paizo.com Recent Posts by DM Vayelanpaizo.com Recent Posts by DM Vayelan2024-03-26T16:35:49Z2024-03-26T16:35:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=126#62592024-03-26T16:41:12Z2024-03-26T16:35:49Z<p>The strange creature straightens up and responds the Pelipe, giving Stayven more time to assess his sincerity.</p>
<p>He introduces himself as Nagrundi, the smartest of all trolls - much smarter than "dose idjits" in the rest of the gang.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Pelipe has never seen a specimen like Nagrundi before, suspecting him to be rather unique. As best as she can figure, he is the half-breed offspring of a troll and an ettin.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>The strange creature straightens up and responds the Pelipe, giving Stayven more time to assess his sincerity.
He introduces himself as Nagrundi, the smartest of all trolls - much smarter than "dose idjits" in the rest of the gang.
[Spoiler omitted]
Pelipe has never seen a specimen like Nagrundi before, suspecting him to be rather unique. As best as she can figure, he is the half-breed offspring of a troll and an ettin.
[Spoiler omitted]DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-26T16:35:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Hollow's Revolution (Blue Side)DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HollowsRevolutionBlueSide/gameplay&page=50#24992024-03-26T16:20:46Z2024-03-26T16:14:34Z<p>The slain Kalistocrats had a flair of ostentation. Much of their jewelry is bedecked with bright gems: garnets, opals, pearls, and even some emeralds and sapphires.</p>
<p>Sages hoots a couple times, and this prompts Randu to remember to investigate whether the Drumish merchants had any of their items enchanted for protection - or just as a status symbol. Indeed, a handful glow with potent magical auras.</p>
<p>You bequeath some of the non-magical baubles to the Bereklands, especially pieces that might be easier for ordinary folks to sell off without questions being asked. This is still enough to ensure that they could close down the inn and live comfortably or travel freely for a couple years if they were so inclined.</p>
<p>Of course, are also left potentially quite wealthy from the pieces you keep.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>The slain Kalistocrats had a flair of ostentation. Much of their jewelry is bedecked with bright gems: garnets, opals, pearls, and even some emeralds and sapphires.
Sages hoots a couple times, and this prompts Randu to remember to investigate whether the Drumish merchants had any of their items enchanted for protection - or just as a status symbol. Indeed, a handful glow with potent magical auras.
You bequeath some of the non-magical baubles to the Bereklands, especially pieces that might...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-26T16:14:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=126#62552024-03-25T23:50:46Z2024-03-25T23:37:19Z<p>The two heads begin whispering to each other before one finally speaks in response to Stayven.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>The unusual, two-headed troll punctuates his words by jovially waving you over.</p>The two heads begin whispering to each other before one finally speaks in response to Stayven.
[Spoiler omitted]
The unusual, two-headed troll punctuates his words by jovially waving you over.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-25T23:37:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: War for the Crown with GM Placeholder of DoomDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/WarForTheCrownWithGMPlaceholderOfDoom/gameplay&page=79#39192024-03-25T00:52:28Z2024-03-25T00:47:14Z<p>Mira impresses the Abadaran priest with her own knowledge of divine matters. He will not speak about anything regarding the cult here among other members of the council, but he invites Mira and the rest of the party to meet with him later at the temple so he may speak with you in private.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The Temple of Abadar is another lead you have discovered now.</span></p>Mira impresses the Abadaran priest with her own knowledge of divine matters. He will not speak about anything regarding the cult here among other members of the council, but he invites Mira and the rest of the party to meet with him later at the temple so he may speak with you in private.
The Temple of Abadar is another lead you have discovered now.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-25T00:47:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strength and Fear: An Ustalavic Kingmaker CampaignDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/gameplay&page=48#23982024-03-24T03:20:45Z2024-03-24T03:06:07Z<p>Countess Valeska's explication intrigues the leader of the scout band, who introduces himself as Nirdosh, son of Ardax the White-Hair.</p>
<p>He also asks if you have paid for your passage tokens, without which even his escort cannot ensure your safety.</p>Countess Valeska's explication intrigues the leader of the scout band, who introduces himself as Nirdosh, son of Ardax the White-Hair.
He also asks if you have paid for your passage tokens, without which even his escort cannot ensure your safety.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-24T03:06:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57762024-03-24T03:00:45Z2024-03-24T02:48:06Z<p>Esperanza and Thorek continue to heap damage upon the commander, only for half of it to be shunted over to the remaining bodyguard.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Realized I've been forgetting to factor in Kosseruk's Haste and Combat Expertise.</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Kosseruk pounds at Esperanza with her warhammer, receiving another slash from the Shelynite in retaliation.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Kosseruk deals 29 damage to Esperanza.</span></p>
<p>The remaining guardian steps away from Daria and moves back towards his commander, preparing to cast another spell upon her.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Daria would get an AoO on the guardian as he moves out of her threatened squares.</span></p>Esperanza and Thorek continue to heap damage upon the commander, only for half of it to be shunted over to the remaining bodyguard.
Realized I've been forgetting to factor in Kosseruk's Haste and Combat Expertise.
[Spoiler omitted]
Kosseruk pounds at Esperanza with her warhammer, receiving another slash from the Shelynite in retaliation.
Kosseruk deals 29 damage to Esperanza.
The remaining guardian steps away from Daria and moves back towards his commander, preparing to cast another...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-24T02:48:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=126#62532024-03-23T01:40:47Z2024-03-23T01:30:13Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Troll fort save vs death:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25</span></p>
<p>The second troll dies as quickly and quietly as the first, and a judicious application of magical fire ensures they will not rise again.</p>
<p>Quickly scanning the barracks, you find nothing that would be of value to anyone but a troll. With no money or other ill-gotten gains stowed away by the trolls who sleep here, you grow to suspect that perhaps their master keeps a tight fist upon the bulk of their treasure.</p>
<p>Although another passage leads northward from the barracks, Ahto first leads the party back down the other route to the southwest. Whatever may await inside, you reason that it's better not to have any surprises at your back when you venture deeper into the dungeon.</p>
<p>The rough tunnel widens into a thirty-foot-high natural cavern hung with dripping stalagmites. Gnawed bones litter the floor, while the northern portion of the room holds a collection of severed, humanoid heads arranged around a large circle drawn on the floor with dried blood.</p>
<p>You find the source of the muttering you heard earlier: An <a href="https://2e.aonprd.com/Images/Monsters/Troll_TwoHeadedTroll.png" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">immense brute</a> - much bigger than the trolls you have encountered thus far - sits off to the side of the cavern. While it looks like a troll, besides its increased size, the other very noticeable difference is the fact that this creature has two heads!</p>
<p>It plays with a pair of skulls like puppets, each of its heads providing a voice for the macabre little play it entertains itself with. However, it stops the play and rises to its full 15-foot height when it notices Ahto enter its chambers.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Nagrundi intimidate (demoralize) vs Ahto:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8</span></p>
<p>The two-headed brute's attempt to demoralize Ahto with stomping and violent posturing has zero effect on the Abadaran lord.</p>[dice=Troll fort save vs death]1d20+11[/dice]
The second troll dies as quickly and quietly as the first, and a judicious application of magical fire ensures they will not rise again.
Quickly scanning the barracks, you find nothing that would be of value to anyone but a troll. With no money or other ill-gotten gains stowed away by the trolls who sleep here, you grow to suspect that perhaps their master keeps a tight fist upon the bulk of their treasure.
Although another passage leads...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-23T01:30:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strength and Fear: An Ustalavic Kingmaker CampaignDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/gameplay&page=48#23942024-03-22T02:40:48Z2024-03-22T02:35:28Z<p>Like an arrow in the night, a man's sharp voice comes from the night's deepening dark in reply.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>As they inch closer, you can more clearly see that the band is entirely orcish, made up of a mix of men and women outfitted either as scouts or hunters.</p>Like an arrow in the night, a man's sharp voice comes from the night's deepening dark in reply.
[Spoiler omitted]
[Spoiler omitted]
As they inch closer, you can more clearly see that the band is entirely orcish, made up of a mix of men and women outfitted either as scouts or hunters.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-22T02:35:28ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Ustalavic Kingmaker DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/discussion&page=24#11912024-03-22T02:40:48Z2024-03-22T02:27:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Arden Kain Brandt wrote:</div><blockquote><p> sorry for the disappearance. Me and my ISP had a fight and they lost a customer. Unfortunately, This was during a time where I didn't have phone, so I have been unable to give any updates until now. (I have finally gotten my new phone) </p>
<p>When it rains, it pours as they say </blockquote><p>Sorry to hear about your troubles. I think fighting a dragon would be easier than fighting with a telecom company. Of course, slaying a telecom company would be more satisfying...
<p>Anyhow, glad to have you back!</p>Arden Kain Brandt wrote:sorry for the disappearance. Me and my ISP had a fight and they lost a customer. Unfortunately, This was during a time where I didn't have phone, so I have been unable to give any updates until now. (I have finally gotten my new phone)
When it rains, it pours as they say
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I think fighting a dragon would be easier than fighting with a telecom company. Of course, slaying a telecom company would be more satisfying... Anyhow, glad to...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-22T02:27:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62492024-03-22T02:30:47Z2024-03-22T02:22:05Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Troll Perception, Sleeping Penalty:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 10 = 14</span></p>
<p>The troll rolls over and grumbles in his sleep, creating a tense moment when Katrine worries the creature's eyes will snap open and affix upon her - but this never happens. The troll remains asleep, vulnerable to the same fate as his bunkmate.</p>[dice=Troll Perception, Sleeping Penalty]1d20+8-10[/dice]
The troll rolls over and grumbles in his sleep, creating a tense moment when Katrine worries the creature's eyes will snap open and affix upon her - but this never happens. The troll remains asleep, vulnerable to the same fate as his bunkmate.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-22T02:22:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Saga of a New LandDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/gameplay&page=68#33572024-03-22T02:10:50Z2024-03-22T02:05:36Z<p>The iruxi mull the parting words from both Lord Christian and Bydar. You are left on the northern riverbank with a feeling that this dark time will pass and a new period of cooperation will dawn.</p>
<p>Your latest expedition comes to an end and you return northward towards Charis to return Tig to his worried family.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Please make Survival, Knowledge (Nature), or similar skill rolls to safely and quickly make your way home.</span></p>The iruxi mull the parting words from both Lord Christian and Bydar. You are left on the northern riverbank with a feeling that this dark time will pass and a new period of cooperation will dawn.
Your latest expedition comes to an end and you return northward towards Charis to return Tig to his worried family.
Please make Survival, Knowledge (Nature), or similar skill rolls to safely and quickly make your way home.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-22T02:05:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57742024-03-22T02:10:50Z2024-03-22T01:57:25Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, my post got eaten apparently.</span></p>
<p>Lily sinks her arrow into the minotaur commander's frame, also goading her into leaving herself vulnerable to Thorek and Esperanza.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Esperanza AoO:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d10 + 7 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 7 = 21</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thorek also gets an AoO</span></p>Okay, my post got eaten apparently.
Lily sinks her arrow into the minotaur commander's frame, also goading her into leaving herself vulnerable to Thorek and Esperanza.
[dice=Esperanza AoO]1d20+18[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d10+7+7[/dice]
Thorek also gets an AoODM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-22T01:57:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Hollow's Revolution (Blue Side)DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HollowsRevolutionBlueSide/gameplay&page=50#24932024-03-19T17:00:47Z2024-03-19T16:53:55Z<p>Between what the Redrockers kept with them, stowed in the saddlebags of their getaway horses, and hid in the stable loft to incriminate the Bereklands, you have recovered a remarkable amount of wealth that was carried by the slain Kalistrocrats.</p>
<p>Most of it takes the form of letters of trade and credit issued by the oligarchs of Druma, meant to be used as currency in the coming property auction at Falcon's Hollow. It's unclear if the Redrock Guild would have managed to profit from these somehow, but as agents of the Andoren government, you would certainly have to return them to the rulers of Druma.</p>
<p>Of course, with the auction less than a fortnight away, it would be impossible for the Drumish merchants to learn of their delegation's fate, receive the letters, and dispatch a new delegation in time. Thus, it seems that these wealthy competitors will be absent from the auction, ensuring that the residents of Falcon's Hollow will be able to fairly purchase their own businesses and homes, rather than becoming tenants of foreign investors.</p>
<p>The remainder of the wealth takes the form of the myriad pieces of jewelry that the Kalistocrats wore, as well as purses of gold and silver. Although you were given firm instructions not to pocket any of the wealth from Bloodeye's stash, you were not given any such commands about these items. It seems like it would be easy to claim that other members of the Redrock Guild made off with them, and they could not be recovered...at least not officially...</p>Between what the Redrockers kept with them, stowed in the saddlebags of their getaway horses, and hid in the stable loft to incriminate the Bereklands, you have recovered a remarkable amount of wealth that was carried by the slain Kalistrocrats.
Most of it takes the form of letters of trade and credit issued by the oligarchs of Druma, meant to be used as currency in the coming property auction at Falcon's Hollow. It's unclear if the Redrock Guild would have managed to profit from these...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-19T16:53:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: War for the Crown with GM Placeholder of DoomDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/WarForTheCrownWithGMPlaceholderOfDoom/gameplay&page=79#39172024-03-19T16:40:46Z2024-03-19T16:32:14Z<p>Lady Cobbin, the only halfling to ever sit on the Mercantile Council, is more than happy to speak with Meraki. In fact, in quite a rare moment of relief, she seems utterly unconcerned by Meraki's skin and other tiefling characteristics. Lady Cobbin speaks as freely and cordially as though Meraki were just one of her cousins.</p>
<p>She is not particularly political, but Meraki does subtly nudge Lady Cobbin towards recognizing that just because Earl Merkondus would be quite the "catch," that does not translate to being a good ambassador or reflect any merits of his patron, Pythareaus.</p>
<p>For better or for worse, Meraki does find it difficult to extract herself from the conversation with Lady Cobbin, who is all too eager to ramble on about gossip and encounters from her daily life.</p>
<p><b>"We got snubbed at that new restaurant, Savories, last night. It caters to the best of the best, and I've heard it's exquisite. They were too crowded to even give me a table. Me! There's something unnatural about a restaurant becoming so exclusive so quickly."</p>
<p>"Oh? Bandits? Yeah, people wonder where the bandits might be hiding. I'd put my money on the ruins of Orvestikar Manor. It's isolated, and hardly anyone goes out there."</b></p>
<p>...</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Lady Cobbin, the only halfling to ever sit on the Mercantile Council, is more than happy to speak with Meraki. In fact, in quite a rare moment of relief, she seems utterly unconcerned by Meraki's skin and other tiefling characteristics. Lady Cobbin speaks as freely and cordially as though Meraki were just one of her cousins.
She is not particularly political, but Meraki does subtly nudge Lady Cobbin towards recognizing that just because Earl Merkondus would be quite the "catch," that does...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-19T16:32:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62462024-03-18T21:50:47Z2024-03-18T21:43:31Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Troll Fort Save vs Death:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Is the other troll awoken?:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 5 = 5</span></p>
<p>The arrow quickly skewers the troll's brain, killing the creature immediately. The twang of the bowstring, the wet sound of the killing blow, and the exhalation of a final breath all fail to rouse the other sleeping troll, who rolls over and scratches its rear.</p>[dice=Troll Fort Save vs Death]1d20+11[/dice]
[dice=Is the other troll awoken?]1d20+8-5[/dice]
The arrow quickly skewers the troll's brain, killing the creature immediately. The twang of the bowstring, the wet sound of the killing blow, and the exhalation of a final breath all fail to rouse the other sleeping troll, who rolls over and scratches its rear.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-18T21:43:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57702024-03-17T00:40:47Z2024-03-17T00:33:18Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Esperanza delivers a slash to the minotaur commander, but the wound does not go as deep as it should. Instead, you see a similar small wound open on the commander's bodyguard.</p>
<p>The remaining bodyguard casts a new spell, growing to match Daria's size, then moves to flank the party.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lily, Daria, and Thorek are up next.</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
Esperanza delivers a slash to the minotaur commander, but the wound does not go as deep as it should. Instead, you see a similar small wound open on the commander's bodyguard.
The remaining bodyguard casts a new spell, growing to match Daria's size, then moves to flank the party.
Lily, Daria, and Thorek are up next.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-17T00:33:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62432024-03-16T23:50:47Z2024-03-16T23:43:24Z<p>Katrine creeps northward to investigate the snoring and peers around the corner of the junction in the tunnel. She finds the floor of this wide cavern is littered with half a dozen pallets made of branches, leaves, and smelly, uncured hides. A pair of trolls are dozing upon two of the rough pallets.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Troll A Perception, Asleep Penalty:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 10 = 17</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Troll B Perception, Asleep Penalty:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 10 = 16</span></p>
<p>Katrine's approach does not rouse them, and they remain asleep.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I've updated the encounter map to show approximate locations.</span></p>Katrine creeps northward to investigate the snoring and peers around the corner of the junction in the tunnel. She finds the floor of this wide cavern is littered with half a dozen pallets made of branches, leaves, and smelly, uncured hides. A pair of trolls are dozing upon two of the rough pallets.
[dice=Troll A Perception, Asleep Penalty]1d20+8-10[/dice]
[dice=Troll B Perception, Asleep Penalty]1d20+8-10[/dice]
Katrine's approach does not rouse them, and they remain asleep.
I've updated...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-16T23:43:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strength and Fear: An Ustalavic Kingmaker CampaignDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/gameplay&page=48#23912024-03-16T04:00:49Z2024-03-16T03:50:15Z<p><b>"They are our kin, to be sure,"</b> Gargan says quietly, as though worried the approaching group could keenly hear him. <b>"The human outlaws of Freedom Town would need to be a particular kind of stupid to sneak out at night during the flood times to prey upon an unknown group.</p>
<p>"Your very impressive display when dispatching those vultures likely drew the attention of a wandering band. We'll have to see what they have in mind, though."</b></p>"They are our kin, to be sure," Gargan says quietly, as though worried the approaching group could keenly hear him. "The human outlaws of Freedom Town would need to be a particular kind of stupid to sneak out at night during the flood times to prey upon an unknown group.
"Your very impressive display when dispatching those vultures likely drew the attention of a wandering band. We'll have to see what they have in mind, though."DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-16T03:50:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: War for the Crown with GM Placeholder of DoomDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/WarForTheCrownWithGMPlaceholderOfDoom/gameplay&page=79#39152024-03-16T03:30:49Z2024-03-16T03:19:25Z<p>Amandine's knowledge fills in some gaps in the information that the earl does not volunteer himself.</p>
<p>Yander Merkondus is the Earl of the Western Rushing Marches, a large swath of land along Taldor's swampy Moda Prefecture. His elder brother died in a childhood accident that also left Yander with a permanent back injury; thus, when his parents died in a carriage accident, Yander inherited the family title and ancestral holdings.</p>
<p>The Kozan Bravos are a group of adventurers that Earl Merkondus has kept on retainer. Their name is derived from their home base, Kozan, a large port town located halfway between Oppara and Taldor's border with Qadira. This is located within the Opparos Prefecture, rather than the earl's own Moda Prefecture. The adventuring party is led by a former soldier, one Grammell Taychar, who served as a lieutenant in the Taldan Phalanx.</p>Amandine's knowledge fills in some gaps in the information that the earl does not volunteer himself.
Yander Merkondus is the Earl of the Western Rushing Marches, a large swath of land along Taldor's swampy Moda Prefecture. His elder brother died in a childhood accident that also left Yander with a permanent back injury; thus, when his parents died in a carriage accident, Yander inherited the family title and ancestral holdings.
The Kozan Bravos are a group of adventurers that Earl Merkondus...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-16T03:19:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Saga of a New LandDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/gameplay&page=68#33542024-03-16T02:50:49Z2024-03-16T02:37:44Z<p>Tig remains rather mute, still processing both his ordeal and his sudden rescue. Nevertheless, he eagerly accepts the help provided to him, and he vigorously nods his head in agreement when the prospect of going home is voiced.</p>
<p>The iruxi let you pass freely, some of their warriors escorting you safely back across the river. They, like Tig, remain very taciturn. Besides the remorse of how they were duped and what they were coerced into doing, they are now very nervous of potential reprisals from the human settlers under your banner.</p>Tig remains rather mute, still processing both his ordeal and his sudden rescue. Nevertheless, he eagerly accepts the help provided to him, and he vigorously nods his head in agreement when the prospect of going home is voiced.
The iruxi let you pass freely, some of their warriors escorting you safely back across the river. They, like Tig, remain very taciturn. Besides the remorse of how they were duped and what they were coerced into doing, they are now very nervous of potential reprisals...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-16T02:37:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strength and Fear: An Ustalavic Kingmaker CampaignDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/gameplay&page=48#23852024-03-14T17:50:47Z2024-03-14T17:37:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I'll take care of Sasha</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sasha Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 4 = 21</span></p>
<p>Mishka and Sasha are the first to alert you to the new development. Perhaps they hear or smell something on the air, but their attention is keenly focused towards the west.</p>
<p>Leta spots them first, soon followed by Nadiya and Valeska. A small group of humanoid figures moving stealthily in your direction. There's at least a half dozen of them that you can pick out among the shadows of twilight. Leta sees that they are armed, but they do not look like an outright raiding party.</p>I'll take care of Sasha
[dice=Sasha Perception]1d20+6+4[/dice]
Mishka and Sasha are the first to alert you to the new development. Perhaps they hear or smell something on the air, but their attention is keenly focused towards the west.
Leta spots them first, soon followed by Nadiya and Valeska. A small group of humanoid figures moving stealthily in your direction. There's at least a half dozen of them that you can pick out among the shadows of twilight. Leta sees that they are armed, but...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-14T17:37:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62352024-03-14T02:50:47Z2024-03-14T02:42:31Z<p>Ahto confirms that the snoring sound comes from the northern passage, which seems to lead to some sort of barracks or sleeping quarters. It sounds like a couple more trolls may be resting in that direction.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Katrine and Storm detect something equally terrible - if not worse - lurking down the other passage. Storm bristles at the smells wafting from the southwest. Katrine can hear two distinct voices having an indistinct, muttering conversation with each other.</p>Ahto confirms that the snoring sound comes from the northern passage, which seems to lead to some sort of barracks or sleeping quarters. It sounds like a couple more trolls may be resting in that direction.
Meanwhile, Katrine and Storm detect something equally terrible - if not worse - lurking down the other passage. Storm bristles at the smells wafting from the southwest. Katrine can hear two distinct voices having an indistinct, muttering conversation with each other.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-14T02:42:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Hollow's Revolution (Blue Side)DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HollowsRevolutionBlueSide/gameplay&page=50#24902024-03-14T02:40:46Z2024-03-14T02:32:45Z<p>Berekland first requires some proof that you are government agents, as you claim to be, since learning of this night's bloody events have left him quite wary, especially for the sake of his family. He is soon convinced, however, and he agrees to the arrangements laid out by Rrruh.</p>
<p>He asks if you could quietly remove the bodies before his family wakes up and discovers the macabre scene.</p>Berekland first requires some proof that you are government agents, as you claim to be, since learning of this night's bloody events have left him quite wary, especially for the sake of his family. He is soon convinced, however, and he agrees to the arrangements laid out by Rrruh.
He asks if you could quietly remove the bodies before his family wakes up and discovers the macabre scene.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-14T02:32:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Saga of a New LandDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/gameplay&page=68#33522024-03-12T16:20:47Z2024-03-12T16:13:40Z<p>King Vesket looks like he might protest the claiming of the treasure from the spirit hut, but the rest of the tribe keep him quiet without even needing words. You suspect the other iruxi see the treasures as just as cursed as the false spirit who hoarded them, so they are happy to see them removed from their village - and all the better if they are put towards trading for other goods they cannot produce themselves.</p>
<p>Besides the spear, animal hides, and smatterings of coins, you find a couple yellow stones, a ring carved from smoothed coral, and a preserved feather with an oak-leaf pattern upon its plumage.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The treasure includes a cold iron masterwork longspear, 100gp worth of animal skins, 3 citrines worth 50gp each, 119gp in assorted coins, a magic ring, and a magic feather.</span></p>King Vesket looks like he might protest the claiming of the treasure from the spirit hut, but the rest of the tribe keep him quiet without even needing words. You suspect the other iruxi see the treasures as just as cursed as the false spirit who hoarded them, so they are happy to see them removed from their village - and all the better if they are put towards trading for other goods they cannot produce themselves.
Besides the spear, animal hides, and smatterings of coins, you find a couple...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-12T16:13:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strength and Fear: An Ustalavic Kingmaker CampaignDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/gameplay&page=48#23802024-03-12T00:48:18Z2024-03-12T00:37:03Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Please make Perception checks. Anyone with low-light vision gets +2, and anyone with darkvision gets +4</span></p>Please make Perception checks. Anyone with low-light vision gets +2, and anyone with darkvision gets +4DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-12T00:37:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57682024-03-12T00:29:35Z2024-03-12T00:24:42Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Thorek unleashes a devastating barrage of steel that ultimately leaves the first of the Ironfang Guardians an utterly broken heap of flesh and bones upon the floor of the command post.</p>
<p>The other guardian manages to resist the pull of Daria's whirlwind this time.</p>
<p>Lieutenant Kosseruk unleashes her own pent-up might upon Esperanza, dealing several terrible wounds to the Shelynite.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>With two hits, including a confirmed crit, Kosseruk deals a total of 50 damage to Esperanza with her warhammer.
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Esperanza can act next before the remaining guardian.</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
Thorek unleashes a devastating barrage of steel that ultimately leaves the first of the Ironfang Guardians an utterly broken heap of flesh and bones upon the floor of the command post.
The other guardian manages to resist the pull of Daria's whirlwind this time.
Lieutenant Kosseruk unleashes her own pent-up might upon Esperanza, dealing several terrible wounds to the Shelynite.
With two hits, including a confirmed crit, Kosseruk deals a total of 50 damage to Esperanza...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-12T00:24:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62312024-03-11T02:40:52Z2024-03-11T02:34:39Z<p>The front halls of this ruin are the remnants of an ancient dwarven outpost. The rear wall of the storeroom has long since collapsed or been torn down, with a rough hewn tunnel leading deeper into the hillside. The tunnels beyond were clearly not carved out by the same dwarven hands as the rest of the outpost, but it's hard to discern whether this was the work of the trolls or some other intervening occupant of this ruin.</p>
<p>The passage quickly branches, going north and southwest. You can hear loud snoring coming from one of the passages, but with the acoustics of the rough stone walls it's hard to determine from which direction it's coming.</p>The front halls of this ruin are the remnants of an ancient dwarven outpost. The rear wall of the storeroom has long since collapsed or been torn down, with a rough hewn tunnel leading deeper into the hillside. The tunnels beyond were clearly not carved out by the same dwarven hands as the rest of the outpost, but it's hard to discern whether this was the work of the trolls or some other intervening occupant of this ruin.
The passage quickly branches, going north and southwest. You can hear...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-11T02:34:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Saga of a New LandDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/gameplay&page=67#33472024-03-11T01:30:53Z2024-03-11T01:24:22Z<p>Bydar's magic gives the boy the strength to stand again, to walk out of the mud hut, and to step outside without quavering at the sight of the iruxi tribe. He is not injured, but he shows light signs of dehydration and exposure.</p>
<p>The iruxi - King Vesket included - look quite remorseful and clear a wide berth so you can pass and escort the child away.</p>Bydar's magic gives the boy the strength to stand again, to walk out of the mud hut, and to step outside without quavering at the sight of the iruxi tribe. He is not injured, but he shows light signs of dehydration and exposure.
The iruxi - King Vesket included - look quite remorseful and clear a wide berth so you can pass and escort the child away.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-11T01:24:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57652024-03-09T19:10:49Z2024-03-09T19:05:03Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Guardian second Reflex Save vs Whirlwind:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Okay, so the Ironfang Guardian near Daria took damage from the whirlwind but avoids being pulled into the whirlwind. Thank you for the reminder.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lily's feint is successful, so Esperanza and Thorek can get AoO on the Ironfang Guardian.
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Thorek can also roll to potentially confirm the critical on his second attack.</span></p>[dice=Guardian second Reflex Save vs Whirlwind]1d20+7[/dice]
Okay, so the Ironfang Guardian near Daria took damage from the whirlwind but avoids being pulled into the whirlwind. Thank you for the reminder.
Lily's feint is successful, so Esperanza and Thorek can get AoO on the Ironfang Guardian.
Thorek can also roll to potentially confirm the critical on his second attack.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-09T19:05:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Saga of a New LandDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/gameplay&page=67#33442024-03-09T12:40:48Z2024-03-09T12:31:06Z<p>The mound that previously served as the "spirit hut" has a deserted, run-down look to it. The mud is dried and cracked, and no smoke issues from its chimney hole.</p>
<p>Inside, you find the boy, Tig, alive but terrified, cowering against the side of the mud mound, crying into his arms.</p>
<p>A small pile of treasure, perhaps presented as offerings to the false spirit guardian, occupies the center of the packed dirt floor. A well-made, blackened spear and some animal skins are most prominent among the smaller coins and trinkets.</p>The mound that previously served as the "spirit hut" has a deserted, run-down look to it. The mud is dried and cracked, and no smoke issues from its chimney hole.
Inside, you find the boy, Tig, alive but terrified, cowering against the side of the mud mound, crying into his arms.
A small pile of treasure, perhaps presented as offerings to the false spirit guardian, occupies the center of the packed dirt floor. A well-made, blackened spear and some animal skins are most prominent among the...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-09T12:31:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strength and Fear: An Ustalavic Kingmaker CampaignDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/gameplay&page=48#23782024-03-09T12:30:53Z2024-03-09T12:25:32Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>@Kain, yes I did get confused with the names, too. Thank you for the reminder.</span></p>
<p>Whisperfall Vultures, a common enough creature in the Belkzen, are predators rather than scavengers, unlike their vulture cousins found in other regions. Thus, it is not too unusual for them to attack like this, especially in a larger flock.</p>
<p>However, with the flood road turning into a river and bringing new seasonal game to the region, this may also be increasing their aggression, compelling them to grab food while it's plentiful. Similarly, with much of the flood plains around Urgir occupied by thousands upon thousands of orcs, the vultures may have been more inclined to hunt near your comparatively smaller group. The fact that they initially targeted smaller prey like Mishka shows that they were opportunistically hunting less dangerous game at first.</p>@Kain, yes I did get confused with the names, too. Thank you for the reminder.
Whisperfall Vultures, a common enough creature in the Belkzen, are predators rather than scavengers, unlike their vulture cousins found in other regions. Thus, it is not too unusual for them to attack like this, especially in a larger flock.
However, with the flood road turning into a river and bringing new seasonal game to the region, this may also be increasing their aggression, compelling them to grab food...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-09T12:25:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Hollow's Revolution (Blue Side)DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HollowsRevolutionBlueSide/gameplay&page=50#24862024-03-07T16:10:48Z2024-03-07T16:04:53Z<p>The watchman complies, convinced by Layla's demeanor. He first retrieves his commander and the rest of the inn's household guards, many quickly being roused from their beds.</p>
<p>They then retrieve Mierson Berekland, head of the family and owner of the Gold Falls Inn, who is quite curious to learn what sort of disturbance has caused the commotion around his home and livelihood.</p>The watchman complies, convinced by Layla's demeanor. He first retrieves his commander and the rest of the inn's household guards, many quickly being roused from their beds.
They then retrieve Mierson Berekland, head of the family and owner of the Gold Falls Inn, who is quite curious to learn what sort of disturbance has caused the commotion around his home and livelihood.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-07T16:04:53ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57612024-03-07T15:42:57Z2024-03-07T15:38:37Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Thorek delivers his opening strike upon one of the Ironfang bodyguards.</p>
<p>Kosseruk pulls out one more scroll, evading a swing from Esperanza's glaive as she chants its text, and the commander unleashes a fireball right beside where Lily stands.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I've added a token to mark where Kosseruk's fireball scroll detonates; it should catch the whole party while avoiding the Ironfangs. It deals 12 fire damage, but you can make a DC 15 Reflex Save for half.</span></p>
<p>Esperanza also lays into the wounded guardian with her glaive, but she takes a nasty hit during the counterattack.</p>
<p>The other guardian begins swinging his flail at Daria.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The first attack roll on Daria is a 20 for potentially 10 damage, while the second is a 22 for potentially 17 damage.</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Lily, Daria, and Thorek are up again.</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
Thorek delivers his opening strike upon one of the Ironfang bodyguards.
Kosseruk pulls out one more scroll, evading a swing from Esperanza's glaive as she chants its text, and the commander unleashes a fireball right beside where Lily stands.
I've added a token to mark where Kosseruk's fireball scroll detonates; it should catch the whole party while avoiding the Ironfangs. It deals 12 fire damage, but you can make a DC 15 Reflex Save for half.
Esperanza also lays into...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-07T15:38:37ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: War for the Crown with GM Placeholder of DoomDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/WarForTheCrownWithGMPlaceholderOfDoom/gameplay&page=79#39122024-03-05T15:00:47Z2024-03-05T14:49:11Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>We're finally feeling better over here, so it's time to get back to it!</span></p>
<p>Amandine finds that the clothing importer/exporter Lady Gewbell has her finger on the pulse of the common people of Yanmass much more than her fellow councilors, making it clear that she is an excellent source of other perspectives.</p>
<p>Besides worrying about the citizens plagued by horrible dreams, Lady Gewbell also mentions a local conspiracy theorist named Caradinna Farkin, a woman who has long been known to make erratic proclamations about the "secret masters" in town.</p>
<p><b>"Farkin had become increasingly insistent of late,"</b> Gewbell mentions, <b>"Even accosting some of my fellow councilors in the streets. However, she hasn't been seen in at least two days. I wonder whether she inadvertently stumbled upon some genuine clues."</b></p>
<p>Gewbell also mentions, in passing, a rumor she overheard that someone is hiding out in Hedge Hill, the city's largest public park. She adds, <b>"Anyone lurking there must be hiding from something important."</b></p>
<p>....</p>
<p>Earl Merkondus betrays no sign of recognizing Amandine from the Tanager Jubilee. He welcomes the conversation, but returns the cordiality with imperiousness and rudeness.</p>
<p><b>"Yanmass is a fine city, which is why I don't mind that the responsibility for rescuing its people falls upon <i>my</i> shoulders. My personal team of troubleshooters, the Kozan Bravos, are already actively on the case to solve the city's problems. It's little surprise that the Loyalists ignored the plight of good Taldan people until the problem grew so wretched; we Imperialists have the matter well in hand, I assure you."</b></p>
<p>Upon mention of Sir Dratavis, the earl sighs and removes his circlet in a show of respect.</p>
<p><b>"I had heard that Sir Dratavis had grown increasingly despondent as he spent time working towards his master's ends in Yanmass, before finally vanishing. I fear the poor diplomat had begun to uncover how much of a criminal and fraud Eutropia is, and he fled into the plains in shame rather than be associated any longer with the woman who is tearing the nation apart."</b></p>We're finally feeling better over here, so it's time to get back to it!
Amandine finds that the clothing importer/exporter Lady Gewbell has her finger on the pulse of the common people of Yanmass much more than her fellow councilors, making it clear that she is an excellent source of other perspectives.
Besides worrying about the citizens plagued by horrible dreams, Lady Gewbell also mentions a local conspiracy theorist named Caradinna Farkin, a woman who has long been known to make erratic...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-05T14:49:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57592024-03-05T05:50:47Z2024-03-05T05:40:51Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>We're all finally feeling better over here. Time to get back to it!</span></p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>One last bolt of lightning from the sky forces the phalanx to break ranks and retreat among their own encampment in a mockery of an organized withdrawal.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Daria's whirlwind buffets one of the guardians against the black stone walls of the tower.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>With the phalanx troop scattered, Thorek is up next.</span></p>We're all finally feeling better over here. Time to get back to it!
[Spoiler omitted]
One last bolt of lightning from the sky forces the phalanx to break ranks and retreat among their own encampment in a mockery of an organized withdrawal.
Meanwhile, Daria's whirlwind buffets one of the guardians against the black stone walls of the tower.
With the phalanx troop scattered, Thorek is up next.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-05T05:40:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strength and Fear: An Ustalavic Kingmaker CampaignDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/gameplay&page=48#23752024-03-05T22:43:31Z2024-03-05T03:21:19Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>We're all finally feeling better over here. Time to get back to it!</span></p>
<p>...</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Vulture will save vs slumber:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11</span></p>
<p>Valeska's starknife shears the wing from one of the vultures, leaving it a prime target for Leta to finish with her bow.</p>
<p>Bashuk roasts another, and Silverwing swoops in from the side to gobble one up in practically a single snap.</p>
<p>The very last one collapses into a deep sleep thanks to Nadiya's hex, bringing an end to this dusk-time disturbance.</p>We're all finally feeling better over here. Time to get back to it!
...
[dice=Vulture will save vs slumber]1d20+1[/dice]
Valeska's starknife shears the wing from one of the vultures, leaving it a prime target for Leta to finish with her bow.
Bashuk roasts another, and Silverwing swoops in from the side to gobble one up in practically a single snap.
The very last one collapses into a deep sleep thanks to Nadiya's hex, bringing an end to this dusk-time disturbance.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-05T03:21:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Saga of a New LandDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/gameplay&page=67#33382024-03-05T03:10:50Z2024-03-05T03:03:19Z<p>With the magic and blessings upon them, Orlog and Lord Christian bring low the foul creature that has been manipulating the iruxi tribe and causing so much misery in this stretch of the Narlmarches.</p>
<p>Even before Vesket can rediscover his courage and intervene, the iruxi warriors hustle forward to leash the caimans and keep them from drawing the party's ire back upon the tribe.</p>With the magic and blessings upon them, Orlog and Lord Christian bring low the foul creature that has been manipulating the iruxi tribe and causing so much misery in this stretch of the Narlmarches.
Even before Vesket can rediscover his courage and intervene, the iruxi warriors hustle forward to leash the caimans and keep them from drawing the party's ire back upon the tribe.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-05T03:03:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62232024-03-05T03:00:46Z2024-03-05T02:55:20Z<p>Katrine's reward for Storm has grim symmetry within this main hall. You find that the small, headless body atop the stone table is the remains of a luckless halfling trader caught by the trolls, and the one you just slew had been feeding bits of the trader to the trollhounds.</p>
<p>The room to the north, whatever role it may have originally served, has been turned into a kennel by the trolls. Three thick chains are bolted to the northern wall, and the floor is covered with bones, half-eaten rotting meat, and mounds of foul-smelling dung.</p>
<p>South of the main hall, you find a storeroom. Stacked boxes, barrels, crates, and bags fill this room from floor to ceiling and line the crude wooden shelves along the walls. A rough hole gapes in the southern wall, leading deeper into the hillside.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>The goods stored here, including foodstuffs, lumber, mundane tools, household supplies, bolts of cloth, and so on, are worth a total of 4 BP to aid in building a kingdom, but it would take several full wagonloads to transport all of the supplies to civilization.</span></p>Katrine's reward for Storm has grim symmetry within this main hall. You find that the small, headless body atop the stone table is the remains of a luckless halfling trader caught by the trolls, and the one you just slew had been feeding bits of the trader to the trollhounds.
The room to the north, whatever role it may have originally served, has been turned into a kennel by the trolls. Three thick chains are bolted to the northern wall, and the floor is covered with bones, half-eaten...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-05T02:55:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Hollow's Revolution (Blue Side)DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HollowsRevolutionBlueSide/gameplay&page=50#24822024-03-05T02:50:47Z2024-03-05T02:45:11Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thank you for your well wishes. My family and I are recovering and doing much better now.</span></p>
<p>Cresting the cliffside and returning topside, you find the scene at the Gold Falls Inn to be deceptively serene. The horses snort and shift in their stables and the other animals doze in their paddock, utterly unperturbed by the deadly deeds carried out by the Redrock Guild infiltrators this night.</p>
<p>The horses perk up curiously when you enter the stable to investigate the claims made by the executed criminals. You find the jewelry and curios taken from the murdered Kalistocrat merchants hidden in the stable's hayloft, so at least one of the men did not die a liar.</p>
<p>One of the Bereklands' nightwatchmen accosts you, demanding to know what business has you poking around so late at night.</p>Thank you for your well wishes. My family and I are recovering and doing much better now.
Cresting the cliffside and returning topside, you find the scene at the Gold Falls Inn to be deceptively serene. The horses snort and shift in their stables and the other animals doze in their paddock, utterly unperturbed by the deadly deeds carried out by the Redrock Guild infiltrators this night.
The horses perk up curiously when you enter the stable to investigate the claims made by the executed...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-03-05T02:45:11ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Hollow's Revolution DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/HollowsRevolutionBlueSide/discussion&page=9#4462024-02-29T23:10:48Z2024-02-29T23:02:42Z<p>Message for all my games:</p>
<p>The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.</p>
<p>I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.</p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding.</p>Message for all my games:
The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.
I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.
Thank you for your understanding.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-29T23:02:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: The Ironfang Invasion: Trail of the Hunted DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/discussion&page=30#14672024-03-01T22:36:49Z2024-02-29T23:02:30Z<p>Message for all my games:</p>
<p>The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.</p>
<p>I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.</p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding.</p>Message for all my games:
The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.
I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.
Thank you for your understanding.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-29T23:02:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Kingmaker: Once Upon a Time in Golarion DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/discussion&page=39#19412024-02-29T23:10:48Z2024-02-29T23:02:01Z<p>Message for all my games:</p>
<p>The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.</p>
<p>I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.</p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding.</p>Message for all my games:
The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.
I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.
Thank you for your understanding.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-29T23:02:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Saga of a New Land DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/discussion&page=16#7642024-03-04T18:19:01Z2024-02-29T23:01:46Z<p>Message for all my games:</p>
<p>The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.</p>
<p>I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.</p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding.</p>Message for all my games:
The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.
I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.
Thank you for your understanding.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-29T23:01:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Ustalavic Kingmaker DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivki9/discussion&page=24#11852024-03-01T22:40:53Z2024-02-29T23:01:34Z<p>Message for all my games:</p>
<p>The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.</p>
<p>I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.</p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding.</p>Message for all my games:
The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.
I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.
Thank you for your understanding.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-29T23:01:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: War for the Crown with GM Placeholder of Doom! DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/WarForTheCrownWithGMPlaceholderOfDoom/discussion&page=28#13992024-02-29T23:10:48Z2024-02-29T23:01:21Z<p>Message for all my games:</p>
<p>The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.</p>
<p>I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.</p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding.</p>Message for all my games:
The flu has fallen upon my family, hitting me and my daughter especially hard.
I'm going to take the weekend off to recover and look after my little girl, so I'll check back in with you on Monday to let you know how we're doing.
Thank you for your understanding.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-29T23:01:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62152024-02-27T18:52:53Z2024-02-27T18:41:36Z<p>Two more swings from Stayven and Ahto bring the troll down to its knees, where it wobbles precariously. If it wasn't already dead, then Faerin's magic stone makes sure of it as it strikes the brute's big, green head and finally knocks it down to the ground. Pelipe's acid keeps the most severe of its injuries from sealing up.</p>
<p>Katrine, Pelipe, and Storm make short work of the last trollhound, which already seems befuddled by the loss of its master and packmates.</p>Two more swings from Stayven and Ahto bring the troll down to its knees, where it wobbles precariously. If it wasn't already dead, then Faerin's magic stone makes sure of it as it strikes the brute's big, green head and finally knocks it down to the ground. Pelipe's acid keeps the most severe of its injuries from sealing up.
Katrine, Pelipe, and Storm make short work of the last trollhound, which already seems befuddled by the loss of its master and packmates.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-27T18:41:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Night of Iron FangsDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/TheIronfangInvasionTrailOfTheHunted/gameplay&page=116#57562024-02-27T04:50:47Z2024-02-27T04:45:34Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>Esperanza crosses the threshold of the command post and moves to threaten the commander and her bodyguards.</p>
<p>One of the bodyguards summons a spiritual weapon to strike at Esperanza from behind, while the other calls upon their god's power to enhance the potency of his own strikes. However, Esperanza manages to gracefully dodge all these attacks.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>At the top of the new round, Lily and Daria are up next.</span></p>[Spoiler omitted]
Esperanza crosses the threshold of the command post and moves to threaten the commander and her bodyguards.
One of the bodyguards summons a spiritual weapon to strike at Esperanza from behind, while the other calls upon their god's power to enhance the potency of his own strikes. However, Esperanza manages to gracefully dodge all these attacks.
At the top of the new round, Lily and Daria are up next.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-27T04:45:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Kingmaker: Once upon a time in Golarion vol. 1DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/gameplay&page=125#62112024-02-27T04:40:49Z2024-02-27T04:28:29Z<p>The second trollhound falls to Storm, who proves who is the superior hound.
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His mistress, meanwhile, begins riddling the trollhounds' own master with arrows.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Trollhound bite vs Stayven:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11</span></p>
<p>The last trollhound makes a very fruitless snap of its jaws at Stayven.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Stayven, Ahto, and Faerin are up next.
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Let's see if you can finish the troll before it can make one last set of attacks.</span></p>The second trollhound falls to Storm, who proves who is the superior hound.
His mistress, meanwhile, begins riddling the trollhounds' own master with arrows.
[dice=Trollhound bite vs Stayven]1d20+8[/dice]
The last trollhound makes a very fruitless snap of its jaws at Stayven.
Stayven, Ahto, and Faerin are up next.
Let's see if you can finish the troll before it can make one last set of attacks.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-27T04:28:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Kingmaker: Once Upon a Time in Golarion DiscussionDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/OnceUponATimeInGolarion/discussion&page=39#19382024-02-27T04:30:47Z2024-02-27T04:25:20Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Katrine Thalian wrote:</div><blockquote> If the trollhound dies to attack 1 or 2, can Katrine aim attack 3 at the troll? </blockquote><p>Since the trollhound would go down to Storm's attack, is it okay if I have all three of your shots go on the troll? Two of them would hit.Katrine Thalian wrote:If the trollhound dies to attack 1 or 2, can Katrine aim attack 3 at the troll?
Since the trollhound would go down to Storm's attack, is it okay if I have all three of your shots go on the troll? Two of them would hit.DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-27T04:25:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: The Saga of a New LandDM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivkh6/gameplay&page=67#33332024-02-27T04:20:47Z2024-02-27T04:16:52Z<p>Orlog swings with incredible might, but the accursed creatures swerves aside to avoid his warhammer.</p>
<p>Syretia uses her magic to hasten the party, in hopes that - together - you can overwhelm the will o' wisp.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Botting Syretia to cast Haste on the whole party.
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Since her initiative slot is before Brandt, this means his first arrow would actually hit and he would get an extra shot.</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Brandt hasted attack:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 = 30</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8</span></p>
<p>With help from Syretia's magic, two of Brandt's arrows make contact and injure the glowing foe.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>One of King Vesket's pet blood caimans snaps its jaws and slaps its tail at the will o' wisp in vain, while the other does the same to Orlog with no more effect.</p>
<p>However, the will o' wisp discharges another bolt of electricity and zaps Orlog.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>It deals 10 electric damage to Orlog.
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The party is up again, and you are all Hasted.</span></p>Orlog swings with incredible might, but the accursed creatures swerves aside to avoid his warhammer.
Syretia uses her magic to hasten the party, in hopes that - together - you can overwhelm the will o' wisp.
Botting Syretia to cast Haste on the whole party.
Since her initiative slot is before Brandt, this means his first arrow would actually hit and he would get an extra shot.
[dice=Brandt hasted attack]1d20+10+1[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d8+3[/dice]
With help from Syretia's magic, two of...DM Vayelan (alias of vayelan)2024-02-27T04:16:52Z