OoC Thread - Strife in Sokara - A solo game for Brother Shatterstone

[Jarval]

Here are a few quick notes on changes I've made to the both the Fabled Lands setting and the standard D&D rules:

The Fabled Lands as written doesn't really have much in the way of demi-human races. I've added some (many with changes), but not all, and I'll go into details as to what effect this has had.

• Elves exist, but are the Fey type (rather than Humanoid (Elf)). The Elf Favoured Class changes to Sorcerer. They are much rarer than in standard D&D, and rarely leave their forest homes.
• Half-Elves have the Fey Bloodline Special Quality, which is identical to the Half-Nymph Quality. Given how few elves ever even meet humans, half-elves are nearly as rare as half-nymphs.
• There are no Halflings.
• Gnomes, like Elves, are Fey. There may well be more changes made, but I've not finalised what I'm going to do to them yet... A handful live in the Bronze Hills, but most make their home in the Gemstone Hills (just south of Yarimura).
• Dwarves exist, and make up close to a quarter of the population of Sokara. Most live in the north, however, and so are an uncommon sight in Marlock City. They lose their attack bonus against orcs and goblinoids, but can instead apply it to Fey. Let's just say they don't get on all that well with elves... They also lose the dodge bonus against Giants.
• Orcs and Half-Orcs are very rare within Sokara, but carry little or no stigma with them. This is due at least in part to the fact that they are now usually Neutral rather than Evil. They are native to the Great Steppes.

That's it for now, but there may be more to come

 

[Jarval]

Just my posts with her in it... When I get back tonight from my travels I'll find them and make a running dialog for you.

Thanks, that'll be a great help

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Here are a few quick notes on changes I've made to the both the Fabled Lands setting and the standard D&D rules:

Sweet, I'll have my usallay questions.

• Elves exist, but are the Fey type (rather than Humanoid (Elf)). The Elf Favoured Class changes to Sorcerer. They are much rarer than in standard D&D, and rarely leave their forest homes.

• 
  Does this open up elf only PrCs to Brystasia?
  
  

  [*] Half-Elves have the Fey Bloodline Special Quality, which is identical to the Half-Nymph Quality. Given how few elves ever even meet humans, half-elves are nearly as rare as half-nymphs.

  Okay... Does this mean that their is more half-nymphs running around the world?
  
  Also I describe Brystasia is being easily mistaken for a Half-Elf obviously this isn't true anymore. Is their some other race she can be mistaken as? Well besides human when her hair is covering her slightly pointy ears.
  
  

  [*] There are no Halflings.

  Fine I really don't like them.
  
  
  

  [*] Gnomes, like Elves, are Fey. There may well be more changes made, but I've not finalised what I'm going to do to them yet... A handful live in the Bronze Hills, but most make their home in the Gemstone Hills (just south of Yarimura).

  
  Sure are alot of fey around...
  
  

  [*] Dwarves exist, and make up close to a quarter of the population of Sokara. Most live in the north, however, and so are an uncommon sight in Marlock City. They lose their attack bonus against orcs and goblinoids, but can instead apply it to Fey.

  Does this include Brystasia?
  
  What about Goblinoids? Do they exist? Are they still evil, are they instead good, or are they like most races and their capable of both?
  
  If both then how does the world look upon them?
  
  

  Let's just say they don't get on all that well with elves... They also lose the dodge bonus against Giants.

  How will they look upon Brystasia? Do they see her as simply an elf to slay or do they realize that she isn't a true huggin elf after all? (I ask based upon her previous experience with the race. I imagine she has had some with her year of training but that's your call.
  
  

  [*] Orcs and Half-Orcs are very rare within Sokara, but carry little or no stigma with them. This is due at least in part to the fact that they are now usually Neutral rather than Evil. They are native to the Great Steppes.

Sweet I like to see major swaps in races.

Is either the elves or the drwaves see as beiong evil?

How do humans handle these races?

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Thanks, that'll be a great help

Ahh probably not as much as you would hope...

Honestly, allot has changed as Brystasia is much younger, I stuck her finally age at 18 but I might split the difference and make it 19, and is much more naïve so I’m wondering if she should be more motherly.

Then again I sort of like the aloof free spirit that she is in my posts and maybe she would simply be there to offer comfort if, when, something goes wrong. :shurg:

In all honesty I would simply let the email guide you. I know it was a lot of help but you did say you where taken by the idea of Hestia so simply play her as you see fit.

Key:
Hestia
Brystasia

The noise is soft and familiar but Brystasia is unable to place it as she stirs. The movement causes a slight wave of pain to course between her temples but its gone as quickly as it showed. Brystasia after wincing realizes that the noise had stopped and tries to remember where she is.

“Sune’s blessing milady but the morning has arrived. I truly hope you slept well.”

The voice is soft and pleasant but it sounds harsh to Brystasia as she groans in reply trying to opens her eyes in the process but she only sees an unfocused and blurred silvery yellow blob. Not use to sleeping with her hair down it takes Brystasia a second to place the view, Great that’s going go to be a nightmarish mess to deal with.

The persistent voice continues this time with a touch of worry, “Are you feeling alright milady?”

Brystasia gentle rolls to her side carefully realizing that she is lying on her hair as she runs her fingers through it confirming her thoughts that indeed her hair was a tangled mess that would be near impossible to salvage without great effort, maybe I should just cut it off all off and start over.

Her own suggestion sounds ridiculous as her eyes catch daylight for the first time. The sight is a normal one as a young female about her age was smiling back at her. A smile that Brystasia didn’t really feel at the moment, “Good morning Hestia and no need to worry I’m fine.”

Hestia doesn’t hesitate as she continues talking the familiar sounds of her cleaning continue as Brystasia tries to focus on the world, “That’s good milady as today is the auction, right?”

Brystasia frowns realizing that indeed today was the day of the auction and her hopes of staying in bed where crushed, “Indeed it is Hestia, and from what I’ve been hearing today might be some sort of a record turnout.” Brystasia feels slightly better as she listens to her own words, “Today shall be a great day to spread Sune’s words and love.”

Hestia, a pretty girl in her own right with dark hair and darker eyes, turns from the articles of clothing she was folding smiling fondly at Brystasia , “Indeed it shall be milady.” Hestia turns back to the clothing and simply states, “Milady did you know you’re the talk of Waterdeep this morning?”

Brystasia roles her Turquoise eyes in absolute disgust and sighs, When am I not the talk of the town…? She bites her tongue though knowing that Hestia wasn’t going to be denied talking about her gossip and though Brystasia knew that Hestia told others of her comings and goings their friendship was true and no real secrets was ever spilled.

Brystasia pulls herself up in her bed realizing that she slept in her dress’ strapless slip. The slip was part of a radical change in Waterdeep’s high noble fashion and one that Brystasia was quite happy with as it meant the loss of nearly 15 pounds of clothing from the near endless petticoats and skirts that was high fashion last year, Sune, please never again with that style.

Realizing Hestia is still waiting for a reply she replies not quite successful in hiding her annoyance as she pulls the slips back up adjusting her breasts to a more comfortable position, “Oh really? What is it this time?”

Hestia turns and looks shocked, “Why your date with your new unknown friend, milady!”

Brystasia frowns deep in though honestly confused at what she was talking about, “Date? I had no date…” She rolls her eyes again in obviously disgust and quickly moves to put an end to the rumor, “Conan? That was no date it was simply a celebration of our parties success.”

Hestia looks at her with an unbelieving sidewise glance, “A party usually consists of more than two milady.”

Brystasia stands upon her knees in the middle of the bed voicing her displeasure at the rumors, “Hestia it was simply friends getting together for drinks and nothing more.”

Hestia winks and turns back to her work replying dryly, “Sure it was milady. So how did your non date go then?”

Brystasia contemplates throwing a pillow at her friend, It wasn’t a date. but thinks decides not too. “It seemed to go well enough… I guess. He’s a hard man to get to open up its almost like he doesn’t trust anyone or its almost like he is two different people at times. Like he complemented me in the middle of a dungeon comparing me to some undead goddess, or queen, I don’t really remember which but last night their where none.”

She thinks back to the tavern and the ever-present strangers that seem to flock to her. She frowns, signs and continues soft-spoken, “Well at least not from him.”

Hestia had been laughing at the complement that had been offered missed her frown and fallow up comments, “He compared you to what?”

Brystasia simple shrugs trying to defend Conan’s words, “It was kind of cute in weird barbarian way.”

Hestia curtsies and smiles apologetically, “With milady’s experience at complements if you like it then a decent and nice complement it was indeed.” She nodded her head for emphasis.

Brystasia grins as she rolls her eyes while waving at her hand dismissively at Hestia, “So anyhow this date what’s the gossip?

Hestia grins as she heads to the closet looking at dresses for today’s auction holding each on up briefly if Brystasia raises an eyebrow in interest when she points to each. “Well it seems your handsome stranger shortly after you left was seen holding one of the barmaids on his lap in a rather romantic nature.”

Brystasia feels a slight twinge of jealously at the news but nothing except a smile is showing on her face, “Oh really? Well good for him as I said it wasn’t a date at all. Just friends.”

Hestia carries on and Brystasia is left wondering if she really ever needs to respond to her gossip, “Well rumors, persistent rumors at that milady, is that Lord Acheron, of the merchant house by the same name, paid for the wench’s services in the hope of hurting your savage friends chances and also in hopes of bolstering Ragnar, his oldest son chances with you.”

Brystasia had long ago grown accustomed to such gossip but it still struck a hurtful cord with her, Why do these people constantly do this? She looks at Hestia her voice full of disdain, “That sounds like the good lord he’s tried everything else to win my affections… Including his own son.” She sits and wonders how such a cruel old man could be attracted to her but she quickly decided it’s simply skin-deep lust and nothing more.

Hestia had pulled out a light but deep blue gown that made her eyes stand out and a stole that was highlighted with Sune’s symbol with her redheaded tendrils cascading through out it. Hestia walks out of the room briefly turning the water on for Brystasia knowing that she prefers too bath in the morning and she also drops in a few drops of Brystasia’s favorite oils before returning to the room.

Brystasia removes the rest of her clothing with no reservations to being naked in front of Hestia, to have something against nudity would be against Sune’s beliefs, as Hestia continues back into today’s gossip, “Oh milady Lord Agravain told me to tell you hello.”

Brystasia looks slightly confused trying to place name finally realizing that he’s related to the one of the lords of Waterdeep but so far removed it was impossible for him to raise in power. At least through his blood he was worth fortune in money wise but that’s not what bothered Brystasia, “Why? He’s married and has a young child.”

Hestia turns and smiles at Brystasia, “Oh you didn’t hear the good news then? The good lord’s wife is pregnant again and they are suspecting twins. Isn’t that just wonderful?”

Brystasia frowns shocked at what she’s hearing, “My gods, I feel nothing but sorrow. His wife is pregnant and all Lord Agravain can do is think about courting me.”

Hestia simply shrugs smiling sadly, “Milady it’s not like he doesn’t love her. If you could ever see them in public he truly adore her. It’s just that Brystasia, milady and my closet friend, you’re hardly a normal woman. Sune has truly blessed you all the men who look upon you realize this and most seem unable to resist your charms. I wish you wouldn’t get like this as theirs little you can do about it.”

She reaches over and grasps Brystasia shoulder making their eyes meet. “Enjoy your bath milady my Sune’s guidance easy your mind.” She kisses Brystasia on the forehead and leaves her chambers.

Brystasia sits on her bed thinking for a few minutes thinking upon her friend’s words before she heads for her bath still upset at what she heard, Sune's blessing and my mother’s curse.

She immerges from her chambers in little more than an hour later hoping to find the others and seeing how she can help in the final hours from before the auction.

Brystasia looking concerned address her chambermaid before the young lady notices her, “Hestia, what’s wrong why are you standing out here?”

Hestia looks up with a wider than usual smile, “Lady Brystasia I take it your day was productive?” As her usual custom she doesn’t wait for a real reply as she spoke excitedly, “I’m here to tell milady that you received many gifts today!”

Though Brystasia had long grown accustomed to such games from the rich she sighs impatiently but at the same time she finds herself relived nothing more was going on, “Hestia, well that is all well and good but I don’t feel like opening gifts tonight. As usual if you would send my gratitude you may keep whatever it is.”

Hestia nods her head but a slight frown forms, “Milady thank you as always but your clothes challenge friend,” she passes as she tries to remember the name, “oh yeah! Conan brought you a gift today and I must admit you should probably see it. The high priest made bring it into the courtyard.” She pauses letting Brystasia think upon her words before she changes subjects a look of concern paramount on her face, “Milady are you okay?”

Brystasia looks slightly distracted obviously curious at what could be in the courtyard but at the same time wondering if word of her fight with Sandorel had reached her yet. She decides to play it safe kissing her lightly on the forehead with a small grin, “Hestia you worry to much about me. Shall we go to the courtyard?”

Hestia smiles and with a small curtsy turns to guide Brystasia to the courtyard, “Yes, milady, lets go.” As an after thought she continues, “You’ll simply never guess what it is!”

Brystasia raises an elegant eyebrow as she fallows but says nothing. As they reach the courtyard Hestia slowly fade into the background disappearing like only a servant can do leaving Brystasia and Conan alone in the courtyard or so Brystasia thinks not realizing in till she is much closer that Conan has a young creature of some sort.

Smiling at his unique gift she steps close warping her delicate arms around his massive frame in an embrace. Realizing that she the closeness she silently hopes to feel his massive arms around her lithe body as she looks into his eyes with her big turquoises blue eyes, “You didn’t need to get me anything Conan but thank you.” She places her customary hand on his shoulder as she gracefully stands upon her toes kissing him tenderly on the lips.

Still in his arms with a smile of pure gratitude Brystasia looks down at the chick trying to place it, “So what do my noble warrior find for me today?”

Hestia is shocked to find the bed empty, and made for the most part, and is independently worried about Brystasia safety. Her concern is apparent in her voice as she cross the small chamber, “Milady? Are you here?”

The only sound is of splashing water and she quickly heads to the bathroom. The sight of Brystasia, her hair up and out of the water, soaking in a hot water brings relief to her face, “Milady you are up considerable early this morning.” With her normal curiosity she continues, “Is there anything that is pressing today?”

Brystasia keeps her eyes closed as if she’s meditating upon something, “Good morning, Hestia. No there is nothing pressing today. I woke up early and simply wanted to get my day started.”

Hestia looks confused and unbelieving but none of it carries in her voice, “Excellent milady! I shall lay out your clothing for today then.”

Brystasia opens her blue eyes and looks at her with a thankful smile on her face, “Hestia, you are truly a wonderful doll. Thank you, and in fact, I think I shall buy you a gift today,”

Hestia looks happily surprised but it’s apparent that this is a rather common occurrence, “Think you milady but you are far to generous to me. You clothes are laid out and if you have nothing you request of me I shall leave you to your pressing business.” She winks as she turns and leaves.

Dried and dressed Brystasia leaves her chamber and heads to the guest quarters where her other companions have been staying. She hesitates for a second but finds the nerve to knock softly on Sandorel’s door.

There you have it, really no more than a footnote character that is nearly as pleasant to be around as Brystasia.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Hey I have a silly question? Are we going to name this game or do I get the Millennium Falcon also?

 

[Jarval]

Does this open up elf only PrCs to Brystasia?

Huh, I hadn't even thought of that. I guess it might, although I really see the elven PrCs as more cultural training than based on a racial requirement. If you can persuade the elves to train you, then I don't see any reason why you shouldn't have access to the class.

Okay... Does this mean that their is more half-nymphs running around the world?

No, you're one of a kind, at least as far as you know.

Also I describe Brystasia is being easily mistaken for a Half-Elf obviously this isn't true anymore. Is their some other race she can be mistaken as? Well besides human when her hair is covering her slightly pointy ears.

I may have overstated the rarity of half-elves somewhat. There will be a few in most large cities, and most people living in a sizeable settlement will have encountered a half-elf at least once in their lives. But they are much less common than standard D&D, making up less than 1% of any region's population. So if anyone notices that Brystasia isn't human, chance are that they'll think she's a half-elf.

Sure are alot of fey around...

It terms of variety, yes. In terms of actual numbers, no. There are quite a lot of different races of Fey, but not many members of each race. So again, Gnomes are pretty rare. Incidentally, Gnomes keep their attack bonus against goblinoids, for reasons explained below.

Does this include Brystasia?

Yup, it does. Try not to annoy any dwarves is my advice...

What about Goblinoids? Do they exist? Are they still evil, are they instead good, or are they like most races and their capable of both?

If both then how does the world look upon them?

Goblins are (yes, you've guessed it) another type of Fey. While not strictly speaking evil, they are mischifvous and tend to have a rather sadistic sense of humour. They live in hills and wild heath-lands, and as a result tend to come into conflict with the rather better natured Gnomes.

How will they look upon Brystasia? Do they see her as simply an elf to slay or do they realize that she isn't a true huggin elf after all? (I ask based upon her previous experience with the race. I imagine she has had some with her year of training but that's your call.

It rather depends on the dwarf in question. Dwarves don't automatically slay elves on sight, but there are some deep-seated grievances that run in both directions. Interestingly, dwarves tend to have a rather more positive view of half-elves, crediting them with having inherited with what they regard as human good sense. This is due in no small part to the fact that almost every half-elf is brought up by its human parent, the elves having little time for such half-breeds.

Sweet I like to see major swaps in races.

Is either the elves or the drwaves see as beiong evil?

The dwarves are pretty close to neutral in general outlook (much the same as humans). Elves still have their normal Chaotic Good alignment, but with much, much more emphasis on the Chaotic part. Drow also exist, but other than a few wild rumours, Brystasia won't have heard much about them.

How do humans handle these races?

Humans get along well with both Dwarves and Orcs. In both Golnir and Sokara, dwarves make up a substantial minority of the population, and are treated as equals with humans. Orcs are regarded as backward and rather barbaric by the people of Golnir and Sokara, but then so are the human nomads of the Great Steppes. Again, no real differential is made between Orcs, Half-Orcs and Humans.

Elves and humans don't get along all that well, as the elves aren't above killing trespassers on their lands, especially anyone intending to cut down any part of their forest homes. However, there is a certain amount of trade between human and elven communities, mostly taking place at great trade fairs held at midsummer.

Gnomes have little contact with humans, but have cordial relations with the dwarves. In truth, the don't seem all that interested in life above ground, but some do make the trip to the Midsummer Fairs.

Goblins and their kin are trouble. The goblins do little more than cause malicious mischief in rural towns sited too close to the goblin's tunnels, but their larger cousins will raid human towns for food, gold and women. As a result, goblinoids tend to be driven out of town (or killed) on sight, even if they've done nothing harmful.

Honestly, allot has changed as Brystasia is much younger, I stuck her finally age at 18 but I might split the difference and make it 19, and is much more naïve so I’m wondering if she should be more motherly.

Then again I sort of like the aloof free spirit that she is in my posts and maybe she would simply be there to offer comfort if, when, something goes wrong. :shurg:

In all honesty I would simply let the email guide you. I know it was a lot of help but you did say you where taken by the idea of Hestia so simply play her as you see fit.

Thanks for the info. I think I might make a few changes to Hestia, but I'll run 'em by you first

Hey I have a silly question? Are we going to name this game or do I get the Millennium Falcon also?

Resists urge to do Star Wars quotes...

Yeah, we'll have a name before the game starts, although I'm not sure what as yet. It'll come to me, I'm sure...

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Thanks for the info.

I didn’t see anything that stood out and needed comments, plus I’m at work, so this will be quick,

The ranger favored enemy: are all the races gruoped as fey now? (Just curious as I’m not taking ranger levels but theirs a lot of diffranes beteen a nymph and a bugbear and a gnome and an elf but at the same time it makes sense.)

To be honest I didn’t see any Elvish PrC that struck a cord with me but if we are gruoped as one it should be both for good and ill.

Thanks for the info. I think I might make a few changes to Hestia, but I'll run 'em by you first

Have fun with her and if you really want to run them by me that’s fine. I look forward to seeing them!

Sweet we need to have an name.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

I’ve really been thinking the last few days on Morwyn and how I think her cleric would function and I must admit that the normal cleric does not really seem to be that proper to me. Even her PrC, White Hands of Morwyn PrC (BotR, p 80), doesn’t require specific worshiping of her. I don’t have my book in front of me but if you look at the White Hands and then look at Aymara’s “watchers” you see there is no patron deity requirement. So I honestly think that the White Hands are for those less devoted to Morwyn but not to healing.

We’ve already replaced Aymara’s favored weapon so why not replace all of Morwyn’s clerics with healers? The healer is less combative, (weapons, armor, and shield) and I think everything besides the Unicorn is more like Morwyn than what the standard cleric brings to the table.

Anyhow, think about it. (I would have presented a better augment but I'm stuck at work on my lunch break and I obviously have no books with me but I figure the sooner I brought this to your attention the less rewriting you would need/have to do.)

 

[Jarval]

The ranger favored enemy: are all the races gruoped as fey now? (Just curious as I’m not taking ranger levels but theirs a lot of diffranes beteen a nymph and a bugbear and a gnome and an elf but at the same time it makes sense.)

They are all covered by the Favoured Enemy (Fey) ability. It's not really all that much of a boost in power to it, as Fey are still uncommon. You'd get a lot more mileage out of Favoured Enemy (Magical Beasts), for example. Still, there are a fair number of dwarf rangers out there with just that ability...

To be honest I didn’t see any Elvish PrC that struck a cord with me but if we are gruoped as one it should be both for good and ill.

Pretty much my own thoughts

I’ve really been thinking the last few days on Morwyn and how I think her cleric would function and I must admit that the normal cleric does not really seem to be that proper to me. Even her PrC, White Hands of Morwyn PrC (BotR, p 80), doesn’t require specific worshiping of her. I don’t have my book in front of me but if you look at the White Hands and then look at Aymara’s "watchers" you see there is no patron deity requirement. So I honestly think that the White Hands are for those less devoted to Morwyn but not to healing.

We’ve already replaced Aymara’s favored weapon so why not replace all of Morwyn’s clerics with healers? The healer is less combative, (weapons, armor, and shield) and I think everything besides the Unicorn is more like Morwyn than what the standard cleric brings to the table.

While I agree that the White Hands of Morwyn PrC might represent a less devoted worshiper, it also allows for the healer role to be filled by the others than just clerics. Morwyn wants to bring comfort and light to the world, and to achieve this most effectively, she needs to have a paths open those who might not worship her but still wish to bring comfort to their fellow men. Hence the White Hand of Morwyn PrC

As for the healer class, I think Morwyn's priesthood still need the martial abilities of the cleric. They tend battlefields and war zones, and even in a non-combative role, they still must have some ability to defend themselves. Even with the presence of a Faithful Son, a Matriarch may still need to fight for herself.

However, I am going to allow Matriarchs to spend their two Weapon Group Proficiency feats on other feats if they wish, taken from a less combat orientated list. Some of these will be house rules that I'm still ironing out, so it'll be a day or two before I post them.

And now for the bad news. It's going to be Saturday evening before I can start the game The college assignment I'm working on is taken longer than I expected, so I'm going to need the extra two days. Sorry to mess around with the schedule like this, but I want to be able to make a good start on the game once we actually get it rolling.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

They are all covered by the Favoured Enemy (Fey) ability. It's not really all that much of a boost in power to it, as Fey are still uncommon. You'd get a lot more mileage out of Favoured Enemy (Magical Beasts), for example.

Oh I agree but I also know when I play rangers that I almost always look at humaniod races first... Well besides Dragons. Though to be honest I've never fuaght a dragon in 3rd edtion so why I do this is beyond me...

Still, there are a fair number of dwarf rangers out there with just that ability...

Then Brystasia shall be sweet and charming to ever dwarf she meet.

While I agree that the White Hands of Morwyn PrC might represent a less devoted worshiper, it also allows for the healer role to be filled by the others than just clerics. Morwyn wants to bring comfort and light to the world, and to achieve this most effectively, she needs to have a paths open those who might not worship her but still wish to bring comfort to their fellow men. Hence the White Hand of Morwyn PrC

Prefect! Just the worlds I was looking for!

As for the healer class, I think Morwyn's priesthood still need the martial abilities of the cleric. They tend battlefields and war zones, and even in a non-combative role, they still must have some ability to defend themselves.

Hmmm true enough, I still think that the healer is the better class based upon the flavor but I do see your points and do agree with them. So cleric it is.

Even with the presence of a Faithful Son, a Matriarch may still need to fight for herself.

True, and this brings up an interesting question. Will Hestia have a Faithful Son with her or do you plan on eliminating him?

I've always figured that the game would start before they meet or even became friends so that should be an in character/game issue.

However, I am going to allow Matriarchs to spend their two Weapon Group Proficiency feats on other feats if they wish, taken from a less combat orientated list. Some of these will be house rules that I'm still ironing out, so it'll be a day or two before I post them.

I really like this idea! In fact it's perfect. I hope that Hestia will do something like this.

And now for the bad news. It's going to be Saturday evening before I can start the game

In all honestly that's not bad news. We seem to have allot of questions we are still tossing back in fourth so a delay is probably a good thing.

The college assignment I'm working on is taken longer than I expected, so I'm going to need the extra two days.

Now that is bad news... :\ You have my pity and my sympathy.

Sorry to mess around with the schedule like this, but I want to be able to make a good start on the game once we actually get it rolling.

Hey don't stress it as all I want is a good start too.