You know what goes here! I look forward to writing with you all. :)

Welcome, Kaplan! Look forward to writing with you! :)

Welcome, Mhurren Drod! I look forward to writing with you! May Avandra guide your rolls! :)

Welcome aboard folks!

Hello All! Looking forward to playing with you.  :)

Welcome, Anthony to the game. I look forward to writing with you! :)

Please welcome HuMu Ninn and mesneaky to the game! mesneaky is the player's RPOL name and not the character though it just could be by the way he rolled his Chronicle. I look forward to writing with you both. :)

I just edited the Character Creation thread to include Hit Points. As follows:

7.) Hit Points: You get Max Hit Points for the first two levels and then roll thereafter. If you roll less than half your Hit Die, just make it half plus 1, e.g., 1d8, and you roll a 3, just bump it up to 5 and then add/ subtract your Con bonus. As this Campaign will involve a lot of traveling and challenges, I am boosting HP's up a bit.
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I will set up a private thread for each group once everyone is ready to go. One will consist of Kaplan, Arma, and possibly one more. The other will have Anthony, HuMu, Brannen, Mhurren, and possibly one more. The beginning adventure will actually pit the two sides against the other, but hopefully, you all be one happy party when it is over. These private threads will allow each group to get to know the others as it is expected that you have worked together in the past. The second group is elite agents used by the Kyrn government for special missions. Arama and Kaplan, you both are just trying to escape Rosohna.

No rush people are finishing up, and some haven't started. So far, those that have used the Heroic Chronicle have had some interesting results. It looks like we have a very interesting group with a couple more joining, hopefully. Again I thank you for your interest and hope you all have a great time in Wildemount! :)

I'm having a bit of a problem spending. What do we pay for scrolls? Same as potions?

Yes, I would say so. have you bought your firearms yet? Gunpowder? :)

Will add these from the Tal'Dorei book under House rules.

Accelerated Downtime
Certain adventures thrive on the adrenaline of the chase,
or the ever-present fear of ambush. As it stands, the need
to take a short rest can prove difficult during long dungeon
crawls, and this lends itself to a nice tone of personal stress
and risk-vs-reward. However, sometimes a rest is necessary
for the party to even continue, but the current rush of the
story’s clock won’t allow for a standard short rest. You could
consider lessening the required time to complete a short
rest to 30 minutes or less for the moment, or your entire
campaign, as an option. Another possibility is to allow the
party to take an Arduous Rally if they so choose.

Arduous Rally
The party spends 5 minutes to rally their resolve in the
face of coming peril, the adrenaline fueling their need
to push on. The party benefits from the completion of a
full Short Rest, but all healing gained by spending hit
dice is halved, and all rallying characters suffer 1 point of
Exhaustion (p. 291 PHB). Can not do it again until after a long rest.

Hadn't thought about gun powder yet. Reload time is an issue. I may have to change an Infusion.

I was thinking Spellwrought tattoos. Some one shot tats with first level spells. I've got 500 gp to burn off, yet. (Basically, personal scrolls)

DMG Gunpowder info, or is there more in Wildemount I haven't gotten to, yet?

In reply to Anthony (msg # 12):

According to the Gunslinger PDF

Pistol costs 250 gpcs Range 100/400 Reload 4, which means you can fire 4 times before you reload. Misfire on a 1. This means if you misfire, your gun jams, and you must spend a round fixing it using tinkers tools DC 8 + Misfire number, so if your to hit roll was 1, it would be DC 9.

Doesn't give the price of Gunpowder, though. Maybe in The DMG? :)

First come guns, then come animated cannons, Fear the mobile fortress who has a magical gunslinger.

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 13):

different pistol in the DMG, too, and bullets. But it doesn't say how much gunpowder in a horn, just how big a bang it makes if set off.

In reply to Anthony (msg # 15):

Oh, the animated cannon is here already, but I'm not playing that sort of Artificer.

So no dancing objects with flintlocks?

Scribe, what is the damage on that? I may use the single shot in the DMG. It's all in picking the right infusion.

So glad to have Amra joining us :)

Of course, Kaplan!

But be prepared, the dice were kind to Amra's stats but not her sanity...

That would be 1d10 for the pistol. For 500 gpcs you could have two pistols. Eights shots before a reload. It states that you can make enough powder and shot for eight on a Short rest and triple on a Long Rest. No cost just work.  Cheers

Welcome, Arma!!!! Cheers :)

Welcome, Jamin Titus and Nina Theyliss! Wow! That's about it for me, folks. It has been a crazy day, but I am pleased to have each and every one of you here. I will get those private threads for the two groups up tomorrow, and we can get the adventure proper going in a day or two. Thanks for your patience, everyone! I am looking forward to it! With this many characters and all with such rich backgrounds, feel free to remind me if I miss something or you wish to speak to this or that ally. I will try to keep up, but it may get hectic at times. Cheers :)

Working my way through the heroic chronicle background options, lots of stuff to integrate.

Do we have a character sheet format preference yet?

In reply to Nina Theyliss (msg # 25):

There are several I have seen used. Perhaps someone would be kind enough to PM Nina one or a couple of you. I am about to sign off for the night so if anyone has questions, leave them in a PM, and I will get to them tomorrow. Have a great night, everyone! Blessings :)

If you don't have a preference of format I have one of my own I will just use.

Note to self, build a tower on the back of a horizon back turtle...

In reply to Nina Theyliss (msg # 27):

Hey Nina! No I do not have a preference as long as I can negotiate the sheet and understand it. So you may use whatever works best for you. :)

 Funny you should say that... :)

I will be in and out all day but drop me a PM if you have questions or need assistance. If you can, work on getting your character sheets finished. As soon as everyone is done, when can progress to the opening adventure. I will try to get the two private threads up a bit later so the two groups can talk and plot. Have a great day all! :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:23, Mon 30 Nov 2020.

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 30):

I dont see a price on the turtles. The up side is they are kinda smart. And there is a 3rd level spell that is a instant tower that becomes perm after a year of casting.

So it's entirely doable. And mobile based make adventures so much more far ranging. XD

There is a goblin town, Urzin, located in the Brokenveil Marsh that is built upon the backs of several of these. They have just come under Kryn's control though they are mostly left on their own to govern themselves. A Legion of Aurora watch is also stationed there as patrols from the Empire are now making sorties into the marsh, perhaps in retaliation for the taking of Ashguard by Dynasty forces.

HuMu during the course of his study, sparked also by the interest in such tortoises, has come to know about an ancient Tortise that keeps his own counsel but is known to aid those who approach with respect and can aid him as well. ;)

Andddddddd thats going into the journal!

Just treasure to go. Built his spells according to his history so he wont be a blastomancer until after an adventure. XD

Any Echo Knights in our mist?
Would like to see that class in action :)

Unfortunately, none at the moment. I do have one more PC deciding, and that is one of his choices, so maybe. Blessings :)

Blood Hunter here, and more importantly a fine fiddle player! I heard a rumor that there might be another as well. "Who's a good boy? Who's a very good boy? You are. Yes, you are!"

I will bite you. I swear by the moon, I will bury all of your magic items if you make that joke again.

Great. Two different Blood Hunters :)

Do we have any martial class to round us out?
How about any others with healing abilities.

<---- Is not a bandaid :p

Well, bloodhunters can craft healing potions, yay alchemy supplies. And, I was planning taking magic initiate cleric next level, so hold off and at least by next level I can sling a cure light once a day.

If we are desperately short of healing I could probably switch to my alternate subclass choice, but the change is not dramatic, and comes at some cost in versatility.

In reply to Nina Theyliss (msg # 41):

Worst case once we can get a mobile home we can overstock on healing items. But that may be a bit off.

It's not a big deal. The two classes I was mainly debating between was a Cobalt Soul Monk or a Cleric (Fighter Echo Knight was a though as well but it seems like we have some 'martial types' with the Blood Hunters, or at least one of them).

I'll see what interests me for a Cleric Domain and Deity.

My ability to heal is limited, but it DOES exist.

Just wanted to make sure that as a group we're not expecting Kaplan to be the heal-all for the group. We need some overlap in that area :)

No we don't! Be a life cleric of pelor! LOL

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 46):

I only have 3 spell slots. I have lots of spells at my disposal, but only 3 slots :)

I wonder if there is such a thing as a cleric of the Luxon?

There is. Luxon is listed (with Domains) in the Explorer's Guide. I made a Drow Cleric of the Luxon in a different game that died.

This character I rolled all randomly on the Heroic Chronicles so not from the dynasty. =)

If you want to get the most healing functionality at low levels you want a life cleric druid, then you just lean on goodberry a lot, which works well on bloodhunters as they tend to take small amounts of damage in a predictable manner rather than needing sudden assistance from surprise unconsciousness.

As opposed to Grave Clerics who wait for you to drop. Or look you over, see you have 4 hit points, smack you until you drop and THEN heal you, hahaha. =)

In reply to Nina Theyliss (msg # 50):

Good idea. Someone should do this :)
Who's going to revivify me if Kaplan dies?!? DundundunDUN LOL.

---

But in all seriousness. I'm here for the story. I'm only suggesting that it would be good to make sure that we can get to the end of the story. And that it would be a good idea to make sure that as individuals or in relationships that there are opportunities for individuals to be healed via magical or otherwise :)

Then don't die. Seriously, go for armor, and good saves. Reduce the need for healing, and it doesn't matter how limited the healing is.

Or buy lots of potions. They're only 50 gp a pop.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:01, Mon 30 Nov 2020.

Juuuussst about done.

If we really need healing, I can dip into a level of Arcana-domain Cleric without skewing my concept.  The 5 extra cantrips would certainly be helpful to my utility, and our survivability.

As agents of the Crown, after the first meet up adventure mind, The Queen's Quartermaster will give each member 2 healing potions and 100 gpcs before setting off to adventure. So you all should be good.

Will add these from the Tal'Dorei book under House rules.

Accelerated Downtime
Certain adventures thrive on the adrenaline of the chase,
or the ever-present fear of ambush. As it stands, the need
to take a short rest can prove difficult during long dungeon
crawls, and this lends itself to a nice tone of personal stress
and risk-vs-reward. However, sometimes a rest is necessary
for the party to even continue, but the current rush of the
story’s clock won’t allow for a standard short rest. You could
consider lessening the required time to complete a short
rest to 30 minutes or less for the moment, or your entire
campaign, as an option. Another possibility is to allow the
party to take an Arduous Rally if they so choose.

Arduous Rally
The party spends 5 minutes to rally their resolve in the
face of coming peril, the adrenaline fueling their need
to push on. The party benefits from the completion of a
full Short Rest, but all healing gained by spending hit
dice is halved, and all rallying characters suffer 1 point of
Exhaustion (p. 291 PHB). Can not do it again until after a long rest.

Blessings :)

Those of us who start out as agents start with the potions and extra cash?

After the first (Session 0) adventure, but not yet.

How strange. You sound very similar to the GM! =)
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:15, Tue 01 Dec 2020.

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 59):

I gave my players a Ring of Wishful Thinking in the tabletop game.

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 59):

I take that as a compliment! Blessings :)

Oh! Could you all place your Allies and Rivals, along with a description (e.g., Drow Guard) or any other NPC we spoken about at the bottom of your Character Sheet so I can keep up and refer back to? I hate for all this good work to be left out, and there is so much my feeble mind might forget otherwise.

While I am speaking on this, you all have done a great job with your Heroic Chronicles and fleshing out your characters. Thanks so for the effort. It really shows. I think this is going to be an exciting party. Blessings :)

Alright. Background's done. Description is up. Now I just have to....actually work on the character sheet! <laugh>

I am down to gear, all else is done!

That is good to hear! I think Anthony is done. Kaplan, Arma, Nina, and HuMu are getting close if not done. So that leaves Jamin, Brannen, and your Equipment Mhurren.

Am I right? If you are finished and wish me to look over your Character Sheet, just let me know, and I will do so. Again I am not rushing you. What I have seen has been great. Please take your time and make sure it is what you want and how you want it. Not that changes can not be made at a later time... I just want you to be satisfied with your results. After all, you have worked very hard thus far. Blessings :)

P.S.
Mhurren I will look up what you asked about that class now and get back to you in your PM.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:06, Tue 01 Dec 2020.

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 65):

Green light from me.

In reply to HuMu Ninn (msg # 66):

Great! I look things over. Please see the PM I just sent your way! Thanks again! Blessings :)

I'm also finished with the last of my spell/equipment selection,  and good to go.

In the home stretch. Finalizing my equipment and a few other things on the character sheet.

Yes, I'm done, although it's looking like I'm in a different time zone than most folks.

Thanks, Arma and Kaplan! I will look things over in a bit. Kaplan, no rush. Anthony, no worries! With a group this big, it is bound to happen. I will do my best to keep you guys busy, and hopefully, the game will be interesting enough, so you all want to post. I will try my best, promise!

I will put a rumor thread later today. You would have heard things while walking the streets, visiting the local tavern/ marketplace, and attending court. Kaplan, there is a Shrine to Pelor, but it is located in the Gallimaufry District. There is not always a priest in attendance, but there is a way to leave messages.

Blessings :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:09, Tue 01 Dec 2020.

Don't let time zones worry you to much, I don't really use any one time zone anyways.

I am fairly sure my sheet is done unless we decide we need less overlap or redundancy in magic items.

Updates on Character approval after reviewing Character Sheets:
Anthony
HuMu
Arma
Nina
Jamin
I must say I am really impressed with your Characters and the work you put into not only making them playable but also very interesting. Thanks, guys!!!! Blessings :)

My character sheet is done except for background which is being fleshed out a bit more via PM.

In reply to Kaplan Eryth (msg # 74):

No worries, Kaplan! I will look things over and take your time with your background as I know it hinges on other players. So all of you take your time. Blessings :)

I thought it was Herbalism kits that allowed you to make healing potions?

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 76):

It is. Antitoxins, too, I think.

Alchemy is for firebombs and acid bombs.

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 76):


Crafting a Potion of Healing from Xanathar's Guide

Brewing Potions of Healing. Potions of healing fall into a special category for item crafting, separate from other magic items. A character who has proficiency with the herbalism kit can create these potions. The times and costs for doing so are summarized on the Potion of Healing Creation table.

Other types of potions would be created via Crafting Rules in the DMG

I was thinking about imbued runes. Like an emergency heal kinda deal. Buuutttt then I remembered I am a black bird, with black skin... Rune tattoos just kinda blend in.

So get colored magic tattoos. That is what I did. A bunch of grapes and a flask with a halo.

In reply to Kaplan Eryth (msg # 78):
Hmmm, that is one that gets a lot of discussion/controversy.

One could argue that the herbalism kit allows making healing potions because it says so, and that alchemy tools doesn't alow making any potions because it doesn't say specifically that it can.

One could argue that the herbalism kit can make healing potions, and the alshemy tools can make any other potion.

One could argue that both allow healing potions and the alchemy tools allow the others.

Ony could even argue that the rules in Xanathars came out later and over rule the stuff in the PH.

Personally I would bump it up to the Bossman and be happy with literally any of those options.

Really they all work, as long as we know what to work with.  :)
This message was last edited by the player at 04:44, Wed 02 Dec 2020.

5e is a touch lose on its tool proficiencies, even with the Xanathar's details added, and that is intentional.  They all work in the style of their tool, so there is plenty of room for overlap.  The herbal ones taste like some kind of foul smelling plant drink, the alchemical ones smell like sulfur or some such, but they all work the same.

Damn, y'all are right. I could have sworn alchemy supplies could be used to brew healing potions.
Well, time to learn how to use an herbalist kit. And while I'm at it, I'll probably try to take up cooking too.
Odd, I retired as a chef; plague year ends with me teaching my wife to cook and playing a character who plans to do the same.

Anyone know the links to the male and female portrait servers on rpol?

I never looked for a direct link, does this one not work for you?Link back to this game

Okay, Brennan, Kaplan, and Mhurren's Character sheets have been approved. As long as there are no more changes, I will be getting the starting adventure- (Session 0). Thanks, Amra, up later today. Regarding this, remember that hopefully, once this adventure is complete, both groups will join to be one party. Then can then proceed with the start of the campaign in earnest.

Again, thank you all for all the hard work and thought you have put into these characters and for working together/ being so flexible. I think we will all have a lot of fun, I am sure. As a side note, we have a lot of players/ characters in the party. We have a lot of different classes and subclasses as well. These are scattered (at least for me not belonging to D&D Beyond) throughout serval books and PDFs, so I ask for some patience when asking for clarification about this or that ability and/ or spell. Also, don't be afraid to point out something I may have missed or gotten wrong.

I will try to get up a few things, like the rumors and info about the Aurora Watch, before we start. I was going to do so earlier but got busy. Thanks again! Blessings :)

My Tasha book should arrive on Thursday, hopefully, but could someone give me a heads up on the group patron rules? As you all will be agents of the Kryn Dynasty and working for the queen, at least initially, I think this applies to you all. Thanks in advance. :)

https://5e.tools/book.html#TCE,2,how%20patrons%20work

That should have most of the information on group patrons, and links to other stuff if you need it in a digital format.

In reply to Nina Theyliss (msg # 88):

Thanks for this! How do you all feel about having a Group Patron? I am thinking of the Queen herself though it would be rare to meet her in person. Most of her dealings would be through a spokesperson, probably HuMu, a diplomat and scribe of court. Possibly through The Dusk captain if dealing with military issues. However, if the party accomplishes something vital and if/ when they grow in power, nothing is out of the question. Everyone, please chime in. Blessings :)

Part of why I want to play in this game is because I don't know much about the setting and wanted to learn it.  So queens are generally good and a bit of politics tends to help, but I have no idea who this queen is or why that might matter beyond the generic rank.

Here you go! :)

https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Leylas_Kryn

I'm good with whoever will pay us.

Also, because I have been so impressed with what you all have done character-building wise and for all the help you gave me to date, everyone gains an Inspiration.

Now the difference between Mulligans and Inspirations, Mulligans refresh between adventures and Inspirations do not. Mulligans are set by level and Inspirations are not. I am also thinking to make this a House Rule- that at the end of every adventure the party votes to give a member of the party an Inspiration. this could be because of good roleplaying or that this person did something crucial plot-wise for it to succeed. Again please chime in and denote the Inspiration on your Character Sheet. Thanks :)

Details about Mulligans found here:

link to a message in this game

In reply to Jamin Titus (msg # 92):

I am with you Jamin! Could you get up a character description for me! Thanks :)

I do think the Queen as a patron would mean our missions could go global. Leaves much more freedom for story telling.

Character sheet finished! Minor changes, added AC and magic item, I was dithering between a +1 cloak of protection and a weapon of warning. Went with the weapon.

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 89):

I like it, gives us a good reason to be wondering about and getting involved in things. And who doesn't love court politics?

In reply to Mhurren Drod (msg # 96):

Thanks for the update and your vote! :)

Whoooooo! Fear my less-than-30 hit points!!

Queen is good by me.

Hey all! I will be offline for a bit, but please feel free to continue discussing this or anything you all might want to see. Blessings :)

Ho comes with time. =)

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 89):

I good with this idea too.

The latest post is for Jamin, Anthony, Brannen, and Mhurren. Hurry Up And Wait describes a waiting room within The Lucid Bastion where The Agents of the Queen await their next mission, but at least they will do it in style. You all can describe yourself as arriving, escorted by members of the Aurora Watch, and how you pass the time as you wait. Once people start arriving you can converse among yourself.

Kaplan, Nina, and Amra, your thread is coming. The Sign of the Green Goblin. This is an inn of ill-repute located in The Coronas where you have found lodgings and for a price safety from the patrols of The Aurora watch. Here you guys can plan your mission. The proprietor, one Gyrd Coinpinch, is a fair host and, for a price, the best friend a group of fugitives could have. It will be up soon!

Enjoy, blessings! :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:22, Wed 02 Dec 2020.

The two separate IC threads are set to the same group, which everyone has visibility to.  That is going to make it a problem to keep the IC information from those groups separate.  Hopefully we won't have that setup for the other IC thread as well.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:14, Wed 02 Dec 2020.

I won't have a problem with it. It helps to understand the tone :)
And right now. I like it!

In reply to Nina Theyliss (msg # 104):

All three will be. You will all be one big group in the end. The first adventure is to bring everyone together. I hope you don't plan to fight one another. So eventually, you will be working together. I don't see a need for secrecy.

Well, I'll let you know right now, I'll avoid reading the threads I'm not in for the most part. That way I have no chance of using information I shouldn't have. I may go back and read them later once we're together. =)

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 107):

Hopefully, everyone here will be the sort that wouldn't do that anyway. I thought it would give everyone a chance to see how others get along and something to do while others waited on their fellow players to post. If people really want private posts then let me know. It will not be a problem. :)

Indeed, I will only be reading threads I am in as well.  The IC vs OOC information confusion is what I try to avoid, not the secrecy.  If I need to do anything in secret RPOL offers both private lines in post for things like telepathy and fully Private Messages as options for that.

So nice to finally get home and catch up.XD

Hey all! I will be updating the threads soon. It looks like that we should be able to get to the meat of the adventure today. A couple of things to go over. Some of you have already begun to use your Mulligans. That is good because they will refresh after this adventure, which should be quick and fun. That is my hope anyway. The difference between inspirations and Mulligans is that Inspirations do not refresh and are not dependent on your level; therefore, you could technically have more or less of these than per your level. Why the Mulligans? Well, because the Die Roller and Avandra can both be fickle. I would hate to see a well-made plan go sour because of bad luck. So use them when and where you need them and have fun.

Now about the adventure. Remember, this is to unite both groups into one big party. So both groups should refrain from permanently harming the other. It could be that the Queen has ordered such, and the other group knows the Kryn Dynasty has harsh laws against those who commit assault or murder. That does not mean you can not use your abilities to slow the other down with Hold Person spells and such, and we will be using the Pursuit rules from DMG to add to the fun. There is another surprise too, but I'll keep this secret for now.

Good news! I should get my Tasha book today! *Crosses Fingers* So in the future, we may be adding such from it as well. Well, I will be offline for about an hour or so, but then I will be back for updates. Thanks! Stay safe and be blessed! :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:10, Sat 05 Dec 2020.

Please Welcome Matilda to the game. Though she and another will most likely be starting in Tal'Dorei as Group 1 has 8 members at the moment. The Tal'Dorei group will be smaller and have a different focus, though both groups' paths may cross/ overlap at some point.

I did receive my Tasha book today. I have not had time to look everything over but what I have I like. If anyone has any questions please let me know. This weekend is going to be a bit busy but I should be able to check-in and post here and there. I hope everyone is well and have a great weekend everybody! :)

.....I didn't know there WAS a Tal'dorei group...

Welcome Matilda!
This message was last edited by the player at 05:28, Sat 05 Dec 2020.

That's because we call them "the prey"....

nope, only 5 of "us" so "the prey" (AKA "them") is our other 3

I received two more great RTJ, but there are already 8 in the Wildemount group, so I decided to start a smaller group over in Tal'Dorei. To that fact, please welcome Cassandra. They will also be working for the military/ Repulic of Tal'Dorei. Cassandra will also be an Order of Scribes HuMu, so maybe you both can be penpals. Corespondents between the two Governments, perhaps? :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:56, Sat 05 Dec 2020.

A magic buddy who he can have no political chats with? Spicy.

Political chats all the time. Nothing but political chats, except when we need to talk politics, then we'll talk about how cute bunnies are!

A political scribe, there is no power greater in the world.

In reply to HuMu Ninn (msg # 119):

Well, there's the twitter fact checkers....

In reply to Cassandra (msg # 118):

Both images are great. Love it!

Thanks! Was surprised to find a portrait that fit the pic so perfectly :D She totally carries so many books she has to carry parchment in her mouth too

There are a lot of good portraits taken from Sci Fi like Warehouse 13, if you want the same image for both you can use this one http://tvbreakroom.com/wp-cont...-Donovan-500x281.jpg

Thank you for that! I did actually have Claudia in mind when I was searching for a rpol portrait, having vague memories of her in there somewhere (took searching more categories than I expected) but didn't realise it was a similar pose.

I really need to go back and finish Warehouse 13. I think I watched the first two seasons and got distracted on everything else at the time heh

Welcome Cassandra and Matilda! Glad to have you joining the fun.

I am now plagued with the idea that the pair set up an astral mailing system. Every now and then a mailbox appears with letters like a secret chest spell.

If anyone finds a way to chat up her alternate reality self, it would be Claudia.

Love Claudia!

Hmm. This game is moving a bit quick for me. Not sure I can keep up.

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 128):

You got this Brannen! I will move things along later today. Well the game is about a week old now. I just wanted to say thank you to you all for all  your hard work. I will be back later, have a great day!  :)

The Agents of the Queen may now post in The Forgotten Tower thread. :)

I edited the post in The Forgotten Tower thread. Added the guard's reaction. :)

I edited my post in The Forgotten Tower thread. Arma's parents died 18 years ago and not 3 years ago. My mistake.

Excuse me while I recover from my tabletop game :)

In reply to Kaplan Eryth (msg # 133):

No worries, Kaplan! We will be here. Post when you can. Blessings :)

Hey all! Giving Anthony a chance to post in the Forgotten Tower thread and Kaplan in the other. Both are busy but want them to feel free to participate.

So far, I have really enjoyed the characters and posts! I hope that you all are enjoying the game as well. Blessings :)

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 135):

Skip me this round. He'll let someone else take lead in questioning and investingations in general and just chime in when something occurs to him, be it helpful or smart assed.

Incoming!!! Post :)

In reply to Anthony (msg # 136):

Thanks, Anthony and Kaplan! Post up for The Forgotten Tower thread! Thanks for your patience!!!! I will be working on your allies and rivals in the coming week. Maybe giving you some stats of the NPC's so that you know what their capabilities are. Again thanks!!! :)

Just as a heads up, I will usually edit your post with a private line telling you what skill you need to roll to perform a stated action in that post when I can. Sometimes as with those questioning the House Guard, when a group is fleeing or doing some group activity, I will do so in a follow-up post. I hope this helps. If I miss you asking for/ performing a skill check or some other sort of action, please remind me here or in a PM. I will try to keep things moving as I can. Thanks! Blessings :)

Have Language groups been created for this game?

This seems to fit the story... plus it the first on my playlist this AM!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...Zo&start_radio=1

Hey all! I will update tonight. I have been super, super busy today. Please welcome Takayuki to the game. :)

Welcome Takayuki! Remember, this is where the cool kids hang out.

Hello and thank you!

Looks like the flock is growing! Welcome :)

In reply to Cassandra (msg # 145):

Not Kenku but Aarakocra! Welcome!!!! :)

Am I the only human?

<--- Human!

I think Jamin is a human but Order of the Lycan also. Kaplan is human (Hat of Disguises), but he has been a Drow in other lives. Now on the other side, in Tal'Dorei, Matilda is human. ;)

I'm totally human.. just don't look at my pointed ears

Matilda and Cassandra? I will get you both set up tomorrow in your own thread... maybe Meetings Of The Minds we will name it? Where your Gnomish buddies will be setting up a meeting. It seems Torick Trickfoot is up to his old tricks... possibly a job with the City itself and with the Sanction of the Margrave himself... or so he says. May Avandra bless you both! ;)

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 151):

*Smiles and winks* Never fear Trickfoot is here! No! Seriously!!! This is legit... umm... no bull at all... I mean, when you take the plainscows out of it... which someone has been doing, you see. Well, you wouldn't see them actually...the plainscows because ya know... they're missing. Oh, but it is legit... totally. I'll... get the ale... you two ladies sit and chat... riiiight!

*Scampers off, wiping his brow*

I think Takayuki's rough draft character sheet is good to go.

Hit a bit of a snag earlier today. People trimming my trees accidentally trimmed my Wi-Fi line when removing a stump. So I did not get to update as I planned. I still want to start the threads for the folks, at least. Hang on and be patient, and I will get them up. Thanks for your patience. Blessings :)

They took out your wifi line clearing a stump? Talk about a low hanging line.

In reply to Anthony (msg # 155):

Our cable is underground apparently. Which is great until you need to bore out a stump. Live and learn. :)

Takayuki, you may post in the Lucid Bastion thread. Thanks for your patience! :)

Matilda and Cassandra! Your Gnomes await your presence in The Meeting Of The Minds thread. Enjoy!!! Thanks for your patience!!! :)

Those in The Forgotten Tower, I will wait on Brannen, Jamin, and Mhurren for a bit. I will update you by tomorrow. Blessings :)

For reference, Takayuki is inspired by tengu from Japanese mythology.

Cool!!!! Great work everyone. :)

I do find it interesting that we have two birds. One is a true race and can fly, talk, and rock the whole avian thing. The other is a thing that was cursed into its form. Can't talk, fly, and can barely think. XD
This message was last edited by the player at 23:47, Fri 11 Dec 2020.

In reply to HuMu Ninn (msg # 162):

Yep! I have never DMed a game where players chose those races to play. I have been busy doing holiday things. I will try to update tonight, but if not, tomorrow for sure. I hope you are having a great weekend. Blessings :)

Had a really rough weekend,  I'll have a post up this afternoon though.

In reply to Amra Theyliss (msg # 164):

I hate to hear that. Please take good care. No worries! Post when you can. Blessings :)

For the record, my last IC post IS what happened.

Forgotten Tower#14 Anthony asked for laundry, specifically a coat. In #18, the guard told Anthony none such was available (rudely at that), and then turned to Jamin and said he'd have a JACKET fetched.

It rather seemed to me as though he was trying to pick a fight with Anthony. Unless I missed something? Quite possible, the Holidays are distracting me.

In reply to Anthony (msg # 166):

Probably just a misunderstanding. The cloak was hanging in the Lady's closest. He assumed you meant laundry as clothes in the wash or preparing to be. So just a mistaken take on verbiage. No big deal. It was a good scene to play out. Blessings :)

Hey Kaplan and Nina! Amra said she is a bit busy, so I will hold up on posting in your thread for the moment but will move it along soon. Thanks for your patience!!! Blessings :)

Thanks for the FYI :)

Maybe. That's his point of view, to be sure, and yes I think the guard was merely being more dismissive that lying, like he was upset that certain people have been less than respectful to him so why should he help too much. Shrug.

Either way, doesn't matter really, lol

Sure it does. It gave me an excuse to put on my snazzy armor and play Adamantine Man. -)

Sorry for being a bit quiet the last few days, My Aunt Jo had a stroke and I got called out of town, managed to forget my laptop in the rush. I will be catching up and posting stuff today.

In reply to Mhurren Drod (msg # 172):

Hey there! No worries at all, RL, especially something such as that always comes first. I will be willing to work with you or anyone who has something that important going on. Glad you are here and so very sorry to hear this. I hope your aunt is doing better; in my thoughts and prayers, my friend. Let me know how I can help. Blessings :)

Hey! I will update today and throughout the day. I have been so busy myself. I hope everyone is doing well, and thank you for your patience. :)

Hey all! I will update threads later today. Great posts, everyone! I know the Holidays are coming up, so if you get busy or are making time to spend with family, I certainly understand. I am getting a bit busier myself and will be having family time on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I just wanted to say that I have been most impressed with your characters and your writing this far. I am always about if you have questions or suggestions.

Have a great and blessed weekend, everyone. :)

I'll be occupied the 24th and 25th, but around the rest of the season

Sorry, everyone! I have been swamped this weekend. All threads should be updated now. Good luck, everyone. Also, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I hope you all have a blessed weekend of what remains of it. :)

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 177):

12:05, Today: HuMu Ninn rolled 10 using 1d20+2.  Mulligan.

12:05, Today: HuMu Ninn rolled 6 using 1d20+2.  Advantage.

12:05, Today: HuMu Ninn rolled 8 using 1d20+2.  Dex save.

Que mushroom cloud

Brannen, Anthony, and HuMu can all roll initiative. Only Brannen and the spider can act in the first round as Anthony deals with the trunk and HuMu is studying the door. All four can go in round two. Good Luck!

Hey everyone! I got swamped with the Holidays and a sick family member. I Will update you on Saturday. I wish everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas and to everyone a very Blessed New Year!!!! Thank you for your patience! :)

be well, raise hell, and merry Christmas.

Happy and Safe Holidays to all!

Hope everyone is having a safe time with your loved ones!  I'm excited to have 2020 over and done with, and to see where this campaign goes!   <3

Yes! I have enjoyed the holiday! Just busier than I previously thought. My sister-in-law tested positive with Covid, so I have been trying to help them while she isolates. A strange Christmas but a necessary one. She only has mild symptoms, and no one else has tested positive, but still, she was quite scared. Thank you for your patience. I hope to get responses up today. Blessings :)

I'm glad to hear that everyone's (mostly) okay on your end!  Hope things keep getting better for your family.  >_<

While the plague itself is unusually dangerous in a number of ways the mismanagement of the fear is doing a lot more damage overall.  Anything you can do to keep people you know calm and paying attention is likely to be helpful.

Health and safety to you and your family - to everyone and their families and friends. So ready for 2020 to be in the rearview.

Hey everyone! I am sorry about the delays. This Christmas has been busy, hectic, and in some ways painful. My Mom passed away this past October. I thought I had gotten over my grieving period but helping my sister-in-law seemed to cause some memories to pop up as well. I am feeling better now, so I will look things over and try to update tonight. Thanks again for your patience! Blessings :)

<3 Just want to remind you that you are well worth the wait, DM.  I've got some harsh "anniversaries" coming up in February, so I might have a lull in motivation then as well.  It's okay if you have to take time to process, reflect on, or project those feelings.  We're here for you, as much as you are here for us.  <3

In reply to Amra Theyliss (msg # 189):

Thank you so much! I am doing better. My mind is once again flowing and taking me on the wind to Exandria! I'll meet you all there!!! Again thank you for your sweet words. I am here for you all as well. Promise! Many Blessings :)

Stay healthy and sane.
2021 is around the corner!

My apologies. I DID roll Initiative as you can see from the date stamp but apparently forgot to include that in my post, which I've edited now. It was a 15.

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 192):

No worries my friend!!!!! It is all good. Hope you had a great holiday! Blessings :)

Hey everyone! I'll move things along tomorrow. Waiting on HuMu in the Tower thread and Cassandra in the Minds thread (she said she would be busy). Brannen and Mhurren have rolled for the second round already, which is fine. I will save those actions. HuMu needs an action in the first round. Then the second, along with Anthony and the spider.

You guys in the Dark thread sure keep me on my toes. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, so let me go ahead and wish you all a very Blessed New Year in advance. I thank you for not only joining this game but for making it so much fun to boot.

On a sad note, it seems we lost Jamin. I moved him to NPC status for now. I PMed him a while back but have not heard from him. We still have a full and wonderful cast, so no worries. Have a great night! Many Blessings :)

Happy new year, everyone!  And as they say in Rosohna, "Light be with you!"

I'm really excited to see how these characters will interact when their paths finally cross.  Good luck, over there!

HuMu requires an action from you for round 2, please, as soon as you can, and I will then update. The spider missed, so the second round was far better for the PCs.

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 196):

That wasnt the magic missile? I can throw more spells then?

That was for your first round of combat. You now have an action for the second. Thanks! Blessings :)

Understood. We are firing up the super smoker today. Let me load it up and I'll get you a post in an hour yo an hour and a half.

For those in the Forgotten Tower thread, I have edited the 1st round of combat, and the second is done now, so that I will type that up as well. We are now in round three. Mhurren is up first. If he is successful, it might be the spider's end, but the spider is next after him. Then in the progression of initiative down the line. Thanks for your patience. Blessings :)

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 200):

Nah, thank YOU for your patience.

In reply to HuMu Ninn (msg # 201):

Nope! You all are a great group of writers and players, and I am blessed to have you all here. It is the Holidays to boot, and everyone, including myself, is busy, so no worries. Thanks again!!! :)

Okay, Mhurren, I love that name BTW, missed it. I was giving just Natural AC, which is a 14, but you got a 13. You can always use a Mulligan or leave it as is. I rolled for the spider Vs. Anthony and it missed. <means Brannen, then HuMu, and finally, Anthony! Good luck, everyone. :)

WOW. A good round for Brannen surprisingly. I once 'won an award' for the most botches in an online World of Darkness game so my dice luck online is...not always good. =)

In reply to Brannen Stillwater (msg # 204):

That was an awesome roll(s)! Great! It is late so that I will move things along tomorrow for everyone: Matilda, a new thread for you and Rocky. Cassandra, for now, you and the silver tongue rogue will remain at the Boar. In the Dark Allies, you will make your first hurdle, The Beam Bridge, and its lovely guardians. Those in the Tower. The Spider is dead, Brannen finished it, and HuMu saves a spell. It would be best if you guys decided to explore the secret passage, study the papers, or get on with the Queen's business. Great posts, everyone!!! Blessings :)

Hey everyone! I am sorry about the delays. Early Wed morning, I had a seizure. I have been very lethargic and sleepy since then. I hope I am up for posting on Sat. Again this is the first one I have had in a long while, and I am on meds. Thank you again for your patience. Blessings :)

In reply to The Scribe (msg # 206):

Rest up scribe! Your health comes first!

Seconded!  You're well worth the wait. <3

Get healthy, then worry about games. And hope for the fun meds.

Take the time you need to recover, no need to rush it.

Get better :)

Well for the Tower group, he did suggest we figure out our next steps. We could discuss in PM if desired.

Sorry, a bit under the weather, looks like I have a mild case of the Covid. Not doing to badly but concentrating is a pain, that and the coughing.  :)

Anyway posting coming....

In reply to Mhurren Drod (msg # 213):

Please take good care of yourself, Mhurren. Covid, even a milder case, is nothing to take lightly. My sister-in-law had a mild case, but at times it felt like the flu, so no fun. Please keep hydrated. Try to rest as much as you can. If you live alone, find a friend you can call at least once a day to let them know you are okay. So if they do not hear from you, they can come by and check on you. Just like you told me, do not worry about the game. Just take care of yourself first and foremost. Sending you good thoughts and prayers! Blessings :)

My new meds were stronger than I thought. I have been fairly loopy and lethargic, but I am finally adjusting to them, thank god! I will try to update the threads tomorrow. My weary brain should be up to it then. Thanks for your patience, everyone. Please take good care! Blessings :)

I hope you are feeling better, Mhurren! Remember to take good care of yourself. I have updated the threads. Matilda, go ahead and post in answer to Rocky, and I will get your new thread up tomorrow. Thanks again, everyone, for your patience. I am still a little wobbly, but overall I feel much, much better. Many Blessings All!!!! :)

If someone else wants to lead, that's fine. I just figured Anthony was the obvious choice, given his armor abilities.

So am I waiting on a new thread?

Edited my IC post. I forgot the perception rolls requested

In reply to Matilda (msg # 217):

Matilda, you can answer Rocky in your current thread and then moved to a new thread. I shall have it up later today. Sorry for the confusion. Blessings :)

I will update the threads later today. HuMu, the red spider, appears to be the same kind of glyph upon the canopy of the bed. You may use detect magic if you wish. Those in the Dark Allies thread, I am glad you made it across! Only a little ways to go. Cassandra, I will try to get you and your sidekick out of the Boar today as well. Matilda, your thread is up, and the Old Gnome is awaiting you.

Thanks again for all your great posts and patience. I know I often say it, but I am blessed to have you all here. :)

Hey there! I will let those in the Tower thread decide what to do next, whether it is to go forward, go back, or use some kind of spell, ability, or skill. Yet, if a fight breaks out, only Anthony or Brannen can face an attacker. Anthony in the front or Brannen if attacked from the rear.

It looks like we lost Takayuki. I hate that; I hope he is okay. I may use him as an NPC and send him to help Matilda and Cassandra. He knows where the Green Dagger is. Not the exact location but close enough. This dagger may, in the end, tie both parties together. I hope you all are well. If you have any questions or I can help in any way, let me know here or PM me. Blessings :)

Looks like the wind got knocked out of our sails.
Gotta put some energy back into this game!

:)

Anyone else from the Tower still here?

I cast a Detect Magic,  but no one else has posted since.

Yeah, I have been checking in. Looks like the DN hasn't been on for a bit. Hopefully they pop back in, I am hoping they are OK.

cheers to that.

Oh, hell, I hadn't thought about that. I was in 3 games, this is the only one left. Covid has sidelined the other 2 DMs. It should have occurred to me here, too.

Even sequestering isn't enough, I guess.

I've been swamped but I really wanna see this game play out, even if it's a few weeks before a response.  I'll get a post up and hopefully keep the narrative going for DM gets back.

I am here, folks. I have been super busy at work, and I am trying to move at the same time. I am a Physical Therapy Assistant, so work has been very challenging, to say the least. We have Covid patients, so things have been a little scary for both the patients and staff. We have been blessed out of fifteen therapy staff; no one in our Department has gotten Covid. Our Rehab Manager has been super supportive and helps keep our work area clean. Covid patients are treated in isolation, and we have never had to worry about protective equipment.

I have not seen any activity either and thought the worst. Sorry for any delays and such. I am extremely grateful for your patience. I will get back on tonight and explain things better. But just know I am really thankful you guys are here, and I want to keep going too! Blessings :)

Guess who else is aPTA. Bending and twisting people for a living. What a country!

Yeah guilty here.
I was surprised that our group was silent for so long :)

Pokes self ;)

That's...wow. Big virtual hug! I hope things continue to get better for you, DM. I am glad you are here and this game is here. Take it at the pace you need to.

I knocked on the door in my thread on Jan 19. No answer yet...

Hope everyone is doing well these days.
Checking in on how this game will be moving forward.

I don't think it is, unfortunately. Been a couple of months without any word from the DM.