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Great Forest Campaign => Another Year of War => Topic started by: Asinjin on July 14, 2016, 10:33:43 AM
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This thread will be to discuss what has happened in the in game year between the end of the last session (which can be read in the previous thread and involved the revelation of Foost) and a year later when we will pick up the story.
First off, every gnoll gets 120 times their current level xp.
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Other than the eight gnolls, the list of characters that are involved already are:
Vor'Ruk, Haas, Ash, Valizar, and Grant
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Did the gnolls ever divide the loot from the last session?
A listing of the items so that you can divvy them out:
- gloves of missile snaring (fey only)
- Spear +2
- Cloak of Protection +4
- Halberd +3
- Ring of Fire Extinguishing
- potion of neutralize poison
- Ring of Protection +2
- 2 magic swords +2
I believe there may have been something else as well
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Did the gnolls ever divide the loot from the last session?
That was not completed. If you want to go back to the last thread of the last campaign and complete it there, now would be a good time.
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To pick up the story where we had left off, the gnolls and Foost continue to head south to find the pack. Your travels now are unimpeded. You reach the pack and tell of what you discovered.
There is a lot of questioning and Foost is put under scrutiny. The gnome is sweating and nervous, but he handles the pressure. The pack is going to head south and wait for more orders from Warlork Akrak.
After a few days, of much slower going now that you are traveling in a horde, Vatpik calls to all of you and orders you to make your way to Balinhost. "Prepare them for us." Foost goes with you.
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When you reach Balinhost, you find that the remnants of the army from the Fellos Estate are here. They arrived not long before you, as they moved much slower. You carefully make them aware of what else is going to arrive and then camp outside the realm.
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Can someone refresh my memory on Foost's involvement in this thing? I recall him asking us to recover his stolen spell book, but can't remember why we would do that with all the other stuff going on.
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Can someone refresh my memory on Foost's involvement in this thing? I recall him asking us to recover his stolen spell book, but can't remember why we would do that with all the other stuff going on.
Taken scratches his head... pulling out a nasty looking beetle and eating it before speaking. Bad wizard betrayed good short fats, bad wizard stole good wizards spul bok. Retrn spul book and punish betray wizard" Taken shrugs.. thinking he's right
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Taken scratches his head... pulling out a nasty looking beetle and eating it before speaking. Bad wizard betrayed good short fats, bad wizard stole good wizards spul bok. Retrn spul book and punish betray wizard" Taken shrugs.. thinking he's right
The Habololy website has the recap.
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Can someone refresh my memory on Foost's involvement in this thing? I recall him asking us to recover his stolen spell book, but can't remember why we would do that with all the other stuff going on.
Also, there was not a decision made on whether you would help him, that was just asked at the end of the season. Foost asked, but he is not demanding about it as you travel.
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The Habololy website has the recap.
Not a lot of details there on Foost's involvement.
Funny reading back through that season to see how many unconscious gnolls there were. We should keep a tally next time.
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Not a lot of details there on Foost's involvement.
Funny reading back through that season to see how many unconscious gnolls there were. We should keep a tally next time.
He only appeared in the last session, helping you at the end as described on the site.
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He only appeared in the last session, helping you at the end as described on the site.
So still not clear on Foost's involvement...he asked us to retrieve his stolen spellbook in return for his aid vs. the fey?
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So still not clear on Foost's involvement...he asked us to retrieve his stolen spellbook in return for his aid vs. the fey?
After arriving and helping you, he suggested that he could help further in exchange for your aid finding his book.
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Your days camped outside of Balinhost are easy. Occasionally, guards come out and ask questions about the approaching horde of gnolls. You give quick and correct answers and they thank you and head back. Preperations are reasonably made to prepare a place for the gnolls to camp.
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For Haas and company, the two months after the fall of the Fellows Estate are not good ones. The defeat signaled a new phase of the war, one where Scalehome and the fey hold the upper hand. Momentum on their side, they push the boundaries of their control.
The Woodduke signals that he and his realm will no longer fight Scalehome, although they do not sign a formal treaty. The great forest is effectively under the control of Scalehome, north of Balinhost and Garlaccal; which is the northern two thirds of it. In those forests, none announce their plan to resist and many openly declare their allegiance. It is widely believed that few share their beliefs, they just fear the threats.
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Haas, Ajax, Ash, Vor'Ruk, Grant, and Valizar are with the leadership in Balinhost. The first part of their stay is negotiating their presence in the nation. This is left to Grant, Haas, and Vor'Ruk. Ajax listens in, but since he speaks for no group, he has little to discuss. Valizar and Ash help guard against any intrusion. The two are unknown in Balinhost and stand out. When the knolls arrive, Ash is quickly put in a position to interact with the gnolls, where he is effective and comfortable.
Valizar is not liked by the gnolls, not helpful in negotiating, and has little to do. The time is slow and boring for him. Haas does his best to keep him busy. Finally, when negotiations are finished, Valizar is assigned to help construct more defenses, which he is effective at and more happy with than standing around.
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If anyone has comments or questions as I go through this, please post. I will continue to post up to when we start in October. I have to get through an in game year, so a ton of time won't be spent on any one area.
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The results are the negotiations with Balinhost are described by Ellic, "We are going to remain here and use Balinhost as a base against Scalehome. Be aware that there is great unease in the leadership about this arrangement. Some do not think this war can be won and wish to go along with the Wooduke. I believe a lingering love of the good fey is all that keeps them in the war. The leaders do not want to abandon the good fey. But that is a weak majority, one tragedy will turn their opinion. We must be careful for now. We cannot bring disaster to their towns. If we lose Balinhost, we have no base and will be completely fighting a rogue war. Now our next challenge will be the coming gnolls. They have not been allies of Balinhost in the past, but indications are they are willing to fight Scalehome."
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Ellic continues, "Ajax, do not intimidate the gnolls. Do not demand things of them or drive any out of their horde."
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A quick reminder; Balinhost is the realm of the Fironi, the race of half-elves. There are over 500,000 residents of the small nation.
The main contact with the nation is Martin Bradtree, a Fironi ranger and sword saint of renowned. You have encountered him before when you have been to Balinhost. He is the commander of the militias here and lead the force that Balinhost sent to fight the Battle of the Forest Coalition.
A note that when you arrive, Claude is here with you. Later, it is decided that he should leave so as not to incite anyone.
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The last time the group was here, shortly before the Battle of the Forest Coalition (nearly three and a half years of game time), you had to deal with a female cleric of Falan, who was a minister at the time. She had with her a vampire and many undead that apparently hated Ajax. You narrowly defeated her and she was later imprisoned. You learn that she is still in prison; but you learn that not long ago (within three months) she went crazy and is hard to understand and control. She has had to be restrained in her cell since that time.
During that encounter with the cleric when last you were here, you were aided by the local cleric of Stasis. You learn that he is dead. Killed on a mission into the forest nearly two years ago.
The other person you dealt with a great deal when you were here was the Prime Minister. He has since been replaced (in the normal fashion).
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Vor'Ruk expesses that the Empire will probably sit this war out. They won't fight such a powerful force in the confined spaces of the forrest. Well, at least not without a Shir Kahn leading the vanguard like Nirad Kustus did, devastating the land as they went. I have sent messages to confirm, but the current leadership is practical and cautious. They would not see the benefit. Unfortunately, my race is so short lived, building strong ties with the border beings of the forrest for the next generations slips the mind of some. I might be able to sway some, but do not count on help.
Vor'Ruk spends a lot of time drilling, practicing, weapon smithing and building. His slate grey skin darkening to a charcoal sheen in the beating sun of the forrest. He works just in a armored kilt. because a legioneers tan doesn't look good on anyone.
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Vor'Ruk expesses that the Empire will probably sit this war out. They won't fight such a powerful force in the confined spaces of the forrest. Well, at least not without a Shir Kahn leading the vanguard like Nirad Kustus did, devastating the last as they went. I have sent messages to confirm, but the current leadership is practical and cautious. They would not see the benefit. Unfortunately, my race is so short lived, building strong ties with the border beings of the forrest for the next generations slips the mind of some. I might be able to sway some, but do not count on help.
Vor'Ruk spends a lot of time drilling, practicing, weapon smithing and building. His slate grey skin darkening to a charcoal sheen in the beating sun of the forrest. He works just in a armored kilt. because a legioneers tan doesn't look good on anyone.
Vor'Ruk finds a small but enthusiastic group of militia to train with during the time here. About 100 Fironi take lessons from you and your retinue.
Your take on the feelings and leadership in the Empire is correct.
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You learn that the new prime minister is Fauns Bowland. He was elected last year when it became clear that war was coming. You have been introduced to him, but as of yet have not had any long conversations.
He is a rare bald Fironi, by choice by the look of it. He is a archer by trade and battle minded.
You hear a few stories of the missions of Harlow Telital, the lead ambassador and diplomat of Balinhost who is feverishly traveling and trying to gain support from nearby nations.
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Vor'Ruk finds a small but enthusiastic group of militia to train with during the time here. About 100 Fironi take lessons from you and your retinue.
Your take on the feelings and leadership in the Empire is correct.
retinue? I just have Rompie right?
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retinue? I just have Rompie right?
I thought you rode in with a small group, ten orcs plus you and Rompie.
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I thought you rode in with a small group, ten orcs plus you and Rompie.
Illusions.. I thought. Maybe.
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Illusions.. I thought. Maybe.
The illusions were of a much larger force, a thousand or more.
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The illusions were of a much larger force, a thousand or more.
:) awesome, i forgot.
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:) awesome, i forgot.
The question I can't find anywhere is did any of the ten die in the battle?
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The question I can't find anywhere is did any of the ten die in the battle?
Not that I recall.
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The question I can't find anywhere is did any of the ten die in the battle?
None of the 10 died, but were beat up some and sent to the city to help bolster the defenses after the attack on the road. Vor'Ruk and Rompie went with us.
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None of the 10 died, but were beat up some and sent to the city to help bolster the defenses after the attack on the road. Vor'Ruk and Rompie went with us.
10xp for the good memory.
They are now all with you as they traveled south with Ellic's forces.
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When the war pack arrives, there is a meeting between the leaders of Balinhost and the pack leaders. Most of the PCs (both Haas and crew and gnolls) are in attendance but not leaders of either side and hence not introduced or asked to speak.
The meeting takes place just outside of Balinhost in a space that has been prepared. The meeting is short. The sides formally agree on what has been discussed in messages before the meeting. The pack will be allowed to remain just outside Balinhost and be given cover in case of attack. Balinhost will provide supplies while the pack remains. Akrak, warlord of the gnolls, which come and discuss what comes next in the war.
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Martin and Ellic tell Haas and company the details of what was discussed.
"The gnoll warlord Akrar has agreed to ally with us to defeat the Fey and their allies." there is a sigh, "He is clearly more interested in a great war where the gnolls come out looking as the most powerful force and where he is lord of the forest. We won't be able to convince him into a defensive or thoughtful strategy for long. We have to hope that we are given the opportunity to work with his army to earn some victories before he is killed or they are defeated."
Martin says, "I have fought alongside and against the gnolls before. This Akrak is more clever but less powerful than his predecessor. His gnolls are better trained, which both gives me hope and pause."
Ellic says, "He claims to have 200,000 gnolls. That means he has 100,000. He wants to invade scalehome. Our goal is to delay that impulse for as long as possible. We need his army, but we are years away from such a mission."
Together they explain, "For now, he is going to go back to Garlakal and prepare. A force of gnolls will remain here and a militia of Fironi will travel with him. They are just token forces to keep each side honest. For now, we need you," he looks at Ash and Grant, "to be liaisons. One of you will travel with the Fironi to Garlakal and one will camp with the gnolls here. Akrak trusts you two above any other here."
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On the other side, the gnolls hear the report from Akrak and Vatpik,.
"Balinhost has agreed to our terms! They will help us defeat the fey and invade Scalehome when the time is right! We go home now to rest and ready!" Choruses of laughter and yells.
Specifically to the brothers, "You will stay here with the pack that had gone north. Keep an eye on them and learn what you can."
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After the meeting, things settle in for a time. For about two month, the fey make no obvious or overt moves. The brothers rest and train.
They get to know Foost a bit better during this time. One thing that sticks out, again if not mentioned before, is that he eats food that you have never seen a non-gnoll eat among humanoids. When he finds it, he often chews on a dark root that turns his lips a dark color. The gnolls often eat it, but the Fironi don't even want him to walk near them while he chews it. He builds a fancy but small house for himself near the gnoll camp. He disappears for a day or two at a time, but always returns.
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The rest of the forest, from reports you get, is falling under the sway of Scalehome. Every week, a report comes in of another village that has agreed to the terms. There are thousands of villages, so control is far from complete, but the constant news stream is disheartening to others in the forest. The gnolls hear the same tales, but it only emboldens them.
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During the months after the battle, and then later up until the time we begin, reports of the cloud giants' activity also occasionally is heard. Their cloud fortress patrols the skies above the forest. It literally puts a shadow over the activities of the peoples of the forest. It further convinces some villages to agree to terms and join Scalehome.
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All is not terrible in those months. Once settled, Ellic and Martin begin a plan of their own. Foremost on their agenda is to recruit more allies. They consider rallying the Vass around Valizar as a new warlord. They consider sending Vor'Ruk to the empire to make the case for aid, and hoping that the Wigs get involved to inspire the orcas help. They consider sending Ajax to the new ogres of the forest to recruit them. They consider sending Grant to the large communities of Owt, Nort, and Wes where he is known and hope that they will agree to help.
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It comes to everyone's attention after months of being in and near Balinhost, that their is a dragonslayer of renowned here. Some have met him and even the gnolls have heard tales of him in passing. His name is Juno and he is a halfling monk and dragonslayer. He trained Claude for a time, and after Claude leaves (which is about four months after the battle), he becomes the primary source of dragon information. Unfortunately, for reasons some know, he cannot directly fight the dragons of Scalehome. He does offered to train anyone that wishes in the art of Dragonslaying.
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As time passes, Foost ingratiate himself more to the gnolls and to Balinhost. Although he is not trying and still is low key whenever he visits Balinhost Proper (the main settlement of Balinhost), those in the know start to become aware of the dark skinned gnome staying with the gnolls. He is the only dark skinned gnome that walks openly in Balinhost.
The story begins to float around that this gnome happened to notice some strange activity while shopping in the market street. He reported two individuals to the constables and they turned out to be fey in disguise. It happens at least twice more in the next two months to the point where Ellis and Martin make note to Haas and Ajax of the gnome. "We think he means us no harm. There is no indication the gnomes are involved in this, and why else would he point out fey spies. Still, he stays with the knolls and he is strange."
Martin says, "Our basic investigation tell us nothing of where he comes from or his intentions. I have even gone so far as to have the clerics divine his nature, and they have come back with nothing. They say it could mean there is nothing nefarious or of note to report. One even said, 'maybe he's just lucky'."
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Two of Ellic's assets which you do not often see are Tali the Sakor'akai spellcaster and the flying ship.
The gnolls don't notice or know, but the others do. The ship at first after the battle was helping deliver supplies and move people around the forest. While they are still doing that on occasion, constant threat from dragons and giants has made them shelter not in the forest.
Tali, in addition to spending time with that ship, has been made one of the prime diplomats in recruiting help. He travels often and takes the Fironi diplomats with him as he teleports around.
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A reminder to make sure your characters are leveled and aged appropriately.
A month left before we begin. I will pick up with the story shortly.
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As the summer of 787 arrives, the forest grows heated with activity. Reports come in that Nort, the northernmost of the great Halfling communities has come to terms with Scaelhome. It is the largest and closest to Scalehome of the three. Ellic's reaction to the news is, "It was to be expected. Nort is relaxed and removed. They will agree to anything that allows their peaceful life to continue. They would not have rallied to our side either. I doubt they will contribute anything materially to Scalehome. It is a victory for them, however, as they appear to have momentum."
Envoys are sent to Owt and Wes in order to persuade them not to join Scalehome. They have been sent before, but efforts are doubled.
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Through the summer, both sides begin a long are arduous process of finding all of the villages of the forest. Ellic wants to have a clear an idea as possible of the edges of Scalehome's power. A cataloging of this sort has not been done since the height of the power of the Woodukes.
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It is during that effort that an elf named Tamil arrives. He is known to Grant and some others as a long lived hero of the forest. An elf with as dark green hair as you have seen naturally on an elf, he is fit and lean and has the look of a creature that spends all of his time in the forest depths. You learn that he has agreed to help find the villages and report on them to Ellic. It becomes clear, however, that he will not help fight.
After meeting with Ellic and the elite, he comes to the gnoll camp. He approaches Tarkin and the two begin to talk away from the rest. You all know that this is who Tarkin was sent to train with when you were split.
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Just to be clear, we are only aging the gnolls, not the Tyrogatorians, correct?
What's the general gnoll population's stance on undead? Efficient reuse of natural materials that make effective meat shields, or unholy abominations that must be scoured from the face of Habololy? I'm contemplating taking Fell Animate for Drax (creating a walking trophy from the corpse of your prey is the ultimate for of taxidermy), but if it's a social taboo I probably won't do it.
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Just to be clear, we are only aging the gnolls, not the Tyrogatorians, correct?
What's the general gnoll population's stance on undead? Efficient reuse of natural materials that make effective meat shields, or unholy abominations that must be scoured from the face of Habololy? I'm contemplating taking Fell Animate for Drax (creating a walking trophy from the corpse of your prey is the ultimate for of taxidermy), but if it's a social taboo I probably won't do it.
Those bone walkers are horrible, you can't eat them.
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Just to be clear, we are only aging the gnolls, not the Tyrogatorians, correct?
The Tyrogatorians will have had the same time pass, so you can age them.
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What's the general gnoll population's stance on undead? Efficient reuse of natural materials that make effective meat shields, or unholy abominations that must be scoured from the face of Habololy? I'm contemplating taking Fell Animate for Drax (creating a walking trophy from the corpse of your prey is the ultimate for of taxidermy), but if it's a social taboo I probably won't do it.
Dedestroyt is vehemently opposed to undead, and being that his religion is the largest among the gnolls, undead are widely found to be abhorrent and disgusting. your brother would strike them down immediately.
That said, they have no issue with golems.
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Dedestroyt is vehemently opposed to undead, and being that his religion is the largest among the gnolls, undead are widely found to be abhorrent and disgusting. your brother would strike them down immediately.
That said, they have no issue with golems.
Somewhere, Harrick is hatching a plan to control this entire war with a few well placed skeletal attacks causing a large number of Gnolls to blood lust, and run rampant!
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Dedestroyt is vehemently opposed to undead, and being that his religion is the largest among the gnolls, undead are widely found to be abhorrent and disgusting. your brother would strike them down immediately.
Sad. That could've been useful.
Any contracting opportunities in Balinhost for an expert taxidermist? Might as well try to put my downtime and skill points to use.
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Sad. That could've been useful.
Any contracting opportunities in Balinhost for an expert taxidermist? Might as well try to put my downtime and skill points to use.
Very little, because gnoll and Fironi tastes are not at all similar.
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In the early autumn word arrives that the town of Owt, the second of the large halfling towns of the Great Forest, has come to terms with Scaelhome.
This news goes over poorly with Ellic and the leaders of Balinhost. The terms of the deal, are not immediately known.
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The final of the three large halfling towns (they are each near 400,000 in population, but for a variety of reasons they have never been come to be called cities) is Wes.
Haas and others know that it is home to Kellen Brownclaw, the current master of Emenote who fought with you against the Mad Beast. It is also the one site host of the Graplore.
In addition to that, Grant knows it to be a tradition halfling run community with a large lake and river.
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Drax says to his brothers "I have been researching ways to defend ourselves against the tricks of the fey. I can craft an item that will protect all of us against the sleep arrows of the pixies (see "sphere of awakening" from MIC). It will cost 650 gc. I do not have that much money. All of us must contribute. How much will each of you give?"
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Drax says to his brothers "I have been researching ways to defend ourselves against the tricks of the fey. I can craft an item that will protect all of us against the sleep arrows of the pixies (see "sphere of awakening" from MIC). It will cost 650 gc. I do not have that much money. All of us must contribute. How much will each of you give?"
When Foost hears of this, he says, "I will cover your costs." It does not appear to have taken long to come into some coin, although he does not appear to be living a luxurious lifestyle, he does have necessities plus.
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I have been researching ways to defend ourselves against the tricks of the fey.
Ozzle has also been studying ways to defend against fey. Through exhaustive research, he has discovered that when the pointy end of his spear and arrows enter the fleshy parts of the fey, the wretched creatures cease to exist. He plans on testing this theory repeatedly in the upcoming battles.
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Ozzle has also been studying ways to defend against fey. Through exhaustive research, he has discovered that when the pointy end of his spear and arrows enter the fleshy parts of the fey, the wretched creatures cease to exist. He plans on testing this theory repeatedly in the upcoming battles.
That's very gnolly
;)
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Ozzle has also been studying ways to defend against fey. Through exhaustive research, he has discovered that when the pointy end of his spear and arrows enter the fleshy parts of the fey, the wretched creatures cease to exist. He plans on testing this theory repeatedly in the upcoming battles.
We already knew that. Be more useful.
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We already knew that. Be more useful.
I attack Drax after he slings his insult. I'm not looking to hurt him. It's more of a brotherly scuffle. I try to pin him to the ground and make him submit. Think more along the lines of rug burns, titty twisters, and wedgies.
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As the Great Forest enters autumn, there is a humm of danger and activity. The nearly year of little battle seems to be nearing an end. Both sides have planned and plotted and licked their wounds. Lines have been drawn.
The gnolls are given orders, passed down from your pack leader Vatpik and endorsed by Ellic. You eight are to scout the forest around where the edge of control between the two sides is generally believed to exist. You are to gather information and have free reign to attack and obvious threats to the gnolls and Balinhost. You are given a list that includes evil fey, kobalds, monster such as Scowlbears, and of course the scaled winged beasts. Do not attack other creatures unless they pose a clear and immediate threat.
Later, right before you leave, Vatpik says: "Kill all enemies, they are threats now. Ask the halfling's pardon later."
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I attack Drax after he slings his insult. I'm not looking to hurt him. It's more of a brotherly scuffle. I try to pin him to the ground and make him submit. Think more along the lines of rug burns, titty twisters, and wedgies.
Good luck. Better have a good Will save.
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Good luck. Better have a good Will save.
Can't say that I do. Nonetheless, prepare to be wedgied.
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Can't say that I do. Nonetheless, prepare to be wedgied.
If they get anywhere near Scratch, he casts a globe of darkness on himself and beats them both into submission...
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Can't say that I do. Nonetheless, prepare to be wedgied.
Don' t you need to have pants on to wedgie?
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Don' t you need to have pants on to wedgie?
Good point. Titty twisters it is then...
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During your time scouting the forest, you at times split up (never going too far but not always in a big group).
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We will begin on 11/11/787.
For references purposes, this is about the time we started the last seas campaign. So the seas ended several months ahead.
It is almost a year after the end of the Icefian campaign last season.
It is less than two months after the last rogue's season.
Almost six months since the end of the Plateau last season.
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We will begin on 11/11/787.
For references purposes, this is about the time we started the last seas campaign. So the seas ended several months ahead.
It is almost a year after the end of the Icefian campaign last season.
It is less than two months after the last rogue's season.
Almost six months since the end of the Plateau last season.
What about the Wizards campaign? Where does that fall on this cosmic calendar?
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What about the Wizards campaign? Where does that fall on this cosmic calendar?
The wizards left Habololy about five months before we begin this season of the Great Forest War.
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25xp for a good point from Malchia.
Over the year the gnolls have been active, you have all discovered what abilities you had to start with. Here are a list of the blood magic spells you each have:
Drax – Phant. Assail, Major Image, Invis Sphere, Deceptive Facade
Scratch – Earthen Grace, Suspend Disease, Hold Portal, Earth Lock
Grozik – Healing Touch, Preserve Organ, Cause Fear, Ray of Enfeeblement
Razk – Circle Dance, Know Protections, Detect Aberration, Allied Footsteps
Ozzle – Fireburst, Body Blaze, Flame Dagger, Ray of Flame
Tox – Blockade, Regroup, Greater Mage Armor, Choke
Khraz – Incite, Heroism, Warcry, Mindless Rage
Tarkin – Accelerated Movement, Hurl, Feather Fall, Undeniable Gravity
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25xp for a good point from Malchia.
Over the year the gnolls have been active, you have all discovered what abilities you had to start with. Here are a list of the blood magic spells you each have:
Drax – Phant. Assail, Major Image, Invis Sphere, Deceptive Facade
Scratch – Earthen Grace, Suspend Disease, Hold Portal, Earth Lock
Grozik – Healing Touch, Preserve Organ, Cause Fear, Ray of Enfeeblement
Razk – Circle Dance, Know Protections, Detect Aberration, Allied Footsteps
Ozzle – Fireburst, Body Blaze, Flame Dagger, Ray of Flame
Tox – Blockade, Regroup, Greater Mage Armor, Choke
Khraz – Incite, Heroism, Warcry, Mindless Rage
Tarkin – Accelerated Movement, Hurl, Feather Fall, Undeniable Gravity
As a matter of interest, have the Gnolls figured out the negative effects of each of these spells, or are they random each time?
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It is not random, but there appear to be factors which alter the standard effect.
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It is not random, but there appear to be factors which alter the standard effect.
Have we pinpointed any of those factors over the course of a year's worth of experimentation?
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Have we pinpointed any of those factors over the course of a year's worth of experimentation?
No. Your best guess is that whatever those circumstances are, they arise in extreme danger. In the intervening year, you have not been in a real life or deth situation. Therefore, every time you have used you blood magic (still not often) the effects have been as expected.
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No. Your best guess is that whatever those circumstances are, they arise in extreme danger. In the intervening year, you have not been in a real life or deth situation.
Drax would be willing to help Ozzle by placing him in extreme danger. You know, for science...
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The Tyrogatorians will have had the same time pass, so you can age them.
During our downtime, Haas will cast the following for anyone who is interested and has proven themselves worthy of Tyrogatore's blessing (Valizar, Grant, Ash, Vor'Ruk, Ajax if he's around). Recipient will need to pay the material/focus cost as noted below:
- Refuge (http://alcyius.com/dndtools/spells/players-handbook-v35--6/refuge--2425/index.html) - to allow you to return to your corner (Balinhost would be considered my "abode", I think) should you get into trouble - 1500 gc for the focus object (in this case a bell that's rung)
- Stalwart Pact (http://alcyius.com/dndtools/spells/spell-compendium--86/stalwart-pact--4226/index.html) - 250 gc
- Renewal Pact (http://alcyius.com/dndtools/spells/spell-compendium--86/renewal-pact--4089/index.html) - 500 gc
Anyone?
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- Refuge (http://alcyius.com/dndtools/spells/players-handbook-v35--6/refuge--2425/index.html) - to allow you to return to your corner (Balinhost would be considered my "abode", I think) should you get into trouble - 1500 gc for the focus object (in this case a bell that's rung)
I think you should use the altered version of this spell and make some of these for all of us, the object can be fortune cookies. Send them as a peace offering to Scalehome. When they open them to get their fortunes, BOOM! instant shock troops. You can call them "Deus Ex Tyrogatoria"
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Have the clerics built a new shrine or temple in Balinhost for Tyrogatore?
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First off, every gnoll gets 120 times their current level xp.
Maybe I missed this in the thread, but does this XP boost apply to the Tyrogatorians as well? If so, is it also 120 x level?
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Vor'Ruk would happily take part in Stalwart, and renewal. He refuses Refuge as running away would be for those less capable and more cowardly, as he eyes Grant.
During our downtime, Haas will cast the following for anyone who is interested and has proven themselves worthy of Tyrogatore's blessing (Valizar, Grant, Ash, Vor'Ruk, Ajax if he's around). Recipient will need to pay the material/focus cost as noted below:
- Refuge (http://alcyius.com/dndtools/spells/players-handbook-v35--6/refuge--2425/index.html) - to allow you to return to your corner (Balinhost would be considered my "abode", I think) should you get into trouble - 1500 gc for the focus object (in this case a bell that's rung)
- Stalwart Pact (http://alcyius.com/dndtools/spells/spell-compendium--86/stalwart-pact--4226/index.html) - 250 gc
- Renewal Pact (http://alcyius.com/dndtools/spells/spell-compendium--86/renewal-pact--4089/index.html) - 500 gc
Anyone?
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Maybe I missed this in the thread, but does this XP boost apply to the Tyrogatorians as well? If so, is it also 120 x level?
Yes and yes
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Vor'Ruk would happily take part in Stalwart, and renewal. He refuses Refuge as running away would be for those less capable and more cowardly, as he eyes Grant.
Running? No. Not running. Tyrogatore provides a blessing that will allow us to regroup should we become divided by the trickery and deceitful arcane magic used by our enemies - fey, Scalehome, and Sky Giants. That is not cowardice. That is good strategy. The words you use to describe the blessings of the Lizard King are insulting. I may forgive you...He will not.
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Vor'Ruk would happily take part in Stalwart, and renewal. He refuses Refuge as running away would be for those less capable and more cowardly, as he eyes Grant.
If Grant hears this exchange and sees the look Vor'Ruk guves him, Grant will calmly asks a random soldier for a polearm or staff. He then proceeds to use the butt of the weapon to draw a 30' circle on the ground, in front of where Vor'ruk and his men are camped. Once finished, he firmly tells any errant people within his circle that they should move, quickly. When the circle is empty, he walks over to Vor'Ruk "Vor'Ruk, Are you implying that I am a coward? I challenge you to defend your accusation. I challenge you to Graplorean combat and ask that Father Haas sit in Judgement. Let everyone see who the true coward is."
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If Grant hears this exchange and sees the look Vor'Ruk guves him, Grant will calmly asks a random soldier for a polearm or staff. He then proceeds to use the butt of the weapon to draw a 30' circle on the ground, in front of where Vor'ruk and his men are camped. Once finished, he firmly tells any errant people within his circle that they should move, quickly. When the circle is empty, he walks over to Vor'Ruk "Vor'Ruk, Are you implying that I am a coward? I challenge you to defend your accusation. I challenge you to Graplorean combat and ask that Father Haas sit in Judgement. Let everyone see who the true coward is."
Smiles warmly with a glint in his eye. (as warmly as you can with tusks) His chests flexes as his hands come together fist in palm. His veins pulsing in his arms fresh from the 1000 legionair presses and rhino lifts he completed before breakfast. " I will happily accept your challenge of you submit to a Suian round afterwards." He pulls his perfectly polished bastard from it's scabbard, it gleams in the sun. He chuckles, "But of course, an Orc would have more honor then to challenge someone at a decided disadvantage! No Honor in that!!! ". He clomps around arms out to his unit as they cheer him.
He turns back to grant.. " How about a truly even contest! The one who defeats more Fey in the next battle buys the next dinner for the other!! " He smiles widely, his eyes shifting longingly at the battle circle.
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Smiles warmly with a glint in his eye. (as warmly as you can with tusks) His chests flexes as his hands come together fist in palm. His veins pulsing in his arms fresh from the 1000 legionair presses and rhino lifts he completed before breakfast. " I will happily accept your challenge of you submit to a Suian round afterwards." He pulls his perfectly polished bastard from it's scabbard, it gleams in the sun. He chuckles, "But of course, an Orc would have more honor then to challenge someone at a decided disadvantage! No Honor in that!!! ". He clomps around arms out to his unit as they cheer him.
He turns back to grant.. " How about a truly even contest! The one who defeats more Fey in the next battle buys the next dinner for the other!! " He smiles widely, his eyes shifting longingly at the battle circle.
Grant smiles his own, knowing smile. "If you have a Cleric who can cast your 'Suian Arena' spell, then I accept." Grant walks towards the circle he drew on the ground, but stops after a few feet, his back to Vor'Ruk. Grant says over his shoulder, "Unless you are afraid of not being able to lift your sword after I am done with you."
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Grant smiles his own, knowing smile. "If you have a Cleric who can cast your 'Suian Arena' spell, then I accept." Grant walks towards the circle he drew on the ground, but stops after a few feet, his back to Vor'Ruk. Grant says over his shoulder, "Unless you are afraid of not being able to lift your sword after I am done with you."
Vor'Ruk walks over and has a talk with Rompie. (what level is that?)
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Vor'Ruk walks over and has a talk with Rompie. (what level is that?)
4th
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"We don't have the power to ask for that spell, however I believe there is a temple to Han-Sui in this city that has a circle. We will fight both duels there, one unarmed, one armed"
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"We don't have the power to ask for that spell, however I believe there is a temple to Han-Sui in this city that has a circle. We will fight both duels there, one unarmed, one armed"
"Very well, I will ask Father Haase to join us there to judge the 1st match. I would not announce our match to too many people. We wouldn't want news of your defeat to spread too quickly."
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Is Valizar near these two while they're having this discussion? If so, he starts chanting "fight, fight, fight" then proceeds to tell everyone who'll listen about the challenge.
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For anyone that has a few moments, here is a log of what happened four in game years ago in the forest leading up to the Battle of the Forest Coalition:
http://www.habololy.com/Campaigns/CoT%20Events%202.htm
While not necessary, it involved many of the same characters and more than a few of the NPCs may make appearances. Many of the groups that are invovled in the Fey War were also involved in that war. The changing allegiances may prove interesting...
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For anyone that has a few moments, here is a log of what happened four in game years ago in the forest leading up to the Battle of the Forest Coalition:
http://www.habololy.com/Campaigns/CoT%20Events%202.htm
While not necessary, it involved many of the same characters and more than a few of the NPCs may make appearances. Many of the groups that are invovled in the Fey War were also involved in that war. The changing allegiances may prove interesting...
Did we really accomplish all of that in one season?!
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Did we really accomplish all of that in one season?!
It was an extended season Jan through July of '07. 15 sessions long, but yes.