stonegod's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft: Ch. I [OOC]

[stonegod]

I'm not certain if this is a too dark vignette really, or if it works? I tossed the "glue" idea, because once I started rolling with it I decided that this way probably doesn't need any glue. It makes it more of a weird, creepy fate thing (at least to Janis) that everyone in the party is always bumping into her. That could be spun into something interesting though, dark and sinister or hopeful and uplifting, or even the simple fact that everyone might actually be following each other for some reason or hidden agenda?

An interesting take. I like the 'resigned to fate' sort of idea. That she has camaraderie of sorts with half of the group is good---remember, I want to avoid lone-wolfism---and I think I can use it as part of the initial hook to get her interest in the Expedition.

On another note: I'm out for Thanksgiving, so as I stated, game official will not be starting until Sunday/Monday. Feel free to flesh out any vignettes, make final changes to characters/equipment. Just let me know!

 

[GwydapLlew]

I'm not certain if this is a too dark vignette really, or if it works? I tossed the "glue" idea, because once I started rolling with it I decided that this way probably doesn't need any glue. It makes it more of a weird, creepy fate thing (at least to Janis) that everyone in the party is always bumping into her. That could be spun into something interesting though, dark and sinister or hopeful and uplifting, or even the simple fact that everyone might actually be following each other for some reason or hidden agenda?

I actually like it; I'm a fan of morally gray, and it does give a reason for Janis to be tied in with the group. It's an interesting take on the 'we are destined for greater things' shtick that so many D&D parties fall back on.

 

[DEFCON 1]

That's right, Janis... keep him occupied... keep him occupied...

Jarrith slid silently against the far wall, the darkness and shadows enveloping him and keeping him hidden. He didn't know how it was that the wizardess had gotten to the halfling first... as it had taken him a solid fifteen minutes of tracking and backtracking through the sewers to finally reach this point... but the important thing was that she had the crazed little person at bay. And thus he would easily be able to do his job.

He stepped out of the shadows and for once noticed the blood dripping from the left hand of Janis Stormhand. With it appearing that the ring and pinky fingers were now gone at the second knuckle... his first thought was whether the Vol priestess would be able to regenerate them? She had a knack with the humanoid body... either healing or wounding it, regenerating or decaying it, giving it life or giving it unlife... so Jarrith was sure she had some trick up her sleeve. He wasn't crazy about her worshipping at the alter of the body rather than the Voice of the Flame... but he couldn't deny her her results.

The halfling was practically unseen, with Janis standing between him and Jarrith. But the shadowbane stalker knew where he probably was. And if he couldn't see the halfling, then the halfling couldn't see him. Jarrith leaped in a flash right at Janis and brought both his two silver rapiers from around Janis' body... and drove them almost up to the hilts through the halfling's abdomen. Janis of course was shocked... as she could see and feel that the rapiers were actually stabbed through the sides of her billowing blouse to get the best angle with which to hit the smaller man. She could also feel the hot, ragged breath of the stalker on the back of her neck, as he stood directly behind her with his arms around her... holding onto the rapiers that were even now slowly sliding out of the halfling as he dropped to the ground in the course of his death.

For several seconds after the halfling had slid off of his weapons and to the floor, Jarrith's arms stayed where they were... pressed against the woman's sides, her blouse pulled forward from her body still caught on both rapiers. The stalker's breathing began slowing down as the two of them watched the little man take his final breaths. When the last gasp of air left the hafling's lungs, Jarrith himself let out a deep relaxing sigh which blowed past Janis' right ear. He chuckled once, then took an inquistive sniff near her head.

"Hmm. Your perfume is enticing. Lilacs?"

 

[Doomhawk]

This party is shaping up to have some very interesting dynamics...
Should be fun!

 

[stonegod]

'k folks. I've reviewed the sheets again, and most everything is on the up-and-up. A few comments.

James Jannis should have 11 AP (8+3), not 12. Because of your familiar, you get Listen +1, Spot +1 total and Bluff +2.

Isida A minor one, but please list spirit blast as an attack action with its updated damage.

All Please describe any non-SRD feats if you have not already (James and Isida at least).

And, if I have it correctly, everyone but DEFCON and GwydapLlew's characters have mounts. Please let me know if I'm wrong.

I'll get the first post up of the IC probably on Monday.

 

[James Heard]

'k folks. I've reviewed the sheets again, and most everything is on the up-and-up. A few comments.

James Jannis should have 11 AP (8+3), not 12. Because of your familiar, you get Listen +1, Spot +1 total and Bluff +2.

Jannis has 12 AP because she has Heroic Spirit (8 + 1/2 Level = 11) and Heroic Companion adds an addition action point as well.

 

[stonegod]

Jannis has 12 AP because she has Heroic Spirit (8 + 1/2 Level = 11) and Heroic Companion adds an addition action point as well.

Ah. Don't have any w/ my books w/ me (which is why I asked for the non-SRD explainations).

Thanks.

 

[GwydapLlew]

And, if I have it correctly, everyone but DEFCON and GwydapLlew's characters have mounts. Please let me know if I'm wrong.

Correct up to a point; I ended up sticking with the standard mount ability of the paladin class, so I opted not to purchase one. I'll stat it up and put it in my statblock.

 

[DEFCON 1]

And I'm not going to have a mount. If we really need any fast travelling, then Jarrith will just climb on the back of someone else's... or of course the group could just leave him behind. Jarrith doesn't want/need an animal to tie him down and will only ride one if it is entirely necessary. As far as he's concerned... there's a reason why airships, lightning rails and carriages were invented.

 

[stonegod]

Game on!