Erland Cronarson's page

You mean Erland Cronarson might recognize him! :P

Not sure what happened to this game, but seems like no one's posted in about two weeks+. I'm going to withdraw from this in an ongoing effort to keep myself committed only to games that move forward at a good pace. Thanks for the chance to try the system, it's interesting. Good luck if this ever picks back up.

Erland Cronarson wrote:

Pond and Baths

[dice=Defy Danger]2d6

"Keep going Edwyn, I'll try to distract these. See if you can free more of their minds."

For defy danger here, are you planning to defend Edwyn as some of them come? You can take that roll and add 1 to make it into a 11 defend attempt if you wish, giving you three options to deal with the charging crowd as the encounter unfolds.

Sure. Still not really sure how to play this game, and I honestly don't have time to read the rules enough times to understand them without it coming up in actual play. So I'm kinda winging it. My intention is to keep them off Edwyn while he does his thing.

Library

Defy Danger: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

"I mean you no harm wench!" Erland cries, bringing up his shield.

Terrace

I'm looking for the source of the cold.

Pond and Baths

Defy Danger: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

"Keep going Edwyn, I'll try to distract these. See if you can free more of their minds."

Why? I love flex time for PBP. It makes things go so much faster. The time line can be assembled from the pieces afterwards. Just label each thing for each segment.

Nice description Ed.

The Library

Erland opens the door with the bloody handprint, sword at the ready.

Artist's Terrace

Erland examines the frosted over area closely.

Discern Realities: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8 What do I add to that again?

Tranquil Pond and Baths

Erland levels his blade at the cannibals sitting on the pillar. "In the name of Cronar and the Laws of Men, cease and desist your deviltry!"

I am The Law: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 1 = 4

Erlands nods, and drawing his broadsword starts down the path ahead.

"The dryad is pure of heart, but whatever walked the path ahead was dark indeed. Hands to blades, our work is not yet done."

Erland is also rather skeptical of the situation. He stops to pray to Cronar. "Is there any evil here lord?"

Detect Evil

Erland stares at the beautiful nearly nude woman admiringly, "I'd rather avoid conflict if possible. Please, show us the song."

"What we are is clear to see. I know not of any song, but of endless winter our knowledge is all too keen. Now will you show yourself, or not?"

"Show yourself if you would know us, spirit."

"He said the route was blocked and that there was a troll, we should clear the way and he would pay us in dwarven weapons."

"Did you find anything Cat?" Erland calls to the young thief, before wandering over to join her.

Once he thinks she's not looking, Erland watches Catherina walk away. Looks like she's okay. Good.

"Uqalik friend, come closer. Let me lay hands on you." Erland approaches the halfling and puts his hands on him. "May Cronar reward your valor." he says simply, before a golden glow suffuses his hands against the bear's fur.

Lay on Hands: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 1 = 10
Healing: 1d8 ⇒ 2

"I can also see to wounds if there are overmany." Erland says, huffing. Looking down at his bloodspattered form he continues, "If not I'd just as soon wash up in the river."

Erland's eyes drift to the sky and he says under his breath, "Thank you All-Father. Without you I am nothing."

Erland jumps onto the creature's back and begins to filet it like a massive ugly fish.

Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Erland raises his shield ready to deflect the larger giant's blow and tumble out of its way. "Cronar, I have slain one foe in your name. Grant me now the strength to finish the other!" he cries out.

Defy Danger: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Erland will wait until the big troll is right on him. He'll try to deflect the creature's blow with his shield and use the momentum to tumble out of the way.

Taking the distraction offered him by the polar bear, Erland scoops up his blade and brings it around in a wicked slice at the back of the troll's knees.

Hack and Slash: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4) + 2 = 12
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Erland dives past the smaller troll to grab at his sword.

Defy Danger (Dex): 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

Erland tries to stab the troll in the face as it body checks him.

Hack and slash: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8
Damage: 1d10 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (3) + 1 = 7

Hack and Slash: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Erland's upthrust blade slashes shallowly along the troll's arm, just above the elbow. His extended stance leaves him open to a counter blow from the giant. Throgrim can handle whatever's in the woods for now. He thinks, after hearing Uqalik cry out.

Erland lashes out with his blade as the arm stretches over him.

Not sure if we're on rounds or how this works. Do I roll another hack and slash?

The job was given by Greaffke Bloodaxe, a gang leader and arms dealer in Last Bastion. He's known for selling dwarven arms of the highest quality. Recently he's lost several shipments coming in over the bridge. The last shipment, one man lived and returned to tell tales of a troll haunting Thurin's Crossing. Greaffke hired us to clear his shipping lane, our reward is to be masterfully crafted dwarven weapons.

Quest:I swear to slay the troll at Thruin's crossing, a great blight on the land. Boons:Invulnerability to claws, a voice that transcends language.

Finally, the goal of my quest is at hand. Erland thinks as he runs out onto the bridge, his sword and shield held high. I have prayed to Cronar to protect me from the foul creature's claws, I shall honor him this day that he might gift me positive answer to my prayers. Roaring, Erland runs directly at the charging giant. "For Last Bastion, for mankin, for CRONAR!!" he shouts leaping into the air as he meets the troll. He punches forward with his shield towards the troll's face and brings his longsword down in a right-handed arc aimed for the giant's neck

Hack and Slash: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Erland's shield connects solidly with the troll's jaw and his sword bites into its shoulder. The agile paladin rebounds off the troll's brutish chest to land in a crouch before it, shield raised. Erland's blue eyes burn with fiery fury as he roars defiance at the giant.

Even though I have the rules I haven't really read them beyond character creation. So I'm gonna need to be told what to roll when.

Catharina’s misguided behavior endangers her very soul!

I know that Catherina is a thief, a most dishonorable career choice. I also caught her stealing money from Thorgrim (my own kin). Erland has kept this to himself out of a strong romantic attraction to Catherina and a desire to see her correct her life's path. (His interest remains unexpressed, but he does keep particularly protective eye on her, from a distance).

Uqalik has stood by me in battle and can be trusted completely.

Though he is a godless primitive, the shaman has stood by Erland's side. They are blood brothers and Erland would do anything for him.

I respect the beliefs of Edwyn but hope he will someday see the true way.

Erland hopes that one day Edwyn will see that a man without gods is like a ship without rudder. Edwyn is a child of Cronar, but his people have forgotten their great father. Erland hopes that by being an honorable and steadfast example of what it is to be a man, he can correct Edwyn's foolish agnosticism.

Thorgrim is a brave soul, I have much to learn from him.

Erland's uncle, though sometimes wicked is a great warrior. He has seen many more winters than Erland, and though he doesn't always agree with him, Erland has great respect for Thorgrim.
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So if I'm the paladin, how powerful are we relative to everyone else? In Pathfinder terms are we the equivalent of 1st level characters? 10th? 15th? 20th!?! I'm just trying to get a feel for the system more.

I dunno, what crimes does she commit?

I think it would be cool to have them like conjoined twins. Hedda handles those that don't die in battle, while the Crow-Mother decides the fate of dead warriors.

My initial thoughts in terms of another God(dess)—though Thorgrim does not pray nor beseech her for aid—is an entity called the Crow-Mother, She Who Feasts on the Dead; Goddess of Demise, Fate, Prophecy. Her domain is a grimmer spin on the concept of Valhalla - The Eternal Battle (instead of sharing in drink and battle with one's worthy forebears, they are instead thrust into perpetual bloodbath where they know no rest). It is said that the Crow-Mother knows the hour and nature of every creature's demise. There are many who seek her favor in order to conquer their own death, though such boons are rarely granted—often times fulfilling the very demise the petitioners sought to avoid. Some claim that those who feed well the Crow-Mother are granted a place of honor on her battlefield as great champions or generals.

You cannot forget Hedda - our Dark Mother. Possessing the gift of prophecy, she can see all truths through her left eye. She covers her children in shadows and blankets us with the starry night. It's said that those whom die, but not in battle, are sent to Hedda and she quietly lays the weary to rest and the wicked are provided as carrion for the crows. It's said that you can come to Hedda seeking a soul that she possesses and she may pose a challenge to you. However, the consequences are grave should you fail - for, then, your life is forfeit.

Seems like a good deal of overlap here. Maybe they're sisters? Or split personalities of the same being?

Edit:As for bonds, I could know something incriminating about Catharina. Would make sense for a paladin and thief.

I changed my name to Erland Cronarson. I think all priests or paladins or Cronar must be human, and they give up their family names to take his as part of their initiation rights.

What are you interested in?

As a player I like games with a strong and clear goal. Erland is interested in making sure that humanity survives and prospers.

How did your characters all meet?

I can't speak for the others yet, but Thorgrim is my mother's older brother.

How well do you know each other?

When Erland gave up his family name to become Cronarson, he left the family holdings in the north and traveled the world doing the work of Cronar. He lost contact with Throgrim when he left home, and has only recently come back into acquaintance with his uncle, as the habitable land has shrunk down to the Ironheart.

Are you from around here?

My home is buried under ice and snow. I live here now.

I feel like there should be more gods-- I have a few in mind, but what do you think?

Cronar is but one of the gods. We cannot forget Lheki, his tricky little brother who can take the form of any man or beast. Leave not Krom from the list, for who could farm, hunt or wage war without the gifts of the Iron Lord? The Norn too cannot be ignored, for past, present and future weave the thread of even a god's life. And wicked Ymir, lord of the Frost Giants. Kostitche god of rage, murder and revenge.

Do you have any questions for me about the setting?

Is Last Bastion the only human settlement? Are the mountains farmable at all, or how do the people there survive? Is there any sort of governance, or is it total anarchy? Can we come up with a better name than last bastion? Perhaps Mannerheim or something? We have dwarves, elves, humans, giants and fey. Are there any other common races?

I am just posting here to mark this thread for now. I have to go to work, but I'll make a post when I get home tonight with questions and other stuffs.