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

[Stormwind]

@stonegod: I'm not sure if you missed it earlier, but Ashlyn destroyed the body of the Karrnathi zombie using an alchemical flare stake a while ago, although she left it's equipment on the floor at the time (see here).

 

[stonegod]

Noted.

And just an FYI, I *think* Ashlyn knows who Mateusz is nominally working for the (the Twelve dragonmarked houses, not Karrnath).

 

[Stormwind]

Noted.

And just an FYI, I *think* Ashlyn knows who Mateusz is nominally working for the (the Twelve dragonmarked houses, not Karrnath).

Ok ... I guess that might change her reaction a little .... she's still going to be unhappy if the tome does contain info on how to create undead - but perhaps she won't be quite so verbal then

 

[Stormwind]

Group gear updated with the mace, the full plate, and the amulet that the Karrnathi Zombie was wearing. Also updated with the icon of Ravenkind.

I have also added a section for group gear that is in use by someone (not counting expendible items).

 

[Stormwind]

Still catching up after all of the deadline madness on Monday.

I'm inclined to think an AoE/more "controller" like role would be beneficial. That being said, it might strain credibility to say that one is just waiting in the caravan (not impossible, just odd). I couldn't NPC Janis long. Options as i see them:
- No recruitment. While mass battles of many minions isn't going to happen, you have no major AoE effects (Tessa can pull some, true)
- Recruit a new PC.
- Recruit someone to take over Janis. This is a thorny issue. James set the bar real high, and its like giving away someone's child. James, however, isn't coming back (which we know now, instead of later like other PCs). In a continuity sense, this is easiest.

I'm going to chew on the issue some; comments welcome. Meanwhile, expect an update later this afternoon.

If I consider the NPC's who would be mostly likely to join the fun, then I would get:

• Sir Khensu Feral - I rather like Jarrith RP'ing him and would prefer that to remain the case even if we get another player.
• Ladreth Dorkunan
• Sir Urik
• Adalstan d'Cannith - I prefer him to remain in town as a resource for us
• Ireena - Maybe a good option since she's already travelling with the party
• Vincent Korr d'Deneith - If we can remove his taint and convince him to work with us (particularly Khensu)

Disclaimer: comments above are just my thoughts

But seriously speaking, I would see Ireena a good option to join since she is already with us ... dunno if there are any nasty DM plots that would require that she be an NPC though ..

As far as useful/desirable classes for new characters ... I think that anything that can deal lots of damage fairly consistently would be great - Ladreth and Daellin were both great like that.

 

[stonegod]

I vote for going upstairs (stairs to the north) to try and find the Tome. Although the library could be anywhere in the castle, I would guess that it is on the upper floor (or on one of them if there are more than one).

I assume you mean the small stair from the Chapel, not the large one near the entry?

 

[Stormwind]

I assume you mean the small stair from the Chapel, not the large one near the entry?

Yep, the stairs going up from the Chapel.

 

[Stormwind]

@stonegod: Just a quick question ... the stone walls of the castle, are they at least 1ft thick? I'm assuming they are, but figured it's best to check (with regards to whether Ashlyn's detect undead will penetrate the walls ... I figure it should penetrate the doors as I seriously doubt that wooden doors are more than 3ft thick).

Edit: Nevermind, I found your earlier comment regarding detect spells and the stone walls of the castle.

 

[Stormwind]

According to the info stonegod posted earlier (in the "Cannons of the Knittes of the Ravven"), the Icon of Ravenloft affects ones ability to turn undead. Assuming that it only helps on turn undead attempts and not on other abilities that use turn undead, then I figure Tessa would be more likely to be able to use it to good effect given that I'll be willing to bet we'll see a lot more undead in these halls.

 

[Stormwind]

He looks at the lady paladin and shrugs his shoulders.

"The only ones with the power to turn the undead would be Jarrith or Tessa."

"So it would not make sense for any of the rest of us to carry the icon."

I believe Ashlyn already directed her words towards Jarrith and Tessa:

Ashlyn then turns to speak to Jarrith and Tessa, "The Icon of Ravenloft ...