Welcome. I do allow players to roll for hit points three times and pick the best roll at level 1. So you may more hit points.

The party have travelled from the nearest village Fourtower Bridge to explore the dungeon of Stonehell. The village is only a few hours walk through forest to the foothills which lead to Stonehell dungeon.

So far all the party have done is walk through the gatehouse and enter a small cave in the northern canyon wall. The party are in the first chamber so they will be heard and seen from the canyon so feel free to introduce yourself to them in any way you choose.

Also roll a d20 for your starting rumour... there is a game wiki where some players have started recording their rumours as a list for easy reference.

http://wiki.rpol.net/?id=75834

You won't believe this.   My other two rolls for HPs were  1   and a 2.

Rumors roll was a 6
This message was last edited by the player at 21:43, Mon 28 Dec 2020.

Yeah, but there is that funky hd reroll rule if you hit 2nd level. If. If.

Yes you do get the choice to reroll all your hit dice when you go up a level.

I'm trying to picture this scene...How I can see them from the canyon.

I do believe I am still standing just outside the cave entrance. You should see me.

Am I counting right??  TWELVE people in a group not counting me??  That is one big group.

There's 9 PCS, 3 retainers and a mule. Total 13 when including Vitchna the mule. I've played around tables of 10 players okay, I will encourage groups that size to leave the retainers at home. For now all seems okay. I don't like the idea of character survival relying on a dice roll but dungeon delving is dangerous. When we start losing characters we can explore the idea of multiple parties, whether they then merge, mix up or become competitive is your decision.

Sounds good, just not used to the size.  My usual is are 6 or 7.  No major issue though and I'm liking the group.

The only issue I find with a party this big on RPOL is it can slow things down. In my games, if a person doesn't post within four days, we move things along without, and that helps to some degree. We shall just have to wait and see if that becomes an issue here.

I agree games on Rpol can slow down then become unmanageable. There's a balance of moving the game along and not sidelining any of the characters. In a nutshell it's the responsibility of everyone involved in the game that this doesn't happen.

Mr. DM   Connor will be checking every wall that isn't connected to the direction he entered in.  He figures he has already seen what was on the other side of that wall.  So, lets start as you enter the room turn left and check the wall in front then work your ways clockwise.

I know it is going to take time, but heck with the number of people present there is certain to be a trailing party a person can track down if needed.  So, take his time really searching.

Does anyone have a torch out? Maybe we can burn it.  Conner is going to attempt to bash it with his shield.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:21, Wed 30 Dec 2020.

No torches. There's two lit lanterns. Ben who is near to the door has one. The other Fiene has, he's in the west chamber.

In reply to Connor McGray (msg # 103):

There will be blood.

Nice to see everyone preparing to run. The fear of the green slime...

Is the map correct? Beryl is at the entrance?  I'm expecting Fiene to be oblivious to the danger at the moment.   He tends to be oblivious a lot.

Anfinn has 2 HP, so he is the cowardly thief... until you turn your back.

Conner is the 2 HP Farmer turned Fighter. I guess my place is in the front.

No the map is not currently correct.

Fiene and Ermangard are in the west chamber with their lantern. They will be oblivious to the current situation.

Closer to the action will be: Anfinn, who opened the door. Beryl, who poked the room with a stick. Ben, who is talking to Beryl and providing lantern light. Nerida, who is keeping close to Ben. Connor, who is examining the walls.

Valerian, Siward, Hopkins, Urkov and Vitchna the mule will all be outside or near to the doorway to allow the others space to complete their current actions.

As all the characters close to the action have declared their actions it is now time to roll for Initiative! Green slime rolled a 5 so best of luck with your roll...

I hope high is good.

02:09, Today: Beryl Plotz rolled 6 using 1d6.  Initiative.

Yes! You win Initiative. Actions proceed in this order Movement, Missile, Magic, Melee.

So everyone should declare their movement and subsequent actions.

I thought we did that before we rolled initiative already? I am still dropping my staff and jumping away. Unless that already happened.