To talk about the game and such

Welcome P1

Since we talked about a small group game, I am approaching a couple of other potential players who had expressed some interest.

Very cool. Im not rushing you.

In reply to P1 (msg # 3):

Waves, no worries on time;-)

Okay folks.  We may have another player join us later.  May not. But let's get started.

First, I'd like to use 5ed. Ars Magica.  I am going to play a little loose with the cannon per se.  But nothing too earth shaking.

So what I am proposing is this:

I would like to run you through a mini-campaign of sorts.  It's a travelouge type adventure.  You'll traipse across parts of Central and Eastern Europe as well as someplace a little more exotic before it's over.

By the end of it, you'll have seen at least two potential covenant sites, possibly gained some valuable resources, and maybe allied with or pissed off some of the Hermetic powers that be. If we are still of the same mindset, by the end of this game we can transition into a more typical AM troupe style game.  Recruit some more players. And have you guys set up a covenant.

To start with, I'd ask for you both to generate magi.  You can choose to either be 3 years out of gauntlet or roll a 1d10-2 and say you are that many years out of gauntlet (a -1 or 0 counts as being fresh out of gauntlet).  You will be starting as low ranking members of Fengheld Covenant in the Rhine.

I'd also like you both to generate at least a grog a piece.  You may want to generate two a piece.  Parts of the storyline will need to be played by non-Magi.

That sound doable/appealing?  I am not married to this idea, so please feel free to make alternate pitches.

Thanks.

Sounds fine with me.  I like the idea of traveling and carving out a new covenant.

Can we start with a freshly gauntleted magi if we like?

I'm thinking of doing a magi with a bit of a 'troublemaker' initial reputation so one that left him little option but to leave Fengheld and no options to join an established covenant.