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

[s@squ@tch]

Good. Good.

I envision Marot as being a bit concerned about these new voices in his head -- for he always has had a small amount of whispers and chatter up there, but those voices were more to give Marot snippets of obscure information, i.e. his otherworldly whispers feat, rather than a tangible evil or corrupted presence.

 

[Stormwind]

The Symbol is the oldest, and rituals involving incense and oils are described for creating a binding connection. Sacrifices of wealth may also be made.
[Besides the prayer vigil (which will partially awaken the Holy Symbol), a ritual costing 1500gp must be performed.]

The sunsword has a similar purpose, but it is already sanctified. A preparation for its missing hilt is described that requires significant sacrifice of platinum and prayers. Then, its powers of light against the undead will be complete.
[Similar story here. 3000gp worth is required as a sacrifice.]

Are the materials for the two rituals something one might be able to purchase in the village of Barovia (or at the caravan), or are they rarer oils, incense, and platinum that will need to be obtained otherwise?

Also, I assume that the prayer vigil's need to be performed in the appropriate places (symbol = chapel; sword = tombs), but does the book specify where the rituals need to be performed? Do they also need to be performed in the same place?

Also, it said sacrifices of wealth may be made. What and how does that work?

Finally, does the book make mention of what exactly the 'binding connection' of the Symbol does, or what the 'powers of light against the undead' of the sunsword are?

 

[s@squ@tch]

I'm thinking we're pretty darn safe here in the chapel -- if anyone evil wants to come in and bother us, Marot will just jump up and down on the altar and keep unleashing the holy smites...

Sergei will have a tough time evicting us as tenants (well, maybe not Janis, as she may become a werewolf soon and then would then be subjected to plan A above. ) will all this good holy energy lying around.

 

[stonegod]

Are the materials for the two rituals something one might be able to purchase in the village of Barovia (or at the caravan), or are they rarer oils, incense, and platinum that will need to be obtained otherwise?

You can pick them up in town.

Also, I assume that the prayer vigil's need to be performed in the appropriate places (symbol = chapel; sword = tombs), but does the book specify where the rituals need to be performed? Do they also need to be performed in the same place?

Rituals can be performed anywhere, though its best to do both at the same time.

Also, it said sacrifices of wealth may be made. What and how does that work?

In game, you offer up something and magic happens. Out of game, you say "I'm sacrificing this 2000gp sword +1".

Finally, does the book make mention of what exactly the 'binding connection' of the Symbol does, or what the 'powers of light against the undead' of the sunsword are?

Nope. Silly vague books.

 

[Stormwind]

<snip>
Nope. Silly vague books.

hmmm ... thought that might be the case ... but you never know - after all, books are normally supposed to contain information

 

[stonegod]

I'll be slagged with work until Sun, so no updated likely.

 

[stonegod]

Another FYI: Work is going to be on hyperdrive mode until March 31 (major conf. deadline). Gots to get me some tenure, so updates will be a bit slower. Should have one tonight, however.

 

[s@squ@tch]

OK.

BTW, I read up on the death ward function of Marot's armor, (now that I am su casa) and noticed it is a 1/day feature to evade one type of death-like attack. So basically, if this vampire hits Marot, he will immediately use the ward.

How much credit do we have with the caravan? I'm thinking that we need some scrolls of Death Ward. What type of trade-in value could we expect from the caravan/town on magic items we find?

 

[stonegod]

How much credit do we have with the caravan? I'm thinking that we need some scrolls of Death Ward. What type of trade-in value could we expect from the caravan/town on magic items we find?

Stormwind's sheet has the info on your credit. The artificers can *attempt* to make any scroll, given enough time and funding.

 

[stonegod]

XP time again!
- Ashlyn: 2618
- Tessa : 2036
- Janis, Jarrith, and Marot: 1745

Totals:
- Marot: 30929 (8th still)
- Janis: 34079 (8th still)
- Jarrith: 31608 (8th still)
- Ashlyn: 31443 (Really 8th!)
- Tessa: 27135 (7th still)
Everyone: Please put your XP in your post (near the character's name is best).

I've put the info for the Knight of the Raven PrC and the rough rules for taint in the stuff thread. Please have a look.