[LPF] Kostry Kopec

Taking back the documents, Anaerion starts with his questions at once "Has anyone seen this creature? Do we have some sort of details that we could use to identify what we are going to be looking for. Surly something that is strong enough to destroy buildings will at least be spotted by a citizen. And we might be able to come up with a counter measure easier when we know what sort of creature we are dealing with."

Once again, the disembodied voice says "Do you have any sort of guide book for the area? Maybe this has happened before, and someone wrote down a story about it! If not, I can start composing one myself. 'A band of adventures end up in town, where all of their buildings were falling down'

[sblock=ooc]The Gabbiano contract does provide a fairly easy 'out' for Tyrien, who can accompany the paperwork back to Venza. I'm sad to see players leave, but I also don't want people playing if they're not having any fun. [MENTION=88649]perrinmiller[/MENTION] , I can write Tyrien out before the first encounter if you still want to leave, at which point she would receive time awards plus the 'get the contract signed' monetary award. It's entirely up to you.[/sblock]

"I'll be sure to impart to Umberto the ... vigor with which his represtentatives protect his interests," Yrehgg responds to Kalgor. It's also clear he recognizes the implications of Kalgor's 'invitation' to lead the party.

"I have a city avoiding panic by the thinnest of margins," Yrehgg says. "The reason I sent out the only Crow I could spare and one beleagered crier begging for adventurers was that all of our other resources are tied up trying to keep things under some semblance of control. While I would obviously love to march through the streets and declare the world safe by presenting Our Heroes, the fact of the matter is I'm already stretched to the breaking point coordinating the efforts across the city with my Crows.

"Think of me as you will, but you'll have to be content with your current escort guiding you to the market, I'm afraid."

To Anaerion, Yrehgg is forced to shake his head. Whatever ravaged the buildings must be the size of a giant, judging by the damage it inflicted, but any witnesses thus far have been vague, to say the least. They say it was as if the structures were torn asunder from the inside. Those who claim to have seen it were hard-pressed to give any details, though I can't say if it somehow hid its massive self in shadow or was in some way invisible."

The mayor stops, a bit confused as the disembodied voice again speaks.

"I ... no, I have to say we've no guide books on hand. Kostry Kopec doesn't make much on the tourist trade, as it were. There may be something at one of our local bookstores, I suppose, if they're open in the current state of nervousness."

[sblock=ooc]Welcome back, jackslate45. You may want to PM Satin Knights about spell learning he wanted to try out (or just check out upthread). Like I told him, it took a while for you guys to get here, so I think it's safe to assume you did some studying on the road.[/sblock]

OOC: Ya, I saw the post. I have no problem with helping Kalgor learn. We sorta talked about it before this massive project started, so I was aware of it. Too bad we just can't take on the rolls.

"Why thank you." taking the comment about talking to Umberto as a compliment.

"If you have things you can do here, by all means do so. Considering the danger, time should not be wasted on any front. The eight of us will go investigate the damage and rubble. We will try to return her in a little less than an hour, so as to arrive when the notary does. At that time we should have a better of idea as to what troubles you face."

Kalgor turns to leave, waiving the initial Crow towards the door.[sblock=intentions]Leaving the manor for the market if not stopped by the party or mayor.
Just to leave him confused, I am counting five humanoids, Gragnor, Malkovian and Alfred, even though Alfred doesn't talk much.[/sblock]

Yrehgg nods, apparently unfazed by Kalgor's count. "Good luck to us all," he says gravely.

Your escort scurries from his position to make it to the front of the party again. He's much quieter this trip; his nervousness at the prospect of heading straight into the destruction is apparent. The rain continues unabated, yet even this can't coax the birds to land anywhere within Kostry Kopec so far as you can see through the downpour.

You're lead west down the hill, back into the tangles of the city. Right about the time you're fully and thoroughly soaked to the bone, your guide finally slows, calling back, "We're here. I'll get you through the officials and whatnot, then I've got to go track down that crier. Xarr knows what she's up to now there's no one to watch her."

The Sandal Market appears to have been a relatively thriving place, as there are droves of stalls and tents with signs that hawk just about every ware. However, at the moment, the place appears to be all but abandoned, save for a small crowd of Crows. Wide eyes stare out from the upper-story windows of the buildings bordering the market, but no one seems to speak. The only sound comes from the endless rain.

Your escort beckons you on to a barely-functional tent where the guard gather near a roped-off alley.

"Mayor found hisself some folk," your escort says to the female half-orc who is apparently in charge of the gathered troops. She looks up to you, raises an eyebrow for a momentary assessment, then holds out her hand.

"Rylidak Kel," she says by way of introduction. "You want a briefing first, or you lot already got your ducks in a row?"

[sblock=ooc]jackslate45, I had actually given SK a go ahead to roll once for each day between your move through the gate and arrival in Kostry Kopec if you'd like. I think it's only 2 or 3 rolls, but it seemed a decent compromise that still worked with the 'roll once a day' rule.

Am working out how I'm going to play Tyrien's exit. Not sure if you guys want to bring in a replacement or not. Mowgli and I thought the encounters were pretty tough. I'm thinking we can use the first encounter for you guys to test things out. It's the easiest one in the adventure, so if you find it challenging, I'll probably see if we can't find a fifth for you.

Edit: Looks like Tyrien will be sticking around. [/sblock]

Tyrien, Half-elven Archeress

[Sblock=OOC]Mostly what I dislike is being told I am repeatedly making "mistakes" as SK fails his RL diplomacy check and uses a tone that normally lacks respect, thus causing me to think he is an inconsiderate douche bag (whether that is true or not). His last OOC post being an exception to the norm, btw.

Most of those "mistakes" listed are intentional and often designed to rub Kalgor the wrong way on purpose as SK said. Tyrien probably is long overdue for that dressing down from Kalgor. The only thing incorrect is thinking of Tyrien as a bard. She will be going arcane archer, leaving that one level as a footnote for the most part. Unlike some of my other characters with Diplomacy skill, she is not a face character, more color commentary instead. Though if needed, she will use the Diplomacy skill if that's required and not shy away from NPC interaction.

However, what really ticks me off, is the repeated ignoring my posts like I had not written them at all. That is not interaction to me. Posting Kalgor glaring or even thinking something that acknowledges what he heard or saw is interaction, yet he can still be ignoring Tyrien. Big difference.

I am using Kalgor as an example, because he is the most active player besides myself, leaving me no one else to play with while everyone else plays catch up and generally do not go back and post belated interactions after the scene moves on.

Though she hasn't bothered interacting with Kitty lately, because of the ranger cover, it was also bothering me that Gragnor had no reaction either and he supposedly has his own personality. Again, not even an acknowledgement of the posts directed at the eidolon, IIRC.

This is my issue. I brought up before a few posts ago.

All it ever took or will take is a bit of courtesy OOC and I am happy player. Since SK wants me to stay, I will stay. Assuming that my complaints are not being swept under the rug and ignored.

I should have my creativity back soon, I dislike posting garbage IC, but some days that is all I got.

Btw, who's Malkovian?[/Sblock]Tyrien rises with the others and pulls out her bow once they are back outside. If they are hunting big game, better to attack from distance. The teenage half-elf has no desire to get close to something that might want to swallow her whole.

She looks at the Mayor, mouth briefly hanging open, poised to ask one or five questions. But, with Kalgor already wanting to leave, she doesn't want to get left behind and just says, "See you later."

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +7 Perception: +11 (low-light vision)
AC: 20 (15 flat-footed, 15 Touch)
HP: 40 Current: 40
CMB: +6 CMD: 21(16ff) Fort: +5 Reflex: +9 Will: +4
+2 Will vs. Enchantments
Special: Immune to Magical Sleep
Current Conditions in Effect: PBS, Precise Shot, Arcane Strike (+1 Dmg), Resistance, Ioun Stone illumination (in darkness), Deadly Aim (-2Att/+4dmg)
Current Weapon in Hand: Longbow
Chakrams: 10/10 Remaining

Bardic Performance: 5/5 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Message, Resistance, Mending, Prestidigitation)
1st Level 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration)[/sblock]___________________________________________

Tyrien e'Adrianne

[sblock=ooc]Edited my post that ninja'd yours, PM. Apologies on that score.

I'm having a bit of a bumpy road when it comes to pace, since we have some super-regular posters, and others who are slower. I'm trying to get a decent feel for what's going to work, as I don't want folks to feel things are dragging OR that they've been left behind. The latter is probably the best reason why older posts might not be acknowledged by slower posters. I know I as a player often feel it's better to post something to move things forward if I've lagged behind, rather than drag folks back to a post several iterations gone, but obviously others' mileage varies.[/sblock]

OOC: Posting wise I am still up in the air. This is mostly due to the after effects of this month long project that had consumed all of my free time. I am sorry if it feels like Anaerion and Malkovian are not active, but I am trying. (Malkovian is Anaerion's intelligent item PM. He would have introduced himself by now, just that I never had the opportunity to write his introduction. Once again, I blame work. Just assume he has been introduced, since his nature would have prevented him from being quiet his long without an introduction. And we cannot rewind time to two weeks ago. )

I very much enjoy the character interactions, but my biggest issue is I personally do not want to be posting full answers on a cell phone. While possible, I am trying to give Anaerion and Malkovian the correct respect that those two deserve. It's really hard to post though when the top two active posters in LPF are in your game, carrying on ahead.

I know it is frustrating to be waiting on someone to post. However, until I see a change in work schedules, my posting will continue to be erratic. Despite how much I want to play in here all day, work has to come first. At least I am not working all day and going home only to sleep anymore like I was, and that more than anything is a big reason why I have more free time.

Ausk continues to watch quietly, playing the mostly silent guard, absorbing the conversation as he watches the crowd around him. When it comes time to leave, he politely thanks the mayor before taking up a post in the front of the party, his bill firmly in hand.

"Hello." as he shakes her hand. "The mayor said something unknown is attacking. Please brief us on any details you have. We are quite capable in arrow, blade and spell."

[sblock=ooc]Yes, Kalgor is secretive and socially dense. Not giving his name is on purpose. If Kel presses the issue, Kalgor has a canned response prepared.

If PM wants Kalgor and Gragnor to grumble and growl more, I will accommodate. And yes, I saw the character's mistakes as on purpose. That is fine. She was trying to annoy, and he was trying to look like an organized leader who doesn't give in to the little annoyances. That is "when in public" where he is trying to impress. Once we get out of site of soldiers and mayors, Grrrrr!

As to pace, I work at a computer. So, just tell me how slow you want me to go. I am trying to wait so I am not the first post after a GM update each time. The mayor's office called for one leader's voice, lay out the terms, and then move on so we don't haggle for a calendar month. That is how I saw it.

JS: On Kalgor's character sheet, listed are the scrolls and spells from Anaerion's book Kalgor would like to learn. He has inscription materials for 15 1st and 3 cantrips. So, pick two spells, roll yourself. And then Kalgor will roll afterwards with your +5 mentoring bonus. Two each should cover the rest stops we have had so far. Kalgor is already regretting not grabbing the Umbrella spell. [/sblock]