I believe you had spoken of exp and gold rewards along those lines as well... :)

Yeah, I need to get Mazzahs’ payment to the party squared away. The experience point award, however, was essentially negated by the party unleashing a balor on the unsuspecting citizens of Helix.

Sir Dryvyk, Ol'Gib and Andryr arrived post-Balor... :-P

In reply to Labyrinth Lord (msg # 34):

Oh, they should be plenty suspecting at this point with our track record.

And it wasn't entirely our doing. It's possible that a little bit of poetic license might have been craftily deployed.
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Dryvyk was, however, in the mix when Varghoulis was unleashed...

Caine was included in the experience point split for events preceding him getting charbroiled.

I’ve contacted Sir Dryvyk with his experience award for his assistance with the apprehension of Gamdar.

There may be an additional experience award for any financial reward given for Gamdar’s capture. Mazzahs is of the position that some of that reward should come from Krothos Ironguard, as it served to protect residents and visitors to Helix from further harm.

In reply to Labyrinth Lord (msg # 38):

Does Ynes get a cut of that 2.5k gp reward?


You know, I've always read that to mean if that an adventurer does not survive an adventure, they do not get XP, meaning their share goes to the surviving adventurers.

@Dilemma and @Mal -- Are you going to prepare any of those new spells for the next expedition? We'll be returning shortly to the barrows.
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I realise that I may have inadvertently messed up Dax's XP!

When I joined the game, I gave Dax the minimum XP to be level 2 (2235). Since then, I have just added the new XP awarded per player.

However, the very first award was 760 XP but I added 1516 XP, which was the cumulative total for the PCs - in my defence, it is in bold text while the actual per PC amount is not!! :-)

So Dax levelled earlier than he should have.

Also, because he had to start with 2235 XP to be 2nd level, he has more XP than indicated in the XP thread...should I roll it back to match the running total?

And last confession, actually, this just occurred to me when reading the magic item list that Barnabus posted in the treasure thread: Dax is using the +1 shield and sword that belongs to Dryvyk! I think I should be returning to my non-magic 2-hander until such time as we find more enchanted goodies.

5 hail Mary's enough?

In reply to Dax Moonblade (msg # 40):

I can only think of one wight solution for this.

Ha ha!  Mind if I barrow that one for my own use?

Yes. Why wouldn’t she?


I’ll give that some earnest thought. I won’t promise that my current interpretation will change, but if it does, I’ll adjust the current experience award accordingly.


Having considered this for a bit, I can only come up with one solution that strikes me as entirely fair.

I’ll have to posit that at some point during the last foray into the tombs, Dax picked up some manner of grave borne wasting condition and, while the mysteries of Gamdar’s amulet are under discussion, his body abruptly transmutes into ash, which promptly collapses onto the floor of Mazzahs’ laboratory. Someone will need to locate a broom.

You could then generate a new third level character, who would meet up with the rest of the party at The Brazen Strumpet.

I kid. I’m not going to stress over an honest mistake. It happens to the best of us. Since Dax by rights would have made his current level now, we’ll let things stand as they are. Having been a few steps early to leveling up isn’t going to radically alter what’s already transpired. For my part, I’ll try to make certain that the current experience award and the cumulative one are both clearly denoted to avoid any potential confusion. All good.

In reply to Labyrinth Lord (msg # 43):

Because she didn't patronize Elzeiros, the courageous potion vendor and won't contribute to Barnabus's Greater Barrowmaze Restoration project. I mean, what is she spending her money on? Entertainment services in the closest city?

Most recently? Upgraded armor. She possesses proficiency with a bow, but doesn’t own one, so that might be her next purchase.

And she’ll chip in for the iron ladder.

All that said, if the party isn’t in need of her services any longer, she can certainly be dismissed from the company.

I think I’ve missed something however. Is everyone having to report how they spend their earnings to Barnabus? Is that in the company’s charter?

Right, the siege ladder. So that would be 150/7=22 gp each.

:D

Sir Dryvyk had his weapon out, could I make an initiative check to see if he could react before Gamdar was snatched? I'm only wishing to alter the scene slightly, not change the outcome.

I would say that by this point, each of the casters should have a full complement of spells.

In reply to Labyrinth Lord (msg # 49):

Sheet and post updated.

A few matters:

• If anyone is planning to procure any new equipment/weapons/armor, please be sure to make those purchases and update your character sheet accordingly. Prices at Turgen’s Trade Goods and The Axe and Anvil (the smithy in Helix) are commensurate with those listed in the Labyrinth Lord rules.
• I am working on the assumption that in the background, arrangements have been made with Karg Barrelgut (the local blacksmith) for the construction of the siege ladder. Since it has been indicated that the party will return to the Barrowmaze tomorrow, the ladder will not be ready for them to transport. It will have been fabricated in time for the next foray into the catacombs. Barrelgut will ask for half of his fee now, the other half on delivery, so each party member will need to make an initial contribution of 11 g.p. now, and another payment of 11 g.p. when the ladder is completed.
• I will have the map which includes the late Gamdar’s contributions posted this evening. However, I believe that I will post that map as a separate map. Once the adventurers explore any of the denoted locations, I will update the main map accordingly.
• I intend to also update the marching order. If there are any preferences where this is concerned, please let me know. I am working on the presumption that Andryr will accompany Sir Dryvyk into the Barrowmaze, while Ol’ Gib and Ranger will remain with Searlait and Kraomar at the base camp. If that’s incorrect, please be sure to communicate that to me, Sir Dryvyk.

If there’s anything of import that I’ve overlooked, please let me know.

Also, if there’s a particular initial destination the group has in mind within the Barrowmaze, please inform me of that as well. Granted, that selection may be influenced by Gamdar’s additions to the map.

Eastern corridor off of location #5, I think. But that does depend on Gamdar's additions.

Also I think #5 is missing a door? I remember we took a more direct route back to 33 when we got separated.

The main game map has been updated and the missing door from area 5 has been restored.

The map for Group 1 shows the additions made by Gamdar. The acolyte’s contributions are shown as shaded areas.

The party’s marching order has also been updated.

I agree with Barnabus, east from room 5 into the areas provided by Gamdar.

DM: Has the apprentice potionmaker become the new master? Any potions available?

If not, Dax will purchase 750 gp worth of gems, if available.

I don't suppose there is a two-hander +1, +3 vs undead in the general store? :-D

Not as yet. There are still fresh scorch marks in the village square. The new vendor should have their booth up and running by the time the party returns from their forthcoming expedition.


Harnold Huffnpuff at The Rosy Quartz can fulfill that request.


Billworth Turgen had a couple come in about a month back, but they flew off the shelves as fast as he could put them on display. :)

We'll stick with the room between 4 and 33, LL.

Presuming that most of shaded areas belong to Clan Orcus. It may not behoove us to exterminate them (or even be possible) as they act as a countervailing weight to other Barrow forces.

These are to be B.'s prepared spells for the next foray:

1st: Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds, Command, Light
2nd: Silence 15' Radius, Bless, Find Traps, Hold Person