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− | + | [https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/recruitment-semi-open-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul-ose-advanced-fantasy-b-x-osr.884290/ Recruitment] | [https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884458/ OOC] | [https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884517/ IC] | |
− | ''' | + | =Player Characters= |
+ | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:Maiandros | Maiandros Kurkuas]]''' (Naburimannu) '''Archontean Fighter L3''' | HP: 20/20, AC: 17, Init: +1, bowyer/fletcher | ||
+ | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:Talia | Talia]]''' (Falkus) '''Thorcin Cleric of Mitra L3''' | HP: 11/11, AC: 16, Init: -2, bookbinder | ||
+ | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:Aelfric the Cheerful | Aelfric the Cheerful]]''' (thirdkingdom) '''Thorcin Bard L3''' | HP: 13/13, AC: 14, Init: +0, shipwright | ||
+ | **[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:Eusebia | Eusebia Tagaris]] Half-Wiskin/Half-Archontean Magic-User L1 | HP: 6/6, AC: 8, Init: -2, vintner | ||
+ | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:_Snagwarder | Snagwarder]]''' (The Albigensian) '''Imperial Goblin/Illusionist/Thief L1/L1/L2''' | HP: 8/8, AC: 13, Init: +1, miner | ||
+ | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:_Celonar_Kilvanir | Celonar Kilvanir]]''' (Xhaosdaemon) '''Sylvari L2''' | HP: 9/9, AC: 13, Init: +1, bowyer/fletcher | ||
+ | **mountain lion | HP: 9/18 (HD 3d8+2), AC: 13, +3 to hit 2xclaw 1d3 bite 1d6, Move 150'(50'), Morale 9 | ||
+ | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:_Gaius | Gaius]]''' (kenmtraveller) '''Archontean Magic-User L2''' | HP: 5/5, AC: 9, Init: -1, mapmaker | ||
− | + | [[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:_sample-charsheet | Sample Character Sheet]] <br> | |
− | + | [[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:_sample-charsheet-sylvari | Sample Sylvari character sheet]] | |
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===Character Generation Guidelines=== | ===Character Generation Guidelines=== | ||
− | *[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul: | + | *[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:_chargen | Character Generation Guidelines]] |
− | *[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul: | + | *[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:_equipment | Expanded OSE Equipment List]] |
===Lost to the Falls=== | ===Lost to the Falls=== | ||
− | *[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul: | + | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:Tanrik | Tanrik]]''' (sirjolt) '''Archontean Thief L2''' | HP: 9/9, AC: 14, Init: +2, roper |
− | *[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul: | + | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:Aloc | Aloc of Bilsham]]''' (Brittonica) '''Thorcin Warden L2''' | HP: 10/10, AC: 14/15, Init: +0, woodcutter |
− | + | *'''[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul:Maeraphin | Maeraphin Sifas]]''' (Aesthete) '''Sylvari/Acrobat L1/L1''' | HP: 8/8, AC: 16, Init: +2, animal trainer | |
− | *[[Exploring_the_Halls_of_Arden_Vul: | ||
+ | ===Encumbrance Ape=== | ||
− | + | *Maiandros Kurkuas | |
+ | **Gear: 784 | ||
+ | **Treasure: | ||
+ | **Total Encumbrance: 784 | ||
+ | **Movement: 60'(20') | ||
*Talia | *Talia | ||
− | ** | + | **Gear: 717 |
− | **Treasure: broken bone | + | **Treasure: broken bone (20 cn) |
− | **Total | + | **Total Encumbrance: 733 |
− | **Movement: | + | **Movement: 60'(20') |
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*Aelfric | *Aelfric | ||
− | ** | + | **Gear: 630 |
− | **Treasure: Stone vial (light blue powder), alligator teeth, 10 gp, six gemstones | + | **Treasure: Stone vial (light blue powder) (10 cn), alligator teeth (10 cn), 10 gp, six gemstones (5 gp each) |
− | **Total | + | **Total Encumbrance: 590 |
− | **Movement: | + | **Movement: 90'(30') |
− | *Eusebia | + | *(Eusebia) |
− | ** | + | **Gear: 135 |
**Treasure: | **Treasure: | ||
− | **Total | + | **Total Encumbrance: 135 |
− | **Movement: | + | **Movement: 120' (40') |
− | * | + | *Snagwarder |
− | ** | + | **Gear: 340 |
− | **Treasure: | + | **Treasure: |
− | **Total | + | **Total Encumbrance: 340 |
− | **Movement: | + | **Movement: 120' (40') |
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− | * | + | *Celonar Kilvanir |
− | ** | + | **Gear: 426 |
− | **Treasure: | + | **Treasure: holy crocodile (10cn) |
− | **Total | + | **Total Encumbrance: 436 |
− | **Movement: | + | **Movement: 90' (30') |
− | * | + | *Gaius |
− | ** | + | **Gear: 110 |
− | **Treasure: | + | **Treasure: 6 platinum coins: 90 1 silver knot amulet: 10 |
− | **Total | + | **Total Encumbrance: 210 |
− | **Movement: | + | **Movement: 120'(40') |
*Basil | *Basil | ||
− | ** | + | **Gear: 20 |
− | **Treasure: Stone vial (light blue powder), pouch of chalk | + | **Treasure: Stone vial (light blue powder) (10 cn), pouch of chalk + 3 slow candles (20 cn) |
− | **Total | + | **Total Encumbrance: 50 |
− | **Movement: | + | **Movement: 120'(40') |
===Trait Dice=== | ===Trait Dice=== | ||
I'm adding a meta-currency to the game called Trait Dice. I'll award Trait Dice for roleplaying that puts a spotlight on the Character Traits that your rolled/selected at chargen, with bonus Trait Dice awarded if your character's trait expression puts them in a position that complicates play. | I'm adding a meta-currency to the game called Trait Dice. I'll award Trait Dice for roleplaying that puts a spotlight on the Character Traits that your rolled/selected at chargen, with bonus Trait Dice awarded if your character's trait expression puts them in a position that complicates play. | ||
+ | *Trait Dice can be spent to give you Advantage on any d20 or damage roll. | ||
− | + | * Aelfric - 1 | |
− | + | * Celonar - 1 | |
− | * | + | * Gaius - |
− | * | + | * Maiandros - 1 |
− | * Snagwarder - | + | * Snagwarder - 2 |
− | * Talia - | + | * Talia - 1 |
==Dungeoneering== | ==Dungeoneering== | ||
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====Carried==== | ====Carried==== | ||
− | * | + | * Aelfric - 1 oil flask, tinder box |
− | * | + | * Celonar - 11 torches, tinderbox |
− | * Eusebia - | + | * Eusebia - 11 torches, tinder box |
− | + | * Maiandros - 9 candles, tinder box | |
− | * | + | * Talia - 3 torches, 1 lit |
− | * | + | * Gaius - 12 torches (1 lit when underground), 10 flasks of oil, 1 lantern, tinder box |
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===Rations=== | ===Rations=== | ||
− | * | + | *Maiandros Kurkuas: Standard, 5 days |
− | * | + | *Talia: Standard, 5 days |
− | *Aelfric the Cheerful: | + | *Aelfric the Cheerful: Iron, 5 days |
− | *Eusebia Tagaris: | + | *Eusebia Tagaris: Iron, 5 days |
− | + | *Snagwarder: Standard, 6 days | |
− | * | + | *Celonar Kilvanir: Iron, 7 days |
− | * | + | *Gaius Valerius: Iron, 14 days |
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===Marching Order=== | ===Marching Order=== | ||
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====Double file==== | ====Double file==== | ||
− | <nowiki> | + | <nowiki> (Snagwarder) |
− | Maiandros | + | |
− | Talia | + | |
− | Eusebia Aelfric</nowiki> | + | |
+ | Maiandros Celonar | ||
+ | Talia | ||
+ | Gaius (Snagwarder) | ||
+ | Eusebia Aelfric | ||
+ | Basil</nowiki> | ||
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+ | Snagwarder either ranges up ahead scouting or hangs out in the centre as the situation requires. | ||
− | Aelfric | + | Maeraphin, Aloc, and Aelfric switch off as the HP situation requires, with the rearmost (Aelfric in this case, but it could be any of the three) making sure we don't get surprised from behind, and also acting as bodyguard for Eusebia. |
====Single file==== | ====Single file==== | ||
− | <nowiki> | + | |
− | + | <nowiki> (Snagwarder) | |
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− | + | Maiandros | |
− | + | Celonar | |
+ | Talia | ||
+ | Gaius | ||
Eusebia | Eusebia | ||
− | </nowiki> | + | Basil |
+ | (Snagwarder) | ||
+ | Aelfric</nowiki> | ||
− | Aelfric takes the rear guard | + | Same thing here with Snagwarder being up front or part of the rearguard depending on whether he's scouting, and Maeraphin and Aloc switching out as required (and stepping up if Maiandros is hurt). Aelfric takes the rear guard, but can swap out with Maeraphin and Aloc as well. |
====Open Order==== | ====Open Order==== | ||
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Eusebia Talia | Eusebia Talia | ||
Basil Gaius | Basil Gaius | ||
− | (Snagwarder) | + | (Snagwarder) Celonar</nowiki> |
− | Again, Snagwarder is either out front scouting or supporting with archery from the back. | + | Again, Snagwarder is either out front scouting or supporting with archery from the back. Maeraphin is also in the back, responsible for first response to flanking attacks on Eusebia or Talia, and also supporting with archery. Snagwarder and Maeraphin will move forward to join the main fight if leaving the rear/ sides seem safe (or the situation is super critical). |
− | Aelfric | + | Aloc and and Aelfric move up to support Maiandros if that's where the fighting is. |
If the main thrust of an attack comes from a side or the rear, Maiandros will move immediately, with either AC or AB remaining behind to make sure we're not outflanked (unless, of course, it's super clear we can leave our rear/ flank uncovered. | If the main thrust of an attack comes from a side or the rear, Maiandros will move immediately, with either AC or AB remaining behind to make sure we're not outflanked (unless, of course, it's super clear we can leave our rear/ flank uncovered. | ||
===Watch Order=== | ===Watch Order=== | ||
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==XP Awards== | ==XP Awards== | ||
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*start with 2000 XP, unmodified by class bonuses | *start with 2000 XP, unmodified by class bonuses | ||
*[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884458/post-24044054 crocodiles and skeletons] | *[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884458/post-24044054 crocodiles and skeletons] | ||
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*[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884517/post-24257536 50 XP for giant rats outside the Broken Head (doubled)] | *[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884517/post-24257536 50 XP for giant rats outside the Broken Head (doubled)] | ||
*[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884517/post-24257536 2475 XP for octagonal platinum coins and silver medallion] | *[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884517/post-24257536 2475 XP for octagonal platinum coins and silver medallion] | ||
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=Maps= | =Maps= | ||
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=Summary of Events= | =Summary of Events= | ||
− | *'''Day One: | + | *'''Day One:''' overcast | travel to and up the Falls, nighttime torches moving up the valley to the base of the Falls across the river |
− | *'''Day Two: | + | *'''Day Two:''' overcast | to up the Falls, People of Stone corpse + treasure, arrival at the city ruins, exploration of gate towers, obelisk, lake, crocodile attack, overnight stay in hidey-hole, Snagwarder |
− | *'''Day Three: | + | *'''Day Three:''' overcast with some rain | boulevard, tower, pyramid, ibis-headed god, survey of the ruined city, encounter with north gate tower guards, first night at the Sign of the Broken Head, trader with metal forearm, Prosperity Factor, another adventuring party (Hrothgar) |
− | *'''Day Four: | + | *'''Day Four:''' overcast | enter the pyramid, Rosco Winterleaf, entry chamber, Phlebotomas Plumthorn + halfling communism, eastern plaza, giant arm + hand, basin collapse, exploration of underground crevice, Sign of the Broken Head: trader with metal forearm is gone, merchant Gratian Zonaras + priest of Deballaton, selling the stone of the People of Stone (financed by the merchant) |
− | *'''Day Five: | + | *'''Day Five:''' overcast | white-furred baboons attacking men in robes other side of river before dawn, exploring the collapsed basin crevice - found chimney, eastern gate towers (northern) - staging point, spy party of cestus-bearing Narsileon Archonteans, mention of troll lords, mountain lion!, back at Sign of the Broken Head mention of Darlton's Darlings adventuring group, excitement as Gratian Zonaras' returns with injured men, Gaius |
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=Important NPCs= | =Important NPCs= | ||
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* OOC: [https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884458/post-23997217 Thorcin as a starting language] | * OOC: [https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884458/post-23997217 Thorcin as a starting language] | ||
*[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884517/post-24236950 animal friendship spell and mountain lion] | *[https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ose-advanced-fantasy-exploring-the-halls-of-arden-vul.884517/post-24236950 animal friendship spell and mountain lion] | ||
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*[https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/08/the-lost-origins-of-playing-card-symbols/537786/ playing card symbols] | *[https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/08/the-lost-origins-of-playing-card-symbols/537786/ playing card symbols] | ||
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