Corsairs of Varisia

Game Master dain120475

“Corsairs of Varisia” is a homebrew campaign which has low magic; emerging technology in the form of firearms; reavers, swashbucklers, buccaneers, and pirates.

“Corsairs of Varisia” campaign pits the starting party in a emerging town situated between Riddleport and Magnimar.

The town, formerly Roderic’s Cove, had been conquered by pirates from Riddleport, but has been recently liberated from support from the south to stop the advance of Riddleport into their waters.

The town was renamed “Beacon” and the lord of the town is calling on any who wish to make their fortune and become something great; with little to aid them but their wits and steel.


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Dain GM wrote:
dien wrote:
Roll20, go here and click on 'Launch Campaign'. (It's an old map of mine, you don't have to worry about messing things up if you move tokens around).

I really like the Rolld20 system you set up; but I'm not able to access it for some reason. Every time I click the link and it says "Access Denied", but I don't know why, though. Any suggestions on how to get the link to work? If I'm abelle to access it, I'm going to do my best to work it into the combats in the future for sure.

Dang, I'm guessing you have to be registered with the site, since I got the same message when I logged out and tried to access it. Sorry about that. You can register if you want (it's free), but it does mean that all the players would have to register as well, which can be a big drawback.

The Google Drawings option requires no such registering or signing up, so it might be preferable for you/the group.


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

For Dien:

Taissa is of the class Beastmaster, found here: Tripod Machine It was given as an option to us on the Recruitment thread by the GM.

She is not a ranger, archetype beastmaster.

I have mentioned many times on the board that the pup is a Worg and speaks Worg. Even in my ooc to you of yesterday and in my introduction to Holystone on the island.

Taissa Sloane wrote:
And remembering her manners, she introduced herself, "I'm Taissa and my animals are Daya and White Fang; they're Roc and Worg."

I'm sorry you missed the postings scattered on the board which gave that information, but they are there.

Hope that is cleared up now.

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I apologize if I missed anything. I had just done a search for 'worg' on the threads of the last two pages and not seen it appear, in order to verify my statement.

Anyway, this is a very minor thing. It's cleared up. Let's move on.


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hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Loot list addition

In Small chest found on island on Amun-ta's Estate:

* 4 vials of Alchemist's Fire - 1 taken by Jenner "Holystone".


Hey guys, terribly sorry for not posting something sooner. I’ve been terribly busy with some complicated personal issues, and I haven’t even had a chance to write things or get any work done.

To simplify things I’ll have a brief summary of what was supposed to have happened up in a little while. Again, sorry for the delays.


HP: 48/48 || AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +3 Dex) || Inspiration (+1d6, 6/day) || Init +3
Current Status:
HP: 45/48 // AC: 23 = 17[Regular] + 2 [Natural AC from Mutagen] + 4 [Shield Extract] or 25 (assuming Prot Evil) // Effects: // Inspiration left: 5/6

No worries Dain. Take care of your stuff first and foremost.

I'll be off to the beach also most of the day today ;)


Thank you, Polux. I appreciate it!

Meanwhile enjoy your time at the beach :)


Wishing every one all the very best. :)


Male Human Barbarian (Outlander- Zealot of Saxwyn)(CN)/3, HP 35/39: , AC: 16 , Saves: STR +6 CON +6, Initiative: +2, Passive Perception: 14: Rage Remaining 1/2

Happy Easter to all!


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Taissa does not mind seeing Amun-ta to her friend's estate so she can find answers as to what has occurred. It could be useful to us as well, that we can then relay back to the Lord Regent. (Let's hope her friends are not all Undead, too. But I suppose that's an answer and we can continue on to Magnimar.)

Remember also, Amun-ta and Captain Johnny have been lovers (of a kind?) and she aided in decoding the Half-Orc's Osirion ledger ... Johnny may be inclined to help in this instance as she doesn't really owe him anything (we rescued her off the slave ship not Johnny) and he is in debt to her for all her help since she boarded The Seahawk ...

And Happy Easter to all. :)


Ahoy all!

Sorry I’ve been AFK – but I’ve been at work all day and it’s been pretty tense, especially with all the prep work I have for this weekend.

Here’s the short answer –

I was (and am) fully prepared to have you guys do what you can to figure out what’s up with the undead; the snake cult; the connections therein; the link between the culture in Osirion and the ancient ruins of Old Varisia and (in the process) pick up some valuable gear/loot/resources as you discover the secrets/links/connections and potentially gather more information and unusual gear.

The alternative is to just “fast-forward” back to Beacon and let all that stuff get sorted out on its own behind you.

There’s a lot of stuff that can still be done in Osirion, if you guys are up for it. Amun-ta’s friend of the family is actually a fairly well established Lord who does own an island and has controlling power on the mainland south, for example. On the other hand you can just sail straight back to Beacon pausing only for a day or so in various ports to drop people off and buy things.

The thing is – I don’t want you guys to feel like I’m pushing you into a specific option, so just let me know what your intentions are; either way works for me, just let me know what you’d like to do.


Hey gang!

Sorry for the lack of posting. I’ve been in Washington DC all day doing a major project for business and was unable to post, though I’m home now.

Anyhow, as soon as you guys let me know what you’d like to do, I’ll do what I can to make it happen.

As for me, I’ll probably be AFK for most of this weekend as I have business I need to take care of tomorrow and it’s not likely that I’ll have a chance to post very much during the weekend.

I’ll have something up when I can, though; but that will largely depend on what you guys decide to do. Once I know if you’d like to RP the stuff out in Osirion or head straight back to Beacon, I’ll set up the next part of the adventures.


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Taissa is fine with escorting Amun-ta to her friend's estate and hearing what has happened to Amun-ta's father etc. Also, we have the dark relic still to destroy? I believe Vale has it still since the High Priest was playing games with us ...

I don't want a prolong stay in Osirion -- But it would be nice to find out answers to some of the mysteries we have encountered ... before we return to Beacon.

I won't be on the board tomorrow since it's Easter and I'm travelling out of town to be with family.


HP: 48/48 || AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +3 Dex) || Inspiration (+1d6, 6/day) || Init +3
Current Status:
HP: 45/48 // AC: 23 = 17[Regular] + 2 [Natural AC from Mutagen] + 4 [Shield Extract] or 25 (assuming Prot Evil) // Effects: // Inspiration left: 5/6

Busy weekend on my neck of the woods - I'll try to have an update later on.

And Happy Easter to all ;)


Business still pretty busy this weekend but tomorrow's the last day of the event, though...

See you all soon.


HP 27/37, AC 26, T12 FF24, Bab +4, Melee +6, CMB 6 , CMD 20, F +7, R +1(+2VsBursts&Spell Effects Wi Sheild), W +0/+2Vs Enchantment, Init +1, Perc+12, “Human”(DC21 Disguise) Titan Mauler2/Shield Master2,

Wishing every one all the very best.


Hey gang! Sorry for the lack of posting - my weekend was very busy. I'll have something up on the boards tomorrow.


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

From Wednesday 23rd April, I will be travelling (out of town). I will not be home again until the 28th April. There will be no posting from me during this time. Dain, npc Taissa where needed, please.


No worries. If I don't see you before then, enjoy your B-Day!

:)


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Thanks, Dain. Don't want to be a year older, but will enjoy my b'day getaway. :)

I will have time to post tomorrow. Then I'm gone. ;)


Male Human Barbarian (Outlander- Zealot of Saxwyn)(CN)/3, HP 35/39: , AC: 16 , Saves: STR +6 CON +6, Initiative: +2, Passive Perception: 14: Rage Remaining 1/2

Happy B-Day, Tai!


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

It's tomorrow, Hack, and thank you! :)


More frackin' delays!

Sorry guys, I've been stuck having to read over some legal documents today and it's been pretty complicated. Technically it's all good stuff; but before I sign off on the deal formally I need to make sure I understand the jargon, and I'm not really a "Law-talking dude" :)

That said, between updating stuff on my work site and taking a quick break with some Youtube clips, I've been swamped.

I will have something as soon as possible; but between work and follow-up crap from the weekend and now the contract stuff I'm just lagging here.

Anyhow, I'll do my best to get things done as soon as possible.

See you all soon!


Occasionally effective dwarf 6 |HP: 53/53 AC: 19 (12 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +6, CMD: 20| F: +7, R: +3, W: +8 (+2/+4 hardy/steel soul) | Init: +1 | Perc: +12 (DV), SM +10 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 5/5; 2nd 3/4 | Fervor: 4/5 | Blessings: 5*/5| Channels 3/3 Active conditions: Bull's Strength

No worries, Dain, I'm similarly swamped right now IRL.

Happy birthday in advance, Taissa!

On an in-game note, I'm sure we'll get there in RP, but just to put it out there OOCly, I/Jenner has no strong opinion on whether the party should stay in Osirion or return to Varisia. He feels grateful and in debt to the rest of the party for their ship being the one to rescue him, so he will be happy to go along with the party's call, as it were.


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Good luck with RL responsibilities, Holystone. And, thank you. :)


HP 27/37, AC 26, T12 FF24, Bab +4, Melee +6, CMB 6 , CMD 20, F +7, R +1(+2VsBursts&Spell Effects Wi Sheild), W +0/+2Vs Enchantment, Init +1, Perc+12, “Human”(DC21 Disguise) Titan Mauler2/Shield Master2,

Happy B-Day Taissa.

Wishing every one all the very best.


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Thanks, Mel. :)


Good times - just checking in quickly, but so far the group consensus is:

1. Stay in Osirion at least on the island that belongs to the family of Amun-ta's friends (hopefully not too long, though).

2. Get what notes/information that can be achieved at that time, then pack up gear/goods/information and sail home fast to the west.

I should have something up about that soon, I hope.

FYI - Jenner: you indicated before that you may have an easier way to do combat maps? Was there a specific account or login ability to do that? If so, if you could please re-send that information, I'd be very open to it as there have been some modest concerns in the past about issues with how combat maps have gone.

Okay - I got to go back to get some business stuff done. I hope to see you all soon!


Sorry I’ve been away guys. The legal stuff I had to deal with has had me pretty crushed mentally. I wasn’t able to do anything or think clearly on anything except for a few quick posts online just to try to get out of the stress and I didn’t want to continue writing until I was in a better place mentally.

Anyhow, thanks for your patience.


Male Human Barbarian (Outlander- Zealot of Saxwyn)(CN)/3, HP 35/39: , AC: 16 , Saves: STR +6 CON +6, Initiative: +2, Passive Perception: 14: Rage Remaining 1/2

NP...welcome back.


HP: 48/48 || AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +3 Dex) || Inspiration (+1d6, 6/day) || Init +3
Current Status:
HP: 45/48 // AC: 23 = 17[Regular] + 2 [Natural AC from Mutagen] + 4 [Shield Extract] or 25 (assuming Prot Evil) // Effects: // Inspiration left: 5/6

No worries Dain, RL is, by definition, real, and sometimes it bites... We're all still here, take whatever time you need to get back up and running.

By the way, bank holiday today - I will be out and about. Probably can only update in the evening.


Polux wrote:

No worries Dain, RL is, by definition, real, and sometimes it bites... We're all still here, take whatever time you need to get back up and running.

By the way, bank holiday today - I will be out and about. Probably can only update in the evening.

No worries, Polux.

There's posting on the main site, though. I don't know if it's updating for you, but there is action going on there.

Feel free to toss up an answer when you can.

Also, a holiday in the middle of the week for no reason just so people can avoid doing real work and just relax, take their ease, and possibly have snacks? Where I come from we call those "Halfling Holidays" ;)


Male Human Barbarian (Outlander- Zealot of Saxwyn)(CN)/3, HP 35/39: , AC: 16 , Saves: STR +6 CON +6, Initiative: +2, Passive Perception: 14: Rage Remaining 1/2

Where I come from, we do not recognize them as holidays at all!

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Dain GM wrote:


FYI - Jenner: you indicated before that you may have an easier way to do combat maps? Was there a specific account or login ability to do that? If so, if you could please re-send that information, I'd be very open to it as there have been some modest concerns in the past about issues with how combat maps have gone.

Sorry for my belated response on this. *tired flop*

So there are two primary ways I do maps: either Roll20 (a site that would require the GM and all players to register. It's free, but many people don't want to deal with the hassle of registering), OR, Google Drawings.

The advantage of the second is that it doesn't require any registering other than the GM to have a Google account (also free).

I'd suggest going with Google Drawings for now, it should meet all your needs, and then down the road if you want to mess with Roll20 you certainly can.

Step-by-step description of how to make a Google Drawings map for use by the group:

1) Go to your Google Drive.

2) Hit 'Create' --> 'Drawing'.

3) You will now have a blank drawing. Go to 'Insert' --> 'Image' and load whatever file you want to use as your map background. You will want to already have a map 'grid' as part of your map background.

If you don't have a grid as part of the image already, you can overlay a grid fairly easily using the 'table' function in Google Drawings and resizing it accordingly, but this can get unwieldy, so I would only use it for smaller maps or in a quick pinch.

4) Do Insert -- > Image again for each token/miniature you want to add to the map-- PCs, NPCs, enemies, etc. They should appear on top of the map image.

5) When you have all the tokens you need and the map to your satisfaction, hit 'Share' up in the upper right hand. You'll want to make sure here that everyone can edit the map, so your players can move themselves.

Under 'Visibility' you want to make sure that is set to 'Anyone who has the link', and under 'Access' you want to make sure that is set to 'Anyone - no sign-in required'.

6) You'll be given a link to the map, which you can then share with your players. Ta-da!


Thank you so much!

I'll keep that in mind the next time I aim to misbehave in this little caper... ;)


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Just got back into town. After I unpack etc I will make a posting.


Taissa Sloane wrote:
Just got back into town. After I unpack etc I will make a posting.

Glad you're home okay, Taissa.

There's an answer to your post on the main page.


Hey guys!

Okay, for now Polux said yesterday that he can't toss anything up on Paizo for personal reasons for a little bit; I don't know how long that will be, but if it's serious I can certainly give him some more time.

Unfortunately I don't know what's up with Stefan at this point, though.

For now I'm not going to NPC them until they have the chance to post on the main board, so things will likely move pretty slow for a bit at least until I find out what's up from those guys on the main board.

If anyone is able to get in touch with either of them and find out what's going on, please let me know if you get a chance.

Thanks.


HP: 48/48 || AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +3 Dex) || Inspiration (+1d6, 6/day) || Init +3
Current Status:
HP: 45/48 // AC: 23 = 17[Regular] + 2 [Natural AC from Mutagen] + 4 [Shield Extract] or 25 (assuming Prot Evil) // Effects: // Inspiration left: 5/6

Apologies for the delay in posting ppl. As I said, yesterday was bank holiday in my country. On a Friday that means long weekend and all sort of family activities :D

Ma girls are now asleep, and my post is up - it is short but there isn't much more Polux would add right now ;)


Polux wrote:

Apologies for the delay in posting ppl. As I said, yesterday was bank holiday in my country. On a Friday that means long weekend and all sort of family activities :D

Ma girls are now asleep, and my post is up - it is short but there isn't much more Polux would add right now ;)

It's cool.

After all, gaming has to take a back-seat to real-life.

If personal reasons kept you from getting on the boards earlier today to do any posting then that's totally understandable.

Meanwhile, I don't really know if your plan was to formally threaten the emissary by putting your hands on your weapon or show some general support for the team because you were worried about Hack.

I'm guessing your plan was to just show some solidarity for Hack and I've decided to go with that - but again; I don't honestly know for certain at this point.

For the group:

Guys - just throwing this out there, but I often have problems understanding what people say in text without the ability to hear tone, inflection and so on.

That said, it would really go a long way to help me if in the future if you guys start putting in more detailed descriptions of your actions and dialogue.

To be honest, most of you guys are pretty good with that generally, but every now and then I end up getting confused because of a lack of information. The more details, the better I'll be able to understand what you guys are really trying to do. As an aside, it generally makes a more interesting game later on (I've found).

Anyhow, keep up the good work with details and I'm eager to see more soon :)


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

I have a wedding to attend today/tonight. So no further posting from me until tomorrow morning.

And thank you, Dain.


Taissa Sloane wrote:

I have a wedding to attend today/tonight. So no further posting from me until tomorrow morning.

And thank you, Dain.

No worries.

I hope it's a lovely wedding :)


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

Thank you. I'm sure it will be rather opulent and formal.


Taissa Sloane wrote:
Thank you. I'm sure it will be rather opulent and formal.

Well, just so long as no one's singing "The Rains of Castamere" it should be wonderful ;)


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

I don't think that'll happen at this wedding ... ;)


Male Human Barbarian (Outlander- Zealot of Saxwyn)(CN)/3, HP 35/39: , AC: 16 , Saves: STR +6 CON +6, Initiative: +2, Passive Perception: 14: Rage Remaining 1/2

For the purposes of Hack, Dain GM, you really should not try, nor are you required, to read too much meaning into his words. He speaks frankly, is a simple man, and wears his thoughts and emotions on his shoulder. Unfortunately, this is sometimes done to his own detriment, and to that of his companions, at times. While not stupid, Hack is not a planner or schemer. So, for my PC...it should be pretty easy. :-)


Hey guys – quick note:

Regarding multiple DC’s for one type of roll – I really only need you to roll the dice one time. The higher the roll, the more secrets you unlock.

So in other words, if the DC for the first was 12 and the next DC was 15 and person 1 rolled a 10; they know nothing.

If person 2 rolled a 13 they know at least what the DC 12 tells them, but not the DC 15.

If person 3 rolls a 16 they know everything that there is to know.

So when it has something like multiple Knowledge Checks on a specific person or a specific target, you only need to roll once; but the higher the roll, the more secrets you learn on a specific target.

Regarding Multiple Checks

If there are multiple targets, that’s different.

So if you were guarding a castle and you rolled a Perception Check to search the trees in the distance for an enemy, that’s one check – if I have another spoiler for a Perception Check to see the assassin who is using Stealth to move from the shadows to stab you, that’s another check because you're using Perception on two different areas.

Another example is if I ask for a Knowledge: History check on an old painting in the room, and a second Knowledge: History check regarding an ancient tome that you have been reading through.

However, since those are two different "targets" I will clarify if you need to make 2 separate checks to figure out what's going on.

Multiple Checks on the same source

So for right now Taissa is using Perception for three different people; herself and 2 NPC’s. That’s correct; because they all may get different results, but Daya and White Fang may share with her later the information so she can use that later.

Another great example is that Polux has the stats of Snaga and other then Social RP he is generally able to control Snaga; so if he’d like to have Snaga make any of the rolls for Knowledge Checks to share the information with him privately, he could do that, too.

Finally –

Right now I'm waiting on Hack at this time; but I have to go to work soon, so I’ll give him a chance to post, then I’ll update the boards formally when I get home from work.

See you all soon!


Male Human Barbarian (Outlander- Zealot of Saxwyn)(CN)/3, HP 35/39: , AC: 16 , Saves: STR +6 CON +6, Initiative: +2, Passive Perception: 14: Rage Remaining 1/2

Done!


hp 38/38, AC 18, T13 FF18, bab +4, melee +6, ranged +7, cmb 6 (+8 to sunder), cmd 19, F +5/+9, R +7/+8, W +3/+5, Init +3, Perc +9, 2/5 Musket shots/10 Alchemical Cartridges Half-Elf Beastmaster 4

This weekend will be an extremely busy one for me - including travelling out of town tomorrow. So posting will be minimal at best.


Hey guys.

It’s been several days and I haven’t seen posts from many of you guys and I don’t know what’s up.

I'm considering dropping the game at this time. What do you guys think?

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