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Calendar Events / Storm on the Horizon
« on: October 16, 2020, 08:15:30 pm »
*Posted on boards in various towns* Are you an able-bodied, able-minded, or just a belligerent adventurer?  We need you to join us on a most important outing.  A dragon stirs in the depths of one of the caves near Audira.  We fear it will make its way to the surface and wreak havoc on the surrounding area.  Before that happens, we will venture into its lair to prevent it from doing so.  Will you help save the people and lands from this terrible menace?

Meet at the Prantz main gate if you wish to help.  All adventuring types and levels of experience welcome.  That being said, teamwork and strategy will be a key to our survival.  Protection from all the elements, espcecially fire and electricity, will be helpful.  Of course, bandages and potions will always come in handy, so bring enough to share!

Meeting time:
Saturday, Oct. 17
12:00 pm edt
9:00 am pdt

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NWN Ideas, Suggestions, Requests / Portal Change
« on: October 15, 2020, 01:47:50 am »
With everything in flux, this seems as good a time as any to make this suggestion.  I think it would make a lot more sense to move one of the portals up to Hilm castle.  Specifically, the portal from Arnax.  After all, practically speaking, Center and Arnax are literally two transitions apart.  Losing the Arnax portal would add a little time for some destinations, but moving the portal to Hilm would save a LOT of time when going up to the Great Forest, The Deep, etc.

Certainly, this portal shift could be tied into a plotline, so the players would have to earn this transition.  Before that, though, what do others think of this possibility?

Lane

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Normally I meditate to work through my thoughts as I seek to make important decisions.  In this case, I find myself nearly paralyzed as I look to the possible paths ahead.  This decision is not one to be taken lightly, so I determined the best course of action would be to write my thoughts down, then return to them later.  Perhaps one course of action will emerge as the favored one, as I review my choices, which follow.

First, I can stay on my current path of training.  It has served me well in many ways, and puts me in a somewhat unique position within this realm.  As far as I know, I am as advanced in monk training as anyone else in these lands.  There is a certain appeal in continuing to advance towards perfection of oneself.  Of course, the closer one comes to that goal, the more one realizes that the goal is impossible to attain.  Ahhhh, the double-edged sword that is enlightenment.

It has become increasingly apparent to me that continuing to advance in my current mode of training serves my own vanity more than it does my fellow guild members, and other friends I travel with from time to time.  The life of a monk can be a lonely one, and I have come to discover that I actually enjoy the company of others, and cherish an existence based on relationships and camaraderie.  This leads me to my second choice.

The second choice would be to step away from the path of the monk.  My brotherhood of the Red Tiger disbanded many years ago.  I am the last of us.  Nothing I do, short of creating a new order, will change that.  I want to be a more useful member when I join others on dangerous excursions.  One choice stands out above others as a natural "fit" for me.  I have already been learning with others, such as Fehriel and Zigg, and practicing with various tools and kits, to manipulate the inner workings of traps, locks and tricks of combat. 

I realize I have only scratched the surface, though, and any meaningful progress will require study and discipline.  This is something I know I am capable of, based on my years of training in the brotherhood.  The physical skills I have honed will work well in this new field of study, as well.  If I devote myself to this new path, I can contribute to my traveling group in new and meaningful ways.

The title for this new path is Rogue, and, admittedly, it did give me pause, when I first considered this.  Over time, I have embraced the idea that there is no inherent good or evil, order or chaos in a name, or a title.  It is what someone does with their skills and training that matters.  Certainly, the band of murderous monks we have encountered demonstrates that no path or course of action ensures a purity of heart.  I would use my training to help my party, and contribute to our cause as we cleanse the lands of chaotic and evil enemies.

Of course, once I focus my attention in this new direction, it will mean bidding farewell to any chance of advancing further in my monk training.  This is not something I take lightly.  I will meditate on this and return to this journal to see if I am inspired to make a decision one way or another.

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CNR Suggestions/Discussion / Monk Gloves with Claws
« on: January 06, 2020, 05:26:13 pm »
I would l like to know if it would be possible for Xiao Lin to create pairs of gloves that do slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage.   Basically, gloves with claws. 

I think if anyone in the world could do it, Xiao would be a likely candidate.  He is a 25th level monk, and one of the top tailors, as well.  Of course, he also yells out, "the rage of the red tiger" in battle, so I think claws would be perfectly appropriate for him.

If this would be possible, I would be happy to come up with however many variations of glove recipes would be necessary so they can scale with level.

Thanks,

Lane

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