In addition, if Snarg is to be believed, you can return to the surface by touching the wall behind the spell casters.

I was considering that as well, that we all flee to live another day, which is always a viable option.

I'll give Cole until tomorrow to post a clarification on his action, then I'll post the next update.

In reply to Castle Keeper (msg # 174):

I just texted "Cole". Not sure she realized you were waiting on her to post something. She will post soon now.

Just to clarify, did Dreya have to burn that hero point? Just want to make sure to adjust my records if so.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:08, Wed 28 Dec 2016.

In reply to Dreya (msg # 176):

No hero point needed.

Could you clarify who is where and who can see whom right now in the party?

I am fairly certain Elwood and Dreya are somewhere in the clearing surrounding the cabin with the building in sight. Everyone else should be in the main common room of the cabin with the magical fireplace.

In reply to Dreya (msg # 179):

That is correct.

I'm going to designate Elwood the temporary party leader through January 15th.

I don't know...I set the bar really high as the inaugural party "leader", by nearly leading us to a TPK.

Don't flub it Elwood!

:)

We need guns ... lots of guns

Sorry about the delay, folks.  I'm sick and trying to get some rest.

I'm hoping to have an update with XP awards and in-town action tomorrow.

In reply to Castle Keeper (msg # 184):

Rest well and hope you get better soon.

In reply to Castle Keeper (msg # 184):

Fully understand - been battling it myself the past few days.  Rest and get well soon.

I'm feeling much better than Friday.  My stomach is still a bit wonky, but I'm functional.  Looking forward to seeing what direction you all decide to go next.

I have added an NPC thread to keep track of the NPCs you encounter/hear about in your adventures.  I know I need it (it's tough to remember NPCs from 2-3 months ago), so I'm guessing it will help all of you as well.

I'm considering starting a game of Cheat Your Own Adventure on RPoL.  It's a free 2-page game that allows a group to create/simulate a Choose Your Own Adventure story as a game.  Players trade off being the narrator with other players writing options (e.g., to look down the creepy well, turn to page 65) at decision points.

Chime in here if you're interested.

In reply to Castle Keeper (msg # 189):

I actually backed out of another similar project do to the rising pile of writing projects building up for me, including the sequel to Winds of Fate!!!  Yay!!  So unfortunately, I shall pass on this.  Sounds like a great idea though!

I'll have to pass on this too.

Wow,  a real writer in the group.  Please forgive my mangled grammar and improper punctuation.

In reply to Elwood (msg # 191):

Technically, two, as "Cole" is my co-author. But don't worry. You are quite safe. SELINE, however, (who is someone I know) makes my OCD grammar side go crazy, and I edit those posts. LOL!!

So because I can't help but pimp the book, anyone interested in epic fantasy adventure should check out Winds of Fate. It is out of stock in print at the moment, but can easily be found on Amazon Kindle. (Easiest to find by searching for Brooke Koenig or Roz Diedrich, as there are other identical titles out there.)

Technical difficulties--substantial post tomorrow.

In reply to Dreya & Elwood (msg # 192 & 191):

The hardest thing for me as a writer is switching styles for this play by post. I know our castle keeper has pm'd me a few times chiding me on verb tenses! Alas, I am slow getting the hang of the constant active sounding verb tenses when writing, but I am getting there I think.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:47, Wed 11 Jan 2017.

Elwood is going down into his basement to search for his copy of Strunk & White.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:52, Wed 11 Jan 2017.

It looks like the party wants to break up the child slavery ring.  I need to do an update on Seline's interaction with the Gambini crime family so that you have a better idea of the resources available and options.  I should have something put together by the end of the weekend.