I am, of course, still here. Even if I am often slow on the draw.

Uhh, actually: what happened with the dragon hitting the "water"? That might alter the situation.

Let me address that. Seems we missed it.

I did more than that, if I can.

Okay, I don't think that I need to take a turn after all.

I don't see a reason to hang around unless there's some indication that the rift isn't actually sealed?

So, a general heads-up. I apparently have bronchitis, and can expect to have my lungs kicked in for the next few weeks. I am taking a cocktail of steroids, aerosols, and what seems to be a narcotic of some type based on what it does. So I have a wonderful medley of side-effects to look forward to.

Several of them contradictory, and given that I know how drugs like speedball tend to work, I am honestly not looking forward to this, and I only hope it is somehow preferable to hacking up a quarter of a lung every day.

So, if my response time is slow, or if I am on but not doing anything, it is likely because I can still read and process information while high as a f***ing kite, but I cannot actually do anything with it. And I am completely aware of this ridiculous state of mind, and there is nothing I can do about it. I might post occasionally, and if it is... let's just say "flow of consciousness" in orientation, this is going to be why.

On the plus side, I passed that Endurance check. Huzzah!

In reply to Jhaartael (msg # 386):

Yikes! I hope you're better soon.

I do feel a bit better these days. Apparently, the chemical combination is working, given that I am on day seven of taking it and I am not dead yet, which is an improvement from "apparently dying", which was my status when I got myself checked on apparently. It explained a lot, to be honest.

I'll run out of the pills in three days, but hopefully by that point I'll only need the aerosol to carry me through the rest of this illness.

Just a heads up, I am seeking a new leader for the team as Jhaar has to bow out due to IRL.
This is also an option for you to take over leader role if you seek so - but no worries otherwise.

Aye. I have a lot of business to catch up on. It was fun. This might be my most amicable exit from a game to date.

Have fun, all. I might have been Cousin Slowpoke way too often, but I have no issues with the game, honestly.

Well... Rynoth is also a Leader-role class, so we're not completely without. It's nice to have the extra support with a second one, though.

I've added an additional healing power (albeit a daily one) in case we don't end up with another leader. Otherwise he'll just keep on tossing boosts and forced movement around like before.

Hi Everyone! I apologize for my sudden absence with work striking me down like that dragon into the vortex. I am back to full posting  now that work has calmed down.

Y'all got a new daily? I just got an ASI.

BTW, could I retrain a second feat as well? Action Surge just doesn't feel particularly useful and I'm thinking one of the White Lotus feats would be better. White Lotus Enervation perhaps, really lean into the "debuff by smashing" thing I've already kinda ended up doing by adding a -1 AC penalty on top of the damage for hitting me, elemental vulnerability, and inability to heal I'm already dishing out with all my at-will attacks.

It was via a utility retrain.

@Storyteller? Would this be okay?

Hey gang, I'm the new player taking over for your Bard.  There's a lot of material for me to catch up on, but I look forward to the adventure!

In reply to Jhaartael (msg # 397):

So you're just taking over the same character sheet, pfp, name, and everything else?

Welcome!

Anyways. To make it easier for all. Orontor has the way forward - or you do aswell with the journal entry pointing further - Paldemars journal to be exact. How and where is the next steps, but yes, key is also to get new Jhaar assuming the name remains to get into the game properly. From what I read, there may be a delay in this, so if the rest of you take steer he will catch up.

Still waiting on a response one way or another on this retraining query...

Given that we can go as far as to shift class, I don't think that a double-retrain of feats will be an issue?

Sorry for missing this.
I am totally fine with all of it, as per Rynoth. I ask you do it 1:1 that is all, and keep the character "correct", but shifting? go nuts!

So, with the rod bit handled, you have all options to discuss and advance - as you have insight into next steps - failing that I am fine with assuming you share what was in Paldemars diary and we build on from that seemlessly in one post.
If that is fine, I will make a large post tomorrow and allowing you to advance. Is this acceptable?

Sounds good. I will get a post up today. Is our sword Sage still around? Was looking into making Grock more of an off tank while still keeping his flair and aggressive melee style.