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Hey everyone, I am really sorry to drop the bomb on you like this, but I will be starting a new, more demanding job in March and my time for RPG in general (and PbP specifically) will be severely diminished. For that reason, I am dropping from the game and giving you a chance to find someone who can be more engaged and participative.

Again apologies for the disruption, and thank you for taking me on board for this one. I wish you all the best with the continuation of the game, and see you around!

Hey everyone, just dropping a line to let you know I will be traveling until next Saturday, and hard pressed to do any posting at all. Please feel free to bot me if/as needed!

"Amazing!" - Roryx smiles at the sight of the dragon, and Swiper seems extremely curious about the creature, even if she keeps a safe distance from it.

Roryx bounds and gags Radi securely - "Seems you will be spending the night with us"

"Just answer and be done with this, you fool"

Intimidate (Aid): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Roryx approaches the man also, weapon in hand - "Tie him up and bring him with us?" - he grunts at Ohrmizd - "Then we follow these tracks and take it from there?" - the half-orc adds.

"If he continues speaking, I cannot guarantee I will not bash his head in, so better gag him also"

"Just ask Khedron to barrel him over" - Roryx chuckled.

"Agreed" - Roryx nods at Heshan, then turns to the man - "You can travel with us. Though... I am thinking these bandits must have a nearby base of operations of some sort, or a camp, or something. I don't believe they would be striking out from a town, when there is none really near is there?" - he ponders, looking at his companions - "Maybe we get a chance to offer them some payback, and make sure the road is safer for the next travelers?"

Roryx floats down in silence to join the others, still paying attention to their surroundings.

"What were your wares?" - he questions.

Roryx nods at Ohrmizd and hovers above the rocks, on the lookout for any possible foul play.

Swiper seems pretty comfortable in her satchel, looking around curiously.

Assuming Ohrmizd shares the info:

"I will scout from above" - the magus informs the others, then takes flight to go and peer at those rocks from a high vantage point.

Roryx bows his thanks to the princess, and after a short formal meeting with Garavel to let him know the status of the Kelmarane guard, he and Swiper join the others, ready to travel.

Shaking his head, Roryx securely binds anyone who requests so. He will however avoid the fumes, if possible.

"We should either ensure custody of this item so it never falls in the wrong hands, or return it to the hands of its rightful owner in Nex" he blinks pensive while looking at the scroll "Of course... we could also sell it for a tone of coins if we find the right hands for it..."

"Do we know exactly what the rightful owner was using it for?" - the magus piped in - "That will play a part on our decision, as outlandish experiments is not very specific"

There is something weird when a level 6 character is able to roll a 45 on a Knowledge roll :D

Magic items

That said, easy access to staple items (ring of protection, amulet of armor, cloak of resistance, belt of X and headband of X) is well welcomed, as the monsters stat progression kind of expect you have that, and actually feels good when you get that, and you do not have to break your brain and lose your time thinking how to spend the money.

So that means a no-go on this, correct?

Roryx avoids entering the evil sauna room - "This can be done without us entering there, right?" - he questions.

Hey Foxy,

Roryx would like to buy:

- Familiar Satchel
- Headband of Intellect +2
- Pearl of Power
- Wand of Blade Tutor's Spirit

Are these available in Kenabres before we depart?

Thx!

Thx Ohrmizd!!

@All wrt the availability discussion,

I agree with Ohrmizd that settlement value limits are something that I prefer in game. However, as I understand them, RAW they apply to all purchases. This is why I was just casually wandering around ordering Elk barding - at 350 gp, somehow, someone has a set in stock in Kelmarane... (and the Tusk Blades at 50gp).

Unless the Orcs of Belkzen have not gotten this far :P

Magic items

My preference is to respect town spending limits. It makes the campaign more believable when you have some incentive to use the treasure you find around.

That said, easy access to staple items (ring of protection, amulet of armor, cloak of resistance, belt of X and headband of X) is well welcomed, as the monsters stat progression kind of expect you have that, and actually feels good when you get that, and you do not have to break your brain and lose your time thinking how to spend the money.

Agreed with this line of thought from Ohrmizd, and thanks for the loot work!

On traps/stuff: Being a caster, are you really willing to spend a level 3 spell (Dispel Magic) to disarm a magical trap..? And don't count on Roryx using the axe to open locked, trapped doors :P

I am not saying we need/should be running out to recruit a rogue/trap spotter/disarmer. Just pointing out it can become a thing.

There are still plenty of options to disable a trap or trigger it without being hurt if it was detected.

Agreed, but those always find a way to go wrong ;)

How does the party locate and disable traps?

Right now, it does not :D

I mean, we can locate them with Perception, but we have no means to disable them.

Not at all what I meant Samuel - I do think we need a 5th. Mainly a Scout/Trap disabler of some sort, and intel gatherer (I am just old school like that :P). We are undoubtedly made much stronger by having you in the team, that is unquestionable.

I agree with your assessment Ohrmizd, and I would even say it extends to players also, even if many people do not realize it - but my question was specifically if the GMs Samuel knows had left for specific reasons he cared to share.

3/5 you are correct Foxy ;)

Roryx is also Arcane, so that makes 3 with Heshan and Jafar.

PbP is not an ‘easy’ medium to play in. Any particular reason why they quit PbP?

And welcome aboard! 3/4 of the group is now Arcane focused :P

Roryx has good saves, so I will take the ring only if no one wants it.

Roryx chuckles.

Omari has a handy haversack already. If no one else wants them, Omari would be happy to pick up either the ring of protection or the belt of constitution, rather than sell them.

Mind if I keep the belt then Omari? Some extra HPs will help. And I say we cannot have too many Haversacks? So we should keep this one also.

Thx for the list Ohrmizd!

Roryx is waiting out for a Belt of Giant Strength, but will grab the belt of constitution +2 if no one does. And maybe 2 pots more of CLW.

"Well met" - Roryx greeted the man, and joined the others at the table without much ceremony, bringing already a pitcher of ale in one hand, and a bowl of raw, fresh meat in the other.

He placed the bowl on the floor for Swiper to eat from, and the pitcher on the table - "This one is on me" - he nodded at his companions.

Holy moly!

Welcome back Omari!

"Good luck to you Manuun" - Roryx offered somberly, as their companion announced his intention to leave - "You could stay with us. We have been through too much, and you know we would defend you against... Well, whatever" - he smiled - "But your decision is your own my friend. Safe travels!" - then bid farewell to his friend.

Roryx’s first stop in Kelmarane is with the guards - he feels at ease when around the men and women tasked with the protection of the settlement. He will make sure to to check in with Gisborne and Gwen, and confirm if everything is working properly, or if his intervention is required on any matter.

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At the meeting he remains silent for the most part, as usual, then voices his opinion - ”If our presence is not required here, then we should go meet with this man Rayhan”

In general, I like a balance - I have fun with the roleplay aspect if I feel involved in it (admittedly it is rare), and I do enjoy a good combat. What usually draws me in though is the story which links it all together.

In this particular case I agree with Ohrmizd - ready to move on to Book3.

On a side note Foxy, with Manuun leaving are you planning on recruiting?

"Not sure if they would even know where to go, if set free" - Roryx looked the female gnolls over. He placed one of the bottles of wine in his backpack, and moved out of the room to stand guard.

Map position updated.

I am really sorry to hear you are leaving the game Manuun - I believe you and Ohrmizd to be the characters with the most depth in the game, so it will be a big loss.

I assumed also Ohrmizd was the only invisible one (to scout) :D

Roryx zaps his wand of Shield for an added layer of protection, then puts Swiper in his backpack, and follows the others.

"Heshan I like your approach - we may well be able to bypass it if we keep silent" - Roryx nods - "But we will not be able to explore the surrounding areas. Which reminds me... Have we decided to take any action regarding those fiery lizardlike creatures? The... Salamanders?"

Roryx leveled up!

I have been taking levels in Linguistics almost at every level up, usually trying to find some sort of reasoning for it though - minimum of the minimum is having had some form of contact with the language, so I guess that works Omari ;)

I will leave Ignan for Ohrmizd - I assume he will want it, what with Sarenrae and all.

Think I will go for Auran?

"Not sure what chance we have against that monstrosity" - Roryx replied - "But there are places where it cannot follow us - if we could find such place and lure it there, I am sure Heshan could make short work of it"

Thanks for the input guys.

I have to admit I completely missed the fact that the life stealing and negative levels only occurred when there was a crit. Even though it would be brutal otherwise, completely depending on a crit for any effect at all greatly decreases the value of the weapon for me... Even more so when Greataxe only crits on a 20.

So I think I will stick with the Bane weapon for now. That one works all the time.

Ok, take the chainmail then, the ability to cast without failure is important for Roryx and ranger gives him the required medium armor proficiency, I do not think we will find similar armors.

Thx Ohrmizd - I do have the medium armor proficiency from Ranger, but cannot cast spells while wearing it. So this one is a great addition.

I returned the Chain Shirt +1 to the loot pile.

Also I am getting kinda bloated with loot weapons:

Greataxe of life stealing
+
Goreshred (Medium +1 human bane greataxe)

I am happy I went with a STR Magus, because he can use them all, and is strong enough to carry them but... I think it only makes sense for Roryx to keep one of these (not sure which one, probably the life stealing one?), and the other should be used by someone else, or sold.

What do you guys think?

"And what of the next steps - are we confident the structure is devoid of gnolls?" - Roryx comments to the others as they settle down, giving Swiper some strips of dried meat for her to munch on.

I am also putting my name on the hat for that chainmail.

I am still 2 levels away from being able to use Medium armor, which makes mithril chainmail a sweet fit :P

Before Roryx opens the case and peers at the scroll, Omari says "No!" Let Manuun check it for magical traps first!"

(Symbol spells are a thing guys. I would say he should have checked the whole sarcophagus for traps first, but it's too late.)

What case Omari? I did not touch anything...

Wow.... That is some serious LOOT :O

Spellcraft (Armor): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Spellcraft (Axe): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

From closeby, he peers at the scroll - "Can you decipher it?"

"I am curious as to what may lie in there" - Roryx admitted with a chuckle.

"Thank you Omari" - Roryx nodded as Swiper's wounds mended - "For now you will stay there" - he added to his companion, who peered at him from the backpack.

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Not being particularly faithful or a strong believer, as they entered the large crypt Roryx remained on watch duty over the others.

Perception (Roryx is on guard duty): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22