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DM Edziza's Darkmoon Adventures

The Shop of Fangan the Smith, Almas
15 Rova, 4709 AR

Durgan and Cameric:
Nestled on a quiet alley in the Dwarven quarter of Almas - Capital of Andoran - is the well kept smithy of Fangan the Master Blacksmith. The floor is cleanly swept. The oak counter is polished clean. A fire roars in the pit. The burly smith stands at the counter immersed in conversation with fellow dwarf, Durgan Stoneshield.

Fangan sees Cameric enter and nods in greeting.

"Ahh. The bastard. It is ready. Durgan, my friend...this is Cameric - the man with the bastard of whom we spoke. You know where the blade is - can you please fetch it for us?"

As Durgan leaves to fetch the sword, Fangan continues:

"Durgan will be accompanying you in the caravan to Darkmoon. He has his own business there. He can be relied on, sir."

Durgan returns with Cameric's sword.

"Thank you, Durgan. . A very special blade and unusual - even for a bastard. There are few who know how best to wield such a thing, but a wizard? ...

... So they're sending you away to The Vale? You think they want to be rid of you, eh? Well just so you know...I do business with many an old Legionnaire. These men are not stupid. You can be sure that it does matter to them what you do up there. I hear that Odeber's men in Adamas are not particularly popular in the lumber camps of Darkmoon. They need a fresh face there to help the local sheriff...and look out for Andoran interests. That would be you, I gather. Well I hope for your sake you can wield this blade...and wield it well. The Vale is a dangerous place...so I hear.

Now, Sir Cameric. Allow me to show you what I found while cleaning up this blade for you...I can't say I know what it means."

Fangan uses a pair of long tongs to pick up a white-hot ember from the fire. He places the ember on an anvil and rests Cameric's blade onto it from a point just above the sword's haft. Using bellows he stokes the burning coal. After a minute of stoking he grabs a leather belt and uses it to raise the blade. Where the metal is discoloured from the heat you can see the faint lines of a rune, finely imprinted on the blade just above the haft. The rune starts to fade as the blade cools. You do not recognize the rune.

Once the sword is cool, Fangan expertly cleans the blade and applies tung oil before handing it to its owner.
Cameric, The blade looks like brand new and it feels great to hold it in your hand once more.

Cameric, please describe the sword for us, thanks

Edziza's Darkmoon Discussion Thread

Welcome all. Here begins the OOC thread for Adventures in Darkmoon Vale!

Boomer:Alchemist and Cook
Rhylis:Mysterious Elven Conjuror
Cameric:Eagle Knight Wizard with a Bastard Sword
Kornin Underbough:Halfling Cavalier
Durgan Stoneshield:Cleric of Torag
Valaerdrel: Elven Ranger from Kyonin

Please continue our discussions here. I need some time to learn the characters and prepare the opening chapter....I'll be back soon.
Darkmoon Adventures PbP- Anyone Interested?

I would like to try my hand at DMing. Can I interest anyone in a sandbox-style, 1 or 2-post-per-day PbP campaign set in Darkmoon Vale? I would plunder some of the Pathfinder Modules which take place in that setting, among other things. I do not expect to be ready to start until at least three weeks from now, but by opening this thread early I hope to get a reading of player interest and perhaps exchange some ideas in anticipation of an adventure.

The adventure will begin in the gritty lumber town of Falcon's Hollow, nestled in the mountainous, forested and temperate wilderness of Darkmoon Vale on Andoran's northwest frontier . The campaign will probably follow paths suggested in the published Pathfinder modules - but who knows where the characters will take it?

It should be noted that with this campaign I will take my first crack at DM'ing in many years (I once DM'd a Warhammer Fantasy Campaign - a long time ago.) I'll probably start cranking out cliche's, exploring familiar territory and following published material early on - just to get my feet wet. (I'm just letting you know in case you consider yourself an experienced gamer and seek something on the cutting edge).

I shall provide some further information to help prospective players come up with more detailed character concepts at a later time. To begin I would ask that anyone interested roll their stats and announce the character class they would like to play. I would welcome a one-line description of your character idea....but you will have more time to think about concepts later. I require nothing detailed at this time.

Here is how it will work.

1. Roll stats for a level 1 character. 4d6 - drop 1.

2. Calculate the point value of the character you rolled...using the standard point buy values from the PFSRD. Include this in your post.

3. Select the character's Race (core only)and class (APG classes welcome.)

4. Once I have a good list of submissions I will calculate a median point value and announce it on this thread. When the time comes to submit a character concept you will have the opportunity to choose between the stats you rolled (allocated to the abilities of your choice) or of building a character using the listed median point value as the point buy target.

eg.
4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 6) = 18 drop 1 = 12
4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6, 1) = 11 drop 1 = 17
4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 4) = 8 drop 1 = 14
4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 3) = 10 drop 1 = 12
4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 2, 1) = 9 drop 1 = 13
4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 2) = 9 drop 1 = 12

Point buy = 01+13+05+01+02+01 = 23

5. Starting wealth will be determined in a similar random/average way.

6. Characters will begin with 2 Traits subject to DM approval.

I would also like to know what you think about the ability generation scheme I am proposing. Any questions or suggestions? The idea is to allow the variation that comes from rolling ...while still allowing characters with poor rolls to opt for a build which approaches the average level of the party.

Thanks for your interest.