True, but I think none of the characters seem like the best fit. That's a bit funny with this AP. On the one hand it's marketed as exploring, getting your hands in the mud, free spirited tree hopping, but on the other hand I imagine there will be politics and throat-cutting menaces. None of us really built a character for that, so I think we'll just... wing it?
I see. Forgive me, then. It's allowed.
Sarya ran over to Cheshire, slapped him in the face and shook him. Instead of saying something smart such as "snap out of it" or "there's no quicksand", Sarya instead smiled and said "I've always wanted to do that!" a little too loudly. She, then, released the gnome and said "Sorry! So sorry! Uhm, there's no quicksand, Cheshire, it's an illusion!"
Sarya looks at Cheshire, deeply worried. Is that a joke or... She clearly didn't understand gnome humor. When it came her time to stay awake and stand guard, she climbed a nearby tree, as she was used to do, and watched, pondering how she would know if they were in a different world.
Robert wakes up in the small unremarkable apartment he found for himself in Oppara. The thought of staying in Calistria's temple fleetingly passed through his mind when he arrived in the city, but he had a goal to accomplish, and he needed to publicly distance himself from the church for the time being. For now, he needed to be only a young clueless harmless noble, and so that is the mask he wears. After a small breakfast that he took to long to eat, Robert keeps thinking of what his next steps should be. How can he get closer to Maxillar Pythareus, the commander of Taldor's military, and the reason for his father's downfall, along with his own? Patience, he told himself. Think of the game. The game needs to be played. He wasn't looking to get into the game just for himself, but also for so many that were being wronged by schemers. First, he needs to recollect what he knows about where he's standing. And who is this Martella Lotheed that he heard about?
He takes a step out in the sun and the city is buzzing. He sees a familiar face, an elderly woman who helped him settle in yesterday. He begins his work, learning the latest rumors.
Robert remembers hearing about this Martella lady. Being a somewhat family disappointment, he shares something in common with her, and could be a valuable ally. Now, how will he go about getting in touch with her? He still lacks a plan.
Masin:
For the rest of the day, Masin spends the time preparing. He stretches and makes sure all the material for his extracts are ready and on him. He cleans his daggers and tests his crossbow. For dinner, he only eats a salad with chicken and crouton. He makes sure he watered his violet. It never grows any flowers, but the leaves are very much alive and green.
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The mayor She pulls her head back in and says quickly "There, it's done. I believe you have somewhere to be, no?"
Adding to hustonj's excellent post, and risking unintentional thread hijack, there is much more to character selection than the quality of the submission. Having been through the selector role myself I can safely say that there comes a point where there is much gut feeling and intuitive thinking involved. All in all, not being selected usually doesn't mean much in terms of a good/bad submission. There are exceptions, of course. For me, when the submission clearly hasn't payed attention to the opening post I can be a little unforgiving. But that varies from GM to GM.
The morning has a pleasant and not excessive warmth and people start engaging in some games around town. One of the games seems to have many children's attention. Sense Motive DC 10:
A few adults are egg hunting too. This goes on until noon when people are driven to the square in front of the new cathedral. A great crowd is standing and talking with smiles on their faces. The smell of barbecue and ale is in the air as the lunch hour approaches and people get hungry. Mayor Deverin walks the steps to the cathedral and the chattering stops in deference. When she speaks, there is utter silence. She says "Welcome dear Sandpointers and visitors! It has been a while since I've seen you so happy and it warms my heart. Are you having fun yet?" A few people cheer. She continues "Even our tanner Larz found the time to get out of work to the festival!" People laugh loosely. "Well, I tell you by day's end you'll have had so much fun, you'll remember this day forever! We have a lot of games around town, let me tell you what they are." She picks up a sheet of paper and announces "There is horseshoe throwing in Festival Street and in the Undercliff Way, there's an egg hunt going on to win this beautiful golden necklace! The eggs have only just now been placed, so if you've been searching until now, I'm sorry, but they weren't there." There are laughs and a few people look down embarrassed. She presents a sample egg, which is a chicken egg, painted apparently by children. She goes on "Gorvi, our local garbage collector has set up a game of throwing junk towards the junk beach, although I'm sure he's just trying to get people doing his work for him." A roar of laughter ensues. "There is a rat race going in the Rat Alley. Jargie from the Hagfish would like to remind everyone that Norah's challenge is still going on during the festival. Talking about the harbor, there's a race to be placed on the beach sand." "Sadly, the Glassworks has not provided a game today. But, on Bishop Street, you can find a greasy pole to be climbed. Cydar Drokkus is also making a comedy competition in front of the theater! Last, but not least, there are two secret competitions which you're going to have to find... Now, only the egg hunt, Norah's challenge and the secret competitions have an actual prize, which are secret except for the golden necklace and the sack of silver pieces, but the winners of the other games will have bragging rights forever in Sandpoint!" Mayor Deverin finishes saying "Tonight we have a bonfire right here in this square, and the whole town is decorated with beautiful lights and maybe fireworks... If you behave." Games:
If you want to play any of the games, give me the following rolls: Horseshoe throwing* is ranged touch attack with an improvised weapon. Roll three times. Egg hunting is Perception. Roll three times. This game takes the whole day, so you won't be able to participate in any other games. Throwing garbage is Strength check. Roll three times. Rat race is Handle Animal. Roll three times. Norah's challenge is to drink down a single tankard of the water of his hagfish, Norah. It costs a silver piece to try, but if you manage to, you'll get the bag full of coins. Succeed on a Fortitude saving throw DC 13 to win. Winning means earning 200sp. Failing means spending the rest of the day with the sickened condition. Racing on the sand is 10 Constitution checks Greasy pole* is two Climb checks DC 20 Comedy competition is one Perform or Artistry check you find appropriate You will have to find the secret games on your own if you want. Games with * can be played more than once, but no more than three times. There are other people wanting to play as well.
The mayor is cheered and applauded as she walks down the steps. Next comes the sheriff Hemlock who says briefly "Be safe around the bonfire. There will be no fighting in the festival and no trouble at all." People stop smiling with the sheriff's speech. He also says "I request a moment of silence in memory of our lost brothers and sisters who lost their lives in the fire that destroyed our previous church five years ago." After the minute of silence, the mayor comes back up and people look up expectantly. However she says "Our next speaker would be our own noble, Lonjiku Kaijutsu, but I have received word that he is ill and won't be able to come." People look at each other mumbling. Sense Motive DC 10:
It isn't a surprise to the local people that Kaijutsu wouldn't come. Sense Motive DC 12:
He isn't fond of festivities. Next comes Cyrdak Drokkus, the towns showman who has been very busy lately. He says with a smirk "Well, what if our nobleman actually got lost on his way to town, I think that is possible, no?" The people laugh, apparently getting their spirits back up. He goes on "Well, gladly everyone here isn't sick. We're all ready to fight the Sandpoint devil, now aren't we?" Half the crowd screams 'Yes!' and the other half laughs. Cyrdak doesn't let the ball drop "It's almost like the time that I didn't leave my house the whole day because I couldn't find my pants!" The crowd roars with laughter. He takes advantage of their attention and says "It's important to remember all the work of the fine people of Sandpoint and the years of labor which allowed us to build this cathedral. If not for our dedication, the contractor from..." He goes on to explain rather lengthly the process of rebuilding and collecting funds. In the end he says "And your work will all be rewarded by my own work. I am proud to finally announce that tomorrow night, there will be a new production of 'The Harpy's Curse', featuring none other than the Magnimarian diva Allishandra herself, as the harpy queen!" After some applause by the crowd, Father Zantus steps up and pauses for a moment. Some apprehension builds until he finally says "Thank you all." He is clearly nervous. He says "Densa... I mean, Desna. Uhm... First fell to earth and was nursed to health by a blind child. Later she turned that child into an immortal butterfly." The crowd is unsure how to react to his nervousness. But then, from below him, a cart that was until now unremarkable, has a cover on top of it removed and thousands of colorful butterflies fly up into the air and the crowd is very excited. Children chase the butterflies and Father Zantus, more confident says "The consecration will be at sundown right here. Until then, lunch is free, provided by our inns! The Rusty Dragon is offering Ameiko's classic curry-spiced salmon and early winterdrop mead, the Hagfish is offering fresh lobster chowder and the White Deer is offering peppercorn venison. Finally, Cracktooth's tavern is offering their famous sausage with mashed potatoes and a special wine! Have fun everyone!" The people disperse and continue enjoying the festival. With many rumbling stomachs, most's first stop is the inn's around town.
I'm getting married today (!!!) so I'll probably disappear until monday. We'll move things along once everyone is happy and playing in the festival.
As the group watches the empty prison, a small gecko on the wall feasts off a recently captured cockroach. His brother, a smaller gecko, watches envious. Sadly there just isn't enough lunch for everyone.
Up to you about that. It can work either way. BTW, love the new avatar. Especially since the other one is the same as a dwarf in another rotr game and it would confuse me a lot.
How many "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies are there..... One, and you can't convince me otherwise.
Dart, don't forget your quirk skill point.
Sarya felt Gazul's pain as he spoke to Aubree. She didn't try to follow him, but turned to Aubree and said "He doesn't mean that. He is in pain." The elf could see that the war was taking its toll on the refugees. Just as wars usually do. She felt she needed to do something. They could not afford to sit and mourn now. For once, Sarya felt that the people needed her. After some thought, the elf gathered the small group of heroes, along with Aubree and Juno and said to them "We are at war. Our masters could never have prepared us for such a time, but wars are older than the world itself. We do not mourn here. We survive. We have a chance to. Steel your hearts and your faces. There are people counting on us, and they're alive. Some of us have perished and I guarantee you that more will. But we must ensure that there is a future. And I will gladly give my life if it means that the people survive. That is an honorable death, one that our sister has earned. Follow me forth. En Taro Kudvathalas! En Taro Katra!" She turned to the people and said "We leave in one hour! Be ready."
Massielo thinks about the question. He has trouble finding a memory. Mostly feelings is what he manages to recollect. But one memory comes to mind. He answers "My father coming home from the barracks. His eyes were so different that day. Back then there was no way for me to understand, but now I do, he probably had a big discussion with another captain. What I remember is how tired he looked. When he saw me, he immediately came to look what I was doing. Apparently he was very startled at the cat I was petting. I don't really recall anything else that happened that day, but my father seemed a little afraid of me. Then my mother came home and they talked and I got scared. But after talking, both of them came play with me and we had a great time. Now thinking about it makes me realize I probably healed that cat. It was dirty and sticky, which means it was probably very blooded and wounded..."
Feel better Ribitta. Hopefully you don't have it. Remember to drink lots of fluids and to stay rested and well fed.
Sarya changed her weapon to the greatclub they retrieved from the troglodyte above and attempted to break the skeleton. She moved to a favorable position and swung the thing.
The heavy thing lacked the finesse she was used to and she couldn't swing it properly. The club merely brushed against the skeleton, glancing off. She looked at it and said "So uncivilized..."
Have a great game, everyone! I'll go ahead and start lurking the RotGR thread.
Ok, Robert was selected for another War For the Crown game that never really started. I don't think the GM will be appearing, so I redid his stats and am rolling for money. Thus, I am re-submitting him here. He is a cleric of Calistria of the cardinal archetype. He has been wronged by Taldor's elite and seeks revenge. Despite his motivation, he means well and intends to remove from power those who would pray on those who do not know politics.
As tempted as I am to make a front liner with high AC and saves and spymaster stats, I just see myself playing a caster in this AP, even if it lowers my chances of being picked But a bunch of summons could play the part of the "melee" combatant in a way... XD |
