Hmm's Dark Archives Duology: 'Lady of the Harvest' & 'Tomorrow's Feast' [OUTPOST VI]

Game Master Hmm

Of course, this Rod was given to me by the Great Gold Dragon Mengkare himself! I was then a young, naive and impatient Elf. At the time, I hadn't realized the significance of this gift.
It's not magic, but it gives me confidence in my abilities and helps me show to others the right way.

Respond Elondel to the young kobold.

First of all, Hi Hmm! We've played together for a while back in 2021. I was Vanvathar, so you already know my posting style and frequency. Two big things though: I live in central Europe and I have a job now, which means that A) I can only post from the afternoon my time onwards, and B) I'll be around 9 hours (maybe more) ahead of you and your active times will most likely overlap with my work/sleep hours. Since I work from home most of the time I can sneak in a post every once in a while, but more elaborate posts will happen after work. I'm If those aren't a problem, I'll happily apply, but I thought it was only fair to let you know beforehand.

Player's forum handle: Quentin Coldwater
Character name: Arlo Rumble
Character Pronouns: He/Him
Ancestry (Heritage): Wildwood Halfling
Classes (Dedications): Cleric of Gozreh/Druid
Home Region or City: Never really thought about that, really. Probably Andoran, near the Verduran Forest.
Level of original character: 7
Faction: Verdant Wheel

Downtime: I usually skip it.

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Character Details

1) Any special rules, boons, or corner cases you need to let me know about:
If we're not sticking to PFS, do boons still matter?

2) A few sentences about your character, both out of character and in character as your character would describe themself. Why are you in the Pathfinder Society? What are your character’s quirks, interests and pet peeves? Where are you from? (And if this is not originally a Pathfinder Society Character, tell me about what makes them a good fit for this story.)
Arlo walks around the Grand Lodge in well-worn traveler's clothing, dirt-stained and patched many times over. He sees a line in front of Eando Kline's office and wanders over to see what the fuss is. He spots Jayma standing in line and he immediately walks up to her. Hey Jayma, long time no see! How have you been?"

He grabs an apple and a small knife from his backpack and starts cutting the apple into slices, handing them out to people in line and to Twyl, Jayma's familiar. "I miss travelling together, our missions were so much fun. Remember when you blew that big butterly out of the sky? Or we went all the way to Tian Xia? That forest was amazing."

Arlo is a cleric of Gozreh, and he loves being outside and seeing new things. He's happy and cheerful in a childish innocent kinda way. He likes being supportive and helping people. In combat, he definitely takes more of a support role than being a damage dealer, though he definitely has some damaging spells as well.

3) If you have to level your character to level seven for the first chapter (‘The Lady’s Harvest’) are there any special changes you’re planning on making to it?
I'm 7 exactly, so no changes. :)

4) What was your character’s previous favorite adventure, and why?
Anything that involved being outside. Seeing the forests of Tian Xia in Mountain of Sea and Sky was amazing, and seeing how the people of Bhopan lived in harmony with nature was a cool learning experience as well.

5) Why do you want to investigate in the Dark Archives Case Files?
As long as it takes place outside of a city, Arlo's up for anything. If it's more of an urban case, he'll gladly leave it to the experts.

6) Will you be able to post 2-3 times a day on average, barring occasional days off (Cons, Work, Short Vacations, etc?)
Yes, with the disclaimer above.

7) Is there a botting spoiler already in your character’s profile? (Hint, hint!)
Not yet, but I can make one!

Of course, this Rod was given to me by the Great Gold Dragon Mengkare himself! I was then a young, naive and impatient Elf. At the time, I hadn't realized the significance of this gift.

It's not magic, but it gives me confidence in my abilities and helps me show to others the right way.

Respond Elondel to the young kobold.

Surprised, Tarcog says “You’ve been to Hermea?”

“I want to visit there someday. See what a land governed by a dragon is like. I heard that some of the lands of Tien Xa were ruled by a dragon as well, but no one knows where it went.”

Thanks for your application, Arlo.

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FULL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SO FAR:

Inonotuusobliquus - Gnome Alchemist (Witch Dedication) Chef Specialty
Jayma - Gnome Dandy Imperial Sorcerer (paired with Doctor Lazarus)
Doctor Lazarus - Elf Loremaster Investigator (paired with Jayma)
Carolus - Gnome Loremaster Lore Oracle
Meadow and Silence - Half-Elf Ranger and Owl Animal Companion
Tarcog and Amvolwatt - Mighty Dragon Summoner and Electrifying Draconic Eidolon
Leomund Velinznrarikovich - Skilled Human Wizard (Champion Dedication)
Elondel - Ancient Elf Regalia Thaumaturge (Champion of Ragathiel Dedication)
Yakuthiel Treeflyer - Human Fighter
Aleksandr Ostenoff - Dhampir Summoner and Swift Protector (Phantom?) Eidolon
Turiik - Wintertouched Human Barbarian (herbalist dedication)
Arlo Rumble - Wildwood Halfling, Cleric of Gozreh (Druid Dedication)

STATEMENTS OF INTEREST:

Frey Syltran
Iceman

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Everyone, with this many good applications up front I will likely be closing applications in 2 hours. If you are interested and have not applied yet, please do so soon. Thanks!

Turiik, since this is a brand new character, I do like to peek at mechanics. I understand the Barbarian and Herbalist dedication... are there any other mechanical quirks or other cool things planned for this character?

I replied in PM just to maintain some of the "mystery" about him.

Player's forum handle: Super Zero
Character name: Shimmer
Character Pronouns: She/Her
Ancestry (Heritage): Sprite (Luminous)
Classes (Dedications): Investigator (Gunslinger?)
Home Region or City: Alkenstar
Level of original character: Not yet created! Building up the AcP.
Faction: Grand Archive

Downtime: Crafting: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8, Crafting: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

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Character Details

1) Any special rules, boons, or corner cases you need to let me know about: That's Odd
Also, why I have not played or GMed either of these adventures, I've taken a look at some of the DA adventures to run for my home group (and I've run "Beast of Birchfrost"). I haven't looked at "Tomorrow's Feast" at all, but I have skimmed through "A Lady's Harvest."

2) A few sentences about your character, both out of character and in character as your character would describe themself. Why are you in the Pathfinder Society? What are your character’s quirks, interests and pet peeves? Where are you from? (And if this is not originally a Pathfinder Society Character, tell me about what makes them a good fit for this story.)
Shimmer is an observant sprite who has always lived on the border of humanoid society. It's easy to observe quietly when you're small enough and not directly involved. She got very good at noticing things, and understanding how all the pieces fit together.

And eventually she started helping. This made it a little harder to keep hidden, so she started carrying a weapon since sometimes bad guys came after her--like she was involved!

Eventually she gained enough notice that people started coming to her for help. And then there was that whole thing with those Pathfinders... And it's gotten harder since she got her dog. He's just an adorable little corgi! ...the size of a retriever. She's not sure what's up with that.
And now she's here, in an office, listening to details about a case.

"Me? Oh, I'm not really part of this. Look, I'm all the way over here. Oh, um, but didn't you notice that she changed her coat? Yeah, I think there was something about her other coat she didn't want you to see. You should probably find her other coat.

"...it's hidden under her bed. But don't mind me!"

3) If you have to level your character to level seven for the first chapter (‘The Lady’s Harvest’) are there any special changes you’re planning on making to it?
Thinking of testing out a dash of Gunslinger. Risky Reload seems like it will combo nicely with Devising a Stratagem.

4) What was your character’s previous favorite adventure, and why?
Shimmer has not yet participated in an adventure for the Pathfinder Society, officially. She was recruited after coming to their assistance while investigating a burglary at a Pathfinder Lodge. She tried to watch stealthily because it was interesting, sneakily passed a clue he figured out along, and ultimately took a shot at a bandit threatening the group's Sorcerer.

5) Why do you want to investigate in the Dark Archives Case Files?
"Weird mysteries? Somebody asking me for help? How can I say no!"

6) Will you be able to post 2-3 times a day on average, barring occasional days off (Cons, Work, Short Vacations, etc?)
Yes.

7) Is there a botting spoiler already in your character’s profile? (Hint, hint!)
Why there's nothing there at all! This will be resolved.

Thanks for your application, Shimmer!

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FULL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SO FAR:

Inonotuusobliquus - Gnome Alchemist (Witch Dedication) Chef Specialty
Jayma - Gnome Dandy Imperial Sorcerer (paired with Doctor Lazarus)
Doctor Lazarus - Elf Loremaster Investigator (paired with Jayma)
Carolus - Gnome Loremaster Lore Oracle
Meadow and Silence - Half-Elf Ranger and Owl Animal Companion
Tarcog and Amvolwatt - Mighty Dragon Summoner and Electrifying Draconic Eidolon
Leomund Velinznrarikovich - Skilled Human Wizard (Champion Dedication)
Elondel - Ancient Elf Regalia Thaumaturge (Champion of Ragathiel Dedication)
Yakuthiel Treeflyer - Human Fighter
Aleksandr Ostenoff - Dhampir Summoner and Swift Protector (Phantom?) Eidolon
Turiik - Wintertouched Human Barbarian (herbalist dedication)
Arlo Rumble - Wildwood Halfling, Cleric of Gozreh (Druid Dedication)
Shimmer - Luminous Sprite Investigator (Gunslinger Dedication)

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THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR APPLICATIONS. RECRUITMENT CLOSED.

This will be a tough decision, as there are enough good applications here to fill three tables, and I only can run one. I will post my decision as soon as possible.

After rereading the adventures, I have expanded the team to five PCs. There were tough choices and tradeoffs all the way through.

Here are my selections:

Jayma - Gnome Dandy Imperial Sorcerer (paired with Doctor Lazarus)
Doctor Lazarus - Elf Loremaster Investigator (paired with Jayma)
Meadow and Silence - Half-Elf Ranger and Owl Animal Companion
Tarcog and Amvolwatt - Mighty Dragon Summoner and Electrifying Draconic Eidolon
Turiik - Wintertouched Human Barbarian (herbalist dedication)

The five of you can dot and delete into gameplay and start discussing things in discussion.

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For the rest of you, thank you so much for applying. I would be honored to have any of you in one of my games.

Yours
Hmm

Have fun, everyone!