Text - OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth

Please place out of character comments specific to chapter 1 here. player, 60 posts Human Fighter Tue 12 Aug 2014 at 14:29 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ano, I've made an assumption about your character. If you don't want Klale to get your worries out of you, I'll edit my post. player, 78 posts Human Scholar Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 12:32 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I apologize in advance for Toben's rash decision, but it's what his character would do based on some of his background. He's got issues with marauders raiding towns/villages.
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[Private to GM: Who knows, perhaps this could be the same band responsible for his parents disappearance] This message was last edited by the player at 12:33, Thu 14 Aug 2014. player, 27 posts Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 13:37 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" In reply to Toben Ironsprings (msg # 3):
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Play that role, baby. GM, 73 posts Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 14:05 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Phin. Check your Private Messages, please. player, 50 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 14:12 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I agree with Phin. You chose to stay in character and role play as opposed to meta gaming. Good on you. player, 28 posts Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 14:55 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" In reply to Eru (msg # 5):
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My apologies to all; I had totally missed the Private Message notification and may have bollixed up this encounter a bit because of it. I'm still figuring out the nooks and crannies of RPOL, and missed that one. player, 64 posts Human Fighter Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 16:58 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Thunder of horses? I thought they were hitched to the wagon. If Klale is driving, he didn't move forward. Perhaps, "Seeing the onrushing strangers,..."
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I hope the townspeople are for the prisoners and against the authorities, and that there will be a mini-revolution. GM, 74 posts Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 18:34 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Thanks for the catch. Edited it to be singular. player, 52 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 20:17 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Man I can not hit anyone.
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I was assuming that I was close enough to move and attack in one turn. If we were father away then I thought and could not cover that distance, let me know and ill edit my post. player, 80 posts Human Scholar Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 21:40 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Hmm, not sure we are close enough for melee yet. Toben was on a horse and still is about 1 or 2 rounds away. GM, 75 posts Thu 14 Aug 2014 at 23:25 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ano, you could move at Monk full speed (160) and attack the next round.
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Toben, you will have to either dismount or attempt to engage from horseback next round if you don't ride off in a different direction. player, 53 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Fri 15 Aug 2014 at 04:37 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ok that was my mistake I'll edit my post. Do I keep the same roll for next time GM, 76 posts Fri 15 Aug 2014 at 05:57 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" You can reroll. player, 54 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Fri 15 Aug 2014 at 07:23 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" What a kind and merciful DM. player, 81 posts Human Scholar Fri 15 Aug 2014 at 07:54 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" He will engage from horseback.
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[Private to GM: The general idea is that he will end the charge with a hoof attack, hopefully knocking the guy down. What rolls will you need me to make to try and pull it off?] player, 29 posts Fri 15 Aug 2014 at 11:03 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" In reply to Toben Ironsprings (msg # 16):
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I am away for the weekend, and will have internet access only off and on until Tuesday. I'll do my best to keep up, but feel free to play around me if I'm dragging. GM, 77 posts Fri 15 Aug 2014 at 14:57 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Toben's turn. player, 36 posts Tue 19 Aug 2014 at 19:39 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" The setup looks good to me! player, 60 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Tue 19 Aug 2014 at 19:43 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Looks good to me as well. Ano will follow Klale's lead and ride in with him staying silent, but keeping an eye on the archers ready for an incoming attack. If a fight breaks out he would discard the glaive and dismount as quickly as possible. player, 71 posts Human Fighter Tue 19 Aug 2014 at 20:53 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Intended:
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As the two baddies near the "drunk," Klale stands and waves his hammer. (Other hand holding the reins)

HO! BRAVE ADVENTURERS! TAKING CHARGE WITH HANDS SWIFT AND SURE! I'M KLALE THE BLACKSMITH, CRAFTER OF WEAPONS, SHIELDS, ARMOR WITH MY TRUSTY HAMMER! SEE THE GLAIVE I'VE IMPROVED, HELD BY MY TRUSTY APPRENTICE! FOR A FEW GOLD...Klale leers...AND A SHARE OF THE WOMEN, YOU CAN BE EVEN DEADLIER THAN EVER! player, 92 posts Human Scholar Tue 19 Aug 2014 at 23:02 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Looks good.
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Toben will position himself near the lightly armored men. When Eles appears he will stand back from the circle, and wait for Aashera to open fire. GM, 81 posts Wed 20 Aug 2014 at 06:14 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Klale, go ahead and post in the IC thread. I will respond. player, 37 posts Wed 20 Aug 2014 at 07:00 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Oh, and my intended action is to slip in among the villagers, quietly distribute weapons, and then position myself near one of the bowmen to take him by surprise when the fighting breaks out. player, 61 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Thu 21 Aug 2014 at 19:22 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Are we going by the initiative numbers or the order in which you posted the names? GM, 84 posts Thu 21 Aug 2014 at 19:41 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Story determined initiative this time. Fixed initiatives to reflect this. Have at it. :) This message was last edited by the GM at 19:43, Thu 21 Aug 2014.  player, 96 posts Human Scholar Fri 22 Aug 2014 at 10:36 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Whoops! I was under the impression that all the bandits were wearing masks. I wouldn't have said that otherwise :) This message was last edited by the player at 10:36, Fri 22 Aug 2014. Fri 22 Aug 2014 at 11:31 Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" You must have gone to some ghetto high school where they didn't teach you how to read properly or something. :P player, 63 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP13/22 Fri 22 Aug 2014 at 11:46 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I was kinda unde the same assumption. Oh well. player, 98 posts Human Scholar Fri 22 Aug 2014 at 12:40 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" In reply to Kade (msg # 28):
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I'm sure Mr. Lampe would take offense to that. :) This message was last edited by the player at 12:40, Fri 22 Aug 2014.  GM, 89 posts Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 06:35 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Loot from bandits:
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2 leather armor (torso, boots only) 2 studded leather armor (full suit) 2 studded leather armor (pants, boots) 6 pair leather boots 1 chain shirt (iron) 2 scale mail (full suit) 2 chainmail (full suit) 1 half plate armor (full suit) 2 medium shields (iron) 1 heater shield (steel) 3 short bows (pine) 87 arrows 4 short swords (iron) 3 long swords (iron) 12 daggers (iron) 2 combat knives (steel) 2 hand axes (iron) 2 war axes (iron) 1 battle axe (iron) 1 2H sword (iron) 1 bastard sword (master work - steel) 134 copper 57 silver 12 copper signet rings with insignia of a flaming horned demon on inside of ring 2 obsidian gems; 1 tiger-eye turquoise 5 vials of antitoxin 12 backpacks 12 hooded lanterns 12 spelunking kits 2 small mirrors (glass) 1 spyglass (masterwork) 2 sets of theives picks 1 idol (a winged, horned demon with depictions of flames surrounding it.  the demon is colored in dark grey like smoke) 1 map that looks like Mordun, but the names are written in a language even Eles can't read This message was last edited by the GM at 12:32, Tue 26 Aug 2014. player, 103 posts Human Scholar Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 07:19 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Sorry for my intermittent posting. Work has been a bit heavy, should clear up more after this week. player, 66 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP13/22 Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 08:03 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Now that is a very interesting set of loot. I think we will need some of these things. The idol and rings might be important, and the spyglass and spelunking kits may come in handy at the mountain. Ano doesn't want any weapons just one vial of antitoxin, and the chain shirt (only if no one else wants it, I won't be wearing it, its just for role play purposes). This message was last edited by the player at 08:40, Tue 26 Aug 2014. player, 104 posts Human Scholar Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 08:37 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Yeah, that is definitely some interesting loot. I'll have to form a formal post later, but Toben would be interested in one of the anti-venom vials and a mirror. He will spend some time analyzing one of the signet rings, the idol, and the map (likely taking a 20 with the appropriate skill. The rest of the loot is of little interest to him.
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Hopefully, I can put a real post up sometime this afternoon. player, 81 posts Human Fighter Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 11:55 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Hmmm. Klale probably can create a chain mail suit that fits, and Pauric's sword is better. A +1 to attack roll? Then there's information to be gleaned, especially about the demon portrayals. GM, 90 posts Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 12:34 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Unless adjusted, the adult armor is too big for Phineas.
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Forgot Pauric's armor, which was half-plate. It would take some major work to make it fit Klale who is so big, but you could do it for 1/10th the cost/time of forging a new suit with the materials it would provide. player, 42 posts Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 12:37 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I think I've got my character sheet otherwise adjusted, but haven't been able to figure out what my HP should be at level 2. Could one of you D&D rules-conversant folks help out? player, 68 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP13/22 Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 12:51 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Phin, you add 6+ your constitution modifier to your current Hp at each level.
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Seeing as no one wants the chain shirt i will take it. We could leave the weapons we don't need to better arm the village. This message was last edited by the player at 12:54, Tue 26 Aug 2014. GM, 91 posts Tue 26 Aug 2014 at 20:00 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" At this point, I am simply waiting for y'all to do what you want to in the town and decide to leave. Eres will spend time entertaining the townsfolk each evening you stay and sit out on the porch of the inn talking to the townsfolk that pass by during the day.
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Aashera keeps to herself and looks uncomfortable in the town. If you wish to interact with her, she will. She does seem to enjoy talking to the children.

[Private to Klale Tsolo: Klale, it will take you roughly 5 days to modify Pauric's armor to fit you. It will require you to consume the shield to have enough steel to do it, but only the shield.]

[Private to Ano: You will recover your CON modifier + your Heal check HP each night. So for you, that's 3 + 4 = 7 HP.] player, 70 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Thu 28 Aug 2014 at 16:43 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" You don't have to worry about Ano as far as healing goes, after the first night he is pretty much back to full hp. Will it be all right to put our mission on hold for that long. We are already at a huge time disadvantage. player, 110 posts Human Scholar Thu 28 Aug 2014 at 17:32 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I feel like we shouldn't spend more than 2 days here. However, I also don't want to sacrifice the work Klale is doing. Refitting that armor is going to be a big deal for him, so I think we should stay as long as it takes him to refit it. The time may be lessened if Toben assists in the process, if the GM allows it. Thu 28 Aug 2014 at 18:04 Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I'm sure I can talk the GM into allowing it. :) player, 71 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Thu 28 Aug 2014 at 18:34 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I hate to sound ignorant but who is Kade? player, 87 posts Human Fighter Thu 28 Aug 2014 at 19:21 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" When it's time to leave...when the natives grow restless...the party leaves. there will be other stops. BTW, Klale has determined that modifying the plate armor will use up the shield. player, 112 posts Human Scholar Thu 28 Aug 2014 at 19:35 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Klale can consume the shield as far as Toben is concerned. He has no need for it. player, 72 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Thu 28 Aug 2014 at 20:18 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I have no need for a shield so go ahead. GM, 92 posts Fri 29 Aug 2014 at 05:44 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Kade is me, my mortal self when not wearing my GM hat. :D GM, 93 posts Sat 30 Aug 2014 at 18:25 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" We ready to move this along with a summary of what all turns out over the 5 days, or do y'all want to keep into the details of what goes on in the town.
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If you just want a summary, please reply with your expectations in this thread.

If you want to keep going day by day, I'm okay with that too. I just don't want anyone to get bored. :) player, 114 posts Human Scholar Sat 30 Aug 2014 at 18:45 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I'm fine with an executive summary. I've been somewhat out of pocket lately. If it helps move things along, I'm all for it.
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Moving sucks. Lol player, 89 posts Human Fighter Sat 30 Aug 2014 at 18:56 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Thanks.
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1. I think the plate adaption should be partial. I'd think shoulders and torso would be first priority. Also, I don't know the PHB equivalent armor or what stats Klale would have putting a partial on.

2. The baddies should be "tried." If executed, except the youngest who could remain or accompany the party, Klale is willing to behead them. (Anyone else want the job? Ano, how are you on neck-breaking?) That way, the villagers will speak truth when asked who killed the baddies. BTW, this should occur sooner rather than later...no escapes.

3. I'm assuming some of the ladies will be friendly, particularly with no or few suitable men around. Urge to reproduce, etc. This can/should occur off-stage, IMO.

4. The party should find out why shortage of men.

5.Klale is dubious about the rings and idol, inclined to melt them down if possible. He'd be against wearing them (unless as a ruse; in that case, the youngest baddie should have some info such as passwords), and the party had better have their storyh ready about why they have them.

6. The party should have all the weapons etc. divvied up among themselves or with the villagers.

7. The party should know whether a cart/wagon is available.

8. The party should know if they're going to do blacksmith work for the villagers. Also, other benefits to the villagers by the party.

9. The party should know what provisions they'll be taking, including oats etc.

All I've thought of for now.

[Private to Ano: I'm curious about how Ano can heal so quickly. Fine with me that he can.] player, 44 posts Sat 30 Aug 2014 at 19:10 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I'd be in favor of a summary as well. player, 74 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Sat 30 Aug 2014 at 19:49 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Im fine with a summary. If we do it day by day it could take more then a week in real life to complete. Ano will spend most of his time training, and will refuse to take part in anything having to do with execution. The men may be bad but they have not specifically wronged Ano and he will not kill a helpless man out of principal.
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[Private to Klale Tsolo: I was told I would heal my CON modifier + my heal skill per night. both of which are high.] player, 75 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Sat 30 Aug 2014 at 19:51 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I should also mention that a scence motive check tells me Pauric is fully confident in what he said. No lying. player, 115 posts Human Scholar Sat 30 Aug 2014 at 22:36 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" My sense motive was a horrid failure. I am not inclined to put much stock in what Pauric is saying just yet. Not lying just means he believes what he is spewing, like most fanatics.
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I like Klale's breakdown. I am in favor of sticking around long enough to see the trial through, and finishing his armor.

Toben will spend his time in town helping with the armor, studying the idol and map, and helping with the villagers. player, 76 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Sun 31 Aug 2014 at 21:29 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I just had one question. What is the name of the town we are currently staying in? GM, 95 posts Mon 1 Sep 2014 at 08:03 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" The residents call it Towerton.
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There is no tower that you can see, even in the ruins in the forest. player, 78 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Fri 5 Sep 2014 at 13:25 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ano votes that yeas we should head out.
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Sorry I have not posted. Work was supper busy this week. Ill get a post up tonight. But Ano is more than ready to leave. player, 121 posts Human Scholar Fri 5 Sep 2014 at 13:40 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Toben is ready to roll too. Just an FYI for Klale, I believe Yern said the boy (Cace) was free to go. We just need to find him and talk to him before we leave, assuming we want to bring him along. player, 79 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP20/22 Fri 5 Sep 2014 at 14:13 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Do we think we can trust him. Do we have anything to gain by taking him, besides another mouth to feed. player, 93 posts Human Fighter Fri 5 Sep 2014 at 18:40 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" If the party has to mess around to get Cace, we shouldn't. We could mention that he did give information; and, unless the village wants him, we can take him. I'm guessing it would save his life. Whether he'd be a help or hindrance is hard to say. In OOC terms, maybe it depends in part whether Eru and maybe us want another PC. player, 122 posts Human Scholar Fri 5 Sep 2014 at 18:55 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" It kinda smells like a free NPC, but I could be wrong. GM, 96 posts Fri 5 Sep 2014 at 20:57 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I did not set Cace up originally to be another NPC, just a place to get information (correct or not Id's for you to decide). However, I am not opposed to another NPC. I like player driven games and will roll with whatever y'all want to do. This message was last edited by the GM at 20:58, Fri 05 Sept 2014. player, 46 posts Sat 6 Sep 2014 at 19:01 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ready to roll here. I like the idea of having Cace along. player, 123 posts Human Scholar Sat 6 Sep 2014 at 20:47 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" As do I. Toben may be wary of him, but I can see some fun back and forth with him. player, 86 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Tue 16 Sep 2014 at 13:30 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" How many horses to we have in total? player, 104 posts Human Fighter Tue 16 Sep 2014 at 14:41 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Five player, 105 posts Human Fighter Tue 16 Sep 2014 at 17:08 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I'll wait a bit for Phineas. GM, 101 posts Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 11:40 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ready to move forward? player, 135 posts Human Scholar Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 11:50 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I am ready to roll... GM, 102 posts Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 12:41 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Except you are leaving the wagons behind... player, 89 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 13:07 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ano is ready to go. Im guessing we should take the maps, idol and maby one or two of the rings. Who knows if they might be important later. How big was the idol. player, 108 posts Human Fighter Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 13:31 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Both in game terms and in real life, I doubt the party can go faster with these hoses than with them hitch to the wagon and cart, at least while the terrain is smooth. That why I'm balking. Also, they have to be trained. player, 136 posts Human Scholar Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 13:54 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Yeah, Toben actually has a couple rings and the idol on him. The maps we will definitely need. Each person will need to take a couple weapons for which they are comfortable with, as well as provisions for 1 or 2 weeks. Travel & survival gear should probably be enumerated by each person. player, 90 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 16:17 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Seeing that Ano doesn't need weapons,  he will carry the food and water for Eles. That way the traveling might be easier on him.
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Even if we cant move much faster on the horses, if they dont have to pull wagons then they will tire far less, allowing us to push further each day. In the end its all up to Eru, if he says we can ride and move fast enough to get a head of the other group then thats good enough for me. player, 109 posts Human Fighter Thu 18 Sep 2014 at 16:50 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" And the vote is 2 to 1. player, 111 posts Human Fighter Fri 19 Sep 2014 at 19:46 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I now wish to see how the riding, as opposed to the mount check goes. None of these horse has bee ridden before. player, 114 posts Human Fighter Mon 22 Sep 2014 at 17:26 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" How many days, since the rehitching? GM, 106 posts Tue 23 Sep 2014 at 04:01 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Four days have passed between the time Aashera left you and you passed between the two ranges into the lower valley. player, 127 posts Human Fighter Mon 29 Sep 2014 at 01:19 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" "Follow the yellow brick road when you enter," Amath says directly. player, 149 posts Human Scholar Mon 29 Sep 2014 at 12:46 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Toben will attempt to take the medium sized seat carved from gemstone, but will post something later this evening. I don't have enough time to write anything meaningful at the moment. player, 154 posts Human Scholar Fri 3 Oct 2014 at 14:18 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Quote from Klale: These songs...I don't think you mean la-la-la singing...something else.
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RPG gold... :D GM, 116 posts Sun 5 Oct 2014 at 18:15 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Prepping the gifts still. Will post tomorrow in depth. player, 101 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Sun 5 Oct 2014 at 20:48 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Awesome can't wait. This game just got very interesting. player, 156 posts Human Scholar Sun 5 Oct 2014 at 23:02 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Totally agree... feels like we are picking up some steam. GM, 117 posts Mon 6 Oct 2014 at 08:07 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" You have all learned the Song of the Earth. Please adjust your character sheets accordingly.
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If you have any OOC questions, ask them here or in PMs as you choose. player, 140 posts Human Fighter Tue 14 Oct 2014 at 00:10 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Am I right in that the party has been told of two dwarven holds to the north? I gather that there are two parallel mountain ranges going north-south. Or is there onerange west of an isolated mountain, and the baddies, if there are some, went north before possibly turning west? GM, 127 posts Tue 14 Oct 2014 at 06:45 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" There are several mountain ranges that surround you in Mordune.
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One range runs east-west to your north and ends in a gap in the northwest corner. Eles will tell you that these are called the Ash Mountains.

A second range runs north-south to your west. It is split by a narrow defile with a tower on the eastern end of the defile. There is some kind of structure in the defile toward the western end. This is the range you are headed for. This range turns sharp east and runs east-west for many miles. The whole range is called the Mountains of Shadow according to Eles.

A third range, which is much lower than the others, runs from the southwest corner toward the northeast. This range appears much taller from Mt. Doom because its actually the edge of a plateau to the range's east call the Ash Plains. Mt. Doom sits in a very low valley that Eles refers to as the Valley of Dusk.

None of these are what Ceven referred to however.

Eles will explain that north and west of Mordune in the Misty Mountains there is supposed to be a hidden dwarven nation. They live inside what was called the Chasm of Doom. The dwarves were supposed to have sealed themselves off from the world before the chasm was reclaimed fully by them and ostensibly renamed.

The great forest surrounds the Misty Mountains stretching all along the southern edge of the range and up both the eastern and western faces. The trees are thick and old and not many people will go into them, at least not very far. Many think the woods are haunted.

Far far north of Mordune, miles east of the northern most parts of the great forest on the eastern side of the Misty Mountains, there is a single mountain that stands out on an open plain just north of a large lake. A number of human towns surround the lake now, fishing and trade villages mostly. The mountain is rumored to have dwarves living in it, but there is no way in from the outside: no caves, no doors, nothing. It's a completely solid face all the way around. player, 141 posts Human Fighter Tue 14 Oct 2014 at 15:34 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" So the ideal is to pass through the notch/pass and go northwest to the forest and to the best-guess place in the Misty Mountains.
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Out-of-game thought: The map is like Tolkein's middle earth map? GM, 128 posts Tue 14 Oct 2014 at 19:18 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" It IS Middle Earth...in the 5th Age, just divergent from what Tolkien envisioned. ;) player, 105 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Tue 14 Oct 2014 at 21:26 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Im loving that this game got me to look up alot of the post third age events.  There is so much about Tolkien's world thati never knew. player, 142 posts Human Fighter Wed 15 Oct 2014 at 00:58 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Just wait until we meet Ungoliant. GM, 129 posts Wed 15 Oct 2014 at 06:29 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I'm certainly glad y'all are enjoying the game.
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Fun trivia fact, two of us here worked on a Tolkien video game being produced by Universal Studios. I was a game designer (storyline, quest writer, politics, romance). The other guy was just a programmer. :P

Unfortunately the funding was pulled before the game was finished. :( player, 164 posts Human Scholar Wed 15 Oct 2014 at 06:37 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Yeah, I hear programmers are pretty useless without good design. ;) player, 61 posts Wed 15 Oct 2014 at 11:04 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" In reply to Toben Ironsprings (msg # 93):
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True 'dat.

I actually worked on Ultima Online for four years or so as well. We've got a lot of fantasy game nerd years between us. GM, 130 posts Wed 15 Oct 2014 at 11:52 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Ultima Online? It was YOU! You're fired!
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Just kidding. :D player, 144 posts Human Fighter Wed 15 Oct 2014 at 16:17 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Programmers are useless the same way builders are useless without an exact, doable blueprint. player, 63 posts Wed 15 Oct 2014 at 22:16 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" In reply to Eru (msg # 95):
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Haha! Well, in fairness, I probably deserved it. :) player, 148 posts Human Fighter Thu 16 Oct 2014 at 13:48 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" "There doesn't seem to be a way around the castle, only through."
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OOC: Hmmm....

Spoilsport Post: The party abandons the wagons and starts to clamber around near the outside of the walls.

Spoilsport retort: Suddenly the ground opens underneath the party, and they land in the lair of Oogie Boogie. No, they never returned. They never returned, and their fate is still unlearned. player, 107 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Thu 16 Oct 2014 at 14:48 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Is the tower that we are about to go though, what used to be Minas Morgul? If so, then I am truly terrified. GM, 132 posts Thu 16 Oct 2014 at 19:10 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Terrified it is, then. player, 108 posts Human Monk AC15(FF13, T15) HP22/22 Thu 16 Oct 2014 at 20:34 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I was scared when I tough we were just going to have to pass by it. Now we have to go through it, I'm glad Ano knows far less about it then I do. player, 152 posts Human Fighter Mon 20 Oct 2014 at 23:14 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" I'm confused. I thought closed and locked gates barred the way along the road. If so, the party breaks through, finds a key or whatever, or turns around (or leaves almost all and tries to get over or around). If the road ahead is open and the place is spooky, why not go on ahead a way? GM, 135 posts Tue 21 Oct 2014 at 05:52 Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Both Phineas and Toben indicated they were inspecting the "castle  doors " (rather than the gates leading out of the courtyard). player, 172 posts Human Scholar Tue 21 Oct 2014 at 07:57 PM | rMail | Profile | Info | Rolls Re: OOC: Chapter 1 - The Song of the Earth{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" Correct. We should still examine the other exits from the courtyard, Toben was just overcome by the impressiveness of the castle to pay attention to anything else.
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