[OOC] Dungeon Adv. Path: Life's Bazaar

[Douane]

Douane — Fair enough. Sorry to imply that you were looking for a freebie. [...]

Aargh, that's definitely not what I wanted say! I'm very sorry if it came across that way.

I just wanted to state a little bit clearer what I meant regarding the weapon. (Well, I realize now, posting at 6 AM local time, sleep deprivation and myself being a German don't go all that well together. )

Just to explain the origin of that idea:

I've read some accounts of german soldiers during WW II, who did experience just that, like bayonets snapping or pieces of vehicles breaking off.


Folkert

 

[Ascending Crane]

DFG - I could conceivably have known your father, as I have quite a few dealings with the Magi of Cauldron. Perhaps I occasionally ran messages from him to his family? (i.e., you)

Perhaps you come to me, bringing your father's book - and have me appraise it...?

Just some thoughts....

 

[Old Fezziwig]

Douane — No worries. It's late (0149 hrs), I've been studying for almost 6 consecutive hours, and I'm an English grad student (trained to read between the lines). Anyhow, that's neat about the WWII soldiers, but I think I'm going to run with a slight bit less realism for now.

Anyhow, I should get back to studying. Still a long ways to go tonight.

Best,
tKL

 

[Douane]

KL,

okay; I will try to curb my "longing for realism".

(Unfortunately, I'm a history MA specializing in the Republik of Weimar and Nationalsocialism, so the memory of that accounts cam forward somewhat naturally. Playing in game set in the WW II didn't help, either. )


Back onto the original issue:

1. I still think about taking beasts as FE for the ranger, I don't believe Undead of Evil Outsiders are a good source of food. Your thoughts?

2. How closely knit is the hobgoblin society in the chasm? The reason I'm asking is establish whether our stalwart paladin has heard of the Kozat familiy and their doom. On one side the Kozats were neither a large family or nowhere near the top of the civil society, on the other hand, such a fall would surely be spoken of in a dominantly lawful society.

3. I've thought of taking "Improved Initiative" as the missing feat, according to motto "be quick or be dead", since I imagine such an unforgivable climate will give no second chances to the slow.

4. Hobgoblin travelers in the South: an uncommon sight?



Folkert

 

[Old Fezziwig]

Douane — Ah, we've a clashing of disciplines — that'll do it. Good deal. I was very nearly a history major as an undergrad, but found that English suited me a little bit more. Took a great course on WWII from one of the history profs, though...

1. Nope, you're right. Undead and evil outsiders are not a good source of food. My bad. I didn't realize you wanted a food source. There are some beasts up there, but not a tremendous lot. I'll get you a list later this evening if you like. Perytons from Monsters of Faerûn do come to mind off hand.

2. It's rather large — stories may have been told, but at the same time, as the accusers were so wrong, they may not be told much. After all, it's embarrassing. Rothgar probably hasn't heard of you.

3. Great. That works for me.

4. One hobgoblin here or there, not uncommon. More than one in one place at a time, very uncommon. So you alone wouldn't be, but Carrach and Rothgar will be.

Best,
tKL

 

[rangerjohn]

Guarding the caravan sounds good for Rothgar. It's best way to get there and sounds like something a hobgoblin paladin would do. After all they are known for protecting the masses.

Is there a church to Heironius in Couldron?

 

[Old Fezziwig]

Quick response in regards to rangerjohn's question: there is no temple to Heironeous in Cauldron. The two main temples in the city are to Kord and St. Cuthbert — the Temple of Lordly Might and the Church of St. Cuthbert. There could be shrines to Heironeous.

Best,
tKL

 

[Douane]

Thanks for answering, KL!

[...]
1. Nope, you're right. Undead and evil outsiders are not a good source of food. My bad. I didn't realize you wanted a food source. There are some beasts up there, but not a tremendous lot. I'll get you a list later this evening if you like. Perytons from Monsters of Faerûn do come to mind off hand.[...]

Actually my mistake!
My thoughts went like this: If your main priority is to survive, it would be better to know how to fight those beings who can prove to be beneficial to your survival, i.e. beasts for food, skin, etc. [Or are magical beasts more aprropriate to the Icy seas?] Meaningless fights with undead, especially if you are alone, should be avoided by any means.


Also, is the rather close relationship between Hobgoblins and goblins still in effect and if so, how do they relate to each other? Well, and how do they get along?


Another question: Lately I've been thinking on my Search-skill. Is it still appropriate for someone living in an icy waste? I somehow don't think there were things to search for, except as means of survival, and that's what Wilderness Lore is for. Any input on this dissent?


Folkert

 

[rangerjohn]

Well there goes that reason for travelling to Cauldron. Hmm why would a hobgoblin paladin be travelling there? Other than already knowing there is a problem in the area; this does not seem appropiate.

 

[GWolf]

Well, I'll have Geebo having just performed a hit, in disguise, early that morning.

Are we starting in a bar or....?

As for knowing other people, he'll probably know of them, as they are possible hits.