Eighteen days the Garlic Frog remained anchored north of the Island of Lonesome Shoulders. During this time, the party merely watched and waited. Twice they were battered by storms. The ship was grounded for safety and later freed from the rocks without damage. From a long distance, they saw a huge hump moving through the … “Session #193 – Taking the Head of the Old Man”
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Session #192 – Three Ogre Magi
On the 22nd day of the 7th month, the Garlic Frog set anchor at Phakta’s island. Saul’s ragged body, wrapped in sailcloth and bound with ropes, was loaded into the longboat and rowed up the Manrose River to the base of Mount Virlis. Ollie carried the body up the half-mile of stairs to Phakta’s temple … “Session #192 – Three Ogre Magi”
Session #191 – Devoted to Phakta
Having recovered one part of the magic ring, and copious treasure besides, a week of relaxation commenced on the Naked Isle. Aderian and Ollie both gave generously to Zhargrave’s mission, and they both seemed to have benefited from the recent experience of delving into Hestrin’s tomb. Likewise, Hocuspo, devoted follower to Tienarth, discovered some new … “Session #191 – Devoted to Phakta”
Session #190 – Ring Fragment Recovered
Aderian came back from death a changed man. His testimony about the afterlife was strong, and his retellings were popular events at Zhargrave’s daily meetings with the faithful. He told of his spirit being drowned, dragged deep into a the darkest pit in the sea, with heavy chains holding him down. And there he was … “Session #190 – Ring Fragment Recovered”
Raise Dead Does Not Drain XP
For some reason, BFRPG drops a XP for a raised PC to the minimal total for the previous level. This idea seems to have come about with 3E, and BFRPG used rules from the 3E SRD. We’re going to strike this penalty and make things like BECMI. I copied the BFRPG description and struck out … “Raise Dead Does Not Drain XP”
Session #189 – Eight Versus Eight in Hestrin’s Tomb
Tienarth’s Raiders waited for several days, anchored near Hestrin Island until food stores ran low. The sailed for the Naked Isle with the captured ship in tow. Unfortunately, a fierce storm struck on the second day, and the ship was lost. The pirates were rescued, and all hands made it back to the Naked Isle … “Session #189 – Eight Versus Eight in Hestrin’s Tomb”
State of the Campaign c. 5548
It’s been nearly three years since the previous report on the state of the campaign. Time in the game and the real world has been synchronized. Session #112 ended a long struggle to tame Tosasth. Since that time, we’ve played another 76 sessions. The Story So Far After all the portals in Tosasth were closed, … “State of the Campaign c. 5548”
Session #188 – Two Zombraires in a Den of Wolves
Under a bright Spring sun, the constant prattle of Joai, former slave and would-be thief, finally convinced three other campers at the homestead to make a trek into the wilderness south of St. Orlan. The halfling with the unappealing manner brought with him a dwarf named Zeko, and two elves, Jananab and Gronk. These three … “Session #188 – Two Zombraires in a Den of Wolves”
Session #187 – Stone Snakes in a Foul Tomb
The next day (5/15), they set sail for Hestrin once again. Ollie felt ill and remained on the Naked Isle. Elona took her half-share of treasure to Zhargrave and resumed studies. The crew that disembarked included Urgesh, Tienarth, Hocuspo, Ferris, Nate, Saul and Aderian. With them also went Felon, Brond, and Mulinsa (three dwarves rescued from … “Session #187 – Stone Snakes in a Foul Tomb”
Session #186 – Gag Grouper and Bejeweled Golems
After more than a week of rest and relaxation on the Naked Isle (4/25 – 5/2), the party was ready to head back to Hestrin Island. Silverfish asked them questions about what they’d seen and together they concluded the island must be the lost tomb of Hestrin, a wealthy merchant who was unliked by most … “Session #186 – Gag Grouper and Bejeweled Golems”