[5E] [OOC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Closed)

[jmucchiello]

Let me think about that.

 

[doghead]

Those towns were not occupied. They were abandoned. The humans living there were captured and taken into the swamp.

My bad. I knew that. Poor choice of words.

Bit is not swollen to capacity at all. Bit is normally 8,000 people. The first day of the campaign I described it as having 20,000 people there for a festival. So several hundred refugees is nothing for Bit.

Thanks. From Frost's POV, it probably appears pretty full. I will keep it in mind.

Finally, where is your character? I don't see it in the RG thread.

Apologies. Hang over from the old days. ... Done.

thotd

 

[JustinCase]

Sounds like a good in-between-scenes description, JM. Can't wait to get back in!

By the way, doghead, in the RG you mention your ranger abilities several times, but nowhere do you actually say you're a ranger of whatever level... Just nitpicking for you.

 

[doghead]

Sounds like a good in-between-scenes description, JM. Can't wait to get back in!

Seconded. But without the "back" obviously.

By the way, doghead, in the RG you mention your ranger abilities several times, but nowhere do you actually say you're a ranger of whatever level... Just nitpicking for you.

Oh man. Like a dagger to the heart.

Thanks. I'll rectify.

thotd

 

[doghead]

New PCs can explain how they made themselves useful.

Did the army make any attempt to hunt down Ariamhodary after they discovered his forces had retreated further into the swamp? If not, I will amend my earlier post.

Rumors (DC 5 type stuff)
Increased encounters with elves of the Groaning Forest have made people say various things:
They being too generous. They need something.
They ask funny questions about farming, why are they suddenly interested in farming?
Heard a few of them were down by the docks watching what goes on there.

Scratch Groaning Forest as a home for the Iothanthe. I have no idea whats going on.

If it's close enough to do it, I'd like to say that Swithun returned to his centaur tribe to ask his chief/king/leader to form an alliance with the humans while they recover and to be ready in case another lizardfolk attack comes. Perhaps it was part of these talks that caused the centaurs to trade food.

Frost would be up for being a companion on this journey if it happens. She knows very little about the Centaurs, and is intensely curious.

thotd

 

[jmucchiello]

Did the army make any attempt to hunt down Ariamhodary after they discovered his forces had retreated further into the swamp? If not, I will amend my earlier post.

Yes, but only for about a week. Supply lines into the swamp could be challenged by the normal creatures of the swamp.

Scratch Groaning Forest as a home for the Iothanthe. I have no idea whats going on.

Not necessarily. Your character isn't necessarily part of the ruling council of the forest. Nor is your character a farmer being asked to send food to Bit. Your character is just a random citizen who decided they heard stuff was happening in Bit and wanted to know more.

Also, if you were going to be part of the army that goes into the swamp, you probably left the forest many months/years ago.

Frost would be up for being a companion on this journey if it happens. She knows very little about the Centaurs, and is intensely curious.

Again, this might be something I'd want to do IC with the whole party. So I'm still thinking about it.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

I'm happy to have Swithun meet Frost while (or just before) searching the Swamp for Ariamhodary and hitting it off. Swithun is stoic, but he's got a big heart (literally and figuratively) and he's fascinated by other sentient creatures and is willing to risk his own safety for the safety of innocents.

I assume they gave off the search when the lizardfolk pulled so far back into the swamp that you'd need to be able to swim (like, with a swim-speed) to comfortably follow them further. Also, because of the rumours that Ariamhodary may have been assassinated or killed himself to appease some gods for his failure, or whatever. Am I right?

 

[jmucchiello]

The rumors came later but essentially yes. The army from Bit was not the kind of army that would fare well in a swamp. So they retreated to Leed's Crossing.

Many of the farms around Leed's Crossing and East End were either never planted or never tended. The army plans to try to harvest anything that looks like it can be salvaged.

I think meeting in the swamp works fine. And you just started inviting him to meetings with Everett, as infrequently as they happened.

Those given homes in Bit, if you want to describe them, go ahead. They are either separate homes with 3 or so rooms. Or second story apartments with a main room and bedroom.

 

[JustinCase]

Those given homes in Bit, if you want to describe them, go ahead. They are either separate homes with 3 or so rooms. Or second story apartments with a main room and bedroom.

I imagine Brother Pelegon having a simple apartment above -- or otherwise very close to -- whatever the busiest drinking spot is in Bit. Perhaps he shares it with someone, if that person can stand the constant returning-home-late-and-drunk behaviour. Pelegon must be a familiar sight for anyone attending such a place, drinking himself silly whenever he's not away on an errand, and it's an easy way to know the new characters at least superficially.

Certainly the monk seems preoccupied with his drinking and enjoying life, but whenever someone asks, a steely determination can be seen in his eyes as the aasimar states in a very sober tone that none should suffer the pain and loss from Ariamhodary's forces. And he'll be on the front lines to make sure of it.

Obviously followed by a joke and more drinking.

 

[ArwensDaughter]

Surina graciously accepts the offer of accommodations, choosing a simple apartment near the temple. She visits the temple several times a week to worship and connect with her fellows sworn to the Family’s service. She checks in with her parents, assuring them she is well and assuring herself they are, too. She makes a point to frequent the markets, inns and other areas where the refugees gather, making sure they feel welcome and attending to any needs she can.

When she learns that Klebba is in the city, she invites him to spar with her, and join her for a drink and a chance to reminisce about their experiences as warriors for the Family. As she has time, she stays in touch with her fellow adventurers. She admires Swithun’s fighting ability, and would welcome a chance to spar with him as well. Her encounters with Brother Pelegon trouble her. She can sense the divine with him, but his drunkenness troubles her. She is impressed with the change she sees in Everett. Perrin remains a bit of a mystery to her.

[I’m happy to make the acquaintance of Morning Frost and Anna during this time, too, but I wanted doghead and Charlotte of Oz to decide how that might happen]