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Narrator
GM, 1 post
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 08:52

msg #1

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

A place to talk about the kind of game you want to play.

Narrator
GM, 2 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 13:11

msg #2

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I've added two players so far..

Discuss among yourselves as to what part of the game you want to explore most..

I'm easy.

Player 1
player, 1 post
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 14:35

msg #3

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I am just now reading through the core book, so I don't have a lot to say as of yet. Is anyone settled on a character, either as general concept or fully-written?

Player 2
player, 1 post
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 15:32

msg #4

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Here's my very rough general concept

I was thinking of a young half elf who as a child was sold to an undertaker and made to work as basically a slave cleaning the bodies etc
One night after a beating he wished his owner would die.

The next morning his master was found dead next to a corpse who's hands were round his neck..... Fearing he would be tried for the murder he ran away..... Turns out he has an inbuilt ability to interact with the dead....

I was thinking half elf sorcerer with the path of the dead talent

Player 1
player, 2 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 16:59

msg #5

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How does he feel about being a 'necromancer' now - and how well-known is his talent?

This message was last edited by the player at 17:18, Thu 08 July 2021.

Player 2
player, 2 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 17:31

msg #6

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In reply to Player 1 (msg # 5):

He doesn't class himself as a necromancer he sees himself as a caretaker of the dead and goes from village and town tending the resent dead and carrying out their burials

Narrator
GM, 3 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 17:37

msg #7

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I like that idea.

We'll see what other characters the others come up with, then think about the group dynamics and maybe start to talk about any common goals.

Then decide where you start off on the map.

Player 1
player, 3 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 18:32

msg #8

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We're up to four now: any ideas from #3 and #4?

#2: So something of a wandering mortician/ritemaster? (That sounds like the sort of thing that should have a recognized order or cult...) What sort of skill set would you be looking at?

Player 2
player, 3 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 18:41

msg #9

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I was thinking about lore and empathy with a bit of manipulation..... Not a fighter but then not a push over either as his kin talent of psychic power makes his professional talent death magic quite powerful because he can use his WPs more effectively....

Player 2
player, 4 posts
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 18:42

msg #10

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In reply to Player 1 (msg # 8):

mortician/rite master definitely like that description :)

Player 4
player, 1 post
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 03:10

msg #11

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I'm thinking of playing a halfling peddler or a Minstrel with healing and performance skills.

Player 1
player, 4 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 08:18

msg #12

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Between the half-elf and the halfling we'd have social dynamics covered pretty well. If #3 is also looking at that then maybe we could go for a more in-town troubleshooter group rather than ruin-delving sorts? Or #3 and I cover some of the rougher stuff. (At least to the point of making sure that we can actually get from town to town...)

Player 3
player, 1 post
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 13:15

msg #13

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Liking the concepts above, so I'm considering playing a Rogue and perhaps close kin to either #2 or #4, so either Half-Elf or Rogue. If its the former, then sold to the same mortician and veered towards Path of the Killer; if its the latter, then veering towards Path of the Face for some other types of skullduggery.

If neither work for folks, then happy to consider other options, perhaps a Dwarf Fighter

This message was last edited by the player at 13:16, Fri 09 July 2021.

Player 1
player, 5 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 14:04

msg #14

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I'm considering two options: a peddler or minstrel (whichever one #4 doesn't do!) if we're going for a completely town-focused group, or a hunter if we we want to be able to get around at all; leaning toward the latter regardless (because the skill set would still be useful and less likely to overlap).

Player 2
player, 5 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 14:13

msg #15

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In reply to Player 1 (msg # 14):

We could be the forbidden lands equivalent of Burke and Hare

Player 3
player, 2 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 14:15

msg #16

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Four of us, travelling from village to village, selling blessings and potions and solace for those recently passed

Player 1
player, 6 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 19:25

msg #17

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#4, have you decided which way you're going with the peddler/minstrel choice?

Player 4
player, 2 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 20:12

msg #18

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I will be creating a peddler. The basic concept is a traveling tinkerer, traveling from villages to farms fixing tools.

Player 1
player, 7 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 23:05

msg #19

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Okay, so we're looking at a Sorcerer, a Peddler, a Rogue (or Fighter) and a Hunter (or Minstrel)?

Rogue/Minstrel would make it an entirely townie group with a lot of things to offer the locals (and someone to take a bit extra from them). They may run into trouble when it comes to surviving anything rough though (including travel).

Fighter/Hunter would make it look more like a typical adventuring band mix. Much better at handling danger, but not as much of a service troupe. Although I suppose that the dwarf could have a sideline in Performance (Bagpipes)? ;)

Rogue/Hunter (or Minstrel/Fighter) would be a midpoint between the two, and seems to be where we're leaning.

GM: Since you'll have to deal with the results, how do you feel about those options?

This message was last edited by the player at 23:17, Fri 09 July 2021.

Narrator
GM, 5 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 08:31

msg #20

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Sounds like a nice, interesting group to me, whichever options you all go for.

Player 3
player, 3 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 08:37

msg #21

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Do either of #2 or #4 want to claim me as a brother?

Player 2
player, 6 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 10:47

msg #22

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In reply to Player 3 (msg # 21):

If he is a half elf then perhaps we were separated as young boys you were sold to the thieves guild and I to the mortician..... And we've either just found each other or we can do thst during the adventure......

I was thinking we could have been the survivors of a slave raid on our woodland village

Player 3
player, 4 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 11:09

msg #23

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Works for me!

Player 2
player, 7 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 11:15

msg #24

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Great are you older or younger.... Or are we twins

Player 3
player, 5 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 11:55

msg #25

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Let's shoot for twins. We can always bicker about who was first, since neither of us were old enough to remember properly

This message was last edited by the player at 11:58, Sat 10 July 2021.

Player 3
player, 6 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 11:57

msg #26

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If folks want a character sheet template:

{Name}, an Age {Kin} {Profession} Dark Secret: ??? Pride: ??? Reputation: ? <large>Appearance:</large> ??? <large>Attributes:</large> Strength ?; Agility ?; Wits ?; Empathy ? <large>Skills:</large> Might (Str) ?; Endurance (Str) ?; Melee (Str) ?; Crafting (Str) ?; Stealth (Ag) ?; Sleight of Hand (Ag) ?; Move (Ag) ?; Marksmanship (Ag) ?; Scouting (Wit) ?; Lore (Wit) ?; Survival (Wit) ?; Insight (Wit) ?; Manipulation (Emp) ?; Performance (Emp) ?; Healing (Emp) ?; Animal Handling (Emp) ? <large>Talents:</large> Name (Kin) ?: ??? <large>Weapons:</large> <large>Armour:</large> <large>Gear:</large> <large>Consumables:</large>

This message was last edited by the player at 11:57, Sat 10 July 2021.

Player 3
player, 7 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 12:02

msg #27

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In reply to Player 2 (msg # 24):

From your description earlier, are we pitching for Young?

Player 2
player, 8 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 12:06

msg #28

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Mine is young so you could be older if you wanted :)

Player 1
player, 8 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 12:29

msg #29

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"We're twins!"
"Twins? But you don't look anything alike!"
"Well, that's because we were born at separate times!"

- Grace and Favour

Player 1
player, 9 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 12:37

msg #30

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

On a slightly more serious note, my impression of the setting is that it's mostly small/scattered thorps without enough of a population anywhere for local criminal gangs, much less a region-spanning "thieves' guild" - rogues are more the self-taught variety? (That also gives such individuals a good reason to be traveling around - you need to be gone before the locals realize that anything is amiss...)

Player 2
player, 9 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 12:47

msg #31

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In reply to Player 1 (msg # 30):

Ok because Alkin was young he didn't get away or you tried to drag him away from the village but you let go of his hand in the chaos. Thus you thought he was dead and being older you managed to live on the streets of a town / city learning to live off your wits and thieving skills.

While Alkin was sold to a mortician and raised a near slave to tend the bodies and prepare them for burial..... his was a brutal upbringing and he was beaten daily.

Just an idea to through into the mix

Player 1
player, 10 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 13:00

msg #32

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If he wanted a dark dark secret, maybe the rogue (getting an early start on his crime spree) colluded with the attackers. His sibling getting grabbed too wasn't supposed to be part of the deal...

Either way, it's years later and the slaver gang may not be around anymore. Perhaps there are a few left. Maybe just one or two now. And when he finally finds them? (Another good reason to travel. And to occasionally poke into places outside of the towns.)

Player 1
player, 11 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 16:06

msg #33

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#4: I'm currently looking at a wolfkin hunter. Maybe he and the peddler met at some point before joining up with the other two? They both have reason to be traveling, so they could end up in an expedition together, or one of them runs into the other en route to somewhere, or they even just happen to be in a town at the same time.

(The game really seems to like the "you meet someone in a cave while seeking shelter from a storm" - that one could be played for laughs if the peddler sought shelter and initially thought he'd walked in on some wild beast - might have been the first wolfkin they met!)

Player 4
player, 3 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 17:34

msg #34

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I like the idea of meeting in a cave. My character probably failed his scouting roll and brought firewood to an occupied cave. I was thinking of starting with the tanner talent so we could extend our relationship by my character as he could turn your pelts into leather and your meat into food with the cooking talent.

Player 1
player, 12 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 18:25

msg #35

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That would certainly be a good match! A little bit of time en route to somewhere - the map puts halflings/goblins and wolfkin in the southeast, mostly separated from everyone else by a mountain range, so they presumably headed around or through one of the passes - and then we met the half-elf brothers. Or maybe the brothers ventured into the southeast for some reason?

Could be a number of things that actually caused them to meet: trouble catches up to one (or more) of them, someone tries to rob a peddler, a haunting, an attack (maybe on a place they're all staying), etc.

Probably shouldn't have a second convenient cave meet, though!

Player 3
player, 8 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 19:35

msg #36

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

In reply to Player 1 (msg # 32):

Going with Morin being Alkin's twin, but in the fight they were separated and Morin thought he was dead. He lived off his wits, stealing food - and coin - but never straying far from town, fearful of the mists and the beasts that ranged in the night. He was subtle and quick, relying on deft hands and fast feet when pranks and tricks and misdirection wouldn't work

Perhaps he and Alkin stumbled over one another when Alkin fled the town, seeking refuge in the (cave) where he slept?

Since they travelled together, ritemaster and gravedigger, helped with a few coin and supplies that folks haven't really needed

Player 2
player, 10 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 19:52

msg #37

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In reply to Player 3 (msg # 36):

sounds good with me :)

Narrator
GM, 6 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 20:00

msg #38

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Liking the backgrounds and relationships very much! Nice to see the group working together on this.

I'm busy tomorrow (got a football match to get in the mood for), but Monday I'll read over everything more thoroughly and see about posting some rumours you all may have heard on your travels.

Any ideas where abouts on the map you might want to start. Thinking about where a wolfkin might have been encountered.

Player 3
player, 9 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 20:36

msg #39

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Narrator:

Any ideas where abouts on the map you might want to start. Thinking about where a wolfkin might have been encountered.

East of Lake Mill, close by the bay and heading northward along the coast. It's north / north-east of the halfling-dominated plains and skirting past the goblin-infested Shroud into Aslene territories?

Player 4
player, 4 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 21:53

msg #40

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I haven't the eyesight to see the map and my character probably relies on his wolvenkin friend for most navigatio outside halfling lands. Anywhere is good so long as its not a desert.

Player 1
player, 13 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 22:01

msg #41

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The one issue with heading northeast is that the Aslene really don't like wolfkin...

On the other hand, there's another village just west of Lake Mill, and another one north of that, so we could be heading that way from the bay-head village, along the riverbanks (which makes it harder to get completely lost) toward Moldena?

That does mean passing through goblin lands, but we have a halfling with us, so that should be okay. Or preferably just don't run into them at all. ;)

This message was last edited by the player at 22:01, Sat 10 July 2021.

Player 3
player, 10 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 22:04

msg #42

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Another option is the other side of the mountains, further west, but that’s Orcs everywhere

Player 1
player, 14 posts
Sat 10 Jul 2021
at 23:47

msg #43

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To avoid too much gear duplication (we don't want to find ourselves packing four large tends), who is picking up what group-relevant gear (particularly stuff that gives travel benefits)?

I suspect that the peddler-chef will have a field kitchen or cauldron, and we should probably have a large tent (or two small ones) and a flint and steel - though I'm not sure if those benefits stack.

The hunter will probably have a bear trap, and I'm sure that our rogue will have lockpicks; fishing gear could be useful if we do end up primarily operating near waterways. We'd have to make a point of going slow (only travel during one quarter day) if we want to do much resource collection en route though.

Player 4
player, 5 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 00:35

msg #44

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I hav3eb't read the whole ruleset yet but cooking tools I would buy.

Player 3
player, 11 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 04:34

msg #45

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Lock picks, snares and a fishhook and line

Player 1
player, 15 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 10:28

msg #46

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So the hunter now has a large tent, flint&steel, and a bear trap. That and other gear is a decent bit of weight, but still manageable.

Player 2
player, 11 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 10:52

msg #47

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I chose a staff but it will actually be a shovel...... What else would Alkin have for digging up bo...... I mean digging graves

Player 1
player, 16 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 11:16

msg #48

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Shovels are actually hidden down in the tool section. A mere 2 silver!

I'm sure that travelers would find other uses for a shovel. Burying bodies comes to mind. Totally not ones that are our doing, of course.

This message was last edited by the player at 11:32, Sun 11 July 2021.

Player 3
player, 12 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 11:47

msg #49

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Having rolled fairly badly for silver, Amorim will be borrowing his brothers shovel until he has time to steal one

Player 1
player, 17 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 11:53

msg #50

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That's kind of expected among the adventuring group. The hunter isn't carrying a 6-person tent just for their own use!

I'm not sure offhand what sort of components a death-sorcerer needs but that should probably be your focus. (If you can get a half-decent weapon for when things invariably go sideways, that's nice too.)

Player 1
player, 18 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 12:28

msg #51

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Something else that occurs to me is that we'll probably want sleeping furs before the seasons turn cold*. However, between hunting and tanning we should be able to produce those ourselves as long as we get SOME chance to work on it (a day or two would be enough, possibly when we're otherwise lounging around a town somewhere).

* I am assuming that the campaign will start in some other season, because picking midwinter as the perfect time to start venturing out would be silly.

Player 3
player, 13 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 12:38

msg #52

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Absolutely - I had the same thought, but started Morin off with a blanket, given backstory. Acquiring kit and supplies for the winter, together with a decent weapon and even armour, is a sound plan

Spell components are mostly blood, bones, bits of corpses and animals

This message was last edited by the player at 12:40, Sun 11 July 2021.

Player 1
player, 19 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 13:26

msg #53

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What skillset does everyone have at this point?

The hunter is very focused on the core "get around and take prey": 3 Survival, 2 Scouting, 3 Marksman, and Path of the Forest. I'm still waffling between choosing an archery-related or travel-related talent as the free choice.

Player 2
player, 12 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 14:07

msg #54

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Alkins skills are

Sleight of hand: 1
Lore: 3
Insight:2
Manipulation: 2

As he's aged young he only gets one general talent so I used the option of turning it into a professional path and so his talents are path of death (rank 2) and psychic power which is his kin talent

Player 3
player, 14 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 16:01

msg #55

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Gone for Sleight of Hand 2, Manipulation 2, a smattering of skills at 1, and then Path of the Face and Fast Footed. Intending to pick up a crafting or journeying Talent when he has the chance

Player 4
player, 6 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 18:16

msg #56

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Are we allowed to startwith a rank two talent?

Currently for skills I was thinking Craft 3, Melee 1, insight 3, Manipulation 3.

Player 2
player, 13 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 18:22

msg #57

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

In reply to Player 4 (msg # 56

Under talents page 33 it states that you can forgo a general talent to increase another talent to rank 2

Player 1
player, 20 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 18:57

msg #58

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

That might be an issue though: Kin and Class talents are given separate entries from General ones, so bumping a class one to rank 2 at chargen might not be valid?

Player 4
player, 7 posts
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 19:16

msg #59

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

The text and example say its valid.

Narrator
GM, 7 posts
Mon 12 Jul 2021
at 09:17

msg #60

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Player 1:

That might be an issue though: Kin and Class talents are given separate entries from General ones, so bumping a class one to rank 2 at chargen might not be valid?

No, that's fine. You can sacrifice a general talent to increase a Profession one to rank 2.

Narrator
GM, 8 posts
Mon 12 Jul 2021
at 11:54

msg #61

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Player 1:

Gear bonuses for Making Camp won't stack, it would be whichever gear gives the highest bonus that will be counted. But there can be other uses for different gear such as Flint & Steel if you want to start fires for reasons other than making a cosy camp fire.

For rolls to avoid getting Cold, then everyone will need appropriate clothing of course.

And, yeah, I'm not going to have you start out in the middle of winter, after all, that would be mean...

To make things easy, I'm thinking we will pick up on the first day of Summer.

Player 1
player, 21 posts
Mon 12 Jul 2021
at 12:51

msg #62

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I've gone with Fast Shooter as the third talent, mainly because Path of the Forest will help to cover for the inevitable bad rolls while getting from place to place.

We also need relationship lines, so... what impression might everyone's characters create on the others?

In my case (I'm still deciding on a name), you know that this young wolfkin has left his clan in the Fangwoods, but denies being an outcast. He's a good tracker and pathfinder, and doesn't seem to revel in bloodlust the way that some wolfkin are reputed to, although he still has a preference for raw meat over cooked which some might find disturbing.

This message was lightly edited by the player at 14:05, Mon 12 July 2021.

Player 3
player, 15 posts
Mon 12 Jul 2021
at 17:59

msg #63

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Given the strong Manipulation skills elsewhere in the party, I'm reducing Morin's and beefing up other skills a bit instead - probably Sleight of Hand to 3 and Stealth to 2

With that in mind...

- He feels some sympathy for the 'not outcast' wolfkin, imagining a similar struggle to survive on the outskirts of the clan/village
- His relationship to Alkin is clear, if complicated. Blood is thick, but guilt too. He's impressed with his brother's knowledge and fairly inured to the necromancy, having made his own sacrifices to survive
- He's somewhat jealous of our peddlar, from a material wealth and skill with their hands perspective.

In terms of how folk might perceive him...

- He's not very knowledgeable, about the world or the people in it, though he's not very trusting so its naivety in a particular sense
- He's deft and swift, nervous about staying still
- He's not especially manipulative, but he can do a mean impression of other folks mannerisms and appearance
- He honours the Nightwalker - the Untamed Trickster - and Wail - the Air Goddess

Player 1
player, 22 posts
Tue 13 Jul 2021
at 11:58

msg #64

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While we wait for #2 and #4 about relationships, is there anything else that still needs to be addressed?

Narrator
GM, 9 posts
Tue 13 Jul 2021
at 12:56

msg #65

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Just ensuring that everyone has a character sheet with relevant info and a name...

Player 4
player, 8 posts
Tue 13 Jul 2021
at 18:19

msg #66

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I am busy for another four hours. I am thinking about relationships and roles (and dark secrets).

Player 1
player, 23 posts
Wed 14 Jul 2021
at 00:29

msg #67

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How does the peddler come across in a casual meeting? Is there anything different that would become evident after traveling with him for a while?

Player 1
player, 24 posts
Thu 15 Jul 2021
at 21:15

msg #68

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Did we lose people already? :/

Narrator
GM, 10 posts
Thu 15 Jul 2021
at 21:36

msg #69

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I think we can give them a few more days.

Player 4
player, 9 posts
Thu 15 Jul 2021
at 23:07

msg #70

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Sorry guys we lost power here and I had to charge the tablet before I could login.

As for relationships Copper (my character name) feels that his Wolven friend is his protector. He has no knowledge of how to survive but the basics and wants to make sure that he's happy.

The Half Elven priest makes Cooper nervous because Copper's uncle was a druid and accidentally summoned a demon. His uncle was able to banish it but there's no guarantee that this half elf can do the same.

Cooper believes that the Rogue's lack of honsty can get in the way of making a good deal, which is important to Copper as he values honesty very much. Copper would never cheat his friends.

As time goes by, you would notice a difference as the halfling feels more secure. They would also noticed that Copper is not terribly concern with making money, only survival

Narrator
GM, 11 posts
Fri 16 Jul 2021
at 09:03

msg #71

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Has everyone decided on a name? Have you completed your characters yet?

Player 1
player, 25 posts
Fri 16 Jul 2021
at 10:17

msg #72

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Jabari (one of the names from the book).

Player 3
player, 16 posts
Fri 16 Jul 2021
at 12:02

msg #73

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Believe we've Jabari, Cooper, Alkin and Morin

Done on my sheet

Copper
player, 10 posts
Halfling
Fri 16 Jul 2021
at 14:54

msg #74

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Did someone else pick up flint and steel? My equipmet list consists of:
1 Field kitchen Field kitchen 3 Lantern - Lantern oil 4 Sling - Knife 5 Waterskin 6 Food 7 Lantern oil - Rocks 8 - Backpack - Simple clothes - Needle and thread - Chalk - Flint and steel - Map - 4 copper

Jabari
player, 26 posts
Wolfkin
Fri 16 Jul 2021
at 15:12

msg #75

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Alkin's is provision since we haven't heard back from him yet, but following the examples in the quickstart...

(R-Alkin) He is cursed with a dangerous power, but seeks to help rather than to do harm with it. This is a good sign. Maybe it will strengthen him enough to control the curse?

(R-Copper) He relies on me to survive in the wilds. All that I know says that this is weakness, but I rely on him to survive in the towns...

(R-Morin) Loyal to his brother, but twitchy and untrusting, as if he knows that his past has his scent. What will he do when it finds him?

This message was last edited by the player at 15:17, Fri 16 July 2021.

Jabari
player, 27 posts
Wolfkin
Fri 16 Jul 2021
at 23:25

msg #76

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N Longbow (2H, +2/1, Long) N Bear Trap T Flint & Steel H Large Tent * Quiver * 3 silver

Basic containers and clothes are assumed (although Jabari wears less of the latter than the rest of you probably do).

I haven't settled on what else to get with the remaining silver, if anything. It'll depend a bit on whether we'll be starting in a town or in the middle of the wilderness.

This message was last edited by the player at 23:26, Fri 16 July 2021.

Copper
player, 11 posts
Halfling
Sat 17 Jul 2021
at 00:16

msg #77

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The book says you get a waterskin and backpack. I bought my clothes.

Jabari
player, 28 posts
Wolfkin
Sat 17 Jul 2021
at 00:25

msg #78

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Oof. So everyone needs to shell out 15 copper (unless they want to wear rags for 5), and judging by that table, that still doesn't give you any footwear (3 silver more)? And very few people will start with enough silver to afford that even if they don't buy anything else.

Well okay, there goes most/all of the silver...

I looked at the game's forums, and according to this: https://forum.frialigan.se/vie...p;t=4054&p=32553

Characters are considered to start with simple clothes automatically: question #4 answered in the first reply and confirmed by an admin right after.

This message was last edited by the player at 00:42, Sat 17 July 2021.

Narrator
GM, 12 posts
Sat 17 Jul 2021
at 13:59

msg #79

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I'll let everyone start with basic clothing and footwear. But anything that offers a gear bonus must be bought.

Jabari
player, 29 posts
Wolfkin
Sat 17 Jul 2021
at 15:42

msg #80

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Yeah, some of the other posts there indicate that 'clothes' includes matching shoes/boots/sandals/etc. The (expensive) "boots" from the equipment list are heavy hiking boots, hence the forced march benefit.

Now, even if we don't need to buy clothes, having a spare set between us might not be a bad idea - mishaps can ruin them, for one thing.

Alkin
player, 14 posts
Half-Elf
Sat 17 Jul 2021
at 18:57

msg #81

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Hi all been a bit busy will post tomorrow

Narrator
GM, 13 posts
Sun 18 Jul 2021
at 20:00

msg #82

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

No worries.

We'll aim to start sometime next week.

Narrator
GM, 14 posts
Tue 20 Jul 2021
at 08:14

msg #83

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Can everyone make sure there is a completed copy of your character sheet in the Character Details section please?

Also, can you put a brief (please) description of your character in that section also - this is the public bit that all players can see, so only put something that would be obvious to someone looking at or talking to your character.

Any issues, just message.

Jabari
player, 30 posts
Wolfkin
Tue 20 Jul 2021
at 15:44

msg #84

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

My character now has a description, courtesy of another.

This message was last edited by the player at 15:44, Tue 20 July 2021.

Morin
player, 17 posts
Half-Elf
Wed 21 Jul 2021
at 19:38

msg #85

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Description compelte, sorry

Narrator
GM, 15 posts
Wed 21 Jul 2021
at 21:29

msg #86

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

No problem.

Just need Alkin to put up their description and we'll be ready to roll.

I'm going camping for a few days, but I hope to post something before the end of the weekend to get us started.

Alkin
player, 15 posts
Half-Elf
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 12:23

msg #87

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Sorry for the delay..... Description up and character posted

Narrator
GM, 16 posts
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 12:35

msg #88

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Excellent, thanks!

Okay, so I'll post an opening scene over the weekend to start you all off.

I'm planning on having you start in the hex Ae44 just outside the village there. I'll post more on it soon.

Jabari
player, 31 posts
Wolfkin
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 15:31

msg #89

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

The western Bellifar village - halfling lands!

With a castle and a ruin nearby if we want to go spelunking. (Because we're so well suited to fighting monsters with this group!)

Narrator
GM, 18 posts
Sun 25 Jul 2021
at 10:52

msg #90

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Okay, so my 1st post is up. There is a map for reference too.

You stand to the east of the village on the outskirts of the fields a few hundred yards from the village walls.

Morin
player, 19 posts
Half-Elf
Fri 30 Jul 2021
at 13:27

msg #91

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Apologies, will post in a few hiurs

Narrator
GM, 20 posts
Sat 31 Jul 2021
at 15:50

msg #92

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I'll post an update on Monday, but feel free to interact with each other until then.

Copper
player, 13 posts
Halfling
Mon 2 Aug 2021
at 18:46

msg #93

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Sorry. Dialysis kicked my ass this week. Will respond shortly.

Morin
player, 22 posts
Half-Elf
Mon 2 Aug 2021
at 18:55

msg #94

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

No rush, I wasn’t trying to hassle I just wanted to pop a response to our furry friend in :)

Narrator
GM, 22 posts
Wed 4 Aug 2021
at 07:26

msg #95

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

No probs Copper. I'll hold off until you've had time to reply. No hurry though, I'm pretty busy this week too. :)

Narrator
GM, 23 posts
Sun 8 Aug 2021
at 15:20

msg #96

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I'll update tomorrow. Cooper can post when able.

Alkin
player, 18 posts
Half-Elf
Tue 10 Aug 2021
at 06:34

msg #97

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Apologies work has been hectic as I am on 2 weeks annual leave from next week so need to make sure all is in order on my projects to hand over

Will post later today.

Narrator
GM, 25 posts
Sun 15 Aug 2021
at 09:45

msg #98

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I'll update tomorrow.

Copper
player, 14 posts
Halfling
Wed 18 Aug 2021
at 09:15

msg #99

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

So I'm back from the hospital. I fainted and I bet injured my eyes. I can't see well enough to read Walmart and I have to drop out of the campaign. I apologize really wanted to play .

Narrator
GM, 26 posts
Wed 18 Aug 2021
at 09:38

msg #100

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I'm sorry to hear that. Hope you recover soon.

Narrator
GM, 27 posts
Wed 18 Aug 2021
at 14:29

msg #101

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I will post later this week everyone, just been very busy at work and at home too.

Alkin
player, 20 posts
Half-Elf
Thu 19 Aug 2021
at 06:53

msg #102

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Will post later got to our holiday cottage to find the Internet not working so had to call a, man out

Jabari
player, 37 posts
Wolfkin
Thu 19 Aug 2021
at 08:09

msg #103

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Should we try to find a replacement player for Copper, or would we rather recruit for new characters? He could carry on a an NPC in the meantime; having him just suddenly up and wander off might stress the group a bit.

Narrator
GM, 28 posts
Thu 19 Aug 2021
at 10:38

msg #104

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I can NPC him for a little while.

Narrator
GM, 29 posts
Fri 20 Aug 2021
at 21:52

msg #105

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Apologies, just a busy end to the week. I'll post asap and move us on.

Narrator
GM, 32 posts
Fri 27 Aug 2021
at 13:19

msg #106

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Just posted.. Though I am on holiday for a week from Monday, so may not be able to post much from 30 Aug to 5 Sept.

Narrator
GM, 33 posts
Sun 5 Sep 2021
at 11:35

msg #107

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Back from vacation, hopefully post in the next day or two.

Jabari
player, 42 posts
Wolfkin
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 03:24

msg #108

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I figured that I'd give everyone else a chance to post first, but since no one has...

Narrator
GM, 36 posts
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 08:24

msg #109

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

I think I'm going to call a halt to the game, as there haven't been any replies for a while...

Jabari
player, 43 posts
Wolfkin
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 08:54

msg #110

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Unfortunate, but yeah, it seems to be down to you, me, and Alkin.

Alkin
player, 23 posts
Half-Elf
Fri 8 Oct 2021
at 20:20

msg #111

OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

hi there

apologies for my part I've had to pick up the slack at work with a number of people moving on to new jobs and my wife and I have finally after 30 years of designing buildings for others have got round to designing our own house. This took a lot of time and effort to get through planning .....more time and effort than I thought possible.

Thankfully we star building next month.

Iam sorry if my absence has lead to the game closing that was never my intention.

Jason

Morin
player, 26 posts
Half-Elf
Sat 9 Oct 2021
at 09:04

msg #112

Re: OOC: Game Concepts Discussion

Narrator:

I think I'm going to call a halt to the game, as there haven't been any replies for a while...

Apologies here, too; my startup's had a big investment and now I have work coming out of my ears. This is good, for work, but less so for any free time

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