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<blockquote data-quote="Echolocation" data-source="post: 7853474" data-attributes="member: 7011911"><p>I'll be using this thread to chronicle a Zeitgeist adventure DM'd by me for my friends (Alf, Drift, Jae, and Saber please don't read this). We run using Pathfinder 1E. After reading gideonpepys incredible campaign diary, I liked the look of the Benny system. I twisted it to my liking, and with resounding support from the group, we adopted a <strong>Pebble system</strong>. Each player chooses a pebble word (underlined below) in character creation. If a character acts in a way which exemplifies their keyword, other players may award that character a pebble. Mechanically, pebbles can be used to alter the world in a way otherwise impossible via magical or mundane means, but only when this wouldn't provide a mechanical advantage. Thematically, pebbles are a recent addition to the folklore of Risur, and are a curiosity among scholars and philosophers alike. There's more info about the Pebble system in a supplement I wrote for my players (see attached).</p><p></p><p>If folks are interested, I'll post our sessions on this thread. I'd love to hear any thoughts you have about the characters and campaign, or even ideas for upcoming sessions.</p><p></p><p>Finally, let me introduce you all to the cast:</p><p></p><p><strong>Avvakir Votyakov</strong> (Brawler, Yerasol Veteran theme feat, played by Saber) is a towering Deva, respected for his centuries of dedication to the people of Flint. From afar, the 6"5 shirtless slab of muscle may seem intimidating, but this demeanor is immediately betrayed by his <em><u>sanguine</u></em> (pebble word) personality. His closest friend, Roland Stanfield, constantly urges him to pursue a career in politics. Avvakir is much to interested in being a constable, and using his position to help the disadvantaged. Naturally, he is the face for the Risur faction (the RHC, the police, Risuri government, and military).</p><p></p><p><strong>Angharad Cipith </strong>(Kineticist, Vekeshi Mystic theme feat, played by Alf) is a mysterious human stolen by fey at birth. Spending the first few decades of his life in The Dreaming, Angharad became a trained Vekeshi Mystic. A man who lives his life searching for answers, but not knowing the questions. After his years in The Dreaming, all that held him together was his <u><em>passion</em></u>s, desires and wishes. Angharad is a face for the Unseen Court, being no stranger to their mischief. Fun tidbit: humans which are taken by the fey and return to Risur in later years are awarded the last name of "Cipith".</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]115759[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><strong>Lisandra Arvantis</strong> (Charlatan Rogue, Spirit Medium theme feat, played by Jae) was an orphaned human child in recent Risuri war, before she was taken in by Father Otis. He taught her to read, handle a blade and how to use her pretty face and <u><em>duplicitous</em></u> skill set to con the coins out of people's pockets. Since then, Lissandra has spent her time hustling nobles out of their coin. The RHC caught her in a con. In return for discretion about her identity, she assisted the agent in gathering information from her mark, allowing the RHC to progress in their case. They were intrigued by her skills, and the pay was much better than hustling. She works there to keep a better life for herself, and make enough money to (secretly) help the street kids and poverty stricken in her old District. She will become the face for the Clergy.</p><p></p><p><strong>Elanora "Ella" Cassia Arista Demetriou</strong> (Questioner Investigator, Technologist theme feat, played by Drift) was a very young Gnome Tiefling when her parents moved from Danor to Risur. Her father sadly succumbed to Bleaching when she was in her teens, leaving her to be raised by her mother and an eclectic assortment of relatives in Flint. They live together in a cluttered, rambling house on the edge of The Nettles and the Cloudwood, with a collection of cats and an overgrown garden. Still young in gnomish years, Ella only became a constable in the RHC a month ago and is somewhat overawed by her new position and responsibilities. She hopes to use her passion for investigation to help others, while also earning money to support her extended family. Although shy in nature, her motivation for discovery drives her to new experiences. She will eventually become the face for the Ob.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Echolocation, post: 7853474, member: 7011911"] I'll be using this thread to chronicle a Zeitgeist adventure DM'd by me for my friends (Alf, Drift, Jae, and Saber please don't read this). We run using Pathfinder 1E. After reading gideonpepys incredible campaign diary, I liked the look of the Benny system. I twisted it to my liking, and with resounding support from the group, we adopted a [B]Pebble system[/B]. Each player chooses a pebble word (underlined below) in character creation. If a character acts in a way which exemplifies their keyword, other players may award that character a pebble. Mechanically, pebbles can be used to alter the world in a way otherwise impossible via magical or mundane means, but only when this wouldn't provide a mechanical advantage. Thematically, pebbles are a recent addition to the folklore of Risur, and are a curiosity among scholars and philosophers alike. There's more info about the Pebble system in a supplement I wrote for my players (see attached). If folks are interested, I'll post our sessions on this thread. I'd love to hear any thoughts you have about the characters and campaign, or even ideas for upcoming sessions. Finally, let me introduce you all to the cast: [B]Avvakir Votyakov[/B] (Brawler, Yerasol Veteran theme feat, played by Saber) is a towering Deva, respected for his centuries of dedication to the people of Flint. From afar, the 6"5 shirtless slab of muscle may seem intimidating, but this demeanor is immediately betrayed by his [I][U]sanguine[/U][/I] (pebble word) personality. His closest friend, Roland Stanfield, constantly urges him to pursue a career in politics. Avvakir is much to interested in being a constable, and using his position to help the disadvantaged. Naturally, he is the face for the Risur faction (the RHC, the police, Risuri government, and military). [B]Angharad Cipith [/B](Kineticist, Vekeshi Mystic theme feat, played by Alf) is a mysterious human stolen by fey at birth. Spending the first few decades of his life in The Dreaming, Angharad became a trained Vekeshi Mystic. A man who lives his life searching for answers, but not knowing the questions. After his years in The Dreaming, all that held him together was his [U][I]passion[/I][/U]s, desires and wishes. Angharad is a face for the Unseen Court, being no stranger to their mischief. Fun tidbit: humans which are taken by the fey and return to Risur in later years are awarded the last name of "Cipith". [ATTACH type="full"]115759[/ATTACH] [B]Lisandra Arvantis[/B] (Charlatan Rogue, Spirit Medium theme feat, played by Jae) was an orphaned human child in recent Risuri war, before she was taken in by Father Otis. He taught her to read, handle a blade and how to use her pretty face and [U][I]duplicitous[/I][/U] skill set to con the coins out of people's pockets. Since then, Lissandra has spent her time hustling nobles out of their coin. The RHC caught her in a con. In return for discretion about her identity, she assisted the agent in gathering information from her mark, allowing the RHC to progress in their case. They were intrigued by her skills, and the pay was much better than hustling. She works there to keep a better life for herself, and make enough money to (secretly) help the street kids and poverty stricken in her old District. She will become the face for the Clergy. [B]Elanora "Ella" Cassia Arista Demetriou[/B] (Questioner Investigator, Technologist theme feat, played by Drift) was a very young Gnome Tiefling when her parents moved from Danor to Risur. Her father sadly succumbed to Bleaching when she was in her teens, leaving her to be raised by her mother and an eclectic assortment of relatives in Flint. They live together in a cluttered, rambling house on the edge of The Nettles and the Cloudwood, with a collection of cats and an overgrown garden. Still young in gnomish years, Ella only became a constable in the RHC a month ago and is somewhat overawed by her new position and responsibilities. She hopes to use her passion for investigation to help others, while also earning money to support her extended family. Although shy in nature, her motivation for discovery drives her to new experiences. She will eventually become the face for the Ob. [/QUOTE]
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