So we had 2 players absent and other drop ins not dropping in and I had 2 ppl from another group with a DM looking to play and doing characters so we set them up and let them explore the setting a bit. Hopefully next game we have 3 and after that 4.
Im trying to only use Theros and PHB2024 but I'm allowing alternate priest domains if they work. We notices no Augary spell in the current version, and its the basis of a Theros supernatural feat Sigh. Two new players generated partly online but came out fun.
Omiros "Firehair" an adopted satyr who became an acolyte then priest of Heliod
Kiren an adopted centaur farmer turned monk
They could have been from the wild clans to eastern woods but both chose to be adopted by the same human clan of farmers around the main Polis. The family own a farm and are keen to climb socially in the polis. Kiren was adopted when father died defending city in battle as a mercenary. Omiros had a famous ancestor who died tragically and had a play written about them.
The clan had lost all grandparents and parents so the adoptees only had 4 siblings
Aella a 3rd lv Fighter who is family head and she serves in militia, she is patronising but treats the boys ok
Klieio a 2nd lv fighter and second in line, she dislikes the adoptees
Erebos a farmer loves the adoptees and he longs to get away from farm life
Magara who partly works on the farm but is indiferent and a bit mysterious
So the boys were with family who were scheming how to improve their status. Omiros and Kiren decided to go adventuring like other recent new heroes who had got glory and wealth.
They knew of a bridge dedicated to the gods that used to facilitate trade to the wild folk of the east through the mountains. Maybe they might learn more of their true people. There was also a ruined tower on the way one of only of kind in areas while their are hundreds in the wild north. Their brother wanted to come but sisters forbade it.
So off to the towers by the safe coast trail and met friendly soldiers who knew their sisters. Then into hills and saw towers based on ruins in Sicily. Met some satyrs and dryads who were friendly but complained humans kidnapping satyr kids. The humans said same about satyrs and the wild forest folk.
Declined offer to join them and went on to the tower. While entering the gatehouse the centaur heard wings behind the wall so they tried to hide. The satyr failed and three harpies swooped him,. he blasted one with fire but his bronze chain vest kept him same. The centaur charged in fists and hooves blazing with lightning. Harpies fled to a mountain peak said to be a harpy colony. They moved inwards and the satyr lept over a 20 foot wall then on top of the central tower. Could see a single larger harpy coming back. So he peekind down the stairwell on the ruined tower and heard sniffing and dust moving. So he sprinted down and was breathed on by a hellhound with unholy flame. Fled through front door and the centaur charged in to help. While the hound chasing the satyr the faster monk pummeled the hound with his lightning fist.
Felt close but heroes won. The Satyr insisted on live capture so hogtied and muzzled the dog intending to carry it home. He wanted to tame it but his holy lore informed him it was not an animal. Found a strange amphora with snake designs and a trapdoor to the underworld with graffiti. The new harpy came to menace them and used her fear song. They were not affected but the centaur sprinted down the hill into the forest, pursued by the harpy. The satyr followed snakily. Both got to the forest and managed a safe trip home.
Sold the dog to the arena and saw the two-headed son of Cerbus hound brought in by other player's group. The amphora could daily release a swarm of snakes and they sold it to the sinister temple of the goddess of poison and disease who does have her ok moments. Fans followed them and bought them drinks and kebabs and took them to see a humorous play, followed by drinking. They also gained piety for monster hunting and now could give blessings of the light god.
When they got home sisters came out to nag them but when they saw wealth they were as impressed as they could be. The lads gave 800gp to family coffers worth several years farm income to be used for fences, a barn, labourers and new sheep.
The next day Magera the shifty sister told boys the agora plateau had catacombs with entries in a few temples and possibly other hidden ways. The satyr was sure she knew more than she revealed and both became more interested. Shw had heard gossib of their night out.
Instead they went to harbour to rent a ship to go and loot the cursed labyrinth that other adventures had returned from. Aparently they were not first. A ship of the other party family returned damaged with missing family members. They had heard their hated sibling Aias had got rich their and tried to give it a go. While adventurers ashore being kidnapped by an ogre the ship was driven home by harpies. The other party on the sea goddess ship had already departed to rescue the missing siblings.
So the lads went to look for a ship. There was a pirate ship and and merchant. They even got Aias's grandfather to subsidise the hiring of a ship because he doubted Aias could pull off the mission. They chose pirates who seemed tougher.
The shop set off and fog poured in. The pirate captains mate, a Triton said the fog was natural and the wind died. They rowed close to the phantom island and the pirate captain was keen to explore for treasure and the boys agreed but were wary. The ship got close and the triton mate and three sailors got in the ships boat and went ashore. They could see the hugeskull shaped hill on the icy island and giant doors in the nose and a warf. They got close and were intimidated by the 40 foot high bronze doors. the satyr did see a secret entrance and they got close to open it. Two sailors stayed in the boat while the rest went into a dark tunnel. Using light magic they pressed on and saw three giant doors. The opened one to see frost giant barracks with giant exotic furs and giant sacks on wall pegs.
Saw some large ticks while searching and they saw a dog size tick stalk the triton and defeated it. They fled to the boat covered in giant blood from the tick. The captain said he had planned to rob the party and throw corpses in the sea but he was impressed with the daring and loyalty to his first mate the triton. Even though dark the canny captain navigated them home. Each man in the giant complex had a huge white fur, a polar bear, a winter wolf and even a yeti. The giant bag had some money and trinkets. The pirate also decided to not even charge the adventurers and said he would sail with them again.
The adventurers Aias and Xi on the temple ship had returned with missing siblings including body of Aisas's mean brother. So the two groups should be able to meet up.
Went well and I look forward to more players for a viable campaign.
The skull island is based on a Clark Ashton Smith adventure and Advance Adventures compendium 2. Reading lots of ancient greek history I should have read when I did classics at uni 30 years ago.
I let them take 4th lv feat for frost giants from bigbys giant book - resist cold and retalitory ice blast vs enemies, slows mov to 0, as they were contaminated by giant blood in tick.
Im pretty happy players finding bad places, doing hit and runs and nabbing some loot.
Family stuff has been great. possibly might have some intermarriages later on.
So the boys were with family who were scheming how to improve their status. Omiros and Kiren decided to go adventuring like other recent new heroes who had got glory and wealth.
They knew of a bridge dedicated to the gods that used to facilitate trade to the wild folk of the east through the mountains. Maybe they might learn more of their true people. There was also a ruined tower on the way one of only of kind in areas while their are hundreds in the wild north. Their brother wanted to come but sisters forbade it.
So off to the towers by the safe coast trail and met friendly soldiers who knew their sisters. Then into hills and saw towers based on ruins in Sicily. Met some satyrs and dryads who were friendly but complained humans kidnapping satyr kids. The humans said same about satyrs and the wild forest folk.
Declined offer to join them and went on to the tower. While entering the gatehouse the centaur heard wings behind the wall so they tried to hide. The satyr failed and three harpies swooped him,. he blasted one with fire but his bronze chain vest kept him same. The centaur charged in fists and hooves blazing with lightning. Harpies fled to a mountain peak said to be a harpy colony. They moved inwards and the satyr lept over a 20 foot wall then on top of the central tower. Could see a single larger harpy coming back. So he peekind down the stairwell on the ruined tower and heard sniffing and dust moving. So he sprinted down and was breathed on by a hellhound with unholy flame. Fled through front door and the centaur charged in to help. While the hound chasing the satyr the faster monk pummeled the hound with his lightning fist.
Felt close but heroes won. The Satyr insisted on live capture so hogtied and muzzled the dog intending to carry it home. He wanted to tame it but his holy lore informed him it was not an animal. Found a strange amphora with snake designs and a trapdoor to the underworld with graffiti. The new harpy came to menace them and used her fear song. They were not affected but the centaur sprinted down the hill into the forest, pursued by the harpy. The satyr followed snakily. Both got to the forest and managed a safe trip home.
Sold the dog to the arena and saw the two-headed son of Cerbus hound brought in by other player's group. The amphora could daily release a swarm of snakes and they sold it to the sinister temple of the goddess of poison and disease who does have her ok moments. Fans followed them and bought them drinks and kebabs and took them to see a humorous play, followed by drinking. They also gained piety for monster hunting and now could give blessings of the light god.
When they got home sisters came out to nag them but when they saw wealth they were as impressed as they could be. The lads gave 800gp to family coffers worth several years farm income to be used for fences, a barn, labourers and new sheep.
The next day Magera the shifty sister told boys the agora plateau had catacombs with entries in a few temples and possibly other hidden ways. The satyr was sure she knew more than she revealed and both became more interested. Shw had heard gossib of their night out.
Instead they went to harbour to rent a ship to go and loot the cursed labyrinth that other adventures had returned from. Aparently they were not first. A ship of the other party family returned damaged with missing family members. They had heard their hated sibling Aias had got rich their and tried to give it a go. While adventurers ashore being kidnapped by an ogre the ship was driven home by harpies. The other party on the sea goddess ship had already departed to rescue the missing siblings.
So the lads went to look for a ship. There was a pirate ship and and merchant. They even got Aias's grandfather to subsidise the hiring of a ship because he doubted Aias could pull off the mission. They chose pirates who seemed tougher.
The shop set off and fog poured in. The pirate captains mate, a Triton said the fog was natural and the wind died. They rowed close to the phantom island and the pirate captain was keen to explore for treasure and the boys agreed but were wary. The ship got close and the triton mate and three sailors got in the ships boat and went ashore. They could see the hugeskull shaped hill on the icy island and giant doors in the nose and a warf. They got close and were intimidated by the 40 foot high bronze doors. the satyr did see a secret entrance and they got close to open it. Two sailors stayed in the boat while the rest went into a dark tunnel. Using light magic they pressed on and saw three giant doors. The opened one to see frost giant barracks with giant exotic furs and giant sacks on wall pegs.
Saw some large ticks while searching and they saw a dog size tick stalk the triton and defeated it. They fled to the boat covered in giant blood from the tick. The captain said he had planned to rob the party and throw corpses in the sea but he was impressed with the daring and loyalty to his first mate the triton. Even though dark the canny captain navigated them home. Each man in the giant complex had a huge white fur, a polar bear, a winter wolf and even a yeti. The giant bag had some money and trinkets. The pirate also decided to not even charge the adventurers and said he would sail with them again.
The adventurers Aias and Xi on the temple ship had returned with missing siblings including body of Aisas's mean brother. So the two groups should be able to meet up.
Went well and I look forward to more players for a viable campaign.
The skull island is based on a Clark Ashton Smith adventure and Advance Adventures compendium 2. Reading lots of ancient greek history I should have read when I did classics at uni 30 years ago.
I let them take 4th lv feat for frost giants from bigbys giant book - resist cold and retalitory ice blast vs enemies, slows mov to 0, as they were contaminated by giant blood in tick.
Im pretty happy players finding bad places, doing hit and runs and nabbing some loot.
Family stuff has been great. possibly might have some intermarriages later on.
