Just an FYI, I'm on vacation next week so I won't be able to post very often. Also I need to wrap up some loose ends at work before I go so don't expect too much more in the way of posting this week as well. I will get a post up when I get home from work tonight.
That's all right, I'm trying to get a post in a day, and I would not like to stall the game, just to keep the momentum going. Would you like me to assume Cassandra is moving along with the group? (That way I would DMNPC her in combat if needed? Or would you rather me just skip turns if neccesary?
" They be right, Gibbs. The old coots been livin' here a good ol' time, maybe we shouldn't do this. It ain't be right, causin ruckus here on Pharasma's soil. It's bad luck!" One of the ruffians spoke out to the man called Gibbs, being convinced by Korvus' and Maya's appeals. Nods and grunts of approval rippled throughout the crowd.
"Sorry my Lady, we'll be leavin you on your lonesome. One of the men spoke out at Kendra. A look of shame and embarassment marked the mobs faces as they quietly disbanded. A long glare between the one called Gibbs and Mubutu lasted for what seemed like minutes. Gibbs scoffed and walked away with a swagger.
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"Thank you, Oh thank you! Kendra thanks you profusely, and apologizes on behalf of the town for the near-assault. The others accompanying you seem shocked at the attack. Whispering to each other about the people involved, the terms "all of low-character' and 'just the local farmhands' spread through the group rather quickly.
Within a few moments, another old fellow approaches the procession. Revealing himself as Father Grimburrow, Kendra goes to the man and they converse. The end result being the continuation of the burial. The rest of the trip towards the burial plot is uneventful. And the clergyman begin to lower Lorrimor's coffin into the cold ground.
After a short sermon by Father Grimburrow, Kendra takes the podium and recounts a few of the more selfless and courageous moments from Petros Lorrimor's life. It is obvious she is fighting back tears as she continues. Afterwards, she thanks everyone for attending the funeral. Then asks if anyone would like to share any memories, or if anyone would like to say something before Professor Lorrimor is done and buried.
If your character would like to speak at the podium to recount an event or has somehting to say about lorrimor, do it here :) Please add a Diplomacy or Perform check at the end.
Kendra smiles sweetley at everyone who has volunteered to be a pallbearer for her father's funeral. Nodding her head at your comments and directing her gaze towards Mubutu."My father has always been a popular man, but somethings, especially those involved in the Arcane, are seen poorly in the eyes of the ill-informed. Sadly, things here are such that these rumors have taken hold as possibly true. And that seems to be enough for some people."
Kendra looks towards the cemetary, takes a deep breath and makes a dismissive hand gesture. "But, let's leave such topics for another day... Shall we begin?"
At that, the clergyman within the tomb set the Coffin at the ready infront of the gate that leads deeper into the cemetary. A dingy sign, marked by years of neglect and rust swings limply in the rain. 'Dreamwake' is written on it in common. A gravel pathway leads through the gate, and apparently towards your destination of Professor Lorrimor's grave.
All of you are able to lift the coffin of your late friend with relative ease. Although using two hands is required. Kendra takes the lead of the procession, being the closest living relative Lorrimor has. the heroes follow closley in line, with the other mourners staying back behind you.
It gets darker and the rain beats down on your heads harder as you progress.
The gravel road winds through the cemetary. About at the half-way point through the dreamwake, you round a corner onto another gravel path, called the eversleep. However, something is amiss. A group of a dozen surly looking locals stands in the way of the path.
The tallest of the group, and elderly and wiry looking mans stands at the centre of the path. He stands firm and begins to speak once he notices the group approaching.
"Now now, that's a-far enough. Now we folks have been talkin', and we don't want Lorrimor buried in these here Restlands. You can take him up river and bury him there if you want... But he ain't goin in the ground here!!"
Kendra was swift to respond, her sadness quickly transforming into anger. "What are you talking about!?" She cries out. " I arranged it with Father Grimburrow! He's ecpecting us! The grave's already been..." Kendra voice ends when her voice cracked, choked with sadness and frustration.
The opposing locals seem rallied by the old one's words, and make their agreeance known.
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The old man has obviously rallied the group, and he seems to guide the mobs actions. You also notice that the mob is not filled with anger, but they seem more scared than anything else. And you can surmise that that is the reason for this confrontation.
I'll let you guys chime in here if you so desire. Please put in the D20 roll for whatever action you take. (Diplomacy/Bluff/Intimidate/other)
I'll move the story along tomorrow, I just want to give more people a chance to converse with each other and/or Kendra. The 5 of you will be enough to carry the coffin with no problem.
During Mubutu's ritual dance, the lingering crowd begin's to step back. The locals form a semi-circle around Mubutu, both looking on in confusion, and some with their hand over their mouths in shock. Already you can see the people in the back begin their whispers to each other about the spectacle.
Kendra also holds a surprise look when Mubutu begins his dance. An eventual understanding occurs as she realizes that Mubutu is performing a traditional Mwangi blessing of the dead. She looks on intently, and thanks Mubutu when the dance is finished.
Out of the semi-circle, our five outsiders show themselves. With all showing there willingness to assist in the late Lorrimor's funeral, Kendra begins to smile sincerley. You also notice Kendra's eyes move over you, and you get a sense of Kendra's rising curiosity. She has the same excited look the Late Professor would have when he was about to discover something he had not known. She is markedly her father's daughter.
Almost instantly Kendra's mood returns to her previous somberness."Thank you all for coming! I was getting worried. No one else from out of town had come to my Father's burial. Very few from Ravengro have come as well, but I understand. Y'know with how things are these days, people's superstitions have taken hold..."
So guys, feel free to meet yousrselves in the gameplay thread. You are all present at the funeral. Game will start to roll officially when I get answers to Kendra's request for volunteers.
I'm gonna need a yes or no from everyone before we proceed.
The woman staring at the coffin was deep in thought when Mubutu approached. Startled for a split second, she quickly regains composure and responds to Mubutu's question with a smile.
"My name is Kendra Lorrimor, Petros Lorrimor was my father." Kendra sniffing hard a few times to try and hold back her tears.
"My father's funeral is about to go underway, It is custom here in Ustalav to bury the flesh and bones so that none may disturb him while he sleeps eternal."
She then utters some words that would be unknown to most.
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"My father specifically called you out, along with a few others to hear the reading of his Will. It's a list of his last wishes and desires. I am honored that you show much consideration for my father." Kendra speaks in Mubutu's native tongue, she has obvioulsy learned well, but her accent and inflections mark her as a novice.
Kendra smiles at Mubutu, and lays a hand on his shoulder. She curtsies and takes her leave of him and approaches the meandering group on the yard. She stands upright, and speaks in a way that carries her voice well.
"Hello everyone, thank you all for coming. We are about to go underway with the procession, and as is custom, I ask for volunteers to help carry my father to his final place of rest..." Kendra waits a few seconds, and she sees that the locals are not at all interested in lugging Lorrimor's coffin across the cemetery to his burial spot. Kendra is obvioulsy distressed by this, but she stands strong.
... Quick question regarding Dantrian's campaign trait: Subject of Study. It would fit perfectly with his history if he could take Humanoid(shapechanger), but the player's guide specifically calls for a non-humanoid creature type. Would humanoid(shapechanger) be allowed?
Yep, that's not a problem.
And as far as team caster... yeah I know. But I think you guys will do fine. I sort of assumed Dantrian would be more on the melee side. (My bad) but either way it will work. The bombs should prove useful regardless.
Ok, so here is the roll-call for everyone. If your name is in this post, please post within the discussion thread. As soon as everyone shows me they know they're in, I'll start up the game.
So this will be the Discussion thread for the CC campaign. Get yourselves aquainted, and please make sure everyone has all their gear and point-buys set to 25. Other Character creation rules are in the Campaign info tab.
I'm interested in how this party make-up can perfom in-combat. You guys don't neccesarily have a "Tank", but I feel you have enough mystical means to make that a non-issue.
Also, I plan on implementing Hero Points. I'll post up some rules for it soon. Once I have the Ok from you guys, go ahead and post in the gameplay thread.
Hey guys!! This will be the opening post for the game, now I'm new to the PBP thing, and I don't think my writing is at a very good level. So if you have problems understanding, or even critisisms, then please don't hesitate to let me know. This will be a learning experience for me.
It was a dark and stormy night...
Dark clouds blotch the sky, leaving what would normally be a adequately lit evening look like the dead of night, sparks of lightning streak far off in the distance with a low rumble several seconds later. Darkness stretches through the sky hold for a faint line of orange on the horizon. Water spits at you from above, not enough to soak your clothes, but enough to make you damp and uncomfortable. After such a long travel to get here, and now you stand waiting. You have had better days... but at least you made it on-time.
A few locals are also meandering the yard just outside of a tomb, they have long somber faces, displaying more boredom than mourning. Within the tomb, you notice what seems to be clergymen, dressed in brown drab robes, seemingly preparing a coffin for transport. Also, a young woman stands aside from them, onlooking the process. The woman's face is mournful, with red puffy eyes.
You guys are all located here, you are just coming in from some very long journeys, and you all still have your adventuring gear on your person. I'll let you guys take it from here.
Another batch, Just a note to those still interested in posting something up for this campaign, The last day is Sunday June 10th. And I'll post my picks the day after!
I think your Point-buy is 24 points. When does Aric's personality seem to switch out? It it actually another mind within him? Or is it more like he's bi-polar?
How did the professor match up against what you heard versus what Scova had actually seen? What makes Lorrimor an important figure in his life? Also, wht would some people try to assassinate Lorrimor? Not syaing he doesn't have any enemies, but was there any thing Sova know about the attempted killer's motives?
Hey guys, I had a rough day at work and when I got home I passed out on my couch lol. I'll be sure to get some feedback to the new applicants early tomorrow.
@ Mubutu - Perhaps the spirits from the spirit world had told you they were getting ready to accept a much welcome spirit? Could give you a little leeway in that regard to sort of kick-start your journey towards Ustalav.
I took a look at maptool, and it seems easy enough to make images for rough approximates for now. I'm gonna keep it as an option for situations where Tactical combat will be needed/beneficial for the group. Of course this will all get discussed with the party after the selection process. So everyone will know what's up from the get go.
I'm liking the characters I'm seeing in general. It is gonna be hard to choose just 5 !
Got some more feedback for those who have submitted characters after my first feedback batch. To anyone who has posted in response to my feedback, I have read it and understand :) If I have further questions I'll respond to you guys directly.
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Prof. Faradir Rokannon, Human Universalist Wizard.
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Other than the point-buy, he seems good mechanically. How did Faradir see the rivalry between him and Lorrimor before his death? Was it friendly? or did Faradir see a bar set by Lorrimor he always thought he could surpass? Did Lorrimor's death stop Faradir's ambition at all, with no increasing bar set for him to surpass? Maybe did he finally realize that Lorrimor was intentionally nurturing Faradirs ambition through this rivalry?
You'll have to add a relationship with Petros Lorrimor to be accepted into this campaign. The CC players guide has all the necessary info. He has to have influenced your character in a positive way. (Or perceived positive ;) )
Mechanically looks good, I also liked the FF7 pic ;) . I'd like some elaboration from you on how Vincent was directly affected by Lorrimor, and maybe a little more on the treasure he was looking for.
Besides the lower point-buy, I see nothing wrong mechanically with your character. However, and I know it's a nitpick, the superstitious Ward trait is from the inner sea primer. Otherwise I'll accept the Char-sheet as is.
A question though; Does Cassandra know about her Hag mother? And that eventually the Hag may seek her out?
Also, I'm assuming you are going a caster focus in respect to combat, What mix of spells did you plan on aqcuiring?
Does Milo feel any resentment towards his previous "owners"? What sort of life did he want to achieve once he got out of the circus? Otherwise, pretty solid.
I like it. A couple of notes. How does Maya see Lorrimor after the encounter at his house? What kind of man does Maya see Lorrimor as? Any emotional connection due to the unheeded kindness?
Also, On your melee stat-block, You seem to have a full attack with 3 attacks. 2 mainhand and 1 off-hand.
Interesting concept, I'd like some more fleshing out of the relationship between Venrich and Lorrimor. His demise should be somewhat of a motivator for you in this adventure.
I like the whole jungle/witch doctor feel. Any expansion on that would be great. Right now, I see the Witch Doctor from Diablo 3 honestly. Is it a different religion? spirits of ancestors/Animals/mojo? (I also expect that you plan to use the Profession in place of the heal skill? The answer would be yes. ) Also, knowing that he is in a strange land, and customs are very likely wildely different, what does Mubutu do to cope?
Looks good, does Sandor recognize the difference between the standard undead, and spirits who are tormented on this plane due to the atrocities they faced in life? Does his hatred require the obliteration of all undead? Or would he help a tormented soul reach the Boneyard to get dealt the judgement they deserve?
Got little to say, crunch looks good. Shift seems to be all kinds of awesome (I'm gonna remember that for a Wizard I'll eventually make. ;) ) If you could, what kind of door did Lorrimor open for you? How did he go about nurturing the gift of magic in you?
I would like some more elaboration on his concepts of Undead, and what to do with them. there is a lot of undead in this campaign, and a kill em all mentality doesn't seem to jive. There are plenty of undead who are a victime of happenstance, and I think viewing warped spirits in Disdain at all times sort of loses the bit of the flavor in a horror setting.
Seems fine to me. How did you want your Blackblade to come about? Also, if by the end of the week you are chosen, remind me to have a discussion on Spell-combat and Spell-strike. Especially concerning Chill-touch. In my table game I used to have a Magus as well, and their seemed to be a lot of confusion on both sides. But I got it worked through though :)
Kimberly Snow, Human Oracle(Life?)
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Good stuff. Although I would like a little overview of how Lorrimor would be important to you. Aasimar to human though.
I believe you should only start with six first level spells. 3(base)+ 3(Int). Although I didn't look up Fire elemtalist yet, so if I'm wrong discard this :p
I would like a little more elaboration about how Lorrimor influenced Oorin, and why he has stayed important to him. Mainly, what set off in Oorin's mnd that made him thnk that the Professor was a good man.
Alex, Human Gunslinger
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Stat-block looks fine, but I'll need a little backstory though.
I assume he is wearing a Breastplate? Also, I know it would drastically change the character, but Undine isn't from the listed sources. I want to keep to things I know reasonably well. And although I like your backstory, I need to keep to the rules I set out on this campaign with.
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I have some questions, if I were to be an easily accesible online map-tool, where would I be? At first I thought I'd go the whole theatre of the mind routine. Which I'm not opposed to. But if I got a group who would prefer to have maps out for combat, where would I go to find one?
Remember guys, I won't make any final decisions until the 10th. So keep it coming, I like seeing all these character ideas in one place :)
Hey guys! Just checking in and I like What I'm seeing. I have compiled a list of character names that have been submitted. I'll post it here so people can give me a shout out to see if I missed anyone.
As I post in this thread throughout the week, I will keep posting this list, and under each name I will give feedback to each character, it will make things easier for me to handle to keep things in one place. :)
Thank you all for your submissions! This is making me want to play even more! :D
Also, any questions on how I run things or reccomendations to a new PBP DM would be great.
How do people feel about hero points?
@ Marcus Liore - Hello Marcus, I looked over your character sheet and while I don't see anything being a problem, I'm going to stand firm on my stance of keeping things within the books I have laid out in the OP. This is more to to me being a new DM in regards to PBP, and to all things PBP in general. But I thank you for showing an interest in this campaign.
@ Hassan Ahmed - I'm not opposed to multi-classing at all. However I would like some RP'ing or explanation depending on how drastic the change is.
I like to give level ups upon a rest. So if you're a Rogue taking a rest in a dungeon. Who takes a level in fighter, sure I wouldn't blink. But if you're a Barbarian who wants to take a level of Alchemist. Where did you get your potion/bomb materials, or your Alchemy Book etc. ?
Essentially, it comes down to both of us knowing ahead of time, I'll accomadate however I can really. I might want to throw in a little mini-sidequest or some such for everyone to get involved in. :)
@ Edward Sobel - I will announce what characters get accepted by June 10th. Looking forward to your submission !
@ Milo "Goodfellow" Tosscobble - Thanks for the submission! I'll get some feedback to you tomorrow, getting tired and reading kinda sucks for me right now :p
@Void Munchkin and Aeric Aegisbane- Give me a heads up when you change things while you update, I don't wanna miss it by accident.
I'm a newb DM looking to start up the Carrion Crown adventure path with a group of 5 individuals. Currently, I have a RL group that is going through the campaign and is just finishing up Book 3.
I have found some extra time, and I want to get my feet wet with PBP DM'ing. This will be my first foray into PBP DM'ing, so any players who would like to play must be able to deal with any shortcomings I may have on my side. I'm willing to learn, and I ask for patience.
So with that out of the way, who's interested in playing a horror campaign? ;)
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Character creation guidlines
- Looking for characters with good flavor for the setting. Please read through the free Carrion Crown (CC) player's guide. Try and get into the mood presented throughout. :)
- Although a horror game it is, I want a heroic feel to the campaign as well. So I'm hesitant to allow Evil alignments. However, if I see a character with some good flavor, I'll handwave that restriction.
- All character's must have had a relationship to Professor Lorrimor. This will be represented mechanically with a trait from the CC player's guide. Lorrimor was a respected or an admired figure in your character's life.
- I would like to see a brief personality description, and some background info. A paragraph for each will suffice, your legacy is going to be crafted from this adventure, so it doesn't have to be extensive :)
The Crunch
- Allowed books : Pathfinder Core rules, Advanced player's Guide, Ultimate Combat, Ultimate Magic, Carrion Crown Player's guide.
All character choices must come from these books, this includes feats, race selections, spells, items, classes etc.
- All players will start at level 1, with Max HP, and Maximum starting gold.
- 25 point buy.
- 2 traits, one of which must come from the CC player's guide.
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Any questions or comments please do not hesitate, I'll make my choices for character's by Sunday, June 10th.
