I've been rolling the dice as turn post roll in. Corros will kill T1 with the Wand of Missiles during the upcoming turn. The WoM is pretty cool in that it's guaranteed to hit- thr only thing not guaranteed is max damage.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 21:14, Tue 24 May 2016.

Oof. The dice were pretty cruel to y'all this turn. You did manage to kill two more thrikreen, though, and Corros is still hanging on with one HP.

T1 -26 HP
T2 -11 HP      fighting Nic
T13 -26 HP     fighting Ulfgar
T9 -28 HP      attacking Corros
T4 -14 HP
T7 -22 HP      fighting Jenna
T5             fighting Jenna
T6             fighting Jenna
T8             fighting Gronk
T10            fighting Gronk
T12 -31 HP     fighting Gronk
T3 and T11

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This message was last edited by the GM at 00:04, Wed 25 May 2016.

This message was deleted by the player at 01:48, Wed 25 May 2016.

I should not post while distracted at work.

Thanks Rae!

No prob.

Current round dice rolls to date:

Corros kills T9 & T12
Jenna kills T7
Ulfgar kills T13
Gronk hits T10 for 16HP

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That was exciting, eh? You've survived the City of Forgotten Ones and earned yourselves another level.

I'm headed out of town tomorrow morning for a long weekend in San Diego. I'll be back late Monday. If you could get your char-sheets updated by then, we can pick right back up where we're leaving off.

I'll be around for the rest of the evening today so let me know if you have any questions. Gronk's taking another level of fighter, granting him an extra attack action each round.

BTW, feel free to post IC for this turn. There's no reason to wait until I get back.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 00:49, Thu 26 May 2016.

Leveling Corros, rolled a 2, so 5HP awarded.
Picked up Entropic Ward and the Vampiric Touch spell.  I really wanted Fly, but I need another offensive spell and an opportunity for our resident spell caster to heal himself.  For obvious reasons...

I'll get an IC post up tomorrow.  I assume we short rested before our trek to the future tavern spot, so I'll burn all my HDs on HPs (11).
This message was last edited by the player at 01:55, Thu 26 May 2016.

I'm picking up a third level of ranger for Nic.  Using the spell-less ranger variant that WotC rolled out a while back, that gives me the ability to craft two healing poultices (2d6 each) per day and an animal companion.  Per discussion with Rae, that's probably going to be a swarm of ravens - a "boon" from Mórag.

I guess the die roller stopped hating me.  07:56, Today: Ulfgar Frostbeard rolled 8 using 1d8.  HP for 6th.

6th level druid - which moves my max CR for forms up to 2 (get ready for Polar bear time), and Ulfgar gains Primal Strike, meaning all beast form attacks are considered magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage resistance.

That made me laugh so hard Dave... very nice.

In reply to Ulfgar Frostbeard (msg # 798):

Cheers mate!

I'm back. New chapter's up. You can still respond in the Ch. 4 thread if you'd like.

In the current chapter, you're back in Balefyre. You can go anywhere you like but, unless you're itching to start trouble with the new authority right way, you should probably get in off the streets.

I realize that you may not want to post IC for all of the stuff you need or want to do now that your PCs are back in civilization, so feel free to start a list here and discuss what you'd like to handle on camera and/or off.

Any questions, this is the place.

Cheers.

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@Rae - Do any of us recognize the banner or other identifying marks of the new regime?

@All - This might be a good time to mention that Nic has proficiencies in disguise kit and forgery kit...
This message was last edited by the player at 12:18, Mon 30 May 2016.

One of the things Ulfgar is going to do is leave a few things at the 'estate'.  Teg, does Nic have the +1 Scimitar?  I can't remember how we left it.  If not, that's available if anyone wants it.  I think Ulfgar is out of the dual-wielding phase and shillelagh is is go-to primary.  Also, now that Produce Flame does 2d8 damage, that's his ranged attack option, so free Javelin and Sling to anyone who wants it.  Also, keeping of the brewing goodness at the house as well.  For parties and what not.

Inventory Transferred to House

Leather Armor
Backpack
Hunting Trap
Scimitar +1
Javelin x2
Sling & Sling Bullets x20
Quarterstaff/Druid Focus
Rations x8
Dwarven Pale Ale x2
Mead x2
Whisky

Also, Ulfgar will eventually find an armorer to discuss what can be done with Thri-Kreen Chitin.  And he'll go see Evra.  But I want to find out more about the situation in town before I go down either of those paths right now.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:23, Mon 30 May 2016.

Nic does not have the +1 scimitar.  I believe that's still in the Garage Bag of Holding.

Recognize, no, but you may have heard enough about this faction to deduce its identity and perhaps even its intentions.

EDIT: Corros has sussed it.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 17:37, Mon 30 May 2016.

Strongarm Smithy is your best bet for custom armors. Gronk would like to pick up some new armor as well. He'll broach the topic IC, seeing as he needs some party funds to that end.

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Went to post and Rae's already answered the question...



Time to brew!

Arlo at Arcane Essentials is your go-to source for identifying magical items.

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Rae - do the Bloodforged mercs wear any kind of common symbol or badge of authority?

Red-lacquered armor and red cloaks, when in uniform (which, during occupation duty, is pretty much always). They're pretty hard to miss.

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Please note that Gronk's outburst in not an attempt by the GM to steer you one way or the other. It's simply character colour.

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Well his outburst certainly makes me think we should establish some group norms before we continue.  If it happens again, we might have to write our ideas down on sticky notes and have a facilitator put them up on a flip chart or a white board.  I'm not sure we'll be able to move to a 5 Whys exercise or work up a PICK chart if Gronk is going to act like a meeting barbarian.  :P

How's that MBA Kool-Aid taste in Poland?

So it looks like the consensus is to visit Padid first. Sounds good. You still have to decide on the following:

1. When to go. It's an hour or so after sunset. He wants you to visit his residence during hours of darkness. You've been on the road all day. I can't recall off the top of my head if 5e imparts any fatigue penalties and, if so, when they kick in. Shops will be closed at night (they usually are). A curfew's in place, but between Corros urchin skills, Nic's urban ranger skills, and Ulfgar's druidic magic, getting around unhindered shouldn't be a major issue.

2. What to give him. You have a bunch of mended papers and a bunch of crystals. You likely have the sword he asked you to retrieve as well, although you haven't had any of your loot I.D.'ed yet.

3. What to tell him. Finds, encounters, time distortion, suspicions, hypotheses, etc.

4. What to ask him. There's been some talk about attempting to enlist his assistance against the Bloodforged regime.

5. Reward. I clumsily deleted most of the IC and I can't remember what reward Padid promised you for your services. Obviously, what you give/tell him will influence what he ultimately gives you. You may want to ask him for more.

Questions?

Don't worry about writing the perfect post. You guys always produce quality material. I'd rather have a smattering of more frequent brief posts between turns than long, quiet lags between longer posts. I mean, if you want to write a longer, more involved IC post, that's totally fine, but it's not required or expected every turn. Combat's been working great but non-combat has usually dragged quite a bit. If you're waiting on something from me or from a fellow player, speak up. We're all friends here. If RL is getting in the way, just let me know. You guys know how sensitive I am. Long quiet spells drive me mad.

Thanks, guys. You rock.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 23:49, Wed 01 June 2016.