paizo.com Recent Posts by Rayland Burrowspaizo.com Recent Posts by Rayland Burrows2018-11-09T11:12:36Z2018-11-09T11:12:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=14#6862019-01-19T00:30:42Z2019-01-19T00:30:42Z<p>I'm really sorry to do this guys but I'm going to have to take this opportunity of a natural break to drop out of the game as well.</p>
<p>It is nothing to do with the game itself which I can see has great players and probably the most dedicated GM I have come across on these boards, but just my circumstances. </p>
<p>My Dad is really ill with Alzheimers and dementia and has been in pretty rapid decline. Between that and a restructure in work that has meant I cannot go online for any length of time in order to post significantly, meant my window for posting has shrunk to about 30 minutes before bed. I have dramatically reduced the games I am in over the past few months from 10 to 2 and in hindsight should not have joined this one.</p>
<p>That's not the commitment this game deserves and I don't want to just be along for the ride as I have been.</p>
<p>So with a heavy heart I wish you all good luck, Rayland is going to return to his master like a good dog.</p>
<p>Thank you all.</p>I'm really sorry to do this guys but I'm going to have to take this opportunity of a natural break to drop out of the game as well.
It is nothing to do with the game itself which I can see has great players and probably the most dedicated GM I have come across on these boards, but just my circumstances.
My Dad is really ill with Alzheimers and dementia and has been in pretty rapid decline. Between that and a restructure in work that has meant I cannot go online for any length of time in...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-19T00:30:42ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=10#4702019-01-17T13:09:00Z2019-01-17T13:09:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Is there any knowledge check I can make on this phenomena</span></p>
<p>Rayland wracks his brains.</p>
<p><b>"It's difficult to say. It's possible that just as the etheric compasses may point toward supernatural energy, perhaps they too act as some kind of magnet for the same energy. It's an area I have not studied very much but it is certain there is more to what is happening in this place that what we have seen so far."</b></p>
<p><b>"Dreams are powerful things. Sometimes they are just the voices of our unconscious, sometimes they are actual visions or influences implanted by a third party."</b></p>
<p><b>"At the moment I am wondering if you are influenced by what we have seen Piotr."</b></p>Is there any knowledge check I can make on this phenomena
Rayland wracks his brains.
"It's difficult to say. It's possible that just as the etheric compasses may point toward supernatural energy, perhaps they too act as some kind of magnet for the same energy. It's an area I have not studied very much but it is certain there is more to what is happening in this place that what we have seen so far."
"Dreams are powerful things. Sometimes they are just the voices of our unconscious,...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-17T13:09:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=10#4542019-01-15T20:33:17Z2019-01-15T20:33:17Z<p><b>"Some occupations are worth the risk."</b> Rayland says, without adding that it was true only so far as other people were taking the risk. <b>"I can make these work...."</b> he muses. <b>"I just need a little time.."</b></p>"Some occupations are worth the risk." Rayland says, without adding that it was true only so far as other people were taking the risk. "I can make these work...." he muses. "I just need a little time.."Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-15T20:33:17ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=9#4422019-01-14T13:39:45Z2019-01-14T13:39:45Z<p>At the inn, Rayland is sat in as secluded corner as he kind find, huddled over the etheric compasses like some rare and wonderful treasure. Which is exactly how he views them.</p>
<p>He knows that the Count's genius will have their secrets unlocked in moments, but he wishes he could do the same if only to impress Lowls with his own ingenuity and capability.</p>
<p><b>"Thank you for putting those vermin down, Kilara. They were a nuisance and a distraction, the others didn't see but you did and acted without hesitation. Lowls will like that, he will reward that kind of initiative."</b></p>At the inn, Rayland is sat in as secluded corner as he kind find, huddled over the etheric compasses like some rare and wonderful treasure. Which is exactly how he views them.
He knows that the Count's genius will have their secrets unlocked in moments, but he wishes he could do the same if only to impress Lowls with his own ingenuity and capability.
"Thank you for putting those vermin down, Kilara. They were a nuisance and a distraction, the others didn't see but you did and acted without...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-14T13:39:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=9#4212019-01-13T13:23:56Z2019-01-13T13:23:56Z<p><b>"Kill them. They are a distraction and nothing to us. If we take them to town there would be a trial with our word against theirs. It woukd be lengthy and tedious and pointless and we have more important matters."</b> Rayland says cold, his stutter disappearing.</p>
<p><b>"If we let them go, their next victims may not be so well prepared as us. Kilarra, would you mind?"</b></p>
<p>The wizard moves away and begins examining the etheric compasses, something worthy of his time and attention.</p>"Kill them. They are a distraction and nothing to us. If we take them to town there would be a trial with our word against theirs. It woukd be lengthy and tedious and pointless and we have more important matters." Rayland says cold, his stutter disappearing.
"If we let them go, their next victims may not be so well prepared as us. Kilarra, would you mind?"
The wizard moves away and begins examining the etheric compasses, something worthy of his time and attention.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-13T13:23:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=9#4132019-01-11T19:14:51Z2019-01-11T19:14:51Z<p><b>"T-tie them up...?"</b> Rayland says, his hands shaking somewhat. <b>"Yes.. yes, tie them up!"</b> he repeats, this time more sure of himself. </p>
<p><b>"Can someone please see to Garrosh? I'm better at dissecting bodies than putting them back together I'm afraid."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Does nyone actually have any rope? There's probably no need to take them prisoner and if we do where would we take them? Honestly, Rayland wouldn't lose any sleep over killing them but he will keep that to himself for the moment</span></p>
<p><b>"You say you tried to rob us, did anyone send you?"</b></p>"T-tie them up...?" Rayland says, his hands shaking somewhat. "Yes.. yes, tie them up!" he repeats, this time more sure of himself.
"Can someone please see to Garrosh? I'm better at dissecting bodies than putting them back together I'm afraid."
Does nyone actually have any rope? There's probably no need to take them prisoner and if we do where would we take them? Honestly, Rayland wouldn't lose any sleep over killing them but he will keep that to himself for the moment
"You say you tried...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-11T19:14:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=9#4092019-01-10T18:53:48Z2019-01-10T18:52:29Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>It's a one round casting, so I was going to place it on completion on the assumption that they might move in the meantime. The intention will be to drop it on the Yellow but keeping everyone else out of the area of effect</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I don't want to put Piotr to sleep and possibly only one of the enemies, giving the other the chance to coup de grace.</span></p>It's a one round casting, so I was going to place it on completion on the assumption that they might move in the meantime. The intention will be to drop it on the Yellow but keeping everyone else out of the area of effect
I don't want to put Piotr to sleep and possibly only one of the enemies, giving the other the chance to coup de grace.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-10T18:52:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=9#4022019-01-09T21:14:47Z2019-01-09T21:14:47Z<p>Seeing the threat these creatures clearly represent, Rayland begins casting a spell.</p>
<p><b>"W-we won't be robbed in.... b-broad daylight..!"</b> Rayland says unconvincingly.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Casting <i>Sleep</i></span></p>Seeing the threat these creatures clearly represent, Rayland begins casting a spell.
"W-we won't be robbed in.... b-broad daylight..!" Rayland says unconvincingly.
Casting SleepRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-09T21:14:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3952019-01-08T15:48:15Z2019-01-08T15:48:15Z<p><b>"Something is going on, that's for certain."</b> Rayland says with a faraway look into the fields beyond the manor. <b>"The Lady said she knew nothing of these apparent curses and strange weather. How much of that is folktale and how much is real supernatural occurrence is something we will only discover if we stay."</b></p>
<p><b>"But on the other hand, yes. There seem to be creatures stalking us and maybe they are determining our strengths and weaknesses - I have observed such in my studies. And we did just lose one of our number to stubbornness and a lack of ambition."</b> he shrugs.</p>"Something is going on, that's for certain." Rayland says with a faraway look into the fields beyond the manor. "The Lady said she knew nothing of these apparent curses and strange weather. How much of that is folktale and how much is real supernatural occurrence is something we will only discover if we stay."
"But on the other hand, yes. There seem to be creatures stalking us and maybe they are determining our strengths and weaknesses - I have observed such in my studies. And we did just...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-08T15:48:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=14#6562019-01-08T15:45:18Z2019-01-08T15:45:18Z<p>From a meta perspective, if we return to the Count will we be starting the AP proper at that point? </p>
<p>I'm just trying to weigh up the value of potentially more wealth and knowledge from chasing these leads - as my character would like - vs beginning the AP in earnest - which I as a player would like to do.</p>From a meta perspective, if we return to the Count will we be starting the AP proper at that point?
I'm just trying to weigh up the value of potentially more wealth and knowledge from chasing these leads - as my character would like - vs beginning the AP in earnest - which I as a player would like to do.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-08T15:45:18ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3912019-01-08T11:41:58Z2019-01-08T11:37:36Z<p><b>"As is your choice."</b> Rayland says. <b>"But I think it a foolish one. Count Lowls has means and knowledge beyond any of us and we should take the opportunity to learn from a man like that, not spurn him."</b></p>
<p>With that, Rayland withdraws the message stone and sets about contacting his mentor and employer to inform him they are in possession of the etheric compass.</p>"As is your choice." Rayland says. "But I think it a foolish one. Count Lowls has means and knowledge beyond any of us and we should take the opportunity to learn from a man like that, not spurn him."
With that, Rayland withdraws the message stone and sets about contacting his mentor and employer to inform him they are in possession of the etheric compass.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-08T11:37:36ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3842019-01-07T19:53:06Z2019-01-07T19:53:06Z<p><b>"Yes, I agree. They should do very well indeed - the Count has such amazing foresight."</b> Rayland gushes about their collective employer. </p>
<p>He takes the crystalline containers and makes his way to the table, carefully reaching down to try to scoop the silvery disks into them.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I don't know if that's the right way to go about it</span></p>
<p>As he does so, he asks:</p>
<p><b>"Your creation still lives? Is it here in the house and how do we destroy it if it proves.... difficult."</b></p>"Yes, I agree. They should do very well indeed - the Count has such amazing foresight." Rayland gushes about their collective employer.
He takes the crystalline containers and makes his way to the table, carefully reaching down to try to scoop the silvery disks into them.
I don't know if that's the right way to go about it
As he does so, he asks:
"Your creation still lives? Is it here in the house and how do we destroy it if it proves.... difficult."Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-07T19:53:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3752019-01-06T20:36:24Z2019-01-06T20:36:24Z<p><b>"We're here to find out what happened to you, and what is continuing to happen to the town? We have heard stories of Harrow readings gone awry, bizarre weather, curses and more. We would like to know how much of it is true and who hated you enough in life to carve it in your picture, even after your death."</b></p>"We're here to find out what happened to you, and what is continuing to happen to the town? We have heard stories of Harrow readings gone awry, bizarre weather, curses and more. We would like to know how much of it is true and who hated you enough in life to carve it in your picture, even after your death."Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-06T20:36:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3692019-01-05T01:22:50Z2019-01-05T01:22:50Z<p><b>"I'm not sure, I don't think I've ever seen one before!"</b> the wizard shouts back as he completes his summoning spell and a slightly shimmering eagle appears beside the creature and begins attacking</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Talon:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Talon:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Bite:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3</span></p>"I'm not sure, I don't think I've ever seen one before!" the wizard shouts back as he completes his summoning spell and a slightly shimmering eagle appears beside the creature and begins attacking
[dice=Talon]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d4+2[/dice]
[dice=Talon]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d4+2[/dice]
[dice=Bite]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d4+2[/dice]Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-05T01:22:50ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=13#6412019-01-03T20:54:33Z2019-01-03T20:54:33Z<p>I tend to agree that dieting in general doesn't work in the long term. Denying yourself the things you like is a recipe to fall off the wagon.</p>
<p>I'm in a different position in that I'm trying to gain weight so I'm actively trying to consume 3k+ calories per day but by eating clean, no sugars, sweets, snacks, or chocolate. Luckily I don't have a sweet tooth anyway but the amount of chicken and fish I eat would make a caveman blush.</p>
<p>On the plus side I did get a 400lb (182.5kg) deadlift yesterday. I currently weigh 172lbs (78kg) so I was thrilled with that.</p>
<p>Whatever your goals though, it really is all about nutrition, consistency and getting enough rest.</p>I tend to agree that dieting in general doesn't work in the long term. Denying yourself the things you like is a recipe to fall off the wagon.
I'm in a different position in that I'm trying to gain weight so I'm actively trying to consume 3k+ calories per day but by eating clean, no sugars, sweets, snacks, or chocolate. Luckily I don't have a sweet tooth anyway but the amount of chicken and fish I eat would make a caveman blush.
On the plus side I did get a 400lb (182.5kg) deadlift...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-03T20:54:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3582019-01-03T13:21:34Z2019-01-03T13:21:34Z<p>He can't remember what these things are, but Rayland suspects the group might need some help in their destruction.</p>
<p>He takes one hand off the crossbow and begins forming a complex conjuration gesture.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Begin Summon Monster 1</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Also using a point from my arcane reservoir to increase the caster level (and therefore duration) by 2</span></p>He can't remember what these things are, but Rayland suspects the group might need some help in their destruction.
He takes one hand off the crossbow and begins forming a complex conjuration gesture.
Begin Summon Monster 1
Also using a point from my arcane reservoir to increase the caster level (and therefore duration) by 2Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-03T13:21:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3542019-01-03T10:48:14Z2019-01-03T10:48:14Z<p><b>"Ready."</b></p>"Ready."Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-03T10:48:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=8#3522019-01-03T07:27:46Z2019-01-03T07:27:46Z<p>Rayland runs his finger along the dusty and decrepit tomes, idly wondering what knowledge was contained within and now lost to time forever.</p>
<p>The thought it momentary though, as the glowing light they seem to be chasing emanates from beneath the door to the south.</p>
<p>Once again he readies his crossbow and waits for the door to be opened.</p>
<p><b>"If whatever carved those words into the picture frame is still here, I don't suppose they will greet us with anything but hate either. Let's be very careful here."</b></p>Rayland runs his finger along the dusty and decrepit tomes, idly wondering what knowledge was contained within and now lost to time forever.
The thought it momentary though, as the glowing light they seem to be chasing emanates from beneath the door to the south.
Once again he readies his crossbow and waits for the door to be opened.
"If whatever carved those words into the picture frame is still here, I don't suppose they will greet us with anything but hate either. Let's be very careful...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2019-01-03T07:27:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=7#3502018-12-27T10:11:48Z2018-12-27T10:11:48Z<p>As they await the door being opened and whatever beyond being revealed, Rayland's mind wanders back to the front hall and that domineering portrait of the Lady herself.</p>
<p>It isn't the portrait that draws him though, it is the wooden frame so defaced and scarred and scratched.</p>
<p><i>Hate</i></p>
<p>Such a small word. But such power and venom in it. Who had scratched that? And what caused them to hate so deeply?</p>As they await the door being opened and whatever beyond being revealed, Rayland's mind wanders back to the front hall and that domineering portrait of the Lady herself.
It isn't the portrait that draws him though, it is the wooden frame so defaced and scarred and scratched.
Hate
Such a small word. But such power and venom in it. Who had scratched that? And what caused them to hate so deeply?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-27T10:11:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=7#3442018-12-23T13:10:06Z2018-12-23T13:10:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Piotr Tataru wrote:</div><blockquote><p> "<b>Spiders?</b>" Piotr asks dubiously "<b>Even with that Horrible amount of them. Aren't they little more than annoying?</b>" leaving out the fact they formed straight out of ash in the air. </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Piotr has never dealt with swarms before.</span></p>
<p>"<b>Did everyone else have that vision? About the Lady torturing that little person. Is that box still around?</b>" Piotr asks as he starts looking for it. </blockquote><p><b>"That's mostly true. But when there are that many the swing of a weapon won't disperse them and they can be posionous. It's best not to underestimate anything here..."</b>
<p><b>"Yes, this light. There's something strange about this, let's check that first."</b> Rayland says eagerly.</p>Piotr Tataru wrote:"Spiders?" Piotr asks dubiously "Even with that Horrible amount of them. Aren't they little more than annoying?" leaving out the fact they formed straight out of ash in the air.
Piotr has never dealt with swarms before.
"Did everyone else have that vision? About the Lady torturing that little person. Is that box still around?" Piotr asks as he starts looking for it.
"That's mostly true. But when there are that many the swing of a weapon won't disperse them and they can...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-23T13:10:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=7#3312018-12-20T17:08:33Z2018-12-20T17:08:33Z<p><b>"Yes... yes. I think that you might be right."</b> Rayland agrees. <b>"Quite obviously this isn't a room of normal construction. Fireproofing perhaps... it's hard to tell after all this time."</b></p>
<p><b>"We shall have plenty of time to explore these mysteries I hope but I'm wary of that scratching."</b></p>
<p>Rayland draws and loads his crossbow.</p>"Yes... yes. I think that you might be right." Rayland agrees. "Quite obviously this isn't a room of normal construction. Fireproofing perhaps... it's hard to tell after all this time."
"We shall have plenty of time to explore these mysteries I hope but I'm wary of that scratching."
Rayland draws and loads his crossbow.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-20T17:08:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=7#3232018-12-19T17:44:29Z2018-12-19T17:44:29Z<p>Rayland attempts to cast Detect Magic through the door.</p>Rayland attempts to cast Detect Magic through the door.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-19T17:44:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=7#3182018-12-18T20:14:55Z2018-12-18T20:14:55Z<p>Rayland is almost beside himself with excitement as he throws himself out of bed. The dream had been incredibly real and he still felt the sweat running down his back from the experience.</p>
<p><b>"The dreamer..."</b> he mutters to himself before hastily dressing and rushing to meet the others.</p>
<p><b>"The dreamer!"</b> he says more vehemently. <b>"This town is being affected by something or some<i>thing</i>. It's the dreamer... th... the <i>Influencer</i> we need, the one who is causing this and the one Lowls wants. Perhaps those dark spirits that the Lady touched in the Harrow."</b></p>
<p><b>"Yes, yes... the key!"</b></p>Rayland is almost beside himself with excitement as he throws himself out of bed. The dream had been incredibly real and he still felt the sweat running down his back from the experience.
"The dreamer..." he mutters to himself before hastily dressing and rushing to meet the others.
"The dreamer!" he says more vehemently. "This town is being affected by something or something. It's the dreamer... th... the Influencer we need, the one who is causing this and the one Lowls wants. Perhaps those...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-18T20:14:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=7#3052018-12-17T20:05:07Z2018-12-17T20:02:52Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Mort wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>"Hmm, do you think that there might be a way to get to Leng?"</b>Lowls asks Rayland. <b>"Key, gate...such significant words"</b>Lowls ponders on the words. </p>
<p><b>"I care not about your past. Just ensure that the research is conducted to its exacting standards."</b>Lowls answers, <b> "It dreams of strange places and uses its mind to make it real - we must find the dreamer. We may be able to discover more about Leng. "</b>Lowl says determinedly. <b>"I would wish the dreamer to be delivered to me, alive, so that we can learn more about him."</b></p>
<p><b>"How did the creature attack you?" </b> Lowls asks. <b>"I posit that this creature might be a projection of something from Leng. But this is all speculation, of course.. I have nothing concrete to support this hypothesis."</b> </blockquote><p><b>"It didn't attack us directly, floating skulls assaulted us. Whether they lurked there, haunted the place or were summoned as part of this.. vision. I cannot say."</b>
<p><b>"Yes, I believe there must be a way to get there. Is it important to your work?"</b></p>GM Mort wrote:"Hmm, do you think that there might be a way to get to Leng?"Lowls asks Rayland. "Key, gate...such significant words"Lowls ponders on the words.
"I care not about your past. Just ensure that the research is conducted to its exacting standards."Lowls answers, "It dreams of strange places and uses its mind to make it real - we must find the dreamer. We may be able to discover more about Leng. "Lowl says determinedly. "I would wish the dreamer to be delivered to me, alive, so...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-17T20:02:52ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=6#2932018-12-16T15:35:30Z2018-12-16T15:35:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Mort wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>"Not all who are buried here have kith or kin,"</b> Granny Willow remarks, <b>"Sometimes I'm given a body to inter here, just to make sure that they don't rise as unquiet dead. A wise precaution in times like these, I'd say."</b></p>
<p><b>"Sometimes I wonder if those people have kith or kin out there who miss them, and never know what happened to them, but Pharasma calls us when she does."</b> Granny Willow muses.</p>
<p><b>"Ah enough wool gathering,"</b> Granny Willow shakes her head, then heads to the closed door. <b>"Wait here while I get my grave digging tools. "</b> She then goes into the room behind, coming out with a pickaxe and a shovel, then heads to the back of the shrine, where there are many tombstones spread out throughout the cemetery, finds an empty space then begins to dig a grave big enough to inter Wulfer's remains.</p>
<p><b>"Put his remains in here,"</b> Granny Willow indicates, <b>"Then I'll perform the ceremony."</b></p>
<p>Then she walks in a circle around the grave, sprinkling the remains with incense, forming a reverse spiral, while chanting, <b>"All who live must face her judgement, regardless of creed, of doctrine, of faith. I, your faithful servant, commend Wulfer's soul to your judgement. May his journey across the River of Souls be smooth, and may he be placed as he deserves."</b></p>
<p><b>"Cover the grave,"</b> Granny Willow instructs the party, <b>"It is done."</b> </blockquote><p><b>"Yes, done indeed...."</b> Rayland says to nobody but himself. He was vague recollections about hands full of grave dirt, the chill of the morning frost in the dawning light and dragging a sack back to a waiting cart.
<p>He does not dwell on the thought and pushes it d=from his mind lest any of the others see something is wrong.</p>GM Mort wrote:"Not all who are buried here have kith or kin," Granny Willow remarks, "Sometimes I'm given a body to inter here, just to make sure that they don't rise as unquiet dead. A wise precaution in times like these, I'd say."
"Sometimes I wonder if those people have kith or kin out there who miss them, and never know what happened to them, but Pharasma calls us when she does." Granny Willow muses.
"Ah enough wool gathering," Granny Willow shakes her head, then heads to the closed...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-16T15:35:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=6#2922018-12-16T15:33:23Z2018-12-16T15:29:06Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Mort wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>"Are there any other strange happenings around the town?" </b> Count Lowls persists.</p>
<p><b>"We NEED to find out more about the city Matthew is talking about. Do you know where the city might be located? Or where we could get more information sources about the city? What did Matthew say in his sleep? </b> Lowls asks Rayland, but his tone is more of that of a demand rather then a question.</p>
<p><b> "How did the Harrow reader look like? Describe, and I will check in my books on that matter if I have any details on him."</b>Lowls answers. </blockquote><p><b>Gate...keys.... the shifting sands. Those were the words Matthew repeated. I don't know their significance as yet but the place was Leng, have no doubt."</b>
<p>Rayland searches the grounds of his memory palace, trying to piece together every vision and snatch of information the black robed man said;</p>
<p><b>"The Queen Mother then The Publican and finally The Eclipse. Those were the cards he turned. ”The Eclipse is strong in the past. This card represents loss of purpose. I see a creature that fell from its original path. Now it wanders blindly, far afield under shadows of the mind.”</b></p>
<p><b>"They made up the left column and then turned The Owl, The Lost and The Midwife. - ”The Midwife is the conduit of creation, but she does not create alone. I see a creature in the present that also creates many things. It dreams of strange places and uses its mind to make these places real. But the Midwife is misaligned. The world will not like what this creature makes.” This is what he said."</b></p>
<p><b>"Then came The Winged Serpent, The Carnival and The Mute Hag. ”The Carnival is a card of illusions and false dreams. Danger lies in your future, but it is not the danger you expect. The Carnival is the most important card for you because it is a card for fools. It was foolish to come here…” It was at this point that he attacked us."</b></p>
<p><b>"I couldn't make out much in the way of detail save that he was practically skeletal in appearance, sir."</b></p>GM Mort wrote:"Are there any other strange happenings around the town?" Count Lowls persists.
"We NEED to find out more about the city Matthew is talking about. Do you know where the city might be located? Or where we could get more information sources about the city? What did Matthew say in his sleep? Lowls asks Rayland, but his tone is more of that of a demand rather then a question.
"How did the Harrow reader look like? Describe, and I will check in my books on that matter if I have...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-16T15:29:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=12#5662018-12-14T13:42:51Z2018-12-14T13:42:51Z<p>out for my office Christmas party tonight. Will catch up tomorrow</p>out for my office Christmas party tonight. Will catch up tomorrowRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-14T13:42:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=6#2822018-12-13T23:29:02Z2018-12-13T23:29:02Z<p>[b|"Leng!"[/b] Rayayland shouts, <b>" And the harrow read waa a terribly too man in a black robe who disappeaerd</b></p>[b|"Leng!"[/b] Rayayland shouts, " And the harrow read waa a terribly too man in a black robe who disappeaerdRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-13T23:29:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=6#2782018-12-13T11:33:43Z2018-12-13T11:33:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Mort wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <span class=messageboard-ooc> Earlier</span></p>
<p>Count Lowl's voice comes from the speaking stone. <b>"Ah, I am glad that I prepared for contingencies in case of a hostile populace. Well done, all of you."</b>Count Lowls compliments the party.</p>
<p><b>"Could you describe to me what latent effects have been occurring around Dunlob? This could be our big break."</b>Count Lowl's voice through the speaking stone is intense and maybe a tad too eager.</p>
<p><b>"I've managed to get hold of the Illirigarde Manor key, and have heard that Lady Illirigarde was working on two etheric compasses before she died. I have sent one Havigan Krast to deliver the key to you, and also two specially manufactured crystalline boxes to hold those compasses. They are said to be unstable and can exist on Golarion if held in those boxes."</b>Count Lowls explains. <b>"Assuming all goes as planned, Havigan should get to Dunlob by tomorrow. He'll show you the black blot pin to show that he's on my business."</b></p>
<p><b>"I am impressed by the progress you have made thus far and look forward to your further reports."</b>Count Lowls says warmly. </blockquote><p><b>"The most significant latent effects thus far seem to be invasive dreams suffered by the populace. I observed a man named Matthew as he slept. He was talking in his sleep about a city of archways and bridges and seemed quite terrified during the ordeal. He awake with no memory of it however."</b>
<p><b>When we investigated the Lucky Lantern there was also some psychic or supernatural projection of a harrow reader. It seemed to provide a reading to us and then disappeared before we were assaulted by undead."</b></p>GM Mort wrote: Earlier
Count Lowl's voice comes from the speaking stone. "Ah, I am glad that I prepared for contingencies in case of a hostile populace. Well done, all of you."Count Lowls compliments the party.
"Could you describe to me what latent effects have been occurring around Dunlob? This could be our big break."Count Lowl's voice through the speaking stone is intense and maybe a tad too eager.
"I've managed to get hold of the Illirigarde Manor key, and have heard that Lady...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-13T11:33:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=6#2642018-12-12T10:42:36Z2018-12-12T10:41:44Z<p><b>"Careful..."</b> Rayland whispers as the group approaches the door.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Will Detect Magic be blocked by the door? Will attempt that.</span></p>"Careful..." Rayland whispers as the group approaches the door.
Will Detect Magic be blocked by the door? Will attempt that.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-12T10:41:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=6#2632018-12-12T10:40:07Z2018-12-12T10:40:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Rayland Burrows wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>Is the stone like the <i>Message</i> spell? - i.e. limited number of words per message? </span> </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Earlier</span>
<p>Rayland takes the stone out of his pack, turns it over carefully in his hands and then holds it tight, concentrating on the words he wants to send.</p>
<p><b>"Count Lowls. We arrived safely and have begun our investigation. The populace were hostile but Ms Korzha was able to talk them around - quite impressive actually."</b></p>
<p><b>"There appears to be some latent effect here possibly related to the events at the Lucky Lantern. Some of the citizens are suffering disturbing dreams about an alien cityscape. Not sure what to make of it yet or if it is arcane, psychic or supernatural in nature."</b></p>
<p><b>"The inn appeared haunted as a result of a harrow reading gone awry leading to the death of one of the men from the village. We are pursuing that lead to Illirigarde Manor - home to Lady Illirigarde we we discovered performed the reading and was somewhat preoccupied with the occult."</b></p>
<p><b>"Some undead resistance, nothing that wasn't dealt with by the more physically capable of this group. Will keep you informed of further progress."</b></p>Rayland Burrows wrote:Is the stone like the Message spell? - i.e. limited number of words per message?
Earlier Rayland takes the stone out of his pack, turns it over carefully in his hands and then holds it tight, concentrating on the words he wants to send.
"Count Lowls. We arrived safely and have begun our investigation. The populace were hostile but Ms Korzha was able to talk them around - quite impressive actually."
"There appears to be some latent effect here possibly related to the...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-12T10:40:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=6#2532018-12-11T13:32:13Z2018-12-11T13:32:13Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Is the stone like the <i>Message</i> spell? - i.e. limited number of words per message? </span></p>Is the stone like the Message spell? - i.e. limited number of words per message?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-11T13:32:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=5#2492018-12-11T11:09:07Z2018-12-11T11:09:07Z<p><b>"I suggest the Manor is our next logical destination. Do you agree?"</b> Rayland says to the group, without singling any one of them out</p>"I suggest the Manor is our next logical destination. Do you agree?" Rayland says to the group, without singling any one of them outRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-11T11:09:07ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=5#2442018-12-11T09:11:45Z2018-12-11T09:11:45Z<p><b>"An illusion or a haunt or undead creatures or some combination of all three. Perhaps there is more to this that we aren't seeing yet."</b> Rayland muses. <b>"if everyone is alright then I think I will report our progress to the Count and suggest we move on."</b></p>"An illusion or a haunt or undead creatures or some combination of all three. Perhaps there is more to this that we aren't seeing yet." Rayland muses. "if everyone is alright then I think I will report our progress to the Count and suggest we move on."Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-11T09:11:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=5#2192018-12-07T18:47:43Z2018-12-07T18:47:43Z<p>Rayland is hardly able to compose himself that morning, following a long night with Matthew. He is still getting his thoughts in order and wiping sleep from his bleary eyes when the group approaches the old abandoned building.</p>
<p>Then all of a sudden the air is filled with screeching and the sounds of battle.</p>
<p>He steps into the room and seeing the group assaulted by Beheaded, unleashes a beam of white light at one of them.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Disrupt Undead:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 - 2 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d6 ⇒ 2</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Aiming at Yellow</span></p>Rayland is hardly able to compose himself that morning, following a long night with Matthew. He is still getting his thoughts in order and wiping sleep from his bleary eyes when the group approaches the old abandoned building.
Then all of a sudden the air is filled with screeching and the sounds of battle.
He steps into the room and seeing the group assaulted by Beheaded, unleashes a beam of white light at one of them.
[dice=Disrupt Undead]1d20+2-2[/dice]
[dice=Damage]1d6[/dice]
Aiming at...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-07T18:47:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=11#5062018-12-05T20:52:22Z2018-12-05T20:52:22Z<p>Sorry guys, terrible couple of days with some family atuff. Will try to catch up tomorrow</p>Sorry guys, terrible couple of days with some family atuff. Will try to catch up tomorrowRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-05T20:52:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=4#1802018-12-04T13:52:39Z2018-12-04T13:52:39Z<p>Rayland sits quietly in a corner, his narrow face only illuminated by a small candle on the sideboard.</p>
<p>He sits like a statue, waiting for Matthew's soft breathing to turn into heavy snores.</p>
<p>As quiet as a mouse, he stands and drifts over to the bed and listens intently. </p>
<p><span class=tiny><b>"”Gate…keys...the shifting sands…”</b></span> he repeats the words, chewing over each as carefully as a restaurant critic over a morsel of food.</p>
<p>Suddenly, from somewhere within the folds of his robe, a small sharp knife appears in his hand. The weight of it startles him for a moment. but then he feels the tip, pricking his forefinger ever so gently but with enough pressure to almost draw blood.</p>
<p><i>Some cultures believe that when someone dies, the last thing they see is imprinted on their eye...</i> he muses. </p>
<p>He is standing directly over the bed now, looming almost, a line of spittle hanging from one corner of his lips as he stares at Matthew with huge, moon-like eyes.</p>
<p><i>I wonder if with just a couple of small slices, I could see what it is he is seeing...</i></p>
<p>There is a soft knock on the door and Rayland almost lets out a cry of alarm at the sudden sound. He spins and notes the candle is half the size it was a moment ago - he must have been standing there with knife in hand for almost two hours.</p>
<p>He tucks away the knife and moves to answer, opening the door a crack.</p>
<p><b><span class=tiny>"Garrosh. Yes, is everything ok?"</b></span> he asks urgently.</p>Rayland sits quietly in a corner, his narrow face only illuminated by a small candle on the sideboard.
He sits like a statue, waiting for Matthew's soft breathing to turn into heavy snores.
As quiet as a mouse, he stands and drifts over to the bed and listens intently.
"”Gate…keys...the shifting sands…” he repeats the words, chewing over each as carefully as a restaurant critic over a morsel of food.
Suddenly, from somewhere within the folds of his robe, a small sharp knife appears in his...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-04T13:52:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=10#4962018-12-04T13:12:01Z2018-12-04T13:12:01Z<p>So from my perspective, Rayland is seeing this night time visitation as nothing more than a learning opportunity. He doesnt care about the human element, that Matthew is experiencing something genuinely terrifying. He doesnt give that a second thought and in fact <i>wants</i> him to just so that Rayland can see what happens. </p>
<p>Its an opportunity to study the effects that a Dennizen of Leng can have on a person.</p>
<p>He is Evil after all.</p>So from my perspective, Rayland is seeing this night time visitation as nothing more than a learning opportunity. He doesnt care about the human element, that Matthew is experiencing something genuinely terrifying. He doesnt give that a second thought and in fact wants him to just so that Rayland can see what happens.
Its an opportunity to study the effects that a Dennizen of Leng can have on a person.
He is Evil after all.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-04T13:12:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=4#1722018-12-03T22:23:40Z2018-12-03T22:23:40Z<p><b>"Not blathering, making perfect sense but this is beyond you. That's not your fault, its beyond many much more learned people, rest assured."</b> he waves away the statement with his hand. <b>"I'm just saying that if I were in a position to observe you when you have the dream, I could learn a tremendous amount. It's a rare opportunity."</b></p>"Not blathering, making perfect sense but this is beyond you. That's not your fault, its beyond many much more learned people, rest assured." he waves away the statement with his hand. "I'm just saying that if I were in a position to observe you when you have the dream, I could learn a tremendous amount. It's a rare opportunity."Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-03T22:23:40ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=4#1702018-12-03T21:57:59Z2018-12-03T21:57:59Z<p>Rayland suddenly sits bolt upright, spilling most of his ale over his robe. He doesnt notice.</p>
<p><b>"Leng! He is talking about Leng!"</b></p>
<p><b>"Leng is a distant demiplane, barely known to even the greatest scholars of the Great Beyond on Golarion. But I... I've been able to access some pretty obscure tomes... <span class=tiny>through the university and well..</span> That doesnt matter. It is an inhospitable realm hedged in by titanic mountains, home to creatures that defy facile categorization or even understanding but who occasionally travel to the Material Plane in their strange ships to collect slaves."</b></p>
<p><b>"It could be some psychic projection of the place or it could be that denizens of Leng have visited here and spirited away some unlucky folk. This is interesting. Very interesting indeed."</b></p>
<p><b>"Could you replicate the conditions of this nightmare? If love the chance to study your sleep while you experience it. was it truly terrifying? This is really vital to my... our work."</b></p>Rayland suddenly sits bolt upright, spilling most of his ale over his robe. He doesnt notice.
"Leng! He is talking about Leng!"
"Leng is a distant demiplane, barely known to even the greatest scholars of the Great Beyond on Golarion. But I... I've been able to access some pretty obscure tomes... through the university and well.. That doesnt matter. It is an inhospitable realm hedged in by titanic mountains, home to creatures that defy facile categorization or even understanding but who...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-03T21:57:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=4#1682018-12-03T20:02:47Z2018-12-03T19:58:45Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Knowledge Planes:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25</span></p>
<p>Rayland barely hears anything of the old woman's prattle and the burly knucklehead's jabbering. Instead he heard only the details that seemed most pertinent.</p>
<p>He took no notes, only gazing intently at their lips as they talked, watching the words form as well as listening to them and filing every one away neatly in a paper folder that he tucks into a cabinet in one of the reading rooms of his Memory Palace. Based on the last statement, he imagines a small filagreed mirror with a mother-of-pearl handle sitting atop the cabinet. All the easier for swifter recall.</p>
<p>He wanders the marble halls, a streak of sunlight glinting from it's surface, and turns into one of the several sitting rooms.</p>
<p><b>"Golden city.. temples... arches... bridges... <span class=tiny>did I put that here somewhere...?</span>"</b></p>[dice=Knowledge Planes]1d20+9[/dice]
Rayland barely hears anything of the old woman's prattle and the burly knucklehead's jabbering. Instead he heard only the details that seemed most pertinent.
He took no notes, only gazing intently at their lips as they talked, watching the words form as well as listening to them and filing every one away neatly in a paper folder that he tucks into a cabinet in one of the reading rooms of his Memory Palace. Based on the last statement, he imagines a small...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-03T19:58:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=10#4642018-12-02T22:35:30Z2018-12-02T22:35:30Z<p><a href="https://imgur.com/gallery/voC4a53" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trees like this</a></p>Trees like thisRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-02T22:35:30ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Strange Aeons Too?Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjx0/discussion&page=10#4632018-12-02T22:23:41Z2018-12-02T22:23:41Z<p>Yeah hope all went as well as expected.</p>
<p>Hope you've all had a great weekend. My gf and I went to this stunning arboretum that was lit up beautifully for Christmas. Carol singing, mulled wine and a nice walk through the amazing trees</p>Yeah hope all went as well as expected.
Hope you've all had a great weekend. My gf and I went to this stunning arboretum that was lit up beautifully for Christmas. Carol singing, mulled wine and a nice walk through the amazing treesRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-02T22:23:41ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=3#1432018-12-02T18:15:29Z2018-12-02T18:15:29Z<p><b>"How are we making trouble?"</b> Rayland asks, not to anyone in particular. He blurts it out in confusion more than in an accusatory tone.</p>"How are we making trouble?" Rayland asks, not to anyone in particular. He blurts it out in confusion more than in an accusatory tone.Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-12-02T18:15:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=3#1342018-11-30T12:13:03Z2018-11-30T12:13:03Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Mort wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b> "Not really sure when, its like it's always been that way. " </b> The innkeeper shrugs his shoulders. <b>"Not that I know off - he's a bachelor."</b></p>
<p><b>"But why are you asking so many questions about the Lucky Lantern, young man? Nothing good ever comes out of that d@mned place!" </b> </blockquote><p><b>"I'm an historian."</b> Rayland replies with partial honesty. <b>"Such things interest me."</b>GM Mort wrote: "Not really sure when, its like it's always been that way. " The innkeeper shrugs his shoulders. "Not that I know off - he's a bachelor."
"But why are you asking so many questions about the Lucky Lantern, young man? Nothing good ever comes out of that d@mned place!"
"I'm an historian." Rayland replies with partial honesty. "Such things interest me."Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-11-30T12:13:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=3#1292018-11-30T10:50:25Z2018-11-30T10:50:25Z<p><b>"The Lucky Lantern used to be an inn? How long has it been abandoned, I'm guessing since before your time. Did seb have any family in town?"</b></p>"The Lucky Lantern used to be an inn? How long has it been abandoned, I'm guessing since before your time. Did seb have any family in town?"Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-11-30T10:50:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=3#1282018-11-30T09:54:26Z2018-11-30T09:54:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Mort wrote:</div><blockquote><p> The rooms themselves are undecorated, and quite bare, each only having writing desk, a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a bed, made out of the same dark coloured willow. Strangely enough, the windows can be barred from within, and have heavy gray curtains. The bedsheets are grey, but appear clean enough and are made out of roughly woven cotton.</p>
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<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ah, just flavour text</span></p>GM Mort wrote:The rooms themselves are undecorated, and quite bare, each only having writing desk, a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a bed, made out of the same dark coloured willow. Strangely enough, the windows can be barred from within, and have heavy gray curtains. The bedsheets are grey, but appear clean enough and are made out of roughly woven cotton.
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Ah, just flavour textRayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-11-30T09:54:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=3#1252018-11-30T09:10:22Z2018-11-30T09:10:22Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I constantly get this weird thing on the boards at the moment where my posts appear out of order after I refresh them :/</span></p>I constantly get this weird thing on the boards at the moment where my posts appear out of order after I refresh them :/Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-11-30T09:10:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=3#1222018-11-30T09:05:03Z2018-11-30T09:05:03Z<p>Rayland is somewhat shaken by the confrontation at the carriage. He isn't the sternest and avoids confrontation when he can. At times he has needed to defend himself, and use his magic for means other than investigation and observation. But it is always as a last resort and that many faces looming and sneering.... was overwhelming.</p>
<p><b>"Th-thank you for that."</b> he mutters to Garrosh. <b>"That could have turned nasty and... well I was not prepared for how hostile they were. Sometimes I forget just how emotional people can be and how that clouds their judgement."</b></p>
<p>Once at the inn, he carries his meagre backpack up the stairs to his room, fumbles with the keys in the lock and throws the bag down onto the bed.</p>
<p>Immediately he goes around the room straightening pictures, rearranging the desk and chair so that it is beside the window, uncovering and recovering the bed and then neatly unpacking his things into what furniture there is. Having done so he immediately feels some relief. </p>
<p>His mind is a stupendous palace of knowledge and learning, a palace in which he constantly finds hidden corners and rooms unknown even to him. But it is ordered and neat and precise. And not having that order around him is stressful in the extreme.</p>Rayland is somewhat shaken by the confrontation at the carriage. He isn't the sternest and avoids confrontation when he can. At times he has needed to defend himself, and use his magic for means other than investigation and observation. But it is always as a last resort and that many faces looming and sneering.... was overwhelming.
"Th-thank you for that." he mutters to Garrosh. "That could have turned nasty and... well I was not prepared for how hostile they were. Sometimes I forget just...Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-11-30T09:05:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Strange Aeons Prequel too!Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivjy7/gameplay&page=3#1232018-11-30T09:04:33Z2018-11-30T09:04:33Z<p>Afterwards he returns to the tap room and awaits the others. He sees no reason to delay their investigation but while he does wait he orders a pale ale from the bar and sips it nervously.</p>
<p>To the barkeep he says;</p>
<p><b>"We're....um.... new in town. I wonder if I could trouble you for some directions. Could you point out any buildings or areas of note, anything we should visit while we are here? And um.... anything strange happened around here recently...?"</b></p>Afterwards he returns to the tap room and awaits the others. He sees no reason to delay their investigation but while he does wait he orders a pale ale from the bar and sips it nervously.
To the barkeep he says;
"We're....um.... new in town. I wonder if I could trouble you for some directions. Could you point out any buildings or areas of note, anything we should visit while we are here? And um.... anything strange happened around here recently...?"Rayland Burrows (alias of JamZilla)2018-11-30T09:04:33Z