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Topic: Good morning Red Dragon Inn! Or is it Evening? I am never really sure!
Subject: Good morning to all
Today, I start work with my new crew... I'm thrilled... see? The excitement is radiating out of me... really... it is...
I can't work on my novel today since I'm working a weekday day shift. They tend not to like personal laptops (at least, they pretend to care during the week) so that will have to wait until tomorrow.
So, 8 hours left and I'll be home with my wife and daughter.
I guess I could do some pencil & paper writing. Perhaps sketching out a possible plot for a novel about the Watcher and the Guardian... who knows.
Posted on 2011-05-13 at 15:22:05.
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Topic: Good morning Red Dragon Inn! Or is it Evening? I am never really sure!
Subject: I will
Even if I don't have space at the booth, I will at the very least be posting pictures up on Facebook. Though I haven't decided whether to do it under Silver Crescent Publishing or my personal page. I think I'm kind of leaning towards the later since it isn't something out of my published adventures.
I take it then that you will be attending Gen Con?
Posted on 2011-05-12 at 18:08:26.
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Topic: Good morning Red Dragon Inn! Or is it Evening? I am never really sure!
Subject: Castle
For Christmas a year or two ago I got a rubber mold for simple rectangular bricks. Since then I've been working on a relatively small castle and keep that is scaled for use with D&D miniatures (1" = 5').
I've got the front half done with a working portcullis and drawbridge. I'm almost done with one of the back quarters. The castle itself is about 24" square counting the 2" thick outer walls with battlements.
it's one of the display pieces I plan to use at GenCon if I have enough room. I've made a lot of progress on it over the past week or two.
Also, it is a keep that my table top group controls. So when the keep is finished, I can actually use it for a large battle that will take place at the keep.
Posted on 2011-05-12 at 17:44:25.
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Topic: Good morning Red Dragon Inn! Or is it Evening? I am never really sure!
Subject: HI!
There isn't much morning left here, but I'll say goo dmorning to all anyway!
Not much planned for the day. I hope to work on my novel a bit and continue building the castle that I've been working on for a few months. That's about it. Luckily I don't have to work until tomorrow.
Posted on 2011-05-12 at 16:28:29.
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Topic: The Search for Tomorrow
Subject: Koriss
Koriss looked over their fallen foes. He grabbed one of the skull bandanas as he passed, silently leading the group down into the shadows.
Now it seemed his particular talents were needed. With a nod the halfling approaches the wardrobe, still moving as soundlessly as possible. A brief inspection revealed nothing, but he would take no chances. He examined the wardrobe closer, looking to its lock, hinges, handle and everywhere else a trap trigger might be (or a trap itself for that matter).
(If he finds one he will warn the party and attempt to disarm it. If not, he will say it's all clear and open it himself, preparing to dodge away just in case.)
(edited for back post.)
Posted on 2011-05-12 at 03:04:24.
Edited on 2011-05-13 at 15:24:49 by Steelight
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Game Update
Betherin looks at Argent for a moment, then back to the half-orc, his eyes appraising the man before him.
"Hmmm... if he is as good as you say he just might do that." He looks to the ground and rubs his chin for a moment before looking up with a big grin on his face. He approaches Uthgar to within a step, looking down at his face. With amazingly quick hands for a man of his size he reaches out and grabs the half-orc pulling him from the wall. Instantly he claps him on the back and bursts into laughter.
"Yep. I'm bretty sure we can find a place for you here!" His voice and laughter thunder through the dining hall." Come with me. We'll get your room squared away. Then we'll see about getting you some new equipment that doesn't belong to merchant guards eh?"
(Betherin begins to lead Uthgar out of the room.)
The next several days pass without any significant incident. The following things occur during downtime:
- Uthgar receives all of the gear that is on his character sheet.
- All wounds are healed.
- You should all feel free to post any actions you wish to take in the 4 days of downtime.
On day 5 you each receive a message regarding your next mission. Meet in the same meeting room as you did last time. The message eludes vaguely to fulfilling your sense of honor through dishonorable means and such, but you all assume things will be a bit clearer after the briefing.
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"Ah, I see you are all gathered. Good. I hate waiting." Gorn steps in the room with a smile on his face. The Azure Lord has decided to purchase a number of slaves. Due to your unique knowledge of these particular slaves as well as the merchant's cronies, your team has beens elected to make the trade."
He tosses a large bag of coins on the table before you.
"That there is about 1,000 pieces of gold. In 3 days time it will be nothing more than copper. Apparently magic has its uses after all. The deal must be brokered and the slaves safely back here within that time. There are about 20 slaves remaining from the group you "rescued" if the merchant speaks true. You may not be able to purchase all of them, but the more you get the clearer your minds will be. The meeting is arranged for tonight. You will meet the merchant himself at his compound and make the deal. Remember, this is slightly illegal, so try not to turn the place into a battle ground, unless your own lives are at stake. If you do the Hand will not protect you. Do you have any questions?"
Posted on 2011-05-09 at 12:16:54.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight - A Journey Begins
Subject: Game Update
The lead wyvern turns a quick circle and comes diving back towards the precipice. It shrieks deafeningly as it soars down, like a lightning strike from above.
Raina readies herself as best she can on the narrow ledge.
Come dance with me...
The creatures jaws lash out at the woman. Despite her reflexes the wyvern's teeth find their mark. The creature clamps its jaws down firmly on her arm, and begin to lift her away from the ledge. (bitten and grabbed for 8 damage) Gritting her teeth against the pain, the rogue is not about to lose an arm or this battle against a flying lizard. She swings up, singing the point of her rapier into the creatures chest to the hilt (critical hit for 12 damage). Immediately the wyvern releases its hold on her. Her sword slips free of the thing's chest and Raina begins to fall. In the timeless moment when the sensation of falling hits her she looks down and realizes that she is no longer above the ledge. To fall would send her tumbling down the long distance to the ground. The moment passes and gravity takes its hold. Reflexively she lashes out with her free hand and grabs a firm hold of the creatures leg. Its flight faulters a bit before it regains control, then it arcs its head down to gaze darkly at its new passenger.
The second wyvern dives once again at the armored cleric. Hieronymus presses himself to the wall, seeking as much shelter from the rocks as possible. Seeing its approach Quarlin loses a crossbow bolt, hoping to distract it from its current course. The bolt hits solidly in the thing's arm (or what passes for an arm, and for 4 damage). With a screech of pain the wound forces it to veer off, its talons missing Hieronymus by only inches.
Seeing his chance the cleric climbs as fast as he is able. Gronz hold firmly, his muscles strained. He holds strong to the rope when no one else could as the fully armored human climbs over the edge of the small plateau.
(OOC: Alright, both wyvern's are now wounded. Raina is dangling from the talon of one with a firm grip on its ankle. The other bears a wound to its wing and is noticably more hesitant to make another pass.)
Posted on 2011-05-09 at 11:58:56.
Edited on 2011-05-09 at 11:59:55 by Steelight
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Topic: City Fantastico Q&A: The Quest for Liquor and Shame
Subject: Food poisoning?
Right...
Posted on 2011-05-08 at 00:33:11.
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Topic: Lycan's Bane Published!!
Subject: Thanks!
Her name is Jocelyn Sarvida. She really is excellent. And she's really good at taking my written descriptions and translating them into outstanding artwork.
Posted on 2011-05-07 at 04:29:59.
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Topic: Winds and Sand Q&A
Subject: Answer
Generally you have about 3 days in between jobs. That can be extended if part of the team is seriously injured or if there is another abnormal concern.
Posted on 2011-05-06 at 17:41:29.
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Topic: A new gun in town
Subject: Greetings
For some reason I feel like I already know you. Here they call me a muse (and sometimes amusing) and a sage.
I would like to take this moment to welcome you to our Inn in my own elitist way.
Welcome.
I hope that was as fulfilling for you as it was for me. I look forward to gaming with you.
Posted on 2011-05-05 at 06:34:24.
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Topic: The Search for Tomorrow
Subject: Koriss
While the rest of the party was busy looking to those they had defeated, the sharp-eyed Raslan had his senses turned outward.
This was too easy. There have got to be more out there.
"I suggest we slay the man, for they would have done the same or worse to us. Even if he could, he likely won't tell us anything anyway."
All of his senses were on high alert. There was something not quite right... something in the back ofhis mind told him to tace great care.
"Whatever we do, I suggest we do it quickly and quietly. The battle could be heard for at least a mile, and there will be more coming... soon."
He glances over the dead bodies and moves to where the trap door once was, peering cautiously into the darkness below.
Posted on 2011-05-05 at 03:48:51.
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Topic: Lycan's Bane Published!!
Subject: ...
Thanks. In the first 4 hours I sold 3 PDFs on drivethrurpg. And I sold 2 more PDFs of the Campaign Setting this morning, likely due to the adventure.
I hope this continues.
Posted on 2011-05-03 at 16:58:06.
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Topic: Lycan's Bane Published!!
Subject: Lycan's Bane Published!!
As of tonight I have released the PDF version of Lycan's Bane, and adventure written for 4-6 characters of 5th-7th level. It is set in my world (Realms of Twilight).
The general description is as follows:
The tensions on the border of the Illurian Empire and the nature worshipping nation of Valin are high, and growing with every cycle of the moon. The lycanthropes of Valin grow stronger as the red moon Alhara begins to rise. An attack is eminent, Illurian commanders are certain of it. Now, the mages of the Empire have created a weapon to rob the Valinites of their strength. This weapon, the Lycan's Bane must be couriered to the border, yet Valinite spies are everywhere. Its power prevents it from being transported by the arts of magic, and all military action is being watched. This responsibility then falls on the Player Characters, to do with it as they will.
This adventure is currently available at drivethrurpg.com and will soon be available at paizo.com (depending on when they approve and post it.) The sale price is $9.99 USD.
Thanks for all of your support and interest! The print version of this adventure will be available on my own website as soon as I get the hardcopies from the printer (likely 3-4 weeks).
Posted on 2011-05-03 at 04:19:44.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight - A Journey Begins
Subject: Game Update
The two creatures spiral towards the group hungrily. As the get closer, their stinger-tipped tails come into view dripping some sort of liquid.
The first of the pair swoops straight at Raina as she stands tall, attempting to hold the creature at bay until her companions have reached the ledge. She readied her rapier at its approach. It swoops down slashing with its claws and whipping its tail at the rogue. The claw of its wing her firmly as it flys by, spinning her full circle and disorienting her a bit. (Struck for 4 hp damage.) The tail scatches harmlessly across her armor, leaving a slight scratch and traces of the strange liquid behind. Despite her diziness he lashed out with her sword, grazing the creature, but leaving a mark of her own on its reptilian body.
Meanwhile, Gronz sets himself as firmly as he can and tosses the rope over the edge of the cliff to Heironymus and Quarlin. Immediately the wizard begins to climb. Light as he is, the half-orc has no trouble supporting his weight as he climbs. Just has he reaches the precipice of the plateau the other creature of the pair swoops in, but not at Quarlin... at the cleric that is holding on for dear life belof the ledge.
Its tail strikes him hard, penetrating his armor on his left side, just below his ribs, and pumping the liquid into his veins. The momentum of the blow knocks him loose from his handholds. Dsperately he shot his hand out to grab the still dangling rope. By sheer luck he managed to grab hold, just as his entire body seemed to burst, burning with liquid fire from within. (6 hp damage)
Atop the ledge the half-orc saw the diving wyvern, and held his breath and the rope tightly. The sudden weight on the rope pulled him to the ground, dragging him right to the edge of the cliff, but he held on. The muscles in his arms bulged as he channeled all of his thought, and all of his strength into them.
Slowly, painfully, Heironymus began to climb.
(OOC: As referenced in the post, these creatures are wyverns, but they are only medium-sized creatures. The one that attacked Raina flew by and soared back to the sky, preparing for another pass. The other flew out and is hovering about 60 feet to Heironymus' right, also seeming to prepare for another pass, yet it seems to be... smiling.. and waiting...)
Posted on 2011-05-02 at 16:41:23.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight - A Journey Begins / Q&A
Subject: Description
The plateau you are on is approximately 15' square. There are small rocks, even some slightly bigger ones about the size of the hald-orc's head or torso, but nothing that seems it would be suitable to tie the rope off to safely.
Posted on 2011-04-28 at 14:32:32.
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Topic: Tales of City Fantastico
Subject: Snide (yet true) remark
As he readies himself to head back out onto the ice he turns to the firy woman. "I'd rather give that priviledge to you Fire eyes. But I don't think we have the time." With that he turns and skates out, as ready as he will ever be for the final period of this twisted game.
Posted on 2011-04-25 at 04:41:05.
Edited on 2011-04-25 at 05:24:24 by Steelight
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Topic: Legends of Audalis Contest
Subject: So...
Am I allowed to enter the contest? Being a publisher, I'm not sure if that disqualifies me or not.
Posted on 2011-04-25 at 00:53:21.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight -Winds and Sand
Subject: Update
"Uthgar!" A voice calls from the other room. "Where is the half-orc named Uthgar?" A large man comes in, recognized by the rest of the party as one of the guild trainers, Betherin by name. The large man glances around the room, his eyes finally setting on the only orc-kin.
"Ah, you must be him. Rumor has it you're an escaped slave eh?" He comes to stand next to the half-orc, standing an inch or so taller, and twice as broad. He eyes Uthgar judgingly, watching his reaction, the way he moves, and his frame entirely.
(Meanwhile....)
Gorn takes a deep drink of his ale and truns to the Argent. "Honor or not, it is a legal business here." He hesitates for a long moment. "But just like any other legal business, there are ways to get around the rules, and even break them without any consequences if you know the right people. The man you recovered the slaves from was one such person. You know the way slaves are normally treated in these parts. He kills them for fun. Hunts them like animals. Believe me, as twisted as it may seem, you lot did those slaves a favor by returning them to their proper owner."
The room is beginning to fill up a bit as time passes. More of your guild mates are coming in from the field, as well as their more mundane tasks for the day.
Posted on 2011-04-24 at 03:10:00.
Edited on 2011-04-24 at 03:14:47 by Steelight
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Topic: Tales of City Fantastico
Subject: Danyael
"Well, two periods down and we're all still in one piece. That's got to count for something." He looks each of his teammates int he eyes as he speaks. "When the Canadian sent us out on the ice, he likely expected us to end up much like those thugs we saw when we came in. You guys have eliminated two of his players, and quite spectacularly at that. Now let's finish this. They can't score if they can't stand right?"
Danyael offers Downhouser and Virago a sly grin.
"I'm sure the two of you can see to that, right?"
"Katie, it would be my pleasure to run interference for you. You're our best shot at a few more points, just to make sure we win."
After his inspiring speech he looks up to the stands, where the Captain's wife sits watching him intently. He offers he a knowing grin and a promising look before shifting his gaze to the rest of the crows, specifically the Canadian himself.
(I'm looking to see what his general reaction is to how we are playing, and the loss of two of his players.)
"I don't know how things will turn out when this is over. I can't thin the Canadian will be happy with us trouncing his team, but we'll deal with that when the time comes. Right now, let's make sure that these Wildfires can't see straight enough to remember what hit them. Sound like a plan?"
Posted on 2011-04-24 at 02:52:46.
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Topic: The Search for Tomorrow
Subject: The Raslan
Up top, the halfling kept his eyes open and his body under cover. He was confident that when these guys were in the open, they were vulnerable enough the his companions could deal with them. He would help them if he was needed. But the one that they had lost sight of... he was a different story.
"Time for a game of hide and seek." he whispered.
He searched the shadows for the disappered enemy, his daggers at the ready.
(If he spots the guy, he intends to drop from the roof and attemptto sneak up on his, unless he is needed in the main melee before that. If he enters the main fray he will attempt to flank their enemeies, doing as much damage as possible with sneak attacks, while still keeping an eye out for the disappeared foe.)
Posted on 2011-04-17 at 20:28:53.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight - A Journey Begins
Subject: Game Update
The group's collective gaze settles on the shadows in the sky as the soar, blocking out stars with the beat of their wings.
,"Climbing like this is suicide, folks, but I do have an Idea. If one of you would climb up next to me we could each use a free hand to help each other tie my rope onto a crossbow bolt which I could fire at and over the nearest out cropping or maybe into the stone as a make shift piton. It'll be risky, cause we could lose the rope all together, but its all over anyway if those flying whatsits above us decide to have lunch while we are here. what say you?"
Quarlin's suggestion seems to fall on deaf ears as first Gronz, then Raina and Heironymus accelerate their climb. Shrugging, Quarlin continues up the cliff behnd them.
Hand above hand they climb, constantly aware of the sharp talons bearing down on them, but fearing to look, in case that simple movement should slow them down or worse, cause them to slip. The shrieks grow ever closer at their backs.
Raina is the first to reach the small plateau, Quarlin's rope in hand. Quickly she ties the rope around her waist and looks out over the edge, getting the first good look at the creatures bearing down on them. Their lizard-like scales glint int he moonlight as the glide on bat wings. The spikes on their tales seem to have some manner of liquid streaming from them. One of them cries out once more and like a sudden blast it hits her... wyverns. She didn't know much about them, but she had heard stories and that was enough.
Gronz was next over the precipice, slipping only slightly as he brought his lead foot onto flat land. Heironymus and Quarlin were still having a bit of trouble. The cleric was weighed down a bit more from his equipment, and the wizard was not nearly as adept at finding the hand and footholds necessary to traverse such a treacherous place.
The wyverns circle once more and then dive towards the party, anxious for their next meal.
(OOC: So, I will be rolling initiative for this next round. Raina is on the plateau (a rough 25' semi-circle of flat ground before the cliff climbs once again) with the rope tied seemingly securely around her. Gronz has also reached the plateau and has just gained his feet. Heironymus and Quarlin ar both still about 20' shy of the plateau slowling moving up the cliff face. The Wyverns will be able to attack this round. Now, it is your move.)
Posted on 2011-04-17 at 20:09:26.
Edited on 2011-05-09 at 11:44:10 by Steelight
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Topic: Winds and Sand Q&A
Subject: Just a heads up
This week's update will have to wait until Tuesday, as I am currently out of town and won't have a lot of time until then.
Posted on 2011-04-17 at 19:56:49.
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Topic: City Fantastico Q&A: The Quest for Liquor and Shame
Subject: Well...
he did call it a flat black ball first didn't he?
Posted on 2011-04-14 at 23:42:34.
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Topic: Realms of Twilight - A Journey Begins / Q&A
Subject: Apologies
I just want to apologize for the fact that my updates have been less than regular. RL is running away with me. I will get one in ASAP (likely tomorrow) for your roleplaying enjoyment.
Posted on 2011-04-13 at 23:54:52.
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