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This is the Discussion Forum for Crown of the Kobold King adventure. The scenario will be run in Adventure Mode generally following Pathfinder Society rules.
Characters will start at level 1 level and I would like for you to post your proposed Ancestrie, Class, and background before building the characters. What does your Character do to earn a living in Falcon’s Hollow? (Lumber work is common as is Crafting, hunting, farming, performing, or you may work in one of the shops.) Just the general job we will work out details. How long they have been in Falcon’s Hollow? PF2e only no 3rd-party.
Characters will be starting in Falcon’s Hollow a Lumber town founded about 134 years ago by a Taldor Lumber Consortium. It exists in the shadow of a looming volcano known as Droskar’s Crag and on the edge of the Darkmoon Vale a mist-laden forests prowled by feral beasts, ravenous monsters, and the restless souls of the dead.
Falcon’s Hollow is a fringe town of Andoran about 1500 mostly humans with a scattering of other races. The town’s motto is “Only the Desperate and the Brave. Known dangers Kobolds, uncaring leadership, undead, violent wildlife, Ancient Dwarven ruins.
I'm thinking of running a human wizard with the detective background, maybe does some work with the local authorities or works solving small mysteries for the locals.
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I'm leaning towards a bomber alchemist with the Artisan background, who spends most of their non-adventuring time making stuff for the locals. Would a ratfolk be acceptable?
ETA: if possible, can we hold off on starting for a week or so? That'd take us out of the busiest part of the GameDay and past the US election (my wife is an election judge for early voting, so I'm picking up more of the domestic stuff).
I think a dwarf fighter or warpriest
I think I might want to try an enchantress.
Human Sorcerer (Angelkin heritage) who works locally in a bar/tavern (Barkeep background). She might not even know she is a sorcerer. She just thinks she is good with people.
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So far the Ancestries and Classes are fine.
For a source of spells, the known wizards in Falcon Hollow include Brickasnurd Hildrinsocks a disorganized gnome wizard who runs the Goose -n- Gander a cavernous general store. Sharvaros Vade a creepy human wizard occupies a stone tower east edge of town. The town Magistrate Vamros Harg is a Halfling sorcerer.
The Sheriff a towering half-elf named Deldrin Baleson would probably be happy to hand off any small mysteries to a budding detective.
For artisan alchemists would probably spend time at the Woodwil a workshop that serves as a haven for a clique of semi-artistic locals The owner is an outspoken half-orc artist Deveera Gadsel. There is also the Roots and Remedies a vine-covered building that smells of herbs and incense where the owner a human female herbalist dispenses potions and supplies.
The area is thick with dwarven ruins. There are stories of dwarf explora who when missing years ago. Falcon’s Hollow has few clerics but does have Lady Cirhana Gensar a human cleric of Iomedae who runs the Temple of Iomedae and does what she can to aid the townsfolk.
An enchantress barkeep. There are two main establishments for drinks: The Rouge Lady a burlesque and a gambling hall run by Kabran Bloodeye a half-orc who is missing half his nose and is an unsavory character. The other place is called the Sitting Duck a tavern favored by those looking for adventure and excitement the owner is Ergin Tock a retired female fighter. Another service place is Jak a’ Napes a ramshackle inn run by Jak Crimmy, a retired bard. She sports an easy smile and her flapjacks are legendary.
Would it be possible for him to get a goat mount so he can he like Thorin and Killi and Filli? The goat is in Highhelm book.
The mount but I know they so not work in every campaign
https://2e.aonprd.com/AnimalCompanions.aspx?ID=59
Here is the info on the goat from the Highhelm book
I'm not sure what to go with right now. Looks like someone with thievery would be good. Bard or Rogue type. Give me a day to ponder.
Would we be getting society credit for this?
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I'm not sure what to go with right now. Looks like someone with thievery would be good. Bard or Rogue type. Give me a day to ponder.
Would we be getting society credit for this?
Ether would be fine. Play what you find enjoyable.
The game is sanctioned for PFS2 and I do plan to award chronicles. Two chronicles worth 12XP each.
1st level?
I'm planning on at least being trained in Thievery with my wizard, so I'll have a slightly higher than normal chance of picking a lock or two.
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I have a silly idea for a character, but definitely won't be sneaky. Ancient Elf Former Bard, now Champion of Shelyn and Field Medic.
Looks good.
What brings Champion Djalamora Vestrilavia to Falcon's Hollow?
Are you just passing through or send to answer the call?
Lady Cirthana Gensar Cleric of the Temple of Iomedae regularly makes requests from officials of her faith and aligned faiths for assistance in her quest to aid the endangered souls of Falcon’s Hollow, but the corrupting nature of this wild frontier post is far too tempting for the devotion of most initiates to survive.
Might tweak a couple things and need to buy items. Also need to work on the background a little bit, but otherwise I think he is good to go.
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Grallen Jotunbane, Son of Thaf, Son of Gamrir
Dwarf fighter 1
Medium, Dwarf, Humanoid
Heritage ancient-blooded dwarf:Dwarven heroes of old could shrug off their enemies’ magic, and some of that resistance manifests in you. You gain the Call on Ancient Blood reaction.
Call on Ancient Blood Trigger You attempt a saving throw against a magical effect, but you haven’t rolled yet; Effect Your ancestors’ innate resistance to magic surges before slowly ebbing down. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to saving throws on the triggering save and other saves against magical effects until the end of this turn.
Background noble
Perception +7; darkvision
Languages Common, Dwarven, Jotun
Skills Athletics +7, Crafting +4, Dwarf Lore +4, Genealogy Lore +4, Religion +5, Society +4, Survival +5
Str +4, Dex +0, Con +2, Int +1, Wis +2, Cha +0
Items scale mail, steel shield, battle axe, clan dagger, crossbow, dagger, warhammer, backpack, bedroll, chalk (10), flint and steel, grappling hook, rations (1 week) (2), rope (foot) (50), soap, torch (5), waterskin, purse (2 gp, 2 sp)
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AC 16 (18 with shield raised); Fort +7; Ref +5; Will +5
HP 22
Reactive Strike [R] Trigger A creature within your reach uses a manipulate action or a move action, makes a ranged attack, or leaves a square during a move action it’s using Effect You lash out at a foe that leaves an opening. Make a melee Strike against the triggering creature. If your attack is a critical hit and the trigger was a manipulate action, you disrupt that action. This Strike doesn’t count toward your multiple attack penalty, and your multiple attack penalty doesn’t apply to this Strike.
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Speed 20 feet
Melee [1] battle axe +9 (sweep), Damage 1d8+4 S
Melee [1] clan dagger +9 (parry, versatile B, agile, dwarf), Damage 1d4+4 P
Melee [1] dagger +9 (versatile S, thrown 10 ft., agile, finesse), Damage 1d4+4 P
Melee [1] shield bash +9, Damage 1d4+4 B
Melee [1] warhammer +9 (shove), Damage 1d8+4 B
Ranged [1] crossbow +5 (range increment 120 feet, reload 1), Damage 1d8 P
Ranged [1] dagger +5 (versatile S, thrown 10 ft., agile, finesse), Damage 1d4+4 P
Ancestry Feats Mountain Strategy:Dwarves have a long history fighting common foes, and you’ve mastered the ancient tactics to better face these enemies. You gain a +1 circumstance bonus to damage with weapons and unarmed attacks against creatures with the giant, goblin, hryngar, or orc trait. If your attack would deal more than one weapon die of damage (as is common at higher levels than 1st), the bonus is equal to the number of weapon dice or unarmed attack dice.
In addition, if any creature critically succeeds at an attack against you and deals damage to you, you gain your bonus to damage against that creature for 1 minute regardless of whether it has the chosen trait.
Class Feats Vicious Swing:You unleash a particularly powerful attack that clobbers your foe but leaves you a bit unsteady. Make a melee Strike. This counts as two attacks when calculating your multiple attack penalty. If this Strike hits, you deal an extra die of weapon damage. If you’re at least 10th level, increase this to two extra dice, and if you’re at least 18th level, increase it to three extra dice.
General Feats Shield Block
Skill Feats Courtly Graces
Other Abilities call on ancient blood, shield block
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I'm still working on R!Kktik's profile, but had a question: for Specialty Crafting, can I take mechanical items? He's a mechanic for the Kreeds, helping to keep the sawmills running. I took the Tunnel Rat heritage, which makes him really good at crawling into the machinery and repairing it. Bombing is, at least to start with, more of a side hustle for him.
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I'm still working on R!Kktik's profile, but had a question: for Specialty Crafting, can I take mechanical items? He's a mechanic for the Kreeds, helping to keep the sawmills running. I took the Tunnel Rat heritage, which makes him really good at crawling into the machinery and repairing it. Bombing is, at least to start with, more of a side hustle for him.
Sure, Mechanical crafting - machines and clockwork.
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I'm still working on R!Kktik's profile, but had a question: for Specialty Crafting, can I take mechanical items? He's a mechanic for the Kreeds, helping to keep the sawmills running. I took the Tunnel Rat heritage, which makes him really good at crawling into the machinery and repairing it. Bombing is, at least to start with, more of a side hustle for him.
Have you looked at the Inventor class?
Yes. It didn't appeal.
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Djala would probably be traveling with a call, but not with a specific plan in mind. Will stick around at any location for a bit to figure out if that's the right place.
Locations to stick around at would be the Woodwil a workshop of local artist. Temple of Iomedae is the only temple in town and welcoming to the cool gods' religions. Then there is also the Sitting Duck tavern.
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I am thinking that he might be working at the blacksmith or he is looking for rumors of a dwarven thrower?
Oddly enough there is no notable blacksmith location in town. You would surmise that most people with mechanical or metal smithing work for the Cutyard. You could work at the low market where common simple weapons and light armor are available. Other weapons and armor maybe available at the hight market but access to that market is restricted by Boss Teedum’s loyal thugs, admitting only those Thuldrin deems influential. The Woodwil workshop group could include a jewelry smith that employs helpers.
As for rumors of Dwarven throwers, you would have gathered information in game.
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I am thinking that he might be working at the blacksmith or he is looking for rumors of a dwarven thrower?Oddly enough there is no notable blacksmith location in town. You would surmise that most people with mechanical or metal smithing work for the Cutyard. You could work at the low market where common simple weapons and light armor are available. Other weapons and armor maybe available at the hight market but access to that market is restricted by Boss Teedum’s loyal thugs, admitting only those Thuldrin deems influential. The Woodwil workshop group could include a jewelry smith that employs helpers.
As for rumors of Dwarven throwers, you would have gathered information in game.
That works!
I don't think you'll have any trouble filling the open slots.
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I can also move to warpriest instead of champion, if we need the healing. Doesn't affect the character much other than shifting a few things.
You don't need to change characters. If your friends are interested knowing that it is PBP and long-term game. Have them post here what type of character they would be interested in running.
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The book does discuss what to do if a PC wants to play a Kobold. Effectively you would be from a different Kobold clan or city kobold.
Different Clan:
Kobold-on-kobold conflict is nothing new, of course, especially in the case of non-evil kobolds who face more traditional kobold villains like those in this adventure. While the locals of Falcon’s Hollow know kobolds live in the area, the sight of an individual kobold traveling with an adventuring group isn’t likely to cause undue alarm, although such characters should expect to be greeted with wary and nervous glances at the very least.
City Kobold:
It has taken time, but over the years, you’ve managed to find a place among the citizens of Falcon’s Hollow. While many still distrust kobolds, they at least see you as a fellow villager.
How experienced are you with the Play-by-post game style games?
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Sounds good. Go ahead and create your character.
R!Kktik and Djalamora Vestrilavia are good examples of how to format the character (Alias) page.
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I'm the other friend of Djamamora's who is interested.
My idea so far is a tengu ranger bounty hunter. Makes a living dealing with troublemakers--both 2- and 4-legged--and hunting game when things are quieter. Has a quirky love of mountain storms, even hunting during them at times.
I've played a dozen or so PBPs here on the boards, a mix of PF 1&2 and SF1 over the last few years. I'm just coming off of GameDay, where one of my games was PF2.
This is the city Kobold I made, they make a living hunting and crafting. They're mostly indifferent to the people of Falcon's Hollow, but get along well enough to live here.
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I'm the other friend of Djamamora's who is interested.
My idea so far is a tengu ranger bounty hunter. Makes a living dealing with troublemakers--both 2- and 4-legged--and hunting game when things are quieter. Has a quirky love of mountain storms, even hunting during them at times.
I've played a dozen or so PBPs here on the boards, a mix of PF 1&2 and SF1 over the last few years. I'm just coming off of GameDay, where one of my games was PF2.
That will work. Go ahead and create your character.
That will work. Go ahead and create your character.I'm the other friend of Djamamora's who is interested.
My idea so far is a tengu ranger bounty hunter. Makes a living dealing with troublemakers--both 2- and 4-legged--and hunting game when things are quieter. Has a quirky love of mountain storms, even hunting during them at times.
I've played a dozen or so PBPs here on the boards, a mix of PF 1&2 and SF1 over the last few years. I'm just coming off of GameDay, where one of my games was PF2.
Cool, thanks! Here is a placeholder name, for now. I should have time to work up and post the character tonight or tomorrow.