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I'm playing Strange Aeons now with my live group, about to start the last book. So far I've been severely underwhelmed by it. Too much of a railroad though out, and really lacking any hooks to keep me interested. YMMV though, I'm not a die hard mythos fan so the theme doesn't really interest me.
Raises hand. If you're going to modify the AP then I really want to play Skull & Shackles. I've run it live and PBP, but I've never had the chance to play it! Carrion crown or Reign o winter would be my other choices.
I'm running Skull & Shackles and Kingmaker games on this board. I'm playing ROTRL & Jade regent on this board. I've never played or even looked through Legacy of fire, Second darkness, Council of thieves and Carrion Crown. I do agree with starting at a higher level, with Kingmaker I'm bumping the players up quickly to get book one out of the way. Most AP's take the first book to set the scene and give the players a few levels. Serpents Skull is the only AP I can think of that was a great low level adventure. Shame it was all downhill after that.
Homebrew can be a lot of stress for a GM, I find using an AP and adding your own touches where you prefer a lot easier.
I'm happy to try anything you're interested in running.
I'm still here and enjoying the game. If you want to continue I'm good. It's been fun,if a bit slow lately. :) It's the perils of playing a silent character like Salla, usually I play much more vocal types, so I tried something different with her.
Salla loads her crossbow covertly under her cloak. Brushing close to Ciervo and Nicholas she whispers in Shadowtongue
Shadowtongue:
"I think we're on the menu. Be ready for trouble!" She repeats this to Unafe using Aklo, again being stealthy about the message, and then to Cai'nan in Elven.
Salla finds a quiet spot and cleans herself of any passengers, making sure her crossbow isn't damaged by the time in the swamp, and eyeing the new people with silent wariness.
Salla starts moving away from the gathering swarm, looking around for an area that is safer, or defensible. "Salt will harm them!" She calls, actually speaking up for a change.
Salla points out the signs to the others. "Marsh giant." she says quietly. "Never run into one before so I can't tell you much about it."
Salla shoulders her crossbow and slips quietly off the boat, scanning the jungle for any problems, and ignoring the Captain.
Sorry for my silence, very sick at the moment, Bot me until I can keep solid food down please.
When Nicholas mentions a watch Salla nods, heading off to where she can keep an eye on the boat while remaining unseen herself. She makes sure that Ciervo can see her, in case she needs to signal.
Salla discretely scans the surrounding area for any sign of watchers.
Salla nods in agreement with Ciervo. While she regrets losing the two Umbral Shepherds, had she followed them she would have been alone in a strange city against an unknown number of enemies. "Watch for black eyes." is her helpful advice.
Salla stays back from the burned shop and searches the surrounding area for the party. Once she finds them she looks around cautiously for any observers.
If she can't see anyone watching the party she will move in and report what she has observed so far, hopefully someone in the party can read and speak Polygot. "The two strange ones didn't stay long. Came out with two badly scarred men armed with spears. Strangers went one way. The two men were sent to search Niefords. There now."
Salla finds the actions of the strangers suspicious, it's almost as if they want her to follow them? Deciding that doing so alone is too much of a risk, instead she slips back to join the party. Not running, and keeping an eye out for ambush, especially from the two scarred men.
Dropping back out of sight of the compound Salla will speak with Ciervo. "I'll stay here out of sight and observe. You get the others. If I need to move I'll leave a sign as to where I'm heading." Salla finds a place she can observe the compound and remain unseen.
Salla taps Ciervo on his shoulder, indicating the two departing strangers with a nod. "Following." She says quietly. "You follow me at a distance." Moving off to follow them as discretely as possible.
Since Salla has no idea what these people are she casually drifts over the Nicolas, and making sure she's not looking at the two with the black eyes, directs his attention to them.
Slipping an arm through his Salla remarks. "Nicholas dear. Do you think that there is a danger of burning debris falling on the crowd?" Waving her other arm to indicate the spectators, and using the arm wrapped in his to squeeze when their gazes pass over the suspicious pair.
Since the tracks lead back to the street Salla returns there. Standing close to Unafe she will look over the crowd, trying to pick out who might be watching what happens with more than casual interest?
Salla will still do the tracking, but also see if there is anyway she can help Cai'nan or anyone trapped inside the building from another side?
Salla nods at Unafe request, she's been resting against a wall watching the room with her usual lack of animation. Once the party has made it's way back to the shop Salla wanders around behind it.
Salla, now looks like a Mwangi woman wearing much the same as she already is, but with a local flavor. She looks over the local goods curiously, actually studying the local carvings with real interest. Stroking and scenting the woods used.
Salla
Salla simply checks she has all her equipment and stands ready to go. Once again she contributes nothing to any discussion, though it's noticeable she stands closer to Ciervo than anyone else. Her mismatched eyes move to the person speaking, but what she thinks or feels about their words is unclear. One hand is constantly checking the Adamantine bayonet she found somewhere in Magnimar is in it's place at her hip.
Arrrgh! I will adjust.
It's clear that Salla doesn't like being around so many people, she slips away to do her shopping, returning a few days later and withdrawing into a quiet corner of the library. Hiding behind a book and trying to remain unnoticed. When Gallanda calls the party together and gives them her new request Salla stays quiet. She's worked alone most of her life, but she found she can work with this group. Well most of them anyway. So she waits patiently to see what comes.
Salla. Boots of striding and springing.
Added Profession Butcher & Profession Tanner to reflect her cover job as a hunter of exotic pelts.
Salla accepts her gold and with a small nod to the others slips out silently.
Salla will take the full share as well. She's looking at Snipers goggles.
I think Salla was a bit too talkative on this adventure, I'll try to cut back on that. Salla Fletcher. Slayer 7. HP + 11 class 1d10 + 1 con. ABP + 2 Dex. Feat - Rapid shot. Class Ability - Stalker. At 7th level, a slayer gains his studied target
Skills.
Salla ignores the discussion and her burns and returns to trying to harm the Nobleman.
Salla will move out of cover until she can see the Nobleman. Doubtful.
Salla will continue trying to shoot the Nobleman.
Since the cloud blocks her vision Salla decides to thin the opposition and shoots at Cievro's Kyton.
Deciding the time for watching is over Salla takes her shots at the Aristocrat.
Salla takes silver bolts from her backpack and carefully studies the Nobleman for any weak points.
Salla watches closely, giving Cievro a signal that they should wait and take advantage of any fight that breaks out between the two groups.
Baby Cai'nan born 8:27 AM, 8 lbs 11 ounces, 22 inches long! Congratulations. Hope the mother and baby are doing well.
Salla.
Salla is paying close attention now, and is ready to escape the moment it looks as if she's been noticed.
Before that, a slight change in plan. Can Ciervo come with me to the outside of the camp? He can wait close enough to aid me if I run into trouble. Salla will wait for a gap in the patrols and slip over the wall,hiding behind the corner of a house, trying to get as close as possible to any meeting.
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