grabbed during the adventure.

Thoughts, GM?

The idea sounds plausible. Especially in Sandpoint. You are welcome to fill in the blanks as the narrative opens up.

Will do. I don't know if I'll get around to posting tonight, though. I'll try to have one up tomorrow.

By the way, do we have a consistent list of Golarion to Real-world languages? If not I've got one in my DMing profile.

@GM Nightfiend,

Thanks for the invite, I present "Gravi" an Inquisitor (Sanctified Slayer) of Calistra/Rogue. He's in Sandpoint perhaps on a stopover, perhaps more settled on his holy pilgrimage around his homeland to visit those who serve and empower them. After growing up as part of the Tallow Boys in Kaer Maga, he's seen the value of entrepreneurship and spreading Calistra's message - forcefully when needed.

Oh WOW! A caydenite and a calistrian in the same party! That's awesome! We can definitely play off each other. Wayilant considers the worship of Calistria a 'sister faith'.

@GM Nightfiend,

Thanks for the invite, I present "Gravi" an Inquisitor (Sanctified Slayer) of Calistra/Rogue. He's in Sandpoint perhaps on a stopover, perhaps more settled on his holy pilgrimage around his homeland to visit those who serve and empower them. After growing up as part of the Tallow Boys in Kaer Maga, he's seen the value of entrepreneurship and spreading Calistra's message - forcefully when needed.

Sanctified Slayer of Calistra sounds dangerous, yet it potentially has a lot of flavor. It will be interesting to explore Liotierri's history and perspective.

The group is currently in Sandpoint, working on selling off some of their recently acquired loot. I'm going to allow them to role play some of this process, as it has some possible implications and drama. As things unfold, feel free to make an entrance when you feel the narrative suits you. I will go over your character as the game progresses, but it looks as if you are using hero labs as the main tracking system, so I'm assuming most everything is in order.

It looks as if the group is heading to the Red Dog Smithy, so my next post, which will be posted soon, will involve the trip to the smithy and what takes place there.

It’s designed to be dangerous, and fun to rp. I’ll check the gameplay thread in the morning and see where is appropriate for an entry! Generally it’s my vibe to play well with others and see where the story goes. The rogue “dip” is to work to work into dex to damage more efficiently and provide the skills which seemed low in party composition so covering traps and locks. Looking forward to joining the story and keeping things fun!

It’s designed to be dangerous, and fun to rp. I’ll check the gameplay thread in the morning and see where is appropriate for an entry! Generally it’s my vibe to play well with others and see where the story goes. The rogue “dip” is to work to work into dex to damage more efficiently and provide the skills which seemed low in party composition so covering traps and locks. Looking forward to joining the story and keeping things fun!

OK, so I have now had a chance to look over your character. I would like to start with a thank you for taking the time to put together this well thought out build. I think I have a basic understanding on your concept. Overall, it looks good.

Your horse will be stabled at the 38. Goblin Squash Stables, which charges 5 silver per day, or 5 silver per week with a pr. of goblin ears to turn in. Below is a description of the stables and its proprietor. In addition to the stables, which I will mark on the map, there are a number of Inn/tavern’s to select from in Sandpoint. A few of the more well-known locations would include the following.

3. The White Deer, located off of Church Street. It is where the current group is staying.
13. Risa’s Place, located off of Undercliff Way. This location is more of a tavern than an inn, but she does have a few rooms for rent.
18. Cracktooth’s, located off of Raven Street, This location is also more of a tavern than an inn, but he also has a couple rooms for rent.
33. The Hagfish, located off of Water Street. This location is a very popular tavern. They have more than a few rooms for rent.
37. The Rust Dragon, located off of Market Street. This location is a solid tavern/inn, and is one of the city’s busiest flop houses when it comes to visitors.
42. Fatman’s Feedbag, located off of Salmon Street, Which has a couple rooms, which are fairly cheap.
43. The pixy’s Kitten, also located off of Salmon Street. This location is a brothel with overnight rooms. They are expensive and come with optional add on perks.

Feel free to select a location you want to begin your adventure from. I have numbered these locations on the map.

I'll start at the Fatman's Feedbag I suppose. Lets me keep an eye on the Pixy's Kitten.

I'll start at the Fatman's Feedbag I suppose. Lets me keep an eye on the Pixy's Kitten.

Between doing your homework and your quick eye, you have concluded a few different things about the Fatman’s Feedbag.

I was thinking that most of Tali's stuff (clothes and jewelry) is still at the Rusty Dragon, so she'd want to at least go retrieve it. I don't know if that would give Gravi a chance to spot the group, though.

I've been mulling over what happened, and here's what I have come up with.

As I said, it's rough and I'm more than happy to have some feedback on it, especially from Nightfiend if he has some ideas of his own about what happened.

EDIT: Looks like the GM has a different idea and one that I think works better. I had an updated outline, but it got eaten by the post monster. I'll try remaking it after supper.

I was thinking that most of Tali's stuff (clothes and jewelry) is still at the Rusty Dragon, so she'd want to at least go retrieve it. I don't know if that would give Gravi a chance to spot the group, though.

I've been mulling over what happened, and here's what I have come up with.
** spoiler omitted **

As I said, it's rough and I'm more than happy to have some feedback on it, especially from Nightfiend if he has some ideas of his own about what happened.

EDIT: Looks like the GM has a different idea and one that I think works...

I could work with your idea if you decided to run with it. I also added a fill in if you wish in the above spoiler. The Fatman's Feedbag is a Sczarni run operation, so I figured that would be an interesting tie in. Just the same, the above-mentioned captive doesn't necessarily have to be you if you decide to run with your narrative. I will leave the choice up to you.