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Thanks for inviting us and running the game! It was fun while it lasted, though I'll admit I had some trouble connecting with my character. That's on me, though, not you. You did a great job, GM. Thank you again! :)
Feeling quite invigorated by the climb, Hyacinth happily helps Drask move the rocks to uncover the orc.
"I've not had much experience with orcs, present company excluded," Hyacinth says with a nod toward Drask. "But based on their reputation, I believe it would be best to try to steer clear of them and focus on the task at hand."
I am here as well.
If a fight does break out while I'm away, I should have enough downtime each night to post and keep up.
I will be out of town from Saturday March 12th until Sunday March 20th. I may be able to check in sporadically during this time, but posts will be much less frequent. I will resume normal posting and catch up when I return.
Yes, Hyacinth will ride a horse.
With Spud: Why throw myself into danger? Fame, fortune, and glory, Hycanith thinks. What she says, though, is, "I want to help people. What good are my gifts if I don't use them to make the world better?"
Let's see if she eats that bowl of tripe.
Hyacinth doesn't usually wear the insignia.
With Spud: "Thank you, Madam Spud," Hyacinth says. "Rest assured we will get to the bottom of what is happening there. We will do our best to restore nature's balance."
I appreciate the Moose and Squirrel! Now if only Madam Spud had aviator goggles! :D "And now, here's something we think you'll really like!"
Hyacinth is momentarily caught off guard by the way the squirrel addresses her. But she focuses on the memories that dance at the edge of her mind, those of the previous lives of the ghoran who's body she now inhabits, and she realizes what it means. Hyacinth bows to the squirrel and the moose. "Greetings, Madam Spud, and well met," she says in Sylvan. "My companions and I are members of an adventuring guild in a distant city. We have come investigating rumors of a mine that has gone silent. We fear for the safety of the people who worked there. Perhaps you have heard of it? The Crimson Coin Mine? Might you know anything of what has been happening around these parts of late?"
Hyacinth cocks her head at the curious squirrel hiding in the rafters. She moves to follow it, intrigued by its demeanor.
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I'm enjoying things as well. Appreciate the thoughtful and well-written posts. I feel like Hyacinth hasn't completely clicked for me yet but perhaps she will with a little more time. :)
"I will go as well. I have a certain way with people," Hyacinth says breezily.
"Be safe, Joanna, wherever your travels may take you," Hyacinth says. The ghoran gives the paladin a few goodberries as a parting gift. Once they are out of sight of the ship, though, she moves with more of a bounce to her step. Secretly, she is grateful that such a paragon of virtue is no longer part of their group. More of a chance to engage in mischief now...
Seeing Byron's foul mood, Hyacinth approaches the occultist. "Do not despair. You yet live. Perhaps next time, do not stand so close to the giant crocodile. Yes?" She pats Byron on the shoulder. Once Helena mentions a reward, the ghoran begins exuding a very sweet-smelling fragrance. "Surely your gratitude is thanks enough. Although..." Her flower petals spread in a smile. "Adventuring is a somewhat expensive occupation. Equipment needs constant maintenance and upgrading. A monetary contribution would not go unappreciated."
Yes, sorry, I've been lax with my header. I'll fix that. :)
GM, Hyacinth has 5 mirror images active. Did the crocodile get past them?
With no way to directly aid Byron, Hyacinth stabs at the crocodile with her sword cane.
Yes, you could do that, too.
Hyacinth steps forward and begins to exude a hypnotic aroma, distracting the giant crocodile and those around her. She kneels beside the fallen crewman and plucks a berry from her hair, forcing it into his mouth to heal and stabilize him.
Hyacinth casts a spell at the nearest crocodile, attempting to blind it with motes of glittering dust!
Hyacinth quickly casts a psychic spell, surrounding herself with mirror images in case the crocodiles try to snack on her delicious body!
Hyacinth remains near the center of the ship, scanning the area for danger.
Hyacinth follows the others onto the deck of the ship. While they peer into the darkness and fret, the ghoran lays a hand on both Drask and Joanna. "Do not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. We've got this." The mesmerist subtly implants psychic tricks in their minds in preparation for a fight.
Mesmeric Mirror: An illusory image appears near the subject to throw off attackers. The mesmerist can trigger this trick when the subject is attacked or becomes the target of a spell that requires an attack roll. One duplicate of the subject appears, and the attacker must determine randomly which it hits (as mirror image). For every 5 class levels the mesmerist possesses, one additional image appears, to a maximum of five images at 20th level. Each image lasts for 1 minute per mesmerist level or until destroyed. This is an illusion (figment) effect.
Hyacinth remains ensconced in her chambers unless called upon.
Hyacinth says nothing when Byron reveals he has spoken to an angel. The being might know many secrets, including the ghoran's own... But fortunately it is not about her, so she lets it pass without comment. The ghoran retreats to her room after the meeting, but an hour later, she emerges and knocks on Maggs's door. The plant-woman smiles and offers the druid two large, juicy melons. "Here you are. If you get too sick, you can eat these to restore your fortitude. Good luck."
I'll be taking another short staycation from 1/1 through 1/5. Posting will be sporadic until I return to work on 1/6.
Hyacinth steps over to Maggs and gives her a blank-eyed smile. "Stick close to me, Maggs. Breathe of my aroma, and let your stomach be soothed." The ghoran's scent shifts to a slightly minty aroma.
"I am Hyacinth," the ghoran says with a bow. "We often share close quarters at the guildhouse, so the accommodations here will be acceptable."
"Oh, yes, it's quite possible we might find both fun and fortune at our destination," Hyacinth says to Newt, "but you'll have to wait until we return to find out for sure! Don't worry, I'll be sure to offer you first dibs on anything valuable we come across." Her flowery face spreads into a grin as she exudes a heady aroma.
I will be out of town from 12/18 through 12/26, with limited or no internet access for much of that time. Normal posting will resume when I return on Monday, 12/27. Please bot me as necessary.
Hyacinth glides along in Drask's wake, taking in the sights and sounds of the crowd. She spots the other members of the House, along with the gnome broker they are speaking to. "Well, well, if it isn't Newt," the ghoran says. "No doubt eager to relieve our fellow adventurers of their hard-earned spoils. Perhaps I should have a chat with them later to find out what they've been up to."
”Konishi must have taken the one I had put together for you all. I’m sorry. It looks like you’ll have to do without a bit of extra rations…” She looked from the toolbox to her daughter wrapped around her arm, then to you with an apologetic smile. ”Well, I’m sure you’re fine. Hyacinth, please take care of them.” "Of course. My berries will provide all the sustenance they need," Hyacinth says, concentrating a moment to cause several juicy berries to sprout along the length of her vinelike hair. The ghoran doesn't have anything she needs to do before departing. She adjusts the straps on her armor as she accompanies the others to the docks.
Damn, sorry! This game wasn't showing me notifications of new posts. I'll catch up as soon as I can.
Hyacinth happily strokes Hesla's hair with vine like fingers. The ghoran seems to have strange maternal affections toward the little girl. She is satisfied with Layla's answers and prepares to head out when the others are ready.
After it became apparent that Maggart wasn't going to be able to keep up in Hesla's fight with the "giant," and after she stopped trying to figure out where the boiled egg went, the child slowly approached Hyacinth. "Green Hya. Hug?" She asked, arms wide. "Of course, darling," Hyacinth says, holding the little girl against her body. Once the hug is complete, the ghoran smiles and reaches inside of her torso, pulling forth a ripe, juicy berry and offering it to Hesla. "For you."
She listens to the mission briefing and rustles her leaves in acknowledgment. "Missing miners. Sounds straightforward enough. Do we have salvage rights to what we might find there, or will he have to hand over the valuables once the task is complete?"
Hyacinth gracefully takes a seat on the blanket. As a plant, she has no need to consume food, getting the nutrients she needs from soil and sunlight. The ghoran looks up at the sky, enjoying the breeze rustling in her leaves and the warmth on her face. She quietly observes the "battle" between child and "giant," her expression placid and inscrutable.
Hyacinth is a mesmerist who uses various aromas to influence people instead of stares. In combat, she will be close to the front lines, debilitating foes (penalties to Will saves, attacks, and spell save DCs) and providing flanking bonuses. She has lots of tricks up her sleeves, including giving allies mirror images and invisibility. She can also provide minor healing and ability restoration with the fruits she grows, and she can remove some negative conditions with sweet scents. Out of combat, she has stupendous social skills, but not much else!
Hyacinth's smile widens. "Oh, Byron! How thoughtful of you! Such a delightful present. You certainly know how to worm your way into a women's heart. Metaphorically speaking, of course." The ghoran blows a kiss at the occultist, a whiff of an intoxicating aroma wafting past his nostrils.
The scent of pleasant perfume heralds the arrival of Hyacinth a few moments before the ghoran glides into the room. The unusual plant-woman’s silhouette is curvy and feminine, though her body consists not of soft flesh but of coiled vines, thick leaves, and blooming flowers. The pink petals that make up her face flutter into the approximation of a smile, though as always, her expressions seem somehow hollow. ”Good morning, lovely people. A fine day for an adventure, is it not?” she asks in her throaty purr. ”I, for one, am eager to get out and about, feel the sun on my leaves, and secure another victory for our great guild.”
Gah, I didn’t realize gameplay was up already! I’ll catch up later today. Hyacinths background is, of course, a closely guarded secret!
I still have to finalize my spell selection. I’m on a staycation till Wednesday, then I’ll finish up, but ready to start RP before then! :)
Player Questions:
What do you look forward to most in a campaign, roleplay, combat, or a healthy mix of both?
I like a good mix, but leaning more towards RP than combat. I'd say 70% RP and 30% combat is ideal. What makes a campaign great to you? What would absolutely ruin one for you? Interesting, meaningful character interactions and development. I like feeling that my characer is part of a living, breathing world that reacts to their choices. A GM that is invested and intelligible who can keep things moving forward. What would ruin a game would be an adversarial relationship with other players or the GM, or having play slow to a crawl due to lack of posts. What are your soft limits as a player? What about your hard limits? I honestly don't have a lot of limits. Aside from violence against children, I'm okay with any subject matter. There may be times when there’s a conflict of interest between characters. I don’t plan on facilitating PvP, but it may come up. How do you feel about rolling dice against other players? I would rather try to avoid it, settling things in character or out of game without resorting to full-fledged PvP. Do you have any phobia or trauma-trigger that I should know and shy away from? No. On a scale of 1-10, what difficulty level do you like to sit at? 1 being a new player friendly campaign, with 10 being the kind of games you hear tales of in hushed whispers in your FLGS (Tomb of Horrors, Slumbering Tsar, etc.) Somewhere in the range of 6-8. Meta Questions:
How do you want me to handle mass dice rolls? For example, to expedite some events, would you like me to roll initiative/perception checks/saves for the group? Would you rather me only do so if a player needs to be botted?
Please, make the mass dice rolls! It will keep the game running at a good pace. Things can slow down significantly waiing for everybody to make a single roll. Where would you like to see your character’s arc go as the campaign moves past the initial adventure? I'd like to explore the dichotomy between Hyacinth's human mind and plant body, and the conflict inherent in having memories of past lives that aren't hers. Perhaps she might be influenced into being less self-serving depending on her interactions and relationships with the other guild members. How large would you like to see this campaign be geographically? Similar to the Pathfinder Society where you could be in Absalom one day, then all the way in Tian Xia the next? Or would you rather have a smaller, more compact campaign with more recurring characters and themes, with traveling outside of Taldor being an occasional treat? Both types of campaign would be fun, but traveling the world might be neat! :D I had planned on using Roll 20 for maps and handouts. How do you feel about that and, if you don’t care for R20, do you have a different preference? I'm okay with R20, but I usually use Google Slides for my games and I find it a bit easier to access from mobile devices. Character Questions: How long has your character been with the House of Fate and Fire?
Hyacinth is a relatively new member. She's likely been there for less than a year. Name at least 3 people who your character would consider to be “close” whether it’s friends, family, or acquaintances. At least one should be outside of the House. Kal, a local druid that tends to Hyacinth's pruning and other horticultural needs. Jacqueline, a former flame and partner in crime from when Hyacinth was still Ambros. Newt, a gnome fence and pawnbroker in Zimar. What are 4 rumors around the guild or around town about your character? Try to hit Good/True, Bad/True, Good/False, and Bad/False. Good/True: Magical fruits grow within Hyacinth's body which can heal the injured or sick and provide nourishment to those in need.
Adventuring is a dangerous profession, does your character have a will? What does it contain? Ha! No will. The thought would never even have crossed her mind. Competition is a big motivator for some adventurers. Who is your rival? It could be friendly, unfriendly, intense, one-sided, etc. Hyacinth has an unspoken one-sided rivaly with pretty much everybody. She wants to be the most important person in the guild! Does your character have any ranks in a Craft, Perform, or Profession skill? If so, which one and where did they learn their craft? No such ranks. What are your character’s short term, mid-term, and long-term goals? Short-term: Become an influential member of the guild. Mid-term: Accumulate fame and fortune! Long-term: Live a comfortable life, perhaps find a way to become human again. What phobia or trauma has happened in your character’s past to help them become who they are today? Well, dying and being reborn as a plant-woman was a pretty big trauma! :D How does your character view the Gods? They are a fickle lot who don't care much for individuals, so Hyacinth doesn't care much for them. Looking at your team, how does your character feel about the others? Drask: An ample meat shield. Easy to manipulate, if necessary.
How does your character deal with failure? Success? Failure is met with lots of cursing and plotting how to spin things into some sort of advantage. Success is met with lots of self-congratulation and celebration!
Hyacinth is a mesmerist who uses various aromas to influence people instead of stares. In combat, she will be close to the front lines, debilitating foes (penalties to Will saves, attacks, and spell save DCs) and providing flanking bonuses. She has lots of tricks up her sleeves, including giving allies mirror images and invisibility. She can also provide minor healing and ability restoration with the fruits she grows, and she can remove some negative conditions with sweet scents. Out of combat, she has stupendous social skills, but not much else!
Thanks for the selection, GM! Looks like this game will be lots of fun! I'll work on the answers to the questionnaire and try to have it done by tomorrow morning.
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