Monday, August 31, 2015
Saturday, Sept 5th
Ok, Kevin stated on Saturday that he would not be here this coming Saturday due to family obligations. This also marks the Labor Day weekend. I think Terry mentioned something about Rifts, which is what I would prefer to play since it is a sci-fi setting, but I think he had stipulations on running it. I will be there and don't have to work, so, will try to leave my house during the 3 o'clock hour. Who else will be there?
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Sat the 29th
Hi Guys,
And the Shattered Star campaign has ended at last. Xin has finally been put to rest and the party has moved on to other challenges (restoring Wind Song Abbey, tracking down rumors of another Runelord, fighting yet more cultists, running a business, and others). So now its time for another group of heroes (???) to face a different dire threat to the world. Thanks to Terry again for hosting and dinner.
And now for the Rise of the Drow. To make things a bit easier for the party, each PC should be level 2 to begin. Some of you have requested starting with a stronger character and this makes things easier for me as well. We can consider you seasoned (???) adventurers and somewhat familiar with one another. If not, you will have a long voyage to get to know one another. Roll opening credits.
"It was over two weeks ago that you left the safety of your homeland, central Varisia. It had been a rigorous day of training under your mentor at the guild, you were exhausted but invigorated by the cold air and fresh morning snow. A courier passed by, casually handing you a flier. At first you thought nothing of it and almost tossed it aside, but the courier nodded at you with a knowing smile, so you kept it and ducked into a local establishment to take a closer look. Unfurling the flier, your attention was immediately drawn to the closing of the letter; It had the crest of the Ironbound Islands and was signed by Queen Estrid the White! You stopped dead in your tracks after realizing that you held an official invitation from the queen of one of the Linnorm Kingdoms. The invitation granted you and a group of adventuring companions whom you deemed worthy free travel to Rybalka, a remote fishing village on the outskirts of the Linnorm Kingdoms! Not only this, but by reporting for duty to Mayor Igor Leonid of Rybalka each man or woman would be paid a sum of 100 gold pieces. On top of this, the letter stated that additional payments would be secured for adventurers willing to take on specific quests for the mayor of Rybalka."
White Estrid is the most progressive of the Linnorm Kings who live in northern Varisia. She welcomes many peoples to her kingdom that are unwelcome in others. One of her most recent ventures to expand her influence has been to take control of a strategic village and iron mine on the mainland. This venture has been more expensive than expected due to opposition from the stubborn locals, a particularly brutish backwards bunch known as vykings. So to encourage settlement and deal with various problems with less expense to the kingdom, agents have been sent across Varisia looking for gullible, err heroic individuals to handle the difficulties in this new settlement. Rybalka is a small fishing village located near a rich iron mine on the edge of a vast wilderness. Stories of giants and linnorms (a type of dragon) are many, as well as other less well known horrible creatures that linger in the dark. Enter the fools, err, heroes who come searching for glory and gold. Or just for the fun of it.
So now you have the mission -- travel to Rybalka to claim your reward and perform any quests for the Mayor. Of course you have to get there first. Make sure you know how to handle yourself in the wilderness and can find your way around when it gets dark.
This weekend I should be available to run Pathfinder unless something occurs. There might be a family complication, won't know until the last moment (Friday). I don't expect any problems, but will let you know if things change. See you Saturday and have your PC's up to level 2.
And the Shattered Star campaign has ended at last. Xin has finally been put to rest and the party has moved on to other challenges (restoring Wind Song Abbey, tracking down rumors of another Runelord, fighting yet more cultists, running a business, and others). So now its time for another group of heroes (???) to face a different dire threat to the world. Thanks to Terry again for hosting and dinner.
And now for the Rise of the Drow. To make things a bit easier for the party, each PC should be level 2 to begin. Some of you have requested starting with a stronger character and this makes things easier for me as well. We can consider you seasoned (???) adventurers and somewhat familiar with one another. If not, you will have a long voyage to get to know one another. Roll opening credits.
"It was over two weeks ago that you left the safety of your homeland, central Varisia. It had been a rigorous day of training under your mentor at the guild, you were exhausted but invigorated by the cold air and fresh morning snow. A courier passed by, casually handing you a flier. At first you thought nothing of it and almost tossed it aside, but the courier nodded at you with a knowing smile, so you kept it and ducked into a local establishment to take a closer look. Unfurling the flier, your attention was immediately drawn to the closing of the letter; It had the crest of the Ironbound Islands and was signed by Queen Estrid the White! You stopped dead in your tracks after realizing that you held an official invitation from the queen of one of the Linnorm Kingdoms. The invitation granted you and a group of adventuring companions whom you deemed worthy free travel to Rybalka, a remote fishing village on the outskirts of the Linnorm Kingdoms! Not only this, but by reporting for duty to Mayor Igor Leonid of Rybalka each man or woman would be paid a sum of 100 gold pieces. On top of this, the letter stated that additional payments would be secured for adventurers willing to take on specific quests for the mayor of Rybalka."
White Estrid is the most progressive of the Linnorm Kings who live in northern Varisia. She welcomes many peoples to her kingdom that are unwelcome in others. One of her most recent ventures to expand her influence has been to take control of a strategic village and iron mine on the mainland. This venture has been more expensive than expected due to opposition from the stubborn locals, a particularly brutish backwards bunch known as vykings. So to encourage settlement and deal with various problems with less expense to the kingdom, agents have been sent across Varisia looking for gullible, err heroic individuals to handle the difficulties in this new settlement. Rybalka is a small fishing village located near a rich iron mine on the edge of a vast wilderness. Stories of giants and linnorms (a type of dragon) are many, as well as other less well known horrible creatures that linger in the dark. Enter the fools, err, heroes who come searching for glory and gold. Or just for the fun of it.
So now you have the mission -- travel to Rybalka to claim your reward and perform any quests for the Mayor. Of course you have to get there first. Make sure you know how to handle yourself in the wilderness and can find your way around when it gets dark.
This weekend I should be available to run Pathfinder unless something occurs. There might be a family complication, won't know until the last moment (Friday). I don't expect any problems, but will let you know if things change. See you Saturday and have your PC's up to level 2.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Sat the 22nd -- The Big Finnish, part Deux
Hi guys,
Hope you enjoyed last weekend. I had a some family involved activities (good stuff this time), but I missed rolling lots of dice. So this week, I'm back to complete the big finale. When last we left, the party was in the midst of a fight with Xin's guardians. We'll just say you won that confrontation and move on. Who can be there this weekend so I can prepare properly?? Don't worry, I've the extra time destructively . . . .
Hope you enjoyed last weekend. I had a some family involved activities (good stuff this time), but I missed rolling lots of dice. So this week, I'm back to complete the big finale. When last we left, the party was in the midst of a fight with Xin's guardians. We'll just say you won that confrontation and move on. Who can be there this weekend so I can prepare properly?? Don't worry, I've the extra time destructively . . . .
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Saturday 8/15
Hey Guys,
Sorry for the short session last week. Despite some misadventures along the way, everything turned out well with my emergency family situation. So we still yet to finish the campaign. I have some plans with family this weekend (fun stuff this time, I swear), so I can't finish this Saturday. Sigh, just have to try again the following week. Thanks to Terry for dinner and hosting.
On another note, I'm off this coming week and don't have any real plans. Do you guys hang out at the store any other times besides Thursday?? Anything else going on there I might want to check out?? Let me know and also feel free to post any questions you might have about the new campaign. See you later and have fun this Saturday.
Sorry for the short session last week. Despite some misadventures along the way, everything turned out well with my emergency family situation. So we still yet to finish the campaign. I have some plans with family this weekend (fun stuff this time, I swear), so I can't finish this Saturday. Sigh, just have to try again the following week. Thanks to Terry for dinner and hosting.
On another note, I'm off this coming week and don't have any real plans. Do you guys hang out at the store any other times besides Thursday?? Anything else going on there I might want to check out?? Let me know and also feel free to post any questions you might have about the new campaign. See you later and have fun this Saturday.
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Sat the 8th
Hey Guys,
Sorry I missed last weekend, but I'm back this Saturday. And now it's time for that giant Scandinavian, THE BIG FINISH!!!! Not sure why but I always think I should be wearing a Viking helmet at moments like this one. Yes, we should be able to complete the module and adventure path this weekend with any luck. Of course, that means there might be anything at all waiting for you at the end. So be prepared. The party is going to be 19th level, and I assume rested and ready to finally confront Xin and his remaining minions. So who can be there this Sat?? I know Rob said he would probably be out of town, but I'd like as many others who can be there to be present for the grand finale.
And let's talk about the next campaign, the rise of the Drow. I'm working on getting things ready and have a good idea of what the races and classes the party will be playing. So far, I don't see any huge gaps in party composition, there should be plenty of roguishness, fighter types, healing, and other spellcasting. Just hope somebody is putting points into social skills. The adventure will start off in the wilderness and eventually proceed underground, so make sure your PC can take care of him/her/itself outside and can get around when it's dark. Again, PC's are to be constructed with the 25 point buy. Each PC will get Weapon Focus as a bonus feat and 1 free masterwork weapon. I'd like for everyone to bring a complete copy of their character sheet this Saturday so I can review it and get familiar with the insanity I'll be dealing with over the coming months. See you Saturday.
Sorry I missed last weekend, but I'm back this Saturday. And now it's time for that giant Scandinavian, THE BIG FINISH!!!! Not sure why but I always think I should be wearing a Viking helmet at moments like this one. Yes, we should be able to complete the module and adventure path this weekend with any luck. Of course, that means there might be anything at all waiting for you at the end. So be prepared. The party is going to be 19th level, and I assume rested and ready to finally confront Xin and his remaining minions. So who can be there this Sat?? I know Rob said he would probably be out of town, but I'd like as many others who can be there to be present for the grand finale.
And let's talk about the next campaign, the rise of the Drow. I'm working on getting things ready and have a good idea of what the races and classes the party will be playing. So far, I don't see any huge gaps in party composition, there should be plenty of roguishness, fighter types, healing, and other spellcasting. Just hope somebody is putting points into social skills. The adventure will start off in the wilderness and eventually proceed underground, so make sure your PC can take care of him/her/itself outside and can get around when it's dark. Again, PC's are to be constructed with the 25 point buy. Each PC will get Weapon Focus as a bonus feat and 1 free masterwork weapon. I'd like for everyone to bring a complete copy of their character sheet this Saturday so I can review it and get familiar with the insanity I'll be dealing with over the coming months. See you Saturday.
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