Korox joins the group.
It's hard to believe a member of my faith is involved. I must get to the bottom of this and redeem our church.
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All good. I’m on the East coast, and North of the tornadoes. Power was just restored. Thanks for asking.
Looks like the bakery it is then. I guess when the group reconvenes we need to play a foray?
"I do have an alchemical elixir to allow me to completely change my appearance, but it only lasts for 10-minutes. Perhaps you might purchase one as well, which we could use to hide our appearance if we are detected and need to alleviate recognition".
Society
"Let's go find some disguises and see if we can find anything out. I know where he lives". "Hey Jaxi. You're pretty good with disguises and such. Can you help us look unobtrusive"?
"This connection to Dranngvit concerns me. I plan on keeping an eye on the movements and actions of Oathcarver to see if he offers any insight. Perhaps I could use some assistance in observing his actions. If he doesn't know we're on to him he might slip up. If not, then he'll perhaps exonerate himself".
Korox continues to add names to his list of people who don't seem to want to help. "I beg your pardon esteemed smith. Are you familiar with the name Tuom Molgrade? I believe he might have information that might prove helpful".
Well, I'm back... sort of... work has gotten extremely busy lately, so it's a challenge to find time to post. I'm going to go back and read the entire adventure again this weekend, make some notes, and hopefully figure out what we need to do.
I’m about to give up. I may be dense, but I have no idea what I’m supposed to be doing.
"Would I have this if I wasn't important enough for your precious time"? Korox displays the armor shard he was presented.
"My good man. I can assure you we don't wish to tarry, but it's important to Highhelm that we try to find information that we believe this young woman might have. I'm sure Warden that you would like your cooperation to be revered when we are able to provide answers to things that threaten the safety and security of all the citizens of this fine town. Perhaps you could just give us a guard to accompany us to her cell, then we'll be out of your hair, and we can be done with this whole matter in meer moments".
Diplomacy (Don't know if Korox's fine clothes and prominantly displayed holy symbol help or hurt this).
"I'll attempt to make some headway at the Broach. Perhaps I can check with the church to see if they can help with a pass or something".
As the others consider Jirelga's predicament, Korox picks up the tools and inspects them more carefully. Crafting "Maybe we can see if we can get in to question the smuggler".
"Let's go see if Trellgon knows anything. He likes us since we saved his favorite crab".
After reviewing the item a bit longer Korox notices how it attaches and does so. He then takes the time to attune to the magics offered by the device with wonder. Feeling somehow still more lucky than deserving he nonetheless accepts the gifts of the precious scale depending upon the luck it might give him to help him through future challenges. He rejoins the others after a bit almost smiling... which would be out of character for those who know him. "That sounds like as good a place to start as any".
As Korox is presented the rune as a honor from among both the present dwarven nation, the past, and with his stalwart friends hopefully the future. "I shall wear it with the honor it deserves. Can you recommend the finest in the city to attach it to my armor"? Then as talk turns to the Depths he speaks up again. "That is a dangerous place, but I have been there many times and am familiar with many of its hazards. It won't be safe, but perhaps I can assist in finding out way safely. Let us perhaps leave tomorrow, to give time to get more familiar with our new gifts, and to purchase anything else we might need".
10-4 Never a bad idea to keep the Healer up. :-)
Cool visual on the revelation scene. This really came to life for me. All of the relics are useful, but I would think the dagger would be for someone more inclined to melee than Koros, expecially since he already has a striking rune on his hand crossbow. The armor potency rune is of course useful to any who wear armor. Korox would take it if nobody else is interested... but see above for more useful for those who frequently enter melee. Koros is definitely not the talker in the group... so whoever leads in conversation should take the beard clasp.
"As with any ancestry there are mistakes that are made and redemption offered. We Dwarves are no different than any other. It is the act of overcoming these downfalls and accomplishing success despite our earlier failures. I see this as another chapter in redemption". Dwarven Lore
Korox takes a moment and pulls Halanestra aside. Halanestra
Spoiler: "While I would be happy to lead the ritual, I feel that you might be a better choice. We as Dwarves have discovered some unsettling things about our past motivations... and I fear our decisions and actions might influence the ritual. I'll take great pride in assisting you, but in this case an unbiased individual might be the better choice. What say you"?
I think the hero point is a big deal. She should do it.
Now I see why I should have saved my HP. Korox would be willing to lead the ritual... but keep in mind no Hero Point is available.
Growing tired of the statues, Korox notices time is running short and decides to grab a drink of water and take a look at the Friezes. Dwarf Lore
Korox starts down another row of statues hoping to find things he's familiar with. Dwarven Lore
Korox continues to explore the statues in the room... almost considering them as friends now. Dwarf Lore ...but as the statues become older... they become more obscure.
Korox listens half-heartedly to Halanestra's speech about some books she read as he continues to absorb the spiritual magnificence of the Statue room. I could spend all day in here. He hardly notices others entering the room as he stands before each statue for a moment and closes his eyes imagining the deeds and true faith of each in turn. Dwarf Lore Strange I do not remember this one Dwarf Lore (Hero Point) He then spots the device the individual is holding and the memories flood back. Ah yes. In grandmothers' stories she mispronounced the name.
Korox continues to study the statues some of them stirring his memory of stories told around the dinner table by his grandmother years ago. Ah I remember that name... and that one. Dwarven Lore
Korox continues to explore the Statues room. He feels it's easier to "Feel" things when offered in 3D instead of just painted without depth on a canvas or page. Dwarven Lore w/Guidance Well. Let's see what this one is all about. Korox continues to stalk the displays in silence and thinking.
Might as well call on old Krohan and round that off to a 30.
always intrigued with Dwarven History and lore, Korox has always been more of a "Hands On" instead of a reading in a book kind of guy... so he's fascinated by the statue room and enters it taking time to embrace the atmosphere. Dwarf Lore
Dwarf Lore thinking harder... and remembering a little more.
Korox stood up clearing his throat... obviously not comfortable with speaking in front of a crowd. "I know only what has happened since I've met Krohan. He has been nothing but great leading us to recover this missing artifact. He put his life in danger to recover... and get retribution for any mistakes he might have made". He then turns and looks at Krohan raising his almost empty... for the 5th time. "I would stand back-to-back with him in the final battle".
Didn't mean to try and derail things by trying other actions. Korox isn't really good at this, but I don't want to mess up your game by trying other things. So, from now on I'll push X,Y,A or B when asked. :-)
Not wanting to overwhelm the remaining guests, and filling a bit taken aback that another priest of his faith was the "Bad Guy" here Korox goes on the tour lead by Ria. He of course would offer to heal any damage, but it looks like she doesn't have time to talk.
Reeling in shock Korox drops to the ground and attempts to tangle Ygrins feet while Dyrm tries to wrestle him to the ground. Athletics (or +8 if Acrobatics is allowed).
I think I'll just use me bare hands for this. Don't have to worry about the pads falling off or failing. Dwarven War Turtle style? Unarmed Strike
Glad you asked. I usually post from work... which means I have five minutes here and five minutes there that I can take a quick break and post. I have neither the time or desire to take notes, and/or search back through previous posts for this information. I too have run this and the Research activity in tabletop games, but we are able to bounce ideas off each other and remind of things we forgot. In addition, I am able to dedicate this time for note taking so it works because of this ability to instantly interact. I might suggest that when you post the summary for each NPC of what the influence score currently is perhaps you could also list the persuasion's uncovered then we could quickly review this without having to spend the time or take notes. If we see that someone needs more topics revealed, we can concentrate on discovery. If we see that we have a skill that might be helpful we know where to concentrate our efforts. I know it's a little "meta-gaming", but with the PbP format sometimes we need to take some things at face value.
Perception +9
I really am struggling with this system on PbP with this. I don’t have the time or energy to read back through pages of posts to see what to roll. I know you’re frustrated with the inattention to the details in the game I run… keeping up with this is my anathema. I’ll struggle through this till the game is fun again, but without a summary somewhere Korox will just sit in a corner and pout… like his player.
Korox will take part in the mock battle, perhaps alongside Ygrin. "Let's show these people how the faithful of Drangvit can work together to inspire victory... what say you". Either skill... unless you roll.
Not in my skill set, but perhaps someone could make a google sheet or something to keep up with who we've tried to influence, the score, what the potential influence factors are etc. It's a bit daunting to have to go back through the post history to reconstruct all this?
Okay. I think I've got it now after watching this video... * So we make either a Discover or an Influence Roll
Korox decides to speak with Valaskah across the table. Discovery Cave Lore or whatever else might work.
"So tell me. You seem a worldly man. Anything interesting you've encountered lately while underground"?
Seeing Zothan talking with Bulgra, Korox decides he too will spend time speaking with the events organizer. He patiently waits his turn, then steps forward with renewed confidence considering his new clothing. "Greetings Bulgra. Looks like you've done a fantastic job organizing the event. I'm sure it's been exhausting. Say do you remember what happened at the last one with those triplets and the greased donkey..."
Discovery: Dwarven Lore (+1 for the outfit) He will then step in front of Ygrin and repeat his statement of welcome and inquiry into the health of his rival priest bringing up some of the major tenants of their shared faith. Discovery: Religion
Getting caught up now. I just realized that Korox only had a striking rune on his hand crossbow, not a potency, so I spent 35 gold to have a potency rune inscribed on it as well.
On his way to give his regards to Bulgra for the fine organization of the festival Korox runs into his old acquaintance Ygrin. Since he is alone for the moment, he takes a moment to catch up to his fellow priest. Well we really don't know each other all that well, he's a bit well... different in his approach to life, but we should still be able to find a common ground. "Ygrin old chap. How fares your life. Any interesting tales to share".
Religion (Not sure if the +1 bonus for the clothes applies here.) And I can't start the festival off on a sour note... HERO POINT... Religion... no really.
OMG. What do I do with all these buckles and straps. I now see why the nobility have people to help them dress. After finally deciding which side of his fancy clothes is front and which is back and for the most part gets it positioned. He still moved or adjusted the outfit several times during the day. Finally exasperated he stopped by Tregellon's business to get the secrets to donning the fancy clothes. He did take a moment to look in the expensive full-length mirror there, almost not recognizing the dapper Dwarf staring back at him. Not sure why... but I feel more confident with this on. Then talking to himself "Well. Let's see what this is all about. Perhaps some of my friends have a good place to start". I'll have to make sure to stay away from Oathcarver with this strange group. |