‘Eκάτη's Endless Night

Game Master ‘Eκάτη

The use of divine spells in the presence of "strangers" requires a sleight of hand check OR a bluff check, otherwise the observer has a chance to notice that you are not praying to the Demon Lord at all.

I'm probably not going to be able to pull off that bluff check.

A cleric must be able to present her holy symbol to use this ability.

So...I don't think there's a normal way to hide a symbol and present it at the same time. However, I am ready for discussions ;)

Maybe if a party member made Terzarin invisible? Then it could be presented invisibly?

Hmm. Sounds like an idea! I think that something by the way can be understood by indirect effects (the priests of the dark gods are not able to channel positive energy at all - I mean, such mass healing can also be suspicious) but it seems to me that only another cleric or wise caster can think about this .)) It's a good plan.

About the checks and the whole situation in general. You have level 9 looming, and this may give you some options. From a multiclass in rogue to special feats. You can use all your imagination to adapt to the situation.

This applies to the problem of divine magic, Colgrim's social abilities, and much more .)

@ Terzarin,
You can check in Soryan Dirge's Profile for the spells in my Spellbook. But also, feel free to check out my "Campaign Role" Tab as well (regarding Buffs).

CR10 btw... 18 seconds!
Here it is, the power of advance buff casting in PF1e.

Time to invest in some ranks in Bluff

Merry Christmas!

Colgrim is the big hitter so I think he should get the first item. Perhaps a +3 Agile breastplate. that would improve his armor by 2.

IMO, Colgrim works best when he has a partner. His AC gets real low due to rage and so having our rogue runs around and sneak attack while Colgrim aggros works best.

The gift is two for the party, right? Not two each? (I am not being greedy. My character is fun as is.)

Think what great things we could do with a Wand of Invisibility.

Cirok was working on getting into Flank, but you done kilt him too fast...lol.

Soryan Dirge is content with just taking the Ring of Three Wishes, the Gem of True Seeing, and the Ring of Freedom of Movement. Y'all can have the rest.

Oh yeah, HAPPY THARIZDUN DAY!

Merry Christmas to Mr.Eaten!

@Soryan, +5 Tome of Clear Thought will suit you much better ))
@Terzarin, that's right, two subjects in total, not two for everyone.
@All, Merry Christmas!!

Oh, I must've misunderstood; I thought we each got one item.

Then I'd say the +3 armor for Colgrim and the WofI for the party.

/you may have seen this message in various discussion threads on this forum/

Hi folks! I'm going to a meditation camp for two weeks. No phone, internet, TV, or anything like that... Just diving deep inside myself. Thus, in the period from December 30 to January 14, I will not be in touch. From January 15-16, I will return to participate in all the games. I wish you all a Happy New Year! See you soon.

Here's the news .)

I think that on the 14th or 15th I will show up here and say that we are continuing. And in a couple of days later there will be a fresh game post and we will move on.

Before that time, please decide where you are going (it is not difficult for you to get to the derro, you will find the way there even yourself and on foot if you want; either you can return to the House Vonnarc and "relax"; or do smthng else - for example, walk through other significant taverns in other parts of the city, you know at least two more). In general, I need to understand what to start from (so far it looks like you're going straight to the derro).

Once again, I hug everyone and wish you great games in the new year!
Thank you for telling this story together.

Magic weapons for everyone!

I'm barely getting to The Boards these past several days. My vote on 'where next' is to the Derro.

In a few days, with the other players, I can put forth my two coppers on what two magical items to get for the group (from Xomos). And I'll get a couple roleplaying posts for Soryan Dirge.

But again, so the DM can prep and be ready to go forward in a couple weeks, my vote is rest for a day and then to the Derro.

DM suggested " walk through other significant taverns in other parts of the city, you know at least two more)".

Hmmm....may want to do that, then rest then derro?

Sure.

Or we can fast forward to the apocalypse and do a Fallout 3 style adventure! :)

The other taverns. We can explore the dark side.
No barfights, Colgrim!

Hey everyone! I am back, very rested and refreshed, tomorrow there will be a fresh game post and we are moving on.

DM suggested " walk through other significant taverns in other parts of the city, you know at least two more)".

Hmmm....may want to do that, then rest then derro?

I want to emphasize that I'm not suggesting anything, I just reminded you that you know about it - the information could have been lost over time. A feature of the PbP.

In general, there are so many places and NPCs in this city that it is unlikely that you will visit them all and talk to them all. It's a very "honest" sandbox in that sense. Your adventure road will take you wherever you go.

I'm sorry, I was too optimistic ))
The deadline for the restart of the game is Monday morning.

Soryan Dirge doesn't have his head in the campaign at all -- but he's confident that whenever Gameplay starts back up he'll be able to shake off the disturbing indifference and uncomfortable ennui and jump back in!

If you could describe a couple other options of NPCs with whom to talk, especially a worshipper of Areshkagal if present, or perhaps of some other Abyssal power, I'll likely choke up my courage and try for some dialogue there while Cirok and Colgrim are at the bar. If none of those are available, I will likely ask for a seat at the Ghoul's table.

Is Soryan Dirge embarrassed of us?

LOL

I'm trying to find time later Monday to post my opening volley of dialogue with the True Ghoul. Sorry for the delay.

It's okay! I am very happy that all of you are here and participating in the game.)

Overwhelmingly busy, horribly exhausted-- it'll be Saturday after I get some rest. I am planning to compliment the Ghoul, then ask why such a cool cat is in such a bar; roll a Knowledge and work towards Diplomacy.

I think if there are any significant requests in the bar then go ahead. If not, then I assume that you will return to the house and in about 12-14 hours I will advance the game to day 5.

I need job checks from every member of the party - believe me, they have an impact on something in the long run.

Sorry I couldn't get here through the weekend, and for the week. I'm still here, just really busy followed by really tired. Hopefully the 2nd half of the week will give me time to read the Gameplay I've missed and contribute.

Bot me as needed.

I understand you perfectly well, at the end of last year I felt the same emotions from the same situation. It seems to be nothing special, go to the forum and write a post after reading some other posts, for example, during a break at work or on the way home... But there really is no moral strength and resource of concentration for this.

I apologize to the Table. I will endeavor to get more involved. I enjoy this Campaign, GM and players, so be back on it....after work...lol.

All good .)
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The work on the fifth day passed without incident.
Once again, you have a wide choice of what to do next.

Just as an update: After my busiest month ever my business bank account got compromised and I am working with my bank an law enforcement to get my business account back and prosecute the fraud.

Soryan Dirge may have to stay in bed at House Vonnarc for a little while. Please bot as needed.

Holy crap that's awful. Best of luck!

Can we not walk about as fast as the cart goes?

@Cuthalian, sure.
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By the way, you did not answer what kind of transport you used when leaving the estate.
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And I have to say that I caught a bit of a cold. The next post from me probably won't be until Monday.

Dependent on another's Local roll if Cirok interferes. He would like to recruit the mutants unless the drow are from House V?

I didn't miss your question, but no one did this check.

By the way, I suggest to players to bot Soryan (I don't want to do this - playing PbP with myself is an even more dubious idea than at the RL table).

So far, I assume that he went with you. Firstly, we do not know when Molech will return to the game and I hope that it will be quite soon (and accordingly I hope that all his problems will be successfully solved). Secondly, you may need his help. This place is not a walk. You also understand this, the reward for the work is promised quite generous - it is unlikely that it is just like that.

Definitely need our wizard!

And, agreed, botting sucks.

Cirok also is looking to add to his collection of possible pawns, but c'est t la vie!

Going back to the previous, I think we are just as well served walking. No chance of losing a cart, no making up excuses for why we need a cart, and no Gadak lurking over our shoulder.

Ok for walking.

Agreed. It's easier to run away if necessary too.

Soryan prepares a bunch of buffs before we go in, maybe?

I'm going to try to catch up in the next couple of days.

Please excuse my absence -- after a January in which my business had one of its best months ever, on 7 February my bank account was compromised and it has been a slow and stressful process working with my bank and law enforcement to get my account whole again. Not to mention running my business effectively without a bank account for a week. I have one more meeting at the bank Wednesday and am pretty much finished giving the sheriff everything and I should be ready to get back to a more normal schedule. Back to a routine.

Soryan Dirge doesn't have any buff spells in his spell book but I have no problem whatsoever -- and encourage it -- if the group wants to look at my (very user friendly) stat block and take actions.

I'm planning on reading up on the 40+ Gameplay posts I've missed to see what's been going on and post, heh, in the next couple days.

Cirok has boots made for walking....

Colgrim can be a battering ram..

I have one more meeting at the bank Wednesday and am pretty much finished giving the sheriff everything and I should be ready to get back to a more normal schedule. Back to a routine.

Good news! I hope everything gets better for you as soon as possible. I understand your difficulties, and as a business owner myself, I feel your pain from this situation.

Going back to the previous, I think we are just as well served walking. No chance of losing a cart, no making up excuses for why we need a cart, and no Gadak lurking over our shoulder.

I misunderstood your question. I believe that traveling on a wagon in the built-up part of the city and without it is about the same amount of time. However, it would take longer to travel from Eirdrisseir to Cocyrdavarin (or from Cocyrdavarin to Rygirnan). While such a solution is possible, I will assume you might have slightly less of "efficient time" if you don't risk being late for work or don't sacrifice part of your sleeping hours.

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I feel better (finally!), I'll take us further along the events during the day.

If Soryan isn't fully caught up yet, maybe start with a Detect Magic on the area. Could you get all of us in an Invisibility Sphere or do we not care about that style of approach?