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So the set up for sneak attack didn't work. No worries.

Johanna puts the wand away and stands swords drawn as they wyverns approach.

She readies to attack and fend them off.

"Farus some words of inspiration would help."

Johanna readies to attack as they come in range. She will plan on parrying and riposting their attack as well. Effectively blocking and attacking one of them twice.

Oh forgot to level. I will do that in the next day or so. Work has been busy for the last few days. Just hopped on to catch up on post.

Johanna nods in agreement. She lets others know trying to not bring too much attention.

"We may be able to scare them off with ranged attacks or draw them in to fight.

[b]"I can take cover when they fall out of view. They are flying low. I can sneak attack one as they fly over. I will call out. That will be the signal to turn and fire or run back if they engage. Lisl can make one of you fly if you wish to go engage in the air."

"I am ready to go."

I'm actually running the kingdom building in 2 other games. I haven't looked at where this one is. The former king was taking care of it. He at one time was running a Kingmaker variant where each player started a kingdom as regents with one ruler at the Stag fort. That was a fun game while it lasted.

I'm pretty well versed in the kingdom building so if the group needs or wants me too I can take it over. I certainly don't mind if someone else does it. I don't want to take on too much :)

"I agree. We should check in on them. I can't imagine why they would stop sending messages unless something bad happened. Even if you were planning treachery you would send letters to keep up appearances."

there are rules in Kingmaker for lyre of building. It reduces the cost of any building by 2BP. Doesn't sound like much but if you think of it in BP it is 13000gp so that is 7BP if you have the kingdom by it. It pays for itself in 4 months. When you can build more than one building a month it really pays off.

I'm fine as is. The nature of Play by Post is we always lose some. I'm surprised there aren't more post with the pandemic and all. Whatever everyone else wants I'm fine with.

I thought I was spymaster, but on the sheet, I'm Royal Enforcer.

"I can continue to serve in my current position or in whatever position I am needed. Your Excellency."

She nods to the new Baron.

Johanna stands.

"I Johanna Atsuko, Spy Master of the kingdom support Farus as ruler."

She awaits the others.

Yes highest charisma should be the ruler. A couple would be best. It's better for the kingdom :)

Heading back to the settlement. Now that we have new members. We took out the Troll stronghold did we have anything else besides bounties right now? I don't remember.

"Well done. Now that was not too bad. You all seem to come together to work well. Very inspiring Varu's. Our old king inspired us as well. It seems it would be a good time for us to return. Shall we?"

Round 1
Johanna with both blades stabs out.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 4 + 1 = 35
Attack 2: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 4 + 1 = 28
Attack 1 Confirmation: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 4 + 1 = 22

Damage Attack 1: 2d6 + 12 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (3, 2) + 12 + 2 + 8 = 27
Damage Attack 2: 1d6 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 15

I put myself next to it as I was entering the lair to lure it out. Everyone but me and the Hodag should get a surprise round on it.

You can't ready outside of combat. The system kind of breaks down if you do. Everyone else could have a surprise round though as I lure it out.

Init: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

"Fear? Uncertainty? Our previous king would have charged in already. We did say this was a trial run to join the council right?"

Johanna moves forward into the mouth of the cave attempting to draw the creature out. She begins whistling and making noise to draw attention.

"I will relly on my ability to parry if it charges me. Be ready."

Johanna is in a good position ready to come in behind the beast when it rushes out.

"Are these things intelligent? How do we lure it out? Throw rocks in at it until it gets mad?"

Johanna will make her way up to the mouth of the cave. Preparing to attack when the beast charges out at Genrimul.

Taking 10 on stealth for a 25.

Johanna pulls her wand and uses a charge.

UMD: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21

She then draws her swords and advances with the others.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Wand 42/50 charges remain.

"Perfect. Let's go slay the beast and head back to the city."

I was using guilt by association and grouping him in. That clears things up.

"Let's secure these two to take back. We set out to hunt the Hodag so let us finish that. Piotr is it the Hodag you talk about being 20 miles to the west?"

I'm confused did we let them go? That's pretty out of character. I believe we are a pretty lawful kingdom.

"This is beyond simple bandit activity. I believe they should be imprisoned until we can catch their peers. Then they can be judged. What say the group?"

Our Governor opened up the beaches for walking/running. Still not supposed to gather more than 10 people. Talks of sending kids back to school on May 1st. We will see. I fear we will end up like New York here in Florida.

Doh, we should have talked. I know a lot of DM's will make the perception checks when a player has trapfinding assuming they are always looking out especially while actively adventuring. Please assume Johanna is always checking things like this in the future. I just don't say it as I don't have to in most games but that's on me :) She has a +16 for trapfinding ;)

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

"Are you glancing there for an escape or do more wait to ambush us? I am not evil and don't wish to kill you in cold blood but I do not like to be lied to. Oh there is a chest. Let me take a look at that."

Disable Device: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33 She goest to work picking the lock.

"How long were they to be gone? Were your orders to wait here or meet them somewhere?"

Johanna persists not taking stock of what was gathered yet. She brings the rapier blade up to the man's cheek.

"If you want to continue to enjoy the taste of food staying in your mouth talk now before I give you another hole. Who hired you?"

Johanna points her blad at the one in front of her.

"On your knees, hands behind your head. Who hired you? Who doesn't like our dealings with the lizardmen?"

Not sure what round it is :)

Round ?

Johanna stabs out with her blades at the ambusher in front of her.

Attack Sword 1: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 4 = 21
Attack Sword 2: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 4 = 19

Damage Sword 1: 1d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 = 11
Damage Sword 2: 1d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 4 = 13

She will attempt to parry any attacks that come in retaliation.

Lisl Morozov wrote:

Out of curiosity, how is Farus getting +4 out of his bardic inspire courage? +2 from level 5 bard, +1 from Master Performer, +1 from... ?

Dervish Sikke

That is a sick Sikke. I didn't know that existed. Looking forward to adding that to my Bards :)

I'm not sure what I'm doing you don't ready to parry. Should I hop in now or wait till the next round?

Johanna moves wide to be able to flank if they advance on the group. She readies her blade to attack if an enemy approaches.

Johanna moves and readies an attack. She will attack when an enemy enters her threat. She will also attempt to parry and riposte the first attack against her.

Hey all. Posting in all my games as I leave on Wednesday for vacation. I will return on Monday the 23rd. Please BOT me stating on Wednesday. Off to Camp, fight, drink, with 3500 friends in Missippi.

Time for Gulf Wars

As they catch the smell Johanna buffs with a charge from her wand.

"How do we want to play this? Charge in tell them to lay down their weapons and surrender? How can we be sure they are the ones we are looking for. For all we know it could be a group of adventurers camping."

"Yes let us follow. As spymaster, I do not appreciate such things going on. Yes Li Zhi, we are in trade and peace with them. We killed their warmongering chief and they chose a new one. We now trade food and metals with them for wood, stone, and herbs. Someone is trying to make waves."

"Yes this is bandits or a raiding party of sorts. Bows and blades were used. Maybe they were sloppy and left a trail."

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

"Yes it seems so. Let us find Lilly and give the statue. We can then go find the Hodag or whatever the lumberjack saw and get rid of it."

So going to hunt a Hodag then. Sounds good to me.

We don't need to do a bounty. I was just making a suggestion. I don't know what's next on our agenda. Who is going to do kingdom turns now? I think Darian did them? I'm not sure as I think the last turn was when I joined.

"Sleeping arrangements will be made. Welcome, all. We need to explore the southern lands anyways so searching for the elven ruins sounds fine."

I don't remember as I joined late was there rumor or mention of the ruins being on the island to the south? Just didn't want to meta game and make a beeline on tile exploration if there were no rumors about it.

"Thank you for your interest. If there are no others to come forward...Perhaps an audition of sorts. There are bounties posted. We could go and take care of one or two of those and see how we all work together. We will soon have business to complete for the month hereafter. There is no payment. Like an adventuring group you will receive equal shares and your duty will be to each other and the populace. Does this all sound agreeable?"

Alright let's play this out a bit then.

Johanna calls a town meeting upon return. SHe allows Isabel to address the populace on what has happened. The remaining council is to rule but will be looking and interviewing new members. Any interested can come meet at the tavern/inn for a sit down.

Later that night at the tavern/inn.

"Greetings adventurers. I am Johanna Atsuko kingdom spymaster. Please introduce yourselves."

Following Genrimul's intro.

"THat is well and good but do you not have a name. It is not polite to not introduce yourself properly. And what of you two? Go on speak what interest do you have in joining our council."

Yeah, the best way to move forward would be like in other Kingmaker games I have been in is that we rule as a council. The ruler/rulers are just the figureheads that make speeches and relay info to the populace. Sort of like a roman republic that still has an emperor. So a new person becoming the ruler is a bit awkward either way but it will work out. Probably best not to overthink it and just put people in the best-suited roles and move on.

Johanna hugs Isabel and cries with her as she prepares to leave. She knows too well the feeling of losing family. After goodbyes are said. She looks to the others.

"Who will rule? Shall we go out and look for members of the populace to help govern?"

I have a cha 14 so certainly not the best for being a ruler. Maybe the new bard has a high charisma.

Sorry I didn't give input Friday ended up being pretty busy at work before we got on the road. If they died in battle we can build them some statues in remembrance. I joined late so I don't have a strong feeling either way.

I'm lurking. I will give opinions on Friday as I will be out of town this weekend.

Here

I'm down to keep going. I'm always around.

Johanna nods and takes the lead with Darian's inspiration.

Standard action charge

Charge attack IC: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 + 2 = 35
Damage IC: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + (2, 6) = 18

Initiative: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27