" Ha, books in a barracks, should be filled with the women of the broken bay... What is that? Olaf mutters and then shakes his head.
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Olaf hurriedly throws on one of the belts, a ring, an amulet and grabs the largest sword he can get his hands on. "Lets go check the armory for more 'survivors' and then we can get out of here"
If anyone else specifically wants one of these please let me know. I realize Olaf doesn't have a great AC so there probably isn't much of a point trying to make his better, so I'll leave the rings of protection and amulet of natural armor to those who'd make better use of them. I agree with doing this part OOC since certainly others may want something as well, and everyone has fair claim to any of the loot.
Aye, take what ya can!
Surely this must be a trap. Why would anyone kill everyone and not take the good stuff. Olaf draws his blade and starts to help look around. He requests others examine this um, casterfolk, can you see if anyone is pulling the wool over our eyes, this doesn't feel right to me.
Olaf starts heading in that direction, intent on going to the barracks after the shop. " You can come with us or stay here. We'll come back for you after we've checked for 'survivors' " Olaf says with a grin.
Lets try that magic shop!
Olaf addresses his group, quite reasonably "I don't think we'll be getting much more of these folks, unless you have a reason to think so. I don't know why their ruler would sack their own city with demons however..."
"Ha, are you implying I should fear him?" Olaf mutters to the peasant, completely unfazed by the reputation of the fierce raider.
Anyone else getting a walking dead vibe? Survivors of an apocalyptic style event at least. If we were actually a good party I feel like this might be a campaign hook :)
"Well. This is as safe as a place as any. We've seen naught but you since we saw the Jotunn. We're going to go looking anything left. If you don't keep me from my claims, You and me will have no issues" Olaf replies pointing at the man.
We survived because not even giants willingly fight ME.
Olaf stows his sword when he sees they have none, "What happened here?
"Aye, lets go find these alive people. Hopefully they don't want anymore trouble." Olaf says as he begins heading into the inn, sword drawn.
Olaf stands his grounds for about half a minute while his wounds close and he catches his breath. He then replies "Yes, ale. Is the capn' alive? What was does that big'gun have to say about raidin' this area?" Olaf thinks clearly the big guy wanted to give us the keys to the city
Happy new year, excited to get back into the action.
Olaf roars at the blow he takes and returns it in kind.
As another man is laid asunder he looks at up to see his reinforcements. "Hálvr, the shield wall, cap'n! Good to see ya, plenty MORE for ALL! he bellows.
Olaf takes a solid blow from one of the two.
Generally it'd be really helpful if when you give a status update you gave the initiative up again along with who is up again. I'm not sure if the traitors or anyone else has gone yet. example initative: Olaf: Took the head off of one of the men retreating men returning to the fight J'larky: 100’ away, firing arrows. retreating men: Now at the gate, inbetween the traitors and the group running to catch them Alfred: Slowly catching up at 110’ back, inspiring his allies. Halvr: Just behind the retreating men, 10’ back. Hiiram: 130’ back, doubling moving instead of running. Soral: 130’ back, firing arrows at the defenders. >Aubheroene : Traitors now on your side: Atacking the retreating men and the other defenders your shield wall: Charging forward, 10’ back with Halvr other men defending Skjoldmor: Attacking the traitors and Olaf
Olaf notices nothing but the next man coming infront of him to die.
Olaf grins wide at seeing the crowd turn against their weaker brethren. He then jumps off his horse, plants his feet firmly in the ground , flies into a rage, letting his magics blur him and attacks the first of the fighting men returning.
I'm a little unclear where we are in combat right now. Am I before initiative of the retreating ones coming in? I'll post my action assuming that is the case.
Olaf smiles "Today is a good day to die." He plunges his blade into the first target he sees.
Surveying the downed man he addresses the crowd "Flee with your lives, or stay and die"
Olaf finishes his spell and jumps on his newly formed horse. "C'mon boys, no time to waste. I'll keep the gate open!"
He then rides the entire round on his running horse towards the gate.
"We best get to those walls before we lose our advantage" Olaf takes steps back and begins calling a mount into being for his raid.
Olaf continues his rage against the blind men, again using his reach weapon to avoid to dangerous waters.
It says not authorized when I attempted to go to that.
Olaf charges up into the group of blinded warriors as they drop their bows, drawing his sword and closing to the nearest ones as he enters a rage.
Rolling initiative and giving a round status update when you take your actions as a GM is a good idea. It also allows all the players who are coming up on initiative to act together, rather than waiting for each other's posts.
Olaf grabs his sword and jumps out onto dry land, " Never thought I'd be so happy to be back on land again. I'd be happy to take point as we approach!"
Olaf tries to emulate the actions of those around him on the oars, wondering how long it can possibly take to transverse the sea by pushing this stick forward and back endlessly. He complains "I never thought raiding would have so little to do with my sword. How long will it take to reach the walls of this fortress?"
Olaf chooses to sit next to Hálvr. Olaf tells him "We'll be raiding the fortress of Skjoldmur? Ha. They'll write songs of our deeds for generations!" He says with no clue how formidable a set of walls and archers can be against a raiding party with only 8 true raiders.
Olaf speaks up about their destination, despite being entirely unsure about how boat ahead of him will get him there So Capn augun. where exactly will be raiding in the Broken Bay, and how will we be dividing the spoils? Olaf grins as he remembers the mention of fighting over it.
Liking the hubris some of us are displaying already - will make for a heady mix in a number of situations lol... Definitely. I'm looking forward to seeing where things go in the campaign.
Olaf lets out the below, "Of course Hálvr, I think we'll be fast friends! If no one wants to challenge me for a spot, then one is mine! I'm Olaf, originally from Icemark." He turns to address Soral, "Yeah, those bad people in the Broken Bay, we'll take all their bad things for ourselves..." Olaf states, with clearly no understanding. Olaf then makes for the boat. he sits down and looks perplexed by the oar, having never been in a boat before. He turns back, "who else will be joining us?"
Olaf laughs. "Good to the world? Successful raids are the first step towards glory and others remembering your name. Its the Ulfen way!
He then looks down at the masses with a toothy grin. "Any of the twenty of you, I'll fight you for a spot on the boat! Up to you of course, Cap'n Augun." As he does so he firmly plants his feet in the ground, and mutters an inaudible prayer to his ancestors.
If you connect the gameplay thread we can start freeform roleplaying there. Olaf certainly would have been interested in other spell casters, so if he met some in a local tavern (his other great interest), they could have met up there. He was also looking for a raiding crew, so that also works.
I'm in Pacific (GMT-8) and observe daylight savings (for when that becomes relevant). I'm a bit of a night owl and post frequently.
Since the discussion thread is going now I'll post this here as well (Since we should probably let the recruitment thread die off) Looking forward to running with everyone, looking over the party roles shaped up as: Hálvr Grímmrsǫngr (Skald) Melee/Buffer
It looks like we'll have some party buffs going out, but it doesn't seem like a whole lot will be cast (more going out as rage song/bard song). Looks like a lot of the casters have bent towards evocation, so we'll be the hell raisers burning stuff to the ground eh? When are we looking to get started?
Well looks like I found myself a boat! Olaf is proud, and fond of drinking, fighting, and wants to prove himself. If anyone else has similar tastes they could have met while he was searching out the crew of raiders to join. Olaf doesn't yet know how to be a sailor or swim, as this is his first time from being landlocked.
Olaf was looking to join up with a raiding crew. Anyone likeminded he could likely have met in the Iron Bound Islands. Is there are particular Island we're starting on?
Looking forward to running with everyone, looking over the party roles shaped up as: Hálvr Grímmrsǫngr (Skald) Melee/Buffer
It looks like we'll have some party buffs going out, but it doesn't seem like a whole lot will be cast (more going out as rage song/bard song). Looks like a lot of the casters have bent towards evocation, so we'll be the hell raisers burning stuff to the ground eh? When are we looking to get started?
I guess my application is incomplete without a character. Here it is. (David Bross here). I went with the half-orc. Certainly makes him more of an outcast (which I was already going for), and he'd certainly have a better reason for going to The Ironbound Islands. Snow seems a fitting last name for a bastard from Icemark.... Full details below: Background:
Olaf was born in the Icemark, and thus is no strangers to the dangers in this world. The undead from the moundlands, huge predators, and giants all make that their home, and so his family, like the rest, were nomads moving away from danger as it came. Growing up he felt close to his ancestors, and felt as though he could sometimes see them, and especially talk to them during dreams. As if this were not enough to make him an outcast, he also had no acknowledged father, nor one that'd ever be welcome in Icemark. Being a half-orc, and one who constantly talked of his Ulfen Ancestors, he ended up in quite a few brawls as a child. Olaf never understood how despite talking to his ancestors in visions, and being taught of Torag and the values of those ancestors, he could be so rejected in his homeland. Eventually he found himself less and less welcome, and combined realizing he'd never hold any true power in the Vakari as half-blooded, he sought out a home in a more welcoming kingdom.
Olaf quickly found that despite the intolerance of his heritage by those in Icemark, many other Ulfen's were worse. Eventually he found some work as a caravan guard and other sorts of honest work, but most refused him despite his best efforts. Eventually he heard of a land far south that promised both prestige and fame in the ironbound isles to those who participate in raids in the sea. Hearing this he sought out Halgrim to make it his new home. Shortly there he was amazed to find himself among so many kin, and better yet, how quickly he found work on a ship. Personality:
Olaf always remembers being told repeatedly to respect his elders. More than this he remembers the bullying as a child and the fistfights that resulted. He won those that were close to fair, not many by his recollection. He has a huge sense of pride, especially displayed by the prominent tattoo's on his body. He tries to be respectful, as he was taught, but often loses his temper, fueled by his pride when he should best keep his mouth shut. Class:
Bloodrager 4, Primalist, Metamagic Rager archetypes
Undead Bloodline (Flavoring this based on Ancestors, if this doesn't work I'll go with a different one) Bloodrage 17 rounds a day [4+2*(3)+3(con)+4 (FCB)] Frightful Charger Fast Movement Uncanny Dodge Blood Sanctuary Bloodcasting Primal bloodline (4th) for (2) rage powers Superstitious (4th) Lesser Beast Totem (4th) Race:
Half-Orc, Sacred Tattoo (Toragian markings of his ancestors) Traits:
Fate's Favored (His ancestor's protecting him, as they've always done)
Tusked (That orc blood showing through) Drawback: Pride (Aren't almost all Ulfen's?) (If the drawback grants a third trait probably Reactionary, as he got into quite a few scrapes a youth) Feats:
Raging Vitality 1st Power attack 3rd Eschew Materials 4th (Bonus, Bloodrager) Skills:
Intimidate +11 Perception +5 Spellcraft +7 Ride +8 Diplomacy +2 Sense Motive -2 Equipment:
Boots of the Earth (He took them from home; as long as you hold faith and the line, you'll persevere) 5000gp MW Falchion 375p MW Lance 310 gp MW Backpack 50gp MW Chain Shirt 250gp Barbarian's Kit 9gp 100' silk Rope 20gp Wand of Long Arm 750p 2 Oils of Magic Weapon 100p Spells known: Mount, Enlarge Person |