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Most common among the people of the world are the Humans. Diplomatic, widespread, and well balanced- humans seldom excel at one thing, and are more generalists. Despite this apparent weakness, they have spread all over the world and have both created and live within many societies and cultures. As a human, you will never have to worry about equipment fitting, being excluded from a place, or offending a gracious host.

The Elves are a powerful and ancient race. While physically weaker then humans, elves are immortal and spiritually potent- as well as agile, beautiful, and masters at skills they choose to spend their time in. Even when their bodies die- their spirit remains whole and coherent- a testament to their inner purity. As an elf, you have a strong resistant to wrathful spirits and haunting ghosts.

The Dwarves are a stock, surly, and sturdy race of craftsemen. Most at home underground- dwarves dig massive cities and homes underground. Some even spend their entire lives underground- making them well suited to dungeons and underground tombs. Their main benefit is their extreme physical endurance and toughness- letting them survive cave-ins as well as battleaxes. However, dwarves are humorless and have no patience for the craft of the arcane. As a dwarf, you can take an additional wound before death. Dwarves cannot be Sages.

The Gnomes are a small, secretive race of people who live in the hills, bogs, underbrush, and hidden places. Due to their size, Gnomes are often preyed upon by predators or subjugated by larger and more powerful races- but the Gnomes are all imbued with just a bit of magic that they keep in their hat to allow them to stay hidden. As a Gnome, your dice is one size smaller then it would otherwise be. In addition, you can also choose to disappear instead of taking an action in combat. Gnomes cannot be Fighters.

The Bromble are a race of large bodied, nomadic herbivores who live in the highlands and frozen north. Also sometimes called the “Great-Horns”, or more derisively the “Hoofers”, these gentle giants are known for their strength and ferocity in battle, though not so much for quick wit. As a Bromble, your dice is one size larger then it would otherwise be, which makes you stronger in combat and harder to injure. Bromble cannot be Rogues.

Finally, the Kobolds are a diverse race of lizard-like beings of medium to small size. Despite having partial dragon blood- Kobolds rarely make societies on their own and rarely like to lead; instead preferring to follow more powerful creatures and beings. Unfortunately, this means many Kobolds end up serving as minions to dangerous monsters. However, Kobolds do have a few unique advantages to offset this poor reputation. As a Kobold, you can smell treasure and have resistance to fire.

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Beyond just what you are, each of you needs to bring along a useful set of skills to the adventuring party. As far as explorers go, three classes of specialization exist.

The first is the Fighter. Built for strength and physical conditioning; Fighters spend their time training with weapons. In this world, dangerous monsters are common outside of civilized areas, making a strong sword-arm invaluable. This is the most powerful class for a direct confrontation- but you will need more then brute force to succeed in your venture. Fighters use a d10 as their class die.

Second is the Rogue. Every society has its quick wits and quick hands; thieves are not well liked in any society, but their skills can be very useful in your circumstance. Rogues are the most agile and stealthy of the classes and are the best at avoiding traps, and just seem to be “lucky”. Rogues use a d8 as their class die.

Third and final is the Sage. Every community has its wise, the medicine-man, the mystics who delve into secrets and lore. Everybody knows a little pinch of magic- but Sages dare to learn more. Sages are the most well-read and intelligent of the classes, but tend to be physically unremarkable due to spending their time studying lore and the healing arts. Sages use a d6 as their class die.

Select one Race and one Class to create a character. Reply to this post with your choices.

>>5642747
Bananas, i have a good schedule, but I have a roaming IP - would you accept me as a character if i were to tripfag? I don't like it but i don't wanna just be an observer.

>>5642747
Bromble Sage

>>5642749
If you do accept - I'l be laying my claim for an Gnome Rogue - a proper sneaky lad, good at stealing and stabbing

>>5642744
>Dwarven Fighter

Grimbold the Dwarven fighter is ready to find the Woad King's crown!

>>5642766
Wait, are you supposed to give your character a name? Or are you just supposed to choose a combination and let bananas handle the rest?

>>5642771
I figured I may as well name the character, considering that roleplay is generally acceptable.

>>5642771
Most QMs lets you pick your name I'm just holding off because I don't want to name my Bromble bob or something like that when most are named sky-hoof or vice versa

>>5642779
Well, I'm not sure if bananas wants to do the characters himself - maybe to make an interesting party composition. In case he wants us to make our own, though...

You can call my tiny man, Scrim Yellowfrand.

(Note: despite name, hates yellow clothing. And its pronounced like the 'un' from fun, not Friend. He hates if you say it like friend. )

If you feel like it though bananas, im not actually attached to the name, so if you want to make something up to fit the party or setting naming conventions more...

>>5642747
>Bromble
>Fighter
Do we get any customization options? I will also be here literally everyday to play my character bossman, IP shouldnt roam but if it does ill let you know

>>5642749
Sure.

>>5642771
>>5642795
Names are optional. Characterization will happen as we go along.

>>5642802
Cool beans, ill go with the name Myron

>>5642747
I'll be phoneposting while at work and I won't have access to wifi, so my ip may roam occasionally. Gonna have to be a tripfag too.

>Kobold Sage

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>>5642831
I look somewhat like this.

>>5642747
>Bromble
>Fighter
BROMBLE SUPREMACY LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

>>5642744
>Human
>Sage

Wuzz wit all deze' fuckin' animals' and halfwits none oi youz is goin' to be able to git in yee olde pub.

>>5642747
Remaining an observer. Very interesting idea, but I can't commit to being a PC in this. Too many quests and commitments already on-the-go. I'll be watching and chiming in, though!

>>5642747
damn theres a lot of people and all the cool races are already taken. no matter
>elf
>fighter

>>5642747
Fuck it let’s go
>Gnome
>Rogue
Beam me in bananas

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>Not even one human male fighter

>>5642986
im sure we all thought about it

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>>5642744
>The Dwarves are a stock, surly, and sturdy race of craftsemen
>craft
>semen
an uncontrollable, foamy eruption ensued

>>5642986
I think there's just too many Brombles.

>>5642747
>Elf
>Sage

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>>5643030
"What's THAT supposed to mean?!"

Going to stop taking in new characters in 12 hours, that way everyone has a chance to get in before the adventure starts proper. There will be more opportunities for new players to join later; but not for a while.

>>5643065
Too many furries of the gross type. Who the fuck chooses to play as a cow?

>>5643075
Ehh i'm not against brombles, i just think it's weird for a party to be made up of literally all non-humans given they seem to be the standard species.

It's basically an diversity squad. You have two bromble fighters and two gnome rogues, but no humans. Probably because brombles get an extra dice.

>>5643077
no human fighters or rogues*

You have 1 human, and he's a sage.

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>>5643075
People who are Based.

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>>5643075
>who chooses to play as a cow
let me introduce you to romances from Dragon Age Inquisition

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>>5642744
>>5643075
>>5643077
>>5643079
>>5643080
pic related justifies and explains why cow people dice is a "size larger"
not sure why the kobold is smiling, he has no loincloth

>>5643083
>he feels the need to play as the big race just because it's bigger
either gay or compensating, probably both

>>5642747
> human fighter
The one and only.

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>>5642747
>Gnomish Sage
For maximum gnomish trickery.

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>>5643075
Because I automatically choose the tallest/beefiest there is, AND my favorite WoW race are my main men the Tauren.

Also, let’s be real here. Would you rather have the majority be buffalo furries? Or dirty knife-ears?

>>5643152
I'd prefer dorfs, gnomes, and humans.

Having three cow people just kinda makes it weird.

>>5643092
I wanted to be a bromble because I am a tall guy and I also like cows, I just named him Myron cuz it sounds like a cow sound while also being a real name

>>5642744
The elf looks like he hates everyone there.

>>5643075
Ur mom

>>5643280
He’s an elf, what else would you expect?

Hmm, we're getting close to the closing time. Is anyone else gonna get in?

Personally, i think we've got enough characters.

>>5642747
human rogue

>>5642747
>Dwarven
>Fighter
>>5643094
You beat me to it, motherfucker.

>>5643386
this nigga named vagina gush lmao

>>5642747
>Kobold
>Sage
Wiggles the Kobold sage. Preferably cute and vaguely cat-like.

>>5642744
Looks like you'll have your hands full with a bunch of characters bananas so I'm happy to observe. But if you did want more I do like the incongruity of a kobold fighter. Like he decided to follow a knight instead of a dragon and ended up a squire.

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Character Applications are now closed.
Sorry to anyone who missed it. Feel free to stick around as an observer, you can still vote on neutral events and may get a chance to make a character in the future.

To everyone who has made a character- please make an attempt to participate in future votes and continue with the game. If you feel the need to drop out, simply requesting to drop out so someone else can take over your character is fine. Thank you.

>>5642792
>>5642914
>>5643103
You are Gnomes. As a Gnome, you know the whole world is out to get you- which is why you try so hard to stay hidden, or spend your days inside, learning secrets and lore. Magic and stealth are drawn to the Gnomeish way of life, the same way that a badger is drawn to a burrow.

But all gnomes share one big secret; it's all in your hat. Your hat is where your magic is hidden, taught from great-grandfather gnomes down to the little gnomelets. Spun and sewn into your caps that hide your heads; this is how you hide your little gnome houses, stay free from enslaving hands above, and confound every hound.

Gnomes do not have large empires or powerful societies as the other races do; but they do share an affiliation. There is a brotherhood among those who wear the same hat. All of you wear the same hat. What kind of hat is it?
Note: Only these players may vote on this choice.

>Redcap
>Phrygian Soft-Cap
>Coonskin Hat

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So it is settled- your big and merry band of adventurers must set out to the find the ancient wizard. Arabamnon lives alone on an old mountain, and is not very fond of guests- especially not guests there to ask for his wisdom- which is why he defends the mountain with challenges that test his visitors. The trek will be long and arduous, and you will need supplies and equipment to travel there successfully.

Which comes to the whole party's first dilemma. You're all flat broke!

Instantly, your members look to the older and wiser races in your member; which yield little results. Elves are too long lived and feckless- they go through periods of wealth and luxury before falling back into relative poverty and then back again many times throughout their long existence. Dwarves are known to be very wealthy as well- the wealthiest of all races- but so much of their wealth is tied up in their clan and binds of social obligation and the paying of ancient debts and tithes. As such, your dwarves can't help much either.

So, you will need to take a little detour. Your adventuring party needs to find a way to make a little money to equip yourself for the journey. Your equipment is old and decaying- and you're surviving on charitable rations. You'll need an investment if you want to truly claim the Crown.

Perhaps this “side quest” will help you get you on your feet and prepare yourself for the journey ahead. Looking to a local notice board; there is work for your type. Which do you choose?

>Defending a River-Boat
>Overseeing a Village Ceremony
>Explore a nearby Cave

>>5643560
>>Overseeing a Village Ceremony
sounds easy enough to start

>>5643558
"Why, it'll have to be the noble redcap! Though the least practical, it is the true symbol of our kin. As long as it isn't Yellow, that is..."
>Redcap
Tjing tjang tjing nuttilej

>>5643560
"There's no way we'll do a good job protecting a shipment with equipment as crappy as ours! We need something we can scheme our way through."
>Explore a nearby Cave

>>5643560
>Overseeing a Village Ceremony

>>5643558
>Phrygian Soft-Cap
"Not as conspicuous as the redcap while still keeping the gnomish spirit."

>>5643560
>Overseeing a Village Ceremony
"Naturally a gnome's subtle hand is always of use around overseeing things, and this isn't to mention the amount of bromble-men and fighters we have will keep any troublemakers in line."

>>5643566
Wait, the big red hat is the redcap, right? I want the red hat.

>>5643560
>Overseeing a Village Ceremony

>>5643560
>Explore a nearby Cave

>>5643572
"I can't say a leaf-colored hat feels very gnomish...some things can't be sacrificed for practicality! Very, very few things. This is one of them."

Hope he doesn't sound like an old coot - those are no good at sneaking.

>>5643560
>Explore a nearby Cave

Listen ‘ere we ez not goin on a boat wit’ 50 feckin’ brombles. Dey are liable to make it shrink.

Deze gnomes and furries are goin’ to ruin da ceremony az well. Dey are most likely goin’ to think dey demonz’ den anyting.

Might as well feck off into a cave

>>5643560
"Hrmmgh. Wish we could bypass all this 'gaki shale-mining busywork with Chainbraid gold, but mine sister got married twenty years back and we're STILL paying the debts. I say we go for the ceremony; our sneaky capster has it right. Nobody ever struck gold with a broken pickaxe."

"That said, you lot aren't getting away from the battle-drills! We've got a proper adventuring party to run, and that means discipline and rigor!"

>Overseeing a Village Ceremony

>>5643560
>Overseeing a Village Ceremony
This seems easy enough.

>>5643560
>Overseeing a Village Ceremony
Ceremonies are good for building rapport with the populace, dont think we need a party name yet as we havent done anything of note, Id like Myron and maybe the other Brombles to offer help with any heavy lifting in preparation for the ceremony if my cow homies are down?

>>5643560
>Explore a nearby cave.
There's a few treasure sniffing members of the party. Let's go exploring for shinies.

>>5643597
"Well said. For what is a gnome without these old brotherhood traditions?"
I'm not sure if yours does, but my guy would absolutely sound like an old gentleman if I have any say in it, hah.

>>5643572
>>5643560
Will change my vote from Phrygian Soft-Cap to Redcap.

>>5643560
"I think we'll find something of worth in the cave."

>>5643560
>Overseeing a Village Ceremony
Money doesn't grow from trees, it comes from peoples pockets. So, the more people-AKA pockets there are, the more money there is!

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>>5643433
>>5643631

Kobolds are among the shorter and smaller races in the world. Despite this, you have taken the name of Squire and once followed a noble knight into battle. You still wear his overgrown chainmail shirt. While the average Kobold may not be the type to fight face to face with their foes, preferring to hide behind more powerful beings, some of them can rise to the challenge.

Of course, size still plays a great component. Humans are tall and strong. Dwarves are smaller then humans, but weigh almost the same and are built incredibly strong. Elves are thin, but fast and graceful; making up raw might with skill. While some races, like Gnomes, are simply too weak and small to compete with other race; Kobolds have no inherit inability. But, you are still at an advantage. You see how humans tower over you; not to mention an even greater threat, like a Bromble, or even a terrifying creature like an ogre. Kobolds are by no means weak for their size; making up for weight with tough skin, horn, scale, and sharp fang and claw. But these deterrents can't stop a more driven attacker. How do you truly inflict death upon foes- even ones twice or more your size?
>Whirling dervish
>Oversized weapon
>Underhanded tactics
>Other (Write In)

>>5643560
>Explore a nearby Cave
If it's an open voter observers can participate in

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>>5643933
>Oversized weapon
Knight left not only his metal scales to Squire but also his fanciest claw-on-a-stick and more importantly the knowledge of how to use it.
"When you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, Squire, the best thing to be is a wedge." Knight said. "It's all about the right kind of leverage."
The axe bladed front for hacking through the toughest hide.
The spiked hammer on the back, to break the strongest bones.
The wickedly pointed spear tip to pierce the hardest armor.
And tying it all together: a fire hardened haft much longer than Squire is tall to keep the foe at bay, allow bracing against the ground, and provide the all important 'lever' in 'leverage'.
Squire uses his enemies' size against them with his trusty polearm.

>>5643558
>Red Cap
gnome hat chads

>>5643560
>Overseeing a village ceremony
hoping we’re going to a Bris

>>5644265
>hoping we’re going to a Bris
This isn't an evil campaign, so no.

I wonder if the gnomes' choice of hat has any effect on the story other than just how the hat looks.

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Considering your current financial situation; the group should raise some funds to go on your journey. However, your can't simple sell out your services as mercenaries and sell-swords and lose sight of your more lofty goal of recovering an ancient treasure!

Most of you come from quite a humble background; and naturally, most of you want to do good for the people of this world. As such, you decide to help a local village and oversee a yearly ceremony. You aren't exactly sure why they need some adventurers, specifically those “yee all who be not shy of no curse or screaming banshee”, but you figure it won't be difficult work, and make you more popular among the locals; good if and when you do actually strike it rich! The pay isn't much, but it'll be just enough to get the supplies you need and patch up your armor for a real adventure.

You ready yourself to travel and plot the course on your map; the nearby town of Gravestone is your destination. Once built on the site of an ancient battle-ground; the soil there is known to be especially calm and peaceful for the dead, which is why it has become the preferred place to bury the bodies of dead people in this region- especially those who died in mysterious or traumatic ways. That is the best way to put a spirit at rest...

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Your merry band travel down the road to the nearby village. Having too many and too diverse a group to rely on horseback- more of a human thing really- the lot of you walk on foot at first light towards the town of Gravestone. Along the way, you banter, chat, and get to know each other better. The elves keep their ears on a swivel and their eyes peeled for ambush- while the dwarves begin to sing a bawdy song. The Bromble plod along; others struggling to keep up to their legendary endurance, with the kobolds bringing up the rear. The gnomes stay near the underbrush as if ready to dart away at any second; though most of you overlook them- as though your eyes just slide right off those little red caps when you aren't looking. Finally, the group wisely decides to put at least one human at the front of the pack. Not necessarily to lead them- but simply put when a group of over a dozen armed and large travelers with no colors suddenly stumble across a merchant or priest along the road- it'd probably be nice to see a friendly face first and foremost.

“Stop! Travellers! Yield and som'such!”

The voice called out in front of you. It's a knight! Wearing heavy armor, this knight strangely seems absent a horse and his sword. Uneasy on his feet, the human noble seems sick, or maybe injuried?

“Hail, Nobleman!” One human in your group calls out.
”Hail? No- it's not even raining! Wassit?”
”Shhh! Idiot!”

William and Lad give each other a wary look.

“Which house do you belong to, Noble Knight?” One yells.
”Uhh- its got four walls! And made of wood- NO! Rock! Rich people houses are made of rock, innit?”
”Ughh... Sod this!”

Clearly, this was a trap. Nobody here would have fallen for the “knight” with the squeaky voice- but that was never the intention. Movement in the bushes and the trees nearby you reveal that they were waiting for you to get closer- but because you had humans in your group; the lack of proper manners from these ruffian impostors proved it to you in advance!

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You are attacked by Goblins!

”Armored” Goblin- 3
”Armored” Goblin- 3
”Armored” Goblin- 3
Goblin- 2
Goblin- 2
Goblin- 2

Combat Rules
In order to attack, roll your class die. You do not need to specify a target (your roll will automatically hit the enemy with the highest power level it can). Every enemy has a power level, noted by its number. One player roll can defeat one enemy of your roll's result or lower- and you must defeat every enemy to win the combat encounter. Each character/player gets only one roll.

If you roll a number equal to half the highest strength enemy or less (rounding down), then you will become injured. If the strongest monster among the enemies is a 6, that means any roll of 3 or less will injury you in addition to not defeating that monster, etc. However- this means in this combat encounter, you will become injured by the fighting only if you roll a one.

If you fail to defeat every enemy; your party will be forced to retreat and take additional injuries equal to the number of remaining enemies.

Finally; all characters of the Sage class have a special ability. Instead of attacking, they must choose to reply to one players roll and increase the number of their die roll by +1 using their magic. This cannot exceed the rolling player's maximum possible die value. The Sage character can only do this once per combat.

>Roll for combat! Remember you can roll by typing "dice+1dX” with X being your class die's size

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>5644459
Grimbold's hammer skills are of legend and lore! At least in his own mind, that is. A warrior dwarf of grit and gruff, every thumping SMACK is an attempt at a homerun.

"DAMN-" thwack "-GOBLIN-" thwack "-THIEVES!"

"Ye sages stay behind the front lines! We need yer brains for this ceremony. Certainly won't be me solvin' any problems presently, lest they be hammerin' problems!"

Rolled 3 (1d6)

>>5644459
Holding his dagger upright, Scrim begins to dash through the underbrush, keen on striking the green menace!

"Skullduggery of such poor craftsmanship..thy lessons for failure will be hard!"

>>5644472
(Master capster, I do believe Rogues get d8s for combat, no? You've got a roll good enough to kill one of the gobs this time anyhow.)

>>5644474
Since he's a gnome, Scrim has a dice one size smaller.

>>5644476
Oh, hell. All well, then!

Wow, poor gnome sages better never get caught out alone.

>>5644477
If goblins with "armor" are power three, i don't even wanna think how endangered we little people will be when we get the actual monsters.

Well, that's the life of a gnome.

Rolled 4 (1d6)

>>5644459
Doctor Crime Jr follows in his fellow gnome’s footsteps and comes barreling out of the bushes like a true rogue, wildly swinging and grabbing handfuls of pebbles and dust to chuck into the goblin’s faces.

“KICK THEIR SHINS, MEN!”

>>5644472
With my sagely powers I give Scrim a +1 to his roll, so he might not gain injury.

>>5644459
I have a question, would my dice be a 1d5, a 1d4 or a 1d3?

>>5644484
Uh, anon, thanks for the bonus, but you only get an injury if you roll half the enemy's power - so here that means only if you roll 1

>>5644459
Another warrior dwarf rushes out of the bushes and straight into the frenzy of battle!

"Axes of Armok! Urist is upon you!"

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>5644554
(Whoops, not roll+1d10, dice+1d10)

>>5644557
Shit roll ftw

>>5644484
Goodfellow, maybe apply that roll to >>5644557

>>5644557
>Give +1 to players die value

howz youz lozing against a fecking goblin'. I thought ye dwarves waz a warrior race.

>>5644573

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>5644459
"Today you will die!"

Warrior draws his long sword and charge the goblin.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>5644459
Squire stands boldly before his fellow kobolds, brandishing his polearm to menace the diminutive and poorly armoured foes with its sharp edge.
He pipes up in a loud and clear voice as befitting a noble warrior. Well, as clear as his reptilian mouth can produce anyway.
"You gobbosss b-besssmit-, er, bersssmritch... you muddy the knightly name and the colour green! Have at yousss!"

Rolled 4 (1d12)

>>5644459
>Myron bellows and charges into the horde of goblinos
"HAAAAAAAAGH"

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>5644459
>"Hyaa!" Says the pointy-eared fighter.
Twink Elf is kinda late but he tries helping anyways.

>>5644459
QM, I'm a little confused about how we're grouped together.
Are all of us in one group? Is it organized by class or race? I thought that this was focused on the gnome group, but I'm seeing other races playing while I'm reading through.

I made an error in the prompt. I said Sages MUST add a +1 to another player's roll. This is incorrect, Sages MAY add a +1, they may also attack or do nothing if they choose to.

>>5644628
Everyone is currently together.

So, given we have enough rolls to defeat all enemies, are those that haven't rolled yet expected to roll? I feel like rolling will just give an opportunity to be injured, but he also said at the beginning that we should try to participate every day.

I think we must loot dead greenskins.

>>5644827
Someone really should +1 Urist first, though.

>>5644833
Or we can loot him too...

>>5644818
NO You do not need to roll. Abstaining from a roll is always an option unless it's a Saving-Throw or similar (but you might be letting your team down if they don't have a handle on the situation!)

This fight was naturally made to be a lot easier since it was a tutorial. Later combat encounters will not be.

>>5644839
Loot what, we dont got nothin', which is why we needed this job in the first place.

>>5644459
>>5644484
Will change my +1 to give to >>5644557

>>5644722
Is damage from low rolling calculated before or after our damage rolls defeat the enemies?
If all the stronger opponents were already defeated by rolls would it then be safer for those with smaller dice to roll?
So if it were a boss with strength 8 with a bunch of strength 2 minions would our sages be safer to roll after someone rolled an 8+ already without fear of rolling below 5 and taking damage?

Rolled 4 (1d11)

>>5644459
“Awwww, the vermin thinks they’re people! Don’t even have to use my weapon for this!”
>>5644481
“I’LL DO YOU ONE BETTER!”
BlueMane attempts to punt one of the goblins into a nearby tree.

>>5644827
So how’re we doing this? Whoever kills it get their loot? Or are we sharing it around?

I think most if not all of the party has rolled so now the only person I can stop from rolling a one is myself

>>5645004
for rolling last you get my +1

>>5645004
It would be better to share.

>>5644459
>>5644557
>+1 to the roll of Urist McVagush

Wiggles wiggled some fingers at the floundering dwarf, filling the stout being with feelings of courage and tenacity to shrug off goblin blows.

DICE LADDER
The "size" of a die refers to its number of sides. This is based on real-world polyhedral dice, growing or shrinking by 2 possible sides with each "step" up and down the dice ladder. If a roll or rule tells you to get a "bigger" or "smaller" dice, this is what it is referring to.

These are the only dice sizes you should be rolling in this game- use this as a reference.
>d4 - (Gnome Sage only)
>d6 - Sage (Gnome Rogue)
>d8 - Rogue (Bromble Sage)
>d10 - Fighter
>d12 - (Bromble Fighter only)

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>>5644467
Grimbold's hammer smashes a goblin still half stuck in human armor into a metal pancake! SPLAT!

>>5644472
Despite his size; Scrim uses his speed and skill to pop another armored goblin through a gap.

>>5644481
Yet another goblin falls- the small gnome avoiding injury through his tricks.

>>5644557
>>5644573
>>5644931
>>5645217
Urist, struggling to see the action over the congregation of tall-folk in front of him, draws his axe and charges in- but forgetting to check his flank. Thankfully, the nearby Sages watching from the sidelines help him avoid injury- by using an ancient magic called "hey look out!"

>>5644577
A goblin's head is cleeved straight from its shoulders from William's longsword.

>>5644584
Using his skills- Squire keeps any remaining goblins at bay- before issuing a killing blow with his oversized weapon.

>>5644601
>>5644608
>>5645004
While there were more then just six goblins- the remaining goblionids are too cowardly to continue the fight. Watching the first few get killed was enough- they scatter and a final few are picked off- while the smallest and most cowardly of all disappear into the underbrush.

All in all- a impotent ambush. The goblins are soundly defeated! While they posed no real threat to your large and armed group- it stands to reason they could have succeeded with their little trick- and could have easily killed a lone wanderer or small group of unarmed peasants. All in all- a good reason not to travel alone.

"Look! The knight's armor they had- it's still in pretty good shape. It would fit well on a human."

Considering the inside of the armor is stained with dried blood from its previous owner, goblin ichor, and other unspeakable stains- a murmur rises from a human in the back of the group-

"...You couldn't pay me to wear that..."

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Soon after, the party reaches the small town of Gravestone. You make sure to send a human forward to warn the village of your approach. While the sign of a few approaching Brombles, Elves, or Dwarves approaching isn't exactly known to cause alarm- a group as large as yours may as well look like a group of town burning bandits from a distance. Might as well give the heads up.

Within the town; preparations are well underway for a special ceremony that takes place at midnight on this night every year. It is a burial rite- and is meant to help placate the spirits of the dead and sanctify the ground of this village. Considering the many who are buried here- it is a very important ceremony. The locals are in a strangely upbeat mood despite the macabre nature of this ceremony.

“Why exactly why they were hiring people to “overseer” this ceremony anyway?” One of your number asks- nobody in particular. “They do it every year.”
“They must be worried of something going wrong.” A Sage replies.

Thankfully, you don't have to do much of the drudge work. Most of it is already done- you're mostly all here as security for yet unsaid reasons. While the villagers can't pay much; it will be enough to at least get you food and basic supplies for the rest of your quest to seek the Wizard. However, a few of your Bromble members find their great size and physical strength being employed to move heavy loads and make final preparations...

>>5644601
>>5645004
>>5645061
The Brombles are a strong and hardy race; standing head and shoulders over humans. Where as humans take years to learn how to walk and to gain strength, Brombles are born strong and grow quickly. While you can't speak for every Bromble, you represent enough of their people to encompass the general feelings and attitudes of Brombles towards Humans. How do you feel about humans?
>All Weaklings
>They're strong in their own way
>We enjoy helping them
Only Bromble players may vote on this choice.

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As the sun goes down- the ceremony begins with the lighting of various candles which will be kept lit all night. There is a quiet that goes over the countryside- and parents keep their kids awake tonight for something special to happen. Doors and windows are unbarred and opened- and the smell of sweat bread pours from every hearth. You can feel the anticipation for something special to happen- and luck would have it you all get to be a part of it. You are not these people- but they invite you to stay for this all important night.

However, a shadowy figure darts thru the dusk shadows of the town. There are hooded men, at least two or three, who are not participating in the normal preparations or celebration. They seem driven and oriented towards a different goal- and you just get the strange feeling that they're up to no good. There isn't much time to discuss it among the party- however some of you certainly feel like this needs investigating. Of course, you can't let them know they're being followed. Somebody stealthy needs to step up and trail these men...

Rules
Whenever you wish to engage in stealth, disarm a trap, or slip into a tight space- you must roll your class die twice and make a pair to succeed. This is considered a Skill Roll. Failing the roll will not alert who you are tailing nor cause an injury- but it will be a little embarrassing.

Rules for Rogues
Those who are of the Rogue class have a special ability. Whenever engaging in a Skill Roll, you get to roll an extra die.

>At least 3 Party Members must succeed to follow the mysterious men

>>5645379
I have a question - what about gnome rogues? We can disappear, so that would probably make following the men easier, right?

Also, what do you mean by pair?

Rolled 6, 10 = 16 (2d10)

>>5645379
"Hurm, some shady looking shadows over yon. Wonder what they're up to.."

Grimbold's idea of "stealth" is to look nonchalant and play with his braid-rings, which is of questionable effectiveness but great hilarity to onlookers.

Rolled 3, 2 = 5 (2d6)

>>5645379

>>5645385
You're a Gnome which means you get smaller dice, so it is easier for you to get pairs.

>>5645399
Fair, but i thought that a stealth roll would be affected by going invisible, right?

Rolled 1, 4 = 5 (2d4)

>>5645379
"Hi-ho, magicks shall do well to hide from these gentlemen!" said he, with little care and amusement.
*whistle a merry tune

>>5645378
>They're strong in their own way
"Humans are only one of the many pieces that make our world whole and so cannot be judged their shortcomings anymore than a bromble or gnome"

Rolled 3, 5, 2 = 10 (3d6)

>>5645379
Oh right, I guess i should roll.

>>5645407
Well that's a shame.

Rolled 1, 6, 3 = 10 (3d6)

>>5645379
Doctor crime covers himself in mud for maximum stealth and begins crawling across the ground on his stomach like a mad man. Employing “gnome tactics”.

>>5645421
Damn

Rolled 6, 4 = 10 (2d10)

>>5645379
Twink is not well versed in the arts of sneaking but maybe his lithe elf physique will lend itself well to the task?

>>5645421
That's two gnomes rogues in a row that fail, we're the ones most likely to hit

I feel like this "pair" system may be a bit too miss-prone honestly.

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Rolled 8, 5, 2 = 15 (3d8)

Hey QM, can sages use their roll augmenting ability here? Is it a combat only thing or a "at any time but needs to be recharged thing"?
>>5645379
The nameless amnesiac attempts to hide in the shadows with his stained robes, but as the group of men split, or at least appear to split to his eyes, he must choose a group to follow. Whether that choice ends up being correct or he follows some sort of illusion is up to chance...

>>5645425
I think you have about a 42% success chance at stealth as a gnome rogue.

Can our not-so-sneaky friends use sages help?

>>5645437
We've had 17 rolls and yet none of them have been pairs so far...

Rolled 7, 10 = 17 (2d10)

>>5645379
Squire may have some trouble sneaking while his chainmail jingles like kicked pike of coins but a knight never removes their armour while in the field!

[spoilers] Skill checks seem rather difficult. Even our gnomish rogues only have a 50/50 chance of rolling doubles with 3d6.

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>>5645434
>>5645438
Yep. Sages may add +1 to any one die's roll, as long as they haven't also rolled.

>>5645463
Well, in that case we already have some candidates.
>>5645391
Add a one to the 2
>>5645407
Add a one to the 2 (that's me)

Just one left after that...

>>5645407
I'll use my +1.

>>5645439
The odds of two 1s (or any other pair) on 3d6 is slightly over 42%.

>>5645470
That's theoretically, as seen by the many many tries that have not yielded a pair.

>>5645379
>>5645391
>+1 to Tordynnar's 2.

Wiggles sat on a rooftop, observing the proceedings from the safety of not-near-anyone. Then the shadows below started moving. Wiggled did not want to go off alone chasing shadows, but that one over there seemed to be sneakily following. Oh, but there was a noisy stick laying in ambush. Wiggles wiggled the fingers and asked stick to move aside and leave this one alone.

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...Actually, I kinda changed my mind. There was a good reason I didn't want to allow Sage boosts for skill rolls. I wasn't even going to include it for combat either, just for use as injury prevention originally, which I liked more. We'll just require one pair instead of 3 for this roll because of this change. Does anybody object?

>>5645496
Well, i can't say I'm a big fan of the pair system in general. Stealth is like the singular thing gnomes are good at and we didn't manage even a single pair.

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ACTUALLY double reverse meme-
I like the Sage +1 on any roll meme. Keep at it. I forgeting this is supposed to be the easy bit. I'm going with my gut, I designed the game and I'm gonna stick with it.

>>5645503
You suck lol

>>5645378
>They're strong in their own way
Myron is a lover of life and understands we all have a role to fill in harmony with nature, but he hates greenies for sure thinking them to be "corrupted" versions of the races
May be a bit naive but I want him to be ignorant and curious of the world while still being a brick shithouse

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>>5645503
Pair system rocks dude
I like when everyone fails it makes me grin

>>5645379
>Rules
>Whenever you wish to engage in stealth, disarm a trap, or slip into a tight space- you must roll your class die twice and make a pair to succeed. This is considered a Skill Roll. Failing the roll will not alert who you are tailing nor cause an injury- but it will be a little embarrassing.
Okay, this is a really cool and novel way of having a mechanic.

So uh...is no one gonna get the last one? Did everyone already roll? We're one person short.

>>5646354
We have 8 rolls, and two sage buffs, so we’re missing several people yeah

Rolled 1, 6 = 7 (2d12)

>>5645378
>They're strong in their own way
“What can I say? I like the little guys!”
>>5645379
BlueMane was just quietly having a drink over by a window, when he saw quite literally every EVERYONE he knows trying to sneakily follow some guy….and horrifically fail at it too. “…Ahh what the hell.” BlueMane begins to follow suit (literally just walking behind all of them) drink still in hand.

What happens if not everyone rolls? Do they just not do anything? We have more people, and we need one more pair.

>>5645379
Urist thinks about cheese, for a moment, before resuming his hunting labor.
Whoops, I thought this was solely for rogues.

Rolled 2, 2 = 4 (2d10)

>>5646524

You lucky motherfucker.

>>5646526
Goddamn finally, the only natural pair we've had

We're good.

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>>5646526
YOU JUST GOTTA BELIVE!!!!!

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>>5645391
Swift as a wind thru the trees; Tordynnar follows the mysterious men. Though he nearly gives away his position by snapping a twig- as even elves aren't always perfect- he gets a little help from a friend.

>>5645407
Scrim, a Gnome, is quite good at staying hidden- but following long-legged people at the brink of dusk when most gnomes would much prefer to be inside their mushroom house smoking a nice pipe is still a small challenge. Sky-Hoof's spells that bind the party together as one "herd" help him to overcome this- subtle and unseen as it may be.

However, the three men move through the forest nearby the village- and the third takes the most direct path. The party almost misses an obvious sign- until an unlikely Dwarf manages to follow along without being seen. Perhaps the most direct path is, indeed, the easiest.

>>5646526
Urist finds a straight path outside the village leading to a hidden hut in the woods- mysteriously busy during the night before the ceremony. Without skipping a beat, he calls for the rest of the party to prepare to deal with the troublemakers...

As it turns out; the mysterious men were no ordinary villagers. They were cultists. Working with the raw materials of Gravestone; these grave-robbers had unearthed several corpses and attempted to imbue them with unholy life- summoning up damned souls from the underworld and placing them in cold flesh to animate them once again. In other words; dark necromancy- the foulest kind. Using the magic found on this special night; they could have created undead monsters. You stopped them just in time. The mysterious men are not armed and surrender immediately- your party will take them in for justice for their crimes against nature.

>>5645391
Elves, being creatures of magic and wisdom, seem most apt to notice things out of place. Within the disgusting hut where these cultists were attempting their dark work- he notices a small glass orb. It's a crystal ball. Staring into it- he realizes he has been given a glimpse of prophecy. He hears a scream and sees the flash of steel- is a trap sprung on an unknowing victim? Or is it a glorious battle? Or it is the clash of a gong during a wonderful celebration?

Tordynnar has gained a Hunch roll. Roll your class die now- keep this number. You may use this number as your result for any future die roll. You may use this to replace a bad roll if you choose. Once you use this hunch roll, you will finally realize the meaning of your vision, and the prophecy will be complete- expending your hunch.

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As night falls proper; a sense of serene peace falls over the village. The villagers lit candles and begin a slow procession towards the graveyard- with some of your party in tow. The fact they have invited you to this ceremony at all is telling of how welcoming they are- but you suppose you've earned it.

They go towards the central graveyard of the town towards an unadorned but very important-looking grave marker. They dig a great hole, as though to unearth the dead, giving you pause, but none in the ceremony seem upset by it. After a moment- a skeleton jumps out!

The skeleton is animated. With a big boney smile- it raises its hand and begins to sing.

”O' well they say the dead will rest in peace,
but I'd ask for those stomping feet to cease-
my skull is aching and my bones are shaking,
so on this one night- the dead are waking!”

“The living say they're lucky still to be-
to be honest, I can't say that I agree.
You gotta run and work and cry and breathe,
all I gotta do is rest my head and sleep!”

“But you woke me up- and dear those cakes smell good!
I guess I'll take a stroll around your neighborhood-
I've got toys and gifts and sweets to share,
so give me this night and I'll go right back to hell!”

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You learn soon after that this skeleton's name is Benjamin. Benjamin Bones. And he does this every year.

For some reason that has been lost to time; this one member of the dead comes back to life every year. But it is not a cause for fear or alarm- as the villagers are used to it. In fact, they love it. The children especially- encouraged to stay up late as the skeleton makes a trip around the village so they don't miss him. He stops at every house, giving out candy and toys- which you learn the village elders make for him to pass out- and talking to people. It's unnerving seeing a walking corpse perhaps, but he's just so charming!

None of you have ever seen anything like this before. The dead are always said to be evil, loathsome creatures that one must avoid at all costs. To see a ghost is a very bad omen- but this skeleton seems different somehow. This ceremony must be a part of it- they accept this strange man(?) for who he is- and in turn, he stays in the ground for the rest of the year. The Sages in your party engage in a heated debate over the true nature of this phenomena- is it a restless spirit? Is it a demon in disguise- no. A consensus is reached- the negative energy that surrounds this village and all the death and buried dead here creates incredible pressure. But instead of being bottled up until it erupts in a curse- it is released every year by a single friendly dancing skeleton.

How do you feel about it?
>Positive
>Negative

>>5646700
>Positive
"If only all places could channel dark forces to be so kind and merry"

>>5646700
>Positive
"It is a certainly bizarre tradition...though if it dissipates the danger of these cursed grounds, It is a good one!"

I read that rhyme in the rythm of spooky scary skeletons

>>5646700
>>Positive
Elfs can kinda persist after death don't they? Doesn't seem too weird.
Is his patience waning, is this entertaining? Does he have that feeling y'know, of losing all control?

>>5646700
>Positive (Begrudgingly)

"Well, it's better than a mineshaft crypt turning into a bloody battlefield with ghouls, I s'pose. The little kin seem to love it.. wouldn't ever catch me eating that candy, though."

>>5646700
>Positive
Its a bit weird for sure, but if it was evil it surely wouldnt be passing out candy with silly rhymes about how "its easy living, dying", might be a cult as this is a Bananas game but kek

>>5646700
>Positive
Wiggles likes gifts. Especially tasty ones.

>>5646700
>Negative (Begrudgingly)
Urist was rattled after seeing a walking skeleton.
Urist was delighted after hearing a very fine song.

>>5646700
>Neutral (leaning positive)
"Ho ha! I have seen worse done for lesser ends!"

>>5646700
>Negative

Listen ‘ere darkness is a subversive and seductive force. Negative energy ez just dat- negative, no matter wot form it takes. It may not be today, may not be tomorrow, it may not be in a century, but one day ‘dere will be a reckoning for dis place. This evil has cloaked itself in a veneer of goofiness and fooled this simpletons. If we allow it to roam free and receive worship from this village, growing its corrupt power like a cancer there will be hell to pay.

We must rid the negative energy and give dee ded a proper burial.

>>5646801
Keep forgetting my fucking trip

>>5646700
>Negative (worried)
Squire has had to face the undead before. They keep coming back even after they die, just like Mr Bones here. What if something worse than a cult decides to mess with this energy and the skelebones is mean next time. A Knight's duty is to protect the kids, not ignore a danger to them.

>>5646700
>Negative
Where’s my presents you prick?

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>>5646875
"I didn't forget you! Always remember, I love all children equally! Oh and by the way, I love your hat!"

Rolled 3 (1d6)

>>5646700
>Positive
Usually this would be quite alarming, but perhaps in this instance, it's healthy to have a regular and safe release of dark energy.

>>5646696
>Rolling Hunch roll

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As the night goes on; the strange animated skeleton makes his rounds around the village, spreading joy and cheer. The initial shock and panic of seeing a member of the dead walking around of its own volition wears off soon after- making the party relax. It seems the suspicious cultists were the only reason the town wanted security, but you caught them all before they caused too much trouble... or so you thought.

As the ceremony ends; you return to the graveyard with Benjamin in tow. He seems to like all of you very much; he knows everyone in the village- though of course he only sees them once a year, so everyone grows up so fast to him. To see strangers is rare on this special night, and he says with sadness that he hopes you'll be around next year to see him again- because until then, he will in the restful sleep of the dead.

But then, as you return to his grave- a lone figure kneels by the graveyard- using the distraction of the ceremony as cover- clutching his own bloody hand. All around the grave are arcane symbols and markings- and the Sages in your group recognize it instantly as dark magic. The cultists' plan was foiled when the ghouls-in-the-making were discovered and destroyed- but one managed to slip away and make this last ditch effort to complete their dark working.

“My masters below- I give you your vessel!”

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Benjamin begins to shiver, his skeletal expression impossibly warping in your eyes to show panic and fear- a strange emotion for one that cannot die. There is a certain infernal darkness around him; something evil is in the air.

“W-Why? Why are you telling me to do this?!”
”Hurt them. Kill them.” An evil voice rings out from the wind.
“No! I won't! I can't-”
”You will. You are mine now.”

Benjamin is being attacked by dark magic and is going to become possessed by a dark spirit. You can already tell he is about to become aggressive soon- You have to do something! The Sages in your group step forward. Waving their ritual implements, the wise ones begin to incant sacred words and focus their minds to channel their mysterious power...

Rules
To banish an evil spirit, perform an exorcism, counter a spell, or work magic- you must make a Magic Roll. In order to perform a magic roll- roll your class dice and roll equal or under the difficulty of the enchantment. Each successful roll counts as a Seal, and you must reach the number of seals listed in order to cancel, complete, or seal-away the magic. Elves are very skilled in magic; and count the difficulty of the magic-roll as one higher for them.

If you attempt a magic roll and roll over the difficulty- you fail. You will suffer from the magical backlash and instantly become Cursed. Becoming cursed means you will automatically fail one roll or suffer some other misfortune later.

Instead of rolling, you can also choose to perform a Desperate Prayer. This protects the next player who rolls after your post from suffering from a curse if they fail. If they succeed their roll, then this protection “chains” to the next person, and so on.

In addition, if a Sage rolls a 1 on their Magic Roll, their chanting grants courage to all nearby- increasing the difficulty score by +1, making it easier for all future rolls to succeed.

Lesser Dark-Spirit
Difficulty- 3
Seals- 3

>Reply to this post and roll. Remember, it's roll under!

I reccomend that the higher-dice classes give some prayers so we of the smaller dice who have a higher chance can be safer.

>>5647188
Twink is concerned for the jolly skeleton, he doesn't deserve this! He prays his comrades can solve the situation without issue.

Rolled 3 (1d6)

>>5647188
Alright, let's go, 50% chance

>>5647205
Yes! That's a success. One seal down.

Scrim Yellowfrand's going to work his gnomish magic to get rid of this dangerous magick.

I'm not shitting on the above player in particular because I forgot to include it in the prompt so that's my bad, but from now on when anyone does a prayer please >greentext it so it's easier to parse. Just

>Prayer

Would be good. Thank you, it's appreciated.

Rolled 1 (1d6)

>>5647188
Begone foul spirit!

Just one more hit and we're good

>>5647188
Squire knew this might happen, he stands protectively between the mad skelebone and his friends muttering a garbled but well rehearsed
>prayer.

Rolled 4 (1d4)

>>5647192
"Back from whence you came, malicious spirit. What madness overcomes you to oppose such a multitude?"

>>5647272
"Alas the only mad one was I, to think that high chances would help me succeed."

>>5647275
But you did succeed, my 1 raised the threshold by 1

>>5647289
"Then more is the fortune!"
Hah, that's what I get for not paying attention.

Rolled 4 (1d6)

>>5647188
Told ya’ evil is evil. It don’t matter wot form it takes’. Now I got to kill this thing ya idjits.

>>5647188
Far out of his element, Urist kneels down, meditating on blood, and utters a humble
>Prayer

Hmmm, we've already finished all the seals. You don't really need to roll anymore, y'know. We already won.

>>5647188
"I ain't really good at this whole magic thing...BUT I'LL BE DAMNED IF I WON'T HELP!"
>Prayer

>>5647317
"THEN LET'S MAKE SURE THIS BASTARD GETS A FIRST TICKET STRAIGHT TO HELL!"

Rolled 4 (1d6)

>>5647188
>Magic Roll

Wiggles wiggled the fingers to wiggle that dark magic into the gravestones, natural lodestones of the graveyard that they were.

Also, the redcaps are naturally good at magic it seems.

>>5647188
"By the Deeps!"

>Prayer

So does someone get cursed or not?

>>5647647
No, the threshold got increased, and everyone rolled at most a 4, and we have tons of prayers besides.

Rolled 6 (1d6)

>>5647188
I fucking love this skeleton with all of my life. If anything happens to him I’m going postal on this village.

>>5647888
Aw my ID changed Rip.

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The Sages of the party gather their powers and being to exorcise the spirit- raising their hands and voices to incant sacred words. The demonic force is struggling to remain in control of Benjamin, who is being fought over by too many spiritual forces to move or speak. Each perform magic as their own cultures did and would; and Tordynnar raises his voice louder then the others. With a beautiful sound of elvish speech, the powers of the other sages are increased- and the dark spirit is easily ripped away from the skeleton-man. The seals can be felt as each locks away and lessens a bit more of the spirits power- until it fades away and is banished from whence it came.

“You... You saved me. Thank you!” Benjamin says.

The townsfolk, frightened by the goings-on, come to the party and thank them personally for what they've done. Not only did they save the ceremony and their favorite skeleton- they also helped catch the local troublemakers- whose intents were more evil then they ever anticipated. The cultists will be punished harshly; with the leader who performed forbidden blood magic will be executed for his crime.

Your party has succeeded in your sidequest to oversee this village's special ceremony. You all retire to your beds- borrowed from barns and extra places in the village, after an exhausting night of staying up so late.

The next morning, you are awoken to praise and thanks from the many villagers; and given your packs of supplies for your trip. As the paper said which advertised this job- they can't pay much, but they can at least supply you for a while. The villagers have set up a great meal on tables in the village; enough food to stuff your bellies and packs with for the days ahead. There is a great selection; a great bounty of greenery and freshly cut grasses and forbs for the herbivorous brombles, two barrels of ale for the dwarves (one each), meat pies for the kobolds, bread and puddings for the humans- also stuffed with fresh berries and fruits, nuts for the gnomes, and much more.

More interestingly however is the hastily constructed weapon rack in the center of the clearing where you are to prepare for your journey onwards. While the villagers don't have any expert warriors among them; they have collected all of the weapons and armors and other useful pieces of equipment they could find to help you on your journey as thanks for what you've done. While there isn't much; these pieces of equipment could really help change the tide of battle and make the difference on your journey. They all belong to you now; decide who should get what. Items will be taken on a first-come first-serve basis, but be considerate of what party members would benefit the most from each item.

Since it's been 5 days since the Quest started- I'm really happy to see almost all the original players are still around! Perhaps a week is a better anniversary to celebrate, but I was expecting more attrition. Thanks for sticking around!

Absences
>>5643622 Spyro's player hasn't replied to the thread in about three days. While I don't have any plans for hard and fast rules; I think three days is a good time for a reminder. So please let me know if you'd like to continue playing the quest, or if you'd prefer to drop out. This way we can write the character out before they get any more invested into the story and before the game gets more complex. Thank you.

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The Fine Helmet will protect you from injuries gained from ambushes. Gnomes, Brombles, Kobolds, and Elves cannot use this. While members of the party may already have protective headgear; nobody has anything this sturdy and reliable yet- except for William, who gets a free helmet; taken from the goblins' impostor armor.

The Dual Axes are meant to be used together and give the party member in question the ability to roll their class die twice in combat and take the better of both rolls; but they will retain any injuries gained from a low attack roll. They're a bit too small for Brombles, too big for Kobolds to use together at once, and any self-respecting Elf wouldn't be caught dead using such a barbaric pair of weapons. Only Fighters can use this.

The Greatsword adds +1 to your combat roll. This is bonus modifier, and has nothing to do with your roll result; it just makes the total higher. Only a Fighter can use this.

The Yew Bow will allow you to “shoot” an opponent instead of making an attack roll. This attack will automatically defeat the enemy without any risk of injury to the user. You must specify the enemy you want to use this on when you use this item. The maximum Power of the enemy you can shoot with this bow is 2. Increase this by +1 if the user is a Rogue. Increase this by +1 if the user is an Elf. Dwarves, Kobolds, and Gnomes can't use this. There are two bows.

The Oaken Shield allows the user to block one injury suffered by a party member in combat. You can use this on yourself. You must reply to the post which suffered the injury. Only a Fighter can use this.

The Flower Bag is filled with medicinal flowers fresh-cut this morning. The bag can be used to cure aliments and pains- and can be brewed to create a healing draught that will heal one injury. Only a Sage can use this.

Finally; the Gravestone Trunk is a magic item. Half filled with grave-soil, this item can be used to capture a spirit or ghost inside itself. This trunk has the power of four seals, one for each side of the box. Once it is used, it should be buried to lock the spirit away- just in case someone is foolish enough to open the box and release it again. It's a little too heavy for a Gnome to carry around. Only a Sage can use this.

>Reply to this post an name an item to take it

>>5647978
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkdJNTt4H5E
>Twink takes a Yew Bow! Now there's a nice weapon.

>>5647978
Myron will abstain from the weapons atm, I want a big squishing impliment

>>5647978
Squire is only eligible to wield the sword or shield. Since he is rather attached to his current inherited weapon and it is his sworn duty to protecc, he will opt to wear the
>oaken shield
on his back, ready to shoulder any harm to his allies.

>>5647978
>Take Flower Bag
I figure since my rolls are already strong against spirits, it would be a waste for me to take the "automatic 4 success" against spirits item.

>>5647978
"There's none of that that fits me! I'll just rely on my trusty dagger for now..."

>>5647978
>Dual Axes
This is a battle axe. All craftsdwarfship is of the highest quality. This is a battle axe. All craftsdwarfship is of the highest quality.

>>5647978
"The Gravestone Trunk would be of good use to the team, in case we are in need of fighting a stronger spirit, but it is too heavy for me to wield. Likewise for the bow."
"Bah, there is nothing I can use..."

>>5647978
BlueMane takes the
>Greatsword
With a childlike glee, has if he’s a kid given a new toy he can’t wait to play with. Except he’s a 7ft+ bull who’s given a gigantic sword.

>>5647978

>Fine Helmet

"A mighty fine piece for village folk! Really, too nice. All we did was scare away some zagrikki spirit, not even a full day's work!"


>>5648109
"Ah, Urist, a keen choice," Grimbold says, somewhat covetously, "if only they menaced with spikes, like the ones from home."

>>5647978
>Gravestone Trunk
"This shall burden me the least out of our sages"

>>5648294
"Aye, Grimbold," Urist says. "'tis a far way from Hatchetminds."

I have come back from the dead!
>>5647978
"...hmm."
>Yew Bow

>>5648412
my IP has changed somehow, I'm >>5643380
Swearsies.

>>5647978
What kind of payment is this? Do gnomes of the roguish variety mean nothing to these people? I take nothing.

>>5648426
>I take nothing
As a roguish gnome, you literally cannot take anything...which fair, human villagers are not going to have stuff for all races on hand, but its mechanically weird that there's something for any type of person other than a gnome rogue.

>>5648426
>>5648427
"Fret not little friendsss. Giftsss that protecc and heal are giftsss for all! Let thossse with more enjurensss... endurantss? ah, let us ssstrongboiss lift for you. :)"

>>5648426
Wiggles nommed on the barries while the others looked through the loot arranged on the armor stand. If Urist left the axes lying around, then Wiggles adorned them with images of caterpillars and flowers in berry juice. The caterpillars are devouring the flowers.

>>5648412
>>5648414
I know I said taking a name was optional earlier but I'd like you to take one now, if you don't mind. That way it's easier to keep track.

All the items are taken; I'll work on the update in a minute.

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Once you've all suited up and gotten your new pieces of equipment- mostly leftovers or old herilooms over freshly forged equipment unfortunately, the villagers bid you farewell. But as you go- you're greeted by a most peculiar sight- Benjamin himself, in the lack of the flesh.

"I thought you were supposed to be buried come morning." -One of your Sages say. That was the consensus- and it is troubling, though perhaps slightly less scary to see a skeleton prancing around in the daylight.

"I thought so too." Benjamin said, with a hint of sadness in his voice. "But my grave has been defiled. I cannot go back to rest again."

This draws a great deal of debate and discussion among the more intellectual of the party- how can a dead walk? Is it not necromancy? What of the spiritual implications?

"They could bury me again, since I don't breathe, but I would just be... laying there. I know I can't go back to sleep now. The restful dead I am no longer. The villagers loved to see me, once a year, but if I am here every day- I will only become a burden to them. I cannot be one of them. I am not a man, I am dead. So instead... Why can't I come with you?"

Because your opinion of Benjamin was mostly positive- you tentatively agree to let him join your party! Since he's a skeleton, he doesn't even need to eat.

Benjamin
Benjamin is a skeleton and his rules are a little differently. When asked to roll, his roll result is always treated as a 3. For Hazard or Stealth rolls; he rolls a 1d6 and has to get a 3 to succeed.

Since he is already dead, Benjamin cannot die. When he takes an injury, instead he is knocked apart. The energy that holds his bones together into humanoid shape isn't unbreakable- but it can be brought back together. Once knocked apart, Benjamin cannot take any actions until the Sages of the party get some downtime and can put his bones back in the right order. Until then, he'll just have to be carried around in a sack until you get a chance to rebuild him.

>Who wants to play as Benjamin?

>>5648789
>I will be Benjamin!

>>5648883
>Though if I am Benjamin, I should take his stated name whilst I hang with you guys. Thanks again for the save, you lovely people!

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After helping and allowing the strange skeleton to join your party- your preparations and sidequest is finally complete. Gathering your gear, provisions, and companions together- you set out on your epic quest to claim the Star-Crown!

While it has been a bumpy start- your group has fought, cast spells, and explored together long enough that you can now call each other fellows and friends. The Brombles are especially keen on this; as a herd species, they feel social pressure very strongly and once they imprint on someone to be a part of their group, they become protective of them. The Brombles of the party have gained a new ability- Fellowship. Allowing them to take a hit (injury) from another party member in their stead; if they so choose.

As you ready up to leave the sleepy town of Gravestone- and for Benjamin, this is the first time in centuries- you come to the realization that your sizable party has never actually come up with a name for yourselves. What should you call this merry band?

>Company of the Crown
>Fellowship of Fools
>The Skeletons
>Other (Write In)

>>5648927
>Mr Bones Wild Riders
>The Graveyardigans
>Larpers Crowd

>>5648927
Are we all folk of good cheer? If so, perhaps...
>The Humerus Fellows
Ho ho!

>>5648927
>Crown Crusaders
"Knight left Ssquire to go on a Crusssade. Sssaid Ssquire wass too young, to wait here. But Ssquire iss bigger now and hasss friends. Maybe we do our own? Maybe Knight will come back if Ssquire proves himself."

>>5648927
"I've-a ner issue with a whatever name yerr mananage to choose! Choose one and let us geh!"

You should read him as having a strong danish accent, since red-capped gnomes originate from scandinavia.

>5648927
>Mr. Bones' Wild Riders

Fits as well as anything, methinks!

>>5648984
+1

>>5648984
+1
Urist likes crowns for their kingliness.

>>5648927
>Mr Bones Wild Riders
Seocnded if observers can vote.

>>5648984
+1

>>5648984
“Crusaders get treasure like crazy, we’re knight guys now!”
+1

Rolled 12, 16 = 28 (2d16)

>>5648927
>Abstain
Wiggles ignored the discussion of names and searched the nearby bushes for snacks. Bones normally made good snacks, but the Benja Man did not want to be a snack, so Wiggles stopped trying to nibble on him.

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You have decided to name your group the Crown Crusaders, a fitting name for your quest. Finally, you set off!

But your journey has only just begun. First you must make your way up the mountain and seek knowledge from the great wizard- Arabamnon. The wizard knows magic far greater then any of your small parlor tricks- and had many centuries ago mastered their own mortality- becoming an immortal being separated from the cycle of death and rebirth. Even Benjamin doesn't remember a time before the Wizard. But what is known is that the Wizard got tired of people asking for his knowledge, and he moved to live atop a great mountain- protected by unwelcome guests. It will be just a challenge to reach him...

As you cross the old stone bridge that leads to the Wizard's mountain- suddenly two loose stones fall through! As though they have been sabotaged!

>>5648412
This mysterious rogue is in danger!

>>5648888
Benjamin is in danger!

Rules
Whenever prompted to avoid danger, surmount a physical obstacle, perform quick thinking and feats of physicality, or "make a saving throw"- it is called a Hazard roll. Hazard rolls require you to roll your class die and avoid rolling the maximum possible value or higher on your die. Meaning if your class die is a d6- don't roll a 6! If you roll under, you succeed and avoid the danger. If you roll equal or higher- you fail and suffer a consequence.

Like Skill rolls, Rogues get to roll an extra die. They only fail if their grand total is higher then the maximum die value of all their dice. So a Rogue would roll 2d8 and only fail if they get a 16, and so on.

Benjamin has a special roll. He rolls a d6 + his default value (3)- avoid getting 6 or more. He is a clumsy skeleton...

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"Remember us!? Now DIE!"

With a rancorous laughter- a group of goblins attack! Two hobgoblins- almost as tall and strong as a man- are out in front. These goblinoids are smart enough to use armor and are very dangerous. But they don't lead the group- leading them all is a goblin sorcerer! You can feel his dark aura- and the Sages of your party can even see it. He's using magic to increase his power and the power of his rabble- watch out!

Rules
From now on- targets must be specified in combat. Roll and unit order is now important.

Enemy spellcasters are fearsome. Units with the Sorcery modifier have their power increased by the number notified- unless their magic is sealed.

Units with the Charge Modifier automatically injury the party member who rolls or performs and action at that turn-order. So a unit with a Charge value of 3 automatically hit the 3rd person to take an action.

Goblin Warlock- 6 Sorcery 3 (Difficulty 3 Seals 2)
Hobgoblin- 4 Charge 3
Hobgoblin- 4 Charge 4
Dumb Goblin- 2
Ugly Goblin- 2
Lazy Goblin- 2
Dirty Goblin- 2
Unnamed Goblin- 2
Lesser Goblin- 2
Naked Goblin- 2

>Roll (Combat)
>Roll (Magic)
>Prayer

>>5649545
Alright, i've got a question:

How does Gnomish Invisibility work, mechanically? When we are invisible, is it for the rest of the battle? Can we take actions while invisible? Or is it just an 'you can hide and do absolutely nothing' type of thing?

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>5649545
"For the Crown Crusaders and mine clan and kin, meet your END foul things!"

As always, Grimbold leaps right into the thick of the fray as fast as his stubby legs can carry him, moving towards the dangerous looking hob-gobs. They can't be allowed to harm his friends!


>Combat roll targeting Hobgoblin that charges on 3

>>5649545
>Prayer
>Seal Goblin Warcuck

Ur playin’ wit magicks dat u don’t understand boy. Imma’ need to seal dat.

Rolled 3 (1d6)

>>5649572

>>5649572
As Lad moves up to seal the Warlock's magical powers, Grimbold shouts back to the advancing members of the party.

"Myron, Bluemane, Urist! The other hob, keep it off the Sages!"
>>5649130
>>5648223
>>5648011

"Then we can handle the Warlock, once our masterful casters have done their work, but those damn hobgoblins are fast! They'll punch a right hole in yer braincase, like a bad pickaxe stroke."


[I think it's probably smartest if one of our beefy fighters takes out the other Hob before any of our other Sages roll, so that the Sages aren't taking any guaranteed injuries. Then we've got all the time in the world!]

>>5649548
You disappear. You can't get hurt, but you can't take any other action.

>>5649572
You can't take two actions. I'm just going to assume you'll take the successful seal roll.

>>5649545
(different ip but still the same)
Twink Elf sees a perfect opportunity to test his new toy!
>Shoot Naked Goblin

Rolled 9, 4 = 13 (2d10)

>>5649545
>Combat
>Hobgoblin, Charge 4
"The Dwarves are upon you!" Urist rushes in to intercept the hobgoblin guard, axes at the ready!

Rolled 11 (1d12)

>>5649588
"On it!"
>>5649545
>Hobgoblin 4 Charge 4
"Fucking greenies!" Myron charges horns first into the one with the hoe

>>5649545
Squire holds the line protecting the sages while the charging hobgoblins are dealt with. Waiting his chance to strike.
"Wiggles, can you ssseal the magic gobbo? Then friend Bluemane with hisss fancy ssword can chop and Squire can poke with poleclaw!"

Rolled 4 + 3 (1d6 + 3)

>>5649541
Thank you for ceasing your nibbling! Candy would surely be sweeter then these old Bones!

>5649542
What a lovely view! It has been such a while since I last saw a place even this far from Gravestone! And this bridge! A classic of architecture that... whoa!

Rolled 2 (1d4)

>>5649545
"Hey ho, very well. I cannot do much with my arcane arts. To either seal or use what little magic I might posses, then."
>Against the warlock

>>5649774
+1
"Let me help guide you"

>>5649792
Ignore this I forgot you want to roll low on seals

Rolled 5 (1d6)

>>5649545
Doctor crime Jr charges the ugly goblin, cursing and sputtering, paying no mind to the hobgoblins his fellow adventurers were occupied with.

>Combat
>Attack Ugly Goblin

Rolled 3 (1d6)

>>5649545
"I've weell deal with you quickly!"
>Attack Lazy Goblin

>>5649545
Does the Goblin Warlock have 6 power after being sealed or 3?

>>5649923
I that seems to be how it works, yeah. Still power 6 is high. We should have our bromble with the greatsword try his 1d12+1 against it before we waste other roles and potentially get injured.

>>5649923
It's 3.

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>5649545
>>5650001
In that case.

Squire doesn't waste a moment as the sages drive back the magic gobbo and leaps forward with a slashing strike of his weapon's axeblade - calling out a shrill (but still definitely knightly) battlecry.

"Yiiiiaaahh!"

>Combat roll attacking the Warlock.

Rolled 4 (1d6)

>>5649545
>Attack Unnamed goblin
Wiggles noticed a goblin all alone and unchallenged and decided to wiggle through the crowd and trick the goblin into charging off the bridge.