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My life has gotten very busy with my new job, and I don't currently have time to dedicate to PbP. I'm dropping out. Sorry.

Still here. The Ring and Cloak are both upgrades from the +1 I have currently, and I don't have an amulet. So any of those would work for me. But that's going to be the case for everyone, I suspect.

yep.

Valerie has no insight on the origin of trolls. She cares more about their ends. She talks to Bartholomew, "I trust, of course, that when you are done with the Troll, you will dispose of it properly? We can't have it set loose so close to our capitol. Burn it to ashes when you are done."

"It bodes ill that the branded trolls are this close to our capitol." Valerie wipes troll blood from her blade."Shall we to the barn?"

It's nice to be recognized, Valerie thinks. "Refreshment would be welcome. Are you the renowned mage, Barthalemow? We have need of his expertise in troll matters."

Things are kinda unpredictable.

Valerie will pass on the crossbow.

Also, I am moving and starting a new job in the next two months. I'm not sure I'll remember or be able to post.

Valerie is only interested in the belt and maybe the crossbow.

He steps forward and extends his hand.

"Many thanks strangers, things looked bad there for a bit. My name is Dalton, a merchant from Mivon. I am on my way to the new capitol of this new barony to trade, although if the ruler of these lands cannot better protect the roads, this may be my last trip here."

"Be careful who you are speaking to, Dalton. It is unwise to insult a ruler behind his back, but even more foolish to do so to his face!"

HP 43/54, Thanks!

"Harrim, any idea what's going on with the hammer symbol?"

"Me too" Valerie says with a tired sigh.

Valerie Shifts to focus on Troll 2. Defensive stance with +1 acidic Bastard sword +12, +2 AC, 1d10 +7+1d6, 19-20, x2
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
1d10 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (4) = 14

hp: 4/54
Badly hurt, Valerie holds her ground. She hopes to bring down the leader. Defensive stance with +1 acidic Bastard sword +12, +2 AC, 1d10 +7+1d6, 19-20, x2
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
1d10 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + (4) = 19

Valerie, did you count Bless in your to hit nuumber?

Oops, nope.

HP: 37/54
Valerie continues to focus on the troll leader. Defensive stance with +1 acidic Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7+1d6, 19-29, x2
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
1d10 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (3) = 11

HP: 37/54
Valerie grunts in pain. She focuses on the troll leader. [occ]Defensive stance with +1 acidic Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7+1d6, 19-29, x2 [/ooc]
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
1d10 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + (6) = 21
But her pain distracts her.

Valerie moves to the troll the others are focused on. She takes a defensive stance and swings her acidic sword. Defensive stance with +1 acidic Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7+1d6, 19-29, x2
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
1d10 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (5) = 13

Valerie silently wills her sword to be acidic, and strides out in front of the trolls.

"I can make my weapon acidic for a little while. Not long." Valerie doesn't believe the stories of Trolls resisting fire. She whispers to Faerin, Octavia, and Pyros"This man is badly injured, and possibly delusional. We should arrange to have him brought to the capitol for treatment."

Valerie takes the lead position, eyes watching for trolls.
Do we know anything about the trolls yet?

Eyes Clear, Valerie goes after the Spider.
Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +12, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-20, x2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 66

Next level, I was already planning to take blind fight, but now it's certain. Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +12, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-29, x2
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
1d100 ⇒ 48

will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Valerie is attacking the doom spider. She moves to flank Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +14, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-20, x2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Congratulations. What area of law are you going to work in?

Valerie makes for the doom spider and attacks.

Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-20, x2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

in that case we've, all been forgetting the +1. D'oh!

Yep. Any other buffs? Am I engaged with an enemy?

OK, everyone is up. Valerie, make a Will save to break out of the Hold Person.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Oops, I forgot the Fey sorcerer

She again casts a spell, Valerie, make a Will save (again against Hold Person).

will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

If Valerie can make it to the fey figure, she'll take the AoO from the spider and concentrate on her, if not she'll stay on the spider, circling to flank.
Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-20, x2 Raising AC to 30
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Despite her frustration, Valerie continues to fight defensively. Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-20, x2 Raising AC to 30
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
These dice ... They hate me.

Valerie's face is grim with concentration. Somehow, the look and the sweat of battle is beautiful on her. She focuses on her training, swinging defensively. Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-20, x2 Raising AC to 30
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Valerie is frustrated, Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 19-29, x2 Raising AC to 30
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Valerie is more frustrated.

Valerie fights defensively, boosting her AC to 30.
Defensive stance with +1 Bastard sword +11, +2 AC, 1d10 +7, 17-29, x2
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Valerie Stands at the front of the party. Shield raised, scanning for trouble. "I don't like the looks of this."She uses Warrior spirit to grant her weapon keen. What buffs can Harrim cast?

Valerie spends 2000 gp to upgrade her MW Bastard sword to +1, unless someone objects. She asks around about doing a trade of her +2 con belt for a +2 str one.

So are we selling the remaining gear?

Currently you get a +2 for the bulletin board in your capitol.

Valerie checks the bulletin board in the capital everyday while she's in town. She's a little annoyed by all the missing pet posts.

Valerie's face shows no reaction at all to Pyros's choice. "Very well, my lord." Inside, however, she thinks little of fairs.

"Let us reassure the people __ show them where your favor truly lies. A small celebration, a fair, for all the people. Of course, you could instead have a banquet for the new nobility and merchants to curry their favor as well, but I recommend the fair for the common people -- the ones whose shoulders your power actually reside on."

So, a choce, the fair or the banquet, or neither. The first helps Culture and Community, the second helps Relations and Economy, the last nets you a small amount of BPs.

"let me offer a different opinion. It is the nobility who will decide the fate of our kingdom. As a former noble myself, I know that the common people are tied to the land, but the rich flock to the place with the best parties. We should hold the banquet to encourage nobility and Merchants to come to our land. A thriving economy and strong relations are the best way to ensure peace."

I'm actually indifferent.

There is a project that needs a decision; most specifically, claiming the Outskirts to add that territory to your Barony. That particular project requires the Baron's personal attention along with either Treasurer, Councilor, or Regent.

I think we should of course, add to our territory. That's the whole point of the game. I'd pick the Treasurer to assist.

"We do need to do that. Would you handle that, Faerin? If you feel you need escort, perhaps Amiri would be willing to accompany you." he turns to Valerie "While they're doing that, Valerie could you assist me in visiting the outlying areas and ensuring there will be no trouble there?"

"That is exactly what I'd like to do." She pauses "Are you so quick to split our forces, my lord? It's the opposite of the tactical recommendation for small squad. However, running a nation might require such a split."

Splitting up makes perfect sense in this situation, but I don't want to do it without the DM's approval, since it can create twice as much work for him.

I'm also wondering if we could rebuild Nettle's crossing? You can't in the video game, but it would be very useful to us to have it working. It'll increase trade, and decrease the time needed to cross the the East.

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"I don't have much use for beauty, wild spaces or not." Valerie flicks her hair. She wishes she had cut it even shorter. She points to an unexplored area of the map, near the town. "We need to make sure the few miles around our town are safe. I wouldn't want to leave just to have the place overtaken by mites or whatever."

"Oh I definitely agree that knowing the area around our new home is important, there is as much danger as there is beauty in the wilds. We definitely nned to explore the surrounding area. Which reminds me there is one of the outlying dangers we still need to address be delivering proof of the Staglord's death." Faerin replies.

Are we still having nightmares?

"Proof of the Staglord's Death? To whom? With all the hustle and bustle around here, I can't imagine there's anyone in the stolen lands who hasn't heard of your exploits"

I know about Nettle's crossing, but Valerie doesn't.

I already have a belt of +2 Con. I might prefer a +2 STR one.

I can post several times a week. I'd love to purchase a +1 Bastard sword. I could then use Warrior Spirit to grant it abilities as the need arises.

"We will eventually explore much of it." Faerin replies assuredly. "While I'm sure there are bandits and other dangers aplenty, there is also much beauty in the wild unexplored spaces, Valerie."

"I don't have much use for beauty, wild spaces or not." Valerie flicks her hair. She wishes she had cut it even shorter. She points to an unexplored area of the map, near the town. "We need to make sure the few miles around our town are safe. I wouldn't want to leave just to have the place overtaken by mites or whatever."

Valerie Medvyed stands in the Hall of the former bandit lord's fort. She's looking over a map of the new country's lands. Her blonde hair is not just cut short, but ragged, like she cut it herself with her sword. She absolutely has "Helmet hair," and she does not care. Her face is beautiful, but her expression is grim. She wears full plate that shines, not because it is well cared for, but because it is magic. Her blade is in a simple sheath. "Too much unexplored lands." she mutters to herself."Could be full of more bandits or worse." Valerie can't stand not knowing what is in the new country.

Cool! I replaced it with iron will.

Also, notice there is no longer an exotic weapon group. Instead any character that has a special class feature or racial feature that gives them proficiency in what was normally an exotic weapon instead gains Weapon Focus with that weapon.

I'm reading through the OOC thread now, and I saw this. I took Exotic weapon (Bastard sword)as my first level feat to properly play Valerie. Should I swap it for something?