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Tres, tres bonne, good sir!

Had a similar review from someone else (Zarathon) who read the comics.

You have just solidified my direction. I don't know who had the initial idea to place the BMC i ...

Thanks much, SirXaris and Rasgon.

Rasgon, since you have read the chronicles, i have a couple more q's. Unfortunately, your brain (as usual) just has too much info to neglect...

Did you enjoy th ...

Anybody know if there is an actual map for the landI(s) from the Black Moon Chronicles comic? Not the "adapted" version in that giant "Oerik" map but the actual BMC comic landmass(es). ??

Thanks.

Thanks very much, Rasgon. More than i could have hoped for.

Cheers.

Thanks very much, Rasgon. Damn impressive that you churned that thorough answer out so quickly. Not surprised, really...

Follow up Q: so is there anywhere in any sort of D&D canon, like even fo ...

Anyone know of a thorough treatment regarding the origins of the Oerth deities? That is, which god/desses are/were human-ish beings that ascended to godhood, which are "powers" in the universe that we ...

I love this thread. I have nothing more to add.

That is splendid news! Thank you!

Ditto to what edmundscott said. The Greyhawk Wars had issues, not the least of which naming them the "Greyhawk Wars." Thought FtA was fairly well done, though not a huge fan.

So, did Zagyg actually go mad? If so, why, and just how mad? Also, is he still mad, or did he escape his madness, perhaps through his apotheosis?

Looking for either canonical sources (EGG, et al) o ...

Finally got around to reading the whole thing. This is a very good article. Thanks for the history. I have a question or two...

From Design Principle Five:

"...Chroniques de la Lune Noire), woul ...

Thanks much to all for the feedback. As i thought, nothing really extensive/official out there on the Firbolgs, so i'm on my own with their material. Has both good and bad aspects, but looking forward ...

Is there a "Firbolg Central" in the Flanaess? A place of origin on Oerth?

I read a piece by gvdammerung on the Giants of the Flanaess...

http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&fil ...

Yes, i concur with Mort. Well done, gents. Thanks to Kraftwerk (and perhaps Gary/Cebrion/others?), for spearheading this. Has been quite awhile since i actually wrote up gaming material of this sort. ...

Done. Astonished. It ain't polished, but it's submitted. Smile

Thank you, good sir.

Hey Mort!

This is really good stuff. I think i was the one who asked that Q in GreyChat, unless multiple folks had the same Q. What i was getting at was more of an overarching political (or other) ...

Hi Aurdraco/Casey (and everyone),

Your concerns are heard, understood, and noted. We've just been having some communication problems. Basically, you and i have both been under certain assumptions a ...

[* Njord should receive Ohrin's reply to Njord's Q about the Dark One and druidism, as that was probably from an earlier exchange, anyway. After that... *]

Njord prepares to leave, heading toward ...

Aurdraco,

I would prefer if we only select someone with a +2 or higher as that means that at least 2 people voted a +1 for them or one voted a confident +2. We can re-vote after the interviews. ...

Ohrin listens politely and nods. "It is your right, of course, to make such a request, and I shall honor it. Does this also include the use of magicks upon your person if you have been rendered unco ...

Aurdraco,

Thanks for showing Saevil's votes.

Kraftwerk, Lamashtu
Will need your input on the following, as Njord/Ohrin are in a bit of a disagreement.

Departure Time:

Unfortunately, Aurdr ...

Njord offers this possible order for interviewees (possibly after going to get/inform Crow Jane / Milleen -- as that should be done pronto). This list may be moot if we decide to go with alot of volun ...

Astafrejlva
Njord would try to pet the wolf if it/Sævil allows. He has an affinity for animals, probably more-so than he does for people.

Kahss:
Njord would ask Sævil if he knows what has happe ...

Wow, alot of stuff to sift thru. Smile

Kraftwerk:
I'm finding the selections rather interesting as well.

Lamashtu:

If you get dibs on a bunch of people-snacks, i call dibs on just one: M ...

01. +5 Milleen: Female Kobold
02.* +5 A'sila T'shanna: Female Human (Baklune) Monk (Xan Yae)
03. +5 Soren Stormcloud: Male Elf Priest.
04. +4 Asranith Lasini ...

Note:

I may be away all weekend, so i might not be posting again til sunday or monday. Just a heads-up, since we're starting to "roll" a bit.

[* Ok, by Aurdraco's request... *]

In the midst of discussion, Njord ponders the current choices and those individuals that are borderline, then queries Ohrin:

"Ohrin, you have told us which of ...

Yes to currently accepted (+3+) petitioners.

Njord wonders if there might be a problem bringing "shorter" characters, if we might be running into deep snow, snowdrifts, etc. He's no "height-ist", b ...

Aurdraco,
Were there any that received negative totals? Which ones?

Ok. Here's some notes. There may be more to say, but this is a start for all characters for which Njord has any solid info.

Question marks mean uncertain. City Guard / Defenders noted.

(CFR) Mea ...

Aurdraco,

Ok. Cool. Saw the Discussion post in the main thread. Nicely done. I have no problems with the current "definites" (+3+) list. Will try to get a general NPC synopsis for Njord out this ev ...

Njord more carefully examined the wolf. "She is beauty, true. Astafrejlva is also lovely name." Apparently, Sævil had also been given a gift. His, without a doubt, capable of brutal ferocity. "You are ...

Njord rolls: 20.

[* No shite. First roll of campaign, and probably just wasted that on an ability check rather than saving it for combat. Yay! Sad

*]

Here's Njord's new opinions list with minimal notes. Has been somewhat modified after chat with Cap'n F. I'll send more details, like class, level, etc. in a next post, which may be tonight, if i can ...

Ok. I'll be sending a slightly different version of Njord's thoughts next (as per chat with Aurdraco), but i thought it would be good to have Captain Fireheart's take posted. As Njord will (or would) ...

As the wolf moved toward Crow Jane, Njord made a similar motion, reaching the bird-woman's front flank. He would be ready to intervene in case the canine opted for an avian dinner. He held up an outst ...

Crow Jane was claiming that she knew Saevil was on his way? With a friend? She had called Ohrin a sorcerer. Maybe she was the same? Or had some sort of magical gifts? She was indeed an enigma. Njord k ...

Kewlness.

She paused for a moment, her black eyes fixed on the fire as if lost in thought. Then, she turned to Njord and at last spoke: "I will remain, I think," she replied. "It makes little sense to return ho ...

Njord found Crow Jane's certainty interesting, but incorrect. "Uh, very sorry, Jane. Please forgive. We are here to find group of travelers to head to Black Ice. We await Saevil, our companion, so tha ...

Njord examined the strange corvid-woman. The Flanaess had exotic beings aplenty, but Njord, from his own little corner of the land, had never seen any so odd as this one. He realized, now, that his fe ...

Njord placed the tankard on the table near Crow Jane. "Here is water if you wish, Crow Jane." Her "No" had seemed to dismiss the drink as well the chair. "As for name, perhaps you prefer, simply, Jane ...

Njord gave a smile and nod to Pol and Resti as he shut the door. He moved into the room as Ohrin spoke with the corvid visitor. He awaited her answer about her name, grabbing the back of a chair.

[ ...

Njord nodded in understanding. "Yes, i did invite her, but i warned her i would have to check with companions. She seemed very cold. I, too, hope Saevil returns shortly to meet Crow Jane. Too bad abo ...

Njord raised a hand and finger, singnaling Ohrin to give him a moment. He then turned around and shut the door. Looking back at Ohrin, he continued:

"I, too, have gained knowledge of...petitioners. ...

"Hail, good Ohrin. I hope your quick journey was success!" As Njord greeted Ohrin, he noticed the absent Kahss (or had the sleeping one, perhaps, fallen under the table?). He looked to his cot to make ...

Evidently, Crow Jane thought so. "Hmph," he heard her offer as her only remark on the matter.

Disapproval, it seemed, transcended notions of language.

Njord noted the discomfort of the guards. H ...

Sævil follows Milleen on his hands and knees. As they travel he asks, "Milleen your people look like lizards and what little I know of lizards is that they survive poorly in the cold, often even with ...

Was the timing a coincidence? Njord didn't want to intrude on his fellows with a guest, but since she was on the list, and it might be productive for all to chat with this odd woman-bird, he decided t ...

"Shh..." she said, a croak of a voice, barely above the sound of the wind. "Secrets" Winked an unblinking black eye at him, as she continued on her way.

She could have been talking about either of ...

The ghost of a smile haunted her lips. “Do not forget me, Wintercrown,” she finished. But how to forget a woman like Amarita Fireheart?

He might be dead a year – and still her name would remain upo ...

“The night has claimed the day, Wintercrown,” she told him. “You have duties to tend to, as do I.”

Something in her voice sounded...reluctant?

Njord was fishing for more details concerning Mirka ...

Njord sensed a most interesting tale behind the violet eyes, and that might be a deep story, with many roots leading to other narratives and still more questions. He would plumb those depths another t ...

She nodded. "I would be honored to have you do so," she said. "But please...reserve this for moments in which we are alone. There are matters of propriety to consider. It would be unseemly to do this ...

"As for my woman-love," she said. "Clearly, you know of this. Then, it is no great secret. I hear the whispers of Corus' folk about it, when they think my back is turned and out of earshot. I know I a ...

I simply…prefer not to discuss a woman of such lowly character whenever possible. I would not wish to speak aloud my true feelings regarding her – lest you think less of me for the sort of language th ...

Awesome! Look forward to reading it. Thanks for all the work!

Now, they seemed as black as a broken heart.

The change in the captain's eyes, though perplexing and enticing at once, failed to leave him utterly spellbound. It almost seemed natural for her. Had ...

That expression of disgust fled the Captain's features. "You would do well to avoid her," she replied. "Of the matter, I should say no more. My quarrel with her is...personal. I am wrong to involve it ...

You haven't missed anything about Mirka. The Captain has a personal opinion of her, based on her own experience. Persue or ignore the matter as you see fit.

Already pursued. Smile

Hey KW!

Mirka Dano:
Wasn't sure if Njord is suppose to know something about Mirka in response to Cap'n F's statement. Don't recall anything, and can't find anything in notes. Maybe because i'm tir ...

“Aye,” she replied. “I would deny Captain Ristolier. Likewise, I would deny both Ruslan Heatherplains and Monek Friedrich. I do not trust the former, and while the latter is certainly brave, he is no ...

Captain Fireheart nodded subtly. “I will,” she said. “And I have. It was I that put forth the names of Asranith Lasiniir, Lady Osson, Viscountess Fluss-Amberhill, Loja and Ravel to the Little One. Eac ...

Njord strode through the building behind her. It felt, however, like he floated along the halls, carried by her voice and grace. He pressed each foot to the floor, hoping to keep his balance and regai ...

She stopped the air in the room dead in its place with her utterance.

“What would you say to me now, Wintercrown?”

Njord stood silently for a moment, trying to breathe his heart into a calmer st ...

"Mother's Day". Purchased for me as a Christmas gift by my best friend, Jeremy. Subsequently painted by professional miniature artist Bryan Cp Steele.

Those are awesome. I've always liked owlbears. ...

Before long, Njord noticed that shadows within the room began to draw long and encroach in thin fingers across the flat of his bed and the tables, across the floors and chairs, and finally over Olivia ...

As he seated himself at the table, he realized he wanted to do just about anything that was not going to visit the captain.

Imaginary sands bled down to settle in the bottom of the hourglass, still ...

Le Noir Faineant,

If indeed you join us, welcome to the cold north of the Flanaess!

KW,

Njord is pondering his options for the next, what, 1-and-a-half hours? 1/2 hour-ish for sunset then wait an hour?

He's wondering if sewing Olivia seems like a good idea. I think you mentione ...

As Matildya and the other Ruddyfoot children departed, Njord thanked them all for the gifts they had brought, naming each gnome in turn. But he kept most eye-contact with Matildya, waving with one han ...

Huzzah! Olivia Owlbear has joined the Champions of Corus! very happy

http://www.purplepawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Owlbear-Plushie.jpg

But, KW, you didn't wait for my follow up after the gno ...

She held the stuffed animal up for him. It looked as if perhaps a bit of the feathers within it might be ready to loose a sewn seam. "Olivia loves Corus, too," she said. "Please take her with you, Mas ...

Hey, i love Oompa-Loompas! They're awesome! Plus, i have to add levity where i can, considering that my moody and even somewhat morose character is soon going to be flayed alive by the captain, or by ...

Njord saw the tears welling in the little girl's eyes. How awful it would be to disappoint her! Looking around at all the gnomes, and nodding to each one in turn he said:

"Is good meeting you, Hodd ...

Njord quickly moved over to the fallen gnome-girl. With one hand he reached down to lift the sack of bread and cheese. The other hand he offered to her in assistance for regaining her feet. As he did ...

Ah. I see now. Awesome! Why am I humming:

"Oompah, Loompah, doopity-Doo..."

?! Happy

Njord, after settling into the westernmost bed-station nearest the center of the head-quarters, pondered his next move. Perhaps he should go grab some gear or provisions for the several days they woul ...

Thx, KW. More Q's:

Oerth Year:
What year (CY) is it? (If you already stated this, i can't find it.)

WATER? Both on Corus and Our Journey?:
Another big Q: WATER ECOLOGY. Are there blocks of fre ...

Ok, was tired for that last post (about leaving hq and gathering gear), so hopefully it wasn't too bad.

Basically Njord was trying to make note of anything he thought the hq/guards could use, and e ...

[*Note: using brackets/brasterisks for contextual/OOC data.*]

Njord was fairly quiet while Ohrin, and then Saevil [and Kahss?], prepared to head off and tend to personal matters. Before they left, ...

What time of day is it when Fireheart leaves HQ and Ohrin is thinking of going to gather his possessions, maps, and talking to his master?

That's too awesome. Period. I'd like to come up with an alliterative sentence in honor of that piece, but i'm too tired right now.

Kudos to the crafter.

Thanks for the offer, peyre,

I bet some will grab this. I might even take a look. But i liked Olidammara as god of "Rougery." I pictured him as the "pink-cheeked" god. Smile

Njord was glad to hear Ohrin's voice as he moved to the far side of the mage, away from the captain. As Ohrin conversed with Fireheart, Njord leaned over the table a bit and firmly planted a gloved pa ...

Aurdraco,

Awesome! Look forward to seeing it develop. And a spreadsheet is the right tool for the job.

Amidst all these "fireworks," did Njord notice Saevil's reaction?

Usually Njord's thoughts flowed through his mind like a meandering stream, but now they were a river: a crystalline torrent under the mid-day sun. That she knew what she did was a surprise, but evokin ...

Njord felt odd, like he was naked, but on the inside. He searched quickly for something to cover up with, for some barrier to put between himself and the Captain. Somehow he found it -- a small truth, ...

"I think we should lock and bar the far door so that these two stalwarts merely have to guard one door. Also, they should probably build a firepit so that they don't catch their deaths of cold. At the ...

Hey Aurdraco!

Glad u liked the idea. I actually thought of it as a way to expedite the process of selection. Sort of a way of displaying our "group-mind" in short-hand, if u will. If we were to com ...

Also, nice job on the descriptions, gents. It's great to be able to "see" the characters.

And Corus sure has a variety of NPCs: Kobolds and Kenkus and Freaks, Oh My!

Hey, nice job on the NPC list, KW. Thanks.

Ok, this may be jumping the gun, but i'm in gamin' mode, so i compiled my first Njord-thoughts-list about the candidates. This might help coordinate opini ...

Cool list. Thanks KW!

And ya know we gotta take "The Dark One" with us. That's a must!

Noooo! Our Jig is down?! Sad

That sucks. Hope you can join back up later, Mr. Jigsawed!

Ok. Rather than hoping i'd get around to it, i gave it a try. Here's Njord forge-form version 0.0.0.

https://www.heroforge.com/load_config=692216

And i put a Santa hat on him. Couldn't find any ...

Aurdraco,

Saw that other (non-combat) Ohrin forge-form. Most cool. I'm still worried about those books with all that fire being thrown around! Wink

It makes me want to make a Njord-form, too. ...

"Ha!" said Njord. "That is good story for name! I look forward to you calling hills, mountains, and calling streams, rivers!" Njord welcomed Saevil's joining he and Ohrin with the room arrangements. " ...

What's interesting is that the Karaan article in the Greywiki lists Erythnul as his (its?) possible superior. I actually think Karaan better fits the dark nature god that VikingLegion described, as Er ...