GM Jhaeman's PFS1 Module: "Curse of the Riven Sky"

Game Master Jhaeman

Ok, I'm off--back Thursday.

Have fun!

Not sure where to go from here folks... are there any obvious tasks to do other than clearing the castle? if not, are there clues on the map where the next part of the castle is?

I'm off for 48 hours.

@Berato: I'm not sure if you're asking me or the other players, but my suggestion is to re-read what Zoarth has asked you to do.

I think our next move should be to question one of the giants that's still breathing. I can stabilize/heal if necessary to bring back to consciousness.

As for the questioning itself, my only contribution would be to discern lies.

Anthys can't offer much in that regard; doesn't even have any ranks in Sense Motive.

One can make a fighter with really good face skills through Advanced Weapon Training options. I just haven't done that with this character (yet).

Heading out this weekend and will be gone for a week. Internet access will be spotty but I should be able to check this a couple of times. Feel free to bot me as needed. Ciao!

Just an early FYI that I'm going to be away from 9-25 May on a training course. You folks are making good progress, and I'm enjoying the game and your characters.

Hi GM Jhaeman! are you ggoing to be able to move the game fwd a few times during your training? or will we be on hold until you come back? thx!

PS: I'm ready to roll some dice! my vote is to take the long way around not to risk encountering this linnorm thing, so that we can have some encounters with the giants hopefully before GM Jhaeman ggoes away! :)

@Berato: We'll have to be on hold--I won't have access to a computer.

^Good for you. Technology is good and everything but living in the real world is useful too.

I really hope Adeah isn't getting on anyone's nerves. Especially in this situation-- nobody likes "escort missions" but I honestly really dig the idea of a couple of random farmers taking up pitchforks against an army of giants to avenge their huts.

Sort of like "awww, you're all going to die but I like the enthusiasm"

I personally don't think it's a good idea or even an interesting one, but I'll go along with whatever the party wants to do.

So that's Anthys and Berato against, myself and Xilt for. Farrokh I think you're the tie-breaker, and (apologies if I'm wrong) you didn't seem swayed in either direction just yet. What do you think?

I'll happily go with the majority, whichever way it sides.

Farrokh's view was essentially that he thought the farmers would probably be of more use repairing their farms and their desire to get revenge on the giants could complicate the party's mission of getting to the bottom of why Zoarth's castle was attacked. So his inclination would be to not bring them. But if they had useful skills and the rest of the party wanted to bring them along he would be happy to go along with the majority view.

Ok, I'm back--thanks for your patience everyone.

So from the last couple of posts, it seems like the majority (3-2) view is not to take the farmers along? If that's the call, I need a Diplomacy, Intimidate, or Bluff check at a -2 penalty to persuade them not to follow you.

Or if you want to role-play more to come to see about a consensus or compromise, I'm perfectly happy with that too.

I'll wait a bit longer for any last thoughts and then synthesize views as best I can to move us along.

I'm just waiting for someone good with social skills to make the roll and do a post.

Same. Even if Adeah wanted to, she wouldn't be at all convincing-- her Diplomacy check is just an unmodified d20.

If Profession (Soldier) worked I could use that.

Farrokh should be able to aid on Diplomacy but he's probably not best for the main roll.

@GM: is it possible to get a map showing the camp's layout and where the giants are? thanks

@Berato: I have or can make up a map. I'm usually reluctant to put gridded maps and minis on the table at the outset because it instantly puts players into a combat mindset :) For now, as the group is still deciding on their approach, the general description should be enough--there's a few large fire pits, around each fire pit is four or five tents, the whole camp is near the side of a rocky hill, and a few lethargic giants are visible wandering around the edges of the camp.

@GM: a rough map would indeed be appreciated, so as to gauge where Adeah will enter the camp from and where the party will be in hiding.

Does Berato not want to do it? You've got more Diplomacy than everyone else put together.

I'm not trying to sway them about anything. They either have the info or not. You ask and we'll back you up. Their reply to you will reveal their intent towards our party.

Edit: besides, if we're gonna peak at each other's character sheet, you're part inquisitor, with stern gaze, discern lies, etc. Asking questions should be right in your alley. ;)

I was thinking Diplomacy would be needed to get them to not immediately attack. Yes, Adeah is well-equipped to handle an interrogation, but if they don't use their words those abilities don't do much. But whatever.

You can't use Diplomacy like that without a feat, I think. Need at least a minute of conversation to change someone's attitude.

@Berato: Okay, got it--I can get a map up this weekend.

A map of the Jurn camp is now up on Slide # 3. You can place your tokens around the "H1" and assume the hills giants and ettin are there as well. There are a few other scattered giants as the description of the camp indicated, and I can put them on if it becomes relevant. The cave entrance is a few squares south of the H2. (Sorry it took me ages to get this up.

I'm going to be travelling and touristing this week, so posting may be a bit spotty.

@GM: feel free to move the action to 'H2' as I think the young giants have no further information or tips for the party. Thank you!

Very minor complaint: love the module so far, but I feel we're moving a tad slower than we should... anything we can do to speed this up to regular pace GM Jhaeman?

@Purple Dragon Knight: Good point--I should have botted Xilt's Diplomacy check sooner. I've now done so. Looks like these giants are coming along, whether you want them to or not :) (unless you decide to get rid of them through some other means)

I don't mind too much if they come along -- thanks for moving things forward!

Really sorry everyone, camping trip ran long and I just got back and am exhausted--I promise a post in the morning!

Someone may have to take the lead to move us along.

I'll be going away for a week starting Friday. Will be checking thread with phone but I may be out of internet for a day or two. Feel free to bot me if I'm unresponsive.