Clarion Quietus (OOC) Part 3

[Fates Chagrin]

Well here it is everyone. I recall mentioning we should start a new one of these some few hundred posts ago and only just realized I could do this myself. So, without further ado; post away.

[neverfox]

Should we start an IC part 3 just to keep things consistent? I realize the current IC thread isn't as big as the OOC, but it might be easier to track things when the thread names match up.

[Doomed Hero]

IC 3 is live. I just had to do some GM preamble for the new chapter

[Pheros]

Following twiceborn's comment, dunk hasn't leveled/got a heroic path yet.

[Exile]

Welcome back, Ilona.  Here's hoping you spot this thread quickly.

Amethyst in particular'll be delighted to have Siobhan around; she's been getting increasingly worried about her friend.

[Doomed Hero]

Following twiceborn's comment, dunk hasn't leveled/got a heroic path yet.

Dunk started out 2nd level. Everyone else has caught up to him now. I have plans for his Heroic Path, but they won't come to fruition for a while.

I have a few different options as far as the which Path would be best for Dunk, but if any of them really jump out at you, let me know. I might be able to alter my ideas to fit your vision for the character.

[Fates Chagrin]

Solid, no-nonsense, completely devoted to his Thane. That's the makings for a Guardian if I ever saw one.

[Doomed Hero]

Dunk's 'awakening' is still a little ways off. There's a number of options for how his abilities might manifest. I have some ideas, but there is a lot of room for character growth and change between now and then. Dunk only just now found his calling, so to speak.

[Doomed Hero]

I am ready to move things forward to Kungun Falls whenever you guys are ready. I don't want to cut discussion short though. Just check in here if you think you don't have anything left to add in-game.

[Ghostfall]

Here and ready.

[TwiceBorn]

Dunk started out 2nd level. Everyone else has caught up to him now. I have plans for his Heroic Path, but they won't come to fruition for a while.

I have a few different options as far as the which Path would be best for Dunk, but if any of them really jump out at you, let me know. I might be able to alter my ideas to fit your vision for the character.

Everyone except Kjellan, who still hasn't levelled.

DH, I also thought this might be a potential source of inspiration to you and I (I haven't purchased it yet, but plan on doing so soon): http://paizo.com/products/btpy92zr?Pact-Magic-Unbound-Vol-2.

No, it doesn't, but that's not actually a big deal. It's a dwarven waraxe or superb craftsmanship made out of an ultralight metal.

It is too big to wield in one hand, but you can comfortable wield it in two hands without penalty.

Feat required, or does the (covenant?) weapon grant proficiency to its chosen wielder? Waraxe is not on the defender weapon proficiency list.

[Doomed Hero]

I did see pact magic 2. I really like their take on it. Lots of good stuff.

[Doomed Hero]

Looks like things have slowed down a bit. Unless something comes up that needs responses from people I'm going to move things forward tomorrow. If you have anything left to say in this scene, now's the time.

[Doomed Hero]

Also, I'm going to compile the list of Best Scene Candidates on Thursday.

If you haven't sent a PM to me, please do.

[Fates Chagrin]

Nothing left from me, feel free to move on.

[Doomed Hero]

Actually, in light of what just happened in the other game, I have something left for you...

[Doomed Hero]

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A demon has just come through into the mortal world. Given the scale of the effects, it's a powerful one.

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You're having another vision, but I don't want to give away the punchline so I'm going to let you describe it in your own words.

Something fell out of the sky a very long time ago leaving a smoking crater that was promptly covered over by an apocalyptic upheaval that created the Kaladrun mountains. The thing that fell is deep in the ground below the Hall of the Dead, and just woke up.

It's name is Orcus.

[Exile]

*mutters darkly*

Apparently, GMail abruptly decided last week that updates from the IC thread were henceforth to be treated as spam.  OOC thread ones aren't to be given the same treatment (a distinction which makes no sense to me!), but will instead be delayed for at least 6 hours.



But... now that I am here, once again I say "Eek!" on Amethyst's behalf.

[Doomed Hero]

It's worth noting that at this point everyone has started to notice the little things that everyone else did.

The sky is red, it suddenly dropped about 40 degrees, more smoke is pouring from the ruins, Kjellan looks like he's on the verge of madness and Eirik is barely conscious.

[Fates Chagrin]

So, I know it's been a while but I just thought I'd remind everyone that the Best Scene Candidates are still upcoming.

So if you haven't already, choose your favorite and private message,  Doomed Hero about them.

That's (PM: #) located on the left side of the screen below Hey, Your name in the User Info section.

[Fates Chagrin]

Well if Duncan feels like moving down the cliff side in the dark then lets get this show on the road.

[Doomed Hero]

Let's just say there were some 1s rolled…

This is stone covered in ice. Falling down it is no fun at all.

Everyone except Ivy took 2d6 falling damage and 1d3 cold damage. Please mark the damage below on your combat trackers.

Nefario and Mandag were able to roll to their feet. Everyone else is Prone.

Eirik: 5 damage, 2 cold

Dorin: 9 damage, 1 cold (negated, I think)

Sibhan: 3 damage, 2 cold

Amethyst: 5 damage, 1 cold

Nefario: 5 damage, 2 cold

Dunk: 5 damage, 1 cold

Kjellan: 10 damage, 1 cold

Mandag: 6 damage, 3 cold

[TwiceBorn]

DH, a few questions:

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1. Dwarven waraxe is not on the list of weapons that a defender is proficient with, and I still have not levelled into another class… does Kjellan suffer a non-proficiency penalty, or does the "binding" of Durgis and Woden automatically grant Kjellan proficiency with the dwarven war axe for free?

2. Kjellan still has not levelled… do I still have the temporary higher max vitality points granted by Durgis when everybody else levelled?

3. Kjellan did not regain any vitality points when Eirik bandaged him up near the end of part 2, or since then… correct?

Thanks…

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[Doomed Hero]

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1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No

I'm not happy with some of my ideas for the binder. I feel like I'm trying to cram too much in, and it ends up feeling clunky.

I've used my basic Channeler chassis and basically added a bunch of the mechanics for the Synthisist onto it, but there's a whole sub-system I was trying to work in about how binding spirits actually worked. I might scrap it all and just do it on a case by case basis mostly through role-play.

Sorry about the delay. It's mostly a matter of just not having the time to sit down for the time blocks i need to be able to write up decent rules, like I used to.

[Fates Chagrin]

Is our fall damage reduced by our armor?