paizo.com Recent Posts by Anathiel of the Broken Halopaizo.com Recent Posts by Anathiel of the Broken Halo2022-09-17T17:48:01Z2022-09-17T17:48:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion&page=3#1042022-12-16T01:10:05Z2022-12-16T01:10:05Z<p>"All we wanna do is eat your brains. We're not unreasonable, no one's gonna eat your eyes."</p>"All we wanna do is eat your brains. We're not unreasonable, no one's gonna eat your eyes."Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-12-16T01:10:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=5#2292022-11-15T14:49:16Z2022-11-15T14:49:16Z<p>Anathiel follows once the front line has made it in.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>When to use preparatory resources is always a problem.</span></p>Anathiel follows once the front line has made it in.
When to use preparatory resources is always a problem.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-11-15T14:49:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=5#2212022-11-14T17:26:19Z2022-11-14T17:26:19Z<p><b>"Torag is a practical god. I suspect that offerings used to defend a community will be considered as well used."</b> He says. </p>
<p>He will quietly whisper a pleas for forgiveness as he enters.</p>"Torag is a practical god. I suspect that offerings used to defend a community will be considered as well used." He says.
He will quietly whisper a pleas for forgiveness as he enters.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-11-14T17:26:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=5#2102022-11-11T17:33:05Z2022-11-11T17:33:05Z<p>Noth having the right kind of magic to help, Anathiel merely watches.</p>Noth having the right kind of magic to help, Anathiel merely watches.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-11-11T17:33:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion&page=2#812022-11-10T22:36:00Z2022-11-10T22:36:00Z<p>This works for me.</p>This works for me.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-11-10T22:36:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion&page=2#782022-11-10T15:26:30Z2022-11-10T15:26:30Z<p>Glad you're back!</p>Glad you're back!Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-11-10T15:26:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=4#1512022-10-31T14:59:57Z2022-10-31T14:59:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arrius Voralius Constantine wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Anathiel likely notices the paladin's eyes narrow as if studying Anathiel for any other...manifestation...of demonic influence.
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</blockquote><p>I'm sure that Arrius has seen many traumatized people in Kenabres. It seems like Anathiel has put in a lot of work towards this, but was taken by surprise.
<p>In the battle he did use negative energy against the flies, but you'll sense no evil from him. </p>
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Some deep breathing seems to calm Anathiel and help him focus once again on their mission. <b>"Pakk's Lepidstadt methods center around asking questions. He's helped me find issues I need to work on."</b> He's obviously talking about the current moment. <b>"He asks hard questions of himself, and uses that to continually improve. I have faith in him."</b></p>Arrius Voralius Constantine wrote:Anathiel likely notices the paladin's eyes narrow as if studying Anathiel for any other...manifestation...of demonic influence.
I'm sure that Arrius has seen many traumatized people in Kenabres. It seems like Anathiel has put in a lot of work towards this, but was taken by surprise. In the battle he did use negative energy against the flies, but you'll sense no evil from him.
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Some deep breathing seems to calm Anathiel and help him focus once again on...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-31T14:59:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion&page=2#702022-10-30T14:56:12Z2022-10-30T14:56:12Z<p>Well, that was intense. Askold just poked the Anathiel's supernatural PTSD. Nothing we can't get over in time.</p>
<p>This might be a good place for Zeno to jump in with some of the ways they used to calm each other as they recovered, but there's lots of room for everybody to react.</p>Well, that was intense. Askold just poked the Anathiel's supernatural PTSD. Nothing we can't get over in time.
This might be a good place for Zeno to jump in with some of the ways they used to calm each other as they recovered, but there's lots of room for everybody to react.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-30T14:56:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=3#1442022-11-01T00:12:51Z2022-10-30T14:44:30Z<p>Anathiel looks at Askold, temporarily stunned by those words. He can't help but to begin trembling. His eyes roll back. He speaks in a flat whisper, as if coming from infinitely far away. <span class=tiny><b>"You haven't seen <i>It</i>. <i>It</i> stretches back forever in both time and space. <i>It</i> exists to devour everything and turn it into pure seething chaos.</b></span></p>
<p>He overcomes the trembling by clenching every muscle in his body. Forcing himself away from the void and back to the here and now by sheer willpower. His voice changes from a whisper to a growl of anger and pain. <b>"That <i>thing</i> took part of my soul, so I would prefer that you not be <i>flippant</i> about an <i>ABYSSAL POWER</i> when you haven't <i>stared down</i> it's <i>infinite maw.</i>"</b></p>Anathiel looks at Askold, temporarily stunned by those words. He can't help but to begin trembling. His eyes roll back. He speaks in a flat whisper, as if coming from infinitely far away. "You haven't seen It. It stretches back forever in both time and space. It exists to devour everything and turn it into pure seething chaos.
He overcomes the trembling by clenching every muscle in his body. Forcing himself away from the void and back to the here and now by sheer willpower. His voice changes...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-30T14:44:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=3#1422022-10-29T15:06:34Z2022-10-29T15:06:34Z<p><b>"I am Anathiel. Blessed with celestial healing and then cursed by the draining void of Yhidothrus."</b> He looks like somebody who hasn't slept a restful night in years. He will not volunteer his hand. <b>"None have been able to break the curse, so I choose to turn it against evil."</b></p>"I am Anathiel. Blessed with celestial healing and then cursed by the draining void of Yhidothrus." He looks like somebody who hasn't slept a restful night in years. He will not volunteer his hand. "None have been able to break the curse, so I choose to turn it against evil."Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-29T15:06:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=3#1292022-10-26T14:48:56Z2022-10-26T14:48:56Z<p>Anathiel calls back to the wounded, <b>"We will be back once we've cleared a safe path out."</b> As the line up with him near the rear, he will introduce his friends. <b>"Zeno, this is Pakk, the researcher I was telling you about. Pakk, this is Zeno. He was taken into the same ritual as I was, though focused to a different power."</b></p>Anathiel calls back to the wounded, "We will be back once we've cleared a safe path out." As the line up with him near the rear, he will introduce his friends. "Zeno, this is Pakk, the researcher I was telling you about. Pakk, this is Zeno. He was taken into the same ritual as I was, though focused to a different power."Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-26T14:48:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=3#1192022-10-25T15:19:30Z2022-10-25T15:19:30Z<p>Anathiel moves up and to the side, targeting the yellow bug. But he pulls back as Askold runs up.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>negative blast (touch:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7</span></p>Anathiel moves up and to the side, targeting the yellow bug. But he pulls back as Askold runs up.
[dice=negative blast (touch]1d20+3[/dice]Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-25T15:19:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=3#1042022-10-21T12:55:14Z2022-10-21T12:55:14Z<p>Anathiel will follow along, ready to deal with any creatures trapped down here with us.</p>Anathiel will follow along, ready to deal with any creatures trapped down here with us.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-21T12:55:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=2#902022-10-18T13:58:46Z2022-10-18T13:58:46Z<p><b>"I can provide a shoulder to help somebody."</b>, he says, looking down and a bit unsure of himself. <b>"I usually defend at range."</b> </p>
<p>Pakk and Zeno would know that he's nervous about having to reveal his curse if there's trouble. But he also wouldn't leave anybody down here to face monsters alone in the dark.</p>"I can provide a shoulder to help somebody.", he says, looking down and a bit unsure of himself. "I usually defend at range."
Pakk and Zeno would know that he's nervous about having to reveal his curse if there's trouble. But he also wouldn't leave anybody down here to face monsters alone in the dark.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-18T13:58:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=2#772022-10-14T12:37:39Z2022-10-14T12:37:39Z<p>Anathiel moves forward, and a bit away from the group. He doesn't want to harm it, but he won't let people die to this. He prepares to unleash his cures at it if it threatens them.</p>Anathiel moves forward, and a bit away from the group. He doesn't want to harm it, but he won't let people die to this. He prepares to unleash his cures at it if it threatens them.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-14T12:37:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay&page=2#562022-10-10T13:30:57Z2022-10-10T13:30:57Z<p><b>"Let's argue responsibility later."</b> he says in hopes that we can focus on the problem at hand. Does anybody know more about the spider?</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>knowledge planes:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20</span> <span class=messageboard-ooc>I doubt it's history, and that's the only other knowledge we have.</span></p>"Let's argue responsibility later." he says in hopes that we can focus on the problem at hand. Does anybody know more about the spider?
[dice=knowledge planes]1d20+6[/dice] I doubt it's history, and that's the only other knowledge we have.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-10T13:30:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay#312022-10-08T06:13:28Z2022-10-08T06:12:55Z<p>Seeing that the lady was being cared for, he'll step up to the elf. <b>"Let me see your wounds, I am a healer."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>using a different pic from my icon. It's a interesting take based on Scar from the lion king.</span></p>Seeing that the lady was being cared for, he'll step up to the elf. "Let me see your wounds, I am a healer."
using a different pic from my icon. It's a interesting take based on Scar from the lion king.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-08T06:12:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay#202022-10-07T05:32:18Z2022-10-07T05:32:18Z<p><b>"I suspect that many a brewmaster is glad that you only brew for recreation,"</b> he says as he sips the refreshing ale. </p>
<p>As they arrive at the food stall, they see Pemberton at the grill with meat skewers. As he came out for food, he'll gladly trade his coins for fresh hot meat. After but two bites, he sees a familiar chelaxian profile . He steps out into the crowd, past a dwarf and smiles as he exclaims <b>"Zeno?! It's been too long!"</b></p>"I suspect that many a brewmaster is glad that you only brew for recreation," he says as he sips the refreshing ale.
As they arrive at the food stall, they see Pemberton at the grill with meat skewers. As he came out for food, he'll gladly trade his coins for fresh hot meat. After but two bites, he sees a familiar chelaxian profile . He steps out into the crowd, past a dwarf and smiles as he exclaims "Zeno?! It's been too long!"Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-07T05:32:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay#152022-10-06T21:05:58Z2022-10-06T21:05:58Z<p><b>"Yes, it was just an accidental bump."</b> he says, still on the ground. Several in the crowd had their hands on their weapons, but Pakk's arrival seems to have stopped anybody from making any overly hasty actions. <b>"I'm very sorry for my part in this, Ma'am."</b> He knew he had no part in it, but it was easy enough to stroke her ego and assure the people he was no threat. While most people were goodly here, they also knew that they might be called to fight evil at any time. </p>
<p>He got up slowly, with the kind of effort an old man might do. Some people visibly relaxed and one offered a welcome hand. There was a loud <b>"Hmmmpf"</b> as the lady stalked of to cause disaster elsewhere. </p>
<p><b>"Well, you seem to be my lucky charm today, Pakk."</b> he says as he looks to see the load of familiar bottles he's carrying. <b>"I should follow you just to stay safe. I predict I'll at least be safe from thirst."</b></p>"Yes, it was just an accidental bump." he says, still on the ground. Several in the crowd had their hands on their weapons, but Pakk's arrival seems to have stopped anybody from making any overly hasty actions. "I'm very sorry for my part in this, Ma'am." He knew he had no part in it, but it was easy enough to stroke her ego and assure the people he was no threat. While most people were goodly here, they also knew that they might be called to fight evil at any time.
He got up slowly, with...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-06T21:05:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Wrath of the Righteous: Where the Worldwound is a Silly PlaceAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/gameplay#132022-10-06T14:26:55Z2022-10-06T14:26:55Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>With that he slipped off into the crowd. He smelled a cart with savory meat pies. As he was placing his order he was bumped from behind, strong enough to make him fall. He trunred to look and head a screech from an ample matron. <b><span class=messageboard-bigger>"AAAIIIIEEEE! That monster <i>attacked</i> me!</span></b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>And we face the wild Karen...</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
With that he slipped off into the crowd. He smelled a cart with savory meat pies. As he was placing his order he was bumped from behind, strong enough to make him fall. He trunred to look and head a screech from an ample matron. "AAAIIIIEEEE! That monster attacked me!
And we face the wild Karen...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-06T14:26:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion#432022-10-06T12:26:58Z2022-10-06T12:26:58Z<p>Any preferred formatting for the stat bar?</p>Any preferred formatting for the stat bar?Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-06T12:26:58ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion#382022-10-05T12:41:35Z2022-10-05T12:41:18Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Zeno Leroung wrote:</div><blockquote> @Anathiel: I'm currently working on getting Zeno's backstory and really enjoyed your use of the 'stolen fury' ritual trait flavor in yours. I know we had briefly discussed interweaving backstories in the recruitment thread but left off given there wasn't a firm group yet. Now that we are prepping for the game to start it would help to know about how old you imagine your character being now, or how many years ago your cultist run-in took place. I think aasimars age at a similar rate to humans so we are likely within 5-10 years of each other if it was the same ritual. </blockquote><p>I deliberately left this vague in case somebody had a specific need for a certain timeline in the shared background.
<p>Roughly, I'm thinking that he's 18-19 now and he was about 12 when the ritual happened. But I can modify this. </p>
<p>I was even thinking about the ritual taking longer in subjective time. We could have aged years during the ritual.</p>Zeno Leroung wrote:@Anathiel: I'm currently working on getting Zeno's backstory and really enjoyed your use of the 'stolen fury' ritual trait flavor in yours. I know we had briefly discussed interweaving backstories in the recruitment thread but left off given there wasn't a firm group yet. Now that we are prepping for the game to start it would help to know about how old you imagine your character being now, or how many years ago your cultist run-in took place. I think aasimars age at a...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-05T12:41:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion#322022-10-04T14:00:24Z2022-10-04T14:00:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Pakk Holstad wrote:</div><blockquote><p> It'd be interesting if Zeno reported on the attack on Constantine in Kantaria, depending on how old the two are respectively.</p>
<p>Anathiel, any thoughts on whether this idyllkin man would consent to/be interested in being a research subject for an overly curious half-orc? </blockquote><p>Hmmm... there's this gaping void in my soul that draws life energy down into Yhidothrus. He wants to get rid of it and would gladly be a research subject for that.Pakk Holstad wrote:It'd be interesting if Zeno reported on the attack on Constantine in Kantaria, depending on how old the two are respectively.
Anathiel, any thoughts on whether this idyllkin man would consent to/be interested in being a research subject for an overly curious half-orc?
Hmmm... there's this gaping void in my soul that draws life energy down into Yhidothrus. He wants to get rid of it and would gladly be a research subject for that.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-04T14:00:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion#302022-10-04T02:10:43Z2022-10-04T02:10:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arrius Voralius Constantine wrote:</div><blockquote>Anathiel and Constantine are both Aasimars so it would make sense they might share a common ancestor somewhere in the past. And why wouldn't evil demons seek to kill divine-blooded progeny? </blockquote><p>Quite possibly related. Since you were attacked in Cheliax, they might have been planning to do the tritual again, but something went wrong.
<p>I'm sort of mixing with the Stolen Fury for flavor.</p>Arrius Voralius Constantine wrote:Anathiel and Constantine are both Aasimars so it would make sense they might share a common ancestor somewhere in the past. And why wouldn't evil demons seek to kill divine-blooded progeny?
Quite possibly related. Since you were attacked in Cheliax, they might have been planning to do the tritual again, but something went wrong. I'm sort of mixing with the Stolen Fury for flavor.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-04T02:10:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion#212022-10-02T19:24:27Z2022-10-02T19:24:27Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Viseka Rottur wrote:</div><blockquote> I PMed the DM, but I figured I should let you all know - I'm bowing out. Have a good time, you all. :) </blockquote><p>Sorry to hear thatViseka Rottur wrote:I PMed the DM, but I figured I should let you all know - I'm bowing out. Have a good time, you all. :)
Sorry to hear thatAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-02T19:24:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion#182022-10-02T16:02:46Z2022-10-02T16:02:46Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anthiol wrote:</div><blockquote> There are lots of excuses and opportunities not to make those posts, and I fall to them as often as anyone else. "I don't have time to write what I want to post right now, so I'll get back to it," but before you do others have moved things along far enough it feels awkward to reach that far back. You live your real life and come back some 20 to 27 hours after your last post and find the rest of the group has thrown up 40 wall-of-text posts and you are either overwhelmed about how or where to break in, or you just don't like to do chronomancy posting.</blockquote><p>Hopefully, we'll find a good balance where we can make sure to get everybody involved. I do hope we can get everybody to put in something substantial at least once a day. I also hope that we can control the "new game zoomies" and not get 40 posts in five hours from three characters. I've been on both sides of this, so I know how hard it can be.
<p>But we're talking about it early, and that's always a good sign. I've always found that good ooc communication helps solve problems before they become game ending.</p>Anthiol wrote:There are lots of excuses and opportunities not to make those posts, and I fall to them as often as anyone else. "I don't have time to write what I want to post right now, so I'll get back to it," but before you do others have moved things along far enough it feels awkward to reach that far back. You live your real life and come back some 20 to 27 hours after your last post and find the rest of the group has thrown up 40 wall-of-text posts and you are either overwhelmed about...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-02T16:02:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Silly Wrath of the Righteous DiscussionsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/discussion#172022-10-02T15:55:03Z2022-10-02T15:55:03Z<p>Lots of ideas going around already. So several sections to my post. </p>
<p>I look on forge theory as one of many tools. It's appropriate in some groups and situations, and less useful in others. I don't hate it, but I don't venerate it. Gestalt either makes people switch hitters or they double down in a role. When I'm healing, I'll be an arm, but I'll also be a ranged hammer. Especially as my kineticist ability grows. </p>
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I haven't seen this come up yet, but I do want to place my position that roleplay and rollplay are not two ends of a spectrum. They are separate and people can be strong in both. Like I say, I'm not seeing a problem, but I want to put it out there before blood is drawn. :)</p>
<p>The roleplay element will develop during the game, but we should talk about tactics before we get in a fight so that we live long enough to play the roleplay scenes. </p>
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Tactically I'm "the front of the back line". For now, I'm only effective in ranged combat, usually at closer ranges. I also want to stay close enough to the from to help with healing. I have channel and started with selective channeling. I'll get melee options eventually. I'm split focus, but I can be the primary healer. Luckily it looks like we have a couple other healers because it's always good to have multiple healers. I'm not going to be territorial!</p>
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My background overlaps with the Stolen Fury background and I've written it up to be able to have multiple people in the ritual. I'm also from Kenabres for other shared background elements. I'm willing to change things and figure out some links. </p>
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Mythically I'm going to dual path between guardian and hierophant. Hierophant to boost healing and guardian to make sure that I can get into the fight to heal and stay up when they target the healer. Plus, more hp and defense helps because kineticists use burn. </p>
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The big theme of my character is that he's torn between negative and positive energy. I figure that some people will be repulsed by him using negative energy and that's something to explore in game. I find that occasionally checking in ooc is a good way to balance in-game conflict and make sure that the players are having fun with it when the characters are upset with each other. </p>
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I may have some personal issues come up, and I'd like to be botted if it causes problems. I will try my best to minimize them, or to at least check in when they flare up.
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Well, this looks to be a hell of a fun game. I'm looking forward to saving the world with all of you!</p>Lots of ideas going around already. So several sections to my post.
I look on forge theory as one of many tools. It's appropriate in some groups and situations, and less useful in others. I don't hate it, but I don't venerate it. Gestalt either makes people switch hitters or they double down in a role. When I'm healing, I'll be an arm, but I'll also be a ranged hammer. Especially as my kineticist ability grows.
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I haven't seen this come up yet, but I do want to place my position that...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-02T15:55:03ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=5#2212022-10-02T16:25:32Z2022-10-01T19:41:29Z<p>And always remember that it's also stressful for the GM's. When you have this many characters it's always a hard choice. You can never fit all of the characters you want to see play this out.</p>And always remember that it's also stressful for the GM's. When you have this many characters it's always a hard choice. You can never fit all of the characters you want to see play this out.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-01T19:41:29ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=5#2162022-10-01T14:10:27Z2022-10-01T14:10:27Z<p>Making characters is half the fun.</p>Making characters is half the fun.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-10-01T14:10:27ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=4#1652022-09-27T23:15:30Z2022-09-27T20:12:16Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Giant Halfling wrote:</div><blockquote>Also, I need time to actually write him up so this is officially my final idea; if anyone feels like he’s stepping on their toes, I apologize. </blockquote><p>He'll probably step on more toes once he gets to wild shape into large forms. ;)Giant Halfling wrote:Also, I need time to actually write him up so this is officially my final idea; if anyone feels like he’s stepping on their toes, I apologize.
He'll probably step on more toes once he gets to wild shape into large forms. ;)Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-27T20:12:16ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=4#1542022-09-26T14:13:01Z2022-09-26T14:12:41Z<p>For your next revision, add (Life) to the oracle. Just to clarify that I'll be in a good healer along with the blasty. Obviously we'll have lots of healing, but I expect that we'll need it. The best way to balance gestalt parties is a long adventuring day.</p>For your next revision, add (Life) to the oracle. Just to clarify that I'll be in a good healer along with the blasty. Obviously we'll have lots of healing, but I expect that we'll need it. The best way to balance gestalt parties is a long adventuring day.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-26T14:12:41ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=3#1092022-09-22T14:05:29Z2022-09-22T14:05:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Shedinn Delmirev wrote:</div><blockquote><p> If I hadn't already applied with this very cool alias, I'd finally build my very own pathfinder batman:
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Tempered Champion Paladin of Tanagaar (<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder_RPG/comments/8d8f3t/paladin_code_of_tanagaar_creating_paladin_codes/dxm52yu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">custom Paladin Code</a>) // Unchained Knife Master Rogue 6, Shadowdancer 10 </blockquote><p><a href="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/LavishIncompatibleKinglet-mobile.mp4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">My brain hurts</a>Shedinn Delmirev wrote:If I hadn't already applied with this very cool alias, I'd finally build my very own pathfinder batman:
Tempered Champion Paladin of Tanagaar (custom Paladin Code) // Unchained Knife Master Rogue 6, Shadowdancer 10
My brain hurtsAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-22T14:05:29ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=2#842022-09-20T12:37:02Z2022-09-20T12:37:02Z<p>Doh, I'm Pacific Time. On a clear night, I can hear Disneyland's fireworks.</p>Doh, I'm Pacific Time. On a clear night, I can hear Disneyland's fireworks.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-20T12:37:02ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=2#682022-09-18T22:48:35Z2022-09-18T22:48:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Geometer wrote:</div><blockquote> @Anathiel I love the story and the details work for me. The one question I have is about how many years precampaign were you imagining it takes place? </blockquote><p>I'm pretty easy. I was deliberately vague about the ages to be more flexible.Geometer wrote:@Anathiel I love the story and the details work for me. The one question I have is about how many years precampaign were you imagining it takes place?
I'm pretty easy. I was deliberately vague about the ages to be more flexible.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-18T22:48:23ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=2#652022-09-18T18:01:30Z2022-09-18T17:49:07Z<p>Damn it, I can't go to the store without more backstory popping up. Well, at least my muse isn't waking me up in the middle of the night. Let's throw Shyka the Many into the story.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Damn it, I can't go to the store without more backstory popping up. Well, at least my muse isn't waking me up in the middle of the night. Let's throw Shyka the Many into the story.
[Spoiler omitted]Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-18T17:49:07ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting&page=2#622022-09-18T15:51:03Z2022-09-18T15:39:32Z<p>If you are allowing modification of fluff on the campaign trait, then I'd definitely be up for joining in on the ritul if Geometer and Ertkid are okay with that. That was my first choice of fluff, but the mechanics didn't work out so much. Plus I could have been attacked by a demon and brought to the ritual.</p>
<p>Expanded backstory below. I've put in a first draft of the ritual for each of us to modify and change. Naturally, its pretty dark, but I'm assuming that people who are looking into this game expect that. You might want to pick a demon lord that connects to your abilities if you are saying that your power comes from the ritual.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>If you are allowing modification of fluff on the campaign trait, then I'd definitely be up for joining in on the ritul if Geometer and Ertkid are okay with that. That was my first choice of fluff, but the mechanics didn't work out so much. Plus I could have been attacked by a demon and brought to the ritual.
Expanded backstory below. I've put in a first draft of the ritual for each of us to modify and change. Naturally, its pretty dark, but I'm assuming that people who are looking into this...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-18T15:39:32ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: A Silly game of Wrath of the RighteousAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmn3/recruiting#422022-09-17T18:30:15Z2022-09-17T18:30:15Z<p>Okay, this one isn't so silly in terms of story, but you have to have a straight man around. </p>
<p>Question: can we take a drawback to get an additional trait?</p>
<p>Anathiel is obviously an aasimar, but there is an obvious curse dragging him down. He has a lion's mane and feline face, but it's sunken in and his fur is patchy and worn. His limbs are scrawny but wiry. You aren't sure how he stands upright with his hide shirt and backpack. And yet he stands.</p>
<p>He is a life oracle and a chaokineticist - he has a wellspring of life, but also contains a black void trying to suck that away.</p>Okay, this one isn't so silly in terms of story, but you have to have a straight man around.
Question: can we take a drawback to get an additional trait?
Anathiel is obviously an aasimar, but there is an obvious curse dragging him down. He has a lion's mane and feline face, but it's sunken in and his fur is patchy and worn. His limbs are scrawny but wiry. You aren't sure how he stands upright with his hide shirt and backpack. And yet he stands.
He is a life oracle and a chaokineticist - he...Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2022-09-17T18:30:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: LegitGM's Chaotic West GameplayAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/gameplay#302017-08-15T02:11:34Z2017-08-15T02:11:34Z<p>Anathiel will finish his drink and get up to follow.</p>Anathiel will finish his drink and get up to follow.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-08-15T02:11:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: LegitGM's Chaotic West Sandbox DiscussionAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/discussion#62017-07-16T15:19:10Z2017-07-16T15:19:10Z<p>Woo hoo! Congratulations! May Aldrèa grow up strong and quick and tough and smart and wise and charming.</p>Woo hoo! Congratulations! May Aldrèa grow up strong and quick and tough and smart and wise and charming.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-07-16T15:19:10ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: LegitGM's Chaotic West GameplayAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/gameplay#252017-07-14T12:01:48Z2017-07-14T12:01:48Z<p><b>"On top of the description, a location and known associates would be helpful,"</b> adds Anathiel.</p>"On top of the description, a location and known associates would be helpful," adds Anathiel.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-07-14T12:01:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: LegitGM's Chaotic West GameplayAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/gameplay#202017-07-04T02:06:03Z2017-07-04T02:06:03Z<p><b>"So, what sort of trouble do you have?"</b> he asks.</p>"So, what sort of trouble do you have?" he asks.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-07-04T02:06:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: LegitGM's Chaotic West GameplayAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/gameplay#182017-07-02T13:49:49Z2017-07-02T13:49:49Z<p><b>"So are there lots of ne'er-do-well's in this town, or is this just where they all drink?"</b> he asks.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'm here.</span></p>"So are there lots of ne'er-do-well's in this town, or is this just where they all drink?" he asks.
I'm here.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-07-02T13:49:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: LegitGM's Chaotic West GameplayAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/gameplay#112017-06-21T02:43:03Z2017-06-21T02:43:03Z<p>As he walks, he notices those that look away, seeing if he recognizes any of them.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Lore (wanted criminals):</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21</span></p>As he walks, he notices those that look away, seeing if he recognizes any of them.
[dice=Lore (wanted criminals)]1d20+13[/dice]Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-06-21T02:43:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: LegitGM's Chaotic West GameplayAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/gameplay#62017-06-09T19:31:49Z2017-06-09T19:31:29Z<p><b>"If it's that long of a list, perhaps we should find someplace more comfortable to go over it."</b> offers Anathiel.</p>"If it's that long of a list, perhaps we should find someplace more comfortable to go over it." offers Anathiel.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-06-09T19:31:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: LegitGM's Chaotic West GameplayAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/gameplay#32017-06-07T12:44:08Z2017-06-07T12:44:08Z<p><b>"I'm here to find people that have already caused trouble."</b> He pulls out a stack of bounty posters. <b>"Nobody wants them around."</b> He wears no coat, no armor. A single gun rests at his hip, old but serviceable. He rides no horse, but doesn't have a problem keeping up with one. His glance presents no challenge, but doesn't seem cowed.</p>"I'm here to find people that have already caused trouble." He pulls out a stack of bounty posters. "Nobody wants them around." He wears no coat, no armor. A single gun rests at his hip, old but serviceable. He rides no horse, but doesn't have a problem keeping up with one. His glance presents no challenge, but doesn't seem cowed.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-06-07T12:44:08ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: LegitGM's The Chaotic West RecruitmentAnathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)https://paizo.com/campaigns/LegitGMsChaoticWestSandbox/recruiting&page=2#742017-06-06T15:38:56Z2017-06-06T15:38:56Z<p>Looks like a pair of good groups. Thanks and best of luck to those not picked.</p>Looks like a pair of good groups. Thanks and best of luck to those not picked.Anathiel of the Broken Halo (alias of Philo Pharynx)2017-06-06T15:38:56Z