In reply to Labyrinth Lord (msg # 881):

Now, now, he understood the risks when he answered such a perilous calling as apprentice gem cutter.

A beautiful sentiment, but given our track record, I'm predicting two dead villagers and at least one building damaged!!

Dax might look into buying shares in the funeral house chain and perhaps the building repair supply company - Ye Olde Home Depot?

I’m kind of getting the impression that there’s some level of insecurity regarding the overall safety of non-player characters in this campaign, which I feel is unwarranted.

It's professional concern. We feel the constant calls from HR are unwarranted, but we're trying to pick our battles...

Indeed. It's perhaps time we began printing and handing out our NPC Starter Packs - complete with participation badges, guidelines to the risks involved, and wills to fill out at the earliest convenience...

Don't forget the RED SHIRT! ;-)

Oh you mean like in the original Star Trek, where everyone in a red shirt perishes?

On that topic, I've always thought tribbles should be an option on the find familiar table.  Like when you roll a 1, or something.

But what ability would they confer to the master?  Rapid, asexual reproduction, maybe?

Yup, I grew up watching Star Trek! I was a little young for the original run (born in 1961), but reruns were abundant!

I take there is some other reason for this as 6 HD is within Baranbus's range?

Because I’m the DM. Because that’s my ruling. Because I’m bone weary with rules questions.

For the moment, The Rosy Quartz is considered the spectral warrior’s lair. There is a condition in place that is making that so. If said condition were changed, the possibility of turning would change with it.

At which point, the ghostly figure could be dutifully turned, prompting it to flee elsewhere in Helix. As it would be motivated to return, it would ultimately do so, causing further havoc at another location within the village.

The Unhallowed chain that Barny dropped off! Always getting poor folks murdered! Meanwhile, Bato is at the other place we WERE going to! Oops! ;-)

In reply to Labyrinth Lord (msg # 893):

@LL -- Fiat works for me. It was more a request for confirmation than a question, not sure I was even enamored with the odds.

@Max -- Totally an example of the causal fallacy. That spectral warrior's in Helix looking for that special something for Varghoulis's aunt.

I've played a lot of clerics, and can think of any number of times when undead turning wasn't possible in some situation or locale, for an entirely justifiable reason.

I kinda wish Barn controlled undead, like a proper evil cleric.  Only because that usually includes a chance to turn paladins.   And I could just picture, him and Sir Dryvyk fighting over the last flask of wine or such, and Barn taking out the unholy symbol,  "Oh yeah? You're outta here!"   ^_^

Apologies, Dax. I fell down on the job with regard to description. Yes, I’m afraid the old boy landed a solid strike on the ranger’s shoulder.


This. Although there is a decent selection of baubles within the catacombs, getting to some of them can range from inconvenient to deadly, even for the undead.


While I’ve adjudicated my fair share of games over the years, I have to admit that that would give me pause. I’ve never had a cleric turn another player character. :)

It's not a matter of IF, but WHEN... Something between those two is bound to happen one day!

Further, though Barney's odds are much better, Sir Dryvyk might one day be in a position to turn him!

Only the undead, demons, and devils can be turned.

I think this is our first foe that has had a bonus to hit and damage (assuming damage is by weapon type).

That certainly won't stop us from trying...

Sir Dryvyk: "Turn away servant of evil!"
fizzle!

Barnabus: No.  You turn away..."
fzzzrrp!

Sir Dryvyk: "Get thee hence!"
pffffidft!

Barnabus: "No, YOU go to hence!"
pfflurp!

See, now I’m inclined to entertain the idea, both in terms of intra-party drama, and for the possibility of some cleric of Set banishing a portion of the party to a far corner of the Barrowmaze.

The party doing battle with the spectral warrior at The Rosy Quartz.

https://youtu.be/9ZVzT0zx_pk?si=RAON2axEG9ypUWe9

That would be so Monty Python.  ^_^

You will notice Lander and I were very careful not to cross the streams...
This message was last edited by the player at 22:52, Thu 23 May.

I completely missed the bit about the fire, there was so much else going on!

LOL, I could totally see that becoming a thing! "Ray...Rayyy..."

Unexpected company showed up for the holiday weekend. I may be AWOL until Monday night. Sry.