First off I am going to copy over information that was mentioned under the Recruitment section.
Order of the Star-- currently is the most well known order, they are often protectors of Ceana few Churches and communities within.
Order of the Serpent--A private order who serves only One city and even then they currently only serve the Elite Class.
These are the only two orders at this time, others will come about through game play.
Each order also has its own 10 commandments, symbol, colors, and banners. They have Rank which you can try to climb.
If you choose to be a Paladin, your from either Tykren or Asmerade.
Tykren-- is a Majority Halfling City (some humans) on the Lake of Zale. Tykren host one of the Orders of the Star, also has the second largest Church of Ceana. This will also be the Starting City. They have a large farming community of field plants including Tobacco and Fresh water fishing from the Lake. Transportation through the rivers are forced to come through Tykren, so there is a lot of trade as well as Tykren is the main center hub. The folk are open and friendly, they hold a Trade Festival Yearly.
Asmerade-- is the second largest human city. Resting near the mountains and not far from the sea. They have many outside area farms, ruled by a Queen at this time. They also have a Church of Ceana which happens to be the Largest. If you happen to play a Caster, Most come from Asmerade and a rare few come from two other cities near the mountain range. They have a rather large library, the city is divided into three parts. The outside is farmers, loggers, and miners. Just inside the city wall is poor to lower mid class, inside the High wall is your upper mid to high class society.
Guns-Currently Do Not Exist. They are the Need to be Invented. It will come about during game play later on.
Alchemical Items- Same as Casters-Half effects and only 1st Level (edited-Alchemist not playable at Start)
Summoners-Not Currently Playable; Same for Druids(edited, Druids are playable)
Half Effect- If it is a Damage Spell, you roll damage and take Half. Spells with Duration effects last for Half the Duration. All spells are at Half their Power Level.
I can not say How long these Restrictions will last as it is up to the Players Progression in the World. Everything shall be Explained under the Campaign Tab, that I am starting to work on.
a) Background Skills are allowed, I love them. I shall include that under the Character Creation section in the Campaign Tab.
b) Adamantine Currently is Not a Material available-It will become available in the future. However you could use Steel or Iron. If you really want this Hammer as your Primary Item within your character I will keep this in mind for a particular situation that all characters will be coming across.
Traits are Allowed-See Campaign Tab-Character Creation Section
Daring Act- I am okay with the Rule used for both the Swashbuckler and Gunslinger in a way to regain Grit/Panache. You will find yourself in situations that will Require it.
As the game progresses, there will be a HIGH Magic volume and magic items will become more available. So we won't need the Automatic Bonus Progression rule.
I will not have the Combat Stamina Feat be free. I read it and it would be a bit to powerful starting the game with. Though it is really neat.
Starting the Campaign-
Everyone is going to start in Tykren the city of Halflings on the Lake of Zale. It is the beginning of the Order of the Star Festival where they shall open the gates to those who are looking to join the Order and partake in their Recruitment Challenges.
So the city is busy and Many people come from all over Celestryia to observe the festivities.
The local Inns are quickly filling with people, and the well known tavern "Golden Trotter" will be bustling with people.
I would not be against writing a background that included another player, but being a rogue it would be ok to simply be a loner of sorts also.
I intend for her to be from the rivers that feed off of the main lake. I took the river rat trait which seems appropriate for that. Probably filching what goods she can from merchants boats when backs are turned eking out a meager living.
Zel comes in looking like he has slept in his robes..yet again.
I am curios if you are in need of assistance with this adventure you young folks are going on. Yes I am old but with age comes wisdom and as you can tell by my age I have lots of wisdom. Like when you see a white dragon flying over...do not eat the yellow snow your companions just made.
Go to Old Man Zel
Back ground to follow
I am going to throw a question out to the Players!
I stated that I was looking to run something that was 6 to 8 players.
This world is meant to be Challenging. We have met the 8 Max players.
1) Parnell Ludington- Human Paladin
2) Pollyana Snizzlepot- Halfling Rogue
3) Hamon "theGreentongue"- Halfling Swashbuckler
4) Podlow- Halfling Fighter
5) "Poki" Tipene- Human Brawler
6) Pyrrhus Durst- Human Fighter
7) Liek - Halfling Brawler
8) Zeladaris-ad-Pellipardus- Human Wizard
There is one more person who says they are wanting to join. Junelee said in the Recruitment section page 2, she is working on a Warpriest. That would make 9.
I ask the players, Do you wish to Wait to have the Warpriest? or Do we go ahead sense we have maxed at 8?
I'm good with it if it can be handled. We're pretty low on casters.
Bring on the Warpriest!
My old bones will need lots of healing.
To be honest I'd prefer fewer players... even 8 feels already crowded. But it is just my opinion. I have nothing against a warpriest or Junelee though, nor against any other player.
That's fine people will drop off I am sure.
Tomorrow I will be giving the Introduction post. If there is any other questions, thoughts, character adjustments. We can polish it up tomorrow.
My healing skills pale compared to a warpriest. I am willing to wait.
It's ok for me to wait, up to you about the 9 players thing.
Some more healing would be nice. I am willing to wait.
1) Parnell Ludington- Human Paladin
2) Pollyana Snizzlepot- Halfling Rogue
3) Hamon "theGreentongue"- Halfling Swashbuckler
4) Podlow- Halfling Fighter
5) "Poki" Tipene- Human Brawler
6) Pyrrhus Durst- Human Fighter
7) Liek - Halfling Brawler
8) Zeladaris-ad-Pellipardus- Human Wizard
9) Junelee - Human Warpriest
That is all, We are done and Recruitment is Closed!
Oh, just as a heads up, I'm from Brazil and English is not my first language so ignore any misspellings issues.
Its good
Oh, just as a heads up, I'm from Brazil and English is not my first language so ignore any misspellings issues.
That could be a character trait, like your character having a distinct accent.
Map of Tykren Added to Maps Section of our Campaign Tab!
Map Includes .. Giant'S Ironworks :)
I will create a bit more of a background tonight and post in gameplay soon after.
Okay, I am very interested in reading!
I might be doing something wrong....well I am doing something wrong...
I am not seeing this campaign as one of my campaigns...I am needing to be added or do I have to add it somehow....I am still a little new to this PBP stuff.
This game will only show as one of your campaigns after you post on the Gameplay thread.
OK,
thank you for the info
I will be posting later tonight
Thanks again
Damn, sorry, I had no notifications that we were already started... :(
I will be giving out experience points soon. When I do this I will send out private messages because I include role play exp. And that varies based on your character.
I hope everyone is enjoying themselves.
I will post also what days I have off this coming week so you all know when I will be watching the thread and posting more than one message at a time. We have some combat coming up soon.
One question: is acceptance to the Order of the Stars a thing for Paladins and Cavaliers only? I think I have read something about "honorary membership" and "payment"...
It is not a Paladin and Cavalier only thing.
The honorary membership is about being part of it and doing missions that need done for payment In their name. Consider it like a Guild, where a person joins it, completes various task, for some type of reward.
All the while, the jobs that get done are getting done in the name of the Order because they are the ones who have the jobs to hand out.
Pyrrhus, everytime you post I'm hungry, damn :P
Just letting everyone know that I am really sick and won't post the next section until tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience. Feel free to banter away.
Sorry you're sick. Get better.
Don't worry, health is first.
So my fever finally broke, I have a cough that wont leave me be but other than that doing better. My brain finally works again, so, here is a Big Post for you all to look over and figure out what you shall do next.
Feel free to ask the NPC as many questions as you like before you leave the gate.
Locations of everyone are as followed?
Pyrrhus I believe your standing outside the gate.
Zel is sitting inside the Drunken Pony
Liek was walking towards the Giant Ironworks
Pollyana You said your in your Hideout along the river?
are these correct?
Yes, Pyrrhus was just watching the applications outside the gate!
Just handed out exp to everyone so check your mail.
As everyone saw I am going to be rewarding 2 Experience points for every post that you do that Drives the story forward. That doesn't mean I wont reward exp to Creative personal post or post that drives character development or bonds between the characters.
As I said in my letter to you all, I am very big on the Role-play style and story. So, that said, Bonus points are always given if the Role-play Makes Sense. Sometimes bonus even for the Crazy... or Good idea even though it may not work out.
We are on a Medium Exp chart. Because the Mobs you will face coming ahead will be HARD. So Exp will be plentiful. I will Post exp for Kill after the Kill in the text.
Story EXP, Bonus EXP, Posting EXP, will be sent via Mail.
I have created a personal Tracking journal for all characters as well, so if you feel you miss some exp. Ask me and I will tell you where you are at, including the break down of your total exp.
If you Feel I missed out on a Post you did, or feel like You should have gotten exp for something story wise, let me know, I may have over looked it going through All the post.
But Now that our Introductions are over, lol, Lets get down and dirty with Missions, Killing monsters, and Start warming up those dice!
I am going to bow out of this one, I am really having a hard time relating to it with my character. You have plenty of players I am sure you will be fine though. Thanks.
please check your email before you completely bow out? and if you still choose too, then I am sorry to see you go.
To those of us not in this Order of the star business... Lets take over the world :P
Guys, let's get this campaign moving along. I ask for others to post more often, and for those not Heroes of Tykren to "stumble across" the group.
How's everyone doing?
Fine. I'll stop waiting by Giants Ironworks. :P
I am off this weekend from work so I will be looking at the post every hour if not more often. I don't have plans to do anything but relax. Great chance to move the story along.
I am off this weekend from work so I will be looking at the post every hour if not more often. I don't have plans to do anything but relax. Great chance to move the story along.
We need to move this campaign along, please. We have 3 unresolved Perception checks.
hello???anyone???
has this game gone belly up or what is going on?
I'm here.
I'm still here. I don't think our DM is anymore.
I'm around still also.
I will give it to Saturday to see what happens if nothing by then. I will move along. I think 1 week is plenty of time.
Im here
I keep monitoring for progress. Doesn't seem to be much lately. Maybe we start our own AP elsewhere since we are still dedicated players?
I am for that but I would like to give the DM some more time...it has been only a few days. So if there is no activity by Saturday I will drop from the game.
That being said if this game goes belly up is there anyone who would like to run an AP??