Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master DireMerc

The king is dead! In the Varisian port city of Korvosa, the death of a monarch leads to chaos, and only a small group of heroes can hope to save the city from its own darkest tendencies.

Houserules:

Houserules:

Casting: When casting a spell defensivly if you fail you do not automaticly lose the spell, rather you provoke an attack as you normally would for not casting defensive. If you are hit you must make a concentration check dc 10+damage taken if you fail this check you lose the spell.

Rolls:
Many rolls will be handled by the GM in secret.(don't worry, I don't fudge.)
Any result that can influence the character behavior will not be rolled open.
Rolls that will be handled by the GM:
Perception
Sense Motive.

if you make the check I will send you a pm or make a post and put it in a spoiler depending on the situation.

Sometimes I will roll Initiative others I will ask you to roll depending on the situation. In some situation (rarely) I will bypass init entirely and have you all go first and enemies second or have enemies go first and you all go after.

Combat rules:
I'm a fair GM, I dont roll combat in secret, I don't change results, I don't ignore bad calls from the characters.
Sometimes, character dies, but I'm not a player killer, if I think that an encounter will be easy handled, when it should be more challenging, I will make it a more challenging, if the party it's not prepared to face something, I will drop hints, if they insist... well killing one or two players never made me lack sleep...

Actions:
I'm a GM that do not punish the character for trying something new or cool, or even strange. Visual appealing actions are encouraged, the dc will of course depend on what are you trying, but you can try! If what you want to do is wicked cool, I can even bend the game mechanics to allow it! The most importat part is: You are villains. Villains are smart, resourceful and have style! Have you ever seen a memorable villain that could just swing his sword and do nothing more?

Posting Rate
If it could be done, I expect 1/day posting, if you can post more, it will really good.
During weekend, this rule does not apply. If you are able to post, great! But dont stress over this, everyone need some time to rest (In my case, I need time to play and DM :D on my tabletop games).

Level up
Aside from character creation, when you level up, if you want something not from core rulebook, you'll need to search it inside the game. basicly what you need to do is just show in game your character is searching for that knowledge. This rule is not meant to prohibit anything, I just don't like something like this: "Character always as a full caster, never picked up a sword in his entire life, and then he gain a new level and says: Master, I'll level up as a fighter now..."

Loot tracker
Google docs


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ooc discussion


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Dotting! Thanks for the invite!


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

I take it your our trusted holy crusader, I'm also glade to be part of this campaign. thanks for the invite.


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

More or less.


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

I'm glade to cross swords with all of you, I haven't played pbp in a while, I'll be active for as much as I can, on Tuesday and Thursdays I'll only be able to post either before 6 am or after 10 pm due to work and karate, other then that I should be a regular poster


F Human Sorcerer/1

Thanks for the invite! Young Efreeti-blooded sorcerer with a missing half-brother checking in.

IRL I'm a middle-aged male college professor about to move back to the USA later this summer.


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

With regards to what Cassiel looks like, you can find it in his profile.


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

Hello Reporting in.

Currently finishing up with Cedric's Alias as Ezren (PFS pregen) in an adventure.

but char sheet is up and ready under the icon.


At the top of the campaign under the houserules is a link to my google docs.

Whenever you encounter important character, have a battle, or visit a place I will often add images to my google doc for you to view.

For battles I will post a map of the encounter so you can keep track of were everyone is in regards to each other.

Currently it has the players guide and a picture of Korvosa along with a city map.


Ah one more thing. I would like a volunteer to keep track of loot and party treasure.


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

i can do that for you DM.

I will set up a google Docs and post the link

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkiFULK-0257dFU1bTlHNHJrWEQ1Un hvSE5ocTlwLXc&usp=sharing

(anyone can Edit it)

DM can you put this link on the campaign info tap on the top box?


the link seems broken


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

try this one:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IFpv9zqK6lUyNvAdcZAv5g08YeccLfPu42W vM3U8CeQ/edit?usp=sharing

(i deleted the file and made a new one)


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Just waiting for the rest of the applicants to join us.


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

it should be just the druid missing if i am counting correctly


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Don't we also have an oread fighter lined up, GM?


Both correct the Oread fighter and the druid haven't posted yet.


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

lots of fighters (4) and just a druid for healing.
Until we get a wand of CLW combat is going to be ruff :)
(an in combat healing also...)


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Well, I'll get Lay on Hands at 2nd level, so that problem may be alleviated before long. :)


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

i hope you are planning on loading up on the Extra LoH feat then :)


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Likely, considering we'll have at least 2 more front-liners.

So that'll mean I can afford to spend feats elsewhere.


Male Oread Fighter ( unbreakable ) 1| HP:15/15|AC:20/12/18|Saves: +4 Fort +2 Reflex +1 will|Initiative: +4|Perception +1

Hi, I am the oread Fighter, currently working on my intro


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

A cleric might have been a good choice, however with the melee power we have we should be able to plow trough most things at the lower lvs or at lease until we have a want of clw or potions


At low level you should be able to plow trough using brute strength and a paladin, a druid and a ranger should be enough healing especially when you get some wands.


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Right now, I'm wondering if it'd be a good time to see how our characters know each other.

If any of the PCs have had dealings with the Korvosan Guard, Cassiel may recognize them, and he could perhaps be acquainted with Cedric because of his sewer maintenance work; Cassiel could have helped him wrangle a particularly uncooperative otyugh in the past.


Female Tiefling Transmuter

Sorry for the slightly late arrival. Greetings everyone and thank you for the invite! Looking forward to getting this underway as I've really been wanting to try out an Urban Druid for some time and this AP is completely new to me.

A little about myself IRL - I work in IT, I have a wife and child, with another baby on the way (so there may be some slowed posting from me around the end of July) Otherwise, I usually post at a minimum every weekday around 8-9 AM central and noon to 1 pm central. A lot of times I can post much more often during the week between 8am-3pm. Weekends are hit and miss but I try and post on the weekends at least once a day.

I also GM a number of PbP games here. Currently 3 RotRL and 2 Shattered Star games plus 1 Thornkeep. So I am pretty active on the boards.

As for my character and knowing the others she is a merchant though pretty new to the profession sincer her father was murdered. The family business is around trade of various cloth, leathers, and the like. As such if you have had any mercantile business we could have meet. Additionally, Kira is always out and about exploring the city, she has done this since she was very young. If you have been in the city for some time it is likely we would have crossed paths at some point for any tie ins that way.


Female Tiefling Transmuter

Also I have a loot spreadsheet I use for all my games if we want to utilize it.

LINK


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

i am fine with that Cassiel :)


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

it took me longer to post my single post then it took two other people to post..... over 20 minutes, I need to start typing faster lol :P


That happens to me a lot. I take my time writing my post and when I post I notice that several new post came up while I was writing mine!


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

yeah cuz I would of said something more, but oh well its the way or the post lol referring to its the way of the road


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

well sorry for the bridge and the sneaking around -.-


Yeah that walkway can only handle so much weight per section and you brought it way over the limit.

Of course that what is supposed to happen :)

Otherwise I wouldn't get to maul you with a shark and that would be no fun.


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Ouch.

My pride. And my life.


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Anyway, is the water deep enough that we need to make Swim checks?


Yes the water is about 5 feet deep but is calm a dc 5 swim check is required. The water becomes shallow as you swim towards the shore if you move 15 feet towards the shore you can stand.


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

should of waited ti'll it was my turn seeing that I would of tried to attack as well


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Anyway, I have a question on the subject of fumbles.

What happens if I fumble? Do I drop my weapon? Does my weapon break? Or does something else happen?


Male Human Fighter/ Lv 2

going by initiative? if so did I act yet?


If you fumble.
01-19 Slip and be dazed for 1 round
20-33 Stumble and be Dazed for 1d6 rounds
34-39 Trip; Shaken for 1d6 rounds
40-44 Off Balance; Flat-footed until next round.
45-59 Lose grip on weapon; Drop held weapon.
60-61 Dumbfounded by own ineptitude. Will Save DC 20 or Slowed for 1d4 rounds.
62-63 Slip, knocked prone in current space.
64-65 Fluid gets in eyes. All opponents concealed (50% miss) and lose Dex bonus to AC for 1d6 rounds.
70-74 Weapon breaks (base chance 100%: -50% Masterwork, -100% for magical)
75-77 Hit Self; ½ damage.
78-79 Hit self; normal damage.
80 Hit self; normal damage + dazed 1d3 rounds.
81-83 Hit ally; ½ damage (if no ally in range hit self instead)
84-85 Hit ally; normal damage (if no ally in range hit self instead)
86 Hit ally; Normal damage + daze 1d3 rounds (if no ally in range hit self instead)
87-88 Critical hit self.
89-90 Critical hit ally. (if no ally in range hit self instead)
91-92 Twist ankle; Slowed for 10 rounds.
93-95 Trip and Fall; Prone, Slowed for 1d3 rounds.
96-97 Spectacular display renders you prone and Slowed for 1d6 rounds.
98 Knock yourself cold in a daring feat of incompetence. Helpless for 1d6 rounds.
99 Critical hit self, knocked unconscious 1d6 rounds.
100 Both 99 and 70-74.


Actions happen in the order posted.


The player running Ardan tells me he will no longer be playing so I have replaced him.


Half Elf (Destined Bloodline) Bloodrager 10; AC (33)24/16/23; HP 115/115 (145/145); F+15, R+10, W+9 (+2 vs. enchantments) Init +1; Percpn +18; Evasion; Lowlight Vision; Improved Uncanny Dodge; DR 2/-, Rage 25 rounds; 3 (1st), 2 (2nd), 1 (3rd)

Hey guys, I'm playing a grumpy former Guard, who complains a bit and drinks a lot, replacing the fighter who dropped out.

I'll gear him back to level one over the weekend. I'm going to start reading the thread now, and I'll get a post up as I can.


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

Welcome on board the Ship has barely left port :)


Half Elf (Destined Bloodline) Bloodrager 10; AC (33)24/16/23; HP 115/115 (145/145); F+15, R+10, W+9 (+2 vs. enchantments) Init +1; Percpn +18; Evasion; Lowlight Vision; Improved Uncanny Dodge; DR 2/-, Rage 25 rounds; 3 (1st), 2 (2nd), 1 (3rd)

If I'm playing Crain too pushy, just let me know guys. I don't want to ruin everyone else's good time by having him be too involved in finding Lamm. If I'm bugging anyone, just let me know and I'll pull him back a bit.


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Not a problem for me yet...

In fact, that could be a way for Cassiel & Crain to know each other. Considering we both served in the Korvosan Guard, Cassiel could certainly have at least heard of him.


Half Elf (Destined Bloodline) Bloodrager 10; AC (33)24/16/23; HP 115/115 (145/145); F+15, R+10, W+9 (+2 vs. enchantments) Init +1; Percpn +18; Evasion; Lowlight Vision; Improved Uncanny Dodge; DR 2/-, Rage 25 rounds; 3 (1st), 2 (2nd), 1 (3rd)

I noticed that in your history. When Crain calms down, I'm sure he will recognize Cassiel.


Hp 14/22 AC 22 / T 14 / FF 18 (+5 Perc; +3 Init; Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1)

As long as he isn't a push over :)

but i'll let you know no worries...


'Mr. Pink'|LoH: 2/5|Male Human (Chelaxian) Paladin of Iomedae 4|HP: 35/35|AC: 17/10/17|Saves: +8 Fort, +3 Ref, +5 Will|Init: +2|Perc: +6

Just out of curiosity, what's Crain's ethnicity?

This is rather important for an ex-Korvosan Guard...

Guide to Korvosa wrote:
...700 soldiers of the Korvosan Guard, almost all of whom are human of Chelaxian descent. All other civilized races have representatives in the guard, as do Shoanti and Varisians. Despite an ever increasing integration of non-Chelaxians into its ranks, the Korvosan Guard remains steadfastly tied to its Chelaxian traditions. Only full-blooded Chelaxian humans can become generals or the field marshal, while only those with at least half-Chelaxian blood (including half-elves) can achieve a rank higher than captain.

...as it can influence how high Crain advanced in the ranks before dropping out.


F Human Sorcerer/1

Sorry guys -- busy day, plus earlier today the Paizo site was dragging. (Probably because they were trying to run the PaizoCon lottery while a million people were pressing "reaload" thirty times a second to see the result of the lottery.) I'm 14 posts behind, but will catch up tonight.

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