DM Patcher |
Welcome to the OOC thread! To recount:
jlighter - Alerio of the Shadow
angryscrub - Will of the Hundred Scars
Beckett - Soth-Loren the Raven Knight
James Martin - Godwin Cailean
Mos Anted - Anath Matteus
Here is a brief summary of what the adventure entails:
You are in Absalom, the mighty City at the Center of the World,
and you’ve always longed to explore one of the countless ruins of
failed conquerors that litter the plains outside the city’s walls.
You’ve heard rumors that one of the sealed siege castles has
been laid open by a minor earthquake. Word on the street is
that no one has yet entered the tower, which folks are calling the
“Fallen Fortress.” What better way to start a life of excitement
and adventure than by exploring its long-abandoned, dusty
halls and perhaps claiming its ancient treasures?
We will start once you've discussed your in-game character associations. Almost anything works. I will tell you if it doesn't.
Soth-Loren |
Unless someone wants to have an association (I have no problem with that), Soth-Loren will likely be fairly be to town. I am thinking a character similar to Sturm Brightblade (near his death), an ex-Mendavan crusader who needed a break from the constant war to "clear his soul". I am an Assimar, but I don't concider that anything special, though I do feel I have some great destiny.
Being an ex-Taldan, now faithful Andoran, my goal is to create an new faction within the Eagle Knights based around the higher concepts of Taldor prior to it's fall and the less chaotic or nuetral ideals of Andoran. The Raen Knights, a group dedicaed to watching out for Andoran's moral and morale, curbing corruption, and acting as wise councilors to kep the nation strong and it's ideals pure.
I plan on the character being patient and caring, political, and good-hearted, probably reactionary, and possibly councilor to the group. Let me know thoughts/suggestions, and if there are any roles I need to fill, or if someone wants to fill one I have.
I might also have to be the "tank"?
James Martin RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16, 2011 Top 32 |
Godwin is new to town, having fled there after his trouble in Almas. He'll likely be hanging out near the docks, trying to find a cheap inn and possibly a job to tide him over under he finds real work.
Godwin's a likeable fellow, friendly and jovial and free-spirited. He's probably the skill monkey/lock tripper of the group.
Anath Matteus |
I'm going to expand on my character's background/motivations:
He is a born Andoran, an idealist, and fervent believer in the Andoran ideals of Freedom and Equality. His parents were slaves freed during the Andoran uprising, and they managed to become successful entrepeneurs afterwards. Thus, while he never experienced slavery first hand, he has a past with it. He is an aspiring Eagle Knight, dreaming to join their ranks and fight tyranny and slavery wherever they rear their ugly heads.
Anath Matteus |
And here's Godwin!
Anath, Godwin is also an Andoran, from Almas and aspires to be an Eagle Knight as well, though he focuses more on the releasing from bondage parts... He and Anath may have met on the sea voyage from Almas to Absalom, if you'd like.
Sounds good to me! Looks like we have 3 aspiring Eagle Knights... this ought to be interesting :)
I might also have to be the "tank"?
Well, I'm pretty Tank-ish myself, especially with the Order of the Shield abilities, so you can leave the job of damage-sponge to me ;)
DM Patcher |
As it stands right now, I think we can try to get this show on the road at 20:00 GMT+1 tomorrow. I will link the thread here once it has been created.
Being aspiring Eagle Knights works in our favour - you could be recruits or newly initiated members ordered to scout the fortress. As for those of you not interested in the Eagle Knights, maybe a combination of "being hired for your unique abilities" and "supposedly <insert object of spiritual/intellectual value here> was there" could be done?
Either way, I'm pleased with your involvement. We just need to hear from jlighter, but otherwise, it begins tomorrow.
Will of the Hundred Scars |
while not particularly interested in becoming an eagle knight, he is definitely sympathetic with them. in fact, it seems reasonable if there are any he would have approached them looking for info.
will is definitely friendly and gregarious. perhaps drinking buddies? godwin at least should be into that.
Anath Matteus |
If my calculations are correct, I'm not going to be able to join tomorrow (May 3rd) in a timely manner. I'd probably be able to about 1 hour later though. I'm sorry, and I hope this is not a huge inconvenience :(
UPDATE: Stuff happened (and is still going on) so I might make it in time. Cross your fingers ;)
DM Patcher |
@Anath - keep in mind that this is PBP: you'll be playing through forum posts (due to convenience sake and time differences everywhere), so it doesn't matter to me if you can't post within the hour or half a day of the module starting.
Having said that, I do want everybody to try to post at least once per day. The more, the better.
Anath Matteus |
@Anath - keep in mind that this is PBP: you'll be playing through forum posts (due to convenience sake and time differences everywhere), so it doesn't matter to me if you can't post within the hour or half a day of the module starting.
Having said that, I do want everybody to try to post at least once per day. The more, the better.
There should be no problem then :D
jlighter |
Hey. Sorry I'm late in joining in. My Internet is going through a weird phase. I'm beginning to suspect Comcast of punishing my household for making use of Netflix streaming. I'm going to shift Alerio over to the Rogue build and fill in the background. He's local, son of a semi-prosperous merchant-crafter. Post soon!
DM Patcher |
DM Patcher |
Sorry 'bout that DM. I was awful busy with family this weekend. Still, I'd be happy to join you again any other time. This was my first experience too and very informative. Thanks!
Be on the lookout for future APs. Once RL slows down a bit, I might start another one - even if this didn't end too well, I did enjoy it.