(OOC) Fitz's Folly (ToA PBP)

[gargoyleking]

I'll definitely be going with the Way of the Long Death. As originally planned.

(At level 3, he will gain temp HP's when he knocks things unconscious. Muahahaha!!!)

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[Kobold Stew]

That pretty much sounds like what I want for Miss Imogen, Fitz -- thanks.

 

[Ancalagon]

I never considered the Samurai as an archer, but now that I think about it, archery *was* an important part of the Samurai art. It definitely fits! And even though we are all "warriors", we do have 2 half-casters already so it's not *too* bad, we have a little magic already. And the extra proficiency could be very useful too...

I looked at the Xanatar subclasses for fighter and thought a bit about cavalier, but I think that ultimately battlemaster remains the best fit for my character.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Yes, Cavalier is pretty cool, but you can get a lot of that swashbuckling vibe with the battlemaster. Of course, I might let you ride a deinonychus (think movie-version velociraptor but with feathers) so the mounted stuff on the cavalier might be extra cool here in Chult...

 

[EarlyBird]

After long consideration (not really just something you have to say), I will be taking Horizon Walker for my ranger path. I was thinking of a story where Dellrak new of old portals in the Gray Peaks that didn't function. The attunement to them may come from nature itself as I plan to multi-class into Cleric (nature) upon reaching 5th level. Dellrak has always been cursing to one deity or another throughout the game, his religiousness isn't pious to be sure. lol

Heads up for the DM so he can plan accordingly.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Does everyone remember the other hooks or should I recap?

 

[gargoyleking]

Does everyone remember the other hooks or should I recap?

Recap please. Also, are we missing something in the IC thread?

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[Fradak]

1. Camp Righteous - Finding Perne (Alistair Bol)

"Thank you for coming. Our attempts to solve this riddle of the Death-Curse have hit dead-ends, I'm afraid, and I have no leads to give you. On the other hand, I have many tasks that may (or may not) help you to finding new leads. Both of the tasks I have in mind may involve undead in some form: The Order of the Gauntlet has committed considerable resources toward keeping the undead that plague the depths of the jungle from invading the city. We would destroy them all if it were possible! But the effort is made to drive them back, in the very least. To that end, we founded Camp Righteous about a hundred and fifty miles up the River Soshenstar. I received regular reports on their progress. Several weeks ago that stopped, and I sent a loyal squire named Perne and a small force to discover why. She has not returned."

Yes of course, travelling by river is the safest route. I can provide the money to purchase canoes. Whatever guides you hire will tell you more about the hardships of travel here."agreed Alistair Bol on the subject of boats.

He chose his next words carefully, not wanting to be too discouraging, "The general wisdom in Chult is that expeditions into the jungle are best with small forces. A large force cannot move with any great speed through the jungle and tends to attract... unwanted attention. The group I sent numbered eight, with three guides. It is good to keep an expedition at about a dozen, and certainly no larger than a score. Once a base of operations is created, such as Camp Righteous itself, then a company can dig-in and fortify. At that time larger numbers prove to be more desirable."

"Yes, just let me know if you are able to start and I will have the Wren deliver to you some funds to cover canoes and guides. You are welcome at my door whenever you need advice, information, or food. Though I am sorry for the climb up the hill in this heat." offered Bol, then he added, "I have some dealings with many of the Merchant Princes. If you find need to speak to one of them for any reason, I may be able to introduce you. There is no other way to trade directly with them, aside from a proper introduction."

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2. Fort Belurian - The Flaming Fist (Pock-Marked Poe)

"The Black Network has many operations in Chult. We have agents in many of the Princes' villas, temples, gates and even the bathhouses." revealed Pock-Marked Poe, "But there is a growing power to the north that we have been unable to destabilise or infiltrate: The Flaming Fist of Baldur's Gate have a base on the peninsula called Fort Belurian. My servant, Rokah needs an escort to the fort so he can find information connecting the fort's commander to a group of pirates. If this information can be found, the commander could be sent back home in disgrace."

"There is no terrible urgency to this mission" he admitted, "But as the Fist controls most of the east coast of the peninsula, the commander, Blaze Liara Portyr has declared it illegal to explore her territory without her permission. This can only be obtained from her directly, so if you plan to explore eastern Chult in any capacity, you must first go to Fort Belurian."

For total clarity (I hope), the Flaming Fist Mercenaries control the east coast, and you need permission from Blaze (Major) Liara Portyr at Fort Belurian if you want to avoid being held and questioned by the 'Fist if you go adventuring there. HOWEVER, The expedition upriver to Camp Righteous is NOT in the east, is an operation on the part of the Order of the Guantlet, and you already have permission from them (in fact, you have their request!). So if you want to go there, you don't have to go to Fort Belurian first (though you can do that if you want).

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3. Artus Cimber (Soggy, Syndra Silvane)

Soggy

Artus Cimber has something that the Harpers want. The Wren wants Nameless to find him and considers it a priority.

Syndra Silvane,

"I have many friends working on this problem. If you meet any of them, show them this and tell them I gave it to you - they will share information they have. They are: a friend of mine named Artus Cimber, who was once a Harper, like yourself; the Company of the Yellow Banner, mercenaries, but good folk; and Bruno's Brigade, a group of adventurers who have taken on the task. All are actively on the case, facing the perils of the jungle. Perhaps you may meet. Farewell."

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Fradak remembers better than I do!

(Thanks for saving me the time!)

 

[Fradak]

Evernote remembers better than I do.