The gnome takes a good moment to admire the painting. Then looks at the safe. She shakes her head. Not my forte. She looks over at the bard. Barker, I bet you might have some ability you old pirate.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Windows line all the walls except those to the north in this nearly bare room. A simple bed rests in a corner next to a leather-bound chest and a small table. The wooden floor is splintered and cracked, and the white paint on the walls is chipped and smudged.
Two scrapborn guard a battered and bruised man. Likely, the captain though he looks like he's seen better days. They move forward to attack; the captain hides under the sheets of the bed.
Broken armor still grants its item bonus to AC, but it also imparts a status penalty to AC depending on its category: –1 for broken light armor, –2 for broken medium armor, or –3 for broken heavy armor.
Holly slithers into the room and Eleanor moves to protect her plant. She tosses a small seed onto the deck where a sapling rapidly forms, its branches reaching out to protect those nearby.
Protector Tree AC 10, HP 20
◆ Holly Stride
◆◆ Protector Tree
Status:
HP 73/73
AC 19
Hero Points 1/3
Battle Medicine ()
Focus Points 2/3
Spells 2nd 2/2 | 3rd 1/2
Scrolls: Heal (1st) 2/2 | (2nd) 1/2
The gnome’s blood gets hot the moment she sees more of these armor stealing scrap buggers. She is ready to smash them to bits and rescue the handsome captain. But then she is struck dumb for just a moment as she witnesses the old woman’s magic. There was something beautiful about the young sapling sprouting and growing …
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Barker hits the strings, playing a lively tune to inspire others, then he changes the music and like before attacks one of the creatures
With the scrapborn in his face, Rhys chills the moisture in the air, forming a spear of ice for the narrow confines of the hallway, stabbing forward before stepping to the side to gain cover from the doorway.
Round 1
Zeph does her best to keep her shield from being ripped away. She keeps her shield high covering herself while she strikes back with her flickmace.
The scrapborn sacrifices some of its armor as the flickmace smacks it, only to be clobbered by holly Crit!. Rhys infuses his weapon and pierces the sticky skin.
The scrapborn that attacks Holly steps to flank the plant and lashes out…
Broken armor still grants its item bonus to AC, but it also imparts a status penalty to AC depending on its category: –1 for broken light armor, –2 for broken medium armor, or –3 for broken heavy armor.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Barker keeps on inspiring his allies by playing on his mandoline, then he eyes one of the creatures and says
"You are supposed to be some kind of monster? I only see a pile of trash! A pile that will gonna burn, you are nobody!"Burning Invective DC21 WIll save vs 1d6/2d6 burning
Broken armor still grants its item bonus to AC, but it also imparts a status penalty to AC depending on its category: –1 for broken light armor, –2 for broken medium armor, or –3 for broken heavy armor.
Eleanor continues to take advantage of the electric buildup that Holly's vines are stirring up in the air around the trash piles. "Resilient little things."
Broken armor still grants its item bonus to AC, but it also imparts a status penalty to AC depending on its category: –1 for broken light armor, –2 for broken medium armor, or –3 for broken heavy armor.
Holly manages to take the small beatings, though Eleanor's thin skin bruises right alongside her plants. It only gets worse as she shocks the remaining scrapborn.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Barker keeps on playing and inspiring his allies, as he sends another piece of debris
The creature sacrifices some of its armor to negate Zeph's attack, lowering its own AC. It's then smashed by Holly — pieces of scrap clatter about the cabin! Barker's projectile flies wide. Rhys ices it…
ref:1d20 ⇒ 11S
2d20 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6
The creature ineffectively flails, damaged and fighting to the death with no escape. You easily finish it off.
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The man peeks out from under the sheets. I swear, whatever you're here for I have money… I'm good for it, I just need a little more time, Please!
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Barker hits the strings and a music begin to fill the air around him.
"Get a grip on yourself!" says Barker wheading to the person speaking
"We came to save you, in a way. We heared that someone could be held here. Who are you, and is anyone held here captive? We are looking for poets, tinkers and such"
The gnome gets down on one knee to be on eye level with him. Please good sir, its a pleasure to save such a dashing captain in distress as yourself Zephrena gives a wink.
What!? You're not here to collect a debt? I owe so many people now. I'm captain Hamari, owner of this barge… at least until I'm killed or it's repossessed. Nothing's gone right since I met my lovely Zridi… I've let her down and messed it all up.
He tells you a story.
Hamari spent years with his gambling ship going up and down the Junira, meeting moderate success. He met a beautiful women named Zridi who convinced him to spend his life s savings on extremely lavish improvements to the ship's interior decor. Indeed, looking around you can see opulent furnishings and gold rococo trim.
It was so hard to make ends meet, but she thought these upgrades would help my "brand" and get me more business. A good investment. Sadly nothing has seemed to work out… it's my fault. I must not have done things right. My beautiful Zridi only wanted the best for me…
Now, Seddek, this awful loan shark, has come to collect. He's taken over my ship and used it as a prison for people he doesn't like. Maybe poets and tinkerers? I don't really know. He's kept me locked in here. There's something big moving around belowdecks, I can tell you that. And he has these weirdos with him, their brains are fried and they keep rambling about 'Amity being dead' or something. Must be cheap help, but they're violent.
He sketches you a quick map of the ship. There's one deck below, an entry that leads to a saloon where prisoners are kept. Seddek usually isn't here… am I free to go? I need to find Zridi and tell her I'm safe. She must be so worried about me. I'd hate for her to fret. It's all my fault!
The gnome sets her shield and flickmace down. I am Zephrena, a follower of Sheylin. Please let me see to you good Captain. Zeph might have a little extra wiggle in her hips but she moves forward and gives the Captain a brief inspection. She checks his eyes and feels his head. She also casts Charming Touch as she does this.
DC17
Hopefully this goes well!
Does the Captain have actual injury? Zeph would use her Lay on Hands ability on him first.
The gnome takes him by the hand again. Oh my, that sounds awful. But your Zridi sounds lovely, what a lucky woman she is. Please tell me more about her. I'm sure we can help you find her.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Barker listens to the story and when the captain is done he ask question
Is there a way to determine if captain was magically/alchemically charmed by Zridi? Or was it the most powerful spell of romance list => unconditional/one-sided love?
Barker puts his paw on captain arm "Keep sitting for a moment pal. Zridi that I know was a patron of arts, she knew our poet very well, so it is hard for me to accept it as a simple coincidence. "
"Are there other prisoners down here with you as well?" Eleanor offers her a berry to chew on. "Here this will make you feel a bit better." She motions to pull out the head. "We found this clockwork device and was hoping someone here could help us as it is all a bit confusing to us."
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
"One quesiton before we go down, If you want to speak to Zridi, where do you look for her?"
Stairs provide passage between the main deck and below. Gambling tables set up for games of chance line the walls, though most of them appear broken or in disrepair. An acrid smell fills the room.
A brown, shaggy-furred beast stands on slate grey hooves. Its head resembles that of a maniacal horned ape. Sitting in a corner as faw awsay as possible is an Usij cultist the likes of which you've fought several times already.
Zephrena knows this is a ceustodaemon, a kind of daemon formed from the souls of vile mortals, particularly those who took efforts to hasten their own death. Their otherworldly senses make them useful for protecting vaults and similar locations on the Material Plane. Ceustodaemons are created to serve, but always seek ways to subvert their bindings, so they can rend their mortal summoners’ flesh.
The shaggy beast looks at you and smiles. A telepathic voice growls in your mind… I am tasked with destroying any who do not serve Seddek. Therefore, I must ask: are you here to serve Seddek?
The champion bristles at the sight of the daemon. She raises her somewhat battered shield and proudly shows the symbold of Sheylin. Zeph speaks in the abyssal tongue. Im a follower of Sheylin, one of her champions. I do not serve Seddek. But I do not feel the need to slay you. I give you the chance to leave in peace and return to your home. Leave this place and do no harm.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Bardic Lore to rk +9
"Look pal, as Zeph have nicely put it we have no business in fighting you. And you seem not be to inclined to fight us. How about we look through your contract and find a way how to not make it a fight that no oen wants?"
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
BArker hits his string, "Move with haste Eleanor, like you were a young lass!"
Eleanor's muscles have not felt this good in years. She feels like she is in her early 20's again. She protects Holly as the plants whips around defensively! "Take it down Holly!"
◆ Act as One (Reinforce Eidolon +1 AC/Saves, Resist all damage 1)
◇ Extend Boost (Reinforce Eidolon)
◆ Act as One (Holly Strike_
◆◆ Protector Tree
◆ Hasted Holly Strike
Status:
HP 73/73
AC 19
Hero Points 1/3
Battle Medicine ()
Focus Points 2/3
Spells 2nd 0/2 | 3rd 1/2
Scrolls: Heal (1st) 2/2 | (2nd) 1/2
────────── BEFORE YOUR TURN: ────────── Barker: DC 24 reflex vs 29 fire Eleanor: DC 24 reflex vs 29 fire, +2 for cover Holly: DC 24 reflex vs 29 fire Zephrena: DC 24 reflex vs 29 fire Rhys: DC 24 reflex vs 29 fire, +2 for cover ────────── BOLD IS UP!: ──────────
Barker (63/63 HP)
Eleanor (73/73 HP)
⠀⠀Holly (73/73 HP)
Ceustodaemon (-11 HP) │ 2d6 fire ➤ Zephrena(73/73 HP) │ Shield up ➤ Rhys(75/75 HP)
Cultist (-0 HP)
Reflex 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 going to use that hero point for reroll
Hero Reflex 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 at least no crit fail…
The champion uses her reaction to protect Barker from the daemon’s fire.
Round 1
The champion raises her shield but it does little to protect against the flames. She flicks out her snapmace. Then whirls it around her head for a second strike at the daemon. Be gone daemon!
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Relfex, DC24:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Barker tries to dodge the flames, but he miss, his fur getting badly burned
Those who failed are all also on fire. For new players that means you roll 2d6 at the end of your turn and take the damage. You then roll a d20 and if you get 15 or more you stop being on fire.
────────── BOLD IS UP!: ────────── ➤ Barker(34/63 HP) │ On fire ➤ Eleanor(23/73 HP) │ On fire ⠀⠀➤ Holly(23/73 HP) │ On fire
Ceustodaemon (-48 HP) │ 2d6 fire, Champ stuff
Zephrena (39/73 HP) │ Shield up
Rhys (38/75 HP) │ On fire
Cultist (-0 HP)
Can't wait to start! We can discuss character creation and whatnot in Slack. For now I'm looking at these guidelines:
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CHARACTER CREATION
This module has a theme of art and artists. While you'll need to be capable adventurers you probably want to have some kind of connection to the art world, be that as an artist yourself or a tastemaker.
I'm open to ideas if you have a particular concept in mind too.
Starting Wealth
You start at level 4. 140 gp lump sum per PC, or an item array of 1 level 3 item, 2 level 2 items, 1 level 1 item, and 30 GP. Honestly I think the lump sum is easier but maybe you prefer the other way!
Access
All Uncommon options from sourcebooks are available. Rare, or Uncommon from an AP, check with me first.
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PAPERWORK
If you've player with me before you know I have a macros sheet for you to fill out in addition to the normal slides. You can use the macros for your own character profile too.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
@GM - just a note a link on the tracker is to the wrong map ;)
Sorry for disappearing; I ended up in the hospital unexpectedly and was in no shape to post. I'm still recovering but doing much better now.
I'll catch up and get a post in shortly.
I am glad to hear you are doing better. I wish I knew, I would have paused the game.
If it helps, the group will pause while you continue recovery. It's important we all stick together and progress through the story in a healthy and mutually respectful manner as a team. Just let me know here or on Slack.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
GM Doug H wrote:
Iksha the Lorekeeper wrote:
Sorry for disappearing; I ended up in the hospital unexpectedly and was in no shape to post. I'm still recovering but doing much better now.
I'll catch up and get a post in shortly.
I am glad to hear you are doing better. I wish I knew, I would have paused the game.
If it helps, the group will pause while you continue recovery. It's important we all stick together and progress through the story in a healthy and mutually respectful manner as a team. Just let me know here or on Slack.
I second what GM said, I hope you feel better soon! I don't mind pausing, especially that begginign of Gameday is brining a bit of chaos ;)
No need to pause the game; I'm home and off the good drugs so posting regularly shouldn't be a problem from here on out. Thank you all for understanding!
FYI, On Friday 9/15 I'm leaving on a trip. I wont be home till 9/26.
The whole time I'll just be on my phone and wont be able to manipulate the map to move my character around. I should have plenty of free time to check in on the game. However, the middle of my trip we will be camping in Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho. I'm not sure if we will have any cell service.
Please feel free to post for Zephrena as needed. She would always try to avoid fighting and killing if she can. But will heft her shield and lay down a beating with her flickmace as needed. Don't forget her Lay on Hands, diplomacy, and intimidation skills. She also speaks several languages that maybe some others don't have.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Eleanor Sage wrote:
What program or site do you use to get nice big clean numbers on your tokens?
There is this site with some information about it. I learned it the hard way, when I volountered to help with slides for special a PBP convention ago. I did not know that Doug did it for lower tier. So he had amazingly cool looking tokens with numbers and mine looked like pulled from under hienas tail.
I think he uses Photoshop (I saw gif videoes of him doing it), I tried to replicate it with google slides and grooping but I guess the key part is to move 'face' of the monster to the side so that number fits.
NG Male Gnoll Bard 6 | HP 64/74 | AC 24 | F +10 R +13 W +11 | Perc +11 (low-light vision) | Stealth +11 | 25 ft. | Spells 1st: 3/3 2nd: 2/3 3rd: 3/3 | Focus Points 2/2 | Hero Point 2 | Exploration: Scout | Active Conditions: --
Barker is updated I took:
- Dirge of Doom
- Half-truths - skill feat
- Sound Mirror - free archetype feat
