Character creation will begin asap. I first have to get the pregenerated characters posted.

Hello everyone is good be be on board.  Here is to a long and enjoyable game.

Indeed!
Took a pregen as I don't have the current ruleset.

In reply to Harmast (msg # 3):

Totally with you on that.  Was schooled in Chaosium RuneQuest, so am a little bewildered by the differences that the two forms have.  Still it is RuneQuest with Battle Magic, Rune Magic and leg hits that have people hopping to a different beat so often:)

I wish I had a pregen as I am new to the rules. But I will soldier on with the character creation.

I love that expression 'schooled' :D
Red Box here, plus some RQ and Traveller and Rolemaster, too.
Hardly any Glorantha though:(. The RQ setting I played in had been mostly alternative Europe. And even then not much, my group could not cope with the deadliness of the system.
I only really jumped in with Mongoose. Different age, though, so not much use for current Glorantha-Lore.

As is, I am somewhat overwhelmed by the power level of the characters ^^

Hello!

I played in a much older version, probably 1st or 2nd edition. Random character generation is always fascinating to me when done right. Really liking the family tree stuff, even though it's super-easy to wind up an orphan (then again, the early editions were quite deadly...).

Please bear with me during this horrendous character creation process. I actually like it a lot, but it takes time to do with players who do not have access to the rules.

Hope you'll be patient until we can get the game started. I'm really glad to have you here!

Greetings, all!

Just joined as the pre-gen Vasana.

✓  Nasty scar on face
✓  Fiery red hair
✓  Seeking revenge against the Lunar Empire
✓  Rides a bison

She has it all!

Look forward to playing with all of you.

Hey GM, I am thinking of rping a Mercenary from Prax. is that ok?

As stated in the info threads all PC:s will be humans from Sartar.

My error.

I just went on to work on my cahracter family background, but the site is gone.

Might have been some maintenance downtime or something, should be back now.

Everyone: please write down (or copy-paste) your family background as a story. It should go into your character sheets.

For the pregens it's already there, of course, but still:

fixed!

Out of curiosity, is this Background Generation part of RQG or is that something from ... I don't know... Moon Design, Sartar: Kingdom of Heroes or King of Sartar (Chaosium or Moon Design) or whatever else is out there
This message was last edited by the player at 13:25, Tue 27 Nov 2018.

It's from RQ:G. Character creation is about sixty pages in the rulebook...

Hmm, I think I have a misunderstanding there.
Actually my own background only mentions that I fought at Battle at Pennel Ford and saw the crowning of the Prince of Sartar.

So actually I will roll for my family's history, too, unless you'd rather I don't, since my family is the clan's chieftain ?

Amazing tool, btw

No, pregenerated characters are done.

In reply to GM (msg # 20):

What is my family history then, though ?
Would be nice to know from a rp perspective :-)

sending you some pm

I will try to finish up tonight.

I am an experienced role player but new to glorantha and the runequest system. I have finished history and attribute rolls and am now trying to piece together who I am.

With my rolls, I almost feel sorcery or spirit magic focus makes the most sense. Just need to read those sections as magic is always the tricky part of a system when learning it.

I have drawn up a Yinkin Hunter in case of need. Glad to follow and see what adventures you discover.

Nice, I made your character sheet editable.

In reply to New5 (msg # 23):

Doh, I was not even aware that Orlanthi are dabbling in Sorcery.

I don't know that they are. Just saying with what I rolled, spirit and sorcery would work.

12:14, Today: Tannis rolled 12 using 2d6+6.  Int.

12:12, Today: Tannis rolled 10 using 2d6+6.  Siz.

12:11, Today: Tannis rolled 11 using 3d6.  Cha.

12:08, Today: Tannis rolled 13 using 3d6.  Pow.

12:07, Today: Tannis rolled 12 using 3d6.  Con.

12:06, Today: Tannis rolled 11 using 3d6.  Dex.

12:03, Today: Tannis rolled 14 using 3d6.  St

Str:14
Dex: 11
Con: 12
Pow:13
Siz:10
Int:13

 Over all, not bad rolls, it could have been worse.

 I shall need assistance with Cult, Runes, etc. The character is to be a Warrior.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:20, Thu 29 Nov 2018.

I've made some posts in the Character Creation thread about Runes: please proceed with chosing your Runes: link to a message in this game

More info on runes in a document linked to from the game wiki: http://wiki.rpol.net/?id=72461

A note on the pregenerated characters: all their listed skill levels (incl. weapon skills) are including the category modifiers.

I am still working on it, but I do like my character pic. :)

After much reading and consideration.  I am going to attempt to Shaman...well Assistant at first most likely.  :)

Ok, new week :)

Please continue wherever you are in the character creation process. Send me a message if you need a push.

Lurkers should also start on your characters if you haven't already.

I can't wait to get started.

This.

I wonder if there would be interest in being not only kin, i.e. Ernaldori, but actual relatives.

I have just created the Brandgor Bloodline and naturally there are some Ernaldori which have married into the Bloodline.

I have not delved in their families.
They might be related to your families, though.
The lower the number #, the closer you would be related to Harmast

#3, Henkinor, male, 1582-1608, married to Kallania (daughter of Dunorl, son of Brandgar), i.e. Husband of Harmast’s Aunt
#4, Kornarl, male, born 1600, married to Jarart (daughter of Henkinor), i.e. Husband to Harmast’s Cousin
#5, Yorid, female, born 1576, alive, married to Eoast (son of Dangmet, son of Brandgar), i.e. Wife of Harmast’s Uncle (2nd Grade)
#5, Ernalgand, female, born 1578, married to Tarolg (son of Dangmet, son of Brandgar), i.e. Wife of Harmast’s Uncle (2nd Grade)
#6, Yrgia, female, born 1593, alive, married to Vadnalth (son of Dangast, son of Estavos, son of Brandgar), i.e. Wife of Harmast’s Cousin (2nd Grade)
#6, Farast, male, born 1590, married to Enothynina (daughter of Eoast, son of Dangmet, son of Brandgar), i.e. Husband to Harmast’s Cousin (2nd Grade)
#6, Ivarkalga, female, born 1598), married to Eorobtar (son of Eoast, son of Dangmet, son of Brandgar), i.e. Wife of Harmast’s Cousin (2nd Grade)
#6, Ed, female, born 1597, married to Mindrin (son of Tarolg, son of Dangmet, son of Brandgar), i.e. Wife of Harmast’s Cousin (2nd Grade)
#6, Harva, female, born 1600, married to Tenarl (son of Tarolg, son of Dangmet, son of Brandgar), i.e. Wife of Harmast’s Cousin (2nd Grade)

In reply to GM (msg # 34):

My character is ready

Just finished running through the family history for character generation (Jaranse River Born). What happens after the submit, I didn't record the details as I thought it would summarise, but it just said thanks :)

Nice, pls put it in the character sheet.

I can see your answers, I'll paste them into your character sheet.

In reply to GM (msg # 39):

Meowmart Slink Human Orlanthi Yinkin Initiate Male
Str 14 Con 13 Siz 12 Int 17 Pow 12 Dex 13 Cha 13

Magic Points 12, Hit Points 13, Damage Bonsus +1d4, Spirit Combat Damage 1d6+1, Agility +5, Communications +10, Knowledge +10, Manipulation +15, Stealth +15, Perception +10, Magic +0 Dex SR 2 Siz SR 2

Number    Location  Armor  Armor Points/Hit Points<b>
01-04     Left Leg  2 pt L            2/5
05-08     Right Leg 2 pt L            2/5
09-11     Abdom     4 pt L            4/5
12        Chest     Cuir L            5/6
13-15     Left Arm  2 pt L            2/4
16-18     Right Arm 2 pt L            2/4
19-20     Head      Open Helm         4/5

<b>Runes: Fire/sky 70, Air 60, Earth 20, Beast 85, Man 15 Death 85, Fertility 15

Weapon       Att%      SR        Damage       HP
Composite Bow   85        2/9       1d8+1
1 H Battle Axe  45        4         1d8+1+1d4
Dagger          50        6         1d4+1+1d4
Broadsword      60        4         1d8+1+1d4
Javalin         30        2         1d6+1+1d2

Skills Agility +5 Climb 55%, Dodge 26%, Jump 54%, Ride 25% Communication +10 Charm 35%, Dance 30%, Speak Heortling 60%, Speak Tradetalk 20%, Speak Beastspeach 20% Knowledge +10 Animal Lore 50%, Battle 20%, Cult Lore Yinkin 35%, Cult Lore Orlanth 35%, Farm 40%, Herd 30%, Lore Hoertling 45%, Manage Household 20%, Survival 45% Magic +0 Meditate 15%, Spirit Combat 30%, Worship Yinkin 45%, Worship Orlanth 45% Manipulation +15 Conceal 20%, Stealth<b> +15 Hide 40%, Move Quietly 75%,

<b>Magic </> Composite bow +1 hp Multimissile 2 Matrix

<b>Equipment Ransom: 250 L.
Equipment: Cultural weapons (including appropriate
missile weapon), hunting animal (typically a shadowcat or
dog), snares, furs worth 120 L.

Spirit Magic Spells Cordination (2), Disruption, Heal 2
Rune Points 3
Special Rune Spells Catseye, Charisma, Claws


Bound Spitit in Shadow Cat Midnight Pow 9 Cha 9
Str</b?\> 8  <b>Con 16 Siz 4 Int (3) Pow 9 Dex 29 Cha 9
Siz SR 3, Dex SR 0 Hit Points 14 Move 9

Skills: Dodge 55%, Hide 80%, Move Quietly 95%.

Dice         Loc                    Ap/HP
01–02            Right Hind Leg     0/3
03–04            Left Hind Leg        0/3
05–07            Hindquarter           0/5
08–10            Forequarter           0/5
11–13            Right Foreleg         0/3
14–16            Left Foreleg           0/3
17–20            Head                     0/4

Weapon           %               Damage     SR
Claw                55              1D6–1D4     7
Bite                  45              1D6–1D4     7
Rip                   85              3D6–1D4     7

Note: Attacks simultaneously with both claws and the bite, which is capable of
impaling (though it never gets stuck in the wound). If both claws hit, the cat will
hold on, continuing to bite, and will rake with its hind legs the next round

In reply to Meowmast Slink (msg # 41):

This is the OOC forum. You can reach your character sheet via the "Character Details" link above.

Or click here.

But don't worry, I'll copy-paste your character into your sheet.

Off tomorrow, and with work on character.

Holy Moly 8o
That's why some RPGs go for Attribute Point Buy ^^.
Impressive luck on those rolls.

How did you get the magical weapon?
How did you get the bound spirit?

In reply to Harmast (msg # 44):
Heirloom and random boon

In which Edition did they drop the difference of hit location depening on melee vs ranged combat ?

Is there a preferred posting style?  First person, third person, past tense, present tense, colored text, italic thoughts, orange OOC, etc.?

When do we start?
This message was last edited by the player at 06:57, Fri 07 Dec 2018.

I made a post about prefered posting style.

I expect to be able to start the game this weekend.

Unfortunately I'm going away on business Monday through Thursday next week, but I'll be bringing my laptop so hopefully I'll not be totally AFK.

Just for clarification.
That is essentially most, if not all, of what entails building the personality and thus communicate attitudes.

So physical signs should be posted openly, e.g. Harmast's eyes widened at the boisterous claim of the Greydog pick-picket
However, reason/explanations, e.g. Surely the thief did not really think that they would believe him. That was an insult to their intelligence, should be posted in PLs only ?
Okay, that will take some getting accustomed to :D

I'm definately open for discussion on this. Maybe the posts would be too boring from a literary perspective.

My reasoning is that it actually helps roleplaying if a character's "inner life" has to be roleplayed rather than simply described. As it says in the Game Info: "...letting action reveal the character’s personality, not introspection."

But it's also important to have fun, and if many of you (players in this game) think it's a bad posting policy I can change it.

In reply to GM (msg # 49):

Will be trying for "Golden Rod" for Yanioth's spoken text, if we are going for coloured text and nobody has already gone for it.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:30, Fri 07 Dec 2018.

In reply to GM (msg # 51):

Well, perhaps a more detailed example is able to explain my typical posting style and thus elaborate on my earlier comment
I just copy-paste a post from two days ago in a WFRP2 game. I have edited to strike the passages that would be PLs in your game.

---

Wolfgang looked a bit restless.
"Well, yes, smith then scholar or vice versa. Whatever it takes to identify the owner of this sword."
He could not quite follow why a smith's expertise would make it easier to fingerpoint the device, still, he was pretty certain it would be a lot easier to find a weaponsmith than to find a scholar, so that made perfect sense to him.

Wolfgang suddenly realized that he had come to appreciate the resourcefulness of his companions. And that had settled into a certain expectation. They were too few to learn all they had to, so they had to take it step by step.

The Wolfling had thought the matter settled but then the wizard reacted to their noble companion's earlier reservations.
Wolfgang listened, tried to follow, then blew his cheeks and let out the air in irritation.
The wizard was blathering.
Or, he had to admit as he remembered their late and extensive stay in Altdorf, at least by northern standards. He had had to get accustomed to the many inconsequentual  words and phrases of Reiklanders whose main purpose seemed to only be to hear their own voices. In other words: blathering.

The Ulrican lost the wizard. Would she go or not? Would she help or not? It looked like she would rather follow her obsession with that weird southern festival.
"Don't mention the room, it's a small affair. You need not feel any kind of obligation towards us. If you'd rather, you know, check out that festival then do that. It's what you came here for anyway."
Wolfgang shrugged.
Once again, he was thrown off track by his assumption that any righteous person would do his or her very best to end the threat of a chaos artefact. Frau Minhelm seemed not to care, though, and merely seemed to consider the matter a leisurely endeavour to while away her free time.
"Well, I will not venture forth into an unknown city at night."
"There's a lot to do, so we better rise at first light. I intend to anyway."
He finished his food and drink and would then turn in for the night. Wolfgang left the common room.

---

Now let me add the OOC comment of the wizard of the character Wolfgang was talking to:

---

You know, I am really liking this dynamic. The best part is that Milly is from Ostland and this verbose pretense is something she picked up i Altdorf, to put on airs of sophistication and be as fashionable as the other 'cool' folks of Altdorf. Plus she is embarrassed if not downright ashamed of her native accent, which is associated with poorness and being the lowest kind of uncultured pleb. A fact she is painfully aware of, making her try to mask her accent without much success.

---

My "concern" (it actually is not a concern, just an observation) is less the literacy aspects (most obviously much shorter readable posts), but that actually a lot of personality would have been lost (or rather: be limited to the GM's knowledge). In fact, if not for that OOC post I would have been a bit irritated. "I" as in "the player" as opposed to "the character". Well, to understand that you'd need to know the whole exchange, but kindly just take my word for it that it would have been the classical misunderstanding which naturally comes with forum-based roleplaying.

I am not opposed to this approach, mind, I'm just saying that I need to adapt and write a lot more in spoken words, I guess, which probably can become a bit awkward sometimes, hopefully not offensive.
In fact I cannot even assess if it is "bad posting policy" or not since I never had that approach.

In reply to Harmast (msg # 53):

Perhaps think of it this way, everything in the IC post is observable by all characters in the thread.  So your body language, facial expressions, etc. indicate your thoughts and feelings if written down.

Ok, I actually have no experience of the policy I suggested, and it doesn't seem like a common one. I'll change it so the policy is more in line with what is mainstream on rpol. I don't want it to become something players have to think about adjusting to.

In reply to GM (msg # 55):

Well, maybe we should have waited for the other players' opinions ^^
Maybe it's just me :D

As for 'mindreading' (for lack of a better word).
Yeah, that's what Insight skill is all about, right ? Now, Harmast seems to be fairly good at that kind of thing as the authors obviously sent some percentiles that way. Naturally it would ne nice to see that it actually has some benefit in game, i.e. the nuances of the non-skilled vs the skilled. No idea how to do that, except for specific situations where an actual implications of a certsain attitude is essential.
Well, whatever.
I repeat: I have no isssues with adapting. I cannot claim that I will succeed all the time ^^

I'm only a lurker, but I have played a lot of games here over the years on here. I have found a mixture of 'open' thoughts (normally in italics) and private thoughts shared with the GM to be a good fit.

In reply to GM (msg # 55):

and if some of the players like the system described, while others do not.  There is always the option of using PMs.

I'm waiting for two characters to be finished, but I think I'll start the game as soon as I find the time. If those two characters aren't ready at game start they'll join the party as soon as they are able to.

Please fix your character sheets so that they're comprehensible.

One thing to consider is making a list of the events that have contributed to your reputation.

How to do that with the pregens?

Try to get some clues from the character's backstory. Or make something up.

Not sure what GM listed for you but in the book p. 88:



So we are kin!  Let me know if you want to work out some background.

I was under the impression that reputation is a lot dependent on what your grandparent and parent did. And less in what one did oneself.

As for kin, I'd like to draw ypur attention to my Post #36 here.

I need to research some about the Battle at Pennel Ford, too

I'd guess 5-10% of Harmast's reputation is simply from being the chieftain's son.

My guess, too.
In the attempt to retro engineer the character I believe he has Noble occupation and that alone suffices to get the Reputation he has, i.e. 15%.
So I'd say, both events he actually did take part in, Battle at Pennel Fort, Liberation of Sartar and witness Starbrow becoming Prince really were the 'survived' incidents.
So, yeah, nothing too outstanding. With the low CHA that is fine.
Clearly he would be somewhat awed by his two kin who contributed more noticeably and valiantly.
I think Orlanthi base their leaders on accomplishment, i.e. being the chief's son is just that and in no way positions me as a future chief or anything.

So hopefully we will have eight characters ready shortly:

Brastan - Odayla hunter
Breganya - Chalana Arroy healer
Harmast - Issaries trader
Mansur, Daka Fal assistant shaman
Meowmast Slink - Yinkin hunter
Tannis - Orlanth warrior
Vasana - Orlanth (Vinga) warrior
Yanioth - Ernalda assistant priestess

You are all from the Ernaldoring clan of the Colymar tribe even if some of you have been away for shorter or longer periods.

At game start you will be making a stop in Apple Lane on your way to Jonstown to see what's going on at the front. Is the Lunar garrison still there? Not on anyone's orders, but out of curiosity.

Your clan chieftain, Baranthos, father of Harmast, tasked you with escorting a delivery of gifts to Verinos the Old in Runegate, chieftain of the Taraling clan.

For various reasons none of you are in any particular hurry to return home.


This message was last edited by the GM at 19:20, Sun 09 Dec 2018.

If anyone is uncomfortable with the above immediate background, please send me a PM.

In reply to GM (msg # 67):

Since that's my father youre talking about... why 'the old'... he ought be be 43 years old

Maybe he went gray young and people nicknamed him "the old" because of the graying hair.

Hehe you're right, I got carried away with "the Old"-stuff. Editing post.

I'm opening the game introduction thread again. Please go ahead and post if you feel like it.

 I am eager to get started, but my character is not finished. Damn real world.

I still have a few things to finish up.
I should be done soon :-)

Look forward to playing with you all :-)

Ok, I will have to slightly adjust the background again. You're not heading home at all, you're going towards Jonstown to see what's going on at the front. Not on anyone's orders, but out of curiosity.

old is dependent on the period.  If you look hard enough you may find that 30 was old somewhere and some time.

True. But Baranthos is not called "the Old" in general. His father is, and that other chieftain is.

Are we still going with past tense, because so far everyone is writing in present tense?  I don't care, just trying to be consistent.

Thanks for the attention, will edit my post.

This message was deleted by the player at 06:49, Mon 10 Dec 2018.

Just to be perfectly clear: you have all been on the road together for a week or so. You are not total strangers. You are all in the inn sittning as a group at the same table.

Some of you have known each other for a long time, some of you shorter. You are all from the Ernaldori clan (at least originally) and know each other’s names, cults, and occupations (if any).

So please add basic info to your character descriptions for reference.

Or maybe we should have a PC presentation thread?

Sorry Harmast, info on her (an Leika) is in the Clearwine Fort-thread.

I will take more care to make references in the future.

For reference to you all: The Battle Valley is to the East. It leads to Prax. THe Sisters of Mercy are connected to the goddess of healing, Chalana Arroy. Breganya in your group is a Chalana Arroy-initiate. They are not allowed to use physical violence.

My bad... will edit

EDIT: done
This message was last edited by the player at 11:48, Tue 11 Dec 2018.

So who is the Rune Lord... you have lost me there...

There is no Rune Lord present, as far as you know. Aileena introduced herself as Priestess.

So RuneLords are not the best skilled persons around? how the game has changed...:)

Rune Lord is just a step within a cult, just below Rune Priest.  It doesn't really have anything to do with skills in a particular field.  I don't think there are Rune Priests of Hunting.  :)  Anyway, seems like that was more bluster/bragging than a statement of fact.  Perhaps Meowmast disagrees though!

In reply to Vasana (msg # 86):

Is that what this was all about???
Umm... okay...

We need to decide if we are going to help first . . . either at the stated terms, after negotiating the terms, for free, or not at all.  Vasana would prefer that discussion occur in private.  If we decide to help, then we can determine how to do so.  Whether that be attempting negotiation, going out and finding the tusk riders, laying a trap, etc.

 I am kind of lost as how to start. Just dive into the conversation?

In reply to Vasana (msg # 88):

It was been my understanding that this is exactly what you suggest IC, that's why I did not continue to post

In reply to Tannis (msg # 89):

As good as an approach as any other. Maybe you were a bit lost in thought or cleaning your armour and weapons.
We are all sitting around the table....

I can't see that there is anyone arguing against accepting the job offer.

Do you want more time to discuss this (ingame) evening or should I move on to next day?

I think move on to the morning from my point of view, can plan after taking a look around.

Realised that I might have misread the Marshal thing, no idea who they are :)

In reply to Jaranse River Born (msg # 93):

lol, and there I was awed by your knowledge ^^
I swear I have no idea who Brastan is talking about ^^

The tusk riders will come on Wildday, not Windday.
And that is the Seasonal Holy Day for Issaries

In reply to Harmast (msg # 95):

Correct, although Vasana may or may not know about Issaries's holy days.

In two days it is Windsday and Vasana will be doing religious stuff all day and Jaranse may be as well, up to him.  If there is not an appropriate place to do her rituals around Apple Lane, she will need to travel somewhere else (she expected to be near Jonstown by then).  Then she would need to travel back on Fireday.  So it should not affect Vasana's participation in the battle itself, assuming it is actually on Wildsday.

As an aside, Defense Day is the actual Vinga High Holy Day but the day varies from year to year as it is based on the coming of a storm.  The GM decreed that for simplicity it would be on Reaping day when the Orlanth menfolk do their harvest ritual.

Except for role-play the GM's answer may solve your 'issues', too.

Don't need to ride off to find a holy site, can make one here with the sanctify rune spell. Can even recover the point of POW during worship :)

That's right. Most initiates have access to all "common" Rune Spells:

Command Cult Spirit, 2 points
Dismiss Magic, 1 point
Divination, 1 point
Extension, 1 point
Find Enemy, 1 point
Heal Wound, 1 point
Multispell, 1 point
Sanctify, 1 point
Soul Sight, 1 point
Spirit Block, 1 point
Summon Cult Spirit, 1–3 points
Warding, 1 point

I've added a map with hex grid to the first post in this thread: link to a message in this game

Maybe you'll find it useful when talking about the defence of Apple Lane.

Nice. Do we have a scale of sorts? Ranges will come into play.

1 hex is approximately(!) 30 metres
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:15, Tue 12 Feb 2019.

I am going to be away from the 25th to the 28th because of the holidays.

hi people :)

Joining you soon, and happy holidays too !

Mewmast climbs the tower and checks for line of sight and has midnight drag sticks to the various spots for good shots. Climbing to the roof of the Uleria temple also again scouting out good choke points to target again having midnight mark them with a stick. The east road into apple lane put in a two-tier tripwire one high to clothesline them and about 30 feet ahead a foot high to trip the tuskers. If they see and avoid the first hoping the second will catch them.
The west entrance to apple lane by area 15 put a double tripwire with the two tries on the southeast entrance. At location 3 just at the end of the forest should put in a pit and have some javaliners  on the clift edge on the north side ready to pop up and throw Javalins from height advantage.

After getting down will set up targets at the best shot points and have Meowmast and Other archers practice firing on the spots go get the range down.

By the way, is there a website where to look at the spells ? I don't own the books of this new edition. Or do the old chaosium edition still works for most of them ?

Welcome. There isn't much difference between the spells.

thank you :)

still waiting for the GM details about some stuff, ad his introduction path, then I join in ! :)

How was everyone's Christmas?

Too much food :D

Fun for the kids, otitis for me.

Looking forward to getting back to the game soon :)

Same here. Got a bit flu/coughing thing. But fun anyway.

Yes, good Christmas break here. Looking forward to getting going again too.

I need Vasana to act as the leader she wanted to be. I’m still spending what time I have during the holidays on completing some of the characters.

Christmas was busy.  Much fun times playing with my neices, but also looking after me ma

In reply to GM (msg # 114):

Can you update the list of current PCs?  It was a little confusing because some left and then one returned and someone else entered.  I was holding off as it seemed people were going to be away around Christmas through yesterday and I have not heard about useful talents from a couple of people.  Meowmast in particular is likely to be of use immediately as we need to try to locate the tusk riders and get a better idea of their numbers and perhaps where we could ambush them.  I am not sure if he or Jaranse would be better for that or if they could team up.

Either way, I'll post something tomorrow.

Happy Holidays all!!

• Brastan - Odayla hunter
• Breganya - Chalana Arroy healer
• Harmast - Issaries diplomat/trader
• Jaranese - Orlanth the bandit
• Vasana - Orlanth (Vinga)
• Yanioth - Ernalda - priestess' apprentice (currently run by me as NPC)
• Meowmast Slink - Yinkin hunter
• Tannis - Orlanthi warrior (returned)

I have another (non-combat oriented) PC in the pipeline.

Edit: forgot: Tannis is returning.
This message was last edited by the GM at 09:40, Sun 30 Dec 2018.

Happy New Year!

Happy new year to all ! :)

In hospital so posting spotty

Get well!

I'll be back in the us in five days

happy new year! I'm just joining in taking over the Yanioth character. Looking forward to getting to know Glorantha and RuneQuest.

ok, I'm now back and good to continue.
Apologies, but net options were limited away from home.

 Some real world stuff has conspired to keep me from posting as I normally do... Like having my PC crash. Tannis is a Warrior, so where can I drop him into a situation? is it ok if he joins those seeking the Tusk Raiders?

Hey :)

Been all new, but Syssiah can help defend and help also. She's mostly a support, with limited fighting skills. So, where is she to be useful the most ?

My understanding was that those who set out only try to find the camp to get a notion of the foes we have to face. However, the 'battle' will be held at the hamlet (unless the scouting provides a better solution to the task).
So, imho, unless you excel at stealth and tracking you may want to reamin behind and await the reports of the scouts. That's what I do, anyway ^^

well, yes I guess so. Been patient, pretty, and cheerful. I can do that ! ^^

In reply to Syssiah Wetkiss (msg # 128):

I had meant Tannis, didn't see your post :D

I'm going to ask the GM for a rune of invisbility if nobody see my posts :p

lol, nah, it's just because you posted right before me, 1 min or less ^^

Right then, Group 3 guys are probably busy.
What about the others remaining ?
Several announced they are doing their rounds.
Results ?

In reply to Harmast (msg # 132):

How long does worshipping take on a holiday?

Yanioth is worshipping for however long it takes. She will seek to spend more time with Brightflower afterwards if  possible. Otherwise she will join up with any one who is around when she's finished.

Syssiah is surely around and available for whatever possible. :)

The Ernalda ceremonies should be over by late afternoon.

In reply to GM (msg # 135):

After the worship is finished, what does Brightflower do?

She would come with you to find the others and see how the preparations are going.

Doh, my misunderstanding. That's what happens when I read and post from a phone

In reply to Jaranse River Born (msg # 138):

try looking at the site on your phone through this link...

https://responsive.rpol.net

That is an easier format, I've found.

Divination is a common rune spell, I think everyone has it ? See p.74
Of course, Uleria Cult is not in the CORE book, so...

Hey, I don't own the new set of books, so to my knowledge, till now, I didn't know there were common spells, available to everyone at any moment ^^

I still have to get used to the rules set for this RQ edition :)

Ahhh :D

Common Rune Spells:
Command Cult Spirit (2), Dismiss Magic (1), Extension (1), Find Enemy (1), Heal Wound (1), Multispell (1), Path Watch (2), Soul Sight (1), Spirit Block (1), Summon Cult Spirit (1-3)
Common Rituals Rune Spells:
Divination (1), Sanctify (1), Warding (1)

FYI:  I am awaiting answers to three questions in Post #32.

Given where the tusk riders' camp is and which way they went to Saraskos's farm, which road are they likely to use to get to Apple Lane (Meowmast, Janeera, Brastan, or Brightflower can probably answer this)?

Did Harmast, Yanioth, and Breganya learn anything from the villagers?

Did Vasana and Tannis learn anything about the terrain and buildings?

Pig Hollow is marked on the map of Colymar lands here link to a message in this game

It is just southeast of the word "HIORDING". Apple Lane is under the "D" in "HIORDING" (you can see the word "Lane".

Did I mention that if we manage to skewer and set fire to tusker in a pit it would be the best pig roast ever??

Today is Clayday, tomorrow is Windsday, which is Reaping Day/Defense Day, the following day is Fireday, the day after is Wilday when the tusk riders are supposed to show up.

As noted, Vasana will not be available tomorrow and the others should probably be practicing or preparing defenses (Yanioth can summon an Earth Elemental to make pits, others can round up oil or water, or fill bits with spikes, etc.).  We can present the plan to the villagers in two days as Brightflower suggested, but that is Fireday, not Windsday.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 14:40, Mon 21 Jan 2019.

Yes, you're correct, I'll make Brightflower correct herself ;)

 Tannis looked at the village and made mental notes on where he might station himself when the attack came, if ti came. With an enemy, on should always expect the unexpected. " I shall see how much rope there is to be had, in this place."

Surely Yanioth is wise enought to employ Extension to Keep the elemental at hand long enough

Yes, she can cast Extension-1 to increase the Elemental's presence to one hour.

She has 4 rune points. Summoning costs 1 rune point, control costs 2. So 1 rune point left for Extension.

Pits/trenches between smithy and pawnshop and pawnshop and storeroom.

In reply to GM (msg # 150):

My bad, forgot about Command Cult Spirt.

Due to a family event I will probably not be able to make another post until Monday. I will if I can though.

hehehe, it's Vasana's idea to have the villagers go hide north, not Harmast's :P

Hi all :)

I hope you are enjoying the game. I am, even though I feel like we're still in a sort of introductory phase. Some of you aren't posting very often, but I still hope you will activate. Please let me know in a PM if there's anything on your mind regarding this game.

The day of the Tusk rider attack is approaching. It seems likely there will be combat when they attack (or at a later date - Dragon Pass is a fairly violent place after all). I would like to remind you all of the dangers your characters will be exposed to. Please make sure you use all your magical abilities to boost and protect you.

Take a look at your available spells and use them. Ask me and your fellow players for advice.

Hey, I tried to warn people.  :)



It may be worth briefly explaining the spell-casting rules and procedures, how to use and regain POW, etc.  It seems like several people might not have been familiar with RuneQuest, or like me with the latest version.

In reply to Vasana (msg # 156):

I would appreciate that, too.

It looks like I'll have to wait until the next holy day to regain Rune points. How soon is her next holy day?

In reply to Yanioth (msg # 157):

Earth Season, Illusion Week, Clay Day
That's Day 45, so in 5 days is a Minor Holy Day for Ernalda (RQG p. 293)
Issaries has a Seasonal Holy Day tomorrow (Day 41)


I am assuming that the Temple to all the Deities is considered a Shrine (± 0%) for all cults, but that's probably something we may want to have confirmed by GM.
Minor Holy Day (+10%).
You should easily get back your Rune Points since your Worship (Ernalda) is probably high already.

---

Well, the question here is: who or what is considered an enemy ^^
Also, I'll remind you that you...

This message was last edited by the player at 07:13, Wed 30 Jan 2019.

I only have Mobility as a boosting spell... or indeed any spell useful in combat.
If anyone could spare additional spells... my worst problem is my encumbrance, I'm 2 points over allowance which gives me a penalty of 10% to all my combat skills

You might be willing to let some of your weapons in other buildings or places, and run to them when needed. it adds tactical and realism, because it happened all the time during antiquities times

It's my armour :)
I only have a sword, a (medium) shield and a dagger.

That said, both Strength and Vigor would remove my ENC-penalties (and thus would be a lot more useful than any Bladesharp or similar).
Does anyone have these ?
I really need to learn either of those asap !
This message was last edited by the player at 10:51, Wed 30 Jan 2019.

Maybe use a Rune or Passion in order to help ?

Maybe do some pushups?  :D

It's far easier and quicker to hand over those 100L and learn Strength than spend a very long time (!) to possibly (!) gain a STR increase... one has to be realistic about these things :P

Yes, yes, we all know Harmast would prefer to buy his way out of trouble rather than work hard to improve himself!  j/k

It's not. However, it's possible to use the Sanctify common rune spell there:

In reply to GM (msg # 166):

Bother.

Well, luckily (for me) there's an Issaries' Shrine in the hamlet, so I won't need  to sanctify it, right ?
Hmm, just what is the duration of Sanctify ??

Sorry for the lax posting, got a big deadline approaching at work and that's been sapping my energy :(

@Meowmast, your warding covers 100 square metres and the countermagic is against spells cast in over the barrier, so spells cast within the area are not affected

Unfortunately it seems I've made a big mistake regarding the common rune spells:



You do not all have access to all common rune spells.

I will now add your common rune spells to your character sheets. You will have to study these to see what rune spells you have access to.

Sorry, will try to be more careful in the future.

Done.

Please note that this means Meowmast has not cast Warding - it's not available to the Yinkin cult.

Kids are ill. Nothing serious, but takes a lot of energy. Will post asap.

So just to be clear:

Smithy

• Vasana (mounted)
• Yanioth

Tower

• Jaranse
• Meowmast

Tin Inn

• Harmast
• Syssiah
• Brastan*
• Breganya*
• Tannis*

* Did not respond.

 Here

here

Group 3 ????

The shooting party who previously went looking for them.

One thing that I'd appreciate is if your character descriptions make reference to any trait, characteristic, passion, rune, or skill that is at 80% (meaning 16 for characteristics) or higher.

Oh that was already done :) it's obvious in Bio line also.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:29, Thu 07 Feb 2019.

Notables
Attributes (16⁺): DEX, INT, POW
Attributes (10^-): CON, CHA
Affinities (80⁺%): Air, Harmony
Passions (80⁺%): Love (Family), Loyalty (Sartar)
Skills (80⁺%): Broadsword, Medium Shield
This message was last edited by the player at 13:10, Thu 07 Feb 2019.

Updated description

Errrmmmm.... if (3) is called "North Street"... is North actually towards the left side of the map and not the top ???

Yes, or top left would maybe be more precise. The view of the village is from the south west.

In reply to GM (msg # 183):

Thanks.
Will edit my latest IC accordingly asap

I have been assuming that north is at the top of the map this whole time, so anything Vasana has said should be shifted by 45 degrees.

Sorry about that. As the "tunnels" are dug from one house to another I don't think there's anything that need adjustment, but let me know if you think of anything.

Am a bit uncertain whether the current "delay" is simply based on posting rates or whether we at the Tin Inn simply don't learn anything ^^

Surely we ought to be able to hear sounds of fighting ?
And those tuskers galopping surely make a lot of noise, too ?

Dice Roller is empty, too. Guess everyone's doing "Secret Rolls" :) ?

Maybe they do, maybe they don't ;) . I find it aids suspension of disbelief when the characters are split in groups when there is no contact between them.

But yes, there is only one combat round each day, and even less this past weekend.

In reply to GM (msg # 188):

Thanks.
I take it you make any Perceptions rolls to notice something or should we add them ?

good question : How do we roll for Perception ? I didn't see any skill or stat for it ?

Everything is d100 ;)

The skill Scan has a base of 25%, then add your Perception skills modifier.

But then again, perception skills are of course rolled by the GM.

What was again the scale on the map ?
How much is a hex ?
I'm asking because of Spirit Magic range of 50m, e.g. Detect Enemies

One hex is appr. (!) 30 m.

Okay, so Detect Enmies won't do the trick :(

Apologies everyone, I've been a little too quiet. I'm ferociously busy with work at the moment. Big issue that's resulting in us beign over two weeks behind. I'm working with the vendor to resolve the issue. I'll contribute when I can, but it's probably not going to be much mroe than a quick line or two until this is resolved.

I've lost a lot of sleep this week, and I can't really think straight at the moment. I'll get back when I can. :)

https://animals.howstuffworks....nce-roamed-earth.htm

Would not a crit hit doing 8 points damage ignoring armor take down a tusker?

Yeah Maybe i was too Quick. I know magic missile can’t do piercing. Will check asap, but i might not find the time for many hours.

Forgot to add 3 for speeddart damage.

”magical
missiles can still do critical damage”

Oops. Will check effect of this

Yes, sorry for the confusion:

• the Tusker hit by arrows is killed, and the Rider is on foot next to it, between the Smithy and the Pawnshop.
• Only one Tusk Rider is in hex 13M.

I will edit posts tomorrow.

Again: sorry for the confusion, and thanks Meowmast for your attention.

Awfuly quiet around here.

:) I’ll try to get a post up later today.

well it's the problem when you are in combat, everything is done in a Turn of events.

Sorry have to take care of the kids, will post soon though.

Made a few updates, will have to wait for more input before I continue.

Since we're separated it's hard to know if it's inactivity in general or specifically ^^

I have to wait for "next turn" to get out the entangle. Can you tell me when I'm free to act please ? :)

You’re free! :)

ty ^^

You attacked for me ?
Says "second attack" and also saw some rolls on by behalf, did not see the second parry, though.
So I'm done with "this" turn ?

Yes, I rolled an attack for you. I used the parry you rolled for your parry this turn, as it wasn't used last turn.

Everyone are done with "this" turn. I'll post the results of the next round tomorrow.

I suggest to call out New Rounds explicitely.
Seems Meowmast (and possibly myself) acting twice now ?

ok, I will try to be more clear about where we are.

When I last posted an update everyone was "done" with their rounds, except Vasana's Bison who got a butt attack as well.

At the moment I'm waiting for everyone's orders, but will make "a round" later today or tomorrow whether or not everyone's posted. So the status is "New Round".

If people post more orders than they are allowed, I will tick them off as they come into play unless later orders contradict them.

And yes, Meowmast has posted two rounds worth of orders. Maybe because I posted a Bison update that really should have been in my round report. It's not a problem.

Just a clarification:

Two fled on foot and three retreated on their tuskers?

Three fled on foot and two on their tuskers.

There are three dead tuskers in and around the trench, one outside the temple, one between the temple and the inn, and one outside the inn.

Has Vasana seen anyone who could be identified as a leader?  If so, which?

Maybe. (PM)

No, I don't :P

Don't you remember?  Maybe you got hit on the head?  ;)

I’m terribly sorry but both me and the kids are down with the flu. I’ll do my best to post when I can.

Get well soon.

On business trip to South Africa at the moment so intermittent access.

Are things just quiet or is stuff happening in town while Vasana is away?  Meowmast posted today but not here or in our thread and since we are together I assumed we would return at the same time.

Don't know for sure the gm said we came back with a body and you got offered the Th and position.

Sorry Vasana I made a mis-click on the group settings. You should be back now.

Hoping we continue the game. It is awfully quiet.

We will continue as long as there is one player who wants to :)

I'm away for a few days, will post if I can!

present and willing :)

I'm waiting to see Vasana post at the feast to make my entrance here, I don't intend to steal her thunder!

Sorry, was hoping to get a response to her previous post so she has an idea how to react.  It is fine for you to make an entrance first.  Not much thunder here.  :)

As far as I'm concerned I can see three ways this can go now.

Some or all of you return to Clearwine to report about the situation in Apple Lane and for Vasana to become thane.
You go to Jonstown to participate in, or observe, the attack on the Lunar forces there.
You do something I did not anticipate ;)

If you go to Clearwine first you might still make it to the attack on Jonstown.
If you go to Jonstown you can go to Clearwine to report after the attack.

Not going to Clearwine to report at all would of course cause problems. It would be very anti-social.

I was just waiting for Jarotar’s news.  Vasana is heading to join the attack at Jonstown first thing in the morning.

Meowmast and Midnight grabs his bag and hurry after Vasana.

Err.. been just accepted by the Temple of Uleria, and Aileena, Syssiah finds herself worried. She'd firt do whatever helps the temple the bet. Which is ?

N.B.  Not that I think we currently have the ability but everyone should be aware that under no circumstances do you want to bring a follower of Humakt back from the dead.

No one has the ability to, Humakt will not let it occur.

Has that changed since earlier versions?  It used to be possible but the character would kill whoever did it and the die again.  Most amusing.

Can't remember earlier versions, but the current cult description is such.

In reply to Vasana (msg # 234):

Yanioth is heading to Jonstown with Vasana. Hoping to be a healing support more than a melee combat support, perhaps.

Sorry for absence, unexpected inspection.
Will read up today

Welcome back!

Pls note that I've edited my last post here: link to a message in this game

In case anyone is curious, Vasana is in the rear to safeguard the back of the party and because no one wants to walk behind a bison, trust me.  They also kick up most dust than walkers.  :)

There's a notice "Player Characters" with a link to a google spreadsheet with basic info on all player characters.

link to a message in this game

However, it seems Jarotar is soon about to become an NPC.

More worried about the bison farts than the dust :P

So, I shouldn't have fed my bison on all those free beans at the Tin Inn?  Good pro-tip.  ;)

I cast Pathway, so I will be able to detect threats within 100m which probably is further than any distance to the scout Meowmast.

@Harmast, I believe that the Lunars are occupying Jonstown, it's the last town that they control in Sartar. It's not a case of which clans are in there, more a case of which ones will be turning up to lay siege to it if I understand correctly.

If we get there "early" I don't think we'd not accomplish much as the town can't be besieged until there are sufficient forces to blockade it anyway.

Jonstown is under siege. Forces are gathering to assault the town.

Errmmm.
That's what I meant.
Which forces are about to besiege Jonstown and throw out the Lunars.
Or maybe, and that was my question to the chief, which non-Lunar forces are already there.
I doubt they can orchestrate all the different clans all getting there at the exact same date.
Unless I'm seriously misjudging the numbers of men and women involved in such an endeavour.

OK sorry, you asked which clans are in Jonstown and I took that as in rather than surrounding.

Wasn't sure of the situation and as a player confirmation is good :)

I agree and thank you for the consideration and attempt to clarify.
Just read my post again... Yeah, the "in" was misleading. Sorry

Unfortunately I sometimes forget you can’t read my mind. There’s a lot of info and images in there. ;)

Vasana is happy to move on.

FYI:  I'll be out of the country starting in a little over 48 hours, returning a little over 2 weeks from now.  I probably won't be posting much.

In reply to Vasana (msg # 256):

Safe travels!

Will be on short vacation without i-net access 19th April - 24th April.

well, I'll be on vacation in China between April 26 and May 10.
Will post if I can.

Sorry, made a mistake: Harne asked Vasana about the group name, not Yanioth. I'll edit both posts.

I had assumed that to be more or less a requirement of sorts ?
Especially Runes would be nice to know, I guess, as the runes are supposed to influence one's personality.

There's also this: link to a message in this game

In reply to GM (msg # 262):

This Google sheet is "view only" for me

Yes, it's for me only to use.

I'll enter your details asap.

I'm back.  Sorry I wasn't able to take other names into consideration.  The GM asked for a name before I left, as well as which unit I wanted to be in, which I provided.

Question:  Do we have any siege equipment?  Towers, battering rams, ladders?  I am hoping, given the Lunars' predilection for magic, that flying Orlanthis was not the only plan.

No, there's no siege train to construct siege equipment.

Back from vacation, will read up asap

So we did wait those three days for the Malani after all, right ?

I don't think so.

We arrived on 43rd, now it's 46th, that's 3 days in my book :P

Yes, you waited a few days as more troops arrived.

Neither do I know nor use kanka, so I don't even have an account

In reply to Harmast (msg # 272):

I just joined, seems pretty straightforward

In reply to Harmast (msg # 272):

All info will be public so no need to register if you don’t want to.

In reply to GM (msg # 274):

Actually I got quite a few of those:

Interesteing, thanks for notifying me. There are actually a few things not public: character personalities (for player notes on their characters) and a few "private" notes on some entities that I use as (secret) GM memos.

It would help to know what you clicked on to get that message.

Sometimes if you hover over a light blue word a box opens, but if that text is too Long you cannot read it all. When actually pushing those I get the above message

E.g.
Dashboard
Glorantha, Dragonrise, Orlanth's Ring, True Dragon, Lunar Army, Red Moon
Apple Lane and Dragonpass work :D

Organisations, Attribute Organisation Sartar same as above (Location Sartar works)

Characters, Attribute Race Humans same as above

I assume some of these may have been prepared to hold some content sooner or later but do not do so just yet.

Anyway, it would be nice to have the same info as on the Google spread sheet, i.e. Attribute customizing ?
Further, how about wound and HP status ?
Just saying :D
This message was last edited by the player at 12:54, Tue 30 Apr 2019.

Thanks. Permissions should be correct now.

Meowmast sent his cat to scout at dusk, which means it is now night. Everyone has gone to sleep. Note that  there is no moon shining on you (even though the half Red Moon glows red).

Are you sure you're going to Littleport in the middle of the night, or do you wait until morning?

Getting there at first light would be fine.  Unless there is some reason to think that another attack is planned.  Just trying to keep things moving.

Asking around you get the impression there might be another attack on the town tomorrow. Which would mean you couldn't really stroll down to Littleport to chat with people.

But going at night would mean going with torches through darkness and waking people up if you want to talk to them.

Then Vasana will stay in camp.  She is not the type to disregard orders or be absent when the people she is leading need her.  Regardless of her thoughts on the competence of leadership above her.

In reply to Vasana (msg # 282):

Second this.
We must not leave the attack and thus offend the commanders

Hello everyone, Ulina, priestess of Orlanth Thunderous (and hopefully Heler), storm witch bringer of rains, here to help the cause of Sartar's freedom! Great to be gaming with you all. Just waiting to get my clearance from the GM and join you IC.

heya and welcome :)

Welcome

Hey Mr GM - a house rule we were discussing on the Facebook Runequest group was too give a +10 bonus to the rune affinity for a week to those who attend the worship service of a deity in one of that deity's runes, even if they were lay members. This encourages people to act like the god, acts a lot like augment enhancements from HQG, and gives people a reason to attend worship services even if they're just lay members. Getting +10% to Earth after attending an Ernalda service can help with farming, for example. It also strengthens the connection for Initiats and Rune Masters even if they are full up on Rune Points, making their magic easier. What do you think? Of course, people would still need to kick in the 3 clacks and 2 MPs.

I don't generally houserule unless I feel a need for it, and as I've played this game less than two ingame weeks I've had no chance to develop that need.

Do you have a link to the discussion?

It was in the Runequest group on FB, but I don't have the exact post.

Just a quick headsup.
Somewhat overwhelmed by the sudden workload increase.
Will try to cope, though

At this time I'd like to quote from the rulebook p 8-9:


So the game is built around the idea that when you're "done" with a situation, your characters return to their homes and normal lives.

I hate to stop you from doing something you want to do, but if there is such a thing - something you'd really like to do - I'd like to discuss it now. Otherwise I think it's time for the Dead Calm to return home.

SO Syssiah could embrace fully her initiate role in Apple Lane for example ?

But does that mean they learn anything (ie skill improving or passions ?)

You get to pick four occupational or cult skills to get an experience check, unless you’ve been away more than half the season.

How are Power Gain rolls from worship handled? POW is the thing I need to qualify to become a Storm Voice.

If Ulina travels with the band, she will be happy to lead Storm Tribe worship for them.

I'm also considering taking my priest funds and investing in the traditional Storm Voice traveling shrine. Mr GM, as a mere Initiate am I allowed to do that?

As per the rules (p. 418):





What's that?

Orlanth priests who aren't at a temple traditionally wander using an ox-drawn cart that carries a votive image of the god, wandering as the winds do, bring Orlanth's blessings to far flung steads.


This message was last edited by the player at 21:31, Fri 31 May 2019.

I'll be more than happy to hold a worship to Orlanth next Windsday so you guys can get back any spent rune points! Sacrifices gratefully accepted. I have Worship (Orlanth) at 95%. Even if the cart doesn't count as a shrine, I can cast Consecrate and we can hold a worship on the nearest hill.

Where did you find the image?

A shrine needs a minimum of 75 initiates to maintain it. (p. 284)

King of Dragon Pass Wiki

The Santcify spell accounts for this, and lets you refresh Rune Points without a temple -


This message was last edited by the player at 05:44, Sun 02 June 2019.

I would presume that an area made holy with the Sanctify spell would count as a Site (Page 338), so a group like hours would have to stop and worship if we were traveling, taking a day off. Sites don't give a bonus to the Worship skill, so Worship On The Run would give only 1D3 rune points on any old day (Holy Site, Page 315) or 1D6 points on a Minor Holy Day (Windsday for Orlanth, Clayday for Ernalda). Associated cults would probably be treated as non-holy day  worship. 1D3 points isnt a lot, and it always costs a Rune point to cast Sanctify. If you roll a 1 all you can do is try again and having wasted a day without getting anything. And, it's temporary, no spiritual defenses, no bonuses to the worship roll, no special cult spells, nothing. Literally, all it's good for is getting back Rune points.

I asked the devs for clarification in the FB RQG group.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:41, Sun 02 June 2019.

What qualify as occupational or cult skills for Syssiah please ? so I can do the rolls.

For replenishing rune points, a Sanctified area is no worse than a major temple.

The rules for replenishing are very clear (p. 315). Nobody replenishes anything if it's not a holy day or sacred time. Associated cults only replenishes on high or seasonal holy days.

Also note that you must make a succesful Worship-roll and sacrifice at least 2 magic points to replenish.

Please wait with the rolls until I ask you to roll.

Syssiah's occupational and cult skills are Courtesan, Lore (Uleria), Dance, Read/Write (Theyalan), Orate, Manage Household, Sing, Worship (Uleria), and Meditate.

I'll post a post-Jonstown-update asap^tm.

Would anyone mind if I changed this posting rule: "Please use third person, past tense: The GM stood up and laughed heartily."?

I think I formulated that rule as a test, but I find it unintuitive for my own writing. I'd like to change it to "third person, present tense: The GM stands up and laughs heartily."

In reply to GM (msg # 307):

I prefer present tense.  I have found writing in past tense the whole time to be a bit trying.

In reply to Vasana (msg # 308):

I like this better as well, it feels more dynamic to me

I'll adapt whatever the rule is :)

Thanks, let's go with present tense from now on. *sigh of relief* :)

I want some kind of reaction to Meowmast's question before continuing.

Oh right, let's do present tense then... this will be the only game in present tense though, so I might well slip every now and then

Fine to me as well!

It's not really important to me, but I can see the point in having (almost) all posts in the same format. Slipping now and then doesn't matter to me.

Several things have been addressed in the OCC while I was drowning in work that I would like to chime in on, too.

Experience Checks
Please explain the “pick four occupational or cult skills to get an experience check” again.
When do we pick and when do we roll ?
This obviously (p.416) only applies if the adventuring took less than half a season.
Since we set out on 37th Earth and the season has 56 days I take it this does apply.
Naturally, the respective skill must have the box for experience check in the first place, e.g. you cannot take Spirit Lore.
Also, have there been any skills we may check from the battle or aftermath ?
Since you are not allowed to pick those skills either.
E.g. I already had a check for Broadsword, so I cannot take Broadsword skill for those four picks.


POW gain rolls
Let me get this straight.
We only get a POW gain roll if it’s the High Holy Day of the respective chosen cult or Sacred Time, right ? That High cannot be stressed enough ! Further, there must be a holy site. Well, unless one is already a presiding official… which I seriously doubt. Then again, we already have a thane among us, so… I guess everything is possible.

Rune Points Recovery
Naturally we are not all Orlanth worshippers. Or more specifically: only few of us have dedicated their respective Rune Points to Orlanth.
As per the info given in the “Player Characters” thread, none have ^^
So no recovery of Rune Points in an Orlanth ceremony for any of us, unless we have one has a specific Rune Point dedicated to Orlanth, e.g. if Harmast were to have the Flight from the associated cult of Orlanth Adventurous.
So no benefit – rules-wise – but I’ll gladly join any Orlanth ceremony for role-play reasons.

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Can I assume someone has healed my wound (1 HP on right arm), via magic or first aid, since the battle or should I check up natural recovery ?
The question here is whetehr travelling is a strenuous activity or not. If it is then I not natural healing has occured. Otherwise I should be backto health on 54th Earth
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You pick and roll "in between adventures" once a season. You don't have to be afraid of missing out if you forget something, I will ask you to do it when it's time.



Yes. As you've not returned home yet I don't know if it will apply.



That's correct.



I made a mistake after the defence of Apple Lane and let you roll before the end of the season. It's no big deal, but normally you only roll skill checks once per season. If you rolled for a skill after Apple Lane you will not get a second roll next end of season.

I keep a record of skill checks for all characters.

You can only roll for a skill once per season, so no use in picking a skill you already have a check in.

Now I have to go and work a little, will continue with the other questions in a little while.

Correct. Game mechanics wise it would be rather problematic - in my opinion - with POW going up like a rocket.





You are all fully healed after the battle. Sorry I missed that.

I've always presumed that the POW gain roll is high holy days as well. I assume regular weekly or seasonal holy days are good for getting back Rune points and sacrificing for new spells if you're at the right place.

We're adventurers. I am sure there will be opportunities to cast Disruption spells and get involved in Spirit Combat aplenty.

You're not all Initiates of Orlanth, but probably Lay Members. Ulina thinks everyone should be, but that's her :P
As per the info given in the “Player Characters” thread, none have ^^



I believe that you'd get the associate rate for Rune points on the high holy day of Storm/Wind/Mobility, and of course at Sacred Time, but no other times. I'll check.

That sounds reasonable to me, but of course, the GM's thinking prevails.

Being that Ulina is all about that Storm Tribe unity, she'll happily participate in Ernalda, Lightbringer and Humakt worshippers, even if no power gain rolls or magic is involved. She feels that the Heortling gods should be supported whenever possible. She'll definitely have votive statues (of the non-rune point granting variety) of Ernalda, Vinga, Issaries and the other Lightbringers, Humakt and even Uleria in her wagon.

I think Ulina may even develop a craft skill so she can make these things herself!
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Hah.
I took a pregen, I have no spells that pit my POW vs another so no POW gain rolls for me.
I will gladly accept being taught Disruption ^^

I think Rune Point recovery is solely dependent on the Cult and not on the Rune itself.
It would indeed be iontrigueing to get back Rune Points in any associate Movement/Harmony Cult.
Interesting idea, not sure if it's RAW, haven't checked RQG much lately.

I think the list only names those Cults we are Initiates in. Lay Membership for all Lightbringers is... Default I guess ?

A heads up: I'm away on a conference the rest of the week and will probably not be able to post much. Sorry for that - I'll do what I can when I can.

I really enjoy your posts, will be fun to work with when I find the time.

Show up, pay your clacks and you're in. In my games I houserule on a successful Worship roll you get a +10% on one of that god's runes for a week (thus, an incentive to go to worship ceremonies for Lay people), but that's me, and not how the GM does it here.

I'd urge getting Disrupt or Demoralize ASAP. I plan on lots of little zaps next adventure.

Also, you're entitled (in this game, from my understanding) to two Power gain rolls every year - at your cult's high holy day, and at Sacred Time.

I don't think Initiates can teach Spirit Magic, but at Clearwine I don't think it would be that big of a deal to find a priest or shaman who could teach it. Rune Lords can even teach Spirit Magic now in RQG.

Vasana is happy to return to Apple Lane, recover and get a feel for her new duties.

I will need responses from those offered a choice of gifts.

Morning here :)

Syssiah will go for drinks ! Ulerias parties are going to be festive !

Sorry for unannounced absence.

Hmm, so how would you go about adding stuff to the kanka site, e.g. my chaarcter, family etc. etc., essentially contributing to the site ?

Well, summer is a killer for my computer time. I'll spend what time I have updating your character sheets until I find the time to move the story on.

I'll look into the Kanka thing when I find the time, Harmast. I can grant write access to individual entities, if you have registered for the campaign and I know what account is yours.

I did that.
Indeed, I am now using kanka myself for my own game ^^

You should now have access to the Harmast character entity. Please let me know what other entities you want access to.

Hey, folks!

I will be taking over Yanioth starting today. I hope to get caught up on what has gone before over the next day or two, then look forward to writing and playing with all of you.

A pleasure to meet you. I'm the junior Orlanth priestess. Hope you're good with me dying my hair red for the occasionally joint ceremony as your husband :P

Hi everybody! I just finished my character sheet, yaaaaay. ^)^

I hope we can be friends and stab bad guys together. Erina is an initiate of Vinga. She's very close to qualifying as a Wind Lord. SO CLOSE AAAAAAAAH (she needs 1% more Jump). Her hair is naturally very bright red; it practically glows, and she's quite the looker. Subtlety is not her strong suit.

We might even have enough people proficient with shields to make a phalanx. That'd be awesome! I was originally hoping there was an official Elmal cult writeup somewhere, because spears and fire magic are both cool, so both together is double cool. But there isn't, so I settled for Vinga.

Anyway! I originally intended for Erina to be Harmast's younger sister and Vasana's buddy/squire who looks up to her (except not literally because Vasana is short), but I'm not sure if that will mesh. I made Erina 18 years old for that purpose, so she went through her adulthood initiation a few years earlier than usual.

Here's my background table. If you guys would look over it to see if Harmast and Vasana think those connections make sense, or if anybody else thinks there could be a good connection, I'd be grateful.




This message was last edited by the player at 20:54, Thu 25 July 2019.

Welcome new Yanioth and Erina :)

One does not settle for Vinga.  One aspires to Vinga.  ;)



You can look up to her when she is on her Bison.  Just remember also to look down so you don't step in anything.  :D

Welcome!

Thanks, Syssiah, Vasana! =)

I meant that I, the player, settled for Vinga. Erina is all about Vinga and being an awesome warrior maiden. With Devotion (Orlanth) at 100%, she probably goes door to door in a nice but plain outfit handing out pamphlets about the benefits of Vinga... =P

Vasana, it looks like you and I had the same event and result for 1623 and 1624, but after Pennel Ford, you went to Pavis and I went to yoink some shiny stuff from the City of Wonders. Is that correct?

Selling Vinga Scout cookies I hope!

Yeah, Vasana is not the yoinking sort.