Okay, I'll exit now. Thank you guys for the opportunity to play with you, and I apologize for any disruption that my exit causes.
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Yes. That is my preference. However, I made a commitment to the game and am willing to fulfill it. I don't want to leave you or my fellow players in the lurch, and am happy to stay and help the party as needed... up to a story exit point or long-term if you prefer.
I agree that the proposal would be a positive move for the game. However, for me personally, Discord isn't going to work. I'm happy to volunteer to bow out though. I know there were a lot of people that were excited to be part of this game during recruitment, so if any of them are open to Discord, getting a different character in here might be better for the game, and I'm perfectly content to move on with the many other games I am already in. :)
Zyren fires at Flori's signal.
Unfortunately missing.
Seeing that people were ready to fight, Zyren placed the last of the deer steaks aside, cast prestidigitation to clean her hands, and then stood up with the rest of the group, moving so that she has a good line of sight to the goblin dogs. She asks Flori So, should we shoot now, before they have a chance to join up with the rest of their group? Would they go away if we threw them some food?
Sitting around the campfire, getting ready to cook some of the dinner they had brought back, Zyren notes something watching, and then catches the smell. She remains calm but alerts the group in a conversational tone (trying not to show fear to the enemy or scare anyone): Smell that? There are a couple of what look like really smelly, mangy dogs watching us. Not sure if they are planning to attack, or just looking for handouts from the kill, but we shouldn't expect them to be tame. Please be sure your weapons are handy in case they are needed. She places her bow in her lap, keeping an eye on the "dogs" while she continues to finish preparing the deer steaks, setting aside the entrails and scraps in case anyone wants to try and use them to placate the smelly creatures approaching.
Sure, Radjiik. I can't track, but I can shoot.
Zyren looks around and says Well, looks like a good place to camp--I don't see any leopards. She smiles at everyone, assuming they are stopping since that's what they decided earlier, but she looks around at everyone to make sure that is still the plan. She waits to see if anyone wants to discuss, and then, unless someone objects, she gets started setting up camp.
Zyren lowers her bow, allowing the leopard to claim its hard-won prey. She is relieved that the party is safe.
Zyren quietly pulls out her bow. She doesn't shoot, waiting to see whether the situation will resolve itself, but remains prepared to shoot if the boar or whatever is in the brush moves to attack the party.
Zyren says sheepishly Thanks, Dominic. I was trying to save my vermin repellent for the trip tomorrow, but I guess I should have used it sooner. When they get back to the main road Zyren asks Should we go a little further and camp near the turnoff to the Old Fish trail?
Sounds good to me says Zyren, who starts helping Dominic with the shutters as best she can.
That might be best, although if Flori feels well enough, perhaps we should go back out to Lost Coast Road and camp there, starting down the Old Fish Trail tomorrow morning. The New Fish Trail seemed safe enough coming here, but we certainly don't want to run into any other dangers today.
Zyren approaches the halfling to shake his hand. Hi Walthus, I'm Zyren. We really appreciate your help. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you in return. Then she backs off again to let other people close as needed.
Zyren cuts some bread and cheese for herself and also cuts some for Flori, since she doesn't want her to have to get up, and then hands it to her. Then she retreats back to her corner, sitting on the floor and continuing to listen to the conversation and advice.
Thank you, some food would be nice. says Zyren, looking at Flori and wishing she hadn't wasted her healing spell on the imposter. What do you guys think? Should we wait here until Flori is back to full strength?
Zyren puts her back to the wall and listens, gathering information and watching to make sure the halfling was well enough to sit up and help them. He looked pretty shaky.
Yes, it is safe says Zyren.
GM:
Zyren misses and then stops singing.
Zyren takes a shot at the fleeing creature as well. (inspire courage, point-blank)
GM Chesca: I suppose that is fine, but I think you might have read inspire COMPETENCE instead. This is the text of Inspire COURAGE: "Inspire Courage (Su): A 1st level bard can use his performance to inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to perceive the bard’s performance. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. At 5th level, and every six bard levels thereafter, this bonus increases by +1, to a maximum of +4 at 17th level. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. inspire courage can use audible or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting his performance." ... Here it just says that they have to "perceive the bard's performance"
Zyren starts singing, bolstering the courage of her fellows, and moves into the other room, hoping to give more room for others to maneuver while still staying close enough to help if needed.
Zyren, happy that Walthus agreed to be healed, steps back and listens, worried about the goblin threat. She doesn't eat anything from the communal dish.
I'm sorry, I don't have any antivenom, but I could heal you and cure some of the physical damage that the venom caused, if you would like.
Zyren, noticing that the halfling has a wound, says You're hurt. May I heal that for you?
Zyren switches tactics and tries again. Please Walthus. People are dying. We really, really need your help, please. We would be happy to help you in return in whatever way you ask, just please help us find the threat to the town.
Hi, I'm Zyren. We can wait while you get ready, if that is what you mean. She smiles at the halfling, realizing that they might have disturbed his sleep. Can we do anything for you while we wait? Firewood perhaps?
Zyren goes up to the door and knocks, calling out Hello! Walthus?
Trying to ignore the sounds of creatures in the underbrush, and hoping that was all they were, Zyren responds to Dominic. Maybe Walthus put up the bridge, since he lives beyond it, and it leads right to his place?
Zyren packs up her stuff and helps to clean up the campsite, ready to be off. She ponders the vial of vermin repellent, but decides to wait to apply it until later, since it only lasts 4 hours and she isn't sure when the bugs are most active.
I'm find with that marching order.
In between bites of their evening meal, Zyren tells an exciting story of adventure that she vaguely remembers from one of her past lives. I'll take first watch she says.
PbP does tend to drag, so things that help keep it moving are a good idea. In terms of party decisions though, I think it might be better to just have a 24-hour limit for big decisions (not including weekends), so that everyone has a chance to post. For smaller things and personal actions, I think it is fine to move forward without everyone's input. For instance, if someone says they are searching an area or a body, we could just move forward with those results before someone else sees it... as long as we are trusting each other not to steal from the party. :) Checks for knowledge or strength can just be done by the first person who succeeds, and the only reason we would have to wait on those things is if everyone is failing and we need some extra aid another rolls to see if we can still do it. Anyway, totally understand (especially at the beginning of an adventure) wanting to move faster, but often someone who posts later will have a great idea or remember something that we didn't, and people who don't have a say or feel included are going to drop out, which is a bigger danger in PbP than the slower pace, at least in my opinion.
Zyren starts helping set up camp.
Zyren also thanks the elder fisherman for his generosity. Thank you so much, this will help us out a lot! She places the vial in a pouch on her bandolier.
Well, the fisherman did say that the fog was worst at dawn and dusk, so going in the morning it might be harder to see... but maybe the new fish trail is clear enough? We should go now, and then when we get there decide depending on the conditions whether to camp at the edge or push on to see this Walthus guy before dusk. Going all the way to his place might be best, but then again, he might not have room for all of us to stay the night there. Where can I get some bug repellant though? I don't have any of that, and the one fisherman said that we need it.
Zyren nods at Dominic's idea, and goes with everyone to the docks to see what they can find out.
Zyren moves up to address the man. Hi Marten. My name is Zyren. I know what you went through is hard, and we don't want to tire you out after such an ordeal. It's only that we plan to go after these goblins and make sure the attacks end. Can you tell us anything that might help? How were they armed, where did they come from... anything at all that might make a difference?
Zyren holds up her bow, indicating that she has a ranged weapon.
Thanks Dominic. I'll carry it along just in case we need it.
I have a light spell that can help if we have to go underground, but it only lights up about a 40 foot area, so some other help might be a good idea. I think Dom knows the same spell. It's a pretty basic one. Zyren also noted Dargu's mention of rations. She didn't have enough money for regular rations, but she made a note to buy some wandermeal cakes on the way out of town. If we're going underground, a rope might be useful as well. Does anyone have one? My last one got ruined, along with my armor, during the last caravan run, and I haven't had the money to replace them yet.
I'm in. I can audition another time. Zyren runs up to her room to grab her things, and comes back down holding her bow.
Zyren's eyes go wide at the mention of the money, and going on a real adventure sounds kind of exciting. She looks around the table, wondering if the others wanted to go. If so, she could probably audition another time...
Zyren eats while listening to everyone, pleased that everyone is supportive of her idea. When Flori asks her about practicing she says I might need help running lines once I get a part... or I suppose *if* I get a part, but for the audition, I just need to do a reading, so I should be fine for today. ... and you wouldn't hurt my ears. I'm sure your voice is great. Maybe you should demonstrate for us? She smiles back at Akatsu when he smiles at her. Zyren, that's a fantastic opportunity, any idea what the performance is? Once you get in, we'll all go see it for you! I think it is called "An Angelic Conspiracy" or something like that. I'm sure they will want an Aasimar as the lead if they can get one, but I am hoping to be able to play the demonic best friend or some other support part. She realizes that she is talking too loud and says a little quieter Err, I mean, even a small part would probably be fun.
Zyren smiles I'll have eggs and hashbrowns please. I don't want coffee. Maybe some fruit juice, or water if you don't have that. After Ameiko goes back to get coffee for everyone, Zyren says more quietly I heard there was an audition over at the Sandpoint Theatre today. Don't tell Ameiko, because she doesn't like the guy that runs it, but I think I am going to go over and try out. I love singing and telling stories here, and will continue to do so when I can, don't get me wrong, but I think I want to try doing a show over there as well.
Arrowsong Minstrel takes away Bardic Knowledge, so it is going to take a while for my skills to build up. This is what I have right now: Skills:
11 skill points (6 base +2 Int +1 Favored Class +2 background = 11/level) +Acrobatics +6 |+2 Dex +1 rank +3 class skill
I think I pulled out the ones with no bonus at all, but the full list is on my profile.
Hey Dominic, welcome to the party. :) Please tell us what time zone you're in, and add a list of weaknesses/flaws to your profile (see the first post from the GM above for more information).
I'm currently in the Central time zone in the United States, which is GMT -6 or -5 depending on whether Daylight Saving is in effect. Planning on moving to the Mountain time zone later this year (probably November), so that will be -7 or -6, depending. Zyren already has several flaws written in to her backstory, but have listed them in a separate spoiler as well. For the other players' general knowledge though, she is impulsive, impatient, and tends towards selfishness. She is trying to work on all of her flaws (actually one of the reasons that she is currently traveling with Koya), and when things are calm, she'll probably be more ideal, but when things are stressful or she isn't well-centered, she can be much more chaotic/unpredictable. (Also, because she has been traveling with Koya she has to know Flori and Dargu on some level.)
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