Oh...their names...um...
Mom: Lavinia
Dad: GenrryYeah...that's them.
Since you haven't listed which section of Korvosa your home is, I'll assume North Point is where you live. The other option is Old Korvosa, unless you wish to live in the Shingles.
Having said that, for the rest of you, if anybody else has a home in Korvosa, which part of the city do you live in?
Having said that, for the rest of you, if anybody else has a home in Korvosa, which part of the city do you live in?
Yes, I did look into that when I first wrote the character.
But each district the way it's described in the Player's Guide is either the home to powerful nobles, some prestigious institution, lots of wealthy merchants, a palace, military, or well is the graveyard.Just none of them say "this is the poor quarter, the slums, where those without anything live". So I don't really know.
The Shingles is essentially the "poor man's district." But it isn't really a district, it's a cluster of dangerous rooflines and impromptu constructions built on the wards of Bridgepoint, which is the residental district of Old Korvosa, in essence.
Then there's the Vault, which is the sewers, essentially.
The Heights is the noble district.
North Point consists of the oldest non-nobles, and is mainly settled by the city's Chelish descendants.
East Shore is the military royalty district (heavy layman's terms there).
The Grey is the graveyard.
Midland is the "cosmopolitan and friendly" district of the middle class.
A summary of the city's districts can be found there.
Yes, I think we'd live in the North Point.
Ah that wiki page seems to have a bit more info on some districts than the Player's Guide.
Old Korvosa seems to be the poorest and most overcrowded part of the city, which perfectly matches what I had mind.
So guess she got a small place there. Nothing fancy, not really more than a hut, or a small house, most likely the one of her teacher after she died. She's working as healer, midwife, herb woman or whatever else you want to call it, for those people there, so that's probably the reason her stuff doesn't get stolen. Also maybe they're afraid she cursed it or something :)
The Shingles don't mention a specific place, but mention "most-densely populated areas" which indicates Old Korvosa. So it seem to be more an addition, after the Old Korvosa district got too small, so they build new places ontop of older houses.
It's quite possible that she also treats people there, and knows the shortcuts through it, at least in her neighborhood.
Gethric is renting a studio in the Midlands - West Dock district for 2gp per month.
RE: Dogs.
I think I'll have to say no to the 3pp, even if it is for the sake of fluff. That doesn't mean you can't have an Orcish wolf-dog or any of the suggested breeds, but what makes me reluctant are the mechanical benefits - it's stressful enough having to keep in account the balance of all the Paizo supplementals.
Oops, even though I finished my character sheet yesterday already after reading this, I forgot to actually copy it here.
So it's in my profile now, complete.
Dogs:
No problem, fully understand that concern. I did actually choose the Orcish Wolf-dog for fluff reasons, I'll write some short story on how she got it soon. I took out all the custom stuff, and gave it the vanilla medium dog stats. With one exception, I reduced it's damage to 1d6+2, because I think the +3 was a mistake in the bestiary.
Wardog, is a sturdy, smart, and fast crossbreed of
domestic working dogs and wolf. A typical
Wolf-Dog stands over two feet at the shoulders
and weighs around seventy pounds. They have
wolf-like head but the body of a mastiff-type
dog, with coats that strongly resemble wolf pelts.
Wolf-Dogs are common wherever orcs
can be found. Some humans have even taken to
raising the breed due to its sturdiness, loyalty
and handsome looks. Otherwise the breed is
generally unknown outside of orcish settlements.
Even though it's an unusual breed, I figured it's possible a half-orc or maybe someone who just fancied the breed brought one to Korvosa a while ago. The dog bred with some local stray dog, and puppies.
Out of combat I can easily make it do it's tricks by taking 10, I can't push it to do anything it's not trained for (even with a take 20), and in combat it's more or less a coin-toss if it does anything I say.
Also bought two scrolls and added those spells to my spells known (with take 10 on spellcraft that check is auto-success).
I wish to explain a little more about myself: why I'm running so many campaigns, how I find time, why my posting schedule can be a little sporadic, ect.
I'm unemployed. I'm diagnosed with BPD, a diagnosis I first got this spring. I've struggled psychologically with angst, existentialism, mood swings, confidence, emotional instability, compulsions, obsessions, social phobia, agoraphobia, trust, self-harm and suicidal thoughts for most of my childhood and adolescence, which caused me to drop out of high school, to be institutionalised in a mental hospital, ect.
I'm currently 22 and coping with life a lot better than I thought I ever would - though there are mornings when I wake up and I can't draw motivation to do much, and sometimes there are periods of time where I'm essentially catatonic and unable to do much with any enthuse. I recently had such a period.
Having said that, I ask that we don't put too much focus on my mental health, or that you don't worry too much. I'm getting somewhere in life and am for the most part content and happy. Still, I am in charge of this game, and the more you know and understand about my sometimes sporadic nature, the better we can communicate.
As mentioned, I also struggle with agoraphobia - something I combat as often as I can. I often get invited for board games or roleplaying games at a friend's place, usually spontaneously - and because it is usually in my best self-interest to get out of my apartment and socialise, I often do so. This is part of why I sometimes may vanish for several hours during hours I usually post.
In two-and-a-half weeks, my studies begin. I will be attending university. Depending on how rough the courses are, and how often I have class, this may affect the campaigns - but I will still try my best to post daily.
Having come to the Paizo forums and taken on the task of being a DM has done me wonders. It makes me content, it gives me purpose, and most of all, it keeps me busy. I am stressed - the positive kind of stress. I feel grateful too, for having found such great people and players to write and tell a story with. So I wish to thank you all for being patient - when the weekend's over, I will do my best to get the momentum going.
I apologise if me divulging this makes you feel uncomfortable.
DM Patcher - just chiming in to say thanks for being open and sharing. I've got a mother in law with BPD so I can completely understand where you are coming from.
In my part as a player I can commit to being open and understanding.
Hi Patcher,
Seems like a difficult path you're walking. Still, you sound resolute and that can only be good. Keep up your good spirit.
You have no reason to apologize for anything Patcher. I appreciate your transparency and honesty.
I am incredibly excited to be a part of this adventure and look forward to seeing where you take us. Lead on, GM!
You no reason to apologize for anything Patcher. I appreciate your transparency and honesty.
I am incredibly excited to be a part of this adventure and look forward to seeing where you take us. Lead on, GM!
In full agreement. :)
I absolutely agree. Thanks for the headsup, but there's really no need to apologize for RL (like starting to study) or a medical condition.
Even if that means you can post a bit less than you'd like, that's alright, as long as it still keeps the momentum of the game going (and so far I've seen nothing from you that makes me worry about that).
I've just introduced another NPC - this will probably be my last. Unless I need to bring in droves of adoring fans of my work.
I hope Chavakala returns today - Gen Con is over, and I will be enforcing the 1/day rule from hereon out, so we can get the momentum going.
I apologise for a slow week.
I hope Chavakala returns today - Gen Con is over, and I will be enforcing the 1/day rule from hereon out, so we can get the momentum going.
I apologise for a slow week.
It's all good, circumstances and all that... Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to starting, but I think the inter-character interaction certainly hasn't hurt.
Having said that, I may be missing for the last week in October for one of them new-fangled vacation thingies.... (How's that for advanced warning?) Hopefully by then I'll have RPed enough that whomever directs my actions will do so in a way that makes sense for Vyshael's personality...
Heh, no worries - just remind me a day or two before you vanish.
DM Patcher - just checking in so you know I'm still floating around the ether. I'll advance on the in character thread once Chavakala has a chance to post.
I know, Gethric, no worries. If Chavakala doesn't reply within the day, I ask that you post anyway.
No problems - if I don't see anything tomorrow I will update my day and get to the point where Gethric is ready for the evening rendezvous.
Just for completeness sake I'm going to mention I'm still here too. :)
I apologise for the slow pace.
I have sent an email to Chavakala - if he doesn't post before Wednesday, I'm afraid I will remove him from this campaign. As it is right now, I've been stalling the progress of this campaign waiting for him to participate, and he has scarcely done so, even if he has perfectly valid reasons.
I'm here, too.
And no worries for the pace on my end. I'm the idiot who just launched another AP.
Just in case it wasn't clear that I'm around from posting in the IC channel, here as well. :)
I'm here, too.
And no worries for the pace on my end. I'm the idiot who just launched another AP.
I'm ok with that! I'm sure Patcher is too. Thanks again!
I apologise for the slow pace.
I have sent an email to Chavakala - if he doesn't post before Wednesday, I'm afraid I will remove him from this campaign. As it is right now, I've been stalling the progress of this campaign waiting for him to participate, and he has scarcely done so, even if he has perfectly valid reasons.
I've looked through some of Chavakala's aliases and seems he's been posting as Mishael both yesterday and about 30 minutes ago.
I don't know what to think about that concerning this game, considering we didn't hear anything from him. But then maybe he send Patcher an email, I don't know that.
I just thought I mention it.
Many many apologies folks. I really thought I would be able to post during Gen Con, but shepherding two teens and tween was a lot more time-consuming than I anticipated, especially helping level them up for PFS between midnight and two on Thursday and Friday night and then finding myself at the last table on Saturday night as my Ulfen Battle Oracle and the rest of our party nearly suffered a TPK after becoming quivering piles of goo at the tentacles of a chaos beast. I should be back to regular posting habits starting today. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your patience.
Welcome, Chavakala.
I want to give Chavakala and Gethric a chance to socialise and get into their characters, but I will advance the plot today. Not just yet, however, am facing some IRL difficulties. When the time comes, ret-con any socialising if you must. I know Yenrry, Vesera and Milena are all preparing to meet at the designed location already.
Remember, there is a 1/day requirement. If you cannot post for a day, please inform me ASAP so I am aware of circumstances. Email me if necessary.
Apparently my chest pains this morning have clouded my ability to read.
Since you're all essentially there (sans Vyshael, but I don't think he'll object) I'll advance it shortly.
Apparently my chest pains this morning have clouded my ability to read.
Since you're all essentially there (sans Vyshael, but I don't think he'll object) I'll advance it shortly.
Nope, literally killing time before the meeting. ;) Should have added an OOC tag to make that clear, apologies.
Good to see you back Chavakala!
Hey, Patcher, I was supposed to meet Milena an hour before the scheduled time on our card. Should we just pretend that I did that or was my creative flurry so intense that I completely forgot about agreeing to meet her?
Ah, my bad. I keep missing small details like that - today's not been a great day for me. If you want to ret-con that meeting, go ahead. I don't mind.
I did try to make a gather info and knowledge check similar to Gethric, but since my results were quite bad, I just went ahead and assumed it didn't really turn up anything useful.
It's just something Vesera would do during the day before going there.
I wish to apologise once more for not having advanced the plot yet. I will do so later today - though I would also like to see how you all react to Milena and her question. Will write up the advancing post now, though.
I would guess recognizing the name "Arkona" as one of the most powerful noble families in Korvosa isn't hard, K(local or nobility) DC 10 maybe.
Knowing her own name and some of her story would be harder though, as I figure her family didn't exactly advertise it. Knowledge(local/history) DC 15-20 maybe? Full story maybe another +5. (it's been 10 years after all)
DM Patcher has the last word on those DC of course.
Arkona as a family name is common knowledge - so DC 10. Knowing of Vesera, however, would require a higher DC check. The full story even higher.
The same applies to everyone else - high DCs, of course, and you are free to refute this. My reasoning is this: when Gaedren inflicted his brand of evil upon you, other people also noticed in some shape, way or form. Then word of mouth and rumours began to spread. A sufficient check and asking the right people would reveal information - unless you explicitly want your past to be hidden, if you made a right effort to remain hidden.
That is my justification. I understand background can be a bit of a 'personal' subject, though, so if you prefer to not be discernable through Knowledge (Local) checks that's fine.
While Yenrry is far more famous in his own mind than in reality, many who frequent the less-fancy taverns in Korvosa would probably recognize Yenrry and at least have heard a rumor about his near-death experience with Shiver.
While Yenrry is far more famous in his own mind than in reality, many who frequent the less-fancy taverns in Korvosa would probably recognize Yenrry and at least have heard a rumor about his near-death experience with Shiver.
Maybe, but somehow i suspect that a result of 12 isn't enough for that. :)
While Vyshael (as far as he knows) isn't anything special, his mother might be known to some -- and, for that matter, the recency of what happened to him (and the high profile of who he was accused of killing) would likely make it rather likely someone might know his story, if not his name.
I apologise for my lack of replies this evening - and I apologise once more for not advancing tonight. I just came home from a night of board games, and I am horrendously tired. I also have a stinging headache. I will advance tomorrow.
No pressure and no worries.
Oh, Gethric, you make me smile.
I aim to please :)
One of the mechanics of Curse of the Crimson Throne are Harrow Points, which you receive at the beginning of every part. Edge of Anarchy is of the Dexterity Suite, and as such you may use your Harrow points for the following:
Dexterity Rerolls: Spend a Harrow Point to reroll any one Initiative check, Reflex save, attack roll modified by Dexterity, or Dexterity-based skill check. You must abide by the new result (although if you have additional Harrow Points remaining, you can use them to attempt additional rerolls).
Dodge Bonus: Spend a Harrow Point to gain a +1 Dodge bonus to your Armor Class for one encounter. You can spend up to 3 Harrow Points per encounter to increase your Armor Class in this manner.
Speed Increase: Spend a Harrow Point to increase your base speed by 10 feet for one encounter—you cannot spend multiple Harrow Points to increase your speed multiple times in one encounter.
You all receive 1 Harrow point - in addition, Gethric and Vyshael, you gain another Harrow Point (so you have 2). I also wish for you both to mark the card you picked in your profile (Crows/Avalanche respectively) - it will bear relevance later.
One of the mechanics of Curse of the Crimson Throne are Harrow Points, which you receive at the beginning of every part. Edge of Anarchy is of the Dexterity Suite, and as such you may use your Harrow points for the following:
Dexterity Rerolls: Spend a Harrow Point to reroll any one Initiative check, Reflex save, attack roll modified by Dexterity, or Dexterity-based skill check. You must abide by the new result (although if you have additional Harrow Points remaining, you can use them to attempt additional rerolls).
Dodge Bonus: Spend a Harrow Point to gain a +1 Dodge bonus to your Armor Class for one encounter. You can spend up to 3 Harrow Points per encounter to increase your Armor Class in this manner.
Speed Increase: Spend a Harrow Point to increase your base speed by 10 feet for one encounter—you cannot spend multiple Harrow Points to increase your speed multiple times in one encounter.You all receive 1 Harrow point - in addition, Gethric and Vyshael, you gain another Harrow Point (so you have 2). I also wish for you both to mark the card you picked in your profile (Crows/Avalanche respectively) - it will bear relevance later.
Snazzy. Done.
I apologise for my infrequent posting as of late. I am currently overburdened with real life, and will be so until Saturday or Sunday. While I will do my best to respond to your actions, I ask that you drive the plot forward with character interaction, and that you try to maintain the momentum while I recuperate and deal with my difficulties.
I apologise for the inconvenience.
Sure, np, we'll somehow pass the time till you can post a bit more again.
If you find time however, could you let me know what my familiar found out, who I did send to scout the place in this post
Of course. She'll return (I assume it's a she) when I post next, which will be tomorrow. (it's almost 2AM over here)