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”
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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”
Session #185 – The Tomb Below the Island of Statues
Having only just returned from a trip to Eagle Rock Island, on the following day (4/19) the party made plans to sail for the island of statues, the one called Hestrin Isle by Silverfish. Ollie used the night before to make an accounting of all treasure stored in his magic backpack. Saul and Hocuspo had … “Session #185 – The Tomb Below the Island of Statues”
Session #184 – Hidden Treasure on Eagle Rock Island
Nearly three weeks had passed on The Naked Isle (3/22 – 4/12), with Tienarth’s Raiders enjoying a leisurely vacation amongst the natives. They learned how the elves made great use of the many frogs on the island, exploiting them for more than food. The skin of the frogs, once tanned, remained tough and slippery, sometimes … “Session #184 – Hidden Treasure on Eagle Rock Island”
Session #183 – Octopus Shish Kebab
After a few days of rest (3/16 – 3/21), the party discussed what they ought to do next. Jerker was laid up with an aching head, and they wondered if was safe to go out to sea with him in a vulnerable condition. Saul was exploring the wilderness, perhaps pursuing another animal companion. Tienarth busied … “Session #183 – Octopus Shish Kebab”