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Guys, I've loved my time DMing for this game, but it has come to an end. I've become frustrated and fed up - through no fault of any of you - and I think I've definitely put too much on my plate as a DM. I'm burned out.

Part of the problem is the Pathfinder system. As I've played various different styles of PnP RPGs, I've grown a deeper understanding of what I like to see in a game, and I've noticed more and more that Pathfinder frustrates me as often as it excites me lately.

In a short while, after I've recovered from the shame I'm feeling for canceling this campaign, I'm going to experiment with coming back to the boards. One game at a time this time. But it won't happen right away. This was my first attempt at DMing an online campaign...it hurts that I'm shutting it down.

I hope you guys can understand and we can stay friends and play together again when I'm ready. It's not personal. I just can't do this anymore.

Froggy...it was a great experience! It was my first time playing on the boards and was a great way to get started.

I hear you about the rules...I've started playing a lot more of the Savage worlds rules recently, much easier to learn so can concentrate on role-playing instead of worrying about rules.

Please be quick if you can Arthur we don't want the defenders to have all the time in the world to get ready to assault us.

"I say we push on."

Caln walks to Arwen and casts a spell on him...

Cure Moderate Wounds

Healing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 = 14

Caln calls forth the power of the Lady to shed light. Cast Light Spell on Morningstar.

Caln says a quick prayer of thanks to both the Lady and his unknown benefactor. Hefting his suddenly lightened morningstar he sets off after Arwen.

Caln joins Arwen at the chest.

Caln shakes himself as if awaken from a horrible dream. This place must be affecting me...it seems like days have passed but it was just minutes.

Caln follows Suny into the waterfall cavern. He looks around to see if there is any sign of where the burn marks come from...

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

DM would you mind botting Caln. I've had to go back to the hospital :-(

If you wish, Caln, you should be able to insert images onto the map...you can use Paizo's avatar system to find a spider image you want to use and paste it onto the battlemap!

I have no luck modifying the map using an IPad, sorry. Please place the spider one space below and to the right of Caln.

From his prone position, Caln pulls a wand and with a quick flick of his wrist Casts Summon Monster II (specifically a giant spider hoping that will prove a more desirable target for the wolves). The spider should appear in the midst of the biggest clump of wolves.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Door? You see a door? Bugger!. Jaxx checks.

No traps! Go, go, go!!!

[Dice=Perception, traps]1d20+8

And through the door Caln goes.

Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Caln shakes off the effects of the place and then makes his way to the door. Jaxx, any traps on the door?

Caln barely hangs onto the rope as his very beliefs are under attack. Hanging there limply he's roused to motion by Arwen pushing him and he slowly begins to pull himself up the rope.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 => Shaken

As all of you walk, you see faces in the fog - faces that fade away into obscurity the moment you look at them directly. Their expressions are in anguish, and their eyes are bound with chains. They scream soundlessly all around you. You feel like you're being tricked, deceived, but you can't break free.

Suddenly Arwen loses his footing on the ground beneath him! He didn't spy the covered pit before his feet!

Arwen reflex, DC 20: 1d20 ⇒ 17

He falls into the pit!

Caln, you feel a sudden heavy JERK on the rope in front of you. To avoid being dragged in yourself, either escape the rope around you with an Escape Artist check or make a Strength check to hold on to the rope and keep Arwen hanging in midair.

Strength: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Will do Arwen."

As Caln waits for the others to tie themselves to the rope he attemps to see through the illusionary fog.

Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

"I've always been good with directions Arwen so I can keep track of our path."

Caln hears Jaxx cry out a warning and stops before springing the trap. He steps carefully back to the door.

Grasping his holy symbol of Pharasma, Caln calls on the goddess for light!Cast 0 level spell Light on his holy symbol.

"Nicely done Jaxx...the goddess of luck is shining on you tonight. Let's get through that door and see what we can see!"

Caln grasps the morningstar and moves into the hall. He stops near Arwen, and calling on the power of the Lady, castes Detect Magic.

What happened to Froggy?

"Wait. If we are getting into this on your behalf, why aren't you coming with us?"

"I don't think he can hear you my friend," Caln says looking at the tightly closed doors.

"I believe Pharasma led us here for a purpose." Caln gives the group a smile, impulsively hugs Suny, and then steps through the door.

That's an interesting sensation.

Caln makes a mental note that having the spell Detect Evil memorized might come in handy in the future.

Nodding I understand, then it means we can use our different abilities like before. All right Ulfad lead the way he says readying his shield and looking alert to his surroundings

"Yes, let's go."

"Let's move quickly...should we check on see what we can see around the other wizards now? If their spirits are missing, maybe there are tracks to follow."

I'm in...

Both literally and figuratively

Oh good, we're back. Folks don't forget to look at the loot table and make sure that you have what you need. Caln grabbed the wand of admonishing ray as well as a scroll of lesser restoration. There are still several wands available.

Caln checks his gear one more time and then holding onto his symbol of the Goddess he says a brief prayer for their success and then follows the others into the unknown.

I do not mind going, but it should not be the first thing we try. It should be the last.

"Deputy Jaxx, Arwen leads the team. I believe he's heard everyone's feelings on the subject. At this point I think we should follow where he leads."

Caln gives the gnome a smile to take out any sting from his words. "Don't fret, if we all die at least I can put in a good word for you to Pharasma's sorters in the Boneyard"

"Arwen, I've followed you this far...I guess going inside a magic rock is the next logical step. Count me in."

"Maybe the Fletchlings have an idea of how to end the wizards entrapment?"

"Indeed," Uflad nods. "They are in communion with the magical energies inherent to the gem, in an attempt to understand it. It's really quite remarkable a discovery - it amplifies magic to tremendous degrees. In fact, we believe there may be a pocket dimension at play here." He stares grimly up at the ethereal figures, which look just like the figures in the tub at the tower.

Happy to say I'm back :-)

"Uflad have you physically tried to wake the wizards?"

Unfortunately I've ended up in hospital so will not be able to post for a day or two

Caln keeps a safe distance but does the best he can to examine the magical attributes.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"We better see this artifact and maybe talk to the other Fletchlings. We have to figure out a way to free the wizards from the link."

Uflad's mouth works in frustration as he stares at Caln. "Blast it, but you're right. The power can't be harnessed properly, by us anyway. I've decided that the artifact does not belong in our hands. But...I'm not the one you need to convince, sadly..."

"Who needs convincing? We have a extremely accomplished diplomat with us."

"Where do we...where am I going?" the Fetchling asks, growing fearful now at Jaxx and Suny's jostling.

Meanwhile,

Uflad turns to Armelio from his discussion with Archer. His expression immediately lights up as he sees him. "Ah, so it was you that assisted these miners! My thanks. I was delayed on Tower business and so could not hear the shouts of the townsfolk; but I came as soon as I could, I assure you..."

Archer breaks in. "That's not good enough Uflad! We've been getting raided regularly for two months now and we've been fighting and dying in these tunnels, protecting your artifact!" He thumps Uflad's chest with his pointer finger. Over Archer's shoulder you can see Dagra looking at Archer with a soft expression of admiration on her normally stern face.

Uflad's face grows grim again when the artifact is mentioned. Unexpectedly, rather than argue back, the overweight man sighs. "I...agree with you. The artifact must go...but it won't be as easy to get rid of it as it was to discover it, I fear."

"Wizard, why not have the Fletchlings take it. They want it and you want to get rid of it?"

Caln feels like he's been hit by a confusion spell...What in the world is Jaxx doing?

"Is there any reason why you would not want to take us to meet Razzara? Perhaps we can work a compromise that she will like?"

Caln pulls Oozula aside and whispers, "I feel that there is some evil connotation to the name Razzara. See if the Fletchling will agree to lead us to see her ourselves. I think this is all a part of the bigger picture."

Caln wracks his brain trying to remember if he's ever heard of a Razzara in his religious training.

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Caln follows the kobold and her prisoner. He aids her diplomacy by casting cure light wounds on the Fletchling.

CLW: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"From what i know, they speak common."

oozula mumbles. She wraps her armor tighter around her, to hide much of her gleam as she walks to the fetchling.
"Hay... Can you understand me?"

As an aside to Oozula, "I can offer healing to the Fletchling if he will explain what's going on."

Turning to the other deputies, Caln asks if anyone speaks Fletchling?

Stealth: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Wild: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Notice: 1d6 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) - 2 + 2 = 6
Ace: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Ace2: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Wild: 1d6 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 + 2 = 4

Caln shoulders his way forward to take a place between the prisoner and his tormentor. "STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!!!" Caln shouts in a voice as loud of thunder. Lowering his voice he continues "We need to reach an understanding with these Fletchlings. You murdering one doesn't help."

Caln holds his Holy Symbol,of the Lady in front of him and speaking with a voice as deep and solemn as a crypt adds "AND BY THE POWER OF THE LADY OF BONEYARD, I PROMISE YOU THAT YOUR SOUL WILL NOT FIND A HAPPY RESTING PLACE IF YOU KEEP THIS UP!"

Hakketh the Black wrote:

GM please check the math and makes sure this matches up to the campaign.

Hakketh (Stygian - Sorcerer)
Race benefits: Smarts D6; +2 Knowledge (Arcana checks); arcane background free edge

Attributes (5 pts to spend)
Agility d6 (1 Point)
Smarts d10 (2 pts)
Spirit d6 (1 pt)
Strength d6 (0 pt - raised by spending 2 pts from hindrances)
Vigor d6 (1 pt)
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Haven't done the math yet, but everything looks good. Just need to flesh out the Trappings for your spells... and keep in mind that Sorcery is very rare, and many consider it "evil".

Trappings are all around light. Basically a light in the Darkness against set. Bolt of light to burn, dazzling light to confuse, etc.

Hakketh is neither good nor evil...he's so utterly focused on his quixotic battle that he would ignore innocents caught in the crossfire to destroy the worshippers of Set.

Caln hurries round the corner. "In the name of the Lady of the Graves I tell you to STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!". Caln's voices rises to a commanding roar as he speaks.

Pretty cool...ever 2000 posts in the gameplay thread. Pleased to say I had post number 4.