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Ask A Gamemaster / Re: A concern
« on: April 30, 2010, 09:52:55 am »
I would like to see the rule for the simple PrCs, which are not approved at creation, to only require an update Biography, as a minimum.
That is if a biography is sufficient for approval at creation. An updated biography should be sufficient for approval at a later date.
The same should go for adding multi-classing (with a non-restricted base class) at a later date.
Requesting an additional two weeks of CDTs entries or a CDQ will make for a more detailed justification for a new class. But is it necessary?
I love to see players in the game playing, and GMs running quests.
These days when I log on, it is not uncommon for me to be the only player on the server, which usually means I log off after a few minutes.
That is if a biography is sufficient for approval at creation. An updated biography should be sufficient for approval at a later date.
The same should go for adding multi-classing (with a non-restricted base class) at a later date.
Requesting an additional two weeks of CDTs entries or a CDQ will make for a more detailed justification for a new class. But is it necessary?
I love to see players in the game playing, and GMs running quests.
These days when I log on, it is not uncommon for me to be the only player on the server, which usually means I log off after a few minutes.
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Development Journals and Discussion / Re: Gladyus Reports
« on: April 20, 2010, 07:16:09 am »
Aurachil, 18 Dry-Anvil 1464
Memorandum
Attention:
Grand Master Taazk'kazja
Order of Strength
Adamantine Brotherhood
Prantz
Master,
We have had some success in expanding the Legion. The Dragon’s initial objective was to control the slave markets hidden in the Dragon Isles and from this base recruit additional dark-elf soldiers to the legion. However, it became clear that the true powers were the trading houses, Aktartoyl, Barvilquin, and Costyn'Myre, who delivered the slaves from the surface into the deep. For this mission, to supplement the 30 members of the legion, the Dragon recruited a crack force of mercenaries, criminals and assassins, which I have listed here for your records:
• the ex-criminal half-orc G'ork,
• Leisa the poisoner,
• the dread blade Steel,
• Solena the dark elf priestess,
• the dark elf known as Duchess,
• and the halfling Dogboy.
This force was unleased on house Costyn’Myre, wiping out their camp and sent a threatening message to houses Barvilquin and Aktartoyl. A tentative alliance with house Barvilquin was forged, who the Dragon forewarned of a pending attack by Aktartoyl.
Although we did not gain any soldiers for the Legion, Dragon did gain an ally in one house and made enemies of two. We also gained the most valuable prize, the slaves.
I have examined the slaves and one in particular is of interest. A Dwarven Defender of Vorax! The others I believe had not realised the significance of this slave. Duchess simply chose a female slave for its beauty, while the others were merely interested in the coin they would fetch.
The dwarf is particularly dangerous and hardy. I have tested my fists on it and it is virtually impervious to blows. Even knocking it to the ground and then kicking its vitals did not damage the merchandise.
I am requesting the slave be transferred to the care of Brother Gloom for information extraction. I have enclosed a copy of form 74A Merchandise Transfer Authority for your signature. The names in this 'Dwarven Army’ will soon be uncovered and the seditions put to trial!
Yours Broodingly,
Gladyus Rockface.
Monastic
Order of Strength
Adamantine Brotherhood
Encl. 74A Merchandise Transfer Authority
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Development Journals and Discussion / Re: Gladyus Reports
« on: April 20, 2010, 07:08:22 am »
The stately carriage moved slowly out of Lor, leaving behind the crowds who had come to catch a glimse of the hero’s of Lor, and onto the road to Prantz. The driver, seeing a branch on the road, pulled to the roadside for a moment. A quiet coarse voice spoke from the air to the occupant of the carriage.
"Muh Lord Bradikus, a moment O yer time" The door opened and Gladyus stepped into the carriage revealed himself. He and bowed very low and at the perfect angle to describe the precise difference between his rank and that of Ambassador Bradikus, Noble of Rael Kingdom.
“Gladyus Rockface, Order O Strength” his robes and perfect posture described Gladyus as a member of the Adamantine brotherhood, with the style cut for the latest fashion in Prantz, which is to say dull-gray and impeccably neat.
The ambassador nodded for Gladyus report.
“Oi been following rumours O a 'dwarven army’ and militant activity in Southern Rael Kingdom. In particular a dwarf woman who’s been training militia, which lead muh ter der compound in Lor yer just left.”
A quiet query from the ambassador and Gladyus continued.
“I have her name from one of muh contacts. Argali, though dey be cheering dat and Father Mithril in der streets O Lor. I saw a lot O carriages enter an exit. Nah just dwarves ter.” His tone is flat with the faintest undercurrent of racial intolerance. Gladyus continues to report efficiently describing each of the carriages and notable personages who entered and departed the compound.
Lord Bradikus leaned close and confirmed that the rumours spoken on the streets of Lor regarding the nature of the meeting are indeed true.
"A battle academy and open ter all?" Gladyus considered the implications of this academy for his training and quickly dismisses them. Prantz would only send their elite warriors, in order to send a statement to the world, and Gladyus had barely begun training in the path of the Defender.
A few more words from the ambassador and Gladyus is dismissed. The door opens once more and the Gladyus quietly departs to continue his mission.
The driver finishes removing the branch and the carriage continues on its way to Prantz.
"Muh Lord Bradikus, a moment O yer time" The door opened and Gladyus stepped into the carriage revealed himself. He and bowed very low and at the perfect angle to describe the precise difference between his rank and that of Ambassador Bradikus, Noble of Rael Kingdom.
“Gladyus Rockface, Order O Strength” his robes and perfect posture described Gladyus as a member of the Adamantine brotherhood, with the style cut for the latest fashion in Prantz, which is to say dull-gray and impeccably neat.
The ambassador nodded for Gladyus report.
“Oi been following rumours O a 'dwarven army’ and militant activity in Southern Rael Kingdom. In particular a dwarf woman who’s been training militia, which lead muh ter der compound in Lor yer just left.”
A quiet query from the ambassador and Gladyus continued.
“I have her name from one of muh contacts. Argali, though dey be cheering dat and Father Mithril in der streets O Lor. I saw a lot O carriages enter an exit. Nah just dwarves ter.” His tone is flat with the faintest undercurrent of racial intolerance. Gladyus continues to report efficiently describing each of the carriages and notable personages who entered and departed the compound.
Lord Bradikus leaned close and confirmed that the rumours spoken on the streets of Lor regarding the nature of the meeting are indeed true.
"A battle academy and open ter all?" Gladyus considered the implications of this academy for his training and quickly dismisses them. Prantz would only send their elite warriors, in order to send a statement to the world, and Gladyus had barely begun training in the path of the Defender.
A few more words from the ambassador and Gladyus is dismissed. The door opens once more and the Gladyus quietly departs to continue his mission.
The driver finishes removing the branch and the carriage continues on its way to Prantz.
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Development Journals and Discussion / Re: Gladyus Reports
« on: April 16, 2010, 10:25:28 pm »Agorin, 23 Damp-Mood 1464
Memorandum
Attention:
Grand Master Taazk'kazja
Order of Strength
Adamantine Brotherhood
Prantz
Master,
I have received information from Brother Gloom on a 'Dwarven Army' and I have begun compiling a list of seditionists. I have followed rumours of Dwarven militia being trained in southern Rael Kingdom. I managed to observed one of these training sessions hidden from all but those with true sight. The primary seditionist training the militia is a hairy surface woman! She wears platemail adorned with red and carries a double axe. She instructed recruits in a series of formation drills. They are a motley lot and will not pose a threat to the Deep Lord anytime soon. However, the woman is another matter. She knows the stance! I watched her as she trained the militia and coveted the power and strength she displayed. I will attend Brother Gloom to serve penance for these impure thoughts. Oh how I wish to bring that mighty one to her knees.
I will report when I have uncovered her identity and the identities of the rest of this 'Dwarven Army’ of seditionists.
Yours Broodingly,
Gladyus Rockface.
Monastic
Order of Strength
Adamantine Brotherhood
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Development Journals and Discussion / Re: Gladyus Reports
« on: April 16, 2010, 10:19:12 pm »
Master Taazk'kazja opened the file. It contained a report from Gladyus Rockface, one of his disciples. Gladyus had shown promise when he first been inducted into the Adamantine Brotherhood. A former miner and labourer, Gladyus had displayed the necessary strength and endurance to survive the brutal training methods of the Order of Strength. Master Taazk'kazja had even considered him for advanced training as a Defender of the Brotherhood. However, this had not progressed as quickly as he expected. It had been over 30 years and still Gladyus had not made the necessary step. With each session Master Taazk'kazja methods had carved small slice of the ore that made up Gladyus, refining and hardening his tool, hammering away weakness, and burning off impurities in the forge of training and discipline. Yet some doubt remained. Was this weapon ready to be quenched, or would it shatter? No matter the outcome, soon it would be time to test his weapon. If Gladyus broke... there are plenty more students willing to undertake the path. Turning his mind to the report he read.
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Ask A Gamemaster / Re: 18 GMs = one CDQ?
« on: April 14, 2010, 06:01:21 pm »
I must say that the GMs have been active in the world, just not on the calendar. On no less then three occassions in the past week I have had the magic RP-XP fall on my characters unannounced, as well as some interesting spawns.
Thankyou unknown GMs
Thankyou unknown GMs
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Roleplaying / Re: Kudos for great roleplay
« on: April 13, 2010, 03:42:17 am »
To all those that Jin met, chatted and adventured with today:
Steel, Tod, Bella, at the Scamps Mug,
Caerwyn, Enzo and Argo in the Ice Marshes.
Thankyou for the fun.
Steel, Tod, Bella, at the Scamps Mug,
Caerwyn, Enzo and Argo in the Ice Marshes.
Thankyou for the fun.
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Development Journals and Discussion / Re: Gladyus Reports
« on: April 12, 2010, 08:26:52 am »
Gladyus sat hunched over the large boardroom table. He was alone with several files, letters and papers spread out in front of him. He was scribing a document on the writing tablet, while referring to several other loose documents and one large tomb, 'Administrative Law in Rael Kingdom, IV edition'. His usually rock steady hand twitched causing a spot of ink to spill loose of the nib.
The turn on the rack at the loving hand of Brother Gloom had merely loosened his back muscles and removed a kink in his neck from an old mining injury. But the acupuncture needles placed into joints and nerves had induced muscle tearing spasms, which still revisited him. The pain didn't bother him nearly as much as the ink-blot staining the otherwise perfectly neat script.
"$#GZ@!" Gladyus swore. Controlling the urge to smash the inkblot with his clenched fist, he carefully folded up the paper, tore it into multiple perfect half-inch squares and then inserted the neat pile of squares into the drawer in his tinder box. Resources, even paper should not be wasted.
He then began again scribing the document. Each letter precisely placed one after another in ordered rows. In the end it was finished: 'The Charter of the Legion.' The charter looked flawless, apart from the neat red lettering at the top of each page labelling the document 'draft only'.
Leaving the document for Dragon to read, Gladyus walked stiffly to the training room. He bolted the door and stripped off his shirt to reveal a set of old welts and bruises on his back. Gladyus' most recent instructor had given him a harsh set of training 'exercises' to toughen his skin. Gladyus unlocked his chest and removed the whip he kept specifically for this purpose. Gladyus began to train with a precise flagellation technique. With each stroke he focused his will on one of his enemies, beginning with foreman Lesion. By the time he had reach the last enemy he was drunk with hatred and loss of blood. His back was a mass of fresh welts and free flowing blood.
Focusing his hatred, he willed the blood to stop, which it did, the wounds closing slightly to leave a set of partially healed welts and bruises. Replacing his robes, he checked his appearance in the mirror before answering the impatient banging at the door of the training room.
"Yer turn"
The turn on the rack at the loving hand of Brother Gloom had merely loosened his back muscles and removed a kink in his neck from an old mining injury. But the acupuncture needles placed into joints and nerves had induced muscle tearing spasms, which still revisited him. The pain didn't bother him nearly as much as the ink-blot staining the otherwise perfectly neat script.
"$#GZ@!" Gladyus swore. Controlling the urge to smash the inkblot with his clenched fist, he carefully folded up the paper, tore it into multiple perfect half-inch squares and then inserted the neat pile of squares into the drawer in his tinder box. Resources, even paper should not be wasted.
He then began again scribing the document. Each letter precisely placed one after another in ordered rows. In the end it was finished: 'The Charter of the Legion.' The charter looked flawless, apart from the neat red lettering at the top of each page labelling the document 'draft only'.
Leaving the document for Dragon to read, Gladyus walked stiffly to the training room. He bolted the door and stripped off his shirt to reveal a set of old welts and bruises on his back. Gladyus' most recent instructor had given him a harsh set of training 'exercises' to toughen his skin. Gladyus unlocked his chest and removed the whip he kept specifically for this purpose. Gladyus began to train with a precise flagellation technique. With each stroke he focused his will on one of his enemies, beginning with foreman Lesion. By the time he had reach the last enemy he was drunk with hatred and loss of blood. His back was a mass of fresh welts and free flowing blood.
Focusing his hatred, he willed the blood to stop, which it did, the wounds closing slightly to leave a set of partially healed welts and bruises. Replacing his robes, he checked his appearance in the mirror before answering the impatient banging at the door of the training room.
"Yer turn"
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Trade and Market Hall / Re: Purple Mushrooms
« on: April 10, 2010, 08:26:58 pm »Please find the receipt for your donation attached. These mushroom reagents will most certainty go towards the various works of Rael Kingdom and spread the influence and prosperity of Rael.
Your comments regarding Benevolent Lord Rael have been forwarded to Prantz administration. I suggest that you present your comments to the courts in person and plead good behavior on light of your generous donation. Please be aware that "Failure to show respect to the Lord of Rael is punishable by a year's imprisonment".
Regards,
Gladyus Rockface
Encl.
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Development Journals and Discussion / Re: Gladyus Reports
« on: April 09, 2010, 07:27:48 pm »
Once more Gladyus stood like in front of the imposing desk. Master Taazk'kazja held Gladyus’ latest report in hand.
“It seems your work with the Legion has drawn some interesting new information Brother Rockface. Do you know what this 'Adder’ expected to from scouting Silkwood?”
“Der location of Mechidli. Oi kin confirm dat der demilich nay longer be in der Silkwood”
Gladyus produced a small parchment and added it to the stack of papers on the desk before continuing his report.
“Oi hastily copied dis from a fragment O Mechidli’s own journal. Der Dragon and oi found der fragment in der Crypt O Storan. It confirms dat Mechidli was in der Silkwood, but has now left.”
“That the servants of Aranx are active is hardly surprising. That they may actually achieve one of their goals is.” Master Taazk'kazja stood and paced around the other side of the desk examining Gladyus for signs of weakness.
“Pain, torture and madness these are the tools of Corath. Pain and torture you must learn to endure, less you succumb to madness. Report to Brother Gloom in the dungeons for your training session; tell him I wish to test your ability to withstand pain and torture. You are dismissed.”
“Aye Master”
“It seems your work with the Legion has drawn some interesting new information Brother Rockface. Do you know what this 'Adder’ expected to from scouting Silkwood?”
“Der location of Mechidli. Oi kin confirm dat der demilich nay longer be in der Silkwood”
Gladyus produced a small parchment and added it to the stack of papers on the desk before continuing his report.
“Oi hastily copied dis from a fragment O Mechidli’s own journal. Der Dragon and oi found der fragment in der Crypt O Storan. It confirms dat Mechidli was in der Silkwood, but has now left.”
“That the servants of Aranx are active is hardly surprising. That they may actually achieve one of their goals is.” Master Taazk'kazja stood and paced around the other side of the desk examining Gladyus for signs of weakness.
“Pain, torture and madness these are the tools of Corath. Pain and torture you must learn to endure, less you succumb to madness. Report to Brother Gloom in the dungeons for your training session; tell him I wish to test your ability to withstand pain and torture. You are dismissed.”
“Aye Master”
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Character Development Quests (CDQ's) / Re: Mixafix - The Stranger (WLDQ able)
« on: April 09, 2010, 07:18:03 pm »
Requesting a CDQ for Gladyus Rockface. I'll send you a PM. Hopefully this will be the first in a series.