I think this really is up to you and the GM. I would say 1 time use, of 100 resource pool would make sense, and then either you would have to contribute needed items/services to build pool back up.
New locations would need successful skill roles to connect to the black market, plus some form of bartering to gain access to resources.
spells so far:
all 0, most 1,
2nd- glitterdust, see invisibility, invisibility, rope trick,
3rd) aqua orb, haste, blink, summon monster III,
4th)acid pit, black tentacles, detect scry, great invis
5th) life bubble, false vision, teleport, permancy
looking for suggestions for equipment, esoteric magic
looking at creating an 10th level character, and I was wondering if wizard 5/cyphermage 1/savant 4 would be worthwhile, just to pick up the swift scrivener from cpyhermage 1, for the broadest and most worthwhile spell list.
feats look like cypher magic at 1, magic aptitude at 3, possibly craft wand, or wondrous item at 5,
race would be samarasan, 13,15,13,20,17,15 at first level with mysitc past life.
possibly spell penetration/greater spell penetration for level 7/9
conjuration/teleportation (banning divination and enchantment)
waffling on spell choices and would take equipment suggestion.
this would be for a skull and shackles-based campaign with a witch, rogue/shadowdancer, fighter (glaive-user)
Also you could have small incidents start to happen, mysterious people are inquiring about them. For example, at a new inn the innkeep seems to recognize the half drow, or a message appears under the door in the morning.
If they have plans to go someplace, but change their minds for some reason, have an incident happen that they hear about.
so i'm joining a skull and shackles campaign, at level 7.
The party has a bard, druid,
Looking at this point at building a switch-hitting type character, to fill front line when needed and archery otherwise, or a front-liner with good ranged options.
Options considering atm
Ranger (7)
Ranger(5) Shadowdancer (2)
Hunter (7)
gunslinger (7)
Cleric?, inquisitor?
other questions, can any race take the adopted trait and get the human bonus feat?
Rory gets up with a groan. He is positively pissed off from wasting all his elixirs for nothing and getting hurt in the process. He starts to descend from the tower slowly, grunting with each step.
"You'd better respond to our questions now, or I swear I'll come to you at night and stitch your bloody ears together while you're tied up, you son of a gun!"
So how many are left standing at this point? By my count 2 bandits and a packhorse fell to my Sleep spell, Gunther dropped 2 and 1 got thrown by his horse. Did Sir Eamon shoot that one? Because in the posts I think he hit one.
Quote:
Eamon releases his arrow as the bandit races towards him. He continues to fire as he retreats. "So be it," he says fiercely. "You are condemned by your own greed and violence. This is the price of banditry."
Round One triggered shot:
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
At this point I think the leader is the only one still up.
I think you're correct.
The leader seeing all his men down, says he surrenders.
OOC: probably 3 and maybe a horse. everyone go for suprise round and first round actions, bandits are taken off-guard and take a massive init penalty, so assume you all will act first.
As Vorik places his hand on my shoulder and blush, where he removes it the blush goes as quick as it came. 'Well let us hope that they surrender and that little violence is needed, until it is time to deal out the punishments.'
I look up at the sky one last time before returning to Oleg's, where I proceed to the stables to get comfortable and sleep.
(Just a reminder GM with my Survival score I can predict the weather for the following 3 days. Also we all got high Perception checks to see anything else, lowest 19 and highest 29.)
Oleg grumbles, but brings out some wooden stakes, ropes, and even a net, as a group you successfully rig to tangle up a likely spot, where the bandits may likely stand to grab trade goods.
The weather for the next three days should be highs in the low 70s with partly cloudy skies, calm winds, and lows in the 40s (Farenheit).
As predicted the bandits (6 total) ride up and into the fort just after sunrise, two go straight to the trade goods and start loading packs, three head to a table that Svetlana had laid food out upon, and the leader gets off his horse and calls to Oleg, "Not as much as last month, better not be holding out on us Oleg!"
Sorry for the delay, I do pretty much what Eamon said, keep his rolls too. I just spend 1 grit point as well to target touch AC if outside my first range increment (10 ft)
Gunther, you just manage to hit a bandit, the one already tagged by the sling, who stumbles and falls to the ground.
Eamon, you miss but your shot startles the bandit on the horse which throws his rider and trots off.
The leader shoots at Gunther
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
i think so, i may not get a chance to post tomorrow, but will see what is posted sunday evening and will respond, please post actions for 3, if you haven't yet.
I think for now, i will go with not confirming, a roll of 1 just plain misses. if you want to describe what happens thats great, but nothing as extreme as dropping your weapon, tripping, etc will be required.
Now as for NPCs, i probably will go with something harsher when they fumble in some cases, but that's just fun.
I'll assume someone spilled the beans that they come in the morning. from Svetlana and that it happened like clock work.
"True it's in the wild, and that would be common sense
But the bandits arrive at a specific time, therefore.
I believe they would expect both doors open, SINCE they are expected.
"It's like a messenger who arrives at a castle every first of the month at noon,
would the gate of the castle be open or closed if they knew he was coming at that specific time."
But to be certain lets ask what IS expected?"
She asks Oleg and Svetlana
"When the bandits come do you have both doors fully open, half-open just one door open?"
We have both doors fully open, as they have threatened to burn the gates if they are closed and then us.
As Svetlana, eventually answers when the conversation pauses enough. The bandits ride right in, load the trade goods and leave as soon as possible. We think their camp must be about a full days travel. The leader appeared to be the lady with the two hatchets, the cloaked man with the bow appeared to be the second in command, and has been in charge the last two visits. We tend to stand by the door to our house, if you start fighting tomorrow, we'll go inside and lock the door.
The stable currently has one horse, but doesn't seem to mind visitors.
Two bandits move towards Gunther attacking with shortswords. One charges toward Sir Eamon, and the apparent leader fires a shot at Rory.
Gunther's shot drops the bandit that resisted the sleep spell. One of the other shouts as a sling stone hits him.
I thought i miscounted bandits for a second, and removed one attack on gunther, regardless, you were hit once. Eamon when you make your next post, resolve your shot (presumably at the one which is moving towards you) and put in your next action. Otherwise everyone should be posting for round 2.
So you are still going with the Fullblade then? I thought you were thinking of dropping it?
Isn't an Aasimar still a humanoid target? 1 head, 2 arms and 2 legs? Plus it is still Native and only half Outsider, the other half in still Humanoid. This is probably just me thinking about it all the wrong way though.
** spoiler omitted **
i assume you're dropping two of your traits, probably militia veteran, and eyes and ears of the city for something?
Svetlana explains how three months ago that they were visited by a group of a dozen bandits led by an especially cruel woman (she almost amputated Oleg's hand) wielding hand axes, and a cloaked man with a bow. They demanded all the furs and goods the trappers and hunters have brought. They have come twice more, although it has been just the cloaked man and 5 others, within an hour of sunrise.
Oleg starts out, "Well, including a bed and breakfast in the morning, the charge is five sil..." he abruptly stops as his wife interrupts with a sharp, "Oleg Leveton! We discussed this, if these people are here to deal with the bandits, the least we can do is give them free room and board." Oleg starts to speak a few times, but a sharp look from Svetlana makes him subside into silence. Svetlana turns back towards the table, and says, " if you are able to take care of the bandits, we will be ever so grateful, and you can count on free room and board here, whenever you wish."
Sleep spell: Area of Effect 10ft., Spellcasting Range 110ft., Will save of 15 to avoid falling asleep, affects up to 4HD creatures, strongest first.
As the first glimpse of the sun comes over the eastern horizon, you hear the sound of hoofbeats, as a group of six rough-looking men, come riding up. All of them get off their horses, as three (the youngest looking, presumably newest members) start putting furs and other goods in packs on two saddle bags. Two others start walking towards the table that has some food upon it, while the last, (man with the bow, described as second in command) strolls towards Oleg, "Where's your pretty little wife?"
As Oleg hears some quiet chanting, he quickly turns and bolts the door behind him without answering.
Will Saves
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
Packhorse :)
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
So two of the bandits loading supplies slump to the dirt, the third starts to also, but just blinks hard and starts to draw his weapon. One of the pack horses lays out for a snooze also.
OOC: please roll initiative, the bandits are completely surprised and will act after everyone above a 10 the first round.
ok, i am rethinking based on all the comments, i will have a alternative suggestion. i will post later tonight or tomorrow in gameplay.
my alternatives are going to nerf down the breath weapon, and probably realign half-dragon to dragonborn racials or close to it.
I also think you should probably stick to a great axe or sword, having the capability to literally kill every other char in one attack does seem unbalanced.
There are also some posters which you should look at later, but all to soon, Oleg is bursting in the door saying that the bandits will be here very soon.
OOC: please describe where you are, and if you will act during the suprise round, and if so what you will be doing.
If you are outside of the buildings, please roll stealth, although you can take 10, and even assist each other.
Oleg nods in agreement and outlines his actions. (basically he will stand near the his house as normal. as soon as a party member challenges the bandits or starts casting a spell, etc, he will go inside and bar the door.)
He shows you into the building to the east of the gate, which is made up like a bunkhouse, there are some curtains between beds for minimal privacy.
my theory is that azure, is actually a computer designed by paizo and let loose to playtest different character classes for them.
I think the feat (gives powerful build, yes?) + fullblade option would make you a bit overwhelming. In addition, the base template breath weapon, as i recall would be an extremely powerful option, even at 3rd level.
Otherwise, I agree that spreading the templates benefits over several levels would be better for game balance.
Other members if you have suggestions or opinions please chime in.
The lady, Svetlana, has been setting out some platters of food, and Oleg is reluctantly setting down two tankards, one appears to be ale, and the other water.
As late afternoon approaches on a nice, sunny day, the group of you see the walls of a small fort before you, presumably this is Oleg's Trading Post, from which the Lord Mayor recommended you start your exploration of the Stolen Lands.
The group has been gathered and granted a charter (you each have a copy), stating the following,
Be it so known that the bearer of this charter has been charged by the Swordlords of Restov, acting upon the greater good and authority vested within them by the office of the Regent of the Dragonscale Throne, has granted the right of exploration and travel within the wilderness region known as the Greenbelt. Exploration should be limited to an area no further than 36 miles east and west and sixty miles south of Oleg's Trading Post. The carrier of this charter should also strive against banditry and other unlawful behavior that is encountered. Punishment for unrepentant banditry remains, as always, execution by sword or rope. So Witnessed on this 24th day of Talistril, under watchful eye of the Lordship of Restov and authority granted by Lord Aoleski Surtova, current regent of the Dragonscale Throne.
As the group draws closer to the gate, you are seen by a woman, who leaves off what she was doing and comes forward to welcome you.
"Welcome to Oleg's Trading Post, please have a seat," she gestures towards a set of tables with a pitcher and some cups, " let me get you something to eat." "Oleg," she says in a much louder voice, we have visitors."
You see a middle-aged man climbing down from the roof of a nearby building, from the tools, you'd guess some repairs were underway.
"I'm coming, I'm coming," he states, "whaddya want?"
OOC: You may or may not know something about Oleg or the stolen lands in general, feel free to make relevant sense motives, knowledges if you desire.
Svetlana explains how three months ago that they were visited by a group of a dozen bandits led by an especially cruel woman, and a cloaked man with a bow. They demanded all the furs and goods the trappers and hunters have brought. They have come twice more, although it has been just the cloaked man and 5 others, within an hour of sunrise.
hopefully that works, Oleg's is laid out in an organized manner, surrounded by a solid palisade, there's one 30 foot wide gate that you entered, 4 buildings around a central square. You also note, 20 foot watchtowers are each corner of the fort with what look like a catapult, the nearest appears run down and nonworking.
Royston:
Perception to see the nature of the repairs 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Something to do with roofs, hammers, and tiles. :)
Sense Motive for information 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
You notice that the wife, Svetlana seems happy and almost relieved that the group of you has arrived, especially when you mention taking care of bandits. Oleg seems just a tad more antisocial.
Knowledge(local) for information1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
You know this is Oleg's Trading Post :)
You see no one else at the post currently, neither Oleg or his wife is evil (Sir Eamon.)
Rory:
Both Oleg and Svetlana appear healthy, Svetlana seems happy and almost relieved that the group of you has arrived, especially when Royston mentions taking care of bandits. Oleg seems just a tad more antisocial.
Svetlana addresses the various greetings, "Well, we haven't gone too far from the post with the problems lately, but that's why you are here."
As mid-afternoon approaches on nice, sunny day, the group of you see the walls of a small fort before you, presumably this is Oleg's Trading Post, from which the Lord Mayor recommended you start your exploration of the Stolen Lands.
The group has been gathered and granted a charter (you each have a copy), stating the following,
Be it so known that the bearer of this charter has been charged by the Swordlords of Restov, acting upon the greater good and authority vested within them by the office of the Regent of the Dragonscale Throne, has granted the right of exploration and travel within the wilderness region known as the Greenbelt. Exploration should be limited to an area no further than 36 miles east and west and sixty miles south of Oleg's Trading Post. The carrier of this charter should also strive against banditry and other unlawful behavior that is encountered. Punishment for unrepentant banditry remains, as always, execution by sword or rope. So Witnessed on this 24th day of Talistril, under watchful eye of the Lordship of Restov and authority granted by Lord Aoleski Surtova, current regent of the Dragonscale Throne.
As the group draws closer to the gate, you are seen by a woman, who leaves off what she was doing and comes forward to welcome you.
"Welcome to Oleg's Trading Post, please have a seat," she gestures towards a set of tables with a pitcher and some cups, " let me get you something to eat." "Oleg," she says in a much louder voice, we have visitors."
You see a middle-aged man climbing down from the roof of a nearby building, from the tools, you'd guess some repairs were underway.
"I'm coming, I'm coming," he states, "whaddya want?"
OOC: You may or may not know something about Oleg or the stolen lands in general, feel free to make relevant sense motives, knowledges if you desire.
Ok updated my profile Varash Ironskull, answered the big 5 with the sorcerer in mind.
Spoiler:
1. Why are you aboard the ship?
Going back to the jungle to explore my heritage and growing powers.
2. At which port did you board or are you a stowaway?
I was able to pay my way on board in Chelliax, after several years of repairing items (mending spell) and one lucky night gambling (yay bluff! :) )
3. What will your character contribute to the group?
My character will contribute arcane awesomeness, some relevant knowledge/skills and a team player attitude
4. What are your plans for your character mechanically?
stay straight sorcerer, i want to try out the bloodline powers.
5. What are your plans for your character from a story-perspective?
story-wise, my character firmly believes there is something in the jungles that will help him further understand his heritage. He knows he is different, and would like to learn and control what is happening.
Ok, I have been thinking, rereading the players information, and have come up with the following option, verdant (from APG) sorceror.
As an half-orc, some of my ancestors were originally from Sargava, and family legend says, some may have been powerful druids, or connected to the power of nature in some way. As a verdant sorcerer I have long felt drawn by tales have my ancestral home in Sargava, and have finally earned enough to buy my passage on the Jenivere.
Trait: Mwangi Scholar, Child of Nature (survival class skill).
what are people using for character sheets, is there any site recomended?
stats will be str 10. dex 10. con 12 int 14 wis 10 cha 16
with +2 in charisma, i believe that's legit for 20 point buy?
ok, here's my current thoughts, hadozee (from stormwrack, +2 dex, -2 cha) among other things.
wizard of the water school at least to start.
Spoiler:
1. Why are you aboard the ship?
As a hazodee, I have been on or around ships my whole life, my dream is to become wealthy enough from voyages, to be the majority owner, or captain of my own ship. Given my background and knowledge I am a minor officer, ship's mate perhaps.
2. At which port did you board or are you a stowaway?
I boarded at a Chelish port city, my previous ship captain having fallen into a bit of legal trouble, with the previous ship owners sons fighting each other in court over proper ownership.
3. What will your character contribute to the group?
My character will contribute boundless optimism, general know-how, and arcane knowledge.
4. What are your plans for your character mechanically?
My plans are to stay straight wizard for several levels, if i go into a prestige class it may be loremaster.
5. What are your plans for your character from a story-perspective?
story-wise, my character is interested in making contacts, and money, towards setting himself up as a merchant captain.
