GM Knightmare's Therapy Sessions [Strange Aeons]

Game Master TheChelaxian

Yep, 5th level discovery.

Also, amusingly? Currently the only spell in their grimoire that is on the alchemist list is shield, which Ethyl already knows.

Oh, that's great. Also, I totally forgot that Ethyl can get extracts from Alvar's grimoire. Alas, the same is not true in reverse. xD

EDIT: Whoops, I forgot that for an Eldritch Scholar, it costs double to transfer spells, so 20 gp, which Alvar doesn't actually have.

We have three platinum pieces. I didn't distribute them because it doesn't split evenly. Take two to scribe what you need.

Just to be sure, it costs to transfer spells right? For some reason I thought that was only when you nab them off of an NPC. [Asking for a different character]

Scribing a new spell into a spellbook costs money, yeah.

I'm assuming that also applies to formula books until further notice, but thanks for the link.

You have to pay for special inks. The cost for the privilege is extra, and negotiable with the NPC but typically half the cost to scribe.

GM, since it's a new day - can I prep spells for the day or are there conditions? As in:

-would Nyarai be able to find necessary components?
-of not, could she prep spells without material components?
-would she even know how to prep spells at this point?
-if not, may she keep the list from the last day, at least?

Thank you!

I'd assume that, unless it's a pricey material component, you can find it in a spell component pouch.

Iosif is correct in most cases. However, I'm planning on letting the shrine of Setrakian house a selection of material components for both divine and arcane casters so the party can have a fuller array of spells. So to answer your question Nyarai, there are no conditions yet.

For Alvar, Nyarai, and maybe a couple others, the shrine also holds seven days worth of components for prepping spells (through lvl 3).

I am stealing Pharas-mite for later.

Waaait a minute. Is that not the adjective form?

Adjective
Pharasmin

But, I also like it!

I think you got it confused with Sarenrae, whose adjectival form is Sarenite.

I won't craft it yet because the DC is a bit high, but can weapon blanches be applied to ammo for Iosif's musket?

I won't craft it yet because the DC is a bit high, but can weapon blanches be applied to ammo for Iosif's musket?

I don't see why it couldn't be, so when we get to that point you can and may.

We have also entered the part of the campaign where I will be plaguing your characters with flashbacks, so get ready for that.

I'm sure those will be the happy kind.

Is the Elyssa from my memories our dropped PC Elyssa Volgori? I never quite know how to address this sort of thing when its narratively inconvenient.

Yes, she is. I thought about using her as an NPC for a bit I'm doing. If that isn't kosher with the group I'll redact it.

Elyssa as a PC left as attention was brought to Enoch's introduction. Perhaps she was slain, or vanished in the madness of the asylum. I thought about leaving her concept tied into the narrative for a little while longer.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm outside my edit window and short on time for the rest of today and all of tomorrow. But just wanted to know if I had recent memories of her. Doesn't matter to me either way.

For clarification's sake, Enoch, are you trying to climb the bookcase?

Absolutely not!

Enoch is actually opposed to Climbing, so....

He is literally throwing himself at the bookcase to knock it over.

Hopefully not the one I'm standing on...

The second one of course....

You should really look at the map, lol there like 20.

One minute later...

The second bookcase that the rattling is appears on and tossed a book at you.

Not yours...lol.

Going to give Iosif a few more hours before I bot him and move us along.

Move is progressing, I'll have a response in an hour or less.

Do we restore any sanity for resting?

Do we restore any sanity for resting?

7 days of uninterrupted rest heals equal to you cha mod. Otherwise 1/day you can use lesser restoration to heal 1d2. Better restoration heals more.

Oh. Unless I say otherwise, assume he's using Weapon of the Chosen to bypass magic resistance. No other use for the Swift Action.

Noted

We are the luckiest party

It could be worse. The rats could be smaller. Pretty sure both Iosif and Enoch would be completely dead weight. Ethyl too.

Apologies and an update.

You all have 2 hero points, one from starting the game and one from leveling up. From here on, you'll gain more either from leveling up, from calling me out/reminding me of game mechanics, doing nifty things with your characters, and reaching story milestones.

Hey, everyone! I'm dying here. Came down with a cold, so please be patient. Alternatively, bot me if needed. Thanks!

To be fair to Alvar, they were fairly distracted when Ethyl shared her plan. Being, well, under the swarm of rats themself.

... It totally isn't that their player missed that she said anything.

;)

I'm back!

Also, GM, I have a brain teaser for you straight away.

Does Cackle hex break invisibility? I am asking because...

Cackle (Su) (Advanced Player's Guide pg. 66): A witch can cackle madly as a move action. Any creature that is within 30 feet that is under the effects of an agony hex, charm hex, evil eye hex, fortune hex, or misfortune hex caused by the witch has the duration of that hex extended by 1 round. The creature must be able to hear the witch to be affected by the cackle.

A witch can only use cackle once per round.

Invisibility

The spell ends if the subject attacks any creature. For purposes of this spell, an attack includes any spell targeting a foe or whose area or effect includes a foe. Exactly who is a foe depends on the invisible character's perceptions. Actions directed at unattended objects do not break the spell. Causing harm indirectly is not an attack. Thus, an invisible being can open doors, talk, eat, climb stairs, summon monsters and have them attack, cut the ropes holding a rope bridge while enemies are on the bridge, remotely trigger traps, open a portcullis to release attack dogs, and so forth. If the subject attacks directly, however, it immediately becomes visible along with all its gear. Spells such as bless that specifically affect allies but not foes are not attacks for this purpose, even when they include foes in their area.

Welcome back, glad to hear you're well enough to return.

Unless the Cackle is used on a hex that does damage - even then its debatable - I would think it wouldn't break invisibility.

It probably would give away your general square, depending on hearing ability, though, much like speaking.

Direction for sure. Probably only square if they're right next to you. But you still enjoy 50% miss chance until we face super sense creatures.

GM check-in on my players. How we doing?

Wait. Am I up? Sorry, been distracted with a mobve.

Wait. Am I up? Sorry, been distracted with a mobve.

Not necessarily, not a lot of posting last couple of days and I'm checking in.

Oops. I've been distracted. I'll get a post up later today.

Saaaaame.

FWiW I'm ready to drop going in with stealth at every door. It puts the onus on me to do all the exploring with little benefit.

Fair enough, guys. Just checking it wasn't me, lol.

Whoops. I somehow totally forgot about this. Posting now.

Those couldn't have been attacks, could they?