I'm starting to think we need to look into a new GM. What do you all think?
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Made it. Lots of pain, but good people to help me through it.
FINALLY: That's it! I'm off to bed and a 6am call at the VA. Wish me luck and I will see you all on the other side hopefully. Please bot my character as needed until I can post again later this week at some point. Everybody have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Well...here it goes: I have been diagnosed with a bad ticker. And they are in a hurry to get it fixed: Next Tuesday I will be getting open heart surgery and a Heart Bypass at my local VA. That means I will be in the hospital for at least a week of recovery and home resting after that for weeks. I will attempt to keep up with my games, at least by phone for now, but I cannot guarantee anything after next Monday yet. That's assuming I survive. They gave me a pretty low percentage of something going wrong, but with any surgery you never know... I am still available between now and next Monday however. If you need anything from me for this game until then, just let me know. Either way, please feel free to bot my character as needed after next Monday, and I hope to get back to all my PbP games (by phone at least) as soon as I can. Hopefully by...Christmas? We'll see I guess.
I spoke with him about 2 or 3 weeks ago. He's having some personal issues. I won't speak for him, but I'm sure he would not mind hearing from you guys if you want to PM him. I'm also pretty sure he will return as soon as he feels like he can.
Karmid shrugged. ”Just trying to stay on task. We’ve been trying to get as info as fast as possible. We just kinda ended up here…”
Still here.
Grateful for Lia’s agreement, Karmid looks uneasily around, obviously ignoring all the talk about women’s body parts as much as possible.
Karmid frowns, and shakes his head. "Let's skip full-scale destruction on our first couple of days here, please? As a favor for me."
I think Ro has stepped away due to work overload? She is not responding in any of the games we are in together for about a week now, so I ask for patience for her responses until she can get back.
Karmid just sighs and lifts Angela his over-large hammer, and seems to be apparently puzzling out something. "You know, as friends go...they aren't perfect, but at least they can talk more than you can! There! Something positive." He then puts the hammer away and follows the others into the evening.
Still wary of the item, Karmid submits and follows Lia to make sure she stays safe.
Karmid shrugs and sighs. “I haven’t heard anything about the Sihedron tattoos, but that shouldn’t be too hard to ask around about. Do you think it is more Skinsaw cultists? There haven’t been any murders recently, right? Or at least nothing reported.”
Karmid grimaces. ”I don’t know if putting that thing on for any length of time is safe in the end.”
Izzy returns to the team after what feels like a week of mind-numbing torture. He falls into a chair and speaks without preamble, ”Those sihedron people? They are here. I did some work around Eristil’s church with a fellow named Stefan. He had a tattoo of the seven-point star on his back.” Karmid paces as he talks. "OK...sure. But what does it MEAN? Why are they getting tattooed? WHERE are they getting tattooed?" He shakes his head and waves toward the window. "I also got some intel on the Fort that's kinda weird: The leader of the Black Arrows evidently enters the swamp across the lake regularly. Bwayden? Maybe...Brayden is his name?" He sighs heavily. "For 'being in trouble' Turtleback Ferry seems pretty normal to me."
That evening after the first day of arriving at Turtleback Ferry, he will gather whom he can and relay what he's learned so far(not much), and hoping the others may have had better results.
Karmid will stomp around town looking for any signs of the Lamia and/or if there are any news from the Fort.
Karmid should be updated finally with all his new equipment and bonuses. I think?
Yeah, I need to put all my new stuff and bonuses together and update Karmid again.
Karmid won’t leave until he visits the Carnival, once he had some popcorn and carmel apples, he will head back to the boat. Once Grimme imparts his knowledge, Karmid will get serious quickly. ”Too much going on. We can’t split our efforts, even though I feel the Fort should be our priority. Let’s just get to Turtleback Ferry and see what’s what.”
That works for me, Karmid! Bargained well…and Done. For now, I will take 6 levels of the half-elf bonus (+6 to duration of my Bond) and start with 1 out of 1/3 starting the Shoanti favored class Bonus. Thanks everyone who inputed! =)
That works for me. But there were multiple suggestions. I was thinking Will and Ref saves made the most sense because the base ability is based on ‘knowing’ the enemy your fighting, but thats (will and ref) not a requirement of course. It was just something I was throwing out for fun… I always thought it was weird to get bonuses for pretty much everything except saves for favored enemies, it just made sense to me sometimes someone would figure out how to apply that knowledge to saves too, at least partially. Are you ok with this suggestion:
I also meant for these ‘new’ bonuses to be added for future levels, not the current ones I have already earned. Something Karmid ‘figured out’ over time basically? I would still plan to take the half-elf bonus for all of, or at least most of his first 7 levels.
Campaign Trait: Yes, Hagfish Hopeful was my original choice I believe. If I have to pick only one of the two, then I will simply add the Half-Elf bonus to the duration of the Hunter's Bond ability. Possible Shoanti Trait? Making it 1/3 or 1/4 AND limiting it even further really waters it way too far down to be very useful as far as I'm concerned. I'd rather just turn the Kobold bonus into a Shoanti style bonus, but make it 1/5 (instead of 1/4) if it makes you feel better. Either way I'm good. Story Feat?
So Ro is probably right: 'Enemy Cult' would be Karmid's strongest choice. Or maybe just 'Nemesis' for the Lamia.
I could see him belonging to any of the...
I just don't see him and the other three mixing as well, but technically any would work as far as he's concerned.
@Karmid: Just change the wording of "number of enemies" to "number of allies", and you're golden on your FCB! I cut and pasted that. It should be correct unless you are changing the idea. And the Ranger ability works on all allies in range that I can see. Adding additional allies doesn’t really make sense.
I still need to go over Story Feats for Karmid...any suggestions are appreciated. Favored Class (Ranger) bonuses:
So I can take +3 rounds to the duration, and +1 (total of 2) to the number of enemies selected at 7th level. I would also like to suggest maybe something new for the future:
Karmid will be sure to spend most of the trip napping and eating as much as possible, but acting the tourist otherwise on such a leisurely journey. In Wartle, he will want to visit the tilted tavern called the 'Lean-To', which serves a local liquor called Bog Grog he's been dying to try out. He will drag Drasven with him to try it out. In Whistledown, since its known for its musical instruments, Karmid will look in to buying a nice Pan Flute or simple Recorder for the trip.
In Ilsurian, Karmid will want to visit the 'Locked Box' pawn shop as well as the master weaponsmith at the Semere Arms smithy. He's always looking for unique or well made traditional Shoanti items...and similar. He ask his friend 'Grimmie' to see if he will go with him browse the unique local shops!
The fellow ranger was a sight for sore eyes to Karmid! He tries to give her a bear hug, but backs off at her garrulous look and settles on a simple firm handshake. “Any help here would be appreciated, especially from an expert of the local region! We must check in at Turleback Ferry first, but we intend to continue to the fort as soon as possible!”
No problems Ro! Real life is always more important. Did we really find 12x Ioun Torches? If so, I would like to take one or two myself.
Rather than making things worse for the mayor, Karmid nods at the additional funds. ”Your generosity and understanding of the situation bodes well for Magnimar, Lord Mayor.”
Well I posted my shopping list, other than that, Karmid will want to ship out as soon as everyone is ready to go.
I can’t help myself, but I just got an email from my previous publisher! He just found a really good review of a PF1 book I wrote: Blood and Broomsticks review…if you dare!.. Its like… my first real review! Im over the moon.
Karmid raises an eyebrow at both Flutter and Lia stepping up at the venue that he himself was mostly uncomfortable at. However, he wouldn't abandon his cause here and so stays close in order to lend his presence to the situation with his best 'serious' glances and 'disapproving' looks learned at the feet of experts back in Sandpoint Cathedral...
Yep...dying dad or not: I will need an escape from the mundane reality here and you all are one of my primary sources of fun. THERE WAS MUCH REJOICING!
Thanks everyone for sticking this game out and keeping it alive. I appreciate it more than you can ever know right now.
I’d vote for that! =)
Karmid smiles at the Mayor. “What Flutter said, sums up things nicely your honor.”
My current shopping list from the items available in the city: Gloves, Deliquescent
Current Total: 20,850gps (I should have enough money saved up to cover the remainder)
So between the city's reward and the Loot Sheet money divided that's
Karmid's going shoppin'! Are we paying only listed prices, or is there a 10% tax (or whatever) for magical items??
Arms still crossed on his chest, Karmid simply glares at man for a few seconds and then turns to the others and tries to read their expressions.
"I can't speak for everyone, but I am more than willing to travel to Turtleback Ferry and the Fort beyond if needed. Gozreh willing..."
As much as it can. He's doing a little better, but the nurses say it won't be long. We are not there yet...but he's lived more than a year longer than any doctor ever predicted he would too.
I'm here, just distracted a bit more than usual. =)
Apologies all: I hate to pile on, but it may be difficult for me to jump on and post for the next few days or so. My father has been at home in hospice care for over 2 years now and things seem to be suddenly accelerating today according to my sister. Please bot me where/when needed, and I will attempt to stay up to date and post when I can in the near future.
While he still wears his mud-stained boots to honor his god, Karmid will at least attempt to comb his windblown hair and brush out his Shoanti leathers such. Maxing out his patience with such things leaves it at that when he arrives. Being declared saviors rankles Karmid a bit, and he leans in to growl at Ro nearby, his large arms crossed over his chest defensively. "We haven't saved anything yet! All we've done is expose some evil...that was growing right under their noses!" After that he winces as the fat man sucks slug-like things into his mouth and after his exposure earlier today begins to feel a bit nauseous at the sight.
I'm sorry: I forgot all about the equipment lists and money. I will finish that up tomorrow night if I can and get it updated. Anybody who claimed an item now officially has it unless someone else contested it. (Which I think nobody did?) That way we can spend any cash we have earned before we leave town.
Karmid shrugs and nods. "Let's get her to the Church of Abadar. They are pretty big here, and we know Drasven has good relations with them...and they have been helpful before. For a donation or two, they should be willing to help us check Fran quickly and efficiently." As they exit the corrupted basement, Karmid will grab the valuable items off the undead they destroyed before. Wincing at the carnage left on the grounds, Karmid sighs. "We should report all of this mess to the authorities so they can investigate the church's basement too. Should we bring the gargoyle's head too? Such things like that should not be here in civilized areas, and we may need the proof later. Maybe the clerics can ask it questions after its death too. I've heard such creatures can be quite intelligent, and the last thing I want is an undead 'fiendish' gargoyle chasing me around either!"
Karmid looks askance at Grimmie as they retrieve the stones. “You really think the Lamia would be that stupid? We’ve reported her to the authorities, and now they (and us) are on the lookout for her. She seems many things, but not incompetently ignorant. Fran may be important, but then she would have already come to grab her yesterday then I would think. She has a ‘sister’ and therefore possible safety in the Turtleback area. That’s where I would go next if I was her. Im not sure watching her room makes sense, but if you want to do it, it can’t hurt. I just don’t want to miss the dinner with the Mayor. Whatever becomes of it.”
Karmid would fill in any details for anybody if they had questions. "Quite handy little things, especially for those of us who cannot see in the dark."
Picking Angela back up again, he rests the hammer on his broad shoulder and looks at Fran. "We've all been...pretty stressed lately. Give Ro some time to cool off and maybe she will come around." He grimaces as he looks around. "What IS this place? Whatever it was, its a complete desecration of the temple." |