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He was not fat as some Halfling tend to be as often as they ate. He was small, but Sabyl was not a large woman and he had heard stories of how she stood against goblin raiders in the town some years back, and there was another woman (Mellon he thought) among the mercenaries Sheriff Hemlock had commissioned to investigate goblins stealing a bunch of local dogs. She and others drove the Licktoads from the Brinestump for said killings and even fought other creatures if the Stories from the Rusty Dragon can be believed. Thanks for the support! Melon's Jade Regent AP party is an awesome read!
Hello, I am new to pbp gaming, but recently started reading Navior's Jade Regent game. Liked Corrina and the rest of the cast of characters. I will submit a halfling monk from Sandpoint trained by Sabyl Sorn of the House of Blue Stone. His Story so Far: Wexton Proudpaw is a Halfling. His life started out normal enough living with his parents on their small sheep farm amongst the other farms and steading in the hinterlands outside of Sandpoint.
The stories his parents told were wonderful to listen to. They often worked in lessons that Wexly could apply to his own life. His life was mostly normal and boring when compared to these stories or the news that came from Sandpoint. There seemed to be all manner of heroics and danger around the nearest town. Sure word would come that goblin tribes were about causing trouble and packs of wolves and other predators in area often threatened the flocks, but this was all normal for living in the frontier of Varisia. His parents would lend their skills and courage to the other farmers and settlers of the hinterlands when these occurrences happen.
Wexly played often with the large hound (Maddie). Maddie often protected the young lad and helped him in his chores in training the Proudpaw’s herding dogs. In fact the Proudpaw’s became as well known for the kennels of dogs the raised, bred and trained as they did for their flocks of sheep and herds of goats. In Wexly 10th year this life was taken from him. Ogres and giants came down into the hinterlands and ravaged many farms, settlements in the area. The Proudpaw farm along with Wexly’s parents fell to the raiding behemoths. In the end Wexly end up at Turdork Academy and orphanage in Sandpoint, having no other family to take him in. Wexly spent four years at the Academy continuing the education his parents had started. The first year or two was a struggle for young Wexly overwhelmed with grief but in time he started to attend classes and make a new life for himself within the confines of Sandpoint. This life was just as boring and normal as the life on the farm until that terrible day, but Wexly’s spirit was not satisfied during this time. He felt that he had no control or direction of his own he was just as helpless now as he was on the day his parents fought and died defending him and their neighbors. He was searching for some calling or purpose even though he didn’t really know it at the time. It was on his 14th birthday that he heard a call. Sure he had seen Sabyl Sorn many times on the street and at the Academy as she often held lectures on history to all the children. He had even been to the House of Blue Stone exclusive library as Sabyl guest for winning an essay contest. On this day (his day) he happened on Sabyl Sorn early in the morning along the beach practicing her forms as she called them. It was a warm day shortly after dawn Sabyl looked to have been swimming before. Her body was tone and fit from the years of study under father. She moved with nimble grace one second then changes her movement to ones with power enough to drop even on of the largest men in Sandpoint. Wexly watched her that morning until she finished, clothed herself in her blue robes to start the walk back to Sandpoint. As he watched her that day he had become curious if he could learn those forms as well and develop both the strength of body and of mind the Sabyl had. Everyone at the Academy said he was bright with a quick mind. He had won the essay competition. He was not fat as some Halfling tend to be as often as they ate. He was small, but Sabyl was not a large woman and he had heard stories of how she stood against goblin raiders in the town some years back, and there was another woman (Mellon he thought) among the mercenaries Sheriff Hemlock had commissioned to investigate goblins stealing a bunch of local dogs. She and others drove the Licktoads from the Brinestump for said killings and even fought other creatures if the Stories from the Rusty Dragon can be believed. Wexly approached and questioned Sabyl that day to see if she would take him on as her apprentice. Sabyl was surprised at this request. She took time consider young Wexly’s request and to assess his purpose and commitment to learning. His answer was not a thoughtful as it could have been, but it was honest he wanted to become stronger in body and in mind in order to make his own way in the world to not be as helpless as he was today. He added at the end he wanted to be able to help those around him like his parents tried to do years ago. Sabyl took the young man on as her pupil and she would teach him the forms and teach him of Irori. At first Wexly was an able student taking to the physical training with great passion. He even applied himself to the books and scrolls Sabyl would have him read as her father had her read. Overtime Wexly was much more dedicated to the physical training than the mental drills. On his 18th birthday Sabyl told Wexly he had spent enough time with her and he must journey beyond Sandpoint to continue his own journey. He must experience life as part of his search for purpose and to acquire greater skill and knowledge. Sabyl left the choice where he would go, but she told he must leave upon the full moon. Wexly was surprised at Sabyl’s pronouncement, he was uncertain about leaving and excited about the prospect of a trip all at once, but where to go Maginmar, Korvosa, Kaer Maega or Riddleport. Wexly went walking that evening through Sandpoint to consider his options and faith or luck or something stepped in. He was amongst the docks and a ship from Riddleport had recently docked. Not pirates mind you, but certainly a rough and rowdy crew, but they had obeyed the Sheriff and his deputies. Plus they had cargo that was welcome in Sandpoint and bought cargo and supplies from the town’s merchants. He was standing looking at their ship brow ornament was a likeness of a snarling hound that strongly resembled Maddie from his youth. Wexly walked along the dock to the stern of the vessel and found its name was the Seawolf. He took this as a sign he should go to Riddleport to start his journey. He will seek to sign on with the crew of the Seawolf as it is said they will return to Riddleport once they depart Sandpoint.
I am sure it is a challenge for Paizo all as this thing keeps sliding to right fore a release date. I have had two on pre-order for several months now. What is causing the release shifts? A little information would be appreicated. Are you trying to reach a certain number of pre-orders before you produce this product? I think I have tracked 3 shifts to later release dates since I placed my pre-order what's up?
I would prefer to buy what I need. If I need potions, scrolls or whatever I would prefer to purchase boosters with those pictures in it. I can resonate with the suggestion of letting the pictures in a booster help shape the treasure/items given to the players. But not everytime. I love the overall idea. I like adding a visiual quality to the game. I would not like to duplicate the use of pictures/cards over time as it seems to loose something. [Example: using the same picture to represent two different potions, swords, daggers, etc.] I recognize this is probably unavoidable but I still don't like it. Having a complete sets in one box like the orginal pack is more appealing to me as a consumer instead of the boosters construct. With the Hoard pack alone I can see I am going to have many duplicate potions pictures until I get 1 copy of all 110 pictures available. I have ordered Pack 1 today to try it out. I am undecided about boosters though. To be honest I don't like the thought of having many copies of some cards and only a few of others to get all 110. I want all the unique pictures I can get from the various sets but to endure the collecting of multiple copies of some cards really seems unecessary. Just sell me all 110 once. Raise the price to $25 double the cost of Pack 1 which has 54 cards.
Forgotten Realms - Silver Marches
Just formed a small group of players through a local hobby store. I am setting the AOW adventrue path in the Silver Marches. I started the players with 1,000 xp and let them choose races from the players handbook and the Forgotten Realms Campagin guide. Party looked like this when we started. Female Air Genasi Ranger 1st
I am 41. Started with the Blackmoor beige colored booklet in the 70's age 13-14. Then found a friend with a basic set. Those first adventures really hooked me as a player. The 80s and up to 91 were my dedicated years playing every weekend DMing mostly. Then slowed down. But I did keep up on the books and versions. Now I am attending local conventions once in awhile to play. Recently started buying Dungeon at the local hobby store to check it out again. Trying to start a group for AOW at the local hobby store.
Our group is currently looking for 2 dependable players. We mainly run Forgotten Realms campaigns but are open to others as well; as long as we're rolling dice in a fantasy setting! Are you still looking for players? I am looking to join a regular group. Hope to hear from you via email dogzrule@adelphia.net |